One of the most popular British pop groups of all time are coming back to America with a new reunion tour, new music and a newfound perspective on their more-than two decades of success.
S Club (formerly known as S Club 7) bring their “Good Times Tour” to North America this winter, kicking off February 16 in Toronto before making their way to Boston, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles (find tickets on Ticketmaster or sites like VividSeats.com).
Now using the moniker “S Club,” following the sudden passing of original member...
S Club (formerly known as S Club 7) bring their “Good Times Tour” to North America this winter, kicking off February 16 in Toronto before making their way to Boston, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles (find tickets on Ticketmaster or sites like VividSeats.com).
Now using the moniker “S Club,” following the sudden passing of original member...
- 12/17/2023
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Image Source: Jonathan Brady/Pa Images via Getty Images
S Club has released their first single in 20 years in tribute to their bandmate Paul Cattermole, who died in April at the age of 46. The single, titled "These Are the Days," honors Cattermole, and the song's music video sees the band look through a photo album full of memories of their career.
The group, formerly called S Club 7 but later rebranded S Club, felt Cattermole's presence when shooting the video. "There was a butterfly. We were all sat down and a butterfly came from nowhere. It was a really bright, beautiful butterfly which flew down and went off," Tina Barrett told The Sun. "I don't know why, but I just thought, 'That's Paul.' It came from nowhere." Rachel Stevens added: "There's little signs of Paul everywhere. On the video shoot, there was a vinyl coaster and it said 'Good Times' on it.
S Club has released their first single in 20 years in tribute to their bandmate Paul Cattermole, who died in April at the age of 46. The single, titled "These Are the Days," honors Cattermole, and the song's music video sees the band look through a photo album full of memories of their career.
The group, formerly called S Club 7 but later rebranded S Club, felt Cattermole's presence when shooting the video. "There was a butterfly. We were all sat down and a butterfly came from nowhere. It was a really bright, beautiful butterfly which flew down and went off," Tina Barrett told The Sun. "I don't know why, but I just thought, 'That's Paul.' It came from nowhere." Rachel Stevens added: "There's little signs of Paul everywhere. On the video shoot, there was a vinyl coaster and it said 'Good Times' on it.
- 7/26/2023
- by Joely Chilcott
- Popsugar.com
British pop favorites S Club 7 have returned with their first new song in 20 years, “These Are the Days,” a poignant tune honoring late member Paul Cattermole, who died earlier this year as the band was gearing up for a big reunion.
Released under the slightly altered moniker, S Club, “These Are the Days” is nostalgic but still bubbly pop: “Because these are the days of our lives,” goes the chorus, “That we’ll always remember/Here’s to the craziest times/That we’ve been through together.” The accompanying video,...
Released under the slightly altered moniker, S Club, “These Are the Days” is nostalgic but still bubbly pop: “Because these are the days of our lives,” goes the chorus, “That we’ll always remember/Here’s to the craziest times/That we’ve been through together.” The accompanying video,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
S Club 7's original member, Paul Cattermole, died at the age of 46. The tragic news was confirmed via a statement released on social media by the band on April 7 reading: "We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul. There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us. We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and of the band at this time."
Cattermole was found dead in his home in Dorset on April 6, just weeks after S Club 7 had announced a reunion tour. On May 18, the Dorset Coroner's Office told the BBC that the singer died of natural causes and that there would be no inquest into his death.
Cattermole was found dead in his home in Dorset on April 6, just weeks after S Club 7 had announced a reunion tour. On May 18, the Dorset Coroner's Office told the BBC that the singer died of natural causes and that there would be no inquest into his death.
- 5/18/2023
- by Joely Chilcott
- Popsugar.com
The cause of Paul Cattermole’s death has been determined.
On Thursday, just weeks after the untimely passing of the S Club 7 star, a coroner’s report has revealed that the 46-year-old died of natural causes, the BBC reported.
Read More: S Club 7 Star Paul Cattermole Dies At Age 46
A Dorset Coroner’s Office spokesperson said that due to the nature of his death, no inquest would be conducted.
Cattermole was found dead in his Dorset home on April 6.
Weeks earlier, the singer announced that he was rejoining the classic pop band and would be heading out on tour with them in the U.K. later this year.
Band member Hannah Spearritt told The Sun last month, “I couldn’t make sense of it and had so many questions. I was trying to process it but I just couldn’t.”
She added, “I’m trying my best to hold it together but once I start,...
On Thursday, just weeks after the untimely passing of the S Club 7 star, a coroner’s report has revealed that the 46-year-old died of natural causes, the BBC reported.
Read More: S Club 7 Star Paul Cattermole Dies At Age 46
A Dorset Coroner’s Office spokesperson said that due to the nature of his death, no inquest would be conducted.
Cattermole was found dead in his Dorset home on April 6.
Weeks earlier, the singer announced that he was rejoining the classic pop band and would be heading out on tour with them in the U.K. later this year.
Band member Hannah Spearritt told The Sun last month, “I couldn’t make sense of it and had so many questions. I was trying to process it but I just couldn’t.”
She added, “I’m trying my best to hold it together but once I start,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
S Club 7 reappeared on social media one month after the death of group member Paul Cattermole. The pop singing group announced that the reunion tour would continue in memory of their bandmate.
“It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us but in all honesty, we’ve been in a bit of shock,” Jon Lee says in the video shared on Instagram. “It has taken a while for us to find the right words to describe how we feel about losing our brother Paul.”
Rachel Stevens continued, “Just taking the time to process and get our heads around it all and also taking some time to share time together so we can remember Paul and all the memories we had together.”
Tina Barrett added that the situation is “really sad” while Bradley McIntosh said that they are all “so much in disbelief” about losing Paul and calling him...
“It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us but in all honesty, we’ve been in a bit of shock,” Jon Lee says in the video shared on Instagram. “It has taken a while for us to find the right words to describe how we feel about losing our brother Paul.”
Rachel Stevens continued, “Just taking the time to process and get our heads around it all and also taking some time to share time together so we can remember Paul and all the memories we had together.”
Tina Barrett added that the situation is “really sad” while Bradley McIntosh said that they are all “so much in disbelief” about losing Paul and calling him...
- 5/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
British pop group S Club 7 announced Sunday that their reunion tour will still happen despite the recent death of founding member Paul Cattermole. However, they’ll continue on as a quintet after revealing that singer Hannah Spearritt has dropped off the European trek, which kicks off in October.
On Valentine’s Day, the seven members of S Club 7 — Tina, Paul, Hannah, Jon, Rachel, Bradley and Jo — announced plans to fully reunite for the first time in eight years for a 25th anniversary tour. However, just two months later, Cattermole died...
On Valentine’s Day, the seven members of S Club 7 — Tina, Paul, Hannah, Jon, Rachel, Bradley and Jo — announced plans to fully reunite for the first time in eight years for a 25th anniversary tour. However, just two months later, Cattermole died...
- 5/14/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
S Club 7 manager Simon Fuller has remembered Paul Cattermole as “a beacon of light for a generation of pop music fans”.
Cattermole was found dead in his home in Dorset on Thursday (6 April) and pronounced dead later that day, his family have said. He was 46 years old.
Fuller said that he was “deeply shocked and saddened” by the news and that Cattermole would be “greatly missed”.
It comes shortly after S Club 7 announced an upcoming 25th-anniversary tour, which would see the original band members reunited.
