Friday, December 21, 2012

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Home in time for Christmas: One Direction arrive back in the UK...but Harry
Dec 21st 2012, 21:15

Home in time for Christmas: One Direction arrive back in the UK...but HarryThey have spent most of the year flying between the UK and the US, cementing themselves as the biggest boy band in the world. And after their final trip across the pond for the year to perform on the X Factor USA, One Direction flew back into the UK on more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 1:15:35 PM -08:00 )

Taylor Swift believes in Santa
Taylor Swift believes in SantaThe 23-year-old singer - who is dating One Direction hunk Harry Styles - thinks people won't receive gifts if they aren't open to the belief that presents are delivered by the bearded sleigh traveller. She said: ''You have to believe in him, if not, he won't bring you more
TV3.ie ( 12/21/2012 9:10:35 AM -08:00 )

Taylor Swift could be buying house near Harry Styles's family after purchasing
Taylor Swift could be buying house near Harry StylesMeeting the parents is usually one of the most stressful things about a new relationship. But Taylor Swift could be breaking the mould as she's reportedly set to buy a house near boyfriend Harry Styles's parents in Cheshire, a few weeks after looking into more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 8:35:56 AM -08:00 )

Taylor Swift is buying house near Harry's family
Taylor Swift is buying house near HarryThe 23-year-old singer recently visited her One Direction boyfriend's mother Anne in Cheshire, North West England, and fell in love with the area so much, she wants to look for a country retreat there. A source said: ''Harry and Taylor are crazy about each more
TV3.ie ( 12/21/2012 7:10:39 AM -08:00 )

Harry Styles 'Love-Struck' With Taylor Swift
Harry Styles According to Showbiz Spy, the One Direction heartthrob has been driving his bandmates crazy with his constant chatter about the I Knew You Were Trouble singer. A source told the website: "It's Taylor, Taylor, Taylor, Taylor, nonstop. Whenever she calls more
MTV UK ( 12/21/2012 3:24:48 AM -08:00 )

Harry Styles hangs out with Taylor Swift's mother
Singer Taylor Swift seems to be taking her relationship with boyfriend Harry Styles to the next level as she introduced the One Direction star to her mother. Swift took Styles to spend time with her family and the three were pictured hanging out together, more
Business Standard ( 12/21/2012 1:20:50 AM -08:00 )

Harry Styles meets Taylor Swift's mom
Harry Styles meets Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift's romance with One Direction star Harry Styles appears to be heating up – the country singer has introduced the Brit to her mom. The young couple sparked rumors of a blossoming romance last month after Swift was spotted holding hands with the more
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) ( 12/20/2012 3:13:36 PM -08:00 )

Taylor Swift, Harry Styles Hang Out With Taylor's Mom (PHOTO)
It's been only a month since Taylor Swift moved on from former beau Conor Kennedy with boy-bander Harry Styles, but the pair have already been spotted engaging in various couple-y activities, such as strolling in Central Park, canoodling at Z100's Jingle more
Huffington Post ( 12/20/2012 2:37:17 PM -08:00 )

Harry Styles Hangs Out With Taylor Swift and Her Mom at LA Home
Harry Styles Hangs Out With Taylor Swift and Her Mom at LA HomeA super-sized ship tattoo followed up by meeting the parents? Haylor's not playing around, y'all. Taylor Swift and Harry Styles stepped out of the "I Knew You Were Trouble" singer's Los Angeles home Wednesday—with Taylor's mom, Andrea Swift, in tow. more
E! Online ( 12/20/2012 8:54:30 AM -08:00 )

Tabloid tales from LA LA Land: 3am's round-up of this week's US celeb mags
Tabloid tales from LA LA Land: 3amSome say us Brits take ourselves too seriously. The same can't be said for our American cousins and their love of scandal... Maybe Taylor Swift should just support One Direction on their tour? Xposure. Taylor Swift and Harry Styles being cute is causing all more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/20/2012 8:21:41 AM -08:00 )

Taylor Swift Goes With Boyfriend Harry Styles to a Tattoo Parlor
Taylor Swift Goes With Boyfriend Harry Styles to a Tattoo ParlorIn a scene from her new video "I Knew You Were Trouble," Taylor Swift sits by the side of her bad-boy boyfriend while he gets tattooed. Now, it appears she's lived a version of the scene in real life. MTV reports that on Tuesday, Taylor and her boyfriend Harry more
ABC News (blog) ( 12/20/2012 8:17:55 AM -08:00 )

Taylor Swift takes 1D star Harry to meet her mum
Harry Styles and Taylor Swift have only been dating for a few weeks -- but things move fast on Planet Celeb. 'Haylor' have moved their relationship up a gear after Taylor (23) introduced the One Direction star to her mum, Andrea. Harry (18) appeared to take it more
Herald.ie ( 12/20/2012 8:02:33 AM -08:00 )

Harry Styles gets tattoo of a ship
The One Direction star got an impressive naval galleon inked on his left arm at Shamrock Tattoo Parlour in Los Angeles, while his new girlfriend Taylor Swift and his bandmates looked on for moral support. "Taylor made sure she was close by to hold Harry's more
Channel 24 ( 12/20/2012 7:50:41 AM -08:00 )

One Direction boys follow Harry's Style and get yet more tattoo's
One Direction boys follow HarryTHREE members of ONE Direction have followed bandmate Harry Styles's lead and headed to the tattoo parlour. Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik were seen at the Shamrock Tattoo parlour in Los Angeles on Wednesday as they selected fresh more
The Sun ( 12/20/2012 4:50:44 AM -08:00 )

Taylor Swift introduces Styles to mother
Singer Taylor Swift introduced her boyfriend Harry Styles to her mother Andrea, an indication that their relationship has moved to the next level. The couple was seen leaving Swift's Nashville house Wednesday and Styles' confidence showed that he had more
Times of India ( 12/20/2012 4:10:26 AM -08:00 )

Harry Spends The Night At Taylor Swift's Home
Harry Spends The Night At Taylor SwiftOne Direction star Harry Styles is said to have spent the night at girlfriend Taylor Swift's house after the pair were spotted at a tattoo parlour in LA earlier this week. As we previously reported, Swift was there to hold her man's hand as he added another design more
MTV UK ( 12/20/2012 4:06:24 AM -08:00 )

Harry Styles meets Mrs. Swift, Taylor's Mom
Harry Styles meets Mrs. Swift, TaylorKARACHI: American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift has introduced boyfriend One Direction singer Harry Styles to her mother Andrea. Styles spent Tuesday night at the singer's Hollywood home and the next day the couple gave a clear indication that their more
Business Recorder (blog) ( 12/20/2012 3:46:19 AM -08:00 )

Harry Styles goes solo and spends night with Taylor Swift in her Hollywood Hills
Harry Styles goes solo and spends night with Taylor Swift in her Hollywood HillsIf things carry on like this then someone should seriously consider helping Harry Styles with his man-code etiquette. He's broken one of the most valuable rules by ditching One Direction - AGAIN - in favour of spending time with new girlfriend Taylor Swift. more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/20/2012 2:50:41 AM -08:00 )

Harry Styles gets a new tattoo
Harry Styles gets a new tattooHarry Styles has taken inspiration from his girlfriend's music video - by getting a battle ship image tattooed on his arm. The One Direction star, 18, got the inking on his left arm at a tattoo parlour in Los Angeles, while girlfriend Taylor Swift and his bandmates more
Irish Independent ( 12/20/2012 1:52:49 AM -08:00 )

Is Taylor Swift destroying One Direction?
Is Taylor Swift destroying One Direction?She's the all-American girl who pens heartfelt songs about ill-fated love. He's the bad-boy tween hunk with a weakness for hot older women. On paper, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift – or Haylor, as they have been dubbed – make the perfect First Couple of pop more
gulfnews.com ( 12/19/2012 10:25:45 PM -08:00 )

The not so great Christmas getaway
Dec 21st 2012, 21:14

Travel hotspots: 2012 Christmas getawayAbout four million Britons are expected to go on holiday abroad over the Christmas period, while many more will spend the weekend with friends and family around Britain. This map shows locations on Britain's roads and railways likely to be particularly more
The Guardian (blog) ( 12/21/2012 3:09:07 AM -08:00 )

Christmas exodus gets off to disastrous start with rail delays
Christmas exodus gets off to disastrous start with rail delaysVast numbers of Britons are taking a two-week festive break this Christmas, with the exodus already well under way, according to transport experts. But the fire in an equipment room at Acton station in west London has led to many services being cancelled to more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 2:30:57 AM -08:00 )

Get ready for the Christmas getaway! Four million expected to travel over festive
Get ready for the Christmas getaway! Four million expected to travel over festiveIf you're planning to make your Christmas escape tomorrow or Saturday, be prepared to sharpen your elbows. December 21 and 22 are predicted to be the busiest travel days as almost four million Britons are estimated to be on the move until January 3. Road more
Daily Mail ( 12/20/2012 10:10:07 AM -08:00 )

The not so great Christmas getaway
Rail failures and floods wrecked travel plans for millions today on the busiest 24 hours of the seasonal getaway. Many of the 4 million Britons travelling abroad for the holiday set off today, with popular destinations including the Canary Islands, Tunisia, Cuba more
ITV News ( 12/21/2012 1:14:07 PM -08:00 )

Roads, rail and airports in the East under pressure as Christmas getaway begins
It's expected to be the busiest travelling day of the festive period today, as millions begin their Christmas getaway. From today until January 3 a total of 300,000 passengers will be leaving Stansted Airport in Essex. Another 125,000 passengers will leave Luton more
ITV News ( 12/21/2012 3:05:16 AM -08:00 )

Millions prepare for festive getaway… if tickets allow
Rail services are expected to be packed to capacity and roads gridlocked as millions of people begin their Christmas getaway today. But train passengers without advance tickets or reserved seats were warned they could be turned away at the platform if the more
Metro (blog) ( 12/20/2012 9:40:19 PM -08:00 )

Almost 4m Brits to travel for festive period
The 2012-13 festive season will see nearly 4m Britons heading overseas, with 21 and 22 December proving the busiest days of all, according to Abta, the travel industry association. France, Austria, Switzerland and Italy will be among the popular destinations more
Opodo ( 12/20/2012 8:30:32 AM -08:00 )

Christmas Wet Weather And Travel Traffic As Millions Go Abroad For Festive
Wintery wet weather and torrid traffic congestion is hitting the country as nearly four million Britons head abroad for the festive period. Those staying at home are promised a sodden, rather than a white Christmas. Road, rail and aviation will all be under more
Huffington Post UK ( 12/20/2012 2:56:21 AM -08:00 )

Millions set to travel over festive period
Almost four million people will be escaping the UK this Christmas and New Year period with the peak travel days for overseas trips predicted to be tomorrow (December 21) and Saturday. Millions of people will be leaving the country through the major airports, more
Travel Weekly UK ( 12/20/2012 2:32:31 AM -08:00 )

Numbers up for Christmas exodus
ABTA estimates that almost 4 million Britons will be heading overseas this Christmas and New Year period with the peak travel days predicted to be 21 and 22 December. Ski resorts in France, Austria, Switzerland and Italy have all sold well with the week more
TravelMole ( 12/20/2012 12:07:00 AM -08:00 )

X Factor singer spared jail for 'glassing' boyfriend
Dec 21st 2012, 21:14

X Factor hopeful Lucie Slater sobbed today as she was spared jail for maiming her ex-boyfriend. A court heard that Slater had thrust a glass into William Scott's face in a rage when she saw a message to him from another girl on Facebook. The assault left the more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 10:42:48 AM -08:00 )

X Factor hopeful booted off talent show for glassing her boyfriend in the face
X Factor hopeful booted off talent show for glassing her boyfriend in the faceAn X Factor hopeful who was thrown off the talent show after glassing her boyfriend in the face has avoided jail. Lucie Slater, from Ryton, Gateshead, was drinking wine at the home of her DJ boyfriend William Aitken when she came across a message on more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 6:17:33 AM -08:00 )

X Factor hopeful avoids jail despite having glassed her boyfriend
X Factor hopeful avoids jail despite having glassed her boyfriendLucie Slater, from Ryton, Gateshead, admitted carrying out the glass attack on her ex, DJ William Aitken in June to the Newcastle Crown Court. Slater, a bar promotion worker, was part of girl band Quantro but they were thrown off the ITV talent show when the more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 5:47:42 AM -08:00 )

X Factor singer spared jail for 'glassing' boyfriend
X Factor singer spared jail for AN X-Factor contestant who glassed her boyfriend when she saw a message to him from another girl on Facebook, has been spared jail. Lucie Slater was "euphoric" when her group Quantro got through to bootcamp in the ITV show. But the 21-year-old more
Jarrow & Hebburn Gazette ( 12/21/2012 1:26:29 PM -08:00 )

X Factor hopeful sentenced in court after glassing her boyfriend Lucie Slater has
X Factor hopeful sentenced in court after glassing her boyfriend Lucie Slater hasX Factor hopeful Lucie Slater has avoided going to jail after throwing a wine glass at her boyfriend in June. The 21 year old was drinking wine with her boyfriend, William Aitken, when she saw a message on Facebook that she didn't like and threw the laptop more
Gigwise ( 12/21/2012 7:34:11 AM -08:00 )

X Factor's Lucie Slater to be sentenced for glassing her boyfriend
An X Factor hopeful whose band was axed from the show after she glassed her boyfriend will be sentenced today. Lucie Slater, 21, from Ryton, Gateshead, pleaded guilty last month to unlawfully wounding DJ William Scott Aitken in June. She attacked him at more
Evening Standard ( 12/21/2012 1:42:00 AM -08:00 )

Scrooge: Generous to a fault?
Dec 21st 2012, 21:10

"'There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, I dare say,' returned the nephew. 'Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round--apart from the veneration more
Huffington Post (blog) ( 12/21/2012 12:22:01 PM -08:00 )

Iain Reid: On Christmas
Iain Reid: On ChristmasAn illustration by John Leech from the book, Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol My holidays are conspicuously repetitive. They aren't lively. I don't travel far or attend many parties. Normally, I just return to my parents' old farmhouse for a few days so I can put more
National Post ( 12/21/2012 10:00:35 AM -08:00 )

The Friday quiz
The Friday quiz4. The ghost of his business partner Marley visits Scrooge on Christmas Eve in Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol. What was Marley's first name? John; Josiah; Jerome; Jacob. 5. A Festival of how many Lessons and Carols is broadcast live on Radio 4 more
The Guardian ( 12/21/2012 2:11:45 AM -08:00 )

'Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol' Mr. Magoo isn't Scroogin' around
Tweet. @. Advertise Here. Ellen Gray: 'Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol' Mr. Magoo isn't Scroogin' around. Of the myriad iterations of Charles Dickens´ classic Christmas tale, this version is fondly. Of the myriad iterations of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale, more
Philadelphia Inquirer ( 12/21/2012 12:08:21 AM -08:00 )

A Christmas Carol, Old Kirk, Kirkcaldy
The way to Scrooge's office presently lies through the graveyard that wraps around the historic Old Kirk in Kirkcaldy, where the National Theatre of Scotland is reviving the vivid, pungent version of Dickens's A Christmas Carol that made such a memorable more
Herald Scotland ( 12/20/2012 7:06:59 PM -08:00 )

DePaul blessed with a Dickens archive strong on 'Christmas Carol'
DePaul's library, 2350 N. Kenmore, is home to more than 1,000 volumes and items relating to Charles Dickens, with an emphasis on "A Christmas Carol." "When Dickens wrote 'A Christmas Carol,' Christmas was not the holiday we know today," said Kathryn more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 12/20/2012 3:34:44 PM -08:00 )

'Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol' Back in Prime Time
'Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol' Back in Prime Time. DreamWorks Classics. A scene from the 1962 animated musical special "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol," now available on DVD and Blu-ray. By THOMAS VINCIGUERRA. Published: December 20, 2012. IT'S more
New York Times ( 12/20/2012 3:24:55 PM -08:00 )

'Bah! Humbug!' says cranky Scrooge
CHILD21 Travel back in time on Saturday to 19th century London and meet Ebenezer Scrooge at the Walnut Street Theatre production of A Christmas Carol. Photo credit: Mark Garvin. CHILD21 Travel back in time on Saturday to 19th century London and more
Philadelphia Inquirer ( 12/20/2012 2:45:31 PM -08:00 )

Columns: How Dickens would write 'A Cliffmas Carol'
Columns: How Dickens would write 'A Cliffmas Carol'. Henry Brinton 1:26p.m. EST December 20, 2012. CommentsShare. What Dickens would write might surprise our fiscal negotiators. merry cliffmas. Ebenezer Scrooge, voiced by Jim Carrey, and Tiny Tim more
USA TODAY ( 12/20/2012 10:29:50 AM -08:00 )

'Carol' and 'Chimes': Solo Dickens to match your mood
Friends (we're all friends this time of year, yes?), I ask: What type of one-man Charles Dickens show might you be in the mood for this weekend before Christmas? A traditional Dickens (albeit one delivering one of his lesser-known stories)? Or perhaps a more
Chicago Tribune ( 12/20/2012 8:07:06 AM -08:00 )

See a show this Christmas!
Theatre has its own figgy puddings, my friends. Give yourself a break for the holidays. Take a kid with you. Let a kid take you! (a) At the Citadel, the company's 12th annual incarnation of A Christmas Carol continues through Sunday. It's the best version you'll more
Edmonton Journal (blog) ( 12/19/2012 11:01:46 AM -08:00 )

Bah, humbug! But Scrooge's switch from miser to saint is realistic portrayal of life
Bah, humbug! But ScroogeEbeneezer Scrooge's sudden switch from tight-fisted miser to saintly benefactor is a realistic portrayal of humans going through life-changing experience, a forthcoming study claims. Psychologists investigating the people who have experienced profound, more
Daily Mail ( 12/19/2012 8:32:19 AM -08:00 )

Why the dickens is Scrooge to blame?
Every Christmas it is the same. In endless retellings of the story by Charles Dickens, the miser Ebenezer Scrooge is converted to the joys of celebrating Christmas through an extensive dream ordeal. But what was so wrong with Scrooge that required such more
The Australian Financial Review ( 12/19/2012 5:07:23 AM -08:00 )

Ghost of
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a Chance ( 12/17/2012 7:52:42 PM -08:00 )

Scrooge: Generous to a fault?
Scrooge: Generous to a fault?Actor Tommy Steele poses as Ebenezer Scrooge in the stage version of 'Scrooge' at the London Palladium on October 27, 2005 in London, England. To view this content, Javascript must be enabled and Adobe Flash Player must be installed. Get Adobe more
Marketplace.org ( 12/21/2012 1:10:20 PM -08:00 )

Literature, Christmas and festive greed
Every year, there is joy to mark birth of Christ. This should be accompanied by generosity to the poor. Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents, are the sad words of Jo, a girl character in the Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women. The novel is an more
The Standard Digital News ( 12/21/2012 11:07:28 AM -08:00 )

MICHAEL MARKS: Take a moment out to enjoy the simple things with family
It's that time of year when our hearts overflow with joy and gratitude, and we come to realize that what really matters is the treasure of friends and family and the blessings that life has brought our way. For me, one of those blessings is sitting down with my kids more
Wicked Local ( 12/21/2012 9:46:35 AM -08:00 )

'Scrooge in tha Hood' reimagines Dickens for modern day
MINNEAPOLIS — Ever since its publication in 1843, "A Christmas Carol" has been a staple of the holiday season. The Charles Dickens novella has sparked countless adaptations, including a unique reimagining by a Minneapolis theater company. The show more
Minnesota Public Radio ( 12/21/2012 5:36:38 AM -08:00 )

Christmas is no Humbug
I started December this year with a lovely performance of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens at the Maxim Theatre here in Stockholm. The story was brilliantly told and sung by a group of English actors. Ebenezer Scrooge, the main character, is a mean more
The Local.se (blog) ( 12/21/2012 3:41:43 AM -08:00 )

Free Library of Philadelphia event celebrates Charles Dickens in December with
Free Library of Philadelphia event celebrates Charles Dickens in December withFree Library of Philadelphia event celebrates Charles Dickens in December with his Christmas classic. Charles Dickens´ A Christmas Carol started out as a political pamphlet subtitled An Appeal to. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol started out as a political more
Philadelphia Daily News ( 12/21/2012 12:03:45 AM -08:00 )

Justice Collective Hillsborough single ahead of James Arthur in Christmas
Dec 21st 2012, 21:03

The single released in memory of the 96 football fans who died in the Hillsborough tragedy looks set to be the Christmas No1. The Justice Collective's cover of The Hollies' hit He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother is 14,000 ahead of X Factor winner James Arthur's more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 1:03:44 PM -08:00 )

Hillsborough tribute single tipped for No. 1
Hillsborough tribute single tipped for No. 1The Hillsborough tribute single, a cover of The Hollies' He Ain't Heavy by the Justice Collective, is tipped to be the British Christmas Number One. This week a new investigation into the 1989 disaster in which 96 Liverpool fans lost their lives has been ordered more
euronews ( 12/21/2012 10:47:09 AM -08:00 )

Hillsborough single backed by bosses
Hillsborough single backed by bossesLiverpool manager Brendan Rodgers and Everton rival David Moyes have joined forces to back the Hillsborough Justice Collective's bid to top the UK singles chart on Christmas Day. Liverpool and Everton are united behind the Justice Collective's more
ESPN ( 12/21/2012 7:52:26 AM -08:00 )

Lawson's Andy: 'Justice Collective Deserve Xmas No.1'
LawsonLawson frontman Andy Brown has stated that Justice Collective 'deserve' to claim this year's Christmas No.1. The cover of He Aint Heavy, He's My Brother - which features the likes of Brown, Robbie Williams and Sir Paul McCartney - is currently winning the more
MTV UK ( 12/21/2012 5:14:20 AM -08:00 )

Matt Cardle slams James Arthur
Matt Cardle slams James ArthurMatt Cardle has hit out at James Arthur for slamming ''some of the best songwriters in the world''. The 29-year-old singer - who won 'The X Factor' in 2010 - hit back at the latest winner of the talent show after he criticised Matt saying he hadn't released any more
TV3.ie ( 12/21/2012 5:12:08 AM -08:00 )

Hillsborough tribute looks set to beat X Factor's James Arthur to Christmas
Hillsborough tribute looks set to beat X FactorThe Hillsborough tribute single has extended its lead in the race for the Christmas number one. The Justice Collective's version of "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" has shot 14,000 ahead of its rival, X Factor winner James Arthur, according to figures from the more
The Independent ( 12/21/2012 2:51:34 AM -08:00 )

James Arthur Gets A Warm Welcome At Book Signing
James Arthur Gets A Warm Welcome At Book SigningJust two weeks after winning The X Factor, James Arthur has released his autobiography - and fans queued round the block at his very first book signings. The 24-year-old, who beat Jahmene Douglas in the 2012 final, was on hand to sign copies of his book more
MTV UK ( 12/20/2012 1:52:34 AM -08:00 )

That was quick! James Arthur releases autobiography and has fans queuing out
That was quick! James Arthur releases autobiography and has fans queuing outHe won the X Factor less than two weeks ago but James Arthur has already released his biography and had fans queuing around the block waiting patiently for him to sign it. The 24-year-old, who beat Jahmene Douglas to the top spot, received a very warm more
Daily Mail ( 12/19/2012 6:05:24 PM -08:00 )

James Arthur loses lead in fight for Christmas number one
James Arthur loses lead in fight for Christmas number oneBy midnight on Tuesday, James's track Impossible had sold 106,300 compared with THE JUSTICE COLLECTIVE's cover of He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, which had shifted 109,700 copies. The head of the Official Charts Company, Martin Talbot, said: "This more
The Sun ( 12/19/2012 5:00:35 PM -08:00 )

Matt Cardle launches scathing attack on X Factor winner James Arthur
Matt Cardle launches scathing attack on X Factor winner James ArthurMatt Cardle has launched a scathing attack on this year's X Factor champion James Arthur, maintaining he is more successful then the former pub singer. Matt, who won the show in 2010, was presumably responding to a thinly veiled attack from the more
Daily Mail ( 12/19/2012 8:42:11 AM -08:00 )

Charity song edges ahead of Arthur
Charity song edges ahead of ArthurThe Hillsborough charity single has nudged ahead of X Factor winner James Arthur in the race for the Christmas number one. James took a surprise early lead yesterday in a tight battle for the festive top spot by a margin of just 3,000 copies. However, the more
Belfast Telegraph ( 12/19/2012 8:35:27 AM -08:00 )

Justice Collective On Track For Christmas No.1
Justice Collective On Track For Christmas No.1The 2012 Christmas No.1 looks set to be The Justice Collective's Hillsborough tribute He Aint Heavy, He's My Brother judging by midweek figures. The all-star charity line-up, which includes Robbie Williams, Mel C, Beverley Knight and Paul McCartney has more
MTV UK ( 12/19/2012 8:12:11 AM -08:00 )

Justice Collective overthrow James Arthur's chances to bag the Christmas No.1
Justice Collective overthrow James ArthurFollowing his stunning win on The X Factor James Arthur's single Impossible shot straight to the top. But James' chances of securing the Christmas No. 1 have fallen as his chart-topping rivals The Justice Collective have now surpassed his effects with an more
Daily Mail ( 12/19/2012 7:40:29 AM -08:00 )

Hillsborough charity single overtakes James Arthur in Christmas Number One race
Hillsborough charity single overtakes James Arthur in Christmas Number One raceThe Hillsborough charity single is narrowly ahead of X factor winner James Arthur in the race for this year's Christmas Number One. According to the Official Charts Company The Justice Collective's cover of The Hollies', 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother', has more
NME.com ( 12/19/2012 6:21:35 AM -08:00 )

"James is talented, but I'm more successful": Matt Cardle gets a bit touchy about
They could swap hats, share guitars and trade stubble-growing techniques. But Matt and James have obviously decided that scowling at each other is more fun. Matt Cardle would like to impart some words of wisdom. ITV. In our heads, James Arthur and Matt more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/19/2012 5:29:10 AM -08:00 )

Matt Cardle: 'James Arthur Has Offended Me'
Matt Cardle: Former X Factor winner Matt Cardle has issued a warning to this year's champ James Arthur after he criticised his work. The Impossible singer previously hit out at Cardle and other male XF winners, telling The Mirror: "I find the statistics ridiculous, the blokes more
MTV UK ( 12/19/2012 4:25:53 AM -08:00 )

Christmas No 1: James Arthur has killed off the usual good v evil battle
Christmas No 1: James Arthur has killed off the usual good v evil battleAt this time of year, human beings demonstrate a spectacular ability to make consumerism feel Christmassy, disguising capitalism's cold unfeeling heart with tinsel and cinnamon Air Wick. Christmas is a festival that starts when a tax-dodging multinational more
The Guardian ( 12/18/2012 12:00:30 PM -08:00 )

James Arthur ahead of Hillsborough charity single in race for Christmas Number
James Arthur ahead of Hillsborough charity single in race for Christmas NumberX Factor winner James Arthur is narrowly ahead of the Hillsborough charity single in the race for this year's Christmas Number One. Official Chart Company data shows that Arthur's track 'Impossible', which is currently Number One after becoming the fastest more
NME.com ( 12/18/2012 5:19:07 AM -08:00 )

Mission Impossible? X Factor's James Arthur narrowly leading Christmas
X Factor winner James Arthur is leading the race for the Christmas number one - but by only a narrow margin. Bookies had all but written off the chances of an X Factor festive chart-topper, and instead installed the Hillsborough charity single as the favourite. more
The Independent ( 12/18/2012 4:51:26 AM -08:00 )

James Arthur leads tribute song in Christmas chart race
James Arthur leads tribute song in Christmas chart raceX Factor winner James Arthur is ahead of an all-star Hillsborough tribute single in the race for the UK Christmas number one, early sales figures show. Arthur's Impossible has sold 76,000 copies so far this week, according to the Official Charts Company. more
BBC News ( 12/18/2012 4:24:08 AM -08:00 )

The Hobbit Tops The Charts, But Nothing Like Lord of The Rings Did
Dec 21st 2012, 20:42

Bilbo Baggins, the head hobbit in J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, may be diminutive in stature, but the marketing blitz associated with this month's film treatment of his adventures is as tall as the starting lineup of the Chicago Bulls: a Middle-earthsmartphone from more
Chicago Tribune ( 12/21/2012 1:37:22 PM -08:00 )

Zaki's Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
I went into The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring completely cold when it debuted in December of 2001. Hadn't read the book, hadn't seen the animated flick, I knew nothing about it other than the fact that it existed. And even without the years of more
Huffington Post ( 12/21/2012 1:22:41 PM -08:00 )

Will The Hobbit's Success Overshadow The First Tolkien Film Trilogy?
This week I discussed the new Hobbit blockbuster film with author/blogger and fellow Tolkien fan, Mark Shea. In particular, we pondered the question of how the new Tolkien adaptation by Peter Jackson may–or may not–tempt him to what I call 'Lucas more
Forbes ( 12/21/2012 10:07:44 AM -08:00 )

