The 'Sheffield Telegraph' ran two articles on the show here and here, and 'Hello!' have an article here.

In the midst of Toyah's birthday, and I can only blame all the e-numbers in the sweets, cake and fizzy stuff I scoffed in her honour for affecting my brain, I referred to it as her forthcoming new single but at the moment it isn't scheduled as a single release, digital or CD. This could change though.

The next music release from Toyah will be 'Good Morning Universe - The Very Best of Toyah' two-disc CD at the end of June.

1. Toyah as Medusa, 2. The 'Latex Messiah' look, 3. Toyah on the 'Heal Ourselves' video set, 4. Devilishly red for 'Lesser God', 5. Another 'Lesser God' look, and 6. Toyah's latest space-age image for 'Sensational'.

A huge thanks also to Dean Stockings, Ben Van Poetsch and Sean Chapman for inspiring Toyah.

Toyah Willcox at the Ivor Novello Awards 2008 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. On the 22nd May 2008.

Others in attendance included Amy Winehouse, Kate Nash, Mark Ronson, Mika, Brett Anderson, Just Jack, Gary Barlow, Lauren Laverne and a whole host of others.

Renowned rocker and TV personality Toyah Willcox has a new role she can really get her teeth into.

She will star as the Devil Queen, the long-suffering wife of Baron Von Rockula, in Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock at Aberdeen’s Music Hall on Friday, November 14.

The show has a huge cult following, with an amazing stage set, pyrotechnics, beautiful dancers and fang-tastic rock covers from the likes of AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Joan Jett, Suzi Quatro, Queen and many more.

And of course there’s Steve Steinman’s famously powerful vocals and biting humour.

The show is set in a New York club in the year 2030, where Baron Von Rockula is fed up with the wicked ways of his Devil Queen when unsuspecting aspiring singer Pandora (Emily Clark) comes along.

Will she be a suitable replacement for the Devil Queen? Cue a host of classic rock and a hint of comedy, as the Baron and the Devil Queen try to tempt Pandora to lose her soul to rock and roll!

A show like no other, with a twist of rock and a hint of musical theatre, and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet! 

Set in New York in the year 2030, the undead are among us and livelier than ever, none more so than in club ‘Live and Let Die’, where aspiring singer Pandora (Emily Clarke) arrives to audition for the resident vocalist position.

Little does she know that the only job on offer is to be the eternal bride of evil Baron Von Rockula! (Steve Steinman)

Cue a host of classic rock, played live by the Baron’s hand picked band, The Lost Boys, and a hint of comedy, as the Baron and his sidekick, Stringfellow (Mike Taylor), attempt to convince Pandora to lose her soul to rock and roll!

With songs made famous by the likes of AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Joan Jett, Suzi Quatro, Queen and many more, you’ll be rocking in the aisles (or on your knees with your air guitar above your head!) 
An amazing stage set, pyrotechnics to blow your mind, beautiful dancers and of course Steve Steinman’s famously powerful vocals and sense of humour, make sure this show is not to be missed!

• The Hall of Maat blog currently has a nice little tribute to Toyah.

• Toyah is mentioned in this 'Response Source' Press release: Music fans flock to Staffordshire for 2008 Festival Fun: Making a star appearance and performing some well known tracks is iconic Rock legend, TV presenter and author Toyah Willcox with her band of musicians. [16th May 2008]

• Toyah is namechecked in this 'Shropshire Star' interview with Midge Ure. [17th May 2008]

Check back soon for screen captures of Toyah's Loose Women appearance.

The singer, who lives in Pershore, spent four days walking part of the Great Wall of China with a host of other personalities including Sir Cliff Richard and Dannii Minogue.

The trek has raised millions of dollars towards the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Australia, which aims to develop future cancer vaccines and therapies.

"This was a truly amazing experience," said Toyah. "I met some amazing people, not only Olivia, but the cancer survivors that were also walking with the team.

"The energy was uplifting and it had a positive influence on the group, we need to change the way the world views cancer and centres like the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre will start to do this."

