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Sir David Frost Dies Aged 74

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Legendary journalist and broadcaster Sir David Frost has died aged 74 after giving a speech aboard the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship. Sir David was famous for his political interviews, including the time he challenged US President Richard Nixon about Watergate. The episode was later made into a film, Frost/Nixon.

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Sir David was born in 1939 in Kent and went too study English at Cambridge University. He was also a member of the legendary Footlights, where Hugh Grant and Hugh Laurie also got their start. He has done many TV shows including The Week That Was and his own The Frost Report. He also became big in America thanks to Frost on America and The David Frost Show.

Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: “My heart goes out to David Frost’s family. He could be – and certainly was with me – both a friend and a fearsome interviewer.”

Sir David married Lady Carina Fitzalan-Howard in 1983, she is the second daughter of the Duke of Norfolk. They had three sons.

Our thoughts go out to his friends and family. May he rest in peace.

‘The Celebrity Protection Agency’ To Provide A-listers Anonymity Thanks To Morphsuits

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Are you a celebrity? Can’t go out to check how many papers you are in because of the paparazzi? Is it all just a bit much? Well here at Frost we think we have found the solution. The innovative people at Morphsuits has an idea. Just buy one of their suits. It could be you, or it could just be a random person who loves skin-tight red morphsuits. THEY WILL NEVER KNOW.

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Morphsuits has publicly unveiled its team of vigilantes that provide free suits for A-listers in need of anonymity, dubbed ‘The Celebrity Protection Agency’ (TCPA)

  • Morphsuits, the all-in-one spandex bodysuit, has enlisted a group of ‘masked vigilantes’ to guard popular A-lister hotspots and hand out free Morphsuits to any celebrity with the desire to remain anonymous when leaving a bar or club.
  • The team, which remains completely anonymous, has been assisting celebrities for over a year but has now decided to go public with the service due to the latest VMA debacle, commenting: “It’s time these poor people had some anonymity. Why can’t you just let them twerk in peace?”
  • The service is now available for hire by celebrities via Twitter, they just need to tweet @Morphsuits with #ProtectMeMorphsuits, and the team will arrange the time and place via direct message so not to reveal the star’s destination.

Guilty Pleasures Pop Up at Mary Janes Bar

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MARY JANESThis autumn will see the arrival of the global phenomenon that is Guilty Pleasures at stylish City bar, Mary Janes. Every Thursday night guests can enjoy a glorious all-singing, all-dancing pop-up spectacle from DJs, dancers and performers bringing a razzle-dazzle tour de force to London’s traditionally conservative financial district.

From the moment they arrive, city workers will leave their consciences at their desks and walk into a sinner’s paradise. Throughout the course of the evening, Guilty Pleasures’ unique blend of entertainment will be popping up with DJs, singers, cabaret performers, dancers, acrobats and a whole troupe of kitsch characters guaranteed to start a party unlike anything ever seen before in the City.

In the eight years since it was founded, Guilty Pleasures has become a musical institution, embracing the full scope of the pop spectrum, from the 70s to the present day. Founded by the charismatic broadcaster and lifelong music fan, Sean Rowley on his cult BBC London radio show, it has now evolved into a sell-out club night, a compilation album series and a television show. Alongside Sean, Guilty Pleasures eclectic cast create an unforgettable heart stopping, disco dancing, pop spectacular!

To celebrate the arrival of Guilty Pleasures, Mary Janes have created a bespoke food and cocktail menu with a Guilty Pleasures theme which will truly be the answer to guests’ prayers. Guests can enjoy Naughty Hot Dogs, a platter of mini hot dogs with different toppings such as Chilli con Carne, American Mustard, Fried Onions and Melted Cheese, or can go to the dark side with Dirty Burgers; a selection of burger sliders with fillings including Pulled Pork, Chorizo, Chilli and Cheese. Diners will be singing the praises of the sinfully sweet Dunkin’ Donuts, a homemade selection of sugared Cinnamon Donuts with Chocolate Sauce, Toffee Sauce and Warm Apricot Marmalade.

Drinkers will be confessing their sins after delving into the Guilty Pleasures themed cocktails which include the Chocolate Mint Pleasure, a playful blend of Vanilla Stolichnaya Vodka, Cacao White, Crème de Menthe, Milk and Chocolate Sprinkles. Pop princesses can opt for the Sassy Spritz, a zingy mix of Aperol, Prosecco, and Soda. The Retro Mai Tai will transport guests back to the last days of disco and will combine Santa Teresa Rum, Triple Sec, Captain Morgan, Pineapple, Orange Juice and Grenadine

Owned and operated by The Mint Group, Mary Janes is a chic bar with an interior combining a touch of the baroque with modern elegance. Plush Louis XVI style chairs, crystal chandeliers and red drapes lend a sense of theatre to the venue, whilst downstairs exposed brickwork, leather banquettes and a long wooden and zinc-topped bar create a more contemporary space. The bar has several intimate spaces perfect for group bookings, as well as the ever-popular karaoke room which can take bookings for up to 12 people.

