One of the defining moments of the Socialist Party's François Hollande's victory in the French Presidential election on Sunday evening was the sight of Yannick Noah singing at the Place de la Bastille.
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Sunday 04 December 2011
Preview: Alternative Christmas shows: Brian Logan is your guide to festive music and mirth that breaks the mould (and not a Widow Twankey in sight)
David Hasselhoff to buy Welsh home
Monday 01 August 2011
David Hasselhoff is planning to move to Wales.
The winners – and losers – in the red carpet fashion stakes
Monday 14 February 2011
Inside the film awards were handed out – but outside there were other plaudits to be won, writes Harriet Walker.
Diary: Hoff makes it to the House
Friday 11 February 2011
The PM's new pal David Hasselhoff is, surreally, the subject of an Early Day Motion, tabled on Tuesday by David Morris, MP for Morecambe – and reportedly a friend of the Hoff's since the 1980s.
David Hasselhoff hands out religious advice
Thursday 20 January 2011
David Hasselhoff has been giving religious advice to contestants on 'Britain's Got Talent'.
Ashes Diary: Hoff protests a little too much
Wednesday 05 January 2011
Who would you least expect to see at an Ashes Test match? Diego Maradona? Nicolas Sarkozy? Garfield the cat? Or how about Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff, who was in attendance at the SCG on day two, smashing a couple of gentle lobs from Shane Warne and wandering around the ground at tea in a T-shirt that said "Don't hassle the Hoff". Little bit of advice, David: if you don't want to be hassled, best not appear in front of 40,000 people in a promotional capacity.
Incredible Hulk of US motoring reaches the end of the road
Tuesday 02 November 2010
It was a true American icon – a 'muscle car' for motoring romantics. But now the Pontiac is no more. Sean O'Grady mourns its passing
Bristol Palin joins TV dance contest
Wednesday 01 September 2010
Bristol Palin, daughter of the Republican powerbroker Sarah Palin, will test her dance moves against former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff and R&B singer Brandy for a US television dance contest.
Big in Japan: The stars who shine in unlikely places
Sunday 31 January 2010
Kevin Costner is actually big in Turkey, and he's the latest to reorient his career with a foreign revival
Christmas Gifts: from the silver screen
Friday 04 December 2009
Whether it's the most recently released movie, original collectible memorabilia or the very latest in home entertainment equipment, find gifts to delight even the most obsessive film buffs
Guy Adams: Behold! The staggering hypocrisy of Michael Moore
Wednesday 28 October 2009
Mr Michael Moore is a very great documentary maker; possibly the best that Hollywood has ever seen.
100 Best Films: 20-1
Friday 18 September 2009
Anthony Quinn, our acclaimed film critic, concludes his five-day celebration of cinema's classics with this very personal Top 20, including his favourite movie ever made
Movie heaven: Anthony Quinn's 100 Best Films, Day 4, 40-21
Thursday 17 September 2009
The Independent's film critic selects his favourite films ever made: 40-21 - from Blue Velvet to The Big Sleep
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