People can still sponsor walkers by visiting www.greatwalktobeijing.com

Loose Women : ITV1 - Wednesday 21st May : 02.25am
Another helping of fiery non-stop lunchtime chat and fun with the effervescent Loose Ladies. Toyah Willcox joins the ladies for a chat about her new TV show, Living with the Dead.

Secret Diary Of A Call Girl : ITV1 - Wednesday 21st May : 11.10pm
Drama series starring Billie Piper, based on the real-life diaries of an upmarket escort. Belle finds herself in a difficult situation when she meets an attractive author at a sex party. He wasn't the man she came with - should she ditch the client who brought her, or remain professional? Starring: Billie Piper, Toyah Willcox, Aleksander Mikic, Jamie Sives, Aislinn Sands, and Scarlette O'Harlette.

Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Friday 23rd May : 11.00pm 
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Saturday 24th May : 2.00pm 
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Wednesday 28th May : 2.00pm 
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Friday 30th May : 11.00pm 
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Sunday 1st June : 4.00pm 
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Monday 2nd June : 2.00pm
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Thursday 5th June : 6.00pm
Cherry Red presents classic iconic punk/indie star Toyah Willcox live in Wolverhampton, 2005.

The Official site also has some great photos of Toyah's 'Sensational' look.

This comprehensive collection provides the perfect introduction to the unique and colourful Toyah for casual fans, and will please diehards alike. Good Morning Universe spans Toyah’s early punk/indie recordings to the power pop of her 80’s run of hit singles through to more recent material. 

For the first time ever on one release, this retrospective brings together music from Toyah’s full recording career and includes 18 singles, key album tracks, live favourites, rare b-sides, collaborations and previously unreleased demos and remixes. 

Good Morning Universe – The Very Best of Toyah boasts 39 remastered recordings including twelve Top 50 charting singles, classic album cuts, previously unreleased material and tracks making their CD debut. Compilation and sleevenotes by Craig Astley. 

“Good Morning Universe - The Very Best of Toyah”
Music Club Deluxe / Cat no: MCDLX086
Release Date: 30 June 2008

Track listing

CD1
1. Victims Of The Riddle 
2. Neon Womb 
3. Danced 
4. Race Though Space 
5. Bird In Flight 
6. Blue Meanings 
8. It’s A Mystery 
9. I Want To Be Free 
10. Jungles Of Jupiter 
11. Obsolete 
12. Pop Star 
13. Thunder In The Mountains 
14. Good Morning Universe 
15. Run Wild, Run Free 
16. Brave New World 
17. Angel & Me 
18. Ieya (1982) 
18. Be Proud, Be Loud (Be Heard) 
19. Rebel Run 
20. The Vow 

CD2
1. Don’t Fall In Love (I Said) 
2. Soul Passing Through Soul 
3. World In Action 
4. Echo Beach 
5. Moonlight Dancing 
6. Sun Up (previously unavailable on CD)
7. Revive The World 
8. Prostitute 
9. Wife 
10. Homeward 
11. Brilliant Day 
12. Ophelia’s Shadow 
13. Angel (Demo) (previously unreleased)
14. Now I’m Running (Remix) (previously unreleased)
15. Invisible Love 
16. God Ceases To Dream 
17. Symbiotic (Trey Gunn & Toyah) (previously unavailable on any Toyah release)
18. Little Tears Of Love 
19. Velvet Lined Shell 

The site also added a "Mystery Gift" of a digital jukebox of previously unheard Toyah tracks. This includes the top three songs as voted for by fans in The Official Toyah Top 50. They appear in rare, live versions from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. 

Toyah's 50th really did bring the people together. What a great day!

who correctly said that Toyah released 7 studio albums in the 1980's

The Blue Meaning [1980]
Anthem [1981]
The Changeling [1982]
Love Is The Law [1983]
Minx [1985]
Desire [1987]
Prosititute [1988]

'Sheep Farming in Barnet' wasn't classed as a studio album. Even by Safari Records. And 'Mayhem' was a compilation album.

Thanks to everyone who entered. I had over 150 emails 

Loose Women : ITV1 - Tuesday 20th May : 12.30pm
Loose Women : ITV1 - Wednesday 21st May : 02.25am
Another helping of fiery non-stop lunchtime chat and fun with the effervescent Loose Ladies. Toyah Willcox joins the ladies for a chat about her new TV show, Living with the Dead.

