Entertainment
Consumers want transparent ticket prices
Tickets for concerts and other events should include the full costs of a ticket upfront, say nine out of ten Which? members.
The Zutons to play The Liverpool Sound
On the eve of kick-starting their first tour in two years, The Zutons return to the live stage on Sunday, June 1 for one of the major highlights of Liverpool's European Capital of Culture celebrations.
Fedora-wearing Indiana Jones tops Live Search poll
The whip cracking adventures of Indiana Jones have pushed the fearless archaeologist ahead of the pack with more than half (51%) of movie fans surveyed, selecting him as their favourite action hero, according to a new poll by Live Search (live.co.uk).
50% off last minute theatre tickets through may
Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com is offering 50% off theatre tickets throughout the month of May. The number one distributor of West End Theatre tickets, lastminute.com sold more than one million theatre tickets last year, with year to date sales in 2008 better than those in 2007.
The Royal Albert Hall launch ‘Albert Sessions’
On 23 May, the Royal Albert Hall’s exciting new initiative – The Albert Sessions will launch with Liverpool’s hottest new band, The Wombats. The uniqueness of this scheme is twofold: it is designed to support new and breaking artists, whilst giving invaluable experience and advice back to students from some of London’s most disadvantaged schools.
Billie Piper to reprise call girl role
Billie Piper is back as Belle in a second series of Secret Diary Of A Call Girl on ITV2. The series that achieved record audiences of more than two million in 2007 returns to the channel for a further eight episodes in September 2008.
Lessons in life on BBC Three
Put down your pens, rulers, mobile phones and lip gloss… and get ready for a life lesson you won't forget! Coming to BBC Three, Summer Heights High is an award-winning mockumentary-style comedy written by and starring comedian Chris Lilley. Summer Heights High explores what happens over one school term in an average Australian high school.
Connie Fisher to make TV drama debut
Sound of Music star Connie Fisher makes her television drama debut in a brand new film for ITV1, Caught in a Trap. In her first television role after her success as Maria in the critically acclaimed stage musical, Connie plays Gemma Perkins, a young woman who is obsessed by Elvis Presley.
BBC Three uncovers the UK’s natural beauties
Presented by Atomic Kitten starlet Jenny Frost, Snog, Marry, Avoid? is perhaps the world’s first make-under show. Each week, a number of over-styled and over-the-top girls and boys will be scrubbed down to discover what’s underneath - their fabulous natural beauty.
Celebs toast Sex and the City with vodka cocktails
Stars and showbiz guests toasted the glittering Premier of Sex and the City with SKYY vodka cocktails at the glamorous after party at Billingsgate on Tuesday night serenaded by Sugababes Keisha, Heidi and Amelle. Stylishly-dressed celebs including Bionic Woman Michelle Ryan, song and dance girl Martine McCutcheon, TV’s Kris Marshall and girl friend Kelly Eastwood and Gary Lineker with girlfriend Danielle Bux, were on the spot to sip a SKYY Cosmopolitan or SKYY Sweet Pineapple Martini.
Who is the most elegant of them all?
Elegance. Hepburn had it. Marilyn Monroe reaped in it. Jackie Stallone couldn’t even buy it. But who is Ms Elegance of today? Victoria Beckham? Kate Moss? Jade Goody?
The nation’s favourite WAGs
Being a WAG is no longer just about sitting in the sidelines cheering on your man - who just so happens to be a national sporting hero. These days many WAGs are branching out into new horizons and launching their own clothesline, perfume, fitness DVD or music video - well they can't go shopping all the time!
Kaiser Chiefs to play The Liverpool Sound
The Kaiser Chiefs will appear alongside Sir Paul McCartney at The Liverpool Sound. Further names for the June 1 concert at Anfield are to be announced in the coming weeks, including a very special international superstar guest. And after finalising a review of the stadium capacity, the Liverpool Culture Company is putting just over 4,000 new tickets on sale to the general public.
Create your own Doctor Who trailer
The Emmy-nominated BBC Wales-produced Doctor Who website has launched a new and innovative tool that will allow users to create their very own Doctor Who footage. Trailer Maker will offer users the chance to mix a wealth of video clips, images, sound effects and music tracks together, to create their own special Doctor Who trail.
James Nesbitt signs up for BBC drama Five Minutes Of Heaven
James Nesbitt is to return to Belfast to begin filming a new drama commissioned by BBC Drama Northern Ireland. It is being made by Big Fish Films, in association with Ruby Films, for BBC Two with co-financing from Northern Ireland Screen. Pathe will act as the international distributor for the film outside the UK and Ireland.