As the forces of commerce gather for the fast-approaching festivities, we would do well to guard against another stain that has, of late, indelibly marked the spirit of the season: "alternative" takes on our cherished traditions.
Piers Morgan quits America's Got Talent
Thursday 10 November 2011
The TV star has stepped down from the judging panel of the talent show after six years because he can no longer juggle his commitments with his CNN programme 'Piers Morgan Tonight'.
Rebecca Tyrrel: 'In The X Factor's land of musical mediocrity, Louis Walsh’s weirdness is the only oasis of intrigue'
Saturday 05 November 2011
Who knew that Louis Walsh says, "The best thing about The X Factor is it's real... nothing is staged"? Blessings upon him, for of course the best thing about The X Factor in its present manifestation – and who knew such words would ever appear in print? – is Louis Walsh.
Razor sharp, Winehouse changed the music scene for ever
Sunday 24 July 2011
Kelly Osbourne praises parents' love
Tuesday 05 July 2011
Kelly Osbourne thinks her parents are the "definition of true love".
Diary: Queen Jane's royal return
Friday 29 April 2011
I'm sure I speak for men of a certain age across much of Middle England when I say a warm "welcome home" to returning English Rose and fourth best Bond Girl Jane Seymour. The California-based actress is back in Blighty working as a royal wedding correspondent for US show Entertainment Tonight.
When autocues go wrong
Thursday 28 April 2011
Kelly Osbourne ready for motherhood
Tuesday 08 March 2011
Kelly Osbourne wants to have a baby with her gay best friend.
Ozzy Osbourne still has drug 'wobblers'
Friday 18 February 2011
Ozzy Osbourne is still feeling the effects of his drug abuse.
Super-chic for shoppers in West Sussex
Saturday 11 September 2010
Elizabeth Emanuel bounces back with a 'glitzy' collection after a decade in the wilderness
Thursday 02 September 2010
Twenty-nine years after she created Princess Diana's wedding dress, the designer Elizabeth Emanuel will finally show a collection at London Fashion Week.
Last Night's Television:<br/>How The Other Half Live, Channel 4<br/>Sharon Osbourne: A Comedy Roast, Channel 4
Friday 09 April 2010
Disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich joins Celebrity Apprentice
Tuesday 05 January 2010
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will be among 14 contestants on the new season of The Celebrity Apprentice.
Editor-At-Large: Face it, Martin – Katie sells books, and you don't
Sunday 01 November 2009
Martin Amis tells an audience he's based a character in his forthcoming novel State of England on the glamour model turned celebrity author Jordan/Katie Price. According to Amis, "she has no waist... an interesting face... but all we are really worshipping is two bags of silicone". Not just a repulsive comment, but a bit rich coming from the man who's spent thousands on improving his own dentistry.
Joan Does Glamour, ITV1<br/>Hung, More4
Sunday 18 October 2009








