Liam Gallagher was among those chastising Boris Johnson as the former Prime Minister addressed the Privileges Committee over the Partygate scandal on Wednesday (22 March).
Over more than three hours, Johnson was grilled about whether he knew parties were being held in Downing Street during the Covid-19 pandemic.
You can follow The Independent’s Partygate live blog for updates here.
“Boris Johnson getting his fat ass handed to him on a plate who’s says the nowt on TV these days marvellous [sic],” the former Oasis frontman tweeted during the broadcasted hearing.
Gallagher has made a number of political statements in the past, last year dedicating his NME award for Music Moment of the Year to NHS workers and “all the people that give a s*** in general”.
During the hearing, Johnson attempted to justify one particular gathering for departing aid Lee Cain, claiming they “had to happen”.
“If anyone thinks I was partying during lockdown,...
Over more than three hours, Johnson was grilled about whether he knew parties were being held in Downing Street during the Covid-19 pandemic.
You can follow The Independent’s Partygate live blog for updates here.
“Boris Johnson getting his fat ass handed to him on a plate who’s says the nowt on TV these days marvellous [sic],” the former Oasis frontman tweeted during the broadcasted hearing.
Gallagher has made a number of political statements in the past, last year dedicating his NME award for Music Moment of the Year to NHS workers and “all the people that give a s*** in general”.
During the hearing, Johnson attempted to justify one particular gathering for departing aid Lee Cain, claiming they “had to happen”.
“If anyone thinks I was partying during lockdown,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was taken to a hospital after being assaulted inside a gym sauna in Florida, police say.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the 26-year-old Fefe Mc – real name Daniel Hernandez – said the assault involved several individuals.
A video containing graphic footage of the incident has been published by TMZ. In it, Hernandez is seen lying on the floor, defending his face as at least two assailants hit him. One of them can be heard saying: “Take a picture, I’m gonna be famous now.”
The outlet also obtained pictures of the rapper in hospital, which show cuts and bruises on his face.
In a statement to NBC News, Hernandez’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, said the rapper was attacked in the sauna by “three or four thugs who beat him up”.
“Employees heard the disturbance and the perpetrators fled,” Lazzaro said. “Police in South...
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the 26-year-old Fefe Mc – real name Daniel Hernandez – said the assault involved several individuals.
A video containing graphic footage of the incident has been published by TMZ. In it, Hernandez is seen lying on the floor, defending his face as at least two assailants hit him. One of them can be heard saying: “Take a picture, I’m gonna be famous now.”
The outlet also obtained pictures of the rapper in hospital, which show cuts and bruises on his face.
In a statement to NBC News, Hernandez’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, said the rapper was attacked in the sauna by “three or four thugs who beat him up”.
“Employees heard the disturbance and the perpetrators fled,” Lazzaro said. “Police in South...
- 3/22/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
Mick Hucknall has vehemently condemned former prime minister Boris Johnson for denying that he lied about partying during the Covid lockdown.
Johnson is currently facing inquiries into whether or not he misled the House of Commons in their Partygate investigation. During Wednesday’s (22 March) committee hearing, Johnson said that claims he was “partying during lockdown” were false.
In the hearing, Johnson attempted to justify one particular gathering for departing aid Lee Cain, claiming they “had to happen”.
“If anyone thinks I was partying during lockdown, they’re completely wrong,” he added.
You can follow The Independent’s live blog for updates here.
Following the comments, Simply Red musician Hucknall shared his thoughts on the Conservative politician on social media.
“While Boris Johnson was having his leaving drinks party, like millions of others, I was disallowed to say goodbye to my dying father-in-law in hospital,” he tweeted.
Hucknall then branded Johnson...
Johnson is currently facing inquiries into whether or not he misled the House of Commons in their Partygate investigation. During Wednesday’s (22 March) committee hearing, Johnson said that claims he was “partying during lockdown” were false.
In the hearing, Johnson attempted to justify one particular gathering for departing aid Lee Cain, claiming they “had to happen”.
“If anyone thinks I was partying during lockdown, they’re completely wrong,” he added.
You can follow The Independent’s live blog for updates here.
Following the comments, Simply Red musician Hucknall shared his thoughts on the Conservative politician on social media.
“While Boris Johnson was having his leaving drinks party, like millions of others, I was disallowed to say goodbye to my dying father-in-law in hospital,” he tweeted.
Hucknall then branded Johnson...
- 3/22/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
The Masked Singer is back on our screens, turning the nation into at-home detectives as they try to figure out who this year’s celebrity contestants are.
The singing competition series, in which celebrities compete anonymously behind giant anthropomorphic costumes, returned on New Year’s Day, with the first group of contestants all performing.
Among the group was Phoenix, who was shown in their Vt standing within a grand castle and explaining in a posh accent that “I am rather hot, aren’t I?”
“Fire” by Kasabian then played as Phoenix said that they had risen from the ashes and been “born anew” and “reincarnated”.
They also said that they were good with “mysteries” and “following a trail”, while Phoenix was shown inspecting foot prints with a magnifying glass.
Phoenix’s first performance was a jazz version of “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk. While performing, they sang with an American accent.
The singing competition series, in which celebrities compete anonymously behind giant anthropomorphic costumes, returned on New Year’s Day, with the first group of contestants all performing.
Among the group was Phoenix, who was shown in their Vt standing within a grand castle and explaining in a posh accent that “I am rather hot, aren’t I?”
“Fire” by Kasabian then played as Phoenix said that they had risen from the ashes and been “born anew” and “reincarnated”.
They also said that they were good with “mysteries” and “following a trail”, while Phoenix was shown inspecting foot prints with a magnifying glass.
Phoenix’s first performance was a jazz version of “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk. While performing, they sang with an American accent.
- 2/4/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The Masked Singer is back on our screens, turning the nation into at-home detectives as they try to figure out who this year’s celebrity contestants are.
The singing competition series, in which celebrities compete anonymously behind giant anthropomorphic costumes, returned on New Year’s Day, with the first group of contestants all performing.
Among the group was Phoenix, who was shown in their Vt standing within a grand castle and explaining in a posh accent that “I am rather hot, aren’t I?”
“Fire” by Kasabian then played as Phoenix said that they had risen from the ashes and been “born anew” and “reincarnated”.
They also said that they were good with “mysteries” and “following a trail”, while Phoenix was shown inspecting foot prints with a magnifying glass.
