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rt--2019-07-17--Childfree and easy RT doc meets the Americans swearing off parenthood for good
| 2019-07-17T00:00:00 |
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Childfree and easy? RT doc meets the Americans swearing off parenthood for good
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As birth rates plummet in the US, greater numbers of Americans are opting to skip the joys of parenthood – some seeking personal happiness and freedom, others to save a dying planet. In a new film, RTD gave their views a hearing. The Center for Disease Control has warned that birth and fertility rates in the US are not sufficient for the current generation to replace itself. More and more people are taking the route chosen by Leilani Munter and foregoing passing on their genes altogether. The passionate environmental activist argues that the world’s rapidly growing population is accelerating every environmental issue the planet faces, so she is choosing not to add to Earth’s woes by abstaining from having children. “Our species’ survival is truly dependent on us addressing this issue, and if we can’t even talk about it… then we’re in trouble,” she told RTD. For Mike Pesci, the decision is about reducing the amount of pain and anguish in the world. “I feel like bringing children into the world is bringing suffering into the world, in a weird way,” Pesci, a dog walker from Longmont, Colorado, explained. “You take things that already need love and give them love, there’s no reason to make something else that you need to give your love to.” “It’s very convenient to not have kids, too,” he added with a laugh. to RT newsletter to get stories the mainstream media won’t tell you.
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https://www.rt.com/usa/464410-americans-child-free-documentary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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2019-07-17 17:14:00+00:00
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theindependent--2019-09-21--Being childfree by choice doesnapost make being the only one in my group of friends any less isola
| 2019-09-21T00:00:00 |
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Being childfree by choice doesn't make being the only one in my group of friends any less isolating
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If you’re on social media, I’m sure you haven’t missed the recent wave of back-to-school photos. Blazers, shiny shoes, pigtails and bobs. Each time the obligatory photos are posted, I know it’s not my day for Facebook. I take a step back, and wait for the news feed to balance again. I shall never be the person to add a photo. Instead, I live on the periphery. I hang out on the sidelines, often floating, mute, above conversations, in person and on WhatsApp. I’m the one in my group who isn’t a mum. It can be isolating – especially when it’s your choice. At 42, I know I don’t want to be a mum. As I’ve seen friends and family have their babies and those babies turn into toddlers and teens, I’ve wondered if that would be something for me, too. But I am sure, now, that it isn’t. And it leaves me as the “non-mum”, surrounded by mums and “mum chat”. There’s a strange feeling of being on the outside, looking in, of knowing the intricate details of being a mum from so many angles, part of the discussion but at the same time, completely left out of it. I am in WhatsApp groups that descend into mum chat despite being called things like “dinner” rather than “NCT”. Recently, I even considered saying “Please @ me when the mum chat’s over!” It felt like I was the child, causing a fuss and being unsupportive. I’m not alone. There’s a new podcast about being childfree by choice, called Ladies, We Need To Talk, and there’s a new book, Childfree by Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence by Dr Amy Blackstone, which came out in June. This is less a complaint or demand for things to change, and more a musing on how my choices have affected my position among friends. I cannot join in with the eye-rolls about kids waking you up first thing, or the dismay at having a mum tum (yet I do have a similar body to many mum friends. It leads to jokes about my “booze belly”). I feel quite foolish, sometimes, like I’m trying to ram a square peg into a round hole, chiming in with sentences such as “My nephew did the same thing!” or showing pictures of him and my niece. I hold them up as a parent would, my only point of reference to this world where we talk about little people all the time. Social events, for me, are often planned around accommodating childcare and it becomes a “girls-only” party because the men will be “babysitting”. Over dinner, the talk usually turns at some point to kids, parenting, the ups and downs. The sighs as they debate everything from nits to smartphone demands and ear piercings. One day, I’d like to move out of London, find a house in the home counties, or even further afield, and fill it with dogs and very tall houseplants. To try and cement that decision, my partner and I did a day’s recce to the countryside. As estate agents went into every viewing mentioning the local schools, it left us realising that “out of London” is actually “family county” – a place where, because we wouldn’t be in NCT classes or school gate queues, we’d have to find other ways to make new mates. Celebrity culture and TV shows leave me feeling on the outside, too. From those who coo about motherhood being a feeling like no other, to shows such as Big Little Lies and Deep Water. I loved Big Little Lies but following its opening scene at the school gates, I knew none of the women in it would be “me”. Motherland is a classic, as is Catastrophe, but they’re all centred around parental struggles. I have joined a sitcom writing course in my endeavour to make a change to that one day. I’m not berating my friends – I know we all lead our lives as we wish, and I love them and their children dearly. But it doesn’t stop me feeling like the odd one out. And because it’s my choice not to be a mum, I feel I have to keep quiet – after all, I could have chosen to join their gang, right?
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Jenny Stallard
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https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/childfree-parents-schools-social-media-friends-babysitting-children-a9114376.html
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2019-09-21 08:53:00+00:00
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thesun--2019-06-29--Ride waves and visit a hippie commune at Cold Hawaii in Northern Denmark
| 2019-06-29T00:00:00 |
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Ride waves and visit a hippie commune at Cold Hawaii in Northern Denmark
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THERE’S no hula dance routine or a flower garland reception – just bracing wind as I step from my car at Cold Hawaii. In fact, there’s nothing much to suggest how a sleepy fishing town in Jutland, Northern Denmark, got such a tropical nickname — unless you know your waves. Klitmøller’s reef break reminded intrepid Danish surfers of the waves in the balmy birthplace of their sport. The weather, less so. Hence, Cold Hawaii. Taking full advantage of the waves is Westwind, a surf school and shop staffed by absurdly chiselled, sun-tanned, blonde instructors. I’m paired up with Kristine. A confident teacher who speaks perfect English, she helps me catch a few waves, while I whine about feeling seasick in the choppy conditions. My home for the weekend is Niels Juel, a thatched-roofed fish restaurant and B&B with panoramic sea views and a wood-burning hot tub, run by Jesper and Helle Birch. “The Cold Hawaii thing is a bit of fun but Klitmøller is Klitmøller not Hawaii. Even the waves aren’t that similar. But the area has its own charms,” says Jesper whose only nod to the Pacific is a car dashboard hula girl and lei necklace behind the bar. After a mouthwatering seafood platter, Jesper, a friendly face with an easy laugh, cracks open the homemade herbal akvavit. Birch For Homesickness or Hawthorn For Seasickness — I go for an extra measure of the latter. Helle hands me some books on the area and one hardback catches my eye. Below the title ‘Thylejren’ in rainbow font stands a but-naked bloke chatting to a man dressed as a sailor. Turns out surfing wasn’t the first countercultural wave to reach these shores. “You don’t know Thylejren?” Jesper asks. “It’s a nearby hippie commune.” Thylejren was founded in 1970 by revellers at a music festival who had such a great time that they decided not to leave. Half a century later and they’re still there. It’s a half hour cab ride from Niels Juel to the camp. But in Cold Hawaii you don’t Uber, you Book a Biker. Next morning, bang on midday my ride arrives - a mean-looking motorcyclist on a Harley. But this long-haired hard-man is no Hells Angel, Harald la Cour, is the vice- principal at Klitmøller High School. In his spare time the 57-year-old runs Book a Biker, taking tourists on motorcycle rides and tours. Rolling past the dunes and heaths of Thy National Park we pull up in a small clearing in the woods. Kristian, a social worker, shows me around the camp. Visitors are welcome for a drink in their bar-cum-meeting hall but he recommends they don’t treat the locals like an Instagram attraction. The 65-people commune has no cars, acres of outdoor space and homes built from recycled and eco-friendly materials. Kristian’s handmade house is a hodgepodge of reclaimed wood and windows, where he lives with his pregnant wife and young son. He won’t let me leave without a small bag of organic “greens”, grown right there in his garden. My final evening is spent in the market town of Thisted for what must be the world’s most hygge (cosy) music festival. Organised by a small group of volunteers, Alive Festival is held every August in a small park, with three stages connected by paths lit with fairy lights. There are comfy seating nooks in which to unwind and vegan burgers and ice cream on the menu. The artists, especially up and coming London/Copenhagen singer Iris Gold, were unreal. The locals were so warm I felt I’d made friends with the entire town. Yet despite my best efforts I couldn’t persuade a soul to stay put and set up a hippie camp. So until next time, it’s Aloha Denmark.
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Laura Garcia del Valle
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9401597/cold-hawaii-denmark-surfing-hippies/
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thedailycaller--2019-07-31--Construction Workers Troll Redskins Camp With Cowboys Fandom
| 2019-07-31T00:00:00 |
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Construction Workers Troll Redskins Camp With Cowboys Fandom
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Some construction workers decided to have a little fun with the Washington Redskins training camp in Richmond, Virginia, by hanging a huge Dallas Cowboys flag on a nearby building they were working on. In a couple videos shared by sports anchor Darren Haynes, the flag can be easily seen by players and coaches as both parties are hard at work. Eventually, the flag was taken down, but not before it was noticed by every player at practice. (RELATED: Ezekiel Elliott Reportedly Not On Team Plane Heading To Training Camp) This is one of the funnier moments NFL fans have seen throughout training camp. I remember a couple years ago a Cowboys banner flew over a Philadelphia Eagles practice, which had Eagles fans ready for war. This troll job is well done, and I fully support the workers’ decision to make their fandom known throughout Redskins camp. However, Redskins players were not too happy with what they were seeing miles away from camp. This is exactly what makes sports great. Rivalries are not only between players, but also between the fans. I like to imagine the workers came up with this plan the day before and went home to find the flag in a basement somewhere. I hope the Redskins didn’t make them take it down. Although, the team’s owner is Dan Snyder and I’m sure the flag didn’t make him the happiest person on the planet.
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Dominic Gugliotta
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https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/31/washington-construction-workers-flag-redskins-camp-cowboys-nfl/
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2019-07-31 19:38:56+00:00
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thedenverpost--2019-03-21--Ask Amy Parent worries about sons Michael Jackson fandom
| 2019-03-21T00:00:00 |
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Ask Amy: Parent worries about son’s Michael Jackson fandom
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Dear Amy: My 7-year-old son has recently discovered Michael Jackson. I am having a hard time with it. With allegations Michael Jackson of child molestations, it’s hard to constantly hear his music being played by my child. My son’s interest is at the point where for his recent birthday friends and family bought him a record, an MJ patch to wear on his jacket and a white bedazzled glove. My son has definitely received lots of instruction about “stranger danger” and such, but do I tell him his musical idol would potentially be a grownup that might want to harm him? If I told him he simply wasn’t allowed to listen anymore, he would want some kind of explanation. Or do we simply wait this out until it passes and have a difficult conversation when he’s older? For the record, Amy, I believe the accusers, which makes this all especially hard. What is your advice? Dear Concerned: On one hand, no parent should quash their own instincts in order to let something slide. However, I do NOT think you should actively discourage your son from listening to Michael Jackson’s music. Parents who discover that their children are playing games featuring pretend weapons or other violence (either via video or in real life) must explain that real guns really hurt people. And so it is with this musical genius and icon (and many other icons). This real person hurt children. If you find the right moment, you should say to your son, “Michael Jackson was an amazing performer! But I want you to know that he also hurt some children when he was a grownup. My job is to try to always tell you the truth about things. So you can listen to his music and love his music, but I want you to know this about him.” Your son might be interested in becoming a musician or dancer. Make sure he sees footage of young Michael performing with the Jackson Five. And also introduce him to appropriate selections of the work of other artists like Beyonce, Usher, Justin Timberlake, the Backstreet Boys, Prince, Bruno Mars, vintage Justin Bieber, and of course, Janet Jackson. Many of these performers also started their musical careers as children — and this idea might appeal to your son. He might enjoy watching the G-rated fan film about Bieber’s career, “Never Say Never,” which features clips of the singer as a tiny talent, busking on the street corner. I don’t assume that any artists are angels (Sinatra, anyone?), but because Jackson has been accused of crimes against children, his legacy carries a unique challenge for fans. Dear Amy: Every year, I try to give up something for Lent. This year I’m attempting to give up alcohol, but I’m really nervous that I won’t be able to do it. I’m not a heavy drinker by any stretch but the more I think about it, the more I wonder if I can give up that nightly glass, or two, of wine. I’ve never tried this before. Do you have any words of wisdom for how to succeed? Dear Tippler: Many people choose to give up alcohol, either during the Lenten season, or just after Christmas (“Dry January” — it’s a thing!). For one thing, it helps to “check” your consumption, and also leads many people to lose weight from eliminating alcohol’s empty calories. There are also spiritual benefits to going without. Your fear is exactly why you should embrace the challenge. Just as you consume alcohol every day, you will have to choose to give it up — every day. The mantra “one day at a time” was never so useful. If you are able to break this up into daily stages, your daily successes will build upon one another. Research shows it takes about a month to break a habit. Succeeding at this could lead to other benefits for you. Dear Amy: I do believe that your advice is usually sound and that you write well. However, when you printed a letter from a whiner who complained that an elderly neighbor “posted a radical, right-wing political ad on her Facebook page,” you stepped into dangerous territory. It was not at all necessary for you to include the words “right-wing” in this put-down of this old lady. Amy, you either made an honest and dumb mistake or … you are a looney leftist! Dear John: I don’t generally excise or change the words people use when they write to me, including yours.
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Amy Dickinson
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https://www.denverpost.com/2019/03/21/ask-amy-parent-worries-about-sons-michael-jackson-fandom/
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2019-03-21 10:30:31+00:00
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theguardianuk--2019-05-30--Drakes Toronto superfandom annoying ludicrous and completely understandable
| 2019-05-30T00:00:00 |
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Drake's Toronto superfandom: annoying, ludicrous and completely understandable
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To get the most obvious controversy out of the way first, the debate over whether Drake – Toronto’s resident superfan, troll, motivator and occasional masseur – is annoying or not is not really much of a debate at all. Of course Drake is annoying. Whether flailing his arms about in celebration of the most humdrum layup, counter-productively trash talking Players You Should Not Piss Off like Kevin Durant or Draymond Green, rubbing down Nick Nurse’s neck, deploying his burgeoning dadbod for yet another sideline staredown of an opponent – eyes ablaze, veins popping, hoodie rippling like a man ready to do everything in a bar fight except actually fight it – or just generally getting in the way and not shutting up, Drake has exploited every avenue possible to make the story of this exceptional Raptors postseason about him rather than the team. We’ve come a long way since the days of Jack Nicholson in his shades at the Great Western Forum, grinning conspiratorially from the stands to the rhythms of Showtime with Magic and Kareem. Today’s celebrity fan is an authentic superdork, the type of person who does not simply want to appreciate great feats of athleticism from a respectful distance but be right there in the thick of things, firing the troops up, goading the enemy, living the highs, suffering together through the lows. It’s clear that Drake considers himself as much a part of the team as Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam or Kawhi Leonard. But which one of us, in his place, wouldn’t do the same? To be a fan is ridiculous; Drake’s crime is not really to be annoying at all, but to live the ridiculousness with more conviction than any of us. It makes good sense for NBA franchises to give superfans like Drake a stage to perform on during home games: more than in other US sports, home-court advantage makes a significant difference to basketball teams’ fortunes, especially in the postseason. The Raptors’ superior regular-season record means they will host Game 7 in these finals, should the best-of-seven-games series make it that far, but the difference between the two teams was just one game: 58-24 for the Raptors v 57-25 for the Warriors. Who’s to say having Drake courtside for most of those games, pumping his arms like an inflatable tube man at a car wash while those nearby offered only tepid applause, was not the difference that allowed a promising but untested Raptors outfit to squeak the extra victory that gives them the edge in the championship round? Meanwhile the Warriors were able to call on the support of noted superfan Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of internet software and services. If the Raptors deserve to win this ring on no other basis, it’s for having a celebrity fan who at least meets the threshold of being a celebrity. Celebrity fans in the NBA have become more than mere annoyances or background furniture: however implausible it might sound, they’re now part of the league’s heritage, an important link to its past. For the first half-decade following its 1976 merger with the ABA, the NBA still had something like the look and feel of college basketball; a one-paced, try-your-best spirit pervaded most games, even in the playoffs. (If you don’t believe me, watch Game 7 of the 1978 finals.) It wasn’t until the 1980s that the NBA developed into the league we know today. As much as the three-point rule, slam dunk contests, Dr J’s finger rolls, Magic Johnson’s “junior, junior skyhook” or any of the other rule innovations and advances in individual on-court trickery that defined the 80s, it was the marriage between the entertainment industry and basketball that turned the NBA into the league we know today. Arguably it was just as much for the camera panning across Hollywood celebrities in the stands at The Forum – Nicholson, Arsenio Hall, Billy Crystal – as the on-court wizardry of Magic and co that the 80s Lakers earned the Showtime moniker. As long as they were rich and famous enough to warrant media attention, the fans became part of the folklore of every club. Not for nothing did ESPN’s 2017 documentary on the Celtics-Lakers rivalry of the decade employ celebrity supporters, rather than former players, as narrators: Ice Cube for the Lakers, Donnie Wahlberg for the Celtics. At this point we might lament the role of celebrities in feeding the NBA into the maw of Hollywood, turning it in the process into a pure entertainment product. But every pro sport in the US, of course, eventually went the same way, and the decades between the NBA’s Showtime revolution of the 80s and today have given us plenty of occasions to enjoy the spectacle of celebrities making asses of themselves on the basketball court. Kid Rock getting booed by the fans of his own Detroit Pistons, Knicks superfan Spike Lee talking smack at Reggie Miller during the 1994 Eastern Conference finals then watching the Pacers guard post 25 points in one quarter, Kevin Hart following suit with similar results against James Harden two decades later: bad celebrity fan interventions are as much a part of the NBA’s history now as freak shots drained in the clutch. So: some caution on Drake’s courtside lunacy is warranted. It could all backfire yet. In Toronto’s case Drake’s fandom serves another purpose, however. Raptors president Masai Ujiri’s risky player dealings have, improbably, handed a new, aesthetic dimension to Drake’s fandom this season that makes it somehow more palatable than in seasons past. This Toronto team is led by perhaps the NBA’s most accidentally Canadian player ever, if Canadian is understood to mean agreeable, unflappable, down-to-earth. There’s something brilliantly undemonstrative about Kawhi Leonard, who barely raised a shout after his already legendary Game 7 buzzer-beater against Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and remained essentially unmoved in the moments after he secured the Raptors their first-ever finals appearance with victory in Game 6 against the Bucks. While Lowry and even seen-it-all-before veterans like Marc Gasol pogoed around the floor of Scotiabank Arena, Leonard moved through the throng with the expressionlessness of a conveyancing attorney who’d just completed an investigation of title. The contrast between Leonard’s deadpan – all business and brutal decisiveness – and the hopping, chew-the-mouthguard hyperactivity of Steph Curry and Draymond Green will be one of the great spectacles of these finals. But the enduring image of this Raptors season, whatever its outcome, will be between the player who appears to feel nothing and the fan who feels it all. Drake’s front-row buffoonery seems way more understandable once you consider that he’s essentially emoting for two people – himself and Leonard – at the same time. Besides, true sporting genius is as much about gestures withdrawn as gestures made; it’s about efficiency, resisting maximalism, having the courage to do less when others are doing more. Between Kawhi’s utter lack of emotion at his own ability and the spectacle of a rich thirtysomething idiot convulsing in paroxysms of joy on the sideline at his every movement, even the neutral can begin to appreciate how truly exceptional this master of basketballing cool is.
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Aaron Timms
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https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/may/30/drake-toronto-raptors-nba-celebrity-fans-nba-finals
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theindependent--2019-04-23--Why thereaposs still hope for the Star Wars fandom yet
| 2019-04-23T00:00:00 |
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Why there's still hope for the Star Wars fandom yet
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If we’re to believe that the Star Wars fandom is at war with itself, then this year’s Start Wars Celebration marked a battle won. Kelly Marie Tran, who had faced months of racist and sexist abuse online following her role as Rose Tico in 2017’s The Last Jedi, was given a rapturous reception on taking the stage at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena. At the world’s biggest Star Wars convention, attended only by the most dedicated of fans, she was embraced with an open and loving heart. “Kelly! Kelly! Kelly!” they chanted, rising to a standing ovation. She cried. I cried. It seemed like most of the auditorium cried. It was the unexpected highlight of the panel for The Rise of Skywalker, which says a lot considering it coincided with the surprise return of a certain Sith Lord. But Tran’s reception was not only heartening, it was a moment of pure relief for so many fans of the franchise, worried that the well had finally been poisoned beyond relief. Tran is far from the first cast member to receive abuse. Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey, deleted her Instagram account in 2016, while the cast of the prequel trilogy have shared their own distressing experiences. Jake Lloyd was bullied for his role as a young Anakin Skywalker in The Phantom Menace, which in turn dissuaded him from pursuing an acting career, while Ahmed Best has spoken of the hostility meted out to his character Jar Jar Binks and how it reached a point where the actor considered suicide. Yet, when Tran was cast as the first leading woman of colour in the film series, a dam somewhere burst. The internet had not only allowed the ugliest bigotry to fester, but it encouraged it to mobilise like a military unit. Tan quit social media, returning to the public eye several months later with a moving opinion piece about her struggles. “I want to live in a world where people of all races, religions, socioeconomic classes, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities are seen as what they have always been: human beings,” she wrote in The New York Times. It was a pain shared by so many Star Wars fans, who felt like the thing they loved most in the world had become a weapon of destruction. Maybe it was time to abandon ship. As I touched down in Chicago for this year’s celebration, I admit that I was hesitant. There was a real fear that what I had seen online would now be something I had to confront in person. After all, I’d been angrily told by many a faceless Twitter account, that Disney’s “leftist agenda” had killed Star Wars in cold blood and left its body to be picked clean by vultures. Well, if that section of the supposed fandom did turn up, they managed to keep awfully quiet. All I saw was the standing ovation for Tran, as director JJ Abrams told the crowd: “I was grateful to Rian Johnson for so many things he did in Episode VIII [The Last Jedi]. And the greatest for me was casting Kelly Marie.” I saw Best, too, receive the same enthusiastic reception during a panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Phantom Menace. Whatever small pockets of ugliness may have made their presence, all I experienced over the course of the four-day convention was joy, love, and genuine inclusivity. Ridley giggled as the whole audience sang “Happy Birthday” to her. Oscar Isaac and John Boyega playfully teased a romance between Poe Dameron and Finn, in full knowledge of how desperately fans have wanted to see the two together since their debut in The Force Awakens. Lucasfilm’s real test, of course, is whether they actually follow through with introducing that much-needed LGBT+ representation in the Star Wars universe. Meanwhile, Pedro Pascal, who fronts the first live-action Star Wars TV series, The Mandalorian, soaked up the atmosphere with the wide-eyed wonder of a child at Christmas. Ashley Eckstein, who voices Ahsoka Tano on the animated shows The Clone Wars and Rebels, burst into tears when recounting the story of a young fan diagnosed with cancer. She hosted a panel on the Saturday named Sisters of the Force, which celebrated the franchise’s female characters and their inspiring effect on fans of all ages, regardless of gender. Before the panel kicked off, however, every attendee in the 6,000-seat arena who was dressed as a female Star Wars character was invited to the stage for a group picture. They could barely fit everyone on stage. Almost every Star Wars character under the sun was represented, and I spent a lot of time in awe at how perfect all those who’d turned up as Enfys Nest (the pirate leader from Solo) looked. How they walked around in that fur and giant helmet all day, I’ll never know. What struck me most about this year’s celebration, in light of all that the fandom has been through, is how people found their own kinds of joy at this convention. The best moments were sometimes the smallest ones: two children dressed as Kylo Ren and a Praetorian Guard giddily reenacting the Throne Room scene from The Last Jedi; passing a beaming elderly woman taking pictures of her husband dressed in Jedi robes. I’ve read about at least two engagements having taken place. The convention’s official store released a commemorative T-shirt for the event emblazoned with the words: “Star Wars is for everyone.” The sentiment doesn’t always ring true, but if there’s one thing I took away from this sprawling gathering of fans, arriving from all corners of the globe, it’s that there’s still hope for this fandom. Funnily enough, I came away from the weekend reminded of a line uttered by Rose Tico herself: “That’s how we’re gonna win. Not fighting what we hate, saving what we love.” Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is released in UK cinemas on 19 December
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Clarisse Loughrey
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https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/star-wars-celebration-chicago-the-rise-of-skywalker-kelly-marie-tran-a8878151.html
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2019-04-23 07:12:00+00:00
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theverge--2019-11-06--Tumblr is launching a new group messaging feature built with fandoms in mind
| 2019-11-06T00:00:00 |
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Tumblr is launching a new group messaging feature built with fandoms in mind
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Tumblr is launching a new group messaging feature that will allow different fandoms on the site to chat more easily with each other instead of replying on re-blogs. The “group chats” are public spaces, meaning that anyone can find and read them, though only approved members can send messages. People should notice a new group chat icon in the upper right-hand corner of Tumblr’s app starting today. Group chats aren’t meant for private DM sessions with Tumblr pals. The idea is to give people in niche communities a chance to create dedicated spaces to talk about their interests that are more immediate and interactive than simply re-blogging someone else’s post. Whether it’s memes or therapy or BoJack Horseman, this allows a larger body of people to find a hub where they can talk about their favorite thing. There are some essential differences between Tumblr group chats and similar features like Facebook groups. Messages within the group chats disappear after 24 hours, and there’s a maximum occupancy of 100 people. Although any group chat is discoverable via search, people have to request permission to join. Non-members can preview what the group chat looks like, but they can’t actively participate in any conversation without being given permission. Tumblr product manager Scott Oltrogge told The Verge that user safety was a top priority for the team when they started exploring the idea. Full control over chat membership is given to the group owner. All members of the group have the ability to report users who may use hateful or abusive language, but only the group owner can kick a person out. “I can remove messages, and I can remove users as I see fit,” Oltrogge said. “If I wanted to remove that user’s message, I can if it was inappropriate. I can also remove that user completely if they’re not behaving in the way I want.” In an effort to ensure that disturbing material isn’t shared within the groups, Tumblr also won’t allow users to upload their own media. That includes photos and GIFs. They can use the GIF options built into Tumblr within the group chats, but that’s it. Tumblr isn’t instituting any new privacy or usage policies around group chats, but Oltrogge reiterated that people must be 13 years old to use the site, and sharing adult content isn’t allowed. There isn’t any way to make the group chats private, Oltrogge said. The team’s goal was to make “really open and community focused experiences,” he added. If people want to have private one-on-one conversations, they can still initiate those via Tumblr’s direct messaging feature.
