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Attenborough Goes 3D With Plants At Kew Gardens

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:41:40 +0100

Sir David Attenborough says his latest series - Kingdom of Plants - will give viewers the chance to see the "sheer splendour of the natural world in a way which they've never seen before".

Keira Knightley To Marry Rock Star Boyfriend

Sat, 26 May 2012 02:19:24 +0100

Hollywood star Keira Knightley is to marry her rock star boyfriend, James Righton from Klaxons.

Goldblum granted restraining order

Sat, 26 May 2012 02:11:47 +0100

A judge has granted Jeff Goldblum a temporary restraining order against a woman who has been repeatedly ordered to stay away from the actor in recent years.

Judge Britney's got the X Factor

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:51:26 +0100

Britney Spears has been on the job just two days and she's already proving to be a popular judge on The X Factor.

Ashley to give up on wife Laurel?

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:07:31 +0100

Emmerdale's Ashley Thomas will be "shattered" if Laurel and Marlon get back together, actor John Middleton has said.

Wright: Feedback has been great

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:07:31 +0100

EastEnders star Gillian Wright has revealed she's had a great response from viewers to Jean Slater's bipolar battle.

Griff: I'm OK with growing older

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:03:10 +0100

Griff Rhys Jones has confessed he's not happy about having to wear his glasses on screen.

Folk artist Doc Watson's responsive after surgery - agent

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:35:36 +0100

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson remained in critical condition on Friday but had regained some strength after undergoing colon surgery at a North Carolina hospital, according to his management team. A statement on Folklore Productions International's website said the 89-year-old performer was "resting and responsive" following his surgery on Thursday. "The family appreciates everyone's prayers and good wishes," the statement said. ...

Elton John Forced To Cancel Vegas Dates

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:15:03 +0100

Sir Elton John has cancelled three shows of his Las Vegas residency after he being admitted to hospital with a respiratory infection.

Keira Knightley engaged to British rocker boyfriend

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:13:39 +0100

(Reuters) - "Pirates of the Caribbean" actress Keira Knightley is engaged to marry her musician boyfriend James Righton, her publicist said on Friday. Knightley, 27, who was Oscar-nominated for her lead role in the 2005 film "Pride & Prejudice," has been dating Righton, who plays in British indie band Klaxons, for about a year. "I can confirm that Keira is engaged to be married to James Righton," British publicist Sara Keene said. No wedding dates or details of the engagement were released, in line with couple's low-key romance and few public appearances together. ...

Facebook options debut a wild card for volatility

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:26:14 +0100

(Reuters) - Investors can hope the debut of options on Facebook Inc goes more smoothly than the long-awaited debut of the social networking service's stock on May 18. While the stock's puts and calls are expected to be popular, the big wild card is volatility and ultimately, the options price. Traders will get a fresh start on options on the Internet giant when the contracts are offered on U.S. options exchanges on May 29. ...

Swedish Eurovision star strays into Azeri rights row

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:39:37 +0100

BAKU (Reuters) - Swedish Eurovision Song Contest favourite Loreen strayed off script into a human rights row in Azerbaijan this week that has drowned out an annual European music show best known until now for its camp costumes and kitschy acts. Loreen met with activists who accuse the government of Eurovision host Azerbaijan of human rights violations, some of which are related to the building of the arena where the song contest final will be held on Saturday night. "Human rights are violated in Azerbaijan every day. ...

Emin Claims Erotic Exhibition Will Not Shock

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:12:09 +0100

Tracey Emin has told Sky News that her latest exhibition of erotic images, on display in her hometown Margate, do not have the "shock factor".

'Hump' carries Elvis gift for luck

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:47:08 +0100

Engelbert Humperdinck will be carrying a prized gift from Elvis Presley to bring him luck as he performs in the Eurovision Song Contest tomorrow night.

Gaga 'Won't Tone Down Shows' For Asian Tour

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:25:12 +0100

Lady Gaga's manager has denied suggestions the singer will tone down her act to allow her to perform in some countries on her Asian tour.

Eurovision Contest: Spain 'Told Not To Win'

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:52:07 +0100

As Engelbert Humperdinck aims for a UK victory at the Eurovision song contest this weekend, one country is actually hoping it does NOT win.

Dales' David and Alicia find love?

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:10:37 +0100

Emmerdale's Natalie Anderson has revealed David Metcalfe may be about to return Alicia Gallagher's feelings after all, just as she thinks she's lost him forever.

Radio 4 comedy role for Steadman

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:10:37 +0100

Alison Steadman is to star in a series parodying the Bloomsbury literary crowd, alongside Nigel Planer and John Sessions.

