James Bond composer John Barry dies of a heart attack age 77
January 31, 2011
John Barry, the composer of some of the most legendary theme tunes of all time, has passed away age 77.The sad news of the British composer’s death was broken by fellow composer David Arnold on micro-blogging site Twitter.
Barry, who died of a heart attack, was the composer for many of the James Bond films and was responsible for such recognisable themes as Diamonds are Forever, Goldfinger and Thunderball. Throughout his career, Barry worked on eleven Bond films. He also won five Oscars, some of which were for music in other Hollywood films such as Born Free and Dances With Wolves.
Police to restart News of the World phone hack inquiry
January 29, 2011
The head of Scotland Yard, Tim Godwin, has this week pledged to restart the police enquiry into the allegations of phone hacking linked to the News of the World newspaper, saying that detectives will “leave no stone unturned”.
The police have been forced to reopen their investigation into the allegations in the light of new claims and new evidence. Mr Godwin has described the new enquiry as robust and under scrutiny, promising that some of the country’s most skilled investigators will be put on the case.
The Acting Commissioner also pledged to “restore confidence” to the alleged victims in this case.
Winners of the National Television Awards 2011 announced
January 27, 2011
Last night’s National Television Awards 2011 in London’s O2 arena was a star-studded night, for once not just full of soap stars.
TV legends sir David Jason and Bruce Forsyth showed up and were honoured with the Best Drama Performance and the Lifetime Achievement award respectively.
Ant and Dec took home the Best Entertainment Presenter award (despite there being two of them) for the tenth year in a row, whilst the show they present, ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ took home the Best Entertainment Programme Award.
There was some disappointment on the night, however, as Coronation Street and its million-pound tram crash lost out to EastEnders when it came to the Best Serial Drama award.
Bomb explosion in Moscow airport kills 35
January 24, 2011
A total of 35 people have lost their lives following a bomb explosion at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport today (Monday 24th January). More than 130 have been injured, some critically, in the incident.
The explosion at the international arrivals section of the area is suspected to have been caused by a suicide bomber. It is believed to have been carried out by terrorists as a result of the fragile relations between the North Caucasus region and the Kremlin.
This incident will be the second major terrorist attack in Russia’s capital in under a year, after two female suicide bombers killed 40 people by setting off bombs in the Moscow metro system last March.
Victoria Beckham expecting fourth child
January 10, 2011
The news has broken that the former Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham is expecting her fourth child with footballer husband David.
David broke the news of the pregnancy on his Facebook page on Sunday 9th January, saying:
“I’ve got some great news to tell you all. Victoria and I are expecting our fourth child this summer. The boys are very excited about the arrival of a new brother or sister.”
Victoria, 36, and David, 35, already have three young boys – Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James and Cruz David –and the rumours are currently circulating that the couple are hoping for a girl. Bookies are already naming a female Beckham baby as a favourite, with Ladbrokes currently offering odds of 10/11 for a girl.
