Friday, 10 October 2014

MKR's Ian and Sandie reveal 'epic fail'

Herald: What is it that you think you could have done better to stay on the show? Ian: Make better meal choices, better risk analysis? Sandie: Food choice was huge and I think we could have played the game smarter there. Wha...


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Justin Timberlake's best on screen moments

SNL: Dick in a Box (2006) Before he made his Saturday Night Live debut, it wasn't entirely clear if the former Mouseketeer actually had a sense of humour. But the festive leer of Dick in a Box left no doubt in our minds. Viewed...


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Finance report confirms no new music from Adele

Fans' hopes of hearing a new Adele record this year have been firmly dashed, as her record company reveals she won't be releasing any new music.The chart topping singer had earlier sparked rumours she had a new album in the pipeline,...


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Album review: Lucinda Williams, Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone

Few artists would dare open an album - let alone a double set - with a spare song based on the words of their accomplished poet father ... especially when the worthy sentiment sounds like the old faux-philosophical hippie poster ...


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It’s time to thank Britain’s Community Stars!





SAY thank you to your Community Stars with #LidlSurprises!


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Flying, her mum and heels: Five things Carol Vorderman can't live without





TELEVISION presenter Carol Vorderman, 53, lives in Bristol with her partner Graham Duff, 39, an RAF squadron leader and her two children, Katie, 22, and Cameron, 17


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Pampered Pets: How can I prepare my pets for firework season?





OUR vet David Grant works his animal magic


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Thursday, 9 October 2014

Maxwell bringing the soul to Soulfest

For someone who makes the kind of music that warms the heart and cleanses the soul, Gerald Maxwell Rivera is one stressed-out singer."Success in itself can be stressful," the R&B crooner, best known for his soaring falsetto on 2002...


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Utah appeals ruling in 'Sister Wives' case

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah's attorney general has formally appealed a ruling striking down parts of the state's anti-polygamy law in a lawsuit brought by the family on the TLC reality TV show "Sister Wives."The attorney general's...


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Taylor Swift, Pharrell to perform at Jingle Ball

NEW YORK (AP) Taylor Swift, Pharrell and Maroon 5 are among the acts set to perform at radio station Z100's Jingle Ball 2014 concert in New York City.Other performers announced Thursday for the Dec. 12 concert at Madison Square...


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Tour news: Lamb

Reunited British trip-hop duo Lamb are heading to Auckland in February.The Manchester pair rof singer-songwriter Lou Rhodes and producer Andy Barlow first emerged with their debut self-titled album in 1996. Lamb releasing a further...


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The Diary: Ladi6 heads on African journey

She lived in Tanzania as a teenager with her parents, volunteers at a centre for street children, and developed a love for making music. Sixteen years later, Ladi6 returned to East Africa with her partner and son to fulfil a lifelong...


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TV pick: The Brokenwood Mysteries

The relaxing, serene atmosphere of the Brokenwood Golf Club is shattered in this week's mystery. A group of erstwhile golfers, committee members no less, gather for their regular Wednesday morning round, enjoying the lush green grounds...


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Gwyneth zips to a new look between VIP events





AS an A-list celeb, you can’t be expected to wear the same dress for two VIP events, even if they’re on the same day.


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Karl Puschmann: More TV superheroes will be superfluous

Are you super over superheroes yet? I hope not. Because if you are there's no one to save you. The relentless television takeover by these powerful crusaders, caped or otherwise, is running at full super-steam and won't be letting...


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Health watchdog issues alert over needless antibiotic prescriptions





DOCTORS are dishing out too many antibiotics, a health watchdog warns.


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Clooney makes surprise Comic-Con appearance

NEW YORK (AP) Newly married George Clooney surprised fans with an appearance at New York Comic-Con on Thursday.Fresh off his Sept. 27 wedding to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in Venice, Italy, Clooney made a cameo on the Javits...


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Disney name for Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling's daughter

The name of Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling's daughter has been revealed.The couple have called the little girl Esmeralda Amada Gosling, according to a birth certificate obtained by TMZ.The document confirms that the actors welcomed...


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A quick word with Soulfest star Musiq Soulchild

TimeOut: Who do you admire most on the Soulfest line-up? Musiq Soulchild: D'Angelo is pretty much at the top of my list of people I respect as a creative person. He's always maintained an ability to do things his own way


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St James set for encore performances after being sold

Auckland's mothballed St James Theatre could be in for a rejuvenation, with the category 1-listed historic Queen St building believed to have been sold to a developer.The deal is believed to involve restrengthening work and would...


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