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John Mayer has sued a man for selling him fake Rolexes.
The 'Who You Love' singer spent a total of $5 million on what he believed to be a collection of authentic luxury watches from dealer Robert Maron - a friend of Charlie Sheen - back in 2007, but was shocked to find one of the timepieces was a replica when he sent it off for repairs three years later.
According to TMZ, Mayer returned the watch and was given credit to buy another but now wants a refund for $656,000 he spent on seven other watches which Rolex have told him are counterfeit.
Maron is a "watch dealer to the stars" and that's how he met and got close to Sheen, who has even used him as his manager and "media adviser".
Rolex is one of the world's most prestigious watch brands, with the coveted timepieces ranging anywhere from $5,000 with the most exclusive designs costing upwards of $500,000.
Mayer has been an long-time collector of the company's timepieces and previously revealed that his first "great watch" was a Rolex Explorer.
Speaking to Hodinkee.com on his love of the collecting the luxury wrist wear, he explained: "I think it's more than the feel and the weight of the cases. It has some other thing that makes you go, 'Wow', you know? That was sort of the beginning for me."
John Mayer sues dealer over fake Rolexes
John Mayer has sued a man for selling him fake Rolexes.
The 'Who You Love' singer spent a total of $5 million on what he believed to be a collection of authentic luxury watches from dealer Robert Maron - a friend of Charlie Sheen - back in 2007, but was shocked to find one of the timepieces was a replica when he sent it off for repairs three years later.
According to TMZ, Mayer returned the watch and was given credit to buy another but now wants a refund for $656,000 he spent on seven other watches which Rolex have told him are counterfeit.
Maron is a "watch dealer to the stars" and that's how he met and got close to Sheen, who has even used him as his manager and "media adviser".
Rolex is one of the world's most prestigious watch brands, with the coveted timepieces ranging anywhere from $5,000 with the most exclusive designs costing upwards of $500,000.
Mayer has been an long-time collector of the company's timepieces and previously revealed that his first "great watch" was a Rolex Explorer.
Speaking to Hodinkee.com on his love of the collecting the luxury wrist wear, he explained: "I think it's more than the feel and the weight of the cases. It has some other thing that makes you go, 'Wow', you know? That was sort of the beginning for me."
Showbiz
L'Wren Scott was planning to close her business this week, a friend has revealed.
The designer, who had been in a relationship with Sir Mick Jagger since 2001, was found hanged in an apparent suicide at her New York apartment on Monday (17.03.14), and her friend, American fashion journalist Cathy Horyn, said she was going to announce the end of LS Fashion today (19.03.14).
Cathy wrote in a piece titled 'Memories of a Friend, a Teacher and a Fighter', in the New York Times newspaper: "I sent her text on March 12, checking in. She didn't reply, but that wasn't unusual.
"I learned since her death that she was planning to close her business, with an announcement on Wednesday. Still, as painful as the decision must have been for her, I wouldn't draw any conclusions from it about her state of mind. Nor should any credence be given to reports of a breakup with Mick. It's rubbish."
Cathy is mourning the loss of the designer and she is devastated the world has lost a wonderful person, who she describes as a "vital, intelligent woman".
She explained: "She was with friends on Sunday night, and, yes, they were deeply concerned about her, but, no, they didn't think she would do something so desperate. Not L'Wren.
Her death is inexplicable to me, and it makes me angry, too. Angry because it's the loss of a vital, intelligent woman, and angry because, this once, I don't want her to be a mystery to me."
L’Wren Scott was planning to close LS Fashion
L'Wren Scott was planning to close her business this week, a friend has revealed.
The designer, who had been in a relationship with Sir Mick Jagger since 2001, was found hanged in an apparent suicide at her New York apartment on Monday (17.03.14), and her friend, American fashion journalist Cathy Horyn, said she was going to announce the end of LS Fashion today (19.03.14).
Cathy wrote in a piece titled 'Memories of a Friend, a Teacher and a Fighter', in the New York Times newspaper: "I sent her text on March 12, checking in. She didn't reply, but that wasn't unusual.
"I learned since her death that she was planning to close her business, with an announcement on Wednesday. Still, as painful as the decision must have been for her, I wouldn't draw any conclusions from it about her state of mind. Nor should any credence be given to reports of a breakup with Mick. It's rubbish."