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Julia Alexander
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https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/6/20948596/tumblr-group-chats-fandom-privacy-direct-messaging-safety-mobile
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2019-11-06T12:00:00-05:00
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birminghammail--2019-02-03--UKs biggest clown convention arrives in Birmingham
| 2019-02-03T00:00:00 |
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UK's 'biggest clown convention' arrives in Birmingham
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Thirty of the world's leading clowns are flying in to Birmingham for an event billed as ‘the UK’s biggest clown convention’. With the clowns arriving jet-lagged from places as far afield as Canada, Texas, New Zealand and Denmark, they’ll all be hoping there won’t be any comedy cock-ups at the airport. Red noses and big shoes in their cases are a given. But nobody in the trade has forgotten how Pc Konk (David Vaughan) was once stripped to his undies after setting off security-check alarms at Birmingham Airport. Even after 25 years in the industry, staff made him take his top clothes off after a metal clasp in his costume sparked an alert. The entertainer from Shard End knew the game was up when he had to surrender a pair of plastic handcuffs before being allowed to accompany 100 disadvantaged children on a flight run by Variety Club Midlands. David said at the time in 2008: “I showed them my police-clown identity card, which had my picture next to the my credentials as a member of the Criminal Insane Department, but I don’t think that really helped! “My plastic scissors and camera got through fine, as did my funny glasses and bubble machine, but then they discovered my plastic toy handcuffs. I told them I had bought them from the Early Learning Centre especially for the trip but they still said they were a risk." Today, the clown convention organisers reckon their members are so skilled they could even “solve Brexit in two minutes.” And less than three days after meeting up for the first time, they will also stage a free, impromptu show for members of the public. The convention – officially called CGUK2019 – has always been held in Lowestoft before, the home of its founder, Andy The Clown (Andrew Davis). But this year it is moving to the Austin Sports Club in Longbridge from February 4-9 after leading ventriloquists gathered there in September, 2017 - you can see how that went in our video above. Andrew is a ‘signing clown’ because of his ability to entertain deaf children. He has sent a reminder to all members to pack their instruments, otherwise they won’t have a ‘clown orchestra’, as well as any props they want to sell or to swap. Close to a Premier Inn for accommodation, the centre itself is just the right size for rehearsing either on the stage or dance floor. The location is perfect too – it’s next to Longbridge Railway Station with easy access to New Street Railways Station and Birmingham Airport as well as major roads including the M42 and M5 motorways. After 50 ventriloquists had a great time here 18 months ago during Ventarama, Tamworth clown Rob Bowker (Bibbledy Bob) persuaded Andy The Clown to move his clown convention to the Austin. Rob, whose work ranges from corporate events to children’s parties, said: “It’s all about some of the world’s best clowns coming together and working up new skills. “By Wednesday we’ll have a show ready that’s full of new material. “We’ll solve Brexit and knock it out of the park in two minutes.” Rob is the ‘European and African director’ of The World Clown Association and the UK press officer for Clowns International, the oldest group in the UK. “Clowns don’t worry about money – we worry about happiness,” he said. “We entertain children in orphanages in some of the poorest countries in the world. “But, yes, there are sometimes the ‘tears of a clown’. “You have that high with the adoration, and then the low. Tommy Cooper used to suffer from it. “Footballers get it as well. “A lot of my friends all have normal jobs. "So when I’m at home they’re working and vice versa. “People who work as clowns do have to give a lot of themselves.” The word for people who suffer from a fear of clowns is coulrophobia. But, while it can be pronounced in sufferers, Rob says it well down the list of normal fears. A website called Fear Of lists it No 88, way behind the top three favourites of spiders, snakes and heights. Even the fear of death is only at No 12, while butterflies are at 43, sharks at 54, dolls at 58, beards at 74 and belly buttons at 75. If you have always wanted to become a clown and would like to learn more, visit the CGUK2019 Facebook page here for more details here or email [email protected]
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Graham Young
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/uks-biggest-clown-convention-arrives-15769987
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2019-02-03 16:29:25+00:00
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dailyheraldchicago--2019-08-09--Anime convention comes to Schaumburg Aug 16-18
| 2019-08-09T00:00:00 |
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Anime convention comes to Schaumburg Aug. 16-18
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A new three-day anime convention called "Anime Magic" will run from Friday, Aug. 16, through Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg. Organizers promise a convention by fans, for fans, that will include but go beyond the events and activities normally expected at an anime convention. The cost of a three-day full weekend pass is $49.99 while a VIP Magic Pass is $99.99. One-day passes cost $39.99 for Friday, $44.99 for Saturday and $34.99 for Sunday. For more information and to buy passes, visit the event's website at animemagic.org.
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2019-08-09 21:06:18+00:00
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drudgereport--2019-04-17--Reality TV comes of age with its own fan convention
| 2019-04-17T00:00:00 |
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Reality TV comes of age with its own fan convention...
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LOS ANGELES, April 16 (Reuters) - From gossipy housewives to lovelorn bachelors and lip-syncing drag queens, reality television is getting its own fan event. Youth channel MTV on Tuesday announced it would host the first reality television convention, where fans and some of the people made famous by shows like "Jersey Shore," "The Real Housewives" and "The Bachelor" will come together to celebrate the genre. MTV, whose "The Real World" is credited with launching the modern trend for reality television in 1992, said that the RealityCon event would take place in the summer of 2020. It will feature performances, interviews and discussions with stars and producers behind some of reality television's most popular series across TV networks, including "Survivor," "Big Brother", "The Hills" and "RuPaul's Drag Race." Reality television exploded in the early 2000s when shows like "American Idol," "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and "Survivor" became some of the most-watched content on U.S. television. These shows have also become a driving force in pop culture by increasing ethnic and sexual diversity and breaking formerly taboo topics by casting unknown people from all walks of life. "The Real World" in 1994 was the first to feature an openly gay man with HIV/AIDS on television in its series about a group of young adults living together in the same house in San Francisco. MTV said it would announce dates and more details about RealityCon at a later stage. Comic books and movies like "Star Wars" have held fan conventions around the world for years, often using them as the launching ground for upcoming films, games, television shows and merchandising. (Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
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eveningstandard--2019-05-14--Europeaposs biggest Sneakerhead convention is coming to London this weekend
| 2019-05-14T00:00:00 |
eveningstandard
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Europe's biggest Sneakerhead convention is coming to London this weekend
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Don’t believe me? Head down to South East London’s iconic Printworks warehouse this weekend where you’ll see 5000 sneakerheads and hypebeasts queuing to get into ‘Sneakerness,’ the UK outpost of Europe’s largest sneaker convention. Hitting UK shores for the second time, Sneakerness was launched 10 years ago in Switzerland by a group of sneaker enthusiasts, and has since spread across 9 European cities, from Amsterdam to Zurich and Cologne. Sneaker enthusiasts hitting Printworks this weekend will be shown the latest trends and exclusive rarities from the sneaker scene from a mix of the world’s leading brands and major sneaker stores. Alongside, private sellers and collectors from all over Europe will converge to buy, sell and swap footwear and street fashion apparel. There’ll also be the opportunity to shop exclusive prototypes, bargain for rare samples or get inspired by vintage designs and silhouettes. “Sneakers have become the centre of the fashion world, evolving into an indispensable accessory thanks to high and street fashion collaborations with icons such as Kanye West, Virgil Abloh and Kim Jones,” says Sergio Muster, co-founder of Sneakerness. “These elevated releases have shifted sneaker collectors shopping habits. 10 years ago it was about having your favourite model in all sorts of colour ways, now the sneaker lover has fewer pairs in their collection, however the pairs they do have are more exclusive and expensive.” The Tom Sachs x NikeLab Mars Yard 2.0 is, according to Muster, set to be the most sought after sneaker across the two days, with demand for collaborative product from Kanye West and Virgil Abloh still at a high. Sneakerness’ official partner, StockX, will present its popular Drop-Off concept, which offers StockX resellers the opportunity to drop off sneakers which they have already sold on the platform for on-site authentication and payout. StockX will also showcase a selection of rare early Nike ACG releases, curated by Archive DNA and styled by Nick Glackin. Footlocker will host a large artistic installation featuring sneakers made of Lego and an exclusive kids area featuring hype release inflatables for the next generation of sneakerheads to play with. The Swatch booth will allow guests to create one-of-a-kind watch designs, with Havana Club providing drinks and Luke’s Barbershop offering fresh shape-ups. On top of that, visitors can explore a rich program of sneaker culture panel talks, 5-a-side football tournaments, DJ sets, treasure hunts, premium sneaker cleaning and meet OGs from the community. Can you kick it? Yes, you can. Sneakerness London runs from May 18-19. Opening Hours are 12.00 -18.00. Tickets start at £10.
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Chloe Street
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https://www.standard.co.uk/fashion/sneakerness-convention-london-this-weekend-a4141946.html
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2019-05-14 11:55:01+00:00
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thesun--2019-05-20--The Game of Thrones 2019 convention is coming to the UK but when is it and how much are tickets
| 2019-05-20T00:00:00 |
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The Game of Thrones 2019 convention is coming to the UK – but when is it and how much are tickets?
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Jon Snow fans will get to experience a taste of the Seven Kingdoms for themselves as ThronesCon has announced a Game of Thrones convention is coming the UK later this year. The convention will offer the GoT fandom a chance to get up close and personal with some of their favourite stars - but where will it be held and how can you make sure you're there? Here's the lowdown on the one-day event... The convention will take place at The Printworks in Manchester on Sunday August 18. Tickets are on sale for £16.50 and can be purchased from the ThronesCon website - with limited early bird tickets. The event is being organised by the same team behind the popular Harry Potter gathering DiagCon. DiagCon organiser Carl Whiteley told Manchester Evening News: “We’re really excited about this Game of Thrones fan convention, we already know it’s going to be an amazing weekend! "We were really pleased to see everyone get on board with the Harry Potter fan convention, therefore, we knew we’d be onto a winner with Game of Thrones.” Fred Booth, centre director of The Printworks, added: “Following the success of the Harry Potter announcement this promises to be a hugely popular convention and we are thrilled to be hosting it here at The Printworks." You can buy your ticket by clicking here. The convention will see The Printworks transformed into Westeros for one day only. White Walkers, hardened northerners and residents of Kings Landing are expected to roam around the set, as well as some famous faces. Lancel Lannister (Eugene Simon), Sir Barristain Selmy (Ian McElhinney) and Mace Tyrell (Roger Ashton-Griffiths) are confirmed to appear at the event. More actors from the TV show are due to be announced later this month and special effects and make-up artists will also be there. Fans can go to autograph and Q&A sessions with the stars and a medieval market will be erected. Cosplayers will also be able encouraged to dress up as their favourite characters.
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Kayleigh Giles
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/5673959/game-of-thrones-convention-uk-when-tickets/
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2019-05-20 15:09:01+00:00
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thedailyrecord--2019-06-27--Rutherglen comic book artist set for major convention this weekend in Glasgow
| 2019-06-27T00:00:00 |
thedailyrecord
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Rutherglen comic book artist set for major convention this weekend in Glasgow
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A famous Rutherglen comic book artist will be quick on the draw this weekend when he appears at a major comic convention. Vin Deighan, who draws under the pen name Frank Quitely, will be a star guest at this year’s Glasgow Comic Con on Saturday, speaking to fans and selling sketches and drawings. The artist, who has illustrated the likes of Superman, Batman and the X-Men in a lengthy career, will be joined by a host of other comics talent at the bash held at the Royal Concert Hall. He told the Reformer that the good atmosphere of the Glasgow show, now in its ninth year, ensured he was keen to appear at it. Vin, who lives in Cathkin, said: “It was actually this Glasgow con that got me back into attending shows, both as a guest and as a punter. “The general atmosphere is really positive. It’s not like a sporting event where there’s a sense of rivalry because everyone’s in it together, and it’s not like a music event where everyone’s just watching the stage and not really engaging with each other – it’s actually got a sense of community and camaraderie, and you can get really involved with the demos and workshops and talks or if you prefer you can just stroll around taking it all in quietly. “It’s a nice way to spend a few hours.” Other guests include Spider-Man writer Chip Zdarsky, Transformers artist Nick Roche and Batman and Black Panther illustrator Brain Stelfreeze, while Burnside comic book writer John Lees will also be on hand. Other activities planned include a cosplay competition, a kids zone and plenty of traders selling comics and other merchandise. Away from the con and Vin is focusing on new projects, but not with industry giants Marvel and DC Comics. He added: “I’m doing some new work that’s all mine – writing, drawing, colouring, and I’ve got a couple of exciting collaborations coming up in the foreseeable future too. I love collaborating, but it’s also good to be writing my own stories again. “I always used to write my own stuff years ago when I started out, then I spent a few decades working with writers who really know what they’re doing and I learned a lot from that, and now I feel better equipped to be handling both aspects of the story-telling, the writing and the art.” He has also started a new project with comic store Forbidden Planet. He explained: “They’re opening a huge new superstore on Sauchiehall Street which is going to be the biggest comic and pop culture shop in the UK and I’m designing the art for the walls – it’s amazing getting involved in things like this.” The Glasgow Comic Con takes place this Saturday at the Royal Concert Hall. Tickets are available from www.glasgowcomiccon.com and the event runs from 10am to 6pm.
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[email protected] (Jonathan Geddes)
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https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/rutherglen-comic-book-artist-set-17266963
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2019-06-27 16:26:33+00:00
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thedailybeast--2019-09-06--The Curvy Con Inside the Convention Where Confidence Is Beauty
| 2019-09-06T00:00:00 |
thedailybeast
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The Curvy Con: Inside the Convention Where Confidence Is Beauty
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For the past several years, while celebrities have flocked to New York Fashion Week, hundreds have turned out for the largest plus-size show during Fashion Week: The CurvyCon. CurvyCon, a three-day convention in New York City, is more than a fashion show; it’s an inspirational retreat where women come together to share body positivity and mental wellness. This year marks the brand’s fifth-anniversary show. Apart from a fashion show, attendees get to participate in a workout session, dance parties, they can shop expanded size ranges from partnering companies and be inspired by a panel of celebrities, bloggers and the event’s co-founders. “Plus-size women being confident isn't a plus-size issue; it's a women's issue,” co-founder CeCe Olisa told The Daily Beast.
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2019-09-06 23:59:16+00:00
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thesun--2019-05-21--The Game of Thrones 2019 convention is coming to the UK but when is it and how much are tickets
| 2019-05-21T00:00:00 |
thesun
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The Game of Thrones 2019 convention is coming to the UK – but when is it and how much are tickets?
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EXCITED fans will get to experience a taste of the Seven Kingdoms for themselves when the Game of Thrones convention hit the UK late this year. The convention will offer the GoT fandom a chance to get up close and personal with some of their favourite stars - but where will it be held and how can you make sure you're there? Here's the lowdown on the one-day event... The convention will take place at The Printworks in Manchester on Sunday August 18. Tickets are on sale for £16.50 and can be purchased from the ThronesCon website - with limited early bird tickets. The event is being organised by the same team behind the popular Harry Potter gathering DiagCon. DiagCon organiser Carl Whiteley told Manchester Evening News: “We’re really excited about this Game of Thrones fan convention, we already know it’s going to be an amazing weekend! "We were really pleased to see everyone get on board with the Harry Potter fan convention, therefore, we knew we’d be onto a winner with Game of Thrones.” Fred Booth, centre director of The Printworks, added: “Following the success of the Harry Potter announcement this promises to be a hugely popular convention and we are thrilled to be hosting it here at The Printworks." You can buy your ticket by clicking here. The convention will see The Printworks transformed into Westeros for one day only. White Walkers, hardened northerners and residents of Kings Landing are expected to roam around the set, as well as some famous faces. Lancel Lannister (Eugene Simon), Sir Barristain Selmy (Ian McElhinney) and Mace Tyrell (Roger Ashton-Griffiths) are confirmed to appear at the event. More actors from the TV show are due to be announced later this month and special effects and make-up artists will also be there. Fans can go to autograph and Q&A sessions with the stars and a medieval market will be erected. Cosplayers will also be able encouraged to dress up as their favourite characters.
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Kayleigh Giles
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/5673959/game-of-thrones-convention-uk-when-tickets/
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2019-05-21 10:00:01+00:00
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birminghammail--2019-01-28--Hundreds of bikers join funeral cortege in memory of much-loved Michael Flett
| 2019-01-28T00:00:00 |
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Hundreds of bikers join funeral cortege in memory of much-loved Michael Flett
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Hundreds of bikers were today paying a two-wheeled tribute to one of their big-hearted, charity fundraising comrades. Michael Flett was a driver of lorries, coaches and the former Big Brum Buz open-top tourist attraction. Above all, he loved life out on the open road on two wheels. Everywhere he went, Northfield-based Michael would make friends and put smiles on faces – adding to his ability to raise thousands of pounds for charitable causes. If he wasn’t dressed as Santa, in his later years he would be carrying a toy chimpanzee to break the ice with sick children. Youngest son Steven said: “When he had former world motor racing champion Nigel Mansell on board the Big Brum Buz, he was crying with laughter at dad’s sense of humour. “And Jasper Carrott told him off, saying: ‘Oi, I’m the comedian!’.” The giant cortege from the family home to Lodge Hill Crematorium was headed by five Midland Freewheelers’ ‘blood bikes’ in honour of the money Michael had raised for the charity. It was being followed by Michael’s coffin in a Harley-Davidson sidecar so he could "listen to the noise of the bike.” After wife Christine in a car, the family expected 400 bikers with more trikes, cars and vans behind. Many of the key mourners had last visited Michael when he was at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, December 16. Steven said: “We told the police about the funeral but at big biker funerals like this they usually let the bikers just get on with stopping the traffic. “We’ll be celebrating the life of Michael Flett telling stories and the odd jokes. Strange thing to say but we hope everyone enjoys the day and remembers to ask: “What would Sir Michael do?” So many people were due to attend the funeral, a broadcasting system was provided to relay the service outside of the 150-capacity crematorium. Steven was giving a speech with a special prop to lighten the spirits of younger family members – Michael had bought a chimpanzee puppet during a return visit to his Dorset birthplace in 2011. The choice of songs included the middle of Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now, the intro to The Rolling Stones’ Paint it Black and the outro to Jasper Carrott’s Funky Moped. The family had 1,000 remembrance photographs printed for mourners. A wake was held later at BOF (Boring Old Fartz) at Birmingham and Solihull Rugby Club, off Forshaw Heath Lane. Born in Poole in September, 1943, Michael spent his life steadily working his way north – but stopped at Birmingham. He later went back south to London, but ended up returning to his first love and city. Michael spent his childhood in Oxford, married Christine in 1964 and came to Birmingham in 1966. The couple divorced after 14 years, but after he’d gone to London they remarried 14 year later and enjoyed almost another 25 years together after remarrying in 1994. Still actively fundraising last summer, Michael was diagnosed with terminal cancer on December 24, 2018. Given three to six months to live, he died aged 75 on eldest son Gary’s birthday – January 10, 2019. He is survived by Gary, a second son, Steven, and his wife, Christine, 71. Steven said: “Me and Gary are like two different people like Laurel & Hardy. I’m the thin one.” Son Steven said today: “Dad learned to drive (trucks) in the Army and was known as ‘the master of the roads’. “He knew all the backroads of London and nobody could get across the city faster. “Companies he worked for included LEP International and Mereway, delivering top-end kitchens for John Lewis until he had back problems. “He then joined Kings Norton Coaches, which is actually based in Halesowen. “From there, he became the driver for the Big Brum Buz open-top bus tours.” Steven runs a one-to-one IT help business in Wales called I’m Stuck, helping out older people and the disabled to enjoy a life online at home. “If anybody has any ten-second clips of the funeral I will be happy to receive it for a film I am making of it,” he said. Steven said: “Dad was born a character, he never became a character. “When people retire they usually slow down, but dad sped up and lived life to the full. “He had four bikes including a Harley-Davidson he had long coveted. “He bought it two years ago second hand from a company in Halesowen but it had a duff engine and he made them supply a new engine. “They always say if you get a Harley, you need AA cover and so it proved. “He also had a trike which I am going to use for charity events. “Gary is a biker, but I’m a cyclist, so this is the year I’m going to discover biking – after first driving the trike 125 miles back to where I live in Wales. “You would think they would be easy to drive like a car, but they are very different.” Sue Behan, who used to run the Big Brum Buz, added: “Michael was the most wonderful, kind, helpful man. “He was my No. 1 driver, very loyal and someone who loved Birmingham’s history. “Michael loved being a biker and was an absolutely amazing charity fundraiser.” The family has asked for no flowers but donations can be made to The Animal House Rescue. A special Facebook page for tributes has been set up at this link here and for more information about Michael Flett’s life with videos, visit this page here For details about the work of ‘blood bikes’ run by Midland Freewheelers’ emergency rider voluntary service to ‘help the NHS to help you’ visit the website here or call 0300 1024 999.
