The Newsroom: 9pm, Sky Atlantic
Don continues urging the team to consider the consequences of going public with the Operation Genoa story, while Will is still worrying about his public image and decides to appear on a breakfast TV show in an attempt to remedy it.
Sex Box: 10pm, Channel 4
The show that's got everybody talking, Sex Box - part of Channel 4's 'Campaign for Real Sex' season - sees three couples having sex inside a large box in a TV studio, before talking openly about their experiences with agony aunt Mariella Frostrup, a panel of experts and the studio audience.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks: 10pm, BBC Two
Peter Andre takes on hosting duties for Never Mind The Buzzcocks this week. Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by reality TV show judge Jason Gardiner, Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic, White Lies bassist Charles Cave and comedian Tony Law.
Don continues urging the team to consider the consequences of going public with the Operation Genoa story, while Will is still worrying about his public image and decides to appear on a breakfast TV show in an attempt to remedy it.
Sex Box: 10pm, Channel 4
The show that's got everybody talking, Sex Box - part of Channel 4's 'Campaign for Real Sex' season - sees three couples having sex inside a large box in a TV studio, before talking openly about their experiences with agony aunt Mariella Frostrup, a panel of experts and the studio audience.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks: 10pm, BBC Two
Peter Andre takes on hosting duties for Never Mind The Buzzcocks this week. Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by reality TV show judge Jason Gardiner, Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic, White Lies bassist Charles Cave and comedian Tony Law.
- 10/7/2013
- Digital Spy
John Hannah will host Never Mind the Buzzcocks when the pop quiz returns to BBC Two.
The Touch of Cloth star is the first guest host for the show's 27th series, joining regular team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus.
Basement Jaxx, Aluna George and comedian James Acaster will be the guests for the series opener - the first of 12 new episodes.
In the episode, Hannah will be seen recreating a famous scene from Four Weddings and a Funeral - reciting the Wh Auden poem 'Stop All the Clocks' for the first time since the romantic comedy's release in 1994.
Hosts lined up to follow Hannah in the coming weeks include Jack Whitehall, Russell Howard, Peter Andre, Eamonn Holmes, Michael Bolton and Dizzee Rascal.
Guests in future episodes will include Iggy Azalea, Sarah Millican, Tom Odell, Ana Matronic, Carol Vorderman, Rudimental, Conor Maynard and Lethal Bizzle.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks returns to BBC Two tonight (Monday,...
The Touch of Cloth star is the first guest host for the show's 27th series, joining regular team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus.
Basement Jaxx, Aluna George and comedian James Acaster will be the guests for the series opener - the first of 12 new episodes.
In the episode, Hannah will be seen recreating a famous scene from Four Weddings and a Funeral - reciting the Wh Auden poem 'Stop All the Clocks' for the first time since the romantic comedy's release in 1994.
Hosts lined up to follow Hannah in the coming weeks include Jack Whitehall, Russell Howard, Peter Andre, Eamonn Holmes, Michael Bolton and Dizzee Rascal.
Guests in future episodes will include Iggy Azalea, Sarah Millican, Tom Odell, Ana Matronic, Carol Vorderman, Rudimental, Conor Maynard and Lethal Bizzle.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks returns to BBC Two tonight (Monday,...
- 9/23/2013
- Digital Spy
Jake Shears and Ana Matronic
photos credit: Clinton Gaughran
After four albums, countless, shows, appearances and collaborations, the hardest working band in the business, Scissor Sisters is finally is taking a well-earned break from touring. They'd planned on playing in Mexico City and Guadalajara in December, but those dates got canceled. Thus, the band's last gig of 2012 turned out to be an exclusive appearance on Crackle’s live music web series “From The Basement." The set, which was was filmed at the Jim Henson Studio in Hollywood back on November 18th, will be available for viewing tomorrow.
Our friend Nicole Hanratty of the website lifeofarockstar.com got an invite to sit in on the closed set recording session and afterwards sat down with the adorable Jake Shears and sublimely sassy Ana Matronic for a wide-ranging interview. We've got some photos for you as well a video excerpt from that interview.
photos credit: Clinton Gaughran
After four albums, countless, shows, appearances and collaborations, the hardest working band in the business, Scissor Sisters is finally is taking a well-earned break from touring. They'd planned on playing in Mexico City and Guadalajara in December, but those dates got canceled. Thus, the band's last gig of 2012 turned out to be an exclusive appearance on Crackle’s live music web series “From The Basement." The set, which was was filmed at the Jim Henson Studio in Hollywood back on November 18th, will be available for viewing tomorrow.
Our friend Nicole Hanratty of the website lifeofarockstar.com got an invite to sit in on the closed set recording session and afterwards sat down with the adorable Jake Shears and sublimely sassy Ana Matronic for a wide-ranging interview. We've got some photos for you as well a video excerpt from that interview.
- 1/16/2013
- by dennis
- The Backlot
Scissor Sisters have announced an indefinite hiatus from music. The 'Fire with Fire' group confirmed at their gig at Camden's Roundhouse in London last night (October 24) that they currently have no plans to work together again. The band played a second of two nights at the venue, putting on an extended gig to thank their fans, before making the announcement towards the end of the show. Jake Shears told the crowd: "This will be the last time we will play in London for quite some time." Ana Matronic thanked their fans, stating that the UK audience were "the ones who got us first - and always get us best". The New York group played a selection of their biggest hits at the gig, including 'Laura', 'Mary' and 'Kiss You Off', before closing (more)...
- 10/25/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Summer 2012 fostered two phrases that swept across New York like a gaggle of giggling girls in town for some cheerleader competition no one's heard of. One is the oft-lipdubbed "Call Me Maybe." The other is the Ana Matronic-inspired accidental hit "Let's Have a Kiki."
The catchiness of the track is undeniable, and despite the fact that at the time it hadn't been released as a single, the song got its proverbial grooves worn off by practically every queen this side of the Hudson River.
The catchiness of the track is undeniable, and despite the fact that at the time it hadn't been released as a single, the song got its proverbial grooves worn off by practically every queen this side of the Hudson River.
- 9/2/2012
- by www.nextmagazine.com
- Huffington Post
Scissor Sisters command their fans to "Dive, turn, work," on "Let's Have a Kiki," a standout track from their latest album, "Magic Hour," which brought them to the Hollywood Palladium on Saturday night. During their non-stop a**-shaking show, the band dove into the deep end, turned out a stellar set and worked the crowd into a dancing frenzy -- exactly as a Sisters show should be.
The Sisters (Jake Shears, Ana Matronic, Babydaddy, Del Marquis and Randy Real) treated fans to a slew of songs spanning their four major studio albums, and according to Ana, the NYC-based band had ...
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The Sisters (Jake Shears, Ana Matronic, Babydaddy, Del Marquis and Randy Real) treated fans to a slew of songs spanning their four major studio albums, and according to Ana, the NYC-based band had ...
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- 6/18/2012
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Scissor Sisters don’t make beer but if they did it would be the most hallucination-inducingly camp beer in world. Warning: may cause drinker to see candy coloured rabbits and dancing nuns…
Ah the shy, demure, wallflower world of the Scissor Sisters. If you were to compare them to a member of your family they would be your retiring Grandparents wouldn’t they? I can see them sat in their tourbus knitting little knick-knacks for the younger members of the family, sipping tea from Royal Daulton cup and saucer sets passed down from their own grandmothers, occasionally glancing through the blinds and sighing at what the world used to be like. Jake Shears complete with cane and bifocals would complain to Granny Ana Matronic about the new host on Cash in the Attic whilst she turns her hearing aid down and fetches some malt loaf from the cupboard. Of course,...
Ah the shy, demure, wallflower world of the Scissor Sisters. If you were to compare them to a member of your family they would be your retiring Grandparents wouldn’t they? I can see them sat in their tourbus knitting little knick-knacks for the younger members of the family, sipping tea from Royal Daulton cup and saucer sets passed down from their own grandmothers, occasionally glancing through the blinds and sighing at what the world used to be like. Jake Shears complete with cane and bifocals would complain to Granny Ana Matronic about the new host on Cash in the Attic whilst she turns her hearing aid down and fetches some malt loaf from the cupboard. Of course,...
- 6/12/2012
- by Josh Webb
- Obsessed with Film
Scissor Sisters have debuted their new music video online. The band will release 'Baby Come Home' as the second single to be lifted from their new album Magic Hour, which came out earlier this week. The accompanying music video sees the band members dress up as a variety of characters. Jake Shears can be seen as a nun and knight in some scenes, while Ana Matronic becomes a sailor (more)...
- 5/30/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Sir Elton John has lashed out at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame officials for failing to induct Donna Summer earlier this year, branding the snub a "total disgrace".
The I Feel Love hitmaker was shortlisted for the honour as part of the class of 2012, but she was overlooked in favour of artists like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Donovan, Beastie Boys and Guns N' Roses - and the Rocket Man is angry his good friend Summer, who died on Thursday, was left out.
Paying tribute to the late star in a statement to Eonline.com, Sir Elton says: "I'm so sad. This woman was the queen of disco and so much more. Her records sound as good today as they ever did.
"That she has never been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a total disgrace, especially when I see the second-rate talent that has been inducted.
