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The Brit Awards Statue To Leave In A Hirst
Damien Hirst's infamous polka dot design has been applied to The Brit Award statue ahead of the announcement of 2013's shortlists. Hirst follows in the footprints of Vivienne Westwood and Sir Peter Blake in redesigning...
Brit Awards Statue Unveiled
The BRIT Awards statues have been unveiled. The trophies which will be given to winners at the annual music industry awards ceremony have this year been designed by artist Damien Hirst, and see the statuette...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 January 2013
Olsen Twins Design $55,000 Backpack With Damien Hirst
Twin moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have teamed up with celebrated artist Damien Hirst to design a limited edition $55,000 (£34,375) backpack.The actresses-turned-fashionistas have made just 12 of the black patent, Nile crocodile leather bags...
By WENN on 07 December 2012
Mary-kate And Ashley Olsen's 55k Bag
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have designed a $55,000 handbag.The designer siblings teamed up with renowned artist Damien Hirst to create the limited-edition backpack for their upmarket fashion line The Row, which has been dubbed ''wearable...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2012
James Corden To Return As Brit Awards Host; Damien Hirst To Design Statuette
James Corden’s stuttering performance under pressure at last year’s BRIT Awards ultimately hasn’t ruined his chances of being asked back, with the event confirming that the actor and comedian will be returning to host the...
James Corden To Host Brits Again
James Corden will host the BRIT Awards in 2013.The 'Gavin and Stacey' comedian will front the biggest night in the British music industry for a third year running when it is staged in February.James will...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 November 2012
Artist Kills 9,000 Butterflies: Damien Hirst Responsible For The Butterfly Massacre Of 2012?
The news that an artist kills 9,000 butterflies would likely make national news for a day or two, with animal rights being a hot topic in most Western societies, but when an artist with Damien...
Damien Hirst's Bronze Statue Verity: How Has It Gone Down In The Sleepy Devon Town Of Ilfracombe?
Damien Hirst’s latest piece, a 20.25m (66ft) bronze artwork - known as Verity - is being installed in the Devon seaside town of Ilfracombe. But how will the town - so intent on thrusting itself...
British Seaside Town Gets New Damien Hirst Art Installation
Art eh. There you are, enjoying the lovely view from the bedroom window of your house, it looking out into a wonderful picturesque seaside town; perhaps you can even see the sea. Then, one day...
By Contributor on 16 October 2012
Homeless Russian Artist Defaces Rothko Mural In The Name Of "Yellowism"
Vladimir Umanets,a Russian artist and co-founder of the concept of 'Yellowism' , admitted to signing the Mark Rothko mural from his Seagram collection. He does not, however, believe that he has committed an...
By Michael West on 08 October 2012
Turner Prize Nominees: Will The Notoriety Continue In 2012?
The Turner Prize has traditionally been surrounded by controversy and, in many respects, disdain. For British artists, to win the Turner Prize may be the achievement of a lifetime, but for many of the viewing...
By Michael West on 02 October 2012
Damien Hirst Retrospective Breaks Tate Modern Record
The Damien Hirst Retrospective exhibition, held at The Tate Modern has become the most visited solo exhibition at the London gallery, reports The BBC. It has also become the second most visited exhibition by any...
Strummer Of Love Single Day Tickets Now On Sale
The Strummer of Love festival organisers have now released the day tickets for this special event commemorating 10 years since the passing of legendary punk singer Joe Strummer.Standard weekend tickets for this family friendly event...
By Lew Irwin on 10 August 2012
David And Victoria Beckham Get Harper Designer Painting
David and Victoria Beckham had Damien Hirst create an artwork for their baby daughter's bedroom.The couple asked the famous artist - whose previous works have included a shark pickled in formaldehyde - to create a...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 August 2012
Damien Hirst Creates Guitar Art For Joe Strummer Raffle
Renowned British artist Damien Hirst has unveiled two special charity pieces to mark the 10th anniversary of The Clash frontman Joe Strummer's death.Hirst has painted a Fender Telecaster electric guitar in his celebrated spot form,...
