By Melissa Palleschi on 16/09/2013
Hackney Wick, Live Music, Music Reviews, Show Biz, Theatre Reviews
London’s Perverted Children isn’t just a catchy and provocative title with little substance but a show which recounts the glorious decay of what has been dubbed the ‘London Berlin’ : Hackney Wick . Ok, that probably sounds a bit hackneyed (no pun intended). You may be thinking: ‘Oh The Wick kids are putting on a […]
By Remi on 01/02/2012
aretha franklin, blues, cadillac records, etta james, jimi hendrix, little richard. johnny lee hooker, muddy waters
Entertainment, Show Biz

Last week I tweeted that Etta James wasn’t long for this world, then Friday came the news that Ms James had passed away that morning (20 January), at a hospital in Riverside County, California. The quality of her life had diminished considerably, so it was expected and for me a relief that she was no […]
By The Duchess of Hackney on 01/02/2012
california, dick clark, don cornelius, don cornelius suicide, gun shot, sherman oaks, soal train
Entertainment, Show Biz

Unbelievable news about one of the baddest cats around before music became terminally ill. The man whose name was synonymous with Soul Train, was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, California home at 4 am (Pacific Time) today. According to TMZ, law enforcement say he died from a gunshot wound to his head, and […]
By Remi on 23/05/2011
arcola theatre, dalston, david, E8, jennie buckman, n16, schwimmer, zoe buckman
Show Biz

Actor Director David Schwimmer and his former Hackney girl, Zoe Buckman have welcome a baby girl they have named Cleo. The baby was delivered by C section on 8 May in New York, but they only released the news today via a spokesperson. Later Schwimmer posted a photo on his Twitter account saying “Hey everyone. […]
By Hackney Hive on 05/05/2011
Show Biz

Trio reportedly embarked on cross-country dash following terrorist attacks on New York in 2001, claims Taylor’s former PA
By The Duchess of Hackney on 25/10/2010
dennis brown, gregory isaacs, lovers rock, reggae
Music, Show Biz

I was saddened to hear that the reggae singer and song writer whose career sky rocketed in the late 70’s into 1980’s, passed away earlier today (25 October) surrounded by family and friends at his London home, after a battle with lung cancer. Over the weekend rumours were abound about his declining health, with some […]
By Jenn Dusseau on 28/05/2010
gary coleman
Show Biz

Different Strokes star Gary Coleman died at 12:05 PM Mountain Standard Time (7:05pm in English money ), he was only 42. Coleman suffered a brain hemorrhage after a fall at his Utah home on Wednesday and was taken to a local hospital. He was later transferred to the intensive care unit at Utah Valley Regional […]
By Kit Weesner on 28/04/2010
people magazine, sandra bullock. jesse james
Show Biz

See, it can be done. You don’t have to go to Africa to palm hands of corrupt officials and lie to get a baby. Right on American celebrity doorsteps, are children of all colours desperately waiting to be adopted. Sandra Bullock has done the impossible and adopted a 3 1/2 child born in New Orleans, […]
By Jenn Dusseau on 12/04/2010
leona lewis, sex and the city 2, x factor
Show Biz

Hackney girl and X Factor winner, Leona Lewis is to sing the soundtrack for The new Sex and The City sequel. Lewis has already recorded the duet with Jennifer Hudson, which is being discussed as either the main theme or to feature on the soundtrack. Her single, Happy was used in the movie Precious. Last […]
By Kit Weesner on 10/04/2010
Show Biz

Can this be true, Us Weekly is reporting Elizabeth Taylor maybe engaged to be married for the ninth time. Usmagazine.com are reporting a “source” close to Ms. Taylor reveals that the 78 year old Oscar winning actress got engaged to Talent Agent Jason Winter, 49, who is part of Sterling Winters Management, a Los Angeles […]