I've had well over 150 entries to the Dreamscape Birthday competition. Thanks to everyone who entered. The winner will be announced later today.

Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Monday 19th May : 3.00pm
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Friday 23rd May : 11.00pm
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Saturday 24th May : 2.00pm
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Wednesday 28th May : 2.00pm
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Friday 30th May : 11.00pm
Cherry Red presents classic iconic punk/indie star Toyah Willcox live in Wolverhampton, 2005.

The exclusive fright fest Living with the Dead continues on LIVING this week. This chilling series features terrorised families from across the country who all claim to be sharing their homes with ghosts and spirits. Helping the families quell the unrest which is blighting their lives are psychic mediums Johnnie Fiori and Ian Lawman - who has communicated with the Kray twins - and paranormal investigator Mark Webb.

This week's episode sees the team travel to Worcestershire, and the haunted home of singer and actress Toyah Willcox. Toyah's house is 80 yards from Pershore Abbey - which dates back to the seventh century - and it is thought that its cellar was once used to store the abbey's food. The abbey's history is steeped in controversy: its one time owner, Duke Alphere, lived a life of crime, and legend holds he was eventually eaten alive by vermin. The behaviour of the monks at the abbey is also suspect - letters from the 15th century suggest they indulged in drinking, fighting and gambling, and one of their number even committed murder. Perhaps due to its links with the abbey, the strongest presence in Toyah's house is felt in the cellar, and Toyah herself has witnessed a shadowy figure in the area on many occasions.

Toyah also reports seeing shadowy figures in other rooms, and recalls one terrifying night when she woke up suddenly to see her bedroom door handle turning and the door slowly opening. The attic light often turns itself on in the middle of the night, ornaments have been sent flying across rooms by unseen forces, and Toyah also reports strange smells throughout the house. In an attempt to drive out the dark forces that lurk in the house, Toyah - joined by her celebrity friends Rula Lenska and Ruth Madoc - enlists the team to perform a séance.

Preview courtesy of LIVING

The two hour set will follow straight on from the increasingly popular Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, the world’s premier international jockeys’ tournament, where Great Britain will take on teams from Ireland, Europe and the Rest of the World. 

Hit songs like Bananarama’s “Cruel Summer”, T’Pau’s “China in Your Hand” and Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” will ring out from a stage in the old paddock shortly after the last of the six races.

Tony Denton of promoters Here And Now said: “I am extremely pleased to have the “Here And Now” show play its first concert at Ascot Racecourse. All the artistes are so looking forward to playing the unique show in such an amazing setting.” 

Toyah Willcox added: “I am thrilled to be playing Ascot. It has always been an ambition to visit such a legendary venue.” 

Nick Smith, Head of PR at Ascot Racecourse said: “The combination of a popular musical act and the new four team competition format was a tremendous success last year when we achieved a record attendance of over 27,000. We’re sticking with that winning formula and look forward to another successful Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup day in August.”

Tickets start from £20 and go on sale today at the Ascot Box Office: 0870 727 1234 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or 24/7 from www.ascot.co.uk. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Children aged 16 and under are free.

She'll next be seen on Living's paranormal show Living with the Dead, when three mediums come to investigate hauntings in her Wiltshire home. 

A big happy birthday to everyone celebrating this weekend from all of us at The Sun Online! 

In pictures: Are these the worst haircuts in pop music?

First Amy Winehouse set the bar for riduculous rugs with her preposterous beehive and bad home-dye jobs, then this week Oasis star Liam Gallagher is snapped in the paper sporting a weird bobbed new do which wasn't even his first bad-hair day.

In fact, popstars have always provided rich pickings for bad barnet style, so here we round up some of the worst offenders when it comes to follicular fashion crimes.

Toyah: Though we'd have preferred a still of her hair in the video for her 1982 single Brave New World, we'll settle for hairspray-induced horror instead. This epitomises the 'up-at-the-sides, artful-teased-fringe' hair nightmare that many followers of fashion inflicted on themselves in the Eighties.

