Prince Harry says he has only recently been able to talk about the death of his mother Princess Diana - and that he "really regrets" not doing so sooner. The royal opened up at a barbecue he hosted at his Kensington Palace home recently for Heads Together, the mental health initiative he is spearheading with Prince William and Princess Kate. Their three-pronged approach, first reported by People in February and officially launched with a PSA in April, emphasizes de-stigmatizing mental health issues. For the barbeque, Harry, 31, invited several well-known sports personalities to discuss their own struggles. Speaking of his mom,...
- 7/25/2016
- by Monique Jessen, @moniquejessen
- PEOPLE.com
Samantha Cameron could soon be coming under the critical eyes of Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
The Mail on Sunday has reported that the prime minister's wife is to take part in a special charity edition of The Great British Bake Off for Sport Relief.
Cameron's baking skills were on display in 2013 for Comic Relief when she made buns, cookies and flapjacks in the Downing Street kitchen.
The Great British Bake Off has previously filmed Sport Relief editions in 2012 and 2014, with the likes of Rochelle Humes, Jamelia and Victoria Pendleton participating in last year's series.
If Samantha Cameron does take part, you can expect to see her tackle Bake Off's fiendish technical challenges in March 2016.
The Mail on Sunday has reported that the prime minister's wife is to take part in a special charity edition of The Great British Bake Off for Sport Relief.
Cameron's baking skills were on display in 2013 for Comic Relief when she made buns, cookies and flapjacks in the Downing Street kitchen.
The Great British Bake Off has previously filmed Sport Relief editions in 2012 and 2014, with the likes of Rochelle Humes, Jamelia and Victoria Pendleton participating in last year's series.
If Samantha Cameron does take part, you can expect to see her tackle Bake Off's fiendish technical challenges in March 2016.
- 9/14/2015
- Digital Spy
Formerly an 'unstoppable salsa machine', with 'fire in [his] heels' and fruitful dance partnership with his sister, Bruce Garrett's lost the Latin verve and piled on the pounds after stumbling into adulthood and a dull industrial engineering job. But when a beautiful and endearing American (Rashida Jones) with a passion for the dance floor becomes his new boss, Bruce is determined to ignite his inner salsa flame.
Can he overcome the rivalry of irritating colleague Chris O'Dowd and the obstacle of his own size to rediscover his Cuban Fury? Well, what do you think?
Predictable throughout, this Studio Canal/Film 4/BFI Film Fund production is, crucially, likeable as well. Its talented supporting cast – including Utopia's Alexandra Roach, Sightseers' Steve Oram, Deadwood great Ian McShane and the magnificent Olivia Colman – deserved slightly more from the script than has been delivered by Miranda and Fresh Meat contributor Jon Brown.
But there are enough pithy one-liners,...
Can he overcome the rivalry of irritating colleague Chris O'Dowd and the obstacle of his own size to rediscover his Cuban Fury? Well, what do you think?
Predictable throughout, this Studio Canal/Film 4/BFI Film Fund production is, crucially, likeable as well. Its talented supporting cast – including Utopia's Alexandra Roach, Sightseers' Steve Oram, Deadwood great Ian McShane and the magnificent Olivia Colman – deserved slightly more from the script than has been delivered by Miranda and Fresh Meat contributor Jon Brown.
But there are enough pithy one-liners,...
- 2/14/2014
- Shadowlocked
Ooh, we could murder a doughnut. Wednesday's episode of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off was the closest yet, as Jamelia, Michael Ball, Victoria Pendleton and Emma Freud fought valiantly for the crown (well, apron). It was anyone's game. Everyone had a comedy disaster; everyone had a triumph. And we obviously loved it. But what were our favourite bits? Read on to find out...
The Signature Bake - Traybakes
First off, we have to mention how much we loved Victoria's prim and proper school prefect look and her superb facial expressions - especially when she whipped cream onto herself. But largely, everyone's traybakes seemed to start off well (however disconcerting it was learning that Michael had played Sweeney Todd and thinking through the implications of that). It was also a joy to see Mary getting excited at the mention of cointreau in Victoria's blondies. (That and a hot toddy traybake from Michael?...
The Signature Bake - Traybakes
First off, we have to mention how much we loved Victoria's prim and proper school prefect look and her superb facial expressions - especially when she whipped cream onto herself. But largely, everyone's traybakes seemed to start off well (however disconcerting it was learning that Michael had played Sweeney Todd and thinking through the implications of that). It was also a joy to see Mary getting excited at the mention of cointreau in Victoria's blondies. (That and a hot toddy traybake from Michael?...
- 1/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Emma Freud was crowned Star Baker in tonight's episode of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
In the closest competition of the series yet, Freud just edged past Olympian Victoria Pendleton to win the much-coveted Bake Off apron.
Bacon brownies & burnt carpet: Sport Relief Bake Off - our best bits
She impressed judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her bacon and bourbon brownies, iced ring doughnuts and tennis-themed showstopper cake.
"It really was a difficult decision," Berry explained. "I'd say Victoria and Emma were sort of neck and neck, but gosh, her almond cake tasted good."
Meanwhile, Hollywood said Freud deserved victory because of her passion, flavour, creativity and fun.
Freud joked that she would wear her apron for the rest of her life, while Pendleton was less happy, joking: "I'm never going to bake again."
However, the other two contestants - Jamelia and Michael Ball - claimed that...
In the closest competition of the series yet, Freud just edged past Olympian Victoria Pendleton to win the much-coveted Bake Off apron.
Bacon brownies & burnt carpet: Sport Relief Bake Off - our best bits
She impressed judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her bacon and bourbon brownies, iced ring doughnuts and tennis-themed showstopper cake.
