Preview: Jersey Shore

Reality TV fans mourning the demise of Big Brother need look no further than MTV's Jersey Shore for their fill of exhibitionism and voyeurism

The 'stars' of Jersey Shore

Interview: Oren Peli

Ahead of the DVD release of horror smash Paranormal Activity, Lewis Bazley talks to its director about his debut feature, Steven Spielberg and the power of 'found footage' films.

Paranormal Activity director Oren Peli talks to inthenews.co.uk

Last week's TV - the inthenews.co.uk view

Matt Robinson on a promising start for James Corden's new sports quiz, a disappointing take on the 'famous' exploring unemployment and an amusing new series from Rhod Gilbert.

James Corden's new sporting quiz show A League Of Their Own began last week


French 'torture' TV show compared to Nazi atrocities

A French TV show which encourages contestants to torture an actor has been heavily criticised and compared to the atrocities committed by the Nazis.

French 'torture' TV show compared to Nazi atrocities

Mantel joins seven first-time novelists on Orange Prize longlist

Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel has been named on the 20-stong longlist for the coveted Orange Prize for Fiction along with seven first-time novelists.

Hilary Mantel named on 20-stong longlist for Orange Prize for Fiction

Brooker defeats X Factor and Britain's Got Talent at TV awards

Simon Cowell's popular talent shows The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent have been snubbed at the Royal Television Society Awards with Charlie Brooker's Newswipe triumphing in the entertainment category.

BBC4's Newswipe with Charlie Brooker defeats X Factor and Britain's Got Talent

Poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy pens piece on Beckham injury

The injury that will likely cause David Beckham to miss the World Cup has inspired a poem by poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

Poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy pens piece on Beckham injury

Comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown cleared of assault charge

Stand-up comic Roy 'Chubby' Brown has been acquitted after being accused of hitting a young woman during an argument in a supermarket car park.

Comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown cleared of assault charge

Alice In Wonderland beats Shutter Island to UK number one

The box office success of Alice In Wonderland has continued as the Tim Burton film held the UK top spot for a second week.

Alice In Wonderland beats Shutter Island to UK number one

Interview: Oren Peli

Ahead of the DVD release of horror smash Paranormal Activity, Lewis Bazley talks to its director about his debut feature, Steven Spielberg and the power of 'found footage' films.

Paranormal Activity director Oren Peli talks to inthenews.co.uk

Frame-by-frame: Twilight Eclipse trailer

Are you one of the millions of Twihards who've eagerly devoured the new trailer for Twilight Eclipse? Click here for a closer look with inthenews.co.uk's frame-by-frame guide.

Twilight Eclipse trailer - a frame-by-frame guide

Analysis: Substance triumphs at Oscars

The Hurt Locker's glorious turn at last night's Oscars was a deserved triumph of substance over style, writes Lewis Bazley.

Analysis: Substance triumphs at Oscars

Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes split 'by mutual agreement'

Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet and her American Beauty director husband Sam Mendes have separated, their lawyer has confirmed.

Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes split 'by mutual agreement'

Mission: Impossible actor Peter Graves dies in LA aged 83

Hollywood veteran Peter Graves has died in Los Angeles at the age of 83 following a suspected heart attack, his publicist has confirmed.

Mission: Impossible actor Peter Graves dies in LA aged 83

Friends actor David Schwimmer announces engagement

Actor and director David Schwimmer has become engaged to longterm girlfriend Zoe Buckman, his representative has confirmed.

Friends actor David Schwimmer announces engagement to Zoe Buckman

Tim Burton's Alice still in Wonderland at US box office

Tim Burton's new version of Alice in Wonderland has retained the number one spot at the US box office for a second week, with Iraq drama Green Zone making a disappointing debut.

Alice still in Wonderland at US box office

Music


Michael Jackson's estate 'signs biggest recording deal ever'

The estate of the late Michael Jackson has reportedly signed the biggest deal in recording history, worth more than $200 million (£133 million), with Sony Music.

Michael Jackson's estate 'signs biggest recording deal ever'

Reality stars Rhydian and Liz McClarnon cast in War of the Worlds

Former X Factor contestant Rhydian Roberts and ex-Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon will star in a new musical version of The War of the Worlds, it has been announced.

Reality stars Rhydian Roberts and Liz McClarnon cast in War of the Worlds

'Outraged' Eddy Grant threatens legal action against Gorillaz

Singer Eddy Grant is considering a lawsuit against pop act Gorillaz, claiming the Dare band have "stolen" from one of his tracks for the composition of their current single.

'Outraged' Eddy Grant threatens legal action against Gorillaz

Gig Reviews


The xx, Shepherds Bush Empire, March 2nd

Lewis Bazley finds a vast gap between the intimacy of the xx's music and the coldness of their live display.

The xx played Shepherds Bush Empire on March 2nd

30 Seconds to Mars, Wembley Arena, February 23rd

Lewis Bazley applauds Jared Leto's showmanship as the US megastars put on a masterclass in stadium metal.

30 Seconds to Mars played Wembley Arena on February 23rd

Marina and the Diamonds, Manchester Deaf Institute, February 22nd

Noel Mellor finds himself enthused by and besotted with Marina Diamandis after a largely excellent Manchester show.

Marina and the Diamonds played at Manchester's Deaf Institute on February 22nd

TV


Brooker defeats X Factor and Britain's Got Talent at TV awards

Simon Cowell's popular talent shows The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent have been snubbed at the Royal Television Society Awards with Charlie Brooker's Newswipe triumphing in the entertainment category.

BBC4's Newswipe with Charlie Brooker defeats X Factor and Britain's Got Talent

Poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy pens piece on Beckham injury

The injury that will likely cause David Beckham to miss the World Cup has inspired a poem by poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

Poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy pens piece on Beckham injury

Comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown cleared of assault charge

Stand-up comic Roy 'Chubby' Brown has been acquitted after being accused of hitting a young woman during an argument in a supermarket car park.

Comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown cleared of assault charge

Book Reviews


Nee Naw – Real Life Dispatches from Ambulance Control by Suzi Brent

Popular blogger Brent debuts her first book with stories from the London Ambulance Service control room including embarrassing sexual incidents, tall tales, Banana Man and poignant accounts of Londoners during their most life-changing ordeals.

Nee Naw – Real Life Dispatches from Ambulance Control by Suzi Brent

Secret Son by Laila Lalami

Katherine Lewis on a story about love, loyalty, family and the difficulty of growing up, with undercurrents of unrest mixed with hope for a better life.

Secret Son by Laila Lalami

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

Louise Champion on a Victorian thriller describing dastardly deeds, vile villainy and an attempt to save a damsel in distress.

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

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