Ireland prepares to pick Eurovision Entry

trudy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:41:55 +0100

Ireland will choose its 2012 entry for Eurovision tonight.

Dublin duo Jedward are back - hoping to represent us in Azerbaijan.

The twins will perform 5th tonight on the Late Late Show.

They are the favourites to beat in the competition.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:08:51 +0100

Classic chic flick Dirty Dancing's being remade.

The 1987 film, which starred the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray, will
have a whole new cast and more songs added from the 1960s.

The film's original choreographer - who also directed the Michael Jackson
movie "This Is It" as well as "High School Musical" - will take charge of the
new version which has not yet been cast.

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Louis Walsh's new girl group Wonderland say being honest with each other and
giving each other a cuddle keeps them the best of friends.

The band's being managed by Westlife's Kian Egan.

He's married to Jodi Albert - who used to be in Hollyoaks and is now in the
group - she says she's lucky he chose her to be a part of it

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Forget JLS and The Wanted - it seems the 'old' boybands are still in favour.

New Kids on The Block have been gigging with the Back Street Boys to form a
super-group, with talk of a European tour.

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A gay men's choir, which performs hits by the likes of Neil Young and
Radiohead, has landed a lucrative record deal with the label behind Lady GaGa.

The 30-strong Brighton and Hove Gay Men's Chorus is releasing its debut album
later this year after signing a one million pound record deal.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:40:17 +0100

WINEHOUSE HQ

Amy Winehouse's north London home will become the new headquarters of the
foundation being set up in her name.

It's being reported the two-point-five million pound property in Camden, where
the star was found dead last month, will be where the charity's based.

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FRINGE BEGINS

The Edinburgh Fringe opens today, with this year's line-up including Hollywood
film star John Malkovich and comedian Al Murray.

The event - thought to be one of the world's biggest arts festivals - will see
more than 2-thousand 500 shows staged by around 21-thousand performers.

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LIL WAYNE COPYRIGHT CLAIMS

Lil Wayne is facing a 15-million dollar legal battle over allegations he stole
the hit song "BedRock" - which reached number 9 in the UK singles chart last
year.

A production company is suing the rapper and his music labels for copyright
infringement.

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KIRK MOVES ON

It seems The Only Way is Essex star Kirk Norcross has already got over his
ex-girlfriend - and fellow reality star - Lauren Pope.

He's been pictured with glamour girl Casey Batchelor, a month after breaking
up with Lauren.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:50:46 +0100

NEW WINEHOUSE SINGLE

A duet between Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse is being released as a single to
benefit the drug addiction charity set up by Amy's father.

The two recorded the classic pop song 'Body and Soul' in March.

She died unexpectedly on the 23rd of July aged just 27.

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DUCHESS BEST DRESSED

The Duchess of Cambridge has been named one of the world's most stylish
people.

Kate Middleton came third on Vanity Fair's annual list of best-dressed women.

The men's list included Colin Firth, Justin Timberlake and Jenson Button.

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COOPER'S A-MAZE-ING

Universal Studios in Hollywood is to build a haunted maze ahead of Halloween -
inspired by shock rocker Alice Cooper.

It'll be based on the album "Welcome to My Nightmare" - complete with snakes
and giant black widow spiders.

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BIG MOTHER

Big Brother could become Big Mother - as it's rumoured the new series will see
Kerry Katona and her Mum going in to the house.

The former Atomic Kitten singer has had a series of public spats with her
mother Sue since Kerry's rise to fame.

Other stars rumoured to be signing up for the show include Amy Childs from the
Only Way is Essex and ex Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:14:38 +0100

DRAGON'S DAUGHTER THREATENED ON TWITTER

Detectives are investigating after the daughter of Dragons' Den star Duncan
Bannatyne was threatened on Twitter.

Durham Police say the threats appear to originate from an email address based
in Russia.

The 62-year-old entrepreneur is retaliating by offering a substantial reward
for information leading to the man's arrest.

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STUNTMAN SURVIVES

More than 25 years after a dangerous stunt almost killed him, a 64 year old
man's carried out the same fall in London through fire.

Stuntman Rocky Taylor shattered his pelvis and suffered horrific burns when he
attempted the fire leap during filming for 'Death Wish 3' in 1985.

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AIRPORT GETS WRITER IN RESIDENCE

Tony Parsons starts his new job as Heathrow Airport's writer-in-residence
today.

The novelist will roam the terminals for a week looking for inspiration and
write a collection of short stories based on his experiences.