In a statement shared with the Pa news agency, Fuller said: “Paul was a beacon of light for a generation of pop music fans and he will be greatly missed.
“We’re all deeply shocked and saddened by this news”.
The seven-piece pop group was created by former Spice Girls manager Fuller in 1998, and were known for hit songs including Reach, Don’t Stop Movin...
Cattermole was found dead in his home in Dorset on Thursday (6 April) and pronounced dead later that day, his family have said. He was 46 years old.
Fuller said that he was “deeply shocked and saddened” by the news and that Cattermole would be “greatly missed”.
It comes shortly after S Club 7 announced an upcoming 25th-anniversary tour, which would see the original band members reunited.
In a statement shared with the Pa news agency, Fuller said: “Paul was a beacon of light for a generation of pop music fans and he will be greatly missed.
“We’re all deeply shocked and saddened by this news”.
The seven-piece pop group was created by former Spice Girls manager Fuller in 1998, and were known for hit songs including Reach, Don’t Stop Movin...
- 4/8/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
Following the news of S Club 7’s Paul Cattermole’s death, several high-profile celebrities have paid tribute.
Cattermole was found dead in his home in Dorset on Thursday (6 April) and pronounced dead later that day, his family have said. He was 46 years old.
A cause of death is currently unknown. Dorset Police have confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the musician’s death.
Cattermole’s band shared a message announcing the news, writing on Twitter: “We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul.
“There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.”
His death follows week after S Club 7 – formed of Cattermole, Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett – announced plans for a major reunion tour.
Cattermole was found dead in his home in Dorset on Thursday (6 April) and pronounced dead later that day, his family have said. He was 46 years old.
A cause of death is currently unknown. Dorset Police have confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the musician’s death.
Cattermole’s band shared a message announcing the news, writing on Twitter: “We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul.
“There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.”
His death follows week after S Club 7 – formed of Cattermole, Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett – announced plans for a major reunion tour.
- 4/7/2023
- by Inga Parkel and Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
Paul Cattermole of the British pop group S Club 7 has died, months before the band is set to go on tour to celebrate its 25th anniversary. He was 46.
The band announced the death Friday on its Facebook page, further details were not revealed.
“We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul. There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have,” the statement reads. “He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us. We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and of the band at this time.”
S Club 7 was created by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller and the seven-member ensemble released its debut album, S Club, in 1999. They topped the U.K. singles chart with “Bring It All Back,...
The band announced the death Friday on its Facebook page, further details were not revealed.
“We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul. There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have,” the statement reads. “He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us. We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and of the band at this time.”
S Club 7 was created by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller and the seven-member ensemble released its debut album, S Club, in 1999. They topped the U.K. singles chart with “Bring It All Back,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
S Club 7 band member Paul Cattermole has passed away at age 46.
The sad news comes just weeks after the English pop group announced they were reuniting for a tour to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
A statement from Cattermole’s family and bandmates read, “It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole,” ITV reported.
It added: “Paul was found yesterday, 6th April 2023 at his home in Dorset and was pronounced dead later that afternoon.
“Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances. Paul’s family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time.”
Read More: S Club 7 Announce European Reunion Tour For October 2023
The cause of death is unknown.
Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Hannah Spearritt, Tina Barrett and Bradley McIntosh of S Club 7 attend the announcement of their “S Club...
The sad news comes just weeks after the English pop group announced they were reuniting for a tour to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
A statement from Cattermole’s family and bandmates read, “It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole,” ITV reported.
It added: “Paul was found yesterday, 6th April 2023 at his home in Dorset and was pronounced dead later that afternoon.
“Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances. Paul’s family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time.”
Read More: S Club 7 Announce European Reunion Tour For October 2023
The cause of death is unknown.
Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Hannah Spearritt, Tina Barrett and Bradley McIntosh of S Club 7 attend the announcement of their “S Club...
- 4/7/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
S Club 7 have paid tribute to Paul Cattermole, who has died at the age of 46.
The band shared a statement after Cattermole was found at his home in Dorset on 6 April and was pronounced dead later that afternoon.
His death is not being treated as suspicious, but the cause is currently unknown.
“We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul,” the band wrote on their Twitter page.
“There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.
“He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us. We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and of the band at this time.”
Cattermole’s death comes weeks after the “Reach” and “Bring it All Back” pop stars announced...
The band shared a statement after Cattermole was found at his home in Dorset on 6 April and was pronounced dead later that afternoon.
His death is not being treated as suspicious, but the cause is currently unknown.
“We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul,” the band wrote on their Twitter page.
“There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.
“He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us. We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and of the band at this time.”
Cattermole’s death comes weeks after the “Reach” and “Bring it All Back” pop stars announced...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole has died, aged 47.
The musician was found at his home in Dorset on Thursday (6 April), and was pronounced dead later that day, his family said.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole,” their statement reads.
“Paul was found yesterday, 6 April 2023 at his home in Dorset and was pronounced dead later that afternoon.”
A cause of death is currently unknown.
“Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances. Paul’s family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time.”
Cattermole’s bandmates have issued a seperate statement on Twitter, saying they are “devastated” by his death.
The musician’s death comes just weeks after the group announced they were reuniting for a major tour.
News of singer’s death has prompted tributes from fans and celebrities, including Rylan Clark and Dan Wootton.
The musician was found at his home in Dorset on Thursday (6 April), and was pronounced dead later that day, his family said.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole,” their statement reads.
“Paul was found yesterday, 6 April 2023 at his home in Dorset and was pronounced dead later that afternoon.”
A cause of death is currently unknown.
“Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances. Paul’s family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time.”
Cattermole’s bandmates have issued a seperate statement on Twitter, saying they are “devastated” by his death.
The musician’s death comes just weeks after the group announced they were reuniting for a major tour.
News of singer’s death has prompted tributes from fans and celebrities, including Rylan Clark and Dan Wootton.
- 4/7/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Music
S Club 7 have recreated one of their album covers, 22 years on, to mark their reunion.
Earlier this week, the pop band behind hits “Reach” and “Bring It all Back” announced they have got back together to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
While several members have reunited for performances in the past, this marks the first time all seven have agreed to a tour, which will take place later this year.
“We’re so excited to bring the S Club Party back to our fans across the country to celebrate 25 years of S Club 7,” they said in a statement, adding: “We can’t even believe it’s been so long.”
To mark the announcement, members Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett recreated the cover of their 2001 record Sunshine.
Sunshine, released in 2001, featured the hits “Don’t Stop Movin’”, “Have You Ever” and “Never...
Earlier this week, the pop band behind hits “Reach” and “Bring It all Back” announced they have got back together to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
While several members have reunited for performances in the past, this marks the first time all seven have agreed to a tour, which will take place later this year.
“We’re so excited to bring the S Club Party back to our fans across the country to celebrate 25 years of S Club 7,” they said in a statement, adding: “We can’t even believe it’s been so long.”
To mark the announcement, members Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett recreated the cover of their 2001 record Sunshine.
Sunshine, released in 2001, featured the hits “Don’t Stop Movin’”, “Have You Ever” and “Never...
- 2/16/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
A clip has resurfaced showing a disastrous S Club 7 interview with Claudia Winkleman, following the exciting news that the pop group are reuniting for an arena tour.