Toyah Willcox arrives for the Living 2008 Summer Schedule Launch at the Dorchester on May 14th, 2008 in London, England. 

A show like no other, with a twist of rock and a hint of musical theatre, and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet! 

Set in New York in the year 2030, the undead are among us and livelier than ever, none more so than in club ‘Live and Let Die’, where aspiring singer Pandora (Emily Clark) arrives to audition for the resident vocalist position.

Little does she know, that the only job on offer is to be the eternal bride of evil Baron Von Rockula! (Steve Steinman)

Cue a host of classic rock, played live by the Baron’s hand picked band, The Lost Boys, and a hint of comedy, as the Baron and his sidekick, Stringfellow (Mike Taylor), attempt to convince Pandora to lose her soul to rock and roll!

With songs made famous by the likes of AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Joan Jett, Suzi Quatro, Queen and many more, you’ll be rocking in the aisles (or on your knees with your air guitar above your head!) 
An amazing stage set, pyrotechnics to blow your mind, beautiful dancers and of course Steve Steinman’s famously powerful vocals and sense of humour, make sure this show is not to be missed!

Based on the best-selling, real life diaries of an upmarket escort, Secret Diary Of A Call Girl allows us a deeper look into the world of the glamorous and intelligent Belle de Jour (Billie Piper) – Hannah to her family.

Belle is now a high-class independent escort. Unintentionally befriended by the bubbly but clingy Bambi (Ashley Madekwe – Trial & Retribution, Drop Dead Gorgeous), Belle finds herself an unwilling mentor to this wannabe call girl. And while her best friend Ben (Iddo Goldberg), the only person who knows about her secret life, seems to be settling down into domestic bliss, Belle is throwing herself into her work.

But then Hannah meets Alex (Callum Blue – The Tudors, Dirt), the handsome doctor who she mistakes for a client in a hotel bar. Belle faces the most difficult question of all – can you keep having sex for money if you’re falling in love? Will the girl who thinks she has it all ever really manage to have a relationship?

Cherie Lunghi (Casualty 1906, The Brief, Cutting It) returns as Belle’s former agent Stephanie. Toyah Willcox and Stuart Organ return as Hannah’s parents. 

To be in with a chance of winning the Toyah swag please answer the following:

Q.How many studio albums did Toyah release in the 1980's?

Email your answer to david@toyah.net by 11.59pm on Saturday 17th May 2008. Winner will be announced right here on Toyah's birthday and notified by email.

NB: Just to clarify: 'The Lady Or The Tiger' is a Toyah/Robert Fripp album (and isn't a music release anyway), and 'Mayhem' is, for all intents and purposes, a compilation album. So, neither of these are included in the "studio" album total.

She opened the Natural Living Show at the Freemasons' Hall in St George's Avenue on Sunday before answering questions about her passion for complementary medicine.

The busy event included two exhibition halls packed with stalls including clairvoyants, tarot readers, reflexologists and holistic healers, as well as presentations from expert speakers.

Speaking to the Chronicle & Echo, Ms Willcox said: "We live in a stressful society and people increasingly want to know more about natural ways to reduce stress and prevent illness.

"It's not all hocus pocus. There are qualified doctors and practitioners here and everyone is welcome. It's about sharing knowledge and being open to new ideas."

• As well as the transmission dates listed below, Rockworld.TV also aired Wild Essence (billed as Cherry Red) on Sunday night. The version of the concert they are showing has been edited. Some songs have been cut and the running order is slightly different. Please keep an eye on Rockworld.TV (Sky Channel 368 and www.rockworld.tv) as they may show this again before the first advertised airing this Saturday. [Thanks to Paul]

• Toyah is namechecked in this recent interview with Carol Decker (singer with T'Pau).

• Toyah also features in the latest podcast from 'Sonic State' Click here for further information.

