Olympic javelin thrower Steve Backley has become the latest celebrity to be voted off 'Dancing on Ice'.
Backley, who took part in the series despite having a prosthetic hip, lost out to former 'Coronation Street' star Zaraah Abrahams in last night's skate-off between the bottom two contestants.
Backley said afterwards: "I'm disappointed to go and there is no getting away from that. I am gutted."
"Having the prosthetic hip is a big deal, my stumbling block is getting over that but I am delighted to have got this far."
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Monday, 26 May 2008
Spears' family fear for her life
Following her unexpected release from a Los Angeles hospital yesterday, the parents of troubled singer Britney Spears have said that they believe her life is at risk.
In a joint statement given to The Associated Press, Jamie and Lynne Spears said they were "extremely disappointed" about their daughter's release from the UCLA Medical Center where she had been undergoing psychiatric evaluation.
The statement said: "As parents of an adult child in the throes of a mental health crisis, we were extremely disappointed this morning to learn that over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist, our daughter Britney was released from the hospital that could best care for her and keep her safe."
The statement continued: "We are deeply concerned about our daughter's safety and vulnerability and we believe her life is presently at risk. There are conservatorship orders in place created to protect our daughter that are being blatantly disregarded. We ask only that the court's orders be enforced so that a tragedy may be averted."
The Los Angeles Times reported that Spears left the UCLA Medical Center quietly with a small security group.
However paparazzi later followed the singer when she left her home.
Spears was tailed by photographers to the Beverly Hills Hotel where police broke up the crowd and escorted the 26-year-old inside.
It was not clear why Spears, who it was reported had been ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation for two weeks, was released from hospital.
A UCLA Medical Center spokesman refused to comment, citing patient confidentiality laws.
In a joint statement given to The Associated Press, Jamie and Lynne Spears said they were "extremely disappointed" about their daughter's release from the UCLA Medical Center where she had been undergoing psychiatric evaluation.
The statement said: "As parents of an adult child in the throes of a mental health crisis, we were extremely disappointed this morning to learn that over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist, our daughter Britney was released from the hospital that could best care for her and keep her safe."
The statement continued: "We are deeply concerned about our daughter's safety and vulnerability and we believe her life is presently at risk. There are conservatorship orders in place created to protect our daughter that are being blatantly disregarded. We ask only that the court's orders be enforced so that a tragedy may be averted."
The Los Angeles Times reported that Spears left the UCLA Medical Center quietly with a small security group.
However paparazzi later followed the singer when she left her home.
Spears was tailed by photographers to the Beverly Hills Hotel where police broke up the crowd and escorted the 26-year-old inside.
It was not clear why Spears, who it was reported had been ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation for two weeks, was released from hospital.
A UCLA Medical Center spokesman refused to comment, citing patient confidentiality laws.
Rhys Meyers to help Calcutta children
Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers has revealed his plans to champion the rights of children living on the streets of Calcutta.
The Hollywood star was unveiled at a ceremony in Dublin today as the ambassador for the Hope Foundation, a charity formed in his native Cork.
Rhys Meyers said: "I'm deeply honoured to become an ambassador for an organisation like the Hope Foundation."
"Hope, an initiative started in my native Cork over eight years ago, has provided shelter, medical care and support to some of the world's poorest and most mistreated children, the street children of Calcutta."
"If I can use my name and celebrity to advance awareness of the great work the Hope Foundation does in some small way then I am delighted to be able to do so."
Rhys Meyers plans to visit Calcutta this year to see for himself the appalling conditions the street children are forced to live in.
Hope, founded in 1999 by a group of women in Cork, works with its 13 Indian NGO partner groups to take children off the streets and improve their quality of life.
Hope director Maureen Forrest said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Jonathan as our ambassador and we look forward to forging a strong relationship with him."
Rhys Meyers was named Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama for his role in 'The Tudors' at last night's Irish Film and Television Awards.
For more on the IFTAs' winners click here.
The Hollywood star was unveiled at a ceremony in Dublin today as the ambassador for the Hope Foundation, a charity formed in his native Cork.
