Latest Margaret Thatcher News
Gillian Anderson Defends The Crown
Gillian Anderson believes ‘The Crown’ has made the royal family “more internationally loved, celebrated and understood”.The 54-year-old actress – who played former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the fourth season of the drama – has...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 December 2022
Eddie Murphy ‘Never First Choice To Play Candyman’
Eddie Murphy was never first choice to play the lead role in ‘Candyman’, its director has insisted.Bernard Rose, who made the original 1990s horror, debunked the long-standing myth in an interview about the release of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 July 2022
Noel Gallagher 'Drew Hitler Moustache' On Margaret Thatcher Portrait In Downing Street
Noel Gallagher reportedly drew an Adolf Hitler moustache on a portrait of Margaret Thatcher.The 53-year-old former Oasis star is said to have made a sneaky alteration a picture of the late former Prime Minister -...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 June 2020
Madonna Deletes Margaret Thatcher Message
The Like A Virgin hitmaker posted a picture alongside one of the late politician's famous quotes - "If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2015
Elvis Costello Defends His Anti-thatcher Song
British singer Elvis Costello has defended his decision to perform a controversial song about late U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during his televised set at Glastonbury festival.The star first released his protest song, Tramp The...
By WENN on 15 July 2013
Ian Mckellen Thought Margaret Thatcher's Knighthood Gift Was A Joke
Sir Ian Mckellen was convinced he was the victim of a practical joke when he found out former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher had organised his knighthood just days before she left office.The X-Men star...
By WENN on 16 April 2013
Iron Man 3 London Premiere Postponed After Margaret Thatcher Funeral Announcement
The Iron Man has had to cede to the Iron Lady after it was confirmed that the London premiere for Iron Man 3 is to be delayed by a day to allow the funeral of...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 April 2013
Bbc Radio One Chart Show Won't Play 'Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead'
BBC Radio One have announced that the chart show won’t be playing the song Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead, in the likelihood that it will make the top 10 of the Official UK Top...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 12 April 2013
Geri Halliwell Devastated By Furore Over Margaret Thatcher Tribute
British pop star Geri Halliwell has branded herself "weak" and cowardly for deleting an online tribute to former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher after receiving negative feedback from fans.The former Spice Girls star was among...
By WENN on 12 April 2013
Shirley Bassey And Andrew Lloyd Webber Invited To Thatcher's Funeral
Shirley Bassey and theatre impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber have secured invites to late U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's funeral in London next week (begs15Apr13).The celebrities are expected to join politicians and heads of state, like...
By WENN on 11 April 2013
John Lydon Blasts Margaret Thatcher Gloaters
Punk icon John Lydon has slammed Brits who are celebrating the death of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, branding them "cowards".The controversial ex-leader died on Monday (08Apr13) after suffering a stroke, and her passing has...
By World Entertainment News Network on 11 April 2013
Glenda Jackson's Margaret Thatcher Rant Shocks Parliament
Double Oscar winner-turned-politician Glenda Jackson stunned colleagues during a special session of parliament on Wednesday (10Apr13) by launching into a bizarre rant about former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.British Members of Parliament (Mps) were called...
By WENN on 11 April 2013
Margaret Thatcher Street Party Organiser Identity Released
Some people are mourning the passing of Margaret Thatcher - her legacy, economic ‘reform’ and foreign policy. Some people are celebrating the passing of Margaret Thatcher - her legacy, economic ‘reform’ and foreign policy.One of...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 April 2013
Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead Hits Top 10: But Can It Reach No.1?
Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead had launched into the UK Top 10 chart following the death of Margaret Thatcher. What probably started off as a handful of people downloading The Wizard of Oz track...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2013
Melanie Brown Ignores Thatcher Backlash To Pay Tribute
Defiant former Spice Girls star Melanie Brown has spoken out to pay tribute to Margaret Thatcher just hours after her ex-bandmate Geri Halliwell was forced to delete a tweet honouring the late British leader due...