Mary Janes
124-127 Minories
London
EC3 1NT
Tel: 020 7481 8195
W: www.maryjanesbar.com/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/maryjanesbar/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-Janes-Bar/

Opening Hours
Monday-Wednesday 12pm – 11pm
Thursday & Friday 12pm – 1am
Available for private hire on weekends

Laurence Clark Inspired | Comedy

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If you want to catch some comedy, Laurence Clark might be what you are looking for.

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From mountain climbing to Doctor Who, via the Swedish chef from The Muppets, this consumate comedian sorts out once and for all what’s truly inspiring. In his inimitable style Laurence flips our idea of what’s inspirational on its head. After a sell out Edinburgh run last year, the show now takes to the road. Expect absurd logic, death-defying stunts and unusual varieties of crisps… just don’t expect to come away ‘inspired’!

 

“Blackly funny.” Daily Telegraph

Inspired focuses on how Laurence is often told he’s “inspirational” for doing ordinary, everyday activities. ‘It’s my pet hate’ says Laurence, ‘whether it’s for being married, doing stand-up or having kids, it just seems like they thought I’d never amount to much. I love to inspire people with my stand-up comedy but don’t call me inspirational for just getting on with my life!’

 

“I would not only recommend this show but urge everyone to go out and buy a ticket immediately” ««««« Edinburgh Guide

 

In 2012 Laurence featured in the BBC1 Documentary, We Won’t Drop the Baby, which was Pick of the Day in The Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday and The Telegraph. Laurence has also topped Shortlist magazine’s Britain’s Ten Funniest New Comedians.  He has appeared on BBC’s Newsnight in an authored feature, and as a talking head in the BBC2 documentary Are You Having a Laugh? He is regularly called upon to comment on social issues on radio, TV and in the press and regularly writes for the Independent. He consistently has successful Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows, all of which have garnered a multitude of 4 and 5 star reviews and Inspired matches this existing high standard.

 

“Any vaguely sentient being ought to leave this stupendously funny and thought-provoking show with their sides split and their minds buzzing.” The Stage [MUST SEE]

Amused Moose Laugher Award Finalist 2012

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«««« Broadwaybaby.com «««« Edinburgh Evening News

««««« Adelaide Advertiser ««««« National Student

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Inspired was commissioned by the Unlimited programme, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Laurence was the only stand-up comedian to have been commissioned by the Cultural Olympiad programme.

 

Laurence Clark: Inspired

Canada Water Culture Space

21 Surrey Quays Road

London

SE16 7AR

21st September 2013

7.30pm

Tickets: £10/8

Box Office: 020 7525 2931

http://canadawaterculturespace.org.uk/

 

Thames Festival 2013 | Things To Do

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City Cruises to host Sir Andrew Motion and Dan Cruickshank for Thames Festival 2013

 

As part of the 2013 Thames Festival celebrations, City Cruises, London’s leading riverboat operator, is hosting two distinguished events with former poet Sir Andrew Motion (7 September) and National Geographic and BBC art historian, writer and presenter, Dan Cruickshank (9 September).

 

Celebrating the very best of the Thames, the Mayor’s Thames Festival brings together art, music and educational events through an inspiring 10-day event on the river, its banks and bridges. As a key feature of tourism on the Thames, City Cruises’ is hosting these two major events on its flagship boat – and largest on the river – the Millennium Diamond.

 

Sir Andrew Motion – now President of the Campaign to Protect Rural England – will present an afternoon of poems and reflections from both his own collections and others on Saturday 7 September (4pm to 6.30pm). Concentrating on London’s greatest waterway and its many myths, poems and tales, Sir Andrew will take guests on a literary journey as they sail down the very river that inspired them.

 

Dan Cruickshank, whose credits include Around the World in 80 Treasures and Marvels of the Modern Age, will take centre stage on Monday 9 September (7.30pm-9.30pm). Taking guests on an architectural tour of London’s bridges – past and present – he will enlighten passengers on their rich history, heritage and significance in making the Capital the powerhouse that it is today.

 

Both events are ticketed and include a glass of red or white wine and canapés. Tickets cost £22, with each cruise departing from Tower Pier at 4pm, 7 September (Sir Andrew Motion) and 7.30pm, 9 September (Dan Cruickshank).

 

For further information or to book, please visit www.citycruises.com or call 020 77 400 400.

 

Bat Fans Afflicted By Affleck

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Not since the decision to cast Michael Keaton as Batman in Tim Burton’s 1989 film, have so many fan boys gone batty over the decision to cast Ben Affleck as the new Batman. History is repeating itself but this time on a much grander scale. In 1989 the internet was nowhere near its commercial use and fans penned letters to Warner Bros. voicing their disdain about Keaton. Now the focus has fallen on Ben Affleck, who very recently was announced as the new face of Batman to be seen in 2015’s yet untitled Man of Steel sequel. Opinion is fiercely divided and to the extent that 84,000 people have signed a petition against Warner Bros. and their decision to cast Affleck as the new Dark Knight.