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SQUEEZE MAKE A COME BACK

They've been together on and off for more than 35 years but Squeeze say
they're now sounding better than ever.

Famous for hits like 'Cool For Cats' and 'Up The Junction', the songwriting
duo of Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford are planning a new album and tour.

The Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:29:03 +0100

KINGS OF LEON CANCEL US TOUR

Kings of Leon have cancelled their entire US tour after a disastrous show in
Texas.

Lead singer Caleb Followill is said to be suffering from "vocal issues and
exhaustion".

They were booed off stage at a concert in Dallas on Friday and cancelled a gig
in Houston on Sunday.

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PIPPA HAS TOP TAN

Celebrity sun-seekers have been left in the shade by Pippa Middleton after her
tan was voted the most desirable skin tone of the summer.

The Duchess of Cambridge's sister picked up almost two-thirds of the vote.

Cheryl Cole was second whilst TV presenter Christine Bleakley came in third.

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RHYDIAN - FROM OPERASTAR TO POPSTAR

After parting with Simon Cowell's record label, X-Factor star Rhydian Roberts
says he's leaving the classical world behind him.

The Welshman came second to Leon Jackson in 2007 with his mighty voice and
hair.

He's taken inspiration from the 80s New Wave era for his new album.

****

POTTER AUTHOR CRIES OVER FAMILY HISTORY

Harry Potter author JK Rowling cried three times as she recently researched
her family history on TV show 'Who Do You Think You Are'.

The famously private writer decided to discover more about her history after
the early death of her mother.

Daily Dose of Showbiz Update

paul — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:52:22 +0100

WINEHOUSE

It's reported Amy Winehouse's unfinished third album may be given a posthumous
release.

The singer - who died on Saturday - had been working on the record over the
past year.

It's thought most of the tracks are in a demo format - but there is enough
material to release an album.

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GLEE

Glee's co-creator has downplayed reports that 3 cast members will leave the
show at the end of this season.

It had been widely reported that Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Chris Colfer
would leave as their character's graduated.

Brad Falchuk explained to fans that just because they're graduating - it
doesn't mean they're leaving the show.

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ONLY THING ON IS ESSEX

The Only Way is Essex could be screened all year round - as bosses look at
ways to cash in on the show's popularity.

According to reports, producers believe the show is popular enough to be on as
often as something like Casualty - which is only off air for one month a year.

The plan is for the show to run right through 2012 - after the third season
starts this autumn.

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SPICE BABIES

Emma Bunton has told how she and fellow ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham have
been swapping baby tips - after becoming mums again just weeks apart.

The singer became a mum for the second time when she gave birth to Tate Lee
Jones.

In an interview with Hello! Magazine, she talked about Victoria's "pure
euphoria" at giving birth to daughter Harper Seven two weeks ago in the US.

Daily dose of Showbiz

paul — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:38:12 +0100

NO SPARK LEFT FOR JOEY and SAM

Towie's Sam has confirmed that she's split with fellow cast-member Joey Essex.

The pair have been one of the hottest tabloid couples of the past few months -
but Sam says she just needs 'space' from Joey.

The model added in a magazine interview that she didn't like the fact that
Joey always put his needs before her own.

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NESBITT HEALTH FEARS

Actor James Nesbitt fears he's developed DVT - after getting pains in his foot
after a series of long haul flights.

The 46 year-old has made the trip to New Zealand several times after landing
the role of the dwarf Bofur in the blockbuster The Hobbit.

He's apparently been checked out by a doctor - who fears it could be the
condition.

CHANTELLE BABY BLOW

Big Brother star Chantelle Houghton says her chances of having a baby have
been ruined by her extreme dieting.

The reality TV star suffered from bulimia following her divorce from Preston
in 2007.

She's now dating Katie Price's ex Alex Reid - and has been told by doctors
she'll probably need IVF as her egg supply has been depleted by the condition.

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WANTED

Chart toppers The Wanted have joined the search to find 4-thousand young
people to carry the Olympic Torch when it comes to the UK next year.

The campaign is to get well-deserving 12 to 24 year olds nominated to carry
the flame on part of its 70 day journey from Land's End to the Olympic Ceremony.

Dizzee Rascal and Eliza Doolittle are also involved.

Daily Dose of Showbiz -

paul — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:14:21 +0100

POTTER

Stars of the Harry Potter films joined thousands of people last night in
saying goodbye to the teenage wizard.

Emma Watson and Rupert Grint spent hours meeting fans at the world premiere of
the Deathly Hallows Part Two in London.