"It really was a difficult decision," Berry explained. "I'd say Victoria and Emma were sort of neck and neck, but gosh, her almond cake tasted good."
Meanwhile, Hollywood said Freud deserved victory because of her passion, flavour, creativity and fun.
Freud joked that she would wear her apron for the rest of her life, while Pendleton was less happy, joking: "I'm never going to bake again."
However, the other two contestants - Jamelia and Michael Ball - claimed that...
- 1/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off is back with four brand new celebrities tonight.
Entering the famous tent in an attempt to impress with their baking skills this evening are Emma Freud, Michael Ball, Victoria Pendleton and Jamelia.
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry will be back to judge the contestants' offerings, but will tonight be joined by Omid Djalili as a guest host.
In an attempt to raise money for Sport Relief, the four famous faces will be challenged to make a variety of tasty treats.
The competition will begin when they are tasked with whipping up traybakes and doughnuts.
However, the proof really will be in the pudding when the showstopper round comes along and the celebrities are asked to create a layer cake representing their sporting hero.
The competition reportedly gets too much for some, and there are expected to be some tears before the evening is out.
Entering the famous tent in an attempt to impress with their baking skills this evening are Emma Freud, Michael Ball, Victoria Pendleton and Jamelia.
Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry will be back to judge the contestants' offerings, but will tonight be joined by Omid Djalili as a guest host.
In an attempt to raise money for Sport Relief, the four famous faces will be challenged to make a variety of tasty treats.
The competition will begin when they are tasked with whipping up traybakes and doughnuts.
However, the proof really will be in the pudding when the showstopper round comes along and the celebrities are asked to create a layer cake representing their sporting hero.
The competition reportedly gets too much for some, and there are expected to be some tears before the evening is out.
- 1/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Want to make sure you don't miss anything great on the telly in the next seven days? Never fear, because Tube Talk has done all the hard work for you and smushed all of this week's must-see TV into one snappy rundown. Check out what you should be checking out below...
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off: Monday (January 13) at 8.30pm on BBC Two
After rolling up their sleeves and creating a load of tasty festive delights in the Christmas special, Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry return to their cushy judging roles as a bunch of hapless celebrities enter the tent for The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
Don't go expecting the technical showstoppers or signature bakes seen in the regular show, though. This four-part charity special's running theme is 'Look how clueless famous people are when they have to get their hands dirty', and a celeb is deemed...
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off: Monday (January 13) at 8.30pm on BBC Two
After rolling up their sleeves and creating a load of tasty festive delights in the Christmas special, Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry return to their cushy judging roles as a bunch of hapless celebrities enter the tent for The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
Don't go expecting the technical showstoppers or signature bakes seen in the regular show, though. This four-part charity special's running theme is 'Look how clueless famous people are when they have to get their hands dirty', and a celeb is deemed...
- 1/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Rochelle Humes, Jamelia and Victoria Pendleton are among the celebrities confirmed to be taking part in The Great Sport Relief Bake Off.
A total of 16 famous faces will be entering the infamous tent in the hope of impressing judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry.
Impressionist Alistair McGowan, singer Michael Ball and Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner will also take part in the four-part BBC Two series, which will air every night from Monday, January 13 to Thursday, January 16.
Samantha Bond, Bonnie Wright, Emma Freud, Jane Horrocks, Greg Rutherford, Helen Skelton, Johnny Vaughan, Doon Mackichan, Michael Vaughan and Kirsty Young complete the lineup.
For the first time, a number of guest presenters will also step into the tent to host the series, which is in aid of Sport Relief. As well as regular presenter Sue Perkins, comedians Omid Djalili, Ed Byrne and Jo Brand are to each host one episode.
Brand...
A total of 16 famous faces will be entering the infamous tent in the hope of impressing judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry.
Impressionist Alistair McGowan, singer Michael Ball and Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner will also take part in the four-part BBC Two series, which will air every night from Monday, January 13 to Thursday, January 16.
Samantha Bond, Bonnie Wright, Emma Freud, Jane Horrocks, Greg Rutherford, Helen Skelton, Johnny Vaughan, Doon Mackichan, Michael Vaughan and Kirsty Young complete the lineup.
For the first time, a number of guest presenters will also step into the tent to host the series, which is in aid of Sport Relief. As well as regular presenter Sue Perkins, comedians Omid Djalili, Ed Byrne and Jo Brand are to each host one episode.
Brand...
- 1/1/2014
- Digital Spy
Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington has revealed that she was turned down by Strictly Come Dancing.
The London 2012 star, who had been linked to a spot on the show, explained that she met with producers but was told she wasn't the right fit.
Vanessa Feltz has been confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2013, while the likes of Abbey Clancy, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Teri Hatcher are rumoured to have signed up.
"I would have loved to have done the show but unfortunately they didn't want me," Adlington told The Mirror.
"They didn't think I would fit in with the balance of the people. I met them but it didn't work out this time. I will still be glued to it every weekend though, I'm a big fan."
The 24-year-old gold medallist added that she has missed out on some of the more commercial opportunities offered to fellow Olympians like Victoria Pendleton - who...
The London 2012 star, who had been linked to a spot on the show, explained that she met with producers but was told she wasn't the right fit.
Vanessa Feltz has been confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2013, while the likes of Abbey Clancy, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Teri Hatcher are rumoured to have signed up.
"I would have loved to have done the show but unfortunately they didn't want me," Adlington told The Mirror.
"They didn't think I would fit in with the balance of the people. I met them but it didn't work out this time. I will still be glued to it every weekend though, I'm a big fan."
