A distant relative of the British royal family will team up with reality TV vets from Survivor and The Real Housewives in season 3 of Peacock’s The Traitors.
Peacock reveals ‘The Traitors’ Season 3 cast
On Wednesday, The Traitors host Alan Cumming revealed the cast for the next season of the reality competition show, which features contestants completing challenges in an effort to win a cash prize worth up to $250,000. But lurking in the group of “Faithful” players are “Traitors.” Their mission is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves. If they want to win, the Faithful will need to identify the Traitors and banish them from the castle. If any Traitor makes it to the end, they’ll take all the cash from the remaining Faithful.
Next season’s confirmed cast includes Wells Adams from The Bachelorette, Dolores Catania from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and...
Peacock reveals ‘The Traitors’ Season 3 cast
On Wednesday, The Traitors host Alan Cumming revealed the cast for the next season of the reality competition show, which features contestants completing challenges in an effort to win a cash prize worth up to $250,000. But lurking in the group of “Faithful” players are “Traitors.” Their mission is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves. If they want to win, the Faithful will need to identify the Traitors and banish them from the castle. If any Traitor makes it to the end, they’ll take all the cash from the remaining Faithful.
Next season’s confirmed cast includes Wells Adams from The Bachelorette, Dolores Catania from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and...
- 6/5/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jeannette Charles, an actress whose uncanny resemblance to Queen Elizabeth II launched a movie career that included scene-stealing moments in National Lampoon’s European Vacation, The Naked Gun, and Austin Powers sequel Goldmember, died June 2 at a care home in Great Beddow in Essex, England. She was 96.
Her death was announced by daughter Carol Christophi to UK publications The Mirror and The Standard. “Mum was a real character and a force of nature,” Christophi said in a statement. “She had an amazing life.” In an interview with UK radio station Lbc, Christophi said, “She was always respectful of the Queen and adored the Royal Family. We will miss her dearly.”
In a 2022 essay for The Guardian, Charles explained how she began her career as a lookalike. “Before I had children,” she wrote, “I’d worked as an au pair and a typist, but I’d always wanted to act. I’d been in amateur productions,...
Her death was announced by daughter Carol Christophi to UK publications The Mirror and The Standard. “Mum was a real character and a force of nature,” Christophi said in a statement. “She had an amazing life.” In an interview with UK radio station Lbc, Christophi said, “She was always respectful of the Queen and adored the Royal Family. We will miss her dearly.”
In a 2022 essay for The Guardian, Charles explained how she began her career as a lookalike. “Before I had children,” she wrote, “I’d worked as an au pair and a typist, but I’d always wanted to act. I’d been in amateur productions,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeannette Charles, the Queen Elizabeth II look-alike who played the British monarch for laughs in National Lampoon’s European Vacation, in the first Naked Gun movie and in the last Austin Powers film, has died. She was 96.
Charles died Sunday at a hospice facility in Great Baddow, Essex, England, her daughter, Carol Christophi, announced. “Mum was a real character and a force of nature. She had an amazing life,” she said. “She was always respectful of the queen and adored the royal family.”
Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, also at age 96.
Charles spent more than four decades doubling for the head of state before she wound down her career in 2014.
“I think the first time I was recognized [as the queen] was on a trip [in 1971] to Capri in Italy, with my Italian pen friend Florence,” she recalled in a 2012 interview. “Someone shouted ‘Princess Elizabeth’ in Italian, my friend explained her majesty had...
Charles died Sunday at a hospice facility in Great Baddow, Essex, England, her daughter, Carol Christophi, announced. “Mum was a real character and a force of nature. She had an amazing life,” she said. “She was always respectful of the queen and adored the royal family.”
Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, also at age 96.
Charles spent more than four decades doubling for the head of state before she wound down her career in 2014.
“I think the first time I was recognized [as the queen] was on a trip [in 1971] to Capri in Italy, with my Italian pen friend Florence,” she recalled in a 2012 interview. “Someone shouted ‘Princess Elizabeth’ in Italian, my friend explained her majesty had...
- 6/5/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
June 4, 2024 – Academy Award winner Sir Ben Kingsley, beloved James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan and Star Wars universe luminary Mark Hamill form the ultimate vocal rogues’ gallery in Mofac Animation’s upcoming The King of Kings, an animated family film inspired by a little-known short story by Charles Dickens depicting the life and times of Jesus Christ.
Kingsley voices High Priest Caiaphas, who presided over the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus. Hamill takes on the role of King Herod, who, according to the Gospel of Matthew, ordered the Massacre of the Innocents in an attempt to kill Jesus as an infant. And Brosnan gives animated life to Pontius Pilate, who ultimately ordered the crucifixion of Jesus. The triumvirate of villainous voices further enhances the A-list cast behind the faith-based animated film, which also includes Academy Award & Emmy Award winners Kenneth Branagh (Belfast) and Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland), Golden Globe...
Kingsley voices High Priest Caiaphas, who presided over the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus. Hamill takes on the role of King Herod, who, according to the Gospel of Matthew, ordered the Massacre of the Innocents in an attempt to kill Jesus as an infant. And Brosnan gives animated life to Pontius Pilate, who ultimately ordered the crucifixion of Jesus. The triumvirate of villainous voices further enhances the A-list cast behind the faith-based animated film, which also includes Academy Award & Emmy Award winners Kenneth Branagh (Belfast) and Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland), Golden Globe...
- 6/5/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
It seems Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn’t share a glimpse of their son, Prince Archie, with Queen Camilla after his 2019 birth. Sure, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have texted, emailed, or taken to WhatsApp to tell British royal family members the news and share photos. But Queen Camilla wasn’t among them. A royal photographer claims Camilla saw Archie for the first time in a press photo shown to her on their phone.
The first time Camilla saw Archie was in a press photo on a royal photographer’s phone
Just as Princess Lilibet turns 3, the birth of Harry and Meghan’s son is back in the headlines. On May 6, 2019, Harry and Meghan welcomed Archie.
Five years later, longtime royal photographer Arthur Edwards has claimed the couple didn’t send a photo of their newborn son to the then-Duchess of Cornwall.
Instead, Edwards told The Mirror...
The first time Camilla saw Archie was in a press photo on a royal photographer’s phone
Just as Princess Lilibet turns 3, the birth of Harry and Meghan’s son is back in the headlines. On May 6, 2019, Harry and Meghan welcomed Archie.
Five years later, longtime royal photographer Arthur Edwards has claimed the couple didn’t send a photo of their newborn son to the then-Duchess of Cornwall.
Instead, Edwards told The Mirror...
- 6/5/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Disney CEO Bob Iger was presented with an honorary knighthood.
Prince William presented Iger with the post-nominal title of Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
“Congratulations Bob, on becoming an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire at Windsor Castle today!” Chief Brand Officer at Twdc Asad Ayaz wrote on Instagram along with a photo of Iger.
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Oscar-winning film composer John Williams was also among the honorees. The honors for Iger and Williams were announced in 2022, while the late Queen Elizabeth II was still alive.
At the time Iger found out he was receiving the honor, he took to social media to share some words.
“It is one of the great honors of my life to have the honorary Knight of the British Empire conferred on me by...
Prince William presented Iger with the post-nominal title of Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
“Congratulations Bob, on becoming an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire at Windsor Castle today!” Chief Brand Officer at Twdc Asad Ayaz wrote on Instagram along with a photo of Iger.