Made up of Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Paul Cattermole, Hannah Spearritt, Bradley McIntosh, Rachel Stevens and Jo O’Meara, S Club 7 were known for high-energy tunes such as “S Club Party” and “Don’t Stop Movin’” during the height of their fame Noughties.
The Strictly Come Dancing presenter was interviewing the band on BBC 3’s Liquid News in 2003, when her line of questioning seemed to make the band uncomfortable.
S Club 7’s manager then angrily stormed in to stop the interview, while exclaiming “I’m not having that!”.
Chatting to the band who are sitting on the sofa, Winkleman suddenly said: "Let’s talk cash... please don’t look at me like you are angry.”
"Mr Simon Fuller [the man behind the group] has 90 million in the bank,...
Made up of Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Paul Cattermole, Hannah Spearritt, Bradley McIntosh, Rachel Stevens and Jo O’Meara, S Club 7 were known for high-energy tunes such as “S Club Party” and “Don’t Stop Movin’” during the height of their fame Noughties.
The Strictly Come Dancing presenter was interviewing the band on BBC 3’s Liquid News in 2003, when her line of questioning seemed to make the band uncomfortable.
S Club 7’s manager then angrily stormed in to stop the interview, while exclaiming “I’m not having that!”.
Chatting to the band who are sitting on the sofa, Winkleman suddenly said: "Let’s talk cash... please don’t look at me like you are angry.”
"Mr Simon Fuller [the man behind the group] has 90 million in the bank,...
- 2/14/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Get ready for a stellar dose of 90s pop nostalgia because S Club 7 is reuniting for a European tour.
The iconic British pop band, featuring members Tina Barrett, Rachel Stevens, Jo O’Meara, Hannah Spearritt, Bradley McIntosh, Jon Lee and Paul Cattermole, will be marking their 25th anniversary with a reunion tour this October in Europe.
Read More: Spice Girl Mel B Discloses That Reunion Tour Will Be Announced ‘Very, Very Soon!’
“We are very excited to say that we are going back out on tour in October,” said Rachel while on BBC’s “The One Show”. “We’re just so excited to get back out there and sing our hearts out.”
We can't wait to be reunited with you all this October
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The iconic British pop band, featuring members Tina Barrett, Rachel Stevens, Jo O’Meara, Hannah Spearritt, Bradley McIntosh, Jon Lee and Paul Cattermole, will be marking their 25th anniversary with a reunion tour this October in Europe.
Read More: Spice Girl Mel B Discloses That Reunion Tour Will Be Announced ‘Very, Very Soon!’
“We are very excited to say that we are going back out on tour in October,” said Rachel while on BBC’s “The One Show”. “We’re just so excited to get back out there and sing our hearts out.”
We can't wait to be reunited with you all this October
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- 2/14/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Children of the Nineties are collectively rejoicing as S Club 7 have announced plans to reunite for a national tour.
On Monday (13 February), the seven-piece pop band shared that they will be performing across the country later in 2023 in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
Made up of Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Paul Cattermole, Hannah Spearritt, Bradley McIntosh, Rachel Stevens and Jo O’Meara, S Club 7 is known for high-energy tunes such as “S Club Party” and “Don’t Stop Movin’”.
Though some members have worked together over the years, this marks a rare instance of all parts returning to perform.
In a statement, they spoke of their anticipation to be together on the stage once more.
“After eight years it feels amazing to announce that we're reuniting and performing together again,” the official message reads.
“We're so excited to bring the S Club Party back to our fans across the country to...
On Monday (13 February), the seven-piece pop band shared that they will be performing across the country later in 2023 in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
Made up of Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Paul Cattermole, Hannah Spearritt, Bradley McIntosh, Rachel Stevens and Jo O’Meara, S Club 7 is known for high-energy tunes such as “S Club Party” and “Don’t Stop Movin’”.
Though some members have worked together over the years, this marks a rare instance of all parts returning to perform.
In a statement, they spoke of their anticipation to be together on the stage once more.
“After eight years it feels amazing to announce that we're reuniting and performing together again,” the official message reads.
“We're so excited to bring the S Club Party back to our fans across the country to...
- 2/13/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - Music
Flea has led tributes to Tom Verlaine, the frontman for rock band Television, after his death was announced on Saturday (29 January).
Verlaine was the guitarist, songwriter and lead figure of the New York City band, which was mainly active in the mid-Seventies.
The band is most known for the 1977 album Marquee Moon, which is highly regarded as one of the foremost punk releases.
Verlaine frequently collaborated with musician Patti Smith throughout his solo career, and they once dated while they were part of the emerging punk scene in New York.
His death was announced by Jesse Paris Smith, the daughter of Patti Smith, who said that he died “after a brief illness”.
Since the news broke, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea is one of several musicians to have paid tribute to Verlaine online, sharing that he’d been an influence on his and bandmate John Frusciante.
“Listened to Marquee Moon 1000 times,...
Verlaine was the guitarist, songwriter and lead figure of the New York City band, which was mainly active in the mid-Seventies.
The band is most known for the 1977 album Marquee Moon, which is highly regarded as one of the foremost punk releases.
Verlaine frequently collaborated with musician Patti Smith throughout his solo career, and they once dated while they were part of the emerging punk scene in New York.
His death was announced by Jesse Paris Smith, the daughter of Patti Smith, who said that he died “after a brief illness”.
Since the news broke, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea is one of several musicians to have paid tribute to Verlaine online, sharing that he’d been an influence on his and bandmate John Frusciante.
“Listened to Marquee Moon 1000 times,...
- 1/29/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - Music
The Masked Singer has unveiled yet another celebrity hiding underneath an extravagant costume.
On Saturday (28 January), Pigeon was revealed to be Katherine Ryan.
The comedian and actor gave a total of three performances in the bird disguise, styled with a cardigan, pearls and a handbag with cats printed on the outside.
Ultimately, the judging panel chose not to keep her in the competition on the latest episode after her rendition of the Cheryl hit, “Fight For This Love”.
Before the unmasking, guesses for Pigeon’s identity included Emily Atack, Gemma Collins and Stacey Solomon.
When Ryan eventually revealed herself, the audience and the judging panel applauded and appeared shocked.
“That accent was so good!” said a stunned Davina McCall, referring to the Canadian comic’s use of a Cockney accent to disguise her own voice.
Discussing the inclusion of a cauliflower and mint sauce in her video package, Ryan said:...
On Saturday (28 January), Pigeon was revealed to be Katherine Ryan.
The comedian and actor gave a total of three performances in the bird disguise, styled with a cardigan, pearls and a handbag with cats printed on the outside.
Ultimately, the judging panel chose not to keep her in the competition on the latest episode after her rendition of the Cheryl hit, “Fight For This Love”.
Before the unmasking, guesses for Pigeon’s identity included Emily Atack, Gemma Collins and Stacey Solomon.
When Ryan eventually revealed herself, the audience and the judging panel applauded and appeared shocked.
“That accent was so good!” said a stunned Davina McCall, referring to the Canadian comic’s use of a Cockney accent to disguise her own voice.
Discussing the inclusion of a cauliflower and mint sauce in her video package, Ryan said:...
- 1/29/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Piers Morgan has lashed out at Alan Cumming following the actor’s OBE announcement.
The Scottish actor, who was handed the title as part of the Queen’s birthday honours in 2009, revealed on Friday (27 January) that he recently returned the award.
