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Elton John To Approach Queen Elizabeth Ii In Aids Fight
The Tiny Dancer star has announced a new partnership between his Elton John AIDS Foundation and the U.S. government's President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Both organisations will contribute $5 million...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 November 2015
The Beckhams Top Queen Elizabeth Ii On New Rich List Study
Researchers at the London School of Marketing have discovered the Beckhams are valued at $752 million (£470 million), easily outpacing the monarch, who is estimated to be worth $544 million (£340 million)....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 September 2015
Paul Mccartney's Daughter Photographs Queen Elizabeth Ii To Mark Reign Record
On Wednesday (09Sep15), the 89 year old broke the record set by her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria by spending 63 years and 216 days on the throne. To mark the occasion, a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 September 2015
The Specials Star Rico Rodriguez Dies
The Specials confirmed the news of their bandmate's death in a post on Twitter.com on Friday, writing, "Our dear friend Rico passed away today. We offer our deepest condolences to his family. His...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 September 2015
Beverley Sisters Star Joy Dead At 91
The singer, who was the eldest of the sibling trio, passed away on Monday (31Aug15) after suffering a stroke last week (ends30Aug15). Her son Vince Wright says, "We all thought the world...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 September 2015
Intimate Photos Of Princess Diana And Prince Charles Up For Auction
The 14 pictures, taken by official photographer Lord Lichfield, show the royal family in unguarded moments during the celebration. The photographs are to be offered for sale on U.S. auction site RR...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 August 2015
John Hurt Hopeful In Cancer Battle
The Harry Potter star, who was knighted last month (July15) by Queen Elizabeth Ii, announced in June (15) that he had been diagnosed with early-stage pancreatic cancer. However, the 75 year old...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 August 2015
Helen Mirren Meets Three Waxworks
The Oscar-winning actress attended the unveiling of the new show celebrating her recent 70th birthday, which features a model of the star in her famous role as Queen Elizabeth Ii, as well as...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 July 2015
Ricky Gervais Defends Queen Elizabeth Ii Over Nazi Salute Scandal
The Sun published the image on Saturday (18Jul15), showing the future Queen - who was aged six or seven at the time - being taught the gesture in 1933 by her uncle, Edward...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 July 2015
Ricky Gervais Defends Queen Elizabeth Over Nazi Salute Image
Ricky Gervais has defended Queen Elizabeth II after a British tabloid published photographs of the monarch doing a Nazi style salute in 1933, when she was seven years old. Gervais took to Twitter to criticise...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 July 2015
Queen Elizabeth Ii Planning Huge Party For 90th Birthday
The monarch hits the milestone on 21 April (16), but her birthday will be officially celebrated in June (16) with a lavish bash on the streets of the British capital for fellow royals...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 July 2015
Lewis Hamilton Taught Dining Etiquette By Queen Elizabeth Ii
The sportsman, who previously dated pop star Nicole Scherzinger, revealed that he once dined with the British monarch and attempted to strike up a conversation, only to be scolded for not following proper...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 June 2015
John Hurt Battling Cancer
The 75-year-old Alien star is undergoing treatment and remains optimistic about his future, declaring he hopes to continue working for as long as possible and is to go ahead with plans to record...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2015
Benedict Cumberbatch Is A New Father
The Imitation Game star and his partner Sophie Hunter welcomed a son on Saturday (13Jun15), just a day after the actor landed a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 June 2015
Royals Turn Out For Queen's Birthday Celebrations
The Duchess, who welcomed her second child, Princess Charlotte, in May (15), attended the Trooping of the Colour parade with her husband Prince William and their son Prince George. The family stood...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 June 2015
Kevin Spacey Awarded Honorary Knighthood In Queen's Birthday Honours List
The American Beauty star has been recognised for his services to British theatre and international culture, after serving as the Artistic Director of London's Old Vic theatre for the past 11 years....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 June 2015
Benedict Cumberbatch To Receive Cbe - Report
The Sherlock star will be named a recipient of a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) medal when the list is officially released on Friday (12Jun15), according to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2015
Zara Phillips Launches Line Of Equestrian-inspired Jewellery
Zara Phillips is launching her own line of jewellery.The Olympic equestrian - who is the granddaughter of Britain's Queen Elizabeth - has revealed she's created a range of pieces inspired by her love of horses...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 10 June 2015
Archie Roach And Peter Coleman-wright Among Stars On Queen's 2015 Birthday Honours List
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Roach, 59, will be made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the performing arts and his efforts in seeking social justice for indigenous...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 June 2015
Pete Townshend: 'Arrest Blew Knighthood Chances'
The Who star was held by police in 2003 for using his credit card to access a child porn website, and he later accepted an official caution and was placed on Britain's sex...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 June 2015
Dame Hellen Mirren Handed First Tony Award
Dame Helen Mirren won Best Leading Actress in a Play at the 69th annual Tony Awards last night (07.06.15).The 69-year-old actress - who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 June 2015
Helen Mirren Wins First Tony Award For The Audience
The Queen star returned to her most famous role for a stint on stage in London in 2013, and she reprised the part in March (15) for the Broadway launch of the Peter...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 June 2015
Helen Mirren Leads Drama Desk Awards
The British star landed the Outstanding Actress in a Play title during the ceremony in New York City on Sunday (31May15), seeing off competition from fellow U.K. star Carey Mulligan, who was nominated...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 June 2015
Vanessa Hudgens: Broadway Can Make You Crazy
Vanessa Hudgens says Broadway can ''make you feel a little crazy''.The 26-year-old actress - who found fame in the 'High School Musical' movies - is currently starring as the title character in 'Gigi' in her...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 May 2015
Paul Weller Persuaded Cycling Hero To Accept Knighthood
The Olympic gold medallist became a 'Sir' in the Queen's 2013 New Year Honours List for his sporting achievements, but Wiggins admits he was not sure whether to accept the accolade until he...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 May 2015
Ed Miliband Quits With David Cameron On Brink Of Election Win
Miliband was predicted to finish neck-and-neck with his rival David Cameron in the race for Downing Street, leading to a hung parliament, but in a shock result it appears the Labour Party has...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 May 2015
Royal Princess Named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, Kensington Palace Announces
The Royal Princess has been named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, Kensington Palace announced on Monday (4th May). Charlotte, who is fourth in line to the throne, will be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 May 2015
Kit Harington Wanted Queen Elizabeth Ii To Sit On Iron Throne
The cast and crew of the hit fantasy series were amazed when the British monarch paid a visit to the set in Belfast, Northern Ireland last year (14), and Harington could not resist...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 May 2015
Kristin Scott Thomas: I Felt Like A 5-Year-old When I Met The Queen
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas felt like a ''jellified five-year-old'' when she received her damehood.The 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' actress has admitted she was so ''overwhelmed'' when she received the honour from Britain's Queen Elizabeth...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 April 2015
Dame Maggie Smith Invited To Dine With The Queen
The beloved actress, who portrays the Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey, was among 20 guests invited to the private dinner party. Others included the Governor of the Bank of England,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 April 2015
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