Russell Brand probably owes a personal favour to Nelson Mandela who unknowingly helped the comedian charm his girlfriend Katy Perry’’s parents.
The 34-year-old Brit, who revealed his former sex addiction in autobiography My Booky Wook, said he feared “disaster†when he met his potential in-laws.
“Obviously when I heard that my girlfriend had preacher parents, I thought, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘south african leader’
Russell Brand wins over Katy Perry’s parents with Nelson Mandela quote
December 9th, 2009 |
No Comments
Carla Bruni performs at Mandela concert
July 21st, 2009 |
No Comments
French president’s wife and Dave Stewart are among the stars performing in New York for former South African leader’s 91st birthday
Mandela show continues amid row
July 14th, 2009 |
No Comments
A London art gallery has refused to end a sale of prints by ex-South African leader Nelson Mandela, despite a long-running legal dispute.
Lawyers for Mr Mandela say he did not sign the works on display. They are taking legal action against Mr Mandela’s former lawyer.
But Belgravia Gallery owner Anna Hunter said the prints were signed.
She said the legal case had nothing to do with the gallery and the show, which opened on Sunday, would continue.
"The matter is one between Mr Mandela and his former lawyer and has nothing to do with the gallery," she told the BBC.
Signature dispute
The gallery previously planned an exhibition of Mr Mandela’s artwork in 2005, but because of the legal furore in South Africa they decided to take the artworks down.
"Four years later it still hasn’t been resolved," said Ms Hunter.
"We put them back up on Sunday. There has been an incredible response to them. We are honoured to have Mr Mandela’s artworks here."
She insisted the prints were authorised, saying she was present when Mr Mandela, now 90, signed the works.
But Mr Mandela’s lawyer Bally Chuene told the Associated Press the pictures were unauthorised reproductions and the gallery was being "opportunistic".
"Mandela did not sign the artworks, it is important for the public to know that are being deceived," he said.
The lawyer said he had written to the gallery last week asking for them to halt the sale – but Ms Hunter said she had received no letter.
Fifteen works are currently on display at the gallery, including lithograph prints and copies of his autobiography Long Walk To Freedom.
The original signed works were sold in 2003 and the proceeds reportedly went to charities associated with Mr Mandela.</p
This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.