Celebrities
Simon Cowell To Advise On New ITV Drama
Shed Productions is joining forces with Simon Cowell to produce a major new drama series commissioned by ITV. The drama, ROCK RIVALS, is a fictional look behind the scenes of a blockbuster TV talent show and Simon Cowell will be on hand to make sure the series is as true to life as possible.
Billie Piper To Star As Call Girl In TV Drama
ITV’s drama team, with ITV2, has commissioned new drama Belle De Jour, a contemporary eight part series starring Billie Piper as a London call girl. Taken from the best-selling, real life diaries, this is an eye opening insight into the life of an upmarket escort.
Celebrities Are Saving Planet Earth
Will Young, Graham Norton, Nick Knowles and Edith Bowman are among a host of stars joining Sir David Attenborough and Alan Titchmarsh for Saving Planet Earth, a wide-reaching series supporting animal conservation on BBC One this summer.
Advert Brings Right Said Fred Resurgence
The two brothers Fairbrass (Fred and Richard), universally known as Right Said Fred, are set to return to the British charts with the release of a newly recorded version of the pop classic ‘I’m Too Sexy’ and a brand new album.
Brian Harvey Enters Eurovision Battle
Brian Harvey will compete on the BBC’s “Making Your Mind Up” for a chance to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Competition this year. On 17th March, live on BBC1, the former East 17 star will sing ‘I Can,’ an honest, soul-baring ballad about rising out of the depths of his troubled past.
A-Listers To Collaborate For Arts Event
The Whitechapel and Hogan are delighted to announce the cast for the unique Art Plus Drama event. Actors Emilia Fox, Rhys Ifans, Martine McCutcheon, Samantha Morton, Natalie Press, Greta Scacchi and Christopher Simon will perform specially commissioned scripts created by leading international artists Fiona Banner, Jenny Holzer, Ed Ruscha and Mark Titchner.
Coleen Welcomes You Into Her World
Born into a happy and close knit family in Croxteth, Liverpool, Coleen was first snapped by the paparazzi on her way to school, after being thrust into the media spotlight as football superstar Wayne Rooney’s girlfriend. Since then, the press have followed her every move, and Coleen has become a huge inspiration to young women everywhere.
ITV2 Brings You Katie & Peter: The Next Chapter
This new series of Katie and Peter is the next chapter in the couple’s celebrity lives. Two years on from their star studded wedding, series 3 follows Katie and Peter as they embark on their world domination tour. Katie & Peter: The Next Chapter is new and exclusive to ITV2, beginning April 2007, for eight weeks.
Celebrities To Do Fame Academy
The BBC and Comic Relief have announced the names of the 13 celebrities set to surprise the nation and go head to head in the definitive, celebrity singing competition. Comic Relief Does Fame Academy asks celebrities to go one step further to raise money for Red Nose Day – The Big One. The launch show kicks off on BBC One on Saturday 3 March 2007.
Nigel Harman Stars In Guys & Dolls
Nigel Harman will star as ‘Sky Masterson’ in the national production of the smash hit West End musical Guys and Dolls at The Mayflower, Southampton this May (1 – 12 May).
James Morrison To Play Forest Tour
British Male Solo Artist winner at the Brit Awards 2007, James Morrison, has announced he will be appearing at 5 stunning forest locations this summer as part of the Forestry Commission’s annual ‘Forest Tour’. James was the biggest selling male solo artist of 2006.
Pink To Release Controversial New Single
Following a sell out European tour including 2 Wembley Arena’s, a triple platinum selling album, 4 top ten singles, a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal and a nomination for Best International Female at this year’s Brit Awards, Pink returns in 2007 with the fifth single release from ‘I’m Not Dead’.
Celebrity Experiences Under The Hammer
Celebrity supporters and the society set will be at Christie’s for the annual Lighthouse Gala Auction on March 12. The auction, in aid of Terrence Higgins Trust, gives bidders the opportunity to secure exclusive lots including Tracey Emin and Joan Rivers cleaning your house, a tour of Coronation Street with Antony Cotton and a chance to walk your dog with Geri Halliwell.
Avril Lavigne To Release “Girlfriend”
Avril Lavigne is back with her brand new single “Girlfriend” - a blast of pure power pop perfection. A mix of bad girl chants, guitars cranked up to the max and full on modern attitude with a capital A, “Girlfriend” is the turbo-charged kick off single from Avril’s forthcoming album “The Best Damn Thing”.
BAFTA Winners Announced
This year's Orange British Academy Film Awards were held last night at the Royal Opera House in London. Winners included Helen Mirren who won Best Actress for her role in The Queen, which also won Best Film.