Entertainment
20% of those who will tune in to sport this summer will do so online
Interxion has released the findings of a survey of over 2,000 UK citizens aged 18 and over, conducted by YouGov, looking at how consumers intend to use technology to keep up to date with sport and their preferences towards media consumption.
Charley Boorman gets Intrepid in South Africa
Adventurer and presenter Charley Boorman explored Kruger National Park with Intrepid Travel in July, for a new series of Extreme Frontiers which will air on Channel 5 later this year.
Blur to play special live performances for 6 Music and Radio 2
On Tuesday 31 July ground-breaking British group Blur will perform at the BBC Maida Vale studios in London for BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2.
BBC Sport launches Olympics app for smartphones
BBC Sport has launched an Olympics application for Android and iOS smartphones in the UK.
Acoustic Sounds Jazz Night at Le Metro Bar and Bistro
Le Metro, Knightsbridge’s popular neighbourhood bar and bistro on Basil Street, is holding a monthly evening of live music from 18th July, 7pm.
Soaps stars line up on Silverstone grid
Expect plenty of top class drama as stars from the UK’s three premier soap operas line up on the grid for a Celebrity Challenge motor race at this month’s Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (20-22 July).
Chris Moyles to step down as presenter of Radio 1’s Breakfast Show
Chris Moyles today announced live on air on BBC Radio 1’s Breakfast Show that he is to step down as the show’s presenter.
40% of people in the UK can’t remember when they last bought a CD
As part of its ‘Sounds Of The Summer’ celebrations, music equipment manufacturer Audio-Technica has conducted a national study into Britain’s music purchasing habits. A total of 1000 music fans were asked about when they last bought a CD, what they thought of downloading free music and what effect music reviews had on purchases of concert tickets.
ITV Player launches on Samsung Smart TVs
ITV and Samsung have announced the launch of ITV Player onto Samsung’s Smart TVs. The agreement sees ITV become the first UK commercial broadcaster to launch an App in Samsung’s Smart TV store; Samsung Apps.
The Sky’s the limit: Brits sacrifice all to protect their TV subscriptions
New figures reveal the lengths TV-obsessed Brits will go to in order to preserve their monthly television subscriptions.
Samsung launches the Official Top 40 Chart App powered by MusicQbed
Samsung has unveiled the latest innovative content for its range of Galaxy smartphones – The Official Top 40 Chart App, launching on the Galaxy Ace II which is now available in UK stores.
Unleash your inner James bond at London's newest attraction
007 fans can now follow in the footsteps of Bond at London’s newest and most thrilling attraction – Up at The O2.
Easy Rider escorted movie tour on board a Harley Davidson
Climb aboard a powerful Harley Davidson and retrace the exact route of the iconic Easy Rider movie - made in 1969 but still considered to be the quintessential motorcycle film of all times – courtesy of US specialist, Bon Voyage.
Panorama: Call Centres Undercover
A government-regulated service intended to allow people to block cold callers is being ignored by some telemarketing companies.
Hollywood in Egypt: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt visit Upper Egypt
The two movie stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie visited Upper Egypt at the beginning of June where they arrived to Aswan Airport on a private jet and were welcomed in the VIP lounge of the terminal.