“Harry Potter” franchise professor Miriam Margolyes told News Corp Australia’s News.com.au that she was approached by Marvel to star in a project described to her as “a story about witches. But she ultimately turned it down due to its location, along with the fact that playing the Potter films’ Pomona Sprout had her reluctant to play in the magic world again. Given the timing and Marvel’s projects in development, it appears to be “WandaVision” spinoff miniseries “Agatha.”
The actress explained in the interview, published last year, that the show’s location was a problem for her. “I don’t like America and I didn’t want to be in Georgia for four months,” she said. “So I just said, ‘well, I want a million pounds’ and they said, ‘you can have half a million,’ and I said, ‘no, I don’t want to do it,’ so it just stopped.
The actress explained in the interview, published last year, that the show’s location was a problem for her. “I don’t like America and I didn’t want to be in Georgia for four months,” she said. “So I just said, ‘well, I want a million pounds’ and they said, ‘you can have half a million,’ and I said, ‘no, I don’t want to do it,’ so it just stopped.
- 3/16/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
More than 400 figures from the creative community have warned that the U.K. will become a "cultural wasteland" unless the British government provides urgent financial support for the creative industries.
The warning came in a letter to the U.K. chancellor and culture secretary that was signed by names including Stephen Fry, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Simon Callow, Meera Syal, Jonathan Price and Sophie Dahl, and organizations such as the Royal Albert Hall, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate, Penguin Random House and Lionsgate.
The letter said that many creative organizations and professionals needed urgent cash support if they ...
The warning came in a letter to the U.K. chancellor and culture secretary that was signed by names including Stephen Fry, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Simon Callow, Meera Syal, Jonathan Price and Sophie Dahl, and organizations such as the Royal Albert Hall, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate, Penguin Random House and Lionsgate.
The letter said that many creative organizations and professionals needed urgent cash support if they ...
- 4/27/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
More than 400 figures from the creative community have warned that the U.K. will become a "cultural wasteland" unless the British government provides urgent financial support for the creative industries.
The warning came in a letter to the U.K. chancellor and culture secretary that was signed by names including Stephen Fry, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Simon Callow, Meera Syal, Jonathan Price and Sophie Dahl, and organizations such as the Royal Albert Hall, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate, Penguin Random House and Lionsgate.
The letter said that many creative organizations and professionals needed urgent cash support if they ...
The warning came in a letter to the U.K. chancellor and culture secretary that was signed by names including Stephen Fry, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Simon Callow, Meera Syal, Jonathan Price and Sophie Dahl, and organizations such as the Royal Albert Hall, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate, Penguin Random House and Lionsgate.
The letter said that many creative organizations and professionals needed urgent cash support if they ...
- 4/27/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
More than 400 figures in the UK’s creative industries have signed a letter sent to the Chancellor and Culture Secretary warning that the country come become a “cultural wasteland” if more is not done to help creative workers during the coronavirus crisis.
Signatories include Stephen Fry, Grayson Perry, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Simon Callow, Anish Kapoor, Meera Syal, Jamie Cullum, Jeremy Deller, Paloma Faith, Johnny Marr, Imogen Heap, Jonathan Pryce, Pj Harvey, Stephen Hough, Katie Melua, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sophie Dahl.
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The letter has been penned by the Creative Industries Federation (Cif), the body repping the country’s creative sector. It claims that “more than 50% of...
Signatories include Stephen Fry, Grayson Perry, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Simon Callow, Anish Kapoor, Meera Syal, Jamie Cullum, Jeremy Deller, Paloma Faith, Johnny Marr, Imogen Heap, Jonathan Pryce, Pj Harvey, Stephen Hough, Katie Melua, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sophie Dahl.
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The letter has been penned by the Creative Industries Federation (Cif), the body repping the country’s creative sector. It claims that “more than 50% of...
- 4/27/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Writing a book, British children's author Roald Dahl once explained, is "rather like going on a very long walk, across valleys and mountains and things, and you get the first view of what you see and you write it down. Then you walk a bit further, maybe up on to the top of a hill, and you see something else, then you write that and you go on like that, day after day, getting different views of the same landscape. The highest mountain on the walk is obviously the end of the book because it's got to be the best view of all,...
- 6/30/2016
- by Tom Gliatto
- PEOPLE.com
Steven Spielberg has announced the casting of Sophie in his upcoming adaptation of The Bfg.
10-year-old Ruby Barnhill has landed the lead role in the live-action remake of Roald Dahl's classic novel.
The British actress will play Sophie, a young orphan girl who is befriended by the Big Friendly Giant. The character was inspired by Dahl's granddaughter Sophie Dahl.
"After a lengthy search, I feel Roald Dahl himself would have found Ruby every bit as marvellous as we do," Spielberg said in a statement released by Dreamworks.
"We have discovered a wonderful Sophie in Ruby Barnhill."
Barnhill has been acting for two years, and will soon appear in the BBC children's drama Four O'Clock Club.
"I feel incredibly lucky and I'm so happy," she said. "Sophie gets to go on this wonderful adventure and I'm so excited that I get to play her."
Mark Rylance will play the Bfg in the movie,...
10-year-old Ruby Barnhill has landed the lead role in the live-action remake of Roald Dahl's classic novel.
The British actress will play Sophie, a young orphan girl who is befriended by the Big Friendly Giant. The character was inspired by Dahl's granddaughter Sophie Dahl.
"After a lengthy search, I feel Roald Dahl himself would have found Ruby every bit as marvellous as we do," Spielberg said in a statement released by Dreamworks.
"We have discovered a wonderful Sophie in Ruby Barnhill."
Barnhill has been acting for two years, and will soon appear in the BBC children's drama Four O'Clock Club.
"I feel incredibly lucky and I'm so happy," she said. "Sophie gets to go on this wonderful adventure and I'm so excited that I get to play her."
Mark Rylance will play the Bfg in the movie,...
- 12/16/2014
- Digital Spy
I was one of the many surprised that director Peter Jackson had decided to split the single, rather small, book of The Hobbit into three separate parts. However I think I speak for those doubting masses that Jackson has again shown a great understanding of the books and what makes them great. If the third in the series is anything like the first two, we are in for a treat. But what of those burning (pun intended) questions left when Smaug broke out of the mountain and made flight towards Lake-town that the trailer is yet to answer?
What have they done?
Words uttered by Bilbo himself as Smaug made haste to turn Lake-town into cinder. It doesn't seem much of a match between the pitifully guarded city of men and the bringer of fire and death, but there are faint glimpses of hope. Bard, who has that long haired...
What have they done?
Words uttered by Bilbo himself as Smaug made haste to turn Lake-town into cinder. It doesn't seem much of a match between the pitifully guarded city of men and the bringer of fire and death, but there are faint glimpses of hope. Bard, who has that long haired...
- 12/11/2014
- Shadowlocked
Jamie Cullum didn't think he stood a chance with Sophie Dahl when he first met her, the singer has revealed.
The musician married the former supermodel in January, 2010. The couple welcomed their first child Lyra the following year.
During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, Cullum said that nerves didn't get in the way during their first meeting because he thought "there was literally no chance."
"When I met her for the first time I didn't think there was even a remote chance in hell, so I played it really cool which actually worked to my advantage," he explained.
The 34-year-old singer and Dahl have gotten attention for their striking height difference. Cullum admitted that people often mistake him for a younger man.
"I tried to buy Sophie a bottle of wine and I had my kids and I was wearing a suit.
"I looked about as grown up...
The musician married the former supermodel in January, 2010. The couple welcomed their first child Lyra the following year.
During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, Cullum said that nerves didn't get in the way during their first meeting because he thought "there was literally no chance."
"When I met her for the first time I didn't think there was even a remote chance in hell, so I played it really cool which actually worked to my advantage," he explained.
The 34-year-old singer and Dahl have gotten attention for their striking height difference. Cullum admitted that people often mistake him for a younger man.
"I tried to buy Sophie a bottle of wine and I had my kids and I was wearing a suit.
"I looked about as grown up...
- 1/4/2014
- Digital Spy
Sky has released four limited edition designer set-top boxes themed around content available to watch via Sky on Demand.
Partnering with fashion icons, Sky has redesigned its new Sky+HD 2Tb box with built-in Wi-Fi around Minnie Mouse, Dracula, Mad Men and David Attenborough's documentary series Flying Monsters.
> Sky+ HD 2Tb box with Wi-Fi review: On Demand gets easy
Roland Mouret, Giles Deacon, style icon Sophie Dahl and rising men's fashion star Kit Neale are behind the special batch of Sky+HD box designs, which also extend to the Sky remote control.
The range of designs vary from the bold, family-friendly Minnie Mouse print, to the blood-splattered white box designed for Dracula.
Customers are able to purchase one of the four designs via its website from now until the end of the year.
Watch Kit Neale talk about the creation of his Fly Monsters theme below:...
Partnering with fashion icons, Sky has redesigned its new Sky+HD 2Tb box with built-in Wi-Fi around Minnie Mouse, Dracula, Mad Men and David Attenborough's documentary series Flying Monsters.
> Sky+ HD 2Tb box with Wi-Fi review: On Demand gets easy
Roland Mouret, Giles Deacon, style icon Sophie Dahl and rising men's fashion star Kit Neale are behind the special batch of Sky+HD box designs, which also extend to the Sky remote control.
The range of designs vary from the bold, family-friendly Minnie Mouse print, to the blood-splattered white box designed for Dracula.
Customers are able to purchase one of the four designs via its website from now until the end of the year.
Watch Kit Neale talk about the creation of his Fly Monsters theme below:...