Cathy is mourning the loss of the designer and she is devastated the world has lost a wonderful person, who she describes as a "vital, intelligent woman".
She explained: "She was with friends on Sunday night, and, yes, they were deeply concerned about her, but, no, they didn't think she would do something so desperate. Not L'Wren.
Her death is inexplicable to me, and it makes me angry, too. Angry because it's the loss of a vital, intelligent woman, and angry because, this once, I don't want her to be a mystery to me."
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Charlie Sheen has told his ex-wife Denise Richards to move out the mansion he owns.
The 'Anger Management' actor wants the actress, their two daughters, Sam, 10, and Lola, eight, and her little girl Eloise, two, to find somewhere else to live because he has a buyer who is ready to move in to the house in Beverley Hills, California.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Charlie's lawyers have advised Denise it's time to move out of the Mulholland Estates mansion.
"He has claimed to have a buyer for the home lined up. Charlie wants Denise and the girls out - right away. Put simply, he doesn't seem to care where Denise moves to."
The insider also claims the 48-year-old star's fiancée, porn star Brett Rossi, helped to persuade him to tell Denise and the girls to move out, arguing she no longer deserved the property since relations turned sour when Charlie claimed she stopped him seeing their daughters over the festive period.
A source said: "Brett convinced Charlie to sell the mansion, arguing that Denise has cut off access to their daughters, why should he allow her to live in the house for free?"
"Charlie hasn't spent any significant time with the girls in several months and thinks it's ridiculous that he continue to pay Denise $55,000."
Charlie had previously threatened to ask a judge to cut his monthly $55,000 child support payment to the 43-year-old actress, who he used to enjoy an amicable relationship with, and reportedly paid just over half that amount for January and hasn't paid anything since, according to TMZ.
The former 'Two and a Half Men' star, who was married to his second wife Denise from 2002 to 2006, bought the property for her back in 2011 so she and the kids would be close to him.
Another source claims it will be an inconvenience for Denise to be forced to move out of the luxury home because their daughters go to school nearby.
They said: "Sam and Lola's school is currently less than a five minute drive from the house they are living in now.
"It would be about an hour drive each way if Denise moved back to Hidden Hills to their school."
Charlie Sheen forcing Denise Richards to move out
Charlie Sheen has told his ex-wife Denise Richards to move out the mansion he owns.
The 'Anger Management' actor wants the actress, their two daughters, Sam, 10, and Lola, eight, and her little girl Eloise, two, to find somewhere else to live because he has a buyer who is ready to move in to the house in Beverley Hills, California.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Charlie's lawyers have advised Denise it's time to move out of the Mulholland Estates mansion.
"He has claimed to have a buyer for the home lined up. Charlie wants Denise and the girls out - right away. Put simply, he doesn't seem to care where Denise moves to."
The insider also claims the 48-year-old star's fiancée, porn star Brett Rossi, helped to persuade him to tell Denise and the girls to move out, arguing she no longer deserved the property since relations turned sour when Charlie claimed she stopped him seeing their daughters over the festive period.
A source said: "Brett convinced Charlie to sell the mansion, arguing that Denise has cut off access to their daughters, why should he allow her to live in the house for free?"
"Charlie hasn't spent any significant time with the girls in several months and thinks it's ridiculous that he continue to pay Denise $55,000."
Charlie had previously threatened to ask a judge to cut his monthly $55,000 child support payment to the 43-year-old actress, who he used to enjoy an amicable relationship with, and reportedly paid just over half that amount for January and hasn't paid anything since, according to TMZ.
The former 'Two and a Half Men' star, who was married to his second wife Denise from 2002 to 2006, bought the property for her back in 2011 so she and the kids would be close to him.
Another source claims it will be an inconvenience for Denise to be forced to move out of the luxury home because their daughters go to school nearby.
They said: "Sam and Lola's school is currently less than a five minute drive from the house they are living in now.
"It would be about an hour drive each way if Denise moved back to Hidden Hills to their school."
Showbiz
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's lawsuit over their leaked engagement footage can go ahead, a judge has ruled.
