Latest Richard Branson News
James Cameron Tells Matt Damon To 'Get Over' Avatar Snub
James Cameron has told Matt Damon to "get over" turning down 'Avatar'.The 52-year-old actor revealed last year that he was courted by the director to star in the 2009 sci-fi epic but rejected a deal...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 December 2022
Goldie: Humans Are Aliens
Goldie has suggested humans are descendants of aliens. The British drum and bass legend, 55, has shared his theory that our ancestors lived on Mars long before Earth became inhabited.The 'Timeless' star is quoted by...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 August 2021
Kate Winslet Is 'Paranoid' About Fires Since Necker Island Blaze
Kate Winslet is ''paranoid'' about being trapped in a house fire since she was caught up in the Necker Island blaze in 2011.The Oscar winner, her two children Mia, now 19, and Joe, now 16,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 April 2020
The Hilarious Moment Richard Branson Faced Off Against Conor Mcgregor
MMA hero Conor McGregor finally met his match this week when he squared off against billionaire Sir Richard Branson on stage at a business convention in Ireland. Both men got shirtless; something we're sure doesn't...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 January 2018
Sir Richard Branson Will No Longer Back V Festival
Sir Richard Branson has revealed he will no longer be sponsoring V Festival. The 67-year-old businessman has backed the annual summer festival for 22 years, but the star has revealed Virgin have pulled out and...
By Clive King on 31 October 2017
Richard Branson Thought He Was "Going To Die" In Bike Accident
Richard Branson has revealed he thought he was “going to die” after he was involved in a horrific bicycle crash in the British Virgin Islands earlier this week.The 66 year old businessman, the founder of...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 August 2016
Kate Moss To Star In Virgin Atlantic Campaign?
Kate Moss could be set to star in a new campaign for Virgin Atlantic.The 41-year-old supermodel was reportedly escorted off of an easyJet flight by police following a weekend in Turkey earlier this month and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 June 2015
Ever Get The Feeling You've Been Cheated? The Soul Of Punk Dies As Sex Pistols Credit Cards Are Unveiled
Virgin Money has unveiled a new range of credit cards featuring punk-themed designs based around the artwork of Sex Pistols albums and singles. That noise you just felt was punk’s final death rattle, by the...
By Ed Biggs in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 10 June 2015
Bank Launches Sex Pistols Credit Cards
Branson, who signed the band to his Virgin Records in 1977, still runs the company, and an offshoot - Virgin Money - has launched a series of credit cards featuring the group's artwork....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 June 2015
Kelly Jones Won't Give Up Film Career
Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones was one step away from becoming a BBC film writer.The 'Have A Nice Day' singer temporarily shelved his film-making career after Virgin label boss, Richard Branson, offered the welsh rockers a...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2015
Shawn Mendes Was An 'Annoying Little Brat'
Shawn Mendes was an ''annoying little brat'' as a child. The 'Something Big' singer may still be just 16-years-old but he's confessed he's already learnt a lot of valuable lessons about life and admits he...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 March 2015
Martin Sheen Not Interested In Joining Charlie's President Campaign
Martin Sheen has no plans to help his son Charlie Sheen run for President. The Hollywood legend is surprised by Charlie's recent admission that he'd like to run to be the American leader next year...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 March 2015
Is Virgin Radio Returning To The Airwaves?
Richard Branson's brand Virgin Radio could be making a surprise return to the airwaves as part of a bid put forward by Sound Digital, a consortium of TalkSport owner UTV Media, Bauer and transmission business...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 January 2015
Richard Branson Has Recorded A Simpsons Cameo
They say you haven’t ‘made it’ – i.e., reached the peak of your career- until you’ve had your Simpsons cameo. And even though Richard Branson was depicted in a season 22 episode alongside fellow billionaire...
By Lenny Barksdale in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 August 2014
Lady Gaga Wants Wedding Ceremony In Space
Lady Gaga is planning to get married in space. The 28-year-old singer wants to have a commitment ceremony with Taylor Kinney, 33, outside of the Earth's atmosphere at the beginning of next year while onboard...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 August 2014
Vivienne Westwood Unveils "Extremely Glamorous" Virgin Atlantic Aircrew Uniforms
Dame Vivienne Westwood has unveiled a range of new uniforms for Virgin Atlantic staff to wear to work. The British designer teamed up with the airline to design a range of practical yet stylish outfits...