- 11/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Photographer and film-maker who took some of the last shots of Marilyn Monroe
In the summer of 1962 Bert Stern, who has died aged 83, took more than 2,500 photographs of Marilyn Monroe over three sessions held in a Los Angeles hotel. The images captured Monroe in a sometimes pensive but mostly playful mood as she posed nude, variously covered by bedsheets, a chinchilla coat, a stripy Vera Neumann scarf and a pair of chiffon roses. Despite their air of carefree humour, the portraits are inescapably wistful because – along with George Barris's subsequent pictures of Monroe at Santa Monica beach – they are among the last photographs taken of the star. She was found dead at her home several weeks later.
The shoot was for Vogue, which had Stern on a contract that required him to fill 100 fashion pages a year and afforded him an additional 10 pages for personal projects. Stern proposed Monroe as a subject,...
In the summer of 1962 Bert Stern, who has died aged 83, took more than 2,500 photographs of Marilyn Monroe over three sessions held in a Los Angeles hotel. The images captured Monroe in a sometimes pensive but mostly playful mood as she posed nude, variously covered by bedsheets, a chinchilla coat, a stripy Vera Neumann scarf and a pair of chiffon roses. Despite their air of carefree humour, the portraits are inescapably wistful because – along with George Barris's subsequent pictures of Monroe at Santa Monica beach – they are among the last photographs taken of the star. She was found dead at her home several weeks later.
The shoot was for Vogue, which had Stern on a contract that required him to fill 100 fashion pages a year and afforded him an additional 10 pages for personal projects. Stern proposed Monroe as a subject,...
- 7/1/2013
- by Chris Wiegand
- The Guardian - Film News
Jamie Cullum sees fatherhood as a ''great privilege''. The 33-year-old singer songwriter and his wife, model and TV cook Sophie Dahl, welcomed their second daughter Margot at the beginning of March just two days after their other daughter Lyra celebrated her second birthday and Jamie feels blessed to have a new addition to his ''gorgeous'' family. He said: ''That new level of responsibility is quite profound. At first there's a little fear involved, then you realise it's all rather beautiful having these gorgeous people to share your life in your crazy world. It's a great privilege; an extraordinary thing. ''Getting married and becoming...
- 5/15/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Jamie Cullum sees fatherhood as a 'great privilege'. The 33-year-old singer songwriter and his wife, model and TV cook Sophie Dahl, welcomed their second daughter Margot at the beginning of March just two days after their other daughter Lyra celebrated her second birthday and Jamie feels blessed to have a new addition to his 'gorgeous' family. He said: 'That new level of responsibility is quite profound. At first there's a little fear involved, then you realise it's all rather beautiful having these gorgeous people to share your life in your crazy world. It's a great privilege; an extraordinary thing. 'Getting married and becoming a father makes me see the world a lot more intensely; a lot more of the happiness...
- 5/15/2013
- Monsters and Critics
Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum have welcomed a baby girl. The model-and-author gave birth to Margot Cullum - her second daughter with her jazz musician husband - on Monday (04.03.13) and the proud dad revealed the couple are 'completely thrilled' with their new arrival. Jamie wrote on Twitter: 'On March 4th @sophiedahl gave birth to our second baby girl, Margot Cullum. She is healthy and gorgeous and we are completely thrilled. (sic)' The 35-year-old writer, who is the granddaughter of legendary children's author Roald Dahl, also has two-year-old daughter, Lyra, with the 'High and Dry' singer and the couple had just celebrated the tot's second birthday on March 2 before welcoming their latest bundle of joy two days later. Sophie...
- 3/7/2013
- Monsters and Critics
Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum have welcomed a baby girl. The model-and-author gave birth to Margot Cullum - her second daughter with her jazz musician husband - on Monday (04.03.13) and the proud dad revealed the couple are ''completely thrilled'' with their new arrival. Jamie wrote on Twitter: ''On March 4th @sophiedahl gave birth to our second baby girl, Margot Cullum. She is healthy and gorgeous and we are completely thrilled. (sic)'' The 35-year-old writer, who is the granddaughter of legendary children's author Roald Dahl, also has two-year-old daughter, Lyra, with the 'High and Dry' singer and the couple had just celebrated the...
- 3/7/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum have announced that they are expecting their second child together. The model and author confirmed that she is pregnant with the jazz singer's child, after giving birth to their first child Lyra in March. Her agent confirmed the news of the pregnancy, according to the Daily Mail. The news arrives a day after the pair attended the Harper's Bazaar event at Claridge's in Mayfair, London. The granddaughter of author Roald Dahl is due to give birth in April. Jamie Cullum (more)...
- 11/1/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Sophie Dahl is pregnant with her second child. The model-turned-cookery writer - who already has a 19-month-old daughter, Lyra, with husband Jamie Cullum - confirmed to website MailOnline she is expecting once again. No further details about the pregnancy were released. Following the birth of Lyra, Sophie spoke of how helpful Jamie had been and felt ''lucky'' to have such a wonderful husband. She said: ''I feel very lucky. As a new mother, I have friends whose husbands went back to work within a week and, for me, having Jamie at home was invaluable. We really got to figure Lyra out and she got...
- 11/1/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Sophie Dahl is pregnant with her second child. The model-turned-cookery writer - who already has a 19-month-old daughter, Lyra, with husband Jamie Cullum - confirmed to website MailOnline she is expecting once again. No further details about the pregnancy were released. Following the birth of Lyra, Sophie spoke of how helpful Jamie had been and felt 'lucky' to have such a wonderful husband. She said: 'I feel very lucky. As a new mother, I have friends whose husbands went back to work within a week and, for me, having Jamie at home was invaluable. We really got to figure Lyra out and she got to figure us out. It's been lovely. He's divine, but I knew he would be. He's...
- 11/1/2012
- Monsters and Critics
'He could be quite vocal, Roald Dahl, if he didn't like something so it was a real relief he liked our film'
Brian Cosgrove, director
Quentin Blake was Roald Dahl's illustrator of choice, and his art for the book was perfect: very simple line drawings, perfectly balanced. But we wanted our giant to be more believable and scary.
I painted a watercolour of how we saw him. I got a lovely note back from Dahl saying it was perfect, he was right behind it, and to just get on and do it. Sophie, the little girl who befriends the Bfg, was easy. I had read that Dahl based her on his granddaughter, Sophie Dahl. At the time she wore John Lennon glasses, so we took it from there.
David Jason voiced the giant. I first found him when I was doing voice tests for Danger Mouse. With a lot of voice actors,...
Brian Cosgrove, director
Quentin Blake was Roald Dahl's illustrator of choice, and his art for the book was perfect: very simple line drawings, perfectly balanced. But we wanted our giant to be more believable and scary.
I painted a watercolour of how we saw him. I got a lovely note back from Dahl saying it was perfect, he was right behind it, and to just get on and do it. Sophie, the little girl who befriends the Bfg, was easy. I had read that Dahl based her on his granddaughter, Sophie Dahl. At the time she wore John Lennon glasses, so we took it from there.
David Jason voiced the giant. I first found him when I was doing voice tests for Danger Mouse. With a lot of voice actors,...
- 9/10/2012
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Kate Moss isn't a fan of Sadie Frost's new boyfriend James Gooding. The supermodel, 38, has reportedly banned him from accompanying them on their yacht holiday to Mallorca and St Tropez. A close friend told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Sadie has been seeing James Gooding for the past year. He's famous for doing a kiss and tell on ex Kylie Minogue and cheating on her with Sophie Dahl.'' He spilled the beans after his relationship with Kylie broke down, confessing to cheating on her. Apparently this past behaviour has deemed him not good enough for Sadie, 48. The source added: ''Kate didn't want him hanging...
- 8/25/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
KFC's infamous "mouth full" advert has topped the list of most complained-about adverts in the 50 years since the Advertising Standards Authority (Asa) was set up. Other commercials which made the top ten included a poster ad for Yves St Laurent's Opium scent featuring a naked Sophie Dahl. Chairman Lord Smith of Finsbury said: "Our most complained-about ads of all time certainly reveal what gets the public talking. "But even more important is the less glamorous day-to-day action that we take to protect consumers from misleading advertising. "Our commitment for the next 50 years will be the same as the last - to keep adverts legal, decent, honest and truthful. We're up for the task." Here are the top ten most complained-about adverts: 1. Yum Restaurants (UK) Ltd (KFC) - 2005 (1,671 complaints - not upheld) 2. Auction World Ltd - (more)...
- 5/30/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Christian Louboutin wants to design shoes for Britain's Queen Elizabeth. The designer - who is famed for his trademark red soles - has revealed the 85-year-old monarch is his dream client and he would love to create footwear for her. He told Grazia magazine: 'If I could do shoes for anyone it would be a special project for the queen of England. She is the ultimate client.' The queen has always been known for her stylish outfit choices and was previously praised by industry experts for her impeccable fashion sense. British model Twiggy has said: 'She is a fashion icon. Over the years she has worn some beautiful clothes.' The model-turned-chef Sophie Dahl also echoed her sentiments, claiming...
- 4/17/2012
- Monsters and Critics
The hunt is on! For 40 days and 40 nights London will be transfixed by the most astounding and exhilarating egg hunt it has ever seen. Launching on Shrove Tuesday, 21st February 2012, the English capital’s streets will become a thrilling adventure, a myriad of wonder, a world of inspiration.
Over 200 uniquely crafted eggs created by leading artists, designers, architects and jewellers will be displayed in central London. Join the hunt and journey through the city, picking up exciting clues along the way for a truly original and interactive Easter experience. Collect your map or download your app, gather your family and friends and get cracking, with a range of clues to suit even the savviest of Sherlocks. Many a special egg lays hidden and with online competitions bringing hunters together, are you up for the challenge?
Among the artists and designers involved are Vivienne Westwood, Diane von Furstenburg, Sophie Dahl, Giles Deacon,...
