World's most unwanted man Aug 24, 2008
Gary Glitter in 1998 AFP ... Disgraced British former pop star Gary Glitter, a convicted paedophile repeatedly refused entry to Asian countries, has fallen a long way from his 1970s heyday as the leader of the glam rock gang. (iAfrica.com)
McMahon sells home Aug 23, 2008
Glitter back in London Gary Glitter, a British singer who spent three years in a Vietnamese jail for child sex abuse, returned to London yesterday after failing to find sanctuary in Asia. Glitter, famous in the 1970s and '80s for songs such as "Hello, Hello, I'm Back Again" and "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)," arrived at Heathrow airport after an overnight flight from Bangkok. (Boston Globe)
Zuma zooms into town Aug 23, 2008
Disgraced singer and convicted pedophile Gary Glitter is back home in Britain after immigration officials in Thailand and Hong Kong refused to allow him into their countries. Despite that, Glitter (real name: Paul Francis Gadd) says through his lawyer that he's "pleased" to be back home and plans to fight to clear his name after spending more than two years in a Vietnamese prison for molesting young girls. (The Star-Ledger - NJ.com)
People in the News: Nicole Kidman's support is golden for Aussie ... Aug 23, 2008
If British glam rocker and convicted child molester Gary Glitter thought his problems would end once he left Vietnam -- where he served three years in jail -- he was wrong. From breakthroughs to breakups, read up on your favorite personalities. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
UK Register Gary Glitter As A Sex Offender Aug 23, 2008
Gary Glitter has signed the sex offenders register in the UK and will now have to report to authorities if he wants to travel outside Britain ... Gary Glitter was one of the biggest British pop stars of the 70s. (Undercover Music News)
Convicted pedophile Gary Glitter arrives in Britain Aug 23, 2008
A British news agency says that disgraced rocker Gary Glitter has returned to London. LONDON (AP) A British news agency says that disgraced rocker Gary Glitter has returned to London. (USA Today -- Life)
Gary Glitter returns home to hostile press Aug 23, 2008
LONDON Gary Glitter, a British rock singer who spent three years in a Vietnamese jail for child sex abuse offences, returned to Britain on Friday after failing to find sanctuary in Asia. Glitter, famous in the 1970s and 80s with songs such as Rock and Roll (Part 2), arrived at Heathrow airport after an overnight flight on Thai Airways from Bangkok. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Shamed Gary Glitter returning to UK Aug 22, 2008
NEW: Pedophile Gary Glitter is on a flight to the UK, officials say ... BANGKOK, Thailand (CNN) -- Disgraced glam rocker Gary Glitter is on his way to London after spending three days failing to find a country that would let him in, British officials said ... Gary Glitter on a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok after his release from a Vietnamese prison, Tuesday. (CNN -- International)
Prince Harry leads Diana tributes Aug 22, 2008
Gary Glitter to sign sex register. Russia withdrawal 'on schedule. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
'Despicable' Glitter back in UK Aug 22, 2008
GARY Glitter, the shamed 1970s glam rocker and convicted paedophile, landed back in his native Britain today, ending a farcical airport merry-go-round after he was deported from Vietnam then denied entry by Thailand and Hong Kong. A Thai Airways flight carrying the 64-year-old from Bangkok landed at London's Heathrow Airport three days after he was released from a Vietnamese prison. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Aug 22, 2008
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Memories of Czech invasion Aug 22, 2008
Gary Glitter back in UK. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News -- Europe)
Faded rocker Glitter finally arrives in Britain Aug 22, 2008
In this March 3, 2006 file photo, former British rocker Gary Glitter smiles at journalists prior to his verdict and sentencing at Ba Ria-Vung, Vung Tau province People's Court in Vietnam ... LONDON - A British news agency says that disgraced rocker Gary Glitter has returned to London. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Gary Glitter Arrives in London After Being Barred From Thailand, Hong Kong Aug 22, 2008
Gary Glitter, Barred From Thailand, Hong Kong, Lands in London. By Daniel Ten Kate. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Victoria Beckham wins US TV deal Aug 22, 2008
