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Ricky Gervais Backs Anti-fur Campaign
Ricky Gervais has urged fashionistas to ''save the lives'' of innocent animals by banishing fur from their wardrobe. The 56-year-old comedian has joined forces with Animal Defenders International in a new anti-fur campaign after he...
Shakira Meets With Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown
The Hips Don't Lie hitmaker is in Davos, Switzerland in her role as a Unicef global ambassador to attend the World Economic Forum, where global leaders and top business executives are meeting to...
Stars Mourn Crime Writer William Mcilvanney
Among those attending the service at the University of Glasgow were fellow crime writer Ian Rankin, actors David Hayman and Tony Roper, Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross, and former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon...
Laura Carmichael Flies To Lebanon To Visit Syrian Refugees
The British actress, who plays Lady Edith in the hit period drama, has thrown her support behind the A World For School initiative, which aims to help educate children in conflict or emergency-affected...
Scottish Actor Fronting Fundraising Drive In Late Daughter's Memory
Scottish actor Gordon Brown is launching a fundraising drive to help build a respite home in honour of his late daughter.Brown, who starred in Drive alongside Ryan Gosling and in Bronson with Tom Hardy, was...
England, Are You Ready For Ryan Gosling's 'Only God Forgives?' [Movie Clips + Pictures]
When Only God Forgives – one of Ryan Gosling’s moody thrillers – debuted at Cannes Film Festival, opinion was polarized. Some critics were sucked in by Nicolas Winding Refn slick style while others labelled...
Top British Lawmakers Depict Murdoch's Power
Britain's Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, who heads the Liberal Democrat party, has maintained that he was warned that Rupert Murdoch's newspapers in the U.K. would attack him and his party if he did not...
By Lew Irwin on 13 June 2012
Two Former British Prime Ministers Vilify Murdoch
Two former British prime ministers have attacked Rupert Murdoch during appearances before the long-running Leveson inquiry into British journalistic ethics. Speaking passionately at the inquiry, Gordon Brown, the last Labor prime minister, accused Murdoch of...
By Lew Irwin on 12 June 2012
Robin Gibb, 62, "A Great Singer Who Died Too Young"
Robin Gibb has been described by fellow musician Bryan Adams as "a great singer" who died "too young". The Bee Gees legend passed away on Sunday evening (May 20, 2012) following a lengthy battle with...
By WENN on 21 May 2012
Former British P.m. Blasts News Corp, Murdoch
In the most damning denunciation of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp to date following the recent telephone hacking revelations, former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown accused the media conglomerate of engaging in "law-breaking on an industrial...
By Lew Irwin on 14 July 2011
Parliament Summons Murdoch
Rupert Murdoch, his son James, and Rebekah Brooks, head of News International, have received summonses to appear before Parliament's Culture, Media and Sport committee next Tuesday. While their appearances are not mandatory, several analysts suggested...
By Lew Irwin on 12 July 2011
Ronnie Wood Named Music Radio Personality Of The Year
Ronnie Wood was named Music Radio Personality of the Year at the Sony Radio Academy Awards last night (09.05.11).The Rolling Stones guitarist was commended at the industry prize-giving ceremony after just a year of hosting...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 May 2011
Former P.m. Wanted To Investigate Hacking Charges
Gordon Brown, the former British prime minister, had wanted to conduct a judicial inquiry into allegations of phone hacking by News of the World but was dissuaded from doing so by Gus O'Donnell, the cabinet...
By Lew Irwin on 11 April 2011
Rising Star Ronnie Wood
Ronnie Wood has been nominated for a rising star award.The ageing rocker will fight it out against DJs Matt Edmondson, Robbie Savage, Sarah Thompson and Simon Conway in the Sony DAB Rising Star Award at...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 March 2011
Cameron Appointed New British Prime Minister
DAVID CAMERON has been appointed Britain's new Prime Minister following the resignation of GORDON BROWN.The 43 year old becomes the youngest British leader in over 200 years. Cameron's Conservative Party won the most seats in...
By WENN on 11 May 2010
Cameron Appointed New British Prime Minister
DAVID CAMERON has been appointed Britain's new Prime Minister following the resignation of GORDON BROWN.The 43 year old becomes the youngest British leader in over 200 years. Cameron's Conservative Party won the most seats in...