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Oscar-winning film composer John Williams was also among the honorees. The honors for Iger and Williams were announced in 2022, while the late Queen Elizabeth II was still alive.
At the time Iger found out he was receiving the honor, he took to social media to share some words.
“It is one of the great honors of my life to have the honorary Knight of the British Empire conferred on me by...
- 6/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Prince Harry and Prince William have had nothing short of a tumultuous relationship since at least 2018, though some would say the brothers have never been too close. Still, they have spent time together on a handful of occasions, including back in 2022 when they did a walkabout with their wives, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, after Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Earlier this year, it was suggested that Prince Harry and Prince William would cross paths again this summer as they were both invited to a mutual friend’s wedding. But the brothers seemingly will not see each other once more, given that Harry has apparently declined the invitation.
Prince Harry and Prince William | Yui Mok/Wpa Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry will not see Prince William at their friend’s upcoming wedding
It makes sense that Harry and William ran in the same circles from childhood into adulthood; the two...
Earlier this year, it was suggested that Prince Harry and Prince William would cross paths again this summer as they were both invited to a mutual friend’s wedding. But the brothers seemingly will not see each other once more, given that Harry has apparently declined the invitation.
Prince Harry and Prince William | Yui Mok/Wpa Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry will not see Prince William at their friend’s upcoming wedding
It makes sense that Harry and William ran in the same circles from childhood into adulthood; the two...
- 6/4/2024
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Is it possible for Harry and Meghan to lose that plush dream life that they’ve built for themselves in Montecito, California?
While experts have previously said it would have been better for Harry and Meghan to leave the Royal Family and maintain a good standing with them, this expert doesn’t think it as the Sussexes’ key mistakes.
Prince Harry’s Immigration Battle With Heritage Foundation Declared “Embarrassing”
Prince Harry’s immigration documents have been submitted to the court for them to determine whether it should be made public, as per the Heritage Foundation’s request.
The reason for this is that Harry admitted to using different kinds of drugs in his “wholly truthful” memoir ‘Spare,’ so the Heritage Foundation wants to know whether he “lied” on his immigration forms or if he was given a special treatment.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said the whole thing would be “embarrassing” for the duo’s brand,...
While experts have previously said it would have been better for Harry and Meghan to leave the Royal Family and maintain a good standing with them, this expert doesn’t think it as the Sussexes’ key mistakes.
Prince Harry’s Immigration Battle With Heritage Foundation Declared “Embarrassing”
Prince Harry’s immigration documents have been submitted to the court for them to determine whether it should be made public, as per the Heritage Foundation’s request.
The reason for this is that Harry admitted to using different kinds of drugs in his “wholly truthful” memoir ‘Spare,’ so the Heritage Foundation wants to know whether he “lied” on his immigration forms or if he was given a special treatment.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said the whole thing would be “embarrassing” for the duo’s brand,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
Happy birthday, Princess Lilibet! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter is officially 3 years old as of June 4, 2024. To mark the special day, we’ve rounded up some of the things the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said—on rare occasions—about their daughter, ranging from sweet to eye-opening.
1. Lilibet’s comment that stuck with Meghan
During Harry and Meghan’s May 2024 trip to Nigeria, the former American Riviera Orchard founder revealed something Lili said to her just a “few weeks” earlier. The 42-year-old recalled how Lilibet looked into her eyes and saw her own reflection.
“A few weeks ago, she looked at me, and she would just see the reflection in my eyes. She [said], ‘Mama, I see me in you,’” Meghan told local students.
She went on to say that although Lilibet meant what she said “literally,” she “hung onto those words in a very different way.”
“I thought,...
1. Lilibet’s comment that stuck with Meghan
During Harry and Meghan’s May 2024 trip to Nigeria, the former American Riviera Orchard founder revealed something Lili said to her just a “few weeks” earlier. The 42-year-old recalled how Lilibet looked into her eyes and saw her own reflection.
“A few weeks ago, she looked at me, and she would just see the reflection in my eyes. She [said], ‘Mama, I see me in you,’” Meghan told local students.
She went on to say that although Lilibet meant what she said “literally,” she “hung onto those words in a very different way.”
“I thought,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s been more than four years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their roles within the royal family. And while many hoped that time would heal their wounds, it hasn’t. The claims the couple made about the royals during their televised interview with Oprah Winfrey, in their Netflix docuseries, and in Harry’s memoir Spare haven’t helped relations either.
Now, the Sussexes are trying to change their strategy. But people have questioned if they went too far and caused too much damage to even repair their own images. At least one royal commentator thinks so.
Commentator says ‘too much damage was done’ when Harry and Meghan tried to take down the royals Oprah Winfrey Interviewing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for primetime special | Harpo Productions, Joe Pugliese via Getty Images
Kinsey Schofield, who hosts the To Di for Daily podcast and her YouTube channel Unfiltered,...
Now, the Sussexes are trying to change their strategy. But people have questioned if they went too far and caused too much damage to even repair their own images. At least one royal commentator thinks so.
Commentator says ‘too much damage was done’ when Harry and Meghan tried to take down the royals Oprah Winfrey Interviewing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for primetime special | Harpo Productions, Joe Pugliese via Getty Images
Kinsey Schofield, who hosts the To Di for Daily podcast and her YouTube channel Unfiltered,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A true entertainer, Frank Sinatra did more than just sing throughout his career. In the early thirties, Sinatra was destined to become a movie star. Frank was a true performer. He could do anything from dry comedies to the rigid character studies of drama and crime films. Starting early in musicals, he slowly made his way to be a more prominent star. A legendary entertainer that all of us know even if we aren’t aware! Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood Insider fully focuses on substance and meaningful entertainment, against gossip and scandal, by combining entertainment, education, and philanthropy. ‘On the Town’ Frank began his acting...
- 6/4/2024
- by Devon James
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
How Things Used to Be Assuming you’re not too young, you probably remember what life was like before the age of high-speed and high-quality video streaming; it was a dark, primitive period in human history. Of course, given my age, some of my fondest childhood memories leading up to high school are inextricably connected with watching movies on pieces of physical media, be they VHS tapes or scratched-up DVDs. My parents sometimes bought copies for our living room setup, but more often than not we would rent movies from our local Blockbuster. It’s important to remember that before the chain eroded completely in 2014, Blockbuster was the video rental place, and indeed my first encounters with more niche cinema came from roaming the aisles of that bygone store. I specifically remember my mother renting a copy of the Oscar-winning German film ‘The Lives of Others,’ when that movie’s...
- 6/3/2024
- by Brian Collins
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Everyone has a different image in their minds when they hear the name Lana Del Rey. You might be thinking of cherry coke and vintage cars, driving past Venice Beach. You might think of the coquette aesthetic of pink bows and girly dresses. You might even think of her recent hangouts with Taylor Swift at the Grammys and the Super Bowl. With all of these connotations, Lana Del Rey is an unapologetic woman whose art is one not to be messed with.
One thing that Lana Del Rey has made clear in recent years is that she is one to laugh at herself and do things for the heck of it. She was recently spotted working at an Alabama Waffle House and shamelessly posting photos on Instagram of her holding a handgun and a vape. She even wore a dress that she had bought straight off the rack at a shopping mall to the Grammys.
One thing that Lana Del Rey has made clear in recent years is that she is one to laugh at herself and do things for the heck of it. She was recently spotted working at an Alabama Waffle House and shamelessly posting photos on Instagram of her holding a handgun and a vape. She even wore a dress that she had bought straight off the rack at a shopping mall to the Grammys.
