Martha Stewart 'barred from UK'

American lifestyle guru Martha Stewart has been refused a visa to enter Britain because of her convictions in the US, according to reports.


The millionaire, aged 66, served five months in a US jail in 2004 for lying to investigators about a share sale.

Her spokesman said she hoped the matter could be "resolved".

The UK Border Agency would not comment specifically, but said it opposed the entry to the UK of anyone convicted of "serious criminal offences abroad".

Ms Stewart had been due to visit the Royal Academy of Arts in London, as well as carrying out a number of other engagements.

The Academy said it understood a series of informal meetings and a tour had been planned, but it was unaware the visit had subsequently been cancelled.

Ms Stewart amassed a fortune from books, magazines and television programmes giving lifestyle advice on topics as diverse as cooking, gardening, decor and weddings.

Her spokeswoman told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "Martha loves England and hopes this can be resolved and that she will be able to visit soon."

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Martha Stewart's Paw Paw Has Passed

Martha Stewart’s thirteen year-old-dog Paw Paw, who appeared with her in magazines and on several episodes of her show, died of renal failure.

The sixty-pound chow, whose name is actually Kublai Khan Paw Paw Chow Chow Chow, was nicknamed Paw Paw for his large paws.

Stewart said that in the days before his passing the dog refused food and was lethargic and wrote in her blog that Paw Paw “was always my loyal companion, displaying the most agreeable temperament.”

In addition to Stewart, Paw Paw will be remembered by her two other dogs Sharkey and Francesca, her cats, and her pet donkey. Always willing to model for the camera, Paw Paw was a wonderful showman and will certainly be missed by all.

Martha Says Shove it Oprah, in a Nice Way!

Martha Stewart has just added to her Lifestyle and Home empire and become much more wealthy.

Martha is scooping up the competition to gain even more of a corner on the home and food market.

Stewart's company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. announced this past Tuesday that they have purchased the rights to the Emeril Lagasse franchise empire, which includes cookbooks, kitchen producst, and television shows. This totaled up to abou $45 million in cash and another $5 million in stock.

With everything that Stewart's company has acquired, this generates an estimated $14 million in revenue for the past 2007 year.
Even though it seems like Stewart acquired everything of Emeril's, Emeril still has his Homebase, which includes his office and 11 or his world famous restaurants.

Now only if Martha could acquire the ever annoying Rachael Ray and make her and her 30 minute meals disappear!