Kate Middleton Hacked

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The Duchess of Cambridge has been named as one of the celebrities who have had their bank account and phone hacked by a tabloid.

Kate Middleton’s phone and bank account was hacked in 2005 by a private detective, Jonathan Rees. Rees was hired by the Mirror Group and the New of the World.

According to the Telegraph, the Duchess of Cambridge’s phone was tapped between 2005 and 2006 when she was Prince William’s girlfriend. Police sources told the Daily Mail “Kate Middleton appears to have been in a league of her own in terms of the amount of hacking attempts made on her mobile phone. She was routinely targeted dozens of times a day and on some occasions this figure would reach three figures.”

Tom Watson MP named Mr Rees’ yesterday in the House Of Commons and called for the Metropolitan police to delve deeper with their investigation into Mr Rees’ work as a private investigator.

Channel 4 Presenters Champion Current Affairs

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Channel 4 today announces a move to bring together the best of its journalism across the channel by involving the Channel 4 News presenting team in its flagship current and foreign affairs strands.

Whilst maintaining their presence on Channel 4 News, Jon Snow and Krishnan Guru-Murthy will join the highly-respected reporting line-up for Dispatches and Unreported World; going out into the field to report on the issues that matter most to them.

Channel 4’s Head of News & Current Affairs Dorothy Byrne, says: “Channel 4 News presenters are some of the best journalists in this country. They have never just sat in studios reading autocues – this new way of working will enable them to go out in Britain and across the world to investigate and highlight the stories which they really care about, holding those in power to account. This is part of our joined-up approach in maximising our heavyweight journalists across both our news and current affairs output. ”

Jon Snow will be more embedded into the Channel 4’s current affairs team, giving him the journalistic freedom to delve deeper and investigate issues that he is passionate about – such as human rights. As previously announced, Jon will present Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields (tx: Channel 4, Tuesday 14th June 2011 at 11.05pm) an investigation into the civil war between the Sri Lankan government and the secessionist rebels, the Tamil Tigers, featuring devastating new video evidence of war crimes.

Snow will also present a number of Dispatches a year beginning with Landlords From Hell (tx: Channel 4, Monday 4th July at 8pm) – an exposé of rent racketeers who exploit those who can’t afford to buy their own homes as well as those who live and work illegally in the UK.

Jon Snow says: “Dispatches is a jewel in the crown of Channel 4 and has unearthed some revelatory stories and provoked important debate. It’s great to be doing more of these programmes and really getting under the skin of issues like human rights, international affairs and housing issues at home and abroad. There’s such affinity between the News and the rest of the Current Affairs family – and this will just cement that bond. I can’t wait to get stuck in.”

Matt Frei is set to join Channel 4 News and the presenting line-up. As well as his core role of Washington Correspondent, he will also present the News throughout the year and take on a number of Dispatches programmes.

In the autumn Krishnan Guru-Murthy will take up an ambassador role at Unreported World – the UK’s longest-running foreign affairs series which reports from some of the most neglected and toughest places on the planet.

As well as presenting several Unreported Worlds a year, Krishnan will provide seamless links directly from Channel 4 News into the programme. He will also engage with his significant social media following to provoke discussion and debate the issues examined in the programme. This will take the form of live chats on Twitter and regular blogging.

Krishnan Guru Murthy says: “Unreported World consistently shines light on stories that are missed by the mainstream. It finds unheard voices, challenges dominant perspectives on the world and is an essential part of what Channel 4 is for. I look forward to joining the team and discussing the issues and films with our viewers. Now that Unreported World and Channel 4 News can be watched online around the world that is a truly exciting global conversation.”

Increasing the social media engagement with Dispatches and UW, viewers will also be able to suggest story ideas and comment on stories via the programme websites, Facebook pages, or directly with Jon and Krishnan via Twitter. Snowmail – Channel 4 News’ informal free evening news update – will include issues investigated by Dispatches and Unreported World.

Last month Channel 4 News announced that Cathy Newman will join Jon and Krishnan as the third regular presenter. It is expected that she will also present some Dispatches in due course.

Rise of Cyberchondria; NHS Launches Online Healthchecker

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Frost has noticed an upturn in the rise of cyberchondria, people across the UK are googling their aches and pains. Any smart person knows that googling you health problems will never help, the result you get is always death! The NHS has put together an online health checker which shows a more realistic solution to your problem.

MOT YOUR HEALTH ONLINE TODAY

Is my diet affecting my health? Am I drinking too much? Am I active enough? Getting personalised health information, whether to address specific concerns or just see how you are faring, can be tricky. But from today, it will be much easier to check how healthy you are using a free, revamped tool on the NHS Choices website.

The LifeCheck (www.nhs.uk/lifecheck) tool asks you a small number of questions about your age and lifestyle which generates an individual health profile, and health tips tailored to your specific needs. You’ll then be able to set achievable goals to improve your health and wellbeing, and get to relevant, reliable advice and information on the NHS website.

Designed for all ages from newborns to grandparents, the user-friendly tool now combines an upgraded and extended version of three existing tools Baby LifeCheck (5-8 months), Teen LifeCheck (12-15 years) and Mid-LifeCheck (over 40s).