A musical journey in the company of some hobbits
Howard Shore has become one of a handful of go-to guys for big Hollywood productions and his soundtrack work for Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy played a part in making them such cross-generational box office hits. He's back working with the more
Irish Independent ( 12/21/2012 10:04:31 AM -08:00 )

Tale grows in the telling
PETER Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-03), based on the three novels by JRR Tolkien, is a landmark in fantasy cinema; the films were creative and commercial milestones and, in proving this sort of epic didn't have to be made in Hollywood, more
The Australian ( 12/21/2012 3:18:22 AM -08:00 )

Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty. Source: Supplied
Supplied. Prev. of 4. Next >. IF you haven't yet noticed the fuss over the first instalment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, it can be only because, like its cheery protagonist, you live "in a hole in the ground ... a hobbit hole, and that means comfort". more
The Australian ( 12/21/2012 3:17:29 AM -08:00 )

The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien - review
This was the first book I had read by JRR Tolkein. The book tells the story of Bilbo Baggins who is a Hobbit that gets taken on an adventure by a wizard and 13 dwarves. They travel on their ponies and they meet trolls, a creature called Gollum, goblins, wargs, more
The Guardian ( 12/21/2012 1:00:39 AM -08:00 )

Dislike Peter Jackson's The Hobbit? Then You Don't Know Tolkien
Despite tentatively positive reviews from The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, National Public Radio, The New Yorker, Entertainment Weekly, and several smaller urban newspapers, if you've heard much about the first entry in Peter Jackson's much-hyped more
Huffington Post (blog) ( 12/20/2012 8:17:18 PM -08:00 )

Jackson's worlds of fantasy
RENOWNED filmmaker Peter Jackson had initially wanted a different director to helm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (currently screening in cinemas), after having brought J.R.R. Tolkien's pages to life with The Lord Of The Rings trilogy that won him 11 more
New Straits Times ( 12/20/2012 3:58:48 PM -08:00 )

Visiting With the Amazing Peter Jackson: Creator of The Lord of the Rings and
It was early March of 2003 and my husband Bill and I were in New Zealand for a venture capital forum and to meet with Prime Minister Helen Clark. We also witnessed the America's Cup Races and visited a sheep farm, sailing and sheep being primary more
Huffington Post ( 12/20/2012 2:17:49 PM -08:00 )

The Hobbit has highest earning opening week of the year
The first movie in The Hobbit trilogy has had the highest earning opening week of 2012, and the fourth highest of all time, in New Zealand. Sir Peter Jackson's latest venture, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, made $3.2 million in its first week on our more
TVNZ ( 12/20/2012 11:04:00 AM -08:00 )

Bilbo the hobbit steps out in spectacular start to trilogy
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the thrilling new 3-D film adaptation of a novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, which set the stage for his Lord of the Rings trilogy. With the ranks of Middle-earth fandom swollen by the three hugely popular movies based on those more
The Daily Yomiuri ( 12/20/2012 10:34:50 AM -08:00 )

Hobbit less popular than Lord of the Rings with cinemagoers
Hobbit less popular than Lord of the Rings with cinemagoersThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is proving less popular with cinemagoers than the last two Lord of the Rings films, even though it topped this week's UK box office chart. The film, directed by Peter Jackson and based on the book by JRR Tolkien, has taken more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/20/2012 10:28:32 AM -08:00 )

Elijah Wood on The Hobbit, Making Horror Films, and the Best Holiday Gift He
Elijah Wood on The Hobbit, Making Horror Films, and the Best Holiday Gift HeAfter starring in the billion-dollar-plus-grossing Lord of the Rings trilogy, Elijah Wood reprised his role as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey last weekend to record-breaking success. To celebrate, the actor jumped online on more
Vanity Fair ( 12/20/2012 9:54:22 AM -08:00 )

Hobbits and hypotheses
Orc Captain at Isengard How can one account for the swarms of orcs that ambush Bilbo and his party in The Hobbit? Image: Enrico Dc, LOTR Wiki. "Why?" If you have a toddler, this is a question that will assail your ears many, many times each day. Why is the more
The Guardian (blog) ( 12/20/2012 4:39:03 AM -08:00 )

Movie review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Movie review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyKeep an ear to the ground. Perspective plays a big role in the production of this film, but Peter Jackson's independence costs him dearly. During the 10 years that elapsed between the making of the epic trilogy The Lord of the Rings and the three films that more
Prague Post ( 12/20/2012 4:19:42 AM -08:00 )

Testing times unearthed for 'Hobbit' author Tolkien
PRE-exam nerves are bad enough, but if your examiner is JRR Tolkien, then you'd really have your work cut out. Well that was the case for students at NUI Galway more than 60 years ago when 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings' author worked as an more
Irish Independent ( 12/18/2012 8:47:06 PM -08:00 )

An Unexpected Journey meets high expectations
"In a hole there lived a hobbit," begins Peter Jackson's new release The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the same way J.R.R. Tolkien began his 1937 novel of the same name. Jackson combines surreal direction with Tolkien's gripping story to create a film more
Tiger Newspaper ( 12/21/2012 1:42:34 PM -08:00 )

Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
One day in the early 1930s, an Oxford don, Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon, was grading exam papers, when he was inspired to write on a sheet of blank paper, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." The rest of the story is still more
Aurora Advertiser (blog) ( 12/21/2012 1:25:40 PM -08:00 )

Due to an injury caused in a tennis match, JRR Tolkien started to write
Due to an injury caused in a tennis match, JRR Tolkien started to writeHe's certainly the writer who marked one, if not more, generations of readers and followers. "The lord of the rings" and "The hobbit" above all, are masterpieces of the fantasy genre that are part and will remain in the history. As it often happens, to seal the more
Tennis World - the place for Tennis News and Tennis Tournament ( 12/21/2012 12:53:53 PM -08:00 )

Hugh Grant Gets 'Substantial Sum' Over Hacking
Dec 21st 2012, 20:38

Hugh Grant: Hugh Grant, who became one of the most high-profile crusaders against phone hacking and other distasteful (and, yes, illegal) press tactics after being targeted by Rupert Murdoch's News of the World, settled his lawsuit against the now-closed newspaper for more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 12/21/2012 1:24:00 PM -08:00 )

Actor Hugh Grant settles phone hack claim with Rupert Murdoch's now-defunct
LONDON - Actor Hugh Grant has settled his phone hacking claim against Rupert Murdoch's now-defunct News of the World tabloid for a "substantial" but undisclosed sum of money, his lawyer said Friday. Mark Thomson said that the "Notting Hill" star would more
Edmonton Journal ( 12/21/2012 12:59:22 PM -08:00 )

Actor Hugh Grant wins large phone-hacking damages payout
Actor Hugh Grant wins large phone-hacking damages payoutLONDON (Reuters) - British actor Hugh Grant has accepted a "substantial sum" after settling his phone-hacking damages action against the publishers of the now defunct News of the World, his lawyer said on Friday. The actor, a strident critic of Britain's more
Moneycontrol.com ( 12/21/2012 12:43:43 PM -08:00 )

Hugh Grant Gets 'Substantial Sum' Over Hacking
The actor will donate the money to a campaign for a more accountable media after his phone was hacked by the News Of The World. 7:49pm UK, Friday 21 December 2012. Hugh Grant arriving to read the Leveson report. Hugh Grant arrives at the Leveson more
Sky News ( 12/21/2012 12:38:52 PM -08:00 )

Hugh Grant Settles Phone-Hacking Claim
Actor Hugh Grant said he has settled his phone-hacking claim against News Corp .'s now-closed News of the World tabloid. In a Twitter post, Mr. Grant said he planned to donate the money plus an additional sum to Hacked Off, a nonprofit group that has more
Wall Street Journal ( 12/21/2012 12:06:15 PM -08:00 )

Hugh Grant wins 'substantial' phone-hacking damages
Hugh Grant wins LONDON — Hugh Grant has accepted a "substantial sum" from Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid publisher over phone hacking by the News of the World, the British actor's lawyer said on Friday. The "Four Weddings and a Funeral" star will donate the more
AFP ( 12/21/2012 11:40:00 AM -08:00 )

Grant settles UK hacking claim for 'substantial sum'
Phone-hacking victim Hugh Grant has accepted a "substantial sum" after settling his legal claim against the News of the World, his solicitor says. The British actor will donate the money he receives from News Group Newspapers to the Hacked Off campaign more
The Australian Financial Review ( 12/21/2012 11:35:13 AM -08:00 )

Hugh Grant Settles Phone Hacking Claim with News Corp.
LONDON (AP) — Hugh Grant's lawyer says the actor has settled his phone hacking claim against Rupert Murdoch's now-defunct News of the World tabloid for what he described as a "substantial" but undisclosed sum of money. Mark Thomson said Friday that more
Huffington Post ( 12/21/2012 11:17:51 AM -08:00 )

Phone-hacking: Hugh Grant in News of the World settlement
Phone-hacking: Hugh Grant in News of the World settlementHugh Grant has accepted a "substantial sum" after settling his legal claim over the News of the World phone-hacking scandal, his solicitor says. The actor was one of the victims of the illegal practice which led to the closure of the newspaper last year by its more
BBC News ( 12/21/2012 10:40:07 AM -08:00 )

Hugh Grant Receives 'Substantial' Settlement in News of the World Hacking
Hugh Grant has settled his legal beef with the former publishers of defunct British tabloid News of the World -- and he's walking away from the courtroom drama with a nice chunk of change. Getty Images "Four Weddings and a Funeral" actor Grant -- who was more
TheWrap ( 12/21/2012 12:52:46 PM -08:00 )

Hacked Off: Growing list of donors backing campaign
A spokesman for the Hacked Off campaign for free and accountable media has responded to actor Hugh Grant's decision to settle phone-hacking claims against the News of the World. The spokesman said: At the outset of his legal action, Hugh Grant more
ITV News ( 12/21/2012 12:41:32 PM -08:00 )

Hugh Grant accepts 'substantial sum' after settling phone-hacking claim
Hugh Grant has accepted a 'substantial sum' after settling his legal claim against the News of the World after he was a victim of phone-hacking. Solicitor Mark Thomson confirmed the British actor had reached a settlement with News Group Newspapers, more
Metro ( 12/21/2012 11:54:10 AM -08:00 )

Hugh Grant agrees 'News of the World' phone hacking settlement
Hugh Grant has settled his legal claim over the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. The star's lawyer today (December 21) confirmed that Grant will receive a "substantial sum" in the form of damages, which he plans to donate to the Hacked Off more
Digital Spy UK ( 12/21/2012 11:47:09 AM -08:00 )

Gangnam First Video To Get 1bn YouTube Hits
Dec 21st 2012, 20:38

SEOUL (AFP) — Psy's "Gangnam Style" video was galloping towards the one-billion-view mark on YouTube Friday, a fresh milestone in the enduring global craze for the South Korean rapper and his horse-riding dance. As of 0600 GMT, the view counter more
Manila Bulletin ( 12/21/2012 1:43:02 PM -08:00 )

The Story So Far: Shootings in St. Leonard, Gangnam breaks a billion
A magnifying glass shows the number of times that viewers have watched South Korean rapper Psy's video Gangnam style on YouTube on December 21, 2012. Psy's "Gangnam Style" became the first video to hit a billion views on YouTube on Friday, marking more
Montreal Gazette (blog) ( 12/21/2012 1:40:52 PM -08:00 )

PSY's 'Gangnam Style' Reaches 1B Views on YouTube
PSYSouth Korean rapper PSY, who gained popularity from his famous song "Gangnam Style," gives a press conference prior to his concert at the Marina Bay Sands on Saturday Dec. 1, 2012 in Singapore. NEW YORK (AP) — Viral star PSY has reached a new more
U.S. News & World Report ( 12/21/2012 1:34:18 PM -08:00 )

Psy's 'Gangnam Style' makes YouTube history with 1 billion views
LOS ANGELES - South Korean rapper Psy's infectious viral hit song, "Gangnam Style," made history on Friday as the first ever video on YouTube to reach 1 billion views, adding yet another record to the song's juggernaut journey into mainstream pop. more
GMA News ( 12/21/2012 1:30:43 PM -08:00 )

Psy goes cashman style with YouTube spin-offs
Psy goes cashman style with YouTube spin-offsSouth Korean popstar PSY is about to dance his way into record books, by reaching one billion views on Youtube and leapfrogging every video in just five months. Autoplay OnOff; Video feedback; Video settings. AS SOUTH Korean popster Psy soars towards more
Brisbane Times ( 12/21/2012 12:42:32 PM -08:00 )

Gangnam First Video To Get 1bn YouTube Hits
The hilarious dance video by South Korean sensation Psy is viewed 10 million times every day. 8:34pm UK, Friday 21 December 2012. South Korean rapper Psy has reached No 1 in the UK with Gangnam Style. The unlikely video hit has launched Psy to more
Sky News ( 12/21/2012 12:38:13 PM -08:00 )

Psy's 'Gangnam Style' Posts Record 1 Billion YouTube Views: How Did It Happen?
'When I'm reflecting on the year, it was the biggest year ever, not only for my career, but my life and my family's life,' says Psy about his record-smashing 2012. By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by James Montgomery (@positivnegativ). South Korean more
MTV.com ( 12/21/2012 12:34:24 PM -08:00 )

Psy's 'Gangnam Style' reaches 1 billion YouTube views
South Korean rapper Psy is ending 2012 on another career high - his viral video for Gangnam Style has hit one billion views on YouTube.com. The catchy song's promo, featuring his crazy horse-style dance routine, was uploaded on the video streaming more
Toronto Sun ( 12/21/2012 12:12:10 PM -08:00 )

Psy didn't expect 'tremendous success'
Psy didnThe South Korean pop star broke records when his YouTube video for his single Gangnam Style reached over one billion views. The Guinness World Record holder is in awe of his success. When Psy created the video, he didn't even think his base fans more
Belfast Telegraph ( 12/21/2012 12:02:40 PM -08:00 )

Gangnam Style tops 1 billion views
TORONTO — It's getting harder and harder to find an Internet user who hasn't seen the viral Gangnam Style music video. Now closing in on a staggering one billion views, YouTube has officially named the clip by South Korean singer PSY as the top video of more
Vancouver Sun ( 12/21/2012 11:53:35 AM -08:00 )

'Gangnam Style': Now with Over One Billion Served
Who would've thought that a K-pop music video performed by a goofy, suit-and-sunglass-wearing star would pass the one-billion mark on YouTube? International pop star PSY's video, "Gangnam Style," did just that today, and is the first YouTube video to more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 12/21/2012 11:35:47 AM -08:00 )

