Category Archives: Celebrities
Good Stuff
Quiet evening in … and a chance to publish another post in my Good Stuff series – essentially just quick lists of things I’ve come across lately and have really enjoyed but for whatever reason they didn’t make it into their own … Continue reading
Sing a Priceless Duet on TV During the BRITS
To celebrate its 14 year partnership with the annual BRIT Awards, MasterCard has announced the launch of an exclusive Priceless Duets competition. Offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to actually perform a song with one of your favourite recording artists … … Continue reading
Virgin Money Launches with World’s First 270˚ Projection
Last night (January 10th) Richard Branson launched Virgin Money in a style befitting the audacious billionaire and his cross-industry Virgin brand with a first of its kind outdoor visual presentation in Central London. At 5.15pm, the world’s first 270˚ projection was introduced by … Continue reading
See Africa Differently (1000heads)
See Africa Differently Written by Claire Dikecoglu, Photographs by Chris Osburn 1000heads, Monday, November 14th, 2011 The aim of See Africa Differently is to change perceptions about Africa and help the world find out about all the great news coming from … Continue reading
The Inspiring Story of the Baby Dolphin with the Prosthetic Tail
Consider this my ‘feel good post of the season’ or perhaps even the year as family-friendly movies with happy endings about cute animals overcoming incredible odds and inspiring millions isn’t my usual sort of content. But after meeting David Yates, … Continue reading
Xbox Meet and Greet with Snoop Dogg in Liverpool
Xbox is running a competition to win a meet-and-greet gig experience with Snoop Dogg on his autumn tour in the UK (Echo Arena, Liverpool). The prize includes travel, accommodation along with food and drink. The winner will receive the following: … Continue reading
Senit/Through the Rain
New single by Eritrean-Italian pop star, Senit Continue reading
In Pictures: Naked Cowboy at St Pancras (Londonist)
In Pictures: Naked Cowboy at St Pancras Londonist, January 20, 2011 at 17.31 pm … anybody that can make a career playing goofy songs about bagels and such while flirtin’ with the ladies and bandying about in hat, boots and … Continue reading
Two Magazines for the Price of One in This Month’s FHM!
It might be cold outside but it’s steamy within the page’s of this month’s FHM. And hotting things up even more, there’s a freebie ish of the biannual FHM Bionic fitness mag included! With four major sporting stars giving tips … Continue reading
Wrestling with what to cook tonight? (Locally Sourced)
Wrestling with what to cook tonight? Locally Sourced, 10 December 2010 There’s plenty of incentive for folks to donate to the worthy cause of Tammy’s passion for cooking. First off (and undoubtedly of utmost importance), should the book make it to … Continue reading
Exhibition Review: The Unseen Dali: Drawings, Paintings, Sculptures at Modern Masters Gallery (Londonist)
Exhibition Review: The Unseen Dali: Drawings, Paintings, Sculptures at Modern Masters Gallery Londonist, December 6, 2010 at 16:31 pm An opportunity for close scrutiny of how an art world legend went about creating, The Unseen Dali: Drawings, Paintings, Sculptures runs until … Continue reading
Stuff that Impressed me in 2010
Holy shit, 2010 was a rocky road. But if I may wax poetic for a minute, it’s been my experience that the bumpier rides often lead to the more interesting destinations. I’m not sure quite how snug such a metaphor … Continue reading
FHM’s After Dark Special Out Now
FHM – After Dark Special – out now! Just in time for Halloween, the latest issue of FHM is now available and full of articles to sink your teeth into … such as the world exclusive 16 page “sexy vampire” … Continue reading
Review: Oscar Wilde Menu at the Cadogan Hotel (Londonist)
Review: Oscar Wilde Menu at the Cadogan Hotel Londonist, May 26, 2010 12:24 PM Putting the cad in Cadogan, a new Oscar Wilde menu has been introduced by the Cadogan Hotel to celebrate the 115th anniversary of Mr Wilde’s arrest … Continue reading
Interview: Ben & Jerry’s Ben and Jerry Talk about London (Londonist)
Interview: Ben & Jerry’s Ben and Jerry Talk about London Londonist, February 18, 2010 2:15 PM In town for their Free Cone Day ice cream give away, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield (more popularly known as Ben & Jerry) took … Continue reading
2009 was Fine: My Favourite Blogging Moments of the Year
Reflecting on all the good stuff that’s happened over the past year, I thought I’d take a moment to highlight the “best of” bits from this and my tikichris to go blog. Thanks to all the folks I had the … Continue reading
Patti Smith at Robert Maplethorpe: A Season in Hell (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)
Patti Smith at Robert Maplethorpe: A Season in Hell Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art, December 2009 The evening of Tuesday the 13th of October seemed as ordinary as any other end of day here in London. Perhaps a bit nippier … Continue reading
Photos: Green Day’s Art of Rock (Juxtapoz)
Photos: Green Day’s Art of Rock Juxtapoz, 23 October 2009 … commissioned by the band to celebrate their album, 21st Century Breakdown … [and] … Curated by artist Logan Hicks … Each participating artist was sent one lyric sheet, and then asked to produce … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Nightmares
Patti Smith Opens Mapplethorpe Exhibition at Alison Jacques Gallery (Londonist)
Patti Smith Opens Mapplethorpe Exhibition at Alison Jacques Gallery Londonist, October 13, 2009 9:50 PM A long time friend of Mapplethorpe and one of his favourite subjects, Ms Smith also spoken lovingly of her relationship with the famed photographer. As … Continue reading
Preview: Pants Amnesty (Londonist)
Preview: Pants Amnesty Londonist, July 6, 2009 7:44 PM Tomorrow around 1pm, thousands of people from around the world (including some undisclosed celebs) are expected to descend upon the Royal Exchange for (as far as Londonist can ascertain) the world’s … Continue reading
Oh Sure, Sean Connery’s in the Loo But Where’s the Frickin’ WiFi!!!??? (Qype does London)
Oh Sure, Sean Connery’s in the Loo But Where’s the Frickin’ WiFi!!!??? Qype does London, July 4th 2009 I stayed at the Balmoral. Grand structure, historic hotel, exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, more than decent bar, lovely spa, nice room … Continue reading
Studio Tour by Tiki Chris (Doodlesplatter)
Here’s a little diddy from Jeremy Brautman’s Doodlesplatter blog about my recent visit to Jon Burgerman’s studio. Doodlesplatter is a site dedicated to all things Burgerman. According to Jeremy’s piece, I get bonus awesome points for my investigative prowess. Score! Studio … Continue reading
Londonist Interviews Jamie Oliver (Londonist)
Londonist Interviews Jamie Oliver Londonist, June 3, 2009 3:14 PM A couple of weeks ago, Londonist got the chance to sit down with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver at the Debenhams launch of his new range of cookware. We were impressed … Continue reading
The Good, the Bad and the Jamie (Qype does London)
The Good, the Bad and the Jamie Qype does London, May 21st 2009 Actually, the day started off well enough. I had a productive morning plugging away at work followed by a rocking lunch (chicken of the woods, crabmeat, purple … Continue reading
Mr. T Hits London! (Qype does London)
Mr. T Hits London! Qype does London, March 2nd 2009 Of course, there were a few other celebs milling about and some fun stunt fighting lessons. Plenty of canapés and drinks too (and, of course, Snickers candy bars – my … Continue reading










