RUSSELL TOVEY - No.1018

After a long day working on Him & Her the “tweets” keep on coming!

CBGActors: Steven Webb and Nigel Whitmey have started rehearsals for Mamet's The Lakeboat at the Arcola Theatre. Book tickets here http://bit.ly/fhWSDV

russelltovey: @CBGActors amazing!!!! X

ReeceNoi: @russelltovey @CBGActors you aren't with us are you?

russelltovey: @ReeceNoi No x

ReeceNoi: @russelltovey who are you with? I know sacha from H.B .. X

russelltovey: @ReeceNoi independent x

russelltovey: Is Les Dennis dead? X

NathanJCA: @russelltovey no! Who said that?! Going to the Yohji Yamamoto exhibition next week, have u been? #CulturEars

russelltovey: @NathanJCA not yet but fully intend to x cheers for reminder x

russelltovey: My mistake... Yes Liz Taylor... Not Les Dennis... Sorry Les x

k8ysimpo: @russelltovey me & my house.m8 are having a tweet war! Please can I have a tweet to help me win! :) x please :)

russelltovey: @k8ysimpo tweet x

£5000 for a Date with Russell Tovey

http://www.gayuknews.com/

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

‘Being Human’ star Russell Tovey proved a hit with the ladies on Monday night, when artist Tracey Emin clubbed together with a fellow guest at a charity auction to raise an incredible £5,000 for a date with him.

As the auction winner, Tracey and her co-bidder will be given a private tour of the Tate Modern with Russell, followed by dinner at one of the actor’s favourite West End restaurants. The date was one of the lots on offer at the Lighthouse Gala Auction at Christie’s in aid of HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT).

The event, sponsored by Prudential plc, saw fierce competition for a range of ‘money can’t buy’ lots. A black cab tour of London with Ken Livingstone went for £1,600, while two supporting artiste roles in the next series of Downton Abbey were snapped up for £4,800. In between bidding, guests including Tamara Ecclestone, Richard O’Brien, Fawn James, and Patti Boyd were treated to Black Moth Truffle Vodka cocktails, champagne, and canapés.

In total the evening raised over £260,000 for THT, with every penny raised going towards services for people living with HIV.

An array of original artwork also went under the hammer. After fierce bidding, a monoprint by Tracey called ‘Suffer Love XXIII’ was snapped up for £9,000. An oil painting by Jack Vettriano raised £30,000, while a Francis Bacon print from the artist’s own studio went for £22,000. Other artwork included pieces by Bruce Weber, Shaun Brosnan, Antony Gormley, and Hunt Slonem.

Debbie Holmes, Director of Fundraising at Terrence Higgins Trust said “We’re delighted the auction was such a success. There was some fierce bidding going on and our supporters really dug deep. We’d like to thank everyone involved. The money raised will make a huge difference to our work, supporting people living with and affected by HIV.”

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Tom_In_Oz_: @MargMolly @JKCorden @russelltovey JIM BIG CONGA RATS FROM OZ XXXX WONDERFUL NEWS WELCOME TO PARENTHOOD http://bit.ly/gXRl3w

russelltovey: @Julie_Atherton what are we up to?? X

Tom_In_Oz_: @russelltovey @Julie_Atherton Portrait of a Princess was posted 4 days ago | 34,387 views

ashleigh_kennet: it wud mak my day if @russelltovey wud wish me happy birthday!!!!

russelltovey: @ashleigh_kennet happy birthday!! X

mrSamuelBarnett: I'm a little bit excited *understatement* Got a job that I reeeaaaaly wanted. Can't say what yet, but am v pleased.

russelltovey: @mrSamuelBarnett woo-hoo!!!!! X :-) tell me please!! X

mrSamuelBarnett: I would reply to you all individually but have been swamped. Feeling very spoilt. :-)

russelltovey: @mrSamuelBarnett reply to me mother*cker x

mrSamuelBarnett: @russelltovey have sent direct message to you xx

dawnjta: @russelltovey Just on watching first seriws of Him&Her. I'm bad laughing man. You and Sarah are hilarious. xxxxxx

russelltovey: @dawnjta cheers Dawn x

russelltovey: RT @CysticFibrosisM: @russelltovey Please RT: It would take just a SECOND to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis - take a SECOND. Thank u #cysticfibrosisUK x

YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’VE GOT ‘TIL IT’S GONE

thefattony: what a f*cking loverly day !

BoyGeorge: #FF@thefattony I know it's wednesday, AND!

Tom_in_Oz_: @thefattony @BoyGeorge Morning to both there, it’s night here. Hope you are both well. x

BoyGeorge: @thefattony is being followed by tons of porn stars and needs some real folk.

Tom_In_Oz_: @BoyGeorge @thefattony I am real folk!

BoyGeorge: @Tom_In_Oz_ @thefattony He doesn't mean ppl who listen to Joni Mitchell!

Tom_In_Oz_: @BoyGeorge @thefattony ouch! lol BTW George, Tony often doesn't hear your tweets, it's an occupation hazard of being a DJ (and old age) xxx

Nelly news...

MatthewCainC4: Watching great film called Benda Bilili about group of paraplegic musicians in the Congo. Like a grittier, African Buena Vista Social Club. Nelly loves it too. Even though she's a Russian Blue I think she must have some African in her!

russelltovey: @MatthewCainC4 you are so funny x

TRENDSMAP OF A PRINCESS

Above: Click trend map to enlarge. Julie Atherton who plays the Princess in "Portrait of a Princess," w/Prince Russell Tovey, has been trending solidly in London on Twitter Trendsmap for over 2 days. Meanwhile since the end of Being Human season three, Russell has not trended.

Tom_In_Oz_: @Julie_Atherton did you know your name is trending on localized London trendmaps?

Julie_Atherton: @Tom_In_Oz_ no I didn't! Where? X

Tom_In_Oz_: @Julie_Atherton would you like me to take screen shot and send?

Julie_Atherton: @Tom_In_Oz_ yey! X

Russell Tovey in Portrait of a Princess

*No, Russell is not said princess*

You can read more about the cast and see the video

here

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Above: THT auction where Russell sold for 5,000 UK pounds to Tracey Emin. Here he is with his mother at the auction. The following night Carole and Russell attended the stage show of “Legally Blonde.”

Above: Russell at Christie’s Auction House as an exhibit then standing with his new owner Tracey Emin.