Evening Standard - Showbiz

Nervous Ginny Weasley’s ready to work stage magic

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:29:04 BST

The actress who plays Ron Weasley’s little sister Ginny in the Harry Potter films admitted today she was “daunted” by the prospect of making her stage debut.

Hangover III London premiere: Heather takes the plunge

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:32:48 BST

In a black gown with a plunging neckline, Heather Graham poses on the red carpet in Leicester Square at the premiere of Hangover: Part III. The American actress, 43, co-stars with Bradley Cooper in the latest instalment of the comedy franchise. She plays a stripper, a role she said she relished. “I’m pretty boring in my real life,” she added. “I don’t really drink, I’m not that wild, so it’s fun to play these wild characters on screen.”

Who needs Delia when you can have Pippa Middleton? The girl with a tip for every occasion is star of the Waitrose summer party

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:24:56 BST

While the Duchess of Cambridge was wowing the crowds on the Palace lawn at the Queen's annual garden party, her sister Pippa was performing a similar function at the Waitrose summer party at the Natural History Museum.

Hangover III London premiere: Heather takes the plunge

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:24:06 BST

Paris Hilton thinking about marrying River Viiperi

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:45:45 BST

Paris Hilton will marry River Viiperi "soon".

Denise Van Outen 'holding secret meetings over EastEnders role'

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:32:49 BST

Denise Van Outen is set to join EastEnders, according to reports.

Fired Apprentice candidate Uzma Yakoob takes aim at 'bickering' women after farm shop fiasco

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:08:54 BST

Apprentice reject Uzma Yakoob has said it was tougher being on the women's team than working with the men.

No regrets for Geri Halliwell over musical Viva Forever!

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:20 BST

Geri Halliwell doesn't "regret" the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever!

Made In Chelsea: Millie Mackintosh set to quit to go touring with Professor Green

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:59:07 BST

Millie Mackintosh is reportedly set to quit Made in Chelsea after she marries Professor Green later this year.

Sharon Osbourne returns to X Factor

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:40:57 BST

Sharon Osbourne's return to The X Factor judging panel to replace Tulisa Contostavlos was today confirmed.

Lionel Richie: Playing Hyde Park will be like a giant night of karaoke

Michael Howie — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:53:52 BST

Lionel Richie today said he could not wait to renew his “love affair with London” after being revealed as the final headliner at this summer’s Hyde Park music festival.

Cannes Film Festival - watch the red carpet arrivals

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:45:40 BST

Sharon Stone, Milla Jovovich and Jessica Chastain enchanted the crowds at the premiere of the Liberace move Behind The Candelabra in Cannes.

The joke’s on Simon Cowell as X Factor musical is called 'I Can’t Sing'

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:02:36 BST

Simon Cowell has once again proved he isn’t afraid to laugh at himself — announcing today that the new X Factor musical will be called I Can’t Sing!

George Michael faces police quiz over motorway accident

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:43:42 BST

George Michael faces police questioning over his car accident last week.

A night on the town with the Middletons

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:34:58 BST

It was a family affair as Pippa Middleton and brother James went out on the town in Mayfair.Pippa, with boyfriend Nico Jackson, was seen for the first time with James’s new girlfriend, TV presenter Donna Air, at the launch of the bar Mr Fogg’s. They were also joined last night by Princess Eugenie and her boyfriend Jack Brooks.

A night on the town with the Middletons

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:26:07 BST

Bowie pays tribute to Spiders From Mars bassist Trevor Bolder

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:04:40 BST

David Bowie has paid tribute to Spiders From Mars bassist Trevor Bolder, who has died of cancer aged 62.

Lionel Richie and Jennifer Lopez to headline British Summer Time gig at Hyde Park

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:02:34 BST

Barclaycard just announced an extra date for the British Summer Time live music series at Hyde Park featuring Lionel Richie and Jennifer Lopez.

Topless Harry Styles reveals his paternal instincts and heavily tattooed body in sunny Barcelona

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:51:49 BST

One Direction star Harry Styles is well-known for his fondness of tattoos.