The couple were taking legal action against YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley for posting a 150-second video of the rapper's lavish proposal at San Francisco's AT&T Park stadium, but the tech entrepreneur had sought for the case to be dismissed on constitutional grounds, claiming it violated his rights to free speech.
He also argued he wasn't informed he wasn't allowed to film or distribute the footage but a judge ruled yesterday (18.03.14) that the word 'CONFIDENTIALITY' could be seen clearly on a document he signed when entering the stadium.
And Chad could also face fraud charges, website TMZ reports, as the judge agreed with Kim and Kanye's view that his "wrangling" over the case has been "improper".
The couple - who have nine-month-old daughter North together - are seeking unspecified damages against Chad and his company Avos Systems Inc for posting the blurry video on his new website MixBit.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West can sue over engagement footage
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's lawsuit over their leaked engagement footage can go ahead, a judge has ruled.
The couple were taking legal action against YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley for posting a 150-second video of the rapper's lavish proposal at San Francisco's AT&T Park stadium, but the tech entrepreneur had sought for the case to be dismissed on constitutional grounds, claiming it violated his rights to free speech.
He also argued he wasn't informed he wasn't allowed to film or distribute the footage but a judge ruled yesterday (18.03.14) that the word 'CONFIDENTIALITY' could be seen clearly on a document he signed when entering the stadium.
And Chad could also face fraud charges, website TMZ reports, as the judge agreed with Kim and Kanye's view that his "wrangling" over the case has been "improper".
The couple - who have nine-month-old daughter North together - are seeking unspecified damages against Chad and his company Avos Systems Inc for posting the blurry video on his new website MixBit.
Showbiz
Kylie Minogue is inspired by her 94-year-old grandmother.
The 'Wow' hitmaker loves a "challenge" and whenever she is in a tough situation, she tries to think about how her elderly relative would handle it.
She said: "I like a challenge. I don't want to give in until there is no other option; I'm pretty tenacious and determined.
"I always try to think of what my 94-year-old grandmother would do. I asked her just a few years ago, 'Nain, how do you do it? You're just so cool.' She had six kids, emigrated to Australia from Wales and is the great matriarch of the family. And she said, 'Well Kylie, you just go with the flow.' "
Kylie - who split from boyfriend Andres Velencoso last year after five years together - spent New Year's Eve (31.12.13) alone and says having chance to "reflect" helped her make peace with the past and she is doing her best to move forward with her life.
She told Stylist magazine: "It was very quiet, very peaceful and I reflected on the past year.
"Even though it was exciting and now I'm reaping the benefits, there was a lot in the last year that was just not so great.
"Dealing with sadness and trying to make peace with those things and think about moving forward... We can't just go backwards. It's our good fortune if we get to go forwards. It's very hard for me to describe, but there was an energy shift.
"It doesn't mean I'm not fraught, tired, stressed, excited, crazy, all the things that I was before, but there's a chain of thought that I didn't have before and I do now and I really hope I can hang on to it."
Kylie Minogue inspired by grandma
Kylie Minogue is inspired by her 94-year-old grandmother.
The 'Wow' hitmaker loves a "challenge" and whenever she is in a tough situation, she tries to think about how her elderly relative would handle it.
She said: "I like a challenge. I don't want to give in until there is no other option; I'm pretty tenacious and determined.
"I always try to think of what my 94-year-old grandmother would do. I asked her just a few years ago, 'Nain, how do you do it? You're just so cool.' She had six kids, emigrated to Australia from Wales and is the great matriarch of the family. And she said, 'Well Kylie, you just go with the flow.' "
Kylie - who split from boyfriend Andres Velencoso last year after five years together - spent New Year's Eve (31.12.13) alone and says having chance to "reflect" helped her make peace with the past and she is doing her best to move forward with her life.
She told Stylist magazine: "It was very quiet, very peaceful and I reflected on the past year.
"Even though it was exciting and now I'm reaping the benefits, there was a lot in the last year that was just not so great.
"Dealing with sadness and trying to make peace with those things and think about moving forward... We can't just go backwards. It's our good fortune if we get to go forwards. It's very hard for me to describe, but there was an energy shift.
"It doesn't mean I'm not fraught, tired, stressed, excited, crazy, all the things that I was before, but there's a chain of thought that I didn't have before and I do now and I really hope I can hang on to it."
