Entertainment
Research reveals women want advertisers to be honest about airbrushing
New research has revealed that women want advertisers to be honest about airbrushing. More than two thirds (69%) of women feel beauty advertisers are selling them unattainable images of perfection, and have low body confidence (40%) as a consequence, according to research findings by real beauty brand Dove.
Want to know if you have swine flu or if Lady Gaga is really a man? Just Ask Jeeves
Lady Gaga is top 5 in the charts again – but this time it’s because internet users want to know if she is really a man! The flamboyant pop singer’s habit of constantly wearing dark sunglasses and wacky outfits has sparked internet rumours that she may really be a ‘he’.
Mamma Mia! Here we go again
Mamma Mia! The Movie, the smash hit of last year, is back in 2009 on a two disc special edition DVD. Out to own from 23rd November, the special edition is packed with loads of fabulous new extras, meaning there is something for everyone, whether you’re a first time viewer or a Mamma Mia! The Movie aficionado.
Discover Hawaii’s blockbuster history
Visitors to Hawaii can now visit the film sets of their favourite blockbuster movies. The beautiful Hawaiian Islands are a haven for acting greats throughout film history. Elvis Presley, Harrison Ford, Michael Douglas, Patrick Swayze, Kate Hudson, Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry and Ben Affleck are just some of the actors that have been seen through the lens on the Islands of Aloha.
Ketchup ad soundtrack gets iTunes release
Due to huge public demand, ‘I Know You Know Me’, the music from the latest Heinz Tomato Ketchup advert, is now available to download from iTunes.
Ghostly Grizedale exhibition extended into the new year
A striking art exhibition on the Forestry Commission estate at Grizedale Forest in the Lake District has proved so popular that it has now been extended until Sunday 17 January.
Get up close and personal with your favourite Strictly stars
Foxtrot, samba, waltz, jive - yes, it’s Strictly season and the nation is once again gripped by dance fever. But rather than just watch the dramas unfold from the sidelines, for those who are inspired to leave their sofas and experience the magic of the dance floor firsthand, Warner Leisure Hotels is launching the perfect experience for you.
Follow Jay-Z and The Strokes to the Isle of Wight in 2010
With news that Jay-Z and The Strokes will be headlining the 2010 Isle of Wight Festival, Wightlink has announced it will be offering 1,000 Early Bird ferry-inclusive festival tickets at a reduced price.
Where will you spend your money this Christmas?
Over the next few days, most of the UK adult population will spend a phenomenal amount of money preparing for Christmas, spending on festive decorations, shopping for loved ones, festive clothing and enjoying extra time with friends and family.
ABBAWorld to thank London for the music with Earls Court premiere
Fully approved and supported by ABBA, ABBAWorld will make its stunning, sequin spangled, world debut in London at Earls Court on 27 January 2010. The hugely interactive experience will take visitors on a mind-blowing journey through ABBAWorld’s 25 rooms, bursting with exclusive music, footage, images and never-before-displayed memorabilia from the personal collections of the world’s most cherished pop icons: Agnetha, Benny, Björn and Frida.
British Hairdressing Awards celebrates 25 years
Tens of thousands of glittering lights in red, white and blue welcomed guests to the 25th British Hairdressing Awards presented by Hairdressers Journal International and sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.
Natalie Cassidy rock 'n' rolls out of Strictly Come Dancing
Actress Natalie Cassidy is the tenth celebrity to be voted off the seventh series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.
BBC Radio 2 to commemorate Elvis's 75th birthday
BBC Radio 2 marks what would have been Elvis Presley's 75th birthday with a season of revelatory documentaries, from 26 December 2009-8 January 2010. Including programmes presented by Suzi Quatro, Jerry Hall and Rob Brydon, the season encompasses everything about "the King of Rock 'n' Roll", the music, the films, the brand and his personal life.
ITV unveils bumper Christmas schedule
ITV has unveiled a Christmas 2009 schedule, packed with brand new entertainment specials, original comedy and drama, new factual programming, and a fantastic array of films for all the family – as well as a special week focussing on British troops abroad and their families back at home.
Is there still a stigma attached to HIV in the UK today?
When we think of AIDS, many of us will automatically think of Africa. Yet HIV is still the fastest growing serious health condition here in the UK. There are over 80,000 people living with HIV across Britain and the number of new infections continues to rise each year.