Tributes after co-founder of The Doors dies

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:44:56 BST

Musicians paid tribute today to founding member of The Doors, Ray Manzarek, who died aged 74.

Curious Incident inspires Luke Treadaway to raise autism funds

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:12:46 BST

Oliver Award-winning actor Luke Treadaway has organised a star-studded evening in the West End to raise money for autism charities.

Jamie Cullum stops commuters in their tracks at St Pancras gig

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:14:26 BST

Jamie Cullum brought St Pancras to a standstill this morning when he played to commuters.

Elton John confirmed for British Summer Time gig in Hyde Park

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:53:33 BST

London’s newest music festival has announced that Elton John will play the event in July.

The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies

Staff/Agency — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:35:41 BST

Ray Manzarek - the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors - has passed away aged 74 after a long battle with bile duct cancer.

Chris Brown 'spending more time' with Topshop heiress Chloe Green

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:09:36 BST

Chris Brown is said to be getting close to Chloe Green - the Topshop heiress whose father is being sued by Chris' ex-girlfriend Rihanna father after his high street store sold unauthorised t-shirts using her image.

'I nearly ran over George Michael as he fell out of car at 70mph on M1'

Benedict Moore-Bridger — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:59:05 BST

A driver told today how she almost ran over George Michael as he tumbled from a car on the M1.

Cara Delevingne turns down Leonardo DiCaprio for being 'too old'

Staff/Agency — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:44:47 BST

Cara Delevingne reportedly rejected Leonardo DiCaprio's advances in Cannes last week.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney announce birth of second son Klay

Tom Harper — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:51:36 BST

Wayne Rooney told of his delight today after wife Coleen gave birth to a boy but immediately caused confusion over his choice of name.

It's a girl: Rochelle Humes 'overjoyed' after birth of daughter Alaia-Mai

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:48:52 BST

Rochelle Humes has given birth to a daughter.

Taylor Swift 8, Madge 3 in Billboard awards battle

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:26:01 BST

Singer Taylor Swift was the biggest winner at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, as she took home eight awards including artist of the year.

You're an a**hole: Jon Bon Jovi hits out at Justin Bieber for 'disrespecting' fans at the O2

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:25:52 BST

Jon Bon Jovi has branded Justin Bieber an “a**hole” for emerging on stage two hours late for a concert at the O2 arena.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne kiss in public for first time since rift

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:08:46 BST

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne shared their first public kiss since experiencing marital problems.

Kristen Stewart turns to friends for support following new split from Robert Pattinson

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:04:50 BST

Kristen Stewart has been leaning on her friends since splitting from Robert Pattinson.

Billboard Awards: Madonna in suspenders as Bieber and Swift take top awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:02:14 BST

Madonna took to the stage in fishnets, suspenders and a padlock choker as she was named top touring artist at the Billboard Awards.

Nell McAndrew: my children are my priority now

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:51:44 BST

Model and fitness fanatic Nell McAndrew has shown off her new baby daughter - and says that children are now her priority rather than her health challenges.

Sexy older man alert: Robert Redford hosts All Is Lost after-party on, you guessed it, a yacht in Cannes

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:30:15 BST

The hunky 76-year-old actor who stars as a strong, silent type in the new All Is Lost, was accompanied by his very elegant wife, Sibylle Szaggars, for the post-premiere party on board the John Walker & Sons Yoyager yacht to welcome guests including Uma Thurman and director JC Chandor.

Sexy older man alert: Robert Redford hosts All Is Lost after-party on, you guessed it, a yacht in Cannes

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:16:12 BST

She's onto a winner: Olympic pin-up Jessica Ennis marries fiancé she met at school

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:51:38 BST

Olympic champion Jessica Ennis married her long-term partner Andy Hill at a church in the Peak District in Derbyshire - and couldn't have looked happier about it.

Bling Ring girls stole Miranda Kerr's lingerie

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:50:28 BST

Miranda Kerr's valuable underwear collection was raided by the notorious Bling Ring gang because they wanted to look sexy.

George Michael suffers cuts and bruises in car crash on the M1

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:12:55 BST

George Michael has been treated for "superficial cuts and bruises" after he was involved in a car accident on the M1.