Movies
Joe Cornish will direct spy thriller 'Section 6'.
The writer-and-director behind the cult hit 'Attack of the Block' is set helm the upcoming Universal Studios project, which will feature rising star Jack O'Connell in a lead role.
The film - which is being eyed as the start of a new franchise - follows the formation of British intelligence agency MI6 during the First World War and will depict its first director, Sir George Mansfield Cummings.
Many A-list actors have expressed interested in playing Cummings, according to TheWrap, while O'Connell will play a "promising young" MI6 operative in the flick.
Cummings is widely recognised as the inspiration for M in the James Bond feature films.
Screenwriter Aaron Berg's script for 'Section 6' was at the centre of a ferocious studio bidding war last October, but Universal ultimately outbid Sony Pictures for the rights to the film.
Cornish has recently been linked to direct 'Star Trek 3', however, it's thought he has been selective about his next project and was more enticed by the prospect of launching a franchise with 'Section 6'.
The writer-director co-wrote Marvel's upcoming superhero action feature 'Ant-Man', which will be directed by Edgar Wright and star Paul Rudd.
Meanwhile, O'Connell is quickly becoming one of the hottest prospects in Hollywood since finding fame in British TV drama 'Skins'.
He has earned critical acclaim for independent Brit drama 'Starred Up' and will next be seen in Angelina Jolie's next directorial effort, 'Unbroken', for which he is already earning awards buzz.
Joe Cornish to direct spy thriller Section 6
Joe Cornish will direct spy thriller 'Section 6'.
The writer-and-director behind the cult hit 'Attack of the Block' is set helm the upcoming Universal Studios project, which will feature rising star Jack O'Connell in a lead role.
The film - which is being eyed as the start of a new franchise - follows the formation of British intelligence agency MI6 during the First World War and will depict its first director, Sir George Mansfield Cummings.
Many A-list actors have expressed interested in playing Cummings, according to TheWrap, while O'Connell will play a "promising young" MI6 operative in the flick.
Cummings is widely recognised as the inspiration for M in the James Bond feature films.
Screenwriter Aaron Berg's script for 'Section 6' was at the centre of a ferocious studio bidding war last October, but Universal ultimately outbid Sony Pictures for the rights to the film.
Cornish has recently been linked to direct 'Star Trek 3', however, it's thought he has been selective about his next project and was more enticed by the prospect of launching a franchise with 'Section 6'.
The writer-director co-wrote Marvel's upcoming superhero action feature 'Ant-Man', which will be directed by Edgar Wright and star Paul Rudd.
Meanwhile, O'Connell is quickly becoming one of the hottest prospects in Hollywood since finding fame in British TV drama 'Skins'.
He has earned critical acclaim for independent Brit drama 'Starred Up' and will next be seen in Angelina Jolie's next directorial effort, 'Unbroken', for which he is already earning awards buzz.
Movies
Disney are planning a sequel to 'The Incredibles' and a third installment of 'Cars'.
Director Brad Bird, who wrote and directed the 2004 original, is developing the follow-up to the animation, which shows a family of superheroes who are forced to hide their powers when they move into a suburban town.
Meanwhile, the studio is also working on a sequel to 2011's 'Cars 2', which proved a box office success despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.
Talking during Disney's annual meeting of shareholders at Portland, Oregon, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger, said: "We have plans for a new 'Cars' movie and on top of that Brad Bird is already working on a great story for a new 'Incredibles' film."
And Disney-Pixar confirmed the news on their official Twitter account, they wrote: "It's official: we're currently working on new films featuring your favorite characters from The Incredibles and Cars! (sic)"
They attached an image of The Incredibles family posing behind a backdrop of trees.
Meanwhile, Bird is currently working on 'Tomorrowland,' which stars George Clooney and Hugh Laurie, and is due out in May 2015.
Disney plan Incredibles sequel and Cars 3
Disney are planning a sequel to 'The Incredibles' and a third installment of 'Cars'.
Director Brad Bird, who wrote and directed the 2004 original, is developing the follow-up to the animation, which shows a family of superheroes who are forced to hide their powers when they move into a suburban town.
Meanwhile, the studio is also working on a sequel to 2011's 'Cars 2', which proved a box office success despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.
