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Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher stitches Elton John memories
Las Vegas — Elton John's memories of his nearly five-decade career might not be perfectly clear, but they are his nonetheless.And now, having been weaved together by director Dexter Fletcher, the world is going to see them.After swooping in last minute to save "Bohemian Rhapsody," which won four Oscars and two Golden Globes, the British director is moving on to another tale of musical legend: that of John in "Rocketman."Fletcher arrived on set for the Queen and Freddie Mercury biopic in late 2017, after original directer Bryan Singer -- accused of sexual misconduct -- was fired two weeks before wrapping up filming."It was coincidence, really," Fletcher, 53, told AFP."I worked on 'Bohemian Rhapsody 'a few years before: that version didn't...
April 14, 2019

Dexter Fletcher stitches Elton John memories

Revelers use water guns to spray at one another as they celebrate the Buddhist New Year, locally known as Songkran, in Bangkok on Sunday. — AFP
Thai new year splashes in with water fights
Bangkok — Water-spraying elephants, raves and boisterous, street-blocking water fights -- Thailand's Buddhist new year arrived with a splash Saturday, a once calm festival now celebrated with a more raucous edge.Paying respects to elders and sprinkling water over figures of Buddha at local temples are some of the traditions of the three-day new year celebration -- known as Songkran.Thais and foreigners sporting floral shirts arm themselves with colorful water pistols and protective goggles, engaging in water fights that bring entire streets to a standstill.Authorities had issued warnings beforehand on modesty.In the Bangkok tourist hotspot Khao San road, two young men dressed in school uniforms get doused by passersby wielding high-powered water pistols and buckets of water.And in...
April 14, 2019

Thai new year splashes in with water fights

Jussie Smollett
Chicago sues Jussie Smollett over costs of investigating alleged attack
Chicago — The city of Chicago filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Jussie Smollett seeking three times the damages it said it incurred in the investigation of a hate crime that authorities allege the "Empire" actor staged.The lawsuit, which did not specify the amount of damages, was filed in Cook County Circuit Court over two weeks after prosecutors dismissed the criminal charges against Smollett alleging he fabricated the Jan. 29 attack. — Reuters
April 14, 2019

Chicago sues Jussie Smollett over costs of investigating alleged attack

Burt Reynolds stands next to a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, which was the last Trans Am owned and driven by Reynolds, in this Julien's Auctions photo, released from Culver City, California,. — Reuters
Actor Burt Reynolds' car, cowboy boots going up for auction
Los Angeles — One of Burt Reynolds' favorite cars is going up for auction in June along with some of his cowboy boots, hats, sports jackets and other items from his estate, Julien's Auctions said on Friday.The two-day auction in Beverly Hills, authorized by the actor's family, comes almost a year after the death at age 82 of the charming star who was one of Hollywood's favorite actors. — Reuters
April 13, 2019

Actor Burt Reynolds' car, cowboy boots going up for auction

Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex visit the Andalusian Gardens in Rabat, Morocco, in this Feb. 25, 2019 file photo. — Reuters
Prince Harry, Meghan want baby’s birth kept ‘private’
LONDON — Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan want to keep the arrival of their baby later this month “private”, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday.This would contrast with the births of the three children of his brother Prince William and his wife Kate, immediately after which the babies were shown off by the couple in front of the world’s media.“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby,” the statement said.“Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private.“The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they...
April 11, 2019

Prince Harry, Meghan want baby’s birth kept ‘private’

Australian actor Geoffrey Rush, center, arrives at the Supreme Court in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday. — Reuters
Oscar-winner Rush wins defamation suit against News Corp’s Australian arm
SYDNEY — Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush won damages of at least A$850,000 ($610,000) on Thursday after a court ruled that the Australian arm of News Corp defamed him by saying he behaved inappropriately toward a co-star in a production of King Lear.The Federal Court, which found News Corp’s Daily Telegraph tabloid in Sydney failed to prove its stories were true, will later determine further damages for economic harm, such as Rush’s loss of movie roles and the effect on his career.“This was in all the circumstances a recklessly irresponsible piece of sensationalist journalism of the worst kind, the very worst kind,” Judge Michael Wigney said in a decision read to a crowded courtroom.Rush, 67, said the articles were hastily compiled because the Telegraph wanted an Australian angle on...
April 11, 2019

Oscar-winner Rush wins defamation suit against News Corp’s Australian arm

Jinn hunters get ready
Amsterdam — The first look images from behind the scenes of Jinn escaped, giving fans a look at the havoc that’s to come.Jinn is the first Middle East Original drama series on the streaming platform and will be told across five 30-45 minute long episodes which will arrive on the service in summer 2019.Set in modern Amman and ancient Petra, Jinn follows a group of Arab teenagers as their friendships and budding romances are tested when they unknowingly invite the supernatural forces of jinn into their world. As the lines between good and evil blur, can the friends find the answers needed in order to save everything?The primary cast includes Salma Malhas, Hamzeh Okab, Sultan Alkhail and Aysha Shahaltough. Joining the headlines, supporting cast including Ban Halaweh, Yaser Al Hadi, Zaid...
April 11, 2019

Jinn hunters get ready

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss
We want people to love it, Game of Thrones creators on finale
LOS ANGELES — The creators of global smash television series "Game of Thrones" say they knew how they would end the show five years ago, and are anxious that fans will like it."We want people to love it. It matters a lot to us," said D.B. Weiss, who along with David Benioff created the series that is based on the novels of George R.R. Martin."We also know that no matter what we do, even if it's the optimal version, that a certain number of people will hate the best of all possible versions," Weiss told Entertainment Weekly in an interview that was published on Tuesday.The final six episodes of HBO's award-winning medieval fantasy series set among warring families in the fictional kingdom of Westeros launches on Sunday and concludes on May 19.Weiss...
April 11, 2019

We want people to love it, Game of Thrones creators on finale

Lori Loughlin
Loughlin faces new charge in college bribery scandal
New York — American actress Lori Loughlin was hit with a second charge on Tuesday stemming from a college admissions bribery scandal, increasing the likelihood that she could serve time in prison.The actress, known for her role on "Full House," now faces the charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering in addition to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, federal prosecutor Andrew Lelling said.The second charge is punishable by up to 20 years in jail, bringing the total prison time she now potentially faces to 40 years.Unlike actress Felicity Huffman, who was also among 33 parents charged in the case, Loughlin has so far chosen not to plead guilty -- a move that, in addition to avoiding trial, usually results in a reduced sentence.In Huffman's case, the...
April 10, 2019

Loughlin faces new charge in college bribery scandal

Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello to star in remake of 'Cinderella'
New York — Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello will try on the glass slipper when she takes on the lead role in a remake of "Cinderella," a source close to the project said Tuesday.The decision to cast a Hispanic woman is a significant break from a long tradition of white and usually blonde Cinderellas.Cabello, a multi-platinum selling and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, will also help write the film's songs.The project grew out of an original idea from late-night television host James Corden, the source told AFP. The remake was first reported by the entertainment magazine The Hollywood Reporter.Corden -- best known for "The Late Late Show" and his "Carpool Karaoke" series -- will co-produce the film through the company Fulwell 73, of which he is a...
April 10, 2019

Camila Cabello to star in remake of 'Cinderella'

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