Corden to star in Dr. Who?

We’ve been a little slow to post the news, but rumor is James Corden has secured a spot in the new Dr. Who.

Reports Now Magazine (along with about a dozen other news outlets),

The Gavin & Stacey star, 31, was spotted visiting the set of the BBC show in Cardiff.

‘We normally keep our guest stars under wraps but you can’t hide a bloke like James,’ a source tells The Sun.

‘And now he’s not coming to Wales for Gavin & Stacey any more, it’s pretty obvious why he is here…We’re just delighted to have James on board.’”

SOURCE: Now Magazine; “James Corden tipped to star in Doctor Who;” 25, Feb 2010

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Corden rumored to want BRITS hosting gig. Again.

The Sun is reporting that James Corden wants to host the BRIT awards again, this time solo.

Corden and Mat Horne hosted the ceremony in 2009 with Kylie Minogue, though it was less-than-well received by critics.

Says Corden,

After watching Peter Kay I’m sure I could do a great job. Bring it on! Peter was good but he could have been even more enthusiastic. But it definitely works better with one host. It is the job I most want.”

SOURCE: The Sun; “James: Let me host Brits;” Smart, Gordon; 19 Feb 2010

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Corden appears in advert for new sports program

The Guardian has video of a new advert that James Corden appears in to promote his upcoming new show, A League of Their Own (click through for video).

Billed as a sports-comedy-panel show, hosted by Corden, the new program is set to air on Sky1 in March.

Previously, Corden chatted with MSN about the new show.

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James Corden snogs David Walliams for Hati

Corden-Walliams Kiss

James Corden and David Walliams kissed during a charity fashion event hosted by Naomi Campbell.

The event aimed to raise money for mothers and babies in the earthquake-torn nation. BBC News hosts a video of the event, including the kiss (skip to about the 1-minute mark).

The snog is the latest in a series of well-documented James Corden Gay Moments. Including a previous Walliams-Corden encounter on Little Britain.

However, we’re quick to point out that Corden also seems quite content with his new girlfriend, Julia Carey (seen together on Valentine’s Day).

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Corden chats about new sports show

James Corden chats with MSN about his upcoming sports comedy show.

The new program, A League of Their Own, is described as a sports-comedy show and airs on Sky1 starting in March.

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Corden spotted with new girlfriend on Valentine’s

The Sun caught James Corden out with new girlfriend Julia Carey after a Valentine’s day meal (click through for pic).

Carey is reportedly the first girlfriend since Corden’s split with Sherridan Smith last year.

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Corden makes a splash at hotel pool

The Mirror is reporting that James Corden has made a splash at a London hotel pool. Click through for the full story, or read excerpts below.

According to sources, the comedian

…was given a right dressing down by furious staff after he stripped to his boxers and leapt in the pool.

And after a couple of beers he started trying to goad the other lads there into stripping off and diving in. Despite warnings from the staff not to, James stripped down to his boxers and divebombed into the pool – to the shock of the older guests who were splattered with water.

Seeing James doing a half-naked bellyflop was priceless.”

James was given a “stern” talking to and warned that if there was a repeat performance, he would be thrown out. But he took the reprimand in good grace and apologised for his high-jinks.”

SOURCE: The Mirror; “Cheeky James Corden in trouble after hotel swimming pool japes;” Moodie, Clemmie & Lawler, Danielle; 25 Jan 2010

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Gavin & Stacey picks up “Best Comedy” at the National Television Awards

Gavin & Stacey has won “Best Comedy” at the National Television Awards, televised last night from the O2 arena in London.

See photos of James arriving & with the award on Zimbio.

You can also see video of James accepting the award and rapping to Vanilla Ice via YouTube

What’s more, catch James arrive and snog an unsuspecting Sky reporter on the red carpet.

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Smthy to give Becks a massage?

The Sun is reporting that James Corden, as his character Smithy from Gavin & Stacey, will be filming a second comedy sketch featuring famous footballer David Beckham.

Details are sketchy, but Smithy is reportedly giving Beckham a rubdown.

The sketch will air on BBC 1’s Sport Relief charity event and will mark the second meeting for charity between Corden and Beckham.

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Larry Lamb suspects new Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

Larry Lamb, who plays Mick Shipman on Gavin & Stacey, has said he suspects that James Corden and Ruth Jones will write a new Gavin & Stacey Christmas special.

According to the Daily Mail, he said: “There will be a Christmas special. Clearly the audience loves it and I would be very surprised if it did not come back for a Christmas episode.

“Viewers will want to know what happens to them all. I would hate to see it just die.”

Meanwhile, a BBC source reportedly said that it would like some more one-off editions of the show “as a treat”.

Corden and Jones have said that the third series, which concluded New Year’s Day, would be the last, but have not ruled out specials.

SOURCE: Digital Spy; “Gavin & Stacey to return at Christmas?;” Wightman, Catriona; 10 Jan 2010

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