Getting Your Book Into Literary Festivals
The tinkle of laughter through a canvas tent. The simple delight of hearing a story read aloud. The thrill of spotting your favourite author queuing for a foraged elk burger. It could only mean one...
View ArticleA 21st Anniversary Tribute to Britpop - Why the UK Charts Have Never Had It...
I was 16-18 in the years 1994-96, and was before then a staunch metaller listening solely to thrash and Nirvana after renouncing chart music at the turn of the decade. That all changed though when I...
View ArticleThe Marmite of Ibiza: Paris Hilton
There's an essence of Marmite on the island of Ibiza, growing stronger and more forceful as each summer rolls by. I'm not talking about the distinct brown food paste with a smell so powerful it'll make...
View ArticleAlmost Famous: Big In Japan - Day One Is Two Days Long!
So in case you missed my first "Big In Japan" blog post: I'm Piney Gir and I'm almost famous, by virtue of tagging along with Gaz Coombes to Japan! This second installment will not be a blog about jet...
View ArticleAmanda Holden Wants To Insure Her Nipples For £1million Each: ‘They're My...
Amanda Holden has revealed she’s planning to insure her nipples for a cool £1 million each, claiming they’re her best asset. Ahem. The ‘Britain's Got Talent’ judge hit the headlines earlier this year...
View ArticleSandra Bullock's Terrifying Emergency Call To Police After Stalker Breaks...
The terrifying moment Sandra Bullock was forced to hide in a wardrobe and call police after an intruder broke into her home has been played out in court in the US. READ MORE: Sandra Bullock 'To Leave...
View ArticleJeremy Clarkson Pulls Out Of ‘Have I Got News For You' Presenting Duties
Just two days after confirming that he would present an upcoming episode of ‘Have I Got News For You’, Jeremy Clarkson has now pulled out of his presenting duties. READ MORE: Jeremy Clarkson's 'Top...
View ArticleVin Diesel Sings Tribute Song For ‘Fast And Furious 7' Co-Star Paul Walker...
Vin Diesel has paid tribute to his ‘Fast and Furious 7’ co-star Paul Walker in an unexpected way, breaking into song mid-interview. Paul died in a car accident in 2013, while the movie was still being...
View ArticleSimon Cowell Tells Amanda Holden She's Being Replaced On ‘Britain's Got...
Nick Grimshaw’s ‘Call Or Delete’ Radio 1 feature has provided us with some golden moments over the year, but we reckon this could be one of the best yet. MORE 'BGT': 'Britain's Got Talent': Which Judge...
View ArticleColeen Rooney And Nadine Coyle Get ‘Game Of Thrones' Makeovers To Launch...
Coleen Rooney and Nadine Coyle have ditched their usual superglam styles for ‘Game Of Thrones’ makeovers to launch the 2015 Cancer Research UK Race For Life. With their headdresses and warpaint, the...
View ArticleMadonna Makes Her Stand-Up Comedy Debut On ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy...
Madonna recently revealed to Jonathan Ross on his chat show that she wanted to try her hand at stand-up comedy, and we didn’t have to wait long to witness her in action thanks to US talk show host...
View ArticleOne Direction Release First Official Poster Without Zayn Malik (PIC)
One Direction have been a four-piece for a few weeks, and now the lads have revealed their first On The Road Again tour poster that doesn’t feature Zayn Malik. We all knew this was coming, but it...
View Article'X-Men: Apocalypse' Film: Ben Hardy's 'Angel' Character Revealed In New...
Marvel’s Bryan Singer has confirmed what we’ve known for quite some time, revealing that former 'EastEnder' Ben Hardy will be playing ‘Angel’ in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’, but there’s an extra treat for...
View ArticleGino D'Acampo Legally Changes His Name By Deed Poll To SHEFFIELD. Yes, Really.
We always thought Gino D’Acampo’s name simply wasn’t exoctic enough, but that can’t be said any more after the TV chef added 'Sheffield' to his moniker. Gino, or Gennaro Sheffield D'Acampo, to give him...
View Article'Blair Witch Project' Director Eduardo Sanchez Returns To Found-Footage...
The director of ‘The Blair Witch Project’ has returned to his favourite genre of found-footage horror with his latest project ‘Exists’. Eduardo Sanchez, who defined the style with the 1999 film -...
View Article‘Britain's Got Talent': The Most Memorable ‘BGT' Auditions From Around The...
As you probably know, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ isn’t completely unique and over the years, Simon Cowell and his team have created other versions of the show in countries around the world. In the States,...
View ArticleThe Rachel Green Meat Trifle From 'Friends' Has Finally Come To Life
Remember that episode of 'Friends' when Rachel got the pages of a recipe book stuck together and accidentally made a weird trifle-Shepherd's Pie hybrid? Y'know, The One Where Ross Got High? Well,...
View ArticleTales From the Middle of Nowhere: The Good, the Bad and the Bubbly Pt 7
So... The dance is underway. I'm in for two weeks of pure mither... I shall be chased through train stations and across hotel lobbies mostly by girls shouting "Please sign, please sign!!" Add to that...
View Article'X Factor': Louis Walsh To QUIT Ahead Of New Series?
Simon Cowell has been reluctant to state who’s returning to the ‘X Factor’ panel this year, and now, Louis Walsh appears to have suggested that he won’t be returning as a judge. The Irish star has...
View Article‘Gogglebox': Silent Jay Leaves The Channel 4 Show
‘Gogglebox’ star Silent Jay has left the Channel 4 show, it’s been confirmed. When Jay was missing from Friday’s night show, viewers took to Twitter to discuss his absence and bosses have now revealed...
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