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Bernard Hill in full flow as King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings
Lord of the Rings cast pay tribute to Bernard Hill, who has died aged 79
LONDON — The cast of The Lords of the Rings have paid tribute to their co-star Bernard Hill, who has died aged 79.The actor -- who played King Théoden in Peter Jackson's trilogy -- passed away early on Sunday morning.Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Sean Astin, who played the four hobbits in the films, said goodbye to their "funny, gruff, beautiful" friend.They told Comic Con fans in Liverpool they had lost a "family member".Hill had been due to appear at the Merseyside event but had pulled out.His co-stars from the films, based on JRR Tolkien's classic fantasy novels, stood up together on stage to share their thoughts on his passing.Astin, who played Frodo's faithful companion Samwise Gamgee in the trilogy, began by saying: "So we lost...
May 06, 2024

Lord of the Rings cast pay tribute to Bernard Hill, who has died aged 79

Emma Bunton and Melanie C arrive at the party
Spice Girls reunite at Posh's 50th birthday
LONDON — All five members of the Spice Girls have reunited, just perhaps not as you'd expect.On Saturday night, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Geri Horner and Melanie Chisholm, better known as Posh, Scary, Baby, Ginger and Sporty Spice, came together to celebrate Victoria's 50th birthday in London.The bandmates partied like it was 1997, performing their classic song, Stop.David Beckham shared the moment on Instagram, and was seen singing along."I mean come on," Victoria's husband, and former England captain, 48, wrote in his caption.Victoria responded in the comments, writing: "Best night ever! Happy Birthday to me! I love you all so much! #SpiceUpYourLife."The hashtag relates to a song of the same name, released by the Spice Girls during...
April 22, 2024

Spice Girls reunite at Posh's 50th birthday

Taylor Swift performing the 'Eras Tour' in Sydney in February
Taylor Swift releases surprise double album
LOS ANGELES — Take your seat because Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” meeting has officially been called into session and, surprise, it’s a 31-song mega double album.The Grammy-winner first released her highly anticipated 11th studio album on Friday, with the album appearing on Apple Music sometime prior to its scheduled midnight release time. At 2 a.m EDT, Swift then surprise-released an additional 15-song album titled “TTPD: The Anthology.”The initial 16-track “Tortured Poets Department” album serves overall as a relaxed and mellow listen on the surface, but if you’re paying attention to the lyrics – as most very thorough Swifties do – you’ll discover a chaotic and complicated stream of consciousness where Swift works through waves of heartbreak,...
April 19, 2024

Taylor Swift releases surprise double album

Some fans criticised Karina for being an irresponsible frontwoman of her four-woman group
K-pop star Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook split shortly after going public
SEOUL — A K-pop star who had to issue a grovelling apology to fans for having a boyfriend is single again.Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook rocked the K-pop world when they went public with their relationship in February, with some angry fans accusing her of "betrayal".Lee's agency C-JeS Studio confirmed the break up, saying he wanted to "focus on his filming projects".They added that the duo would "continue to support each other as colleagues".The backlash — which also saw Karina criticized for being an irresponsible frontwoman of her four-woman group, aespa — prompted her to issue an apology on Instagram, where she vowed "to heal the wounds" she had inflicted."I apologize for surprising you greatly," wrote the singer, whose real...
April 02, 2024

K-pop star Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook split shortly after going public

Louis Gossett Jr.
Oscar-winning star Louis Gossett Jr. dead at 87
LOS ANGELS — Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.“It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning. We would like to thank everyone for their condolences at this time. Please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time,” the family’s statement, shared by Gossett’s longtime publicist, read.Gossett became the first Black man to win an Oscar for a supporting role in 1983 for his work as the tough drill instructor, training a character played by Richard Gere, in “An Officer and a Gentleman.” The hit movie followed by six years his portrayal of...
March 29, 2024

