Wolfgang Mayer, a German publicist who was a distant relative of the West German goal keeping ace, Sepp Mayer, came up with an excellent idea to promote a science fiction movie in the 1950’s. The name of the film is not known, it’s all a bit hazy as the publicity for it was actually bigger…
The career resurrection of David Hasselhoff continues apace, with last Friday even being declared Hoff Day by Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles. The Borkowski poet in residence just had to join in with the celebrations… He’s a happy cheeseball icon, he’s a kosher brand of ham. He’ll keep you watching for ten minutes ‘til the…
Kate Moss has just been signed up to design clothes for Topshop. Jane Shepherdson, brand director of the chain who turned it into one of the country’s top stores, promptly quit. Topshop has denied that the two events are related. The forgiving world of fashion pardons a multitude of sins. If there’s a pretty face…
I came across a media release that was issued today by the WBUJ (West Bengal Union of Journalists) who are demanding compensation for injured journalists. An “irresponsible act” leaves six journalists seriously injured in India. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) who represent more than 500,000 journalists in over 115 countries is shocked by reports…
DROVE AT 186MPH .. AND I WAS NAKED Mirror.co.uk – London,UK … Edmonds’ agent Mark Borkowski last night said: “This happened 20 years ago when he woke up early one morning, stark naked and wanted to drive. … http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17840114& method=full&siteid=94762&headline=i-drove-at-186mph —- and-i-was-naked–name_page.html
Cherie Blair is alleged to have been overheard at yesterday’s Labour Party conference branding Gordon Brown a liar. “…Downing Street went into overdrive to deny that [she] had so contemptuously dismissed the chancellor. Ironically, Mr Brown had been using his speech to effect a public reconciliation with the prime minister, saying he regretted their differences.”…
A conference season fantasy about the Bristolian graffiti artist from the Borkowski poet in residence, whose will to live has been worn to breaking point whilst watching the political shenanigans and posturing from Brighton and Manchester. If Banksy were Prime Minister and policy ran on stunts that were cleverer than baby kissing and opening up…
“There is no single hurdle ahead for Sir Menzies to jump, just a long slog to clarify and refine what he is aiming for. Yesterday’s speech [at the Liberal Democrat conference] saw him move forward and he will be pleased enough with that.” Editorial, The Guardian, Friday, September 22nd 2006. Sir Ming the merciful, lord…
To promote the Westbeau Ranch in Washington State in the 50’s, Jim Moran came up with an idea that thrilled newspaper readers and their families. Moran used a well known actress Lolly Allen (no relation to the stroppy young songstress Lily Allen!) to pose for photographs with Little Tyke, a tame lion.
Katie Holmes is reportedly having doubts about marrying Tom Cruise. She allegedly told a visitor to the isolated Colorado retreat where she has been staying with Suri and Tom’s family: “I don’t have my own life any more. I’m not comfortable.” The excitement’s worn off and all through the house nothing is stirring, not even…