Talking during Disney's annual meeting of shareholders at Portland, Oregon, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger, said: "We have plans for a new 'Cars' movie and on top of that Brad Bird is already working on a great story for a new 'Incredibles' film."
And Disney-Pixar confirmed the news on their official Twitter account, they wrote: "It's official: we're currently working on new films featuring your favorite characters from The Incredibles and Cars! (sic)"
They attached an image of The Incredibles family posing behind a backdrop of trees.
Meanwhile, Bird is currently working on 'Tomorrowland,' which stars George Clooney and Hugh Laurie, and is due out in May 2015.
Music News
Kian Egan says Westlife would've been disappointed with One Direction's album sales.
The 33-year-old star - who was a member of the Irish boyband for nearly 15 years - has spoken out about changes in the music industry and thinks although the 'X Factor' formed band have achieved global fame, Westlife would have been disappointed if they had the same UK album sales.
He said: "I was told the other day that One Direction's album sold around 700,000 copies in the UK and it was the biggest selling album of the year.
"Back in the day with Westlife, that would have been fairly poor, we were selling more like 1.7 or 1.8 million. Times have changed."
Kian has just released his first solo single, 'Home', but claims when he and his Westlife bandmates - Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, Brian McFadden and Mark Feehily - were at the height of their fame, they had a lot more competition than One Direction.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "There were loads of bands around then - Blue, Steps, A1, S Club - there was room for all of us.
"But now there's only really room for one One Direction."
The 'What About Now' hitmaker has also voiced his interest in reuniting with his former bandmates in the future.
He added: "I can't see it happening in the near future but I'd love to stand on a stage with those boys again at some point."
Kian Egan underwhelmed by One Direction sales
Kian Egan says Westlife would've been disappointed with One Direction's album sales.
The 33-year-old star - who was a member of the Irish boyband for nearly 15 years - has spoken out about changes in the music industry and thinks although the 'X Factor' formed band have achieved global fame, Westlife would have been disappointed if they had the same UK album sales.
He said: "I was told the other day that One Direction's album sold around 700,000 copies in the UK and it was the biggest selling album of the year.
"Back in the day with Westlife, that would have been fairly poor, we were selling more like 1.7 or 1.8 million. Times have changed."
Kian has just released his first solo single, 'Home', but claims when he and his Westlife bandmates - Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, Brian McFadden and Mark Feehily - were at the height of their fame, they had a lot more competition than One Direction.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "There were loads of bands around then - Blue, Steps, A1, S Club - there was room for all of us.
"But now there's only really room for one One Direction."
The 'What About Now' hitmaker has also voiced his interest in reuniting with his former bandmates in the future.
He added: "I can't see it happening in the near future but I'd love to stand on a stage with those boys again at some point."
Music News
Kylie Minogue thinks Sia Furler is "the bee's knees".
The 'Into The Blue' singer, who worked with the songwriter and producer, dubbed the female Pharrell Williams, on her 12th studio album 'Kiss Me Once', has praised the star, who also contributed the song 'I Was Gonna Cancel' for the record.
Kylie told Stylist magazine: "She was great and someone I admire so much. I just think she's the bee's knees.
"I have to credit my record label for that kind of thing. But I would credit myself with being game to try anything - I'll give anything a shot. They don't always work out but at least you've tried and you've been there."
Sia, who has worked with the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Rita Ora, also worked on Kylie's song 'Sexercize', which Kylie admits she was unsure about the title when she first heard it.
She said: "Sexercize! Yes! Thank you Sia!" adding, "I actually blushed when I heard the title and thought, 'Oh, that's wrong'. But that's the genius of Sia. She can made it cool and make it hot. And I can probably put the little wink into it, so you know it's going to be more fruity than sleazy."
The 45-year-old pop princess has released the video for the new song, which has been described as "the sexiest workout ever", and sees Kylie parade her toned figure in a leotard and daring stiletto heels.
Kylie described the song as one of the "fun tongue-in-cheek ones" from the record, and said on 'The Today Show': "That's open to everyone's interpretation how they like to Sexercize."
Kylie Minogue: Sia Furler is the bee’s knees
Kylie Minogue thinks Sia Furler is "the bee's knees".