By WENN on 11 May 2010
Morgan To Interview U.k. Prime Minister Brown
British journalist-turned-TV personality PIERS MORGAN has landed his dream interviewee - the U.K.'s Prime Minister GORDON BROWN.The America's Got Talent judge is due to sit down with the British leader for a special episode of...
By WENN on 04 February 2010
Britain's Brown Asks Cowell To Record Haiti Single
SIMON COWELL has put his powers to good use by organising a charity single to help raise funds for the ravaged nation of Haiti - following a request from Britain's Prime Minister GORDON BROWN.The American...
By WENN on 21 January 2010
Witherspoon Laughs Off Renee Mix-up
REESE WITHERSPOON has forgiven U.K. Prime Minister GORDON BROWN for mistaking her for RENEE ZELLWEGER - because it's not the first time she's been confused for the BRIDGET JONES star.Witherspoon was in London last week...
By WENN on 07 December 2009
Witherspoon Embarrassed By Brown's 'Renee' Slip
Hollywood actress REESE WITHERSPOON was left red-faced after making a speech in front of British politicians - when U.K. Prime Minister GORDON BROWN mistook her for RENEE ZELLWEGER.The Legally Blonde star stood up in front...
By WENN on 03 December 2009
Mcgee Attacks British Government
Music mogul ALAN MCGEE has launched a furious attack on the British government, insisting Prime Minister GORDON BROWN is unfit to rule the country.The former Creation Records boss, who discovered Britpop legends Oasis in the...
By WENN on 01 October 2009
Rascal's Dig At U.k. Leader
Rapper DIZZEE RASCAL has slammed British Prime Minister GORDON BROWN - joining calls for the under-fire leader to quit.Brown has faced a tidal wave of criticism in recent months over the ongoing war in Afghanistan,...
By WENN on 24 September 2009
World's Oldest Man Dies
British Royal QUEEN ELIZABETH II and U.K Prime Minister GORDON BROWN have paid tribute to the world's oldest man, who has died aged 113.Henry Allingham, a World War I veteran, passed away in his sleep...
By WENN on 19 July 2009
Springer Wades Into Political Debate
Chat show king JERRY SPRINGER is so confident of his abilities as a former politician, he has been handing out advice to beleaguered British Prime Minister GORDON BROWN.Brown has come under fire from the U.K....
By WENN on 03 June 2009
Beckham & Brown Launch Anti-malaria Campaign
Soccer superstar DAVID BECKHAM has vowed to help Britain's Prime Minister GORDON BROWN battle malaria in a bid to save lives around the world. The sports hunk has teamed up with the U.K.'s leader to launch...
By WENN on 21 April 2009
Tributes Pour In For Goody
British Prime Minister GORDON BROWN has led emotional tributes for reality TV star JADE GOODY, who died on Sunday (22Mar09) after losing her battle with cervical cancer. Goody, who made a name for herself after appearing...
By WENN on 22 March 2009
British Pm Slams Prince Harry Comments
British Prime Minister GORDON BROWN has waded into the PRINCE HARRY race row - insisting the royal's comments were "unacceptable". The third in line to the U.K. throne is mired in controversy after he was...
By WENN on 12 January 2009
U.k. Musicians Plead With Brown For Help
More than 38,000 U.K. musicians are urging British Prime Minister GORDON BROWN to back an extension to copyright laws which would protect their future income. Veteran musicians who played on classic tracks released in the...
By WENN on 26 November 2008
Brown Blasts Brand Over Phone Stunt
LATEST: British Prime Minister GORDON BROWN has blasted comedian RUSSELL BRAND over his prank phone calls to FAWLTY TOWERS legend ANDREW SACHS. More than 10,000 people are now said to have lodged complaints against Brand...
By WENN on 28 October 2008
Gervais Asks Prime Minister To Get Rid Of Fur
RICKY GERVAIS has urged British Prime Minister GORDON BROWN to halt the commission of black bear pelts for ceremonial hats worn by royal guards. The Office star has written an open letter on behalf of...
By WENN on 31 August 2008
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