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Graham Young
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/hundreds-bikers-join-funeral-cortege-15742178
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breitbart--2019-12-02--Hundreds of Bikers Deliver Toys, Surprise Visits to Kids Battling Cancer
| 2019-12-02T00:00:00 |
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Hundreds of Bikers Deliver Toys, Surprise Visits to Kids Battling Cancer
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Hundreds of bikers in Moore, Oklahoma, handed out Christmas cheer Sunday to children battling cancer. “For most of the kids, it’s a big surprise. And it’s a really emotional experience to go on the ride, so it has a pretty profound impact on both the families and the riders,” said Darrin Bayman, general manager of the Fort Thunder Harley-Davidson dealer. Sunday, the leather-clad bikers filed out of the dealership parking lot on their way to deliver toys to children in Oklahoma City, Moore, and Norman, according to the Norman Transcript. The Toby Keith Foundation’s OK Kids Korral (OKK) Toy Ride has been an annual event for the dealership for the past few years, and each year the ride adds more participants. “It’s wonderful because it’s so visible,” said Keith. “It just keeps getting bigger and bigger and bigger, and when you’re coming through with all the police force, the law enforcement, the loud bikes and Santa Claus, everybody sees it. They know, and it keeps what we’re doing on people’s minds.” This year, the ride brought gifts to six children with cancer and surprise visits to the OK Kids Korral, where families of children battling cancer can stay during their treatment. OK Kids Korral helps make life a little easier for children with cancer by providing a safe, convenient, and hopeful place for families to connect with each other and focus on the well-being of their child. OK Kids Korral provides daytime and overnight lodging for pediatric patients and their families. The state of the art facilities at OK Kids Korral are designed to create a relaxing haven for the entire family. For the past few years, OKK and Fort Thunder have partnered with the Moore Fire Department to collect donations for the department’s annual Santa Express program. Assistant Fire Marshall Darren Sigmen said every year, the Santa Express provides gifts and essentials to about 600 children living in Moore. “It’s a very big impact — it helps these families that can’t help themselves, that may have somebody missing a parent, somebody may have cancer, the kids may be sick — you never know what is happening in their family,” he stated. Bayman said for many of the bikers, this is not their first year to participate. “Most of the riders that are here, once they’ve gone on the ride once, they typically come back and do it again because it is such an emotional and moving experience.”
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/breitbart/~3/UEs-tMGWyv4/
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observer--2019-03-27--From Hells Angels to Hillels Angels Inside the World of Jewish Bikers
| 2019-03-27T00:00:00 |
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From Hells Angels to Hillel’s Angels: Inside the World of Jewish Bikers
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Robert Anthony Siegel grew up around the Hells Angels. The outlaw motorcycle club, whose members once stomped Hunter S. Thompson, made a big impact on his childhood. Siegel’s father wasn’t a renegade biker. No. His dad, Stanley Siegel, was the criminal defense attorney who represented the infamous biker club. Yes, it seems odd for a Jewish attorney to represent a motorcycle gang known for adorning themselves with swastikas and other SS regalia. “I don’t know how my father first connected with the Hells Angels, but he never expressed any misgivings about representing them, or about the Nazi paraphernalia they wore,” said Siegel, who authored the memoir Criminals: My Family’s Life on Both Sides of the Law. Siegel’s father can be seen in the 1983 documentary Hells Angels Forever—which, upon viewing, feels like a home movie of the renegade motorcycle club, underlying their passion for Harleys, violence and rowdy debauchery—completely outside the norm. “It’s also true that they got along great with my father, who usually had a chai or Magen David hanging around his neck and was very obviously Jewish,” Siegel continued. Siegel’s father, who was also representing members of the Jewish Defense League pro bono in the late ’70s, had to have some reservations about being the legal mouthpiece for a club that had a reputation for widespread violence, rambunctious living, crime and drug dealing. The elder Siegel’s work characterized the tightrope that Jewish people have walked inside the world of outlaw biker gangs. But, the Hells Angels respected their defense attorney who got them out of harm’s way. “And yet how could my father not have had some misgivings, on some level?” expressed Siegel. “I think that’s why he told us such long funny stories about the Angels when he got home. In those stories, the Angels were semi-mythical, humorous, harmless, silly. It was his way of distancing himself and reassuring us, of eliminating any moral taint, any feeling of danger. Ultimately, it was a way of not seeing what we didn’t want to see.” Siegel recently re-watched the Hells Angels Forever documentary and found that viewing the film as an adult was a powerful corrective. “The casual violence, the racism, the white power talk—it made me sad and ashamed,” he lamented. As a young Jewish kid growing up in New York in the ’70s, it was nothing out of the norm for Siegel to rub elbows with the Hells Angels. His father even brought him to the Hells Angels Pirate Ball—a 1976 rock concert that featured Jerry Garcia and Bo Diddley, and was situated on the S.S. Dutchess. The Pirate Ball sailed up the Hudson and had nitrous oxide provided by High Times magazine. What could possibly go wrong for an 11-year-old? “My father disappeared—he was much given to that—and I was left to wander alone, looking for him,” Siegel recalled. “I was freaked out by his absence and spooked by the chaotic adult scene—lots of weird stoned behavior, people making out, people diving from the deck into the Hudson—but the fact that these were Hells Angels didn’t bother me. After all, I saw them as characters in our story.” The Hells Angels Forever documentary is also a time capsule of Siegel’s father, who passed away a few years ago and always insisted that the swastikas had no meaning beyond shock value. “Whenever I heard individual Angels talking about the Nazi stuff,” said Siegel, “they tended to skip over the dark history and talk about strength, pride, bravery—as if the SS were a special branch of King Arthur’s court.” Hells Angels Forever also features Howie Weisbrod, who was not only the vice president of the club, but also a Jewish Hells Angels member. “I do remember Howie outside the clubhouse,” said Siegel, referring to the New York Hells Angels headquarters at 77 East 3rd Street on the Lower East Side. “He’s the only Jewish Angel I know of.” In the documentary, Weisbrod a burly, long-haired, mustached biker in dark shades, proudly wears Nazi regalia and says, “This is a SS badge. It’s an original one. And it was a gift from a brother. And what it meant at the time—it was the elite of its corp.” In a thick New York accent, Weisbrod then dismisses the Hells Angels of having racist tendencies: “You can say we’re fascistic, anti-Semitic or whatever. I guess I’m the proof that we ain’t. Because I’m Jewish and I sure ain’t a fascist and I sure ain’t anti-Semitic because I sure don’t hate myself!” When pressed about his Jewish upbringing, Weisbrod bluntly stated, “As far as what my religious beliefs are—my religious beliefs are the Hells Angels. That’s my religion, my way of life, my profession. Everything!” Weisbrod, though, was far from a Jewish boychik role model; a 1994 court document states that he distributed drugs, largely meth and cocaine, to other members of the Hells Angels. He was eventually charged with four counts relating to the sale of methamphetamine and spent 10 years in federal prison on a drugs and weapons conviction. Rabbi Moshe Schlass is a seasoned photographer. His beatnik past helps him to connect to people of all walks of life—including members of the Hells Angels. Schlass, who’s based in Brooklyn, also lives a portion of his time in Jerusalem. When in Israel, he spends four to five hours a day photographing people at the Western Wall. In an acclaimed photo, Schlass captured a member of the Swiss chapter of the Hells Angels—wearing his biker colors along with a yarmulke and tefillin, hand on the Western Wall—praying at the Kotel. “I walked up to him and asked him, ‘What does a Hells Angel pray for?'” Schlass told Observer. “And he answered me in perfect Hebrew, ‘Like any other human being. My parents, my wife and two children—and little for myself.'” Schlass, a kindly man with a long white beard, who was born in Poland in 1939 and went through the deportation camps, watched the Hells Angels biker fervently praying at the Wall for over half an hour before he approached him. The outlaw biker told Schlass that his name was Yerachmiel, he was born in Israel—and was Jewish. “This is the first time he’s been to the Kotel, since his bar mitzvah,” Schlass recalled. “I said, ‘Would you like to pray with a pair of tefillin on?’ He said, ‘Of course.’ After he put on the tefillin, he continued to pray for another half an hour.” And that’s something both orthodox Jews and Hells Angels have in common—a love of leather, be it tefillin or jackets. A week after their encounter, the Jewish Hells Angel emailed Schlass, asking for the address of a Chabad rabbi in Switzerland. Schlass complied. He feels that it is possible to be a member of the Hells Angel and also still be a good practicing person of faith—but you have to be committed. “Being a Hells Angel is not a religion; it’s like belonging to something—like macho and tattoos and chains—it’s not necessarily violent, but it’s a social club,” he said. “Maybe while being a Hells Angel, you could keep the Sabbath, and put on tefillin, and become observant… But I don’t think anybody who joins the Hells Angels is concerned about their heritage.” Regarding his thoughts on the biker he encountered, “He was born Israeli and he was Jewish, but that was the end of it,” said Schlass, who agrees with Weisbrod that being of the Jewish faith doesn’t matter when it comes to being a Hells Angels. “I don’t think they care one way or the other. As long as you’re a Hells Angel, that’s their major concern. Once you become a Hells Angel, it doesn’t matter where you come from… you’re a Hells Angel!” Sure, sometimes a Swiss member of the Hells Angels gets free tefillin when on home turf, and Howie Weisbrod might’ve rose to the ranks of chapter vice president—but the world of outlaw motorcycle clubs can contain violence, drug dealing and white supremacy. No matter how ironic or cartoony you want to see swastikas and Nazi imagery, that combustible mix can fuel a non-idyllic outcome to the rare Jewish members of a one-percenter (a common term for outlaw motorcycle clubs—because 99 percent of motorcycle riders are law-abiding citizens). Take the Bandidos: a motorcycle club formed in 1966 that goes by the motto, “We are the people our parents warned us about.” Nothing could be truer. In 2005, the Bandidos were estimated to have 5,000 members in 210 chapters, located in 22 countries. But things went hellishly wrong for the Toronto chapter when meth trafficking and use became widespread within the club. Jamie “Goldberg” Flanz, if he were still alive, could vouch for that. Flanz was a step away from becoming a full member of the Toronto chapter of the Bandidos—but he didn’t fit the typical outlaw biker background. “His father was a senior partner in a major Montreal law firm. He ran a small computer consulting company north of Toronto. He wasn’t druggy and was polite to women,” said Peter Edwards, author of the book The Bandido Massacre: A True Story of Bikers, Brotherhood and Betrayal. “Flanz had only been a prospect for six months. He was the only Jew in the club.” According to Edwards, who has also written extensively about the Hells Angels, “Flanz appeared to be the only Jewish outlaw biker in Canada. His nickname came from resemblance to professional wrestler Goldberg.” It was believed that Flanz, a six-foot burly biker who was 37 at the time, joined the Bandidos after his divorce and thought that the “bad ass” outlaw biker image would make him more attractive to women. The result was probably the worst outcome of a mid-life crisis. For a guy from a well-to-do Jewish family, Flanz got caught with some bad hombres. And it didn’t get more bad hombre-ish than Wayne “Weiner” Kellestine—former leader of the Bandidos who once ran a gang called “The Holocaust.” “Kellestine was a racist and anti-Semite and Nazi-lover,” said Edwards. “Kellestine signed his name with lightning bolts as if he was a Nazi and once cut a swastika into his farm grass with a scythe.” Needless to say, having a Jewish member of the Bandidos didn’t go over well with Kellestine. “Most [club members] weren’t so bad, but Kellestine was an absolute nutcase,” explained Edwards. “Most, including Flanz, might act crazy and think it was funny to them, but Kellestine wasn’t acting.” “Flanz owned a couple of properties and was one of the few—perhaps the only—Bandido who qualified for credit cards,” Edwards continued. “Kellestine and others used one of his properties as if it was their own.” Flanz realized he was in way over his head when he came home from his part-time job as a bouncer and discovered that his fellow Bandidos had killed a drug dealer in his apartment. Not yet a full member, and with no criminal record, Flanz was desperate to get promoted to a “full patch.” So, he didn’t report the crime; in fact, he helped his fellow Bandidos clean up the murder scene. “I think he realized he was in over his head, but that it also seemed a bit unreal,” said Edwards. What followed on the night of Friday, April 7, 2006, resulted in the worst mass murder in modern Ontario history. Kellestine’s meth-fueled mind devised a plan to wipe out most of his fellow Toronto members and then pin the murders on the rival Hells Angels in an attempt to seize control of the club’s lucrative Canadian methamphetamine trade. Rabidly anti-Semitic Kellestine hated Franz for being Jewish and accused him of being a police informant. He then lured Franz and seven of his biker brothers to his farmhouse in southwestern Ontario—to discuss the matter. What actually happened was an ambush. Kellestine and several other club mates marched their captives out of the barn, one by one. Each was then shot dead at close range. The Ontario Court of Appeal called it a “murder assembly line.” Flanz, because he was Jewish, was told by Kellestine that he would have to wait until all of the others were executed—so he could suffer the most. Like a twisted scene out of Reservoir Dogs, between shootings, Kellestine danced a jig and sang “Das Deutschlandlied,” the German national anthem, while pistol-whipping Flanz several times. Eight bloody bodies were later found in abandoned vehicles. Flanz’s funeral reflected his good upbringing as a boy from Côte Saint-Luc—the Jewish section of Montreal. It wasn’t a biker funeral with burly guys wearing club colors with hogs parked out front. Instead, 200 people gathered to pay their respects, including Liberal Senator Yoine Goldstein, a family friend and law colleague of Flanz’s father. “We aren’t members of any of the ‘one-percenter’ gangs, but some of us are members of other groups,” explained Stuart Sorkin, who was part of the Ridin’ Chai Motorcycle Group of Northern California, before moving away from the area. “Our club is affiliated with a national organization in the Jewish Motorcycle Association.” Far from a band of motorcycle outlaws, the Jewish Motorcycle Association (JMA) was formed in 2004 as an umbrella organization for Jewish motorcycle clubs across the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada and beyond. There even used to be a Hasidic biker club called Rebbe’s Riders—comprised of members of the Brooklyn-based Lubavitch sect—who naturally adopted ZZ Top-style beards. “As individuals, we share the fundamental passion to ride motorcycles, but we are drawn to each of our own clubs by our common faith and heritage as members of the Jewish faith,” reads JMA’s mission statement. A distinct feature of JMA motorcycle clubs is the pun-tastic names: Hillel’s Angels, Yidden On Wheels, The Sons of Abraham, Shalom & Chrome, The Chai Riders, and of course, Ridin’ Chai. “We have a patch and a catch-phrase: Shtup It, Let’s Ride,” said Sorkin. When these bikers of Jewish faith hit the road, they too are recognizable by their club colors—usually a variation of the Star of David and Hebrew scripts, accompanied by some sort of fiery flames, wheels or wings. “We have laborers, lawyers, doctors, accountants, engineers, salespeople,” Sorkin explained, saying they are also open to bikers of other faiths. “If you ride and liked our ‘style’—and we liked you—you were eligible.” Ridin’ Chai members, adorning club colors, have even attend the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota—the largest gathering of motorcycle clubs and biker enthusiasts in the country—and have always gotten a warm reception. “As long as the group doesn’t act in an outlandish manner, we are as accepted as any other group, like the Christian Motorcycle Association, for example,” said Sorkin, which vibes with the viewpoint of the Hells Angels: “Show us respect, you get treated with respect. You act like an asshole, you get treated like an asshole.” A big difference between Ridin’ Chai and the Hells Angels—most members are bit older; Sorkin has been riding motorcycles for over 50 years. But what clearly separates JMA groups? “[Our club] focuses on a Jewish perspective on life, politics, food,” said Sorkin, noting that motorcycling does come first. But, “Religion comes into play if there is a holiday conflict… Sharing a similar background, conversations are easier and have known references, Yiddish terminology, for example.” “We are more of a Chavurah focused on friendship and camaraderie, with motorcycles as the thing that brought us together,” explained Steve Marion, founder of the San Diego-based Jewish motorcycle club, Shalom & Chrome, which conducts several clubs rides per month. “We’re all Jews, more or less, but that’s not our focus, it’s just something we generally have in common. Some members are very religious and some are completely secular. Some are conservative and some are liberal. Some like to discuss politics and some won’t consider it.” Marion says ideology-speaking, members of Shalom & Chrome never come to a consensus on anything, except where to eat lunch. And, instead of organizing for widespread methamphetamine distribution, or luring members to an ambush in a remote barn, motorcycle clubs that are part of the JMA organize charitable activities that benefit the wider Jewish community, along with the annual Ride to Remember which serves as a fundraising platform for organizations working in Holocaust education. Because Jews bonding together over a love of motorcycles makes sense. After all, Fonzie on Happy Days was the original Jewish motorcycle outlaw. Well, more like Henry Winkler, who played the Fonz, is Jewish. But still.
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Harmon Leon
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https://observer.com/2019/03/jewish-bikers-outlaw-motorcycle-clubs-hells-angels-hillels-angels/
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thedailyrecord--2019-01-22--Kind-hearted Craigneuk group members raise cash for talented young bikers
| 2019-01-22T00:00:00 |
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Kind-hearted Craigneuk group members raise cash for talented young bikers
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Young members of Craigneuk’s new BMX and mountain bike team will be kitted out in the best of gear thanks to the generosity of one community group. Craigneuk Community Council members presented a cheque for £500 to Dan Scott from Socialtrack, who helps coach the kids, and the money will help purchase new helmets to keep the bikers safe while they on the track. Community council chair Margaret Carlin was delighted to help the youngsters and said: “We have been working closely with Dan and Socialtrack for the past four years, trying to get the track started and fundraise for bikes. “He is always there and keeps the kids under control. “We were lucky that we ended up with more money than expected this year so it’s an honour to be able to present him with the cheque for the helmets.” Dan thanked community council members for their support and revealed that the new “Wishaw Warriors” team have been making good progress.
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Ross Thomson
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https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/kind-hearted-craigneuk-group-members-13891075
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2019-01-22 11:26:30+00:00
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thetorontostar--2019-06-28--Bikers bidding farewell to those killed in pickup collision
| 2019-06-28T00:00:00 |
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Bikers bidding farewell to those killed in pickup collision
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PLYMOUTH, Mass. - For the bikers killed in a fiery collision in New Hampshire, their funerals Friday will likely be defined by lots of leather, the rumbling of their favourite bikes and plenty of stories about their days with the Jarheads. Services will be held for Michael Ferazzi, 62, of Contoocook, New Hampshire, and Daniel Pereira, 58, of Riverside, Rhode Island. Visitation will be also held at a Laconia funeral home for Desma Oakes, 42, who died with her boyfriend in the crash. They are among seven bikers killed last week when a pickup truck hauling a flatbed trailer crashed into the group in Randolph. The pickup driver, Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, 23, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to negligent homicide. The Jarheads Motorcycle Club, a group of about 80 bikers and their supporters from communities across New England, served as a second family and a refuge for the members, many who got out of the service but still craved the brotherhood they discovered in the Marines. With a logo that is anchored by the military branch’s bulldog, the group serves as a cross between a charity and a social club. Many chapters are housed in American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. “Motorcycle clubs, it’s a natural place to gravitate to. Most of us got raw deals, you know, after we got out and it’s nice to be able to help out,” said George Loring, a Jarheads member who came upon the crash scene minutes after the collision. “You know our families come first. That’s number one. God, country, right there. And then the club.” Manny Ribeiro, the Jarheads president, who survived the crash, described a family-oriented group whose members have stuck together through the tragedy and are doing their best to support the victims’ families. The group has received donations from Marines around the globe, and veterans are flying in from as far away as the Netherlands for the funerals. “Right now, these guys have stepped up ... I have a great bunch of guys. I’m proud of them,” Ribeiro said. “From the accident to what I saw afterward to what I see now, these guys are just amazing. With the anger and heartbreak and everything we suffered up there, these guys remained composed. ... Without these guys, there is not a chance in hell I could handle this.” Ferazzi was a father of four who served as a Plymouth police officer for 34 years. He served in the Marines for four years, including a stint at in security at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. Ribeiro remembered Ferazzi as someone who always had a smile, even as recently battled cancer. His funeral will be in Plymouth, Massachusetts. “He was happy to be with us, and he loved life,” Ribeiro said. “I remember when he came in Friday. He had a big smile on his face. He was leading the pack from New Hampshire. He was just one of those guys who was genuine and funny.” Known as Danny Boy, Pereira joined the Marines after his 18th birthday and, according to his obituary, it was an experience that defined his life. A father of two, Pereira worked for the Narragansett Bay Commission. Friends said Pereira, active in a gun club and an Italian club, was easygoing and would do anything to help someone in need especially fellow veterans. His funeral will held Friday in Providence, Rhode Island. Oakes, of Concord, who lost her husband and young son in the past decade to lung cancer, was killed in the crash, along with her boyfriend Aaron Perry, 45, of Farmington, New Hampshire, according to the Concord Monitor. Visitation will be held Friday in Laconia for Oakes, followed by a celebration of life Saturday at the Hanover Inn in Hanover. Associated Press writer Patrick Whittle in Portland, Maine, contributed to this report. This story has been updated to correct the name of an organization to “Veterans of Foreign Wars” instead of “Veterans of Foreign Affairs” and to delete an incorrect reference to the State Diplomatic Security Detachment.
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Michael Casey - The Associated Press
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https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2019/06/28/bikers-say-their-farewells-to-those-killed-in-fiery-crash.html
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2019-06-28 13:45:42+00:00
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birminghammail--2019-11-06--Fortnite fans go crazy over GAME's free Merry Mint Pickaxe deal
| 2019-11-06T00:00:00 |
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Fortnite fans go crazy over GAME's free Merry Mint Pickaxe deal
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GAME is giving away a £99 in-game Fortnite accessory for one day only. The Merry Mint Pickaxe is an in-game item that cannot be found within the game itself. Instead it can only be bought separately for the hefty price of £99. The Christmas-themed pickaxe has been a huge talking point in the Fortnite community after creator Epic revealed they would be given away with Fortnite merchandise for one day only. That day is now here and the deal will end at midnight on Wednesday 6 November. For one day only GAME is giving the axe away free with any Fortnite item in-store and online, meaning those who buy a keyring at around £10.99 will be able to get the £99 addition completely free. You can get the deal here. Fans of the game and parents of players have flocked to GAME to buy the cheapest Fortnite items on sale including keyrings, POP! Funko figures and Pint Size Heroes in order to get their hands on the voucher code. A user on the extreme couponing and bargains Facebook group says: "I just got my ordered it yesterday with a 2.99 keyring and done it for collect free in store." Others have confirmed the codes given away with the merchandise do actually work, with others reporting the item is only being added to online baskets with certain figures on the GAME website. However, others were not so keen. A user said: "Would anyone actually spend £100 on a virtual game product for a rubbish game? I don't see the point in this." It seems like the early Christmas gift is not for everybody but Fortnite players should be happy with the one-off accessory.
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[email protected] (Stephen Hurrell)
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/fortnite-fans-go-crazy-over-17212429
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drudgereport--2019-12-14--'STAR WARS' fans camp outside theater week before film opens...
| 2019-12-14T00:00:00 |
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'STAR WARS' fans camp outside theater week before film opens...
