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Archive | March, 2010

Kapoor designs 2012 Orbit tower

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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A spiralling sculpture designed by Turner Prize-winning artist Anish Kapoor is chosen as the monument to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Bullock’s husband ’seeking help’

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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The husband of Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock has checked into a treatment facility, according to US reports.

Jackson father takes legal action

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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Michael Jackson’s father says he plans to bring a case against the late pop star’s doctor for wrongful death.

Actor Torn denies break-in charge

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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Actor Rip Torn pleads not guilty to charges relating to his arrest for breaking into a bank in Connecticut while carrying a gun.

Cher’s son formalises sex change

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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Cher’s son Chaz Bono asks a judge in Los Angeles to formally change his name and gender following sex change surgery.

Garner ’stalker’ sent to hospital

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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A man accused of stalking actors Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck has been sent to a state psychiatric hospital by a Los Angeles judge.

Barbara Windsor signs on to panto

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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EastEnders star Barbara Windsor will appear in a Bristol pantomime this Christmas, it is announced.

‘Stand And Deliver’ teacher dies

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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The California maths teacher who inspired the film Stand And Deliver, Jaime Escalante, dies aged 79.

BBC renews The Thick Of It series

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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Award-winning political satire The Thick Of It is re-commissioned, the BBC confirms.

Sky told to cut wholesale prices

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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Broadcasting regulator Ofcom says Sky must sell its premium sports channels to rivals at prices up to 23% less than at present.