2012

Edinburgh Film Festival 2012 programme launched

Chris Fujiwara reveals extensive world cinema programme for EIFF 2012

30 May 2012

This year the Edinburgh International Film Festival 's new director, Chris Fujiwara, has devised a brave and eclectic programme in an attempt to return the festival to its former glory. With a similar format to previous years - with several strands…

Noel Gallagher to play at NME Awards 2012

Music Gossip

2 Feb 2012

Noel Gallagher is confirmed to play at the NME Awards 2012. The 'Dream On' hitmaker will perform at the ceremony at London's O2 Academy in Brixton on February 29, where he will pick up the NME Godlike Genius Award - the highest accolade bestowed at…

Manic Street Preachers to perform again

Music Gossip

15 Jan 2012

Manic Street Preachers will still play live in 2012. The 'A Design for Life' group had planned to go on an indefinite hiatus after a huge show at London's the O2 last December - in which they performed their last 38 singles - but now admit they are…

Dave Grohl compares 2012 to 1991

Music Gossip

11 Jan 2012

Dave Grohl says today's musical climate is just like 1991, when Nirvana broke into the mainstream. The Foo Fighters frontman acknowledges guitar bands are now "overlooked," but isn't worried rock 'n' roll has had its day, as he sees parallels between…

Blur to record after BRITs 2012?

Music Gossip

11 Jan 2012

Blur look set to perform at the Brit Awards, and may record new material in 2012. The 'Parklife' group have been largely defunct since 2003, apart from a series of one-off shows in 2009, but are expected to get together to perform as they accept the…

Mel B would love Spice Girls tour

Music Gossip

10 Jan 2012

Mel B would "love" the Spice Girls to tour again. The 'Wannabe' hitmaker won't rule out reconciling with Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Geri Halliwell for a special show for the London 2012 Olympics and would like the group to go on the…

Natalie Cassidy: CBB is great start to 2012

TV Gossip

5 Jan 2012

Natalie Cassidy thinks 'Celebrity Big Brother' will be a "brilliant way" to start 2012. The former 'EastEnders' actress - who is rumoured to be entering the infamous house tonight (05.01.12) - explained she is looking forward to being able to…

Lady Gaga plans to album

Music Gossip

5 Jan 2012

Lady Gaga is planning to release a new album this year. The 'Born This Way' hitmaker is hoping to keep her cycle of touring and recording going and is planning to follow up last year's 'Born This Way' with another album in 2012. She told…

Pink Floyd to reunite for London Olympics?

Music Gossip

3 Jan 2012

Pink Floyd are reportedly set to reunite and perform at the London Olympics. The surviving members from the definitive line-up of the psychedelic rockers last put their differences aside to play charity gig Live 8 in 2005 - their first public…

Miranda Hart to lose 3st in 2012

TV Gossip

30 Dec 2011

Miranda Hart has vowed to lose "three stone" throughout 2012. The 'Miranda' star explained while she vows to shed the pounds "every Monday", she is hoping to actually stick to a strict diet as she welcomes the new year in - and is also looking…

Lydia Bright to 'get fit' in 2012.

TV Gossip

29 Dec 2011

Lydia Bright plans to "get fit" in 2012. The 'Only Way Is Essex' beauty - who is dating co-star James 'Arg' Argent - is undertaking a gruelling charity bike ride in India in March and has vowed to get in shape in the new year, as well as seeing her…

Backstreet Boys returning to studio

Music Gossip

28 Dec 2011

Backstreet Boys are recording a new album in 2012. The 'I Want it That Way' boy band are getting together ideas for their eighth album, the follow up to 2009's 'This is Us', with a view to recording next year. Singer Howie D told online TV…

Alex James hints Blur could play in 2012

Music Gossip

19 Dec 2011

Alex James has further hinted Blur will play shows in 2012. The 'Song 2' group are to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at next year's BRIT Awards in February, and bassist Alex said being honoured with the prize has made them all…

Blur to receive Outstanding Contribution to Music BRIT

Music Gossip

8 Dec 2011

Blur will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music accolade at next year's BRIT Awards. The quartet - who reformed for a series of shows in 2009, but have not played together since - are thrilled to receive the prestigious honour, which comes 21…

Leona Lewis promises new tracks before 2012

Music Gossip

5 Dec 2011

Leona Lewis will release new tracks before 2012. The 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker has pushed back the release of her third album, 'Glassheart' until after Christmas so she can continue working on new songs, but has promised to release some new material…

Bruce Springsteen announces album and tour in 2012

Music Gossip

21 Nov 2011

Bruce Springsteen has announced a new album and tour for 2012. The 'Born to Run' hitmaker and his E Street Band have almost completed work on their latest as-yet-untitled record and are planning to play a series of European and US dates next…

BRIT Awards 2012 announced

Music Gossip

27 Oct 2011

The BRIT Awards 2012 have been announced for February 21. The iconic awards show will take place at London's The O2 venue, and will be hosted for a third year by actor James Corden. The event's trophies will be designed by artist Sir Peter Blake…

Mark Ronson and Katy B finishing Olympic record

Music Gossip

12 Oct 2011

Mark Ronson and Katy B are putting the finishing touches to their Olympic Song. The producer and dubstep singer Katy are collaborating on a track for the 2012 London Olympic Games, for which they went to different countries and sampled the sounds…

2012 National Television Awards nominees announced

TV Gossip

27 Sep 2011

'Britain's Got Talent' and 'The X Factor' will be battling it out at the 2012 National Television Awards. The singing competition will take on its fellow ITV1 programme for the coveted Best Talent Show accolade, which is dominated by dancing shows…

Matt Smith wants new hat for the Doctor

TV Gossip

15 Sep 2011

Matt Smith wants to wear a "pork pie" hat in 'Doctor Who' next year. The 29-year-old actor has enjoyed getting to don unusual headwear, including a Stetson and a fez, as the Time Lord and he is pushing for a new hat for the 2012 run. He told BANG…

Madonna to release new album in 2012

Music Gossip

5 Sep 2011

Madonna will release her new album in spring 2012. The singer has confirmed she has started work on the LP - a follow-up to 2008's 'Hard Candy' - with producer William Orbit and she is expected be busy in her New York studio until the end of the…

Lady Gaga to tour in 2012

Celebrity Gossip

11 Jun 2011

Lady Gaga plans to go on tour again at the start of 2012. The 25-year-old pop superstar has just completed her 'Monster Ball Tour' after first setting out on the road in November 2009, but she intends to start rehearsing for her next run of concerts…

2012

13 Nov 2009

(12A) 158min Roland Independence Day Emmerich’s ludicrous apocalypse disaster movie balances spectacular special effects with signposted speeches of withering environmental pomposity. Some old fashioned fun is to be had but there is also some tedium…

Preview 2009 - Film

8 Jan 2009

There are three years to go until the end of the world, according to Mayan prophecies and it seems filmmakers can’t stop looking back to look forward. Let’s start at the beginning of the year when the 1978 assassination of Harvey Milk, civil rights…