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15th, November 2009 Celebrities 2

X Factor: Jamie Archer Out For Not Being Pretty Enough

Two songs in and two standing ovations. Any more of this and Lord Taylor will be shutting the X Factor down and increasing stewarding. More »

15th, November 2009 Celebrities

Cheryl Cole's Secret X Factor Gig: Carole Malone Exposes The Truth

Carole Malone does the X Factor's Cheryl Cole and produces a review about a song that has not yet been song. More »

15th, November 2009 Celebrities

Mariah Carey Sells The Brand On Simon Cowell's X Factor, In Pictures

Mariah Carey is at the Dorchester Hotel in London. She’s due to sing on the X Factor. Why? More »

15th, November 2009 Celebrities 1

I'm A Celebrity Ge Me Out Of Here: Sabrina Washington And Stuart Manning So In Love

What odds on the two least know celebrities in the I’m A Celebrity jungle - Sabrina Washington and Stuart Manning – sharing a romance with Katie Price? More »

15th, November 2009 Politicians

Barack Obama Death: Jesus Wants Him Killed

Christians pray for Obama's death... More »

15th, November 2009 Sports 1

Fabio Crapello Watch: England Manager Capello Is Homer Simpson

CRAPELLO Watch: Anorak’s occasional look at the tabloids turning England manager, superstar Italian leader Fabio Capello into Fabio Crapello – foreign failure... More »

15th, November 2009 Reviews

Prince Charles Says Australians Still Living In 1977

THE Sunday Express brings front-page news of “CHARLES AMAZING REPUBLIC GAFFE". It is More »

15th, November 2009 Celebrities

I'm A Celebrity Schoolgirl Sam Fox Inspires Helen Flanagan's 'Vile Sex Secret'

Wanne see pictures of Helen Flanagan on “top form” as she dresses in a short schoolgirl skirt, long socks and sucks on a lollypop over a pushed up cleavage and school tie combo? More »

15th, November 2009 Celebrities

X Factor: Jedward Porn Shocker As Olly Murs Seduces Stacey Solomon

X Factor Watch: Jedward watch porn, almost strangled, Stacey Solomon saved by love-struck Olly Murs, Danyl Johnson sings and Lloyd Daniels is in the running. More »

15th, November 2009 Celebrities 2

X Factor Pictures: Ten Reasons Why Calvin Harris Abused Jedward With Rotten Fruit

Calvin Harris runs across the stage as Jedward judder through a song like Simon Cowell’s Duracell gonks. Why did he do it? Why a pineapple? We have 10 reasons why Calvin Harris abused Jedward with rotten fruit... More »

14th, November 2009 Celebrities 1

X Factor: Calvin Harris Moons Jedward With A Pineapple, Video

Calvin Harris, a Scots pop star, has enlivened the Jedward X Factor sing-along by running across the stage with a pineapple on his head... More »

14th, November 2009 Strange But True 4

Russian Kebab Shop Sells Human Meat

In Russia, a kebab shop in Perm is selling human flesh on a stick. More »

14th, November 2009 Strange But True 4

School Principal Bans the Word Meep And Sets Police On Lawyer Who Meeped Her

Theodora Michaels writes about a Principal Murray of Danvers High School who banned all students from using the word 'Meep'. Micahels sent an email meep to Murray. Murray called in the police... More »

14th, November 2009 The Consumer

In Pictures: Free Jimmy Choo For H&M, In Pastry

JIMMY Choo is London's most famous cobbler. he is one letter aways from being Jimmy Choos and thus a product of nominative determinism. As it is we wrestle with Jimmy Choo, which should be pronouned as in choux, the pastry... More »

14th, November 2009 Reviews 1

Dr Who Created Al Gore, And Other Global Warming Science

Carbon breathers are killing the planet. The Times has a survey that proves you don't care. Don't you people listen?... More »

14th, November 2009 Celebrities

X Factor Local News: Jedward Break Young Boys Arm

X Factor local news watch - relevant news from your region: Jedward break boys arm in Blackpool... More »

14th, November 2009 Celebrities

X Factor: Fans Track Down Jedward

Fan goes round the bend - literally - for Jedward... More »

14th, November 2009 Celebrities 6

BBC Opens Public Vote To Pick The New Strictly Come Dancing Presenter

Vote on who should replace Bruce Forstyh as the Strickly Come Dancing lead hoofer. Winner takes all... More »

14th, November 2009 Reviews 80

James Arthur Ray: Lakota Nation Sues And Dead Woman's Friends Attack

How the James Arthur Ray sweat lodge disaster sparked war with Arizona's native Indians... More »

14th, November 2009 Celebrities 3

Read About The X Factor Star's Life Destroyed Family Life

Want to hear about the pain the X Factor can cause its stars? More »

14th, November 2009 Celebrities 2

X Factor: Olly Murs Kisses Stacey Solomon And Lily Allen Throws Punch For Cheryl Cole

X FACTOR Watch: Olly Murs is dating Stacey Solomon while ogling Dannii Minogue's bum, Cheryl Cole and Ashley nightmare and Lily Allen throws Punch for Cheryl Cole. Your X Factor round-up... More »

14th, November 2009 Reviews 8

Fort Hood Killer Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan Knew Someone With Money In Pakistan

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan linked to Asian country in truly shocking story... More »

13th, November 2009 Celebrities 5

BBC Says It's Wonderful That Bruce Forsyth Is Too Ill To Host Strictly Come Dancing

On the BBC website, "wonderful" news that Bruce Forsyth is "too ill" to host Strictly Come Dancing. More »

13th, November 2009 Madeleine McCann 2

Madeleine McCann Is Every Parent's Bogeyman

Madeleine McCann goes missing in Spain but is sensed at the Poppy Day parade... More »

13th, November 2009 Celebrities

Daniel Radcliffe Denies Being A Drug Taking Method Actor

HARRY Potter was “Harry Pothead” in today’s Daily Mirror, wasted on weed and having his face drawn on by – gulp – a girl. Who knew? A girl... More »