Cumming, who has US as well as British citizenship, said that while receiving the OBE for services to the arts and LGBTQ+ activism made him “very proud to be British, and galvanised as an American”, recent public conversations regarding the monarchy and British empire have changed his perception.
“The Queen’s death and the ensuing conversations about the role of monarchy and especially the way the British empire profited at the expense (and death) of indigenous peoples across the world really opened my eyes,” he wrote on Instagram.
The 58-year-old continued: “Also, thankfully, times and laws in the US have changed, and the great good the award brought to...
The Scottish actor, who was handed the title as part of the Queen’s birthday honours in 2009, revealed on Friday (27 January) that he recently returned the award.
Cumming, who has US as well as British citizenship, said that while receiving the OBE for services to the arts and LGBTQ+ activism made him “very proud to be British, and galvanised as an American”, recent public conversations regarding the monarchy and British empire have changed his perception.
“The Queen’s death and the ensuing conversations about the role of monarchy and especially the way the British empire profited at the expense (and death) of indigenous peoples across the world really opened my eyes,” he wrote on Instagram.
The 58-year-old continued: “Also, thankfully, times and laws in the US have changed, and the great good the award brought to...
- 1/29/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Katy Perry has revealed she turned down a chance to work with Billie Eilish as she assumed her music would be “boring”.
The “Waking Up in Vegas” singer said, in a new TikTok post shared by 102.7 Kiis FM, that she was once sent an email saying “Hey, check out this new artist. I’d really like us to work with her.”
Perry told crowd members at what appeared to be an intimate gig: “It was a song called ‘Ocean Eyes’ and it was just a blonde girl, and I was like, ‘Meh, boring.’
The singer said she now considers her decision to be a “huge mistake”.
Eilish released “Ocean Eyes”, which was written and produced by Eilish’s older brother, Finneas O’Connell, in 2016.
It became one of her first hits, and featured on the EP Don’t Smile at Me.
Perry, knowing she messed up considering the global success Eilish has gone on to achieve,...
The “Waking Up in Vegas” singer said, in a new TikTok post shared by 102.7 Kiis FM, that she was once sent an email saying “Hey, check out this new artist. I’d really like us to work with her.”
Perry told crowd members at what appeared to be an intimate gig: “It was a song called ‘Ocean Eyes’ and it was just a blonde girl, and I was like, ‘Meh, boring.’
The singer said she now considers her decision to be a “huge mistake”.
Eilish released “Ocean Eyes”, which was written and produced by Eilish’s older brother, Finneas O’Connell, in 2016.
It became one of her first hits, and featured on the EP Don’t Smile at Me.
Perry, knowing she messed up considering the global success Eilish has gone on to achieve,...
- 1/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
Pamela Anderson’s ex has left her an eye-watering sum in his will – despite being together for just 12 days.
The Baywatch actor, 55, has known film producer Jon Peters, 77, since 1989, but the pair decided to wed in 2020.
However, the marriage, which Anderson said was never legally binding, lasted for just under two weeks.
In news that might prove surprising to Anderson, Peters has revealed he has left the TV star a fortune of 10m in his will.
Speaking to Variety about his ex, who is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, Peters said: “I will always love Pamela, always in my heart. As a matter of fact, I left her 10m (£8.1m) in my will. And she doesn’t even know that.”
He continued: “Nobody knows that. I’m just saying it for the first time with you. I probably shouldn’t be saying it. So that’s for her,...
The Baywatch actor, 55, has known film producer Jon Peters, 77, since 1989, but the pair decided to wed in 2020.
However, the marriage, which Anderson said was never legally binding, lasted for just under two weeks.
In news that might prove surprising to Anderson, Peters has revealed he has left the TV star a fortune of 10m in his will.
Speaking to Variety about his ex, who is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, Peters said: “I will always love Pamela, always in my heart. As a matter of fact, I left her 10m (£8.1m) in my will. And she doesn’t even know that.”
He continued: “Nobody knows that. I’m just saying it for the first time with you. I probably shouldn’t be saying it. So that’s for her,...
- 1/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Brendan Fraser has said he’s not interested in “looking the way he did” in the Mummy films.
The actor, who has received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his comeback role in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale, reflected on the early stages of his career during a new interview.
Fraser played Rick O’Connell in The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001), and before those, he had a role in 1997 family film George of the Jungle.
The actor, who was in his early 30s at the time, was considered a Hollywood hearthtrob due to his muscular physique, with Fraser telling The Telegraph about the latter role: “It made sense that I had to look like that if all they were giving me to put on was a butt flap.”
However, the actor stepped away from the limelight after being allegedly groped at a film industry lunch in 2002. Speaking of the alleged incident,...
The actor, who has received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his comeback role in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale, reflected on the early stages of his career during a new interview.
Fraser played Rick O’Connell in The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001), and before those, he had a role in 1997 family film George of the Jungle.
The actor, who was in his early 30s at the time, was considered a Hollywood hearthtrob due to his muscular physique, with Fraser telling The Telegraph about the latter role: “It made sense that I had to look like that if all they were giving me to put on was a butt flap.”
However, the actor stepped away from the limelight after being allegedly groped at a film industry lunch in 2002. Speaking of the alleged incident,...
- 1/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Piers Morgan has lashed out at Alan Cumming following the actor’s OBE announcement.
The Scottish actor, who was handed the title as part of the Queen’s birthday honours in 2009, revealed on Friday (27 January) that he recently returned the award.
Cumming, who has US as well as British citizenship, said that while receiving the OBE for services to the arts and LGBTQ+ activism made him “very proud to be British, and galvanised as an American”, recent public conversations regarding the monarchy and British empire have changed his perception.
“The Queen’s death and the ensuing conversations about the role of monarchy and especially the way the British empire profited at the expense (and death) of indigenous peoples across the world really opened my eyes,” he wrote on Instagram.
The 58-year-old continued: “Also, thankfully, times and laws in the US have changed, and the great good the award brought to...
The Scottish actor, who was handed the title as part of the Queen’s birthday honours in 2009, revealed on Friday (27 January) that he recently returned the award.
Cumming, who has US as well as British citizenship, said that while receiving the OBE for services to the arts and LGBTQ+ activism made him “very proud to be British, and galvanised as an American”, recent public conversations regarding the monarchy and British empire have changed his perception.
“The Queen’s death and the ensuing conversations about the role of monarchy and especially the way the British empire profited at the expense (and death) of indigenous peoples across the world really opened my eyes,” he wrote on Instagram.
The 58-year-old continued: “Also, thankfully, times and laws in the US have changed, and the great good the award brought to...
- 1/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Andrea Riseborough’s nomination at the Oscars is being reviewed by the Academy, it has been revealed.
Days after this year’s nominations were announced, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared a statement saying it is “conducting a review of the campaign procedures around this year’s nominees”.
While the statement did not specifically refer to Riseborough’s nomination, it follows a last-minute grassroots campaign that saw notable Hollywood stars lobbying for voters to place the star of To Leslie at the top of their ballots.
The social media campaign paid off, and Riseborough received a Best Actress nomination on Tuesday (24 January).
However, the Academy said on Friday (27 January): “It is the Academy’s goal to ensure that the Awards competition is conducted in a fair and ethical manner, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive awards process.
“We are conducting a review of the...
