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15th, May 2010 Reviews

Baby P And Tracey Connelly's Day With The Children

Baby P’s Mum, Tracy Connelly has spent a day with the kids. The Sun says the “jailed child killer” has been in a “secret reunion” with her surviving children... More »

15th, May 2010 Celebrities

Cannes In Pictures: Carey Mulligan Blinded By Michael Douglas's Lynx Effect

If money is an insomniac, it's most likely it’s not to be trusted. Sleep depravation is a well known torture technique – a bit like listening to Douglas talking about his sex life.... More »

14th, May 2010 Strange But True

271 Sheep Missing In Ramsbottom

The sheep owner can rest assured the finest police minds are on it. As the BBC reports... More »

14th, May 2010 Sports

Amir Kahn Grapples With Paulie Malignaggi's Apple Catchers: Pictures

In the Hugo Boss tight briefs, Amir Khan. In the massive, oversized apple catchers and headband, Mr Paulie Malignaggi... More »

14th, May 2010 Celebrities 1

In Pictures Exclusive: Sacha Baron Cohen Launches New Character In Cannes

It’s Liam Gallagher at a photocall to promote his newly formed production company, In 1productions, which will develop a film about The Beatles. Or is it? More »

14th, May 2010 Sports 2

David Beckham To Host 2018 World Cup

England wants to stage the 2018 World Cup. But a late bid has just come in. Sky News reports: “Beckham makes bid to hosts World Cup 2018.” More »

14th, May 2010 Politicians

Gordon Brown Denies Being Yvette Cooper's Dad

GO HOME Gordon Brown - and take me with you. No, Yvette, no. The country needs you. The years of pretending to be Ed Balls' wife are behind you... More »

14th, May 2010 Reviews

Dave Osler And A Victory For Bloggers Over Arcane Libel Laws

Osler is a happier man. Dave Osler was accused byJohanna Kaschke of libel. It's a dread word. The blogger has been through the ringer... More »

14th, May 2010 Strange But True

Randy Kangaroo Wants To Shag Australian Women's Bikes

"I turned around and saw this big kangaroo behind me, so I hastened my steps. It seemed a bit odd, but I continued walking and didn't think much about it. Then on the return walk he was there waiting for me..." More »

14th, May 2010 Music

In Pictures: 1980s Nostalgia At The Mencap Our Friends Acoustic Gig

And so to see Carol Decker, Nick Kershaw, Howard Jones, Andy Bell, Jimmy Somerville, Steve Strange and China Crisis... More »

14th, May 2010 Politicians 1

The Nu Politics Is A Stitch Up Say 55% Of Readers

Sure there is no written constitution, but the new Government has agreed to fixed-term parliaments of five years. Yep, you can’t get rid of them before their allotted time... More »

14th, May 2010 Celebrities

Nottingham Robin Hood Premiere In Pictures: Russell Crowe's Media Onslaught

Crowe might be the first Irish-Australian Robin Hood, but the middle aged hero of the Middle Ages romancing his Milf Marian is less authentic than the genuine Sheriff of Nottingham... More »

14th, May 2010 Celebrities 2

Russell Crowe Suffers Mark Lawson: The 'Dead Ears' Interiew

Crowe stars in Robin Hood, a middle aged robin from the Middle Ages, with loadsa killing and Milf Marian. It’s a decent interview. But before you listen top it, here’s a review of the thing... More »

14th, May 2010 Reviews 9

The Girl Aged 8 Lied About Rape For Sweets, Apparently

An eight year old girl says he was raped by two ten-year-old boys in Hayes, west London. The emdia reacts... More »

14th, May 2010 Music 2

In Pictures: Myleene Klass's Megan Fox Metronome Presnts The Classical Brit Awards

With Myleene Klass’s impression of Megan Fox (NSFW), we went to the Classical Brit Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall... More »

14th, May 2010 Celebrities

Jack Tweed Back In The Dock As Model Laura Jones Tells All

Mo-del who called Jack Tweed a "gentleman" now says he's a monster... More »

14th, May 2010 Reviews

BBC Bias: Jeremy Bowen 'Enjoys' USA Rowing With Israel

Bowen: "It has been an unusual and enjoyable new experience to be able to look on as the Israelis argued with their most important ally"... More »

13th, May 2010 Reviews

Scare Story Of The Day: Cougars Increase Risk Of Death

Older women with younger men (aka dirty old women) - are dying for their pleasures. More »

13th, May 2010 Politicians

Sun Makes Up Headline To Bash Gordon Brown: No Change

Can the Sun make up a headline to bash Gordon Brown? Madame Arcati investigates: More »

13th, May 2010 Celebrities

Gossip Girl's Taylor Momsen Glamorises Knives In Metro - The Daily Mail's Sister Paper

Girl actress Taylor Momsen tells Metro readers that she relaxes by flicking her switchblade open and shut. Daily Mail ponders... More »

13th, May 2010 Sports 1

John Terry's Dad Pleads Guilty To Dealing Cocaine

News of John Terry’s dad, Edward Terry. We spotted him leaving Basildon Magistrates Court in Essex, apparently disguised a Tory MP... More »

13th, May 2010 Strange But True 9

Man Arrested Over Human-Squid Sex Picture Allowed To Keep Pet Squids

More news on alleged squid sex enthusiast Andrew Dymond, 46... More »

13th, May 2010 Music 1

US Radio Show Edits Phone In Request To Replace Marc Mysterio With Black Eyed Peas

A caller wanted to hear Mysterio’s song One More Time played on Twin-Cities-based KHTC-FM (Now 96.3fm). Only... More »

13th, May 2010 Music 3

RIP Tom McGrath, You Were Willy Eckerslike Of The Lancashire Hotpots

RIP Tom McGrath AKA Willy Eckerslike, drummer and singer with the Lancashire Hotpots.... More »

13th, May 2010 Politicians 3

Gordon Brown's First Day In Fife

Day 1: Fife More »