Stars with Val Aviv: August 2nd, 2011
ARIES {Mar 21–Apr 20}
Deep rooted frustrations that have been long held since childhood will be better left in the past. Let go of unnecessary baggage and go for gold because you have the creative sparkle now with the confidence to inspire others. Read the rest of this article »
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Telly Talk: August 2nd, 2011
Hair raising

There’s a new Freeview channel launching this week. Really? Yes, Really. Now that we’ve got that gag out of the way, the channel is called Really and its heralding Hair Battle Spectacular as one of the major new programmes in its schedule. This is a UK premiere, but then so was The Real Housewives Of New Jersey at one point and I’m not waiting on tenterhooks for the next episode of that. The proof is in the pudding, and is hair really enough to draw attention to Really? Read the rest of this article »
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Comedy, Interviews: August 2nd, 2011
Topping most comics’ must-see lists, US cutting edge funnyman Doug Stanhope talks to Victoria Nangle

VN: Regular subjects touched upon in your sets include abortion and terrorism. Are you drawn to controversial issues naturally, in terms of this is what interests you most when you pick up a paper, or do you like to court a response from the liberal audience?
DS: Controversial issues are always more interesting but I don’t create material about a subject I have opinion on just because it’s controversial. The most fun is having a point of view that the audience is generally against and presenting an argument that challenges their thinking. Or sometimes I just like a good fisting joke. Read the rest of this article »
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