Phoenix’s first performance was a jazz version of “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk. While performing, they sang with an American accent.
The singing competition series, in which celebrities compete anonymously behind giant anthropomorphic costumes, returned on New Year’s Day, with the first group of contestants all performing.
Among the group was Phoenix, who was shown in their Vt standing within a grand castle and explaining in a posh accent that “I am rather hot, aren’t I?”
“Fire” by Kasabian then played as Phoenix said that they had risen from the ashes and been “born anew” and “reincarnated”.
They also said that they were good with “mysteries” and “following a trail”, while Phoenix was shown inspecting foot prints with a magnifying glass.
Phoenix’s first performance was a jazz version of “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk. While performing, they sang with an American accent.
- 1/21/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The Masked Singer is back on our screens, turning the nation into at-home detectives as they try to figure out who this year’s celebrity contestants are.
The singing competition series, in which celebrities compete anonymously behind giant anthropomorphic costumes, returned on New Year’s Day, with the first group of contestants all performing.
Among the group was Phoenix, who was shown in their Vt standing within a grand castle and explaining in a posh accent that “I am rather hot, aren’t I?”
“Fire” by Kasabian then played as Phoenix said that they had risen from the ashes and been “born anew” and “reincarnated”.
They also said that they were good with “mysteries” and “following a trail”, while Phoenix was shown inspecting foot prints with a magnifying glass.
Phoenix’s first performance was a jazz version of “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk. While performing, they sang with an American accent.
The singing competition series, in which celebrities compete anonymously behind giant anthropomorphic costumes, returned on New Year’s Day, with the first group of contestants all performing.
Among the group was Phoenix, who was shown in their Vt standing within a grand castle and explaining in a posh accent that “I am rather hot, aren’t I?”
“Fire” by Kasabian then played as Phoenix said that they had risen from the ashes and been “born anew” and “reincarnated”.
They also said that they were good with “mysteries” and “following a trail”, while Phoenix was shown inspecting foot prints with a magnifying glass.
Phoenix’s first performance was a jazz version of “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk. While performing, they sang with an American accent.
- 1/14/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Simply Red have announced the “sad news” that Dave Clayton has quit the band.
The star has played the keyboard for the band, fronted by Mick Hucknall, since 2003.
Throughout his time with the group, Clayton toured the world, but has now made the decision to step down he no longer wants to travel.
The band’s official Instagram page wrote on Saturday (31 December): ”Sad news for Simply Red. Our dear friend and colleague Dave Clayton has announced that he no longer wishes to tour and is inevitably leaving the band.
“We fully respect his decision. Touring is a challenge even for young bucks!”
The statement continued: “Dave is a lovely, admirable human being who we understand wishes to spend more quality time with his delightful partner Sue.
“All at Simply Red wish him a prosperous and happy future and thank him for his wonderful contribution over many years. Simply Red HQ.
The star has played the keyboard for the band, fronted by Mick Hucknall, since 2003.
Throughout his time with the group, Clayton toured the world, but has now made the decision to step down he no longer wants to travel.
The band’s official Instagram page wrote on Saturday (31 December): ”Sad news for Simply Red. Our dear friend and colleague Dave Clayton has announced that he no longer wishes to tour and is inevitably leaving the band.
“We fully respect his decision. Touring is a challenge even for young bucks!”
The statement continued: “Dave is a lovely, admirable human being who we understand wishes to spend more quality time with his delightful partner Sue.
“All at Simply Red wish him a prosperous and happy future and thank him for his wonderful contribution over many years. Simply Red HQ.
- 12/31/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
“We need more Dollys in the world,” is the message of this raucous but hugely enjoyable comedy, which, at the same time, reminds us that there is—and can only be—one Dolly Parton. The 76-year-old country legend is having quite a moment at SXSW this year, arriving at the festival with a concert to promote her new album (and novel) Run, Rose, Run and her online Nft project Dollyverse, while riding a wave of public goodwill after her philanthropic support of the Covid vaccine with a $1 million donation.
Surprisingly, despite its subject’s bona fides as an all-time American icon, Seriously Red hails from Australia, the country that gave us Strictly Ballroom (1992) and The Sapphires (2012). The residual influence of both films can be felt here, but the template has to be P.J. Hogan’s seminal Muriel’s Wedding, which made a star of Toni Collette in 1994. Directed by Gracie Otto,...
Surprisingly, despite its subject’s bona fides as an all-time American icon, Seriously Red hails from Australia, the country that gave us Strictly Ballroom (1992) and The Sapphires (2012). The residual influence of both films can be felt here, but the template has to be P.J. Hogan’s seminal Muriel’s Wedding, which made a star of Toni Collette in 1994. Directed by Gracie Otto,...
- 3/14/2022
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
There were great reggae bassists before him, and after, but more than any other instrumentalist, Robbie Shakespeare, in tandem with his drum partner and co-producer Sly Dunbar, defined the bass-centric approach of the genre’s modern era, from the roots-rocker sound of the Seventies to the digi-dub dancehall of the Eighties, Nineties, and beyond. His playing was so deeply grounded, its pulse felt biological, and so irresistible he became not just the go-to man for reggae musicians, but for anyone interested in seismic grooves, from Dylan and Mick Jagger to No Doubt and Simply Red.
- 12/9/2021
- by Will Hermes and Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
When asked how he’s kept busy during Covid lockdown, Ron Wood doesn’t sound too bothered by the unexpected downtime. “I was out in the English countryside with my studio about a mile away,” says the Rolling Stones guitarist and painter. “I’d walk through the forest. And I did an incredible amount of artwork during that time. I really used this time to its best.”
Although he also spent some of the time overcoming a battle with small-cell cancer, the 74-year-old Wood also made space to paint and...
Although he also spent some of the time overcoming a battle with small-cell cancer, the 74-year-old Wood also made space to paint and...
- 9/16/2021
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Surviving Faces members Rod Stewart, Ron Wood, and Kenney Jones have reformed to record new songs, according to a new interview with Wood in The Times. The trio has reunited for a handful of brief live appearances in recent years, but there hasn’t been a new Faces album since 1973’s Ooh La La. A spokesperson for Stewart did not immediately respond to Rolling Stones’ request for comment.
The Faces broke up in 1975 due to Stewart’s success as a solo act. Guitarist Wood joined the Rolling Stones later that year,...
