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Paolo Nutini releases ‘Coming Up Easy’, out August 10th – the second single from his acclaimed No.1 album ‘Sunny Side Up’ on Atlantic Records.

Written by Paolo Nutini and produced by Paolo and Ethan Johns    (Kings Of Leon) the rolling soul of ‘Coming Up Easy’ is one of many highlights on &l…

The UK’s debut Sonisphere Festival kicked off this weekend with Chicago hard-rockers SOiL taking the Saturn stage at midday on Saturday to wake up amassing crowds who had started to pour in an hour earlier. It didn’t take long for the festival vibe to get into full swing with the first crowd surfer being caught 90 seconds after the firs…

Simon Cowell has splashed out £50,000 for his own private “sanctuary” during ‘X Factor’ filming.The music mogul personally paid for a team of designers to convert the top floor of Fountain Studios, North West London - previously used by contestants, presenters and studio guests - into his own “haven of calm”. The area is said to feature all-white …

‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Karen Hardy is to be given a new role on the BBC show.The 39-year-old professional dancer is being replaced by a younger star in the latest series, but following accusations of ageism against the broadcaster, moves are being made to keep Karen involved in some capacity. The dancer - who won the celebrity ballroom dancin…

Danny Dyer has vowed to quit tv.The self styled “hardman” actor and presenter said he’s giving up tv presenting because he can’t take criticisms levelled at him.Referring to his most famous programme, he said: “I’m never doing presenting again. I filmed my last bit of ‘Deadliest Men’ last week and that’s it - it’s over. “You need a thick skin in th…

Kara Tointon gets saddened by the amount of young girls having boob jobs.The ‘EastEnders’ actress - whose alter-ego Dawn Swann in the BBC soap has gone under the surgeon’s knife to enhance her assets - says she would rather use flattering underwear than resort to such drastic measures. She told Britain’s Hello! magazine: “It’s unbelievable what you…

Boris Johnson fluffed his lines when he filmed his cameo for ‘EastEnders’.The Mayor of London made a one-off appearance as himself in the BBC soap but Barbara Windsor, who plays barmaid Peggy Mitchell, admits he struggled under the pressure.She said: “Boris said to me, ‘I think I know my lines,’ but we got a little bit of comedy accidentally. He di…

Des O’Connor says the secret to his successful career is that he refuses to swear on tv.The veteran tv presenter - who holds a world record after having a show with his name in the title for 46 years - insists the secret to his lengthy career is that he doesn’t use foul language.Asked what he thought about the Andrew Sachs scandal - which saw Russe…

Jack Tweed has branded his mother-in-law, Jackiey Budden, a money grabber.The 22-year-old widower of reality tv star Jade Goody has hit back at her mother, who said yesterday (03.08.09) Jade had told her marrying Jack was “the biggest mistake of her life” from beyond the grave.Enraged by Jackiey’s comments, Jack responded: “She has said all this as…

‘24′ star Mary Lynn Rajskub has married in Las Vegas.The actress - who plays computer whizz Chloe O’Brien in the US tv drama - tied the knot with her personal trainer boyfriend Matthew Rolph over the weekend at the city’s Planet Hollywood resort.Mary walked down the aisle accompanied by the couple’s 12-month-old son, Valentine, to Elvis Presley’s s…