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Star Wars fans wait outside the TCL Chinese Theater one week before the release of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" movie in Hollywood, California on December 12, 2019 (AFP Photo/Mark RALSTON) Los Angeles (AFP) - Obsessed Star Wars fans with sleeping bags and a portable movie projector have started camping outside Hollywood's Chinese Theatre, more than a week before the blockbuster begins playing. Roughly 20 sci-fi lovers were in place Thursday, seven days before doors swing open for the first preview screening of the much-hyped, saga-concluding "The Rise of Skywalker." Organizers expect that number to swell to 150 in the coming days, with fans of all ages traveling from as far as the United Kingdom and Japan to see the movie first at the iconic venue where the original "Star Wars" premiered in 1977. "When Star Wars comes, you put everything on hold -- it's like having a baby," said mega-fan Nicolas Johnson, waiting with his dog Cookie. "I'm actually lucky that I'm able to work on the line," added Shing Hwong, a 39-year-old attorney from near San Francisco who has brought her laptop down with her. "I'm sleeping here overnight and in the evening I just get to hang out with a lot of my friends, and talk and live Star Wars." The tight-knit community first began lining up outside Star Wars premieres two decades ago for 1999's "The Phantom Menace." Back then, they waited for 42 days on Hollywood Boulevard. Older and with more commitments now, they decided to trim that down for the latest film -- particularly with this premiere taking place in winter. "I've got a sleeping bag, at night I have to crawl in there and stay warm," said organizer Erik Murillo, a 47-year-old computer technician from Las Vegas. "I tend to try to stay up at night, awake to watch over everyone else, so I sleep during the daytime." The group play with board games and LEGO sets, and use their projector to watch the old movies and catch the latest episodes of Star Wars TV series "The Mandalorian." Murillo admits he is more excited about lining up than the film itself -- he says he has already spoiled its plot by poring over every trailer, interview and fan rumor forum. "Think of it as a slumber party with friends where everyone has the same interests," said San Diego fashion photographer Justin Nunez, 31, who is on his first Star Wars line. Nunez has three pairs of long-johns, four sweaters and a sleeping bag for the chilly Los Angeles winter nights. He is hoping the group will get some relief on Monday when the glitzy, red-carpet world premiere takes place just yards away -- in 2015, Disney invited them in. "I'm just happy it's not raining," he added.
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sputnik--2019-12-13--Photos: Dedicated ‘Star Wars’ Fans Camp Out Days Ahead of Franchise’s New Film
| 2019-12-13T00:00:00 |
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Photos: Dedicated ‘Star Wars’ Fans Camp Out Days Ahead of Franchise’s New Film
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AFP reported Thursday that about 20 fans had set up shop outside the building, fully stocked with air mattresses, sleeping bags, blankets, snacks and even a projector to run older “Star Wars” films and the latest episodes of Disney’s “The Mandalorian” series. Nunez, who has been camped out for the last three days, told AFP that the atmosphere created by fans is similar to a “slumber party with friends where everyone has the same interests.” Fans told the outlet that aside from watching the older films, the group also breaks out the board games and spends time messing about with a couple of Lego brick sets. However, this isn’t the first time that fans have carried out such a dedicated act for the films. The “Star Wars” community has lined up for the much-anticipated films since the late 1990s, when “The Phantom Menace,” the first of a set of prequel movies, was released. “The Rise of Skywalker” will have its red carpet world premiere on Monday at the Chinese Theatre, where the original “Star Wars” played for the first time in 1977. The latest film’s officials release is set for December 20.
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theonion--2019-11-14--‘Pokémon’ Fans Are Up In Arms With Game Freak’s Refusal To Include A National Sex Offender Registry
| 2019-11-14T00:00:00 |
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‘Pokémon’ Fans Are Up In Arms With Game Freak’s Refusal To Include A National Sex Offender Registry In ‘Sword and Shield’
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In a huge blow for Pokémon devotees everywhere, Game Freak revealed this week that the upcoming Pokemon Sword and Shield will not include the National Sex Offender Registry that for so long has been a quintessential part of the game experience. Needless to say, fans are up in arms about losing the crucial ability to know exactly which Pokémon Center employees and Gym Leaders in the Galar Region have a serious past of indecent exposure, molestation, or soliciting child pornography. “One of my favorite parts of past games has always been starting out in my house and having a few locals knock on my door to inform me that they had committed Tier I offenses of sexual deviancy and reside at such-and-such address,” said Minneapolis Pokémon fan Jessica Winesberg, one of thousands of fans who have voiced their outrage that the new release would also be stripped of iconic features such as the “Pedophile Free Zone” signs around in-game schools, libraries, and public parks. “Frankly, it’s an insult to fans to strip out this feature. Plus, how else am I supposed to keep my trainer safe from these creeps if I don’t have access to the Galar Sex Offender Registry? Every cave or forest I step into for a battle could have a potential pervert lying in wait.” “Now, I’m just going to assume that any characters I meet in my quest might have run up to a playground full of children and flashed them,” she added. While Game Freak has defended themselves by saying that the Switch wasn’t up to the graphical demands of rendering every sexual deviant in the Pokédex, that hasn’t stopped infuriated diehard fans from launching a social media campaign with the hashtag #PokéSexRegistry urging the developers to reconsider their choice. Clearly, gamers are not taking kindly to the developer’s suggestion that tracking down the Sword and Shield’s 150 perverts and weirdos throughout the world will be half the fun. Thankfully, no matter how much Game Freak changes in the game, they confirmed that series fans should stay clear of Sugar Cane Isle, a location where 13% of the game’s serial offenders apparently live in a supportive Christian community aimed at rehabilitating those with a past of sexual degeneracy.
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https://ogn.theonion.com/pokepomon-fans-are-up-in-arms-with-game-freak-s-refus-1839845645
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thesun--2019-06-27--Brit Xbox fans will be able to try xCloud game streaming next month three months early
| 2019-06-27T00:00:00 |
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Brit Xbox fans will be able to try xCloud game streaming next month – three months early
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MICROSOFT'S Project xCloud promises to let you play any Xbox game you want on any device you own, just as long as it's got a decent internet connection. While public tests don't start until October, British gamers will get to see it for themselves next month. Microsoft is opening a new flagship store at London's Oxford Circus on July 11, and will celebrate with a four-day Xbox Showcase. The Showcase will give gamers in Europe their first-ever chance to try out Xcloud and a number of games first shown off at E3. It was shown off in public in the US at E3 earlier this month, but hasn't been shown publicly outside the US before. Fans who want to guarantee a spot to see it all can register on the Xbox Showcase website to book a free 90-minute session, with slots open for July 11, 12, 13 and 14. There will also be "a limited number" of walk-in slots available across the four days, though, if you'd rather just show up and try your luck. If you can't make it, though, there will be a five-hour live stream from the launch day with Star Wars star John Boyega, Man City ace Raheem Stirling and a bunch of leading British game streamers. The new store is going to have a dedicated social space for gamers, and "a number of spaces for the community". MICROSOFT talks a good game with xCloud, but is it all mouth and no trousers? From what we've seen, it really is the real deal. Getting hands on with a demo at E3, we played Halo 5 using a mobile phone clipped to the top of an Xbox controller. It had a decent internet connection over WiFi, with the games running in a Microsoft data centre several hundred miles away. It delivers performance that's as good or better than Sony's Remote Play, without the need for you to use your own console to do it. The only problem is the small size of the screen, especially when using a controller. The games are still designed expecting you to have a huge telly in front of you, so trying to read on-screen prompts, pick out distant targets and other basic functions are really quite hard, even using something as big as a Galaxy S10+. Getting closer to the screen obviously helps, but there's only so close you can comfortably get it to your face while it's mounted to a full-size controller. The performance is great, though - blowing Covenant into tiny pieces was every bit as sharp and snappy as you'd hope for. The graphics looked super-sharp, the controls were as responsive as you could wish for, and it's definitely a viable way to play as long as you've got a decent internet connection. Microsoft is also planning a second game streaming service due to come online later this year. That is an answer to PlayStation's Remote Play and will let you play any Xbox games you already own on other devices for free, by streaming them from your own console at home rather than a custom-built on in a data centre. Google is also releasing its own streaming service, Stadia, later this year. If you want to join that particular streaming party, though, accessing the service will cost you £119 up front and £8.99 a month, with almost all new games on top of that. Streaming could mean that the PS5 and Xbox 2 are the last games consoles you ever need to buy, though not everyone is convinced they're going to be worth it. Meanwhile, Nintendo is just getting on with its own thing, with images having recently 'leaked' that seem to show a new model of the Switch due any minute. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at [email protected] or call 0207 782 4368 . We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Alex Sassoon Coby
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/9387917/brit-xbox-fans-xcloud-streaming/
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drudgereport--2019-03-16--Michael Jackson fans suing NEVERLAND alleged victims
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Michael Jackson fans suing 'NEVERLAND' alleged victims...
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Three Michael Jackson fan groups are suing his alleged victims in France for "sullying his memory" by taking part in the "Leaving Neverland" documentary, the fans' lawyer told AFP Friday. The Michael Jackson Community -- which claims to be the "official fan club forum" for the "King of Pop" -- and the MJ Street and On The Line groups accuse Robson Wade and James Safechuck of "lynching" the star. The case, which will heard by a court in Orleans in northern France in July, follows reports that Jacksons' children were also considering taking legal action against the men, who say that Jackson sexually abused them when they were children. Lawyer Emmanuel Ludot, who has previously successfully sued Jackson's doctor for causing distress to his fans by giving him the drugs that killed him, said the groups "want to discredit the accusations of paedophilia" that have long dogged the star. He said that the "indignity of the extremely grave accusations" made by Wade and Safechuck in "Leaving Neverland" had sullied the memory of the singer, who died in 2009. Jackson's image had been affected by the allegations as well as "the whole community of his fans", the lawyer said. "Leaving Neverland" was first broadcast in the US on HBO earlier this month and has since broken streaming records in Britain. But the film has outraged some of the late idol's fans, who have waged an often vicious social media campaign against his accusers. A number of radio stations, from Australia to Canada have stopped playing Jackson's music after the documentary was aired, and the creators of "The Simpsons" also shelved one of the animated series' classic episodes because it featured Jackson's voice. French luxury brand Louis Vuitton dropped Jackson-themed clothing Thursday from a collection it had shown at Paris fashion week in January, saying it found the "allegations in the documentary deeply troubling and disturbing". Virgil Abloh, the first black designer to lead a major Paris fashion house, was assailed on social media for the decision by Jackson fans. "Shame on you for removing all items related to Michael Jackson," one wrote on Instagram, while another accused him of being a "traitor... on the white people side". In 2014, French lawyer Ludot won nominal damages of one euro ($0.8) from Jackson's personal doctor Conrad Murray for the hurt he had caused to his fans for his part in the singer's death. Murray was jailed for four years for manslaughter for giving Jackson what turned out to be a lethal dose of the anaesthetic drug propofol to help him sleep.
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theindependent--2019-07-04--Michael Jackson fans sue alleged sexual abuse victims for apossullying his imageapos
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Michael Jackson fans sue alleged sexual abuse victims for 'sullying his image'
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Michael Jackson fan groups are suing two of the pop star’s alleged abuse victims for “sullying his image” in the documentary Leaving Neverland. The legal action in France targets James Safechuck, 41, and Wade Robson, 36, who have claimed Jackson molested them as boys at his Neverland Ranch in California. Three different fan clubs have filed the lawsuit using French defamation laws that make it an offence to sully the image of a dead person. US or British laws do not provide this protection. The Michael Jackson Community, the MJ Street and On the Line groups are seeking symbolic damages of €1 each. Emmanuel Ludot, the fans' lawyer, likened the men's allegations to a "genuine lynching" of Jackson. "In France you cannot sully the image of the dead," Mr Ludot said. "There's moral and emotional suffering. And when there's suffering, there's compensation. It's very simple." In 2014, he represented the Michael Jackson Community when the group successfully won nominal damages of €1 from the pop star's private doctor, Conrad Murray, for his part in Jackson's death in 2009 aged 50. Mr Robson and Mr Safechuck were not in court and did not instruct lawyers to represent them. In Leaving Neverland, the two men said they were befriended by Jackson and abused by him from the ages of seven and 10 in the early 1990s. Jackson was acquitted in 2005 on charges of molesting a different boy, and his family has denied the accusations made in the documentary. The film, which was released in January, broke streaming records and prompted the Jackson family to sue for $100m. After it was broadcast in France, some radio stations stopped playing his music and Louis Vuitton removed Jackson-themed items from its 2019 summer menswear collection. The creators of The Simpsons also decided to pull a 1991 episode from future broadcasts because it featured Jackson's voice.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/michael-jackson-child-abuse-victims-leaving-neverland-james-safechuck-wade-robson-a8988286.html
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2019-07-04 16:32:40+00:00
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fortune--2019-05-02--Star Wars Fans Snatch Up Reservations for Galaxys Edge Within Two Hours
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Star Wars Fans Snatch Up Reservations for Galaxy’s Edge Within Two Hours
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Reservations for Disneyland’s new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge disappeared in less than two hours, demonstrating strong demand for the attraction opening May 31. Walt Disney Co. began taking reservations at 10 a.m. Pacific time Thursday, and they were gone by about 11:45 a.m. Worried about crowd control, the entertainment giant is requiring customers to book the four-hour time slots from opening day until June 23 — a break from tradition for Disneyland. Afterward, Disney will use a virtual queuing system to control crowds. Guests staying at the company’s three Anaheim, California, hotels will also be allowed access. Fans crowed about securing reservations on social media, with one comparing it to getting into an Ivy League school. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the most hotly anticipated new attraction to open at the resort in decades. The 14-acre land will feature a simulated ride on the Millennium Falcon spaceship and a cantina where guests can order blue Bantha milk, among other oddities. A similar land will open in August at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.
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Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg
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http://fortune.com/2019/05/02/star-wars-galaxys-edge-reservations-sold-two-hours/
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2019-05-02 20:32:52+00:00
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theindependent--2019-12-18--Star Wars fans urged to flee social media after Rise of Skywalker spoilers leak: 'Every one was
| 2019-12-18T00:00:00 |
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Star Wars fans urged to flee social media after Rise of Skywalker spoilers leak: 'Every one was accurate'
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Star Wars fans are being ordered to leave social media due to spoiler-heavy leaks of plot points featured in new film The Rise of Skywalker. Despite efforts from Disney to prevent anything from dropping ahead of the film’s release, plot twists have been making their way around the net. Following the film’s premiere, those who have seen the movie have confirmed that the leaks doing the rounds, which include actual scene descriptions and images, are completely accurate. As a consequence, fans are going to extreme lengths to stop themselves from having anything spoiled. Concerned followers of the Star Wars franchise are now fleeing Twitter or muting possible words related to the series in an attempt to avoid having anything spoiled before they get a chance to see the film. The place you will be most in danger of discovering leaks is the Star Wars subreddit page. Reviews for the new JJ Abrams-directed film have just dropped and it seems reaction has proved rather divisive. The film is being criticised for seeming to “apologise” for Rian Johnson’s previous outing, The Last Jedi. Despite this, many – including The Independent – are praising the “wonderfully chaotic” film for the series best performances from Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is released in UK cinemas on 20 December.
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Jacob Stolworthy
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https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-spoilers-leak-disney-rey-kylo-ren-palpatine-a9251421.html
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thesun--2019-02-17--Star Wars fans go wild as JJ Abrams reveals Episode 9 filming is finished and fuels rumours that t
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Star Wars fans go wild as JJ Abrams reveals Episode 9 filming is finished – and fuels rumours that trailer will drop any minute
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STAR WARS fans were feeling the force after J.J. Abrams confirmed that filming on Episode 9 has wrapped. A behind-the-scenes shot of Rey, Finn and Poe left fans hoping that a first-look trailer for the highly-anticipated conclusion to the Skywalker saga will arrive soon. In the latest snap, the heroic trio - played by Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac - can be seen in a desert landscape and the picture has kickstarted a stream of theories. Fans are now speculating that the big finale battle will take place on either Rey's home planet of Jakku or on the streets of Tattooine - home to both Anakin and Luke Skywalker. Eagle-eyed viewers also noted how despite training in the ways of the Jedi, Rey is holding her staff instead of a typical lightsaber hilt, leading several fans to think she could have turned the primitive weapon into a double-edged lightsaber. Director J.J. Abrams told followers: "It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography on Episode IX. There is no adequate way to thank this truly magical crew and cast. I'm forever indebted to you all." John Boyega - who plays hero Finn in the movies - shared the image on his own social media, explaining that it was the "end of a chapter." The 26-year-old told fans: "That's a wrap on Star Wars episode 9 and the end to a chapter of my life that I couldn't be more thankful for. What a process! "It really has been a joy to be in these movies surrounded by amazing people. JJ thank you for making my dreams come true." Fans were later sent into hyperspace when the official Star Wars UK account tweeted: "The calm before the galactic storm." Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo also shared a heartfelt message to celebrate the end of filming. He tweeted: "Yesterday was a wrap for me. A huge furry thank you to all of the cast and crew of Star Wars Episode IX. "What a bittersweet thing it is to end this trilogy, this life-changing chapter of my life. And finally thank you @JJAbrams for giving me this opportunity. Rawrrggh!" The 32-year-old Finnish actor also shared a candid shot from the wrap party with John Boyega. Fans flocked to comment with many begging J.J. to announce the movie's full title in a desperate bid to learn more about the highly-secretive plot. Many expected a first-look to be unveiled at this month's SuperBowl event, but nothing materialised. Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher will posthumously reprise her role as Leia Organa for the concluding movie after producers revealed they will use footage shot before her tragic 2016 death. It was previously confirmed that while Episode 9 will conclude the story of the Skywalker family, there will be more Star Wars movies to follow including a new trilogy and more spin-off instalments. More news is almost certain to be officially confirmed at Star Wars Celebration - an annual convention that will this year be held in Chicago and will feature cast panel discussions. Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Jon Hornbuckle
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8446595/star-wars-episode-9-filming-finished-trailer/
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2019-02-17 17:08:04+00:00
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thesun--2019-08-29--Disney fans who queued overnight for Star Wars Galaxys Edge now face 3-hour wait to get on new ride
| 2019-08-29T00:00:00 |
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Disney fans who queued overnight for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge now face 3-hour wait to get on new ride
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DISNEY fans came out in force for the new Star Wars Galaxy's Edge attraction, which launched in the Florida resort's Hollywood Studios today. Crowds of people queued through the night to get into the park as soon as it opened, with those arriving later being told they could wait up to five hours to go on the new ride. Before the attraction opened, there were predictions that wait times could be up to six hours. As early as 5am today, crowds were already forming in the park to go on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Even then, fans said there were waits of at least 2.5 hours expected. But as the morning progressed, guests were being told via the Disney World app and outside the attraction that the wait time was 300 minutes, or five hours. The queue was seen snaking around Galaxy's Edge and into Toy Story Land, as guests waited for their boarding group to be called. Fortunately for those arriving later, wait times have since fallen to four hours and then three hours. Despite the wait, fans seem to be in good spirit with many sharing pictures of the queues and of themselves in Star Wars gear. It's also good news for guests visiting other parks at Disney as there's almost zero queues elsewhere, as was seen when the new Star Wars land debuted at the Disneyland in California earlier this year. Guests had to pre-book to see the new area in California due to overwhelming demand, with early tickets being snapped up within hours. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is one of two new rides opening in the new land. The second, Rise of the Resistance, is set to open later in the year. The attraction has a spaceship that's the exact replica of the ship from the films, measuring more than 100 feet long. As part of the experience, a team of six people will operate the spacecraft during an interactive experience that, just like the movies, will get a little bumpy. Modelled on an encounter with First Order fighters, the ride puts guests in the role of pilots, gunners or flight engineers to ensure their mission is completed. On Rise of the Resistance, guests will play as new Resistance recruits and go on a journey on a full-size starship. A hologram image of Rey will appear with a message before guests board their ship that takes off from Batuu. It will then head into the orbit, only to be intercepted by a nearby Star Destroyer. This sets up a climactic battle against military members of the First Order. It's not unusual for fans to queue for an extended amount of time for a new ride. Fans queued for ten hours at Universal Studios in Florida after the new Hagrid rollercoaster tide launched earlier this year. Sun Online Travel previously revealed how fans were using the 'pounding the app' technique to get on the busiest rides.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9821332/disney-star-wars-galaxy-edge-ride-queue/
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thesun--2019-11-14--The Mandalorian fans convinced they’ve spotted Star Wars legend Boba Fett in Disney+ series
| 2019-11-14T00:00:00 |
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The Mandalorian fans convinced they’ve spotted Star Wars legend Boba Fett in Disney+ series
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FANS of The Mandalorian are convinced Star Wars legend Boba Fett has a cameo in the show after Disney+ launched the new spin-off on Wednesday. The series is one of the flagship shows for the new streaming service and has already caused a stir online. Eagle-eyed viewers spotted the colours and armour of the original Star Wars character in the season premiere - and jumped to conclusions. One Twitter user shared a screen grab of the blurry 'cameo' and wrote: "Oh my god! Is that Boba Fett in the background?, or an easter egg at least. So hard to tell from pic, but shows him in two shots." One more fan said on the site: "This potential Boba Fett cameo is clear at 18:31, but on my phone I just see darkness. You can barely see a figure there. So... watch #TheMandalorian on your TV, not phone!" As one more viewer raved: "Who saw Boba Fett in the background? #TheMandalorian" The Mandalorian is an anti-hero gunslinger of the same fictional race as Boba Fett, who is on his way to becoming a hero. The series is set after Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, in which Boba Fett died. Boba Fett was first introduced in animated form in the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. He then appeared in 1980's Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, where he was played by Jeremy Bulloch. One of the most feared bounty hunters in the galaxy, he wore customized Mandalorian armour, and was a genetic clone of his 'father,' bounty hunter Jango Fett. He apparently died after falling into the Sarlacc's Pit in 1983's Return of the Jedi. What's more, show writer Jon Favreau has also insisted that The Mandalorian is not Boba Fett. He made it crystal clear when he shared the show's official description, which says the Mandalorian emerges AFTER the stories of Jango and Boba Fett. He said: "After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order." Speaking on Good Morning America earlier this year, Jon also insisted there are an abundance of untold stories in the fictional universe. He said: "There’s a 30-year stretch of story time that hasn’t been explored at all, except in the extended universe." Meanwhile, Brit fans are yet to get their fix of The Mandalorian as Disney+ has only been launched in the US. In fact UK viewers are fuming that they won't be able to see the show until March 31 2020 when the service launches on this side of the pond. Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Mary Gallagher
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10344055/the-mandalorian-star-wars-boba-fett-disney/
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birminghammail--2019-04-16--Avengers Endgame fans urged to quit social media to avoid spoiler leak
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Avengers: Endgame fans urged to quit social media to avoid spoiler leak
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The release of the highly anticipated movie, Avengers: Endgame is within sight and fans are trying their hardest to avoid spoilers. Unfortunately for Disney even the best kept secrets don't always stay that way for long because some spoiler-heavy footage has been leaked and is making its way around the net. Several minutes of blurry footage from the film were leaked and GIFs, screenshots and descriptions were spread across Reddit and Twitter - none of which we are going to share. As a result, fans are going to extreme lengths to avoid having the film spoiled with "terrified" fans quitting social media altogether. Others have tried to mute any possible word to do with the Marvel Cinematic Universe in order to prevent the mobile phone-filmed spoilers making their way onto their timeline. But not everyone was lucky enough to avoid them. One person tweeted: "Guys we need to get off of Twitter for the next 11 days. Massive leaks for Avengers: Endgame are on this site!!! This will be my final post for a while until the movie is out. See ya on April 27th." Another wrote: "I heard someone leaked avengers endgame footage, and I’m terrified to stumble upon it here." Disney has gone to pretty extreme lengths themselves to keep as much of Avengers: Endgame under wraps as possible, including using 'fake footage' in trailers and not sharing the script with some of the cast, including Tom Holland. Joe Russo confirmed the Spider-Man actor was denied the screenplay during the Avengers: Endgame Indian Anthem event earlier this month. He said: "Yeah, Tom Holland does not get the script. “Tom Holland gets his lines and that’s it. He doesn’t even know who he’s acting opposite of. "We’ll just, we use like very vague terms to describe to him what is happening in the scene, because he has a very difficult time keeping his mouth shut.” Journalists haven't even been allowed to watch the film ahead of interviewing the cast in the run-up to its release, which has made the press tour particularly stressful for Scarlett Johansson. She admitted: "I'm gonna have PTSD from this [press tour]. "I mean, honestly, it is so stressful. "At the end of every day, I lie awake at night and I think about all the things I almost said." "It gives me panic," she added. Engadget has seen the leak and has offered a little bit of comfort to anyone who has accidentally seen the footage. "It's a few minutes from a movie with a running time of three hours. "The leak shouldn't completely ruin the entire film for anyone." The film is out next week so thankfully we won't have to hide away in fear of spoilers for much longer! Tickets to see Avengers: Endgame at the cinema are on sale now and it will be released in the UK on April 25, 2019.
