Evening Standard - Showbiz

Gallery: Kim Kardashian pops into Debenhams to meet fans for launch of new perfume

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:05:09 BST

Hundreds of Kim Kardashian fans queued at on Oxford Street today for the launch of her new fragrance.

Christian youths in the Philippines try to stop Lady Gaga concert

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:40:41 BST

Christian youths in the Philippines chanted “Stop the Lady Gaga concerts” at a rally calling for the singer’s shows in Manila next week to be cancelled.

David Attenborough: The BBC has lost confidence in programming - and women are key to the planet's future

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:41:36 BST

For his latest film, Sir David Attenborough has returned home. The Kingdom of Plants, for Sky 3D, finds the 86-year-old naturalist ranging around Kew Gardens, amid orchids and water lilies, as their fecundity explodes from the screen.

Kate Moss snubbed... supermodel missing from Croydon Walk of Fame

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:05:18 BST

Kate Moss may be a catwalk veteran, but she won't be doing a turn on the Walk of Fame that is being unveiled in her home town.

Fry and Laurie back together after 13 year gap

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:06:52 BST

Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie are to be reunited in a new animated film.

Alan Partridge to make TV return - with show about Norfolk

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:43:05 BST

Alan Partridge is set to return to television with a programme showing off the character's native Norfolk

Stars come out to celebrate women in film in Cannes

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:13:38 BST

Last night saw the stars attend a Calvin Klein party in Cannes to celebrate women in film.

Donna Summer believed toxic dust from 9/11 caused her cancer

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:08:42 BST

Singer Donna Summer, who passed away yesterday, believed her ill health stemmed from the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Dawn French and Jason Donovan join search for Jesus

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:48:35 BST

Dawn French and Jason Donovan have been signed up as judges for Andrew Lloyd Webber's search for the lead in his musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Harry the pop star prince is crowning glory on Queen's Jubilee record

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:45:43 BST

The Queen was “tapping along” when Take That’s Gary Barlow played her the song he wrote to mark her Diamond Jubilee, he revealed today.

Katie Price opens up about coping with Harvey's disabilities

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:03:03 BST

In an interview with Enable magazine Katie Price has spoken about how she was devastated to learn the extent of her son's disabilities.

Axl Rose shows off his war wounds sustained on European 'leg' of tour

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:45 BST

Axl Rose has posted a picture of his severely bruised leg on Twitter.

Dermot O'Leary signs up for another series of X Factor

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:55 BST

Dermot O'Leary has signed up to return to The X Factor, hosting the show for a sixth series.

Britain's Got Talent winner Pudsey tipped for stay in Big Brother house

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:32:00 BST

After taking the nation by storm on Britain's Got Talent, Ashleigh and her boogying bichon cross Pudsey are now set to steal the show on Big Brother.

Kristen Stewart eagerly looking for new film role for her and Robert Pattinson

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:03:51 BST

The Snow White and the Huntsman actress is desperate to work with her boyfriend Robert Pattinson - who she has been dating since they began working on the Twilight Saga film series - again and is looking for a "ridiculously ambitious" project to star with him in.

Oh Delilah: Introducing London's hottest pop singer

Susannah Butter — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:43:16 BST

Even when she’s working with Grammy award-winning producers, Delilah says she has to be in charge. “I’m a control freak,” says the 21-year-old singer. “Just because someone has been working with Madonna doesn’t mean they can tell me what to do.”

The Apprentice: Jenna has never seen the show

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:31:16 BST

After being fired from The Apprentice by lord sugar Jenna Whittingham has admitted that she has never watched an episode of the show.

Talent shows are bad copies of the X-Factor, says 'puzzled' Simon Cowell

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:17:36 BST

Simon Cowell has criticised talent shows which are a "bad copy" of The X Factor and said he was "puzzled" by BBC show The Voice.

Amy Childs bares all like Britney

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:09:55 BST

Amy Childs donned a see-through jeweled catsuit yesterday and posed for photographers at the launch of her new Hair Vajazzle range.

Princess Diana role leaves Naomi Watts 'absolutely terrified'

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:21:51 BST

Naomi Watts has said she is "absolutely terrified" after being picked to portray Princess Diana in a new film that tells the story of the last two years of her life.

Men In Black 3 is the most unique yet says Will Smith at Leicester Square premiere

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:18:54 BST

Will Smith was joined by co-stars Josh Brolin, Alice Eve, Nicole Scherzinger and Emma Thompson in Leicester Square last night at the premiere of Men In Black 3.