The 24-year-old gold medallist added that she has missed out on some of the more commercial opportunities offered to fellow Olympians like Victoria Pendleton - who...
- 8/29/2013
- Digital Spy
Victoria Pendleton insists her reality TV career is now over. The retired track cyclist finished eighth in the latest series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' but isn't prepared to go on any more reality shows, and admits she would ''go hungry'' if she ever appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' because she wouldn't be able to do the Bushtucker Trials. She said: '''Strictly' was really good fun, I thoroughly enjoyed it. But I don't think I'll be doing any more reality shows. I'd go hungry if I did 'I'm A Celebrity'. There is no way I'd eat...
- 5/6/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Victoria Pendleton insists her reality TV career is now over. The retired track cyclist finished eighth in the latest series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' but isn't prepared to go on any more reality shows, and admits she would ''go hungry'' if she ever appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' because she wouldn't be able to do the Bushtucker Trials. She told Bang Showbiz: '''Strictly' was really good fun, I thoroughly enjoyed it. But I don't think I'll be doing any more reality shows. I'd go hungry if I did 'I'm A Celebrity'. There is no way...
- 5/6/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
It’s that time of year! FHM magazine has released it’s list of the world’s 100 sexiest woman, and Taylor, Selena and Rihanna all made the list, while Mila Kunis nabbed the top spot.
Rihanna, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift have many things in common, including the fact that they are all considered to be the sexiest women in the world! Our favorite girls are all on FHM’s 2013 list of 100 Sexiest Women In The World, with Rihanna placing at #2, Taylor at #12 and Selena at #32. Kristen Stewart (#91), Kim Kardashian (#38), and Mila Kunis (#1) also made the coveted list. Read on to see who else is considered one of the sexiest women in the world!
Full List Of FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women In The World 2013
100. Sofia Vergara
99. Nathalie Emmanuel
98. Chloe Cummings
97. Olivia Godfrey
96. Susanna Reid
95. Layla Anna-Lee
94. Imogen Poots
93. Linda Barker
92. Rachel Shenton
91. Kristen Stewart
90. Rachel Riley
89. Lucy Collett
88. Franziska Klein...
Rihanna, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift have many things in common, including the fact that they are all considered to be the sexiest women in the world! Our favorite girls are all on FHM’s 2013 list of 100 Sexiest Women In The World, with Rihanna placing at #2, Taylor at #12 and Selena at #32. Kristen Stewart (#91), Kim Kardashian (#38), and Mila Kunis (#1) also made the coveted list. Read on to see who else is considered one of the sexiest women in the world!
Full List Of FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women In The World 2013
100. Sofia Vergara
99. Nathalie Emmanuel
98. Chloe Cummings
97. Olivia Godfrey
96. Susanna Reid
95. Layla Anna-Lee
94. Imogen Poots
93. Linda Barker
92. Rachel Shenton
91. Kristen Stewart
90. Rachel Riley
89. Lucy Collett
88. Franziska Klein...
- 5/2/2013
- by Eleanore Hutch
- HollywoodLife
Victoria Pendleton insists her reality TV career is now over. The retired track cyclist finished eighth in the latest series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' but isn't prepared to go on any more reality shows, and admits she would ''go hungry'' if she ever appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' because she wouldn't be able to do the Bushtucker Trials. She said: '''Strictly' was really good fun, I thoroughly enjoyed it. But I don't think I'll be doing any more reality shows. I'd go hungry if I did 'I'm A Celebrity'. There is no way I'd eat...
- 5/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Victoria Pendleton says her FHM Sexiest Girl in Sport prize is the ''most prestigious'' award she has won. The former Olympic track cyclist - who a gold and silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics - puts her latest piece of silverware up there with some of her finest sporting achievements, but admits she was ''really embarrassed'' to be voted 39th sexiest woman in the world. Speaking at the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2013 Awards in association with VO5 Extreme at the Sanderson Hotel in Central London last night (01.05.13), she said: ''I think this is the...
- 5/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Victoria Pendleton says her FHM Sexiest Girl in Sport prize is the ''most prestigious'' award she has won. The former Olympic track cyclist - who a gold and silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics - puts her latest piece of silverware up there with some of her finest sporting achievements, but admits she was ''really embarrassed'' to be voted 39th sexiest woman in the world. Speaking at the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2013 Awards in association with VO5 Extreme at the Sanderson Hotel in Central London last night (01.05.13), she told Bang Showbiz: ''I think this...
- 5/2/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Homeland, Strictly Come Dancing, the Olympics Opening Ceremony, Great British Bake Off, Game of Thrones and Call The Midwife will go head-to-head for this year's TV BAFTA Audience Award.
Fans can vote for their favourite at radiotimes.com/bafta and during the build up to the awards on May 12, Digital Spy's writers will be campaigning for their own picks from the shortlist. First up... it's Strictly.
2012 belonged to Strictly Come Dancing. It was the year that the nation's dancing shoes were reignited and the glitterball shined brighter than ever before. Hopping on the back of the Olympics spirit with Louis Smith and Victoria Pendleton, the BBC talent show rode a wave of feel-good enthusiasm and swept up the nation at the end of last year.
Brucie defied his years and reeled out his one-liners with more spark and character than TV presenters a third his age. With Denise Van Outen,...
Fans can vote for their favourite at radiotimes.com/bafta and during the build up to the awards on May 12, Digital Spy's writers will be campaigning for their own picks from the shortlist. First up... it's Strictly.