Living With The Dead : Living TV - Tuesday 20th May : 9.00pm
Living With The Dead : Living TV - Wednesday 21st May : 1.00am
Living With The Dead : Living TV - Saturday 24th May : 9.00pm
Living With The Dead : Living 2 - Sunday 25th May : 9.00pm
Living With The Dead : Living 2 - Monday 26th May : 1.00am
Children of The Plague. Chilling brand new series featuring a quest through the most haunted homes in Britain. Mediums Johnnie Fiori and Ian Lawless team up with paranormal investigator Mark Webb to drive out the demons who plague petrified homeowners across the country. The team head to the village home of Toyah Willcox and attempt to exorcise some menacing spirits.

Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Saturday 17th May : 2.00pm
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Monday 19th May : 3.00pm
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Friday 23rd May : 11.00pm
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Saturday 24th May : 2.00pm
Cherry Red presents classic iconic punk/indie star Toyah Willcox live in Wolverhampton, 2005.

During the Q&A Toyah talked about the experiences of China's control over the old Tibet, insomnia, her physical restrictions (not able to run long distances) and understanding what your body is capable of, crystals, peoples prejudice against spiritual minded people and how she deals with that, and that she is taking up Yoga. 

After the Q&A Toyah chatted to some of the audience, signed some booklets and posed for a couple of photo's, then mingled.

An extra special THANKS to Paul, and his wife Sandra for this. Click to enlarge the photo.

Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Saturday 17th May : 2.00pm
Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Monday 19th May : 3.00pm
Cherry Red presents classic iconic punk/indie star Toyah Willcox live in Wolverhampton, 2005.

Fri 13th June - Wisley Music Festival - Wisley Gardens, Surrey
Sat 28th June - Grassington Festival, Yorkshire - Full band set
Fri 4th July - Grand Theatre, Leeds - Here & Now band**
Sat 5th July - Kings Lynn Festival - Full band set
Sat 12th July - The Quarry, Shrewsbury - Here & Now band
Sun 20th July - Very Best of the 80s, Stanstead Park - Here & Now band
Sat 26th July - Powderham Castle, Exeter - Here & Now band
Sun 27th July - British Motor Show, London - Here & Now band
Sat 9th August - Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire - Here & Now band
Sat 13th September - Brearmore State, Hampshire - Here & Now band
Sat 1st November - Embassy Ballroom, Selsey

NB: Although not confirmed the Shugborough Music & Fireworks Festival, Staffordshire are advertising Toyah as appearing there on Friday 1st August.

Belinda Carlisle, Nick Heyward, Toyah and Clare Grogan's Altered Images will take to the stage at the Wisley Music Festival, and Toyah for one is a fan of the RHS garden’s style.

“It’s always a privilege to look out on to the audience at these wonderful places on a beautiful summer’s night,” she said. 

“I love these kinds of events. It’s such a fantastic way to help preserve our culture and our historic buildings. It’s one of the best jobs in the world, and I take away so many memories. 

“And there is always such an eclectic audience. I remember at one event there was a group of people who’d brought along a full dining table complete with candelabras and servants. It was hysterical.” 

Describing her fellow performers as the “usual motley crew”, Toyah said audiences at the festival would be treated to all the hits.

“The great thing about us is that people fell in love listening to Belinda, dated to Nick and probably got expelled from school listening to me. 

“These songs mean so many different things to people and it's wonderful to see them now bringing their children along to discover some great music.”

The Stars of the 80s show is at the Wisley Music Festival on Friday, June 13.

For bookings, call the credit card hotline on 0871 230 1095 or visit the website.

Secret Diary Of A Call Girl : ITV1 - Wednesday 21st May : 11.10pm
Drama series starring Billie Piper, based on the real-life diaries of an upmarket escort. Belle finds herself in a difficult situation when she meets an attractive author at a sex party. He wasn't the man she came with - should she ditch the client who brought her, or remain professional? Starring: Billie Piper, Toyah Willcox, Aleksander Mikic, Jamie Sives, Aislinn Sands, and Scarlette O'Harlette.

The opening ceremony takes place at 10am

Toyah previously opened The Natural Living Show in Edgbaston, Birmingham last November. 

Entrance to the event is £3.50 (£2.50 concessions) on the door. 

The show runs for just one day this time; 10am to 5pm. 