- 6/3/2024
- by Abigail Johnson
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their roles as senior royals in early 2020. Since then, they have been raising their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in Montecito, California, closer to where Meghan grew up. The two have returned to the United Kingdom together only a handful of times, and their young children have hardly spent time with King Charles. Meghan also has a strained relationship with her father, and it’s been reported that he has never met either of his grandchildren.
While Harry and Meghan have had a right to make the decisions they’ve made, one expert says the two will have to prepare for Archie and Lili to eventually ask a lot of questions.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holding a onesie | Toby Melville/Wpa Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s kids will eventually wonder where their grandparents are
Archie...
While Harry and Meghan have had a right to make the decisions they’ve made, one expert says the two will have to prepare for Archie and Lili to eventually ask a lot of questions.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holding a onesie | Toby Melville/Wpa Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s kids will eventually wonder where their grandparents are
Archie...
- 6/3/2024
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prince Harry And Meghan Might Choose To Strengthen Brand By Bringing Their Children To the Spotlight
One of the things Harry has been adamant about when it comes to his children is the protection of their privacy. This, according to some insiders, have sometimes caused a disagreement between Harry and wife Meghan, who is said to not be completely averse to letting the children be photographed for media purposes from time to time.
As Meghan tries her best to navigate her new brand American Riviera Orchard, some experts are saying that she may need to being her children forward to make her lifestyle brand more relatable.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Could Possibly Be Touring With Archie And Lilibet In A Few Years, Expert Claims
Speaking on where the Sussex brand could be heading to in the future, especially following the royal’s tour of Nigeria, royal author Tom Quinn thinks the parents of two could possibly be ready to travel with their kids in the nearest future.
As Meghan tries her best to navigate her new brand American Riviera Orchard, some experts are saying that she may need to being her children forward to make her lifestyle brand more relatable.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Could Possibly Be Touring With Archie And Lilibet In A Few Years, Expert Claims
Speaking on where the Sussex brand could be heading to in the future, especially following the royal’s tour of Nigeria, royal author Tom Quinn thinks the parents of two could possibly be ready to travel with their kids in the nearest future.
- 6/3/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
Last year, Nicki Minaj lended her rap talents to Ice Spice for her hit song ‘Princess Diana.’ This year, she held a moment’s silence for the late British cultural icon. Here’s how the ‘Anaconda’ star paid tribute to the late Princess of Wales at her May 26 concert in Birmingham.
Nicki Minaj Asks Fans To Have A “Moment of Silence” For Princess Diana Over Two Decades Following Her Tragic Passing
The Queen of Rap paid tribute to the late Princess during her Sunday, May 26 Pink Friday 2 tour stop in Birmingham.
“It always reminds me of a dear friend of mine. Well, she’s not here anymore, but the Princess of Wales,” she said of Diana, who died from a car accident in 1997 at the age of 36.
This unplanned moment came in-between songs as the 41-year-old talked to a member of her audience and they told her that they were from Wales.
Nicki Minaj Asks Fans To Have A “Moment of Silence” For Princess Diana Over Two Decades Following Her Tragic Passing
The Queen of Rap paid tribute to the late Princess during her Sunday, May 26 Pink Friday 2 tour stop in Birmingham.
“It always reminds me of a dear friend of mine. Well, she’s not here anymore, but the Princess of Wales,” she said of Diana, who died from a car accident in 1997 at the age of 36.
This unplanned moment came in-between songs as the 41-year-old talked to a member of her audience and they told her that they were from Wales.
- 6/3/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
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British actress Helen Mirren dazzled on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in a royal purple amethyst satin gown with a sweeping train at the screening of “La Plus Precieuse Des Marchandises” (The Most Precious Of Cargoes) on May 24, 2024, in Cannes, France (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Helen Mirren’s Height Compared to the Average English Woman
Helen Mirren is reportedly 5 feet 4 inches tall (162.6 cm). This places her at approximately the average height of an English woman.
British actress Helen Mirren dazzled on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in a royal purple amethyst satin gown with a sweeping train at the screening of “La Plus Precieuse Des Marchandises” (The Most Precious Of Cargoes) on May 24, 2024, in Cannes, France (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Helen Mirren’s Height Compared to the Average English Woman
Helen Mirren is reportedly 5 feet 4 inches tall (162.6 cm). This places her at approximately the average height of an English woman.
- 6/2/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
The Prince and Princess of Wales have persisted in having a private treatment and recovery for the sake of their young family.
Following the truly insane internet reaction to her decision to abstain from the public eye as she receives her treatment, Kensington Palace has reportedly decided to tighten any and all information related to the Princess of Wales’ health.
We got a video message and the occasional “she’s doing fine” from members of the Royal Family, so let’s be satisfied with that, shall we?
Princess Kate Set To Bail On Windsor To Enjoy Stress-free Days During the School Midterms
“Where is Kate Middleton?” Oh, she’s currently at her posh Windsor residence Adelaide Cottage, but according to a close source, she’ll be on the move as soon as her children’s midterm begins.
The source told The Daily Beast’s Tom Sykes that the couple are...
Following the truly insane internet reaction to her decision to abstain from the public eye as she receives her treatment, Kensington Palace has reportedly decided to tighten any and all information related to the Princess of Wales’ health.
We got a video message and the occasional “she’s doing fine” from members of the Royal Family, so let’s be satisfied with that, shall we?
Princess Kate Set To Bail On Windsor To Enjoy Stress-free Days During the School Midterms
“Where is Kate Middleton?” Oh, she’s currently at her posh Windsor residence Adelaide Cottage, but according to a close source, she’ll be on the move as soon as her children’s midterm begins.
The source told The Daily Beast’s Tom Sykes that the couple are...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
Meghan Markle’s 3-day tour of Nigeria wardrobe has been dividing fans ever since she made the journey to the West African country, and now the country’s First Lady has shared her reaction on it.
First Lady of Nigeria Says Meghan Markle’s “Nakedness” Is Not Something For Young Girls To Emulate
Meghan Markle’s dressing during her and her husband Prince Harry’s “faux royal tour” of Nigeria had been proclaimed not on par with a true royal wardrobe, even before the First Lady of Nigeria’s reaction.
Most of the clothes she wore in the country were either backless, or had a long slit to show off her legs.
This provoked strong reactions from royal fans who think that she shouldn’t have dressed like that to visit schools and meet the country’s politicians.
The Duchess’ clothing and jewelry in Nigeria was estimated to cost over...
First Lady of Nigeria Says Meghan Markle’s “Nakedness” Is Not Something For Young Girls To Emulate
Meghan Markle’s dressing during her and her husband Prince Harry’s “faux royal tour” of Nigeria had been proclaimed not on par with a true royal wardrobe, even before the First Lady of Nigeria’s reaction.
Most of the clothes she wore in the country were either backless, or had a long slit to show off her legs.
This provoked strong reactions from royal fans who think that she shouldn’t have dressed like that to visit schools and meet the country’s politicians.
The Duchess’ clothing and jewelry in Nigeria was estimated to cost over...
