UK News

UK NEWS: DAVID BECKHAM OUT, THE NEXT GENERATION IN!

August 13, 2010

England manager Fabio Capello announced several days ago that David Beckham would no longer be a part of the England team, and those who lack common sense have taken the news badly, including Beckham himself. After England’s DIRE performance during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Fabio no longer wants to coach a bunch of pampered waste men and has seen sense. He now wants to focus on nurturing the next generation of players. When asked by reporters (again) if Beckham would remain in the squad he replied, David is a […]

UK NEWS: CHANNEL 5 FIRE FORMER FOOTBALLER IAN WRIGHT

August 13, 2010

Via The Daily Mail Ian Wright was last night sacked from Channel 5 after refusing to promote the broadcaster’s shows. The former Arsenal player, 46, was axed from his nightly show, Live at Studio 5, after a row with executives when he refused to promote the channel’s ailing talent show Don’t Stop Believing. A friend of the veteran sportsman – who has been capped 33 times for England – said: ‘Ian is not a puppet. Don’t Stop Believing has lost nearly a […]

UK MUSIC: SHARDINAY PERFORMS LIVE AT THE SUNDAY SHOW

August 2, 2010

For the past two weeks people have been talking about “UK singing sensation” Shardinay and doubling up with laughter after listening to her single Oh Boy and watching the video. Shardinay performed live last night at The Sunday Show in London and went down a STORM. But people let’s refrain from behaving as if she went down a storm because she sounds like Whitney Houston (circa 85) and is super talented. Lying and encouraging false hope isn’t going to help her in […]

UK NEWS: RICHARD BLACKWOOD AND AMANDA HOLDEN TO STAR IN SHREK MUSICAL

July 30, 2010

It’s been reported that comedian/radio personality Richard Blackwood and Britain’s Got Talent ‘judge’ Amanda Holden are both set to star in Shrek The Musical, which will open in May 2011 in London’s West End. From what I understand Richard will be playing Donkey. I look forward to seeing him in make-up/costume. [Thanks Kaydine]

QUOTE OF THE DAY: NOEL CLARKE

July 28, 2010

The problem was I got a bit soft, I got a bit friendly i got a bit emotional. I started worrying and focusing too much on helping others. And I did help a lot of people. I don’t need to name them, I know who they are, You know who they are, they know who they are. I was always on this – “Gotta write a part for that guy, Gotta bring in that girl”. How can i help this person, how can […]

UK NEWS: UK FILM COUNCIL TO BE ABOLISHED

July 26, 2010

The new coalition government has decided to axe the UK Film Council, as part of their bid to save money. The Film Council was set up by the Labour government in 2000 to develop and promote the British film industry. Continue Reading….. This news has shocked me. The organisation has helped to fund so many great projects over the years.

UKNEWS: NO CHARGES OVER MAN’S DEATH DURING G20 PROTEST

July 22, 2010

Via BBC News A police officer who was filmed pushing a man to the ground during the G20 protests will not face charges over his death. Ian Tomlinson, 47, died after being caught up in the clashes on 1 April 2009 in the City of London. Continue Reading…. After this incident happened a colleague of mine was convinced that the police officer responsible for Ian Tomlinson’s death would NEVER get away with it, because the video evidence was there for us all […]

UK NEWS: BNP LEADER NICK GRIFFIN BANNED FROM BUCKINGHAM PALACE GARDEN PARTY

July 22, 2010

Far-right leader Nick Griffin better put his cheap suit back in to the wardrobe. This morning he was interviewed on GMTV where he discussed his invitation to the Queen’s garden party.  Nick looked so happy, but that happiness was short-lived because Buckingham Palace has now revoked his invitation. Via BBC News The anti-immigration party’s other MEP, Andrew Brons, is attending the party. Continue Reading…. BNP leader Nick Griffin has been denied entry to a Buckingham Palace garden party over claims he “overtly” used his invitation for political purposes. […]

UK NEWS: HAVE ACTORS/’FRIENDS’ NOEL CLARKE AND ADAM DEACON FALLEN OUT OVER DEACON’S UP AND COMING FILM ‘ANUVAHOOD’?

July 21, 2010

Oh dear! Turbulent times within the UK showbiz scene folks. Last night ‘friend’ to Mad News BAFTA Award winning director, actor, writer, producer and ‘saviour’ Noel Clarke went in to rant mode via his blog and blasted individuals (no names were mentioned) who he implies have stolen “the whole Hood thing” from him. The star wrote, “… now people I know are using the HOOD thing, and doing their own thing with it like it’s cool. I’m not gonna bad mouth anyone. […]