Sunday, 23 February 2025
OOMPA LOOMPA KIRSTY PATERSON’S ONLY FANS REQUEST
Tuesday, 27 June 2023
NICOLE SCHERZINGER ENGAGED TO SCOTS EX RUGBY STAR
NICOLE Scherzinger has become engaged to Scots ex rugby international Thom Evans after he got down on one knee to get on the beach during a romantic break in Hawaii.
Nicole posted a picture of Thom proposing to her on Instagram on Instagram as he produced a ring box while they both were barefoot on the beach.
In the first picture a surprised Nicole can be seen clasping her hands together to cover her delighted face as Thom is on bended knee.
In the second picture the two lovebirds can be seen embracing one another as they gaze into one another’s eyes.
Nicole who wore a sundress and hat for the big moment told her fans: “I said yes.”
Thom who was dressed in shorts and. T-shirt for the proposal also took to his social media to say: “My ever after.”
The couple soon received well wishes from their followers including fellow Scot Kirsty Gallagher, and Julien MacDonald who said: “I knew this would happen.”
Thursday, 19 May 2022
GLASGOW SUMMER LAUNCHES WITH BELVEDERE ORGANIC INFUSIONS AT THE SOCIAL
WE can always tell when summer is here because it’s time to get out the shades and Belvedere Organic Infusions.
The Social in Glasgow, launched its brand new terrace in conjunction with Belvedere to bring the colour, scents, sounds and delicious flavours of a vibrant European street scene to the heart of the city.
The stunning new outdoor terrace, located in the heart of Royal Exchange Square, is a real people watching paradise and the perfect alfresco destination, offering fun with friends, and the celebratory spirit of summer in a glass.
A beautiful botanical-themed bar, dressed with striking floral décor, rustic crates of fresh seasonal fruits, and dramatic bouquets of herbs, will complement the terrace.
We sampled the latest organic infusions courtesy of Belvedere alongside some of their food offerings and they were delicious.
Guests visiting The Social can enjoy sampling of the new spritz cocktails on the terrace every Friday between 4pm and 8pm, beginning Friday the 20th of May, and running for six weeks.
Made with 100%-certified organic fruits, flowers, herbs and honey, and with ingredients that are farmed with no artificial pesticides, additives, or chemicals, the natural taste of each ingredient in the Belvedere Organic Infusions range is unique, intriguing and intensely delicious.
Cocktail lovers can enjoy the taste of summer courtesy of The Social’s renowned drinks expert Roddy Coyle who has curated a Belvedere Organic Infusions menu especially for the terrace, and with combinations not typically found in vodka. Signature serves are based on the new Belvedere Organic Infusions range: Pear, Ginger with a drop of Linden honey, Lemon, Basil with a touch of elderflower, and Blackberry, Lemongrass with a hint of sage.
The three new summer cocktails created by Roddy, at £9.25each, are:
Pear & Ginger Spritz – Tropical / Fresh / Elegant
Belvedere Organic Infusions Pear & Ginger | Soda | Cucumber Ribbon | Sprig of Fresh Rosemary
Blackberry & Lemongrass Spritz – Crisp / Effervescent / Fruity
Belvedere Organic Infusions Blackberry & Lemongrass | Soda| Fresh Blackberries / Sprig of Fresh Mint
Lemon & Basil Spritz – Fruity / Vibrant / Zingy
Belvedere Organic Infusions Lemon & Basil | Pink Grapefruit Soda| Lemon | Fresh Basil Leaf
Adding to the sensory thrill of the Belvedere Organic Infusions Terrace at The Social and its Mediterranean-esqedécor, is outdoor heating for when day becomes night, and the finest summer soundtracks every Friday by The Social’s resident DJs; Steve Le Mash, 6pm until 9pm, and Ross McIntosh, 9pm until 3am.
Belvedere Organic Infusions Terrace at The Social; a chic new on-street destination, perfect for brunch with friends, all-day dining, or spontaneous summer evening vibes with a Belvedere Organic Infusions cocktail in hand.
Made from Polish rye, purified water and a distillation process by fire, Belvedere contains zero additives, in accordance with the legal regulations of Polish Vodka that dictate nothing can be added, is certified kosher and gluten free. Produced in one of the world’s longest operating Polish distilleries that has been making vodka since 1910, Belvedere’s Master Rye Distillers draw from a 600-year Polish vodka-making history to artfully craft Polish rye into dynamic vodkas of distinct taste and character. All vodkas are gluten-free*. For more information visit https://www.Belvederevodka.Com
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Tuesday, 22 February 2022
PEAKY BLINDERS TOMMY SHELBY’S GLASSES WERE DESIGNED IN SCOTLAND
PEAKY Blinders is preparing to air its highly-anticipated final season and local Glasgow eyewear company IOLLA created the now trademark glasses of Tommy Shelby.
Played by Cillian Murphy, the beloved protagonist of Peaky Blinders looked to Glasgow for his eyewear inspiration, donning a pair of bespoke IOLLA glasses in 2019’s fifth season.