2012 belonged to Strictly Come Dancing. It was the year that the nation's dancing shoes were reignited and the glitterball shined brighter than ever before. Hopping on the back of the Olympics spirit with Louis Smith and Victoria Pendleton, the BBC talent show rode a wave of feel-good enthusiasm and swept up the nation at the end of last year.
Brucie defied his years and reeled out his one-liners with more spark and character than TV presenters a third his age. With Denise Van Outen,...
- 4/5/2013
- Digital Spy
Victoria Pendleton received a Cbe from Britain's Queen Elizabeth yesterday (26.03.13). The Olympic track cyclist was given the distinction of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Cbe) in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London following her success at the London 2012 Olympic Games, where she earned a gold medal in the keirin event. Victoria, who was accompanied by her fiancé Scott Gardner, said before the event: 'I'm really excited to be here, I feel very, very proud to be receiving this award. I'm really, really looking forward to it.' The 32-year-old sports star - who retired following last year's Olympics - was previously appointed an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2009, and...
- 3/27/2013
- Monsters and Critics
We're nearly there, everyone! After eight weeks, we've reached the Dancing on Ice semi-final.
Remaining famous (ish) faces Gareth, Matt, Luke and Beth are going to be pulling out all the stops and headline-grabbing shenanigans tonight as they try and make it into the final three.
Harnesses and wires will be strapped on as these four take to the skies (or that bit of space above Elstree Studios at least) for what can only be called 'Flying Week'.
So fetch the Doritos, grab a seat and enjoy with Digital Spy…
20:55Well, that was it! What an eventful half hour we had. Join us back here next week for the Dancing on Ice final, as Matt, Beth and Luke battle it out to be crowned 2013 champ! Goodnight, and thanks for joining Digital Spy.
20:51Dan peering from behind Beth's leg was a bit The Shining.
20:50Well, it'd be a shame to waste the costumes,...
Remaining famous (ish) faces Gareth, Matt, Luke and Beth are going to be pulling out all the stops and headline-grabbing shenanigans tonight as they try and make it into the final three.
Harnesses and wires will be strapped on as these four take to the skies (or that bit of space above Elstree Studios at least) for what can only be called 'Flying Week'.
So fetch the Doritos, grab a seat and enjoy with Digital Spy…
20:55Well, that was it! What an eventful half hour we had. Join us back here next week for the Dancing on Ice final, as Matt, Beth and Luke battle it out to be crowned 2013 champ! Goodnight, and thanks for joining Digital Spy.
20:51Dan peering from behind Beth's leg was a bit The Shining.
20:50Well, it'd be a shame to waste the costumes,...
- 3/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington has been tipped to appear on reality shows Strictly Come Dancing, Splash! and Celebrity Big Brother following her retirement from sport.
The 23-year-old revealed in a press conference today (February 5) that she will no longer swim competitively after winning double Olympic gold at Beijing in 2008 and a pair of bronze medals at London 2012.
© WENN
© BBC
[Left: Rebecca Adlington announces her retirement / Right: Strictly Come Dancing hosts Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly]
The announcement prompted bookmakers to speculate about what Adlington might do next, giving even odds that she will sign up for this year's series of Strictly - a show she has previously expressed interest in joining.
Ladbrokes even has her at 20/1 to win the 2013 edition of Strictly, even though it is not expected to begin until September or October.
They have also offered odds of 3/1 that Adlington will reunite with fellow Team Gb star Tom Daley for the recently-announced second series of celebrity diving show Splash!.
© ITV
© ITV
[Team Gb stars Tom Daley and Anthony Ogogo on Splash!]
William Hill, meanwhile,...
The 23-year-old revealed in a press conference today (February 5) that she will no longer swim competitively after winning double Olympic gold at Beijing in 2008 and a pair of bronze medals at London 2012.
© WENN
© BBC
[Left: Rebecca Adlington announces her retirement / Right: Strictly Come Dancing hosts Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly]
The announcement prompted bookmakers to speculate about what Adlington might do next, giving even odds that she will sign up for this year's series of Strictly - a show she has previously expressed interest in joining.
Ladbrokes even has her at 20/1 to win the 2013 edition of Strictly, even though it is not expected to begin until September or October.
They have also offered odds of 3/1 that Adlington will reunite with fellow Team Gb star Tom Daley for the recently-announced second series of celebrity diving show Splash!.
© ITV
© ITV
[Team Gb stars Tom Daley and Anthony Ogogo on Splash!]
William Hill, meanwhile,...
- 2/5/2013
- Digital Spy
Brendan Cole claims 'Strictly Come Dancing' is the ''hardest job'' on TV. The professional dancer - who was paired with Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Victoria Pendleton on the last series of the BBC show - was so exhausted because of the arduous schedule, he wasn't too upset when he and Victoria were eliminated midway through the competition. He explained to The Sun newspaper: '''Strictly' is one of the hardest jobs you'll ever do as an entertainer. You work ridiculous hours, seven-day weeks from August until the end of the year, and you're knackered. It's pretty much relentless.'' The 36-year-old Latin American dance specialist...
- 1/14/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Matt Smith, Daisy Lowe and Benedict Cumberbatch were a few of the stylish stars at the Esquire and Tommy Hilfiger party, sponsored by Belvedere Unfiltered, to celebrate men's fashion week in the capital last night (January 7). Other guests at the after-party for Hilfiger's Menswear Show, as part of the London Collections: Men event, included Victoria Pendleton, Nick Grimshaw, Ronnie Wood and new wife Sally Humphreys, and (more)...