The I Feel Love hitmaker was shortlisted for the honour as part of the class of 2012, but she was overlooked in favour of artists like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Donovan, Beastie Boys and Guns N' Roses - and the Rocket Man is angry his good friend Summer, who died on Thursday, was left out.
Paying tribute to the late star in a statement to Eonline.com, Sir Elton says: "I'm so sad. This woman was the queen of disco and so much more. Her records sound as good today as they ever did.
"That she has never been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a total disgrace, especially when I see the second-rate talent that has been inducted.
- 5/18/2012
- by WENN
- Huffington Post
Ana Matronic shocked to be asked to take part in 'The Voice'. The Scissor Sisters singer has joined the BBC One show as a mentor with coach Jessie J and while she was surprised to be approached about the gig she was blown away'' by the talent of the contestants. She said: ''I was blown away by the experience. When they first asked me to be a mentor with Jessie, I was amazed as I don't consider myself a singer. I'm a performer - but I was chuffed to bits to be asked anyway. I had a feeling the artists would be...
- 4/23/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Ana Matronic shocked to be asked to take part in 'The Voice'. The Scissor Sisters singer has joined the BBC One show as a mentor with coach Jessie J and while she was surprised to be approached about the gig she was blown away'' by the talent of the contestants. She said: ''I was blown away by the experience. When they first asked me to be a mentor with Jessie, I was amazed as I don't consider myself a singer. I'm a performer - but I was chuffed to bits to be asked anyway. I had a feeling the artists would be...
- 4/19/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Scissor Sisters star Ana Matronic has taken a swipe at Britain's Got Talent and X Factor star Simon Cowell, claiming that the reality TV mogul is lacking a "sensitivity chip". Matronic, who is a guest on this week's Voice UK Battle Rounds, said that she felt more comfortable working on the BBC series than on one of Cowell's shows, arguing that the Syco boss was "not very constructive". "He is someone who has always been in a position of power and you can see that. You can smell the power coming off that guy," Matronic told The Sun. "There is a sensitivity chip missing. I am not one of those women who find success an aphrodisiac. There are a lot of people who find success and power the ultimate aphrodisiac, but it is not for me." She added: (more)...
- 4/18/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Ana Matronic wants to sit on Sir Tom Jones' lap on 'The Voice'. The Scissor Sisters star is seen as a mentor on the BBC singing contest with Jessie J in this weekend's instalment, and although she does not get to sit in one of the turning red chairs on the series, she would love to get to know the Welsh crooner better. She said: ''I really want to meet Tom. I have Welsh heritage myself and I love his music. He is a very handsome man. ''I really want to sit in one of those red chairs on the...
- 4/18/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Ana Matronic has found her weight loss tough. The Scissor Sisters singer shed 28lbs in 2010 and although she is thrilled with her new look, she isn't a huge fan of exercising. She said: ''You just have to make yourself do it. And once you have, you're always so happy you did! Now I try to remember the feeling I have when I leave the gym, rather than the dread before!'' Although Ana doesn't love exercising, she does try to do some physical activity every day in order to maintain her new shape. She added to new! magazine: ''When anyone changes appearance,...
- 4/17/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Ana Matronic has found her weight loss tough. The Scissor Sisters singer shed 28lbs in 2010 and although she is thrilled with her new look, she isn't a huge fan of exercising. She said: 'You just have to make yourself do it. And once you have, you're always so happy you did! Now I try to remember the feeling I have when I leave the gym, rather than the dread before!' Although Ana doesn't love exercising, she does try to do some physical activity every day in order to maintain her new shape. She added to new! magazine: 'When anyone changes appearance, people want to know why and how you did it. I hit my mid-thirties and thought,...
- 4/17/2012
- Monsters and Critics
The BBC will air a double bill of The Voice UK shows across the weekend of April 21 and 22. will.i.am, Jessie J, Sir Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue will be forced to cut their teams of singers down to five final acts each when the show reaches its Battle Round stage. > 'The Voice' UK: How does it work? The four coaches will be helped by Battle Advisors, who were revealed yesterday to be Paloma Faith, Cerys Matthews, Ana Matronic from Scissor Sisters and Dante Santiago. During the Battle Rounds, the acts are forced to duet with their teammates on the (more)...
- 4/5/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Ex-Catatonia singer Cerys Matthews and Scissor Sisters star Ana Matronic will be among the Battle Advisors on BBC One's The Voice UK. British popstar Paloma Faith and hip-hop performer Dante Santiago complete the lineup of mentors, who will help the coaches polish up their acts ahead of the battle rounds.
[Cerys Matthews: left - Ana Matronic: right] Welsh star Matthews will reunite with Sir Tom Jones, who she previously collaborated with on a cover of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'. Santiago will help his former bandmate will.i.am, while Ana Matronic is teaming up with (more)...
[Cerys Matthews: left - Ana Matronic: right] Welsh star Matthews will reunite with Sir Tom Jones, who she previously collaborated with on a cover of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'. Santiago will help his former bandmate will.i.am, while Ana Matronic is teaming up with (more)...
- 4/4/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Since 2005 we've been hearing rumours about a possible Fraggle Rock feature film from The Jim Henson Company, and although it has always seemed a bit hard to imagine, now that a new Muppets movie is about to hit theatres somehow it doesn't seem quite so crazy anymore. A few years ago, The Weinstein Company came on board as a distributor and hired director Cory Edwards (Hoodwinked!) to helm it. However, they have since let the rights lapse and now the project has changed hands. According to Deadline, New Regency have now acquired the rights to the Fraggle Rock movie -- yes, the same folks behind the wildly successful Alvin & The Chipmunks movies. But what does this mean for Cory Edwards and his vision of the film? At this point, even he doesn't know. Edwards had been struggling to get the project made for years but was met with much resistance from The Weinsteins.
- 11/1/2011
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Talk of a Fraggle Rock movie has been bouncing about for some time now. The last time we heard news on the proposed movie adaptation of Jim Henson’s long-running puppet-based HBO series, it appeared that Jake Shears and Babydaddy of The Scissor Sisters were being brought in to pen songs for the Weinstein Company, which was developing the project with Hoodwinked writer/director Cory Edwards …to little avail. But now Deadline has announced that New Regency has bought the rights for Fraggle Rock at auction, with no further mention of the Weinsteins or Edwards.
The Jim Henson Company and the Montecito Picture Company are set to produce the film, helping New Regency, the studio behind In Time and Love & Other Drugs, expand the kid-friendly side of their business, which got a jump start with the Alvin & The Chipmunk movies. It may be Regency’s involvement in the latter that...
The Jim Henson Company and the Montecito Picture Company are set to produce the film, helping New Regency, the studio behind In Time and Love & Other Drugs, expand the kid-friendly side of their business, which got a jump start with the Alvin & The Chipmunk movies. It may be Regency’s involvement in the latter that...
- 10/29/2011
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Scissor Sisters have revealed that they have begun work on their fourth studio album. Ana Matronic explained that the group are aiming to return to the sound of their first two albums, which she described as a "grab bag". "[Our last album] Night Work was the most cohesive album we've done whereas the others were a bit of a grab bag," she told NME. "I think this might be going back to being like that. We sometimes say we should do a concept album but we are a concept, we have a philosophy of what we do. We're stupid - that's our concept! (more)...
- 9/23/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Here's last week's caption pic winner. This week's caption pic is at the bottom of the page.
Thanks to everyone for participating! The winner is ...
"Years later, Whoopi was awarded the Nobel in Medicine for curing millions of cases of Bieber Fever. This picture captures her hands immediately before their award-winning work."
Thanks to I Miss D'Anna for this week's winning caption.
Weekend Birthdays! (Note: Birthday shoutouts are for out entertainers, allies, or for any celeb that seems to have a following on Ae). Gale Harold turns 42, Alec Mapa is 46, and Jessica Simpson is 31. Okay, time to name your top five Jessica songs. Here are mine: ...... Jesse Tyler Ferguson will be the guest judge on next week's So You Think You Can Dance. Speaking of Jesse, Modern Family producers are looking for an “Asian, 3-to 4-year-old” to play baby Lily next season.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka attend the...
Thanks to everyone for participating! The winner is ...
"Years later, Whoopi was awarded the Nobel in Medicine for curing millions of cases of Bieber Fever. This picture captures her hands immediately before their award-winning work."
Thanks to I Miss D'Anna for this week's winning caption.
Weekend Birthdays! (Note: Birthday shoutouts are for out entertainers, allies, or for any celeb that seems to have a following on Ae). Gale Harold turns 42, Alec Mapa is 46, and Jessica Simpson is 31. Okay, time to name your top five Jessica songs. Here are mine: ...... Jesse Tyler Ferguson will be the guest judge on next week's So You Think You Can Dance. Speaking of Jesse, Modern Family producers are looking for an “Asian, 3-to 4-year-old” to play baby Lily next season.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka attend the...
- 7/8/2011
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Scissor Sisters will preview new material during their headline slot at this year's Lovebox festival in London. The band's singer Ana Matronic revealed that the band have decided to play one of their new tracks during the live set. "I'm hoping that we'll actually be playing a new song that people have not heard at all," she told Metro. "I might get in trouble for telling you that but who cares? What are they going to do, fire me?" Matronic explained that they are currently working on the album without fellow member Jake Shears, but they will all get together soon to finish the record. "Jake is out in San Francisco finishing up work on his musical which debuts in just a few weeks. We're writing (more)...