The Faces broke up in 1975 due to Stewart’s success as a solo act. Guitarist Wood joined the Rolling Stones later that year,...
- 7/19/2021
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Simply Red is the wild card on this year’s Obama summer playlist. You expect the former president’s curated playlists to be loaded with impeccably hip picks, from all over the worlds of pop, soul, jazz, rock & roll, and his 2021 Summer Playlist is no exception. He’s got vintage classics like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, he’s got cool kids like Jazmine Sullivan and Migos and Wye Oak. Prestige grooves, all the way. But then right there near the top, sticking out like a sore thumb, exactly one...
- 7/14/2021
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
It’s the announcement Taskmaster fans have been waiting for – who will be occupying the five (socially distanced this time around) chairs on stage alongside Greg Davies and Alex Horne for series 10. Now confirmed, the quintet facing the silliest and funniest challenges on television will be:
Daisy May Cooper
The co-creator and star of the BBC’s excellent rural mockumentary This Country, which concluded with series three earlier this year. Cooper is also soon to appear alongside previous Taskmaster contestant and official Task Consultant Tim Key in new BBC comedy The Witchfinder.
Richard Herring
Award-winning stand-up, top podcast host, tireless Scope UK fundraiser, former Fist of Fun and This Morning with Richard Not Judy star, and patient answerer of ‘when is International Men’s Day?’ questions on Twitter. An excellent choice.
Katherine Parkinson
Jen from The It Crowd, Laura from Humans, Kitty from Sherlock, loads of people in loads of great things.
Daisy May Cooper
The co-creator and star of the BBC’s excellent rural mockumentary This Country, which concluded with series three earlier this year. Cooper is also soon to appear alongside previous Taskmaster contestant and official Task Consultant Tim Key in new BBC comedy The Witchfinder.
Richard Herring
Award-winning stand-up, top podcast host, tireless Scope UK fundraiser, former Fist of Fun and This Morning with Richard Not Judy star, and patient answerer of ‘when is International Men’s Day?’ questions on Twitter. An excellent choice.
Katherine Parkinson
Jen from The It Crowd, Laura from Humans, Kitty from Sherlock, loads of people in loads of great things.
- 7/29/2020
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
It's the first week of eliminations on Strictly Come Dancing, and naturally Twitter had a lot to say.
Digital Spy has rounded up the best tweets of the evening for your pleasure, ranging from judgment for the judges to fascination with Jay's hair:
Strictly Come Dancing Week 2: All the dances, scores and judges' comments
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 live blog: Week Two and things are getting serious
Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly drew their fair share of reactions online:
Little known fact Stevie Wonder did Claudias make up tonight #Strictly #strictlycomedancing
— Tony (@toeboe) October 3, 2015
Claudia Winkleman's eyes are falling down her face
#Strictly
— Joey Holmes (@JOEY_HOLMES) October 3, 2015
Sometimes I wish they'd mute Tess' microphone. We don't need to be told what we can see. "The audience are on their feet" #Strictly
— Elliot Gonzalez (@elliot_gonzalez) October 3, 2015
And people were loving Claudia's wind machine:
Anyone else want Claudia...
Digital Spy has rounded up the best tweets of the evening for your pleasure, ranging from judgment for the judges to fascination with Jay's hair:
Strictly Come Dancing Week 2: All the dances, scores and judges' comments
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 live blog: Week Two and things are getting serious
Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly drew their fair share of reactions online:
Little known fact Stevie Wonder did Claudias make up tonight #Strictly #strictlycomedancing
— Tony (@toeboe) October 3, 2015
Claudia Winkleman's eyes are falling down her face
#Strictly
— Joey Holmes (@JOEY_HOLMES) October 3, 2015
Sometimes I wish they'd mute Tess' microphone. We don't need to be told what we can see. "The audience are on their feet" #Strictly
— Elliot Gonzalez (@elliot_gonzalez) October 3, 2015
And people were loving Claudia's wind machine:
Anyone else want Claudia...
- 10/3/2015
- Digital Spy
Well, that was totally roarsome. It was Bread Week in the Great British Bake Off tent and the showstopper round - in which the 10 remaining hopefuls had five hours to whip up a 3D bread sculpture - produced some spectacular bakes. There was the Brighton Royal Pavilion, a bicycle, a frock, a snake, a bunch of flowers and a Tracey Emin-esque unmade bed.
But best by far was the lion made out of bread. Baked by Welsh prison governor Paul Jagger - himself something of a lookalike for judge Paul Hollywood - the 'King Of The Jungle' creation left Hollywood totally gobsmacked.
"That's one of the best things I've seen on bread, ever," murmured the notoriously hard-to-please judge. "It's exceptional."
Here's 12 things the majestic bready behemoth reminded us of...
1. Aslan - Chronicles Of Narnia
As Sue Perkins quipped when she saw Paul putting the finishing touches to...
But best by far was the lion made out of bread. Baked by Welsh prison governor Paul Jagger - himself something of a lookalike for judge Paul Hollywood - the 'King Of The Jungle' creation left Hollywood totally gobsmacked.
"That's one of the best things I've seen on bread, ever," murmured the notoriously hard-to-please judge. "It's exceptional."
Here's 12 things the majestic bready behemoth reminded us of...
1. Aslan - Chronicles Of Narnia
As Sue Perkins quipped when she saw Paul putting the finishing touches to...
- 8/19/2015
- Digital Spy
Well, that was totally roarsome. It was Bread Week in the Great British Bake Off tent and the showstopper round - in which the 10 remaining hopefuls had five hours to whip up a 3D bread sculpture - produced some spectacular bakes. There was the Brighton Royal Pavilion, a bicycle, a frock, a snake, a bunch of flowers and a Tracey Emin-esque unmade bed.
But best by far was the lion made out of bread. Baked by Welsh prison governor Paul Jagger - himself something of a lookalike for judge Paul Hollywood - the 'King Of The Jungle' creation left Hollywood totally gobsmacked.
"That's one of the best things I've seen on bread, ever," murmured the notoriously hard-to-please judge. "It's exceptional."
Here's a few things the majestic bready behemoth reminded us of...
1. Bagpuss
"Breadpuss, breadpuss, oh floury old catpuss..." And when Breadpuss goes to sleep, all his friends go to sleep.