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Katie Brooks
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/avengers-endgame-fans-urged-quit-16138467
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birminghammail--2019-04-21--Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 leaks online - and fans are livid
| 2019-04-21T00:00:00 |
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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 leaks online - and fans are livid
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Game Of Thrones fans have said they are terrified of hearing spoilers after the second episode of the new series was apparently leaked online. The hit HBO drama's eighth - and last - series debuted last week, and the second instalment airs tonight. However, social media users reported that the episode appeared hours earlier on Amazon Prime in Germany. Viewers who watched the first episode said they found that the second started to play after it ended. Many fans of the programme were angry about the reported leak. "I JUST SAW SPOILER PICTURES FROM EPISODE 2 OF £GameofThrones AND I'M SO MAD! I HATE THE INTERNET, I HATE LEAKS!" said one person on Twitter. Another said: "Why must impatient people leak episodes of awesome shows like @GameOfThrones ??? It's a trillion times better watching them when they are suppose to air....don't ruin it for us all!!! "For those who watched the leaked episode of game of thrones, get off this app and stop trynna ruin it for the rest of us," urged another. One viewer tweeted: "A lot of effort goes into each episode / movie and all that effort gets spoiled when it leaks online. "I am dying to watch £GameOfThrones episode 2 but I am not repaying the hard work of every individual involved in the creation of the master piece by watching the leaked episode." "People who leak Game of Thrones deserve jail time," said another person. However, there were some fans who admitted they were pleased the episode had arrived online early. "I did it ..I watched it and I am not even sorry !!" tweeted one viewer. "I am I happy about it?! No ! Would I do it again ..heck Yessss." "Can somebody leak episode 3 too?" joked another fan. Amazon and HBO have been contacted for comment.
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/game-thrones-season-8-episode-16162251
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eveningstandard--2019-04-30--Game of Thrones fans troll Piers Morgan over his scathing comments about show
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Game of Thrones fans troll Piers Morgan over his scathing comments about show
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Piers Morgan has been slammed online by Game of Thrones fans after he insulted the show. The Good Morning Britain presenter, who is prone to a spot of controversy, took to Twitter to share his views on the hit HBO drama after the third episode aired. Making it clear he’s not a fan of the show, Morgan said that he has never seen a single episode and has no plans to. “Never watched Game of Thrones & no desire to. Preposterous waste of eyeball energy,” Morgan wrote. Infuriated fans were quick to hit out at the breakfast presenter, claiming he made the comments for “attention”. One user wrote: “‘I am completely uninformed on this topic but will weigh in anyway’ - Piers Morgan.” “Hating popular things doesn’t make you an interesting person,” added another. A third commented: “If you've never watched it how would you know? I dare say you've just sat there and tweeted it to gain further attention, in which case well played.” He is yet to respond to the backlash. Morgan’s tweets come after fans witnessed an explosive end to the third episode of season eight. Despite the mass praise around the dramatic scenes,fans were left perplexed over the lighting for the epic Battle of Winterfell, with many claiming it was “too dark”. However, director Fabian Wagner has since defended the show, insisting that his filming wasn’t to blame but rather the streaming services and HBO’s “compression of the episode.” He told TMZ: “Game of Thrones has always been very dark and a very cinematic show. I know it wasn't too dark because I shot it. “We tried to give the viewers and fans a cool episode to watch.” HBO recently shared a first look at episode four, which centres around Daenerys Targaryen’s (Emilia Clarke) quest to securing the Iron Throne.
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Safeeyah Kazi
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https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/game-of-thrones-fans-troll-piers-morgan-over-scathing-comments-about-show-a4130601.html
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eveningstandard--2019-05-01--Game of Thrones fans think Jon Snow played a big part in Arya Stark killing the Night King
| 2019-05-01T00:00:00 |
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Game of Thrones fans think Jon Snow played a big part in Arya Stark killing the Night King
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Game of Thrones fans are convinced Jon Snow told Arya Stark to kill the Night King as the Battle of Winterfell took hold. Days after the third episode of the final season aired, fans are still coming up with theories about what went down during the ultimate clash between the living and the dead. In her “heroic” scene, Arya – played by Maisie Williams – killed the Night King in a groundbreaking moment for the character and for the show. But one fan and keen Redditor reckons that Kit Harington’s character Jon Snow played a major part in helping Arya to her biggest kill yet by shouting at her to “GO”. The poster wrote: “At the undead dragon to distract it so Arya can run past and kill the Night King. The undead dragon was protecting the entrance to the Godswood. Watch it again, you can actually hear him scream "GOOOOO - GO - GO". “10 seconds later the scene you can see the hair of a White Walker flying up when Arya sprints past the group of White Walkers. Jon once again was ready to sacrifice himself to kill the Night King.” Many rushed to the thread to agree with the original poster, saying that they would be watching the episode again to try and hear it for themselves. The Night King actor Vladimír Furdík, a stunt performer, recently opened up about the “emotional” final scene in which Arya slayed him, explaining that he was worried about hurting her. He told the Hollywood Reporter: “When I have to hold her under the jaw and it looks like she dies, we had to spend a lot of energy on that particular scene, it was very, very difficult. “We are very good friends. We know each other. It wasn't easy for me to [pretend to] hurt her. “When I grabbed her under the jaw, it wasn't easy [on a practical level]. If you make a bad move if you don't grab her well she could have an injury. So I was under pressure and she was under pressure. It was not an easy day.” Game of Thrones is on Sky Atlantic Mondays at 2am and 9pm. It is also available on NOW TV.
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Natasha Sporn
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https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/game-of-thrones-fans-think-jon-snow-played-a-big-part-in-arya-stark-killing-the-night-king-a4131841.html
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eveningstandard--2019-12-09--Game of Thrones fans outraged as Emilia Clarke is snubbed by Golden Globes - but Kit Harington gets
| 2019-12-09T00:00:00 |
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Game of Thrones fans outraged as Emilia Clarke is snubbed by Golden Globes - but Kit Harington gets nominated
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The Golden Globes nominations are in and television shows including Big Little Lies, The Crown and AppleTV’s The Morning Show have earned nods. But despite being a cultural touchstone for the past decade, surprisingly Game of Thrones was almost completely snubbed - earning just one acting nod for the 'King in the North' Kit Harington and no nominations for his co-star Emilia Clarke. Harington was nominated for Lead Actor in a Drama Series, alongside Mr Robot’s Rami Malek, The Crown’s Tobias Menzies, Succession’s Brian Cox and red carpet legend Billy Porter from Pose. None of the women from Game of Thrones were nominated for awards and the lack of overall nods is in stark contrast to the high number of nominations the HBO series earned at the Emmy Awards. Twitter users were angered over snubs to the show’s female cast - particularly Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke. One Twitter user wrote, “How do award shows constantly snub the two best actresses of Game of Thrones??? Emilia and Lena carried the show on their backs.” Fans of Headey, whose role was cut down considerably in the final season, were angry on her behalf. One user wrote, “lena headey really carried game of thrones ON HER BACK for 8 seasons straight and she got NOTHING, the idiocy really jumped out.” Another wrote, “Emilia and Lena deserved it more.” A reaction GIF was all one user needed, as they tweeted, "should've been emilia." Game of Thrones’ official Twitter account also shared out the news, congratulating Harington on his nomination. But fans then piled into the comments to give their own opinions. Many called out the fact that the final season was not the show’s greatest, with one writing, “He deserves this just for putting up with the incredible amount of BS GoT put him through last season.” Another wrote, “Nominated for literally saying 'I don't want it' and 'you're my queen' and other low quality dialogue and not having any real story arc for an entire season. Kit's a great actor, but he was badly misused in season 8.” And in a savage cut to the bone, one user tweeted, “Congrats to Kit! He deserves the recognition for his brilliant two lines of dialogue.” Another fan account for Clarke wrote, “Emilia Clarke deserves every single recognition for her work this finale season of Game Of Thrones. I don’t see why she’s being robbed continuously by every award shows [sic]. If she will not win at least give the recognition she deserved.” Another also felt that Sophie Turner deserved a nod for her role as Sansa Stark. Others also called out the fact that Harington was nominated, while other stars like The Handmaid’s Tale actress Elisabeth Moss “didn’t get nominated at all.” “Not at Kit Harington getting nominated for best actor for a drama series while Elisabeth Moss, an ACTUAL actress didn’t get nominated at all for the golden globes???” one user wrote. Following a list of Actor in a Drama Series nominations, another simply wrote, “KIT HARINGTON??????” Some pointed out that even though Harington’s storyline in the final season was disappointing to many, the nomination is a reflection of his work throughout the entire series. One wrote, “I think his entire performance throughout the entire show is being taken into consideration. That’s probably why he was nominated. They had a bad season, we all know this, but Kit isn’t the one to blame for the script. He wasn’t given the opportunity to be a power character." “Yea they basically did this for the sake of it being the final season. Nothing about season 8 deserves a single award,” another chimed in. The women of Game of Thrones were not the only ones to be snubbed this year, as female directors were completely absent from the list of nominations. Despite a stellar year for films by female directors including Lulu Wang’s The Farewell, Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers and Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, none of the directors made the cut. Last year, the Emmys were criticised onstage by Natalie Portman for shutting out female directors. Natalie Portman, who presented the award for Best Director alongside Ron Howard, made a point of saying, “And here are the all-male nominees.” Other films directed by women including Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman and Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird had been eligible for the accolade. Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water won that year. Earlier this year, Game of Thrones was nominated for a whopping 32 nominations for its mammoth final season. Six women were nominated for Emmys including Supporting Actress nominees Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, Gwendoline Christie, Outstanding Guest Actress nominee Carice van Houten and finally Lead Actress nominee Emilia Clarke - Christie and van Houten notably self-submitted for the award . Fewer male actors for Game of Thrones received Emmy nominations than women, with Kit Harington standing in for Lead Actor while Alfie Allen, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Peter Dinklage were up for Outstanding Supporting Actor.
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thesun--2019-04-04--Game Of Thrones fans spot huge blunder in first ever episode as extra wears JEANS in the background
| 2019-04-04T00:00:00 |
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Game Of Thrones fans spot huge blunder in first ever episode as extra wears JEANS in the background of shot
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GAME of Thrones fans have spotted a hilarious blunder in the first ever episode of the medieval fantasy series - with an extra donning a pair JEANS during a scene. Loyal viewers of the beloved HBO show are currently gearing up to watch the eighth and final season, which will be arriving on the broadcaster on April 14. And in preparation for the upcoming series, many fans have taken to rewatching the show, which is based on the best-selling book series by George R.R. Martin, from the beginning and have noticed a rib-tickling gaffe during the programme's debut. One dedicated viewer noticed an extra wearing what appeared to be a pair of blue jeans with a simple raincoat as Jaime Lannister, played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, walked to his steed. The fan wrote: "Watching the Game of Thrones first episode and there a guy in the background with a straight up Patagonia jacket, blue jeans and boots." Commenting under the clip, many fans joked that the extra was infact Marvel's Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes. One shared: "Also amusing that he looks kinda like The Winter Soldier. HE'S THERE TO KILL SOMEONE." "I mean when "Winter is Coming " The Winter Soldier Must be there! Bucky Barnes the infinite time traveler," another wrote. "The Winter Soldier Is Coming," a third penned. "Mind blown!!!! #thenorthremembers Tony of the House Stark sent someone to avenge his family. "And since winter is here, who else but the Winter Soldier, himself?" Yesterday dozens of actors, many of whom were unknown before the medieval fantasy series began in 2011, flew to New York to walk the red carpet ahead of the eighth and final season of the show. Plot details of the final season have been kept secret although filming started in October 2017. Isaac Hempstead-Wright, who plays the visionary Bran Stark, said: "This has been a year and a half we've been having to hide these. "I can remember when I read the script I was like, you know, I wish I didn't have this information in my head." Season 7, which was broadcast in 2017, saw the characters head towards a great battle over the Iron Throne while a zombie army of White Walkers, led by the undead Night King, march south and threaten mankind's destruction. "I can tell you something. I'm probably the only guy with a happy end," Asbaek said. The show has become known for killing off beloved characters, but many of the actors playing them, including Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell) and Sean Bean (Ned Stark) turned up for Wednesday's red carpet. Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8792906/game-of-thrones-blunder-first-episode-jeans/
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thesun--2019-05-06--Game of Thrones fans claim season 8 episode 5 trailer proves return of White Walker dragon in epic K
| 2019-05-06T00:00:00 |
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Game of Thrones fans claim season 8 episode 5 trailer proves return of White Walker dragon in epic King’s Landing battle
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GAME OF Thrones fans have claimed that the trailer for season eight episode five proves the return of White Walker dragon Viserion as the key characters prepare for an epic battle in King's Landing. The 30-second clip has no voiceover, with the dramatic scenes instead being teased to the sound of tense music and a ticking clock as it focuses on the suspense leading to the final fight. However, it is the final second that grabbed viewers' attention, with Euron Greyjoy staring up at the sky - and a look of concern and fear slowly sweeping across his face. Fans were left devastated during today's episode of the fantasy drama when Euron shot down and killed Rhaegal - leaving Daenerys with just one remaining dragon, Drogon. Fans have now claimed that the look on Euron's face in the trailer implies that he is seeing something that he isn't prepared for or doesn't know about - and with many believing that last week's Battle of Winterfell wasn't the last that we have seen of the White Walkers, they were quick to speculate Viserion and Rhaegal's actual fate. Others wondered if Daenerys obtained more dragons following her heartbreaking loss - referencing her long-forgotten lover Daario, who was last seen in season six after Dany ordered him to remain in the Bay of Dragons to maintain peace. One speculative fan tweeted: "If you've seen the trailer for ep5, Euron looked shocked by the arrival of a dragon & there’s a strong breeze. "That’s not Drogon, that’s the ice dragon that’s been sleeping beneath Winterfell being warg-ed by Bran." Another wrote: "I think there are more dragons with that new trailer. Or Rhaegal got resurrected." A third said: "I'm probably just getting overhyped but the way the trailer's cut for next week's episode and Euron's worried face... is Dany about to wake dragons from stone?" Elsewhere in the trailer, Tyrion can be seen tentatively approaching his Queen in the map room of Dragonstone, Jon Snow and Ser Davos arrive at the Red Keep, and the Golden Company are fresh-faced and ready to fight for Cersei. Cersei is characteristically smug and looks confident about the impending battle, with some comparing her look of glee to her behaviour when she orchestrated a wildfire explosion that killed several key characters in the season six finale. Game of Thrones' penultimate episodes are traditionally the most epic, gruesome and shocking of all - with Ned Stark's execution, The Red Wedding, and The Battle of the Bastards all taking place in the second-to-last instalment of their respective series'. Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9014036/game-of-thrones-season8-episode-5-trailer-return-white-walker-dragon/
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2019-05-06 15:52:33+00:00
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pinknewsuk--2019-04-24--Game of Thrones fans insist Arya Stark is a powerful lesbian
| 2019-04-24T00:00:00 |
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Game of Thrones fans insist Arya Stark is a ‘powerful lesbian’
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Signup to receive a daily roundup of the top LGBT+ news stories from around the world Game of Thrones fans have insisted that Arya Stark is actually a “powerful lesbian” after she had sex with a man in an episode that aired on Sunday. In the episode, Arya told blacksmith Gendry—who is played by Joe Dempsie—that she wanted to know what sex is like before the end of the world. The pair then engaged in a passionate encounter—however, many fans felt let down by the scene, and believe that the show’s writers have missed a beat on the character’s sexuality. A large cohort of Game of Thrones fans took to Twitter to express their frustration at Arya Stark sleeping with a man. One fan tweeted: “Happy for Arya and a nice lil consensual empowering moment of sex on the show but Arya Stark not being a powerful lesbian is the LEAST believable thing in this show about zombies and dragons.” Another simply said: “arya stark is a lesbian bye.” Somebody else said they “don’t watch Game of Thrones” but added: “Arya Stark is a lesbian.” Another said: “I refuse to live in a world in which Arya Stark is not a lesbian. There, I said it.” Meanwhile, one fan said they were “confused” as to why the show’s writers had not decided to show her “as anything other than a power top lesbian.” Some fans believe that Arya Stark realised she was a lesbian after she had sex with Gendry. Fans shared an image of Arya lying in bed after sex with a contemplative look on her face—and insisted that it was the moment the character realised she was gay. If Arya Stark does come out as a lesbian before the show reaches its end, it won’t come as too much of a surprise to actors on set. Some may have spotted Maisie Williams—who plays Arya—and Sophie Turner—who plays her on-screen sister—kissing. Turner revealed in an interview last month that she loves kissing Williams on set. In a joint interview with Glamour magazine, Turner said: “People always think Maisie and I are a couple. “I mean, I am obsessed with her, so you never know… I’ve got an addiction to Maisie Williams. I actually stalk her hashtag on Instagram!” “Even though we are sisters [in Game of Thrones], we tried to sneak a kiss into every scene we did together to freak everyone out a bit. “It kept them on their toes’ making sure they were following the script.”
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https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/04/24/game-of-thrones-arya-stark-lesbian/
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2019-04-24 14:29:44+00:00
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thesun--2019-04-18--Game of Thrones fans spot major blunder as Daenerys hair dramatically changes as she arrives at Win
| 2019-04-18T00:00:00 |
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Game of Thrones fans spot major blunder as Daenerys’ hair dramatically changes as she arrives at Winterfell
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GAME of Thrones fans have spotted a major blunder as Daenerys Targaryen's hair dramatically changed in the first episode of season 8. The Mother of Dragons made her grand arrival at Winterfell on Monday night's show and had her platinum locks intricately entwined for the occasion. But eagle-eyed viewers noticed that her elaborate plaits at the back of her head changed within moments. The continuity error was likely to be caused by the wrong wig being put on actress Emilia Clarke's head between takes. In the first shot Dany's hair is braided back in her traditional style with a braid for every victory in battle - something she has picked up from Dothraki culture. In a second shot, her hair is braided into a bun - a very regal and southern Westeros style that looks like something Sansa Stark would have worn when she lived in King's Landing. "Dany is wearing different wigs during her arrival in Winterfell," one disappointed fan tweeted. "Doesn’t everybody pack multiple wigs when meeting your SO’s family?" another fan joked. Meanwhile, Game Of Thrones' star Kit Harington pretended to gag after kissing Emilia Clarke as he joked about on set. Kit, 32, plays reluctant hero Jon Snow in the show, with Emilia, 32, taking on the role of Daenerys Targaryen. One of the first episode's most talked about scenes being Jon and Dany's romantic kiss in front of a waterfall after going on a dragon ride together. HBO have since released a behind-the-scenes video for the episode, where show runners admitted the kiss had to be filmed in front of a green screen - despite the cast and crew flying out to Iceland for the country's scenic beauty. One clip shows the two actors filming the kiss, with Kit gagging, groaning and joking around as he shares a smooch with his co-star. The actor recently admitted that he found kissing Emilia "odd" as he considers her one of his "best friends". He told The Mirror at the time: "Emilia and I had been best friends over a seven-year period and by the time we had to kiss it seemed really odd." Addressing his wife, Rose Leslie, the star continued: "Emilia, Rose and I are good friends, so even though you're actors and it's your job there's an element of weirdness when the three of us are having dinner and we had a kissing scene that day." Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Jessica Gibb
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8889957/game-of-thrones-fans-spot-fail-danerys-hair-colour-winterfell/
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2019-04-18 10:45:36+00:00
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thesun--2019-04-30--Game of Thrones fans say Battle of Winterfell episode was too dark these are the TV settings you
| 2019-04-30T00:00:00 |
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Game of Thrones fans say Battle of Winterfell episode was ‘too dark’ – these are the TV settings you need to change for a rewatch
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GAME of Thrones is visually stunning, but some viewers of last night's Battle of Winterfell were left disappointed by the overly dark scenes. The low-lit shots made for difficult viewing, which was frustrating for fans of the show – but we've got some tips on how to fix it. One cinematographer who worked on Game of Thrones told Insider that the show is "trying to be as naturalistic as possible" with its dark scenes. But popular YouTube star Casey Neistat tweeted: "Article says GOT is dark because the show's creators wanted it to be realistic. "It's a show about flying dragons and zombies. No one is here for realism – gimme some light." Another fan tweeted a picture of a woman squinting, with the message: "How we all watched Game of Thrones tonight. For the screen is dark and full of terrors." And one posted a photo of a black screen, writing: "GOT spoiler without context. Oh you can't see anything? That's cause the episode was dark af." So if you want to brighten up last night's episode, or ready yourself for the next one, follow these steps. This is an obvious but easily forgotten option: turn up the brightness on your TV. With regular viewing, turning up the brightness can lead to washed-out colours. But it's likely your TV won't be set at full brightness, so go into the settings and ramp it up. Last night's Game of Thrones episode is particularly dark, so we'd recommend putting it at the maximum setting. There are some other settings you can fiddle with, too. Most modern televisions will have a giant backlight behind the display, which is what illuminates the pixels you see. Some televisions will allow you to ramp up the brightness of the backlight itself. Just look for a "Backlight" option in your settings menu. This will use more energy, but it's worth it for the added detail you'll see in Game of Thrones. Similarly, it's worth increasing the contrast on your TV too. Contrast is the difference between the brightest and darkest image your TV can show. So by increasing contrast, you get more detail in the highs and lows of TV viewing – which means there'll be more detail in the darker areas of your screen. Ramping up contrast should make it easier to tell what's happening in particularly dark scenes. But it might make bright scenes look a little odd, so make sure to reset your contrast once the episode is finished. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, and is a type of video that has improved contrast (brighter whites, darker blacks) and a wider range of colours. Most big-name TVs released in the last few years will support HDR video. And even though you'll need HDR video to enjoy the full effects of HDR, standard footage can also be slightly improved on a HDR TV. Check to see if you've got a HDR or HDR+ mode in your settings and activate it. It might improve the quality of the darker areas of the screen you're seeing, if only slightly. If you've got the option of watching on an OLED screen, then that's a good move. For instance, the iPhone X, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max all have OLED screens, as well as most of the top Samsung Galaxy S smartphones. Unlike conventional LED-backlit LCD screens, an OLED display has pixels that light up on their own – without the need for a backlight. With a backlight, you're never getting true black, because there's always a light shining onto the display. But the pixels in an OLED screen produce their own light: this means they can be completely turned off, showing true black. This improved contrast means it's easier to pick out details in dark scenes, which is great for a TV episode like Battle of Winterfell. This isn't a TV setting but it can make a major difference to your viewing experience. Any ambient light in a room will make it harder to see darker areas of the screen. So for the best viewing experience, turn the lights off and shut your curtains. Viewing like this all the time is a bad idea because it increases eye strain, but it may be worth it to better enjoy the Battle of Winterfell. Follow our guide on how to watch Game of Thrones season 8 for free. And you probably won't be surprised to find out season 8 already has its own porn parody, dubbed Winter Came Everywhere. Find out why Tyrion Lannister has the best strategy to survive season 8. What did you think of the Battle of Winterfell? Let us know in the comments! We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at [email protected] or call 0207 782 4368 . We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Sean Keach
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/8972297/game-of-thrones-battle-of-winterfell-too-dark-tv-settings/
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2019-04-30 15:27:32+00:00
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thesun--2019-05-20--Game of Thrones fans furious after finale where Bran Stark is crowned king raging Give us the real
| 2019-05-20T00:00:00 |
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Game of Thrones fans furious after finale where Bran Stark is crowned king raging ‘Give us the real ending’
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GAME Of Thrones fans around Britain let out a collection groan of horror tonight - as the show ended with Bran Stark being crowned king of the six kingdoms. Viewers were not happy that Bran had 'won' the series by becoming ruler instead of show favourites Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, Sansa Stark or Tyrion Lannister. In a dramatic turn of events tonight, viewers saw Bran become the ruler of what's left of the six kingdoms after Jon killed 'Mad Queen' Daenerys. One fan tweeted: "We really waited 8 seasons for bran to be on the throne. Thanks for the laugh now give us the real ending please." Fans were stunned to see Jon kill his beloved Daenerys as an attempt to stop her deranged killing spree from ending the lives of thousands more. After putting a knife through her heart, Jon laid her on the ground with heartbroken Drogon weeping over his mother's dead body. The furious dragon then melted the much-coveted Iron Throne, much to everyone's surprise. Jon's subsequent exile to Castle Black and emotional farewell with the rest of the Stark family brought up a lot of questions about the way his story was ended. But he was reunited with his beloved direwolf Ghost as he began his new life away with the Wildlings. The final moments of the show also saw the different Starks preparing for their new lives. Arya was exploring lands out West, Sansa was the Queen of the North and Jon was seen travelling beyond the wall with Tormund and the rest of the Wildlings. One fan wailed: "?? loved Game of Thrones so much but that last episode was so disappointing ???gutted x." Another grumped: "Seriously. F**k Game of Thrones. That episode best be a joke." A third fumed: "Never investing into a TV show again how I did Game Of Thrones ???." Others felt Bran was an undeserving ruler, tweeting: "Yeah, I don’t think Bran should’ve been king. I would’ve rather it have been Tyrion than anyone else!" One other was just sad, writing: "Game of thrones you had me at first. Then disappointed. The entire last season was rushed and cut corners with the budget. Final episode was a disgrace." Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9117405/game-thrones-finale-bran-stark-king/
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eveningstandard--2019-01-23--Drake tour tickets SLAMMED Fans tell singer to aposget a gripapos for apostoutapos prices
| 2019-01-23T00:00:00 |
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Drake tour tickets SLAMMED: Fans tell singer to 'get a grip' for 'tout' prices
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Drake came under fire from fans who were left fuming at the price of tickets for his Assassination Vacation tour. The Canadian artist was told to “get a grip” after a standing ticket for a night at London’s O2 Arena in April was priced at £140, while a seating ticket was £174. Drake revealed details for his hotly anticipated tour on Tuesday morning, with tickets going on sale at 9am on January 25. Fans lambasted the singer, who dropped his latest album Scorpion back in June 2018, as they refused to part with the hefty lump sums. One fan tweeted: “Nice of Drake stamping out ticket touts and second hand sites by charging tout prices himself... get a grip.” Another posted: “As much as I want to see @Drake £120 for standing tickets a bit steep no? I saw you giving away all that cash in God’s plan, so you can’t need that much money! Send some my way - cheers!” A third wrote: “I love Drake but £140 is ridiculous. Two tickets could be a weekend away somewhere lol.” He will play six dates at the O2, as well as in Birmingham, Dublin and Manchester for the UK and Ireland leg. Torey Lanez and BBC 1Xtra DJ Tiffany Calver will support. He last toured in 2017 after the release of his fourth album, Views. His latest gigs come after a stellar year for the God's Plan singer who had more number one singles than any other act in 2018.
