Category Archives: movies

American Pie star gets probation

American Pie actor Chris Klein pleaded no contest to drink-driving following and will serve four years probation.

Travolta extortion case dismissed

Charges against two people accused of trying to extort money from actor John Travolta, following the death of his son in the Bahamas, are dropped.

Blair cancels London book signing

Tony Blair cancels a planned book signing in London on Wednesday to prevent causing the police “a lot of hassle”.

Brit Awards to move to O2 Arena

The Brit Awards are to move to the O2 Arena in east London from Earl’s Court in the west of the city.

ELO cellist killed by bale of hay

Former member of British rock group ELO, Mike Edwards, is killed in a freak accident when a hay bale rolls on to a Devon road and crushes his van.

New Daybreak show debuts on ITV

The replacement for GMTV, hosted by former BBC presenters Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley, debuts on television.

Warhol’s pivotal years

A major new exhibition of works by Andy Warhol focuses on a four-year period pivotal to his development as an artist.

Funeral for festival death star

The funeral is held of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool singer Charles Haddon, who died in a fall in Belgium.

Kara DioGuardi leaves Idol panel

Songwriter Kara DioGuardi becomes the latest judge on American Idol to quit this year.

Daybreak appearance for Charles

Prince Charles and ex-PM Tony Blair will be guests in the first week of new ITV morning show Daybreak.