But best by far was the lion made out of bread. Baked by Welsh prison governor Paul Jagger - himself something of a lookalike for judge Paul Hollywood - the 'King Of The Jungle' creation left Hollywood totally gobsmacked.
"That's one of the best things I've seen on bread, ever," murmured the notoriously hard-to-please judge. "It's exceptional."
Here's a few things the majestic bready behemoth reminded us of...
1. Bagpuss
"Breadpuss, breadpuss, oh floury old catpuss..." And when Breadpuss goes to sleep, all his friends go to sleep.
- 8/19/2015
- Digital Spy
We have our housemates! 14 stupid brave celebrities walked through the doors of the Celebrity Big Brother compound tonight to face a twisted fairytale like no other.
But who are these courageous souls who have shunned spa days and champers for a dirty bath and chickpeas? And do you know any of them? Well, we've got all the details of the gang, so read on for everything you need to know...
Alexander O'Neal
Age: 61
Give me the basics. Alexander is an American R&B singer probably best known for his hit 'Criticise', which reached number four in the UK charts in 1987.
Why is he going in the house? For one thing, he likes "challenges", apparently. Also, he loves us Brits: "Britain pretty much told the rest of the world who Alexander O'Neal was before anybody really knew." (He speaks about himself in the third person quite regularly, it seems.) Also: "It's a test for me,...
But who are these courageous souls who have shunned spa days and champers for a dirty bath and chickpeas? And do you know any of them? Well, we've got all the details of the gang, so read on for everything you need to know...
Alexander O'Neal
Age: 61
Give me the basics. Alexander is an American R&B singer probably best known for his hit 'Criticise', which reached number four in the UK charts in 1987.
Why is he going in the house? For one thing, he likes "challenges", apparently. Also, he loves us Brits: "Britain pretty much told the rest of the world who Alexander O'Neal was before anybody really knew." (He speaks about himself in the third person quite regularly, it seems.) Also: "It's a test for me,...
- 1/7/2015
- Digital Spy
Finally, something to brighten up our January! Celebrity Big Brother is back tonight, and we can't wait to see who's about to go into the house. Host Emma Willis has promised a stellar lineup, so we're expecting big things.
We're just getting our popcorn ready, but join us from 9pm when the show starts on Channel 5 for all the action from the glamorous Borehamwood bungalow...
23:05Right, that really is it from us - thanks for joining us!
22:58Ooh, a snippet of live footage. Perez is speaking to Katie, which is presumably straining her ability to be nice. Although they are talking about her (and her horrible fat-shaming show) so maybe not...
22:56But for now, that's your lot! Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side is coming up if you want even more house action, but we'll be saying bye on this blog for now. Thanks for joining us,...
We're just getting our popcorn ready, but join us from 9pm when the show starts on Channel 5 for all the action from the glamorous Borehamwood bungalow...
23:05Right, that really is it from us - thanks for joining us!
22:58Ooh, a snippet of live footage. Perez is speaking to Katie, which is presumably straining her ability to be nice. Although they are talking about her (and her horrible fat-shaming show) so maybe not...
22:56But for now, that's your lot! Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side is coming up if you want even more house action, but we'll be saying bye on this blog for now. Thanks for joining us,...
- 1/7/2015
- Digital Spy
Gwen Stefani might still be using adjectives as adverbs — it’s “somebody like you that sings so incredibly,” not “sings so incredible,” girlfriend! — but everything else went “kablooey” on the Top 8 performance episode of The Voice.
My three favorite contestants going into the evening — Craig Wayne Boyd, Luke Wade and DaNica Shirey — delivered varying degrees of “eh,” “huh?” and “hrmm,” and in the process, made me take a second look at boarding the bandwagons of Taylor John Williams, Damien and Matt McAndrew.
Fret not, Ryan Sill is still the cheese, standing alone at the bottom of my weekly rankings, asking me to love him.
My three favorite contestants going into the evening — Craig Wayne Boyd, Luke Wade and DaNica Shirey — delivered varying degrees of “eh,” “huh?” and “hrmm,” and in the process, made me take a second look at boarding the bandwagons of Taylor John Williams, Damien and Matt McAndrew.
Fret not, Ryan Sill is still the cheese, standing alone at the bottom of my weekly rankings, asking me to love him.
- 12/2/2014
- TVLine.com
There's something about Mick Hucknall. The Simply Red frontman may not look like your stereotypical ladies' man, but he's had more than his share of dalliances over the past three decades or so. He even admitted as much in a new interview with the U.K.'s Telegraph. Asked whether it's true that he's had sex with over a thousand women, the now-54-year-old Hucknall said that was likely a fair estimate, though he never really kept count. "It probably is [true]," the "Holding Back the Years" singer conceded, noting [...]...
- 11/10/2014
- Us Weekly
We're crawling ever closer to the finish line of The X Factor 2013, and who better to chivvy our four semi-finalists along than music royalty in the form of a knight and a queen. That's right, ladies and gentlemen... it's Elton John vs Beyoncé week!
So, which contestants will we be 'Crazy in Love' with and who will we want to say 'Goodbye (Yellow Brick Road)' to this weekend? Will Nicholas McDonald make you pick up the 'Telephone' and vote? Will Sam Bailey keep her 'Halo' or will she be left a 'Broken Hearted Girl'? Will Rough Copy's performance make us 'Listen' or will they 'Sacrifice' their place in the final? And most importantly, will Luke Friend rock it, man? (Sorry).
Join Digital Spy from 8.15pm when we'll find out if 'Saturday Night's Alright' for our semi-finalists. (Ok, we'll stop now...)
21:45So boys and girls,...
So, which contestants will we be 'Crazy in Love' with and who will we want to say 'Goodbye (Yellow Brick Road)' to this weekend? Will Nicholas McDonald make you pick up the 'Telephone' and vote? Will Sam Bailey keep her 'Halo' or will she be left a 'Broken Hearted Girl'? Will Rough Copy's performance make us 'Listen' or will they 'Sacrifice' their place in the final? And most importantly, will Luke Friend rock it, man? (Sorry).
Join Digital Spy from 8.15pm when we'll find out if 'Saturday Night's Alright' for our semi-finalists. (Ok, we'll stop now...)
21:45So boys and girls,...
- 12/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Jesse Tyler Ferguson turns 38 today, and the Modern Family star is celebrating a great year filled with milestones, including his show’s continued success (four consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series), his Tie The Knot Foundation is till going strong, and most importantly, he married longtime boyfriend Justin Mikitas back in July.