'Gangnam Style' sets world record: Gallops to 1 billion video views
Psy stands for "psycho", but today it should stand for "psyched"! On Thursday morning, "Gangnam Style" hit 1 billion views on YouTube -- becoming the first video ever to hit that milestone. To celebrate, YouTube has a little dancing Psy doing horsey moves more
Los Angeles Times ( 12/21/2012 11:06:20 AM -08:00 )

Gangnam Style hits one billion YouTube views: the most parodied video ever?
Uploaded back in July, the K-Pop anthem quickly shot to global fame; YouTube estimate that the clip has been watched on average between seven million and 10 million times daily since then. Just a few weeks ago, Gangnam Style overtook the video sharing more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 11:04:07 AM -08:00 )

PSY Snatches Up $1.25 Million Westwood Condo
PSY Snatches Up $1.25 Million Westwood CondoSo, maybe PSY doesn't hate America, after all. The Korean rapper has just taken a giant leap toward the American dream by purchasing his very own piece of the good ol' U.S. of A.—and he paid for the $1.25 million pad in cold, hard cash! PSY's new place is more
E! Online ( 12/21/2012 10:40:32 AM -08:00 )

What Got 'Gangnam Style' to 1 Billion Views
1 billion views. Psy is arguably the highest-profile person on the Internet, ever. You watch his video, you watch it again, and then pretty soon, you and the rest of the world have watched it one billion times. First posted on July 15th, the video actually seems to more
Forbes ( 12/21/2012 10:25:16 AM -08:00 )

'Gangnam Style' hits record-setting 1 billion YouTube views
So Psy's video for "Gangnam Style" reaches 1 billion views on YouTube/Vevo on the same day the world is supposed to end. Coincidence? The Korean pop star is the first artist to hit a billion views on YouTube, surpassing his last record-setting move of more
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) ( 12/21/2012 10:23:32 AM -08:00 )

Gangnam Style Hits One Billion YouTube Views
Gangnam Style Hits One Billion YouTube ViewsInternet super sensation Gangnam Style has racked up an incredible one billion YouTube views, becoming the first clip ever to reach the milestone. The K-Pop phenomenon by PSY has been the unlikeliest hit of 2012, and has already broken several records. more
MTV UK ( 12/21/2012 10:23:01 AM -08:00 )

Gangam Style becomes first video to reach ONE BILLION views on YouTube six
Gangam Style becomes first video to reach ONE BILLION views on YouTube sixSouth Korean pop sensation Gangnam Style has become the first video to reach one billion views on YouTube. The video by pop star PSY was uploaded in July, and shows the singer making fun of the extravagant lifestyle of the residents of Gangnam, the more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 10:14:25 AM -08:00 )

PSY's "Gangnam Style" Video Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube
PSYThere's clearly no stopping PSY! The South Korean rapper, whose "Gangnam Style" video became the most-watched YouTube video of all time last month, can now brag that it has been viewed more than 1 billion (yes, billion!) times. What's more, it is also the more
E! Online ( 12/21/2012 10:07:45 AM -08:00 )

Gangnam Style reaches one billion views on YouTube
Gangnam Style reaches one billion views on YouTubeGangnam Style, the video by South Korean pop star PSY, has reached one billion views on the video streaming website YouTube. YouTube's owner, Google, said the video had been watched seven to ten million times a day on average since it was posted more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 10:01:21 AM -08:00 )

Strictly Come Dancing 2012: Finalists pose with their partners as Louis Smith
Dec 21st 2012, 19:47

Strictly star suffers ANOTHER injury by dislocating a rib ahead of final... andWhen she first entered Strictly Come Dancing, she was criticised by the public and public figures alike because of her stage school background giving her an advantage on the BBC show. And now after her hardcore training with partner James Jordan left her more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 12:26:10 PM -08:00 )

Strictly Come Dancing 2012: Finalists pose with their partners as Louis Smith
Strictly Come Dancing 2012: Finalists pose with their partners as Louis SmithHe's wowed week after week with his impressive dance routines, as well as winning people over with his buff body. So it's no surprise that as the final of Strictly Come Dancing looms, Olympian Louis Smith remains the favourite to win. In fact it's looking so more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 11:47:17 AM -08:00 )

Showing off his disco ball! Louis Smith strips off in naked magazine shoot as he
Showing off his disco ball! Louis Smith strips off in naked magazine shoot as heHe has been showing off his fancy footwork on Strictly but now Louis Smith has stripped off to bare his body and his soul. The Olympic Gymnast has posed completely naked for a raunchy magazine shoot and in an accompanying interview he has revealed more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 11:29:48 AM -08:00 )

Louis Smith confident of Strictly Come Dancing final
Louis Smith confident of Strictly Come Dancing finalStrictly Come Dancing star Louis Smith says he's in a confident mood ahead of the finale of the BBC show. The Huntingdon gymnast says he's been training hard with his partner Flavia Cacace. But he told BBC Look East he has lost the urge to get back into more
BBC News ( 12/21/2012 9:31:18 AM -08:00 )

Strictly's Denise Van Outen dislocates rib
StrictlyDENISE Van Outen has dislocated a rib practising for tomorrow night's Strictly Come Dancing final. The star, who was already nursing painful knees after gruelling rehearsals, was injured again yesterday. Appearing on Nick Grimshaw's Radio One breakfast more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 8:21:58 AM -08:00 )

Strictly Come Dancing 2012: Dani Harmer backs rival Denise Van Outen ahead
Strictly Come Dancing 2012: Dani Harmer backs rival Denise Van Outen aheadShe's the 'pocket rocket' who has wowed judges and audiences alike with her skills on Strictly Come Dancing to land herself a place in the show's final alongside Denise Van Outen, Kimberley Walsh and Louis Smith. And Dani Harmer has spoken out in more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 7:23:08 AM -08:00 )

Strictly Come Dancing 2012: the final - who will win?
Strictly Come Dancing 2012: the final - who will win?This Saturday marks the end for Strictly Come Dancing 2012, and it has to be one of the most closely contested finals in the show's history. Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, actress and presenter Denise Van Outen, Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh, and Tracy more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 6:50:13 AM -08:00 )

Kimberley Walsh's spectacular show dance
Kimberley WalshKimberley Walsh has promised her show dance in tomorrow's (22.12.12) 'Strictly Come Dancing' final will be spectacular. The Girls Aloud star is thrilled to have made it to the final four of the BBC One show and can't wait for her and her partner Pasha Kovalev more
TV3.ie ( 12/21/2012 5:11:40 AM -08:00 )

Louis Smith: I want to snog Coronation Street star Michelle
Louis Smith: I want to snog Coronation Street star MichelleSTRICTLY Come Dancing star Louis Smith says he would love to kiss Coronation Street's Michelle Keegan this New Year's Eve. When asked who his dream midnight snog would be, the cheeky gymnast revealed he has his heart set on the sexy Street babe. more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 4:13:25 AM -08:00 )

Cole: Strictly crown up for grabs
Cole: Strictly crown up for grabsThe professional dancer, who was partnered with Olympian cyclist Victoria Pendleton in this series, reckons any of the finalists - Kimberley Walsh, Louis Smith, Denise Van Outen and Dani Harmer - would be a worthy winner. "You could take your pick. more
Belfast Telegraph ( 12/21/2012 3:14:16 AM -08:00 )

Rihanoff's perfect Christmas gift
RihanoffStrictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff has revealed she has already received the best Christmas present she could hope for from her boxer boyfriend Joe Calzaghe. The 35-year-old said she didn't need anything in her stocking on Christmas morning more
Belfast Telegraph ( 12/21/2012 2:26:29 AM -08:00 )

Strictly Come Dancing 2012: Kimberley Walsh and Denise Van Outen show off
Strictly Come Dancing 2012: Kimberley Walsh and Denise Van Outen show offCelebrities famously go on the the show to dazzle us with their dancing, re-start a career or to shed a couple of pounds. And as the final approaches both Kimberley Walsh and Denise Van Outen revealed their new slender dancers' bodies in final rehearsals more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 12:14:55 AM -08:00 )

Strictly Denise is keen to get back Outen the town
Strictly Denise is keen to get back Outen the townDENISE VAN OUTEN wants to take Strictly's evicted stars on a boozy bender to mark the show's final. She said of bonding with her fellow dancers: "On Friday nights I always used to go for dinner with Dani and Lisa, which was nice. "They were never more
The Sun ( 12/20/2012 6:09:59 PM -08:00 )

Louis Smith: The Strictly girls are really kissing me off
Louis Smith: The Strictly girls are really kissing me offSTRICTLY'S last man standing Louis Smith has revealed how his female rivals try to put him off – by KISSING him before he dances. The Olympic gymnast told TV Biz: "I like to spend as much time as possible by myself before each show so I can relax and more
The Sun ( 12/20/2012 6:09:59 PM -08:00 )

Kimberley Walsh gets passionate about Strictly partner Pasha Kovalev
Kimberley Walsh gets passionate about Strictly partner Pasha KovalevKIMBERLEY WALSH admits she couldn't have asked for more from partner Pasha Kovalev – and is devastated their training is coming to an end. The Girls Aloud star was full of praise for the BBC dance show while she had her make-up applied behind the more
The Sun ( 12/20/2012 6:09:22 PM -08:00 )

Strictly Come Dancing Strictly fair: Tess Daly says BBC show beat X Factor in
Mirror columnist has dazzled on the show in designer dresses this year alongside co-host Bruce Forsyth. Final countdown: Tess with Bruce Forsyth. PA. Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly has said the BBC show is a hit because its expert judges are "not more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/20/2012 4:04:19 PM -08:00 )

Louis Smith shapes up for Strictly Come Dancing final as he pumps some
Louis Smith shapes up for Strictly Come Dancing final as he pumps someHe's been spending more time in dance rehearsals than the gym since he joined Strictly Come Dancing. But with the final looming on Saturday, bookies' favourite Louis Smith has been getting in some last-minute workouts as he pumps weights during a break more
Daily Mail ( 12/20/2012 3:30:32 PM -08:00 )

Strictly Come Dancing has floored the X Factor this year
Strictly Come Dancing has floored the X Factor this yearOne Sunday last month on The X Factor, extraordinarily talented 16-year-old Ella Henderson ("a mini-Adele", as she was dubbed) was eliminated, leaving laughing stocks Rylan Clark and Christopher Maloney in the competition. On the same weekend in more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/20/2012 7:29:23 AM -08:00 )

Strictly kid dancing: Two schoolchildren waltz off dance floor with FIVE world titles
Strictly kid dancing: Two schoolchildren waltz off dance floor with FIVE world titlesMove over Denise Van Outen and Louis Smith, two schoolchildren are the King and Queen of the dance floor after waltzing off with five world titles aged just 10 and 11. Inspired by TV's Strictly Come Dancing, Glenn Boyce and his partner Kayleigh Andrews more
Daily Mail ( 12/20/2012 6:00:56 AM -08:00 )

Strictly brings Denise to her knees
Strictly brings Denise to her kneesDenise Van Outen has been left battered and bruised as she prepares for the Strictly Come Dancing final after more tough training for the show's climax. The actress and presenter is nursing painful knees after the gruelling rehearsals, with professional more
Belfast Telegraph ( 12/20/2012 3:34:44 AM -08:00 )

That was the news
Dec 21st 2012, 19:33

That was the newsThe last BBC One episode of Newsround aired on Thursday, bringing to an end a 40-year run for this much-loved children's news show. Many readers will remember fondly its first anchorman, John Craven, who presented the show perched on the edge of his more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 11:33:38 AM -08:00 )

BBC Newsround changes criticised by Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan
BBC Newsround changes criticised by Channel 4 News presenter KrishnanThe much-loved children's current affairs programme was broadcast on BBC1 for the last time this week after more than 40 years, and will now be shown only on the CBBC channel in shorter slots. Mr Guru-Murthy, who presented Newsround from 1991 to more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 9:03:10 AM -08:00 )

Gallery: No more kids shows on BBC ONE and BBC TWO, so we look back at the
The BBC has now ceased transmission of children's shows on its BBC ONE and BBC TWO terrestrial stations. Instead, all childrens will now be shown on its dedicated CBBC and CBeebies channels. It's the end of an era for the BBC, and for the traditional more
WalesOnline ( 12/21/2012 8:51:53 AM -08:00 )

Newsround move to CBBC prompts concern
Newsround move to CBBC prompts concernJulia Donaldson, the author of the Gruffalo books and the Children's Laureate, has expressed concerns about the decision to move Newsround from its 5pm home on BBC1 to a slot on CBBC in 2013. The last BBC1 episode of Newsround was shown last more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 3:07:42 AM -08:00 )

Children's programming comes to an end on BBC One
ChildrenChildren's television programmes will be broadcast on BBC One for the last time on Friday. Shows including Blue Peter and Horrible Histories will now only go out on the CBBC digital channel. The Cbeebies strand on BBC Two in the mornings will finish on 4 more
BBC News ( 12/21/2012 2:34:03 AM -08:00 )

Children's television programmes air on BBC One for final time
Children's television programmes have aired on BBC One for the final time, with Blue Peter, Horrible Histories and other iconic shows now set to air on the broadcaster's two digital channels for children. At 4pm hosts Helen Skelton and Barney Harwood were more
Metro ( 12/21/2012 10:58:09 AM -08:00 )

Sonisphere cancelled for second year in a row
Dec 21st 2012, 19:03

Sonisphere will not return in 2013Organisers have confirmed that the UK leg of Sonisphere will take a "year off" in 2013. The hard rock festival, which began in 2009 and takes place at Knebworth, was cancelled in 2012, casting doubt over whether it will ever return. A statement from the more
NME.com ( 12/21/2012 5:38:32 AM -08:00 )

Sonisphere Festival (UK) 2013 Cancelled
"Team Sonisphere is sad to say that it has now been confirmed that Sonisphere UK will take a year off in 2013. The three Sonisphere Festivals to date at Knebworth in 2009/2010/2011 set a very high standard and indeed 2011 was voted the best festival line more
Alter The Press! ( 12/21/2012 12:31:46 PM -08:00 )

Sonisphere cancelled for second year in a row
Sonisphere cancelled for second year in a rowOrganisers of Sonisphere festival have revealed the event will not take place in 2013, despite recent promises of line-up announcements before Christmas this year. Organisers hope Knebworth festival will return in 2014, and claim that they were unable to more
Gigwise ( 12/21/2012 11:03:02 AM -08:00 )

