Saturday 10 January 2015

'Mad Men' begins its stretch run in April

PASADENA, California (AP) " The television series "Mad Men" begins airing its final seven episodes in April and the show's notoriously secretive creator, Matthew Weiner, said he told only star Jon Hamm in advance how it will end.So...


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Terrifying 'ghost' appears on a deserted road

A video has emerged apparently showing a 'ghost' appearing on a deserted road. The three-minute clip shows a vehicle approaching a myst


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TV pick: Broadchurch

The new series of Broadchurch will move away from its murder mystery roots, its creators have said.The hit drama, starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman, was originally intended as a one-off series but was recommissioned after...


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Kiwis to see film Dear Leader hates

Kiwi movie fans will get a chance to watch controversial movie The Interview in cinemas from February 19.The comedy depicts a fictional plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and was originally set for a January 22...


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Tony Danza makes Broadway very personal

NEW YORK (AP) " When you're standing around in Times Square trying to decide which Broadway show to see, don't be surprised if you get a visit from Tony Danza.The "Taxi" and "Who's the Boss?" star isn't exactly shy about sharing...


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Italian filmmaker Francesco Rosi dies at 92

MILAN (AP) " Italian director and screenwriter Francesco Rosi, whose films took on corruption in postwar Italy, winning top honors at the Venice and Cannes film festivals, has died at the age of 92 at his home in Rome.Rosi's longtime...


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Before she was famous! Arlene Phillips exposes Strictly's Caroline Flack's failed audition





SHE may have won the coveted Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball trophy last month, but it turns out Caroline Flack used to have two left feet.


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VIDEO: Liam Neeson gets into his Taken character and pranks Maggie Grace's ex-boyfriend





HE is known for playing the fearsome father in the Taken franchise.


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Fiery ginger steps up to woo the first 'Bachelor NZ'

A redhead who has never been in a relationship is the first contestant unveiled for the The Bachelor NZ .Auckland career woman Lisa O'Loughlin won a popular vote in a radio competition to become the wildcard entrant on the reality...


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The demure approach: Rita ora promises to cover up on The Voice UK after BBC boob drama





RITA Ora has insisted she will be keeping herself covered up during her time as a judge on The Voice UK.


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What rivalry? Eddie Redmayne downplays BAFTA battle against Benedict Cumberbatch





THEY are two of Britain's finest actors so it's no surprise Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch are going head to head at several award shows.


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Lorraine Kelly tips her friend Nadia Sawalha to make it to the Celebrity Big Brother final





SHE may have been one of the surprising candidates to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house, but Lorraine Kelly has tipped her friend Nadia Sawalha to make it to the final.


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Sally Bercow opens about cracking two ribs and says husband John thinks she's 'a nutter





SALLY Bercow has become the latest celebrity to pull out of Channel 4's winter sports programme The Jump.


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Pretty pastels: Elegant and classy accessories we want this week





FIND something special for yourself in our compilation


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Friday 9 January 2015

Nicole Kidman on Jimmy Fallon: 'It was awkward'

LOS ANGELES (AP) " Nicole Kidman says she wasn't exactly trying to "seduce" Jimmy Fallon when the two went on a date years ago.The actress reminisced with "The Tonight Show" host about their encounter at Fallon's New York apartment...


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Why desserts are sweet way to your date's heart





WHEN it comes to wining and dining a first date, dessert is the key to winning someone’s heart, research has found.


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An odd sense of style! Mel B sports mismatched trainers during workout in LA





EVEN though her Spice Girls days are behind her, Mel B has still managed to maintain her flamboyant sense of style.


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Bromance alert! Thom Evans and Simon Webbe share a cute kiss during Strictly rehearsals





STRICTLY stars Thom Evans and Simon Webbe shared an intimate moment as they rehearsed for the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing live tour.


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Statins slash risk of heart disease or stroke for women, study finds





TAKING statins is just as important for women as it is for men, research published yesterday shows.


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Golden Globes flashback: The top 10 fashion moments from 2014





WITH the Golden Globes set to hit our screens on Sunday night, we take a look back at the best fashion moments from last year


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Swan Lake review: Cool, beautiful and threatening





WHILE Derek Deane's version of Swan Lake in the round is all blockbusting spectacle and North Korean-like synchronisation, his proscenium arch version offers a more subtle take on the world's favourite ballet.


