Entertainment
In bed with your favourite celeb
40 years ago this month, John Lennon and Yoko Ono caused a media sensation by spending their honeymoon tucked up in bed at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel as a protest against war. Now, in light-hearted commemoration of their historic slumber party, a new survey has found out what the Brits of today would be most inclined to take to their beds in protest about - and which famous folk from past and present they’d most like to share the experience with.
Arts festival to be staged at iconic London building
International concert promoters and owners of the O2 Arena, AEG Live, have teamed up with legendary operatic and concert impresario Harvey Goldsmith, to launch the 2009 Tower Festival at the Tower of London, celebrating the very best in arts, culture and music.
Ghost to open in Farringdon this Spring
The team behind the successful Ghost Inc are proud to announce the opening of another late night bar arriving this spring in Farringdon. Simply named ‘Ghost’, the bar will share the graffiti theme of the other South Kensington venue but will have a more urban and edgier feel due to its location in the heart of the trendy East End.
Talented opera singer to perform at local pub
Amy Cate Walsh, one of the region’s most talented young singers will be performing West End musical hits on Friday 6 March from 7:45pm at a special music and supper evening at the award-winning dining pub.
The WOMAD festival is coming
The leading world music festival, WOMAD, returns this summer to Charlton Park in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, from 24 to 26 July 2009. Promising another year of exciting and diverse new music, arts and dance from across the globe, the 27th WOMAD Festival will be one of the best family events in the UK this summer.
Juno Download launches free dance music podcasts
Dance music download store Juno Download (junodownload.com) has launched a new series of free podcasts featuring key dance labels. Each episode of the Juno Label Podcast will present an exclusive DJ mix from a leading international label, starting this month with a set from Germany’s Great Stuff, including tracks from Luomo, Mihalis Safras, Tomcraft and Rainer Weichhold.
Brits like their pop videos ‘Dirrty’
Christina Aguilera’s club hit ‘Dirrty’ has been confirmed as the ‘Sexiest Female video’ of all time according to over 1,000 music fans polled on MSN Music. To celebrate the launch of MSN Music’s new live music show Xclusives (msn.co.uk/music) featuring performances from The Pussycat Dolls, The Saturdays, The Fratellis, and Bryn Christopher, fans were asked what were the sexiest, most outrageous, and the most cringe-worthy music videos of all time.
A taste of ‘La Dolce Vita’ comes to London
All things Italian will be on display at La Dolce Vita Italian Festival, taking place at London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre from 26th March to 29th March 2009. Check out the best in Italian food, fashion, travel and culture, plus loads of Italian-related events.
Game for a BAFTA?
One of the biggest dates in any gamers' calendar is almost here. The annual BAFTA Video Game Awards will take place on March 10th at the London Hilton Hotel - and with voting lines now open, gamers are being encouraged to cast their votes to ensure their favourite title from the past year gets a gong.
Dogs put their best paw forward
Next month, one by one, hundreds of our four pawed pals will set off with their owners on a mission to help less fortunate dogs. A mammoth sponsored relay 'walkies' is set to cover the whole of the UK from Lands End to John O'Groats in order to raise awareness of dog abandonment, and promoting the need for responsible dog ownership.
Valentine’s Day at Burlington Arcade
Burlington Arcade, Britain’s first and most beautiful shopping arcade, is the ideal destination to choose a timeless gift for a loved one this Valentine’s Day.
Share the love this Valentine’s Day
London’s The Albion is offering a menu for lovers to share this Valentine’s Day. Pay a visit and cosy up by the roaring fires and while away the evening grazing on a selection of delectable dishes. On The Albion’s Share the Love menu, diners will be offered a choice of two starters, two mains and two irresistible desserts.
Global festival heads to Knebworth
The Sonisphere global festival will bring some of rock’s premier talent on August 1st and 2nd to the UK’s true home of rock, Knebworth. 60,000 fans will witness titans Linkin Park and one of the biggest rock acts of all time Metallica – headlining at the first ever Sonisphere - a full on weekend long camping festival!
Create the ‘Crème de la Crêpe' this Pancake Day
This Shrove Tuesday turn your hand to flipping pancakes at the Covent Garden Market Building – with Crème de la Crêpe! On Tuesday 24th February, Crème de la Crêpe is hosting the first ever ‘Crêperama’ at Covent Garden’s Market Building to find the best crêpe creator in London. Covent Garden’s Crêperama offers an evening of crêpe-fuelled frolics, and the chance to win free crêpes for a year.
Paul Weller to perform at Sound & Vision music event
Cancer Research UK has announced today that the UK’s legendary modfather, Paul Weller, will appear at their annual heritage music event, Sound & Vision, taking place at the iconic Abbey Road Studios on 26th February 2009.