Entertainment
David Tennant to appear on Top Gear
David Tennant will appear on BBC2’s Top Gear as the Star in A Reasonably Priced Car, a Chevrolet Lacetti. Tune in at 8 pm on 23rd December to see how he gets on.
G4 are the real shock success of X-Factor
G4 has been named the most financially successful finalist of X-Factor since the programme began. Research reveals how the classical quartet has earned almost double the amount of Shayne Ward, winner in the same series, according to leading independent personal finance website Fool.co.uk.
The Queen 1, The Queen Vic 0
Bradley may well be set to discover Max and Stacey’s sordid affair in Eastenders and Corrie’s baby swap shocker will be revealed, but we simply just don’t care... We just want Her Majesty.
Searches surge for stars of Strictly
As ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ fever grips the nation for the fifth year running, Live Search uncovers that former Misteeq lady Alesha Dixon has already won the competition when it comes to online popularity.
Welcome to Britain’s cosiest pub
The Olde Gate Inn in Brassington near Matlock has been named Britain’s cosiest pub by The Times. Roger Protz, the editor of The Good Beer Guide, was asked to recommend pubs with all the cosy features you need to keep freezing temperatures at bay -roaring fires, good company, and a fine pint - and came up with The Olde Gate Inn.
Spice Girls step up for Strictly Come Dancing
The Spice Girls performance on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing – due for transmission on Sunday 16 December – was postponed after Emma Bunton sprained her ankle and was unable to perform.
Beware of the Christmas bar bill evaders!
As partygoers gear up for the festive season, a new study of bar behaviour has revealed that there may be more than meets the eye to a few drinks at the local pub.
Katie Melua announces one-off concert
Katie Melua brings her European tour to Britain for a one-off concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The show sees the 23 year old return to the prestigious venue for the first time since October 2004.
Tom Hanks picks his best books of the year
If you’re looking for book ideas for Xmas why not take some recommendations from Hollywood? Tom Hanks has posted his best books of 2007 on his MySpace profile blog - myspace.com/tomhanks.
All Cheryl wants is a piece of Cole for Christmas
Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole has told radio station 96.4 FM The Wave, that she has never spent Christmas with her footballer husband and longs to put on a pinny and baste his turkey.
Joe Calzaghe wins BBC 2007 Sports Personality Of The Year
Joe Calzaghe has been voted BBC 2007 Sports Personality Of The Year by viewers. Voting took place during the live programme (Sunday 9 December) on BBC One between 7 and 9pm, by telephone.
Celebrate New Year at The Club
This New Year’s Eve stylish Soho eatery The Club Bar & Dining is throwing an unmissable party to see 2008 in with. Live music, DJs and a fancy dress theme of ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ promises to keep revellers celebrating until dawn.
X-Factor's Rhydian to perform at fan’s wedding
Real Radio's Breakfast Show presenter Angela Jay introduced Kristyna Bater from Pontyclun to her new found hero Rhydian Roberts at Cardiff's Welsh Millennium Centre yesterday and she cheekily asked the X-Factor favourite to sing at her daughter's wedding.
Joe Cocker to receive OBE this week
The legendary Joe Cocker will be the recipient of an OBE on Thursday December 13th. On that day Joe will attend Buckingham Palace with his wife Pam, his brother Victor (himself a CBE) and his wife Jennifer.
Iron Maiden stick with EMI
EMI and Iron Maiden today announced they have renewed and extended their historic 28-year recording relationship in a deal for the world, excluding the USA, which also includes other revenues such as touring, merchandise and sponsorship.