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The Fate Awards are happening at the Waterfront Hall on Friday, March 2 and will be hosted by my Sunday Life colleague Christine Bleakley and Brian Dowling of Big Brother fame. www.sundaylife.co.uk

Sparkling Christine is one in a million
Star dazzles with £1m in gems around her neck at the Fate awards
Friday, March 02, 2007

Christine Bleakley sparkles in more than £1m worth of jewellery as she prepares for tonight's star-studded Fate Awards.

The BBC presenter, who was loaned the dazzling jewels from Lunn's in Queen's Arcade, is co-hosting the inaugural entertainment awards with former Big Brother winner Brian Dowling at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.

As well as presenting the event, Christine is also being tipped to walk away with the Best Northern Ireland Media Personality award on the night.

A host of celebrities are set to mingle with Belfast's party goers at the bash - organised by Fate magazine to celebrate Belfast's entertainment industry.

Among the stars are controversial Celebrity Big Brother star Danielle Lloyd, Calum Best, actors Ciaran McMenamin and James Nesbitt and Dancing On Ice star Lisa Scott-Lee.

BelfastTelegraph

Ulster's longest red carpet leads celebs to meet their Fate
Saturday, March 03, 2007

Ulster's first 'entertainment Oscars' at the Waterfront Hall last night were hailed a glittering success.

Controversial Celebrity Big Brother star Danielle Lloyd and Calum Best were among the celebrities who jetted in for last night's star-studded Fate Awards.

The ceremony was hosted by Big Brother 2 winner Brian Dowling and Ulster's own Christine Bleakley, who was kitted out in more than £1m worth of diamonds for the occasion.

A list of other celebs, including Dancing on Ice star Lisa Scott- Lee and James Nesbitt, helped present 15 awards to the cream of Northern Ireland's entertainment and hospitality industry.

The world of sport was represented by Northern Ireland football boss Lawrie Sanchez and Gerry Armstrong, who also presented awards.

Guests arrived to find Northern Ireland's longest-ever red carpe, leading them to a champagne reception and a four- course meal.

The awards - voted for by the public - aimed to celebrate all that is cool about Northern Ireland.

Topping the poll for Best Northern Ireland media personality was Dundonald man and Radio One DJ Colin Murray.

Local artist Terry Bradley and GMTV's Emma-Louise Johnston presented Sean Craig of Nick's Warehouse with the award for Best Chef. And Belfast DJ Jay Kay was honoured for his contribution to the city's club scene.

Meanwhile, the Potthouse won an award for Best Overall Venue.

Glenn Waddell, publisher of Fate Magazine, said the awards were a resounding success.

"We have had an unbelievable response from both celebrities and local consumers, which proves what a great social scene we have here in Northern Ireland. We have had a fantastic inaugural awards party, which was completely sold out, and look forward to building on this success for next year's event."
The Winners

Best NI media personality - Colin Murray

Best style bar - Cafe Vaudeville

Best chef - Sean Craig (Nick's warehouse)

Best classic bar - Katy Daly's

Best gastro pub - The John Hewitt

Best restaurant - Zen</p>

Best front of house - Morgan Watson (the apartment)

Best club - The Potthouse

Best club DJ - Jay Kay</p>

Best gay theme night - Lipstick (the kremlin)

Best live venue - Mandela Hall

Best newcomer - Black Box

Best overall venue - The Potthouse

Tennent's debut award - Splitscreen


belfasttelegraph.

BB's Dani searching for love in Belfast

They promised us an extravaganza of an evening and that is what they gave us . . .

The Fate Awards 2007 finally came to fruition this weekend after many months of laborious brainstorming and organisation and culminated in one of the biggest awards ceremonies ever to hit Belfast.

Fate Magazine's reputation for "All That's Entertainment" was certainly deserved with guests arriving at the prestigious surroundings of Belfast's Waterfront Hall, greeted with red carpet and fire-throwers putting on an impressive display outside.

SundayLife

DANI'S BEST MOVE

THEY don't call Calum Best a sleazy love rat for nothing.

When the womaniser pitched up on the red carpet at the Fate Magazine Award bash in Belfast, he told all how he would not do the dirty on his "hunky" mate Teddy Sheringham by pulling his ex, Big Brother star Danielle Lloyd.

But randy Calum, 26, obviously had a big change of heart when he laid eyes on Dani, 23, just minutes later. He was overheard telling her: "I'm your man. Just try me. I'm very good."

Yuk! Ten out of 10 to Dani for not taking Calum up on his dirty proposal.

SundayMirror