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X-men star Hugh Jackman set to appear in Eddie The Eagle film





X-MEN star Hugh Jackman is set to appear in a film about 1980s Olympian Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards.


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Cheeky! Irina Shayk shares revealing bikini snap with handprints on her bottom





SHE'S currently relaxing on a mystery tropical island and Irina Shayk can't resist sharing her holiday snaps on Instagram.


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Julianne Moore: Her time to shine

According to best friend Ellen Barkin, Julianne Moore is "the Meryl Streep of her generation". Who can doubt her, given Moore's indelible, strong performances?Yet although the 54-year-old New Yorker received a run of Oscar and Golden...


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How to be happy: Top 10 simple ways to boost your mood





FROM connecting with people to helping others, here are 10 easy ways live a healthier, happier life


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Pinning Down Your Pension Priorities





The New Year is the perfect time for a spring clean of your retirement finances.


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'I'm not trying to replace Freddie Mercury!' Adam Lambert's Queen confession





BRIAN MAY calls Adam Lambert 'a gift from God' but Queen's new frontman insists that he could never take the place of Freddie Mercury


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30 years later, 'Back To The Future' car in legal battle

NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) " As "Back To The Future" celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, there's a legal tussle over the futuristic car that provided the guts for the flying time machine used by Michael J. Fox in the classic 1985...


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Pre-Grammy bash to feature Jill Scott, Chaka Khan

NEW YORK (AP) " Essence magazine will celebrate its 45th anniversary with a pre-Grammy bash featuring Jill Scott and Chaka Khan.The magazine announced Friday that sixth annual Black Women In Music event will honor Scott, the Grammy-winning...


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Amazing NEW Led Zeppelin material on Physical Graffiti 40th Anniversary release





ROCK LEGENDS Led Zepplin announce deluxe edition of Physical Graffiti with SEVEN new versions of classic tracks to mark the iconic abum's 40th anniversary


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Another casualty! Sally Bercow is 'gutted' she's OUT of The Jump after cracking her ribs





IT's been plagued by injuries and now Sally Bercow is the latest celebrity to quit Channel 4's winter sports programme The Jump.


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Broadway 'School of Rock' musical hosts open kid auditions

NEW YORK (AP) " Broadway is looking for pint-sized rock stars to join perhaps the coolest school band ever: the one onstage at "School of Rock " The Musical."Open auditions for singers 9-15 will take place in New York on Jan. 24...


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Kiwi take on Stephen Hawking's first love

New Zealand writer Anthony McCarten is facing one of the biggest weeks in his career. This could be the week he goes from well-regarded novelist and playwright to Oscar-nominated scriptwriter and producer.His screenplay for The...


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Steve Braunias: Horoscopes - part 2

Part two of the only horoscope you need for 2015. Cancer (June 22-July 23) Life is a marathon. Think of yourself as the person on the sideline with a bottle of water. Your helping ways reveal an essentially submissive nature;...


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James Griffin: Never too many cooking shows

One of the immutable laws of television is that there can never be too many cooking shows. This is why, in this year's iteration of my annual quest to find that popular competition/reality-based format that will whet the appetite...


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Artistic license gets an audit in Hollywood's awards season

NEW YORK (AP) " After Stephen Hawking privately screened "The Theory of Everything," he judged the affectionate portrait of his life, from student to world-famous theoretical physicist, with a succinct verdict."Broadly true," Hawking...


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Make a wish! Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones celebrate BAFTA nominations with cake





BRITISH actors Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones celebrated their BAFTA nominations in style – and it involved a huge chocolate cake and candles.


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'Everyone was at it' CBB's Ken Morley says he 'grabbed and groped' women in the 1980s





HE ENTERED the Celebrity Big Brother house on Wednesday evening, and is this year's oldest housemate at the age of 71.


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VIDEO: American Sniper - On set with Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller





BEHIND THE SCENES on American Sniper: Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller in career-defining roles in Chris Kyle's devastating true story from the Iraq war


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She's Hot Right Now! The Voice judge Rita Ora's top 10 red carpet looks





FROM sequin-studded ball gowns to thigh-skimming frocks, the Kosovo-born singer certainly knows how to make a statement. Here we round up her best outfits


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Elton John posts cute snap of husband David and son Zachary paddle boarding on honeymoon





IT SEEMS Elton John and David Furnish are still basking in the glow of post-marital bliss after getting married in a star-studded wedding last month.


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