Over 200 uniquely crafted eggs created by leading artists, designers, architects and jewellers will be displayed in central London. Join the hunt and journey through the city, picking up exciting clues along the way for a truly original and interactive Easter experience. Collect your map or download your app, gather your family and friends and get cracking, with a range of clues to suit even the savviest of Sherlocks. Many a special egg lays hidden and with online competitions bringing hunters together, are you up for the challenge?
Among the artists and designers involved are Vivienne Westwood, Diane von Furstenburg, Sophie Dahl, Giles Deacon,...
- 11/24/2011
- Look to the Stars
The Small Steps Project will be holding the 2011 London Celebrity Shoe Auction and the premier of the new film at a fundraising evening at The Royal Society of Medicine on October 12.
From Sjp, Kristin Davis, Chris Noth, Ben Stiller and Bill Murray to Kate Moss, Zandra Rhodes, Russell Brand, Sienna Miller, Sophie Dahl, Michael Palin, Joanna Lumley, Ricky Gervais, Rachel Weisz, Simon Pegg, Sharleen Spiteri, Liam Gallagher, Helen Mirren, Colin Firth, Jamie Lee Curtis, Steven Gerrard, and Jason Donovan; Small Steps Project has collected celebrity support from both sides of the pond culminating in a fundraising Celebrity Shoe Auction at The Royal Society of Medicine, at One Wimpole St, London on October 12th 2011 at 7pm.
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From Sjp, Kristin Davis, Chris Noth, Ben Stiller and Bill Murray to Kate Moss, Zandra Rhodes, Russell Brand, Sienna Miller, Sophie Dahl, Michael Palin, Joanna Lumley, Ricky Gervais, Rachel Weisz, Simon Pegg, Sharleen Spiteri, Liam Gallagher, Helen Mirren, Colin Firth, Jamie Lee Curtis, Steven Gerrard, and Jason Donovan; Small Steps Project has collected celebrity support from both sides of the pond culminating in a fundraising Celebrity Shoe Auction at The Royal Society of Medicine, at One Wimpole St, London on October 12th 2011 at 7pm.
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- 10/12/2011
- Look to the Stars
Sophie Dahl says meeting Jamie Cullum was 'like coming home'. The supermodel-turned-tv presenter married the jazz musician in 2010 and gave birth to the couple's first child, Lyra, in March and Sophie knew almost immediately that Jamie was 'The One'. She said: 'I knew very early on that I had met my person. I think we both did. Life just felt fuller. I hate it when people say, 'I felt completed', but it felt like it was always meant to be in that way. He felt familiar to me. It felt like coming home, which I suppose is the mark of...
- 10/6/2011
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
The Marvellous Mrs Beeton, With Sophie Dahl | Ringer | Shirley | Young Soldiers | Timeshift: Dear Censor
The Marvellous Mrs Beeton, With Sophie Dahl
8pm, BBC2
Along with Lorraine Pascale, Sophie Dahl is another of the BBC's roster of models-turned-domestic-goddesses. Dahl's show isn't simply a cook-to-camera affair, though. Mrs Beeton's Book Of Household Management (1861) attempted to cover all aspects of running a home, from recipes to providing a template for housewifely deportment. As Dahl discovers, although we imagine Mrs B as a middle-aged matriarch, she wrote the book in her early 20s, and by 28, was dead. John Robinson
Ringer
8pm, Sky Living
In Sarah Michelle Gellar's first TV drama role since Buffy, she plays Bridget, a recovering addict who was witness to a murder. Despite FBI protection, she fears for her life and absconds to New York to stay with her wealthy twin sister, Siobhan, also played by Gellar. However, when Siobhan mysteriously disappears,...
The Marvellous Mrs Beeton, With Sophie Dahl
8pm, BBC2
Along with Lorraine Pascale, Sophie Dahl is another of the BBC's roster of models-turned-domestic-goddesses. Dahl's show isn't simply a cook-to-camera affair, though. Mrs Beeton's Book Of Household Management (1861) attempted to cover all aspects of running a home, from recipes to providing a template for housewifely deportment. As Dahl discovers, although we imagine Mrs B as a middle-aged matriarch, she wrote the book in her early 20s, and by 28, was dead. John Robinson
Ringer
8pm, Sky Living
In Sarah Michelle Gellar's first TV drama role since Buffy, she plays Bridget, a recovering addict who was witness to a murder. Despite FBI protection, she fears for her life and absconds to New York to stay with her wealthy twin sister, Siobhan, also played by Gellar. However, when Siobhan mysteriously disappears,...
- 9/28/2011
- by John Robinson, David Stubbs, Jonathan Wright, Martin Skegg
- The Guardian - Film News
Roald Dahl's children's book 'The Bfg' is set to be turned into a live-action movie. Dreamworks has reportedly got the rights to the film, which is set to be produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall ('The Bourne Ultimatum'), with 'E.T.' writer Melissa Mathison in line to transform the novel into a big screen hit. The children's tome, which was first published in 1982, tells the story of a girl named Sophie - whose character was inspired by the author's granddaughter Sophie Dahl - and her friendship with the Big Friendly Giant. There are no...
- 9/28/2011
- Virgin Media - Movies
Millionaire model Sophie Dahl is facing a backlash from her novelist grandfather Roald Dahl's fans after appealing for $800,000 (£500,000) to save his writing shed.
The British beauty, married to jazz star Jamie Cullum, took to the airwaves in the U.K. to publicise a campaign to transfer Dahl's dilapidated shed, where the beloved author wrote several of his stories, from his former home in Buckinghamshire, England to a museum.
She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme, "It's in a bit of a state, poor little hut. It needs help. We are trying to raise half a million pounds, which sounds like a great deal of money to move the interior of a little hut but it's quite a process."
However, her appeal caused outrage among listeners, who took to social networking sites to suggest the Dahl family should pay for the move themselves from the millions his books has earned in royalties.
One listener wrote on Twitter.com, "Roald Dahl Day tainted by Sophie Dahl begging for public money to fix Roald's writing shed whilst his books are still selling worldwide."
Another added, "I love a bit of Roald Dahl. But being asked by his millionaire granddaughter to stump up for his shed being moved takes the Wonka biscuit."
But Amanda Conquy, chairman of the Roald Dahl Museum, has defended the campaign, saying, "If anybody from the public wants to give money that would be great but we are not expecting them to. Our requests are going to trusts and foundations. We have raised half of the money already and the point of today's announcement was to tell the world that soon the shed will be open to the public."...
The British beauty, married to jazz star Jamie Cullum, took to the airwaves in the U.K. to publicise a campaign to transfer Dahl's dilapidated shed, where the beloved author wrote several of his stories, from his former home in Buckinghamshire, England to a museum.
She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme, "It's in a bit of a state, poor little hut. It needs help. We are trying to raise half a million pounds, which sounds like a great deal of money to move the interior of a little hut but it's quite a process."
However, her appeal caused outrage among listeners, who took to social networking sites to suggest the Dahl family should pay for the move themselves from the millions his books has earned in royalties.
One listener wrote on Twitter.com, "Roald Dahl Day tainted by Sophie Dahl begging for public money to fix Roald's writing shed whilst his books are still selling worldwide."
Another added, "I love a bit of Roald Dahl. But being asked by his millionaire granddaughter to stump up for his shed being moved takes the Wonka biscuit."
But Amanda Conquy, chairman of the Roald Dahl Museum, has defended the campaign, saying, "If anybody from the public wants to give money that would be great but we are not expecting them to. Our requests are going to trusts and foundations. We have raised half of the money already and the point of today's announcement was to tell the world that soon the shed will be open to the public."...
- 9/14/2011
- WENN
Made In Chelsea’s Rosie Fortescue has reportedly bagged herself quite the famous boyfriend.
The toffee nosed reality TV star has been boasting to friends that she has met up with former Desperate Housewives star Jesse Metcalfe on numerous occasions.
A source told The Mirror:
“Rosie can’t stop gushing to her friends about Jesse.
“They swapped numbers at a celebrity event and met up several times at Jesse’s swanky London hotel. She’s told her friends he’s an animal in the bedroom and is gutted he’s had to return to America.”
Jesse likes his British girls as he previously dated Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle for two years. He will next star in an American remake of Dallas, taking on the role of Christopher Ewing – the adopted son of Bobby Ewing.
Former Art student Rosie is used to mixing with the rich and famous, she spent...
The toffee nosed reality TV star has been boasting to friends that she has met up with former Desperate Housewives star Jesse Metcalfe on numerous occasions.
A source told The Mirror:
“Rosie can’t stop gushing to her friends about Jesse.
“They swapped numbers at a celebrity event and met up several times at Jesse’s swanky London hotel. She’s told her friends he’s an animal in the bedroom and is gutted he’s had to return to America.”
Jesse likes his British girls as he previously dated Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle for two years. He will next star in an American remake of Dallas, taking on the role of Christopher Ewing – the adopted son of Bobby Ewing.
Former Art student Rosie is used to mixing with the rich and famous, she spent...
- 7/17/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Duchess Catherine made her first public appearance with husband Prince William last night (09.06.11). The 29-year-old royal wowed onlookers in a dusty pink Jenny Packham gown and L.K. Bennett shoes for the 10th annual Absolute Return for Kids (Ark) Gala Dinner at London's Perks Field at Kensington Palace, with 1,000 guests including Elizabeth Hurley, model Sophie Dahl and actor Kevin Spacey mingling with the royal couple. Addressing the crowd, Prince William announced his wife had joined the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry as a patron. He said: 'My brother, Catherine and I hope to use our philanthropy as a...
- 6/10/2011
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were guests of honor at the Ark 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner in London on Thursday, June 9.