While we celebrate Jesse Tyler’s continued success, let’s pay tribute to some other famous redheads we love. Here’s just a small sample of the gingers who snap!
Benedict Cumberbatch
One of the busiest stars in the heavens, Benedict will see his profile raised even further with the return of Sherlock and his role as Alan Turing in next year’s The Imitation Game.
Seth Fornea
The self-proclaimed “Gingerbear” is one of the favorite models from our Daily Briefs, and according to his Twitter Page, he’s also a “Dancer, Chemist, Gardener, Gym Bunny, Lover!
While we celebrate Jesse Tyler’s continued success, let’s pay tribute to some other famous redheads we love. Here’s just a small sample of the gingers who snap!
Benedict Cumberbatch
One of the busiest stars in the heavens, Benedict will see his profile raised even further with the return of Sherlock and his role as Alan Turing in next year’s The Imitation Game.
Seth Fornea
The self-proclaimed “Gingerbear” is one of the favorite models from our Daily Briefs, and according to his Twitter Page, he’s also a “Dancer, Chemist, Gardener, Gym Bunny, Lover!
- 10/22/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Martine McCutcheon confirmed the story about her throwing up on Simply Red star Mick Hucknall during an appearance on ITV's new-look Through the Keyhole.
The former EastEnders actress was asked about the incident by Leigh Francis's comedy character Keith Lemon on the opening episode (August 31) of the entertainment show.
"You had a so very good time, you puked in his hair. In his dreadlocks," said Lemon.
Confessing all, McCutcheon said: "I was quite nervous to be on a date with him. I just kept drinking, and I wasn't really eating, and then the next thing we're getting in a car and as the engine went over, my mouth went 'Grrr'.
"He said, 'Sorry?', thinking I said something, and I just went 'Borrrrr'. All over him."
Through the Keyhole also featured an embarrassing moment for Olympic gymnast Louis Smith.
Keith Lemon showed on TV, for the first time ever,...
The former EastEnders actress was asked about the incident by Leigh Francis's comedy character Keith Lemon on the opening episode (August 31) of the entertainment show.
"You had a so very good time, you puked in his hair. In his dreadlocks," said Lemon.
Confessing all, McCutcheon said: "I was quite nervous to be on a date with him. I just kept drinking, and I wasn't really eating, and then the next thing we're getting in a car and as the engine went over, my mouth went 'Grrr'.
"He said, 'Sorry?', thinking I said something, and I just went 'Borrrrr'. All over him."
Through the Keyhole also featured an embarrassing moment for Olympic gymnast Louis Smith.
Keith Lemon showed on TV, for the first time ever,...
- 8/31/2013
- Digital Spy
Somebody get the cake ready - Sunday Brunch celebrates its first birthday this weekend!
Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer's weekend magazine show has been airing for a year on Channel 4 and Digital Spy caught up with the duo to talk about their highlights and find out what they really think about each other.
Tim on the move to Channel 4...
"I absolutely love it. I think it's a much better fit on Channel 4. BBC Two was great, but I feel like we've moved up a bit since Something For The Weekend. It feels so natural and it reminds me of my days working on Soccer Am and The Big Breakfast. It's really, really good fun. I turn up to work every day and I love it."
Simon on the move to Channel 4...
"I was slightly apprehensive about moving out of the kitchen when we moved to Channel 4,...
Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer's weekend magazine show has been airing for a year on Channel 4 and Digital Spy caught up with the duo to talk about their highlights and find out what they really think about each other.
Tim on the move to Channel 4...
"I absolutely love it. I think it's a much better fit on Channel 4. BBC Two was great, but I feel like we've moved up a bit since Something For The Weekend. It feels so natural and it reminds me of my days working on Soccer Am and The Big Breakfast. It's really, really good fun. I turn up to work every day and I love it."
Simon on the move to Channel 4...
"I was slightly apprehensive about moving out of the kitchen when we moved to Channel 4,...
- 3/23/2013
- Digital Spy
London, Feb 12: Modern musicians paid tribute to the Beatles on Monday, by attempting to emulate the 12 hours that the iconic band spent in the studio to record their entire 'Please Please Me' album.
The Beatles had written their entire album in a 12-hour-long stint in the studio on Feb uary 11, 1963.
Modern songwriters, bands and singers took to Abbey Road studio in celebration of the record's 50th anniversary, to try and emulate the band's success by re-recording the work in the same time frame, the Telegraph reported.
Musicians including Joss Stone, Graham Coxon, Mick Hucknall, Stereophonics, Gabrielle Aplin and I Am.
The Beatles had written their entire album in a 12-hour-long stint in the studio on Feb uary 11, 1963.
Modern songwriters, bands and singers took to Abbey Road studio in celebration of the record's 50th anniversary, to try and emulate the band's success by re-recording the work in the same time frame, the Telegraph reported.
Musicians including Joss Stone, Graham Coxon, Mick Hucknall, Stereophonics, Gabrielle Aplin and I Am.
- 2/12/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
London, Jan 18: The Beatles' 12-hour historic recording session will be recreated in a live broadcast on national radio.
On the 50th anniversary of the famous band's session, the event, which has the Welsh band Stereophonics, chart-topper Gabrielle Aplin and Mick Hucknall as the performers- will be aired live on Radio 2 on the 50th anniversary of the session, the Sun reported.
It will also be screened on BBC4 as part of a celebration of their debut album Please Please Me.
The Beatles recorded most of their first album at Abbey Road's Studio 2 in the space of a few hours on February 11 1963, although not the entire album.
On the 50th anniversary of the famous band's session, the event, which has the Welsh band Stereophonics, chart-topper Gabrielle Aplin and Mick Hucknall as the performers- will be aired live on Radio 2 on the 50th anniversary of the session, the Sun reported.
It will also be screened on BBC4 as part of a celebration of their debut album Please Please Me.
The Beatles recorded most of their first album at Abbey Road's Studio 2 in the space of a few hours on February 11 1963, although not the entire album.
- 1/18/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
The Beatles' debut album Please Please Me is to be re-recorded by a number of artists for a special BBC project. Stereophonics and Mick Hucknall will be among the acts involved in the recording at Abbey Road to mark the album's 50th anniversary. The artists will have 12 hours to complete the project, in the same manner as the iconic band's single session in 1963. They will be using the same studio, with each track recorded in the order it appears on the original LP. The project will take place on Monday, February 11, and will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. It will also be filmed for a special documentary titled 12 Hours to Please Me for BBC Four, to be broadcast on February 15. Stuart Maconie and Jo Whiley will (more)...
