More than 60 years ago, a new comedy boasted an all-black cast populating a Harlem community with characters that included an attorney, a small businessman and a civic-club president."Amos 'n' Andy" was an instant hit in June 1951,...
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
Pacific Crest Trail expects more hikers thanks to 'Wild'
More hikers are expected on the Pacific Crest Trail this year thanks to the movie "Wild," according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, which preserves and promotes the trail.The book "Wild," which has been a best-seller for...
'I know she's gone to a happy place': William Roache pays tribute to Anne Kirkbride
FOLLOWING news of the tragic death of Anne Kirkbride, Coronation Street actor William Roache has paid tribute to his on screen wife.
Countdown curves! Carol Vorderman flaunts incredible figure in little black dress
A DAY rarely passes when Carol Vorderman steps out looking less-than perfect, and this afternoon the TV star was spotted out looking catwalk ready.
Star Wars actor in hospital with pneumonia
STAR Wars actor Peter Mayhew - Chewbacca in the hit films - has been taken to hospital suffering from pneumonia.
Celeb birthdays for the week of Jan. 25-31
Jan. 25: Actor Dean Jones is 84. Actress Leigh Taylor-Young is 70. Actress Jenifer Lewis ("The Preacher's Wife", "The PJ's") is 58. Actress Dinah Manoff ("Empty Nest") is 57. Country drummer Mike Burch of River Road is 49. Singer...
Olympian Sir Chris Hoy on retirement and becoming a dad: 'I couldn't be prouder of my son'
WHAT better way to get fit in 2015 than by working out with Britain's most decorated Olympian, cyclist Sir Chris Hoy. Our writer Sarah Francis gets put through her paces
The Diary: All Black engagement back on
The engagement between All Black wing Julian Savea, 24, and Fatima Antaqi, 22, an Iraqi-born law student, is back on and the couple were snapped in arm-in-arm at Auckland's Viaduct last night.Fatima is once again sporting her diamond...
Celebrity social: Taylor Swift didn't get the memo
Why didn't anyone give Taylor Swift the dress code?In a photo posted to Instagram the Shake It Off singer looks sensational in a sleeveless white calf-length dress matched with silver heels.There's just one problem. She's surrounded...
Jennifer Aniston's awkward Oscar snub interview
After years of playing the pretty girl-next-door, Jennifer Aniston was earning serious Oscar buzz for her role in Cake , which has already seen her pick up Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations.But Aniston's name was no where...
Robinson, Chast, Piketty among book critic prize nominees
NEW YORK (AP) " Novelist Marilynne Robinson, economist Thomas Piketty and cartoonist Roz Chast are among the finalists for National Book Critics Circle prizes.Nobel laureate Toni Morrison will receive a lifetime achievement award,...
Robinson, Chast, Piketty among book critic prize nominees
NEW YORK (AP) " Novelist Marilynne Robinson, economist Thomas Piketty and cartoonist Roz Chast (CHAYST) are among the finalists for National Book Critics Circle prizes.The 30 nominees for six competitive categories were announced...
Ten things you never knew about... Westminster
750 years ago today, on January 20, 1265, Simon de Montfort’s Parliament, often referred to as the first English Parliament, met at the Palace of Westminster.
Breakthrough test gives new hope of cutting Alzheimer's risk
A SIMPLE test which could help halve the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease should be taken by all over-50s, experts say.
Small glass of wine ‘can cut heart attack risk’
A SMALL glass of wine a day can save you from a heart attack, say scientists.
Woman who had double mastectomy facing cancer struggle for third time
A WOMAN has been diagnosed with breast cancer for a third time – even after having her breasts removed by surgeons nine years ago.
Sir Winston Churchill would fail today, says Jeremy Paxman
WITH the fiftieth anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill’s death approaching Jeremy Paxman believes the wartime leader wouldn’t be cut out to be a politician today.
'Coronation Street' star Anne Kirkbride dies at 60
LONDON (AP) " Actress Anne Kirkbride, a star of British soap opera "Coronation Street" for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 60.Network ITV says Kirkbride, who played the long-suffering, much-married Deirdre Barlow, died...
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters...
A singer fit for Queen: Adam Lambert fills Freddie Mercury's boots
NEARLY quarter of a century after Freddie Mercury’s death his bandmates Roger Taylor and Brian May have found a worthy successor in Adam Lambert.
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