Moma Your Muffin Top

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MOMA, The Breakfast Of Champions, Bids To Help Britain Banish The Muffin Top This Summer
Join The Breakfast Revolution!

MOMA, the breakfast pioneers, are on a mission to help the nation slim down for a scorching summer. Join the MOMA breakfast challenge and start the morning with a proper mouthful, which will keep you going until lunch.

MOMA knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It increases your metabolic rate, kicks your body into gear in the morning and tells it what to expect throughout the rest of the day.

Join MOMA’s Breakfast Revolution at its Station Booths where you can take the MOMA YOUR MUFFIN TOP challenge. There will be the chance to opt for a weekly weigh in and collect stamps on your loyalty card to mark your commitment starting from 14th June and you get a free MOMA at the end of the two weeks with a full loyalty card.

According to the British Dietetic Association “It has been shown that people who eat breakfast have more balanced diets than those who skip this meal, are less likely to be overweight, lose weight more successfully and have reduced risk of certain diseases”.

MOMA’s Oatie Breakfast is packed full of wholegrain jumbo Oats which produce slow-releasing energy to keep you full until lunch. MOMA mixes their oats with probiotic yogurt, to aid digestion, real fruit, to provide vitamins, and finally agave nectar that helps to sweeten it. This winning combination is low GI, low fat and each breakfast pot has under 330 calories – giving your muffin top a headstart on the road to recovery every morning. The MOMA Oatie Breakfast range includes Blueberry, Wild Berry and Strawberry & Banana

Mrs Doyle’s brew up change in Westminster at Tea Time for Change.

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Hundreds of people from across the UK are heading to Westminster to hit back at aid sceptics and urge their MPs not to abandon the world’s poorest people. The mass lobby of politicians, called TEA TIME FOR CHANGE will bring people face to face with their MPs to discuss international development over a cup of tea and ask the government to make the vital changes needed to end global poverty.

Secretary of State for International Development ANDREW MITCHELL, Shadow Secretary HARRIET HARMAN and over 130 other MPs have agreed to meet their constituents over a cup of tea and talk about tackling global poverty with people who care passionately about these issues. www.actionaid.org.uk/tea_time_for_change

ActionAid’s Head of Campaigns, Jenny Ricks, spokesperson for Tea Time for Change said: “Supporters of international development will be using Tea Time for Change to share a cup of tea with their MPs. They’ll be pushing for the changes needed to stop more than a billion people going to bed hungry each night, 1,400 women dying in pregnancy and child birth every day and 72 million children missing out on the chance to go to school.”

To join the event on Thursday June 9, go to www.teatimeforchange.org.uk

Hottest Cheerleaders, Jason Segel and Hayley Atwell {Film News}

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This month in Total Film’s ‘All American’ issue…

Captain America’s Hayley Atwell: “I had a bullet shell fired off my head” – Plus red, white and blue pictures, exclusive to Total Film!

When Total Film met Captain America’s leading lady Hayley Atwell to discuss playing English freedom fighter Peggy Carter, she admitted there were some shaky moments during filming.

“I had a bullet shell fired off my head when I stepped too close to [Red Skull sidekick] Richard Armitage’s gun, which was a bit dumb,” she grimaces.

Atwell also reveals how she was put through her paces with a gruelling training regime.

“Various types of detox, hard running, endless lunges… I threw up after the first day!”

The hard work certainly paid off though and Atwell proudly confesses that she performs all her own stunts in the film.

“In fact when [the stuntwoman] comes on I’m like, ‘I’m really sorry, but can you go away, otherwise it feels like a waste, all this training just to look good in a uniform!”.

Captain America: The First Avenger opens on 29 July.

“READ THE FULL STORY IN TOTAL FILM – OUT NOW” (9TH JULY)

Jason Segel: “I like talking to strangers” – Forgetting Sarah Marshall star talks about staying grounded in Hollywood

Speaking to Total Film on set of his latest self-penned movie Five-Year Engagement, Jason Segel confesses that he likes talking to strangers at random LA bars.

“I’m definitely a watcher, yeah. I do like to observe people when they’re drinking because that’s when they’re at their most honest.”

Segel explains that he thinks it’s important as a writer to experience normal life, brushing off suggestion that he’s a bit of a heartthrob; the ‘thinking woman’s crumpet’.

“I guess some people like the goofy guy! I don’t think of myself like that,” he says bashfully. “I’ve tried hard not to let my life change, if that makes sense. I just bop around, doing the same stuff I usually do. I go to the pub a lot and am still friends with friends from high school. More than anything, it’s really important as a writer, because if you stop experiencing normal life you really feel it in the scripts”.

Total Film’s top cheerleader crowned!

To celebrate all things American, Total Film have picked their favourite movie cheerleaders with American Beauty’s Angela Hayes (played by Mena Suvari) coming out on top of the cheer pyramid.

Other cheerleaders to feature in the top 10 were Megan Fox’s Jennifer Check in Jennifer’s Body and Bring It On’s Torrance Shipman played by Cannes Film Festival’s Best Actress, Kirsten Dunst.