Jessie J cuts it fine on American Idol

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:19:14 BST

Jessie J wore a low-cut floral playsuit on the series finale of American Idol. She was singing her hit Domino with finalist Angie Miller, who came third. Mariah Carey caused a stir by refusing to join fellow judges in a standing ovation for Jennifer Lopez. Scottish singer Emeli Sandé also sang with a finalist. Candice Glover won the competition.

This is truly Barking! Towie style comes to the West End

Alistair Foster Showbusiness Correspondent — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:50:06 BST

Between them, they have played countless roles, but Lee Evans, Sheila Hancock and Keeley Hawes are pictured here as never seen before.

Diddy goes Downton: rapper stars as 'Lord Wolcott' in his very own version of period drama

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:37:06 BST

Rapper P Diddy has revealed he is a Downton Abbey fan in a spoof video in which he joins the ITV period drama.

Cannes Film Festival: Sultry Cara Delevingne steals the show

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:29:20 BST

Cara Delevingne stole the Cannes show last night at a party held by Calvin Klein to celebrate Women In Film. The model, in sultry eye make-up and a loose embrodered tuxedo jacket, showed off her new tattoo, a lion on her finger.

Bus delivers Stooshe tunes after six-month delay

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:25:37 BST

Stooshe have admitted they took a risk by disappearing from the music scene to put more work into their debut album. But they were back with a bang last night performing from an open-top bus in Oxford Street.

Fast and Furious fans chose London location

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:25:32 BST

Movie fans were behind the decision to give London star billing in the latest instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise, the man who controls the series revealed today.

One Direction announce Where We Are world stadium tour

Staff/Agency — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:19:09 BST

Boy band One Direction have announced plans for a stadium world tour in 2014, including five dates in the UK and Ireland.

Cannes Film Festival: I watched Kardashians to get ready for Bling Ring role, says Emma Watson

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:51:17 BST

Emma Watson has revealed that she watched American TV shows like Keeping Up With The Kardashians to prepare for her role in The Bling Ring, which premiered at Cannes last night. The 23-year-old plays a thickly accented Los Angeles teenager who, with a group of friends, burgles Hollywood stars such as Paris Hilton. Watson said of her character Nicki: "Somehow I had to understand and empathise with her and that was really biggest challenge, second to getting the accent down. It's quite a specific dialect."

Peaches and all that jazz: celebrities get their own London screening of The Great Gatsby

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:54:25 BST

Peaches Geldof looked rather like a Gatsby character herself as she arrived for a London screening of the new blockbuster last night. The event, coinciding with the grand opening of the Cannes Film Festival, was held at the Cineworld, Haymarket.

Peaches and Co see special Great Gatsby screening in London

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:50:19 BST

Keira Knightley back in London and out on the town after wedding

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:23:48 BST

Life as a married woman seems to be agreeing with Keira Knightley as she enjoyed a night out in London.

Cannes Film Festival: it was a starry, storming night - The Great Gatsby opens in pouring rain

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:49:53 BST

The Cannes Film Festival got off to a starry, if stormy start, as The Great Gatsby opened on a soggy French Riviera.

That's a bit grim: Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw sheds a million listeners

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:21:38 BST

Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw has lost nearly a million listeners since taking over from Chris Moyles - to score the lowest breakfast show audience for a decade.

You're fired: Sophie Lau becomes third candidate to be sacked from The Apprentice

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:49:03 BST

Fired Apprentice candidate Sophie Lau said her boardroom experience was so stressful she actually wanted to leave.

Canne Film Festival: Gatsby director Baz Luhrmann zooms in for a close-up with Carey Mulligan

Nick Clark — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:00 BST

Director Baz Luhrmann got up close and personal today with Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio, the stars of his film The Great Gatsby, which was opening the Cannes Film Festival.

Party’s over for stalker victim Paris Hilton

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:04 BST

Paris Hilton has revealed how the threat from stalkers — including one wielding two knives — turned her from party-loving socialite to serious entrepreneur.

Lenny Henry: It’s all too white on Bafta night

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:50:49 BST

Lenny Henry has complained there was not enough black talent at this year’s Bafta television awards.