- 5/31/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
'Ye owns his weekend-ending set with a relentless string of hits.
By Mary J. Dimeglio
Kanye West performs at Coachella
Photo: Flanigan/ FilmMagic
Indio, California — In what is sure to go down as one of the most memorable performances in Coachella history, Kanye West only disappointed anyone who was expecting the controversial Mc to phone in his festival-ending set Sunday night.
As his troop of tribal dancers got the stage warmed up, West rose on a platform that soared him above the crowd, asking, "Can we get much higher?" 'Ye took the crowd into his "Dark Fantasy," in a song that shouts out other 2011 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival acts Nas and Kings of Leon.
He then urged, "Everybody do the 'Power' clap" and sent fireworks into air.
The jams continued relentlessly with "Jesus Walks" and "Can't Tell Me Nothing," a song from 2007's Graduation that had a recent...
By Mary J. Dimeglio
Kanye West performs at Coachella
Photo: Flanigan/ FilmMagic
Indio, California — In what is sure to go down as one of the most memorable performances in Coachella history, Kanye West only disappointed anyone who was expecting the controversial Mc to phone in his festival-ending set Sunday night.
As his troop of tribal dancers got the stage warmed up, West rose on a platform that soared him above the crowd, asking, "Can we get much higher?" 'Ye took the crowd into his "Dark Fantasy," in a song that shouts out other 2011 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival acts Nas and Kings of Leon.
He then urged, "Everybody do the 'Power' clap" and sent fireworks into air.
The jams continued relentlessly with "Jesus Walks" and "Can't Tell Me Nothing," a song from 2007's Graduation that had a recent...
- 4/18/2011
- MTV Music News
Before 2010 ended, one legendary band managed to sneak in under the radar and drop a digital-exclusive version of its new album (the physical version will be out in February). The band is Duran Duran, and the album is All You Need Is Now, the group's 13th batch of originals and their first since 2007's Timbaland-produced Red Carpet Massacre. For a group who saw most of its success in the 1980s, Duran Duran have been eager to reinvent themselves in the new millennium. This time around, they tapped sonic wizard Mark Ronson to handle production duties, and the result is a fascinating mind-meld of the group's classic pop sensibilities and Ronson's bag of throwback tricks.
In fact, the collision of the two worlds has please a number of critics, including Crispin Kott of PopMatters. "For the first time in a very long time, Duran Duran sounds like they're having fun, like...
In fact, the collision of the two worlds has please a number of critics, including Crispin Kott of PopMatters. "For the first time in a very long time, Duran Duran sounds like they're having fun, like...
- 1/4/2011
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Ana Matronic doesn't like stripping off on stage. The Scissor Sisters frontwoman, who is known for her eccentric fashion choices, isn't comfortable flashing her flesh to fans like her band mate Jake Shears.
"I get tired of seeing yet another actress or pop star with their clothes off," she said. "It seems that these days, to achieve a certain level of success as a female performer, you have to get your kit off."
"The exceptions are very, very few - Susan Boyle and Taylor Swift, they're like the only ones. And one of them you don't really want to see naked, while for the other it doesn't seem age appropriate!"
The 36-year-old singer has lost a lot of weight in recent months but insists she has a long way to go if she wanted to be considered thin by her pop peers. She said, "I'm still fat by Hollywood standards.
"I get tired of seeing yet another actress or pop star with their clothes off," she said. "It seems that these days, to achieve a certain level of success as a female performer, you have to get your kit off."
"The exceptions are very, very few - Susan Boyle and Taylor Swift, they're like the only ones. And one of them you don't really want to see naked, while for the other it doesn't seem age appropriate!"
The 36-year-old singer has lost a lot of weight in recent months but insists she has a long way to go if she wanted to be considered thin by her pop peers. She said, "I'm still fat by Hollywood standards.
- 1/3/2011
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
It's been an incredible year in the world of showbiz, with the usual headline-grabbing antics, scandal, sleaze, celebrity births, star weddings, and bitter break-ups. Here, WENN takes a look back at the first six months of 2010...
January
Matthew McConaughey became the first new celebrity dad of 2010 when he and Camila Alves welcomed baby Vida into the world, but they weren't the only couple celebrating births. Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell experienced the joys of fatherhood all over again, while supermodel Claudia Schiffer and actress Monica Bellucci were bursting with excitement after announcing their pregnancies.
Love was certainly in the air - actor Josh Duhamel renewed his vows with Fergie, and British model Sophie Dahl became Mrs. Jamie Cullum. Russell Brand confirmed plans to wed Katy Perry, and Michael Buble got down on bended knee to propose to model Luisana Lopilato.
The same couldn't be said for Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend - they called it quits after nine years together. A cancer-stricken Dennis Hopper filed for divorce from his wife, and sporting pair Chris Evert and Greg Norman finalised the dissolution of their 18-month marriage.
There were new troubles for embattled celebrity offspring - Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal's boy Redmond was jailed after another drugs bust, and the future was bleak for Michael Douglas' actor son Cameron, who prepared for a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges.
Meanwhile, illusionist David Copperfield was cleared of rape allegations, and actor Rip Torn was arrested after he was found passed out on the floor of a Connecticut bank, clutching a gun. Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman was arrested on allegations of domestic assault and then hospitalised following a number of seizures.
Bad health also struck Dexter's Michael C. Hall, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, just as Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed he had overcome prostate cancer.
The music industry mourned the death of R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass when he lost his battle with colon cancer, while the literary world was hit hard with the passing of beloved author J.D. Salinger.
Awards season was in full swing and Beyonce, Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift ruled the 2010 Grammy Awards, while director James Cameron's Avatar collected top honours at the Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
In the TV world, Simon Cowell confirmed he was stepping down as an American Idol judge, Miley Cyrus announced she was turning her back on Hannah Montana, and Ugly Betty got the axe from network executives.
Elsewhere, George Clooney led the Hope For Haiti Now telethon to raise funds for the Haitian victims of the 12 January earthquake, enlisting pals Jack Nicholson, Ben Affleck and Mel Gibson to man the phones as Madonna, Bono and Beyonce performed for charity. Clooney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and Gisele Bundchen all led by example and donated huge sums to the relief efforts, and the telethon raised more than $57 million (£35.6 million).
Jessica Biel and Emile Hirsch fronted another big charity drive when they joined a team of stars to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, drawing attention to Africa's chronic water shortage. They reached the Tanzanian peak for the Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro campaign on 12 January, six days after embarking on the challenge.
February
February was marked by tragedy when celebrated fashion designer Alexander Mcqueen was found dead after hanging himself at his London home. Meanwhile, investigations into Michael Jackson’s death in June, 2009 loomed as coroner’s officials determined acute intoxication of powerful anaesthetic Propofol was the cause. The ruling prompted prosecutors to file involuntary manslaughter charges against his former doctor Conrad Murray. Officials also ruled Brittany Murphy’s death in December, 2009 was accidental and caused by pneumonia, aided by anaemia and drug intoxication. Andrew Koenig’s family continued to mourn after his body was found in Vancouver following an apparent suicide. Marie Osmond also grieved the apparent suicide death of her 18-year-old son.
Nancy Kerrigan’s family was rocked by controversy after her brother, Mark, became the target of an investigation of their father’s homicide. Meanwhile, Etta James’ son revealed the singer had been secretly battling Alzheimer's disease for more than a year.
But there were still celebrations in Hollywood. James Cameron’s sci-fi film Avatar became the highest grossing movie in the U.S. and the U.K. His ex-wife, Kathryn Bigelow, had something to boast about too when her war drama, The Hurt Locker, scored nine Oscar nods, the same amount as Cameron’s cinematic sensation. She also won top awards at the BAFTAs.
The world watched as Canada's brightest stars including Bryan Adams, Nelly Furtado, K.D. lang and Joni Mitchell teamed up to help launch the Winter Olympics in the country. And in London, Lady Gaga walked away with the Brit Awards’ top honours. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and The Beatles' favourite recording studio Abbey Road was awarded historic status by the British government. Celine Dion, Kanye West, and Jennifer Hudson were among singers who recorded vocals for Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie's revamped We Are The World track to raise money for earthquake-ravaged Haiti. The country's biggest celebrity activist Sean Penn was caught in controversy and charged with criminal battery and vandalism following a violent run-in with a paparazzo, while Lil Wayne celebrated winning a postponement on his prison sentence for weapons possession.
It was a romantic month for several stars who announced plans to wed, including Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Hilary Duff and ice hockey ace Mike Comrie, and Dave Annabelle and Odette Yustman. Kristen Bell revealed boyfriend Dax Shepard had proposed back in December, 2009. Meanwhile, Sienna Miller, who called off her engagement to Jude Law in 2006, rekindled her romance with the actor. Several stars welcomed bundles of joy, including Padma Lakshmi, Boris Becker, Sarah Jane Morris and Gary Busey. February wasn’t such a loved-up month for Ryan Phillippe and Abbie Cornish, or Cheryl Cole and her soccer star husband Ashley - both couples split. John Mayer risked the wrath of ex Jessica Simpson after referring to her as “sexual napalm”.
