Entertainment
Howling Bells Support The Killers On US Tour
Having supported them on their European dates last November, Howling Bells have again been invited by The Killers to join them as special guests on tour, this time on the road in the US throughout April. It seems the European tour became something of a love-in, with both bands getting on famously, and Howling Bells are now The Killers support band of choice.
Babel Available On DVD From 21st May
Paramount Pictures presents Golden Globe and Academy Award winning film, Babel, a mesmerising and emotional tale made up of four interlocking stories spanning Morocco, Mexico, Japan and the United States, exploring the sheer power of human emotions. The all star cast includes Brad Pitt, Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, and Gael Garcia Bernal.
Diesel-U-Music Searches For Unsigned Talent
Back for its 7th year, Diesel-U-Music launches its 2007 international search for finding the best unsigned talent across the globe. The first international new music contest in the world, Diesel-U-Music has pioneered a proven formula in discovering and supporting some of the best breaking artists in music today.
ITV Wins FA Cup And England TV Rights
ITV has been awarded the television rights to broadcast the cream of the FA Cup and England internationals in a new four-year deal from the start of the 2008/9 season. Under the terms of the new deal ITV1 will broadcast live coverage of sixteen FA Cup games per season, including first pick live matches from each of the 1st to 6th rounds of the competition plus one Semi-Final exclusively live.
Tamsin Greig Returns For Love & Lust In Love Soup
Actress Tamsin Greig is currently filming a second series of BBC comedy drama Love Soup for BBC One. Producer Verity Lambert said: "I am absolutely thrilled that Tamsin has returned to star in the second series of Love Soup. I'm so pleased to be working with her again and was delighted to hear of her recent win at the Laurence Olivier Awards."
Celebrity Wife Swap Returns
Wife Swap, the BAFTA-award winning hit series, is back with a celebrity swap. Debbie McGee, wife of magician and entertainer-extraordinaire Paul Daniels, swaps places with outspoken radio presenter Vanessa Feltz.
Dermot O’Leary To Be New X Factor Host
ITV has announced that Dermot O’Leary will be the new host of The X Factor. The presenter has signed a deal that will see him host the hit entertainment show for the next two series.
Trinny & Susannah To Uncover Women’s Best Assets!
Trinny and Susannah are on a nationwide quest to reveal why millions of women are wearing the wrong size bra and convince them that they need to make the most of their best assets. In a new five part series for ITV1 the girls will tackle some of the country’s major clothing issues. Trinny and Susannah Undress the Nation sees the straight talking style experts tackle breasts, age, uniforms, men and size.
ITV Presents Murder In The Outback
As travelling young British couple Joanne Lees (Joanne Froggatt) and Peter Falconio (Laurence Breuls) drive through the Australian Outback in a bright orange camper van, their camaraderie is obvious. Close, carefree and in love, they are having the time of their lives.
Grease Is The Word For Saturday Nights
ITV and the producers of Grease, the musical, are looking for the next Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko in the new series Grease Is The Word. ITV viewers will see thousands of hopefuls audition and then ultimately vote on who should take the coveted lead roles in the new West End production of Grease, opening in July 2007.
John Travolta Experiences Friday Night Fever
Hollywood superstar John Travolta flew himself in to re-live his Oscar-nominated success in the legendary Saturday Night Fever with Jonathan Ross on last weeks Friday Night With Jonathan Ross on BBC One.
Absolut Icebar Opens In London
Absolut Icebar London has been completely redesigned this Spring with an original new look and interior. The designers and ice sculptors have remodelled the bar, including the ice walls, stools and artwork. A launch reception, in association with CLASS Magazine will be held at the venue on 27th March. The venue will officially reopen on 28th March 2007.
Definitive Drinks At Doon
Deep in the heart of Trafalgar Square, Doon, the capital’s chicest late-night cocktail bar has unveiled the ultimate guide to what we should be drinking. In honour of Doon’s first birthday, award-winning bar tender Jim Wrigley has created the definitive cocktail list, featuring time-honoured favourites, signature tipples and hot new drinks for those who want to taste as well as look the part.
Snow Patrol’s 'Signal Fire' Downloadable From 30th April
Snow Patrol release brand new track 'Signal Fire' as a digital download from 30th April. Written for the new Spiderman 3 film the song features in the trailer and movie, which opens on 4th May. The film soundtrack also features original music from The Killers, Wolfmother, The Flaming Lips and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, among others.
Rocky Balboa Punches His Way Onto DVD
30 years after the clang of the first bell, Rocky Balboa dons his gloves for the last time…and delivers a knockout on 21 May as Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment release Rocky Balboa on DVD. Now fans can complete their DVD collections as Sylvester Stallone returns to the character that launched his career and became a cultural icon around the world.