The red carpet stretched from Trafalgar Square to Leicester Square.

****

EASTENDERS

EastEnders veteran Pam St Clement is to bow out of Albert Square - more than a
quarter of a century after making her debut as Pat.

The actress - one of the longest serving stars of the show - will leave
Walford later this year.

Her character has remarried several times and has also gone to prison.

It's not clear how she'll leave the show.

***
JLS

JLS say they felt the Miami heat in their latest shoot.

The lads release the video to new single She Makes Me Wanna today.

The song comes out later this month.

***

ANISTON

Jennifer Aniston has set her hand and foot prints in cement at Grauman's
Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

The actress now joins a select group of A-list stars whose prints have been
immortalised in front of the historic building.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:33:23 +0100

POTTY FOR POTTER

Predicted heavy rain isn't putting people off attending the Harry Potter
premiere in London tonight.

Thousands of fans have been camping in Trafalgar Square ahead of the screening
of the final instalment - The Deathly Hallows Part Two.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will be in nearby Leicester
Square for the premiere.

BYE, BYE MELODY

Fired Apprentice candidate Melody claims she has learned a lesson after she
talked her way out of a job with Lord Sugar.

The business consultant's over-lengthy chatter proved a turn-off in the
boardroom, leading to her being axed.

Hossaini had volunteered to project-manage her team in this week's
"reinvestment" task but failed to show enough savvy.

THE ONLY WAY IS ESSEX DOMINATES REALITY TV AWARDS

The Only Way is Essex won three prizes at the National Reality TV Awards last
night.

It took home the Best Entertainment show award and Leading cast member Amy
Childs was named Reality Personality of the Year.

The Apprentice also picked up three awards, including Best Reality TV judge
for Karren Brady.

HAWAII FIVE-O

Another TV show from the past is back on our screens tonight.

The new version of Hawaii Five-O returns for a second series.

It takes on the classic programme about an elite group of police, fighting
crime on the Islands' sun drenched beaches.

Daily Dose of Showbiz!

paul — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:09:17 +0100

AGENT DISAPPEARS IN A FLASH

Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has dumped the agent who helped launch the
first book and make her millions.

Rowling had worked with Christopher Little since he found a publisher for her
first novel in August 1996.

A spokeswoman for Rowling said there was no comment regarding reports of legal
action from Little.

PATTER OF LITTLE ASHLEYS?

Cheryl Cole is reportedly "desperate to start a family" after she and Ashley
Cole announced they're back together.

He has returned to the marital home - vowing to change his ways.

They spent the entire weekend together.

A SHOW FIT FOR ROYALTY

Pop superstar Prince has dazzled an adoring festival audience in his first UK
show for four years.

The multi award-winning musician was performing at the Hop Farm Festival near
Paddock Wood in Kent.

He casually strolled on to the set half-an-hour late before declaring "I'm so
happy to see you."

DESTINED FOR THE TOP

A week after wowing the crowds at Glastonbury, Beyonce's seen her new album go
straight in at number one.

'4' was released on 27th June - a day after her headline performance at the
festival.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:37:48 +0100

GAGA CONFIDENT OVER FUNDRAISER

The team behind Lady Gaga's fundraising efforts for people in Japan say
they're confident everything being done is above board.

The star's being sued because her 5-dollar wristbands have tax and shipping
costs - despite saying all profits are going to Japan.

Organisers deny they're making a profit - saying the lawsuit is meritless.

CINEMAS ARE TRANSFORMED

The Transformers are back - and the makers say Dark of the Moon is more
explosive than ever.

The movie sees the acting debut of Plymouth model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley,
who plays Carly.

BOSSES ORDERED TO HOLD BACK SHEEN'S CASH

A judge has ordered Charlie Sheen's former bosses to set aside 34-thousand
pounds a MONTH for child support from any payments they make to him.

The LA Superior Court made the judgement on behalf of his ex-wife Brooke
Mueller Sheen.

NOT SO UGLY

America Ferrera is a married lady.

The 27-year-old 'Ugly Betty' star and longtime boyfriend Ryan Piers Williams
tied the knot on Monday evening in front of close friends and family.

Ferrera won an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her
portrayal of Betty Suarez.

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Daily Dose of Showbiz News!

paul — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:48:25 +0100

Check out breakfast showbiz updates every morning at 8.50am!

SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS

Pop star Annie Lennox will be presented with an OBE by the Queen today for her
work fighting Aids and poverty in Africa.

The former Eurythmics singer has sold more than 80-million albums worldwide.

