Eurovision Act Announced

It has been revealed that boyband Blue are to represent the UK in this years Eurovision song contest.

Pretty much everyone has reacted with the same response: "didn't Blue break up?" except for their former producer, who has said he is shocked at their decision to enter Eurovision as there is little the UK can do to win and so it will ruin any reputation Blue have.

Essex to join Eastenders

63 year old David Essex is to join Eastenders later this year with his on screen children in tow. He is to play Eddie Moon, Alfie Moon's Uncle and the grandfather of baby Tommy, who is of course the living child left in the controversial baby swop/cot death story line.

In other Eastenders news, after having to re write the baby swop story line after being inundated with they are due to air yet another controversial story just weeks later. This time round it is based around the idea of Sexploitation. The storyline will involve Janine pimping out Whitney to men whilst Whitney is totally unaware of the fact that she is selling sex. To try and avoid yet more complaints they are working with Comic Relief with this plot.

We'll have to see how that story line pans out or if we will be seeing another story cut short in a rushed re-write.

The NTA's 2011

This years National Television Awards were broadcast tonight from London's O2 Arena and here is the list of winners:

Best Talent Show: The X Factor

Best Comedy: Benidorm

Best Drama: Waterloo Road

Best Drama Performance: David Jason

Digital Choice Award: The Imbetweeners

Best Factual Programme: Top Gear

Best Serial Drama: Eastenders

Best Serial Drama Performance: Lacey Turner (Eastenders)

Best Topical Magazine Show: This Morning

Best Newcomer: Ricky Norwood, (Eastenders)

Best Entertainment Programme: I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

Best Entertainment Presenter: Ant & Dec

Special Recognition Award: Bruce Forsythe


So this years presenter, Dermot O'Leary lost out in the best entertainment presenter category as Ant and Dec scooped the gong for a 10th year in a row and Lacey Turner picked up her 6th consecutive award for best serial performance, but now that she has left Eastenders, next years award is open for the taking so hopefully we will see lots more fantastic acting as the competition hots up.

Williams on the West End?

It has been revealed that the owner of one of London's top theaters has begun auditions to find 2 Robbie Williams's. She plans to produce a Musical show based on the Take That stars life and Robbie himself has given her permission to use his solo work in the show.

Further Developments at Sky

In further development's at Sky Sports, Richard Keys today resigned his post following the sexism scandal.

The Oscar Nominations

This years Oscar nominations were revealed today and they stand as follows:

Actor in a Leading Role:
Javier Bardem - Biutiful
Jeff Bridges - True Grit
Jesse Eisenberg - The Social Network
Colin Firth - The King's Speech
James Franco - 127 Hours

Actress in a Leading Role:
Annette Bening - The Kids Are All Right
Nicole Kidman - Rabbit Hole
Jennifer Lawrence - Winter's Bone
Natalie Portman - Black Swan
Michelle Williams - Blue Valentine

Actress in a Supporting Role:
Amy Adams - The Fighter
Helena Bonham Carter - The King's Speech
Melissa Leo - The Fighter
Hailee Steinfeld - Treu Grit
Jacki Weaver - Animal Kingdom

Actor in a Supporting Role:
Christian Bale - The Fighter
John Hawkes - Winter's Bone
Jeremy Renner - The Town
Mark Ruffalo - The Kids Are All Right
Geoffrey Rush - The King's Speech

Best Picture:
Black Swan
The Fighter
Inception
The Kids Are All Right
127 Hours
The Social Network
Toy Story 3
True Grit
Winter's Bone
The King's Speech

For a full list of nominations and categories see the official site: http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/83/nominees.html

New Host for the One Show

Ex Blue Peter presenter and current Country File host Matt Baker has been confirmed as the new frontman for BBC1's popular magazine programme The One Show.
He has been the front runner for the job since Jason Manford quit, after only a short spell in the job, following the discovery of his innappropriate messages sent to several women.

Sky Sports Sexism Scandal

Sky Sports presenters Richard Keys and Andy Gray were caught making sexist comments after the apperance of the female referee's assistant Sain Massey in the weekend's Liverpool vs Wolves match.
The pair were offair and thought their microphones were also off, however, they were mistaken and were recorded making sexist comments including "women don't know the offside rule."

