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Berkoff dotes on ‘elegant’ Cameron
The left-wing playwright and actor Steven Berkoff (pictured) has offered his wholehearted support for the Tory leader David Cameron in a sycophantic, almost nausea-inducing article in this week's Spectator. "I have admired him greatly since he made one of the most outstanding speeches to the nation that... [continued]
Cronenberg’s opera remake fails to fly
David Cronenberg's operatic debut, a remake of his 1986 film The Fly (pictured), received a muted reception at its premiere last night at the illustrious Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. With a score written by Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore, an orchestra conducted by the tenor Placido Domingo,... [continued]
In Town Last Night: Testino & co
Mario Testino's (centre) new exhibition of sparkling fashion shots, Obsessed by You, opened at Phillips de Pury & Co, Howick Place last night to a stampede of
industry fans. Shirtless hunks handed round the drinks to guests including designer Tom Ford, Guinness girls Jasmine and... [continued]
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Revealed: Kidman’s small fee for Reader
Nicole Kidman's decision to pull out of the Stephen Daldry movie The Reader - she was replaced by Kate Winslet in January after she became pregnant - is certainly not going to damage her bank balance. A reporter from the Village Voice, who recently found himself rummaging... [continued]
Thorpe calls for Mugabe assassination
Jeremy Thorpe, the former leader of the Liberal Party, has called for the assassination of Robert Mugabe. Speaking to the Journal of Liberal History, he was
asked his views on the Zimbabwean leader. Thorpe, now 79, began tamely enough, saying: "I think he is a ghastly, wicked... [continued]
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Facchinetti’s haute couture debut pays tribute to Valentino
Alessandra Facchinetti's haute couture debut for Valentino in Paris yesterday was met with rousing applause by the audience along with a warm embrace and a "Viva Italia!" from fellow
countryman Giorgio Armani. The young Italian - who replaced founder Valentino Garavani when he retired earlier this year... [continued]
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Will Helmsley’s $8bn estate go to the dogs?
Nicknamed "The Queen of Mean", the late Leona Helmsley has proved anything but when it comes to animals. A newly disclosed document reveals that the American hotel tycoon decreed before her death last year at the age of 87 that almost all of her huge estate, some... [continued]
In brief: Friends reunited for film?
Hoping to emulate the success of Sex And The City, the cast of Friends, among them Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, are planning to reunite for a big-screen version of the comedy… Prince William has taken part in a major drug bust on his Royal Navy ship,... [continued]
Backstairs Billy’s royal family snaps go up for auction
A horde of royal memorabilia assembled by William Tallon, who was the Queen Mother's page and steward for more than 50 years, will be sold at auction in Colchester, Essex, on Saturday. Known as "Backstairs Billy", Tallon was an avid collector, and the sale is expected to... [continued]
