Saturday 22 November 2014

J Law's voice soars in new Hunger Games track

Jennifer Lawrence's soft tones can be heard on the latest recording released as the latest instalment of the multi-million pound grossing film franchise The Hunger Games hits the cinemas.In the clip, Lawrence sings a cover of the...


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Beyonce bounces on bed in her new low-fi music video

Beyoncé has release a new music video for the song " 7/11 ", the sixth single from her self-titled album which came out last year.The three and a half minute clip shows the US star dancing around an apartment building and hotel...


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Morocco to celebrate birth of its royal twins

PARIS (AP) " Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are expecting twins next month and the first one born will be the prince's royal heir.The palace of the Riviera principality advised citizens on Saturday that the big...


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Shifting attitudes at play in Cosby allegations

Tamra Wade struggled mightily over whether to go to the police more than a decade ago, when, she says, a trusted professor forced himself on her in an empty classroom. Ultimately she couldn't bring herself to do it.But if it happened...


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Back to her best: Claudia Winkleman receives standing ovation as she makes Strictly return





CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN returned to Strictly Come Dancing with a standing ovation tonight after a three week spell away from the show.


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Cher forced to cancel 29 concerts despite performing on Farewell Tour with heart monitor





CHER has been forced to cancel the final 29 concerts of her Dressed to Kill farewell tour, despite a brave bid to return to the stage wearing a heart monitor.


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British visual effects studio leads the way in revolutionising cinema





VIRTUAL reality in films is set to bring in a new golden age of cinema with a British visual effects studio leading the way.


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'A Girls Aloud reunion? Never say never.' Nadine Coyle on THAT feud with Cheryl





'WHAT FIGHT?' Nadine Coyle on Girls Aloud dramas, starring in Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance and releasing a new album


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As Cosby allegations spiral, fallout mounts

Since renewed allegations of sexual assault erupted in late October, Bill Cosby has seen a career resurgence begin to crumble. Here's what's happened since Oct. 31:" Appearances on "The Queen Latifah Show" and "Late Show With David...


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Bill Cosby controversy: A decade in the making

The sexual assault allegations that recently resurfaced against Bill Cosby first became public in 2005 when a former employee of his alma mater, Temple University, claimed he had drugged and abused her a year earlier at his suburban...


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Cheryl Fernandez-Versini recovers from illness in time for X Factor double elimination





CHERYL Fersini-Versini has fought off a 'contagious' throat infection just in time to carry on her judging duties on this weekend's crucial X Factor double elimination.


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Jennifer Aniston flashes her slender pins in chic but short dress at Cake film screening





SHE has had a busy couple of weeks promoting two films but that hasn't stopped Jennifer Aniston looking stunning everywhere she goes.


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Beware the airborne germ! Hand dryers spread MORE bacteria than paper towels, experts find





MODERN hand driers, designed to improve hygiene, spread more germs than paper towels.


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Concert review: Rock legends give satisfaction

The Rolling Stones finally broke cover last night to rock New Zealand in spectacular style.Mick Jagger and the band had laid low at their base at Auckland's Langham Hotel since slipping into the country on their private jet on Thursday.But...


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The hunt is on for Mr Perfect New Zealand

A hit-list of hunks is taking shape as eligible Kiwi bachelors prove keen to find true love on a reality TV show.The producer of The Bachelor NZ says a number of single men shoulder-tapped by the show have indicated they are ready...


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New house could block view

Valuable harbour views from 28a Newell St made it the top pick for contestants Jo and Damo Neal on reality show The Block NZ .But just days before the auction, agents marketing the house were told the coveted view could itself...


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Red, red wine? Not for slim Ali

UB40 frontman Ali Campbell is laying off the red, red wine to bring a slimline new look to New Zealand.The British singer has shed 10kg for his headlining performance at the Raggamuffin festival at Auckland's Trusts Arena next month.Campbell,...


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White the new Brown for Jaquie

White is the new Brown for comedienne Jaquie Brown.The Jaquie Brown Diaries star has spent decades concealing her natural prematurely-aged hair colour, but the 39-year-old has decided to show the world her authentic self."It's...


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Rolling Stones gather no kudos from young

The Rolling Stones wowed more than 40,000 fans in Auckland last night - but time is not on their side with some of the younger generation.Stones fanatics of a certain age couldn't get enough of evergreen classics like Satisfaction...


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Paul Little: If we fail here, how will Earth II fare?

Interstellar , the sci-fi blockbuster starring Matthew McConaughey as a farmer turned galactic explorer, is one of those movies that has got everyone talking. Often during the movie itself. You may as well because it's just about...


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Girls day out! Angelina Jolie takes daughters Shiloh and Zahara Christmas shopping in NYC





ANGELINA Jolie proved she's just like any other ordinary mother when she took her daughters on a Xmas shopping trip yesterday.


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Rachel Riley rules herself out of I'm A Celeb appearance because of animal cruelty





TELVISION star Rachely Riley says she will never appear on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of here! after accusing the reality show of animal cruelty.


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L'Elisir d'Amore at the Royal Opera House review





THIS COMIC opera with excellent cast is like the best musicals, only with better singing and better music


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Silvie Hawn! Birthday girl Goldie, 69, shimmers in standout seventies number





SHE may have has just turned 69 but Goldie Hawn still knows how to make a grand stylish entrance.


