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Eddie Murphy quits Oscars

Eddie Murphy quits Oscars

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has resigned as host of the 2012 Oscar ceremony, due to be held in February. His decision comes a day after the resignation of producer Brett Ratner, a friend of Murphy, who used a derogatory term in public. Ratner used the word “fags” during a question and answer session on [...]

Metallica: India gig organisers arrested

Metallica: India gig organisers arrested

Four organisers of a planned Indian gig by US rock group Metallica have been arrested after the show was called off, leading fans to smash up the stage. The band had been due to play in Delhi on Friday. They said the concert was postponed after a security barrier in front of the stage collapsed. [...]

Adele cancels remaining 2011 performances

Adele cancels remaining 2011 performances

Soul sensation Adele has cancelled the remainder of her 2011 performances to undergo surgery for an ongoing throat problem. The Chasing Pavements hitmaker axed gigs in Britain in September as she tried to overcome a chest infection, but the strain on her voice became too much and she scrapped her 10-date American trek, which was [...]

Gary Barlow to play first solo shows for 10 years

Gary Barlow to play first solo shows for 10 years

Gary Barlow is set to perform his first full solo shows in more than a decade. The Take That star went out on his own in 1996 following the boyband’s break-up, and released two albums before shying away from the limelight in 1999. The group, minus Robbie Williams, made a successful comeback in 2005 and [...]

See Elbow LIVE For Free

See Elbow LIVE For Free

BBC Radio 2 announced that Elbow fans will get the chance to watch the exclusive In Concert Elbow homecoming gig at Manchester Cathedral at a special free BBC Big Screen event at Exchange Square organised in conjunction with Manchester City Council. On Thursday 27 October (8.00-10.00pm), Bury band Elbow will perform tracks from their Mercury [...]

BENIDORM BOOK SIGNING SUCCESS

BENIDORM BOOK SIGNING SUCCESS

The crowds lined the streets outside Benidorm´s Morgan´s Tavern last Sunday; all eager to meet the stars of ITV´s hit comedy Benidorm, and get their copy of Derren Litten´s new book, The Benidorm Guide to a Happy Holiday, signed by their heroes.     Well over a thousand happy people passed through the doors of [...]