Whilst Tommy Shelby's exact glasses are not available to buy, following huge customer demand IOLLA designed a similar, retro style frame, meaning that fans of the show like theshowbizlion.com can replicate Tommy’s look for themselves in time for the final season with the classic ‘MacDonald’ frames. The petite, statement making frames bring Peaky Blinders’ vintage style to life, with signature IOLLA engraved tips. Fans can also visit one of IOLLA’s welcoming showrooms to learn about the design process in more detail, and even take a closer look at some early prototypes.
Approached in 2018 by Alison McCosh, Costume Designer for Peaky Blinders, IOLLA founder and frame designer Stefan Hunter worked closely with the BBC production; producing various prototypes and even attending a pre-filming fitting with Cillian Murphy to ensure the frames were the perfect fit for the renowned Tommy Shelby.
Set to make a highly anticipated return to our screens this month for the sixth and final season, IOLLA’s epic collaboration with the BBC drama will go down in the brand’s history, as one of the all-time classic characters modelled his very own IOLLA frames. With actors like Tom Hardy and Anya Taylor-Joy set to star alongside Cillian Murphy, the final season is sure to be more unmissable television.
Stefan Hunter, Founder of IOLLA said: “The culmination of a huge amount of hard work and collaboration, it’s been a joy to see such an iconic character wear a pair of IOLLA frames. When we were approached in the summer of 2018, we couldn’t have imagined the journey we would go on with the production and it’s really incredible to have our homegrown business be part of Peaky Blinders history. We can’t wait to tune into the new series to see how things will end for the famous Tommy Shelby!”
IOLLA launched in 2015, introducing a better way to buy eyewear with their offering of complete prescription glasses and sunglasses for £75. Their mission is to help people look and feel great, empowering glasses wearers to build an eyewear wardrobe thanks to their diverse range of unique frame designs and affordable price point.
For more information and to keep up to date with all things IOLLA check out their website and follow them on Instagram:
Thursday, 18 November 2021
GLENMORANGIE LOVERS NOW GET MUSIC WITH THEIR MALT
GLENMORANGIE lovers in Scotland are in for a treat as technology meets mixology.
X by Glenmorangie is the new ‘made to mix’ scotch and Edinburgh’s Alchemist bar has revealed a striking terrace in Edinburgh complete with a Made to Mix jukebox taking centre stage for the launch.
Yes you read that correctly. There now exists a jukebox that mixes up your cocktail as it plays you the perfect soundtrack to your night.
A first of its kind, X by Glenmorangie’s Made to Mix jukebox places the new single malt, which is specially made for mixing, as a star attraction.
Seeking to bring people into the delicious and wonderful world of Glenmorangie, the new X by Glenmorangie blend wants to encourage people to play and experiment with whisky, and the Made to Mix jukebox will deliver serious levels of wow when it arrives at The Alchemist for four days between the 18th and 21st of November to officially launch the terrace.
Tantalising the senses with fruity scents and colourful visuals, the automated jukebox pours four delicious X by Glenmorangie-based cocktails – X by Glenmorangie Apple, Passionfruit, Elderflower or Ginger - to pre-mixed tunesspecially created by legendary DJ Tall Paul.
Each dance track reflects the flavour and flair of the specific cocktail with a film also accompanying each serve to create a synchronised, multi-sensory experience that mixes music, taste and experimentation together.
On the quest for delicious new flavour combinations, OndrejKopejska, Assistant Head Bartender at The Alchemist has deployed his molecular mixology magic to conjure his own four X by Glenmorangie cocktails; Flash Gordon, Dr X, Scots’ Thunder and Matheson’s Mojito.
These can be enjoyed on the new terrace at The Alchemist, offering a mystical apothecary of theatre alongside all-day devilishly good casual dining, until April 2022.
GLENMORANGIE malt uses five key ingredients – wood, water, barley, yeast and time – to dream up delicious single malt whiskies.
They’ve been honing their craft for more than 175 years. They create a delicate and fruity spirit in stills as tall as an adult giraffe to allow for more taste and aroma.
The new cocktail making jukebox is quite literally music to theshowbizlion.com’s ears.
Tuesday, 1 September 2020
LINE OF DUTY ACTOR MARTÍN COMPSTON HAS GOOD HAIR DAY
Greenock born actor Martin told fans he was ‘officially back in business’ as he shared a picture of himself in his famous waistcoat and suit on set.
And after quarantining for two weeks ahead of filming to ensure he followed the health and safety procedure he wasn’t taking any chances with Covid backstage as his hair stylist Cat Coogan wore a mask and shield as well as plastic apron to protect him from any risks.
As he sat in the barbers chair he joked: “This woman’s surgical with scissors.”
Martin also posted up a picture of himself in police uniform teasing fans: “In The civvies, must be Line of Duty 6.”
The actor has been spending lockdown with his family and recently posted a picture of a damaged bush in his garden after he fell into it during an outdoor dancing session.
He told fans at the time he’d been dancing to the tunes of local DJ George Bowie when the mishap happened and after apologising to his wife Tianna Flynn also admitted he hurt his back.
Martin also said that lockdown was like being an unemployed actor, but said he enjoyed the sober conversations he been having with pals on WhatsApp and time with family after spending March till November away from home last year.