Prince William was keynote speaker for the event. Along with Prince Harry, he is recognised around the world for his philanthropic drive and spirit, and his commitment to using his position to help the less fortunate.
Guests were entertained by Kings Of Leon and Mark Ronson & the Business Intl., while other guests included Elizabeth Hurley, Holly Valance, Sophie Dahl, Jamie Cullum, Jemima Kahn, Tracey Emin and Anish Kapoor.
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Prince William was keynote speaker for the event. Along with Prince Harry, he is recognised around the world for his philanthropic drive and spirit, and his commitment to using his position to help the less fortunate.
Guests were entertained by Kings Of Leon and Mark Ronson & the Business Intl., while other guests included Elizabeth Hurley, Holly Valance, Sophie Dahl, Jamie Cullum, Jemima Kahn, Tracey Emin and Anish Kapoor.
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- 6/10/2011
- Look to the Stars
British model Sophie Dahl and husband Jamie Cullum have welcomed their first child, daughter Lyra. The beauty, granddaughter of beloved author Roald Dahl, and the jazz singer married last year and announced they were to be parents in September.
Dahl's spokesperson has now announced the model gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday, March 2. The representative says, "Their daughter Lyra was born on March 2. The couple will not be releasing any further information at this time."
The supermodel-turned-tv chef said in September 2010 that the pregnancy news was "the best present in the world". A so-called friend added, "Sophie has always been broody and she adores children. We all think she will be a superb mother and Jamie is also elated."...
Dahl's spokesperson has now announced the model gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday, March 2. The representative says, "Their daughter Lyra was born on March 2. The couple will not be releasing any further information at this time."
The supermodel-turned-tv chef said in September 2010 that the pregnancy news was "the best present in the world". A so-called friend added, "Sophie has always been broody and she adores children. We all think she will be a superb mother and Jamie is also elated."...
- 3/7/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Bauer-Griffin
It’s a girl for Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum!
The couple welcomed daughter Lyra on Wednesday, March 2 in London, their rep said in a statement.
“They are over the moon,” adds the rep.
Singer-songwriter Cullum, 31, and writer and former model Dahl, 33, wed in January 2010.
“My relationship with Sophie has helped put everything in perspective,” Cullum said at the time.
“It reminds me that while I love [working], and have certain responsibilities to my career, there are more important things in life.”
– Sarah Michaud...
It’s a girl for Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum!
The couple welcomed daughter Lyra on Wednesday, March 2 in London, their rep said in a statement.
“They are over the moon,” adds the rep.
Singer-songwriter Cullum, 31, and writer and former model Dahl, 33, wed in January 2010.
“My relationship with Sophie has helped put everything in perspective,” Cullum said at the time.
“It reminds me that while I love [working], and have certain responsibilities to my career, there are more important things in life.”
– Sarah Michaud...
- 3/6/2011
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
British model Sophie Dahl, who starred in the Hindi film "King of Bollywood", has given birth to her first child, a daughter named Lyra. The granddaughter of children's author Roald Dahl and her husband, jazz star Jamie Cullum, 31, became parents earlier this week but news of the birth has only just been released, reported Daily Mail online. "Musician Jamie Cullum and his wife, the author and presenter Sophie Dahl, have become parents. Their daughter, Lyra, was born on March the second. They are over the moon," said a spokesperson in a statement. They will not be releasing any further details about their daughter, including her weight and where she was born, the spokesperson added. The couple have been keen to keep their private life out of the public eye since beginning a relationship in 2007. The couple tied the knot at a country hotel last year, having kept the event secret...
- 3/6/2011
- Filmicafe
Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl have announced the arrival of their first child together. The celebrity couple released a statement to the media today confirming that model Dahl had actually given birth to a daughter earlier this week. A representative for the stars stated: "Musician Jamie Cullum and his wife, the author and presenter Sophie Dahl, have become parents. "Their daughter (more)...
- 3/5/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Ricky Gervais, Robbie Coltrane, and singer Elaine Paige are among a host of British stars who have designed their own candle holder for charity.
Model Sophie Dahl, funnyman Stephen Fry, veteran actor Bernard Cribbins, and former Doctor Who Peter Davison have also signed up to the fundraising drive by The Cure Parkinson's Trust.
They have each etched their own design for unique, one-off candle holders made of bone china, which will be auctioned off in aid of the charity via the eBay website.
The 10-day sale, which begins on Tuesday, also includes signed photos from other stars including Sir Michael Caine, opera singer Katherine Jenkins, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, and Little Britain creators Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
And Gervais is urging fans to support the charity's efforts to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease, writing on his blog: "Please bid for my little doodle in an auction for Parkinsons."...
Model Sophie Dahl, funnyman Stephen Fry, veteran actor Bernard Cribbins, and former Doctor Who Peter Davison have also signed up to the fundraising drive by The Cure Parkinson's Trust.
They have each etched their own design for unique, one-off candle holders made of bone china, which will be auctioned off in aid of the charity via the eBay website.
The 10-day sale, which begins on Tuesday, also includes signed photos from other stars including Sir Michael Caine, opera singer Katherine Jenkins, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, and Little Britain creators Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
And Gervais is urging fans to support the charity's efforts to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease, writing on his blog: "Please bid for my little doodle in an auction for Parkinsons."...
- 2/22/2011
- WENN
A host of stars have helped a 12-year-old British girl create a charity cookbook for the Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Nigella Lawson, Antony Worrall Thompson, Pixie Lott, Fearne Cotton, Melanie C, Sophie Dahl, Patsy Kensit, Amanda Holden and Richard E. Grant are some of the stars who replied to Georgie Sussman’s plea for cupcake recipes for the new book. Georgie aims to raise £20,000 for the hospital, inspired by a young friend who was treated there.
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Nigella Lawson, Antony Worrall Thompson, Pixie Lott, Fearne Cotton, Melanie C, Sophie Dahl, Patsy Kensit, Amanda Holden and Richard E. Grant are some of the stars who replied to Georgie Sussman’s plea for cupcake recipes for the new book. Georgie aims to raise £20,000 for the hospital, inspired by a young friend who was treated there.
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- 1/11/2011
- Look to the Stars
It's been an incredible year in the world of showbiz, with the usual headline-grabbing antics, scandal, sleaze, celebrity births, star weddings, and bitter break-ups. Here, WENN takes a look back at the first six months of 2010...
January
Matthew McConaughey became the first new celebrity dad of 2010 when he and Camila Alves welcomed baby Vida into the world, but they weren't the only couple celebrating births. Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell experienced the joys of fatherhood all over again, while supermodel Claudia Schiffer and actress Monica Bellucci were bursting with excitement after announcing their pregnancies.
Love was certainly in the air - actor Josh Duhamel renewed his vows with Fergie, and British model Sophie Dahl became Mrs. Jamie Cullum. Russell Brand confirmed plans to wed Katy Perry, and Michael Buble got down on bended knee to propose to model Luisana Lopilato.
The same couldn't be said for Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend - they called it quits after nine years together. A cancer-stricken Dennis Hopper filed for divorce from his wife, and sporting pair Chris Evert and Greg Norman finalised the dissolution of their 18-month marriage.
There were new troubles for embattled celebrity offspring - Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal's boy Redmond was jailed after another drugs bust, and the future was bleak for Michael Douglas' actor son Cameron, who prepared for a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges.
Meanwhile, illusionist David Copperfield was cleared of rape allegations, and actor Rip Torn was arrested after he was found passed out on the floor of a Connecticut bank, clutching a gun. Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman was arrested on allegations of domestic assault and then hospitalised following a number of seizures.
Bad health also struck Dexter's Michael C. Hall, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, just as Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed he had overcome prostate cancer.
The music industry mourned the death of R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass when he lost his battle with colon cancer, while the literary world was hit hard with the passing of beloved author J.D. Salinger.
Awards season was in full swing and Beyonce, Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift ruled the 2010 Grammy Awards, while director James Cameron's Avatar collected top honours at the Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
In the TV world, Simon Cowell confirmed he was stepping down as an American Idol judge, Miley Cyrus announced she was turning her back on Hannah Montana, and Ugly Betty got the axe from network executives.
Elsewhere, George Clooney led the Hope For Haiti Now telethon to raise funds for the Haitian victims of the 12 January earthquake, enlisting pals Jack Nicholson, Ben Affleck and Mel Gibson to man the phones as Madonna, Bono and Beyonce performed for charity. Clooney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and Gisele Bundchen all led by example and donated huge sums to the relief efforts, and the telethon raised more than $57 million (£35.6 million).
Jessica Biel and Emile Hirsch fronted another big charity drive when they joined a team of stars to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, drawing attention to Africa's chronic water shortage. They reached the Tanzanian peak for the Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro campaign on 12 January, six days after embarking on the challenge.
February
February was marked by tragedy when celebrated fashion designer Alexander Mcqueen was found dead after hanging himself at his London home. Meanwhile, investigations into Michael Jackson’s death in June, 2009 loomed as coroner’s officials determined acute intoxication of powerful anaesthetic Propofol was the cause. The ruling prompted prosecutors to file involuntary manslaughter charges against his former doctor Conrad Murray. Officials also ruled Brittany Murphy’s death in December, 2009 was accidental and caused by pneumonia, aided by anaemia and drug intoxication. Andrew Koenig’s family continued to mourn after his body was found in Vancouver following an apparent suicide. Marie Osmond also grieved the apparent suicide death of her 18-year-old son.
Nancy Kerrigan’s family was rocked by controversy after her brother, Mark, became the target of an investigation of their father’s homicide. Meanwhile, Etta James’ son revealed the singer had been secretly battling Alzheimer's disease for more than a year.