Rihanna dating basketball 'Rude Boy' J.R. Smith

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:10:32 BST

Rihanna is dating New York Knicks star J.R. Smith.

Lady Gaga turns up in fishnets and a minuscule top after being banned for 'corrupting youth'

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:43:12 BST

Lady Gaga appeared to be making a point today as she strutted through Tokyo airport clad in fishnets and the highest of boots after Indonesian authorities cancelled her appearance there because of fears she would corrupt their youth.

One Direction mobbed by crowd at Heathrow Airport

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:48:22 BST

One Direction are used to being followed by adoring fans wherever they go. But group member Liam Payne, 18, looked surprised by their reception at Heathrow last night.

Chloe Green is a shoe-in at Topshop

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:48:51 BST

Chloe Green held a launch party last night for her new CJG – Chloe Jade Green - shoe collection that is being stocked in Topshop as of today.

Cannes Film Festival - in pictures

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:39:07 BST

Cannes Film Festival - in pictures

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:34:15 BST

Trainspotting actor Ewan McGregor may offer tips on how to win the coveted Cannes Film Festival main prize today as he discusses his role as part of the jury panel.

The Twitter Diaries launch is a family affair for Lloyd Webbers

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:01:13 BST

Last night saw the launch of new ebook The Twitter Diaries, which was co-penned by Georgie Thompson and Imogen Lloyd Webber.

John Travolta feels vindicated after sexual battery charges are dropped

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:35:55 BST

John Travolta has said he feels completely vindicated after the sexual battery charges made against him have been dropped.

Jessie J made made a loss of £20,000 last year

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:20:18 BST

It seems that as far as music goes, it's not all about the money money money for Price Tag singer Jessie J, who allegedly struggled to make any money from her music career last year.

Barry Manilow took up smoking when he was nine years old

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:31 BST

Barry Manilow took up smoking at the age of nine years while growing up in a tough neighbourhood in New York.

Jesus Christ - Superstars! Mel C and Chris Moyles to appear in Andrew Lloyd Webber's glitzy O2 arena show

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:09 BST

Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm today said she can identify with Mary Magdalene after landing the role of the Biblical heroine in the first-ever UK arena tour of hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Aaron Sorkin to write new film about Steve Jobs' life

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:39:12 BST

The Social Network's Aaron Sorkin is to write the screenplay for a new film about the life of Apple founder Steve Jobs.

The Apprentice: Jenna 'wines' about taking the blame

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:38:04 BST

Jenna Whittingham gets the blame when her team's sparkling wine advert is branded too cheesy by project manager Ricky Martin.

Cool Kate at Claridges

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:34:38 BST

Two young stars shine with red carpet veterans as Moonrise Kingdom opens at Cannes

Nick Clark — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:20:52 BST

While the attention may be on the movie veterans on the red carpet as Moonrise Kingdom opens the 65th Cannes Film Festival, it also marks the arrival of two young stars in their first movie.

Huey Morgan apologises after Twitter rant

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:17:38 BST

Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman Huey Morgan has apologised for an "ungentlemanly" rant on Twitter which saw him slate his BBC 6 Music colleague Lauren Laverne after he missed out on a top award.

Alan Rickman to play Hilly Kristal in new film CBGB

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:08:56 BST

Alan Rickman has signed up to play New York club owner Hilly Kristal in forthcoming film CBGB.

Lady Gaga banned from performing in Indonesia after Islamic objections

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:07:00 BST

Lady Gaga has not been granted entry to Jakarta resulting in her having to cancel her show.

Britney may have gotten judging gig on X Factor but American Idol would never take her

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:28:35 BST

Britney Spears would never be considered for a judging role on American Idol.

TOWIE casts first black star

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:21:01 BST

The Only Way is Essex has its first black character five series into the show.

One Direction and Jack White to play London iTunes Festival

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:54:24 BST

One Direction and Jack White are among the headliners at this year's iTunes Festival, it has been announced.

Robert De Niro makes surprise London visit for 10th's anniversary of We Will Rock You

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:32:44 BST

Hollyword star Robert De Niro made a surprise visit to London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Queen musical We Will Rock You.

Britney Spears and Simon Cowell have high hopes for new series of X Factor

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:14:41 BST

Simon Cowell and Britney Spears were out last night at the Fox Upfront Presentation in New York.

