Entertainment
TV’s Martin Lewis supports song to hit banks
Friday 23rd November 2007 is the pre-order launch date for a new track from the band "Oystar" (out on Tonedef Tunes/Indie Mobile). The re-worked Clash track, now entitled “I Fought the Lloyds”, is a novelty record with attitude.
Led Zeppelin launch official website
Ledzeppelin.com will be the ultimate online destination for all Led Zeppelin fans, old and new. As well as keeping the world up to date on Led Zeppelin’s activities, the site will give fans a chance to explore the band’s history and music within a goldmine of information, photos, Official Merchandise and multimedia content.
Music Hall gig for Amy Macdonald
Scots singer-songwriter sensation Amy Macdonald is to play Aberdeen’s Music Hall for the first time on Monday, February 25, 2008. Hot on the heels of winning the Best New Artist of 2007 at Radio Forth’s annual awards and her new single This Is The Life (out on Monday, December 10) going straight on the A playlist at Radio 2, the gig will kick off what looks to be a big 2008 for the 20-year-old performer.
Just the ticket for festive film fanatics
This Christmas, Odeon has the perfect present for stressed shoppers who want to avoid giving (and receiving!) the sort of gift voucher that gathers dust in wallets.
Dirty Dancing released as video game
Dirty Dancing, the official game based on the hit movie, is now available for purchase across Europe and North America. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the movie, fans can now step back into the year 1963 and encounter the world of their favourite film.
Leona’s Spirit soars as Arctics get left in the cold
The record for the fastest-selling British debut album in chart history was confirmed by The Official Charts Company (OCC) on Sunday, as Leona Lewis trounced the Arctic Monkeys’ 2006 debut album.
BBC One explores the mystery of Madeleine McCann
A member of the ‘Tapas 9’ will talk publicly for the first time about the night Madeleine McCann disappeared, on a BBC One Panorama Special tonight. Jane Tanner defends the party's decision not to talk to the media during the past six months – and insists that they have done everything asked of them by the Portuguese police.
‘Plonky’ Kate Garraway booted off Strictly
Kate Garraway was the seventh person to be voted off BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing tonight after failing to impress the judges in the dance off. All the couples danced different numbers on Saturday night, but once again one of those couples had to leave.
Children In Need’s top selling singles
In celebration of the annual BBC Children in Need appeal, The Official Charts Company (OCC) has compiled a list of the best-selling singles that have been released in support of the campaign.
50 Cent gives exclusive online interview
Rap phenomenon 50 Cent shows off his bhangra dance moves while checking out Bollywood babes and speaking Hindi in an exclusive online video show. Desihits.com, one of the world’s fastest growing South Asian ‘fusion’ websites, is thrilled to have 50 Cent co-presenting an exclusive “Urban Desi” video show, ahead of the rap star’s first ever Mumbai concert.
Phil & Jill reach 50 years of marriage in The Archers
Phil and Jill Archer celebrate 50 years of marriage in a special episode of The Archers on BBC Radio 4 on Friday. The golden couple first met in July 1957 when Phil (Norman Painting) caught sight of Jill (Patricia Greene) at the village fete and, clearly enamoured, filmed her with his cine camera, despite not knowing who she was.
Desperados – New comedy drama for BBC One
Warren Clarke, Anthony Head, Dean Lennox Kelly and Jenny Agutter star in Desperados, a new comedy drama series by William Ivory (A Thing Called Love, The Sins) from Company Pictures for BBC One.
Stylish smoothie & cocktail bar opens in London’s Soho
China Town Zone launched in October 2007 in the heart of London’s Soho offering a vibrant all-day smoothie counter, a stylish cocktail bar and a food court. Ideally located for surrounding offices and bustling central London nightlife, China Town Zone is an informal and atmospheric breakfast, lunch and evening drinks destination.
Peter House – the coolest place to be in Manchester
The IoD Hub at Manchester’s Peter House, has been voted the 5th COOLest venue for small meetings in the UK by an independent panel at Prestige Events’ COOL Venue Awards.
A New Year's Eve winter wonderland at belowzero
This New Year’s Eve, belowzero restaurant and lounge will be transformed into a winter wonderland with the ever popular Absolut Icebar London.