But there were still celebrations in Hollywood. James Cameron’s sci-fi film Avatar became the highest grossing movie in the U.S. and the U.K. His ex-wife, Kathryn Bigelow, had something to boast about too when her war drama, The Hurt Locker, scored nine Oscar nods, the same amount as Cameron’s cinematic sensation. She also won top awards at the BAFTAs.
The world watched as Canada's brightest stars including Bryan Adams, Nelly Furtado, K.D. lang and Joni Mitchell teamed up to help launch the Winter Olympics in the country. And in London, Lady Gaga walked away with the Brit Awards’ top honours. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and The Beatles' favourite recording studio Abbey Road was awarded historic status by the British government. Celine Dion, Kanye West, and Jennifer Hudson were among singers who recorded vocals for Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie's revamped We Are The World track to raise money for earthquake-ravaged Haiti. The country's biggest celebrity activist Sean Penn was caught in controversy and charged with criminal battery and vandalism following a violent run-in with a paparazzo, while Lil Wayne celebrated winning a postponement on his prison sentence for weapons possession.
It was a romantic month for several stars who announced plans to wed, including Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Hilary Duff and ice hockey ace Mike Comrie, and Dave Annabelle and Odette Yustman. Kristen Bell revealed boyfriend Dax Shepard had proposed back in December, 2009. Meanwhile, Sienna Miller, who called off her engagement to Jude Law in 2006, rekindled her romance with the actor. Several stars welcomed bundles of joy, including Padma Lakshmi, Boris Becker, Sarah Jane Morris and Gary Busey. February wasn’t such a loved-up month for Ryan Phillippe and Abbie Cornish, or Cheryl Cole and her soccer star husband Ashley - both couples split. John Mayer risked the wrath of ex Jessica Simpson after referring to her as “sexual napalm”.
Public scandal took over headlines when Tiger Woods finally addressed reports he cheated on ex-wife Elin Nordegren with several mistresses and announced plans to return to rehab for sex therapy. Exes waged war in court, including Dennis Hopper, who won a restraining order against his estranged wife. Charlie Sheen was charged with felony menacing, third degree assault and misdemeanour criminal mischief stemming from an alleged altercation with his now-estranged wife, Brooke Mueller. Both parties checked in to rehab.
March
It was a shocking way to start the spring as March saw two of Hollywood's biggest star couples announce break-ups - Kate Winslet parted ways with her second husband Sam Mendes after seven years and Sandra Bullock's Oscar win was overshadowed after she found out partner Jesse James had cheated on her.
March wasn't any better for Take That's Mark Owen, who was also accused of cheating on his longtime girlfriend Emma Ferguson with 10 women - and he later revealed he's a struggling alcoholic and checked himself into rehab.
More scandals came as the month progressed, with fiery supermodel Naomi Campbell accused of attacking her driver by striking him on the head, and Michael Jackson's mum Katherine visited by welfare officials in Los Angeles over allegations one of her grandkids had purchased a stun gun.
Rapper J-Kwon was reported as a missing person after he failed to get in contact with his loved ones for more than a month, and reclusive R&B star D'Angelo was arrested in New York for offering an undercover cop cash for oral sex.
Other stars facing a tough time included Lil Wayne, who began an eight-month stretch behind bars stemming from a 2007 weapon possession arrest, and Lindsay Lohan, who had a fashion flop on her hands after being axed as the artistic advisor of style house Emanuel Ungaro following a slated catwalk collection.
But it wasn't all doom and gloom - Kathryn Bigelow made Oscars history when she became the first female to land the top director Academy Award for her war movie The Hurt Locker, beating ex-husband James Cameron in the process. Music mogul Simon Cowell confirmed his engagement to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy while others to put a ring on it included Friends star David Schwimmer, who proposed to his photographer girlfriend Zoe Buckman, and Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, who enjoyed a small private wedding ceremony in Paris, France.
There was also a string of spring babies - Shakespeare In Love star Joseph Fiennes became a first-time father after welcoming a daughter, while Kevin Costner announced he was set to become a dad for a seventh time. Hollywood stars Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart also became parents for the first time after the actress gave birth to a baby girl.
While March saw ups and downs for some of Tinseltown's finest, others were looking on the bright side - Ricky Martin confirmed the worst kept secret in pop by announcing he's homosexual, while Will & Grace star Sean Hayes also decided to come out of the closet and spoke for the first time about his sexuality.
Every fan of 1980s movies was left devastated after hearing Corey Haim had died from a drug overdose - the Lost Boys star was aged 38. The month also saw the passings of Little Women star Richard Stapley, veteran British actor Martin Benson and beloved U.S. TV star Fess Parker.
April
The eruption of a volcano in Iceland at the end of March meant the following month was dogged by stories of stranded stars as a giant ash cloud swept over northern Europe and closed airports across the continent.
California's Coachella festival was under threat as a number of acts cancelled their slots when they were unable to fly out to the U.S.
Several movie premieres were also affected in the chaos - the Iron Man 2 red carpet event in London was moved to Los Angeles when stars including Robert Downey, Jr. were unable to jet to Britain. Miley Cyrus also scrapped plans to unveil her film The Last Song in the British capital due to the cancelled flights.
TV stars Chace Crawford and Kiefer Sutherland were both stranded in London after the ash cloud hit, and the 24 actor made the most of his extended stay by taking trips to some of Britain's best-known landmarks, including a day out to visit Stonehenge.
But many celebrities refused to let a little bit of volcano ash get in the way of their work - Metallica continued their tour by swapping planes for roads and railways, while Status Quo drove back to Britain after finding themselves stuck in Russia. John Cleese was stranded in Norway, so he paid $4,950 (£3,300) for a taxi to take him to Belgium, where he caught a train back to London.
In non-volcano-related news, Sandra Bullock sent shockwaves through the showbiz world when she came out fighting after her husband Jesse James' cheating scandal in March. The Oscar winner announced she had filed for divorce and stunned the world by revealing she had also adopted a baby son, Louis. Bullock admitted the couple had taken charge of their new son back in January, but kept the news quiet and after splitting from James she resolved to raise the baby on her own.
Another high profile celebrity split hit headlines when Mel Gibson ended his year-long romance with Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva, the mother of his baby daughter, Lucia. The couple didn't give a reason for the break-up, but Grigorieva subsequently hinted "you will find out everything quite soon". Jim Carrey and Jenny Mccarthy also ended their five-year romance.
The music world was rocked when Brett Michaels suffered two serious health scares in April. The Poison rocker was admitted to hospital for an emergency appendectomy at the beginning of the month and just weeks later he collapsed after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The rocker was in a critical condition, but slowly began his recovery. Another shock for music fans came with the death of former Sex Pistols manager and punk icon Malcolm Mclaren, who lost his battle with cancer.
April was a sad month for Dynasty fans after two of the show's former stars died within days of each other. John Forsythe passed away from complications relating to pneumonia and his death was followed by the passing of his onscreen brother Christopher Cazenove, who lost a battle with blood poisoning just six days later.
The scandal of the month came when Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the show's creator, Marc Cherry. The actress claimed he slapped her during an argument over the script and then fired her when she complained to producers.
Sheridan's co-stars, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria Parker, Felicity Huffman and Marcia CrosS, all took Cherry's side.
May
There were wedding bells this month for Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic and her boyfriend Seth Kirby, and actors Seth Green and Clare Grant. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon sealed their love by renewing their wedding vows for the third time.
May was not such a happy month for Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, who split from his wife Yvonne, and he wasn't the only one facing heartache - former Bond girl Halle Berry split from Gabriel Aubry after more than four years together, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer star David Boreanaz's marriage was plunged into crisis when he admitted cheating on his wife.
Several stars heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet this month - Monica Bellucci gave birth to her second daughter, Leonie, supermodel Claudia Schiffer delivered her third child, daughter Cosima, and Amy Adams became a first-time mum after giving birth to daughter Aviana.
John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston had something to smile about after the death of son Jett in 2009, when they confirmed the actress was expecting another child, and it was double joy for singer Alicia Keys - she became engaged to producer Swizz Beatz and announced her pregnancy.
Meanwhile, Hollywood paid tribute to legendary actor Dennis Hopper when he died at the age of 74 after a battle against prostate cancer, and Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman passed away at the age of 42 after suffering a brain haemorrhage in a fall at his home.
There was further tragedy for the Redgrave dynasty when Lynn Redgrave died aged 67 after a long battle with breast cancer, and Brittany Murphy's grieving widower Simon Monjack was found dead at his home.
The rock world was plunged into mourning when Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer at the age of 67, swiftly followed by the sudden death of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, 38, who was found dead in a hotel room in Iowa after an accidental drug overdose.
Former The Temptations star Ali-Ollie Woodson died from leukaemia, aged 58, and veteran actress/singer Lena Horne succumbed to heart failure at 92.
On the scandal front, Charlie Sheen's troubles mounted when he surrendered legal custody of his two children with ex-wife Denise Richards, and Miley Cyrus showed she's growing up fast when she was caught on camera dirty dancing with a 44-year-old movie producer in a nightclub. Lindsay Lohan was ordered by a court to wear an alcohol-monitoring ankle tag in a bid to help beat her drink and drug demons, and troubled actor Michael Madsen was hospitalised following a nine-day booze binge in Britain.
Bono was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on his back, leading to the cancellation of U2's hotly-anticipated Glastonbury headline slot the following month.
June
June was a bumper wedding month with Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green marrying on a beach in Hawaii, while Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart wed after seven years together. Gemma Arterton married Stefano Catelli, and Alanis Morissette married Mc Souleye. British newsman Piers Morgan wed Celia Walden and Mena Suvari married music producer Simone Sestitos. Glee star Jane Lynch married Lara Embry in a civil partnership ceremony – and love was also in the air for Orlando Bloom, who announced his engagement to longterm girlfriend Miranda Kerr.