By WENN on 24 July 2012
Jarvis Cocker Lends His Painting To English Gallery
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has loaned a Damien Hirst painting from his private collection to a gallery in his native Sheffield, England in a bid to support future arts funding.Officials at The Graves Gallery were...
By WENN on 19 July 2012
Damien Hirst's Love Split
British artist Damien Hirst has split from his longterm girlfriend after 19 years together.Hirst allegedly broke up with Maia Norman, the mother of his three children, last month (May12) after she was linked to controversial...
By WENN on 10 June 2012
Stella Mccartney Donates Sketch To Auction
Stella McCartney has donated a signed sketch to a charity art auction.The fashion designer has given her drawing to the sale, which will benefit children with special needs and the auction will also feature works...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 May 2012
Harper Beckham's Damien Hirst Baby Monitor
David and Victoria Beckham have splashed out on a one-off baby monitor decorated by Damien Hirst for daughter Harper.The couple are long-time fans of the artist - who is famed for preserving dead animals in...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2012
Damien Hirst On Using Money To Get People's Attention
"You need to respect money because there are a lot of people who haven't got any money." These are the words spoken by the artist Damien Hirst in his recent interview with Will Gompertz of...
By WENN on 02 April 2012
Damien Hirst - Once So Poor He Searched The Streets For Money
Damien Hirst was so poor before he made his fortune as an artist that he used to hunt for money in the streets, the Mirror reports today (March 30, 2012). He made the revelations in...
By WENN on 30 March 2012
Daniel Radcliffe Pestered By Fan At Urinal
Daniel Radcliffe was once left flustered by a fan who wanted to shake his hand while he was urinating. The 'Woman in Black' actor admits starring in the 'Harry Potter' series has lead to people...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 February 2012
Flea And Hirst Design Charity Guitar Collection
Red Hot Chili Peppers star Flea has teamed up with revered artist Damien Hirst to release a colourful new line of bass guitars for charity.Every instrument in the limited edition collection has been numbered and...
By WENN on 03 November 2011
Hirst Inspires Bono To Re-release 20-Year-old Tune Real Thing
Artist Damien Hirst's tribute video of U2's 1992 hit Even Better Than The Real Thing has inspired the band to consider another run at the charts with a re-mix of the 20-year-old song.Frontman Bono admits...
Ronnie Wood Thanks Damien Hirst For Intervention
Ronnie Wood has credited Damien Hirst with helping him win his booze battle, after the British artist staged an intervention and "whisked" the rocker away to focus on his recovery.The Rolling Stones star has long...
By WENN on 07 September 2011
Ronnie Wood Taken To Rehab By Artist Friend
Ronnie Wood has revealed he was once kidnapped by Damien Hirst and taken to rehab. The Rolling Stones rocker - who has a history of alcoholism - explained he owes the artist after he "rescued"...
Squeeze Get 'Arty' For Charity
British rockers Squeeze will play instruments specially designed by artist Damien Hirst to raise cash for cancer charities later this month (Mar11).The Cool for Cats hitmakers will use two guitars and a drum kit hand...
By WENN on 08 March 2011
Morrissey Blasts Damien Hirst
Morrissey reckons artist Damien Hirst's head should be "kept in a bag" for using dead animals in his artwork. The 'You Have Killed Me' singer and animal rights activist blasted the British artist - who...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 March 2010
Morrissey Takes Aim At Hirst Over Dead Animal Art
MORRISSEY has taken aim at controversial artist DAMIEN HIRST for using dead animals in his exhibitions.Hirst, who is famous for his rotting bull and a dead tiger shark set in formaldehyde, has appalled the staunch...
By WENN on 17 March 2010
Gwen Stefani's Italian Birthday
Gwen Stefani celebrated her 40th birthday at the weekend with a family dinner.The 'Hollerback Girl' singer enjoyed a meal at exclusive Italian restaurant Cecconi's in West Hollywood on Saturday (03.10.09), where she was joined by...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2009
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