- 1/17/2013
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
The Beatles' debut album Please Please Me is to be re-recorded by a number of artists for a special BBC project. Stereophonics and Mick Hucknall will be among the acts involved in the recording at Abbey Road to mark the album's 50th anniversary. The artists will have 12 hours to complete the project, in the same manner as the iconic band's single session in 1963. They will be using the same studio, with each track recorded in the order it appears on the original LP. The project will take place on Monday, February 11, and will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. It will also be filmed for a special documentary titled 12 Hours to Please Me for BBC Four, to be broadcast on February 15. Stuart Maconie and Jo Whiley will (more)...
- 1/17/2013
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
The Beatles' debut album Please Please Me is to be re-recorded by a number of artists for a special BBC project. Stereophonics and Mick Hucknall will be among the acts involved in the recording at Abbey Road to mark the album's 50th anniversary. The artists will have 12 hours to complete the project, in the same manner as the iconic band's single session in 1963. They will be using the same studio, with each track recorded in the order it appears on the original LP. The project will take place on Monday, February 11, and will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. It will also be filmed for a special documentary titled 12 Hours to Please Me for BBC Four, to be broadcast on February 15. Stuart Maconie and Jo Whiley will (more)...
- 1/17/2013
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
London – A BBC program to air on TV and radio will see artists including The Stereophonics and Mick Hucknall attempt to rerecord The Beatles' Please Please Me album at Abbey Road Studios. Marking the album's 50th anniversary, the acts will have just 12 hours to complete the work, mirroring the marathon single session that resulted in The Beatles' debut album. Story: Paul McCartney Says Yoko Ono Didn't Break Up The Beatles The musicians will use the same studio, with all the tracks recorded in order for the event scheduled for Feb. 11 to be broadcast live on BBC Radio
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- 1/17/2013
- by Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Calvin Harris has won his second UK album number one with 18 Months. The producer's latest collection, featuring collaborations with the likes of Rihanna, Florence Welch and Tinie Tempah, enters at the top, equalling the success of his previous effort Ready for the Weekend. Kylie Minogue settles for second place with her new collection The Abbey Road Sessions, while Emeli Sandé slips one to three with Our Version of Events. Fun. climb back up 29 places to four with Some Nights, following their X Factor appearance last weekend. Taylor Swift drops four from last week's number one to five with Red. Mick Hucknall enters at six with his new collection American Soul. Matt Cardle's second LP The Fire lands at eight. Madness score a number ten placing with their (more)...
- 11/4/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Mischa Barton wore a floor-length gown as she attended the GQ Men of the Year Awards in Germany. Winners at the Berlin ceremony included Mick Hucknall and Ben Kingsley. In Dublin, Kellan Lutz and Nikki Reed attended a signing session to promote The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, Matt Cardle visited the Today FM studios and Michelle Heaton appeared on The Late Late Show to talk about her current health worries. In New York, Anna Sophia Robb was perfectly (more)...
- 10/27/2012
- by By Donna Cini
- Digital Spy
Singer Mick Hucknall once pitched a musical talent show to rival 'The X Factor'. The former Simply Red singer wanted to see a TV programme made which would search for a star based on their talents rather than their looks. He said: ''I approached the BBC about a year ago with the idea of a programme. I said I wanted to find the next David Bowie, the next Freddie Mercury, the next Lennon and McCartney. ''The BBC are the people to do it because they represent British culture, they should be looking to find the next musical icon.'' However, Mick's show was...
- 10/24/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Mick Hucknall has revealed that he attempted to launch his own TV talent show on the BBC. The Simply Red singer claims that his concept to find the next "musical icon" was rejected in favour of The Voice UK last year. Hucknall hoped to find creative artists who could be turned into global superstars in a format that was said to be different from The Voice and The X Factor. "I approached the BBC about a year ago with the idea of a programme," he told the Daily Express. "I said I wanted to find the next David Bowie, the next Freddie Mercury, the next Lennon and (more)...
- 10/24/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
James Cameron's collaboration with Cirque du Soleil promises a storyline, dancing on ribbons and a Mick Hucknall lookalike
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In January, James Cameron announced he was producing a 3D Cirque du Soleil film. You may have thought this proclamation was just a cruel joke, like when he said there were going to be three more Avatar films, but apparently this is not the case. The first trailer for Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away 3D has just been released. This is really happening.
But Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away 3D won't just be a presentation of a regular Cirque du Soleil performance, all full of wind-chime noises and people dressed up as unicorn fairies flapping around on a ribbon. Oh no. We've been promised something more than that – it will have narrative and everything. But what story will Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away 3D choose to tell?...
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In January, James Cameron announced he was producing a 3D Cirque du Soleil film. You may have thought this proclamation was just a cruel joke, like when he said there were going to be three more Avatar films, but apparently this is not the case. The first trailer for Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away 3D has just been released. This is really happening.
But Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away 3D won't just be a presentation of a regular Cirque du Soleil performance, all full of wind-chime noises and people dressed up as unicorn fairies flapping around on a ribbon. Oh no. We've been promised something more than that – it will have narrative and everything. But what story will Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away 3D choose to tell?...
- 7/4/2012
- by Stuart Heritage
- The Guardian - Film News
Alicia Douvall has revealed that she is steering clear of rich and famous men in the future. Douvall, who has been romantically linked to Simon Cowell, Mick Hucknall and Dean Gaffney in the past, told Digital Spy that fame and money were not attractive features in lovers. "I will never go out with anyone famous, rich or abnormal ever again," said Douvall. "I realise that the richer they are, the bigger the arsehole. The bigger the wallet, the bigger the arsehole. That's very true in my experience." Douvall is currently promoting (more)...
- 6/11/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
June 3: Game-show host Chuck Barris ("The Gong Show") is 83. Singer Ian Hunter is 73. Singer Eddie Holman is 66. Bassist Too Slim of Riders in the Sky is 64. Singer Suzi Quatro is 62. Singer Deniece Williams is 61. Singer Dan Hill is 58. Actor Scott Valentine ("Family Ties") is 54. Guitarist Kerry King of Slayer is 48. Singer Mike Gordon of Phish is 47. Newsman Anderson Cooper is 45. Country singer Jamie O'Neal is 44. Singers Ariel and Gabriel Hernandez of No Mercy are 41. Actor Vik Sahay ("Chuck") is 41. Actress Lalaine Dupree ("Lizzie McGuire") is 25.