Days after this year’s nominations were announced, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared a statement saying it is “conducting a review of the campaign procedures around this year’s nominees”.
While the statement did not specifically refer to Riseborough’s nomination, it follows a last-minute grassroots campaign that saw notable Hollywood stars lobbying for voters to place the star of To Leslie at the top of their ballots.
The social media campaign paid off, and Riseborough received a Best Actress nomination on Tuesday (24 January).
However, the Academy said on Friday (27 January): “It is the Academy’s goal to ensure that the Awards competition is conducted in a fair and ethical manner, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive awards process.
“We are conducting a review of the...
- 1/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt has revealed she was left “homeless” due to the UK housing crisis.
The singer and actor, who had chart-topping success with the pop group from 1998 to 2003, had to sleep in a friend’s office with her partner, personal trainer Adam Thomas, and their two young children at Christmas.
In a new interview, Spearritt, 41 said they had no choice but to move after a landlord, who had given them two months to leave their rented home in South West London, brought the move date forward.
The decision left them with two days to find a new place and, after finding a short-term rental, that property’s landlord asked them to pay £6,000 up front, which Spearritt called “crazy extortionate”.
“Our landlord needed the money and the property sold so fast,” she told The Sun. “We ended up with under two days to leave. What screwed us is...
The singer and actor, who had chart-topping success with the pop group from 1998 to 2003, had to sleep in a friend’s office with her partner, personal trainer Adam Thomas, and their two young children at Christmas.
In a new interview, Spearritt, 41 said they had no choice but to move after a landlord, who had given them two months to leave their rented home in South West London, brought the move date forward.
The decision left them with two days to find a new place and, after finding a short-term rental, that property’s landlord asked them to pay £6,000 up front, which Spearritt called “crazy extortionate”.
“Our landlord needed the money and the property sold so fast,” she told The Sun. “We ended up with under two days to leave. What screwed us is...
- 1/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
Chris Packham has said he is taking a career hiatus following the conclusion of Winterwatch.
The Springwatch presenter’s latest show aired its final episode on Friday (27 January), marking the start of an absence from screens.
Packham, who is an eco-activist that also has commitments to various charities, said he is in need of “some brain space” having been working constantly for 40 years.
The 61-year-old said in a new interview: “I’m not having a midlife crisis – I’m too old for that I just need some brain space, get off the treadmill, take stock.
“To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of my burnout have been much exaggerated. But I do badly need some time just for me.”
He toldThe Telegraph that saying no to charity work is “the hard part for me” as he “spends more time campaigning than doing TV”.
Packham continued: “I have lots of good people asking...
The Springwatch presenter’s latest show aired its final episode on Friday (27 January), marking the start of an absence from screens.
Packham, who is an eco-activist that also has commitments to various charities, said he is in need of “some brain space” having been working constantly for 40 years.
The 61-year-old said in a new interview: “I’m not having a midlife crisis – I’m too old for that I just need some brain space, get off the treadmill, take stock.
“To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of my burnout have been much exaggerated. But I do badly need some time just for me.”
He toldThe Telegraph that saying no to charity work is “the hard part for me” as he “spends more time campaigning than doing TV”.
Packham continued: “I have lots of good people asking...
- 1/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Rob Beckett surprised The Graham Norton Show viewers with a revelation about The Crown.
The comedian appeared on the BBC chat show on Friday (27 January) alongside former Crown star Claire Foy as well as Sarah Michelle Gellar, M Night Shyamalan and Sam Smith.
After Foy was questioned about her recent cameo as Queen Elizabeth II in the fifth season of Netflix’s royal drama, Beckett told Norton that he auditioned for a surprise role in season four.
“You know there was that decorator that broke into the palace and spoke to the Queen? That was me,” he said, continuing: “Well, that’s what I auditioned for. I auditioned three times. Got close, didn’t I?”
Beckett was referring to Michael Fagan, who took centre stage in the fifth episode of season four, which was released in 2020.
Fagan famously broke into Buckingham Palace twice in the 1980s – and the second time,...
The comedian appeared on the BBC chat show on Friday (27 January) alongside former Crown star Claire Foy as well as Sarah Michelle Gellar, M Night Shyamalan and Sam Smith.
After Foy was questioned about her recent cameo as Queen Elizabeth II in the fifth season of Netflix’s royal drama, Beckett told Norton that he auditioned for a surprise role in season four.
“You know there was that decorator that broke into the palace and spoke to the Queen? That was me,” he said, continuing: “Well, that’s what I auditioned for. I auditioned three times. Got close, didn’t I?”
Beckett was referring to Michael Fagan, who took centre stage in the fifth episode of season four, which was released in 2020.
Fagan famously broke into Buckingham Palace twice in the 1980s – and the second time,...
- 1/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
BAFTA Launches Filmmaking Campaign With Digital Cinema Media & Big Zuu
BAFTA and Digital Cinema Media have launched a campaign titled ‘Behind every BAFTA’ based around a national cinema ad, highlighting the diverse range of skills that contribute to the production of award-winning films, games, and television with the aim to inspire the next generation of creative talent. Dcm’s creative arm Dcm Studio produced the ad, which is narrated by double BAFTA-winner Big Zuu and features rare behind-the-scenes content and clips from films including Skyfall, Get Out and 1917. The ad premieres on Friday August 19 across the UK and will run for seven weeks, appearing alongside films such as Jordan Peele’s latest Nope, Olivia Wilde’s Venice-bound Don’t Worry Darling, and the Brad Pitt-starrer Bullet Train.
Netflix’s ’14 Peaks’ Producer Noah Media Group Reshuffles Production & Development
Netflix’s 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible producer Noah Media Group...
BAFTA and Digital Cinema Media have launched a campaign titled ‘Behind every BAFTA’ based around a national cinema ad, highlighting the diverse range of skills that contribute to the production of award-winning films, games, and television with the aim to inspire the next generation of creative talent. Dcm’s creative arm Dcm Studio produced the ad, which is narrated by double BAFTA-winner Big Zuu and features rare behind-the-scenes content and clips from films including Skyfall, Get Out and 1917. The ad premieres on Friday August 19 across the UK and will run for seven weeks, appearing alongside films such as Jordan Peele’s latest Nope, Olivia Wilde’s Venice-bound Don’t Worry Darling, and the Brad Pitt-starrer Bullet Train.
Netflix’s ’14 Peaks’ Producer Noah Media Group Reshuffles Production & Development
Netflix’s 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible producer Noah Media Group...
- 8/19/2022
- by Zac Ntim and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Hannah Spearritt is on cloud nine to have her own child, especially after suffering two miscarriages.
In an interview to Ok! Magazine, Spearritt, who welcomed her daughter Tea with boyfriend Adam Thomas in December last year, spoke about the new phase of her life, reports thesun.co.uk.
"To have my own little girl is incredible," Spearritt said.
On how her sleeping pattern has changed with the arrival of the newborn, she said: "We (Spearritt and Thomas) have to sleep in different rooms, not every night but most nights, so at least one of us gets a full night's sleep."
Apart from miscarriages, the 37-year-old actress also dealt with other health hazards in the past. She also opened up about her battle after a breast implant went wrong in 2013.
"My body was shutting down. At my worst moments, I felt like I was dying. I was suffering from breathlessness...
In an interview to Ok! Magazine, Spearritt, who welcomed her daughter Tea with boyfriend Adam Thomas in December last year, spoke about the new phase of her life, reports thesun.co.uk.