- 1/8/2013
- by By Naomi Gordon
- Digital Spy
Never mind omnishambles – my personal dictionary tells you all you need to know about the past year
There were many words and phrases that made it big in 2012. Omnishambles. Gangnam Style. Fifty Shades of Pleb. There were also many equally evocative words and phrases that never made the headlines, because they didn't exist. But now they do, because I've just created them for this, your cut-out-and-keep Dictionary of New Words: 2012 edition.
Appministrate (appministrayt) verb. To spend hours playing frivolous iPad games despite being the prime minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Our bloody appministrator-in-chief is so addicted to Fruit Ninja and Angry Birds I'm starting to wonder if we should just glue a joystick to the floor of No 10 and tell "DVD Dave" it's a video game in which you have to run a country.
Armchair Paralympian (armchayer-parra-limp-iain) noun. Someone unable to use their legs...
There were many words and phrases that made it big in 2012. Omnishambles. Gangnam Style. Fifty Shades of Pleb. There were also many equally evocative words and phrases that never made the headlines, because they didn't exist. But now they do, because I've just created them for this, your cut-out-and-keep Dictionary of New Words: 2012 edition.
Appministrate (appministrayt) verb. To spend hours playing frivolous iPad games despite being the prime minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Our bloody appministrator-in-chief is so addicted to Fruit Ninja and Angry Birds I'm starting to wonder if we should just glue a joystick to the floor of No 10 and tell "DVD Dave" it's a video game in which you have to run a country.
Armchair Paralympian (armchayer-parra-limp-iain) noun. Someone unable to use their legs...
- 12/31/2012
- by Charlie Brooker, The Guardian
- The Guardian - Film News
Stars of the London 2012 Olympic games have been recognised in the New Year Honours list. Bradley Wiggins, who won the Tour de France and Olympic gold, has been knighted. Victoria Pendleton, Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah, David Weir and Katherine Grainger are CBEs, while Andy Murray is an OBE.
[Left: Bradley Wiggins / Right: Andy Murray] Danny Boyle, who directed the Opening Ceremony, declined a knighthood. Performance directors Dave Brailsford and David Tanner, behind Team Gb's cycling and rowing glory, become sirs. Ben Ainslie, now the most decorated sailor in Olympic history, has been knighted. Paralympic cyclist Sarah Storey is a dame after winning four golds.
[Left: Ewan McGregor / Right: Stella McCartney] (more)...
[Left: Bradley Wiggins / Right: Andy Murray] Danny Boyle, who directed the Opening Ceremony, declined a knighthood. Performance directors Dave Brailsford and David Tanner, behind Team Gb's cycling and rowing glory, become sirs. Ben Ainslie, now the most decorated sailor in Olympic history, has been knighted. Paralympic cyclist Sarah Storey is a dame after winning four golds.
[Left: Ewan McGregor / Right: Stella McCartney] (more)...
- 12/29/2012
- by By Digital Spy
- Digital Spy
London, Dec 18: Three quarters of British women have said that a figure with a small waist balanced by larger breasts and hips is the ideal figure, a new survey has revealed.
They said that rather than wanting to emulate the stick thin figures of Kate Moss, most of them would prefer to have the figures of curvier celebrities like Kelly Brook, Holly Willoughby, Beyonce and Kate Winslet.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of Debenhams, found that most women were less concerned with becoming a model size eight or ten and instead wanted a figure that "goes in and out."
Almost a fifth of respondents said that they wanted a body with defined muscles, like Olympian Jessica Ennis, or Victoria Pendleton.
Just six percent.
They said that rather than wanting to emulate the stick thin figures of Kate Moss, most of them would prefer to have the figures of curvier celebrities like Kelly Brook, Holly Willoughby, Beyonce and Kate Winslet.
The survey, undertaken on behalf of Debenhams, found that most women were less concerned with becoming a model size eight or ten and instead wanted a figure that "goes in and out."
Almost a fifth of respondents said that they wanted a body with defined muscles, like Olympian Jessica Ennis, or Victoria Pendleton.
Just six percent.
- 12/18/2012
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Olympic medalist and Strictly Come Dancing star Victoria Pendleton dazzles in a special gold photoshoot for Look magazine. The cycling champion, who retired after winning a gold and a silver medal at London 2012, posed in a series of sparkling dresses and declared "the novelty of feeling elegant hasn't worn off for me". Speaking further about the transition from an athlete to a celebrity, she recalled: "When I met Prince Harry, Wills and Kate... It was amazing that they knew who we were. "Kate is so beautiful. I would love to have a blow-dry like that. Also, at a party recently, Kylie held my medals while I went on stage. That was odd." However, Pendleton added that no matter how famous she gets, her family and fiancé Scott Gardner will always be her "priority". "I would like a family one day and I've started (more)...
- 12/11/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Victoria Pendleton has slammed her 'Strictly Come Dancing' partner Brendan Cole. The Olympic cycling gold medallist was eliminated from the BBC One show last month, and has since hit out at her dance partner, accusing him of having a ''chip on his shoulder''. Victoria told the Sunday Telegraph newspaper: ''Brendan is really hard work, I'm telling you. He's like a child that needs all the attention on him. He'd be sliding across the dance floor on his knees and I'd be like, 'Wow. Seriously, mate?' ''The dancers are the real stars of the show, but he's got such a chip on his shoulder...
- 12/4/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Victoria Pendleton has slammed her 'Strictly Come Dancing' partner Brendan Cole. The Olympic cycling gold medallist was eliminated from the BBC One show last month, and has since hit out at her dance partner, accusing him of having a ''chip on his shoulder''. Victoria told the Sunday Telegraph newspaper: ''Brendan is really hard work, I'm telling you. He's like a child that needs all the attention on him. He'd be sliding across the dance floor on his knees and I'd be like, 'Wow. Seriously, mate?' ''The dancers are the real stars of the show, but he's got such a chip on his shoulder...
