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Monday, August 31, 2015

Kate Moss signed up for Absolutely Fabulous film cameo at London Fashion Week

Kate Moss signed up for Absolutely Fabulous film cameo at London Fashion Week


Kate Moss is making a cameo in the new Absolutely Fabulous film, according to writer and star Jennifer Saunders.

The model will appear when filming begins at London Fashion Week next month.

Kate Moss at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Fahsion Gala at the V&A
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Kate Moss

Saunders told The Mirror: "I can confirm that Kate does have a part in the forthcoming movie.

"It's not yet decided whether she'll have a speaking part or not, but she'll definitely be in it.

"She's a big fan of the show and we're pals, so – aside from the fact she's the definitive model - it was a no-brainer."

Moss previously appeared in the TV show in a 2012 Sport Relief sketch with Joanna Lumley as Patsy alongside model David Gandy and fashion designer Stella McCartney.



Mossy won't be the only celebrity cameo, as Saunders revealed: "There'll also be a bit of Spice with Emma Bunton and Lulu, obviously.

"I'm still tweaking the script. I've only just got the greenlight. I'm trying not to overegg it."

Bunton might not be the only Spice Girl appearing, with rumours Victoria Beckham is also keen on a cameo.

It would be the return of a favour after Saunders appeared as an Ab Fab-style character alongside Posh in SpiceWorld. Watch the clip here:

The X Factor 2015 spoilers: Meet the 8 acts auditioning tonight

The X Factor 2015 spoilers: Meet the 8 acts auditioning tonight


The X Factor fun isn't over! There's another episode tonight, and eight more acts will attempt to impress the judges and make it through their auditions. But who are they, and what will they be singing?

1. New Wave

New Wave perform for the judges on The X Factor
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Age: Calum (23), Ethan (22), Charlie (22), Benji & Nate (19)
Song: 'Bye Bye Bye' - *NSYNC

2. The First Kings

The First Kings perform for the judges on The X Factor
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Age: Aaron (25), Cardan (21), Josh (21), Yohemy (25), Calum (23)
From: London
Song: 'Uptown Funk' - Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars

3. Chloe Paige

Chloe Paige performs for the judges on The X Factor
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Age: 21
From: Brighton
Job: Market trader and singer
Song: 'Crying For No Reason' - Katy B

4. Adriana Deco

Adriana Deco performs for the judges on The X Factor
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Age: 25
From: Poland
Job: Fashion illustrator
Song: 'Boogie Wonderland' - Earth, Wind & Fire

5. Zaiga Melke

Zaiga Melke performs for the judges on The X Factor
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Age: 44
From: Latvia
Song: 'Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again' - Andrew Lloyd Webber

6. Impulse

Impulse perform for the judges on The X Factor
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Age: Carine (21) and Lauren (25)
From: The Netherlands
Song: 'I Need A Hero' - Bonnie Tyler

7. Sean Miley Moore

Seann Miley Moore performs for the judges on The X Factor
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Age: 24
From: Originally from Australia, now living in London
Song: 'The Show Must Go On' - Queen

8. Josh Daniel

Josh Daniel performs for the judges on The X Factor
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Age: 21
From: Durham
Job: Car mechanic
Song: 'Jealous' - Labrinth

The X Factor continues tonight (August 30) at 8pm on ITV.

Azealia Banks puts on a lively headline performance at Reading Festival's Radio 1 Xtra Stage

Azealia Banks puts on a lively headline performance at Reading Festival's Radio 1 Xtra Stage


Azealia Banks delivered a lively headline performance on the Radio 1 Xtra Stage at Reading Festival on Saturday (August 29). 

The rapper took to the stage wearing a red two-piece with matching red hair while the name 'Azealia' in red flowers lined the back of the set. 



Banks kicked off her first track to chants of her name while her two backing dancers proved an entertaining addition throughout her set.

The rapper performed a range of tracks from her debut album Broke With Expensive Taste throughout the course of her 50 minute set, launching into 'Desperado' by shouting "You ready to have a good time?" to the heaving tent.

Getting the crowd clapping, the star soon moved onto 'Heavy Metal And Reflective', providing one of the more energetic points of her performance. 

"Let me hear you make some f**king noise," Banks called out to the crowd, receiving a more than obliging response.



The rapper punched a wandering blue balloon back into the audience as she tore through a rendition of 'Chasing Time'. 'Liquorice' soon followed before Banks sent the crowd wild with the a capella opening lines of ultimate crowd favourite '212'. 

"Let's make some motherf**king noise," the rapper insisted as she brought her set to a close. 