June 4: Actor Bruce Dern is 76. Singer-actress Michelle Phillips (The Mamas and The Papas) is 68. Bassist Danny Brown of The Fixx is 61. Actor Parker Stevenson is 60. Singer El DeBarge is 51. Singer Al B. Sure! is 44. Actor Scott Wolf ("Party of Five") is 44. Ron Huebel ("What to Expect When You're Expecting") is 43. Comedian Horatio Sanz ("Saturday Night Live") is 43. Actor Noah Wyle ("ER") is 41. Bassist...
June 4: Actor Bruce Dern is 76. Singer-actress Michelle Phillips (The Mamas and The Papas) is 68. Bassist Danny Brown of The Fixx is 61. Actor Parker Stevenson is 60. Singer El DeBarge is 51. Singer Al B. Sure! is 44. Actor Scott Wolf ("Party of Five") is 44. Ron Huebel ("What to Expect When You're Expecting") is 43. Comedian Horatio Sanz ("Saturday Night Live") is 43. Actor Noah Wyle ("ER") is 41. Bassist...
- 5/31/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
If Only Fools And Horses had started in the 21st century, it wouldn't have lasted for more than two series.
Let me explain. Back in the early 1980s, a brand new sitcom was written by John Sullivan, charting the misadventures of a wayward Peckham family, the Trotters. Three generations were spanned in a poky flat, which was part of Nelson Mandela House. The problem was that, when it first went out in 1981, the ratings were deemed to be on the low side. A second series went ahead, but even then, the ratings were not deemed world-shattering. If that had happened today, the show would have been axed quicker than you could shout “Mange Tout!” That's the price you pay for being with a ratings-hungry broadcaster, full of media-savvy trendies with buzzwords and balance sheets.
But luckily, a repeat season was to prove to be Only Fools And Horses' salvation. This time around,...
Let me explain. Back in the early 1980s, a brand new sitcom was written by John Sullivan, charting the misadventures of a wayward Peckham family, the Trotters. Three generations were spanned in a poky flat, which was part of Nelson Mandela House. The problem was that, when it first went out in 1981, the ratings were deemed to be on the low side. A second series went ahead, but even then, the ratings were not deemed world-shattering. If that had happened today, the show would have been axed quicker than you could shout “Mange Tout!” That's the price you pay for being with a ratings-hungry broadcaster, full of media-savvy trendies with buzzwords and balance sheets.
But luckily, a repeat season was to prove to be Only Fools And Horses' salvation. This time around,...
- 5/29/2012
- Shadowlocked
Washington, May 3: Russell Brand is said to be dating David Hasselhoff's Playboy model ex-girlfriend Anouska de Georgiou.
The 36-year-old comedian announced his divorced from Katy Perry last December and has dated a string of women since.
He, now, is reportedly seeing Georgiou who was romanced by the 'Baywatch' legend in 2010.
According to The Sun, she has been linked with Jared Leto, Lee Ryan from boy band Blue and Simply Red's Mick Hucknall.
Russell was introduced to the budding actress at a charity fundraiser in Los Angeles.
The 36-year-old comedian announced his divorced from Katy Perry last December and has dated a string of women since.
He, now, is reportedly seeing Georgiou who was romanced by the 'Baywatch' legend in 2010.
According to The Sun, she has been linked with Jared Leto, Lee Ryan from boy band Blue and Simply Red's Mick Hucknall.
Russell was introduced to the budding actress at a charity fundraiser in Los Angeles.
- 5/3/2012
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Russell Brand is dating David Hasselhoff's Playboy model ex-girlfriend. The 36-year-old comedian and actor announced his divorced from Katy Perry last December and has dated a string of women since. Now he is said to be seeing Anouska de Georgiou who was romanced by the 'Baywatch' legend in 2010. According to The Sun, she has been linked with Jared Leto, Lee Ryan from boy band Blue and Simply Red's Mick Hucknall. Russell was introduced to the budding actress at a charity fundraiser in Los Angeles on Sunday. She has spent more than five years in the city trying to make it on the silver...
- 5/3/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Russell Brand is dating David Hasselhoff's Playboy model ex-girlfriend. The 36-year-old comedian and actor announced his divorced from Katy Perry last December and has dated a string of women since. Now he is said to be seeing Anouska de Georgiou who was romanced by the 'Baywatch' legend in 2010. According to The Sun, she has been linked with Jared Leto, Lee Ryan from boy band Blue and Simply Red's Mick Hucknall. Russell was introduced to the budding actress at a charity fundraiser in Los Angeles on Sunday. She has spent more than five years in the city trying to make it on the silver screen A source said: 'Anouska is determined to be a success in Hollywood. She's a...
- 5/3/2012
- Monsters and Critics
It’s not easy being a contestant on The Voice. Not only must these fledgling artists show extreme patience at getting upstaged in the midst of their critiques by chants of “I love you Adam!”/”I love you Xtina!” (possibly delivered by Adam’s and Xtina’s assistants, disguised in trench coats and sunglasses) but they also have to endure backstage interviews in the Sprint lounge conducted by a babbling ponytail attached to a stem-cell smoothie. (Sometimes that entity is referred to as a “Christina Milian.”)
This week’s semifinal show, however, proved that sometimes it’s worth putting up...
This week’s semifinal show, however, proved that sometimes it’s worth putting up...
- 5/1/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Cleveland — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony didn't miss Axl Rose at all.
The rowdy celebration, which in past years has included awkward moments, touching tributes and unforgettable performances, rocked on without Rose, the Guns N' Roses frontman who may one day regret skipping a night when 6,000 fans, 1,400 guests and many of music's biggest stars partied in Public Hall with the class of 2012.
Hard rockers Guns N' Roses – minus Rose – headlined this year's eclectic group of inductees. Others being enshrined are the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys, folk icon Donovan, late singer-songwriter Laura Nyro and British bands the Small Faces and Faces.
Before the ceremony started with a blistering performance by Green Day, Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis said it was strange to be enshrined while on tour.