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Emma Powell
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https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/drake-fans-slam-singer-for-tout-ticket-prices-get-a-grip-a4046271.html
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eveningstandard--2019-03-01--BTS tickets Fans fuming as touts flog Wembley Stadium tickets for over 3000 minutes after going on
| 2019-03-01T00:00:00 |
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BTS tickets: Fans fuming as touts flog Wembley Stadium tickets for over £3000 minutes after going on sale
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BTS fans have been left devastated after touts snapped up tickets for their upcoming London date before attempting to sell them for over £3000 online. The K-Pop band released tickets on Friday morning at 8:30am, but minutes later they were being advertised on ticket resale site StubHub, with prices ranging from £215 to £3,037 per ticket for the Wembley Stadium date on June 1. Standing and seated tickets originally cost £50-175, with special soundcheck packages setting fans back just over £200. Fans who failed to secure tickets vented their fury online with many begging the group to take action against the “extortionate” prices. One fan tweeted: “I’ve had page open all week to get these @viagogo already selling them for over 500 quid, it's not good enough.. it’s disgustion. #bts.” Another wrote: “I’ve seen them going for over £1000 now. Devastated does not even come close.” A third posted: “PLEASE STOP THE TOUT COMPANIES FLOGGING YOUR TICKETS FOR RIDICULOUS AMOUNTS £500 PLUS ALREADY AND OUR PAGE STILL NOT LOADING TO BUY 1 TICKET FOR MY DAUGHTER SHE’S GOING BE HEART BROKEN LIKE MANY FANS...... #BTS @LiveNationUK.” Another wrote: I wish you guys could get involved and help stop bloody touts.... @viagogo @LiveNationUK selling bts tickets at extortionate prices before they even went on sale! It's DISGUSTING (sic).” A spokesperson for Viagogo told Standard Online: "Viagogo does not set ticket prices, sellers set their own prices, which may be above or below the original face value. Where demand is high and tickets are limited, prices increase. The reality is that any tickets listed at silly prices rarely if ever sell. All tickets on Viagogo are valid and it is perfectly legal to resell a ticket or give it to someone else if you want to." Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook will perform a one-off gig at Wembley Stadium as part of their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself world tour. It will mark their first UK show since their sold out concerts at the O2 last October. The band have released six studio albums, with number seven expected to drop this year, and are famed for singles including Fake Love, DNA, MIC Drop and IDOL which featured Nicki Minaj.
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eveningstandard--2019-07-01--Wimbledon 2019 queue Thousands of fans wait in the sunshine for first day of world-famous tennis to
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Wimbledon 2019 queue: Thousands of fans wait in the sunshine for first day of world-famous tennis tournament
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Tennis fans from as far as Australia and Japan queued up for more than 50 hours for a chance to get a ticket for the first day of Wimbledon. Thousands arrived at London’s Wimbledon Park over the weekend in the hope of seeing stars such as Novak Djokovic play. Campers began arriving at 5am on Saturday, braving the heatwave to ensure a prime spot in the famous Wimbledon queue for one of 1,500 show court tickets. But as they stood in the sunshine on Monday morning, some ticket hopefuls complained of the excessive wait times. One told the Standard that anyone joining the line at 10.30am would not be able to enter the grounds until after 5pm. Another advised potential queuers to “turn around now." However the tennis tournament, which began in 1877, is considered by many to be the most important sporting event of the British summer, and some fans claim queueing for tickets is “as much a part of the Wimbledon experience as the tennis itself”. One fan tweeted on Monday that it had been a "glorious morning in the queue". "Thanks to all the stewards that make it a great experience," he added. While another laughed at the early-morning celebrations, writing: "Group of people next to us in the Wimbledon queue have just cracked open their second bottle of Champagne. It’s 7.20am. I love this place... #Wimbledon." First in line on Saturday was civil servant Stuart Bere, 44, from Lincolnshire, who arrived at 5.30am. He praised the "well organised" queueing system and "happy" atmosphere among waiting fans. "I don't have to get a plane out of the country, you've got to drive, park up and you've got the tennis," he said. "This is the cheapest way of doing it." Mr Bere said he enjoyed meeting new people in the queue each year and lauded the "great entertainment" on offer at Wimbledon, particularly on Centre Court. "In the heat of a good match, it's like a cauldron of joy or light, it's really hard to describe, you have to be there," he added. Friends Sachiko Yoshida, Saori Goto, Ukiko Kojima, and Akiko Takei travelled 6,000 miles from Tokyo for the tournament. Ms Yoshida said: “I’ve wanted to watch Roger Federer at Wimbledon for as long as I can remember. But we’re all looking forward to watching Konta too, along with Andy Murray and Kyle Edmund.” The competition kicks off on Monday afternoon with Novak Djokovic beginning the defence of his men's singles title on Centre Court from 1pm. British star Johanna Konta will start her campaign tomorrow, with Andy and Jamie Murray both starring in the doubles tournament on Wednesday. This year Wimbledon's No 1 court has been fitted with a new roof so that play can continue even if there is rain. But the new equipment may prove redundant this year, if the weather sticks to the forecasts. Met office meteorologist Nicky Maxey told the Standard: “Monday will be dry and bright with good spells of sunshine, particularly in the afternoon. “It’ll feel nice and warm, with a light breeze, and highs of 22C.” The rest of the week will see similarly sunny conditions, with the temperatures steadily creeping up to 23C on Wednesday. However, Ms Maxey did warn all tennis fans, and players, suffering from hayfever to be on guard, since the pollen count is set to be high. "Everybody is in good spirits, I think because of the weather," said Sue Love, 55, originally from Scotland,. She and her twin Helen brought books, cards and even a portable DVD player to keep themselves amused in the queue, which they’ve been in since Saturday. The pair, heading to Number 2 Court to watch up-and-coming Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas, are also big Andy Murray fans. Speaking of the Scottish player’s recovery from hip surgery, Helen said: "I don't think he will make it back as a singles player, but he's enjoying himself which is the main thing." Last year, a total of 473,169 people attended Wimbledon across the 13 days of the tournament.
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newsweek--2019-01-18--Bachelor Fans Slam Contestant Demi Burnett for Shading Coltons Ex Aly Raisman
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'Bachelor' Fans Slam Contestant Demi Burnett for Shading Colton's Ex Aly Raisman
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Bachelor Season 23 contestant Demi Burnett made her thoughts on Colton Underwood's former girlfriends very clear on Monday's episode. And Bachelor Nation members and fans alike aren't here for her negative remarks. Burnett, 23, is an interior designer from Red Oak, Texas. Viewers may have initially pegged Catherine Argo as the villain during Season 23's premiere episode, where she attempted to steal Underwood away from other contenders several times. Burnett, however, appears to have positioned herself for the title during Episode two. "I think Colton will realize he needs a girl in his life that is more bold and confident and will take a bit more of a dominant role," Burnett said in Monday's episode. "I think that Colton is looking for a girl that can take charge and take control. Even if he, like, doesn't know that he's looking for that, I think that that's what he needs. "I totally think that Colton's past relationships, they weren't very aggressive girls, they weren't very dominant girls, and they didn't work out for him for a reason. I'm the only one who challenges Colton, and I excite him, and I make him nervous," Burnett continued. Tia Booth, whom Underwood broke up with during Bachelor in Paradise Season 5, wasn't amused by Burnett's remarks. She took to Twitter on Monday, where she ultimately rejected Burnett's suggestion that wasn't a woman who could "take charge." "I scared him into dating me for 3 whole days so idk what's more dominant than that," Booth, 27, tweeted. Becca Kufrin, who dated Underwood on The Bachelorette Season 14, tweeted a series of frown face emojis. Many Bachelor fans zeroed in on gymnast Aly Raisman. The Olympian, who split with Underwood in 2017, was deemed by Burnett as someone who was not "dominant" or able to "take control." Raisman, in fact, was very vocal in leading the push to convict Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics national team doctor who was convicted of sexually abusing minors. One user argued that Raisman "is a strong, dominant goddess." A second fan said via Twitter that "both Becca and Aly Raisman are amazing women that challenged him." A third questioned whether Burnett had suggested that "gold medalist Aly Raisman isn't aggressive." "Demi can't say that Colton has never dated anyone as bold or confident as her when Aly Raisman helped to take down one of the biggest sexual predators this world has ever seen," a fan tweeted. While fans were more hung up on Burnett's remarks toward Underwood's exes, Bachelor in Paradise star Wells Adams took issue with the interior designer's bold initiative to kiss the former San Diego Chargers player in front of everyone during the first group date. On Monday's episode, Burnett was picked alongside a few other contenders to attend a group date that required them to share an important "first-time" experience. However, Burnett took the opportunity to make her "first" moment about how she earned Season 23's first group date rose by hopping off the stage to smooch Underwood in front of the other women, celebrity guests Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, and a large audience. "You're not supposed to make out with the lead in front of everybody else. You're going to make it weird for everybody else," Adams, 31, told Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday. "I remember that was a thing we didn't do on JoJo [Fletcher's Bachelorette] season; you wouldn't be blatantly making out in front of everybody else. That's why it's 'Can I steal you'... to go talk or make out."
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newsweek--2019-02-15--Why Ariana Grande Fans Are Boycotting 7 Rings
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Why Ariana Grande Fans Are Boycotting '7 Rings'
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Ariana Grande fans are going above and beyond to boycott her latest single "7 Rings." Oddly enough, the Grammy-winning pop songstress is seemingly saying thank you, next to the hit track alongside her loyal devotees. "7 Rings" is the second single from Grande's fifth studio album Thank U, Next. After the trap-inspired track bowed on January 18, it debuted in the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Fans have since backed a hashtag, dubbed #Boycott7Rings, via Twitter. However, their reasoning behind the boycott actually stems from a very admirable place. "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" was unveiled as the third single from Thank U, Next when the album dropped on February 8. The track has begun to climb its way up the charts, but its top competitor is Grande's "7 Rings." Therefore, fans have launched a boycott against the single to ensure that "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" will become her third number one hit behind "7 Rings" and her first number one single "Thank U, Next." Grande has responded to fans' tweets about #Boycott7Rings, which she seemingly has approved of. "Y'all are so insane and funny and I love u. Nothings funnier than 'boycott seven rings,'" she tweeted Wednesday. "I can't lmao. Whatever's meant to be will be, babies I ain't goin nowhere #thankunext." Grande responded "r u ok" to a fan who requested she "tweet #BOYCOTT7RINGS to show your solidarity." She claimed her fans were "sick," likely in the vein of the slang version that means "cool" or "awesome," after one fan tweeted about how they couldn't "believe we are boycotting 1 of Ariana's songs so the other can debut at #1." She also suggested "this is a wild time for" Arianators but advised fans to "do ur thing." A boycott over "7 Rings" is a win-win scenario for Grande. If fans succeed in getting "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" to top her hip-hop-influenced second single, Grande would become the first solo artist ever to earn three number one singles. According to a January report from Billboard, only 33 singles have debuted in the number slot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Grande joins Britney Spears, Drake and Mariah Carey as artists who have all scored two number one singles. Grande spoke about the making of Thank U, Next during an interview with the Zach Sang Show on February 9. She said the record, which is predicted to score 330,000 units in its debut week, "saved" her. "I made it with my best friends over the course of a really small period of time, and it kind of saved my life," Grande said. "It was kind of this super challenging chapter that sucked, and then my friends made it amazing and special." "It turned everything around in my life. It sounds really corny, but it was the most beautiful. I don't think life has ever been as bad as it was when [we started]," she started.
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themanchestereveningnews--2019-05-29--Spice Girls fans get an absolute drenching on rainy night in the Etihad
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Spice Girls fans get an absolute drenching on rainy night in the Etihad
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Spice Girls fans in their sparkling attire brightened up a dismal, grey night in Manchester during their gig at the Etihad. The dedicated fans queued up in the drizzle in their ponchos to see their favourite girl band perform during the reunion tour. Even Spice Girls members Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton (the southerners of the band) wore ponchos on stage during the opening number to protect themselves from the rain. But northerners Mel C and Mel B braved the rain in their skimpy outfits. Scores of supporters with standing tickets danced away under their umbrellas at the open topped stadium. Fans from across the world descended on Manchester to see the decade defining pop group reunited on Wednesday. They entertained a dedicated crowd with classic hits like Holler, Viva Forever and Wannabe. Music lovers have travelled from as far as Brazil, the USA and Spain to watch the decade-defining girl group perform at the home of Manchester City. The Spice Girls - Geri, Mel B, Emma and Mel C - opened their reunion tour on Friday in Dublin followed by a Cardiff show on Monday. The group, who are performing without Posh Spice Victoria Beckham - played at the Etihad tonight followed by two further shows on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. Recent performances elsewhere have been dogged by complaints about the sound quality at gigs. One fan tweeted: "So disappointed in the Spice Girls last night at Cardiff. Sound was abysmal. Couldn’t hear a word they were singing or talking, Mel C was the clearest! Jess Glynn however sang like a dream very clear." "@spicegirls not much better in Cardiff... The sound was awful again.. What a way to spend money! #refundplease," another said. There don't, however, appear to have been complaints from the Etihad fans. Apart from the weather that is... The Met Office forecast for Manchester on Wednesday night says: "There will be further outbreaks of rain this evening, with some heavy bursts. Overnight the rain will become lighter and mostly confined to coasts and higher ground, with hill fog. It will be milder than recent nights too. Minimum temperature 10 °C."
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themanchestereveningnews--2019-07-05--Love Island fans convinced Tommys sweet nothings to Molly-Mae were Rihanna song lyrics
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Love Island fans convinced Tommy’s sweet nothings to Molly-Mae were Rihanna song lyrics
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Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague managed to get even cuter last night with their adorable chat about their feelings. They’ve fast become the villa’s power couple since Casa Amor closed its doors and the pair tearfully reunited after days of missing each other. But while Tommy is well known for throwing out bizarre sound bites when talking about his feelings, last night fans thought his comments were a little too recogniseable. Viewers reckon that the 20-year-old professional boxer has been caught red handed reciting lyrics from a Rihanna song in an attempt to tell his beau how he feels. It’s not the first time he’s been caught using lyrics in his chat - he previously seemed to lift a line from Avicii hit Wake Me Up. He said to Curtis: "Life's a game made for everyone, and love is a prize.” On Thursday night’s show he looked like he was up to his old tricks again when he gushed to Molly about how much he liked her. Speaking to her in private, Tommy told her: "I think I'm already falling. How's that? Factor 50. For me, you are the only girl in the world and I mean that. "I’ve got no interest in any other girl on this planet except you. When I’m not near you I don’t feel me. This sounds cringe as f*** but you complete me." "I want to make you smile and laugh and make you feel like you’re the only girl in the world." Rihanna fans might spot a similarity to her song Only Girl. The lyrics go: “Want you to make me feel like I'm the only girl in the world.” Viewers of the show took to Twitter to question whether he’d swiped them straight from the pop star’s song. One fan tweeted: “Wait is Tommy Fury reciting lyrics from Rihanna’s song ‘ want you to make me feel like I’m the only girl in the world’.” A second said: “Did tommy just slip Rihanna lyrics into his chat?” A third posted: “Did Tommy quote Rihanna lyrics to Molly Mae?!?!” Another added: “Did Tommy just swipe that speech from a Rihanna song?”
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themanchestereveningnews--2019-11-24--Strictly Come Dancing fans can't believe tonight's surprising result
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Strictly Come Dancing fans can't believe tonight's surprising result
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Strictly Come Dancing fans have slammed the outcome of tonight's results show as 'crazy' after show favourite Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden ended up in the bottom two with Saffron Barker and AJ Pritchard. CBBC star Karim has been leading the charge to win the 2019 series with former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher so it was surprising to see him in dance-off danger. Karim and Amy performed their contemporary dance to Drops Of Jupiter by With Confidence to remain in the competition and Saffron and AJ performed their samba to Walking On Sunshine by Take Me To Rio Collective again. All four judges chose to save Karim and Amy, sending YouTuber Saffron home. "Can’t believe the results," said one viewer about the dance-off. "Can’t believe Karim was in the dance off," said another fan on Twitter. "Seems crazy that Karim was in the DO," said another. And another fan tweeted: "I had a feeling Saffron would be in trouble this week, but I'm SO sad to see Karim in the dance off!!" The result is decided by the scores from the judges in the live show and the public vote which are combined 50-50. Then the two couples with the lowest number of points from a combination of judges’ scores and public vote go into a dance-off. After they both perform their dance again, the judges decide which couple stays in the BBC dance contest. If there is a tie head judge Shirley Ballas has the final casting vote. When asked by Tess about her time on the show, Saffron said: “I’ve had the absolute time of my life and it’s all down to him. "It’s been amazing. I’d like to thank AJ so much, when I look at what I was like on week one I was so embarrassed and shy. "He’s really taken me out of my shell. Thank you so much for everything.” When asked about Saffron, AJ said: “Every single week you’ve approached it with a positive mental attitude and you’ve inspired so many."
