SHOWBIZ TIME MAGAZINE. June Issue P.25 Cover of the Magazine Table of Contents
Bill Wyman has published a book about finding hidden treasure.
BILL WYMAN SIGNATURE METAL DETECTOR. Bill Wyman is best-known for being the Rolling Stones' bassist from 1962-93. But since leaving the ageing rockers, he has developed an interest in a different set of relics. He is helping amateur archaeologists by bringing out a metal detector that he says is lightweight and easy to use but still delivers "serious treasure finding performance". Wyman boasts that he has uncovered a Roman homestead, the site of a Medieval lamb fair, 14th Century gold coins and blades dating back 3,000 years. "Metal-detecting is not just for anoraks or eccentrics - it's probably the best and the most enjoyable way of learning about our history," he says. The device - which features his signature on the control box and search head - costs $370.
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Steven Seagal says his drink will help "strengthen the body". STEVEN SEAGAL'S LIGHTNING BOLT. As well as an action movie hero, Aikido black belt and singer/songwriter, Steven Seagal lists "master herbalogist" on his CV. He has traveled Asia searching for the secrets of good health, he says - and the Lightning Bolt Energy Drink is the result of his quest. It includes Asian Cordyceps (which boost energy, vitality and longevity, apparently) as well as Tibetan goji berries (a powerful anti-oxidant) and claims to be the first energy drink to be made from 100% natural juice. "I have traveled the world creating this drink," the Under Siege star says. "There is none better that I know." It comes in three flavors - Asian Experience, Cherry Charge SIR CLIFF RICHARD'S WINE. One of the UK's best-selling pop stars entered the wine-making business after buying an estate in the Algarve, Portugal. |
Sir Cliff Richard has been producing wine since 2001. The Adega do Cantor (Winery of the Singer) now produces the Vida Nova (New Life) wines and Sir Cliff can often be found "getting his feet dirty" in the winery, its website says. The wine has won mixed reviews - it has won some prizes but The Times declared it to have a "creosote-spiked finish" and Sir Cliff himself said it was "rubbish" in a blind tasting on Gordon Ramsay's TV show. Sir Cliff says Ramsay tricked him. The pick of Sir Cliff's other merchandise is four Christmas baubles bearing his face for $30. But a range of mistletoe to go with the wine has not yet appeared.
Kiss singer Gene Simmons launched the Kiss Kasket. THE KISS KASKET. Death is no barrier to proudly displaying your love of theatrical heavy rock band Kiss, who launched their own coffin - the Kiss Kasket - in 2001. The coffin, which could double up as a refrigerator to chill beer while the owner was still alive, showed the four Kiss members in full stage make-up and sold for $4,000. "I love livin', but this makes the alternative look pretty damn good," singer Gene Simmons said. Kiss are arguably the kings of merchandise, with hundreds of goods for all occasions - such as branded arm warmers (for cycling), an apron, snow globe, light switch, lip balm, frisbee, Kiss-opoly board game and cocktail table.
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