Public scandal took over headlines when Tiger Woods finally addressed reports he cheated on ex-wife Elin Nordegren with several mistresses and announced plans to return to rehab for sex therapy. Exes waged war in court, including Dennis Hopper, who won a restraining order against his estranged wife. Charlie Sheen was charged with felony menacing, third degree assault and misdemeanour criminal mischief stemming from an alleged altercation with his now-estranged wife, Brooke Mueller. Both parties checked in to rehab.
March
It was a shocking way to start the spring as March saw two of Hollywood's biggest star couples announce break-ups - Kate Winslet parted ways with her second husband Sam Mendes after seven years and Sandra Bullock's Oscar win was overshadowed after she found out partner Jesse James had cheated on her.
March wasn't any better for Take That's Mark Owen, who was also accused of cheating on his longtime girlfriend Emma Ferguson with 10 women - and he later revealed he's a struggling alcoholic and checked himself into rehab.
More scandals came as the month progressed, with fiery supermodel Naomi Campbell accused of attacking her driver by striking him on the head, and Michael Jackson's mum Katherine visited by welfare officials in Los Angeles over allegations one of her grandkids had purchased a stun gun.
Rapper J-Kwon was reported as a missing person after he failed to get in contact with his loved ones for more than a month, and reclusive R&B star D'Angelo was arrested in New York for offering an undercover cop cash for oral sex.
Other stars facing a tough time included Lil Wayne, who began an eight-month stretch behind bars stemming from a 2007 weapon possession arrest, and Lindsay Lohan, who had a fashion flop on her hands after being axed as the artistic advisor of style house Emanuel Ungaro following a slated catwalk collection.
But it wasn't all doom and gloom - Kathryn Bigelow made Oscars history when she became the first female to land the top director Academy Award for her war movie The Hurt Locker, beating ex-husband James Cameron in the process. Music mogul Simon Cowell confirmed his engagement to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy while others to put a ring on it included Friends star David Schwimmer, who proposed to his photographer girlfriend Zoe Buckman, and Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, who enjoyed a small private wedding ceremony in Paris, France.
There was also a string of spring babies - Shakespeare In Love star Joseph Fiennes became a first-time father after welcoming a daughter, while Kevin Costner announced he was set to become a dad for a seventh time. Hollywood stars Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart also became parents for the first time after the actress gave birth to a baby girl.
While March saw ups and downs for some of Tinseltown's finest, others were looking on the bright side - Ricky Martin confirmed the worst kept secret in pop by announcing he's homosexual, while Will & Grace star Sean Hayes also decided to come out of the closet and spoke for the first time about his sexuality.
Every fan of 1980s movies was left devastated after hearing Corey Haim had died from a drug overdose - the Lost Boys star was aged 38. The month also saw the passings of Little Women star Richard Stapley, veteran British actor Martin Benson and beloved U.S. TV star Fess Parker.
April
The eruption of a volcano in Iceland at the end of March meant the following month was dogged by stories of stranded stars as a giant ash cloud swept over northern Europe and closed airports across the continent.
California's Coachella festival was under threat as a number of acts cancelled their slots when they were unable to fly out to the U.S.
Several movie premieres were also affected in the chaos - the Iron Man 2 red carpet event in London was moved to Los Angeles when stars including Robert Downey, Jr. were unable to jet to Britain. Miley Cyrus also scrapped plans to unveil her film The Last Song in the British capital due to the cancelled flights.
TV stars Chace Crawford and Kiefer Sutherland were both stranded in London after the ash cloud hit, and the 24 actor made the most of his extended stay by taking trips to some of Britain's best-known landmarks, including a day out to visit Stonehenge.
But many celebrities refused to let a little bit of volcano ash get in the way of their work - Metallica continued their tour by swapping planes for roads and railways, while Status Quo drove back to Britain after finding themselves stuck in Russia. John Cleese was stranded in Norway, so he paid $4,950 (£3,300) for a taxi to take him to Belgium, where he caught a train back to London.
In non-volcano-related news, Sandra Bullock sent shockwaves through the showbiz world when she came out fighting after her husband Jesse James' cheating scandal in March. The Oscar winner announced she had filed for divorce and stunned the world by revealing she had also adopted a baby son, Louis. Bullock admitted the couple had taken charge of their new son back in January, but kept the news quiet and after splitting from James she resolved to raise the baby on her own.
Another high profile celebrity split hit headlines when Mel Gibson ended his year-long romance with Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva, the mother of his baby daughter, Lucia. The couple didn't give a reason for the break-up, but Grigorieva subsequently hinted "you will find out everything quite soon". Jim Carrey and Jenny Mccarthy also ended their five-year romance.
The music world was rocked when Brett Michaels suffered two serious health scares in April. The Poison rocker was admitted to hospital for an emergency appendectomy at the beginning of the month and just weeks later he collapsed after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The rocker was in a critical condition, but slowly began his recovery. Another shock for music fans came with the death of former Sex Pistols manager and punk icon Malcolm Mclaren, who lost his battle with cancer.
April was a sad month for Dynasty fans after two of the show's former stars died within days of each other. John Forsythe passed away from complications relating to pneumonia and his death was followed by the passing of his onscreen brother Christopher Cazenove, who lost a battle with blood poisoning just six days later.
The scandal of the month came when Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the show's creator, Marc Cherry. The actress claimed he slapped her during an argument over the script and then fired her when she complained to producers.
Sheridan's co-stars, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria Parker, Felicity Huffman and Marcia CrosS, all took Cherry's side.
May
There were wedding bells this month for Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic and her boyfriend Seth Kirby, and actors Seth Green and Clare Grant. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon sealed their love by renewing their wedding vows for the third time.
May was not such a happy month for Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, who split from his wife Yvonne, and he wasn't the only one facing heartache - former Bond girl Halle Berry split from Gabriel Aubry after more than four years together, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer star David Boreanaz's marriage was plunged into crisis when he admitted cheating on his wife.
Several stars heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet this month - Monica Bellucci gave birth to her second daughter, Leonie, supermodel Claudia Schiffer delivered her third child, daughter Cosima, and Amy Adams became a first-time mum after giving birth to daughter Aviana.
John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston had something to smile about after the death of son Jett in 2009, when they confirmed the actress was expecting another child, and it was double joy for singer Alicia Keys - she became engaged to producer Swizz Beatz and announced her pregnancy.
Meanwhile, Hollywood paid tribute to legendary actor Dennis Hopper when he died at the age of 74 after a battle against prostate cancer, and Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman passed away at the age of 42 after suffering a brain haemorrhage in a fall at his home.
There was further tragedy for the Redgrave dynasty when Lynn Redgrave died aged 67 after a long battle with breast cancer, and Brittany Murphy's grieving widower Simon Monjack was found dead at his home.
The rock world was plunged into mourning when Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer at the age of 67, swiftly followed by the sudden death of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, 38, who was found dead in a hotel room in Iowa after an accidental drug overdose.
Former The Temptations star Ali-Ollie Woodson died from leukaemia, aged 58, and veteran actress/singer Lena Horne succumbed to heart failure at 92.
On the scandal front, Charlie Sheen's troubles mounted when he surrendered legal custody of his two children with ex-wife Denise Richards, and Miley Cyrus showed she's growing up fast when she was caught on camera dirty dancing with a 44-year-old movie producer in a nightclub. Lindsay Lohan was ordered by a court to wear an alcohol-monitoring ankle tag in a bid to help beat her drink and drug demons, and troubled actor Michael Madsen was hospitalised following a nine-day booze binge in Britain.
Bono was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on his back, leading to the cancellation of U2's hotly-anticipated Glastonbury headline slot the following month.
June
June was a bumper wedding month with Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green marrying on a beach in Hawaii, while Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart wed after seven years together. Gemma Arterton married Stefano Catelli, and Alanis Morissette married Mc Souleye. British newsman Piers Morgan wed Celia Walden and Mena Suvari married music producer Simone Sestitos. Glee star Jane Lynch married Lara Embry in a civil partnership ceremony – and love was also in the air for Orlando Bloom, who announced his engagement to longterm girlfriend Miranda Kerr.
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera became engaged to Ryan Piers Williams, while Kate Hudson hit headlines when she started dating Muse frontman Matt Bellamy.
It was a baby boom month - Kevin Costner became a dad for the seventh time, Sheryl Crow adopted her second son, director Sofia Coppola welcomed another daughter, and R&B star Ne-Yo announced he is to be a father for the first time.
June was not such a good month love wise for actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar, who filed for divorce from his wife of 13 years. Meanwhile British singer Leona Lewis split from her childhood sweetheart and Twilight's Nikki Reed broke up with Paris Latsis. Brandy's romance with rapper Flo Rida came to an end, Welsh singer Charlotte Church split from fiance Gavin Henson, and former U.S. vice president Al Gore split from his wife of 40 years.
Rock stars were in mourning when former Stereophonics star Stuart Cable passed away, former The Kinks bassist Pete Quaife also died, and country music legend Jimmy Dean passed away at the age of 81. Hollywood was saddened when Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan died aged 76 after suffering a major stroke and actor/director Corey Allen passed away. Zorro star Eugenia Paul also died at the age of 75.