"We're going somewhere," Kiedis said. "How can we stop and take an award when really we're just halfway there?...
The rowdy celebration, which in past years has included awkward moments, touching tributes and unforgettable performances, rocked on without Rose, the Guns N' Roses frontman who may one day regret skipping a night when 6,000 fans, 1,400 guests and many of music's biggest stars partied in Public Hall with the class of 2012.
Hard rockers Guns N' Roses – minus Rose – headlined this year's eclectic group of inductees. Others being enshrined are the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys, folk icon Donovan, late singer-songwriter Laura Nyro and British bands the Small Faces and Faces.
Before the ceremony started with a blistering performance by Green Day, Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis said it was strange to be enshrined while on tour.
"We're going somewhere," Kiedis said. "How can we stop and take an award when really we're just halfway there?...
- 4/15/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Beatles fans will be up in arms after learning Paul McCartney met with an unfortunate end today.
On Twitter.
It's not the first time the Liverpool lad has fallen foul of a Twitter death hoax, and it probably won't be the last.
It's unknown how the rumour began, but we sense the Mail Online may have started the ball rolling this morning when it referred to Sir Paul as "the last surviving Beatle".
The error has since been rectified, although what Ringo made of this is anyone's guess...might the slighted drummer in fact have sown the seeds and masterminded the whole thing in retaliation?!
As well as Sir Paul, Cher, Rihanna, Mick Hucknall and Jon Bon Jovi are just some of the others who have had grossly exaggerated news of their demise splashed across the micro-blogging site.
Twitter users are getting wise to the ruse though, as these reactions reveal.
On Twitter.
It's not the first time the Liverpool lad has fallen foul of a Twitter death hoax, and it probably won't be the last.
It's unknown how the rumour began, but we sense the Mail Online may have started the ball rolling this morning when it referred to Sir Paul as "the last surviving Beatle".
The error has since been rectified, although what Ringo made of this is anyone's guess...might the slighted drummer in fact have sown the seeds and masterminded the whole thing in retaliation?!
As well as Sir Paul, Cher, Rihanna, Mick Hucknall and Jon Bon Jovi are just some of the others who have had grossly exaggerated news of their demise splashed across the micro-blogging site.
Twitter users are getting wise to the ruse though, as these reactions reveal.
- 4/2/2012
- by Huffington Post UK
- Huffington Post
A group of famous redheads are taking part in a very special online auction to help the endangered Sumatran Orangutan.
Nicole Kidman, Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, Jane Asher, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, Mick Hucknall and Radiohead are some of the stars who have donated items to the Jungle VIP Auction to benefit the UK-based Sumatran Orangutan Society (Sos).
The charity is also giving you the chance to sell items to help raise cash to save the orangutans.
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Nicole Kidman, Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, Jane Asher, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, Mick Hucknall and Radiohead are some of the stars who have donated items to the Jungle VIP Auction to benefit the UK-based Sumatran Orangutan Society (Sos).
The charity is also giving you the chance to sell items to help raise cash to save the orangutans.
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- 2/29/2012
- Look to the Stars
The first few minutes with Resident Evil: Revelations are actually kind of thrilling: here's a full-fledged Re game on the 3Ds with a proper story (and not simply the beefed-up Survival mode of Resident Evil: The Mercenaries), full voice acting, controls that are as close as you can get to the stop-and-pop shooting on the console, and a pretty clever use of the 3Ds' second screen.
But after an hour or so into the game—the campaign will run you about six to eight—Revelations starts to overwhelm and confine. What starts off as a visually well-crafted handheld entry in the horror series ends up becoming a repetitive mess with a seemingly endless story about bureaucratic politics and, less forgivable, a (nearly) complete lack of the undead for you to face.
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Re: Revelations essentially tells the story of why (I suppose) we should care about the Bsaa,...
But after an hour or so into the game—the campaign will run you about six to eight—Revelations starts to overwhelm and confine. What starts off as a visually well-crafted handheld entry in the horror series ends up becoming a repetitive mess with a seemingly endless story about bureaucratic politics and, less forgivable, a (nearly) complete lack of the undead for you to face.
The Basics
Re: Revelations essentially tells the story of why (I suppose) we should care about the Bsaa,...
- 2/23/2012
- by Charles Webb
- MTV Multiplayer
Rod Stewart has indicated that he is up for reuniting with his former band Faces. The singer made the claim following the announcement of the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. Asked whether he would consider joining the group for a performance at the ceremony in April, Stewart told Rolling Stone: "Oh, yeah! I'd love it. If they're all available I'll definitely make myself available." The Faces reunited and toured last year without Stewart, as the band played a headline slot at the Vintage at Goodward festival with Mick Hucknall on vocals. Questioned on whether he minded that the band toured without him, Stewart replied: "No, not at all, mate. It's something that I would want to do, but it's getting (more)...
- 12/8/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Rod Stewart has been named as one of the nominees for induction into the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The singer has been recognised as part of his previous band The Small Faces/Faces, who recently reformed minus Stewart and have toured with temporary members Ronnie Wood and Mick Hucknall. Chaka Khan has been listed as a potential inductee as part of Rufus, while Donna Summer, The Cure, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys have also received nods. An act must have released their first single or album 25 years ago to qualify for induction and new members will be inducted at the Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Us on April 14, 2012. Last year's inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Darlene (more)...
- 9/28/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
A satirical trailer for a fictional movie about the News International phone hacking scandal has started gathering views online. The News At The End Of The World stars flame-haired Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall as Rebekah Brooks, Geoffrey Rush as News Corp owner Rupert Murdoch and Hilary Swank as his son James. The promo also credits Hugh Grant with playing Prime Minister David Cameron, while Colin Firth will portray the actor himself as the Love Actually star's part in exposing the scandal is relived. The film, which is imagined as coming (more)...
- 7/30/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Mick Hucknall thinks he would have died if he hadn't stopped womanising. The 51-year-old singer - who has famously slept with over 3,000 women - tied the knot with long-term girlfriend Gabriella Wesberry last year and credits her and their four-year-old daughter Romy for turning his life around. Mick - whose former conquests include Catherine Zeta-Jones, Helena Christensen, Brigitte Nielsen and retired tennis star Steffi Graf - said: 'I was going round the world following models. London, Paris, New York, Ibiza ... I was a boy in a candy shop. I did what you're supposed to do as a pop star. 'It's great...
- 7/21/2011
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
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