- 5/31/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
Since releasing on Netflix, ‘Maestro in Blue,’ the first Greek series, had made a quick ascent to the top ten when it was released. Creator Christopher Papakaliatis is capable of doing it all as he writes, directs, and stars in the critically acclaimed show. Papakaliatis is known for his work in Greece as an actor, writer, and director; this is his first project as a showrunner. Papakaliatis plays Orestis, a music teacher from Athens who comes to a small island to set up a music festival. During his time on the island, he learns about small-town politics and the ways society moves. While on the island, Orestis finds himself involved in an extreme love story. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values...
- 5/31/2024
- by Devon James
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
The Crown may not be done after all. And Prince Andrew’s partly to thank. The success of Scoop, a Netflix movie about his 2019 Newsnight interview, has reportedly made executives at the streamer realize there are still more British royal family stories to tell. To that end, The Crown, which ended after six seasons in December 2023, may return to the small-screen with a prequel.
Netflix is looking to make a short-form prequel to ‘The Crown’
“When the sixth season was released at the end of 2023, some breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the controversial show had been put to bed for good,” Tatler reported. However, it looks like it may very well be on its way back. (The Crown ended after depicting now-King Charles III’s 2005 marriage to now-Queen Camilla.)
For those who have a more episodes, the better attitude, prepare to be disappointed. The Crown prequel is...
Netflix is looking to make a short-form prequel to ‘The Crown’
“When the sixth season was released at the end of 2023, some breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the controversial show had been put to bed for good,” Tatler reported. However, it looks like it may very well be on its way back. (The Crown ended after depicting now-King Charles III’s 2005 marriage to now-Queen Camilla.)
For those who have a more episodes, the better attitude, prepare to be disappointed. The Crown prequel is...
- 5/31/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prince Harry and Prince William were never the best of friends, but they were always brothers who loved and cared for each other. However, things changed back in 2018 after Harry married American actor Meghan Markle. Things between Harry and William have not improved since.
Though the public has heard of alleged peace talks between the brothers, sources claim that those conversations started as early as 2019. But the most interesting part might not be that the peace talks started five years ago, but rather that it was Prince William who made the first move. Since then, the brothers have reportedly tried multiple times to have such conversations but have been unsuccessful.
Prince William and Prince Harry | Yui Mok/Wpa Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry refused to see Prince William for peace talks as far back as 2019, sources say
Harry and William’s relationship was a typical brotherly connection up until right around 2018, when Harry married Meghan.
Though the public has heard of alleged peace talks between the brothers, sources claim that those conversations started as early as 2019. But the most interesting part might not be that the peace talks started five years ago, but rather that it was Prince William who made the first move. Since then, the brothers have reportedly tried multiple times to have such conversations but have been unsuccessful.
Prince William and Prince Harry | Yui Mok/Wpa Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry refused to see Prince William for peace talks as far back as 2019, sources say
Harry and William’s relationship was a typical brotherly connection up until right around 2018, when Harry married Meghan.
- 5/31/2024
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the decision to step down as working royals in 2020, the Duchess of Sussex has only returned to London a few times and hasn’t been back since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022. She did not accompany Harry to King Charles’ coronation in 2023 or a recent service in which the duke marked the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games he founded.
However, a royal expert believes Meghan may want to travel to the U.K. to do something for the king, but that doesn’t mean the monarch would be too welcoming.
Royal commentator believes Meghan will return to the U.K. for one reason Meghan Markle leaves the National Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth’s reign at Saint Paul’s Cathedral | Matt Dunham/Pool/Afp via Getty Images
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams predicted that Meghan will stay away from England for...
However, a royal expert believes Meghan may want to travel to the U.K. to do something for the king, but that doesn’t mean the monarch would be too welcoming.
Royal commentator believes Meghan will return to the U.K. for one reason Meghan Markle leaves the National Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth’s reign at Saint Paul’s Cathedral | Matt Dunham/Pool/Afp via Getty Images
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams predicted that Meghan will stay away from England for...
- 5/31/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rising to fame through Doctor Who, Matt Smith, thereafter captivated audiences with his roles in The Crown and House of the Dragon. Currently awaiting the release of his HBO show’s second season on June 16, 2024, Smith appeared for an interview with Variety. Therein, he revealed his admiration for the Hollywood icon – Keanu Reeves.
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon | HBO Entertainment
Speaking fondly of the actor, Matt Smith casually revealed rewatching Keanu Reeves’ 1991 action movie Point Break, which happens to be one of Reeves’ best thrillers. While the world knows Reeves for John Wick, Smith seemingly took pride in being interested in the actor’s performance from before his John Wick fame. Later on, The Crown star also revealed his desire to meet the actor someday.
Matt Smith’s Admiration for Keanu Reeves After Rewatching Point Break
Appearing as the youngest ever Doctor on the iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who,...
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon | HBO Entertainment
Speaking fondly of the actor, Matt Smith casually revealed rewatching Keanu Reeves’ 1991 action movie Point Break, which happens to be one of Reeves’ best thrillers. While the world knows Reeves for John Wick, Smith seemingly took pride in being interested in the actor’s performance from before his John Wick fame. Later on, The Crown star also revealed his desire to meet the actor someday.
Matt Smith’s Admiration for Keanu Reeves After Rewatching Point Break
Appearing as the youngest ever Doctor on the iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Im Vorfeld der Verleihung des Österreichischen Filmpreises am 5. Juni hatte die Österreichische Filmakademie gestern zu einem Nominiertenabend auf die Ms Kaiserin Elisabeth II geladen. Dort wurde auch schon der erste Preisträger bekannt gegeben.
Die Gäste des gestrigen Nominiertenabends zum Österreichischen Filmpreis (Credit: SeL.at/Lorenz Seidler)
Josef Haders „Andrea lässt sich scheiden“ erhält für mehr als 174.000 Kinobesucher den Österreichischen Filmpreis in der Kategorie Publikumsstärkster Kinofilm. Das gab die Projektleiterin für den Österreichischen Filmpreis, Alexandra Valent, gestern im Rahmen des Nominiertenabends, zu dem die Österreichische Filmakademie auf das Ddsg-Schiff Ms Kaiserin Elisabeth II geladen hatte, bekannt.
Nicht nur deshalb war Akademie-Geschäftsführerin Katharina Albrecht in ihrer Begrüßungsrede voll des Glücks ob des Erfolgs des heimischen Films: „Es gab noch nie so viele Einreichungen für den Österreichischen Filmpreis und noch nie so viele Nominierte beim Abend der Nominierten. Wir können zu Recht jubeln.“
In Zahlen ausgedrückt: für die Verleihung des Österreichischen Filmpreises am...
Die Gäste des gestrigen Nominiertenabends zum Österreichischen Filmpreis (Credit: SeL.at/Lorenz Seidler)
Josef Haders „Andrea lässt sich scheiden“ erhält für mehr als 174.000 Kinobesucher den Österreichischen Filmpreis in der Kategorie Publikumsstärkster Kinofilm. Das gab die Projektleiterin für den Österreichischen Filmpreis, Alexandra Valent, gestern im Rahmen des Nominiertenabends, zu dem die Österreichische Filmakademie auf das Ddsg-Schiff Ms Kaiserin Elisabeth II geladen hatte, bekannt.
