Success

Professor Green's lyrical rows

Music Gossip

7 Jan 2012

Professor Green approaches songwriting like "having an argument" with himself. The 'Read All About It' hitmaker favours verbalising his new lyrics and editing them as he works through a song, rather than physically writing them down and admits his…

Emeli Sande gained confidence from Chipmunk

Music Gossip

21 Dec 2011

Emeli Sande knew she could pursue a music career after collaborating with Chipmunk. The Scottish singer and songwriter collaborated with the rapper on his 2009 UK 10 hit 'Diamond Rings', writing the hook and singing the chorus, and its success gave…

Julian Fellowes shocked by success of Downton

TV Gossip

13 Sep 2011

Julian Fellowes is shocked by the success of 'Downton Abbey'. The show's creator didn't anticipate how popular the ITV1 period drama would be and is still stunned by the affection people have for the series - which has now been sold to more than 100…

Female singer fan Fergie

Music Gossip

7 Aug 2011

Fergie loves seeing female artists do well. The Black Eyed Peas singer - who released a solo album entitled 'The Dutchess' in 2006 - insists she doesn't feel envious when she sees other women achieve chart success because she can relate to their…

Justin Timberlake didn't need band for success

Music Gossip

7 Aug 2011

Justin Timberlake believes he would have been successful without *NSYNC. The 30-year-old singer-and-actor joined the group in 1995 and went on to carve out a successful career after leaving the 'Bye, Bye, Bye' hitmakers in 2002 but believes his…

Moby 'baffled' by success

Music Gossip

9 May 2011

Moby is "baffled" by his success. The 'Porcelain' hitmaker - who has released 10 albums in the last two decades - can't understand why he has been so successful and admits he is clueless when it comes to making the right decisions for his…

Elbow living their dream

Music Gossip

13 Mar 2011

Elbow are living a "dream come true". The 'Grounds for Divorce' hitmakers have won a string of accolades - including the Mercury Prize and two BRIT Awards - sold thousands of records and performed to sell-out crowds and feel "lucky" to be a prominent…

Colin Firth won't change with Oscar success

Celebrity Gossip

12 Mar 2011

Colin Firth's wife insists his Oscar success won't change him. The 50-year-old star picked up the coveted Best Actor statue at last month's Academy Awards and despite his triumph, the British hunk's wife Livia insists they will continue to lead a…

Denise Welch 'gobsmacked' at DOI success

TV Gossip

26 Feb 2011

Denise Welch believes she can win 'Dancing On Ice'. The 52-year-old presenter - who is partnered with Matt Evers, 34 - admits she is shocked to be in week eight, the oldest contestant in the show's history ever to get so far, but is now starting to…

Curtain up

5 Mar 2009

Theatre lovers should keep ‘em peeled for this year’s New Connections festival, in collaboration with the National Theatre, which takes place at the Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh from Tue 9—Sat 13 Jun. The Lyceum’s Youth Theatre’s performance of Nick…