Gary Glitter to sign sex register. Several trapped in Portugal train. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
China Olympic ceremony star mimed Aug 22, 2008
Gary Glitter to sign sex register. WATCHED/LISTENED. (Yahoo News -- Olympics)
Disgraced ex-rocker Gary Glitter returns to UK Aug 22, 2008
Convicted pedophile Gary Glitter has tried to avoid returning to the UK ... BANGKOK, Thailand (CNN) -- The plane carrying British glam rocker Gary Glitter landed in London Friday morning after Thailand and Hong Kong refused entry to the convicted child molester, a Heathrow airport official confirmed ... Gary Glitter on a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok after his release from a Vietnamese prison, Tuesday. (CNN -- World)
Paedophile Glitter back in the UK Aug 22, 2008
Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter arrived back in the UK to be greeted by police at Heathrow Airport. The former 70s glam rock singer was escorted through immigration and customs after touching down on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok. (Ananova -- World Headlines)
Congolese mourn their Rumba king Aug 22, 2008
Gary Glitter to sign sex register. Obama and McCain delight the bookies. (Yahoo News -- DR Congo)
Buzz Briefs: Gary Glitter, Steven Adler Aug 21, 2008
British rocker Gary Glitter, right, is led by an unidentified man at the Phuoc To prison in Vung Tau, Vietnam in this Nov. 20, 2005 file photo ... A British diplomatic official says China has refused to allow convicted pedophile Gary Glitter to enter Hong Kong. (CBS News)
Ex-rocker Glitter refused Hong Kong entry Aug 21, 2008
NEW: Hong Kong making plans to deport ex-rock singer Gary Glitter back to Thailand ... BANGKOK, Thailand (CNN) -- Hong Kong customs officials refused entry Thursday to British glam rocker Gary Glitter, making the Chinese territory the second place to turn away the convicted child molester ... Hong Kong is the second place to turn away convicted child molester Gary Glitter. (CNN -- International)
Gary Glitter Not Allowed Entry Into Hong Kong Aug 21, 2008
China Won't Allow Convicted Child Molester Gary Glitter Into Hong Kong ... Aug. 20, 2008: British rocker Gary Glitter walks at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport ... Aug. 20, 2008: British rocker Gary Glitter walks at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. (Fox News)
Entertainment Report Aug 21, 2008
Ho Chi Minh City - Authorities freed British glam rocker Gary Glitter from prison in southern Vietnam on Tuesday, after nearly three years of confinement on child molestation charges. Glitter, 64, whose real name is Paul Francis Gadd, was convicted in March 2006 of committing "obscene acts with children." In his 1970s heyday, Glitter performed in glittering jumpsuits, silver platform shoes and bouffant wigs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Singer Sandi Thom is 'aged' to show the risk of using sunbeds Aug 21, 2008
Gary Glitter returns to Thailand. Obama closing in on running mate. (BBC News -- Health)
Hong Kong denies entry to Glitter; back in Bangkok Aug 21, 2008
In this March 3, 2006 file photo, former British rocker Gary Glitter smiles at journalists prior to his verdict and sentencing at Ba Ria-Vung, Vung Tau province People's Court in Vietnam ... BANGKOK, Thailand - Disgraced rocker Gary Glitter arrived back in Bangkok on Thursday after Hong Kong denied him entry, continuing a two-day odyssey that began when he was released from a Vietnamese prison after serving time for molesting children. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Fans face agony over gig tickets Aug 21, 2008
" Fans who paid for tickets with credit cards should contact their card issuers for refunds. The SOS website has been taken down and all phone and fax numbers are unavailable. The BBC was unable to contact them to comment on the complaints. Bookmark with: MUSIC FESTIVALS 2008 LATEST NEWS GLASTONBURY 2008 FESTIVALS IN FOCUS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Census 'should be scrapped now' 'Fraud' halts US refugee scheme Machine... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Olympian Phelps, Young Jeezy to meet? Aug 21, 2008
All about the sounds and the scene. The entry titled "Young Jeezy and OutKast on Michael Phelps," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Glitter deported again Aug 21, 2008
Former British rock star Gary Glitter ... Former glam rocker and convicted paedophile Gary Glitter has returned to Thailand after being refused entry to Hong Kong, the British foreign ministry said on Thursday. (iAfrica.com)