Nicht nur deshalb war Akademie-Geschäftsführerin Katharina Albrecht in ihrer Begrüßungsrede voll des Glücks ob des Erfolgs des heimischen Films: „Es gab noch nie so viele Einreichungen für den Österreichischen Filmpreis und noch nie so viele Nominierte beim Abend der Nominierten. Wir können zu Recht jubeln.“
In Zahlen ausgedrückt: für die Verleihung des Österreichischen Filmpreises am...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
On “House of the Dragon,” HBO’s fantasy epic that takes place two centuries before “Game of Thrones,” Matt Smith plays Daemon, a warrior prince who exists among fire-breathing reptiles and palace intrigue. But if his character were ever to leap deeper into the supernatural, Smith has some ideas about where he could go. “I think Daemon would make a really good vampire,” he says. “I can imagine him wandering the earth alone for all eternity.”
He certainly has the coloring: Pallid and platinum-blonde, Daemon looks as if he could have arrived in the forbidding and dark world of Westeros all the way from Transylvania. But he might be too hotblooded to play the vampire. And “House of the Dragon” — a prequel to the Emmy-gobbling, earth-shattering hit “Game of Thrones,” set during the reign of the incestuous Targaryen dynasty — is unlikely to pivot into creature horror.
But it’s easy to understand what Smith,...
He certainly has the coloring: Pallid and platinum-blonde, Daemon looks as if he could have arrived in the forbidding and dark world of Westeros all the way from Transylvania. But he might be too hotblooded to play the vampire. And “House of the Dragon” — a prequel to the Emmy-gobbling, earth-shattering hit “Game of Thrones,” set during the reign of the incestuous Targaryen dynasty — is unlikely to pivot into creature horror.
But it’s easy to understand what Smith,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Prince Archie to the rescue? An author claims Prince Harry sees his and Meghan Markle’s 5-year-old son as the “perfect person” to repair the royal family rift. Why? Because, in Archie’s presence, the “older bitter arguments might well begin to disappear.”
Harry thinks Archie can help bring the royal family back together
According to author Tom Quinn, Archie, the oldest of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s two children, just might be able to make the years-long rift go away.
“Harry is beginning to think Archie might be the perfect person to help heal the divisions in the family,” Quinn told Mirror. “Back in the U.K. with Archie by his side, the old bitter arguments might well begin to disappear.”
“Harry is undoubtedly becoming increasingly worried that his children will have no relationship with their grandfather [King Charles III]. Or, indeed, with their cousins.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton,...
Harry thinks Archie can help bring the royal family back together
According to author Tom Quinn, Archie, the oldest of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s two children, just might be able to make the years-long rift go away.
“Harry is beginning to think Archie might be the perfect person to help heal the divisions in the family,” Quinn told Mirror. “Back in the U.K. with Archie by his side, the old bitter arguments might well begin to disappear.”
“Harry is undoubtedly becoming increasingly worried that his children will have no relationship with their grandfather [King Charles III]. Or, indeed, with their cousins.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prince Andrew reportedly doesn’t want to move out of the Royal Lodge despite mounting renovation costs. Why? Because, apparently, it’s his “last real show of royal power.” Ahead, who’s stepped up to help the Duke of York, 64, keep the mansion. Hint: It’s not Andrew’s oldest sibling, King Charles III. Plus, what repairs—estimated to be in the six figures—must be done to prevent him from getting evicted.
Andrew has no plans to ever leave the Royal Lodge
A change of address won’t happen if Andrew can help it. Per an Express report, he never intends to call another property in the royal family’s extensive real estate portfolio home.
“Andrew is determined to hold onto Royal Lodge at any cost,” a source told the publication. He’s lived there since 2002, following the death of his grandmother, the Queen Mother.
The mansion, located in Windsor Great Park,...
Andrew has no plans to ever leave the Royal Lodge
A change of address won’t happen if Andrew can help it. Per an Express report, he never intends to call another property in the royal family’s extensive real estate portfolio home.
“Andrew is determined to hold onto Royal Lodge at any cost,” a source told the publication. He’s lived there since 2002, following the death of his grandmother, the Queen Mother.
The mansion, located in Windsor Great Park,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Royal photographer Arthur Edwards is not happy about Prince Harry‘s recent behavior towards his family, and while he once “traveled the world” with him, he still doesn’t approve of his brutal attacks against his family.
The icing on the cake for Edwards, of course, was the memoir “Spare,” where Harry dropped a lot of controversial “truths” about growing up as part of the Royal Family, and the fallout that made him leave.
Arthur Edwards Says King Charles Wasn’t Happy About How Prince Harry Portrayed Queen Camilla in “Spare”
You know it’s quite weird that Prince Harry is going on about how he left the Royal Family and the UK to protect his wife and then turn around and bash another person’s wife.
The “wicked stepmother” line may have been funny to Harry when he was writing the book, but according to Edwards, it was very upsetting for the King.
The icing on the cake for Edwards, of course, was the memoir “Spare,” where Harry dropped a lot of controversial “truths” about growing up as part of the Royal Family, and the fallout that made him leave.
Arthur Edwards Says King Charles Wasn’t Happy About How Prince Harry Portrayed Queen Camilla in “Spare”
You know it’s quite weird that Prince Harry is going on about how he left the Royal Family and the UK to protect his wife and then turn around and bash another person’s wife.
The “wicked stepmother” line may have been funny to Harry when he was writing the book, but according to Edwards, it was very upsetting for the King.
- 5/27/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
There were some very memorable moments during the late Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee festivities that royal watchers still talk about today. And many would agree that Prince William and the Princess of Wales’ (formerly known as Kate Middleton) three children stole the show.
It was the first time fans got to see Prince Louis’ big personality and Princess Charlotte trying to keep him and Prince George in line. But there was one moment on the balcony that lots of people missed when the youngsters were actually “startled” by something amid the celebrations.
Here’s more on that, plus the times Charlotte had to remind George of royal protocol.
What Princess Charlotte was seen instructing her older brother to do
William and Kate’s daughter follows royal protocol and makes sure her big brother does as well. This was evident at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
On Sept. 19, 2022, around...
It was the first time fans got to see Prince Louis’ big personality and Princess Charlotte trying to keep him and Prince George in line. But there was one moment on the balcony that lots of people missed when the youngsters were actually “startled” by something amid the celebrations.
Here’s more on that, plus the times Charlotte had to remind George of royal protocol.
What Princess Charlotte was seen instructing her older brother to do
William and Kate’s daughter follows royal protocol and makes sure her big brother does as well. This was evident at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
On Sept. 19, 2022, around...
- 5/27/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Meghan Markle has a very hit-or-miss brand when it comes to how the British feel about her. While plenty of people in the United States adore her, Meghan’s popularity never soared to quite the same heights over in the United Kingdom. The Duchess of Sussex was a member of the British royal family from 2018, when she married Prince Harry, up until 2020, when Harry and Meghan removed themselves as working royals.
Now, Meghan is once again catching stray insults as a well-known British fashion designer says he would “prefer” to dress Kate Middleton and Camilla Parker Bowles.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day | Ben Stansall/Wpa Pool/Getty Images British fashion designer says ‘no’ when asked about dressing Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle’s style has always been top-notch. The Duchess of Sussex seamlessly blends classy with casual, understanding when elegance is needed but also not being afraid...
Now, Meghan is once again catching stray insults as a well-known British fashion designer says he would “prefer” to dress Kate Middleton and Camilla Parker Bowles.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day | Ben Stansall/Wpa Pool/Getty Images British fashion designer says ‘no’ when asked about dressing Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle’s style has always been top-notch. The Duchess of Sussex seamlessly blends classy with casual, understanding when elegance is needed but also not being afraid...