By WENN on 09 April 2013
Billy Elliot Musical Keeps Margaret Thatcher Death Song In Monday's Performance
Following the death of Margaret Thatcher yesterday from a stroke, one of the West End’s biggest plays faced the decision as to whether it would have to cut one of the most impactful moments of...
By Contributor on 09 April 2013
Could 'Ding Dong! The Witch' Top The UK Singles Charts This Weekend?
The death of Margaret Thatcher might have been met with sadness at the top level of British politics, but reactions at a wider level were far more mixed, with as many of the general public...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2013
Ken Loach Blasts Plans For Margaret Thatcher's Costly Funeral
British director Ken Loach has criticised plans to hold a lavish funeral for former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Baroness Thatcher passed away after suffering a stroke on Monday (08Apr13), and British officials have granted her...
By WENN on 09 April 2013
Billy Bragg: 'Margaret Thatcher's Death Should Not Be Celebrated'
Singer/songwriter Billy Bragg is urging his fans not to celebrate the death of Britain's former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher despite his hatred of the ex-leader's controversial policies.Baroness Thatcher passed away following a stroke on Monday...
By WENN on 09 April 2013
Morrissey Slams Thatcher After Learning Of Her Death
Morrissey has sent Margaret Thatcher to the grave with a lashing, refusing to offer her any tribute and instead condemning the former British Prime Minister as "barbaric" and "a terror without an atom of humanity".In...
By WENN on 08 April 2013
Meryl Streep Remembers Margaret Thatcher As A Pioneer For Women In Politics
Meryl Streep has hailed former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as a "groundbreaking pioneer" for women in politics following her death on Monday (08Apr13).Tributes from around the world have poured in for the U.K.'s first...
By WENN on 08 April 2013
Margaret Thatcher Dead At 87: Harry Styles (Of All People) Lead Tributes
A website titled "Is Margaret Thatcher Dead?" has received a slew of criticism in recent years for its tasteless daily updates of whether or not the Baroness had passed away. Nevertheless, the website finally showed...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 April 2013
Margaret Thatcher Dies Aged 87
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died, aged 87.The veteran politician, who was portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady, passed away on Monday (08Apr13) after suffering a stroke. Family spokesman Lord...
By WENN on 08 April 2013
World Leaders Pay Tribute To Margaret Thatcher
World leaders, politicians and celebrities from U.S. President Barack Obama to British singer Harry Styles have remembered former U.K. Prime Minister (Pm) Margaret Thatcher following her death on Monday (08Apr13).The veteran Conservative leader passed away...
By WENN on 08 April 2013
Margaret Thatcher Tribute Set For Helen Mirren Play
The cast of Dame Helen Mirren's West End play will pay tribute to late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during Monday night's (08Apr13) show in the hours after her death.The play features Mirren as Queen...
By WENN on 08 April 2013
Kevin Spacey Loved Working With David Fincher
Kevin Spacey found working with David Fincher ''sublime''.The 53-year-old actor stars as Francis Underwood in the remake of iconic 90s BBC political drama 'House of Cards' and although he and the director took influence from...
By Clive King on 02 February 2013
Adele Feels Like Meryl Streep After Oscar Nomination
Adele feels like Meryl Streep with her Oscar nomination.The British singer/songwriter in is the running for Best Original Song for her track 'Skyfall' from the same-titled James Bond film and she is so over-whelmed to...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 January 2013
Jimmy Savile Letters To Margaret Thatcher Intrigues Us To Censored Correspondence
A letter from Jimmy Savile to Margaret Thatcher - which is thought to be the beginning of a close relationship - has been released to the public for the first time. Part of a Savile...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 December 2012
Russell Crowe To Play Rupert Murdoch
Russell Crowe is reportedly in line to play Rupert Murdoch in a film.The 'Gladiator' star is tipped to take on the role of the media mogul in a movie based on 'Good Times, Bad Times',...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 June 2012
Charlize Theron Loves Thatcher Comparison
Charlize Theron loved being described as ''Margaret Thatcher meets Kate Moss'' on the set of 'Snow White and the Huntsman'. The 36-year-old actress - who plays Queen Ravenna in the fantasy film - wants to...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 June 2012
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