Disgraced rocker Glitter returns to Bangkok Aug 21, 2008
Thai police say disgraced rocker Gary Glitter has arrived back in Bangkok after Hong Kong denied him entry, continuing a two-day odyssey that began when he was released from a Vietnamese prison for molesting children. Glitter flew to Hong Kong on Wednesday night after Thai authorities barred him from entering the country. (International Herald Tribune)
Row in Nigeria over Obama money Aug 21, 2008
" 'Jealousy' Prominent figures such as opposition People's Democratic Party grandee Chief Sonny Iroche and human rights lawyer Femi Falana had warned the group to cancel the event and give back any money. The Barack Obama campaign wrote to Nigerian newspaper The Punch this week to confirm it would not be taking any money from the group. "We want to make it clear that the event and this organisation are in no way associated with Obama for America of the Democratic National Committee should this... (BBC News -- Africa)
More Top Stories Asia Pacific Headlines Aug 21, 2008
Thailand threatens to expel Gary Glitter to Britain ... Thailand threatens to expel Gary Glitter to Britain ... BANGKOK (AFP) - Thai immigration authorities threatened Thursday to expel former glam rocker and convicted paedophile Gary Glitter to his native Britain after Hong Kong refused to let him in. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Chapman remorseful Aug 20, 2008
Glitter leaves Vietnam Authorities freed British glam rocker Gary Glitter from prison in Vietnam yesterday, sending the convicted child molester into an uncertain future after nearly three years in jail. Guards transported Glitter, 64, to the Ho Chi Minh City airport, where he boarded a plane to Bangkok. (Boston Globe)
Freed Gary Glitter stuck at Bangkok airport Aug 20, 2008
Tuoi Tre / AP fileGary Glitter, seen here in 2005, has been released from a Vietnamese prison where he served nearly three years for child molestation ... HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Glam rocker Gary Glitter was stuck at Bangkok airport on Wednesday after refusing to board a flight to Britain following his deportation from Vietnam, where he had spent nearly three years in prison for child sex abuse ... Authorities freed British glam rocker Gary Glitter from prison in southern Vietnam on Tuesday,... (MSNBC -- International)
Glitter refuses to go home Aug 20, 2008
British rock star Gary Glitter boards a plane to Bangkok at Ho Chi Minh City airport - but he has reufsed to fly back to Britain ... Thailand declared British former glam rocker Gary Glitter "persona non grata" today and threatened to deport him back to Vietnam, where he has just finished prison time for child sex offences ... "I want Gary Glitter to be controlled whilst he's here and I don't want him to be able to go anywhere else in the world in order to abuse children.". (Sydney Morning Herald)
GB Olympic gold rush celebrated Aug 20, 2008
The Daily Mail contrasts the triumphs at the Olympics in Beijing with what it calls the "farce" over the non-return of former rock star Gary Glitter. The paper has the headline "Best of British - worst of British". (BBC News -- UK)
Laws tighten on paedophile travel Aug 20, 2008
It comes as paedophile and ex-pop star Gary Glitter left a Vietnamese jail. He was released on Tuesday after serving 27 months in prison for child molestation. (BBC News -- UK)
Vietnam releases Gary Glitter from prison Aug 20, 2008
BINH THUAN, Vietnam (AP) -- Vietnamese authorities freed British glam rocker Gary Glitter on Tuesday after nearly three years in prison on child molestation charges, then moved immediately to deport him. Guards removed Glitter, 64, from the Thu Duc prison in Binh Thuan province and were transporting him Tuesday morning to the Ho Chi Minh City airport, some three hours away, said prison director Tran Huu Thong. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
* World News Quick Take Aug 20, 2008
Gary Glitter, the former British glam rock star who spent the past two years and nine months in a Vietnamese prison for sexually abusing minors, was released early yesterday morning and escorted to Ho Chi Minh City to board a flight for Britain. Glitter had been expected to be released at noon, but was let out early to avoid media waiting for him at the prison gates. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Glitter held at Thai airport after prison release Aug 20, 2008