- 12/1/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
The latest dance routines and music choices for Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed. Following Victoria Pendleton and Brendan Cole's elimination from Strictly last week, it is getting more difficult to predict who will be the next pairing to depart. As the BBC show nears the business end of the competition, it is time for the couples to step up their game even higher. The full list of routines this weekend: Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev - Jive - 'Land of 1,000 Dances' by Wilson Pickett
Denise Van Outen and James Jordan - Salsa - 'Rhythm of the Night' by DeBarge/Valerie Andrews
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Denise Van Outen and James Jordan - Salsa - 'Rhythm of the Night' by DeBarge/Valerie Andrews
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- 11/29/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Stella McCartney, Lily Allen, Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw were a few of the celebrities attending the British Fashion Council Awards 2012 at the Savoy Hotel in London last night (November 27). Lily Allen, due to give birth to her second child next month, showed off her burgeoning baby bump in a midnight blue Andrea Lieberman gown, while Ora opted for a plunging aqua Vivienne Westwood frock. Other guests included Rachel Stevens, in a nude gown, Ronnie Wood and fiancée Sally Humphreys, Hollywood couple Jamie Campbell Bower and Lily Collins, and Princess Beatrice. Gemma Arterton, Victoria Pendleton, both in Stella McCartney, Nick Cave, Salma Hayek, Kelly Brook, in a plunging black dress, and Delilah, in a sheer Julien MacDonald gown, also graced the red carpet. Winners of the evening included Alexa (more)...
- 11/28/2012
- by By Naomi Gordon
- Digital Spy
Stella McCartney, Lily Allen, Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw were a few of the celebrities attending the British Fashion Council Awards 2012 at the Savoy Hotel in London last night (November 27). Lily Allen, due to give birth to her second child next month, showed off her burgeoning baby bump in a midnight blue Andrea Lieberman gown, while Ora opted for a plunging aqua Vivienne Westwood frock. Other guests included Rachel Stevens, in a nude gown, Ronnie Wood and fiancée Sally Humphreys, Hollywood couple Jamie Campbell Bower and Lily Collins, and Princess Beatrice. Gemma Arterton, Victoria Pendleton, both in Stella McCartney, Nick Cave, Salma Hayek, Kelly Brook, in a plunging black dress, and Delilah, in a sheer Julien MacDonald gown, also graced the red carpet. Winners of the evening included Alexa (more)...
- 11/28/2012
- by By Naomi Gordon
- Digital Spy
Lily Allen, Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw were a few of the fashionistas attending the British Fashion Council Awards 2012 at the Savoy Hotel in London last night (November 27). Lily Allen, due to give birth to her second child next month, showed off her burgeoning baby bump in a midnight blue Andrea Lieberman gown, while Ora opted for a plunging aqua Vivienne Westwood frock. Other guests included Rachel Stevens, in a nude gown, Ronnie Wood and fiancée Sally Humphreys, Hollywood couple Jamie Campbell Bower and Lily Collins, and Princess Beatrice. Gemma Arterton, Victoria Pendleton, both in Stella McCartney, Nick Cave, Salma Hayek, Kelly Brook, in a plunging black dress, and Delilah, in a sheer Julien MacDonald gown, also graced the red carpet. Winners of the evening included Alexa Chung, awarded the (more)...
- 11/28/2012
- by By Naomi Gordon
- Digital Spy
Olympic gold medal winner Victoria Pendleton has admitted that she is "slightly relieved" to leave Strictly Come Dancing. The cyclist departed the show at the weekend after finishing bottom of the leaderboard with her salsa routine. "The standard of the competition is so far and I knew I was the worst one there," said Pendleton. "I'm going to miss the other contestants. And the hair and the make-up, they make you feel so glamourous. Everyone gets on so well. It's a lovely atmosphere." Pendleton also revealed that she was most looking forward to getting (more)...
- 11/27/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Director and team behind Olympic opening ceremony scoop prize, Nick Payne becomes youngest ever playwright to take the award for best play, and Hattie Morahan triumphs over Cate Blanchett
The team behind the Olympic opening ceremony, led by director Danny Boyle, was honoured at the Evening Standard theatre awards on Sunday night, winning the second Beyond Theatre award, which "celebrates theatricality outside the confines of the auditorium".
Boyle was presented the award by cyclist Victoria Pendleton at the ceremony, which took place at the Savoy Hotel in London, for an event that the Evening Standard's editor, Sarah Sands, said "managed to find a way of showing us who we are" as a nation.
Elsewhere, it was Nicholas Hytner's night, as the National theatre's artistic director, who recently teamed up with Boyle to spearhead a campaign against arts-funding cuts outside of London, scooped both the Lebedev special award and best...
The team behind the Olympic opening ceremony, led by director Danny Boyle, was honoured at the Evening Standard theatre awards on Sunday night, winning the second Beyond Theatre award, which "celebrates theatricality outside the confines of the auditorium".
Boyle was presented the award by cyclist Victoria Pendleton at the ceremony, which took place at the Savoy Hotel in London, for an event that the Evening Standard's editor, Sarah Sands, said "managed to find a way of showing us who we are" as a nation.
Elsewhere, it was Nicholas Hytner's night, as the National theatre's artistic director, who recently teamed up with Boyle to spearhead a campaign against arts-funding cuts outside of London, scooped both the Lebedev special award and best...