Sonisphere UK cancelled again – 2013 edition pulled
Sonisphere UK cancelled again – 2013 edition pulledAnother UK festival has announced it is cancelling its 2013 edition and will not return until 2014. Sonisphere was one of the higher profile casualties of the 2012 festival season, with the UK date of the metal fest being pulled in March, despite most of its line up more
Complete Music Update ( 12/21/2012 8:09:56 AM -08:00 )

Sonisphere UK Next Year Cancelled; Knebworth 2013 Will Not Take Place
For awhile, there's been speculation over the fate of next years' UK leg of the Sonisphere Festival. Having cancelled in 2012 due to poor ticket sales (and what many deemed was an unfavourable lineup being the cause), it seemed as recently as a couple of more
Rock Sins ( 12/21/2012 7:13:55 AM -08:00 )

Sonisphere Festival to take a year off in 2013
Sonisphere UK has confirmed that it will not be holding a festival next year, but hopes to come back bigger and better in 2014. The news comes after this year's Knebworth-based festival was also cancelled due to organisational issues, with disappointed fans more
Metro ( 12/21/2012 7:06:24 AM -08:00 )

Sonisphere 2013 festival cancelled
Sonisphere 2013 festival cancelledTo send a link to this page to a friend, you must be logged in. The crowd at Knebworth for Sonisphere 2011 on Big 4 Friday. It is the second year running the UK leg of the touring rock and metal event at the Hertfordshire stately home has been axed by more
Times 24 ( 12/21/2012 5:19:43 AM -08:00 )

Sonisphere UK Skipping 2013
Sonisphere UK Skipping 2013In a statement today the people behind Sonisphere UK explained that similar issues are behind the decision not to hold the event in 2013 either. "We think it is really important that the event only runs when it has a line up that sets it apart from the competition more
Xfm ( 12/21/2012 5:09:10 AM -08:00 )

Sonisphere Confirm 2013 UK Festival Will Not Take Place
The organisers behind metal festival Sonisphere have announced via Facebook and Twitter that the UK edition of the festival will NOT take place in 2013, despite promoter Stuart Galbraith previously revealing that they were "working on a bill" earlier this more
Stereoboard.com (blog) ( 12/21/2012 4:43:54 AM -08:00 )

Sonisphere UK rock festival is cancelled for 2013
Sonisphere UK rock festival is cancelled for 2013The event, which was due to take place at Knebworth Park, was only confirmed a few weeks ago. Organisers say they were unable to secure a strong enough line-up of artists, and will now take a year off. "We made offers to over a dozen major artists but for more
Radio 1 ( 12/21/2012 4:41:23 AM -08:00 )

Rooney tunes: Watch Wayne, Coleen and Kai dancing to hip hop dressed as elves
Dec 21st 2012, 18:30

But now the England ace has gone green with a Christmas announcement that his new baby is a boy as he posed as an elf with wife Coleen and son Kai, three. He posted a Facebook video of them dancing as pregnant Coleen said today a scan had revealed more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 10:30:26 AM -08:00 )

"It's a BOY!!": Coleen Rooney announces she and Wayne are expectibf a second
"ItPregnant Coleen Rooney and her Manchester United star husband Wayne's second baby will be another boy. Coleen revealed today that the couple went for a scan and decided to find out the sex of the baby. The 26-year-old said they were all "so excited" more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 8:56:31 AM -08:00 )

Rooney style! Wayne, Coleen and Kai celebrate Christmas by turning
Rooney style! Wayne, Coleen and Kai celebrate Christmas by turningIt's the time of year when families up and down the country settle in for a nice, family Christmas. And the Rooney family were keen to show the nation just how they would be celebrating by posting a video of themselves dancing as elves to a festive Hip hop more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 6:49:09 AM -08:00 )

Wayne Rooney's hilarious festive greeting for fans
Wayne RooneyHE's famous for his fancy footwork on the pitch - but who knew Wayne Rooney was such a good dancer? The Man Utd striker, his wife Coleen and toddler son Kai get down to a hip hop version of the Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy in a hilarious Christmas more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 5:32:24 AM -08:00 )

All I want for Christmas is Roo! United star Wayne posts hilarious festive family
All I want for Christmas is Roo! United star Wayne posts hilarious festive familyIt's also the season of sending out Christmas cards with a cringe-worthy family photo on the front or, if you're Wayne Rooney, turning yourself and your family into an elf in an animated video. The Manchester United star cast his wife Colleen and three-year-old more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 5:21:25 AM -08:00 )

Wayne And Coleen Rooney's Second Baby Boy
Wayne and Coleen Rooney reveal their second child will be a brother for their three-year-old son Kai. 11:58am UK, Friday 21 December 2012. Wayne, Coleen and Kai Rooney. Wayne Rooney celebrates on the pitch with his wife, Coleen, and son, Kai. Tweet more
Sky News ( 12/21/2012 4:23:20 AM -08:00 )

England expects: Rooney reveals newest addition to his brood will be another boy
England expects: Rooney reveals newest addition to his brood will be another boySir Alex Ferguson may be rubbing his hands with glee at the thought of two potential Rooneys joining the ranks come 2030, after it was announced that the family are set to welcome another boy. Manchester United striker Wayne and his wife Coleen, 26, more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 4:18:31 AM -08:00 )

It's another boy for the Rooneys
ItPregnant Coleen Rooney and her Manchester United star husband Wayne have confirmed their second baby will be another boy. The new arrival, due in the spring, will be a brother for the couple's three-year-old son Kai. Coleen, who has her own fashion more
Belfast Telegraph ( 12/21/2012 3:44:45 AM -08:00 )

Coleen Rooney Confirms: "It's A Boy!"
Coleen Rooney Confirms: "ItBack in October, the WAG and hubby Wayne Rooney confirmed they were having another child, with Coleen now revealing that son Kai will soon have a baby brother. Taking to Twitter, Coleen wrote: "Absolutely loved seeing our baby on the scan yesterday! more
MTV UK ( 12/21/2012 3:04:36 AM -08:00 )

Pregnant Coleen Rooney speaks of her delight as reveals the sex of her unborn
Pregnant Coleen Rooney speaks of her delight as reveals the sex of her unbornThey already have one little man in the family and now Coleen and Wayne Rooney are set to welcome another. The 27-year-old WAG who is pregnant with her second child, announced the sex of her unborn child on Twitter and said she and her footballer more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 3:03:58 AM -08:00 )

Rooneys reveal baby's gender
Rooneys reveal babyManchester United striker Wayne Rooney and his wife, Coleen, are expecting their second child in May. London - Wayne and Coleen Rooney are expecting a boy. The soccer star and his wife revealed the news after having a scan yesterday (20.12.12), more
Independent Online ( 12/21/2012 2:49:02 AM -08:00 )

Coleen Rooney reveals that she and Wayne are expecting a brother for Kai
Coleen Rooney reveals that she and Wayne are expecting a brother for KaiMANCHESTER United ace Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen are expecting another BOY, it was revealed today. The England striker's excited wife announced the news after the couple had a scan yesterday. She told her 897,000 Twitter followers this more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 1:10:55 AM -08:00 )

Coleen And Wayne Rooney Celebrate Christmas With News Of A Baby Boy!
Coleen And Wayne Rooney Celebrate Christmas With News Of A Baby Boy!That's right, Coleen Rooney and her footballer husband Wayne Rooney are having another boy. The couple revealed that Coleen was pregnant in October, and she broke the news via Twitter in a tweet directed to her hubby saying " Absolutely loved seeing more
Contactmusic.com ( 12/21/2012 11:17:52 AM -08:00 )

BABY JOY: Coleen and Wayne Rooney are expecting a boy
A 12-week scan confirmed the sex of the child, and Coleen, 26, Tweeted the happy news. 'Absolutely loved seeing our baby on the scan yesterday!!! We decided to find out the sex...... It's a ..... BOY!! So exciting,' she wrote. Coleen announced her pregnancy more
Now Magazine Online ( 12/21/2012 10:00:40 AM -08:00 )

Coleen Rooney announces: 'It's a BOY!!'
Christmas has come early for the Rooney family as Coleen has announced that she and Manchester United star Wayne are expecting a baby boy. Fashionista Coleen took to Twitter earlier today to tell followers her exciting news following a scan yesterday, more
stv.tv ( 12/21/2012 7:33:41 AM -08:00 )

Trying for a Football team? Pregnant Coleen and Husband Wayne Rooney
Trying for a Football team? Pregnant Coleen and Husband Wayne RooneyColeen Rooney has announced that she and her footballer husband Wayne are preparing to welcome another baby boy. The 27-year-old presenter and columnist, who is pregnant with her second child, revealed the sex on Twitter earlier this week. She told more
IBTimes.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 6:46:37 AM -08:00 )

Coleen Rooney: Baby Boy on the Way!
Coleen Rooney: Baby Boy on the Way!She's a little extra cheery this holiday season, and Coleen Rooney has just announced her bun in the oven is a baby boy. Back in October Coleen and her husband Wayne Rooney announced they were expecting their second child, and now it seems they're more
GossipCenter.com ( 12/21/2012 6:45:19 AM -08:00 )

Wayne Rooney Swaps Football Boots For Dancing Shoes In Comic Elf Vid
Wayne Rooney Swaps Football Boots For Dancing Shoes In Comic Elf VidWayne Rooney has swapped his Man United kit for an elf costume in a Christmas video he has doctored for his fans online. The footie star applied photos of his, his 3-year-old son Kai, and his wife Coleen's faces on the heads of three elves doing a street more
Contactmusic.com ( 12/21/2012 6:38:47 AM -08:00 )

Coleen Rooney in Widnes Market today
A lady who runs a hat and fur stall on the outside market gets hats for her. Coleen usually picks them up from her stall in Liverpool Market, but decided to come to Widnes today. The visit came just hours after the 26-year-old announced that she and her more
Runcorn and Widnes World ( 12/21/2012 6:23:42 AM -08:00 )

Coleen Rooney Reveals She Is Expecting A Baby Boy
Pregnant Coleen Rooney is soon going to be overrun with a houseful of football obsessed males - she has revealed she and husband Wayne are expecting another boy. The WAG took to Twitter this morning to announce the couple's three year old son Kai more
Huffington Post UK ( 12/21/2012 4:21:46 AM -08:00 )

Boxing clever with Tolstoy's cash tale
Dec 21st 2012, 18:04

As anyone who had the pleasure of sitting through Immortal Beloved will know, Bernard Rose has something of a patchy career as a director, but there's no doubting his passion for the works of Leo Tolstoy. Apart from directing an adaptation of Anna Karenina more
Irish Independent ( 12/21/2012 10:04:31 AM -08:00 )

Film review: Boxing Day - starring Danny Huston and and Matthew Jacobs
British writer-director Bernard Rose continues his lowering updates of Tolstoy stories with this resonant adaptation of Master and Man. Danny Huston takes the lead (as he did in Rose's Ivans xtc and The Kreutzer Sonata) as Basil, a Los Angeles property more
The Independent ( 12/21/2012 1:59:20 AM -08:00 )

The Irish Times - Friday, December 21, 2012
The Irish Times - Friday, December 21, 2012The Irish Times - Friday, December 21, 2012. Directed by Bernard Rose. Starring Danny Huston, Matthew Jacobs, Lisa Enos Club,. Boxing Day. Directed by Bernard Rose. Starring Danny Huston, Matthew Jacobs, Lisa Enos Club, IFI, Dublin, 91 mins more
Irish Times ( 12/20/2012 4:13:40 PM -08:00 )

Boxing Day – review
Boxing Day – reviewThis minimalist, fascinatingly acted film is the latest in the ongoing "Tolstoy project" of director Bernard Rose. Now he has adapted Tolstoy's mysterious tale Master and Man, from 1895, about a greedy landowner who journeys to a remote town on business in more
The Guardian ( 12/20/2012 1:41:32 PM -08:00 )

Boxing Day, review
Boxing Day, reviewSatnavs are seldom wrong providing you know how to read them, and in Bernard Rose's terrific, gallows-witty drama Boxing Day, the in-car navigation keeps giving the same advice: "You are currently in an area where turn-by-turn guidance cannot be more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/20/2012 10:35:04 AM -08:00 )

Boxing Day, Cert 15, 91 mins - review
Boxing Day, Cert 15, 91 mins - reviewBritish film-maker Bernard Rose and Leo Tolstoy seem joined at the hip. This is the third Tolstoy adaptation from Rose after ivansxtc and The Kreutzer Sonata. His films are always intelligent and intriguing. Freely adapted from Tolstoy's short story Master and more
Evening Standard ( 12/21/2012 1:42:00 AM -08:00 )

Film Review: 'Boxing Day'
Film Review: Danny Huston taking the lead role in a Bernard Rose adaptation of a Leo Tolstoy novel has become something of a familiarity, following on previous projects Ivansxtc (2000) and The Kreutzer Sonata (2008). The pair reunite once more for Boxing Day (2012), more
Cine-Vue ( 12/20/2012 2:00:29 AM -08:00 )

Mel C admits she was 'nearly kicked out' of the Spice Girls
Dec 21st 2012, 18:02

Victoria Beckham couldnThe former Spice Girl turned successful fashion designer has confessed no one wanted to date her when she first found fame and that most people just wanted to brush her heavily backcombed hair. Speaking on the forthcoming ITV special 'Spice Girls' Story: more
TV3.ie ( 12/21/2012 1:10:35 PM -08:00 )

Melanie Chisholm almost kicked out of Spice Girls
Melanie Chisholm almost kicked out of Spice GirlsBritish singer Melanie Chisholm was almost kicked out of the Spice Girls following one particularly nasty bust-up with her band mates. The star, formerly known as Sporty Spice, has opened up about the group's tumultuous relationships during their 1990s more
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) ( 12/21/2012 12:40:25 PM -08:00 )

Victoria Beckham: 'No one wanted to date me'
Victoria Beckham: Victoria Beckham has opened up about her dating woes during her Spice Girls heyday, insisting no men ever asked her out. The "Wannabe" hit maker is now happily married to soccer hunk David Beckham but admits she wasn't always so lucky in love and more
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) ( 12/21/2012 11:22:13 AM -08:00 )

Mel C admits she was 'nearly kicked out' of the Spice Girls
Mel C admits she was MELANIE Chisholm has admitted the Spice Girls almost split up several times before bandmate Geri Hallliwell quit. In a new documentary looking back at the history of the group to celebrate the launch of their musical Viva Forever Mel is joined by bandmates more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 10:02:40 AM -08:00 )

Mel C: 'I Nearly Quit The Spice Girls'
Mel C: It might have been Geri Halliwell that famously left the Spice Girls, but former bandmate Mel C has revealed she was also close to quitting the group. In the upcoming ITV special, Spice Girls' Story: Viva Forever, Mel explained that the band nearly parted more
MTV UK ( 12/21/2012 9:47:05 AM -08:00 )

