Victoria Pendleton received a Cbe from Britain's Queen Elizabeth yesterday (26.03.13). The Olympic track cyclist was given the distinction of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Cbe) in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London following her success at the London 2012 Olympic Games, where she earned a gold medal in the keirin event. Victoria, who was accompanied by her fiancé Scott Gardner, said before the event: 'I'm really excited to be here, I feel very, very proud to be receiving this award. I'm really, really looking forward to it.' The 32-year-old sports star - who retired following last year's Olympics - was previously appointed an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2009, and...
- 3/27/2013
- Monsters and Critics
Olympic medalist and Strictly Come Dancing star Victoria Pendleton dazzles in a special gold photoshoot for Look magazine. The cycling champion, who retired after winning a gold and a silver medal at London 2012, posed in a series of sparkling dresses and declared "the novelty of feeling elegant hasn't worn off for me". Speaking further about the transition from an athlete to a celebrity, she recalled: "When I met Prince Harry, Wills and Kate... It was amazing that they knew who we were. "Kate is so beautiful. I would love to have a blow-dry like that. Also, at a party recently, Kylie held my medals while I went on stage. That was odd." However, Pendleton added that no matter how famous she gets, her family and fiancé Scott Gardner will always be her "priority". "I would like a family one day and I've started (more)...
- 12/11/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Victoria Pendleton wants 'Strictly' partner Brendan Cole to help her with her first dance. The Olympic gold medallist plans to wed fiance Scott Gardner next year, and has enlisted the professional to make sure they are both able to impress their guests. Discussing wearing a wedding dress on the show, she said: ''Putting it on reminded me how excited I am about marrying Scott. ''I feel like I've been waiting for ever. ''First there was the Olympics, now 'Strictly' - but as soon as I leave the show I'm turning all my attention to the wedding. ''I won't make a fool of myself during my...
- 11/6/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Victoria Pendleton wants 'Strictly' partner Brendan Cole to help her with her first dance. The Olympic gold medallist plans to wed fiance Scott Gardner next year, and has enlisted the professional to make sure they are both able to impress their guests. Discussing wearing a wedding dress on the show, she said: ''Putting it on reminded me how excited I am about marrying Scott. ''I feel like I've been waiting for ever. ''First there was the Olympics, now 'Strictly' - but as soon as I leave the show I'm turning all my attention to the wedding. ''I won't make a fool of myself during my...
- 11/4/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Victoria Pendleton's fiance Scott Gardner says that his wife-to-be is not ''emotional''. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' contestant has already wept on the show in the first week when she forgot the moves to her cha-cha, but Scott is adamant that people are getting the wrong impression. He said: ''It's frustrating because people only see the snapshots and think she is emotional. ''But they'll soon see the real Vicky and how light-hearted she is. when it comes to putting in a performance, she is exceptionally hard on herself.'' The sports scientist met Vicky when he joined the British Cycling coaching team to prepare for the...
- 10/15/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing star Victoria Pendleton's fiancé Scott Gardner has insisted that she doesn't always cry. The Olympic gold medallist - who has been seen crying on several occasions during her cycling career - burst into tears after last week's cha cha cha with partner Brendan Cole. "It's frustrating because people only see the snapshots and think she is emotional," Gardner told The Mirror. "But they'll soon see the real Vicky and how light-hearted she is. When it comes to putting in a performance, she is exceptionally hard on herself." Pendleton made it through to the second round of the BBC competition after her improved Foxtrot performance on Saturday (October 13). Gardner added: (more)...
- 10/15/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Victoria Pendleton has spoken about her emotional struggles earlier on in her career. The Olympic gold medallist revealed that she used to self-harm during a particularly "low" period of her life, but that the British cycling psychiatrist Dr Steve Peters helped her get through it. "I went through a short period where I was very low, I felt unworthy," she told BBC Breakfast. "People were investing so much time into me, and into something where I didn't think I'd ever be. "I did self-harm, I felt very low. Without Steve I wouldn't have achieved what I have in my career." Speaking about her romance and engagement to cycling coach Scott Gardner, she said: "I fell in love with one of my work colleagues, and as a consequence it was deemed unprofessional. "Scott wasn't my coach, he was part of the team, but it (more)...
- 9/20/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Chicago – It starts with a clap of thunder. Fierce winds cause the once serene landscape to shiver with unease. When the rain comes, it’s the color of motor oil. All it takes is a single glance at the looming gray clouds overhead to realize that the impending storm could be capable of anything. It’s enough to rock a level-headed man to his very foundation.
Rating: 4.0/5.0
These are the visions that have begun to plague Curtis, the weary-eyed protagonist of Jeff Nichols’ second feature effort, “Take Shelter.” Festival buzz has been swarming around this picture like a flock of agitated birds, and expectations of art house buffs are generally through the roof, thanks to a trailer from Sony Pictures Classics that is easily one of the most enticing (and least spoiler-leaden) of the year.
Read Matt Fagerholm’s full review of “Take Shelter” in our reviews section.
Does the...
Rating: 4.0/5.0
These are the visions that have begun to plague Curtis, the weary-eyed protagonist of Jeff Nichols’ second feature effort, “Take Shelter.” Festival buzz has been swarming around this picture like a flock of agitated birds, and expectations of art house buffs are generally through the roof, thanks to a trailer from Sony Pictures Classics that is easily one of the most enticing (and least spoiler-leaden) of the year.
Read Matt Fagerholm’s full review of “Take Shelter” in our reviews section.
Does the...
- 10/7/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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