- Two arrested after house drugs raid
- Toddler death case report released
- Man charged in house attack inquiry
- Marchers support same-sex marriage
- Further fall in house prices: Study
- Shop sales fall biggest since 1999
- BAA warning on Heathrow hub plans
- Independence 'key to growth boost'
- Sheridan in legal bid over damages
- First-time buyers seize duty bonus
- Panda cake treat for zoo keepers
- Homelessness 'down by a fifth'
- Third man held in ear attack probe
- Rail signal staff on 24-hour strike
- Fishing quotas talks set to resume
- Valentine treat for solo polar bear
- Rangers to go into administration
- Police name death crash teenager
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Whitney Houston’s body flown to New Jersey ahead of ‘arena funeral’
THE BODY of singer Whitney Houston arrived in her home state today as plans were in progress for her funeral.
Interview: Nicolas Cage, actor
The prospect of an encounter with Nicolas Cage is daunting. but the ghost rider star saves his demented energy for iconic performances on the big screen
Interview: John Barrowman, actor
WELL, I must say that John Barrowman is looking a whole lot better than the last time I saw him, trampled underfoot at Glasgow’s Queen Street Station.
Interview: Jim Kerr, Simple Minds
IT MIGHT be hard to believe, but 30 years ago – before the celebrity marriages to Chrissie Hynde and Patsy Kensit, the blustery stadium rock of Belfast Child and Sanctify Yourself, and the latterday forays by frontman Jim Kerr into hotel ownership – Simple Minds were the coolest band in Britain.
The Wee Yin: Billy Connolly to play dwarf in adaptation of The Hobbit
He’s best known as the Big Yin and was recently named the most influential British comedian.
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Interview, Iain Burnett, gourmet chocolatier
SALMON, whisky, venison, Aberdeen Angus beef, shortbread ... Irn Bru. Scotland is famous for its culinary excellence.
The lady is a vamp: a guide to Scotland’s alt-drag scene
WELCOME to Scotland’s alt-drag scene, where queens are courted by fashion designers, the wigs come all the way from Italy and we’re a long, long way from cabaret
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Interview: Daniel Radcliffe, actor
HE HAS been quick to shake off his Harry Potter alter ego with dramatically different roles, but can Daniel Radcliffe ever truly escape the boy wizard?
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New Edinburgh film festival director signals return of red carpet premieres
RED carpet premieres will be part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, its new artistic director Chris Fujiwara confirmed today.
What Matters to Me: Tom Herbert, baker
WHO would attend your fantasy dinner party? Laura Marling, Elizabeth David, Solomon Burke, Joseph of Bethlehem, Paul Smith, circus ring mistress Nell Gifford, Elbow guitarist Guy Garvey, Maggie Doyne (runs an orphanage and school in Nepal), Ewan McGregor and Joan of Arc. We’d eat a Babette’s Feast! I’d need my wife Anna, and my brother Henry to help me pull this off.
Interview: Zach Braff, actor, comedian and director
AS A CHILD, Zach Braff wanted to fly a plane. Now he can. He also had a fantasy about writing a play. Now he has. So who’s to say his dream of getting married on a Scottish cliff might not become reality too?
Interview: Doug Allan, wildlife cameraman
A CHANCE meeting with Sir David Attenborough kick-started Doug Allan’s career as a wildlife cameraman, and brought television viewers some of the most amazing wildlife footage ever seen
Why lefties are handy at adapting - investigating handedness
IT’S not all pain and frustration when you live in the looking glass world of the southpaw, writes Alice Wyllie
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Interview: John Hawkes, actor
You may not know the name but with over 100 roles, you’ll know the face of John Hawkes. We talk to him about the making of Sundance hit Martha Marcy May Marlene – a cult film in every sense
Bad boy Terry back on Street
Coronation Street bad boy Terry Duckworth is coming back to Weatherfield.
Interview: Sean Durkin, film director
WHEN Martha Marcy May Marlene played at the Sundance Film Festival last January, the film’s 29-year-old writer/director Sean Durkin found himself besieged by questions about what his film said about American society.
Woman could play Jesus Christ Superstar
TELEVISION bosses have not ruled out casting a woman in the lead role of Jesus Christ Superstar after launching a search for a new musical star.
Interview: Danny Bhoy, comedian
SOME comedians want it all: fame, fortune and five-star reviews in the Evening News. Some even want to behave like rock stars and paint the town red after a show with their groupies (or ‘gag hags’) in tow. Danny Bhoy is forced to settle for a hot mug of Ovaltine.
Interview: Jonathan Wilson, singer-songwriter
In love with the Laurel Canyon sound from a young age, Jonathan Wilson now finds himself at the heart of that hippie musical tradition
Moyles v Humphrys in morning radio battle
DJ CHRIS Moyles is in danger of being overtaken in the popularity stakes by John Humphrys, according to audience figures released yesterday.
