DVD: Predator -- Special Edition (released next week). Remember those faraway days when Arnie was a box office draw? A long time ago now, I know. But this mix of action and sci-fi is one of the Austrian oak's better 80s efforts, with a good amount of tension, lots of action and an awesome monster courtesy of Stan (Jurassic Park) Winston. This DVD features an extensive audio commentary by director John McTiernan, a 30-minute documentary entitled: "If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It", special effects secrets revealed and some deleted scenes. Well worth looking at, until Terminator 3 arrives and possibly catapults Arnie back into the big time. IS

GAME: Soldier of Fortune 2 (PC). This sequel to probably the goriest computer game ever actually manages to up the violence, but also improves the graphics and gameplay, with dozens of missions for the bloodthirsty among you to get your teeth into. If your PC can handle this -- and you have a pretty strong stomach and don't take the whole thing too seriously (like the Daily Mail no doubt will) -- it's a whole lot of "fun". For over 18s only, of course. IS

WHO: Natalie Imbruglia. She emerged from soap stardom with a chart-topping single, stunning good looks and had difficulty being taken seriously -- very much a la Kylie Minogue. But Imbruglia has never really recaptured the success of debut single Torn. Recent releases haven't threatened Kylie's crown, but rumour has it that Imbruglia will soon be back in the spotlight -- as the face of L'Oreal. She is rumoured to be getting around £100,000 for the ads. Apparently, she's worth it. NM

SPOT: All eyes will be on Edinburgh in the coming months as some of Britain's top alternative comic and theatrical talent bravely face the prospect of slow hand claps and empty seats. One face sure to garner a warm response, if only for nostalgic reasons, is Geoffrey Hayes. Ring any bells? Maybe if you tried to picture him conversing with a big brown bear, a camp hippo with huge pink eyelashes and, erm, a baked bean with a zip? Yes Geoffrey from Rainbow will be appearing at the Fringe, promising a warts and all story about life after Rainbow. What's the betting he ended up in a nuthouse with Rod Jane and Freddy? NM

And... Who's niz?

Okay, I admit it. I might have watched a little bit of Big Brother. Not on purpose you understand but it does seem to be on the TV every time I walk into a room. So I haven't been able to help but notice that the youngest contestant in the house, Jade, is the most irritating person on earth. Any points she wins for being young, blonde and bubbly she will surely lose for being unable to grasp the concept of asparagus. All those who insist that the house will be less fun without her should just imagine spending half an hour trapped in a lift with her. Then pick up the phone and get rid. NM