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Gretchen Laid Bare by Bettie Page Role Andy Dougan's Movie World

INthese days of actresses insisting on clauses banning nudity in their films, and others suing to recover pictures they shot before they were famous, Gretchen Moll is something of an exception. She takes the title role as a famous pin-up queen in The Notorious Bettie Page. It was a role that required a fair amount of time spent in the nude and a number of actresses had turned it down for that reason.

Plot Skates On Thin Vice

MIAMI VICE(15) Some nice moments, but the film never really catches fire 2/5 THE slogan on the posters for this film says "No law. No order". They might also add "No plot and not a lot of sense", but I can't see that drawing the punters in.

Pluck of the Irish Colin's Turned His Life Around to Be On Brink of a-List Stardom

IT'S the morning after the night before and Colin Farrell is looking good. There was a time when interviewing the 30-year-old Irishman after a post-premiere party was not a good idea. This however is the new improved Colin Farrell. He's six months down the line from a 30-day stint in rehab to cure himself of his drink habit and he's all the better for it. The night before he went to the party after the London premiere of Miami Vice where sources say he drank nothing stronger than water.

Local Spotlight Eoghan Colgan

DESCRIBE THE BAND: Songs about love and life in a mixture of styles, from soft acoustic to rock/funk.

Meet the Radio Stars with a Diamond Cutting Edge Ams Skip Breakfast and Aim for a Night On Stage

IN ARC rehearsal rooms, under railway arches on the south side of the Clyde, something strange is happening. Between the roar of the metal bands who regularly rehearse there is an indie-er sound, a trio belting out their selfproclaimed "n-skiffle" version of Blondie classic Denis. This is The AMs, the band formed from the bones of XFM Scotland's breakfast show, with presenter Dominik Diamond on guitar and lead vocals, fellow DJ Scott Shaw on bass and newsreader Marisa De Andrade on drums.

Data Panik Upbeat On Download

FANS of Manda Rin and Data Panik have a lot to look forward to in the months ahead. The band, which rose from the ashes of mid-90s Top of the Popsters Bis, are working on a download-only album (they're playing the QMU on Saturday, and Mono on August 24), while Manda is finally working on her solo project.

Lord of the Trance Peter 'S Got You Under His Spell. . .

"IT was at the Pavilion Theatre, Peter Powers officially became the world's fastest hypnotist by hypnotising 35 people in under one minute. Now this can tell you a great deal. Either he truly is a great master of hypnosis, or the Glasgow audiences are already so close to a lager-induced trancelike state (especially during the late show) his task is easier.

Bar Browser

Beer goes for a German flavour WEST End bar Firebird has become the first pub in the city to feature a beer from the West Brewing Company.

Food and Drink

Take the rough with the smoothie IT'S hard to resist a delicious smoothie, and Innocent's new Cherries & Strawberries smoothie is a real winner. Cherries contain skin-improving antioxidants while strawberries are high in vitamins B and C, fibre and iron. Innocent Cherries & Strawberries costs around GBP1.75 from Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Somerfield, Budgens, and other shops. For stockists: 020 8600 3939.