TWO DOCTORS AMONG CHOICE FOR TV GONGS

Two timelords are up against each other for the Best Actor gong in this year's
TV Choice Awards.

Matt Smith is nominated for his role as Doctor Who.

His predecessor David Tennant is nominated for his appearance in the TV drama
Single Father.

ACCENT IS A LOAD OF COBBLERS

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has defended new arrival Michelle Collins
after criticism of her northern accent.

The former EastEnder arrived on the cobbles earlier this month as Stella Price
- the new manager of the Rovers Return.

Kym Marsh says "people should give her a chance".

JEREMY COULDN'T GET A STARTER FOR TEN

Jeremy Paxman has revealed that he tried out for University Challenge as a
student - but didn't get into the team.

The 61 year old has hosted University Challenge for 17 years.

But he wasn't picked to join his fellow students because he couldn't answer
the questions.

Daily Dose of Showbiz!

paul — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:22:16 +0100

CRAZY IN LOVE

American superstar Beyonce has brought Glastonbury to a close in spectacular
fashion.

She told 50-thousand fans she has "fulfilled her dream".

Amid lasers, fireworks and an all-female band she said she "always wanted to
be a rock star".

HUMAN NATURE

Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans have marked the second anniversary of his
death by gathering for a memorial outside the home where he grew up.

Poets, local singers and dancers also entertained the crowd in Gary in
Indiana.

Jackson died in 2009 just before he was to begin a comeback tour.

GIVE ME DANGER

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has revealed she loved getting stuck into the stunts
in the new 'Transformers' movie called "Dark of the Moon".

The 24-year-old British model makes her debut acting role.

At a fan screening of the film last night, she says the action scenes were the
most exciting part of filming.

LATER WITH JOOLS

Jools Holland will be honoured for his contribution to music and music
broadcasting at a charity event in November.

The musician and presenter follows in the footsteps of Sir Tom Jones, Sir
Elton John and Andrew Lloyd Webber in receiving the Music Industry Trusts'
Award.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:01:35 +0100

BRIGHTEST STARS

Kate Winslet and Jennifer Lopez have been selected to get their star on
Hollywood's Walk of Fame next year.

The list of honourees also includes Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson and
Simpsons creator Matt Groening.

They're being recognised for their extraordinary contribution to the
entertainment industry.

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ZERO TOLERANCE

A documentary about the escalating nuclear arms race has screened in London -
dubbed by one critic "the horror film to end all horrors".

Countdown to Zero is produced by Lawrence Bender - the same filmmaker behind
Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth about global warming.

***

MODEL SEARCH

The hunt for the next supermodel in Britain and Ireland has begun.

Elle Macpherson and her team have been travelling across the country looking
for our 'Next Top Model'.

The top prize is a contract with international agency Models 1.

***

GET SET FOR GLASTO

More than 170-thousand music fans will start heading to Glastonbury today - as
the world famous festival opens its doors.

This year's headliners are U2, Coldplay and Beyonce.

Wellies and rain coats will be essential packing - as showers are forecast.

Daily Dose of Showbiz!

paul — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:22:49 +0100

Ryan Dunn, a co-star of the hit MTV show "Jackass" has been killed in a car
crash in the US.

Police say the daredevil personality, who was just 34, was driving a sports
car in suburban Philadelphia - when it came off the road and burst into flames.

A passenger - not yet identified - also died in the crash early yesterday
morning.

***

The Feeling's first album went to number two back in 2006, their second album
went to number one, and now the boys are back.

Their third album "Together We Were Made" is out this week.

Speaking on OKTV, Richard says his other half - Sophie Ellis-Bextor - features
on one of the tracks.

***

Dame Judi Dench is to receive the Freedom of the City of London tonight in
honour of her acting achievements.

During her career she's won an Oscar and nine Baftas for films including
Shakespeare in Love, Iris and Mrs Brown, plus a host of awards for her theatre
performances.

***

The reboot of the Spider-Man musical hasn't been hurt by opening night
reviews.

The show grossed over 1 million dollars last week.

"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" opened last Tuesday - and pulled in nearly
1-point-28 million dollars.

That makes it the third-highest grossing show on Broadway after Wicked and The
Lion King.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:39:36 +0100

APPRENTICE LOSER DEFENDS HIMSELF
The latest candidate to be fired from The Apprentice says he "didn't fail at
one thing". Glenn Ward was given his marching orders last night. It's after his
team's magazine for over-60s failed to secure enough advertising. Lord Sugar
told Glenn he'd never known an engineer to have enough ideas to make it in
business.

