Films and TV

When you are a celebrity, you have to make the most of your time in the sun. This is even more pertinent for celebrities who aren’t necessarily the most talented in the world and unfortunately our TV screens and magazines are absolutely dominated by celebrities of this ilk.

It’s no surprise that some people talk a little bit dubiously about he likes of Cheryl Cole et al who seem to take centre stage in the celebrity world, in spite of the fact that they don’t actually have a great deal to offer. Cheryl Cole is a good example of a celeb desperately trying to make sure she is able to get whatever she can from this purple patch, because there’s always the possibility that her star will fall.

This is why the Cheryl Cole brand will be pushed in the run-up to Christmas, not just via The X Factor, but via her numerous ad campaigns, new raunchy calendars and (possibly towards the bottom of the list) a new album.

The truth is, celebs of this kind already get enough air time, so it’s worth avoiding their calendars and the products they lend their images to without a passing knowledge of what they’re endorsing. It’s better to go it alone and opt for personalised calendars of your own and find out what perfume or shampoo suits you, rather than what advertising folk will try to convince you will bring you some of the luck enjoyed by the Cole’s of this world.

The Saturdays have confirmed that they are feeling the pressure about the up and coming new Comic Relief Single they have been asked to release.

They will be recording a cover of Depeche Mode’s ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’. The aim is of course to raise money for charity but due to the success of previous singles produced for Comic Relief the nerves have started to set in.

Rochelle Wisem said:-

“There is a lot of pressure on us because Comic Relief singles have gone to No.1 in the past and we want to sell enough.”

Another member of the band, Frankie Sandford has said that she has approached her boy friend Dougie Poyner from McFly for his advice. McFly released ‘All About You’ for comic relief back in 2005 and was a major success.

“McFly did a good job and got really involved when they released a song for Red Nose Day, and Dougie and I talked about it, absolutely,”

“We discussed how it’s normal to want to get involved with things, and give it your best. We feel the same and just want to do our bit.”

The long standing panel member, Louis Walsh has reportedly put forward a proposal for £1.3 million for his participation on the hit British TV show.

Talks have been in progress with all the judges over renewing there current contracts and continuing discussions are taking place over Louis contract demands.

He feels as though his services are valued more than the £800,000 contract from last year and is looking to improve on it.

An insider said: “It may sound like a lot of money but that’s how Louis sees his market value.

“He is a key reason why The X Factor has become one of Britain’s most popular TV shows and he has had a lot of success in the ‘real world’ managing the likes of Boy-zone and West life.”

Walsh does have a huge fan base which Simon Cowell knows far too well after the massive amount of complains the show received when they considered replacing Walsh a few years back. This will only support the music managers claims that he ‘is worth more’ to the show than his current contract caters for.

Also Dannii Minogue fans will be pleased to hear that the speculation surrounding her being replaced in next years X Factor as a judge on the show have been put to rest. She has been offered a new contract to continue on the show.

Andrew Lloyd Webber doesn’t agree with how Simon Cowell treats his contestants on The X Factor. He has blasted Cowell for “torturing” contestants.

The world famous composer blasted Simon Cowell for not developing contestants into artists and doesn’t feel as though he looks after them, he even refers to him as “tricking” participants on the show.

“He doesn’t work with the artists like I do. I’m here to get the best out of everybody,”

“All my acts call me Andrew, and they all call my mobile when they need help. There will be no tricks on this show. Over my dead body.”

Andrew has a new show to find the next act to represent Britain in The Eurovision Song Contest called Your Country Needs You.

“The mantra of the show is that we nurture, we don’t torture.”

“We have a live band and we have performers who will deliver live to the best of their ability. We don’t have off-stage backing singers who come in and maybe trace harmonies.”

X Factor winner Leona Lewis is reported to be commanding 1 million pounds for personal appearances.

Since winning the X Factorlast year her career has gone from strength to strength. She the most successful of all the winning contestants. Her first album topped the charts both over here and in America.

She is reported to give a great deal of cash to charity including one that supports teenage cancer.

What a Star!

Coldplay officially revealed their new single today on BBC Radio 1.

The whole band were in the live lounge giving “violet hill” its first airplay.

According to singer Chris Martin, they want to make the album better than ever rather than bigger.
Quite a wise move as the last album wasn’t up to scratch.

The new single is available as a free download for a week. However the Coldplay website crashed shortly after its release.

The Sony radio industry awards nominations have been announced and Chris Moyles and Russell Brand have been nominated for their shows on Radio 1 and Radio 2 respectively.

Moyles is up against Johnny Vaughan from Capital 95.8 for the best breakfast show, with Brand also competing with Vaughan in the entertainment category.

BBC Radio 2, Radio 4 and 5 Live are all competing for the UK station of the year.

The awards will take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on the 12th May. The full list of nominations for the Sony radio awards can be seen below.

Breakfast show award
5 Live Breakfast - BBC Radio 5 Live
Bowie@Breakfast - Radio Clyde
Capital Breakfast with Johnny Vaughan - Capital 95.8
Jo & Twiggy Breakfast Show - Trent FM
The Chris Moyles Show - BBC Radio 1

Music programme award
Marc Riley’s Brain Surgery - BBC 6 Music
Mellow Magic - Magic 105.4
The Dermot O’Leary Show - BBC Radio 2
The Johnnie Walker Show - BBC Radio 2
Zane Lowe - BBC Radio 1

Entertainment award
Capital Breakfast with Johnny Vaughan - Capital 95.8
Jo & Twiggy Breakfast Show - Trent FM
Scott Mills - BBC Radio 1
The Russell Brand Show - BBC Radio 2
Toolan in the Morning - Key 103

Music broadcaster of the year
Andi Durrant - The Galaxy Network
Fish on Friday - Planet Rock
Paul Gambaccini - Classic FM, BBC Radio 2 & Radio 4
Sean Rafferty - BBC Radio 3
Steve Lamacq - BBC 6 Music

Music radio personality of the year
Adam @ Breakfast - 97.4 Rock FM
Geoff Lloyd - Virgin Radio
Jamie Theakston - Heart 106.2
Jonathan Ross - BBC Radio 2
Zane Lowe - BBC Radio 1

Speech broadcaster of the year
Edi Stark - BBC Radio Scotland
James Naughtie - BBC Radio 4
John Humphrys - BBC Radio 4
Owen Bennett-Jones - BBC Radio World Service
Simon Mayo- BBC Radio 5 Live

Station of the year: Under 300,000
BBC Guernsey
BBC Radio Foyle
Silk FM

Station of the year: 300,000 - 1 million
BBC Radio Nottingham
GWR Bristol
TFM Radio

Station of the year: 1 million plus
Key 103 Manchester
Radio City 96.7
Real Radio Scotland

Digital station of the year
BBC Asian Network
Gaydar Radio
Planet Rock

UK station of the year
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 5 Live

In June 2007, Muse played one the new Wembleys first sold out concerts. Their performance underlined why they are one of the UK’s most successful bands as they played all of their hits from the album, Black Holes and Revelations.

If you were unlucky enough not to be there, then select Vue cinemas are screening the concert for a short time. There is the added bonus of Dolby Digital Surround Sound and High Definition. So this should be one show to enlighten the senses.