By Lauren James in Fashion / Beauty on 04 July 2014
Celebs Get Behind Pressure To Change UK Drug Laws By Signing Letter
David Cameron will receive a letter from over 90 celebrities, politicians, lawyers and health experts, calling for a review of the current policy on the possession of illegal drugs.Russell Brand has thrown his weight behind...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 June 2014
Stars Demand Change To U.k. Drug Policies
British funnyman Russell Brand, rocker Sting and tycoon Sir Richard Branson are among the notable figures who have signed a letter urging the U.K. government to review the country's drug laws.The stars are backing the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 June 2014
Clive Davis Joins Growing Backlash Against Hotel, After Sultan Owner Introduces Brutal Sharia Law
Record producer Clive Davis has become the latest big name to shun hotels owned by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who announced last week that he would proceed with the introduction of the Islamic Sharia law, a...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 May 2014
Richard Branson Joins Boycott Against Sultan Of Brunei's Hotels
British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson is joining a star-studded boycott against the Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel Air in Los Angeles in protest against their owner's stance on homosexuality.The Virgin Group mogul is adding...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 May 2014
Lady Gaga Excited About Space Gig
Lady Gaga feels ''honoured'' to perform in space.The 'Born this Way' hitmaker is set to sing outside of the Earth's atmosphere next year following the launch of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic commercial space flights...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 February 2014
Kate Moss' 40th Birthday Set For Richard Brandson's Island
Kate Moss has been given sole use of Richard Branson's luxury island to celebrate her 40th birthday.The supermodel - who reaches the milestone age on January 16 - has jetted out to his Necker Island...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 January 2014
Kate Winslet & Ned Rocknroll Name Their Son Bear Winslet, Representative Confirms
Kate Winslet is keeping celebrity tradition this Christmas by naming her child something almost as wild as the weather we are currently experiencing.Kate Winslet in October at the UK premiere of Labor Day with the...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 December 2013
It's A Boy! Kate Winslet Give Birth To Her First Child With Ned Rocknroll
Kate Winslet became a mother for the third time this weekend, with a rep for the actress confirming the birth of her new son this week. This is Kate's first child with husband Ned Rocknroll,...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 December 2013
Kate Winslet Welcomes Baby Boy
Kate Winslet has given birth to a baby boy.The 38-year-old British actress, who has a nine-year-old son, Joe, with her ex-husband, Sam Mendes, and a daughter Mia, 13, with her ex-husband Jim Threapleton, welcomed another...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 December 2013
Nbc Teaming Up With Richard Branson To Create Live Television Special Around Virgin Galactic's First Commercial Space Flight
Preparations for Richard Branson’s inaugural commercial space flight are in full force and this week, the billionaire announced that NBC was tasked with covering the lead-up and the flight itself. If everything goes according to...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 November 2013
Cara Delevingne Set For New Year's Even World Trip?
Cara Delevingne reportedly wants to celebrate New Year's Eve around the world.The 21-year-old model is said to be inundated with party invitations all over the globe, and so she is considering using a private jet...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 November 2013
Nbc Will Broadcast Richard Branson's First Virgin Galactic Space Flight
American TV network NBC will broadcast the live launch of Richard Branson's first commercial flight into space.The founder of Virgin Group announced the news on 'Today' this Friday (Nov 8th), the network will follow preparations...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 November 2013
Lady Gaga To Sing In Space
Lady Gaga will sing in space in 2015.The 'Applause' hitmaker will embark on a space mission with Virgin Galactic flights and is reportedly planning to have vocal training to ensure she can still hit the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 November 2013
William Shatner Turns Down Space Flight Due To Flying Fear
William Shatner refused to go on Sir Richard Branson's space flight because he's scared of flying.The 82-year-old actor - who played Captain James T. Kirk in the original 1960s TV series of 'Star Trek' -...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 September 2013
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