The 'Into The Blue' singer, who worked with the songwriter and producer, dubbed the female Pharrell Williams, on her 12th studio album 'Kiss Me Once', has praised the star, who also contributed the song 'I Was Gonna Cancel' for the record.
Kylie told Stylist magazine: "She was great and someone I admire so much. I just think she's the bee's knees.
"I have to credit my record label for that kind of thing. But I would credit myself with being game to try anything - I'll give anything a shot. They don't always work out but at least you've tried and you've been there."
Sia, who has worked with the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Rita Ora, also worked on Kylie's song 'Sexercize', which Kylie admits she was unsure about the title when she first heard it.
She said: "Sexercize! Yes! Thank you Sia!" adding, "I actually blushed when I heard the title and thought, 'Oh, that's wrong'. But that's the genius of Sia. She can made it cool and make it hot. And I can probably put the little wink into it, so you know it's going to be more fruity than sleazy."
The 45-year-old pop princess has released the video for the new song, which has been described as "the sexiest workout ever", and sees Kylie parade her toned figure in a leotard and daring stiletto heels.
Kylie described the song as one of the "fun tongue-in-cheek ones" from the record, and said on 'The Today Show': "That's open to everyone's interpretation how they like to Sexercize."
TV
Lisa Maxwell has quit 'Loose Women'.
The 50-year-old presenter, who has featured as a regular on the lunchtime show since 2008, is contracted until July, but she admits she won't be making an appearance on the programme tomorrow (20.03.14) because she hates the new format.
She told The Sun newspaper: "We are the hired talent and do what we are told. But the one thing in all our powers is if we stay or go, and I've decided to go.
"'Loose Women' is not the same show and it's not as much fun as it was. It used to be about a group of women who all know each other really well and have lots of chemistry.
"It has become a lot more serious and less personal. I miss the laughs and I miss the show coming from the heart.
"Now it's just about giving political opinions. But I can't do that and I think people watching can tell if you're faking it."
The former 'The Bill' star wanted to leave the show in September but she claims she was sweet-talked into staying on by producers.
However, she's now keen to focus on her acting career.
She explained: "I've had a brilliant six years on 'Loose Women' but now I'm looking forward to going back to acting."
Lisa is the fourth long-running panellist to leave the programme in just six months after Carol McGiffin left in August, Denise Welch quit in October and Jane McDonald departed in January.
Lisa Maxwell quits Loose Women
Lisa Maxwell has quit 'Loose Women'.
The 50-year-old presenter, who has featured as a regular on the lunchtime show since 2008, is contracted until July, but she admits she won't be making an appearance on the programme tomorrow (20.03.14) because she hates the new format.
She told The Sun newspaper: "We are the hired talent and do what we are told. But the one thing in all our powers is if we stay or go, and I've decided to go.
"'Loose Women' is not the same show and it's not as much fun as it was. It used to be about a group of women who all know each other really well and have lots of chemistry.
"It has become a lot more serious and less personal. I miss the laughs and I miss the show coming from the heart.
"Now it's just about giving political opinions. But I can't do that and I think people watching can tell if you're faking it."
The former 'The Bill' star wanted to leave the show in September but she claims she was sweet-talked into staying on by producers.
However, she's now keen to focus on her acting career.
She explained: "I've had a brilliant six years on 'Loose Women' but now I'm looking forward to going back to acting."
Lisa is the fourth long-running panellist to leave the programme in just six months after Carol McGiffin left in August, Denise Welch quit in October and Jane McDonald departed in January.
TV
Olivia Colman and 'Broadchurch' were the big winners at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Programme Awards last night (18.03.14).
The 40-year-old actress triumphed at the annual awards bash, picking up Best Actress for the second year in a row for her roles in 'Broadchurch' and Channel 4 drama 'Run'.
The smash hit ITV murder mystery drama was also crowned Best Serial Drama, with the RTS hailing it as "a powerful drama with brilliant plotting, standout performances and an extraordinary depth of characterisation, all of which combined to create one of the standout TV events of the year."
Idris Elba was crowned Best Actor for 'Luther', while fellow BBC star Brendan O'Carroll won Best Comedic Performance for 'Mrs Brown's Boys'.
Alan Carr pulled an upset over TV veterans Ant and Dec, winning the Best Entertainment Performance gong for his chat show, 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man'.
