Dragons’ Den pitch blasted as ‘ridiculous’ is now a HUGE success worth millions – and you’ve probably used one

actor, comic and singer Johnny Brown has sadly died aged 84.His family announced the news on social media, describing it as a "tough loss" and saying Johnny was "snatched out of our lives".Born in St Petersberg, Florida in 1937, Johnny had an illustrious onscreen career.He was best known for portraying Nathan Bookman in CBS' Good Times, starring from 1974 until the show's cancellation in 1979.Johnny's daughter, Broadway actress Sharon Catherine Brown, shared the news alongside a photo of her dad on Instagram. The caption read: "Our family is devastated. Devastated.

Christina Hendricks wears a pretty printed dress for the launch of Good Eggs held at the California Heritage Museum on Thursday (March 3) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Johnny Brown, best known for his role as the housing project superintendent Nathan Bookman on the TV show Good Times, has died. He was 84 and no cause of death was given by his family, who announced his death on Instagram.

Leighton Meester is opening up about the mom guilt she experienced while filming her new Netflix movie, The Weekend Away.

The cast of The Bubble scream for their lives while filming a movie inside a movie for Netflix.

Clare Waight Keller, then the hugely successful designer at French house Chloé, to help her select a worthy student to intern with her, and we were both struck by how oversized and shroud-like the designs on display were. “That’s because most of the students are scared to death of women’s bodies,” the tutor sighed.Swipe right to now, and the chickens are well and truly roosting.

shirt is crisp or heavy or both, has a collar or a Nehru neckline and is unisex. A blouse is light and decorative. Its collar can go any which way or disappear altogether.

Center for Innovative Medicine Models, part of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), so scientists can look into ‘the generation, characterisation and implementation of large animal models in biological and biomedical research’.The lab’s 40-odd staff use animals to look into everything from genetic diseases to reproduction, but a chief concern is xenotransplantation: moving living cells, tissues or organs from one species to another – usually humans. In this developing scientific field, leading the pack is the prospect of genetically modified (GM) pigs looking like 12428 being cut open, their hearts (or possibly kidneys, lungs and livers) removed and carefully but hastily given to a desperately ill human.It is difficult to fathom, watching the piglets play in their pen, but the science is more than encouraging.

echlinlondon.com) agrees: “Where once these rooms were generally ‘not seen and not heard’, parents are now bringing them out into the light in order to improve the quality of these areas and spend more time with their children.”The self-contained games room has long been a feature of the high-end home, where it will often occupy a basement space: interior designer Katharine Pooley (katharinepooley.com), who has seen “many more” requests for games rooms in the past year, recently worked on one for a young client in Notting Hill with bespoke poker, billiards and ping-pong tables (complete with monogrammed bats). “I find clients are prioritising security, privacy and entertaining within the home due to the restrictions we have all lived with these past two years,” she says.But the current trend isn’t limited to those who have a vast subterranean space to meet home entertainment needs.

Ginnie wears a cotton t-shirt, £80, Rag & Bone; cord jogging pants, £395, Anna Mason; knotted headbands, £28, AnthropologieWhen they’re undone, the trousers are more street-style, paired with your favourite Stan Smith trainers. The super-high waist elongates the leg. Ticking a lot of boxes so far.

Nurse Jamie Instant Uplift 1 facial tool, £55 to help her clients contour their face at home.Of course, any new beauty concern is a marketing opportunity for the anti-ageing industry. Enter a new wave of jaw-tightening treatments that resculpt the angles that age has eroded.

Clockwise from right: Polyester long coat, £49.99, Zara; RWS wool knit, £220, Meadows Store; RWS Wool trousers, £79, Arket; Classic duo boots, £288, Ops & Ops; Woven leather bag, £360, Danse LenteClockwise from left: Cotton checked shirt jacket, £240, Essentiel Antwerp; Cashmere jumper, £185, Bee and Sons; Form boot, £500, Dear Frances; Leather skirt, £290, COS; Suede bag, £99, Arket…but don’t wear too many hues in the same outfit. “Primrose yellow”, “kelly green” and a warm neutral such as “setting plaster” work well together, but as I discovered while trying looks for this shoot, you can be just one pink sweater away from looking like a slice of Battenberg cake.I love stacks of delicate, filigree jewellery, but with spring pastels, they can look dowdy.

woman claims that her tipple of choice is the secret to a long life, and that it makes her feel younger. Violet Shipp celebrated her birthday milestone this week having been born during the First World War.