On Monday it emerged that Keys had phoned Massey in person to apologise for his comments.

Today it has been revealed that Andy Gray has been sacked after evidence was found of him making further sexist remarks about both Massey and the ex-girlfriend of Jamie Redknapp. It has also become apparent that Gray was behaving 'inappropraitely' towards Sky Sports co-presenter Charlotte Jackson during rehearsals for a christmas special.
Touchline reporter Andy Burton has also been suspended in light of this new evidence.

British Comedy Awards

This years British Comedy Awards came LIVE from London's Indigo2 presented by Jonathan Ross and the winners stand as follows:

Best Male TV Comic: Michael McIntyre
Best Comedy Panel Show: Would I Lie To You?
Best New British TV Comedy: Miranda
Best Comedy Entertainment Personality: Harry Hill
Best TV Comedy Actor: Peter Capaldi
Writer's Guild Of Great Britain Award: Jesse Armstrong & Sam Bain
Best Female TV Comic: Jo Brand
Best Sitcom: The Inbetweeners
Lifetime Achievement Award: Roy Clarke
Best Comedy Entertainment Programme: Newswipe
Best Male Comedy Breakthrough Artist: John Bishop
Best Female Comedy Breakthrough Artsist: Samantha Spiro
Best British Comedy Performance in a Film: Kayvan Novak
Best TV Comedy Actress: Miranda Heart
Best Comedy Sketch Show: Horrible Histories
Outstanding Contribution To Comedy: Russell Brand
People's Choice Award: Miranda Heart

Clooney in the clear

Thanks to a trailor for US show Piers Morgan Tonight we now know that George Clooney has just about recovered from a second bout of Malaria, which he caught whilst on a humanitarian visit to Sudan.

George, ever modest, is using his recovery as an opportunity to point out how fortunate we are to have such advanced medicines in the western world, and that access to this medicine does make a huge difference in our ability to recover from such deadly diseases.
In a statement about his recovery, Clooney said: "This illustrates how with proper medication, the most lethal condition in Africa can be reduced to a bad 10 days instead of a death sentence."
I'm sure we will hear more on the subject when he appears on Peirs Morgan Tonight this Friday

Get Well Soon George!

Gervais: They knew what they were getting

Ricky Gervais has today spoken personally in defense of his contraversial performace at the Golden Globes earlier this week. He has stated that the producers knew exactly what kind of content they would be getting when they hired him and that as an outsider to the hollywood industry he felt he could not "come out there as everyones mate and schmooze." Instead he felt that it was his job to "roast" the A-listers, saying he's sure they have a sense of humour.

On a lighter note, it seems that David Brent is back! Ricky will be bringing the role back for a cameo apperance in the American version of The Office; starring Steve Carrell, on January 27th.

Take That To Fall Again?

It has been reported that Robbie Williams is already fed up with the band since he rejoined the band back in July 2010 and rumours are spreading fast that he will soon leave the ever more popular man-band.
Even new best friend Gary Barlow has said before now that he see's the band's future as a four-piece.
Perhaps it is for the best that they split back to a foursome if Robbie is unhappy with the band, although it would be bad news for all Take That fans, at least we wouldn't see nasty fall outs between Robbie and Gary all over again - which could even lead to a full band split once more!!
Don't worry though girls - I'm sure they will manage to hold it together for the upcoming tour!

Anne Hathaway To Play Catwoman

Michelle Pfeiffer has graciously handed down her black catsuit and whip to the lovely Anne Hathaway, who has been named as the person to play Catwoman in the new Batman Returns film.

I'm sure we are all agreed - she will look stunning!

Katy Perrie IS...

...going on tour?
All that fuss and press coverage and her big travel up to facebook headquaters was infact to announce that she is going on tour across ascross the USA, Canada and many other places!
Now, of course this is VERY exciting news for all Katy Perrie fans (and perhaps for some still hopefully Russel Brand devotes who may now have it in their heads that its still not too late!) and I'm sure tickets will sell out fast - but i'll admit, I'm a little dissapointed, it would have been lovely to see little tiny Brand babies toddling around with great big eyes and even bigger hair!

And the Nominee's are...