CELEB DADS BATTLE IT OUT
Peter Andre's hoping to make it two in a row, as he battles it out to retain
his title of Celebrity Dad of the Year today. Other nominees include David
Beckham - who's awaiting the birth of his fourth child - veteran dad Rod
Stewart, Wayne Rooney, Kevin Pietersen and Gavin Henson.

STAR-STUDDED CHARITY BALL
Alicia Keys was joined by a host of celebrities for a fundraising ball in aid
of needy children last night. The singer's Keep A Child Alive Black Ball, was
co-hosted by Mark Ronson with guests including Tinie Tempah, Beth Ditto and Jay
Sean.

SHAKESPEARE IN SYMPHONY

Rufus Wainwright will put Shakespeare's sonnets to music as part of a
celebration of the Olympics. The singer will team up with the BBC Symphony
Orchestra for the one off performance in March 2012. The event forms part of a
series of cultural events counting down to the 2012 games

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:44:55 +0100

WEST END GOES GREEN
The cast of Shrek the Musical have been given a standing ovation by the
audience for their opening night. Stars walked down a green carpet last night
for the official West End launch. Celebrities including Michael McIntyre and
Graham Norton turned out at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. The show stars
Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona and Nigel Lindsay as the green ogre.

LIFE IS DIFFERENT WHEN IT'S SPIELBERG
Nick Frost's revealed he had to up his game while working on Tintin. The actor
stars alongside Simon Pegg - his real-life best mate and co-star in Paul and Hot
Fuzz. The pair play bumbling detectives in Steven Spielberg's animation - due
out this October.

ANOTHER STRING TO HIS BOW
Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber has become a father for the second time at the age
of 60. He says he's "delighted" at the arrival of his daughter. Julian's wife,
fellow cellist Jiaxin Cheng, gave birth to Jasmine Orienta - named after her
Chinese heritage - and HIS love for Leyton Orient. Lloyd Webber already has a
son, David.

DO YOU TAKE THIS MAN? ER, NO...
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has been dumped - just days before what would have
been his third wedding. Hefner - who's 85 - was due to marry 25 year old Crystal
Harris - at the Playboy Mansion on Saturday. He announced via Twitter that she's
had a change of heart.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:04:24 +0100

It's reported ITV bosses want to dump the disastrous presenters of Daybreak -
but cannot afford the 4-million pounds needed.

Bosses say figures are appalling - and profits are continuing to slide.

Daybreak is said to be earning HALF the revenue of its predecessor GMTV.

Charlotte Church's ex is to 'tackle' a team of hopefuls who will try to win
his heart for a new TV dating show.

Welsh rugby international Gavin Henson will star in a UK version of US hit The
Bachelor.

25 glamorous women will compete to be the woman of his dreams.

Gavin has two children with Charlotte - they split up last year.

The 80s pop duo, behind cheesy dance hits such as Agadoo and Superman, are
back.

Black Lace are re-releasing a new version of 'Do the Conga'.

It follows the success of trainline-dot-com's advert which features the song.

Pirates Of The Caribbean star Naomie Harris has confirmed she is the running
for the role of Bond girl in the next double-oh-seven movie.

The 34-year-old has told the Radio Times she has no issues with the demands of
being a Bond Girl.

That's despite refusing to strip off in other films.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

paul — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:13:26 +0100

Thousands of people braved the rain during the last day of the Isle of Wight
Festival - with Kasabian headlining the final night.

In total 75-thousand converged on Seaclose Park in Newport, for the three-day
event.

Kate Moss brought her hen-do to the festival, with her group arriving in two
large pink limousines.

***.

The British play "War Horse" has won the top prize at the Tony Awards in New
York - taking home Broadway's highest honours.

The World War One story, told with puppets and actors, came away with five
accolades in total.

Other awards went to the creators of South Park - who swept the board with
nine Tonys for The Book of Mormon - despite the production being labelled
'profane'.

***.

Stage fright is taking on a whole new meaning, as scary plays enjoy a huge
revival and growing audiences in London theatres.

Alan Ackbourn's 'Haunting Julia' is the latest ghost-story production to
terrify West End audiences.

Actor Christopher Timothy, who stars in the play, says they love the idea of
danger - and the supernatural.

***.

Jocelyn Brown has become the second celebrity to be voted off Popstar to
Operastar.

Toploader's Joseph Washbourn survived in the sing-off after the public voted
to save Steps singer Claire Richards and Erasure's Andy Bell.