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera became engaged to Ryan Piers Williams, while Kate Hudson hit headlines when she started dating Muse frontman Matt Bellamy.
It was a baby boom month - Kevin Costner became a dad for the seventh time, Sheryl Crow adopted her second son, director Sofia Coppola welcomed another daughter, and R&B star Ne-Yo announced he is to be a father for the first time.
June was not such a good month love wise for actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar, who filed for divorce from his wife of 13 years. Meanwhile British singer Leona Lewis split from her childhood sweetheart and Twilight's Nikki Reed broke up with Paris Latsis. Brandy's romance with rapper Flo Rida came to an end, Welsh singer Charlotte Church split from fiance Gavin Henson, and former U.S. vice president Al Gore split from his wife of 40 years.
Rock stars were in mourning when former Stereophonics star Stuart Cable passed away, former The Kinks bassist Pete Quaife also died, and country music legend Jimmy Dean passed away at the age of 81. Hollywood was saddened when Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan died aged 76 after suffering a major stroke and actor/director Corey Allen passed away. Zorro star Eugenia Paul also died at the age of 75.
June also caused havoc for the music industry with numerous gigs being axed - Drake, Jay-z, Ke$ha and Grace Jones all had to cancel shows, while illness caused cancellations for John Mayer, Cher and Wolfmother, and Sum 41 brought the curtain down on their European tour after Steve Jocz was involved in a car crash.
Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford was in the news following his arrest for pot possession, while Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil and The Sopranos star Joseph Gannascoli were arrested separately on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Meanwhile it was also another DUI arrest for actor Chris Klein - he then checked himself into a rehabilitation facility to deal with alcohol addiction later in the month.
Incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne's troubles worsened - he was sentenced to three years probation after striking a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors in relation to a 2008 drugs charge.
Other notable events in June included the launch of the soccer World Cup tournament, which saw stars including the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, Alicia Keys and John Legend perform at the opening ceremony in South Africa. There was also a flurry of tributes on the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, and Larry King announced plans to retire from his 25-year run as the host of CNN talk show Larry King Live.
A number of awards were also handed out - The Twilight Saga: New Moon was the big winner at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, picking up four honours, while Sandra Bullock and Scarlett Johansson caused a stir by locking lips onstage at the ceremony. Chris Brown stole the show at the 2010 Bet Awards when he performed a dance tribute to Michael Jackson, while Alicia Keys and Drake were crowned the big winners.
January
Matthew McConaughey became the first new celebrity dad of 2010 when he and Camila Alves welcomed baby Vida into the world, but they weren't the only couple celebrating births. Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell experienced the joys of fatherhood all over again, while supermodel Claudia Schiffer and actress Monica Bellucci were bursting with excitement after announcing their pregnancies.
Love was certainly in the air - actor Josh Duhamel renewed his vows with Fergie, and British model Sophie Dahl became Mrs. Jamie Cullum. Russell Brand confirmed plans to wed Katy Perry, and Michael Buble got down on bended knee to propose to model Luisana Lopilato.
The same couldn't be said for Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend - they called it quits after nine years together. A cancer-stricken Dennis Hopper filed for divorce from his wife, and sporting pair Chris Evert and Greg Norman finalised the dissolution of their 18-month marriage.
There were new troubles for embattled celebrity offspring - Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal's boy Redmond was jailed after another drugs bust, and the future was bleak for Michael Douglas' actor son Cameron, who prepared for a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges.
Meanwhile, illusionist David Copperfield was cleared of rape allegations, and actor Rip Torn was arrested after he was found passed out on the floor of a Connecticut bank, clutching a gun. Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman was arrested on allegations of domestic assault and then hospitalised following a number of seizures.
Bad health also struck Dexter's Michael C. Hall, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, just as Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed he had overcome prostate cancer.
The music industry mourned the death of R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass when he lost his battle with colon cancer, while the literary world was hit hard with the passing of beloved author J.D. Salinger.
Awards season was in full swing and Beyonce, Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift ruled the 2010 Grammy Awards, while director James Cameron's Avatar collected top honours at the Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
In the TV world, Simon Cowell confirmed he was stepping down as an American Idol judge, Miley Cyrus announced she was turning her back on Hannah Montana, and Ugly Betty got the axe from network executives.
Elsewhere, George Clooney led the Hope For Haiti Now telethon to raise funds for the Haitian victims of the 12 January earthquake, enlisting pals Jack Nicholson, Ben Affleck and Mel Gibson to man the phones as Madonna, Bono and Beyonce performed for charity. Clooney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and Gisele Bundchen all led by example and donated huge sums to the relief efforts, and the telethon raised more than $57 million (£35.6 million).
Jessica Biel and Emile Hirsch fronted another big charity drive when they joined a team of stars to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, drawing attention to Africa's chronic water shortage. They reached the Tanzanian peak for the Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro campaign on 12 January, six days after embarking on the challenge.
February
February was marked by tragedy when celebrated fashion designer Alexander Mcqueen was found dead after hanging himself at his London home. Meanwhile, investigations into Michael Jackson’s death in June, 2009 loomed as coroner’s officials determined acute intoxication of powerful anaesthetic Propofol was the cause. The ruling prompted prosecutors to file involuntary manslaughter charges against his former doctor Conrad Murray. Officials also ruled Brittany Murphy’s death in December, 2009 was accidental and caused by pneumonia, aided by anaemia and drug intoxication. Andrew Koenig’s family continued to mourn after his body was found in Vancouver following an apparent suicide. Marie Osmond also grieved the apparent suicide death of her 18-year-old son.
Nancy Kerrigan’s family was rocked by controversy after her brother, Mark, became the target of an investigation of their father’s homicide. Meanwhile, Etta James’ son revealed the singer had been secretly battling Alzheimer's disease for more than a year.
But there were still celebrations in Hollywood. James Cameron’s sci-fi film Avatar became the highest grossing movie in the U.S. and the U.K. His ex-wife, Kathryn Bigelow, had something to boast about too when her war drama, The Hurt Locker, scored nine Oscar nods, the same amount as Cameron’s cinematic sensation. She also won top awards at the BAFTAs.
The world watched as Canada's brightest stars including Bryan Adams, Nelly Furtado, K.D. lang and Joni Mitchell teamed up to help launch the Winter Olympics in the country. And in London, Lady Gaga walked away with the Brit Awards’ top honours. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and The Beatles' favourite recording studio Abbey Road was awarded historic status by the British government. Celine Dion, Kanye West, and Jennifer Hudson were among singers who recorded vocals for Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie's revamped We Are The World track to raise money for earthquake-ravaged Haiti. The country's biggest celebrity activist Sean Penn was caught in controversy and charged with criminal battery and vandalism following a violent run-in with a paparazzo, while Lil Wayne celebrated winning a postponement on his prison sentence for weapons possession.
It was a romantic month for several stars who announced plans to wed, including Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Hilary Duff and ice hockey ace Mike Comrie, and Dave Annabelle and Odette Yustman. Kristen Bell revealed boyfriend Dax Shepard had proposed back in December, 2009. Meanwhile, Sienna Miller, who called off her engagement to Jude Law in 2006, rekindled her romance with the actor. Several stars welcomed bundles of joy, including Padma Lakshmi, Boris Becker, Sarah Jane Morris and Gary Busey. February wasn’t such a loved-up month for Ryan Phillippe and Abbie Cornish, or Cheryl Cole and her soccer star husband Ashley - both couples split. John Mayer risked the wrath of ex Jessica Simpson after referring to her as “sexual napalm”.
Public scandal took over headlines when Tiger Woods finally addressed reports he cheated on ex-wife Elin Nordegren with several mistresses and announced plans to return to rehab for sex therapy. Exes waged war in court, including Dennis Hopper, who won a restraining order against his estranged wife. Charlie Sheen was charged with felony menacing, third degree assault and misdemeanour criminal mischief stemming from an alleged altercation with his now-estranged wife, Brooke Mueller. Both parties checked in to rehab.
March
It was a shocking way to start the spring as March saw two of Hollywood's biggest star couples announce break-ups - Kate Winslet parted ways with her second husband Sam Mendes after seven years and Sandra Bullock's Oscar win was overshadowed after she found out partner Jesse James had cheated on her.
March wasn't any better for Take That's Mark Owen, who was also accused of cheating on his longtime girlfriend Emma Ferguson with 10 women - and he later revealed he's a struggling alcoholic and checked himself into rehab.
More scandals came as the month progressed, with fiery supermodel Naomi Campbell accused of attacking her driver by striking him on the head, and Michael Jackson's mum Katherine visited by welfare officials in Los Angeles over allegations one of her grandkids had purchased a stun gun.
Rapper J-Kwon was reported as a missing person after he failed to get in contact with his loved ones for more than a month, and reclusive R&B star D'Angelo was arrested in New York for offering an undercover cop cash for oral sex.
Other stars facing a tough time included Lil Wayne, who began an eight-month stretch behind bars stemming from a 2007 weapon possession arrest, and Lindsay Lohan, who had a fashion flop on her hands after being axed as the artistic advisor of style house Emanuel Ungaro following a slated catwalk collection.
But it wasn't all doom and gloom - Kathryn Bigelow made Oscars history when she became the first female to land the top director Academy Award for her war movie The Hurt Locker, beating ex-husband James Cameron in the process. Music mogul Simon Cowell confirmed his engagement to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy while others to put a ring on it included Friends star David Schwimmer, who proposed to his photographer girlfriend Zoe Buckman, and Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, who enjoyed a small private wedding ceremony in Paris, France.
There was also a string of spring babies - Shakespeare In Love star Joseph Fiennes became a first-time father after welcoming a daughter, while Kevin Costner announced he was set to become a dad for a seventh time. Hollywood stars Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart also became parents for the first time after the actress gave birth to a baby girl.