A Vietnamese police officer rides past the sign of Thu Duc prison in southern province of Binh Thuan, Vietnam on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 where British glam rocker Gary Glitter had been held ... BANGKOK, Thailand - British glam rocker Gary Glitter, who served nearly three years in a Vietnamese prison for molesting children, refused to board airplanes out of Thailand on Wednesday after being denied entry into the country, a senior immigration official said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Gary Glitter refused entry into Thailand Aug 20, 2008
BANGKOK British glam rocker Gary Glitter was refused entry into Thailand, officials said Wednesday, a day after the convicted child molester was freed by Vietnam following nearly three years in prison. The 64-year-old Glitter arrived at Bangkok, Thailand's international airport after Vietnam deported him. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Glitter 'persona non grata' Aug 20, 2008
Thailand declared British former glam rocker Gary Glitter "persona non grata" Wednesday and threatened to deport him back to Vietnam, where he has just finished prison time for child sex offences. The 64-year-old was due to have boarded an overnight flight to London from Bangkok but stayed in the transit lounge complaining of chest pains. (iAfrica.com)
Tabloid Post announces job cuts Aug 20, 2008
Gary Glitter out of jail. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News)
Neil Young touring with Death Cab, Wilco Aug 20, 2008
Gary Glitter was on his way back home to Britain on Tuesday after being freed from a Vietnamese prison. More Arts Headlines. (CBC.ca)
Glitter planning musical comeback Aug 19, 2008
One-time British glam rocker Gary Glitter is thinking about getting back into music after serving time in a Vietnamese jail for child sexual molestation. The disgraced 1970s pop star, 64, is due to be released from a prison in southern Vietnam today, and is expected to be deported to Britain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
How's about that, then? Jimmy Savile directs traffic in Leeds Aug 19, 2008
Page last updated at 16:19 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 17:19 UK. Veteran Savile fixes traffic jam. (BBC News -- UK)
Trio guilty over terror documents Aug 19, 2008
Page last updated at 16:19 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 17:19 UK. Munshi was said to have spent hours on jihadist websites. (BBC News -- UK)
After the goldrush Aug 19, 2008
". It just goes to confirm the old adage that the world's most sporty nation remains the least sporting. Fantastic effort by the whole of team GB... pity that the ever political Alec Salmond wants hive off the Scottish medallists for his own party political celebrations when they get home. Anglophone, Wells I have never been able to get excited about sport of any kind and haven't watched any of the Olympics - in fact I wish the BBC gave as much coverage to music and the arts as they do to... (BBC News -- UK)
Concern over age bands for books Aug 19, 2008
Page last updated at 21:55 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 22:55 UK. By Pauline McLean BBC Scotland arts correspondent. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
United front for The Verve at V Aug 19, 2008
" Winehouse is now due to play at festivals in Paris and on the Isle of Wight in the coming weeks, but is then expected to take a break from performing to write and record her new album. V organisers said Winehouse attracted the biggest crowd of the weekend, while Girls Aloud and Scouting For Girls also attracted huge followings for their crowd-pleasing sets. Mud-proof mats Scouting For Girls were joined by Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley for a cover of Elvis Presley's Suspicious Minds during... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sound of musicals Aug 19, 2008
Page last updated at 05:39 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 06:39 UK. By Yana Thandrayen BBC Scotland news. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Iran denies De Burgh live concert Aug 19, 2008
Page last updated at 16:44 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 17:44 UK. De Burgh is best known for his hits Lady in Red and Don't Pay The Ferryman. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Glitter ready for release Aug 17, 2008
GARY Glitter will be released on Tuesday from his Vietnamese prison where he has spent nearly three years for child sexual molestation. The disgraced 1970s pop star, once famed for his flamboyant bouffant wigs and silver jumpsuits, faces immediate deportation from communist Vietnam to his home country, according to his lawyer Le Thanh Kinh. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Rushdie rips publisher Aug 16, 2008