"To have my own little girl is incredible," Spearritt said.
On how her sleeping pattern has changed with the arrival of the newborn, she said: "We (Spearritt and Thomas) have to sleep in different rooms, not every night but most nights, so at least one of us gets a full night's sleep."
Apart from miscarriages, the 37-year-old actress also dealt with other health hazards in the past. She also opened up about her battle after a breast implant went wrong in 2013.
"My body was shutting down. At my worst moments, I felt like I was dying. I was suffering from breathlessness...
- 2/18/2019
- GlamSham
Sport Relief is back and for the first time ever is asking the entire nation to take on a huge collective challenge – beating a billion steps a day, every day, from 17th-23rd March.
A host of famous faces including Zoe Ball, Greg James and Alex Jones will lead the charge and take on their own epic challenges to raise money and inspire the public to make their steps count as part of Team Sport Relief.
Running, dancing, dog walking or Zumba-ing all count towards the step total as the nation comes together to raise money and help vulnerable people, across the UK and the world, to live happier, healthier and safer lives.
To help the nation keep track of their hard earned steps and ensure they count towards the national total, the brand new Sport Relief App will be available to download for free. Packed with innovative challenges, exclusive...
A host of famous faces including Zoe Ball, Greg James and Alex Jones will lead the charge and take on their own epic challenges to raise money and inspire the public to make their steps count as part of Team Sport Relief.
Running, dancing, dog walking or Zumba-ing all count towards the step total as the nation comes together to raise money and help vulnerable people, across the UK and the world, to live happier, healthier and safer lives.
To help the nation keep track of their hard earned steps and ensure they count towards the national total, the brand new Sport Relief App will be available to download for free. Packed with innovative challenges, exclusive...
- 2/7/2018
- Look to the Stars
Sport Relief is back in March, and events are now being revealed.
Live on stage at the National Television Awards, Freddie Flintoff announced four fearless celebs that will go head-to-head in a charity celebrity boxing match. Ex-footballer Wayne Bridge will take on television personality Spencer Matthews, whilst S-Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt will take on The Saturdays star Vanessa White. All four celebs will pursue a gruelling training programme in the lead up to the big match, which will be aired on BBC One during Sport Relief’s Night of TV on Friday 23rd March.
It’s Made in Chelsea vs ‘played in Chelsea’, it’s two of the biggest girl band rivalries; it’s a sporting event you definitely will not want to miss.
Sport Relief culminates in a week of unmissable events, hilarious TV moments and physically-demanding celebrity challenges encouraging the nation to get active, raise money and change...
Live on stage at the National Television Awards, Freddie Flintoff announced four fearless celebs that will go head-to-head in a charity celebrity boxing match. Ex-footballer Wayne Bridge will take on television personality Spencer Matthews, whilst S-Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt will take on The Saturdays star Vanessa White. All four celebs will pursue a gruelling training programme in the lead up to the big match, which will be aired on BBC One during Sport Relief’s Night of TV on Friday 23rd March.
It’s Made in Chelsea vs ‘played in Chelsea’, it’s two of the biggest girl band rivalries; it’s a sporting event you definitely will not want to miss.
Sport Relief culminates in a week of unmissable events, hilarious TV moments and physically-demanding celebrity challenges encouraging the nation to get active, raise money and change...
- 1/30/2018
- Look to the Stars
Hannah Spearritt prefers acting to singing nowadays. The 34-year-old beauty may have shot into the limelight as a member of S Club 7 in 1999 but she has admitted her passion for music has taken a backseat over the past few years and she now sees herself as an actress rather than a singer. She said: ''I just love acting. It's what I was about really. I used to do a lot of theatre and when I was 13, I did a lot of National Youth Theatre shows, so obviously with that I was doing a lot of singing, acting and dancing.
- 2/5/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Hannah Spearritt thinks it'll be ''amazing'' if she's asked to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing' later this year. The former S Club 7 singer would love to snap up a deal to take part on the Ballroom and Latin show when it returns to screens in September because she enjoys dressing up. She said: ''Oh my God, 'Strictly Come Dancing' is amazing. It's kind of got better and better over time. It's kind of overtaken 'X Factor.' The standard is incredible. That would totally be amazing. It would be so much fun. I can't imagine actually being able to do it.
- 1/20/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Hannah Spearritt is set to play a penniless ''drug addict'' on the run from the law when she joins 'Casualty' this month. The former S Club 7 singer, 34, has signed up to portray single mother Mercedes Christie in the BBC One medical drama and has warned that her alter-ego will touch a nerve with viewers after her hard outer shell starts to crumble. She said: ''She's really exciting to play. She's a little bit of a drug addict. She's recently - like in the last five months - split up with her boyfriend for reasons to do with debt. So...
- 1/19/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
The Afghan film “Utopia” has been disqualified from the Oscar foreign-language race for containing too much English dialogue, the Academy confirmed to TheWrap on Sunday. The disqualification reduces the number of films in the race from 81 to 80. “Utopia” was directed by Hassan Nazer, and stars Hannah Spearritt as a woman who wants a child but whose husband has been incapacitated by the fighting in Afghanistan. She travels to the UK, where a sperm-bank employee switches the anonymous sample with his own. It was Afghanistan’s 10th submission in the category since it first entered the Oscar race in 2002. The country.
- 11/15/2015
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Rachel Stevens are among the celebrities who have signed up for the 2014 'Strictly Come Dancing' Christmas special. The 'Murder on the Dancefloor' hitmaker and S Club 7 star are among the list of former contestants set to compete in the annual special, which will also see the return of retired host Sir Bruce Forsyth. However, after coming in fourth place with professional dancer Brendan Cole in the 2013 series, Sophie will now be partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec, while 2008 runner-up Rachel will swap Vincent Simone for Tristan McManus. Olympic gymnast Louis Smith - who won Strictly with...
- 11/13/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Rachel Stevens are among the celebrities who have signed up for the 2014 'Strictly Come Dancing' Christmas special. The 'Murder on the Dancefloor' hitmaker and S Club 7 star are among the list of former contestants set to compete in the annual special, which will also see the return of retired host Sir Bruce Forsyth. However, after coming in fourth place with professional dancer Brendan Cole in the 2013 series, Sophie will now be partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec, while 2008 runner-up Rachel will swap Vincent Simone for Tristan McManus. Olympic gymnast Louis Smith - who won Strictly with...
- 11/12/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The '90s pop supergroup is getting back together for a charity performance next month.
S Club 7 is bringing it all back for charity, and making our dreams come true in the process!
The '90s supergroup has finally gotten all seven members on board for a reunion at the BBC's Children in Need benefit show on Friday, November 14.
Since the group called it quits in 2003, the members had gone their separate ways. Bradley McIntosh, Paul Cattermole and Jo O’Meara still got together to perform S Club hits from time to time, while Tina Barrett stayed out of the spotlight, Hannah Spearritt pursued an acting career, and Jon Lee focused on musical theater.
Video: Watch This 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' Reunion!
Rachel Stevens, meanwhile, pursued a solo career in music. She'll serve as a judge on the upcoming season of The Voice of Ireland.
November's BBC Charity show marks the first time that...
S Club 7 is bringing it all back for charity, and making our dreams come true in the process!
