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Art auction: National galleries scramble to keep Titians as duke ... - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Art auction: National galleries scramble to keep Titians as duke ... guardian.co.uk - "I was staggered when I saw the works ... A new sense came upon me, a new heaven and a new Earth stood before me." So wrote William Hazlitt in 1798 when he saw the collection of old master paintings bought in France by the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater. Four months to save £300m masterpieces by Renaissance master Titian The £100m heirloom: Ancestor's eye for an art bargain pays off for ... |
First Night: Burn After Reading, Venice Festival Opening Film - Independent
 guardian.co.uk | First Night: Burn After Reading, Venice Festival Opening Film Independent - By Geoffrey Macnab "Report back to me when it makes sense," the CIA boss tells an underling midway through the Coen brothers' deliriously confusing comedy thriller, which opened the Venice Festival last night. Video: Clooney, Pitt 'Burn' Down Venice Brad Pitt's shining moment at Venice is interrupted when he's ... |
Wareing outcooks 'stretched' Ramsay - Independent
 Los Angeles Times | Wareing outcooks 'stretched' Ramsay Independent - By Martin Hickman, Consumer Affairs Correspondent For more than a decade, Marcus Wareing was Gordon Ramsay's publicity-shy "shadow", toiling over the stove for up to 18 hours a day to meet the exacting kitchen standards set by his motormouth boss. Gordon Ramsay's reign as top chef could be over, says Harden's guide Protégé takes top slot from Ramsay |
My Zinc Bed; Who Do You Think You Are? - Times Online
My Zinc Bed; Who Do You Think You Are? Times Online - If Jonathan Pryce ever invites you to lunch, refuse. Do not look into his eyes. Do not accept a glass of wine. It will be hard: his eyes are glittering, his seduction technique ruthless - with a killer smile, he will make you do whatever he wants you ... Last Night's TV: My Zinc Bed BBC2 Who Do You Think You Are? BBC1 Television critic's choice - My Zinc Bed (BBC2) |
Sara and Lisa become £25000 richer - Digital Spy
 Times Online | Sara and Lisa become £25000 richer Digital Spy - By Catriona Wightman After the group had nominated face to face, Sara and Lisa received the most votes and were told by Big Brother to go to the task room in the garden. Big Brother announces £50000 eviction Big Brother: Sara and Lisa face public vote £25000 richer |
Harry Hill's £4m offer to fill Brucie’s shoes - Times Online
 www.thedailygoss.com | Harry Hill's £4m offer to fill Brucie’s shoes Times Online - No one skewers the glorious silliness of British popular culture like Harry Hill, 43, the medic who swopped his stethoscope for stand-up. BBC 'to lure Harry Hill from ITV in multi-million pound deal' BBC wants Hill for 'Generation Game'? |
Day hit with 18-month driving ban - Digital Spy
 Telegraph.co.uk | Day hit with 18-month driving ban Digital Spy - By Simon Reynolds, Entertainment Reporter Darren Day has been hit with an 18-month driving ban after confessing to getting behind the wheel drunk. Driving ban given to Darren Day Darren Day banned for drink-driving |
Harold Bishop quits Ozzy soap - The Sun
 BBC News | Harold Bishop quits Ozzy soap The Sun - By COLIN ROBERTSON HAROLD Bishop actor Ian Smith has quit Neighbours for a second time - blaming abuse by fans. Ian, will film his final scenes in October after 21 years as legendary buffoon Harold. Harold Bishop leaves Neighbours Harold Bishop to leave Ramsay Street as Ian Smith quits Neighbours |
'X Factor' Alan 'never in jeopardy' - Digital Spy
 BBC News | 'X Factor' Alan 'never in jeopardy' Digital Spy - By Alex Fletcher, Entertainment Reporter X Factor producers have said contestant Alan Turner's place on the show is not in jeopardy. X Factor denies contestant claims Exclusive: X Factor faker Alan Turner was 'confused' |
Led Zeppelin trio in studio recording new material - Times Online
 BBC News | Led Zeppelin trio in studio recording new material Times Online - Following their much-lauded reunion concert in London last year, Led Zeppelin could be about to answer fans’ prayers after Jason Bonham revealed members of the seminal rock band are back in the studio. Led Zeppelin trio back in studio Led Zeppelin members working on new material |