While March saw ups and downs for some of Tinseltown's finest, others were looking on the bright side - Ricky Martin confirmed the worst kept secret in pop by announcing he's homosexual, while Will & Grace star Sean Hayes also decided to come out of the closet and spoke for the first time about his sexuality.
Every fan of 1980s movies was left devastated after hearing Corey Haim had died from a drug overdose - the Lost Boys star was aged 38. The month also saw the passings of Little Women star Richard Stapley, veteran British actor Martin Benson and beloved U.S. TV star Fess Parker.
April
The eruption of a volcano in Iceland at the end of March meant the following month was dogged by stories of stranded stars as a giant ash cloud swept over northern Europe and closed airports across the continent.
California's Coachella festival was under threat as a number of acts cancelled their slots when they were unable to fly out to the U.S.
Several movie premieres were also affected in the chaos - the Iron Man 2 red carpet event in London was moved to Los Angeles when stars including Robert Downey, Jr. were unable to jet to Britain. Miley Cyrus also scrapped plans to unveil her film The Last Song in the British capital due to the cancelled flights.
TV stars Chace Crawford and Kiefer Sutherland were both stranded in London after the ash cloud hit, and the 24 actor made the most of his extended stay by taking trips to some of Britain's best-known landmarks, including a day out to visit Stonehenge.
But many celebrities refused to let a little bit of volcano ash get in the way of their work - Metallica continued their tour by swapping planes for roads and railways, while Status Quo drove back to Britain after finding themselves stuck in Russia. John Cleese was stranded in Norway, so he paid $4,950 (£3,300) for a taxi to take him to Belgium, where he caught a train back to London.
In non-volcano-related news, Sandra Bullock sent shockwaves through the showbiz world when she came out fighting after her husband Jesse James' cheating scandal in March. The Oscar winner announced she had filed for divorce and stunned the world by revealing she had also adopted a baby son, Louis. Bullock admitted the couple had taken charge of their new son back in January, but kept the news quiet and after splitting from James she resolved to raise the baby on her own.
Another high profile celebrity split hit headlines when Mel Gibson ended his year-long romance with Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva, the mother of his baby daughter, Lucia. The couple didn't give a reason for the break-up, but Grigorieva subsequently hinted "you will find out everything quite soon". Jim Carrey and Jenny Mccarthy also ended their five-year romance.
The music world was rocked when Brett Michaels suffered two serious health scares in April. The Poison rocker was admitted to hospital for an emergency appendectomy at the beginning of the month and just weeks later he collapsed after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The rocker was in a critical condition, but slowly began his recovery. Another shock for music fans came with the death of former Sex Pistols manager and punk icon Malcolm Mclaren, who lost his battle with cancer.
April was a sad month for Dynasty fans after two of the show's former stars died within days of each other. John Forsythe passed away from complications relating to pneumonia and his death was followed by the passing of his onscreen brother Christopher Cazenove, who lost a battle with blood poisoning just six days later.
The scandal of the month came when Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the show's creator, Marc Cherry. The actress claimed he slapped her during an argument over the script and then fired her when she complained to producers.
Sheridan's co-stars, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria Parker, Felicity Huffman and Marcia CrosS, all took Cherry's side.
May
There were wedding bells this month for Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic and her boyfriend Seth Kirby, and actors Seth Green and Clare Grant. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon sealed their love by renewing their wedding vows for the third time.
May was not such a happy month for Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, who split from his wife Yvonne, and he wasn't the only one facing heartache - former Bond girl Halle Berry split from Gabriel Aubry after more than four years together, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer star David Boreanaz's marriage was plunged into crisis when he admitted cheating on his wife.
Several stars heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet this month - Monica Bellucci gave birth to her second daughter, Leonie, supermodel Claudia Schiffer delivered her third child, daughter Cosima, and Amy Adams became a first-time mum after giving birth to daughter Aviana.
John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston had something to smile about after the death of son Jett in 2009, when they confirmed the actress was expecting another child, and it was double joy for singer Alicia Keys - she became engaged to producer Swizz Beatz and announced her pregnancy.
Meanwhile, Hollywood paid tribute to legendary actor Dennis Hopper when he died at the age of 74 after a battle against prostate cancer, and Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman passed away at the age of 42 after suffering a brain haemorrhage in a fall at his home.
There was further tragedy for the Redgrave dynasty when Lynn Redgrave died aged 67 after a long battle with breast cancer, and Brittany Murphy's grieving widower Simon Monjack was found dead at his home.
The rock world was plunged into mourning when Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer at the age of 67, swiftly followed by the sudden death of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, 38, who was found dead in a hotel room in Iowa after an accidental drug overdose.
Former The Temptations star Ali-Ollie Woodson died from leukaemia, aged 58, and veteran actress/singer Lena Horne succumbed to heart failure at 92.
On the scandal front, Charlie Sheen's troubles mounted when he surrendered legal custody of his two children with ex-wife Denise Richards, and Miley Cyrus showed she's growing up fast when she was caught on camera dirty dancing with a 44-year-old movie producer in a nightclub. Lindsay Lohan was ordered by a court to wear an alcohol-monitoring ankle tag in a bid to help beat her drink and drug demons, and troubled actor Michael Madsen was hospitalised following a nine-day booze binge in Britain.
Bono was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on his back, leading to the cancellation of U2's hotly-anticipated Glastonbury headline slot the following month.
June
June was a bumper wedding month with Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green marrying on a beach in Hawaii, while Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart wed after seven years together. Gemma Arterton married Stefano Catelli, and Alanis Morissette married Mc Souleye. British newsman Piers Morgan wed Celia Walden and Mena Suvari married music producer Simone Sestitos. Glee star Jane Lynch married Lara Embry in a civil partnership ceremony – and love was also in the air for Orlando Bloom, who announced his engagement to longterm girlfriend Miranda Kerr.
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera became engaged to Ryan Piers Williams, while Kate Hudson hit headlines when she started dating Muse frontman Matt Bellamy.
It was a baby boom month - Kevin Costner became a dad for the seventh time, Sheryl Crow adopted her second son, director Sofia Coppola welcomed another daughter, and R&B star Ne-Yo announced he is to be a father for the first time.
June was not such a good month love wise for actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar, who filed for divorce from his wife of 13 years. Meanwhile British singer Leona Lewis split from her childhood sweetheart and Twilight's Nikki Reed broke up with Paris Latsis. Brandy's romance with rapper Flo Rida came to an end, Welsh singer Charlotte Church split from fiance Gavin Henson, and former U.S. vice president Al Gore split from his wife of 40 years.
Rock stars were in mourning when former Stereophonics star Stuart Cable passed away, former The Kinks bassist Pete Quaife also died, and country music legend Jimmy Dean passed away at the age of 81. Hollywood was saddened when Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan died aged 76 after suffering a major stroke and actor/director Corey Allen passed away. Zorro star Eugenia Paul also died at the age of 75.
June also caused havoc for the music industry with numerous gigs being axed - Drake, Jay-z, Ke$ha and Grace Jones all had to cancel shows, while illness caused cancellations for John Mayer, Cher and Wolfmother, and Sum 41 brought the curtain down on their European tour after Steve Jocz was involved in a car crash.
Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford was in the news following his arrest for pot possession, while Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil and The Sopranos star Joseph Gannascoli were arrested separately on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Meanwhile it was also another DUI arrest for actor Chris Klein - he then checked himself into a rehabilitation facility to deal with alcohol addiction later in the month.
Incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne's troubles worsened - he was sentenced to three years probation after striking a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors in relation to a 2008 drugs charge.
Other notable events in June included the launch of the soccer World Cup tournament, which saw stars including the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, Alicia Keys and John Legend perform at the opening ceremony in South Africa. There was also a flurry of tributes on the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, and Larry King announced plans to retire from his 25-year run as the host of CNN talk show Larry King Live.
A number of awards were also handed out - The Twilight Saga: New Moon was the big winner at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, picking up four honours, while Sandra Bullock and Scarlett Johansson caused a stir by locking lips onstage at the ceremony. Chris Brown stole the show at the 2010 Bet Awards when he performed a dance tribute to Michael Jackson, while Alicia Keys and Drake were crowned the big winners.
- 12/31/2010
- WENN
Sophie Dahl has signed up to present a new BBC Two documentary about Mrs Beeton. The Guardian reports that Sophie Dahl on Mrs Beeton will see Dahl test out some of the Victorian writer's recipes and explore her life. Dahl said: "I have been a long-time devotee of Mrs Beeton and leapt at the chance to learn more about her extraordinary life through this programme. "People have an image of her as a starchy, Victorian matron but she was actually a startlingly modern woman who wrote her famous book at the age of 23." BBC One and BBC (more)...
- 12/16/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
The BBC is reportedly in talks to produce a new series with Sophie Dahl. Earlier this year, Dahl hosted the cookery show The Delicious Miss Dahl but the programme was axed after one series. In an interview with The Guardian, BBC One and BBC Two's commissioning editor for factual features and formats Alison Kirkham suggested that Dahl could return to the broadcaster. (more)...
- 11/22/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
A hot-wax mask is nowadays the latest rage in skin care - the paraffin wax facial is a thermal mask billed as the quickest way to a "non-surgical facelift".Celebrity facialist Emma Hardie came up with the idea of the mask, which is painted on to the skin and then kept warm under infrared light, after an hour's intensive massage.During the massage, she uses moisturising oils and massage to stimulate the skin cells and a 'deep-tissue' kneading technique to give softer, plumper skin. And then comes the mask, which helps the skin to absorb the moisturising oils and soothes and relaxes the facial muscles to help release tension and leave the skin bright and glowing.The treatment, which costs 160 pounds, is the quickest route to a non-surgical facelift and promises "instant and noticeable results after one session."Sophie Dahl, Denise Van Outen and Anjelica Huston...