The '90s supergroup has finally gotten all seven members on board for a reunion at the BBC's Children in Need benefit show on Friday, November 14.
Since the group called it quits in 2003, the members had gone their separate ways. Bradley McIntosh, Paul Cattermole and Jo O’Meara still got together to perform S Club hits from time to time, while Tina Barrett stayed out of the spotlight, Hannah Spearritt pursued an acting career, and Jon Lee focused on musical theater.
Video: Watch This 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' Reunion!
Rachel Stevens, meanwhile, pursued a solo career in music. She'll serve as a judge on the upcoming season of The Voice of Ireland.
November's BBC Charity show marks the first time that...
- 10/23/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
There ain’t no party like an S Club party. So naturally, the British pop group just have to get back together. Reuniting for the first time in over a decade, S Club 7 members Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, Jo O’Meara, Hannah Spearritt, Bradley McIntosh, and Jon Lee will perform a medley of their greatest hits on BBC as a part of its...Read more»...
- 10/22/2014
- by Gabrielle Chung
- Celebuzz.com
In a rare deal for a third-party format, Talpa Global will partner with Israel’s A Cappella to handle the worldwide distribution rights to game show The Big Picture. Created by TV host and mentalist Nimrod Harel and A Cappella, The Big Picture sees studio contestants given a shot at winning $1M by correctly answering 12 picture-based questions. If the studio player is unsure, they can enlist help from a connected viewer playing along in real time with the Big Picture app. At that moment, the connected player will have their image projected on the TV screen, play along via the technology and also have a shot at winning a substantial amount of the studio player’s total prize money. A budget of $1M went toward developing and producing an English-language Big Picture pilot, which A Cappella’s Einat Shamir and Tal Shaked shopped at Mip-tv in April.
Beta Film has...
Beta Film has...
- 9/25/2014
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
British drama debuted at Venice Days.
Soda Pictures has acquired UK rights to The Goob, the debut feature from writer-director Guy Myhill.
The deal was negotiated between Soda Pictures’ MD Edward Fletcher and producers Mike Elliott and Lee Groombridge of Emu Films.
The cast includes Sean Harris (Prometheus), Sienna Guilleroy (Luther), Hannah Spearritt (Primeval) and newcomer Liam Walpole.
The coming-of-age story centres on 16-year-old Goob Taylor (Walpole) in Norfolk. He helps his mother run a transport cafe and harvests the surrounding pumpkin fields. But when she starts a relationship with a stock car driver (Harris), Goob becomes an unwelcome side thought. But when exotic pumpkin picker Eva arrives, Goob dreams of a better life, fuelled by her flirtatious comments.
The Goob received its world premiere last month in Venice. It is up for the Golden Hitchcock at the 25th Dinard British Film Festival and will feature in the First Feature Competition at the BFI London Film Festival...
Soda Pictures has acquired UK rights to The Goob, the debut feature from writer-director Guy Myhill.
The deal was negotiated between Soda Pictures’ MD Edward Fletcher and producers Mike Elliott and Lee Groombridge of Emu Films.
The cast includes Sean Harris (Prometheus), Sienna Guilleroy (Luther), Hannah Spearritt (Primeval) and newcomer Liam Walpole.
The coming-of-age story centres on 16-year-old Goob Taylor (Walpole) in Norfolk. He helps his mother run a transport cafe and harvests the surrounding pumpkin fields. But when she starts a relationship with a stock car driver (Harris), Goob becomes an unwelcome side thought. But when exotic pumpkin picker Eva arrives, Goob dreams of a better life, fuelled by her flirtatious comments.
The Goob received its world premiere last month in Venice. It is up for the Golden Hitchcock at the 25th Dinard British Film Festival and will feature in the First Feature Competition at the BFI London Film Festival...
- 9/24/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Rachel Stevens says S Club 7 are unlikely to reform on 'The Big Reunion'. While the 35-year-old beauty is a big fan of the ITV2 show, which saw former 1990s pop groups such as Blue and Atomic Kitten get back together, she has hinted the 'Bring It All Back' hitmakers - also consisting of Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara and Hannah Spearritt - would probably need their own show because there are so many members. She said: ''It's a great show, but I think for us, there's seven of us ... seven of us getting back...
- 12/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
This weekend (November 23rd & 24th) sees the McM Comic Con and Memorabilia show take place at the NEC in Birmingham. We’ll be there on the Saturday, checking out what’s happening at one of the UK’s biggest conventions. If you haven’t grabbed a ticket yet, what are you waiting for? Ok, ok, so some of you may still be undecided, so let me tempt you with a rundown of just some highlights of the guests attending the event this weekend…
Red Dwarf Reunion – Chris Barrie (Arnold Rimmer); Hattie Hayridge (Holly); Danny John-Jules (The Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) from much-loved British sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf. Quadrophenia Reunion – Stars Phil Daniels (Jimmy); Toyah Willcox (Monkey) and Daniel Peacock (Danny) celebrate the ultimate mod movie, based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera.
Richard Donat and Kate Kelton from popular sci-fi series Haven. Donat plays Vince Teagues, leader of The...
Red Dwarf Reunion – Chris Barrie (Arnold Rimmer); Hattie Hayridge (Holly); Danny John-Jules (The Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) from much-loved British sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf. Quadrophenia Reunion – Stars Phil Daniels (Jimmy); Toyah Willcox (Monkey) and Daniel Peacock (Danny) celebrate the ultimate mod movie, based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera.
Richard Donat and Kate Kelton from popular sci-fi series Haven. Donat plays Vince Teagues, leader of The...
- 11/19/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Primeval stars Andrew-Lee Potts and Hannah Spearritt have ended their relationship.
The couple - who began dating in 2006 - went their separate ways earlier this year, Potts confirmed earlier today (October 7).
He tweeted: "Just to put an end to speculation, Hannah & I decided earlier this year to go our separate ways. We thanku 4 your support over the years x"
Potts played Connor Temple on the series between 2007 and 2011, while Spearritt played Abby Maitland.
A spinoff movie was first announced by ITV and Warner Bros in May 2009 but the project never entered production.
However, Potts recently told Digital Spy that there is still hope for the project.
He said: "I think Warner Bros still have the rights to the movie. It would have been incredible and who knows, who knows?
"Dinosaurs went through a bit of a craze and maybe dinosaurs are quietening down for robots on the big screen at the moment,...
The couple - who began dating in 2006 - went their separate ways earlier this year, Potts confirmed earlier today (October 7).
He tweeted: "Just to put an end to speculation, Hannah & I decided earlier this year to go our separate ways. We thanku 4 your support over the years x"
Potts played Connor Temple on the series between 2007 and 2011, while Spearritt played Abby Maitland.
A spinoff movie was first announced by ITV and Warner Bros in May 2009 but the project never entered production.
However, Potts recently told Digital Spy that there is still hope for the project.
He said: "I think Warner Bros still have the rights to the movie. It would have been incredible and who knows, who knows?
"Dinosaurs went through a bit of a craze and maybe dinosaurs are quietening down for robots on the big screen at the moment,...
- 10/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Benni Diez’s horror comedy Stung set to commence shooting, while principal photography is now underway on Guy Myhill’s The Goob.
German-us co-production Stung will start principal photography on October 22 with Peter Stormare, Matt O´Leary, Jessica Cook and Lance Henriksen attached to star.
The film centres on two catering staff at a fancy garden party who battle a mutated species of wasp.
