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Playing with clubs: meet the entrepreneurs of the night

06.11.09

Now that nights are getting longer, it's important to spend them well. Whether your tastes run to speakeasys, fire-eaters or a knees-up with Simon Le Bon, there's a club for you...... more

We don't mind the age gap say family of Sam Taylor-Wood's fianc�

04.11.09

The family of teenage British actor Aaron Johnson said today they were �delighted� at his plans to marry Sam Taylor-Wood despite their 23-year age gap.... more

Portrait of a leading lady: Monica Bellucci

16.10.09

Monica Bellucci and her actor husband Vincent Cassel are known in France as 'Les Glamours'. From a youth spent modelling for Bruce Weber to a film career that spans art-house grit and Hollywood blockbuster gloss, she hasn't put a high-heeled foot wrong... more

Almodovar brings new film into open at Somerset House

10.06.09

Spanish director Pedro Almodovar is to hold the UK premiere of his new film in the open air at Somerset House... more

You can�t break up with all that make-up

28.05.09

The world is reeling over the latest reports Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are at the point of splitting up. But can it be true? ... more

My three minutes with Brad Pitt in Cannes

22.05.09

While Angelina Jolie's back was turned, our intrepid reporter Olivia Cole made a beeline for her teenage crush. So what did he say?... more

Essex teenager Katie Jarvis is snapped up by Johnny Depp's agent

22.05.09

Katie Jarvis - the teenager who missed her Cannes film premiere because she had just given birth - has been snapped up by one of Hollywood's leading agencies... more

After Tomorrow is surprise Palme d�Or contender

22.05.09

London woman Emma Sullivan is Britain's surprise contender for a top prize in Cannes. ... more

Keats casts spell on Cannes star

15.05.09

Rising star Ben Whishaw has described falling in love with the poetry of John Keats as he prepared for his new movie, a contender for the Palme d�Or prize at Cannes... more

The 3D future of television

18.12.08

Millions of homes could soon get access to 3D television, the Evening Standard has learned... more

Loved-up Naomi Campbell sets sail with her billionaire beau

28.07.08

She's notorious for her fiery temper, but yesterday Naomi Campbell put her tender side on show during a romantic cruise with billionaire Russian Vladislav Doronin.... more

Madonna’s troubles are swept under the red carpet

19.07.08

They stepped out in New York last week in an unconvincing show of togetherness. Now Madonna and Guy Ritchie are planning another staged show of unity this side of the pond, I can report.... more

Heavily pregnant Angelina Jolie 'fed up and can't wait for twins to be born'

09.07.08

After carrying her heavy load for nine months, Jolie is growing increasingly grouchy with staff while she waits to give birth to twins in a French hospital.... more

Back down to earth with a bump: Lily Allen returns to London ...and gets a parking ticket

01.06.08

She may be a girl about town with the designer clothes, celebrity friends and flashy car to prove it. ... more

Newsnight's Kirsty Wark upsets BBC viewers with her revealing short skirt

28.05.08

Glamorous TV presenter Kirsty Wark's decision to wear a short dress during a BBC broadcast from the Cannes Film Festival has triggered a flood of complaints.... more

Worse for wear Naomi Campbell parties at close of Cannes...and reveals her bald patch

26.05.08

Model Naomi Campbell threw caution - and her weave - to the wind at a Cannes party - and exposed what looked like a bald patch.... more

BAZ BAMIGBOYE IN CANNES: Sienna Miller, Penelope Cruz, Naomi Campbell and more...

23.05.08

The Cannes Film Festival hands out its prizes on Sunday and the top stars are preparing for an action-packed weekend. BAZ BAMIGBOYE has all the gossip from the French Riviera.... more

Lewis Hamilton’s new Miss World girlfriend isn't after his money, insists her mother

21.05.08

The former Miss World contestant who has set Lewis Hamilton’s heart racing is not interested in his money, insists her mother in a new interview.... more

Hello boys, I've got legs too: Eva Herzigova turns the attention on her fabulous pins

21.05.08

After years of focus on her famous cleavage, Eva Herzigova is turning the attention onto her lovely legs. ... more

Film inspired by 7/7 bombings has premiere on anniversary

19.05.08

A film prompted by the 7 July bombings is to be premiered in London on the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks... more

Lily Allen sets sail on course for relaxation along the French Riviera

18.05.08

Lily Allen has navigated a new path for herself - as captain of Benetton Boss Flavio Briatore's ship. ... more

Cate Blanchett unveils stunning post-baby figure at Cannes FOUR WEEKS after giving birth

15.05.08

She may have been feeling the pressure more than most new mothers to regain her figure after giving birth four weeks ago - but it was worth it as actress Cate Blanchett looked stunning as she graced the red carpet at the opening ceremony at Cannes Film Festival last night. Dressed in a pale peach coloured, ruffled Armani Prive gown, Cate - who celebrated her 39th birthday last night - cut a typically elegant figure at what was her first red carpet event since giving birth to son Ignatius Martin ... more

Lily Allen cavorts with two mystery men in a French Riviera pool

14.05.08

When you're on the Riviera at this time of year, there are so many famous and beautiful faces around it's hard to stand out from the crowd. But Lily Allen managed it - thanks to a shock of peroxide hair, a skimpy bikini and a sultry pose. The 23-year-old singer revealed her new blonde look at the exclusive Hotel du Cap - Eden Roc in Antibes on Tuesday, the eve of the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival... more