Victoria Beckham remembers being 'Posh' in Spice Girls special, Jessica
Before she was a designer, Victoria Beckham was "Posh" and the former pop star discussed her infamous nickname and "character" when she reunited with her girl-group members for an upcoming TV special, Spice Girls' Story: Viva Forever. [Marie Claire UK] more
Entertainment Weekly ( 12/21/2012 9:16:36 AM -08:00 )

Victoria Beckham: Nobody ever wanted to date me in the Spice Girls
Victoria Beckham: Nobody ever wanted to date me in the Spice GirlsVICTORIA Beckham has admitted that she found it hard to get dates in her Spice Girls days. The 38-year-old fashion designer makes the shock confession during a new documentary which sees her joined by bandmates Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 5:22:56 AM -08:00 )

I nearly got kicked out of Spice Girls: Mel C
I nearly got kicked out of Spice Girls: Mel CThe turbulent relationship between the Spice Girls has been no secret, with Geri Halliwell famously walking out on the girl group in 1998. However, Melanie Chisholm admitted the band nearly split up several times before then, with both Halliwell and Melanie more
Times of India ( 12/21/2012 4:50:41 AM -08:00 )

Victoria Beckham on her Posh persona
Victoria Beckham on her Posh personaEx-Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham, says her 'posh' persona has always been accurate, and that no one wanted to date her. BY Alice Newbold | 21 December 2012. Victoria Beckham at the Viva Forever photocall Photo: Reuters. Last week saw pop more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 3:42:08 AM -08:00 )

Mel C: I was nearly kicked out of Spice Girls
Mel C: I was nearly kicked out of Spice GirlsThe 38-year-old singer has revealed there was often a strained relationship between the five band members - Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Emma Bunton, Victoria Beckham and herself - and she was also forced out while others threatened to quit before Geri more
TV3.ie ( 12/21/2012 3:10:29 AM -08:00 )

Victoria Beckham 'Will Always Be Posh Spice'
Victoria Beckham Despite VB apparently distancing herself from her fellow Spice Girls at the premiere of their new West End musical Viva Forever! earlier this month - the 38-year old has insisted she still loves being the 'Posh' member of the girlband. During an interview for more
MTV UK ( 12/21/2012 2:48:21 AM -08:00 )

Mel C describes Spice Girls' drama
The Spice Girls have spoken about their rocky relationships in a new documentary which will be broadcast this Christmas. 1 of 1. Mel C - interviewed for new documentary. ITV are set to broadcast a special on the girl group called Viva Forever which will be more
RTE.ie ( 12/21/2012 1:00:41 AM -08:00 )

Mel C reveals the fights amongst Spice Girls
Mel C reveals the fights amongst Spice GirlsComments 0. Tweet. Mel C reveals the fights amongst Spice Girls London: Singer Melanie Chisholm aka Mel C says Spice Girls band broke many times without anyone knowing it. Mel C, 38, talked about struggle of band members to keep up with one another more
Zee News ( 12/21/2012 12:05:02 AM -08:00 )

Victoria Beckham still Posh
Victoria Beckham still PoshThe former singer gained the moniker when she was a member of the all-girl pop group in the 90s, and admits it is still relevant. Victoria - now a fashion designer living in Los Angeles - said: ''I was called Posh because I liked nice restaurants and nice clothes, more
TV3.ie ( 12/20/2012 11:10:41 PM -08:00 )

Victoria Beckham says no-one wanted to date her when she was in the Spice Girls
Victoria Beckham says no-one wanted to date her when she was in the Spice GirlsShe may now be married to one of the world's hottest men with four beautiful children. But it would seem Victoria Beckham wasn't always so lucky in love, with the 38-year-old star admitting 'no-one' wanted to date her during the early days of the Spice Girls. more
Daily Mail ( 12/20/2012 11:07:56 PM -08:00 )

Victoria Beckham: Oh gosh – I really am ever so Posh
Victoria Beckham: Oh gosh – I really am ever so PoshVICTORIA BECKHAM says she became "posh" for real only AFTER being dubbed Posh Spice in the band. In a documentary about the Spice Girls she says she just fitted the Posh nickname. Victoria recalls: "I was called Posh because I liked nice restaurants, more
The Sun ( 12/20/2012 6:10:00 PM -08:00 )

Victoria Beckham: I was always Posh Spice
Victoria Beckham: I was always Posh SpiceThe former Spice Girl is celebrating the opening of Viva Forever this month, a musical based on the pop group's songs that will be performed in London's West End. Victoria always identified with her nickname "Posh". "I was called Posh because I liked the more
Belfast Telegraph ( 12/20/2012 6:02:56 PM -08:00 )

Viva Fever! Their Spice Girls musical's been panned by critics, but here co
Viva Fever! Their Spice Girls musicalJust over a week ago, the scene was set for the launch of the most talked about new West End show for more than a decade. Crowds gathered outside the pretty Piccadilly Theatre in London's Soho to see the celebrity guests on the red carpet for Viva Forever! more
Daily Mail ( 12/20/2012 1:52:25 PM -08:00 )

Viva Forever!, Piccadilly Theatre, review
Viva Forever!, Piccadilly Theatre, reviewIn a more cerebral age, it used to take something like Laurence Olivier walking out on to the stage of the Royal Court at the first night of The Entertainer to constitute a major theatrical event. These days, it's not Archie Rice but a musical about the Spice Girls more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/19/2012 10:31:16 PM -08:00 )

Spicing Up My Life at the Viva Forever Premiere
Last week I fulfilled my childhood dream and got to meet all five of the Spice Girls. Sporty, Scary, Baby, Posh and Ginger were out in force for the Viva Forever press night, and my how times have changed! Victoria Beckham was there with her whole family in more
Daily Mail (blog) ( 12/19/2012 8:28:15 AM -08:00 )

Derek Branning - Derek Revealed As Kat's Lover On Eastenders!
Dec 21st 2012, 17:05

Last night, viewers saw him fall apart after he confronted Derek Branning over his affair with wife Kat Moon. And it's Roxie Mitchell who gives him a shoulder to cry on. identity. The mum-of-one had already told Alfie she had feelings for him earlier this year more
Herald.ie ( 12/21/2012 8:09:42 AM -08:00 )

Alfie Moon punches Kat's lover Derek Branning
Alfie Moon punches KatEASTENDERS' Alfie Moon punches Derek Branning — after discovering the twisted gangster has been having an affair with his wife Kat. The loveable Queen Vic landlord, played by Shane Richie, was last night left devastated when he finally found out who more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 7:36:41 AM -08:00 )

Eastender's secret is out as Kat's lover is announced as Derek
EastenderKat's secret is out! Derek Branning is unmasked as her mystery lover. Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) and Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace). 'It's him, it's Derek!' ... Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) reveals she has been secretly bedding Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 3:21:58 AM -08:00 )

Alfie Moon punches Derek Branning
Alfie Moon punches Derek BranningThe loveable landlord lashes out tonight (21.12.12) after his wife confessed the identity of her mystery man last night (20.12.12), leaving Alfie (Shane Richie) in a rage. The devastated publican throws everyone out of the Queen Vic, only for Derek (Jamie more
TV3.ie ( 12/21/2012 3:08:57 AM -08:00 )

EastEnders' Alfie lashes out after wife Kat affair revelation
EastEndersEastEnders' Alfie Moon loses his cool and lashes out at Derek Branning after he discovers the truth about long-held suspicions his wife Kat was having an affair. Queen Vic landlord Alfie, played by Shane Richie, vents his anger on Walford bad boy Derek more
The Independent ( 12/21/2012 2:54:15 AM -08:00 )

Kat's lover revealed on Eastenders
A long-running mystery was solved on Eastenders last night after it was revealed who Kat Moon's mystery lover is. 1 of 1. Alfie is not happy. Related Articles. EastEnder promises big Christmas shocks · EastEnders set for girls' showdown · Enders' Alice hints at more
RTE.ie ( 12/21/2012 12:14:37 AM -08:00 )

Eastenders Jake Wood: I signed pact to keep Max's dark secret
Eastenders Jake Wood: I signed pact to keep MaxEASTENDERS star Jake Wood was under such pressure not to reveal his character's dark secret for the past year that he hasn't even told his wife. The actor, who has played love rat Max Branning for seven years, revealed that BBC lawyers drew up a more
The Sun ( 12/20/2012 4:01:43 PM -08:00 )

'It's Derek!' Kat's mystery lover revealed in explosive EastEnders episode but will
Viewers were glued to their screens as overweight gangster Derek Branning was unmasked as Kat Moon's secret lover in an explosive EastEnders episode on Thursday. Long-suffering husband Alfie Moon finally discovers who his wife Kat is having an affair more
Daily Mail ( 12/20/2012 3:42:32 PM -08:00 )

Kat's EastEnders lover revealed
KatGangster Derek Branning has been unmasked as the Walford mystery man who has been having an affair with Kat Moon, leaving husband Alfie heartbroken. EastEnders viewers have been gripped by the infidelity, with several names in the frame in the more
Belfast Telegraph ( 12/20/2012 12:55:03 PM -08:00 )

The 'Kat's' out of the bag: EastEnders' Alfie Moon finally finds out which Branning
The It's been a storyline, which has gripped the nation for nearly half a year now. But on Thursday evening the story will come to an end as Alfie Moon finally finds out who his wife Kat Slater is having an affair with. And in true EastEnders style the climax is truly more
Daily Mail ( 12/20/2012 5:42:14 AM -08:00 )

'Alfie will grow big giant baubles for Christmas': Shane Richie vows revenge as
For Alfie Moon, it'll be a nightmare before Christmas when he finally discovers the identity of his wife's lover and their relationship hits crisis point. Shane Richie explains how our favourite landlord is going to survive the season of ill will. more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/20/2012 12:52:42 AM -08:00 )

Kick the Kat out: Alfie Moon throws wife into the street in EastEnders after
Furious Alfie Moon chucks wife Kat into the street after he discovers who she has been having an affair with. EastEnders rogue Alfie, played by Shane Richie, 48, flips when he finally finds out which Branning brother Kat (Jessie Wallace, 41) has bedded. more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/19/2012 6:00:42 PM -08:00 )

SPOILER ALERT: Max gives Tanya her dream wedding dress...before Derek rips
SPOILER ALERT: Max gives Tanya her dream wedding dress...before Derek ripsThey've already been married and divorced, but this time Tanya doesn't think that anything will stand in the way of her happiness with Max. But as he gives his bride-to-be her dream wedding dress on the Christmas Day episode of BBC One soap EastEnders, more
Daily Mail ( 12/19/2012 4:38:24 PM -08:00 )

Eastenders' Alfie Moon rages at his cheating wife Kat over her affair
EastendersEASTENDERS' Alfie Moon rages at his cheating wife after finally discovering the identity of her mystery lover. Tumbling out of the Queen Vic, he unleashes his anger on sobbing Kat (Jessie Wallace). Tomorrow night's showdown comes after Alfie (Shane more
The Sun ( 12/19/2012 4:22:05 PM -08:00 )

Derek Branning - Derek Revealed As Kat's Lover On Eastenders!
Derek Branning - Derek Revealed As KatKat Moon's secret fling has finally been unveiled as Albert Square's resident villain Derek Branning on 'EastEnders'. Derek Branning has been revealed as Kat Moon's secret summer lover on 'EastEnders'. Albert Square's resident villain was unveiled as more
Contactmusic.com ( 12/21/2012 9:05:54 AM -08:00 )

EastEnders: Kat's Secret Lover's Identity Scores Soap Nine Million Viewers
EastEnders: KatLast night saw the revelation that EastEnders' Derek Branning was the mystery man who was having an affair with Kat Moon, and it appears that there were a fair few people who wanted to find it out... Nine million people to be exact, according to the Metro more
Entertainmentwise ( 12/21/2012 6:34:22 AM -08:00 )

EastEnders wins 9m viewers as Derek Branning is revealed as Kat's lover
EastEnders enjoyed a leap in viewing figures as Derek Branning was finally revealed as Kat Moon's secret lover. According to overnight estimates, around 8.4m viewers tuned in to Thursday night's episode in which Derek, played by Jamie Foreman, broke the more
Metro ( 12/21/2012 4:36:10 AM -08:00 )

EastEnders: Alfie And Derek Branning Set For Showdown Following Kat's Affair
EastEnders: Alfie And Derek Branning Set For Showdown Following KatViewers tuned in last night to see the revelation of Kat Moon's secret lover and just before the iconic 'doof doof doof' signaled the end of the episode, we saw Kat point to resident bad boy Derek Branning. And in tonight's episode, it's all going to kick off as Alfie more
Entertainmentwise ( 12/21/2012 2:16:27 AM -08:00 )

'EastEnders' Shane Richie: 'Filming bedsit scenes was claustrophobic'
EastEnders actor Shane Richie has revealed that he and co-star Jessie Wallace "loved" filming the bedsit scenes in the soap. Last night's episode saw Richie's Alfie confronting his wife Kat (Wallace) in her secret bedsit, before eventually discovering that she more
Digital Spy UK ( 12/21/2012 1:45:13 AM -08:00 )

'EastEnders' Shane Richie: 'Alfie is a fairytale, Kat wants nightmare'
EastEnders star Shane Richie has reflected on last night's conclusion to the long-running Kat Moon affair storyline. Last night's episode revealed that Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) has been having a secret affair with Alfie's wife Kat (Jessie Wallace) over more
Digital Spy UK ( 12/21/2012 1:11:23 AM -08:00 )

Lily Allen Gushes About BRITS Critics' Choice Winner Tom Odell
Dec 21st 2012, 16:07

The 22-year-old beat London electronic duo AlunaGeorge and classically trained soul singer Laura Mvula to the Critics' Choice Award. Reuters; Published: 11:03 December 21, 2012; Tabloid on Saturday. Singer-songwriter Tom Odell was named the Brit more
gulfnews.com ( 12/20/2012 11:06:26 PM -08:00 )

Tom Odell Named Brits Critics' Choice Winner
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter says he is obsessed with music and was hugely influenced by Elton John and Bob Dylan. 10:29am UK, Thursday 20 December 2012. Tom Odell performs. Video: Tom Odell: I've Been Obsessed With Music Since I Can more
Sky News ( 12/20/2012 8:16:19 AM -08:00 )

Tom Odell has been named winner of the Brits Critics' Choice Award.
Tom Odell has been named winner of the Brits CriticsThe singer-songwriter, who recently released his debut EP 'Songs From Another Love', is the first ever male winner of the award. Speaking about the accolade, he said: "I genuinely can't believe it. Thank you so much. Looking at the list of amazing female more
NME.com ( 12/20/2012 3:15:08 AM -08:00 )

