Paul Gascoigne has flirted with Anne Robinson on a Sporting Heroes episode of The Weakest Link. The former England footballer admits to meeting the presenter in the gym and says that he regrets not making more of their time together. When Robinson asks the sports legend if he's still fit, he replies: "I'm fit as... I did have the chance once and I turned you down. I'm mad." The host responds: "Now, come on Gazza. We were in the gym together... I didn't (more)...
- 7/23/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The producers of "Hairspray" are delighted to announce that Nigel Planer and Verity Rushworth are to join the cast of the multi-award winning musical, beginning on Monday 2 February. Nigel takes over the role of 'Wilbur Turnblad', husband of larger than life 'Edna' played by Michael Ball. Verity will play Penny Pingleton', best friend of ?Tracy Turnblad' played by Leanne Jones. Nigel Planer is one of the UK's most prolific comedy actors with credits including ?The Comic Strip Presents...', The Young Ones', ?Shine On Harvey Moon', Blackadder' and Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic'. His numerous West End credits include ?Chicago',The Rocky Horror Show' and Wicked'. Verity joined the cast of ?Emmerdale' in the role of Donna Windsor-Dingle at the age of 12, and has gone on to become one of the show's best loved characters. She leaves the programme onscreen at the end of January...
- 1/19/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Almost exactly a year after the release of his first easy listening album, Another Side, openly gay Torchwood star John Barrowman has returned with a new album titled Music Music Music. Released today in the UK via Sony BMG, it has some similarities with his debut effort: again, it consists mostly of covers of classic pop and musical theater songs, with a little country added for good measure. But there’s one new development that may be pleasing to his AfterElton.com fans: Barrowman has considerably upped the gay content.
The first indication of this came back in September, when the video for the album’s one original song, "What About Us" hit the Web. Although artists from Christina Aguilera to t.A.T.u. have made use of same-sex kissing in their videos, “What About Us” breaks new ground with its matter-of-fact portrayal of a gay male couple living...
The first indication of this came back in September, when the video for the album’s one original song, "What About Us" hit the Web. Although artists from Christina Aguilera to t.A.T.u. have made use of same-sex kissing in their videos, “What About Us” breaks new ground with its matter-of-fact portrayal of a gay male couple living...
- 11/24/2008
- by dennis
- The Backlot
Nancy hopeful Samantha Barks has denied claims that she is dating former Any Dream Will Do contestant Ben Ellis. The I'd Do Anything star was said to be smitten with Ben after he made a guest appearance on the show with four of his former Joseph rivals. However, Samantha - who will compete against Jessie Buckley and Jodie Prenger in the final tonight - told The Mirror that she is "just (more)...
- 5/31/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Nancy hopeful Samantha Barks has started dating former Any Dream Will Do contestant Ben Ellis. The pair met last week when Ellis and four of his former Joseph rivals performed 'Dancing In The Street' with the remaining I'd Do Anything contestants. A source told The Mirror: "Sam and Ben really hit it off. Everyone could see there was an instant chemistry between (more)...
- 5/24/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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