Freemasons' Hall, St Georges Avenue 
Northampton NN2 6JA 
www.naturalhealthshows.co.uk 

Contact Natural Living: 
Email: tim@naturalhealthshows.co.uk 
Tel: 01933 652445 

Managers were today launching this year’s Shrewsbury Summer Season, after securing a variety of celebrities, theatre productions and concerts that they hope will make this year’s festivities as popular as ever.

The five-month season brings together the town’s summer events and includes an 80s concert and performance by Katie Melua in The Quarry.

Other highlights of this year’s season include a performance by tenor Willard White. Other major events are Shrewsbury Folk Festival and the Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival.

The 80s concert will feature the county’s hit group T’Pau who will share the billing with Heaven 17, Nick Heyward and Toyah.

 Summer Season steering group chairman John Moore said: “We’ve built our reputation on variety and quality and this year’s programme certainly reflects that.

“In the Shrewsbury Summer Season, Shropshire has an event to be proud of. We hope to be able to maintain the standard in future years for residents and visitors alike.”

The programme of events, which was being launched at the Lion Hotel, will run from May until September.

There will be 100 days of concerts, exhibitions and events that will cover a variety of tastes and interests.

Mr Moore added: “As the Theatre Severn nears completion on the banks of the River Severn, the sense of purpose and evolution that flows past it and around it is symbolised by the Summer Season.

“A season that has been and we hope will continue to be borne out of partnership between local government and the community, both making the best sense of the other, working towards common, shared goals of excellence and entitlement for the inhabitants of Shrewsbury and the county of Shropshire.”

For details visit www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk or call (01743) 281281. Leaflets will also be available around the town.

A cavalcade of iconic photos from Birmingham punk star Toyah Willcox are to be displayed in a special on-line gallery as she marks her 50th birthday this month.

Fans are also set to vote on their favourite songs to create a Top 50 at the same time as she turns a half century on May 18.

Organisers of the Toyah website and her fans want to impress the Kings Heath-born singer with their efforts.

Toyah, who now lives in Pershore, Worcestershire, shot to fame with her striking punk image in the early 1980s.

The picture gallery will include some of her most famous shots when she stood rebelliously with bright pink hair in a mohican style - a far cry from the New Romantics who were emerging at that time.

"Toyah will be turning 50 next month and we have some online celebrations planned to mark the momentous occasion all of which will be unveiled on the day itself," said a spokesman for the web gallery.

"There will also be a brand new gallery room spotlighting 50 images spanning Toyah’s career from classic ’80s shots to the most recent looks created for Toyah’s YouTube and MySpace videos.

"If fans can vote for their top 10 Toyah songs too, it will help us compile The Official Toyah Top 50 with the results revealed on her birthday."

Toyah is a former pupil at Edgbaston C of E College and trained as an actress at the Old Rep Drama School, in Birmingham, before appearing in Derek Jarman’s 1977 film Jubilee.

But it was her move to punk rock that boosted her star status with hits including I Want To Be Free, Thunder In The Mountains and Brave New World.

She still records songs but is commonly seen on TV shows, including I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! in 2004.

Fans should email their list of 10 favourite Toyah songs to top50@toyahwillcox.com by Wednesday, May 14.

Among the supernatural hot-spots visited during the series is the home of singer and actress Toyah Willcox – in episode three of the series, Toyah asks the team to perform a séance at her home to drive out the demons which plague it. 

This spine-tingling new series will spook viewers to their very core, exclusively on LIVING.

Living With The Dead : Living TV - Tuesday 20th May : 9.00pm
Children of The Plague. Chilling brand new series featuring a quest through the most haunted homes in Britain. Mediums Johnnie Fiori and Ian Lawless team up with paranormal investigator Mark Webb to drive out the demons who plague petrified homeowners across the country. The team head to the village home of Toyah Willcox and attempt to exorcise some menacing spirits.

NB: This preview of the clipping has been reconstructed for design purposes.

Celebrity Masterchef : UKTV Food - Tuesday 20th May : 10.00am 
Celebrity Masterchef : UKTV Food - Tuesday 20th May : 3.30pm
Celebrity Masterchef : UKTV Food - Tuesday 20th May : 8.00pm
Celebrity Masterchef : UKTV Food - Tuesday 20th May : 11.00pm
Chef and restaurateur John Torode and food writer Greg Wallace are looking for the country's top celebrity chef. Toyah Willcox, Matt Dawson, Roger Black and Rowland Rivron compete for a place in the semi-finals.

