PICTURES: Celebs Get Naked For Charity

Celebrities getting naked for a good cause is always worth a mention, so here are the pictures from this year's Cosmopolitan magazine. Featuring such names as Adam Garcia, Craig David, Jesse Melcalfe and Danny Young the list was impressive and by stripping down, the lads helped raise awareness for testicular cancer. The Everyman Charity has highlighted male cancer using celebrities for the past few years, encouraging men to check themselves regularly.

Craig David

*For more information on testicular cancer: Everyman Charity

Danny Young

Ugo Monye

Dr Christian Jessen

Louie Spence

Adam Garcia

Ashley Taylor Dawson

Ben Turner

Charlie Bewley

Craig David

Danny Young

Doug Reinhardt

Dr Christian Jessen

Gino D'Acampo

Jesse Melcalfe

Louie Spence

Nico Mirallegro

Phillip Rhys

Stuart Manning

Tamer Hassan 

*Previous Celebrity Everyman Naked Pictures

*Everyman Charity

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PICTURE: Zac Efron Surfing In Hawaii

Zac Efron went surfing in Hawaii and Splash pictures were on hand to capture the High School Musical star leaving the sea without his top. Not much of an entertainment story, but it was worth posting the picture for his fans!


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The Ripps: Coventry Phoenix Gig Videos

The Ripps are back and here are a selection of videos from the showcase gig at the Phoenix (Cambells), Coventry:







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The Ripps Make Triumphant Return

 The Ripps made a welcome return as they showcased their new material and proved once again why their tunes are so needed today. It had been over a year since The Ripps had publicly taken to the stage, but a lot has happened since they supported Coventry legends The Specials.

 Patch and Raul Lagunas have known the highs and lows of being in a band, while trying to make a living. Thankfully for their fans - they didn't give up, instead they picked themselves up and along with new band mates Alan Ferguson (bass guitar) and Phil Cox (drums) worked hard on writing new material.

The Cambell gig was the first opportunity for family, friends and fans to hear the new songs and judging by the reactions - The Ripps have been given a big seal of approval. The many hours spent together have paid off, you could see The Ripps were enjoying being back on stage in their beloved Coventry.

 It was a triumphant return to the quirky sound that made The Ripps stand out from other bands, as each new track bellowed out from the stage, you couldn't help but tap your feet or hands. The Ripps have their mojo back and they certainly want to use it!

 VIDEOS: HERE

 The Ripps kicked off the set with two familiar songs from 'Long Live The Ripps' before winning over the Cambell crowd with 'This Modern Life', 'Dealer Song', 'The Police Are On The Attack', 'Night On The Town', 'Young and Lost' and 'All Good Things'.

 The Ripps then cranked it up to the next level with 'Riding High', 'True Colours' and 'Lose Yourself' - songs that fans can listen too on The Ripps Facebook page. By the time the final song 'Lovesick' was performed, the venue was buzzing with excitement. Patch, Raul, Alan and Phil wouldn't get away without an encore!

A four song encore proved to be a winner with the final new song 'She's Not All There', two indie hits 'Loco' and 'Holiday', then a track that featured in an episode of Glee ('Dancing With Myself'') rounded the set off perfectly. The band could now relax and enjoy socialising with friends, fired up ready for a summer of gigs.

Supporting bands Revellers Riot (above) and Casual Parents (below) warmed the crowds up ready for The Ripps and did a mighty fine job!

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VIDEO: Pint Shot Riot - Viva England

Pint Shot Riot - Viva England

Coventry band Pint Shot Riot have scored a winning goal with their England World Cup anthem 'Viva England', the catchy tune follows hot on the heals of their last single 'Nothing From You' - which was featured on Channel 5's 'Live From Studio 5' in May (Available on iTunes and from good record stores like HMV).

The charity sin­gle is about get­ting be­hind the Eng­land team dur­ing South Africa 2010, whilst al­so rais­ing aware­ness for the Home­less World Cup, a UK based char­i­ty that helps thou­sands ev­ery year play their way out of pover­ty with foot­ball.

The new single 'Viva England' will be available to download from June 7, all proceeds are going to the Homeless World Cup charity.  You can vote for the Pint Shot Riot song and win a signed copy of brand new The Parlotones album, an England World Cup mi-football iPod doc and a the top 5 Shoot Music albums from 2010 in the TalkSport competition (closes midnight on Sunday 6 June, 2010).

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Alvis Car Production Set For Coventry Return

One of the famous car companies from the last century looks like it will be making a return to Coventry thanks to ex-employees who formed Red Triangle. They now own the Alvis brand and if plans go well, the company could bring back the iconic Coventry car.

First produced in Coventry in 1920, Alvis manufactured around 22,000 cars in the city until it was taken over by Rover in 1967 and the Holyhead plant eventually closed. Since then Red Triangle have been restoring and supplying genuine Alvis components, while increasing the number of skilled technicians employed at the company. Currently based in Kenilworth, the company now owns The Alvis Car Company Ltd name and enthusiasts can look forward too a new era for Alvis.


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