Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Blackadder star Rowan Atkinson joins Horrible Histories cast as Henry VIII





BLACKADDER star Rowan Atkinson is set to make his return to historical comedy – this time as Henry VIII.


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Sting's Broadway musical The Last Ship to close after just THREE months





THE Last Ship, Sting's Broadway musical, is set to close just three months after opening its doors for the first time.


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Drama League to honor 'The Good Wife' for embracing Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) " One of best places to see Broadway talent on the small screen has always been on "The Good Wife." Now the show is being honored for it.The Drama League said Tuesday it will give the CBS show its first Arts Ally Award...


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TRAILER: Uh oh! Charlie Brown and Snoopy are back on the big screen





GO NUTS! In fact, go Peanuts as Charles M. Schulz's beloved Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Woodstock make make their first film outing for 35 years: watch the trailer here


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Blake Lively tops Forbes' 30 Under 30 list alongside Emma Watson and Keira Knightley





JUST days after she reportedly gave birth to her first child with husband Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively has taken the top spot in the 30 Under 30 list, compiled by Forbes.


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Beach babe! Jessica Alba flaunts her amazing bikini body in Mexico





YUMMY mummy Jessica Alba flaunted her incredible figure while holidaying with her family in Mexico last week.


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Daughter of Zsa Zsa Gabor dies in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) " Francesca Hilton, the daughter of actress Zsa Zsa Gabor and Hilton Hotel founder Conrad Hilton, has died in Los Angeles at age 67.Publicist Edward Lozzi says Francesca Hilton was pronounced dead Monday night at...


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Colin Hogg: War drama worth a medal

These are the desert days of TV viewing. There's hardly anything new to watch and even the ads look worse than usual. I stopped looking altogether for a few days, but then someone called the nurse and I was put right.Of course there's...


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Sean Penn helping US man recover after ordeal in Bolivia

LIMA, Peru (AP) " It began with an attempt to salvage an ill-fated investment in Bolivian rice farms, devolved into a Third World prison nightmare and climaxed with an escape engineered with the help of actor Sean Penn.But, so far,...


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In high spirits! Gary Barlow grins as he leaves Cats performance clutching a glass of wine





TAKE That star Gary Barlow enjoyed Cats so much he didn't want to leave, by the looks of it!


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A 'lovely pair of coconuts' Amanda Holden displays her toned figure in fun bikini snap





WHILE many would prefer to stay as covered up as possible after indulging over the Christmas period, Amanda Holden was feeling quite the opposite on Tuesday.


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5 museum exhibitions to be shown at select US cinemas

NEW YORK (AP) " The exhibition "Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs" at New York's Museum of Modern Art is coming to the big screen for one day on Jan. 13.Single-day virtual guided tours of four other exhibitions from major museums will...


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'It's embarrassing' Janet Street Porter slams Edwina Currie for talking about her sex life





HER saucy attitude shocked and amused I'm A Celeb fans during her time in the jungle, but it seems not everyone was a fan of Edwina Currie's flirtatious ways.


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'They can't sing!' Bette Midler blasts current crop of young pop stars





AFTER her recent attack on Ariana Grande, Bette Midler says some untalented young pop idols should be ashamed to open their mouths


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Nigella Lawson celebrates her 55th birthday... as it's rumoured The Taste is to be axed





SHE'S one of the nation's most celebrated chefs and Nigella Lawson is celebrating her 55th birthday in style, today.


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Lauren Silverman wows in crochet dress as she carries baby Eric along Barbados beach





SHE has been enjoying some rest and relaxation ever since she flew out to Barbados in mid-December, but it doesn't look as though Lauren Silverman has tired of her idyllic view just yet.


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Sunday, January 11

Today is Sunday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2015. There are 354 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:49 B.C. - Roman emperor Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon river and moves his troops into an offensive position...


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Nicholas Sparks separating from wife of 25 years

NEW YORK (AP) " The marriage of Nicholas Sparks appears headed for an unhappy ending.Spokeswoman Jill Fritzo of PMK-BNC confirmed Tuesday that the best-selling author and screenwriter had separated from his wife of 25 years, Cathy....


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The Diary: Keys hit Hawaii too late to tee off with Obama

A year ago, they were teeing off on the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course and tearing around the green in a golf cart in front of snappers, but John Key told The Diary yesterday he won't be playing 18 holes with the United States President...


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Review: James Abel delivers a winner with 'White Plague'

"White Plague" (Berkley), by James AbelJames Abel's new thriller, "White Plague," combines elements from "The Hunt for Red October" and the cutting-edge science from the best of Michael Crichton to send chills down the reader's...


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