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GTA 5: Rockstar reveal more first- person features and game options on PS4 and Xbox One





WHILE GTA 5 fans are getting stuck into the new PS4 and Xbox One versions of the smash-hit title, Rockstar have been introducing us to the full list of new options available on the next-gen.


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'I miss my friend Brucie': admits Strictly Come Dancing star Tess Daly





STRICTLY Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly has revealed she misses working with her "mentor and friend" Sir Bruce Forsyth.


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Lorraine Kelly blasts a 'well fed' Gemma Collins for leaving the I'm A Celeb jungle





TV HOST Lorraine Kelly has taken a swipe at a 'well fed' Gemma Collins for only lasting three days in the I'm A Celebrity Australian jungle.


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Friday 21 November 2014

Off his broomstick! Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe passes driving test first time





HE MIGHT fly on a broomstick in Harry Potter but it seems Daniel Radcliffe has only just passed his driving test today.


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Life lessons: Josh Thomson

Being a comedian has taught me when to be appropriate. Different people like different things at different times. You'll be surprised at the amount of times someone has heard me say something naughty on TV at 10pm and repeated it...


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Assassin's Creed Unity main menu crash fix guide posted by Ubisoft





UBISOFT have posted a new guide to get around a main menu crash issue which is occurring on all platforms.


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Jennifer Aniston shows off her MASSIVE rock at Horrible Bosses 2 press conference





ACTRESS Jennifer Aniston is happier than ever with fiancé Justin Theroux, and who could blame her with THAT rock?


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Movie review: Amazonia

Director: Thierry Ragobert Running time:
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Britain still grappling with celebrity sex abuse

LONDON (AP) " A growing scandal of decades-old sexual assault allegations against television icon Bill Cosby has shocked many in the United States. Across the Atlantic, Britain has been struggling for more than two years to come to...


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Klass-y girl! Myleene steps out in floral shirt and skinny jeans after stressful week





SHE HIT the headlines earlier this week after a debate about mansion tax on TV but that's not stopping Myleene Klass going out and enjoying herself.


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Nicole Scherzinger joins A-list celebrities to cover John Lennon's Imagine for UNICEF





SOME of the world's biggest names in music, film, fashion and entertainment have come together to record a charity cover of John Lennon's Imagine for UNICEF.


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Review: 'A Delicate Balance' still a bracing brew

NEW YORK (AP) " Whoever has to restock and refill the onstage bar at the new Broadway revival of Edward Albee's "A Delicate Balance" has their work cut out for them.In this still-stunning Albee play with a cast to stand up and toast,...


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Swift to receive Dick Clark award for excellence

NEW YORK (AP) " Taylor Swift is getting a special " and new " award from the American Music Awards.Dick Clark productions announced Friday that Swift would receive the Dick Clark Award for Excellence at Sunday's show.Swift is...


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The Diary: Lorde's label toasts big night with $80k bar tab

It was the after-party everyone wanted to attend, appropriately held at Everybody's in Auckland's Fort Lane, but for record label Universal Music the private bash with a staggering $80,000 bar tab was a chance to showcase how well...


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Fancy Clancy! Abbey flaunts her perfect pins in racy lingerie shoot for Ultimo





THE reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion flaunts her dancer's physique in a saucy underwear shoot for Ultimo


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'He's gorgeous' Geri Halliwell gushes about her new fiancé Christian Horner





SHE RECENTLY announced her engagement to Formula One boss Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell has called her fiancé 'gorgeous'.


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Chelsea star Oscar is set to shine but Tottenham's Hugo Lloris too dear for FPL return





THE Premier League returns after a 13-day break and FIFA 15 have been sharing their tips for fans of Fantasy Football.


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Not My Father's Son by Alan Cumming- dark times on road to reason





ALAN CUMMING is one of the few gay actors to have been embraced by the American viewing public.


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High-vis army turns mountain of gear into rock 'n' roll heaven

About six hours - and about 250 people - was all it took to assemble the stage on which the Rolling Stones will perform to more than 35,000 tonight at Mt Smart Stadium.But don't let that trick you into believing it's a simple task.The...


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Music review: APO, Auckland Town Hall

Thursday's Schirmer and Shostakovich concert was a grand finale for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's New Zealand Herald Premier series.German pianist Ragna Schirmer gave us not one, but two concertos. Lights were dimmed...


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Michele Hewitson interview: Leila MacDonald

Leila MacDonald, the real estate agent with the Midas touch, lives in a lovely and enormous old house with a very pretty garden in Epsom which you can go and have a nosey through today.Hers is one of the houses open to nosey parkers...


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James Griffin: Potentially great Hasbro-Dreamworks films

In financial news last week, United States toymaker Hasbro pulled the plug on its plan to buy Dreamworks, the animation company behind such films as Shrek and Kung Fu Panda. I don't know anything about big business but apparently...


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Matt Czuchry says 'Good Wife' arc is at right time

NEW YORK (AP) " Mothers always know when something is wrong with their kids."My mom commented," said Matt Czuchry, one of the stars of CBS' "The Good Wife" (Sunday, 9 p.m. EST), when his character was arrested on drug charges.Czuchry...


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Funny Girl review: Bright star who rocked the Capital





THE funny girl in question is Lancashire lass Barbara Parker, who in the opening pages of Nick Hornby's latest comic offering finds herself about to be crowned Miss Blackpool, 1964.


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She's back! Claudia Winkleman WILL return to Strictly Come Dancing this weekend





STRICTLY Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman will return to co-host the show this Saturday night.


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