- 5/27/2024
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On the heels of King Charles III and Prince Harry not seeing each other during the latter’s recent visit to London, England, a commentator says the monarch knows there’s a certain level of “stress” that comes with seeing his youngest son. It’s something the king’s likely known for years, ever since a “hostile” phone call at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
King Charles likely realized the ‘stress’ associated with seeing Harry in September 2022
Calling it a “shame” the father and son didn’t get together, commentator Jack Royston shared on the Royal Report podcast there’s still something Harry and King Charles have to deal with before they can have a stress-free in-person meeting, and that’s potential “floating anxiety.”
The podcast host revisited a passage from Spare, Harry’s January 2023 memoir, in which the 39-year-old recalled a tense phone conversation during which...
King Charles likely realized the ‘stress’ associated with seeing Harry in September 2022
Calling it a “shame” the father and son didn’t get together, commentator Jack Royston shared on the Royal Report podcast there’s still something Harry and King Charles have to deal with before they can have a stress-free in-person meeting, and that’s potential “floating anxiety.”
The podcast host revisited a passage from Spare, Harry’s January 2023 memoir, in which the 39-year-old recalled a tense phone conversation during which...
- 5/26/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Weddings for members of Britain’s royal family are grand affairs. Who can forget Prince William and Kate Middleton’s royal wedding in 2011 or when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in 2018? But some weddings are grander than others.
Another royal who got married after the duke and duchess didn’t receive the same fanfare, in fact, it wasn’t even televised despite the bride wearing one of the most expensive pieces of jewelry in the royal collection. Here’s who that was and what they wore that cost $12 million.
The royal lady who donned one accessory that cost an eye-popping $12 million
Just five months after the Sussexes said “I do,” Princess Eugenie got married. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s youngest daughter wed her longtime partner, Jack Brooksbank, on Oct. 12, 2018, in St. George Chapel at Windsor Castle, the same place where millions watched Harry and Meghan’s nuptials.
Another royal who got married after the duke and duchess didn’t receive the same fanfare, in fact, it wasn’t even televised despite the bride wearing one of the most expensive pieces of jewelry in the royal collection. Here’s who that was and what they wore that cost $12 million.
The royal lady who donned one accessory that cost an eye-popping $12 million
Just five months after the Sussexes said “I do,” Princess Eugenie got married. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s youngest daughter wed her longtime partner, Jack Brooksbank, on Oct. 12, 2018, in St. George Chapel at Windsor Castle, the same place where millions watched Harry and Meghan’s nuptials.
- 5/25/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Allegations that Meghan Markle mistreated members of her staff when she was a working royal have been swirling for years. Following a leaked email from one aide claiming they were “bullied” by Prince Harry’s wife and quit for that reason, the Palace launched an investigation.
More accusations that the Sussexes’ aides were bullied made headlines when Valentine Low published his book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown. The veteran reporter wrote that those who were able to stick it out on Harry and Meghan’s staff called themselves the “Sussex Survivors Club.”
There were also reports that Prince William stepped in on more than one occasion when the duke and duchess’s employees were on the verge of quitting. Now, a royal author is revealing how Meghan reportedly responded to her brother-in-law’s concerns.
Prince William and Meghan Markle attend events to mark the centenary of the Raf...
More accusations that the Sussexes’ aides were bullied made headlines when Valentine Low published his book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown. The veteran reporter wrote that those who were able to stick it out on Harry and Meghan’s staff called themselves the “Sussex Survivors Club.”
There were also reports that Prince William stepped in on more than one occasion when the duke and duchess’s employees were on the verge of quitting. Now, a royal author is revealing how Meghan reportedly responded to her brother-in-law’s concerns.
Prince William and Meghan Markle attend events to mark the centenary of the Raf...
- 5/24/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Each year, the amfAR Gala is one of the biggest celebrity-studded and exclusive black-tie events during the Cannes Film Festival. Always held on the last Thursday of the festival, the evening brings together notable names and those with thick wallets to raise money for AIDS research and HIV prevention, treatment, education and advocacy. This year, the 30th edition of the gala — held at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc — started off with cocktails and the red carpet, then a dinner and live auction.
Among the glittering stars attending the gala were Michelle Yeoh, Heidi Klum, Andie MacDowell, Diane Kruger, Colman Domingo, Maria Bakalova, Odell Beckham, Jr., Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Paris Jackson, Magic Johnson, Coco Rocha, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Bella Thorne, Julian Lennon and more.
The cocktail hour featured drinks by Seventy One Gin, DraftKings and Homolog as guests mingled and posed for photos. As the crowd gathered in the tent...
Among the glittering stars attending the gala were Michelle Yeoh, Heidi Klum, Andie MacDowell, Diane Kruger, Colman Domingo, Maria Bakalova, Odell Beckham, Jr., Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Paris Jackson, Magic Johnson, Coco Rocha, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Bella Thorne, Julian Lennon and more.
The cocktail hour featured drinks by Seventy One Gin, DraftKings and Homolog as guests mingled and posed for photos. As the crowd gathered in the tent...
- 5/24/2024
- by Allyson Portee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Forget about all the studio-thrown premiere after-parties at prior Cannes, from Paramount’s Rocketman with Elton John performing at the beach, and Warner Bros’ Elvis which touted a King of Rock ‘n’ Roll drone show. amfAR’s annual gala, this year counting 30 years, blew them all away, capped off early Friday Am by a mind-blowing mini-concert by Cher who got the crowd on its feet after a four-hour auction with such hits as “Believe” and “If I Could Turn Back Time” and covers of Abba’s “Waterloo” and Marc Cohn’s “Walking in Memphis”. Vocally and in regards to sheer stage dynamic, Cher, at 78, is a force to be reckoned with; delivering a truly unforgettable pitch-perfect performance.
Throughout the course of its 30 years, the amfAR gala has raised over a quarter of a billion dollars in which this year’s host Demi Moore exclaimed has “become the most single important...
Throughout the course of its 30 years, the amfAR gala has raised over a quarter of a billion dollars in which this year’s host Demi Moore exclaimed has “become the most single important...
- 5/24/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Which performance received the best reviews at Cannes? Cher managed to conquer this year’s film festival even without appearing on screen.
At 12:30 a.m. in the South of France, decked out in a dazzling sequined purple pantsuit, Cher took the stage at Cannes amfAR, the charity gala devoted to raising money for research for HIV and AIDS. “I thought you guys would be drunk, but obviously you’re not,” Cher said after performing an acoustic rendition of “Walking in Memphis,” the Marc Cohn ballad she covered on her 1995 album “It’s a Man’s World,” that had hundreds of guests cheering her on.
Three songs later — and one costume change into a black sparkling jacket over couture negligee — Cher had emerged victorious. The crowd at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc would have given her the biggest standing ovation of Cannes, except they never sat during her 15-minute set.
Before belting out her pop hit “Believe,...
At 12:30 a.m. in the South of France, decked out in a dazzling sequined purple pantsuit, Cher took the stage at Cannes amfAR, the charity gala devoted to raising money for research for HIV and AIDS. “I thought you guys would be drunk, but obviously you’re not,” Cher said after performing an acoustic rendition of “Walking in Memphis,” the Marc Cohn ballad she covered on her 1995 album “It’s a Man’s World,” that had hundreds of guests cheering her on.