Salman Rushdie: first became aware of the allegations in the Mail ... - guardian.co.uk
 Telegraph.co.uk | Salman Rushdie: first became aware of the allegations in the Mail ... guardian.co.uk - The Mail on Sunday will apologise to Sir Salman Rushdie for publishing allegations contained in a discredited book written by a former policeman once involved in the Booker prize-winning author's protection. Sir Salman Rushdie's ex bodyguard admits 'lies' Rushdie wins 'falsity' case against his former driver |
When we’re not cringing, we’re biting back - The Herald
When we’re not cringing, we’re biting back The Herald - Are the Scots cringelings or contrarians? That question has been swirling in my mind since last Sunday, when I was one of the panel in an event at the Edinburgh Book Festival. Festival's birthday tribute to Sir Sean Connery Sir Sean Connery launched his new book at the festival |
Jacko has a special Gest on Burns CD - Metro
 Telegraph.co.uk | Jacko has a special Gest on Burns CD Metro - One of the weirdest collaborations ever may soon be coming to a store near you after Michael Jackson and David Gest recorded an album - of Robert Burns' poems. Michael Jackson records pop album of Robert Burns poems Michael Jackson goes into studio with Robert Burns |
MGMT man clears up rumours about Kirsten Dunst romance - NME.com
 Gigwise | MGMT man clears up rumours about Kirsten Dunst romance NME.com - MGMT's Andrew VanWyngarden has set the record straight about his alleged romance with Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst. The MGMT camp issued a statement today (August 27) denying rumours in today's Sun that the pair are dating. Kirsten Dunst dates another rocker? Kirsten Dunst Dating MGMT Man |
Wesley's diary code deciphered - guardian.co.uk
 Daily Mail | Wesley's diary code deciphered guardian.co.uk - A Liverpool professor has cracked the code behind the 270-year-old diary of Charles Wesley, Methodist pioneer and author of classic hymns such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Methodism founder Charles Wesley's secret Cracked: the Wesley code |
Time for Josh Peck of The Wackness to stop eating and feed the hunger - Times Online
 Channel 4 News | Time for Josh Peck of The Wackness to stop eating and feed the hunger Times Online - Josh Peck, the anti-hero of The Wackness, has lost 120lb. But the rising star of indie cinema’s self-doubt weighs just as heavily Josh Peck has a motto: “Drop the robe, and hope that when it falls the world doesn’t fall with it. Jonathan Levine on ‘The Wackness’ The Wackness (15) |
Bond actor denies beating up first wife - Scotsman
 Telegraph.co.uk | Bond actor denies beating up first wife Scotsman - By Lucy Bogustawski THE former James Bond star George Lazenby has denied allegations he assaulted his first wife and was an abusive alcoholic. James Bond star George Lazenby denies allegations he assaulted his ... Bond star denies assault claims |
Jeremy Paxman mocked over white middle-class male victim claim - Telegraph.co.uk
 BBC News | Jeremy Paxman mocked over white middle-class male victim claim Telegraph.co.uk - Krishnan Guru-Murthy, the Channel 4 News presenter, has ridiculed Jeremy Paxman for claiming that white middle-class men working in television face the worst levels of discrimination. White, middle-class and male? Abandon TV career, says Jeremy Paxman Is the BBC anti-men? |
It's time to forget about ticking off things to do before we die - guardian.co.uk
 BBC News | It's time to forget about ticking off things to do before we die guardian.co.uk - It is said that books of lists, which seem to be almost inevitable bestsellers, are mainly bought by men who read them on the lavatory. Dave Freeman The rise of ‘before you die-ism’ |
I'm happy to be home, says Michael - The Press Association
 BBC News | I'm happy to be home, says Michael The Press Association - George Michael told British fans it was good to be home as he performed one of the final shows in his two-year 25 Live Tour. The singer was speaking to fans at the first of two arena shows at Earls Court in London - the combination of a tour that has ... George Michael, Earls Court, London George Michael |