Metallica headlined the main stage at Reading this evening while Mumford & Sonsbrought Leeds to a close. 

Tomorrow night will see The Libertines round off Reading Festival while Metallica will play Leeds out.

Metallica make a triumphant return to Reading Festival with a phenomenal headline set

Metallica make a triumphant return to Reading Festival with a phenomenal headline set


Metallica brought the second day at Reading Festival 2015 to a truly phenomenal close on Saturday night, with a headline set that saw the heavy metal band at their finest.

Opening their set to scenes of - and the musical piece from - Sergio Leone's The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, the band proceeded to tear into a number of hits ranging from across their almost 35-year career.

James Hetfield of Metallica performs on day 2 of Reading Festival 2015.
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Reading and Leeds Festival 2015: All the best photos from day two

Beginning with a crowd-pleasing rendition of their track 'Fuel' from their 1998 albumReLoad, the band quickly powered through another classic hit 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', closely followed by 'Battery'.

"Good evening, Reading. Do you feel good?" James Hetfield roared to the crowd. "I hope you said good, because I feel good. And if you don't feel good, we're gonna do our best to get you out of that shit, alright?"

Metallica's Lars Ulrich at Reading Festival 2015
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The band continued to play a selection of their biggest tracks throughout their set, including 'One', 'Fade to Black' and 'Master of Puppets', before concluding with a performance of 'Seek & Destroy', complete with spectacular firework display.

"Metallica loves you, Reading," the band sing-songed as they exited the stage, only to return moments later to perform an encore that consisted of 'Whiskey in the Jar', 'Nothing Else Matters' and fan favourite 'Enter Sandman'.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett at Reading Festival 2015
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Metallica's performance at Reading marked the record-breaking fourth time that they've topped the bill at the festival - their first headline performance was 18 years ago in 1997.

Saturday also saw acts such as Charli XCX and Azealia Banks perform for the crowds at Reading, while it was Mumford & Sons who brought the day to a close at Leeds Festival.

The final day of the Reading and Leeds Festivals will see sets from Jamie T, Kendrick Lamar and The Libertines headlining at Reading, while Leeds will welcome Royal Blood, Bring Me The Horizon and Metallica.

Sam Simmons wins Best Comedy Show at the 2015 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Sam Simmons wins Best Comedy Show at the 2015 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards


Sam Simmons has won big at the 2015 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards

The Australian comic was awarded Best Comedy Show for 'Spaghetti for Breakfast', beating the likes of Sarah Kendall and Nish Kumar to the prize.



James Acaster, Joseph Morpurgo, Kieran Hodgson, Seymour Mace and Trygve Wakenshaw were also nominated for the award.

Speaking of Simmons' win, Producer of the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nica Burns said: "Sam Simmons has funny bones. He is a complete original, combining physical comedy with great verbal jokes and a unique take on life. 

"His 2015 Edinburgh show is outstanding. This is a comedian at the top of his craft who has grown substantially since his two earlier nominations."



The Best Newcomer prize went to Sofie Hagen for her stand-up act 'Bubblewrap', beating out competition from Adam Hess, Daphne do Edinburgh and Larry Dean.

The Story Beast, Tom Ballard and Tom Parry were also finalists in the newcomer category. 

The Foster's Panel Prize was awarded to Karen Koren, the founder and artistic director of the Gilded Balloon, founder of comedy competition 'So You Think You're Funny?' and a supporter of new comedy talent.

The winners and nominees can be seen at the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Show today (August 30) at 3.30pm and 5pm at The Grand, Pleasance Courtyard.

Hulk Hogan to give first interview since WWE firing to Good Morning America this Monday

Hulk Hogan to give first interview since WWE firing to Good Morning America this Monday 


Hulk Hogan will give an interview to Good Morning America this Monday (August 31).

It will be the star's first on-screen appearance since being axed from the WWE in July.

Hulk Hogan
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Hogan tweeted: "Thank you NYC for the love, thank you GMANightline and People Magazine for letting me speak the truth!! Only love 4Life HH."

The wrestler then confirmed that the interview would also appear on an episode ofNightline.

Hogan was axed from the WWE after a transcript was published featuring a conversation he had in 2007, in which he used racist terms while describing his daughter Brooke's then-boyfriend.

He subsequently formally apologised for using "unacceptable" racist language, saying: "Eight years ago I used offensive language during a conversation.

"It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language; there is no excuse for it; and I apologise for having done it."

Brooke Hogan later defended her father's words with a poem posted to her Facebook page after news of the incident was reported.