Three songs later — and one costume change into a black sparkling jacket over couture negligee — Cher had emerged victorious. The crowd at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc would have given her the biggest standing ovation of Cannes, except they never sat during her 15-minute set.
Before belting out her pop hit “Believe,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
Women constantly face the stigma of having their looks and personalities used to determine their capabilities. A girl’s life choices should be up to her, not the biases and demands of those around her. In a time where phrases like, “girl boss” and, “good for her” movies have become entwined in our cultural lexicon, ‘Legally Blonde’, a film released back in 2001, remains a beloved classic of female empowerment. ‘Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) is surrounded by people who don’t take her at all seriously and instead perceive her as a beautiful, dumb, blonde. Conversely, Vivian Kensington (Selma Blair), Elle’s brunette and less blatantly feminine classmate is viewed as smart, respectable, and less attractive. Through these characters, the film emphasizes the absurdity of allowing a woman’s appearance to dictate our perception of her intelligence and value. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Veronica Waddell
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
So finally we have an answer. Prince Harry and Prince William will not be reuniting at the Duke of Westminster’s wedding because Prince Harry has decided to sit it out.
Ah… So no drama then.
Prince Harry – Won’t Go To the Duke Of Westminster’s Body For Two Reasons
According to reports, Harry was said to have been “put out” by news his brother would have a more prominent role at the event than him.
A well-informed source told the Daily Mail last night, “William was asked to have a prominent role in the wedding and that’s what triggered Harry to decline an invitation. Apparently he [Harry] was put out by the request when he thought it should have been him.” This apparently influenced his decision to miss the grand occasion.
As for the reason why details regarding what has been lauded as “the wedding of the year” is so scarce,...
Ah… So no drama then.
Prince Harry – Won’t Go To the Duke Of Westminster’s Body For Two Reasons
According to reports, Harry was said to have been “put out” by news his brother would have a more prominent role at the event than him.
A well-informed source told the Daily Mail last night, “William was asked to have a prominent role in the wedding and that’s what triggered Harry to decline an invitation. Apparently he [Harry] was put out by the request when he thought it should have been him.” This apparently influenced his decision to miss the grand occasion.
As for the reason why details regarding what has been lauded as “the wedding of the year” is so scarce,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
Apparently, things are changing in Prince Harry’s estrangement from his father, King Charles III, and brother, Prince William. Not toward a potential reunion, but, according to a commentator, who among them wants an apology. Spoiler: It’s no longer the Duke of Sussex who wants an apology.
King Charles wants an apology, not Harry
According to royal commentator former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the “tables have turned” ever so slightly. Harry, she told Radio Times, used to be the one calling for an apology. Now it’s his father—and brother— who want one.
“Early on, it was Harry who was demanding an apology,” she said. “There was going to be no meeting of minds or meeting in reality until there was an apology for the affronts he thought had been made to his wife.”
“But now I think the tables have turned somewhat,” she continued. “Messages coming...
King Charles wants an apology, not Harry
According to royal commentator former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the “tables have turned” ever so slightly. Harry, she told Radio Times, used to be the one calling for an apology. Now it’s his father—and brother— who want one.
“Early on, it was Harry who was demanding an apology,” she said. “There was going to be no meeting of minds or meeting in reality until there was an apology for the affronts he thought had been made to his wife.”
“But now I think the tables have turned somewhat,” she continued. “Messages coming...
- 5/22/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix’s epic royal drama The Crown came to its end last year showing Imelda Staunton’s Queen Elizabeth II torn between her wish for a calmer life and duty to serve her country as its rightful monarch.
The final episode also featured the Queen’s younger versions, portrayed by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, in a short, yet defining sequence that later on turned into a concluding moment for the whole series.
Although both actresses’ comebacks to the show were a one-time option, their astounding performances received a raving reaction from both critics and fans, yet only one of them now has a chance to get a prestigious TV award.
In The Crown’s final episode titled Sleep, Dearie Sleep, Queen Elizabeth II is confronted by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman’s Queens talking her into either keep going with her duty to serve the nation until the very last day of her life,...
The final episode also featured the Queen’s younger versions, portrayed by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, in a short, yet defining sequence that later on turned into a concluding moment for the whole series.
Although both actresses’ comebacks to the show were a one-time option, their astounding performances received a raving reaction from both critics and fans, yet only one of them now has a chance to get a prestigious TV award.
In The Crown’s final episode titled Sleep, Dearie Sleep, Queen Elizabeth II is confronted by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman’s Queens talking her into either keep going with her duty to serve the nation until the very last day of her life,...
- 5/21/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have concluded their three-day tour of Nigeria to champion Invictus Games and are now back in the US.
With everything that’s been going on with the couple – via the launch of American Riviera Orchard, Harry’s Netflix Polo docuseries and Meghan’s cooking show – experts are beginning to question their relevancy in the US.
Who’s interested to see a Prince play Polo or watch a Duchess cook?
Americans Have Reportedly Lost Interest In the Sussexes For This Reason
Harry and Meghan’s move to the US in 2020 was rife with controversies, yes, but not enough to rival the ones they created by attacking the royal family through as many media platforms as they could lay their hands on – I’m talking books, podcasts, talkshows, interviews, documentaries and so on and so forth.
Even though the couple seem to be keen on moving on from their tumultuous past,...
With everything that’s been going on with the couple – via the launch of American Riviera Orchard, Harry’s Netflix Polo docuseries and Meghan’s cooking show – experts are beginning to question their relevancy in the US.
Who’s interested to see a Prince play Polo or watch a Duchess cook?
Americans Have Reportedly Lost Interest In the Sussexes For This Reason
Harry and Meghan’s move to the US in 2020 was rife with controversies, yes, but not enough to rival the ones they created by attacking the royal family through as many media platforms as they could lay their hands on – I’m talking books, podcasts, talkshows, interviews, documentaries and so on and so forth.
Even though the couple seem to be keen on moving on from their tumultuous past,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Prince Harry is glad to be back in his element, so much so he’s happily anticipating doing it as many times as possible if it means promoting the causes nearest and dearest to their hearts.
Be it Invictus or Archewell or any other charity, when Harry and Meghan get the call, they’ll be there.
Harry Hints At More Upcoming Tours After Rounding Up His Successful Tour of Nigeria
Harry and Meghan recently concluded their three-day trip to Nigeria, which served to raise awareness for Invictus Games now that the sporting event is celebrating its milestone 10th year.
The last Invictus Games marked the first time that Nigeria competed in the sporting competition that was geared towards supporting veterans on their road to recovery.
Following the trip to Nigeria, Harry said: “It is hugely important for us to meet directly with people, supporting our causes and listening, in order to bring about solutions,...
Be it Invictus or Archewell or any other charity, when Harry and Meghan get the call, they’ll be there.
Harry Hints At More Upcoming Tours After Rounding Up His Successful Tour of Nigeria
Harry and Meghan recently concluded their three-day trip to Nigeria, which served to raise awareness for Invictus Games now that the sporting event is celebrating its milestone 10th year.
The last Invictus Games marked the first time that Nigeria competed in the sporting competition that was geared towards supporting veterans on their road to recovery.
Following the trip to Nigeria, Harry said: “It is hugely important for us to meet directly with people, supporting our causes and listening, in order to bring about solutions,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
Update 21/05/24: As confirmed on the latest edition of Richard Osman and Marina Hyde’s The Rest is Entertainment podcast, the latest cast member to be confirmed is Celia Imrie in the role of Joyce Meadowcroft. Joyce would love that, we feel.
