Entertainment
Stay ‘Up All Night’ with Take That on MSN
The long-awaited video for Take That’s ‘Up All Night’ single is available for fans to watch exclusively online at MSN Music (msn.co.uk/music) from 11am today. It offers the millions of fans who weren’t able to catch the one off TV premier on This Morning today the chance to see the latest offering from one of the UK’s leading music acts.
Dirty Dancing stage star receives prestigious award
Martin Harvey, the new Johnny Castle in the hit show Dirty Dancing, was today honoured with the acclaimed ‘Spotlight Best Male Dancer Classical’ Award at the prestigious Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards 2009, held at Sadler’s Wells Theatre. The Critics’ award was in recognition of Martin’s outstanding 11-year career at the Royal Ballet, dancing many of the great principal roles.
Dirty Dancing for charity
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will mark the most romantic day of the year with its third Valentine’s Day Charity Gala. On Saturday 14 February 2009 the evening performance of Dirty Dancing will be dedicated to 95.8 Capital FM’s Help a London Child charity, which offers support and opportunities as well as raising funds for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people in the capital.
Celebrate Burn’s Night at The Albion
The Albion, London, will be celebrating 250 years since the birth of one of Scotland’s most famous exports, Robbie Burns this Sunday with a menu in honour of the late, great bard.
Morrissey to perform live session for Radio 2
Morrissey is to perform a live session for BBC Radio 2 from the BBC Radio Theatre, London on Wednesday 11 February. One of the foremost singer/songwriters of his generation, Morrissey's session can be heard in Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie's Radio 2 show between 9.00 and 10.00pm.
Discover the magic of theatre in 2009
2009 has only just begun and already we’ve waved goodbye to Spamalot and the RSC’s fantastically successful production of Hamlet. David Tennant’s co-star Patrick Stewart will now begin rehearsals for what is likely to be one of the biggest theatrical events of 2009, appearing alongside Sir Ian Mckellen in Waiting For Godot. For those who can’t wait for the London opening on the 30th of April the production has a regional tour visiting several cities including Bath, Brighton, Newcastle, Norwich and Edinburgh starting on the 5th of March at the Malvern Theatre.
What’s new Pussycat? Find out at Xclusives on MSN Music
Xclusives on MSN Music launches today at msn.co.uk/music, offering music fans exclusive footage of top emerging and established artists performing at an Xclusive live event which can be viewed on their PC and mobile.
Warwickshire pub showcases top local bands
Sunday nights are no longer boring, with The Granville @ Barford announcing three more live music nights over the next few months. The award-winning dining pub will be playing host to ‘Riff Raff’ on Sunday 18 January, ‘Out of the Blue’ on Sunday 15 February and ‘The Curious Things’ on Sunday 29 March. Admission is free and all bands start from 7:30pm – 8:00pm.
Matt Smith is the new Doctor
The BBC announced that Matt Smith has been cast in the role of the Doctor in the iconic BBC series Doctor Who. Smith will be the 11th Time Lord and will take over from David Tennant who leaves the show at the end of 2009. He will be seen in the forthcoming fifth series that will be broadcast in 2010.
Indian art comes to West London
It’s going to be a big year for India in the arts and Watermans in Brentford is delighted to be hosting, Indian Guardians, an exhibition of fifty paintings by artist, Apu Banga Debnath.
Therapy for the shopaholic
When your debt is more than your share of the mortgage and your partner’s threatening to not only leave, but to tell your mother how out of control your spending is, then you know it’s time to face reality and take drastic action. In The Red is the story of Alexis Hall’s struggle to do just this, with a brand new introduction to bringing us up-to-date with her adventures.
A fusion of fashion and food
London’s Ambassade de l’Ile restaurant has joined forces with exclusive members’ fashion boutique Rous Iland to host “Sense Sessions” - a veritable ‘banquet for the senses’ - on 3 March. The event will fuse fashion, music and cocktails with taster portions of creations from two Michelin-starred chef, Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex.
The world’s most romantic cocktail?
London’s CC Bar, at the Renaissance Chancery Court hotel is launching the ‘World’s Most Romantic Cocktail’ to celebrate St Valentine’s Day. A mix of ingredients from the most romantic destinations in the world, the cocktail is likely to make love blossom as guests are wowed with this romantic mix.
The celebs we searched for in 2008
Despite her recent bid to get back in shape for 2009, Kerry Katona’s shambolic, slurred appearance on live television has been officially declared the ‘Most Cringe-worthy Moment’ of 2008 by users of MSN.co.uk, new research out today reveals. 5,000 people voted in MSN’s ‘Review of 2008’ poll and 41% chose Katona’s garbled interview on ITV’s This Morning as one of their most defining moments of last year.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Gilgamesh
Camden’s acclaimed Pan-Asian restaurant Gilgamesh will celebrate Chinese New Year on Tuesday 27th January from 7pm until late. The Year of the Ox will be celebrated with a lavish feast devised by celebrated chef Ian Pengelley and a host of themed entertainment and music.