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Amanda Holden in Birmingham for Britain's Got Talent auditions

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:17:00 GMT

Fans have been waiting to see whether Amanda Holden will bring new baby Hollie Rose to the Birmingham auditions of Britain’s Got Talent this weekend.

Theatre: Paul-Michael Jones and Emily Holt indulge in Dirty Dancing

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PAUL-Michael Jones credits actor Patrick Swayze with making dancing cool. So it was no surprise that he was eager to take up the role Patrick made famous in the film Dirty Dancing.

Films: Nicolas Cage - back in the saddle for Ghost Rider 2

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN you’ve played as many wild-eyed silver screen characters as superstar Nicolas Cage and so much is riding on your shoulders in every multi-million dollar production, it’s understandable that his life insurers won’t allow him to ride a motorbike in real life.

Film Review: Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ALMOST exactly five years to the month after Nicolas Cage brought one of his favourite Marvel characters to blazing life on the silver screen, he’s back.

Film Review: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EVERYONE has a different way of dealing with grief, that most unwanted of personal subjects.

Film Review: A Dangerous Method

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

KEIRA Knightley being whipped might be seen as a good reason for some people to see Canadian director David Cronenberg’s new movie.

Urban walk: St Edburgha's Parish Church of Yardley B33 8PD.

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS time of year with so many of us with colds and flus to recover from it makes sense to go for a gentle stroll to get moving again.

Urban Walk: Walkers Heath, Birmingham B38, 0BL.

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HALF term is upon us and if you’re getting cries of “I’m bored” from children there is a walk to provide healthy entertainment during the holidays.

Bollywood Review: Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Rahul Kapoor (Imran) is one of four siblings moulded by his parents.

Days Out: The National Trust's Croome Park in Worcestershire

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THERE are some days out adventures which pass the time.

Walk In the Park: Fox Hollies Park in Acocks Green

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WHENEVER I try to plan ahead for this column, I can always bet my last dollar the weather will intervene.

Comedy: Is Josh Widdicombe the new Jerry Seinfeld?

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JUST four years on from his stand-up debut, rising star Josh Widdicombe has already performed in some of the UK’s biggest venues.

Rizzle Kicks and Taio Cruz reviewed this week

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WE just can’t get enough of Rizzle Kicks at the moment. Their laid back rapping style really stands out in their new single Travellers Chant. With a relaxed Streets-style rhythm and a catchy chorus it is the perfect chill out tune for the count down to summer. The fresh edgy melody is great to listen to whether you are hanging out with your mates or driving in your car.

Film Review: The Vow

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS would have been a lovely film worth flagging up for Valentine’s Day – if only the distributors Sony Pictures had offered me the chance to see it before its release last Friday.

Music: Matt Cardle's change from painter and decorator to top singer

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HE was billed as the singing painter and decorator but Matt Cardle admits that wasn’t the worst job he had while struggling to make it as a musician.

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Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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Daily guide: What's on in Birmingham today

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MUSICALS

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Samantha Womack in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific: New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. 0844 871 3011; Denise Black and Michael Starke in Sister Act: Wolverhampton Grand. 01902 429212.

Monday:

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THEATRE

Mastodon are set to take over the world

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IF EVER there was a band happy to let their music do the talking, it’s Mastodon.