Entertainment
Ghost hunters converge in Evesham
A cellar monk, green mists, strange breezes and dragging sounds are among the things members of the public will hopefully experience in Evesham next month. Fright Nights, the UK’s leading ghost hunt specialist, will be holding two Ghost Fairs and an overnight Ghost Hunt at haunted locations in Evesham, Worcestershire. It would seem the residents of Evesham are already fascinated with ghosts that haunt the festival town. Tickets for one particular Ghost Hunt to be held at Salford Hall on 19 September has already sold out.
Award-winning pub announces music nights
Due to the success of the live music nights held at The Granville @ Barford, the award winning pub is delighted to announce four more music dates in the calendar. The Granville will be playing host to ‘Carter Chapman’ on Sunday 17 August, ‘The Phoenix Rock n Roll Band’ on Sunday 21 September, ‘The Curious Things’ on Sunday 26 October and ‘Kel Elliott’ on Sunday 30 November.
Al Fresco gaming arrives in London
The Casino at The Empire is pleased to announce the launch of a unique al fresco gaming area. On the terrace of the chic Icon Room and offering a stunning vista over London’s West End, an outdoor gaming area has previously been unheard of in London. Guests can now sit back and relax with a cocktail on the terrace and learn to play poker, blackjack, or roulette, under the expert tutelage of The Casino’s croupiers.
Science boldly goes where poetry inspires
The Space Frontier Foundation, an organization of space professionals dedicated to opening space to human settlement, presented their 2008 "Service to the Frontier" award to American author and actress Vanna Bonta for a poetry magazine celebrating space.
WOMAD celebrates a successful 2008 festival
The 2008 WOMAD Festival has proved a massive success. Back at Charlton Park, Wiltshire for the second year, Lord Suffolk’s magnificent grounds were turned into an amazing mass of colour, sound and cultural activity, which saw 30,000 festivalgoers dance, sing and eat their way through a wonderful weekend.
Katie Price enjoys the ultimate pleasure on her 30th birthday
When Katie Price turned 30 this year, she expected nothing less than the best for her birthday celebrations. And with Ann Summers on call, she got everything she asked for when she received a jam-packed seduction hamper, including her very own Rampant Rabbit Wave to get the party started!
Poll shows Jagger loses his honky tonk as he turns 65
As Sir Mick Jagger blows out the candles for the 65th time, voters decide the Rolling Stones front man is no longer Jumpin’ Jack Flash as he’s beaten to the coveted title of ‘Sexiest Celebrity in his Twilight Years’ by Mamma Mia and ex Bond star Pierce Brosnan, according to a poll by MSN Entertainment.
T4 to launch Je Suis Un Rock Star
T4’s new show, Je Suis Un Rock Star, which will start on Saturday 9th August as part of Channel 4’s New Talent Month, promises viewers exclusive insight to life as a ‘fixer’ with a big-name band.
Stella Artois and Jason Flemyng launch ‘Love Your Local’
Stella Artois has announced the launch of its exciting new community awards scheme, ‘Love Your Local’. The initiative, which is being spearheaded by Jason Flemyng and supported by the Evening Standard, aims to celebrate the role that pubs play in being a key part of their local communities and supporting responsible drinking.
Cheryl Cole named UK’s favourite fantasy body
Men and women across the UK have rated Cheryl Cole as their ultimate fantasy body, according to a new survey commissioned by Zotrim - a natural slimming aid. The result is sure to rile fellow X-Factor judge Dannii Minogue, who was in joint second place with our very own Nigella Lawson. The “Zotrim Fantasy Body Survey” found that 15% of Britons rated Cheryl Cole’s slim silhouette as their fantasy body, while Dannii Minogue trailed behind her with 11% of the vote.
Madams return to the Mango Tree
On 27th July, the UK LadyBoy competition and show returns to London’s Mango Tree. This time with a Chicago theme setting the scene, the Crown of Madame Mango is back for its sixth year, ready to be claimed by one of 2008’s hopeful contestants. Whether you’re Roxie Hart or Billy Flynn, the competition attracts contestants, dance performers, drag acts, and Funny Honey’s from all over the world, each exhibiting their Class. The lucky winner will be chosen by judges from the gay press and multi-platinum selling singer Gabrielle. The prize will be a return ticket to Thailand, plus an exclusive pair of Jimmy Choo couture shoes!
My gal Sunday - Did Nicole pick the right name for her baby?
This week, actress Nicole Kidman released the name of her new baby daughter: Sunday Rose. According to "The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book", people think of the name Sunday as a person who is intelligent, caring, pretty, creative and artsy.
Exclusive Rain Man tickets available at lastminute.com
Leading travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com is pleased to announce it is exclusively selling pre sale tickets for new West End show Rain Man starring Hollywood heartthrob and movie star Josh Hartnett. The pre-sale tickets which went on sale on Wednesday will be available to purchase for five days only at lastminute.com before going on general sale (7 July 2008).
Club together to save on theatre tickets
Theatre goers can now secure half price tickets for some of their favourite shows by booking through TheatreClub, a facebook application powered by online leisure retailer Lastminute.com.
BBC to mark the life and work of Charles Darwin
The BBC has announced a season of landmark content to mark one of the most astonishing and influential scientific ideas ever conceived. February 12 2009 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, and 24 November 2009 is the 150th of the publication of his book On the Origin of Species, which laid out the theory of evolution by natural selection.