BBC Two's gangster period drama won Best Drama Series and 'Coronation Street' ruled the soaps by winning Best Soap or Continuing Drama.
ITV2's 'PLEBS' was crowned Best Scripted Comedy and 'Game of Thrones' won Best International Show.
Channel 4 celebrated wins for its hit documentary series, with 'Gogglebox' winning the Popular Factual or Features prize, and 'Educating Yorkshire' winning Best Documentary Series.
David Suchet was bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Award after playing detective Hercule Poirot for 25 years in ITV's 'Poirot', which came to an end last November.
RTS Programme Awards 2013 - selected winners list:
Best Actress: Olivia Colman, 'Broadchurch' and 'Run'
Best Actor: Idris Elba, 'Luther'
Best Children's Fiction: 'Dumping Ground' (CBBC)
Best Comedy Performance: Brendan O'Carroll, 'Mrs Brown's Boys'
Best Daytime: 'Four Rooms' (Channel 4)
Best Documentary Series: 'Educating Yorkshire' (Channel 4)
Best Drama Serial: 'Broadchurch' (ITV)
Best Drama Series: 'Peaky Blinders' (BBC Two)
Best Entertainment: 'The Last Leg' (Channel 4)
Best Entertainment Performance: Alan Carr, 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man'
Best International: 'Game of Thrones' (HBO/Sky Atlantic)
Popular Factual or Features: 'Gogglebox' (Channel 4)
Best Presenter: Stephen Fry, 'Stephen Fry - Out There'
Best Scripted Comedy: 'PLEBS' (ITV2)
Best Soap or Continuing Drama: 'Coronation Street' (ITV)
Lifetime Achievement Award: David Suchet, 'Poirot'
Olivia Colman triumphs at RTS Programme Awards
Olivia Colman and 'Broadchurch' were the big winners at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Programme Awards last night (18.03.14).
The 40-year-old actress triumphed at the annual awards bash, picking up Best Actress for the second year in a row for her roles in 'Broadchurch' and Channel 4 drama 'Run'.
The smash hit ITV murder mystery drama was also crowned Best Serial Drama, with the RTS hailing it as "a powerful drama with brilliant plotting, standout performances and an extraordinary depth of characterisation, all of which combined to create one of the standout TV events of the year."
Idris Elba was crowned Best Actor for 'Luther', while fellow BBC star Brendan O'Carroll won Best Comedic Performance for 'Mrs Brown's Boys'.
Alan Carr pulled an upset over TV veterans Ant and Dec, winning the Best Entertainment Performance gong for his chat show, 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man'.
BBC Two's gangster period drama won Best Drama Series and 'Coronation Street' ruled the soaps by winning Best Soap or Continuing Drama.
ITV2's 'PLEBS' was crowned Best Scripted Comedy and 'Game of Thrones' won Best International Show.
Channel 4 celebrated wins for its hit documentary series, with 'Gogglebox' winning the Popular Factual or Features prize, and 'Educating Yorkshire' winning Best Documentary Series.
David Suchet was bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Award after playing detective Hercule Poirot for 25 years in ITV's 'Poirot', which came to an end last November.
RTS Programme Awards 2013 - selected winners list:
Best Actress: Olivia Colman, 'Broadchurch' and 'Run'
Best Actor: Idris Elba, 'Luther'
Best Children's Fiction: 'Dumping Ground' (CBBC)
Best Comedy Performance: Brendan O'Carroll, 'Mrs Brown's Boys'
Best Daytime: 'Four Rooms' (Channel 4)
Best Documentary Series: 'Educating Yorkshire' (Channel 4)
Best Drama Serial: 'Broadchurch' (ITV)
Best Drama Series: 'Peaky Blinders' (BBC Two)
Best Entertainment: 'The Last Leg' (Channel 4)
Best Entertainment Performance: Alan Carr, 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man'
Best International: 'Game of Thrones' (HBO/Sky Atlantic)
Popular Factual or Features: 'Gogglebox' (Channel 4)
Best Presenter: Stephen Fry, 'Stephen Fry - Out There'
Best Scripted Comedy: 'PLEBS' (ITV2)
Best Soap or Continuing Drama: 'Coronation Street' (ITV)
Lifetime Achievement Award: David Suchet, 'Poirot'