The list in full:

Angela Hayes played by Mena Suvari

American Beauty (1999)

Kelly Van Ryan played by Denise Richards

Wild Things (1998)

Buffy Summers played by Kristy Swanson

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

Jennifer Check played by Megan Fox

Jennifer’s Body (2009)

Diane Weston played by Marley Shelton

Sugar & Spice (2001)

Torrance Shipman played by Kirsten Dunst

Bring It On (2000)

Max Fischer played by Jason Schwartzman

Rushmore (1998)

Lee Montgomery played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Death Proof (2007)

Edit Stall played by Maria Bello

A History of Violence (2005)

Granny voiced by June Foray

Space Jam (1996)

Sir Richard Branson and friends party at The Roof Gardens to celebrate 30 years on top in London

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Last night Sir Richard Branson hosted an 80’s extravaganza at The Roof Gardens to celebrate 30 years as one of the top clubs and venues in London.

Famous faces including Princess Beatrice, Jimmy Carr, Alexandra Burke, Sarah Harding and friends were treated to a fun packed evening including a variety of live music – which included a fantastic performance from The Overtones and an amazing DJ set from 80’s legend Boy George. Guests also enjoyed a roller disco and to round off the evening, a spectacular fireworks display with views across London

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As part of the celebrations a live charity auction was held helping to raise money for Trekstock – a charity which aims to raise awareness of cancer in young people. Some of the brilliant auction items included a fabulous trip for two to Necker Island and a studio session with Mark Ronson and Daniel Merriweather.

It was an evening of double celebration as Babylon, the award-winning restaurant at The Roof Gardens; also celebrated its 10th birthday and regular guests were invited to a delicious dinner before joining the party downstairs.

For the past three decades, the venue which is also part of the Virgin Limited Edition luxury portfolio, has entertained and enchanted Londoners and visitors from around the world with its 1.5 acres beautiful gardens, its exclusive private members nightclub and the award-winning Babylon Restaurant.

Sir Richard Branson commented: “I am thrilled that we are celebrating owning The Roof Gardens for 30 years, I can’t believe how time flies! This evening has really celebrated everything the venue has to offer and was a fantastic way to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years.”

Nancy Dell'Olio Turns 50

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IT’S TIME TO PUT SAGA IN THE OLD FOLKS’ HOME

Nancy Dell’Olio leads launch of high50 – targeting new generation of fiftysomethings

London, 7th June 2011: high50 (say ‘five-oh’), an online community with cutting edge editorial for people who believe life really begins at 50 – launches with a lead column by Nancy Dell’olio on what turning 50 means to her.

The mortgage is coming to an end, the kids are leaving home, the anxieties and insecurities that bedevil the earlier years are beginning to slip away. It’s like being a teenager again, but with experience.

Reflecting this ideal, high50 will offer quality editorial that is relevant, cool and interesting. With a stellar line-up of journalists readers can expect everything from sex, shopping and sport to music, money and mischief, as well as thought-provoking pieces from the likes of Dominic Sandbrook on 50 years of British history.

High50 will be both inspirational and aspirational, and will source the best promotions and discounts for the discerning – partner brands include erotica boutique Coco de Mer, Champneys spa resorts and luxury travel operator Kuoni.
In what will be the first of many guest columnists Nancy Dell’Olio writes exclusively about what turning 50 means to her:
“This August I want to celebrate my 50th birthday with two days of partying in Puglia, in Italy, where I spent many of my childhood summers. Yes, my 50th: Barack Obama turns 50 this year too. I have something in common with him: everyone’s always asking to see our birth certificates!

50 – what’s not to like? I feel wiser, wittier and happier; I’m in the prime of my joy. It is, as I’ve said, a magical time, and magic has no age – just like my spirit. My spirit is the thing that will keep me vibrant forever. There’s an old saying that goes, “If the young only knew, if the old only could.” Well, huh. I do know, now, and I certainly can, still. Here’s to my fifties: you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”

The 50-plus market will soon be the biggest, richest and most influential in the UK, by 2020 accounting for half the population. It is the fastest growing demographic using Facebook and Twitter, accounting for 31% of online users.

In the real world, the over 50s increasingly share interests – music, art, cinema, theatre, television, sport, technology, rock festivals – with people of all ages. Yet advertising, branding and editorial largely ignore them or assume their interests amount to buying end of life insurance policies and stair lifts. High50 looks to change this, and celebrate all that turning 50 has to offer.

Former Sunday Times Style editor and acclaimed author Tim Willis was appointed editor of high50 earlier in the year and has assembled a team of regular columnists which include some of the most respected journalists and writers in the UK, including: Sally Brampton, Linda Kelsey, Elaine Lemm, Julie Welch, Daniela Soave, Peter York and more.

In a year that will see the likes of George Clooney, Julianne Moore, Ricky Gervais, Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie, the Mini Cooper, the World Wildlife Fund, the lava lamp and the President of the United States of America all turn 50, it’s time to change our opinions of ageing.

WELCOME TO HIGH 50 | www.high50.com Anyone can access the high50 site – though registration will bring extra benefits.