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John Travolta, Kelly Preston and Danny Glover at For the Love of the Game Premiere
John Travolta, Kelly Preston and Danny Glover at For the Love of the Game Premiere in Los Angeles, CA on 16 September 1999.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Travolta, Preston and Glover at For the Love of the Game Premiere

John Travolta, Kelly Preston and Danny Glover attended the Los Angeles world premiere of For the Love of the Game on 16 September 1999.

Donna Air, Karen Fitzpatrick and Teo Sutra at Brown Thomas Autumn Winter Launch
Donna Air, Karen Fitzpatrick and Teo Sutra at Brown Thomas Autumn Winter Launch in Dublin, Ireland on 2 September 2011.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Donna Air Fronts Brown Thomas Autumn Winter 2011 Launch in Dublin

TV presenter Donna Air joined models Karen Fitzpatrick and Teo Sutra at The Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin, for the Brown Thomas Autumn Winter 2011 Collection launch.

Charlotte Church and Jonathan Powell at Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern Charity Event
Charlotte Church and Jonathan Powell at Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern Charity Event in Cardiff, Wales on 22 July 2011.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Charlotte Church and Jonathan Powell Perform at Dinas Powys Charity Event

On 22 July 2011, Charlotte Church and Jonathan Powell took the stage in Cardiff for a charity event supporting DPVC, Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern, which helps elderly people in her village.

Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon in Portofino, Italy
Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon photographed in Portofino, Italy on 8 July 2002.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Dan Aykroyd and Wife Donna Holiday in Portofino, Italy

Archive photographs show Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon during a summer visit to the Italian coastal town of Portofino in July 2002.

Ashley Cole and Zat Knight in Los Angeles, USA
Ashley Cole and Zat Knight photographed in Los Angeles, USA on 10 June 2011.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Ashley Cole and Zat Knight Shop in Los Angeles

Footballers Ashley Cole and Zat Knight were photographed browsing Los Angeles shops, including Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana, on 10 June 2011.

Tamzin Outhwaite at Bite Size Initiative
Tamzin Outhwaite at Bite Size Initiative in London, United Kingdom on 27 May 2003.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Tamzin Outhwaite Gets Hands-On for Bite Size Learning Campaign

In May 2003, the actress swapped her usual roles for overalls, demonstrating car maintenance in London to promote a Learning and Skills Council initiative encouraging lifelong learning.

RAVI SHANKAR at Polar Music Prize
RAVI SHANKAR at Polar Music Prize in 13 May 1998.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Ravi Shankar Receives the 1998 Polar Music Prize in Stockholm

On 13 May 1998, sitar legend Ravi Shankar was honoured with the Polar Music Prize at Berwaldhallen in Stockholm, sharing the year's award with Ray Charles.

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales at Royal Wedding
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales at Royal Wedding in London, England on 29 April 2011.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Crowds Gather in London as Prince William Marries Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey

On 29 April 2011, London filled with crowds and flags as Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in Westminster Abbey, an occasion attended by senior royals and close family.

Laura Bailey and Judi Shekoni at Race for Life Launch
Laura Bailey and Judi Shekoni at Race for Life Launch in London, United Kingdom on 15 April 2003.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Laura Bailey and Judi Shekoni Launch Cancer Research UK's Race For Life

In April 2003, model Laura Bailey and actress Judi Shekoni appeared in Regent's Park, London, to promote Cancer Research UK's Race For Life ahead of the charity event in Battersea.

Cary Elwes and Lisa Marie at From the Earth to the Moon Premiere
Cary Elwes and Lisa Marie at From the Earth to the Moon Premiere in Los Angeles, United States on 1 April 1998.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Cary Elwes and Lisa Marie at From the Earth to the Moon Premiere

Cary Elwes and Lisa Marie attended the Los Angeles premiere of HBO's Apollo miniseries From the Earth to the Moon in March 1998.

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