Entertainment
Ben Lee becomes fastest violin player in history
On Monday 13th December 2-time world record holder, rock violinist Ben Lee of acclaimed electric violin duo FUSE, broke the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Violin Player by playing at over 14 notes per second.
Shakira’s Seat-sponsored European tour hits UK
Colombian pop superstar Shakira’s thrilling European tour, sponsored by SEAT, comes to the UK today for the first in a series of live gigs across the country.
Stars of YouTube in 2010
'Gap Yah' - a satirical sketch which parodies the student gap year has been named as the biggest homegrown comedy hit of 2010 on YouTube in their annual rundown of the most popular videos of the year. Cher Lloyds X factor Audition was the most viewed talent show clip in Britain whilst Justin Beiber's promotional video for the single 'Baby' was the single most viewed clip in the UK in 2010.
Christmas charity appeal December 2010
Santander has joined forces with ITV1's flagship daytime show This Morning for this year's Christmas appeal to help raise money for CLIC Sargent, the children's cancer charity.
Ferrari 458 Italia - Fifth Gear’s ‘Fast Car of the Year’
The outstanding Ferrari 458 Italia has been nominated Fifth Gear’s “Fast Car of the Year”. Reviewing Ferrari’s latest mid-engined V8 sports car on a road test in the hills above Maranello, home of the fabled Prancing Horse, Jason Plato described the car as “a beautifully-engineered bit of kit.” His praise went even further when he declared: “I’m not kidding when I say this is the best car I’ve ever driven, by a good way. It is just amazing!”
Gorenje's retro refrigerator in new Tim Lovejoy ITV advert
Gorenje's Raspberry Pink RB6288 refrigerator, from the Slovenian manufacturer's hugely popular Retro refrigeration range, appears in the new advertisement for Giovanni Rana fresh pasta starring Tim Lovejoy.
UK’s top 10 perfect moments of 2010
The British public have voted Labour losing the election as the perfect moment of 2010 according to research released today.
Celebrate the live Coronation Street show tonight with Russell Hobbs
With the exciting live final of Coronation Street airing tonight, Russell Hobbs has the perfect set of products to celebrate the poignant show. The performance will run for an hour tonight which will result in four tea breaks and with the finale due to be an explosive one, those tea breaks will be needed!
NSPCC appeal takes centre stage at Nottingham Playhouse panto
Panto-goers in Nottingham are being encouraged to help at risk children by showing their support for the NSPCC’s Child’s Voice Appeal in the East Midlands.
Ferrari supports Noel’s Christmas Presents
Ferrari is pleased to support Sky 1’s Noel’s Christmas Presents programme by offering a truly inspirational teenager the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and ride the world’s fastest rollercoaster.
Cheese & whisky with Alex James at Athenaeum
Alex James, the British song-writer turned cheese aficionado, has teamed up with The Athenaeum hotel's head chef, David Marshall, and resident whisky sommelier, Angelo Gobbi, to create a whisky and cheese foodpairing menu in celebration of the hotel's whisky bar.
The Wiggles available on BT Vision
BT has entered into an agreement with popular children’s entertainers, The Wiggles, to bring their educational entertainment show to BT Vision Kids.
Darren Gough’s cooking academy
Christmas is now just around the corner and chances are you’ll be looking forward to a host of festive parties. But if you find it hard to prise your bloke from the sofa and get some help in the kitchen then Cricketing legend and Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Darren Gough is here to offer some much needed assistance.
Cost cutting measures hit the office Christmas party
Many employers are forcing cost cutting measures on their staff this Christmas by making them pay for their office party. Perhaps a sign of the challenging times, but of those going to an office Christmas party this year, more than a third (38%) will have to contribute towards costs and, of those, 10% are not happy about having to do so.
Virgin Media is top of the box this Christmas
Virgin Media has announced a wide range of festive treats this Christmas through its TV on Demand line-up, featuring a month packed with must-see series, movies, music and kids shows.