Comedian Jerry Lewis says the handgun seized from his baggage by US airport security last month was a gift.
Archive for August, 2008
Gun ‘was gift’ says Jerry Lewis
Friday, August 15th, 2008Bond producer joins UK Film board
Friday, August 15th, 2008James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, is appointed to the board of the UK Film Council.
DJ Dave Pearce to leave Radio 1
Friday, August 15th, 2008BBC Radio 1 DJ Dave Pearce is to leave the station in October, it has been announced.
Bill Murray takes to the skies
Thursday, August 14th, 2008Comedian and actor Bill Murray completes a parachute jump with the US Army Golden Knights team in Chicago.
Irish folk singer Drew dies at 73
Thursday, August 14th, 2008Ronnie Drew, the legendary Irish folk singer and musician, dies after a long battle with ill health.
Reality cheque
Thursday, August 14th, 2008No assault charge for Batman Bale
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Batman star Christian Bale will not face charges over an alleged assault on his mother and sister in London, prosecutors announce.
‘Camden caners’ sing to save pub
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Singer Amy Winehouse and comedian Noel Fielding turn for a concert to raise money to rebuild their favourite pub.
TV’s Crimewatch to hit the road
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Crimewatch is taking to the road for a month of live daily programmes filmed across the UK.
Twilight to fill Harry Potter gap
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008The movie of Stephenie Meyer’s vampire Twilight stories gets an earlier release following the delay to the new Potter film.