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End of an era as BBC announces widespread changes 0

Posted on February 26, 2010
According to latest media reports, next month will be a watershed period in the history of Auntie, with the BBC to make massive reductions to its operation. The broadcaster will allegedly close half of its online services, close to radio stations altogether and reduce greatly the massive spending on US imports ... Read More...

Bollywood film maker offers cash for sitting through horror alone 0

Posted on February 25, 2010
Can you watch a truly scary movie all by yourself? If so, then you might stand to make a cool $10,000 in cash. In a testament to either the shock value or possibly just the quality of the movie itself, the Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma has laid down the cash ... Read More...

Bigamy case finds Tasmanian man guilty 0

Posted on February 24, 2010
A man from Tasmania has hit the tabloid headlines after pleading guilty to the highly uncommon, in Australia at least, charge of bigamy. His admission came after the uncovering of falsified documents used to marry a second wife. The fraudulent divorce papers and his subsequent re-marriage make him one of ... Read More...

Britain has talent and Eurovison envy 0

Posted on February 23, 2010
Apparently the one thing in life that still eludes Simon Cowell is victory in the Eurovision Song Contest – at least according to The Sun and Pete Waterman. The 2010 version of the famous contest will see Waterman behind the UK entrant along with former pop producing partner Michael Stock of ... Read More...

Elton John calls Jesus a gay intellectual 0

Posted on February 22, 2010
Sir Elton John has incurred the ire of US Catholic groups following his declaration that Jesus Christ was likely a homosexual of super-intelligence. Speaking with reporters from Parade Magazine, Sir Elton said in the interview that he admired that son of God for his desire to spread love and peace amongst ... Read More...

Kate Moss voted top role model for teens 0

Posted on February 19, 2010
Being a waif-like drug user with a junkie boyfriend has apparently not tarnished the image of Kate Moss, having been voted teen’s top role model in a just released survey. The Research project, undertaken by intotheblue.co.uk, revealed that British teens have considerably less imagination than their predecessors when it comes to ... Read More...

Biggest Loser host in hot water over dodgy diet pills 0

Posted on February 18, 2010
Jillian Michaels, the fitness freak host of TV reality show The Biggest Loser, has landed herself in hot water, again, for her promotion of a range of ‘diet pills’. Yesterday marked the third time in recent memory that Michaels has been sued for her product, which promises to give new hope ... Read More...

Lady wins three BRITs as Oasis go Gaga 0

Posted on February 17, 2010
The BRIT awards were dominated by Lady Gaga, who took home three top honours but her usual stage antics were overshadowed by yet another petulant outburst by Liam Gallagher. The Poker Face songstress won in the categories of International Female Solo Artist, International Breakthrough Act and International Album, prompting host Peter ... Read More...

British flag to be carried by Shelley Rudman in Vancouver 0

Posted on February 12, 2010
Shelley Rudman is set to bring the flag of Britain at the opening Winter Olympics ceremony in Vancouver later today. The athlete already won a silver medal four years ago in Turin and is said to be a a strong contender for the skeleton competition scheduled to take place in the ... Read More...

GaGa and Spears set for collaboration 0

Posted on February 11, 2010
A chance encounter at one of the aftershow parties immediately following the recent edition of the Grammy Awards points to the chance of a Lady Gaga and Britney Spears collaboration. At music’s most important prize event, Gaga showed up in the company of her father Joseph, who took the opportunity – ... Read More...


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