June also caused havoc for the music industry with numerous gigs being axed - Drake, Jay-z, Ke$ha and Grace Jones all had to cancel shows, while illness caused cancellations for John Mayer, Cher and Wolfmother, and Sum 41 brought the curtain down on their European tour after Steve Jocz was involved in a car crash.
Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford was in the news following his arrest for pot possession, while Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil and The Sopranos star Joseph Gannascoli were arrested separately on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Meanwhile it was also another DUI arrest for actor Chris Klein - he then checked himself into a rehabilitation facility to deal with alcohol addiction later in the month.
Incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne's troubles worsened - he was sentenced to three years probation after striking a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors in relation to a 2008 drugs charge.
Other notable events in June included the launch of the soccer World Cup tournament, which saw stars including the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, Alicia Keys and John Legend perform at the opening ceremony in South Africa. There was also a flurry of tributes on the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, and Larry King announced plans to retire from his 25-year run as the host of CNN talk show Larry King Live.
A number of awards were also handed out - The Twilight Saga: New Moon was the big winner at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, picking up four honours, while Sandra Bullock and Scarlett Johansson caused a stir by locking lips onstage at the ceremony. Chris Brown stole the show at the 2010 Bet Awards when he performed a dance tribute to Michael Jackson, while Alicia Keys and Drake were crowned the big winners.
January
Matthew McConaughey became the first new celebrity dad of 2010 when he and Camila Alves welcomed baby Vida into the world, but they weren't the only couple celebrating births. Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell experienced the joys of fatherhood all over again, while supermodel Claudia Schiffer and actress Monica Bellucci were bursting with excitement after announcing their pregnancies.
Love was certainly in the air - actor Josh Duhamel renewed his vows with Fergie, and British model Sophie Dahl became Mrs. Jamie Cullum. Russell Brand confirmed plans to wed Katy Perry, and Michael Buble got down on bended knee to propose to model Luisana Lopilato.
The same couldn't be said for Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend - they called it quits after nine years together. A cancer-stricken Dennis Hopper filed for divorce from his wife, and sporting pair Chris Evert and Greg Norman finalised the dissolution of their 18-month marriage.
There were new troubles for embattled celebrity offspring - Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal's boy Redmond was jailed after another drugs bust, and the future was bleak for Michael Douglas' actor son Cameron, who prepared for a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges.
Meanwhile, illusionist David Copperfield was cleared of rape allegations, and actor Rip Torn was arrested after he was found passed out on the floor of a Connecticut bank, clutching a gun. Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman was arrested on allegations of domestic assault and then hospitalised following a number of seizures.
Bad health also struck Dexter's Michael C. Hall, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, just as Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed he had overcome prostate cancer.
The music industry mourned the death of R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass when he lost his battle with colon cancer, while the literary world was hit hard with the passing of beloved author J.D. Salinger.
Awards season was in full swing and Beyonce, Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift ruled the 2010 Grammy Awards, while director James Cameron's Avatar collected top honours at the Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
In the TV world, Simon Cowell confirmed he was stepping down as an American Idol judge, Miley Cyrus announced she was turning her back on Hannah Montana, and Ugly Betty got the axe from network executives.
Elsewhere, George Clooney led the Hope For Haiti Now telethon to raise funds for the Haitian victims of the 12 January earthquake, enlisting pals Jack Nicholson, Ben Affleck and Mel Gibson to man the phones as Madonna, Bono and Beyonce performed for charity. Clooney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and Gisele Bundchen all led by example and donated huge sums to the relief efforts, and the telethon raised more than $57 million (£35.6 million).
Jessica Biel and Emile Hirsch fronted another big charity drive when they joined a team of stars to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, drawing attention to Africa's chronic water shortage. They reached the Tanzanian peak for the Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro campaign on 12 January, six days after embarking on the challenge.
February
February was marked by tragedy when celebrated fashion designer Alexander Mcqueen was found dead after hanging himself at his London home. Meanwhile, investigations into Michael Jackson’s death in June, 2009 loomed as coroner’s officials determined acute intoxication of powerful anaesthetic Propofol was the cause. The ruling prompted prosecutors to file involuntary manslaughter charges against his former doctor Conrad Murray. Officials also ruled Brittany Murphy’s death in December, 2009 was accidental and caused by pneumonia, aided by anaemia and drug intoxication. Andrew Koenig’s family continued to mourn after his body was found in Vancouver following an apparent suicide. Marie Osmond also grieved the apparent suicide death of her 18-year-old son.
Nancy Kerrigan’s family was rocked by controversy after her brother, Mark, became the target of an investigation of their father’s homicide. Meanwhile, Etta James’ son revealed the singer had been secretly battling Alzheimer's disease for more than a year.
But there were still celebrations in Hollywood. James Cameron’s sci-fi film Avatar became the highest grossing movie in the U.S. and the U.K. His ex-wife, Kathryn Bigelow, had something to boast about too when her war drama, The Hurt Locker, scored nine Oscar nods, the same amount as Cameron’s cinematic sensation. She also won top awards at the BAFTAs.
The world watched as Canada's brightest stars including Bryan Adams, Nelly Furtado, K.D. lang and Joni Mitchell teamed up to help launch the Winter Olympics in the country. And in London, Lady Gaga walked away with the Brit Awards’ top honours. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and The Beatles' favourite recording studio Abbey Road was awarded historic status by the British government. Celine Dion, Kanye West, and Jennifer Hudson were among singers who recorded vocals for Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie's revamped We Are The World track to raise money for earthquake-ravaged Haiti. The country's biggest celebrity activist Sean Penn was caught in controversy and charged with criminal battery and vandalism following a violent run-in with a paparazzo, while Lil Wayne celebrated winning a postponement on his prison sentence for weapons possession.
It was a romantic month for several stars who announced plans to wed, including Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Hilary Duff and ice hockey ace Mike Comrie, and Dave Annabelle and Odette Yustman. Kristen Bell revealed boyfriend Dax Shepard had proposed back in December, 2009. Meanwhile, Sienna Miller, who called off her engagement to Jude Law in 2006, rekindled her romance with the actor. Several stars welcomed bundles of joy, including Padma Lakshmi, Boris Becker, Sarah Jane Morris and Gary Busey. February wasn’t such a loved-up month for Ryan Phillippe and Abbie Cornish, or Cheryl Cole and her soccer star husband Ashley - both couples split. John Mayer risked the wrath of ex Jessica Simpson after referring to her as “sexual napalm”.
Public scandal took over headlines when Tiger Woods finally addressed reports he cheated on ex-wife Elin Nordegren with several mistresses and announced plans to return to rehab for sex therapy. Exes waged war in court, including Dennis Hopper, who won a restraining order against his estranged wife. Charlie Sheen was charged with felony menacing, third degree assault and misdemeanour criminal mischief stemming from an alleged altercation with his now-estranged wife, Brooke Mueller. Both parties checked in to rehab.
March
It was a shocking way to start the spring as March saw two of Hollywood's biggest star couples announce break-ups - Kate Winslet parted ways with her second husband Sam Mendes after seven years and Sandra Bullock's Oscar win was overshadowed after she found out partner Jesse James had cheated on her.
March wasn't any better for Take That's Mark Owen, who was also accused of cheating on his longtime girlfriend Emma Ferguson with 10 women - and he later revealed he's a struggling alcoholic and checked himself into rehab.
More scandals came as the month progressed, with fiery supermodel Naomi Campbell accused of attacking her driver by striking him on the head, and Michael Jackson's mum Katherine visited by welfare officials in Los Angeles over allegations one of her grandkids had purchased a stun gun.
Rapper J-Kwon was reported as a missing person after he failed to get in contact with his loved ones for more than a month, and reclusive R&B star D'Angelo was arrested in New York for offering an undercover cop cash for oral sex.
Other stars facing a tough time included Lil Wayne, who began an eight-month stretch behind bars stemming from a 2007 weapon possession arrest, and Lindsay Lohan, who had a fashion flop on her hands after being axed as the artistic advisor of style house Emanuel Ungaro following a slated catwalk collection.
But it wasn't all doom and gloom - Kathryn Bigelow made Oscars history when she became the first female to land the top director Academy Award for her war movie The Hurt Locker, beating ex-husband James Cameron in the process. Music mogul Simon Cowell confirmed his engagement to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy while others to put a ring on it included Friends star David Schwimmer, who proposed to his photographer girlfriend Zoe Buckman, and Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, who enjoyed a small private wedding ceremony in Paris, France.
There was also a string of spring babies - Shakespeare In Love star Joseph Fiennes became a first-time father after welcoming a daughter, while Kevin Costner announced he was set to become a dad for a seventh time. Hollywood stars Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart also became parents for the first time after the actress gave birth to a baby girl.
While March saw ups and downs for some of Tinseltown's finest, others were looking on the bright side - Ricky Martin confirmed the worst kept secret in pop by announcing he's homosexual, while Will & Grace star Sean Hayes also decided to come out of the closet and spoke for the first time about his sexuality.
Every fan of 1980s movies was left devastated after hearing Corey Haim had died from a drug overdose - the Lost Boys star was aged 38. The month also saw the passings of Little Women star Richard Stapley, veteran British actor Martin Benson and beloved U.S. TV star Fess Parker.
April
The eruption of a volcano in Iceland at the end of March meant the following month was dogged by stories of stranded stars as a giant ash cloud swept over northern Europe and closed airports across the continent.
