Pharrell Williams

You probably know Pharrell Williams thanks to the film Despicable Me 2. He wrote the music for the film and some of the songs were big hits. In fact, Pharrell has been famous in the music industry for many years, even if he has only had one solo album, In My Mind (2006). Since then, he has written music for Madonna, Britney Spears, Shakira, Beyoncé, Daft Punk amb more. Now his second album is coming out. With the hit single "Happy", it's sure to be a success!
                                      

The Boat Race

Every year, members of England's top universities, Oxford and Cambridge, participate in this famous boat race on the River Thames. And 2014 is a special year: it's the 160th Boat Race. The tradition started in 1829: it's one of the oldest sporting events in the world.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRwWVsJHIVE

Cool Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin was born to a poor family in London 125 years ago, but he became a cinema icon. His character the Tramp is the most famous hero of the silent film era. The Tramp retired after the silent film Modern Times, in 1936. Watch it today - it's still very funny and very modern!


                                 

Gaga the jazz singer

Lady Gaga has a new musical style. She has moved away from pop to jazz music and found a jazz partner, Tony Bennett. The duo recorded a song called "We're Doing a Sequel" for the Muppets film. They also made an album called Cheek to Cheek with classic songs from famous jazz singers.

                                    

Musical shoe

This trainer is not for your feet... it's for your ears! That's because it's a CD player. Just put your favourite disc into the sole and listen to the music.

Fruit party

One fruit loves England's climate: the apple. Every October, the English honour their favourite fruit on Apple Day. It promotes many apple varieties and their uses: apple juice, pies and cakes!

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus started her career as Disney star Hannah Montana when she was 13 years old. But a lot has changed since then. Today, aged 20, Miley is more famous for her music than her acting. She has a new rock star image too. Her fourth album is out now. You're sure to love Miley's catchy single "We Can't Stop"!