Rhys Meyers said: "I'm deeply honoured to become an ambassador for an organisation like the Hope Foundation."
"Hope, an initiative started in my native Cork over eight years ago, has provided shelter, medical care and support to some of the world's poorest and most mistreated children, the street children of Calcutta."
"If I can use my name and celebrity to advance awareness of the great work the Hope Foundation does in some small way then I am delighted to be able to do so."
Rhys Meyers plans to visit Calcutta this year to see for himself the appalling conditions the street children are forced to live in.
Hope, founded in 1999 by a group of women in Cork, works with its 13 Indian NGO partner groups to take children off the streets and improve their quality of life.
Hope director Maureen Forrest said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Jonathan as our ambassador and we look forward to forging a strong relationship with him."
Rhys Meyers was named Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama for his role in 'The Tudors' at last night's Irish Film and Television Awards.
For more on the IFTAs' winners click here.
Shiva In Exile
Artist: Shiva In Exile
Genre(s):
Metal
Ambient
Discography:
Ethnic
Year: 2003
Tracks: 14
Ethnic
Year: 2003
Tracks: 14
Muppet creator's life screen bound
A new biopic about the life and work of 'The Muppets' creator Jim Henson is to be made.
Empire Film Group, Inc has acquired the motion picture production and distribution rights to Robert D Slane's screenplay 'Henson'.
The film is due to begin production in the late summer with a budget of $30m.
Commenting, Empire Home Entertainment President Eric Parkinson said: "Jim Henson is one of the best known and most beloved entertainers of all time. His story is inspiring, tragic, heartwarming and epic, and will make for an important and entertaining motion picture."
Empire Film Group, Inc has acquired the motion picture production and distribution rights to Robert D Slane's screenplay 'Henson'.
The film is due to begin production in the late summer with a budget of $30m.
Commenting, Empire Home Entertainment President Eric Parkinson said: "Jim Henson is one of the best known and most beloved entertainers of all time. His story is inspiring, tragic, heartwarming and epic, and will make for an important and entertaining motion picture."
Ike Turner died from cocaine overdose
Soul singer Ike Turner died from a cocaine overdose, according to the San Diego County medical examiner.
The 76-year-old was found dead at his home near San Diego on 12 December last year.
The medical examiner yesterday said that an autopsy proved that a long history of cardiovascular disease and emphysema had contributed to the star's death.
Turner reportedly had a history of cocaine addiction stretching over 30 years.
The 76-year-old was found dead at his home near San Diego on 12 December last year.
The medical examiner yesterday said that an autopsy proved that a long history of cardiovascular disease and emphysema had contributed to the star's death.
Turner reportedly had a history of cocaine addiction stretching over 30 years.
Jim Pepper
Artist: Jim Pepper
Genre(s):
Jazz
Other
Discography:
Dakota Song
Year: 1993
Tracks: 9
Comin' and Goin'
Year: 1991
Tracks: 8
Art of the Duo
Year:
Tracks: 14
Jim Pepper will always be c. H. Best remembered for his pop recording of "Witchi-Tai-To," a mescal cantillate put to medicine. Pepper, world Health Organization is definitively profiled in the hourlong documentary Pepper's Pow Wow (available on video recording), infused advanced nothingness with the influence of his Native American inheritance. The son of a forefather world Health Organization besides played sax, Pepper early in life loved to tap dance. He largely taught himself both tenor and clarinet, development a soulful sound and keeping his style exposed to both resign verbal expression and the influence of world music. Pepper grew up in Oklahoma and moved to New York in the mid-'60s. He was a major part of one of the first fusion groups, Free Spirits, which made a phonograph record for ABC/Paramount in 1967. Pepper, world Health Organization played in the "Everything Is Everything" band in the belated '60s, was bucked up by Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry to put more of his heritage into his euphony. Jim Pepper worked with Cherry, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra, and his own bands. He recorded with Paul Motian and Bob Moses, and light-emitting diode a school term from each one for Europa (1984) and Enja (1987). Pepper passed away at the age of 50 from lymphoma.
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