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[email protected] (Katie Fitzpatrick)
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thesun--2019-01-07--EastEnders fans furious as soap is cancelled for the FA Cup tonight
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EastEnders fans furious as soap is cancelled for the FA Cup tonight
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EASTENDERS fans are in uproar as tonight's episode has been cancelled. The BBC One soap usually airs on Monday nights at 8pm, however the show has been axed today because it clashes with the FA Cup. Instead BBC One viewers will be able to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool go head to head. The match's coverage will begin at 7.30pm until 10pm. The official EastEnders Twitter account shared the news by tweeting: 'There's no #EastEnders tonight, but we're back to normal tomorrow and there's a double bill on Friday!" However, fans of the show are not impressed with the timetable change. Another fan tweeted: "No eastenders today @bbceastenders #EastEnders', alongside a string of crying eyes emojis." However, the BBC hopes to make up for the clash with a double bill on Friday January 11. Tiffany Butcher gets caught out smuggling drugs for Evie The EastEnders schedule will continue as normal for the rest of the week, with Tuesday and Thursday's episodes airing at 7.30pm, before Friday's 60-minute slot, which will start at 8pm. Viewers will be clinging to the edge of their seats in the upcoming episodes as they're set to become more intense than ever. While Tiffany Butcher (Maisie Smith) and Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris) get in trouble with police when they are caught smuggling drugs for Evie Steele (Sophia Capasso). More drama is set to unfold as Dot Cotton (June Brown) kicks Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) out of her home after finding out about his sinister ways from Doctor Legg (Leonard Fenton). Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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thesun--2019-01-10--Netflixs You star Penn Badgley horrified at fans requests to KIDNAP them as they lust after his cr
| 2019-01-10T00:00:00 |
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Netflix’s You star Penn Badgley horrified at fans’ requests to KIDNAP them as they lust after his creepy stalker character Joe
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PENN Badgley has been flooded with unusual requests by fans asking him to "kidnap" them because they have fallen for his character Joe Goldberg in the Netflix series You. The 32-year-old actor - who is best known for playing the role of Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl - took on the role of stalker bookshop owner in the thriller, based on the book by Caroline Kepnes. Penn's character falls in love with Beck (Elizabeth Lail), who he kidnaps, as well as some of Beck's friends and lover. But Penn's attractive nature has sent viewers into a frenzy with some lusting after him so much so they have asked for the former Gossip Girl to abduct them. One fan tweeted: "@PennBadgley kidnap me pls", while another added: "Kidnap me x." While other viewers are swooning over the actor - who is married to Domino Kirke - Penn is desperately trying to put people off falling for a murderer. A separate person tweeted: "Okay but @PennBadgley was sexy as Dan but lord Joe is a whole new level." While another gushed: "Adopt me, you seem like a great father figure." Penn replied: "Haha actually I take fatherhood quite seriously. Pray for dads y’all. Pray they show up." While other people have joked they can't distinguish between Penn and his creepy characters. Another tweeted: "If @PennBadgley keeps playing stalker dudes obsessed with reading and writing, i have no choice but to believe he is in real life. Shady." The influx of messages complementing Penn's character terrifies him. Another shared: "The amount of people romanticizing @PennBadgley’s character in YOU scares me." But the star has said the feedback has only inspired him to be even more terrifying and unlikable in the next series. He then replied: "Ditto. It will be all the motivation I need for season 2." Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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thesun--2019-01-16--Bros fans outraged as band charge over 100 for standing tickets to comeback tour
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Bros fans outraged as band charge over £100 for standing tickets to comeback tour
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BROS fans have been left disappointed due to ticket prices of their comeback tour. After announcing the gig on Good Morning Britain, the twins will be playing the O2 Academy Brixton on July 5, with more shows yet to be announced. They made the announcement after their documentary Bros: After The Screaming Stops went viral - and while fans are delighted about the show, many are not happy about the prices. Currently, tickets available on pre-sale range from £106.50 (standing) to £157. One disappointed fan tweeted: "Bros tickets on sale for O2academybrix. "I’d love to go and fulfil that teenage fantasy but at over £100 for standing I literally owe them nothing! thinkingofwalletnotfans" Another said: "You're not thinking about us fans that can't afford the silly prices you are charging. "I love Bros but there's no way I can afford £95+ for one ticket. Drop you prices to £50+ and I might think about it. Shame on you." Another user joined in to say: " LukeGoss mattgoss £106.50 (standing) - £156.50 for tickets to see you guys is ridiculous! "Us fans love you but seriously!!! crazyprice brosettes Bros O2Brixton." Another said: "Totally agree, way overpriced. Brixton tickets usually around £40. They do know they are at Brixton & not the Royal Albert Hall don’t they, will be way out of the price range of most of their fans." However, one fan thought the pricing was reasonable because it was a smaller venue, and tweeted: "£106 doesn't seem too bad to me when I paid £368 for Bros at the O2 with M&G and it's a nice smaller venue so can see from anywhere & I'm a short a*** lol xx" Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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thesun--2019-01-21--Dancing On Ice in bullying storm as fans accuse show of picking on Gemma Collins amid furious row wi
| 2019-01-21T00:00:00 |
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Dancing On Ice in bullying storm as fans accuse show of picking on Gemma Collins amid furious row with Jason Gardiner
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DANCING On Ice has been thrown into a bullying storm as fans accused the show of picking on Gemma Collins after her furious row with Jason Gardiner last night. The Towie star received the lowest score of the series so far and was slammed by Mr Nasty once again – which led her to hit back and start a furious on air row - and viewers quickly leapt to her defence. One fan tweeted: " @missgemcollins it's about time someone stood up to Jason, don't mess with the GC keep being real Gemma xx." Another said: "Idk if anyone else is watching dancing on ice but one of the judges has just been such a d**** head to Gemma Collins the way he’s just spoke to her, actual disgusting and so hurtful." A third added: "Well said Gemma Collins. You truly put Jason Gardiner in his low place. "I think you put an excellent effort in and the public love to see you. Pholly were way too smug and I think bordering on bullying with their sly comments and smirks!" Piers Morgan has also backed Gemma Collins following last night's drama. The Good Morning Britain host, 53, accused Jason Gardiner, 47, of bodyshaming and abusing the Gemma after he said he wouldn't be expecting any lifts on the ice from her or partner Matt Evers. He vented: "You know what? I think they’ve been very mean to her. "They put her on the show knowing she’s probably not going to be that great, and now they’ve been sort of taunting her and ridiculing her. "I think she’s giving it a damn good go. I didn’t think that I’d be the Gemma Collins' defender in all this." In an interview with The Sun this week, Jason branded Gemma "lazy" and "mediocre" and claimed she is not working hard enough in the competition, just days after show host Holly also questioned her professionalism. After Gemma hit back on air, Jason told her: "This doesn't help your cause. It shows you're just a brat. Listen to what we're saying." Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8242790/dancing-on-ice-in-bullying-storm-as-fans-accuse-show-of-picking-on-gemma-collins-amid-furious-row-with-jason-gardiner/
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thesun--2019-01-22--Drake fans horrified as singer charges 140 for standing tickets on Assassination Vacation tour
| 2019-01-22T00:00:00 |
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Drake fans horrified as singer charges £140 for standing tickets on Assassination Vacation tour
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DRAKE fans are horrified as the singer is charging £140 for standing tickets on his Assassination Vacation tour. The rapper, 32, announced dates to his massive UK and EU tour - which will take place in March and April - this morning. And while tickets go on sale Friday, See tickets has listed the eye-watering prices for the concerts. Standing tickets for the April dates at the O2 are listed at an infuriating £140 - however, some seated tickets are available at £53.60. While standing tickets for Birmingham and Manchester are listed a teeny bit cheaper at £139.45 and £139.55. One fan tweeted: "How tf are tickets to see Drake for standard GA standing a whole £140. I'm speechless." Another said: "£140 for a standing Drake ticket? Forget it." One fumed: "F*** off Drake with those UK tour ticket prices." And another added: "As someone who has 2 (yes 2) framed portraits of Drake in their bedroom I can safely say, he is not worth the £140 ticket price, ESPECIALLY for the O2." Yet another user vented: "How can @Drake justify charging ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY POUNDS for a standing ticket. Absolutely embarrassing." For each night, Torey Lanez will support, and BBC 1Xtra DJ Tiffany Calver will play an 'opening sound set'. The Toronto musicians’s last album Scorpion came out in August, which went on to become one of the top ten best-selling albums of 2018. Drake last toured the UK in March 2017 for his fourth album Views. Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Bonnie McLaren
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8250900/drake-charges-140-standing-tickets-assassination-vacation/
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2019-01-22 10:14:42+00:00
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thesun--2019-01-27--Megan Barton Hanson secretly still with Wes Nelson claims Dancing on Ice fans conspiracy theory
| 2019-01-27T00:00:00 |
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Megan Barton Hanson ‘secretly still with Wes Nelson’ claims Dancing on Ice fans’ conspiracy theory
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MEGAN Barton Hanson and Wes Nelson are "100% still together" according to theories shared on social media by Dancing on Ice viewers. The speculation comes just hours after 24-year-old Megan supported her ex boyfriend and his dance partner Vanessa Bauer at the live show. The reality star and model turned up to support her ex-boyfriend for tonight's live show, even though it has left Wes terrified she is going to confront his skating partner Vanessa Bauer after their bitter war of words last week. One fan tweeted: "Megan breaking up with Wes is definitely a publicity stunt to get more votes, they'll be back together once he's won Dancing on Ice." Another mused: "This Wes and Megan situation is so weird! There is no way this isn't a publicity stunt... 100% be back together in a month." Many fans shared the sentiment that the former couple's split is nothing more than a tactic to gain more headlines. Another viewer asked: "Anyone else think the Megan and Wes split is made up and in a few weeks they'll get back together?" One Love Island fanatic compared the situation to Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer's recent split which only lasted a number of days. A Dancing on Ice addict mused that the situation could be a ploy on Megan's part to encourage the public to vote for Wes following her spat with his dance partner Vanessa. However, not everyone was so cynical with one viewer having the self-claimed "controversial" opinion that the couple's split is sad. They put: "Controversial but watching Megan in the audience clapping for Wes was so sweet and made me really sad that they're no longer together. Hoping they'll reconcile." After matching his highest score from last week's show, Wes skated through tonight's episode and will compete on next Saturday's fairytale special of Dancing on Ice. Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Jon Hornbuckle
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8292965/megan-barton-hanson-wes-nelson-secretly-together-doi-fans/
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2019-01-27 23:55:04+00:00
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thesun--2019-02-22--EastEnders fans shocked to discover Ian Beale earns 10k a month and has 71k in his current account
| 2019-02-22T00:00:00 |
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EastEnders fans shocked to discover Ian Beale earns £10k a month and has £71k in his current account
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EASTENDERS viewers have been left shocked by the news Ian Beale earns £10,000 a month. The owner of the chippy, the cafe and the restaurant - who is played by actor Adam Woodyatt in the BBC soap - is raking huge amounts into his bank account each month. Viewers spotted Ian's personal account showing he has £71,000 sitting in his current account at the moment. And because it's his own account and not his business one, which would have even more in them, that means Ian's loaded more than anyone thought. But he might not have it for long as his ex-wife Mel Owen is in need of cash to pay for lawyers to get her son out of prison. Raging about how she agreed to sell her half of E20 for £300k, far less than what it was worth, Mel has been left determined to find the money to fund Hunter's appeal. One fan tweeted: "Ok so Mel is gonna shag Ian again for his money." A third spotted just how much money is in the account, writing: "She takes it with £71,000." One other wrote: "I'd be totally fine with Mel scamming Ian out of money." After having a drunken meltdown in the middle of the day, Sharon made it impossible for Mel to work at the club and she lost it in Albert Square. Kathy saw how vulnerable Mel was and offered to help her, giving her a boost of confidence. She told her: "The Mel I remember knew how to get hold of money. She would have done whatever it took to get what she wanted - where's that Mel?" Mel didn't take it well and kicked Kathy out before realising what she had done. Later Mel went to Kathy's to apologise for her behaviour but when she spotted Ian's bank statements and a plan formed - she's going to fleece her ex-husband for everything he's worth. She told an unknowing Kathy: "Thanks again for earlier, you helped me remember exactly what I'm capable of." Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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cgreenwood
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8490272/eastenders-shock-ian-beale-10k-month-rich/
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2019-02-22 21:23:06+00:00
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thesun--2019-03-21--Riverdale fans go wild as Cole Sprouse sings to Lili Reinhart in special musical episode Chad Mich
| 2019-03-21T00:00:00 |
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Riverdale fans go wild as Cole Sprouse sings to Lili Reinhart in special musical episode & Chad Michael Murray makes surprise appearance
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RIVERDALE’S Cole Sprouse made his singing debut on the hit show as he serenaded his on and offscreen love, Lili Reinhart, and fans are obsessed. The show aired its highly anticipated season three musical episode, which saw the cast take on Heathers: The Musical. Jughead, played by Cole Sprouse, and Betty, played by Lili Reinhart, sang one of Heathers' most popular musical numbers: 'Seventeen', alongside Cheryl and Toni. Fans reacted on Twitter citing the episode as "best” yet. One enthused: "Riverdale S03E16 has to be my best episode yet? #Riverdale" Lots of fans couldn't get over Cole's singing voice as he Lili Reinhart sang to each other. One exclaimed: "COLE HAS TO SING MORE HOLY S**T" While another added: "@colesprouse has some voice on him btw #riverdale" One fan tweeted: "Jughead and Betty singing together is the best thing about this season. Cole has such good voice and it was an amazing song!! #Riverdale" And another user declared: “Seventeen from the #Riverdale Cast is my new favorite song. You can't change my mind.” The episode also saw the entrance of Chad Michael Murray as Edgar Evernever, cult leader of the mysterious Farm, and fans were equally blown away. One fan gushed: "I was about to give up on #Riverdale then I found out @ChadMMurray is on it. I suddenly want to join the farm. Sign me up, drown me in that water." Another wrote: “I’ve waited all season to see who’s playing Edgar Evernever - thinking it was some old guy and MIND BLOWN it’s @ChadMMurray NO WONDER they’re all at that damn farm! I would be too!!! @CW_Riverdale #Riverdale Some claimed to be freaking out, writing: "I’m a little late but @ChadMMurray is now on #Riverdale !!!!!!!!! What an entrance to his character. I’m still freaking out." Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Eve Wagstaff
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8692881/riverdale-fans-go-wild-cole-sprouse-sings/
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2019-03-21 21:52:40+00:00
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thesun--2019-04-04--The Bay fans confused as prime suspect Ryan suddenly appears with no explanation as they guess hes
| 2019-04-04T00:00:00 |
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The Bay fans confused as prime suspect Ryan suddenly appears with no explanation as they guess he’s a loan shark, drug dealer or people trafficker in wild theories
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ITV’S The Bay returned last night and things are heating up in the case of missing teenager Holly Meredith and the murder of her twin brother, Dylan. Episode three of the series dropped a massive twist and fans (read: all of us) have questions that need answering. A quick recap of what’s been happening in the seaside town of Morecambe, Holly is still missing while her brother Dylan was found dead in the first episode of the ITV drama. But in an interesting turn of events, Holly was seen buying a train ticket the day before she disappeared while in the company of a man in white trainers - who turned out to be family friend Ryan Foley. In addition to this, it was also revealed Holly’s blood was found underneath the fingernails of her brother. Making Holly the prime suspect in her twin’s murder. After watching the episode last night fans took to Twitter to share their own theories on what would happen in the drama. One wrote: “Here’s my theory… The game that Sam is playing on his phone where he’s dared to do risqué things is what the twins were playing. The game eventually escalated, Holly was asked to kill her own brother... she tried but failed however Ryan being evil finished the task! #TheBay” While another theorised: “Ryan and Sean run drugs on the boat and get builder guy to sell them. Reckon he used to get Holly to sell them hence her having loads of cash and now he’s using Lisa’s daughter as his mule...Dylan’s died as result of online dare... #thebay” And one speculated: “From what I can gather, they're all involved with drugs... Ryan messed with the twins... Holly was gonna leave with construction guy to get away from it all... Dylan found out, tried to stop her... he's dead, she's involved .. Nick is hiding her to keep her safe. #TheBay” Lots of viewers were confused as to where Ryan had come from. A fan tweeted: “#thebay ... glad I’m not the only one who had no idea who Ryan is!” Another added: “Really enjoying #TheBay The acting is fab. Ryan popped up out of nowhere though” And one pondered: “Whose this Ryan bloke? Where did he come from? So many threads and so many characters. #thebay I’ll hang on in there but I’m totally confused” Ryan Foley, played by Philip Hill-Pearson, is a good friend of Sean Meredith and has been in the twins’ lives for a long time. He’d been largely ignored until last and didn’t appear to have much to do with the plot, albeit anything really. However, this has all changed after it was discovered he was with Holly the day before she disappeared buying a train ticket. CCTV showed Holly with a man in white trainers with a dark stripe. Cue Detective Sergeant Armstrong to immediately notice said footwear and make him take a DNA test. At this point it hasn’t been revealed but he did seem quite shifty when Armstrong asked for a DNA to aid their enquiries. Viewers also watched last night as Ryan admitted he’d given the family £8,000 in exchange for Sean’s part of the boat they both work on. Holly’s bag was also found during the episode containing a huge amount of money. Could there be a connection? In the biggest plot twist of the episode - nay series so far - DI Manning confirmed the blood under Dylan’s fingernails belongs to Holly. Indicating a struggle before Dylan died, this is the biggest hint that his sister is involved in his murder. Viewers watched last night as Nick was being kept in a secret location while Sean, Ryan and Krzysztof pumped him for information. At the end of the episode the men left him beaten and bloodied out the front of a hospital. While he looked pretty messed up it did appear as though he was breathing. Just. Viewers have been watching as Lisa’s son Rob has been coaxed into doing random stunts and filming the evidence for the past three episodes now. After stealing a load of tinned goods from the local food bank, Dylan texted his coercer: “That’s it. I’m out.” Who’s behind it? Does it have something to do with the twins? Builder Vincent met Lisa’s daughter Abbie while she was looking around one of their building sites and the two have become friends. Although it’s clear the 15-year-old wants more. After Vincent knocked her back he did manage to charm her into delivering a brown envelope full of drugs to one of the older students, Wilco. Abbie instead gave the package to her friend Sam who flushed it down the loo. Does that mean Abbie is in danger now? Is Vincent something to do with Gryd 79? Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Eve Wagstaff
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8789985/the-bay-fans-confused-ryan-wild-theories/
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2019-04-04 11:06:14+00:00
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thesun--2019-04-08--Chelsea fans begin mourning loss of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid after West Ham wonder goal
| 2019-04-08T00:00:00 |
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Chelsea fans begin mourning loss of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid after West Ham wonder goal
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EDEN HAZARD'S incredible goal against West Ham left Chelsea fans delighted yet devastated as he nears a £100million move to Real Madrid. Blues supporters fear the Belgium star will be irreplaceable as he bagged one of the Premier League's greatest ever solo efforts. before completing his double in a 2-0 win. ![ Eden Hazard enjoys his stunning individual goal v West Ham at Stamford Bridge]() Getty - Contributor Eden Hazard enjoys his stunning individual goal v West Ham at Stamford Bridge One fan tweeted: "The anticipation of knowing you're about to watch poetry on a pitch has been absolutely special. Let's savour these last few moments." Another joked: "My wife better not utter a word when I call my son Eden and my daughter Hazard." The Chelsea playmaker, who could net a £110m, six-year deal with Real, snaked through from the middle of the Hammers' half with pace and quick feet before planting a 24th minute opener at Stamford Bridge. And after watching Hazard's extended moment of genius, Blues fans on social media seemed more resigned than ever to losing the 28-year-old. Typical comments included "sublime finish" and we're going to miss him." Sarri admits he will try in any way to convince Hazard to stay at Chelsea Hazard later thumped home a well-deserved second goal from sub Ross Barkley's superb pass in the final minute. [OptaJoe](https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1115335825208815617) pointed out that Hazard has now been directly linked to more Premier League goals this term than any other player". Having sometimes been used in a virtual striking role, he has so far amassed 16 goals and 12 assists.
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ian tuckey
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8819439/eden-hazard-chelsea-real-madrid-west-ham-twitter/
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2019-04-08 21:15:00+00:00
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thesun--2019-04-08--Coronation Street fans convinced Peter Barlow is texting Carla Connor as dead Rana Habeeb
| 2019-04-08T00:00:00 |
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Coronation Street fans convinced Peter Barlow is texting Carla Connor as dead Rana Habeeb
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CORONATION Street fans are convinced Peter Barlow is the one tormenting Carla Connor with texts from dead Rana Habeeb. The alcoholic - who is played by actor Chris Gascoyne in the ITV soap - behaved suspiciously in tonight's episodes whenever struggling Underworld boss Carla's phone went off with the cruel messages. He convinced her to attend the grave of her brother Aidan after lying to her about her family being there, and then tricked her into staying at the pub while she was being judged and gossiped about by all the cobbles residents. But his behaviour towards her seemed less about her welfare and more about putting her in harm's way. And they are convinced he is the one secretly bombarding Carla with abusive texts from an account with Rana's name. One fan tweeted: "I wonder if it was Peter that sent the text? For some reason I have a feeling it’s him, as far fetched as it may sound #Corrie" A second said: "Is it just me or is Peter Barlow being mean to Corrie it’s like he is deliberately winding up everyone around her to isolate her. #corrie" Another added: "Clearly it's NOT from 'Rana' is it Peter? #Corrie #RIPRana" A fourth commented: "The obvious choices would be Kate or Imran. But I think it won't be someone obvious so it'll be like Peter or Lolly or Wayne #Corrie" Peter has got a history of showing his dark side. It was only 18 months ago that he kidnapped vicar Billy Mayhew before threatening to hurl him off a cliff after discovering he played a minor role in his sister's death almost 20 years ago. And Carla did try to cover up the boat fire that almost claimed the life of his son Simon. Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Carl Greenwood
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8818697/coronation-street-peter-barlow-carla-connor-texts-dead-rana/
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2019-04-08 19:51:26+00:00
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thesun--2019-04-22--Has Danny Miller been axed from Emmerdale The Aaron Dingle actor has royally upset fans
| 2019-04-22T00:00:00 |
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Has Danny Miller been axed from Emmerdale? The Aaron Dingle actor has royally upset fans
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DANNY Miller who plays much loved Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale upset some fans of the ITV soap last week after posting a drunken Instagram story. In the clip he insulted fans along with the British Soap Awards, leading some viewers calling for him to be axed. So what’s going on? Let’s find out… Danny Miller has not been been sacked from Emmerdale. Some fans called for him to be axed after The Sun Online published an Instagram rant of him swearing at fans. The actor raged that he hadn't won a gong since 2016 when he took home the Best Actor and Best Male Dramatic performance awards. He also referred to a fan as a "boring little man", a "s***house" and a "f***ing idiot" before telling him to "f*** off". Furious fans have since blasted his behaviour, with one commenting: "He should be sacked. So sick of diva behaviour off screen. This show has really gone downhill on the last year." Another moaned: "Danny miller won’t get fired because Emmerdale suck up 2 him 2 much no matter what disgusting comments he makes." Someone else argued: "Danny miller is truly the most embarrassing man alive. it’s all well and good firing an actress for using racial slurs on socials, but how are you gonna let that arrogant, disgusting, DISRESPECTFUL d***head knock about saying whatever the f*** he likes without consequences?" Another added: "I don't think Danny Miller can discuss bullying and mental health one minute and act the way he does the next. "He belittles people on twitter and I've also repeatedly seen him make jokes about people's appearance. "I don't think he's a bad person but he should have to face consequences at some point." Danny's rambling on social media on Saturday night left fans begging for him to drink water and stop the broadcast. The Emmerdale star argued they were being "too negative" before the stream came to an abrupt end. In the video he said: "British Soap Awards I remember when we used to be friends. "I used to turn up every year and win something but now...Let's talk about the Soap Awards nominees..." The calls to give him his marching orders came just days after Emmerdale were forced to fire actress Shila Iqbal who played Aiesha Richards after historic racist and homophobic tweets were revealed. Danny has yet to speak publicly about the rant which was posted last Saturday night and has been keeping a low profile since the video was published last Tuesday. There has been no official comment from Emmerdale either. There are fans who have supported Danny though and said he’s just got a bit mouthy after having a bit too much to drink. One die-hard Danny fan tweeted: ‘Why would you want Danny Miller sacked? He is a brilliant actor and probably lets his hair down when he isn't working, whats wrong with that. He is only human after all!’ Another said: ‘I feel for danny miller the guy is only human just cause you are on telly shouldn't mean you have to be perfect no one is and the public witch hunts and bullying needs to stop xx’ And a third added: ‘So what !!! he had a few too many and spoke his drunken mind..who's not said what they think when they've had a few ..get over yourselves you set of moaning negferrets leave the lad alone.’ Where do you sit on the Danny Miller fence?