Pudsey set to launch acting career stateside with help from Simon Cowell

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:12:13 BST

Following the performing pooch's Britain's Got Talent triumph Simon Cowell is now making moves to launch the canine's film career and will fly him out to the states in his private jet.

Gok Wan felt name for his cooking show was disrespectful

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:26:14 BST

TV star Gok Wan has revealed that he was not happy with the title mooted for his new Channel 4 cooking show.

Fazer believes he and Tulisa could date again

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:17:17 BST

Fazer thinks he and ex-girlfriend Tulisa Contostavlos could get back together.

Rihanna's mother steps in to save daughter's health

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:08:08 BST

Rihanna's mother has stepped in to stop her from partying too hard.

Richard Branson puts his pinny on and joins Jamie Oliver at Fifteen

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:53:13 BST

Richard Branson joined Jamie Oliver at Fifteen London where the pair were holding an event to raise awareness for Virgin Unite and the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation. The money raised from ticket sales will be donated to charity.

The event also featured the announcement of Sir Richard’s global Screw Business As Usual competition winner who will join Sir Richard on trip to South Africa with Virgin Unite, where they will get to share ideas with young entrepreneurs at the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship and experience the beautiful wildlife of South Africa at UIusaba, Sir Richard’s private game reserve.

Jessie J, Alexandra Burke and Gary Barlow rock the Sony Awards

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:59:27 BST

Jessie J, Alexandra Burke and Gary Barlow took to the stage with live performances at last night's Sony Awards.

Snow White and the wicked gowns: Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron wear matching see-through dresses at Leicester Square premiere

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:20:42 BST

Snow White and the evil witch both turned up in wicked black diaphanous gowns for the Leicester Square world premiere of their new movie.

Russell Brand unfollows Katy Perry on twitter

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:22:18 BST

Russell Brand has "unfollowed" his estranged wife Katy Perry on twitter.

Jessie J plays intimate gig at HMV Oxford Street

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:18:07 BST

Jessie J is at HMV on Oxford Street today to perform an intimate gig promoting a DVD that celebrates the success of British musicians.

Anna Faris' mum overjoyed with daughter's pregnancy

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:39:18 BST

Anna Faris' mother is thrilled she is finally pregnant.

Noomi Rapace: playing Girl with Dragon Tattoo almost sent me mad

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:51:30 BST

She burst onto the scene with her portrayal of traumatised hacker Lisbeth Salander in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

Sienna Miller hits Claridge's for Robert Pattinson's birthday

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:45:55 BST

A heavily pregnant Sienna Miller was out and about last night to celebrate Robert Pattinson's birthday. Sienna joined the Twilight star, who turned 26 yesterday, at Claridge's with her boyfriend Tom Sturridge, who is good friends with Pattinson.

Peaches Geldof: birth complications were a terrifying experience

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:27:31 BST

Peaches Geldof has spoken about the "terrifying" ordeal she suffered following the birth of her son when he was rushed into intensive care.

BAFTA rewards unsung TV heroes

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:12:31 BST

Last night those working behind the scenes in TV honoured for their hard work at the 2012 TV Craft Awards

Tony Robinson trains rail staff to deliver comedy announcements

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:48:37 BST

Blackadder actor Tony Robinson has come up with a cunning plan to make the morning commute from London to Birmingham more bearable.

Pudsey's Britain's Got Talent victory leaves Ashleigh Butler feeling overwhelmed

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:39:29 BST

Britain's Got Talent winner Ashleigh Butler revealed how she has been overwhelmed by the support from the public after her and performing pooch Pudsey beat off the competition and danced their way to victory.

Desperate Housewives says farewell to Wisteria Lane

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:25:24 BST

Last night saw hit US sitcom Desperate Housewives draw to a close with a two-hour long series finale

Tamzin Outhwaite left shaken after burglary

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:20:10 BST

Former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite has told fans she was "shaken up" after her home was burgled while she slept.

Simon Cowell banished to US for Dannii Minogue

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:06:05 BST

Simon Cowell is set to be told to stay in the US by ITV bosses in an attempt to convince former judge Dannii Minogue to return to The X Factor.

Britain's Got Talent: 10 finalists announced - with wildcard to follow

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:50:44 BST

Eleven acts will fight it out in the final of Britain's Got Talent, with a wildcard introduced tomorrow.

