The Yayhoos & other: May 2008

Wednesday, 28 May 2008

Celebrity Hijack nominations announced

Emilia, Jeremy, Victor and Liam have all been chosen to face the 'Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack' public eviction vote this week.
Two of the four will be evicted tomorrow night in a surprise double-eviction on the live show.
Celebrity hijacker Joan Rivers chose who would face the public vote after listening to the housemates' reasons for wanting other people out.
Anthony and Amy were guaranteed immunity from the public vote after they won a task earlier in the week, while John previously won a place in the final of the show.
For more on 'Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack' read our blog here.

Monday, 26 May 2008

NBC Chief Says He'd Welcome Couric Back

NBC chief Jeff Zucker has indicated that Katie Couric would be welcomed back at his network if CBS decides to remove her from the anchor desk of the CBS Evening News and frees her to pursue other endeavors. Zucker told the London Financial Times on Friday, "Katie remains one of the most talented journalists of her generation and somebody who would be an asset to whatever news division, whatever organization she worked in. So we would always welcome somebody of Katie's ability and stature, but that's not. ... in the cards any time in the near future."

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Josh Groban - Groban Honoured To Be Named A Beautiful Person

Singer JOSH GROBAN feels "honoured" to be named in U.S. magazine People's 100 Most Beautiful list - even though he fears ridicule for his inclusion.

The 27-year-old admits he often jokes about the stars chosen by the publication as the most attractive, but accepts he will probably face the same kind of negative attention from his peers.

But Groban insists he doesn't care because he is so pleased to have made it onto the list.

He tells People.com, "I always had a really great time flipping through the magazine and making fun of everybody. I'm really honoured to be one of those people that I'm sure people will be criticising.

"People saying you're beautiful or you're not is not something I generally paid attention to. But I was very, very honoured that they included me in their issue."

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Heinz Holliger, Louise Pelleri

Artist: Heinz Holliger, Louise Pelleri

   Genre(s):
Classical

Discography:

Divertimento In F, K253

Year: 1989
Tracks: 3

Divertimento In F, K213

Year: 1989
Tracks: 4

Divertimento In E Flat, K252/2

Year: 1989
Tracks: 4

Divertimento In B Flat, K240

Year: 1989
Tracks: 4

Whitney Houston - Houston Loses Her Voice At Caribbean Concert

WHITNEY HOUSTON disappointed fans at a concert in The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday (27Apr08) when she lost her voice.

The pop diva was nearing the end of a 30-minute performance at the Plymoth Jazz Festival when her voice became so raspy she was unable to hit the high notes of her hit single I Will Always Love You.

And the star's vocal strain was not her only embarrassment of the evening.

The star, who cashed in a reported $3 million (GBP1.5million) for the gig, gave her thanks to the crowd at the show's finale, shouting repeatedly, "I love you, Trinidad," despite performing in the southern Caribbean island of Tobago.

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Vera dies on Coronation St tonight

One of 'Coronation Street's most-loved characters, Vera Duckworth, will die during tonight's double episode.
Viewers will see husband Jack (Bill Tarmey) distraught as Vera's (Liz Dawn) body is taken away by funeral directors.
Details of how Vera dies have been a closely guarded secret; three different endings were written and the character's final scenes were shot amidst tight security.
Actress Dawn, who suffers from the lung disease emphysema, decided to leave the show to spend more time with her husband, children and grandchildren.
She has appeared in more than 3,000 'Coronation Street' episodes over the past 33 years.
Commenting on leaving the show, she said: "It was very emotional filming Vera's death scenes but I do think it is the right decision for the character. I have had 33 marvellous years in 'Coronation Street' and will miss everyone very much."
Her co-star Tarmey said: "Liz is a wonderful woman. I have worked with her for 29 years and we have never had a cross word. She only left a few weeks ago but already I miss walking on set and seeing her there, I miss working with her - we all do. But we wish her all the love in the world and want her to enjoy her retirement, she deserves it."

Sharon Osbourne - Osbourne Takes Over Charm School

Rock matriarch SHARON OSBOURNE is to take over as host of hit U.S. reality show CHARM SCHOOL, which will see her turn rejects from BRET MICHAELS' ROCK OF LOVE programme into "sophisticated rock + roll ladies".

Osbourne takes over from former host Mo'Nique, who fronted the first series of the show, during which 13 rejects from Flavor Flav's Flavor of Love programme were trained to be more lady-like.

In the rock version, Osbourne will attempt to spruce up the contestants, filtering them down to one winner who will take home a $100,000 (GBP50,000) prize.

The new season will premiere in American this autumn (08).

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