Oscar-winning star Louis Gossett Jr. dead at 87

The famous scene has prompted debate among fans over the size of the floating wood panel
Titanic 'door' prop that kept Rose alive sells for $718,750
LOS ANGELES — The floating piece of wood that kept Titanic's Rose alive has been sold for $718,750 (£569,739) at auction.Ever since the release of the 1997 film, fans have wondered whether the panel was big enough to fit her love interest Jack as well, saving him from an icy death.The listing noted the prop "has caused much debate from fans".The sale was made during an auction of props and costumes owned by restaurant and resort chain Planet Hollywood.In the blockbuster, the fictional Jack, played by Leonardo Di Caprio, insists the panel — part of a door frame — was only big enough for his lover Rose, played by Kate Winslet. He later died in the freezing Atlantic, with his body falling into the depths of the ocean.In a 2012 episode of Mythbusters, Titanic director...
March 27, 2024

Titanic 'door' prop that kept Rose alive sells for $718,750

Women make up just 24% of DJs in the UK, the report found
Half of women in music experience discrimination, report finds
LONDON — Misogyny, sexual discrimination and harassment are still everyday problems for female musicians in the UK, a damning new report has found.It says that one-third of women in the music industry have been sexually harassed at work, with many reporting it as a barrier to their career.Women are also eight times more likely to face discrimination than men.The findings come from the first ever UK Musicians' Census, conducted by the Musicians' Union and Help Musicians.It surveyed more than 6,000 music industry professionals, of whom 2,526 identified as women.The report said women are paid less than men, and often experience shorter careers, despite being trained and educated to a higher level.More than a quarter of female musicians (27%) said they did not earn enough from music...
March 27, 2024

Half of women in music experience discrimination, report finds

Ed Sheeran
Fans in Mumbai thrilled as Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi
MUMBAI — Ed Sheeran has sung in Punjabi for the first time during his concert in Mumbai, leaving fans stunned and setting social media ablaze.During the show on Saturday night, the English superstar invited the Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh to perform with him on stage.Crowds went wild when the duo gave a rendition of Dosanjh's hit track Lover in Punjabi.On Instagram, one fan said it was "the crossover we never knew we needed".Another said: "I think I have seen history in the making," while a third said Sheeran's Punjabi was "perfect".After wrapping the performance, both artists posted a clip from the performance from their Instagram handles.The Shape Of You singer wrote: "Got to bring out Diljit Dosanjh tonight in Mumbai and sing in Punjabi for...
March 18, 2024

Fans in Mumbai thrilled as Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi

David Seidler won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for The King's Speech in 2011
David Seidler: Oscar-winning King's Speech screenwriter dies
LOS ANGELES — David Seidler, best known for writing the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech, has died aged 86.The London-born screenwriter, who had a stammer, brought the true story of how King George VI overcame his speech impediment to the big screen.The 2010 film starred Colin Firth, who also won the best actor Bafta and Oscar for his depiction of the king.Seidler was also behind the stage adaptation of the film, which opened in the West End in 2012.He dedicated his 2011 Oscar to "all the stutterers around the world" — and at the time thanked the Queen for "not putting me in the Tower for using the F word".Seidler's manager Jeff Aghassi confirmed to the BBC he passed away on Saturday."David was in the place he loved most in the world — New Zealand...
March 18, 2024

David Seidler: Oscar-winning King's Speech screenwriter dies

The 83-year-old also won the Golden Globe for the same film last January
Japan's Hayao Miyazaki wins award for The Boy and The Heron
LOS ANGELES — More than two decades after winning his first Oscar, Japan's revered animator Hayao Miyazaki has done it again.The Boy and the Heron beat Disney's Elemental and Spider-Man Across the Spider-verse to win the Best Animated Feature Film prize.The 83-year-old also won the Golden Globe for the same film last January.Set during World War Two, the semi-autobiographical film is about a boy who meets a mysterious speaking heron after losing his mother.Miyazaki's family was displaced by the war, like Mahito's. His mother was also a strong influence on his work, as seen in the strong female characters in his films.The co-founder of Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli won his first Oscar in 2003 for Spirited Away, about a girl who tries to save her parents who are...
March 11, 2024

Japan's Hayao Miyazaki wins award for The Boy and The Heron

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