News International has confirmed, in the last few minutes, that Rebekah Brooks is no longer in charge of the company’s internal investigation regarding the News of the World. James Murdoc has decided the investigation into alleged phone-hacking at the News of the World will now be headed by Joel Klein in New York. Klein is a former US deputy attorney […]
Read moreThe BBC has revealed that Gillian Anderson and David Suchet are amongst the cast of its new adaptation of Great Expectations. The X Files actress and Poirot actor join the previously announced Ray Winstone, Francis Barber, Claire Rushbrook and Douglas Booth. Gillian Anderson (The X Files, Bleak House, The Crimson Petal And The White) and David Suchet (Poirot, Maxwell) will […]
Read moreThe exit of controversial character Ronnie Branning was watched by 7.9 million viewers, early ratings data shows. The hour long installment which began at 7.30pm on BBC One clashed with the second episode of Emmerdale on ITV 1, which began at 8.00pm. Emmerdale just managed to get over the 4 million mark, with ITV 1 and ITV 1+1 viewing […]
Read morePM David Cameron has confirmed this morning that there will be a judge led inquiry to find out what went on at News of the World. Speaking at a news conference this morning the Prime Minister answered an array of questions in regards to the News of the World scandal which has engulfed the news agenda this week. The PM […]
Read moreAfter 25 years Pam St Clement has decided to leave EastEnders and her large-earring wearing colourful character of Pat Evans behind.
Read moreCancelled ABC soaps All My Children and One Life to Live will continue after their televisions finales by transferring over to the internet, it has been announced. ABC has announced it has licensed the two soaps out to Prospect Park, a media/production company founded by Jeffrey Kwantinetz and Rich Frank in 2009. The exclusive multi-year deal mean the stories of […]
Read moreThe BBC are claiming tonight that The Sun will publish a Sunday version after News of the World is axed. UPDATED at 21:20 The BBC has said tonight that The Sun publishing on Sunday has been confirmed to them. As we published earlier today, speculation was rife that News International would launch a Sunday version of the UK’s most popular […]
Read moreJames Murdoch has sent an e-mail to staff announcing that News of the World will be axed. The final edition will be put out this Sunday. James Murdoch has sent an e-mail to staff announcing that News of the World will be axed. The final edition will be put out this Sunday. Pressure has been building over the past four […]
Read moreHollywood actor Brad Pitt has spoken of his support for gay marriage. The star of films such as Fight Club, Ocean’s Eleven and Troy has previously spoken of his support for gay rights and marriage equality in America. He once stated he would marry Angelina Jolie only when everyone has the right to wed. The actor has repeated his support […]
Read moreThe Financial Times is reporting that the Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt is to delay his decision on BSkyB until September. The Financial Times is reporting that the Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt is to delay his decision on BSkyB until September. News Corporation is looking to take full control of BSkyB, although recent phone hacking allegations has led to a campaign […]
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