Royal Albert Hall For YouTube Sensation

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:53:36 +0100

A pianist who has been watched performing more than 43 million times on YouTube is making her debut at the Royal Albert Hall next month.

EastEnders' June rallies round OAPs

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:48:58 +0100

EastEnders star June Brown is fronting a new TV campaign to improve life for the elderly.

"Cosmopolis" brings star Pattinson to Cannes

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:48:23 +0100

CANNES, France (Reuters) - "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson is a ruthless billionaire on a journey to self-destruction in Canadian director David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis", a searing attack on greed and capitalism launching at the Cannes film festival. In the movie based on a Don DeLillo novel of the same name, capitalism is corrupting, characters cannot communicate, and people joke that rats could be the new currency. The film is competing for the festival's top prize to be awarded on Sunday. ...

Rochelle's fears for hen night

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:42:37 +0100

Rochelle Wiseman has revealed her worries about her upcoming hen do.

Barlow wants more X Factor fun

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:07:02 +0100

Gary Barlow has vowed to have more fun in the upcoming series of The X Factor.

Little Mix's Perrie blushed at kiss

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:25:09 +0100

Little Mix's Perrie Edwards has admitted she was embarrassed by pictures of her kissing One Direction star Zayn Malik.

Rihanna performs at Idol finale

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:08:13 +0100

Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez proved they were the queens of the crops at the American Idol finale.

JLS' Aston and Marvin on booze ban

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:49:30 +0100

JLS stars Aston Merrygold and Marvin Humes have revealed they are on a self-imposed booze ban ahead of Soccer Aid 2012.

Michelle Ryan joins Cabaret cast

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:26:21 +0100

Michelle Ryan is joining Will Young in the West End stage show Cabaret.

I'll be back, sick Elton tells fans

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:22:22 +0100

Sir Elton John has cancelled a series of Las Vegas concerts after doctors urged him to rest.

Will.i.am: I'm not a great singer

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:18:23 +0100

Will.i.am has confessed he is still working on his singing and uses autotune on his tracks.

John Lydon boosts his Public Image with new album

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:05:11 +0100

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As bad boy lead singer of the anarchic, trail-blazing and short-lived 1970s punk band the Sex Pistols, John Lydon (then Johnny Rotten) snarled and spat his way across a shocked society and music scene still pleasantly half-high from the mellow 1960s. Never one to let the grass grow under his feet, Lydon left the Pistols in 1978 to form the more experimental - if less commercially successful - Public Image Ltd., and for the next 15 years the band's shifting lineup released a dozen albums and toured the world. ...

Jackson shows new curves in Cannes

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:01:57 +0100

Janet Jackson has insisted she isn't competing with any other slimmed-down singers who are also promoting diet plans.

Jen: New Mercedes plot was a shock

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:19:14 +0100

Hollyoaks siren Jennifer Metcalfe has revealed Mercedes Fisher is left "in a bit of a mess" after finding out love interest Riley Costello and close pal Lynsey Nolan are in a relationship.

Jessie J dares to bare in Cannes

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:11:50 +0100

Jessie J donned a revealing gown split to the thigh as she sang for "the most beautiful group of people" at the Cannes Film Festival.

Bowman: Revenge theme is universal

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:03:24 +0100

Josh Bowman reckons everyone can relate to his new show Revenge.

Wedding bells for Alec Baldwin?

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:49:01 +0100

Alec Baldwin has sparked speculation that he's about to tie the knot for the second time.

Morrison: I'm a big screen fan

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:28:35 +0100

Matthew Morrison has revealed he prefers making movies to appearing on TV.

Hump hitches ride to rehearsals

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:09:12 +0100

Eurovision hopeful Engelbert Humperdinck had to hitch a ride from police to the contest venue - after his bus broke down.

Facebook market makers' losses total at least $100 million

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:48:45 +0100

(Reuters) - Claims by four of Wall Street's main market makers against Nasdaq over Facebook's botched IPO are likely to exceed $100 million (63.8 million pounds), as they and other traders continue to deal with thousands of problems with customer orders. A technical glitch delayed the social networking company's market debut by 30 minutes on Friday and many client orders were delayed, giving some investors and traders significant losses as the stock price dropped. The exchange operator is facing lawsuits from investors and threats of legal action from brokers. ...

Apple CEO gives up $75 million in dividend income

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:26:38 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook will not be earning dividend income on the more than 1 million shares to which he is entitled, which will cost him about $75 million (47.9 million pounds). Apple said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday that Cook had asked to be excluded from a recently instituted company program through which employees can accumulate dividends on their restricted stock units that are still vesting. Asked why Cook was doing this, Apple declined to comment beyond the filing. ...

'Complete facelift' for Big Brother

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:02:18 +0100

The Big Brother house just got bigger.