Jaime King looked glamorous while meeting Evan Ross and friends for lunch in Los Angeles on Friday.The model and actress, 42, modeled a shaggy two-toned coat while stepping out with the 33-year-old actor and musician.The Out of Death star wore large white sunglasses and showed off her short and edgy blonde haircut. Fashionista: Jaime King looked glamorous while meeting Evan Ross and friends for lunch in Los Angeles on FridayThe Nebraska-born star wore a pair of black flared pants with pointed-toe white heels.She added a large statement-making necklace made of big black beads.

Paul Rudd was spotted for the first time as he films the upcoming movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.On set in Los Angeles the 52-year-old actor, who plays Ant-Man, was dressed in a navy jacket and dark denim.He was seen smiling and holding a coffee as he worked on the superhero film which is set to be released next year. First-look: Paul Rudd was spotted for the first time as he films the upcoming movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaPaul wore a grey crewneck shirt under his jacket and sported a pair of black boots.

DRAGONS' Den viewers were left 'gagging and unable to eat' after a revolting poo gel presentation. Thursday's episode of the BBC show aired in its usual 8pm slot, but anyone settling down for a late dinner were left horrified when the first entrepreneurs into the Den were promoting a poo gel.

BBC business show Dragons’ Den since sold millions across the globe and is considered a staple in most offices.Married couple Neil and Laura Westwood headed to the Den way back in 2008 to pitch the Magic Whiteboard - the simple idea of a roll of A1 whiteboard sheets, which will stick to anything due to static.They were seeking £100,000 for a 15 percent equity stake in their business.The pair originally set up their company back in 2006, with Neil explaining to BusinessLive in 2013: "I knew I wanted to start my own business. One day, when I was carrying yet another heavy flip chart to a meeting it suddenly dawned on me there must be a way of making it lighter."And the product wasn’t mocked unanimously, as Theo Paphitis and Deborah Meaden both offered half the money each.Though Peter Jones didn’t hesitate to brand the product "ridiculous".He told the pair: "Laura, Neil, my first look at this - this is almost ridiculous.

BBC Dragons' Den stars were left distracted by an entrepreneur who 'looks just like Robbie Williams'.Nick Johnson and Nick Graham pitched their premium alcohol business on February 3 to the Dragons in the hope they would invest in it.However, Dragons Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Sara Davies, Touker Suleyman and new Dragon Steven Bartlett, were left doing double takes as the pair didn't just share a first name with one another, but one had another similarity that could not be ignored, reports WalesOnline.The pair explained their idea behind the alcoholic sparkling waters known in the US as "hard-seltzer".The duo, who have been friends since school, came up with the idea on holiday in Canada.Their pitch went smoothly and they left the Dragons impressed with the taste of the fizzy drinks.However, as Nick and Nick showed off their canned drinks and business model it was clear the Dragons were distracted with something else.During the question section of the show, Steven Bartlett cheekily asked: "Have you ever considered being a Robbie Williams impersonator?"Peter Jones quickly agreed and said: "From there up," holding his hand across his face as a marker.He added: "You look like Robbie. Robbie is a friend of mine."Nick laughed and told the Dragons he has been asked that question before.He said: "I'm a less good looking version."Unfortunately the business partners were disappointed when the Dragons said they were "out" as they couldn't see a way to invest in Nick's business.Recently, successful business owner Edward Hancock and his business partner Richard Simpson have shared what it takes to be a success on Dragons' Den as well as behind-the-scenes secrets.

DRAGONS' Den viewers all said the same thing after an aspiring entrepreneur walked away with successful deal tonight. Thursday night's instalment of the BBC show saw Natalie Quail, CEO and founder of SmileTime, pitch for £50,000 in exchange for a two per cent stake in her business.

A private chef company which can be hired for £100 a night launches in Manchester today.

BBC's Dragon’s Den after asking for something the Dragon’s had never seen before.Charlotte came to the Den with the idea of The Little Loop, a clothing exchange service aiming to reduce waste from children’s clothes.She pitched the subscription based service to the Dragons, asking for £70,000 for 7.5% equity stake in the shared wardrobe.She began by explaining the business: “I realised there was a huge problem with children’s clothing. Every time they grow, seasons change, you have to replace them all.