California's Coachella festival was under threat as a number of acts cancelled their slots when they were unable to fly out to the U.S.
Several movie premieres were also affected in the chaos - the Iron Man 2 red carpet event in London was moved to Los Angeles when stars including Robert Downey, Jr. were unable to jet to Britain. Miley Cyrus also scrapped plans to unveil her film The Last Song in the British capital due to the cancelled flights.
TV stars Chace Crawford and Kiefer Sutherland were both stranded in London after the ash cloud hit, and the 24 actor made the most of his extended stay by taking trips to some of Britain's best-known landmarks, including a day out to visit Stonehenge.
But many celebrities refused to let a little bit of volcano ash get in the way of their work - Metallica continued their tour by swapping planes for roads and railways, while Status Quo drove back to Britain after finding themselves stuck in Russia. John Cleese was stranded in Norway, so he paid $4,950 (£3,300) for a taxi to take him to Belgium, where he caught a train back to London.
In non-volcano-related news, Sandra Bullock sent shockwaves through the showbiz world when she came out fighting after her husband Jesse James' cheating scandal in March. The Oscar winner announced she had filed for divorce and stunned the world by revealing she had also adopted a baby son, Louis. Bullock admitted the couple had taken charge of their new son back in January, but kept the news quiet and after splitting from James she resolved to raise the baby on her own.
Another high profile celebrity split hit headlines when Mel Gibson ended his year-long romance with Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva, the mother of his baby daughter, Lucia. The couple didn't give a reason for the break-up, but Grigorieva subsequently hinted "you will find out everything quite soon". Jim Carrey and Jenny Mccarthy also ended their five-year romance.
The music world was rocked when Brett Michaels suffered two serious health scares in April. The Poison rocker was admitted to hospital for an emergency appendectomy at the beginning of the month and just weeks later he collapsed after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The rocker was in a critical condition, but slowly began his recovery. Another shock for music fans came with the death of former Sex Pistols manager and punk icon Malcolm Mclaren, who lost his battle with cancer.
April was a sad month for Dynasty fans after two of the show's former stars died within days of each other. John Forsythe passed away from complications relating to pneumonia and his death was followed by the passing of his onscreen brother Christopher Cazenove, who lost a battle with blood poisoning just six days later.
The scandal of the month came when Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the show's creator, Marc Cherry. The actress claimed he slapped her during an argument over the script and then fired her when she complained to producers.
Sheridan's co-stars, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria Parker, Felicity Huffman and Marcia CrosS, all took Cherry's side.
May
There were wedding bells this month for Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic and her boyfriend Seth Kirby, and actors Seth Green and Clare Grant. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon sealed their love by renewing their wedding vows for the third time.
May was not such a happy month for Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, who split from his wife Yvonne, and he wasn't the only one facing heartache - former Bond girl Halle Berry split from Gabriel Aubry after more than four years together, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer star David Boreanaz's marriage was plunged into crisis when he admitted cheating on his wife.
Several stars heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet this month - Monica Bellucci gave birth to her second daughter, Leonie, supermodel Claudia Schiffer delivered her third child, daughter Cosima, and Amy Adams became a first-time mum after giving birth to daughter Aviana.
John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston had something to smile about after the death of son Jett in 2009, when they confirmed the actress was expecting another child, and it was double joy for singer Alicia Keys - she became engaged to producer Swizz Beatz and announced her pregnancy.
Meanwhile, Hollywood paid tribute to legendary actor Dennis Hopper when he died at the age of 74 after a battle against prostate cancer, and Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman passed away at the age of 42 after suffering a brain haemorrhage in a fall at his home.
There was further tragedy for the Redgrave dynasty when Lynn Redgrave died aged 67 after a long battle with breast cancer, and Brittany Murphy's grieving widower Simon Monjack was found dead at his home.
The rock world was plunged into mourning when Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer at the age of 67, swiftly followed by the sudden death of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, 38, who was found dead in a hotel room in Iowa after an accidental drug overdose.
Former The Temptations star Ali-Ollie Woodson died from leukaemia, aged 58, and veteran actress/singer Lena Horne succumbed to heart failure at 92.
On the scandal front, Charlie Sheen's troubles mounted when he surrendered legal custody of his two children with ex-wife Denise Richards, and Miley Cyrus showed she's growing up fast when she was caught on camera dirty dancing with a 44-year-old movie producer in a nightclub. Lindsay Lohan was ordered by a court to wear an alcohol-monitoring ankle tag in a bid to help beat her drink and drug demons, and troubled actor Michael Madsen was hospitalised following a nine-day booze binge in Britain.
Bono was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on his back, leading to the cancellation of U2's hotly-anticipated Glastonbury headline slot the following month.
June
June was a bumper wedding month with Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green marrying on a beach in Hawaii, while Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart wed after seven years together. Gemma Arterton married Stefano Catelli, and Alanis Morissette married Mc Souleye. British newsman Piers Morgan wed Celia Walden and Mena Suvari married music producer Simone Sestitos. Glee star Jane Lynch married Lara Embry in a civil partnership ceremony – and love was also in the air for Orlando Bloom, who announced his engagement to longterm girlfriend Miranda Kerr.
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera became engaged to Ryan Piers Williams, while Kate Hudson hit headlines when she started dating Muse frontman Matt Bellamy.
It was a baby boom month - Kevin Costner became a dad for the seventh time, Sheryl Crow adopted her second son, director Sofia Coppola welcomed another daughter, and R&B star Ne-Yo announced he is to be a father for the first time.
June was not such a good month love wise for actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar, who filed for divorce from his wife of 13 years. Meanwhile British singer Leona Lewis split from her childhood sweetheart and Twilight's Nikki Reed broke up with Paris Latsis. Brandy's romance with rapper Flo Rida came to an end, Welsh singer Charlotte Church split from fiance Gavin Henson, and former U.S. vice president Al Gore split from his wife of 40 years.
Rock stars were in mourning when former Stereophonics star Stuart Cable passed away, former The Kinks bassist Pete Quaife also died, and country music legend Jimmy Dean passed away at the age of 81. Hollywood was saddened when Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan died aged 76 after suffering a major stroke and actor/director Corey Allen passed away. Zorro star Eugenia Paul also died at the age of 75.
June also caused havoc for the music industry with numerous gigs being axed - Drake, Jay-z, Ke$ha and Grace Jones all had to cancel shows, while illness caused cancellations for John Mayer, Cher and Wolfmother, and Sum 41 brought the curtain down on their European tour after Steve Jocz was involved in a car crash.
Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford was in the news following his arrest for pot possession, while Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil and The Sopranos star Joseph Gannascoli were arrested separately on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Meanwhile it was also another DUI arrest for actor Chris Klein - he then checked himself into a rehabilitation facility to deal with alcohol addiction later in the month.
Incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne's troubles worsened - he was sentenced to three years probation after striking a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors in relation to a 2008 drugs charge.
Other notable events in June included the launch of the soccer World Cup tournament, which saw stars including the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, Alicia Keys and John Legend perform at the opening ceremony in South Africa. There was also a flurry of tributes on the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, and Larry King announced plans to retire from his 25-year run as the host of CNN talk show Larry King Live.
A number of awards were also handed out - The Twilight Saga: New Moon was the big winner at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, picking up four honours, while Sandra Bullock and Scarlett Johansson caused a stir by locking lips onstage at the ceremony. Chris Brown stole the show at the 2010 Bet Awards when he performed a dance tribute to Michael Jackson, while Alicia Keys and Drake were crowned the big winners.
- 12/31/2010
- WENN
Photo by Stephanie Pistel. Can you take four middle-aged, wealthy English gentlemen who’ve sold 80 million records and become synonymous with an entire era, and somehow re-connect them with the sound they invented when they were young, inexperienced, and hungry (like the you-know-what)? Mark Ronson, who fell in love with the sound of Duran Duran’s first two records as an adolescent, was determined to try. Following a live, Smirnoff-sponsored “megamix” in the Parisian nightclub La Cigale in the summer of 2008, the D.J., producer, and recording artist set his controls for 1983. The resulting record, All You Need Is Now (out December 21 via iTunes), is not entirely a vintage-Duran pastiche—Ronson’s skills and the band’s often underrated instincts wouldn’t permit it. Tracks like “Safe (In the Heat of the Moment),” featuring Scissor Sister Ana Matronic, is disco for the 21st century; and the ballad “Leave a Light On” has a worn-in maturity.
- 12/20/2010
- Vanity Fair
Before Lady Gaga emerged from the NYC downtown performance art scene, there were the Scissor Sisters. Touring in support of their new album, "Night Work," the Sisters swung by The Palladium in Hollywood for a night of raucous debauchery and fun.
There's nothing quite like the sight of lead singer Jake Shears prancing around the stage, showcasing his beautiful falsetto voice in outrageous outfits which highlight his sexuality, appearing alongside female lead vocalist Ana Matronic -- his on stage equal -- herself equal parts Gaga, Grace Jones and Mika. A Scissor Sisters live experience is one big party and ...
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There's nothing quite like the sight of lead singer Jake Shears prancing around the stage, showcasing his beautiful falsetto voice in outrageous outfits which highlight his sexuality, appearing alongside female lead vocalist Ana Matronic -- his on stage equal -- herself equal parts Gaga, Grace Jones and Mika. A Scissor Sisters live experience is one big party and ...
