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Popstar to Operastar: Great Concept or a Step Too Far?
ITV has launched its latest "celebrity learning new tricks" show, Popstar to Operastar, which sees eight singers more accustomed to pop music train to sing opera. Myleene Klass and Alan Titchmarsh host, with Meat Loaf, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Rolando Vincenzo and Katherine Jenkins mentoring and judging Myleene's old Hear'Say pal Kym Marsh, McFly's Danny Jones, Blur's Alex James, Pop Idol's Darius Campbell, Nolan sister Bernie, The Saturdays' Vanessa White, Shakespeare's Sister Marcella Detroit and Osmond family member Jimmy. To get an idea of the show check out PopSugarUK reader ellievolia’s experience of the dress rehearsal on her OnSugar blog.
Blur Talk Drugs and Chart Battles in Their New Rockumentary
The premiere of Blur's new documentary No Distance Left to Run took place in London last night, with Dave Rowntree, Alex James, Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon attending to check out the finished movie which tells the story of the band in their own words. If you want to check it out yourself, it's at the cinemas from January 19, and the DVD is out in February, along with footage of their Hyde Park reunion gig!
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Blur: No Distance Left to Run — See it or Skip it?
New Blur documentary No Distance Left To Run comes out in the UK on January 19, and since seeing the trailer I can't wait to see it. It traces their journey to the top of Britpop in the 90s, the fall out and the split, all the way up to their reunion. Check out the trailer below and let me know — will you see it or skip it?
Katy Perry, Blur and Lady GaGa Enjoy T In The Park
Scotland played host to T In The Park at the weekend, with bands like Blur, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Franz Ferdinand, The Ting Tings, and Razorlight performing alongside solo stars like Katy Perry, Lady GaGa, Paolo Nutini, Lily Allen and Calvin Harris. It wasn't all about the music though, as there was some pretty eclectic style choices from the artists present, FabUK has her rundown of all the fashion at the festival! Blur member Graham Coxon almost caused the band to pull out of headlining the weekend, when he came down with a bad case of food poisoning, but luckily he recovered and the show went on, even coaxing some sunshine out of what had been a mostly rainy day!
JK, Jokers and Jonathan Gather For Gorbachev Gala Dinner
Several stars headed to Hampton Court Palace on Saturday for the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Gala Dinner. JK Rowling, David Walliams and Peter Kay joined guest of honour Mikhail Gorbachev to help raise £1.5million for Marie Curie Cancer Care as well as the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation, which helps children with cancer. After drinks in the grounds the celebrities hit the dancefloor, with Jonathan Rhys Meyers serenading girlfriend Reena Hammer and Rachel Stevens snuggling up to fiance Alex Bourne.
The Stars Pull Out All The Stops For The Brits Show
Last night we were treated to some awesome performances at the Brit Awards. U2 opened the show before hosts Kylie Minogue, James Corden and Mathew Horne had us laughing out loud with their outfits and dancing. Girls Aloud brought slinky costumes and pink feathers to the stage to perform the Best British Single "The Promise", while Kings of Leon rocked out, Chris Martin and Coldplay were covered in ticker tape, and Take That descended on a central pod wearing glasses.
Sugar Bits: Celeb BB Producers Anxious To Avoid Race Row
- Stars going into the Celebrity Big Brother house have been coached to avoid a race row similar to the one that embroiled Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd during the last series. — Guardian
- Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel, is number one in the UK box office. The film is based on the book by Danny Wallace.
Touring Favourites Victorious At Vodafone Live Music Awards
The 2008 Vodafone Live Music Awards were held at Brixton Academy last night, celebrating the best tours, gigs and live music acts of the past year. Mark Ronson and Kate Nash were honoured with the Best Male and Best Female awards, and Primal Scream picked up two awards for Best Live Act and Outstanding Contribution to Live Music. Emma Bunton took home the Spice Girls' award for Best Live Return, while Take That (sadly not present) were awarded the Tour Of The Year title — having been to it I think this was totally well-deserved!
Maestro: Love It Or Leave It?
We've seen celebrities eat bugs in the jungle, master circus skills, and learn to ballroom dance, and now we're going to see eight famous faces battle for the chance to conduct the BBC Concert Orchestra on Maestro, starting tonight. The contestants are actors Jane Asher and David Soul, drum and bass star Goldie, Blur bassist Alex James, broadcasters Katie Derham and Peter Snow, and comedians Sue Perkins and Bradley Walsh. Clive Anderson has taken on hosting duties, and the winner will conduct at BBC Proms in the Park.
Lovely Ladies Celebrate The Lavender Trust
A load of lovely ladies attended the 10th Anniversary Party of The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care at Claridge's in London last night. Emma Thompson, Nigella Lawson and Thandie Newton smiled for pictures alongside Annie Lennox, who sang at the Lavender Trust's launch party back in 1998 and performed again at last night's anniversary party. Lisa Snowdon looked great in her pretty dress, as did Claudia Winkleman who went for big blue circles like Sophie Ellis-Bextor had the night before.
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