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Uncanny. Johnathan Cainer's Leo horoscope for today.

 

 

 

Leo, Thursday, 23 September 2010

Daily, Yesterday, Weekly, Monthly, Year Ahead

Why shouldn't you be admired and appreciated? Why would others not think highly of you? From where do you get the idea that you might be less than perfect? Even if you have arrived at that conclusion via a reputable route, it is not one that needs to be communicated to others, nor is it one that they are capable of seeing for themselves. Act as if you have every reason to be proud and nothing to apologise for. This is actually the case. The Full Moon suggests that you deserve to be treated (and to treat yourself) with more respect.

 

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I know a few Leos who that would suit perfectly - including a very tall one.
I have even less faith in horoscopes than I do in religion, though it is a close call :rolleyes:
Somebody on facebook said they'd emailed CM to say Darius was in manchester and Buxton yesterday. Did LW come from Granada in the past then?
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DariusOfficial

 

Did a photoshoot for Macmillan last week. so happy to help out a wonderful charity.... www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee D x

about 8 hours ago via web

 

Just give it a go, BP you may even like it. On your own site you choose who and what goes on it

 

Has anyone seen the photo(s) yet? I'd heard one was of Darius posing with a saxophone filled with coffee beans. He won't get much of a tune out of that.

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Thanks, Claire - I think we've had those - have you seen the Macmillan Coffee Morning ones anywhere?

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oh sorry I must have not seen the link posted before lol

 

no not come across them yet

Thanks, Bramley

 

Not too late to join the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

5:50pm Thursday 23rd September 2010

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/megham/2010/DariusCoffee_07JPGdisplay.jpg

 

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE across the south are expected to raise a mug for Macmillan Cancer Support tomorrow – and it’s not too late for more to join the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

 

Two million people across the country, including celebrities, schools, businesses and friends, will be taking part in the big day to support people affected by cancer and raise £8m.

 

In Hampshire, more than 5,800 people are diagnosed with cancer every year and it’s hoped Macmillan Cancer Support will raise £756,000 in the county to pay for vital new services.

 

The target will pay for five new Macmillan nurses, taking the total number of Macmillan medical professionals in the area to 87.

 

Celebrities supporting the event this year include Judi Dench, Fearne Cotton, Claudia Winkleman and pop idol Darius.

 

Martin Clunes, who has promised to bake his own cakes for his coffee morning, said: “I love Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – it’s a great excuse for me to dust off the apron and attempt a bit of baking for my friends and family.”

 

Many celebrities have also donated their own favourite recipes and Fearne Cotton, a loyal coffee morning supporter, is planning to make carrot cake for her event.

 

She said: “I always hold a coffee morning for Macmillan as it’s not only fun, but it also helps raise an incredible amount of money to help people affected by cancer”

 

Music star Darius Campbell added: “Sadly almost everyone has been affected by cancer in some way and the statistics show that more people are being diagnosed with the illness every year.

 

“The work done by Macmillan Cancer Support is absolutely essential and the need for the charity’s services is increasing.

 

“Macmillan is almost entirely funded by public donations so I would urge everyone to do what they can to take part.

 

“It’s a really easy event to get involved in and all the money raised will be used to help people with cancer and their families.”

 

Hampshire fundraising manager Katie Blake is keen to let people know that it’s not too late to register: “You can hold your World’s Biggest Coffee Morning anytime and anywhere.

 

“Many coffee mornings are held after the official day, and you can register by phoning 0845 6021246 or visiting the website <&bh"http://www.macmillan.org/coffee">macmillan.org/coffee<&eh>.”

 

She added: “We’re aiming to achieve more than 1,500 registrations in Hampshire for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning this year, and are very close – but need a few more, so please sign up and put the kettle on to help support local cancer services.

 

“If you don’t have a chance to organise your own coffee morning, support Macmillan by attending a coffee morning event in your local area. Put your postcode into the coffee morning finder on the website to give you details of all the events in your area.”

 

If you are too busy to attend an event, you can help Macmillan raise even more by donating the cost of your usual coffee by text. Simply text DRINK to 70123. You’ll give £3 to Macmillan and make a difference to the life of someone affected by cancer.

http://wwwmusicaltheatrenews.blogspot.com/...tour-dates.html

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

 

Darius Campbell Big Bands Tour Dates

 

Darius Campbell’s The History of the Big Bands tour takes the audience on a musical journey through the Big Band and Swing Era including music from Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman and Buddy Rich

 

The songs of Frank Sinatra are used in the show to support the narrative about the key musicians of the era. His classics are used to link the bands as Sinatra began his career with Harry James before moving on to Tommy Dorsey’s band. Later he recorded with Duke Ellington, Count Basie in Las Vegas and Woody Herman at the Madison Square Gardens.