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- 9/15/2010
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
The Scissor Sisters have revealed that they are surprised by the success they have achieved. The New York-based group said that they believed they were "too weird and too gay" for mainstream popularity. Singer Ana Matronic told The Mirror: "I never thought the Scissor Sisters would make it outside of New York City, let alone outside of America. "I thought we were just too weird and too gay for public consumption. I thought we were much more of a novelty and we'd never encounter success on such a level." Matronic also said that the death of her father from an AIDS-related illness (more)...
- 9/10/2010
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic was once left red-faced onstage when an ill-fitting costume and an energetic dance routine left her chest exposed for all to see. The rocker insists she now after making a boob of herself at the start of her career by inadvertently flashing the audience.
She tells Britain's InStyle magazine, "Usually, my costumes are pretty well built, but I was jumping up and down on stage once and a breast fell out of a bustier. Thank God I saw it in time and nobody caught it on camera. I never wore it again."
In another news, Scissor Sisters reportedly have been billed to open for Lady GaGa tour next year. Also, the duo is reported to have approached the dance queen and pursue her for a duet.
She tells Britain's InStyle magazine, "Usually, my costumes are pretty well built, but I was jumping up and down on stage once and a breast fell out of a bustier. Thank God I saw it in time and nobody caught it on camera. I never wore it again."
In another news, Scissor Sisters reportedly have been billed to open for Lady GaGa tour next year. Also, the duo is reported to have approached the dance queen and pursue her for a duet.
- 9/6/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Duran Duran have revealed that Scissor Sisters star Ana Matronic has recorded a vocal track for the band's upcoming album. Keyboard player Nick Rhodes confirmed that the singer would feature on the Mark Ronson-produced LP, the group's first since 2007's Red Carpet Massacre. Rhodes said: "It is almost impossible for me to explain just how much I adore Ana Matronic. This past Thursday, she came in all her fabulousness (more)...
- 7/26/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears has admitted that he will always feel under pressure to prove himself to those who used to bully him. Shears, whose third studio album with the band Night Work debuted at number two on the UK album chart yesterday, said that he is often reminded of bullies when the band releases music. He told Q: "I'll never stop feeling like I've got something to prove. You never really get rid of those demons sitting on your shoulder." Ana Matronic added: "Oh, come on! The kids that called you 'f*ggot' are all fat, sad mums and dads sitting in Arizona voting for John McCain." Shears then joked: "In fact, Ana Matronic (more)...
- 7/5/2010
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
The Scissor Sisters have admitted that no-one took them seriously before their success in the UK. The group, who struggled for years when trying to launch themselves in New York, said that they credit Britain for making them respected pop artists. Frontman Jake Shears told Q: "This is the country that made us. Until you took to us in the UK, we were just a bunch of strangely-dressed weirdos." Recalling the band's earlier days, Ana Matronic added: "I used to be the only woman on the bus. Then a couple (more)...
- 7/1/2010
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
New York dance-pop act Scissor Sisters broke wide in the early ’00s with a re-imagining of Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” in the style of the Bee Gees’ “Staying Alive,” but even that sublime act of pastiche has nothing on the title track for the band’s third album, Night Work, where Jake Shears and Ana Matronic trot out those Bee Gees harmonies again over Moroder-style synth runs and glam guitars, delivering a stirring anthem about how for some disaffected folks, nightclubbing time is business time. Clever mash-ups can only take a band so far, though, and unlike the first ...
- 6/29/2010
- avclub.com
Pop princess Kylie Minogue made sure her Glastonbury debut was a memorable one by puckering up to Ana Matronic from the Scissor Sisters on stage. The 42-year-old singer made a sizzling entry wearing thigh-high boots, hot pants and a black cape to perform the group's new track Any Which Way at the 40th edition of the iconic music festival, reported Mirror online. And the Spinning Around hitmaker, who missed a planned appearance in 2005 because of breast cancer, not only kissed Matronic, but also cuddled another group member Jake Shears. (Photo Courtesy: thesun.uk) ...
- 6/28/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
U2's Glastonbury dream was reignited on Saturday night, June 26 when The Edge joined British rockers Muse onstage for a rendition of "Where the Streets Have No Name". The Irish band was forced to scrap their Friday evening, June 25 appearance at the U.K. music festival after frontman Bono was admitted to hospital for an operation on his back last month.
Damon Albarn's band Gorillaz stepped in to take their place, but U2's presence was still felt at the festival. During their encore at the bash at Worthy Farm in Somerset, south-west England, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy announced a special guest, telling the crowd, "This is our friend The Edge." The guitarist then took center stage as the band performed U2's 1987 track "Where the Streets Have No Name".
Saturday at Glastonbury was a day for star-studded guest appearances - Kylie Minogue made her debut at the festival...
Damon Albarn's band Gorillaz stepped in to take their place, but U2's presence was still felt at the festival. During their encore at the bash at Worthy Farm in Somerset, south-west England, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy announced a special guest, telling the crowd, "This is our friend The Edge." The guitarist then took center stage as the band performed U2's 1987 track "Where the Streets Have No Name".
Saturday at Glastonbury was a day for star-studded guest appearances - Kylie Minogue made her debut at the festival...
- 6/28/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Scissor Sisters star Ana Matronic is pleased her bandmate Jake Shears moved out of New York to work on their latest album, because she feared he was going to "burn himself out" in the Big Apple. The "I Don't Feel Like Dancin' " hitmakers scrapped their third album in 2009 because they were left with a record they didn't "believe" in, axing the project in its entirety and creating a whole new set of new songs for "Night Work".
Shears moved out of America to spend some time in Berlin, Germany to concentrate on the new music - and Matronic is adamant it was the "best decision for him and the band" because he needed to clear his head and reinvigorate his creativity. She says, "I was just worried about Jake burning himself out, which he kinda did. But he had the good sense to leave New York and go to Berlin,...
Shears moved out of America to spend some time in Berlin, Germany to concentrate on the new music - and Matronic is adamant it was the "best decision for him and the band" because he needed to clear his head and reinvigorate his creativity. She says, "I was just worried about Jake burning himself out, which he kinda did. But he had the good sense to leave New York and go to Berlin,...
- 6/28/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Kylie Minogue joined Scissor Sisters on stage at Glastonbury on Saturday night, June 26. The pop superstar makes her first ever appearance at the renowned music festival in Somerset, England on Friday, June 25, as she skipped onto the coveted Pyramid stage and joined the band, consisting of Jake Shears, Ana Matronic, Babydaddy, Del Marquis and Randy Real, with a rendition of "Any Which Way", from the band's new album "Night Work".
Tens of thousands of festival goers watched on in delight as the 42-year-old star ran onto the stage wearing a sexy, black lace leotard and mirrored thigh-high boots. The blond beauty was forced to pull out of her headline stage stint at the festival in 2005 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but her recent work with singer Jake, who helped her with a track on her new LP, meant she finally made her Glastonbury debut.
The crowd went wild as she performed,...
Tens of thousands of festival goers watched on in delight as the 42-year-old star ran onto the stage wearing a sexy, black lace leotard and mirrored thigh-high boots. The blond beauty was forced to pull out of her headline stage stint at the festival in 2005 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but her recent work with singer Jake, who helped her with a track on her new LP, meant she finally made her Glastonbury debut.
The crowd went wild as she performed,...
- 6/28/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Kylie Minogue joined Scissor Sisters on stage at Glastonbury last night (26.06.10). The pop superstar make her first ever appearance at the renowned music festival in Somerset, England yesterday as she skipped onto the coveted Pyramid stage and joined the band - consisting of Jake Shears, Ana Matronic, Babydaddy, Del Marquis and Randy Real - with a rendition of 'Any Which Way', from the band's new album 'Night Work'. Tens of thousands of festival goers watched on in delight as the 42-year-old star ran onto the stage wearing a sexy, black lace leotard and mirrored thigh-high boots. The blonde beauty was forced to pull out of her headline stage stint at the festival in 2005 when she was diagnosed with...
- 6/27/2010
- Monsters and Critics
London, June 27 – Kylie Minogue provided the highlight of the Glastonbury music festival so far when she joined Scissor Sisters on stage and lip locked with Ana Matronic.
The sexy singer, in thigh boots and black cape, had joined them on the stage for their new single ‘Any Which Way’.
It was a poignant moment for Kylie, playing Glasto for the first time since she was forced to pull out in 2005 over her cancer battle.
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The sexy singer, in thigh boots and black cape, had joined them on the stage for their new single ‘Any Which Way’.
It was a poignant moment for Kylie, playing Glasto for the first time since she was forced to pull out in 2005 over her cancer battle.
Ians...
- 6/27/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Kylie Minogue made her first ever appearance at the Glastonbury Festival last night. The Aussie pop singer joined the Scissor Sisters on stage for a performance on 'Any Which Way', a track from the band's Night Work album, which is due for release tomorrow. Before Minogue took to the stage, Scissor Sisters frontwoman Ana Matronic told the Somerset crowd: "For this next song we picked a lucky, lucky concert-goer to join us on stage and sing." It is (more)...
- 6/27/2010
- by By Nick Levine
- Digital Spy
Plus new music from Theo Tams, Cynthia Nixon returns to television, and Sir Ian McKellen to perform with Scissor Sisters at Glastonbury?