Wednesday, 7 August 2019
CORONATION STREET ACTRESS HELEN FLANAGAN AND STYLIST JAY BIRMINGHAM AT GLAM SQUAD
HELEN Flanagan has revealed that her best pal celebrity hairdresser Jay Birmingham styles her from his phone.Helen couldn’t wait to get her jammies on and watch Love Island Reunion after putting on the style at Glasgow’s Glamsquad event on Sunday.The Corrie star and model was thrilled after her best friend Jay Birmingham presented a slot at the hair, make up and style show in Glasgow’s SWG3.
Helen said: “Jay is one of my best friends and he did absolutely amazing hosting Glamsquad which is one of the biggest events in Glasgow.
Jay said: “ There’s no other event of this kind that has so much talent on stage in one day. Helen and I met on Birmingham about seven years ago. Helen took me under her wing and I showed her the lights of Birmingham.”
Helen added: “Now Jay takes me under his wing.”
Jay joked: “I am Helens stylist, hairstylist, therapist, lifecoach.”Helen said: “If I am ever stuck about what to wear I always WhatsApp Jay loads and and he send me the links.”
Helen and Jay attended the event alongside Alexis Stone, Polly Marchant, Reuben de Made and Tatti Lashes.
Jay said: “People are going less glam now and going more natural, wearing their hair a bit messy, with tracksuit bottoms. People go to events on tracksuits now. I think times are changing now.”
The two besties were planning a comfy night in following their glam day at the venue. Jay laughed: “We’re going to the rathole now. I’m staying at Helen’s house and I’m having my own bedroom this time.”
Helen added: “We’re just going to chill because Jay will be exhausted after this event. We’re going to put on comfies and watch Love Island.
Monday, 5 August 2019
HELEN FLANAGAN AND HER STYLE SECRET
Helen said: “Jay is one of my best friends and he did absolutely amazing hosting Glamsquad which is one of the biggest events in Glasgow.
Jay said: “ There’s no other event of this kind that has so much talent on stage in one day. Helen and I met on Birmingham about seven years ago. Helen took me under her wing and I showed her the lights of Birmingham.”
Helen added: “Now Jay takes me under his wing.”
Jay joked: “I am Helens stylist, hairstylist, therapist, lifecoach.”
Helen said: “If I am ever stuck about what to wear I always WhatsApp Jay loads and and he send me the links.”
Helen and Jay attended the event alongside Alexis Stone, Polly Marchant, Reuben de Made and Tatti Lashes.
Jay said: “People are going less glam now and going more natural, wearing their hair a bit messy, with tracksuit bottoms. People go to events on tracksuits now. I think times are changing now.”
The two besties were planning a comfy night in following their glam day at the venue.
Jay laughed: “We’re going to the rathole now. I’m staying at Helen’s house and I’m having my own bedroom this time.”
Helen added: “We’re just going to chill because Jay will be exhausted after this event. We’re going to put on comfies and watch Love Island.
Monday, 8 July 2019
MAHABIS LAUNCH NEW FLOW OUTDOOR SLIPPERS PERFECT FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS
WHEN it comes to summer the showbizlion likes something lightweight, cool and comfortable on our feet.We were thrilled to get our hands or should we say paws on a brand new pair of Mahabis Flow to try them out.Mahabis are award-winning slippers that you can wear outdoors as well as in and they feature a light, 3D woven upper that gives you the freedom to move, without the weight.The slippers have an adaptable foam insole that contours to your foot, and their now iconic neoprene heel for an ergonomic fit, and the durable, indoor/outdoor sole. All of which make the mahabis flow ideal for relaxing or exploring - home and away.We wore ours on some expeditions to Glasgow Green and around the city centre and it felt like we were walking on air. The shoes look really smart paired with some nice cotton or linen trousers or shorts for summer.With mahabis flow you can bring the comfort of home with you wherever you go. As well as functioning as your classic slipper, they also compress and comfort during flights, breathe and flex while you sightsee, and their minimalist design adds to any capsule wardrobe.Mahabis told us: “We set out to design a slipper that gives you a feeling of freedom during your downtime. So we created our lightest, most flexible mahabis ever, using a custom-engineered, single-piece upper with a 3D open weave. It's not only ultra-lightweight, our team succeeded in constructing a glue-free upper so your feet get unobstructed airflow. We hope you'll love the lightweight comfort of the mahabis flow, whilst relaxing however you wish.” The mahabis flow is available in seven eye-catching colours and we opted for sand because we are optimists that they won’t get dirty on the Glasgow streets.
The Core Collection with Scandanivian-inspired colours features
Larvik Light Grey upper with Larvik Light Grey sole Nora Navy upper with Ilen Ivory sole Nora Navy upper with Skien Black sole Skien Black upper with Skien Black soleThe Pastels Collection, a reflection of this season’s colour trends
Fjord Green upper with Alta White sole Andora Sand upper with Alta White sole Hamara Pink upper with Hamara Pink sole
The mahabis flow range is available from www.mahabis.com for £79.00. (AD)