British rock star Gary Glitter will be deported to Britain Tuesday after completing a 27-month sentence in Vietnam for molesting two young girls, his lawyer said. Glitter, 63, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was arrested in November 2005 at Ho Chi Minh airport as he tried to leave the country and sentenced to three years in jail following a one-day trial. (Boston Globe)
Police to meet Gary Glitter on UK return next week Aug 15, 2008
Gary Glitter, the former pop star who was jailed for three years for abusing children in Vietnam, will be met by police on his return to Britain next week, his lawyer said yesterday. The statement appeared to contradict an earlier statement by lawyer Le Than Kinh that Glitter would be unaccompanied and free to go anywhere after leaving Vietnam. (Times Online)
Vietnam to deport glam rocker Glitter to Britain Aug 14, 2008
HANOI, Vietnam - Former glam rocker and convicted child molester Gary Glitter will be deported back to Britain on Tuesday after being released from prison in Vietnam, his lawyer said. Glitter, whose real name is Paul Francis Gadd, was convicted of obscene acts with children in March 2006 and sentenced to three years in prison. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The Brangelina babies Aug 5, 2008
--British rocker and convicted pedophile Gary Glitter will likely be deported to England upon his release from a Vietnamese prison this month. Child advocates in the U.K. are petitioning the government to monitor his movements once home and prevent him from taking "sex holidays" abroad, the Daily Mirror reports. (The Star-Ledger - NJ.com)
New mementos Jul 3, 2008
- Never wear a Gary Glitter T-shirt. If you don't know why, look it up. (USA Today)
When all that glittered turned to hard-rock gold Jun 27, 2008
At their first photo session in 1974, the Sydney band looked more like Gary Glitter wannabes than the hard rockers they became. To the photographer, Philip Morris, they were just another badly dressed, unsigned band. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gary Glitter Plans New AlbumAfter Prison Jun 26, 2008
Gary Glitter Plans New AlbumAfter Prison ... Gary Glitter Plans New AlbumAfter Prison ... (June 25, 2008)--Gary Glitter has had a lot to think about while serving his jail sentence in Vietnam for molesting two young girls and evidently one of those things is a musical comeback. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sex Pervert Glitter 'Reveals His Plans After Jail' Jun 24, 2008
Gary Glitter is reportedly planning to return to singing after he is released from jail in August. Glitter in Vietnam court. (Sky News)
Gary Glitter wants to resume career after release from prison Jun 24, 2008
HANOI Former British glam rocker Gary Glitter, who is serving a jail sentence in Vietnam for molesting two girls, plans to return to singing after being released in August, state-run media reported. Glitter said in an interview with the Cong An Nhan Dan (People's Public Security) newspaper that he would like to make another record. (Globe and Mail -- International)
George was fantasist who kept pictures of TV stars, retrial told Jun 10, 2008
In earlier years, he had changed his name to Paul Gadd aka Gary Glitter and later Steve Majors an amalgamation of the actor Lee Majors and his character Steve Austin in The Six Million Dollar Man. He had tracked down the birth and marriage certificates of an SAS veteran of the Iranian embassy siege and Falklands conflict and adopted his name, Thomas Palmer. (Independent)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Calipari vs. Elvis; Not-so-subtle T-shirt jab Feb 23, 2008
2-21-08: Penn bans Gary Glitter. 2-20-08: Miss University of Florida crowned. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Why nearly everyone can't stand Duke Feb 22, 2008
Penn Bans Gary Glitter. You know it, you love it, you sing it -- we're talking about Gary Glitter's Rock 'n Roll Part 2 (na-na-na-na. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Feeling the L.U.V., 30 years on Feb 20, 2008
Anyone who has seen Gary Glitter or Tanya Roberts recently knows that glam doesn't age well. So here comes David Johansen, leader of the New York Dolls, the prepunk lipstick rowdies, reformed and touring with two original members and a whole lot less mascara. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