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Some might be inclined to think that Affleck is coming in second best, based on the fact that Warner initially wanted Bale to reprise the role so much so that they offered him $50 million dollars. After the Dark Knight Rises concluded Chris Nolan’s trilogy, Bale officially stated that he was through playing Batman and true to his word, despite being offered one of the fattest pay checks in the history of film, he refused to return. Many names were subsequently thrown out there – Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin to name a few. But the biggest surprise has come with Affleck and if life has taught the human race anything, it is that history repeats itself. Keaton was initially canned and yet successful. The odds are thus in Affleck’s favour.

The biggest problem from the side of the Bat fanatics is that they seem to be weighing up the success of the franchise against one actor and this is not fair. The recent Dark Knight trilogy was immensely successful for a number of reasons and not just because Bale was so amazing.  The Dark Knight films worked because the right people all congregated under one roof and pooled their resources. This ultimately is the key to the success of any Hollywood endeavour – the right people. The recent success of Man of Steel has proven this too and it’s safe to assume that if the same creative team is behind the new film with the right script, actors, director and production values, then the Bat fans have nothing to fear by Affleck’s casting.

The general lucrative nature of the Batman franchise is sure to generate box office gold. The Batman name lends credibility as a solid franchise so much so that The Dark Knight Rises was recently made into an online slot game, with potential plans to make it into a mobile slots game too. At the end of the day, fans have little to fear by Affleck’s donning of the mask of Batman – he has the two essential qualities required for the role – the grit to be Batman and the charm to be Bruce Wayne. Plus, his recent string of films have all garnered critical and commercial success.

SUZUKI/METHOD – Native EP Featuring the single Sherbet Out 20th of October News

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Recently signed to A1(M) Records, Suzuki/Method are Brothers and founders Adam and Glen Leishman, Michael Mathews, David Boyd and Ben Hounslow who came together during the Salford riots to create their debut EP ‘NATIVE‘. Produced by David Tolan (Delphic, New Order, Primal Scream) and Jim Spencer (The Doves, The Vaccines, 808 State) the EP is full of melody and replete with swaggering anthemic ‘we dare-you-not-to-dance’ chorus’.

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Swelling bass lines and cast iron drum beats draped in lush synth textures and jangly guitars provide a pitch perfect soundtrack to Vocalist Adam’s forlorn tale of youth in crisis. It’s this ingredients that makes these industrial dance floor fillers so vitally urgent.

A place where 30 years of dance music culture collides with a wall of screaming guitars and lyrics question and lay blame in equal measure. Crucially however it is the principled and intelligent approach to pop music that make this Salford band so appealing to such a large demographic.

Drawing from a diverse palate of influences ranging from Daft Punk to The Smiths (by way of guitar lines that wouldn’t be out of place on a Parliament record) there is something almost Darwinian in their sound selections and arrangements, where in only the strongest hooks make the final cut.

The video for lead single Sherbet was directed by Bafta film maker Pete Travis, (Ohmah, Vantage Point, Judge Dredd) who agreed to do so after seeing the band perform at London’s Barfly. Set on the Manchester rooftops, it is a fast paced and beautifully shot affair. The band have received BBC introducing, Amazing radio and XFM airplay and the accompanying video to last single Country Cousins notched up 30,000 video plays in three days on MUZTV and NME TV.

 

Upcoming Shows

29th August Native in the streets @ Manchester town hall Manchester Town Hall Manchester 
5th September Native in the streets @ 258 Deansgate, 258 Deansgate Manchester 
26th September Native in the streets @ Urbis, Urbis Manchester 
27th September Salford Festival Live St Phillips Church Salford 
6th October Native in the streets LIVE @TBA (secret show) TBA Manchester 
12th October Sherbet Video World Premier, DJ set & Live special Guests Black Lion Theatre Salford 
19th October Native EP launch Party & special guest Sound Control Manchester 
15th November Sherbet Remix Party & Live Set Kings Arms Salford 

Top VMA 2013 Performances Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, N’Sync

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THAT controversial Miley Cyrus performance. Made worse with the duet after with Robin Thicke. If you listen to the ‘Blurred Lines’ lyrics and watch the video it will make you very uncomfortable watching Cyrus twerk on the 36-year-old married father-of-one. And the tongue and the crotch grabbing? If she wanted attention, she got it. Rather awkwardly, her father was in the front row.

N’Sync Return.

Katy Perry

Lady Gaga

Justin Timberlake

Taylor Swift allegedly dissing Harry Styles

Will Smith and Family React to Miley Cyrus Twerking – This is pretty funny.

What did you think of the VMAs? Did you like Miley Cyrus’s performance?