The Voice does crazy golf

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:26:19 BST

Sir Tom Jones swaps the Green Green Grass for concrete as he treats his team on The Voice to a day out playing crazy golf.

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson frontrunners for lead roles in Fifty Shades of Grey

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:39:43 BST

Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are in the running to land the lead roles in the film adaptation of bestselling erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.

The Scissor Sisters are back ... and sharper than ever

Annabel Rivkin — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:22:12 BST

I’m here to meet two of the Scissor Sisters: the dominatrix and the deranged dandy. Jake Shears is the first to arrive, gliding through the swing doors of East London’s Troxy like watery, early morning sunshine. There are no leather dungarees in sight. He is for all the world a typical East End pretty boy, his everyman get-up of T-shirt and jeans doing little to dim his diminutive chocolate-box loveliness. Shears (whose given name is Jason Sellards) lives between New York and London – he spends so much time here that he’s rented a house in Dalston, dances at Vauxhall’s Horse Meat Disco and Beyond, plays ‘house and techno – a lot harder than you would think’ at East Bloc in Shoreditch, and gets domestic, ‘has a laugh and makes fish’ with his housemate, musician James O’Neill (who goes by the name Bitches With Wolves).

Glamorous guests take the plunge at Arpad Busson's ARK dinner

Karen Dacre — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:45:40 BST

Plunging necklines were the order of the day at The Ark 2012 Dinner, held in a luxurious marquee behind Kensington Palace.

Paloma Faith: The Voice didn’t like what I had to say

Alistair Foster — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:08:11 BST

Paloma Faith has accused the BBC of “lying” and using creative editing for her appearance on The Voice.

The Apprentice: Laura Hogg talks of Murder Shock

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:49:22 BST

Apprentice reject Laura Hogg has spoken of the moment when she heard the father of her child had been murdered while she was filming the hit show.

Top Gear lands international award

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:41:44 BST

Hit BBC show Top Gear was rewarded with a major international TV prize for its success around the world.

Britain's Got Talent: Pudsey up against synchronised swimmers

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:30:28 BST

Synchronised swimmers will take on a dancing dog, singers and dancers in tomorrow's Britain's Got Talent final.

The Dictator conquers London

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:49:48 BST

Sacha Baron Cohen rolled into London for the world premiere of The Dictator in style last night, standing in a bright orange Lamborghini flashing a replica golden pistol and dressed in a garish military uniform.

Paddington bear is off to Hollywood

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:05:52 BST

Paddington Bear is swapping darkest Peru for the bright lights of Hollywood after plans were announced to bring the character to the big screen.

Kanye West raps about wanting to marry Kim Kardashian

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:20:28 BST

Kanye West raps about marrying Kim Kardashian in a new song.

Ricky Gervais commissioned to make a series of Derek

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:25:22 BST

Ricky Gervais' Derek has been commissioned for a full series.

Britain's Got Talent: Nu Sxool and Sam Kelly make it to final

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:31:29 BST

Singer Sam Kelly and Welsh dance group Nu Sxool have become the latest two acts to win a place in the Britain's Got Talent final.

Lady Gaga to star in The Simpsons

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:27:30 BST

Lady Gaga admits she plays "a bit of a slut" while voicing an animated version of herself in The Simpsons.

Britney Spears confirmed as judge on US X Factor

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:09:12 BST

Britney Spears has signed up to US X Factor.

The Apprentice: Laura Hogg blames exit on horror art

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:51:56 BST

Apprentice reject Laura Hogg has slammed the modern art featured in the show as a "monstrosity" and blamed it for getting her fired by Lord Sugar.

Dark Shadows premieres in London

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:16:48 BST

Johnny Depp's gothic comedy Dark Shadows crept into London for its European premiere last night.

Vidal Sassoon dies aged 84

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:59:04 BST

Acclaimed hairdresser Vidal Sassoon died at home surrounded by loved ones after losing a battle with leukaemia, his family said.

Sean Bean arrested over harassment allegations

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:25:44 BST

Actor Sean Bean has been arrested following allegations that he was harassing his former wife.

Rihanna hospitalised suffering exhaustion and dehydration

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:02:50 BST

Rihanna was rushed to hospital suffering with "exhaustion and dehydration" yesterday.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney gamble on the weather

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:23:20 BST

The weather may have been abysmal but that wasn't enough to stop Wayne and Coleen Rooney attending Chester Races today to cheer on their horse.