ContactMusic — Veteran actress Brigitte Bardot has claimed victory after French authorities granted a reprieve for two sick elephants who were set to be put... more info

ContactMusic — Dame Helen Mirren wanted to be Brigitte Bardot.The Oscar-winning actress used to dream of being as glamorous and successful as the iconic French film... more info

ContactMusic — It looks as though the French have started queuing up behind Gerard Depardieu, in a desperate attempt to gain a Russian passport. Well, one of them... more info

Sky News — As the actor Gerard Depardieu quits France over tax, Brigitte Bardot threatens to leave over the fate of two condemned elephants. more info

Guardian Music — From Serge Gainsbourg's Gallic gruffness to Donna Summer's simulated orgasms, tell us the songs that light your fireIt's official: the 50 Shades of Grey phenomenon knows no bounds. After boosting sales in hardware shops (readers are said to flock the... more info

ContactMusic — Kelly Brooks new fashion range was inspired by Brigitte Bardot The model has created a new range of clothes for New Look which are aimed to show off a curvy figure and Kelly revealed Brigitte and Sophia Loren were two of her inspirations Sh... more info

Guardian Music — The Charlatans frontman and east London indie guru empties the contents of his psychic record bagThe track I'll be opening my next DJ set with New Order: 586 The 16-minute version is a good one to get the mood started.The track I always play to rescu... more info

Guardian Music — Has Eurovision whetted your appetite for more European pop – of the sort that doesn't make you scream zut alors!? Over the coming weeks, we'll be exploring the sounds of seven European countries, starting with France – so today, here's a whistles... more info

ContactMusic — Marine conservationist Paul Watson has been freed from a German jail following publicity campaigns by actress Brigitte Bardot and the Red Hot Chili Peppers The Sea Shepherd captain and star of TV series Whale Wars walked free on Monday 21May12 after ... more info

ContactMusic — French film icon-turned-animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has offered to switch places with a marine conservation group leader who has been arrested and imprisoned in Germany Canadian Paul Watson the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Soci... more info