Tom Odell 'honoured' to win BRITs Critics' Choice Award
Tom Odell The 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Sussex, South East England, beat nominees AlunaGeorge and Laura Mvula to be chosen for the prestigious award - which also makes him the first male recipient. Sharing his excitement on Twitter, Tom posted: ''I feel more
TV3.ie ( 12/20/2012 2:11:08 AM -08:00 )

Tom Odell Bags Brits Critics' Choice Award
Tom Odell Bags Brits CriticsThe prestigious prize is handed to the new artist expected to prove a huge hit in 2013, and is open to up-and-comers who are due to release their debut album next year. And Tom's in good company, because previous winners include UK superstars like more
MTV UK ( 12/20/2012 1:39:57 AM -08:00 )

Odell wins critics' choice award
Hotly tipped newcomer Tom Odell has been named the first male winner of the Critics' Choice prize at next year's Brit Awards. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter follows in the footsteps of Adele, Emeli Sande and Jessie J who have all gone on to huge more
Irish Examiner ( 12/20/2012 12:23:06 AM -08:00 )

Tom Odell wins Brits Critics' Choice Award
Tom Odell wins Brits CriticsTom Odell has been named the first male winner of the Brits Critics' Choice Award. The Chichester-born singer-songwriter beat fellow nominees AlunaGeorge and Laura Mvula to win the 2013 award celebrating up-and-coming British acts. Odell, 22, said of more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/19/2012 11:01:45 PM -08:00 )

Brit Awards tip Tom Odell for the top
Brit Awards tip Tom Odell for the topSinger-songwriter Tom Odell has become the first male artist to win the Brit Awards' critics' choice prize. The 22-year-old, from West Sussex, follows in the footsteps of Adele, Emeli Sande and Jessie J - who were all tipped for success by Brits' voters. Odell more
BBC News ( 12/19/2012 5:06:32 PM -08:00 )

Tom Odell wins Brits' Critics Choice Award
Tom Odell wins BritsThe gong, which predicts success for the coming year, has previously been picked up by FLORENCE WELCH, ELLIE GOULDING, EMELI SANDE, ADELE and JESSIE J. TOM ODELL is the man to buck the trend and collect the award ahead of the main more
The Sun ( 12/19/2012 4:45:12 PM -08:00 )

Lily Allen Gushes About BRITS Critics' Choice Winner Tom Odell
Lily Allen Gushes About BRITS CriticsLily Allen has revealed how she came to discover the talent that is newcomer Tom Odell, and says she didn't hesistate to sign him to her record label. The 'Smile' singer, who has taken time away from music to focus on motherhood, was taken to Odell's fourth more
Entertainmentwise ( 12/21/2012 8:07:52 AM -08:00 )

Success for Chi songwriter
Success for Chi songwriterCHICHESTER songwriter Tom Odell has become the first man to clinch the critics' choice award at The Brits. The prize goes to acts who are tipped by critics for mainstream success and who are yet to release their official debut album. Tom, 22, who has been more
Portsmouth News ( 12/21/2012 3:38:15 AM -08:00 )

Lily Allen's Favourite, Tom Odell, wins Brits Critics' Choice Award
Lily AllenTom Odell - who was given a huge boost with an endorsement from Lily Allen - has triumphed in the Brits Critics' Choice Awards, NME Report. "I genuinely can't believe it. Thank you so much. Looking at the list of amazing female artists who have won the more
Contactmusic.com ( 12/20/2012 5:12:21 PM -08:00 )

Tom Odell revealed as critics' choice for Brit Awards 2013
Singer/songwriter, Tom Odell has been named the winner of the Critics' Choice Award at next year's Brits, making him the first male to win the award. Odell, aged 22, will follow the likes of Emile Sande and Adele who are previous winners of the prestigious more
Electric Banana ( 12/20/2012 2:54:50 PM -08:00 )

Brits Awards 2013: Singer Tom Odell Wins The Critics' Choice Award
Brits Awards 2013: Singer Tom Odell Wins The CriticsExpect to see big things from Tom Odell in 2013. Why? He's just been awarded the Brit Awards 2013 Critics' Choice, the first male to scoop the accolade. Although 22 year old Tom has been writing songs since he was 13, he's yet to release his debut album more
Grazia ( 12/20/2012 10:08:56 AM -08:00 )

Tom Odell is the BRITs' Critics Choice for 2013
Tom Odell is the BRITsTom Odell has become the first male recipient to win the BRITs Critics' Choice award for 2013. Tom Odell has won the BRITs Critics' Choice award. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter - who studied at Brighton Institute of Modern Music in Sussex, South East more
Contactmusic.com ( 12/20/2012 9:13:56 AM -08:00 )

Next Adele, Jessie J? Tom Odell wins Brit Critics award
Next Adele, Jessie J? Tom Odell wins Brit Critics awardSinger-songwriter Tom Odell has followed in their footsteps to win the Brit Critics' Choice Award 2013. Emeli Sandé Last year's winner Emeli Sandé. The prize is given to a new artist that music experts tip for massive success. Tom is the first male to win: "I'm more
CBBC Newsround ( 12/20/2012 8:57:24 AM -08:00 )

Tom Odell, Brits Critics' Choice Winner Discovered By Lily Allen
Tom Odell, Brits CriticsThe up-and-coming British songwriter Tom Odell has been named as the winner of the Brits Critics' Choice Award. He got his break in the music industry when a friend of Lily Allen's took her to see him play and she was instantly drawn to the singer's talents. more
Contactmusic.com ( 12/20/2012 8:54:06 AM -08:00 )

Tom Odell wins BRITs 2013 Critics' Choice Award
Tom Odell wins BRITs 2013 CriticsToday the BRITs reveal Tom Odell as the winner of this year's prestigious Critics' Choice Award, with AlunaGeorge and Laura Mvula as runners up. Odell is the first male winner. West Sussex-born Odell has been writing songs from the age of 13. Now 22, Tom more
Music News ( 12/20/2012 8:45:04 AM -08:00 )

BRIT Awards categories announced, Critics' Choice Award winner named
The list of categories for the BRIT Awards 2013 has been revealed, as has the winner of the prestigious Critics' Choice Award. Returning this year is the British Live Act award, and being awarded for the first time will be the BRITs Global Success Award – the more
imediamonkey ( 12/20/2012 7:15:49 AM -08:00 )

POLL: Is Tom Odell The Right Winner For The BRITS Critics Choice Award?
It was announced earlier today that Tom Odell has been honoured with the Brits Critics Choice Award. With a history of female winners such as Jessie J, Florence and the Machine and last year's winner Emeli Sande, Tom is the first male to win the prestigious more
Entertainmentwise ( 12/20/2012 7:09:58 AM -08:00 )

Former Doctor Who David Tennant dresses as Virgin Mary for radio play
Dec 21st 2012, 15:21

Former Doctor Who David Tennant dresses as Virgin Mary for radio playFORMER Doctor Who star David Tennant has frocked up for a festive play — starring as the Virgin Mary in a live nativity performance. The former Time Lord donned a white frock, black wig and veil for his role. He was joined by breakfast show host Christian more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 7:21:14 AM -08:00 )

David Tennant's new role as Virgin Mary in alternative nativity story
David TennantWho is that? Former Time Lord David Tennant shared the stage with DJ Christian O'Connell when he played the Virgin Mary in an alternative take on the nativity story. The actor, soon to star in BBC drama The Spies Of Warsaw, was joined by former Arsenal more
The Independent ( 12/21/2012 6:54:28 AM -08:00 )

Former Doctor Who David Tennant plays the Virgin Mary on radio show
HE was joined by Ian Wright and singer Newton Faulkner as they starred in a very different take on the nativity. David Tennant starring as the Virgin Mary. SCOTS star David Tennant took on a different role when he played the Virgin Mary in an alternative take more
Scottish Daily Record ( 12/21/2012 4:49:10 AM -08:00 )

Actor David Tennant has a wee plan to keep foxes off his patch
Actor David Tennant has a wee plan to keep foxes off his patchBafta-winning star of stage and screen David Tennant has confessed to using a rather undignified method of fox control at his London home. The 41-year-old Scottish actor says he regularly relieves himself around his garden in Chiswick after the pests kept more
Evening Standard ( 12/21/2012 4:58:01 AM -08:00 )

David Tennant in a dress? Absolute-ly!
David Tennant in a dress? Absolute-ly!David Tennant donned a dress and wig to play the Virgin Mary in a nativity play staged live on air by the Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio. The Doctor Who star appeared in full costume alongside breakfast show host Christian O'Connell more
Radio Today ( 12/21/2012 4:52:30 AM -08:00 )

See new Snowman film at Longleat
Dec 21st 2012, 15:06

The Snowman and the Snowdog creators For 30 years the story of The Snowman has captivated TV audiences, with its iconic soundtrack and storyline about a boy who builds a snowman that comes to life. Now a team of animators have taken on the task of creating a sequel to the Oscar-nominated more
BBC News ( 12/21/2012 4:55:43 AM -08:00 )

The Snowman and the Snowdog: made to melt your heart
There's a handwritten health warning on the wall of Raymond Briggs's upstairs studio. "Do not work in strip cartoon," it says. "Do not work in crayon. Seventy is next." He has paid it no attention. "And now I've got 80 coming!" he groans. "Oh God. Seventy-nine more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/20/2012 11:01:10 PM -08:00 )

See new Snowman film at Longleat
Visitors to Longleat Safari and Adventure Park will be able to watch the much-anticipated The Snowman and The Snowdog film on a giant outdoor screen from December 26 to January 7. The sequel to Raymond Briggs' classic The Snowman the animated more
Wiltshire Times ( 12/21/2012 11:59:31 AM -08:00 )

Screening of The Snowman sequel at Longleat
Screening of The Snowman sequel at LongleatThis year sees the sequel to the much loved story of The Snowman which will be screened at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park. The Snowman and the Snow Dog will be shown on a large outdoor screen at Longleat as part of their Christmas Extravaganza. more
Warminster People ( 12/21/2012 7:48:47 AM -08:00 )

Andy Burrows Reveals Identity Of Confidant Whilst Writing Score For The
The Snowman and the Snowdog will no doubt light up living rooms across Britain when it airs on Christmas Day, and the man behind the music for the upcoming sequel to the beloved 1982 festive classic The Snowman, Andy Burrows, is sure that people will more
Contactmusic.com ( 12/21/2012 5:50:57 AM -08:00 )

Andy Burrows Consulted Daughter On Snowman Sequel Soundtrack
Andy Burrows Consulted Daughter On Snowman Sequel SoundtrackFormer Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows consulted his four-year-old daughter while penning the music to the sequel of Raymond Briggs' popular children's classic The Snowman. The rocker made sure to test the soundtrack for The Snowman And The more
Contactmusic.com ( 12/21/2012 4:09:39 AM -08:00 )

THE SNOWMAN: Meet the creators behind a sequel set to make you melt!
IT'S a risky business taking on an established classic. On the plus side there's plenty of interest. But that just makes everything worse if the remake or sequel turns out to be a dud. Which is why the people behind The Snowman and the Snowdog, a sequel to more
Islington Tribune newspaper website ( 12/21/2012 2:32:26 AM -08:00 )

TOT GIVES VERDICT ON THE SNOWMAN SEQUEL
It was great to get Dominic on board. We've been mates for years and often jam on drums together. Â". Andy Burrows. 21st December 2012. By Kim Carr with James Cabooter. FESTIVE favourite Andy Burrows tested out songs for the sequel to The Snowman more
Daily Star ( 12/20/2012 11:02:07 PM -08:00 )

Zac Efron looking too sexy for his shirt on Are We Officially Dating film set - pics
Dec 21st 2012, 14:44

What are Zac Efron and Imogen Poots up to in New York together? And why areZac and Imogen didn't look all that happy about filming so close to Christmas! Was a pigeon being run over in the street? Splash News. 'Ooh! What are Zac Efron and Imogen Poots doing hanging out together?' we thought excitedly, putting two and two more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 8:49:43 AM -08:00 )

Zac Efron Works and Parties in NYC!
The actor is in town filming his new movie Are We Officially Dating? and was snapped shooting in the streets of Manhattan Thursday with his costars Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller. The movie is about three New York guys who try to live it up without more
Cambio ( 12/21/2012 1:36:23 PM -08:00 )

Your Daily Zefron!!!
Your Daily Zefron!!!Santa came early!! With all of these production photos from Are We Officially Dating, we might as well call Christmas a wrap right now! Pshh… who are we kidding! We'll always take more! But doesn't Zac Efron just look extra delicious today?? We miss New more
PerezHilton.com ( 12/21/2012 1:20:05 PM -08:00 )

PHOTOS: Zac Efron Spotted Looking Smoking On Set Of 'Are We Officially Dating?'
It seems like far too long since we've seen Zac Efron light up our screens - so we were pleased that he was spotted working on a brand new project in the heart of New York. Zac stars with Imogen Poots in romantic comedy 'Are We Officially Dating', which more
Entertainmentwise ( 12/21/2012 12:36:14 PM -08:00 )

Zac Efron Looks Heartbroken on Set
Digg · Reddit. Newsvine. Buzz up! Fark it. Zac Efron Looks Heartbroken on Set. Poor Zac Efron, it looks like he's having a really bad day in this scene with Imogen Poots. http://www.digtriad.com/video/2050146542001/1/Zac-Efron-Looks-Heartbroken-on-Set more
WFMY News 2 ( 12/21/2012 11:52:17 AM -08:00 )

Here's Zac Efron Filming Outside the Little Cupcake Bake Shop
The Little Cupcake Bakeshop on Prince Street continues its streak as a destination for A-list celebrities and film shoots alike. Celeb sightings here are usually fairly plentiful. Today a tipster sends us this photo of Zac Efron wearing skin-tight slacks on the set of more
Bowery Boogie ( 12/21/2012 11:47:44 AM -08:00 )

Zac Efron is looking handsome in his new movie "Are We Officially Dating?"
Zac Efron is looking handsome in his new movie "Are We Officially Dating?"Zac Efron was photographed filming a scene on his new movie "Are Zac Efron has gone from a cheesy teen actor with floppy hair, in the "High School Musical" film series, to a stylish heartthrob. It's amazing what a trendy haircut and a bit of bristle can more
Celebrity Red Carpet ( 12/21/2012 9:11:03 AM -08:00 )

Zac Efron Films in NYC After Landing JFK Movie Role
Zac Efron shot several scenes for his new movie, Are We Officially Dating?, in NYC yesterday. The film follows three single men in Manhattan as they make a pact to have as much fun as possible without settling down with girlfriends. Zac was spotted on set more
PopSugar.com ( 12/21/2012 7:45:44 AM -08:00 )