- 11/19/2010
- Filmicafe
Plus catch up on Caprica, True Lies is coming to the small screen, and the Hrc brings celebrities to New York equality.
Is Artie destined to be unhappy on Glee? Because now “other Asian” Harry Shum, Jr. is saying the he and Tina are getting together on the show. Is this the new love triangle? The super dancer vs. the guy in the wheelchair? It’s an interesting story to tell.
“In the history of me teaching as a pro, I've never heard a woman ask, 'Please, grab my boobs, it's safer,’” says Louis Van Amstel on The Bachelor Pad last night. Please, someone disinfect Louis before he goes home to that cute boyfriend of his.
Sourdough bread, white truffle cheese, 100-year-old balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, cheese, quail’s egg, heirloom black tomato, epicure apple, and dried figs. $178. The realization that you just paid nearly $200 for a cheese sandwich,...
Is Artie destined to be unhappy on Glee? Because now “other Asian” Harry Shum, Jr. is saying the he and Tina are getting together on the show. Is this the new love triangle? The super dancer vs. the guy in the wheelchair? It’s an interesting story to tell.
“In the history of me teaching as a pro, I've never heard a woman ask, 'Please, grab my boobs, it's safer,’” says Louis Van Amstel on The Bachelor Pad last night. Please, someone disinfect Louis before he goes home to that cute boyfriend of his.
Sourdough bread, white truffle cheese, 100-year-old balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, cheese, quail’s egg, heirloom black tomato, epicure apple, and dried figs. $178. The realization that you just paid nearly $200 for a cheese sandwich,...
- 9/14/2010
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
British model Sophie Dahl is expecting her first child with jazz singer Jamie Cullum. A spokesperson for the pair announced on Friday, September 10 that the blonde beauty is four months pregnant.
A statement from the couple's representative reads, "In response to a number of recent inquiries, Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl are delighted to confirm that Sophie is four months pregnant."
Dahl, granddaughter of beloved author Roald Dahl, married the British pianist in a lavish ceremony at England's New Forest National Park in January. They found something in common despite their height difference. "To be honest, I'm a geek and so is Sophie," the singer admitted. "We're just two people who met and swiftly fell totally in love. That's the end of the story."...
A statement from the couple's representative reads, "In response to a number of recent inquiries, Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl are delighted to confirm that Sophie is four months pregnant."
Dahl, granddaughter of beloved author Roald Dahl, married the British pianist in a lavish ceremony at England's New Forest National Park in January. They found something in common despite their height difference. "To be honest, I'm a geek and so is Sophie," the singer admitted. "We're just two people who met and swiftly fell totally in love. That's the end of the story."...
- 9/13/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Bauer-Griffin
It’s shaping up to be a big year for newlyweds Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum!
The couple — married in January — have confirmed that they are expecting a baby.
“In response to a number of recent inquiries, Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl are delighted to confirm that Sophie is four months pregnant,” they said in a statement to the U.K.’s Telegraph newspaper. “There will be no further comment at this time.”
Baby-on-the-way will be the first for singer-songwriter Cullum, 31, and writer and former model Dahl, who will celebrate her 33rd birthday this week.
It’s shaping up to be a big year for newlyweds Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum!
The couple — married in January — have confirmed that they are expecting a baby.
“In response to a number of recent inquiries, Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl are delighted to confirm that Sophie is four months pregnant,” they said in a statement to the U.K.’s Telegraph newspaper. “There will be no further comment at this time.”
Baby-on-the-way will be the first for singer-songwriter Cullum, 31, and writer and former model Dahl, who will celebrate her 33rd birthday this week.
- 9/11/2010
- by Missy
- People - CelebrityBabies
British model Sophie Dahl is expecting her first child with jazz singer Jamie Cullum.
A spokesperson for the pair announced on Friday that the blonde beauty is four months pregnant.
A statement from the couple's representative reads, "In response to a number of recent inquiries, Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl are delighted to confirm that Sophie is four months pregnant."
Dahl, granddaughter of beloved author Roald Dahl, married the British pianist in a lavish ceremony at England's New Forest National Park in January.
A spokesperson for the pair announced on Friday that the blonde beauty is four months pregnant.
A statement from the couple's representative reads, "In response to a number of recent inquiries, Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl are delighted to confirm that Sophie is four months pregnant."
Dahl, granddaughter of beloved author Roald Dahl, married the British pianist in a lavish ceremony at England's New Forest National Park in January.
- 9/11/2010
- WENN
Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple, who got married in a private ceremony last year, revealed that they are "delighted" with news that the model is four months pregnant. According to the Daily Mail, the pair released a statement saying: "In response to a number of recent inquiries, (more)...
- 9/11/2010
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Jamie Cullum misses being at home. The jazz musician admits his hectic touring schedule leaves him pining for domesticity with his wife, model-turned-chef Sophie Dahl. He said: "You're never in one place long enough to say, 'Well, let's hang out here for a week.' "I really love being at home. Really, deep down, I'm a loafer. There's nothing I like more than sitting around the house doing nothing. Sophie does too, and she's a brilliant cook." Jamie - who married Sophie in January after almost three years of dating - also revealed the couple don't watch each other when they are on TV. The singer - who is a judge on new UK TV talent show 'Must Be The Music'...
- 9/1/2010
- Monsters and Critics
Jamie Cullum has insisted that he won't be rude to people who audition on Must Be The Music. The jazz musician is a judge on the Sky1 show's panel along with Dizzee Rascal and Sharleen Spiteri. "There were some terrible people," he told the Radio Times. "But I'm not a person who needs to tell another person that he's rubbish." He added: "I'm a music nerd and if someone has the enthusiasm but sounds like s**t, I'd just rather nurture the enthusiasm." Cullum admitted that because of his work, he has been unable to spend much time at home with "the missus", Sophie Dahl. "It's a learning process - not only being married but getting hold of what you want to do and what you can do and what (more)...
- 8/17/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
London, August 10 – Actress Patricia Neal has died from lung cancer at the age of 84.
The Oscar- winning actress was the former wife of author Roald Dahl and the grandmother of supermodel-turned-chef Sophie Dahl. She passed away surrounded by relatives.
The night before her death in the Us, at home in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, she reassured her family: “I’ve had a lovely time,” reports the Daily Express.
A statement from her four surviving children and other family members read: “She faced her final illness as she had all of the many trials she endured: with indomitable grace, good humour and.
The Oscar- winning actress was the former wife of author Roald Dahl and the grandmother of supermodel-turned-chef Sophie Dahl. She passed away surrounded by relatives.
The night before her death in the Us, at home in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, she reassured her family: “I’ve had a lovely time,” reports the Daily Express.
A statement from her four surviving children and other family members read: “She faced her final illness as she had all of the many trials she endured: with indomitable grace, good humour and.
- 8/10/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Oscar-winning actress Patricia Neal has died after a battle with lung cancer. She was 84. Neal passed away at her home in Edgartown, Massachusetts surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 8. The actress, famed for her husky voice, was an award-winning Broadway star before her powerful performance in 1963 film "Hud", for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as a housekeeper alongside Paul Newman.
She was forced to temporarily retire from acting in 1965 at the age of 39 after she suffered a series of debilitating strokes. However, after a period in rehabilitation, Neal returned to the big screen in 1968, and received another Oscar nod for "The Subject Was Roses". She later became popular in her role of Olivia Walton in TV classic "The Waltons" and picked up several Emmy nominations.
Neal was married to author Roald Dahl for 30 years before their divorce in 1983 and she is the grandmother of model Sophie Dahl.
She was forced to temporarily retire from acting in 1965 at the age of 39 after she suffered a series of debilitating strokes. However, after a period in rehabilitation, Neal returned to the big screen in 1968, and received another Oscar nod for "The Subject Was Roses". She later became popular in her role of Olivia Walton in TV classic "The Waltons" and picked up several Emmy nominations.
Neal was married to author Roald Dahl for 30 years before their divorce in 1983 and she is the grandmother of model Sophie Dahl.
- 8/10/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Actor dealt with many illnesses and misfortunes in her life, finally succumbing to lung cancer
Patricia Neal, the actor who won an Academy Award in 1963 and then survived several strokes to continue acting, died yesterday. She was 84.
Neal had lung cancer and died at her home in Edgartown, Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard.
The actor, who was married to Roald Dahl for 30 years, was already an award-winning Broadway actor when she won her Oscar for her role in Hud as a housekeeper to the Texan father (Melvyn Douglas) locking horns with his selfish, amoral son (Paul Newman).
Less than two years later, in 1965, she suffered a series of strokes. She was only 39. Her struggle to be able to walk and talk again were well documented – especially in a 1991 biopic starring Glenda Jackson – and she returned to the screen to earn another Oscar nomination and three Emmy nominations.
The Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Centre,...
Patricia Neal, the actor who won an Academy Award in 1963 and then survived several strokes to continue acting, died yesterday. She was 84.
Neal had lung cancer and died at her home in Edgartown, Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard.
The actor, who was married to Roald Dahl for 30 years, was already an award-winning Broadway actor when she won her Oscar for her role in Hud as a housekeeper to the Texan father (Melvyn Douglas) locking horns with his selfish, amoral son (Paul Newman).
Less than two years later, in 1965, she suffered a series of strokes. She was only 39. Her struggle to be able to walk and talk again were well documented – especially in a 1991 biopic starring Glenda Jackson – and she returned to the screen to earn another Oscar nomination and three Emmy nominations.
The Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Centre,...
- 8/9/2010
- The Guardian - Film News
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