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Today from i: The Oscars – always the bridesmaid…
Meryl Streep has been nominated for an Academy Award for the 17th time, for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady. It’s hard to believe, but Streep hasn’t won since 1983 for Sophie’s Choice. but in Oscar history sometimes multiple nominations never guarantee you a prize. Words: Liam O’Brian, Graphic: Liz Gould.
By i paper | Notebook | Wednesday, 25 January 2012 at 3:16 pm
Today from i: Playing to the chief
Bradford rock band Smokie, who had a hit with Living Next Door to Alice in the 1970s, were the unexpected performers at a Kremlin dinner attended by Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin. Here are some other singers summoned for the pleasure of world leaders.
By i paper | Notebook | Thursday, 5 January 2012 at 10:30 am
Today from i: Hold the front page
Louise Mensch has decried the fact female politicians are judged by their appearance, while posing for a shoot in GQ. She isn’t the first high-profile figure to cause a stir by posing in amagazine.
By i paper | Notebook | Wednesday, 4 January 2012 at 10:37 am
Today from i: The stamp of approval
Stamps showing illustrations from books, including James and the Giant Peach and The Twits go on sale later this month in a celebration of Roald Dahl’s children’s literature. The author is the latest national treasure to be honoured with a set of Royal Mail collectibles. Here are some other notable figures who have put their stamp on history.
Today from i: Celebrity workouts
In light of the news that the indie folk singer Bon Iver, more renowned for hillbilly chic than physical prowess, will feature in an exercise video, i looks at other celebrities who have dabbled with fitness instruction.
By i paper | Notebook | Thursday, 29 December 2011 at 11:42 am
Today from i: Unwanted Christmas presents
As the relatives leave, the turkey sandwiches run out and the dust settles on Christmas, it’s time to decide which presents can safely join the wrapping paper in the recycling bin.
By i paper | Notebook | Wednesday, 28 December 2011 at 10:00 am
Today from i: Obituary cock-ups
The world of 24-hour news has made false reports of celebrity deaths a commonplace. Jon Bon Jovi had to post a picture of himself online thisweek after a rumour he’d died in a New Jersey hospital following a cardiac arrest. Here are some other instances where obituarywriters might have been led astray.
By i paper | Notebook | Wednesday, 21 December 2011 at 10:50 am
Today from i: Britain’s favourite YouTube clips
Despite 2011 being the year of phone hacking, the Arab Spring and the death of Osama Bin Laden, Britain’s favourite viral videos were defiantly light-hearted. Here are the six most-watched YouTube clips in the UK over the past 12 months.
By i paper | Notebook | Tuesday, 20 December 2011 at 3:45 pm
Today from i: Celebrity Crusaders
As it is revealed that an intrepid Prince Harry drove to rescue a friend whowas beingmugged,with only his SAS-trained bodyguard for protection, i considers other celebrities turned have-a-go heroes.
By i paper | Notebook | Monday, 19 December 2011 at 12:44 pm
Today from i: Marriage proposals
Private Bryan Johnson proposed to his girlfriend at Buckingham Palace yesterday after being awarded a
gallantry medal for saving a wounded colleague in Afghanistan.Were any of these other very public marriage proposals a source of inspiration for the soldier, we wonder…
By i paper | Notebook | Friday, 16 December 2011 at 11:19 am
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