Interview: Martha Reeves, singer
From cleaner to singing superstar, Martha Reeves has seen it all. As she appears in Glasgow for two Celtic Connections concerts this year, she looks back on five decades as the diva of detroit
Interview: Jamie Bell, actor
Jamie Bell, the boy who entranced the world in Billy Elliot grew up and left his native Teeside for Hollywood years ago. Now starring in the big budget heist movie, Man on a Ledge and filming Irvine Welsh’s Filth, the actor is a walking advert for those who believe in making their own luck
L’Oreal ad banned for altering actress’s image
A L’OREAL advert featuring a digitally retouched image of actress Rachel Weisz has been banned by the advertising watchdog after a complaint from an MP.
Knightley says only British care about spanking
Keira Knightley has joked that only the British have taken such a keen interest in the sadomasochistic scenes in her new film A Dangerous Method.
Adele comeback at the Grammys
Adele will make her live comeback at the Grammys next month and said she “can’t wait” to perform at the awards ceremony.
Young black actors told to head for US
David Harewood has criticised the lack of opportunities for young black actors in the UK and has advised them to consider heading to the United States.
New girl Zooey is men’s favourite
Zooey Deschanel has edged ahead of figures such as Pippa Middleton and Emma Watson to the title of the year’s most desirable woman.
Cult duo back to record new album
THE two main men behind The Cult have got back together to record their first studio album in five years.
Premiere for iconic global Scottish film
An “ICONIC” and “quirky” short film about Scotland receives it premiere today.
Fringe first with early-bird tickets
THE Edinburgh Festival Fringe has broken with decades of tradition by agreeing to start selling tickets several months before its official programme launch.
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Interview: Neil Hannon, singer/songwriter
NEIL Hannon may well be best known for his hits as The Divine Comedy, but the singer/songwriter’s influence on modern culture is much wider.
Gallaghers battle for best and worst
BICKERING brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher could have even more to argue about following this year’s NME Awards after they were nominated for Hero and Villain of the Year respectively.
Interview: Savourna Stevenson, harpist and composer
The influence of clarsach and harp player Savourna Stevenson – celebrating her 50th birthday with a Celtic Connections concert tonight– shows no sign of waning, discovers Sue Wilson
Hollywood great to join cast of TV blockbuster
HOLLYWOOD royalty is heading to Downton Abbey with Oscar-winner Shirley MacLaine joining the cast of the hit country house show.
The Help cleans up at the Guilds
The Deep South drama The Help won three prizes at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, including best actress for Viola Davis and supporting actress for Octavia Spencer.
Radio 5 Live gets once-over
BBC Radio 5 Live should do more to cover “minority interest” sports, according to a review of the station.
Foyle’s War star wins record deal
FOYLE’S War actor Julian Ovenden has landed a major record deal after dazzling classical bosses with his voice.
Radcliffe to reveal naked truth for Ginsberg role
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed he is to bare all once more – and has been told to avoid any intimate grooming.
Blast for ‘poacher’ Cowell
Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has blasted Simon Cowell for poaching Alesha Dixon from his show.
Interview: Professor Brian Duffy, fashion and business consultant
BRIAN Duffy, Ralph Lauren’s top man in Europe, is turning his attention to Scotland’s fashion heritage
Cover Drive take top spot in charts
Barbadian band Cover Drive went to the top of the charts last night with their single Twilight.
Harry beats William as GQ’s prince of fashion
Rapper Tinie Tempah has been crowned this year’s best-dressed man – while the Duke of Cambridge has dropped out of the annual list.
Linda now a light bird of a feather
Birds Of A Feather star Linda Robson is now light as a feather – after shedding more than three stone.
Actor from The Bill in suspected suicide
Actor Colin Tarrant, best known for his role as Inspector Andrew Monroe in The Bill, has died, his family said yesterday.
Singer Seal says love for Heidi not disappeared
SINGER Seal admitted that his love for his estranged wife Heidi Klum has “not waned one iota”.
Great and good pay tribute to music legend Etta James
Rhythm & blues legend Etta James has been honoured at a service by hundreds of friends, family and fans in America.
Director of The Artist looks set for Oscar
Michel Hazanavicius has won the top film honour at the Directors Guild of America Awards for his silent movie The Artist, giving him the inside track for the best-director prize at the Academy Awards.
Interview: JP Campbell, entrepreneur and philanthropist
WHAT are you having for lunch today? If it's a bit chilly (when is it not in Scotland?), chances are you'll be considering soup. It's the ultimate comfort food: warming, hearty, with a reassuring taste of home.
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Interview: Kevin Bridges, comedian
HIS comedy career is on a sharp upward trajectory, so why is Kevin Bridges still plagued by insecurity and neuroses?
- Broken Rangers: Club signals intention to go into administration
- Rangers run into the ground as furious HRMC battles to claw back tax
- Scottish independence: David Cameron set to snub Alex Salmond’s separation talks bid
- Rangers blame HMRC for driving club to brink of administration
- Six Nations: Steadman given notice as ruthless Robinson seeks to strengthen team
- Scottish independence: No breakthrough in talks between Alex Salmond and Michael Moore
- Scottish independence: David Cameron set to snub Alex Salmond’s separation talks bid
- The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s football news and gossip
- The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip
- Alex Salmond claims Scottish independence would be good for English regions
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