- 11/26/2012
- by Matt Trueman
- The Guardian - Film News
Damian lewis and Gemma Arterton were a few of the stars at the 58th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards last night (November 25), where director Danny Boyle was honoured for his contribution to the London 2012 Opening Ceremony. Boyle received the 'Beyond Theatre' award at the event in association with Burberry at the Savoy Hotel, while Dame Judi Dench was recognised for her contribution to theatre with the Moscow Art Theatre's 'Golden Seagull' award. Other guests included Gemma Arterton, glamorous in a glitzy strapless Lbd, James Corden, Bill Nighy, Sir Ian McKellen, former Strictly Come Dancing star Victoria Pendleton and Tinie Tempah. Oscar winner Colin Firth and wife Livia, Ralph Fiennes, Helen McCrory, Jeremy Irvine, Rafe Spall and Michelle Ryan also graced the (more)...
- 11/26/2012
- by By Naomi Gordon
- Digital Spy
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! managed more viewers than The X Factor's results show for a third consecutive week last night (November 25). However, BBC One's Strictly regained control of Sunday nights as the ballroom dancing show ascended to 10.05 million (39%) for Victoria Pendleton's exit, after losing out to I'm a Celebrity last week. Doctor Who legend Colin Baker left the I'm a Celebrity jungle to an audience of 9.56m (36.7%) from 9pm, while 461,000 caught the ITV reality show on ITV1 +1. The X Factor pulled in 9.09m (34%) at 8pm (+1: 211k) for Rylan Clark's departure, prior to which Surprise Surprise enthralled 3.95m (15.8%) at 7pm (+1: 217k). Meanwhile on BBC One, Countryfile (7.67m/32.2%), Antiques Roadshow (5.93m/22.2%) and The Secret of Crickley (more)...
- 11/26/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
London - Danny Boyle and Judi Dench were among the winners at the 58th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards here late Sunday evening. Oscar-winning director Boyle and his creative team were honored with the Beyond Theatre award for their work on the London 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. British cycling star Victoria Pendleton presented the award. Boyle served as the artistic director for the ceremony, which featured many nods to British culture and theater. At the awards ceremony at the Savoy Hotel in central London, Dench received the Moscow Art Theatre's Golden Seagull award for her contribution to world theater.
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- 11/26/2012
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Victoria Pendleton has become the latest celebrity to be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The emotional Olympic gold medalist became the seventh contestant to leave the BBC reality series tonight (25.11.12) after she and professional partner Brendan Cole lost a dance-off against former English cricket captain Michael Vaughan and his partner Natalie Lowe. Judge Craig Revel Horwod chose to save Micahel, saying: ''Well this couple completely smashed it and I thought they were fantastic, Michael and Natalie.'' His fellow judges Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell agreed saying they thought Victoria's performance was the weakest. The 32-year-old athlete, who had the lowest judges' score on...
- 11/25/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Victoria Pendleton has become the seventh celebrity to be voted out of this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The Olympic cyclist and her professional dance partner Brendan Cole left the competition after finishing in the bottom two alongside cricketer and Michael Vaughan and partner Natalie Lowe. Following the dance-off, the judges delivered the verdicts with a unanimous verdict to save Vaughan from elimination. Craig Revel Horwood said: "Well this couple completely smashed it, and I thought they were fantastic - Michael and Natalie."
Darcey Bussell said: "Yes - I am going save Michael and Natalie." Bruno Tonioli added: "I am going to save the best performance - and that came from Michael and Natalie." Following the decision, Pendleton said of of her elimination: "It's been so much fun; I have (more)...
Darcey Bussell said: "Yes - I am going save Michael and Natalie." Bruno Tonioli added: "I am going to save the best performance - and that came from Michael and Natalie." Following the decision, Pendleton said of of her elimination: "It's been so much fun; I have (more)...
- 11/25/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Denise Van Outen felt ''relieved'' for Victoria Pendleton following her 'Strictly Come Dancing' exit. The TV presenter admits she feels ''sad'' when any of the contestants depart on the BBC One show, but she is pleased the ''exhausted'' Olympic gold medallist - who left the competition on Sunday (25.11.12) - is now able to have a rest after going straight from competing at London 2012 to training for the programme. She said: ''Now when people leave you've spent a lot of time with them so it is sad. But for her I felt a little bit relieved because she's actually...
- 11/24/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Victoria Pendleton has become the latest celebrity to be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The emotional Olympic gold medalist became the seventh contestant to leave the BBC reality series tonight (25.11.12) after she and professional partner Brendan Cole lost a dance-off against former English cricket captain Michael Vaughan and his partner Natalie Lowe. Judge Craig Revel Horwod chose to save Micahel, saying: ''Well this couple completely smashed it and I thought they were fantastic, Michael and Natalie.'' His fellow judges Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell agreed saying they thought Victoria's performance was the weakest. The 32-year-old athlete, who had the lowest judges' score on...
- 11/22/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
After the glorious highs of Wembley, Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC Television Centre this weekend and there's no let-up in the pressure for the celebrities on the dancefloor. One more pairing must go home, but with everyone improving and looking stronger in the rehearsal rooms, it's anyone's guess who it will be. Britain's Got Talent dance troupe Flawless and The Script are the special guests on the Sunday night results show. The full list of routines this weekend: Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev - Tango - 'When Doves Cry' by Prince
Victoria Pendleton and Brendan Cole - Salsa - 'Candy' by Robbie Williams
Denise Van Outen and James (more)...
Victoria Pendleton and Brendan Cole - Salsa - 'Candy' by Robbie Williams
Denise Van Outen and James (more)...