The Bafta Award nominations are in this morning and the list looks like this:

Best Supporting Actress:
Amy Adams - The Fighter
Helena Bonham Carter - The Kings Speech
Barbara Hershey - Black Swan
Lesley Manville - Another Year
Miranda Richardson - Made in Dagenham

Best Supporting Actor:
Christian Bale - The Fighter
Andrew Garfield - The Social Network
Pete Postlethwaite - The Town
Mark Ruffalo - The Kids Are All Right
Geoffrey Rush - The Kings Speech

Best Actress:
Annette Bening - The Kids Are All Right
Julianne Moore - The Kids Are All Right
Natalie Portman - Black Swan
Noomi Rapace - The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo
Hailee Steinfeld - True Grit

Best Actor:
Javier Bardem - Buitiful
Jeff Bridges - True Grit
Jesse Eisenberg - The Social Network
Colin Firth - The Kings Speech
James Franco - 127 Hours

Best Animation:
Despicable Me
Toy Story 3
How To Train Your Dragon

Best British Film:
127 Hours
Another Year
Four Lions
The Kings Speech
Made in Dagenham

Best Film:
Black Swan
Inception
The Kings Speech
The Social Network
True Grit

Gervais Controversy at Globes

It was Ricky's second year running hosting the Golden Globe awards and despite being known for his outrageous and sometimes plain rude comedy, it seems he may have overstepped the mark with American tv producers.

Gervais managed to insult most of Hollywood during the show, however, one remark reffering to the sexuality of an unnamed actor and scientologist caused a gasp of shock to ripple through the audience. Shortly after this the host dissappeared for a considerable amount of time before reportedly returning 'subdued'

Ricky denies that he chastised by bosses during his time away from stage, and that this absense was infact planned - with the mood backstage being great, despite the majority of the audience not seeming to react too positivly towards the personal jibes the British presenter aimed at them.

Will Ricky Gervais return to present a third Golden Globes in 2012? Only time will tell.

Golden Globes 2011

The Golden Globes took place last night and here is a quick round up of some of the nights main winners:
Cecil B.Demille Award - Robert De Niro
Best Motion Picture (drama) - The Social Network
Best Screenplay - The Social Network
Best Director - The Social Network
Best Original Score - The Social Network
Best Actor - Colin Firth (The Kings Speech)
Best Actress - Natalie Portman (Black Swan)
Best Animated Film - Toy Story 3

They said it wouldn't last.....and it didn't!

After a full 11 months of *ahem* marrital bliss, Katie Price and Alex Reid have announced their divorce.
Katie allegedly revealed to her girlfriends that Alex had become a clone of Peter Andre and she addmitted that it was all over because she didn't want to be married to another 'fame obbsessed man'
Alex, after breaking back into their Surrey mansion due to Katie having changed the locks, is now demanding a £1 million payment in order for him to leave their home, however, Ms Price is doing her upmost to ensure Alex doesn't see a penny.
Oh, and it looks like there is a braincell left inside his Cagefighter head - he seems to have woken up to reality and is questioning whether Katie ever really loved him or if the whole relationship was just a publicity stunt.

Look out boys - Jordan's on the loose again...who do we think will be her next target?

Is Mrs Brand Expecting?

Katy Perry has today said that later this week she will be visiting the headquaters of Facebook in order to make an official update on her own personal page as her way of announcing some very exciting news.
Could this mean the pitter patter of tiny feet in the Brand household? Watch this space while we wait with baited breath for the big announcment - here's hoping they aren't just going to tell us they've booked an all inclusive holiday to Disneyworld!

Posh IS Preggers

So, we've waited in suspense for 6 long years, watching Posh's every move, with tabloids getting over excited everytime she gained the slightest bit of wieght claiming it was a sure sign she was trying for another baby. Well this week, it was officially announced that the Beckahm's are expecting another child to add to their brood.
Now the only question left to ask is: Will Posh get the girl she desires?

The story, of course, has been splashed all over the press, with bookys already taking bets on the baby's sex (the odds show bookmakers are hedging for another boy) aswell prospective names for the child (with David Junior and Elton topping the list of boys names and Sandra heading the poll for girls)
Comedians have also jumped on the story with my personal favourite joke coming from Graham Norton saying: ' yes Posh is pregnant, she's now eating for one!'

No official dates have been given but with Posh due to give birth in the summer I am sure we are all in for a treat in high fashion maternity wear!