Adam Aresty and Benjamin Munz wrote the screenplay with Germany’s Rat Pack Filmproduktion and the Us’ Xyz Films jointly producing.
The latter also acquired international sales rights and eOne will distribute in Canada, France, Germany, Scandinavia and the UK.
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iFeatures2 and Emu Films’s The Goob has started its four week shoot in Norfolk.
Myhill wrote the script, which is set in the middle of a heatwave in England and follows Goob Taylor who has spent each of his 16 summers helping his mother run a diner...
German-us co-production Stung will start principal photography on October 22 with Peter Stormare, Matt O´Leary, Jessica Cook and Lance Henriksen attached to star.
The film centres on two catering staff at a fancy garden party who battle a mutated species of wasp.
Adam Aresty and Benjamin Munz wrote the screenplay with Germany’s Rat Pack Filmproduktion and the Us’ Xyz Films jointly producing.
The latter also acquired international sales rights and eOne will distribute in Canada, France, Germany, Scandinavia and the UK.
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iFeatures2 and Emu Films’s The Goob has started its four week shoot in Norfolk.
Myhill wrote the script, which is set in the middle of a heatwave in England and follows Goob Taylor who has spent each of his 16 summers helping his mother run a diner...
- 8/30/2013
- ScreenDaily
Guy Myhill’s film is the first to be made under Creative England’s iFeatures2 scheme.
Principal photography for The Goob has begun in Norfolk.
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The Goob
It is the first film to be made under iFeatures2, the second iteration of Creative England’s low-budget filmmaking scheme.
The Goob is one of three greenlit from Creative England and its iFeatures2 partners the BFI Film Fund, BBC Films and the Creative Skillset Film Skills Fund.
Its budget of $645,000 (£415,000) is higher than the original $545,000 (£350,000) announced at the launch of the scheme due to the ambitious nature of the film, which will see some scenes filmed live at Swaffham Raceway during banger and stock car racing.
The film, from writer/director Guy Myhill and producers Lee Groombridge and Mike Elliott of Emu Films, is described as “an emotionally charged tale of divided family loyalties played out over a sizzling hot summer”.
The cast includes Sean Harris ([link...
Principal photography for The Goob has begun in Norfolk.
For production details visit
The Goob
It is the first film to be made under iFeatures2, the second iteration of Creative England’s low-budget filmmaking scheme.
The Goob is one of three greenlit from Creative England and its iFeatures2 partners the BFI Film Fund, BBC Films and the Creative Skillset Film Skills Fund.
Its budget of $645,000 (£415,000) is higher than the original $545,000 (£350,000) announced at the launch of the scheme due to the ambitious nature of the film, which will see some scenes filmed live at Swaffham Raceway during banger and stock car racing.
The film, from writer/director Guy Myhill and producers Lee Groombridge and Mike Elliott of Emu Films, is described as “an emotionally charged tale of divided family loyalties played out over a sizzling hot summer”.
The cast includes Sean Harris ([link...
- 8/28/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
S Club 7 are reportedly being courted for a new reunion TV special.
The late 1990's and early 2000's pop group are said to be wanted by their former management company for a show to rival ITV2's The Big Reunion, The Sun reports.
19 Entertainment are allegedly putting together their own reality show with all seven members of the band, in a similar fashion to Steps' reunion for Sky Living.
It would be the first time S Club 7 have all been together since Paul Cattermole's departure in 2002.
"The Big Reunion was such an incredible success the first time round that ITV are currently signing up bands for the second series," a source said.
"S Club were very high on their list, but getting them seems to have been scuppered by this latest move.
"To be fair to 19 Entertainment, they created S Club 7 so there's no reason why...
The late 1990's and early 2000's pop group are said to be wanted by their former management company for a show to rival ITV2's The Big Reunion, The Sun reports.
19 Entertainment are allegedly putting together their own reality show with all seven members of the band, in a similar fashion to Steps' reunion for Sky Living.
It would be the first time S Club 7 have all been together since Paul Cattermole's departure in 2002.
"The Big Reunion was such an incredible success the first time round that ITV are currently signing up bands for the second series," a source said.
"S Club were very high on their list, but getting them seems to have been scuppered by this latest move.
"To be fair to 19 Entertainment, they created S Club 7 so there's no reason why...
- 5/30/2013
- Digital Spy
Former pop star and pin-up Samantha Fox is to join the stars of Harry Potter, Primeval, Doctor Who and James Bond at the upcoming McM Birmingham Comic Con & Memorabilia on March 16 and 17.
The Comic Con and Memorabilia events are held side by side at the NEC, Birmingham. Comic Con visitors get into Memorabilia free of charge. Children under 10 get in free if accompanied by a paying adult.
Listed below are some of the star guests lined up for the shows.
Potter Personalities: Chris Rankin, who plays Percy Weasley in six of the blockbuster Harry Potter films, Steffan Rhodri, who was Reg Cattermole in Deathly Hallows and Hugh Mitchell, who appears as Gryffindor student Colin Creevey in The Order Of The Phoenix. Steffan is also famous for playing Dave in hit comedy Gavin & Stacey, and recently won plaudits as the voice of Drippy in acclaimed video game Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch.
The Comic Con and Memorabilia events are held side by side at the NEC, Birmingham. Comic Con visitors get into Memorabilia free of charge. Children under 10 get in free if accompanied by a paying adult.
Listed below are some of the star guests lined up for the shows.
Potter Personalities: Chris Rankin, who plays Percy Weasley in six of the blockbuster Harry Potter films, Steffan Rhodri, who was Reg Cattermole in Deathly Hallows and Hugh Mitchell, who appears as Gryffindor student Colin Creevey in The Order Of The Phoenix. Steffan is also famous for playing Dave in hit comedy Gavin & Stacey, and recently won plaudits as the voice of Drippy in acclaimed video game Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch.
- 3/5/2013
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Primeval stars Andrew Lee Potts and Hannah Spearritt will be joining Star Wars actor Jeremy Bulloch, who played bounty hunter Boba Fett, at the Midlands Comic Con in Telford on Saturday, February 16.
Andrew and Hannah will meet fans, host an on-stage panel - and handle any prehistoric peril that arises while they are there.
Playing palaeontology student Connor Temple, Andrew Lee Potts starred in five seasons of hit British sci-fi show Primeval and made a guest appearance in its North American spin-off, Primeval: New World (currently airing on the UK's Watch channel).
In addition to Primeval, Andrew played the Hatter in popular SyFy mini-series Alice; other credits include Band of Brothers, Absolute Power and Doc Martin.
Following musical fame as one of the original members of S Club 7 - a career that saw her garner four UK No1 singles, one UK No1 album and a string of hits worldwide...
Andrew and Hannah will meet fans, host an on-stage panel - and handle any prehistoric peril that arises while they are there.
Playing palaeontology student Connor Temple, Andrew Lee Potts starred in five seasons of hit British sci-fi show Primeval and made a guest appearance in its North American spin-off, Primeval: New World (currently airing on the UK's Watch channel).
In addition to Primeval, Andrew played the Hatter in popular SyFy mini-series Alice; other credits include Band of Brothers, Absolute Power and Doc Martin.
Following musical fame as one of the original members of S Club 7 - a career that saw her garner four UK No1 singles, one UK No1 album and a string of hits worldwide...
- 1/30/2013
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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