 

The next date is at Brighton Theatre Royal on 12th October before it moves on to Wimbledon, Glasgow, Inverness, Darlington, Woking, Manchester, Bromley and Eastbourne where it ends on 4th November

Why Iranian-descent Darius Danesh became Darius Campbell?

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Popular Scottish singer, songwriter and stage actor (drama artist) Darius Danesh made a 3-week trip with his Iranian father to Mecca last year, but a few months after he returned, decided to drop his father's last name (Danesh) and adopt his mother's maiden name instead, so now he is called Darius Campbell. What happened?

 

Darius and his former fiance' actress Natasha Henstridge

Darius was born 1980 in Glasgow Scotland to an Iranian father (a surgeon) and a Scottish mother (physician). He first gained fame in 2002 while studying English Literature at Edinburgh University, after being voted to the finals of the British hit TV talent show Pop Idol. He turned down Simon Cowell's million-pound record deal and went on to sign with grammy-winning U2 producer Steve Lillywhite. His first, self-penned single "Colourblind" (video below) entered the UK singles chart at number 1. His debut album went platinum in 2004 and he has subsequently had five UK Top Ten singles and a second gold album. He supported Shakira on her world tour, and headlined in India with Alanis Morissette.

 

Darius has also been successful in Opera. He recently appeared in his debut Opera Carmen with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, in the biggest Operatic production ever in the UK. But his run as Rhett Butler (lead role) in the West End stage version of "Gone With The Wind" in 2008 (pictured below) was cut short when the high-budget musical was a flop. It is unknown whether the show's early termination and deficient popularity, despite Darius' stellar performance, had anything to do with biases in the audience and promoters against Darius' Iranian ancestry.

 

Darius then briefly moved to Los Angeles to live with his fiancée Natasha Henstridge, Canadian-born model and actress (shown in the picture below), known for her part in the movie Species. Darius was also to become a stepdad to Natasha's two sons. Tabloids pictured a romantic couple but also reported a beach party in Malibu where Natasha was comfortably attracting men's attention in her swimsuit, but Darius was not even comfortable undressing (pictured below).

 

In 2009, Darius and Natasha spoke of their elaborate and extravagant wedding plans, but less than a year later, Darius and Natasha split. Darius admitted that they were in love "but for Natasha to move forward with her life, she needed to stay in Los Angeles and I had to come home to Scotland to work in the UK." He admitted Natasha initially supported him by coming with her sons to stay at Glasgow and Edinburgh and spending time with his family. But recently it was not as easy on them: "I was doing Chicago and would fly from London at 1 AM on a Sunday morning, arriving in Los Angeles at 4 PM that afternoon then having five or six hours with Natasha before getting on the Sunday night flight to be back for my Monday-night performance.... My contract said I wasn't supposed to leave London. I'd go to great lengths so we could have our weekend time together."

Another life changing experience for Darius occurred in December 2009, when Darius took his Iranian-born father, Dr. Danesh, on an Islamic spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca. Dr. Danesh has been fighting a malignant cancer for several years. Doctors first told him that he had 3 months to live but resorting to a combination of chemotherapy and homeopathic medicine (Darius mom practices homeopathic medicine) and meditation, Dr. Danesh (himself a successful surgeon), has survived but is frail now. Darius said about the experience: "I pushed him [dad] in a wheelchair for three weeks and it was one of the most joyful experiences of my life."

 

Dr. Danesh and his wife Avril

But shortly after return from the spiritual pilgrimage, Darius disappointed his father by announcing that he will be dropping his (father's side) Iranian last name (Danesh) and instead adopting his mother's maiden name Campbell. So he is to be called Darius Campbell. This came as a surprise to many and even Darius's agent Oriana Elia admitted that she doesn't know why Darius has changed his surname. One source has claimed the name change was a shrewd showbiz move by Darius to become more popular with the TV audience and critics.

Unlike some celebrities of Iranian heritage like Andre Agassi, Darius is not ashamed of his Iranian roots. Last year, he was scheduled to perform along Iranian pop star Andy in a concert in London.

Interestingly, on Darius's Wikipedia page, his father is listed as Indian! Dr. Danesh has indeed been very proud of his Iranian heritage. He has two other sons named Cyrus and Aria (both pure Persian names) and in the past he has fought against employment discrimination based on his Iranian heritage.

 

 

http://features.kodoom.com/en/entertainmen...ampbell/v/2243/

 

I just put this video from Lincoln on youtube.

 

Darius Campbell singing Rushes.

 

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