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore locked in $10 million divorce battle

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:33:35 BST

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are locked in a battle over $10 million.

Usher leaving US version of The Voice after filming clash

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:44:34 BST

Usher is not returning to The Voice USA next season.

Will Smith to star in The Wild Bunch remake

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:41:08 BST

Men in Black star Will Smith is to star in a modern-day remake of classic Western The Wild Bunch.

Susan Boyle wants Las Vegas residency

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:33:06 BST

Susan Boyle wants a residency in Las Vegas.

Cannes Film Festival: the stars, the glamour, the best shots

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:10:43 BST

Stars began arriving in Cannes today as the resort geared up for its 66th film festival, which kicks off tomorrow with Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire.

Cannes Film Festival: the stars, the glamour, the best shots

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:08:08 BST

The Great Gatsby, one of the year's most eagerly anticipated films, opens the Cannes Film Festival today. The spectacular, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire, heralds the start of the annual celebration which attracts some of the biggest names in movie making to the south of France. Cannes jury members arriving for a photocall today included leader Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and Daniel Auteuil. French actress Audrey Tautou will host the opening ceremony.

Stars get lucky with first listen to Daft Punk’s new album at Shard

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:34:58 BST

Daft Punk proved their latest album is the most hyped in recent memory after a string of stars turned up to its launch despite the French dance duo being conspicuous by their absence.

Kim Kardashian bans mobile phones during her labour

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:16 BST

Kim Kardashian has banned hospital staff members from having mobile phones when she has her baby.

Chantelle Houghton dumps 'cheating' boyfriend

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:54:08 BST

Chantelle Houghton has dumped her boyfriend after discovering he was two-timing her.

Charlie Brooks 'planning to leave EastEnders for Hollywood'

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:50:30 BST

Charlie Brooks - who plays Janine Butcher in EastEnders - is reportedly planning on leaving the BBC1 soap to try her luck in Hollywood.

Socialites and the seriously stylish in first position at the American Ballet Theatre opening night spring gala in New York

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:21 BST

Uma Thurman was stunningly elegant in white, Sigourney Weaver managed the same in black and Lucy Lui donned a lovely fur shrug straight out of Swan Lake

Eddie Izzard ready to brave backlash as he sets his sights on becoming London Mayor

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:54:13 BST

Comedian Eddie Izzard has said he is prepared to take the flak for wanting to pursue a career in politics.

Sony Awards: Robbie Williams shocks audience with near-the-knuckle Jimmy Savile jokes

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:30:33 BST

Robbie Williams drew shocked laughter from the audience at the Sony Radio Academy Awards when he made a series of near-the-knuckle jokes about the Jimmy Savile scandal.

Delia Smith: Masterchef undermines cooks ... The Hairy Bikers are better

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:08:16 BST

Delia Smith has taken a swipe at MasterChef for undermining the confidence of aspiring cooks.

I've never had a date, says Doctor Who assistant Jenna-Louise Coleman

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:50:20 BST

Doctor Who star Jenna-Louise Coleman says she has never been on a date because she is too shy.

Brad Pitt hails the bravery of Angelina Jolie following preventive double mastectomy

Rashid Razaq — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:41:02 BST

Brad Pitt today hailed his fiancée Angelina Jolie as “heroic” after the actress revealed she has undergone a double mastectomy because of her extremely high cancer risk.

No biters here: Britain’s only producer at Cannes couldn’t get UK backing for vampire film

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:52 BST

The only British producer with a film in the official competition at Cannes said he wanted to shoot it in the UK but could not secure the financial backing here.

The party's over (early): Bafta TV winners Olivia Colman and Sheridan Smith have to start work at 6am

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:53:22 BST

Olivia Colman and Sheridan Smith were the big winners at the Bafta Television Awards — but didn’t attend any wild parties because both were due back at work at 6am today.

Party people - the stars out in London

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:57:57 BST

Whether they are having dinner in one of the capital's poshest restaurants, or stumbling out of a nightclub in the early hours, see celebrities enjoying the capital's nightlife here.