As previously reported by Variety in April 2024, Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ben Kingsley and Pierce Brosnan are also attached to The Thursday Murder Club film adaptation, which is being directed by Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone director Chris Columbus. Mirren will of course play former spy Elizabeth, Kingsley will play psychiatrist Ibrahim, and in something of a casting curveball, Pierce Brosnan will play former union organiser Ron. That just leaves police officers Donna and Chris, and handyman/fixer Bogdan as main characters still to be announced.
Original Article: “Everyone shouts out ‘Helen Mirren! Julie Walters! Dame Judi Dench!’ in the street at me all the time,...
As previously reported by Variety in April 2024, Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ben Kingsley and Pierce Brosnan are also attached to The Thursday Murder Club film adaptation, which is being directed by Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone director Chris Columbus. Mirren will of course play former spy Elizabeth, Kingsley will play psychiatrist Ibrahim, and in something of a casting curveball, Pierce Brosnan will play former union organiser Ron. That just leaves police officers Donna and Chris, and handyman/fixer Bogdan as main characters still to be announced.
Original Article: “Everyone shouts out ‘Helen Mirren! Julie Walters! Dame Judi Dench!’ in the street at me all the time,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
On Sunday night, May 19, under a starry Cannes night, Kering held their Women In Motion dinner bestowing NBCUniversal Studios Group chairman and chief content officer Dame Donna Langley with the Women In Motion Award, and Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu was presented the Young Talent Award. Langley is the first British woman to run a major Hollywood studio, and Kering awarded these women for their ability to expand opportunities and networks for women and people of color in the film industry.
Held at Place de la Castre in Cannes, the event drew celebrities who attended in the name of women making breakthroughs in film. Notable names in attendance were Julianne Moore, Uma Thurman, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Michelle Yeoh, Lily Gladstone, Zoe Saldaña, Eva Green, Judith Godrèche and directors Greta Gerwig and Justine Triet.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter before the dinner, actress and producer Salma Hayek, wife of Kering...
Held at Place de la Castre in Cannes, the event drew celebrities who attended in the name of women making breakthroughs in film. Notable names in attendance were Julianne Moore, Uma Thurman, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Michelle Yeoh, Lily Gladstone, Zoe Saldaña, Eva Green, Judith Godrèche and directors Greta Gerwig and Justine Triet.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter before the dinner, actress and producer Salma Hayek, wife of Kering...
- 5/20/2024
- by Allyson Portee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Friday night at the Fysee space in Hollywood, Netflix hosted the last-ever industry panel with the cast and crew of “The Crown.” The regal drama series aired its final season in November and December, and it has already competed at kudos like the Golden Globes, Critics Choice and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Now, the upcoming 2024 Emmys will be its last hurrah on the awards circuit. Taking part in the combined in-person and virtual discussion for Season 6 were cast members Imelda Staunton (Queen Elizabeth II), Elizabeth Debicki (Princess Diana), Lesley Manville (Princess Margaret) and Khalid Abdalla (Dodi Fayed), plus executive producer/writer Peter Morgan, casting director Robert Sterne, set decorator Alison Harvey, composer Martin Phipps, hair & makeup designer Cate Hall, and costume designers Amy Roberts & Sidonie Robertsas.
Morgan began the discussion by addressing the fact that Season 6, unlike the prior cycles, took place within recent memory. “Obviously, you’re more mindful...
Morgan began the discussion by addressing the fact that Season 6, unlike the prior cycles, took place within recent memory. “Obviously, you’re more mindful...
- 5/20/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon and Latasha Ford
- Gold Derby
Prince Harry’s bachelor party wasn’t without fun and…some fear. In Spare, the Duke of Sussex recalled how he’d been afraid of what his brother, Prince William, might do. Not, perhaps, over imbibe. (One of the Prince of Wales’s nicknames is One Pint Willy.) Rather, change Harry’s appearance ahead of his 2018 royal wedding to Meghan Markle by shaving off his beard.
Harry worried William would shave off his beard at his 2018 bachelor party
In addition to the many bombshells in Spare, Harry also gave an inside look at his and the Duchess of Sussex’s royal wedding. On May 19, 2018, the two wed at St. George’s Chapel inside the walls of Windsor Castle.
As Harry revealed, the tension went well beyond the bridesmaids’ dresses, Meghan’s tiara, and her father’s absence from the ceremony. Somehow, his beard became embroiled in the wedding drama.
William,...
Harry worried William would shave off his beard at his 2018 bachelor party
In addition to the many bombshells in Spare, Harry also gave an inside look at his and the Duchess of Sussex’s royal wedding. On May 19, 2018, the two wed at St. George’s Chapel inside the walls of Windsor Castle.
As Harry revealed, the tension went well beyond the bridesmaids’ dresses, Meghan’s tiara, and her father’s absence from the ceremony. Somehow, his beard became embroiled in the wedding drama.
William,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Okay, here we go again. The Meghan Markle bashing train continues, and this time, she’s being criticized for not uttering a word about King Charles and Princess Kate during her and husband Prince Harry’s recent tour of Nigeria.
Something tells me she’d have been bashed as well even if she did mention them. Hmm.
Meghan Markle Slammed For Not Throwing In A Good Word For King Charles and Princess Kate Amid Their Cancer Treatments
At this point, if anybody asked my opinion, I’d say it’s better for the Royal Family and the Sussexes to do their own things until they can find peace, if that can happen.
But Daily Mail columnist Maureen Callahan apparently does not see it that way. According to her, the Duchess ought to have said something about her father-in-law and sister-in-law, who are both currently receiving treatments for cancer.
The 3-day...
Something tells me she’d have been bashed as well even if she did mention them. Hmm.
Meghan Markle Slammed For Not Throwing In A Good Word For King Charles and Princess Kate Amid Their Cancer Treatments
At this point, if anybody asked my opinion, I’d say it’s better for the Royal Family and the Sussexes to do their own things until they can find peace, if that can happen.
But Daily Mail columnist Maureen Callahan apparently does not see it that way. According to her, the Duchess ought to have said something about her father-in-law and sister-in-law, who are both currently receiving treatments for cancer.
The 3-day...
- 5/19/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
Over the years, there have been a lot of filmmakers who have been game-changers when it comes to filmmaking. Michael Bay has been receiving audiences by presenting them with movies such as ‘Transformers’ and the ‘Bad Boys' series. Denis Villeneuve has been recently wowing his audiences with Sci-fi epics like ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and the 2021 adaptation of ‘Dune,". Steven Spielberg is well-known for being a movie maker who influenced filmmakers who rose to fame after him. Just like the director Ridley Scott, Spielberg is an adaptable screenwriter by experiments in almost any genre, and he continues to successfully do so. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood Insider...
- 5/18/2024
- by Marco Castaneda
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Pedro Pascal has become one of the most popular actors of our generation. His career is still relatively new, but it’s already filled with plenty of incredibly notable roles. Most recently, he’s starred in the latest videogame adaptation of the acclaimed game ‘The Last of Us,’ now an acclaimed series on HBO. Pedro Pascal is getting rave reviews for his turn as the male lead Joel, amping up his specific charms and unique strengths that he’s used to providing in his acting roles. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood Insider fully focuses on substance and meaningful entertainment, against gossip and scandal, by combining entertainment,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Zachary DePiore
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
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