Thanks to everyone who sent their Toyah Top Ten. Please resend your favourites to top50@toyahwillcox.com by Wednesday 14th May.

Here she is onstage in 1987, with drummer Steve Sidelnyk who was the second most important person involved with the 'Prostitute' album. He also just happens to have been Madonna's drummer on her last three world tours.

Toyah Willcox has admitted that she was spooked when a séance was held at her home.

Appearing on the new Living series Living with the Dead, the TV presenter agreed to let medium Ian Lawman summon spirits that had been haunting her 16th century property.

Although Willcox confessed she wasn't scared of her paranormal visitors, she told DS that Lawman's séance startled her.

Willcox said: "I live in an incredibly old house - the oldest part of it is [from] 1510 - and there's a lot of activity in it, but none of it scares me. I said, 'Please don’t get rid of any of the spirits here, I've got very used to them and don't have a problem with them.' 

"That said, when Ian Lawman came in, some pretty amazing things happened. Two of the sceptics got possessed and we had to do an exorcism. After that I said to Ian, 'Look, you’re going to leave me alone in this house, you can bloody well clear it of anything that's going to make my life hell!'"

Willcox added that one of the sceptics taking part was possessed by a suicide, something she describes as "very, very sad".

"I said during the filming that I didn't want it to continue and [asked for] the person to be moved on."

Living with the Dead airs Tuesdays at 9pm on Living.

The song has to have been recorded and released, rather than just performed live. 

Send your votes to top50@toyahwillcox.com by Wednesday 14th May.

Properties in Menton on the French Riviera have arranged with Galerie Monaco and Toyah Willcox to hang a selection of original paintings by artists John Dyer and Joanne Short in the Rock Star’s fabulous Old Town Apartment in Menton. Toyah was taken with the artists work when she recently visited the offices of A+ Properties and made a request to have her apartment hung with the new paintings from the artists’ Côte d’Azur collection.

The paintings are on display for a series of magazine and TV articles that are being organised over the next couple of months. The Mail on Sunday and ‘Through the KeyHole’ are arranging photo shoots at the apartment with the star and the paintings by the artists will feature in the articles.

“Your fantastic paintings not only brought the apartment to life, but also put the energy of the Riviera indoors!” Toyah Willcox 2008

Toyah, and her haunted home, will feature in one of the editions of this series. No word on when that will be broadcast as yet, but the series runs for eight weeks.

Chilling brand new series featuring a quest through the most haunted homes in Britain. Mediums Johnnie Fiori and Ian Lawless team up with paranormal investigator Mark Webb to drive out the demons who plague petrified home owners across the country. 

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Check out exclusive live performances and interviews from Bullet For My Valentine, Machinehead, Glasvegas, Enter Shikari, Bring Me The Horizon, The Charlatans, Dirty Pretty Things, Gallows and tons more. For the coolest range of merchandise click on the link to our brand new Rockstore. 

Cherry Red : Rockworld.TV - Saturday 17th May : 2.00pm
Cherry Red presents classic iconic punk/indie star Toyah Willcox live in Wolverhampton, 2005.

Toyah is included, with 'It's A Mystery', appearing on CD2 of the collection. Unfortunately she isn't named on the front cover of the CD.

Other artists include; Haircut 100, Tears For Fears, Bananarama, Wet Wet Wet, Visage, The Jam, Adam & The Ants, The Belle Stars, Cher, Michael Jackson and many more.

Please click on the CD cover to view the full tracklist at www.play.com.

• Toyah is namechecked in this news article, on the 2008 Motor Show Music Festival, from 'Red Carnation Hotels'.

• Toyah on TV - Brum airs on CBeebies tomorrow at 8.50am and 2.50pm: Brum and The Airport Adventure. The adventures of a little car who lives in a motor museum, narrated by Toyah Willcox. When precious gems are stolen from a famous celebrity at the airport, Brum is soon on the trail of the two thieves.