Celebrities
Girls' new single adds Spice to Children in Need
BBC Children in Need is delighted to announce that the Spice Girls will be donating all of their profits from their new single – Headlines (Friendship Never Ends) – to the charity's 2007 Appeal.
Just For You, the return of Michelle McManus
The wait is over. On the 5th November 2007 Michelle McManus is releasing her new single, ‘Just for You’. The Scottish singer, who millions voted for when she won Pop Idol, has co-written the song and will release it through her own label - McManii Records - ahead of the 2008 release of her new album, ‘Dancing To A Different Beat’.
George Michael keeps the faith for Winehouse
In a frank and revealing interview on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, George Michael talks of his support for Amy Winehouse. Speaking to presenter Kirsty Young, George Michael describes Amy Winehouse as "the best female vocalist I've heard in my entire career" and says "we should support her".
Kylie to release 10th studio album entitled 'X'
The wait is finally over! On November 26th Kylie releases ‘X’, her first new studio album in four years. ‘X’ is preceded by the new single ‘2 Hearts’ on November 12 (available digitally November 5). The Sun has already branded the single a “surefire no. 1”.
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off with special documentary
Kicking of the new series on Saturday 29 September at 6pm, BBC One will be screening a 50-minute documentary introducing all of the fantastic new contestants, as well as revisiting some of the old favourites, to discover exactly what it's like to be a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.
You can’t fire me, I’m famous - Donny Osmond
Presented by Piers Morgan, You Can’t Fire Me I’m Famous delves into the private lives and careers of high profile celebrities who at one time dominated the media headlines due to their high profile sacking, or resignation. During a frank and indepth interview Donny Osmond speaks exclusively to Piers Morgan about his rise and fall from fame.
Louise Redknapp’s secret weapons
Although over a third (34%) of men and women say body shape is their biggest daily health and beauty anxiety, if they want to get lucky in love they should spend more time worrying about their pearly whites. Almost half (47%) of Brits cite bad or unsightly teeth as the biggest body turn off, according to new research by Orbit Complete, sugarfree gum, compared to just 15% who said it was being either too fat or too thin.
Nigella & Myleene are this year’s Yummiest Mummies
Nigella Lawson and Myleene Klass have been voted as 2007’s Yummiest Mummies, in a survey by children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent to mark the fourth National Yummy Mummy Week (15-23 September). The two women jointly topped the poll, which saw Victoria Beckham - last year’s winner - knocked off the top slot into ninth position, behind her former band mate - Emma Bunton - who entered the poll this year at number eight.
Girls Aloud Give Their Support To Amy Winehouse
Girls Aloud members Kimberley, Nadine, Cheryl, Sarah and Nicola joined Andrew Castle and Kate Garraway for a chat in the GMTV studio this morning, after performing their new single ‘Sexy! No, no, no…’. The girls talked openly about the pressures within the industry, and showed support for fellow artist Amy Winehouse.
Brendan & Camilla Reunite For Eurovision Dance Contest
Fifty-two years after the launch of the Eurovision Song Contest, get ready to take your partners for the sequinned splendour of the first Eurovision Dance Contest. The BBC will host the event at BBC Television Centre, London on Saturday 1 September 2007.
Keira Knightley Joins Jonathan Ross To Kick Off Autumn Season
Four times Bafta award-winner and doyen of Friday night TV chat Jonathan Ross plays host to a stellar line-up of guests including Keira Knightley, Adam Sandler and Simon Pegg at the start of the 13th season of the multi-award-winning Friday Night With Jonathan Ross next month on BBC One – which will run for 15 weeks.
Davina McCall Comes Out Tops in Life Balance Analysis
The tables have been turned on Davina McCall, the sassy Big Brother presenter and mother of 3, as her personality has been put under the spotlight by a new psychological profiling system which looks at how different types of people deal with stress and life balance.
Leonardo DiCaprio Backs Cut The Carbon March
Actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has pledged his support for Christian Aid’s Cut the Carbon march. Mr DiCaprio’s documentary film The 11th Hour, which explores issues of global warming and climate change, was released on Friday 17 August in the United States.
Peter Gabriel To Be Honoured As Icon
Peter Gabriel will be honored as a BMI Icon at the U.S. Performing Right Organization’s annual London Awards, set for October 16 in London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. The black-tie, invitation-only gala will recognize the U.K. and European songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-played BMI songs on American radio and television.
Big Brother’s Aisleyne Becomes Patron Of Brain Tumour UK
Every day in the UK, 49 adults and children are diagnosed with a brain tumour. Twenty percent of all cancer patients develop secondary brain tumours. They are the most common solid tumour in children. Their incidence has increased over the last 30 years, yet the prognosis remains bleak.