Richard Branson News

Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson Pictures

Feb 14, 2012, 13:05 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. ... more

Kate Winslet invited back to Necker Island for Christmas

Dec 9, 2011, 16:17 GMT

Sir Richard Branson has reportedly invited actress Kate Winslet and his nephew Ned Rocknroll to return to his private Necker Island for Christmas and New Year. ... more

Richard Branson's Island home incinerated by lightening, Winslet family flees

Aug 22, 2011, 19:01 GMT

Actress Kate Winslet and her two children ran for their life last night after a lightening storm sparked a raging fire on Richard Branson's private island home. ... more

Disney Pixar's Cars 2 Movie Team and Marussia Virgin Racing Team Photocall Pictures

Jul 6, 2011, 16:15 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Disney Pixar's Cars 2 Movie Team and Marussia Virgin Racing Team Photocall. ... more

2011 Virgin Active London Triathlon Photocall Pictures

Jun 9, 2011, 11:30 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 2011 Virgin Active London Triathlon Photocall. ... more

2011 Virgin London Marathon Pictures

Apr 18, 2011, 18:28 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 2011 Virgin London Marathon. ... more

Richard Branson, Kevin Smith isn't pleased, Virgin blows it for Smith

Dec 6, 2010, 20:13 GMT

Filmmaker Kevin Smith had a hard time with Southwest Airlines a while back, where he was hassled by flight crew over his weight in economy class.

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In Pictures: 'Richard Branson and Dita Von Teese at Virgin Atlantic Promo'

Jun 17, 2010, 15:36 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Richard Branson and Dita Von Teese at Virgin Atlantic Promo'. ... more

Richard Branson grounded by Icelandic volcano, not happy

May 16, 2010, 20:15 GMT

Richard Branson is furious over the UK airports closing once again after wind blew ash from the pesky Icelandic volcano towards the UK. ... more

In Pictures: 'Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Hanger Unveiling'

Dec 7, 2009, 23:21 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Virgin SpaceShipTwo Hanger Unveiling'. ... more

In Pictures: '2009 Environmental Media Awards'

Oct 28, 2009, 16:58 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event '2009 Environmental Media Awards'. ... more

Branson hints at move into Formula One

Feb 21, 2009, 16:45 GMT

London - Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson admitted in an interview Saturday that he would consider becoming involved in Formula One if certain financial and environmental conditions were met. ... more

In photos: 'Sir Richard Branson's 'Rock The Kasbah' Arrivals'

Oct 25, 2008, 13:19 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Sir Richard Branson's 'Rock The Kasbah' Arrivals.' ... more

Heather Mills' island escape

Sep 12, 2008, 9:50 GMT

Heather Mills has begged Sir Richard Branson to let her move to his private Caribbean island. ... more

Richard Branson has way too much money and free time

Apr 21, 2008, 18:33 GMT

With everything going on in the world - a looming food crisis that is already affecting a good swath of humanity, a raging oil war, the rise of zealotry in all religions, the lack of affordable or competent health care for the majority of people and Prince William smushing his gal Kate's petunias with an RAF chopper - gazillionaire Sir Richard Branson is initiating space nuptials. ... more

Heather Mills' Hillary posting

Mar 20, 2008, 11:35 GMT

Heather Mills has bizarrely posted old messages of support from Hillary Clinton and Sir Richard Branson on her personal website. ... more

Natalie Imbruglia's Branson romance

Mar 13, 2008, 11:35 GMT

Natalie Imbruglia is reportedly romancing Sir Richard Branson's son. ... more

'The Colbert Report' to air Branson water fight

Aug 14, 2007, 17:47 GMT

'The Colbert Report' recently had a controversial taping that was said to be shelved because the guest, Richard Branson, and host, Stephen Colbert, doused each other in water play that went overboard. ... more

Sci Fi Channel and Virgin Comics unveil groundbreaking new comic

Jul 30, 2007, 15:01 GMT

Sci Fi Channel, the television network that fuels the imagination, and Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Comics have announced the first original title under the Sci Fi/Virgin Comics banner. ... more

Sci Fi network and Branson's Virgin Comics join forces

Feb 26, 2007, 17:27 GMT

The cable premium network Sci Fi Channel has joined forces creatively with Richard Branson's Virgin Comics to create comic books that will be developed into content for feature film, television, digital and gaming. ... more

Branson buys Earth insurance for future generations

Sep 22, 2006, 5:10 GMT

NEW YORK-  British business mogul Richard Branson has stunned President Bill Clinton and many millions by pledging to invest about $3 billion over the next decade to combat global warming and promote alternative energy.  The Global warming hand writing is on the wall, and Branson is one of several profile billionaires forking over massive sums of cash to the cause of mankind's betterment. ... more

Sam Branson’s 21st birthday ruined by terrorists

Aug 14, 2006, 3:27 GMT

Gazillionaire and hot air balloon aficionado Sir Richard Branson's son, Sam, has had to postpone his 21st birthday plans.   The cause? The British Pakistani terrorists’ new attempt to murder as many as they possibly could in the western world once again, with a new simplistic form of portable liquid explosive cocktail. ... more

Richard Branson offers England team Caribbean holiday for Cup win

Jun 16, 2006, 16:54 GMT

London - British multi-millionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson Friday offered to fly the entire England team to his private island in the British Virgin Islands if they win the World Cup. ... more