Stop everything that you’re doing and go watch Old Lady Gaga perform “Alejandro.” You will thank me. Seriously, the heart surgery can wait. Go. I’ll wait here for you to discuss.
Adam Lambert has announced his next DonorsChoice.org project, to “Glam a Classroom” for music and arts. This isn’t his first project with the organization, but it’s the first that’s branded around his “Glam” marketing.
Hugh Jackman might come back to Broadway after he finishes his boxing robots movie. He’s in talks to star in the Nora Ephron play Stories About McAlary about Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Mike McAlary. He needs to stop doing interesting things in places I’m not.
Yesterday when I called The Green Hornet 1960’s Batman meets Bruce Lee,...
Stop everything that you’re doing and go watch Old Lady Gaga perform “Alejandro.” You will thank me. Seriously, the heart surgery can wait. Go. I’ll wait here for you to discuss.
Adam Lambert has announced his next DonorsChoice.org project, to “Glam a Classroom” for music and arts. This isn’t his first project with the organization, but it’s the first that’s branded around his “Glam” marketing.
Hugh Jackman might come back to Broadway after he finishes his boxing robots movie. He’s in talks to star in the Nora Ephron play Stories About McAlary about Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Mike McAlary. He needs to stop doing interesting things in places I’m not.
Yesterday when I called The Green Hornet 1960’s Batman meets Bruce Lee,...
- 6/23/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
The Scissor Sisters have come under fire from fans in Scotland after they dedicated a song during a recent show in Glasgow to an infamous serial killer. The band was performing at Glasgow's Barrowlands venue on Wednesday, June 16 night, when singer Ana Matronic gave a 'shout-out' to 'Bible John' - the name of an unidentified killer who murdered three young women in the city during the 1960s. The killer was never caught.
She told the audience, "I would like to dedicate the next song to Bible John." But fans at the event were left aghast by the dedication. One concertgoer tells Britain's The Sun, "The Scissor Sisters are a bit weird but that was a bit crass."
"It doesn't matter how young you are, everyone in Glasgow knows about the murders. The victims must have relatives who are still alive so it maybe wasn't the wisest move."...
She told the audience, "I would like to dedicate the next song to Bible John." But fans at the event were left aghast by the dedication. One concertgoer tells Britain's The Sun, "The Scissor Sisters are a bit weird but that was a bit crass."
"It doesn't matter how young you are, everyone in Glasgow knows about the murders. The victims must have relatives who are still alive so it maybe wasn't the wisest move."...
- 6/18/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Given that the Scissors Sisters name references a certain sexual position, it should come as a shock to no one that the band isn’t afraid of sexual themes in their music. Songs such as "Filthy/Gorgeous" clearly show the band's ease with the erotic side of life. Further proof of that comes from the band’s music videos, including the video for "Filthy/Gorgeous" (directed by John Cameron Mitchell) which came in two versions: a full-length, more graphic one showing Shears in a variety of explicit sexual situations, and an edited version.
Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters
But with Ta-Dah, the band’s follow-up album to their self-titled first album, Shears felt the band had lost some of their edge and become too “stuffed-animalish.” Seeking to recapture the Sisters earlier sexiness, Shears spent several months in Berlin indulging in that city’s well-known night life.
And judging from the...
Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters
But with Ta-Dah, the band’s follow-up album to their self-titled first album, Shears felt the band had lost some of their edge and become too “stuffed-animalish.” Seeking to recapture the Sisters earlier sexiness, Shears spent several months in Berlin indulging in that city’s well-known night life.
And judging from the...
- 5/26/2010
- by michael
- The Backlot
Scissor Sisters member Ana Matronic has insisted that the band's new album artwork is not of frontman Jake Shears. The cover for their new LP Night Work features a close-up of a clenched bottom, but Matronic said that it is in fact an old photograph of a Broadway dancer. The Sun quotes her as saying: "That's absolutely not his bum. Everyone is just assuming it is. He's got a great bum but it's not that muscly. (more)...
- 5/17/2010
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic has married her longtime boyfriend Seth Kirby, according to reports. The pair tied the knot in a ceremony this week.
In a recent interview, Matronic, real name Ana Lynch, revealed she was "pretty close to being married" to video artist Kirby. She said, "My boyfriend really keeps me sane... It's nice to have people around you who don't get caught up in it all."
Ana Matronic and Seth Kirby reportedly have been together for about seven years.
Unlike her love life with Seth which apparently goes smoothly, her personal life is a difficult one. Back in 2004, she told Britain's magazine, Glamour, that her parents' marriage broke up when she was a toddler due to her father's homosexuality, and that her father died of an AIDS-related illness when she was just a kid.
In a recent interview, Matronic, real name Ana Lynch, revealed she was "pretty close to being married" to video artist Kirby. She said, "My boyfriend really keeps me sane... It's nice to have people around you who don't get caught up in it all."
Ana Matronic and Seth Kirby reportedly have been together for about seven years.
Unlike her love life with Seth which apparently goes smoothly, her personal life is a difficult one. Back in 2004, she told Britain's magazine, Glamour, that her parents' marriage broke up when she was a toddler due to her father's homosexuality, and that her father died of an AIDS-related illness when she was just a kid.
- 5/1/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
If you’re among those of us with an interest in skin art (and live in the UK), then you’re in luck as courtesy of 4Digital Media we have three copies of the new Tattoos: A Scarred History documentary to give away!
Synopsis:
From people with tattoos on every body part to digital tattoos powered by your blood, this controversial feature documentary will take you on a visually stunning and, to some, disturbing journey into the world of tattoos.
With help from a sociologist, psychotherapist, bishop, and a host of celebrities, including David Carradine, Julie Benz, Shawnee Smith, Jason Mewes, Brad Dourif, and many more, a young woman (Sousila) tries to discover why tattoos have become such a large part of modern Western society.
Watch in awe at the artistry and extreme measures people go to, to be different. Discover Meg Gaffney’s powerful story as she seeks a...
Synopsis:
From people with tattoos on every body part to digital tattoos powered by your blood, this controversial feature documentary will take you on a visually stunning and, to some, disturbing journey into the world of tattoos.
With help from a sociologist, psychotherapist, bishop, and a host of celebrities, including David Carradine, Julie Benz, Shawnee Smith, Jason Mewes, Brad Dourif, and many more, a young woman (Sousila) tries to discover why tattoos have become such a large part of modern Western society.
Watch in awe at the artistry and extreme measures people go to, to be different. Discover Meg Gaffney’s powerful story as she seeks a...
- 4/6/2010
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
Featuring: David Carradine, Danny Dyer, Joe Calzaghe, MacKenzie Cook, Greg Grunberg, Gordan Ramsay, Ana Matronic and many more .A Superb Celebration Of Skin Art!. Skin Deep Magazine #9733;#9733;#9733;#9733;#9733; .Shocking, Crazy, Bizarre, Even Heartwarming. Gorezone From people with tattoos on every body part, to digital tattoos powered by your blood, this controversial feature documentary will take you on a visually stunning, and to some, disturbing journey into the world of tattoos. With the help from a sociologist, psychotherapist, bishop and a host of celebrities, including David Carradine, Jason Mewes, Brad Dourif, and many more as a young woman (Sousila) tries to discover why tattoos have become such a large part of modern western society. Watch in awe at the...
- 3/23/2010
- www.ohmygore.com/
Supermodel Kate Moss made a triumphant return to the catwalk after a five year break from strutting her stuff.
The catwalk queen shocked the fashion industry by taking to the runway at The House Of Blue Eyes fashion show in London's Shepherd's Bush on Tuesday.
The sexy star grabbed a top hat and cane and strutted to rapturous applause from friends and fashion fans, who didn't know she intended on taking centre stage.
The event was co-hosted by Scissor Sisters star Ana Matronic and the Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto, who made her modelling debut in a skin-tight pink clown outfit.
A source tells Britain's Daily Mail newspaper, "She was really excited, which surprised most people there as she always gives off the impression of being quite calm."...
The catwalk queen shocked the fashion industry by taking to the runway at The House Of Blue Eyes fashion show in London's Shepherd's Bush on Tuesday.
The sexy star grabbed a top hat and cane and strutted to rapturous applause from friends and fashion fans, who didn't know she intended on taking centre stage.
The event was co-hosted by Scissor Sisters star Ana Matronic and the Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto, who made her modelling debut in a skin-tight pink clown outfit.
A source tells Britain's Daily Mail newspaper, "She was really excited, which surprised most people there as she always gives off the impression of being quite calm."...
- 9/4/2008
- WENN
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton is so ashamed she attended London's Live 8 gig on Saturday even though she knows little about African poverty, she's vowed to study the issues while planning her forthcoming wedding. Scissor Sister Ana Matronic slammed Hilton for attending the concert without understanding its key aim of persuading leaders of the eight largest industrial nations to cancel debt in the developing world, double the aid budget and rewrite global trade laws. But Hilton insists she will make amends by reading about it while she's preparing for her marriage to Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis. She says, "It's such a great cause. It makes you realize how fortunate we are. I want to get more involved in this cause, so I'm going to read all the newspapers while I'm in Athens planning my wedding."...
- 7/5/2005
- WENN
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