African novels to look out for
A new book by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is one a crop of works from African writers to be published in 2013 This year is looking good for African writing. We should expect new discoveries and fresh...
View ArticleSuper Bowl XLVII: first shots fired in battle of the ads | Michael Solomon
From YouTube teasers to $3.8m 30-second game-day blockbusters, Super Bowl advertising is big business For those who aren't rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Baltimore Ravens – or who aren't...
View ArticleRename the Super Bowl 'National Testosterone Appreciation Day' | Arwa Mahdawi
The 2013 Super Bowl ads are shaping up to be as sexist and racist as ever, but it's also revenge of the nerds year I hope you've got your six-packs and snacks ready because this Sunday is National...
View ArticleDear Jeremy – your work issues solved
Problems at work? Need advice? Our agony uncle – and readers – have the answers **Should I reveal that a hole in my CV was when I had IVF?** *I have worked in a number of IT/analysis jobs for the past...
View ArticleBedsit Disco Queen, By Tracey Thorn Virago £16.99
If Tracey Thorn were starting out in music today, she wouldn't stand a chance. This isn't meant as an insult. It's simply that, despite having maintained a career for the best part of 30 years, and...
View ArticleFlight – review
Denzel Washington gives a towering performance in his least sympathetic role to date – as an alcoholic airline pilot Robert Zemeckis, a protege of Steven Spielberg, is a gifted writer-director who has...
View ArticleTEENAGE pedestrian fighting for life after collision with cyclist in Southend
This is Essex -- A TEENAGER is fighting for her life after she collided with a cyclist whilst on foot in the shared space area of Southend. The girl, a 16-year-old from Benfleet, is suffering with a...
View ArticleKimberley Walsh: It's lovely being back with Girls Aloud
Kimberley Walsh has said it is ''lovely'' being back with Girls Aloud.The girl group went on hiatus in July 2009 before reuniting last year, and the... Reported by ContactMusic 12 hours ago.
View Article10-year-old crashes car into shop
The girl's mother was arrested for allowing her to drive. Reported by Digital Spy 7 hours ago.
View Article'Dragon Tattoo Sequel Wont Write Out Daniel Craig, Says Rooney Mara
Actress Rooney Mara has told reporters that the upcoming The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo sequel, The Girl Who Played with Fire, will not feature the... Reported by ContactMusic 7 hours ago.
View ArticleAlicia Keys calms nerves before Super Bowl
Alicia Keys practices yoga to calm her nerves.The 'Girl on Fire' singer will perform the American national anthem before the Super Bowl XLVII in New... Reported by ContactMusic 25 minutes ago.
View ArticleTeenage pedestrian fighting for life after collision with cyclist in Southend
This is Essex -- A TEENAGER is fighting for her life after she collided with a cyclist whilst on foot in the shared space area of Southend. The girl, a 16-year-old from Benfleet, is suffering with a...
View ArticleThe many faces of Alfred Hitchcock
Between Toby Jones's dark monster and Anthony Hopkins's charming genius, John Patterson considers the conflicting portrayals of the British director Seems like it's always a one-two punch with Alfred...
View ArticleAlicia Keys 'speechless' by Super Bowl reaction
Alicia Keys was left ''speechless'' by the reaction to her Super Bowl performance.The 'Girl on Fire' singer sung the US national anthem, 'The Star... Reported by ContactMusic 1 day ago.
View Article'Big Reunion': Honeyz admit to inter-band 'hatred'
The girl group reveal secrets about their pop past on ITV2. Reported by Digital Spy 10 hours ago.
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Newcastle kidnapper jailed for mugging teen
This is Staffordshire -- CHILD abductor Daniel Carter attacked a 16-year-old girl in an alleyway – just days after being released from jail. The 19-year-old grabbed his victim and dragged her along...
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Rihanna poses up a storm as she flaunts cleavage in smoking hot shots
THE girl knows how to parade that bod. Reported by OK! 2 hours ago.
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Teenage girl assaulted as she walked along Yeovil street
This is Somerset -- A 15-year-old girl was assaulted as she walked through Yeovil on Sunday, police have said. Officers have launched an investigation after the girl was assaulted as she walked along...
View ArticleThe Saturdays debut acoustic new track 'Somebody Else's Life' - listen
The girl group premiere a stripped-back version of a new song. Reported by Digital Spy 1 day ago.
View ArticleIn Brief
This is Hull and East Riding -- E HULL: A schoolboy was assaulted by a group of teenagers as he walked home from school. The 15-year-old was approached from behind in Barham Road by the four teenage...
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