- 11/22/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
London 2012 athlete Rebecca Adlington has admitted that she "melted" watching fellow Team Gb star Louis Smith perform on Strictly Come Dancing. The swimmer said that Smith, who won silver and bronze medals in gymnastics events at this summer's Olympics, has been "absolutely incredible" in the ballroom.
Speaking to Digital Spy at the Collar & Coats Gala Ball for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home last week, Adlington jested: "I saw him the other week and I was like, 'You should be good at dancing, you're a gymnast, you should have rhythm'. "He's doing so well. When he did the Dirty Dancing routine the other week I just melted, because it's my favourite film." Adlington also said that she understands gold medal-winning cyclist Victoria Pendleton's emotional breakdowns on the show, commenting (more)...
Speaking to Digital Spy at the Collar & Coats Gala Ball for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home last week, Adlington jested: "I saw him the other week and I was like, 'You should be good at dancing, you're a gymnast, you should have rhythm'. "He's doing so well. When he did the Dirty Dancing routine the other week I just melted, because it's my favourite film." Adlington also said that she understands gold medal-winning cyclist Victoria Pendleton's emotional breakdowns on the show, commenting (more)...
- 11/13/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Victoria Pendleton has voiced her sadness over her lack of gym time since appearing on Strictly Come Dancing. The Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist revealed that she has lost around 9lbs in muscle weight during her time on the show so far. Having previously gone to the gym on a regular basis for several years to make her thighs strong for her sport, she explained that she is "upset" over feeling so unfit. "I can't go to the gym and so I feel out of shape," she told New magazine. "I've lost a lot of muscle mass. I've been going to the gym three times a week for 15 years and lifting heavy weights and now I haven't got time to do that. "I can't maintain the body I had (more)...
- 11/6/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Victoria Pendleton wants 'Strictly' partner Brendan Cole to help her with her first dance. The Olympic gold medallist plans to wed fiance Scott Gardner next year, and has enlisted the professional to make sure they are both able to impress their guests. Discussing wearing a wedding dress on the show, she said: ''Putting it on reminded me how excited I am about marrying Scott. ''I feel like I've been waiting for ever. ''First there was the Olympics, now 'Strictly' - but as soon as I leave the show I'm turning all my attention to the wedding. ''I won't make a fool of myself during my...
- 11/6/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Victoria Pendleton wants 'Strictly' partner Brendan Cole to help her with her first dance. The Olympic gold medallist plans to wed fiance Scott Gardner next year, and has enlisted the professional to make sure they are both able to impress their guests. Discussing wearing a wedding dress on the show, she said: ''Putting it on reminded me how excited I am about marrying Scott. ''I feel like I've been waiting for ever. ''First there was the Olympics, now 'Strictly' - but as soon as I leave the show I'm turning all my attention to the wedding. ''I won't make a fool of myself during my...
- 11/4/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Jessica Ennis impressed in a black-and-white dress at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards last night (October 31). The Olympic gold medalist showed off her toned figure in a dress by Stella McCartney - who was also at the awards - and was joined by Team Gb's Victoria Pendleton and Paralympian Ellie Simmonds. Pendleton went for a printed, midnight-blue dress, while model Daisy Lowe and Gillian Anderson both looked elegant in vintage-style gowns. Also at the event were actresses Emily Blunt who stood out in a tangerine halterneck dress, Marion Cotillard in a strapless black gown and Rosamund Pike in a long, one-shouldered frock. Model David Gandy arrived looking suited and booted with his girlfriend Sarah Ann Macklin, (more)...
- 11/1/2012
- by By Victoria Garo-Falides
- Digital Spy
Bruno Tonioli is jealous of Victoria Pendleton's six-pack. The 'Strictly' judge - who is known for making outlandish statements on the show - admits he is impressed with Louis Smith's and Victoria's bodies, and has managed to get her to show him how to achieve them. He said: ''There are so many very fit guys and girls. Louis Smith is pretty good - gymnasts are amazing. And Victoria Pendleton's six-pack! I told her that I want one like hers. She's going to show me how she does it. Hers is perfect.'' However Bruno also likes to take care of himself, and...
- 10/31/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Victoria Pendleton struggles to pretend she is in love with Brendan Cole on 'Strictly'. The Olympic gold medallist - who has become well known for crying throughout the BBC series - admits she finds it tough to be an ''actress'' during her performances and much prefers it when the pair can dance separately. She said: ''As lovely as Brendan is, he's not my fiancé, so dancing the tango, which involves staying away from each other as opposed to pretending to be in love with each other, was really enjoyable for me. ''I'm not an actress, so pretending to be in love with...
- 10/30/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Bruno Tonioli is jealous of Victoria Pendleton's six-pack. The 'Strictly' judge - who is known for making outlandish statements on the show - admits he is impressed with Louis Smith's and Victoria's bodies, and has managed to get her to show him how to achieve them. He said: ''There are so many very fit guys and girls. Louis Smith is pretty good - gymnasts are amazing. And Victoria Pendleton's six-pack! I told her that I want one like hers. She's going to show me how she does it. Hers is perfect.'' However Bruno also likes to take care of himself, and...
- 10/29/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace scored an impressive 35 points on last night's (27.10.12) 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Olympic gymnast looked visibly stunned when he was awarded three nines and an eight from the judging panel following his 'zombie tango' to Rihanna's hit 'Disturbia'. Head judge Len Goodman told the couple: ''I wish the clocks could go back right now so I could have another look at that because it was fabulous.'' Despite previously being unable to set the leaderboard on fire, both Michael Vaughan and Victoria Pendleton experienced a change in fortunes last night, taking joint second place with 31 points each. After...
- 10/28/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
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