Entertainment
hmv's Nipper 'revamped' for Twilight Saga: New Moon DVD launch
Entertainment retail specialist hmv is set to entice the thousands of Twilight fans through its doors next week by transforming its iconic trademark dog Nipper into a howling wolf - for a special limited period only in the run up to the DVD/Blu-ray release on 22nd March of The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
Blu-ray leads the way as Hurt Locker sales surge
Sales of the Hurt Locker, the dramatic story of a U.S. bomb disposal team in Iraq, have surged following the film's success in eclipsing Avatar to pick up 6 Oscars at last Sunday's Academy Awards, including in the prestigious Best Picture and Director categories.
Orange and HMV launch mobile games service
Orange has announced that it will launch a mobile gaming service with HMV. HMV mobile games, powered by Orange, will be available next week to customers across any network and on over 1,000 Java enabled handsets. It is the first service of its kind from a mobile operator.
Radio 1’s Annie Mac to play a set at Volvo Ice Camp
For one day only, Snowbombing - the greatest show on snow - takes over the Volvo ICE CAMP. On Thursday 8th April, 200 lucky Snowbombers will take a ski lift all the way up the glacier in Kitzsteinhorn, Kaprun, Austria - 2,500 metres above sea level - to be treated to an eclectic and floor-filling two-hour set from Radio 1's Annie Mac with the Volvo ICE CAMP providing a stunning back drop.
Take five with Stedman
As one of five brothers and sisters in the 80’s pop band Five Star, Stedman Pearson enjoyed a string of UK Top 10 hits including ‘System Addict’, ‘Let Me Be The One’ and ‘Love Take Over’.
Cornish fishermen sign million pound record deal
Universal Music today announced that they have reeled in ten Cornish fisherman to join the label that is home to Lady Gaga, Take That and Amy Winehouse.
Beeston pub offers true taste of India
Key city business people and residents from across Nottinghamshire descended on Beeston for the official opening of The Royal Oak Bar and Indian Restaurant, which has been transformed by local Asian food and drink supplier Asiana Ltd.
TV coverage for 2010 Renault Sport UK Championships
ITV Sport has announced its plans to provide the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship and ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin with extended, prime-time television coverage.
St George's Day inspires 'Old English Specials'
The Granville at Barford is to honour the patron saint of England, St George, with a range of old English Specials. On Friday 23 April, guests can enjoy traditional favourites such as Faggots with onion gravy and Apple Pie. The award-winning dining pub will be decorated with English flags whilst old English ales such as Bombardier, will be on tap.
Citroen’s DS3 steps out in Yves Saint Laurent
A high fashion version of DS3, decked out in the colours and brand image of YSL, transported fashion and film stars to the Yves Saint Laurent retrospective at the Petit Palais in Paris on Wednesday 10 March.
Tickets go on sale for World Cup music concert
Control Room, a leading producer of global music events, and FIFA, the international governing body of football, announced the first group of legendary musicians confirmed to perform at the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert.
Beats in the city this summer
A collective of dance music heroes have been confirmed for Saturday 3 July at Wireless sponsored by Barclaycard, including LCD Soundsystem, 2manydjs Live, DJ Shadow, U.N.K.L.E and The Big Pink.
David Gray to headline Cornbury Festival
David Gray, in his only UK festival appearance this year, and legendary American rocker Jackson Browne have been confirmed as headline performers at the annual Cornbury Festival, held in Oxfordshire on 3-4 July 2010.
Powerful photography exhibition arrives in London
Judith Fox’s critically acclaimed and compassionate book becomes an emotional photography exhibition “I Still Do: Loving and Living with Alzheimer’s”, premiering in London from Thursday 1st April – Saturday 3rd April 2010 at the Cork Street Gallery in association with Alzheimer’s Society and Pfizer.
Sony Ericsson Vivaz on 3 pre-installed with Spotify
A compact lightweight smartphone, the Sony Ericsson Vivaz on 3 comes pre-installed with the Spotify for Symbian application which means you can search and play songs from a list of 6 million when you’re on the move.