Zac Efron looking too sexy for his shirt on Are We Officially Dating film set - pics
Zac Efron looking too sexy for his shirt on Are We Officially Dating film set - picsWe don't know about you Scapers, but we feel as though there's been a Zac Efron shaped hole missing in our lives for quite some time now. In fact, we think it's fair to say that our heart has been yearning for his piercing blue eyes, and our souls have been more
Sugarscape ( 12/21/2012 6:44:10 AM -08:00 )

Zac Efron can't stop smiling on the set of 'Are We Officially Dating?'
The actor was snapped filming scenes for his new film 'Are We Officially Dating?' in New York on Thursday. Joined by his co-star British actress Imogen Poots, the pair chatted to director Tom Gormican between takes. The 25-year-old was earlier spotted more
Splash News ( 12/21/2012 6:03:52 AM -08:00 )

David Walliams: How I created a Christmas stink
Dec 21st 2012, 12:28

David Walliams: How I created a Christmas stinkI was quite withdrawn as a child. I didn't even like having my picture taken. I still don't. I liked being locked away in a room with my own imagination. That's when you develop your creative skills. I didn't like reading very much – I preferred watching TV – until I more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 4:28:22 AM -08:00 )

Gentle family comedy … Mr Stink. Photograph: Gary Moyes/BBC/Gary Moyes
Gentle family comedy … Mr Stink. Photograph: Gary Moyes/BBC/Gary MoyesMr Stink 6.30pm, BBC1. Children's books are a familiar second-career path for people in public life, from Prince Charles to Ricky Gervais. Happily, even for a busy person, David Walliams's efforts seem a cut above the celebrity norm. The tale of a homeless more
The Guardian ( 12/21/2012 2:04:42 AM -08:00 )

Hugh transformed for Stink role
Hugh transformed for Stink roleHugh Bonneville has revealed the effort required to make him unrecognisable for his latest TV role. The actor - who viewers are more used to seeing as the upper crust Earl of Grantham in Downton Abbey - donned shabby clothes, a bushy grey beard and more
Belfast Telegraph ( 12/21/2012 12:54:54 AM -08:00 )

Christmas TV Choice
The weather outside is frightful so put on your slippers, grab a mince pie and settle down for some fantastic festive telly. Caroline Cook picks out some Christmas highlights. Mr Stink BBC One, Sunday, December 23, 6.30pm. A big whiff will be filling living more
Wokingham Times ( 12/21/2012 1:23:16 AM -08:00 )

BBC apologises after Mensa guest says anyone with an IQ of 60 is a 'carrot' on
Dec 21st 2012, 12:00

Updated: 08:24, Saturday December 22, 2012. The British Broadcasting Corporation has apologised after a Mensa spokesman described anyone with an IQ of below 60 as a 'carrot' live on air. Peter Baimbridge made the comments while being interviewed on more
Sky News Australia ( 12/21/2012 1:27:19 PM -08:00 )

IQ of a carrot? You could think of some politicians as fruit and veg
IQ of a carrot? You could think of some politicians as fruit and vegA leading member of Mensa has apologised after calling anyone with an IQ below 60 a "carrot" live on BBC Breakfast. When asked about the effectiveness of IQ tests at judging intelligence, Mensa member Peter Baimbridge said: "So most IQ tests will have Mr more
The Independent ( 12/21/2012 9:57:22 AM -08:00 )

"If your IQ's around 60 you are a carrot": Mensa sorry for BBC Breakfast comment
"If your IQA top Mensa member sparked outrage by calling anybody with an IQ of just 60 a "carrot" on live television today. Peter Bainbridge made the comment on BBC Breakfast and the hosts later apologised on air. They also read out complaints from viewers who more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 6:59:36 AM -08:00 )

BBC apologises after Mensa guest says anyone with an IQ of 60 is a 'carrot' on
BBC apologises after Mensa guest says anyone with an IQ of 60 is a A leading member of high IQ society Mensa sparked outrage as he described anybody with an IQ of 60 as a 'carrot' on live television. Peter Bainbridge made the 'offensive' comment while appearing on BBC Breakfast, forcing the show's presenters to later more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 4:00:52 AM -08:00 )

Mensa apologizes for 'carrot' crack
LONDON, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The British wing of the high-IQ organization Mensa apologized after a member appearing on TV described a hypothetical person with an IQ of 60 as a "carrot." British Mensa and the BBC apologized for any offense caused by more
UPI.com ( 12/21/2012 11:55:55 AM -08:00 )

Eccles Mensan apologises for saying people with IQ of 60 are 'carrots'
A leading Mensa member's role is at risk after he said on TV that people with an IQ of 60 are 'carrots'. Salford businessman Peter Baimbridge, a spokesman for the high-brow association, went on BBC Breakfast' sofa to discuss the effectiveness of intelligence more
Manchester Evening News ( 12/21/2012 11:19:03 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole drinks 'too much mulled wine' and becomes a DJ for the night with
Dec 21st 2012, 11:23

Cheryl Takes To The Decks During Night Out With TreIs there no end to Chezza's talents? Cole can now add DJ to her CV... 12:12, Friday, 21 December 2012. Cheryl Cole took to the DJ decks at London's Rose Club last night (20th December) as she enjoyed another night out with boyfriend, Tre Holloway. more
MTV UK ( 12/21/2012 4:22:44 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole in bizarre leather trousers and bomber jacket for DJ set
Cheryl Cole in bizarre leather trousers and bomber jacket for DJ setCHERYL Cole plumped for garish '80s-style clobber on a night out with boyfriend Tre Hollywood in London last night. The Call My Name singer appeared to be mimicking US rapper MC Hammer – known for wearing baggy shiny pants – to perform a DJ gig at more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 3:43:07 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole drinks 'too much mulled wine' and becomes a DJ for the night with
Cheryl Cole drinks Just in case Cheryl Cole wasn't good at enough cool stuff - dancing, modelling, singing, um, hair - she decided to learn a new talent during her evening with boyfriend Tre yesterday. That's right - Cheryl is now a DJ! How painfully edgy indeed. Whether more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 3:23:51 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole steps out in leather harem pants and bomber jacket as she takes to
Cheryl Cole steps out in leather harem pants and bomber jacket as she takes toShe's been part of a chart-topping girl band, enjoyed a successful solo career and sat on the judging panel of The X Factor. And Cheryl Cole decided to add another string to her bow as she took to the decks to perform a DJ set on Thursday night. more
Daily Mail ( 12/21/2012 12:21:32 AM -08:00 )

'Too much mulled wine': Cheryl Cole gets in the festive mood as she tweets cosy
After a disastrous 2011, it's safe to say 2012 has fortunately been a dramatically better year for Cheryl Cole. So with just five nights until Christmas, the Girls Aloud singer is clearly in a festive - and slightly tipsy - mood. The 29-year-old tweeted a photo of more
Daily Mail ( 12/20/2012 3:30:20 PM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole And Tre Holloway Hit The Town As Girls Aloud Star DJs In London
Cheryl Cole And Tre Holloway Hit The Town As Girls Aloud Star DJs In LondonCheryl Cole And Tre Holloway Hit The Town As Girls Aloud Star DJs In London. 21st December 2012, 15:44. The 'Call My Name' singer is reported to have delighted clubbers as she took to the decks at night club. Cheryl Cole with Trey in London. Comments more
Capital FM ( 12/21/2012 7:52:15 AM -08:00 )

Girls Aloud star hits Twitter with fresh winter snaps as she enjoys some mulled
Cheryl Cole decided to let her hair down last night as she geared up for Christmas. The Girls Aloud looked to be in a festive mood as she hit Twitter with a fresh winter snap and some cheeky banter for her fans. Chezza - who's currently dating dancer Tre more
OK! Magazine ( 12/21/2012 6:30:14 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole, Sarah Harding dress up for night out - pictures
Cheryl Cole took boyfriend Tre Holloway out to Rose club while Sarah Harding dressed up for a night out at Gilgamesh in London last night (December 21). Celebrities leaving the Rose Club Featuring: Cheryl Cole Where: London, United Kingdom When more
Digital Spy UK ( 12/21/2012 6:17:20 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole: Rose Club Deejay Dame
Showing off her spinning skills, Cheryl Cole performed a deejay set at The Rose Club in London, England last night (December 20). Joined by her boyfriend Tre Holloway, the Girls Aloud hottie stayed at the popular nightclub into the wee hours, manning the more
The Gossip Girls ( 12/21/2012 5:34:56 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole - DJ Cheryl Cole Drinks "Too Much Mulled Wine" At London's Rose
Cheryl Cole - DJ Cheryl Cole Drinks "Too Much Mulled Wine" At LondonCheryl Cole became a Christmas DJ for the night on Thursday (December 20, 2012), spinning records at London's Rose Club with boyfriend Tre Holloway. According to the venue's official Twitter page, Cole "set the club on fire" during their weekly Hip Hop more
Contactmusic.com ( 12/21/2012 5:13:15 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole channels Zayn Malik in a metallic bomber jacket
Cheryl Cole channels Zayn Malik in a metallic bomber jacketLast night Cheryl Cole made her first DJing appearance at The Rose Club in London, and to suit the occasion, decided to dress as a mixture of Zayn Malik and MC Hammer. The results were a bit odd, as you may expect. cheryl cole. Cheryl emerged from the more
Sugarscape ( 12/21/2012 5:07:27 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole takes to DJ decks on night out with Tre
Superstar DJ, Here We Go!: Cheryl Cole took to the DJ decks to entertain clubbers at London's The Rose Club on Thursday night. She's one-fifth of a record-breaking girl band who has enjoyed an illustrious solo music and TV career (even making a cameo more
stv.tv ( 12/21/2012 4:00:58 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole cosies up in embellished Christmas jumper
Cheryl Cole appeared to be feeling pretty festive last night as she took to tweeting her latest dose of cosy Christmas style. With a few mulled wines in her, Chezza shared a snap of her festive knit as she posed with a Lily and joked about her personal assistant, more
handbag.com ( 12/21/2012 2:28:12 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole borrows an outfit off MC Hammer & heads out for the evening with
Cheryl Cole borrows an outfit off MC Hammer & heads out for the evening withShe's known for her um, unique style sense and last night Cheryl Cole showed off exactly why she's known for it when she stepped out for the evening in yet another um, unique outfit. Wearing some um, stunning pleather harem trousers paired with a garish more
Mr Paparazzi ( 12/21/2012 2:20:21 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole gets festive in a string of Christmas jumpers
Has someone been at the Mulled Wine? Cheryl Cole's been getting into the Christmas spirit, taking to Twitter to post a series of festive snaps in the run up to Christmas. MARIE CLAIRE'S FESTIVE FASHION FAVOURITES! Back in November, the Call My more
Marie Claire.co.uk ( 12/21/2012 2:01:45 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole takes to the decks as she parties with Tre Holloway in London
Cheryl Cole was clearly feeling festive as she wished photographers "Merry Christmas" as she left Rose nightclub in Mayfair. Rocking a more urban outfit for the night, the 29-year-old emerged in the early hours of the morning with her boyfriend Tre Holloway. more
Splash News ( 12/21/2012 1:45:19 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole Counting Down The Days To First Christmas With Boyfriend Tre
Cheryl Cole Counting Down The Days To First Christmas With Boyfriend TreShe usually gets it right when it comes to clubbing outfits with her wardrobe full of gorgeous designer dresses, but when Cheryl Cole was spotted leaving a nightspot with her beau Tre Holloway, her outfit left a lot more to be desired. The stunning 29-year-old more
Entertainmentwise ( 12/21/2012 1:05:15 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole suffers mix 'n match wardrobe malfunction as she steps out with Tre
Cheryl Cole has a lot to be happy about at the moment, which is probably why she sported a huge grin when she stepped out with Tre Holloway last night. The Girls Aloud beauty headed to London's Rose Club with pals as she celebrated the build up to more
New Magazine ( 12/21/2012 1:04:26 AM -08:00 )

Cheryl Cole Wraps Up Warm For Her Christmas Countdown
Cheryl Cole is being our very own advent calendar at the moment as she counts down to Christmas on Twitter! Though not quite as reliable - she missed #7sleeps out completely! - she's posting pics instead of treating us to a choccy each day, and yesterday more
LOOK ( 12/21/2012 12:40:15 AM -08:00 )

Gran stunned by 'ghost' of her late husband in christening pic
Dec 21st 2012, 09:46

Gran stunned by A STUNNED grandmother was shocked to discover the likeness of her late husband - in a picture of a family christening. Heather Sewell was looking at snaps of little Mia-Bella Kennett online when she spotted the likeness of deceased hubby Terry looming more
The Sun ( 12/21/2012 1:46:15 AM -08:00 )

Ghost of Christening present: Late husband's face spotted in spooky photo at
A gran was stunned after a family christening photo seemed to show the ghostly image of her late husband. Heather Sewell, 50, spotted the spooky black-and-white face hovering over the font. She said: "I couldn't believe the likeness to my Terry and was more
Mirror.co.uk ( 12/20/2012 4:04:19 PM -08:00 )

The holy ghost: Apparition of late husband appears at granddaughter¿s church
The holy ghost: Apparition of late husband appears at granddaughter¿s churchA grandmother was left astonished after a photo posted on Facebook from her granddaughter's christening appeared to show the ghost of her late husband. When Heather Sewell, 50, first saw the picture she immediately spotted the apparition, bearing a more
Daily Mail ( 12/20/2012 10:13:52 AM -08:00 )

UK granny spots dead hubby's face in family christening photo
London, Dec. 21 (ANI): A grandmother from Petham, Kent, was left stunned, after a family christening photograph seemed to show the ghostly image of her late husband. Heather Sewell, 50, saw the spooky black-and-white face hovering over the front. more
Newstrack India ( 12/21/2012 12:15:11 AM -08:00 )

Grandmother's late husband appears in Facebook picture from her
A grandmother was stunned after a photo posted on Facebook of her granddaughter's christening revealed the ghost of her late husband. Heather Sewell spotted her husband Terry in the picture looming over the church font next to the rest of the family. more
SWNS ( 12/20/2012 6:04:46 AM -08:00 )

Mystery face at Canterbury christening 'looks just like my late husband'
Mystery face at Canterbury christening When Jamie Sewell posted a photo of his niece's christening on Facebook he hadn't expected to see an extra "guest" gathered around the font. But this eerie figure made an appearance in a picture he took on his mobile phone during the ceremony at St more
Kent Online ( 12/20/2012 4:02:07 AM -08:00 )

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