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Nola Ojomu
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8915060/danny-miller-axed-emmerdale-aaron-dingle-twitter/
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2019-04-22 15:56:44+00:00
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thesun--2019-05-03--Emmerdale fans convinced Jamie Tate and Belle Dingle will become a couple after she helps him land j
| 2019-05-03T00:00:00 |
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Emmerdale fans convinced Jamie Tate and Belle Dingle will become a couple after she helps him land job at the vet
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EMMERDALE fans are convinced Belle Dingle and Jamie Tate are about to become a couple - branding the star-crossed lovers "Romeo and Juliet". Despite Belle's warning that the "Tates and Dingles don't exactly mix" many believe the pair are hurtling towards a romance, after she helped him land a job last night. One Emmerdale fan tweeted: "Jamie has already won ?- & watch this space Belle & Jamie - Dingle & Tate- Romeo & Juliet anyone?????" Another agreed, posting: "Awwwwh! Romeo and Juliet in the making! (Belle and Jamie)." A third insisted: "Jamie and Belle need to happen. Belle deserves someone good in her life." One other made a fair point, writing: "Would be nice for Belle to have someone nice like Jamie considering her last boyfriend was a serial killer." Belle dated murderer Lachlan White before being framed by him and even visited him in jail in a bid to get answers in September. However, viewers feel much more warmly towards her possible future boyfriend, with one writing: "I stan Jamie Tate ? especially him & Belle." Another was certain a relationship is on the cards, insisting: "Belle and jamie are fully going to be a couple then." A fourth wrote: "Hope they put belle and jamie together ad keep him far away from debbie." A grouchy Paddy wasn't happy about hiring "Kim Tate's son" at the vet's last night - but he seemed impressed when he stood up for himself. Jamie interrupted his tirade against him, insisting "I'm sorry, but please stop. I am sick of everyone tying me to that woman. "All I want is a chance to show you who I really am. At least let me buy you a drink later and then you can make up your mind about me." Over in the pub, Jamie, who is played by Alexander Lincoln, begs: "I'm not expecting you to change how you feel about me overnight. "I've wanted to be a vet like my auntie Zoe since God knows when. I want to follow in her footsteps if you'll let me." "Fine," replies Paddy. "I'll give you once chance but that's it." But will he be quite so willing if romance really is on the cards as viewers reckon? Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Jamie Downham
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8993988/emmerdale-fans-jamie-tate-belle-dingle-couple/
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thesun--2019-05-29--Love Island fans convinced launch will see first ever same sex coupling as show puts in more boys th
| 2019-05-29T00:00:00 |
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Love Island fans convinced launch will see first ever same sex coupling as show puts in more boys than girls
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LOVE Island fans are convinced that next week's launch will see the first ever same sex coupling as the show puts in two more boys than girls. The official line-up for the ITV2 dating show was released on Monday, and excited viewers think that the first big twist of the series has already been revealed with there being seven men entering the villa and only five women. Last year's series saw Adam Collard enter the villa unannounced during the very first coupling ceremony, with the hunk causing drama when he chose to steal Kendall Rae Knight from Niall Aslam. However, the two excess male contestants have fans thinking that it won't be as simple as that this time around, and the equal number of Islanders might be a hint that we will still get six couples - and not all of the hopefuls identify as straight. One excited fan tweeted: "HEY uh seeing all these #LoveIsland reacts but nothing talking about how there’s 5 girls and 7 guys on this year?? "Why is this, are we finally getting bi contestants?????" Another added: "YOURE TELLING ME THEY TEASED BISEXUAL LOVE ISLAND LAST YEAR AND NOW THEYRE ACTUALLY DOING IT?" Others are simply excited for the drama of the apparent twist - regardless of what it might be. Love Island first had bisexual contestants in series two, with the late Sophie Gradon and Katie Salmon going on a date and sharing a smooch during their time in the 2016 villa. However, the show rules meant that the pair were not allowed to be an "official" pairing, and Sophie eventually quit the show to be with Tom Powell, who'd previously left the villa. Fans have long-called for producers to change the rules to allow Love Island to be more diverse, which includes same-sex couples. Although it is currently unknown whether or not that is what bosses have decided this year, it has been revealed that this year's stars are the brainiest yet most unfaithful to date. The girls comprise of surfer Lucie Donlan, 21, from Cornwall, air hostess Amy Hart, 26, from Worthing, scientist Yewande Biala, 23, from Dublin, pharmacist Anna Vakili, 28, from London and Geordie beauty Amber Gill, 21. While the lads are pro dancer Curtis Pritchard, 23, from Shropshire, boxer Tommy Fury, 20, from Manchester, firefighter Michael Griffiths, 27, from Liverpool, gym owner Anton Danyluk, 24, from Airdrie, Catering company owner Joe Garratt, 22, from London, chef and rugby player Sherif Lanre, 20, from London, and engineer Callum MacLeod, 28, from South Wales Love Island will return to our screens on Monday 3rd June at 9pm on ITV2 Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Stephanie Soteriou
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/love-island/9176843/love-island-launch-same-sex-couple-two-extra-men/
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2019-05-29 12:27:10+00:00
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thesun--2019-06-26--Love Island fans claim theyre being sick and say bosses have turned UP the volume on Danny and Ar
| 2019-06-26T00:00:00 |
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Love Island fans claim they’re ‘being sick’ and say bosses have turned UP the volume on Danny and Arabella’s ‘loud’ kissing
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LOVE Island fans are left feeling "sick" after Danny Williams and Arabella Chi's loud kissing. The 21-year-old model decided to couple up with the ASOS model in Monday night's episode, which meant Yewande Biala had to leave the villa. Within moments of the recoupling Danny, from Hull, and Arabella, 28, locked lips on the swing for the first time, which angered other Islanders - especially Yewande's closest pal Amber Gill. The pair now share a bed together and the loud smooching has not stopped. ITV2 viewers are not impressed, and "can't stand" the loud, exaggerated kissing sounds. One fan tweeted: "Can’t stand how loud and sloppy the kissing sounds on love island." A second shared: "The noises of them kissing on love island are vile make my toes curl wanna vom." A third wrote: "Catching up on love island on the train and I thought the kissing noises were annoying anyway but OMG WHEN YOU’RE LISTENING TO THEM ON EARPHONES GUYS WANNA RIP MY EARS OFF AND THROW THEM IN THE BIN." A separate viewer vented: "Is there any WORSE SOUND than people kissing into the microphone on love island???" Another wrote: "When everyone is coupled up, going to bed must sound MAD, bare lips and tongues kissing lool bare sloppy sounds." Another Love Island viewer shared their annoyance on the online platform, and wrote: "Really wish love island wasn’t just an hour of hearin exaggerated slimey kissing noises through microphones it makes me so ANGRY." A separate viewer added: "Kissing noises on love island make me feel sick, yuck cover your mic pls." Another added: "The kissing sounds on #LoveIsland are driving me absolutely mental. Disgusting." "I CANNOT deal with those KISSING NOISES on love island mate", ranted another watcher. Other viewers have claimed the show's bosses have amped up the volume of the kisses, while others want to start a petition to mute the intimate moments. A separate viewer wrote: "Petition to get the kissing noises on love island turned the fuck down", while another added: "Where do you go to apply for the volume of kissing to be turned down plz #LoveIsland." This is not the only complaint this season has received, as the show is facing another Ofcom investigation after 192 viewers complained Amber and Anna were bullying Danny. A total of almost 1,5000 complaints have been received since the show first aired on June 3. Fans were left worried for Lucie Donlan’s safety, branding her coupled-up partner Joe as controlling and unstable. Maura Higgins' flirtatious behaviour also sparked upset as some viewers felt she was sexually harrassing Tommy Fury. Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Maisie Bovingdon
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/love-island/9378492/love-island-danny-arabella-loud-kissing-volume-up/
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2019-06-26 14:35:47+00:00
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thesun--2019-06-28--Love Island fans are convinced Molly-Mae is copying Lucie after they spot them wearing the same outf
| 2019-06-28T00:00:00 |
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Love Island fans are convinced Molly-Mae is copying Lucie after they spot them wearing the same outfits and hairstyles
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The Cornish surfer wore a white and black zip up swimsuit on the first day of the ITV2 show, which the 20-year-old Instagram influencer slipped in to on her date with Tommy Fury last night. Lucie, 21, has sported her signature curly hair throughout her time on the show, and for the neon party, which aired on Thursday evening, Molly curled her hair the same way. These moments did not go unnoticed as eagle-eyed viewers were quick to point their likenesses out on social media. One fan tweeted: "First the swimsuit now the hair????" A second wrote: "Did anyone else notice how similar molly mae and Lucie looked when they both looked down tonight???????" A third shared: "It was hilarious that Molly Mae went on a date wearing Lucies swimsuit and did her hair like Lucie in the evening." The similar styling comes shortly after the Online Buzz game earlier this week, which saw one tweet written by the public, stated Lucie and Tommy were the "perfect match". Following the game Lucie told some Islanders she would "never say never" to dating the professional boxer, despite him being coupled with Molly. Molly has since asked Tommy to cool down his friendship with Lucie - much to her annoyance. Tommy and Lucie had coupled up earlier in the series, but she decided to pursue her romance with Joe - who has since left - while the sportsman found love with Molly. Viewers think the recent challenge has left Molly feeling "insecure", which is why she is dressing to look like her rival. A separate viewer tweeted: "Molly feeling a little insecure same hair do." While another added: "Can we all please note how Molly Mae styled her hair JUST LIKE LUCIE’S for the neon party tonight RIGHT AFTER she’s saying tommy needs to put up boundaries??? Coincidence?????? @LoveIsland." "Why’s molly got her hair like lucie is she that threatened she’s trying to look like her", shared another. Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Maisie Bovingdon
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/love-island/9391955/love-island-molly-mae-copy-lucie-swimsuit-hair/
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2019-06-28 08:29:34+00:00
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thesun--2019-07-05--Emmerdale fans disgusted as Jacob Gallagher is groomed again this time by dad David and mum Layl
| 2019-07-05T00:00:00 |
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Emmerdale fans disgusted as Jacob Gallagher is ‘groomed’ again – this time by dad David and mum Layla
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EMMERDALE fans were disgusted tonight as David 'groomed' Jacob after he was abused by teacher Maya. The worried dad has been trying to reconnect with his son after the teen was sexually abused by paedophile teacher Maya Stepney. He contacts Jacob online under the guise of a student and tries to convince him to go to university after Jacob decided to abandon his dream of being a doctor. But his tactics didn't go down well with viewers who took to Twitter to slam the shop owner. One fan tweeted on Friday night: "David is coming across as a stalker in this Jake storyline. Not nice..." Another person wrote on Twitter: "So we go from maya grooming Jacob's to david and layla grooming Jacob's?? This just gets more twisted as we go along" And a third asked: "So is David now effectively grooming Jacob, too? At the end of the episode Jacob realised what David was up to and is horrified his dad posed as someone else online to try and regain the teen’s trust. But Jacob is quick to work out what David’s up to and will lure him and mum Leyla to the café. After being baited with a message to their fake account David and Leyla arrive that the café when Jacob – played by Joe- Warren Plant - confronts them. Forced to admit the truth David confesses that the fake account is his. Jacob is devastated and feels utter betrayal but when his granddad Eric Pollard – Chris Chittell - steps in to help resolve the situation, he grows breathless leaving David and Jacob panicked. The next day the father and son quietly agree to keep Eric stress free and David is encouraged by Jacob’s loyalty. Meanwhile, Leyla sees David and Jacob getting along and a plan slowly starts to form. What’s she planning? Will David and Jacob be able to rebuild their shattered relationship? Jacob blames David for calling the police on Maya who is currently serving a year in jail for inappropriate messages she sent to Jacob when he was just 15. David actor Matthew Wolfenden recently spoke out about the long journey ahead for the father and son. He said: “He's (Jacob) obviously devastated and thinks that David has completely ruined his life. He still wants to be with Maya and thinks they're in love. "This is the start of the hard times for David and Jacob. The fact that Maya has been arrested is not the end of the storyline. I think it's the beginning of the next chapter. "I don't know what's going to happen next, because as far as Jacob thinks, David has ruined his life. "I don't know if he's ever going to come around to the fact that David hasn't. It's definitely not going to be a quick fix." Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Mary Gallagher
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9447716/emmerdale-jacob-gallagher-groomed-david-layla/
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2019-07-05 18:43:16+00:00
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thesun--2019-07-28--Killing Eve fans spot tiny clue that reveals Eves fate in season 2 finale
| 2019-07-28T00:00:00 |
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Killing Eve fans spot tiny clue that ‘reveals’ Eve’s fate in season 2 finale
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KILLING Eve fans spot major clue about Eve Polatsri's fate in season two finale. In the final episode of the BBC thriller Villanelle (Jodie Comer) asked Eve (Sandra Oh) to run away with her after they killed off Aaron Peele, but when the secret agent refuses all hell breaks loose. An upset Villanelle shoots at Eve and kills her as they escape through Rome's Colosseum after being rebuked. But fans do not think this is the end of Eve, as they spot her going back to get a bullet proof vest before fleeing with the villain. One fan tweeted: "Will Eve be okay? I don't know. "I know she will survive. There would be no point without her. Now we wait for season three." A second added: "I think Eve will be alive having actually wore her bullet proof vest!" A third shared: "Obviously wearing her bulletproof vest." In the You're Mine episode, fans notice a conversation between Eve and Carolyn Martens (Fiona Shaw), but the MI6 boss left without Eve. Eagle eyed viewers noticed there was a break before Eve later left the room. It is in this snippet fans believe Eve reached for her bullet proof vest. While some believe Eve reached for protection, others hope she was just pretending to be dead or was hit in an area she can survive from. A separate viewer wrote: "She either shot her in the leg or somewhere where there won’t be any effect or Eve was wearing a bulletproof vest and playing dead like Hugo. "There was no blood. Can series 3 hurry up and arrive." Another tweeted: "Eve isn’t wearing a bullet proof vest, and using Hugo’s tactic of ‘play dead’ come the first episode of series 3." Season 3 is set to air in 2020, while the first two series are available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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Maisie Bovingdon
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9601188/killing-eve-clue-eve-polatsri-fate-villanelle-season-2-finale/
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2019-07-28 10:06:22+00:00
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thesun--2019-08-28--Bake Off fans claim Phil has to be related to Dan from Emmerdale as they spot uncanny resemblance
| 2019-08-28T00:00:00 |
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Bake Off fans claim Phil ‘has to be related’ to Dan from Emmerdale as they spot uncanny resemblance
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THE Great British Bake Off fans have claimed that Phil Thorne "has to be related" to Dan from Emmerdale as they spotted an uncanny resemblance between the two men. The much-loved baking show returned to Channel 4 last night, but some viewers were distracted by a batch of familiar faces. The 56-year-old HGV driver was by far the most recognisable, with dozens of fans flocking to social media to draw a comparison between him and the ITV soap character, played by Liam Fox. One shocked viewer wrote: "Hang on a minute.... is Phil actually Dan from @Emmerdale?" Another added: "When Phil's not making cakes he is Dan from Emmerdale..." A third joked: "So good to see Dan from Emmerdale branching out on The Great British Bake Off!" Meanwhile, 35-year-old Michelle Evans-Fecci told Bake Off's host Noel Fielding that her husband thinks that she looks like him. But fans at home believe that she was actually Fleabag actress Sian Clifford in disguise. A viewer tweeted: "I know why Michelle from #GBBO looks familiar. She looks like Sian Clifford who plays Claire from the TV show Fleabag." A second agreed: "Michelle looks so much like Sian Clifford, it's mental." Henry Bird, 20, is one of the youngest contestants in this year's show, and fans claimed that he looks just like baby-faced Game of Thrones' star Thomas Brodie-Sangster. The 29-year-old actor first shot to fame in 2003 rom-com Love Actually before landing the role of Jojen Reed in the fantasy series. A fan tweeted: "Henry looks quite a bit like Thomas Brodie Sangster." Another wrote: "Henry looks like the twin brother of Thomas Brodie-Sangster." Finally, 20-year-old Jamie Finn secured himself as a fan favourite in last night's premiere show, with the entertaining student making fans chuckle as he forgot to add eggs to his sponge mixture - alongside his shocking angel cake disaster. And it wasn't just his TV-ready personality that made him appear recognisable to viewers, with some claiming that he looks like 31-year-old Geordie Shore star Scotty T. One wrote: "Don't know why but I am getting Scotty T vibes from Jamie." Another quipped: "Why is Scotty T making an Easter cake?" as Jamie put together an Easter-themed cake for his very first bake. The Great British Bake Off continues next Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4 Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
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Stephanie Soteriou
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9812198/bake-off-celebrity-lookalikes-phil-dan-emmerdale/
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2019-08-28 10:44:24+00:00
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thesun--2019-11-04--BBC’s His Dark Materials’ debut episode slammed as ‘slow and all over the place’ by disappointed fan
| 2019-11-04T00:00:00 |
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BBC’s His Dark Materials’ debut episode slammed as ‘slow and all over the place’ by disappointed fans
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VIEWERS slammed the BBC's £50million adaptation of His Dark Materials last night, branding the first episode "slow" and "all over the place". The fantasy drama debuted on BBC One last night to a huge 7.2 million viewers but not everyone was impressed by the way Philip Pullman's beloved trilogy was brought to life. The first episode introduced us to 12-year Lyra (Dafne Keen) who was raised at an Oxford University college after her uncle Lord Asriel (James McAvoy) left her there as a baby to keep her safe. We were also introduced to the daemons, the spirit animals who house the humans' souls and follow them everywhere. But the complex plot and dense mythology of the other-worldly adventure left many scratching their heads and turning off. One wrote: "#HisDarkMaterials nope, gave it a try but, not being familiar with the books, found it slow, dull and rather impenetrable (found myself playing on my phone). Have the BBC spent a fortune on something just for existing fans?" A second added: "Surely I can’t be the only one who is completely, and utterly confused?" A third weighed in: "I was not convinced. Was a bit all over the place but maybe just because it was setting the scene hopefully next week will be better I know the story is good." A fourth gave their verdict: "Hmm, not sure about #HisDarkMaterials yet. It looks gorgeous (especially McAvoy in his knitwear, ngl ?) but there’s something... a little forced, a little stiff about it? Certainly not instantly in love with it the way I was #GoodOmens but maybe it just needs time to warm up..." And a fifth chipped in: "I thought the first episode of His Dark Materials was fine, not great, not bad, fine. I think it would've been confusing if I hadn’t read the books. A slow start & lots is different to in my head, which is odd to see. They did a good job building a world with the right atmosphere." Luckily for the BBC, who co-produced the epic with US TV giant HBO, many hardcore fans of the books, who were already familiar with the complex world, were pleased with what they saw. One happy viewer posted: "Honestly, every single scene made me tear up at how perfect it was. Even just thinking back on it now makes me teary. Couldn’t have asked for more, you little geniuses." Another chuffed fan tweeted: "Been waiting over a decade for a decent adaptation and this might just be it!!" Another simply said: "THAT. WAS. EVERYTHING." And a fourth praised the production values, writing: "One hour of awesomeness, lavish and exquisite . Lots of money pumped into this production and it shows." The eight-part series boasts a stellar cast, including Hamilton's Lin Manuel Miranda, Luther's Ruth Wilson, former Poirot actor David Suchet and Fleabag's 'hot priest' Andrew Scott. It continues next Sunday at 8pm on BBC One.
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Oliver Higham-Grady
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10275513/bbc-his-dark-materials-slammed-slow-disappointed-fans/
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Mon, 04 Nov 2019 13:53:47 +0000
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thesun--2019-11-06--Hollyoaks fans spot major blunder as Mercedes should be dead after bleeding out for 12 hours
| 2019-11-06T00:00:00 |
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Hollyoaks fans spot major blunder as Mercedes should be dead after bleeding out for 12 hours
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HOLLYOAKS fans spotted a major blunder on Wednesday night as Mercedes McQueen should have been DEAD after "bleeding out" for 12 hours. Viewers shouted foul play on Twitter after scheming Mercedes - who is played by actress Jennifer Metcalfe in the Channel 4 soap - was ambushed by one of her seven enemies and shot in last night's episode. Goldie found Mercedes in the loft after Nana raised her suspicions over her granddaughter's whereabouts. After paramedics rushed Mercedes to hospital, Sylver told Nana and Goldie at the hospital: "She's in an induced coma and they say it could be sepsis. "It's a miracle she is alive, if it was a few inches to the left..." However viewers were not convinced that Mercedes would have survived at all after being left alone for up to 12 hours overnight. One said: "Mercedes would have bled out by now. #Hollyoaks" Another fan tweeted: "Mercedes really should be dead from a loss of blood! #Hollyoaks" Hollyoaks opened tonight with Taylor Swift's track Look What You Made Me Do in a nod to the shooting at the club. There are seven suspects with James Nightingale, Grace Black, Breda McQueen, Sylver McQueen, Liam Donovan, Joel Dexter and Diane Hutchinson all in the frame for the attempted murder. And eagle-eyed fans also think they spotted which of the seven official suspects actually pulled the trigger. One wrote: "I bet it’s going be Diane!" A second said: "Diane is the one who shot Mercedes - that earlier convo with Edward was a clue #Hollyoaks". Another added: "They’re going to find Diane’s blood at the scene when Mercedes is shot aren’t they? Also, why hasn’t anyone called the police yet?" The attempted murder came after Mercedes confronted all of her enemies and gave them what for after they tried to scam her by stealing drinks from her pub. She terrified James by walking towards him and pulling her phone out like a gun, before telling him how Harry only wanted him for his money and then turning to Grace and warning her about her own murders. Joel was next with her ripping into him about his knowing her secrets and his secret meeting with Cleo, while Goldie got a mouthful for being a "market knockoff". Diane was called out for her behaviour towards Harry before he died, and her evil rapist son Finn being welcomed back into the village. "I would rather be dead and buried instead of being stuck here with you," she said as she stormed out to the loft where someone tried to help her along the way by shooting her. She ran into Liam first and when he rejected her she told him how she had had a termination of his baby. * Hollyoaks airs weeknights on Channel 4 at 6.30pm with a first look episode following at 7pm on E4
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Mary Gallagher
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10293343/hollyoaks-blunder-mercedes-dead-bleeding/
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Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:25:32 +0000
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birminghammail--2019-05-28--Spice Girls fans demand Cardiff gig REFUNDS as sound problems continue following Dublin controversy
| 2019-05-28T00:00:00 |
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Spice Girls fans demand Cardiff gig REFUNDS as sound problems continue following Dublin controversy
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Fans have complained of sound issues for the second time on the Spice Girls' reunion tour. The pop group performed at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Monday evening, with fans taking to social media to argue they could not hear the music properly from inside the venue. It comes after similar complaints from the Spice Girls' performance at Dublin's Croke Park on Friday. Writing on Twitter after the concert in Wales, one fan said: "Okay so @spicegirls was so much fun however the sound was atrocious and you could not hear what they actually said! So disappointing when you pay soo much for a once in a life time opportunity." Another commented: "@spicegirls how disappointing to spend money on a ticket to see you @principalitysta and the support act stole the show! Sound was pants!" One wrote: "@spicegirls it was a shame that you still had not fixed the sound at your Cardiff gig tonight. Couldn't hear half of it!" And another complained: "@spicegirls not much better in Cardiff... The sound was awful again.. What a way to spend money! £refundplease." However, not all fans agreed and many tweeted to say they had not experienced any issues with the sound. One called it a "fantastic show" while another said the evening was "phenomenal". After Friday's gig, Spice Girl Mel B said she hoped the sound "will be much better" at Cardiff. The Spice Girls' Spice World tour will continue at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester (May 29 to June 1), followed by stops in Coventry's Ricoh Arena (June 3-4), Sunderland's Stadium Of Light (June 6), Edinburgh's BT Murrayfield Stadium (June 8), Bristol's Ashton Gate Stadium (June 10) and London's Wembley Stadium (June 13-15).
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James Rodger
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/spice-girls-fans-demand-cardiff-16339718
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2019-05-28 05:52:29+00:00
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birminghammail--2019-12-15--Strictly Come Dancing fans' fury over online voting problems during live final
| 2019-12-15T00:00:00 |
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Strictly Come Dancing fans' fury over online voting problems during live final
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Strictly Come Dancing fans were left disgruntled during the show's live final after facing technical problems while voting online. Viewers used Twitter to complain about being unable to support their favourite act of the evening - either Kelvin Fletcher, Karim Zeroual or Emma Barton - with many saying they were being told they had reached their "maximum number of votes allowed" despite not having cast a vote. Voters were advised twice during the show by the programme's official Twitter account to vote by phone. "We are experiencing a very high volume of votes this evening," a post from the BBC programme said. "If you are having any difficulties voting online remember you can vote by phone, the numbers are all on http://bbc.co.uk/strictly." Large numbers of Strictly fans were seen complaining on the social media platform about being unable to vote, with many posting screengrabs of what they could see. One viewer shared an image of the voting screen bearing the words: "Thank you for voting. The winner will be revealed at the end of tonight's live show so keep watching! "You have reached the maximum number of votes allowed." The viewer tweeted: "@SCD2019UK I just tried to vote online it said thanks for voting you've used the maximum amount of votes , I NEVER VOTED!!! "I'm getting really sick of fixed result speculations but now I see why £votefixing £BBCStrictly." Another viewer wrote: "For goodness sake @bbcstrictly the voting is screwed up AGAIN! £BBCStrictly." "Has anyone else had trouble voting on line?" another asked, adding: "Managed 1 vote then said I'd reached maximum? £BBCStrictly." One fan said: "Oh what a surprise! Online voting is a complete mess again! £BBCStrictly." Former Emmerdale star Fletcher, children's TV presenter Zeroual and EastEnders actress Barton were competing to win the series and lift the Glitterball Trophy.
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[email protected] (Brett Gibbons)
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/strictly-come-dancing-fans-fury-17422893
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eveningstandard--2019-01-10--Westlife are back Fans in apostearsapos as group drop comeback single Hello My Love
| 2019-01-10T00:00:00 |
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Westlife are back! Fans in 'tears' as group drop comeback single Hello My Love
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Forget the Spice Girls – Westlife are back and we feel like we’re flying without wings. The chart-topping Irish boyband have officially made their comeback with new single Hello My Love. Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan dropped their first new release in eight years on Thursday morning, months after confirming their return to music. The ballad was penned by Ed Sheeran ahead of their reunion announcement, something the group described as an “honour”. “Ed is now one of the biggest stars in the world but also when I first met him, he was just doing gigs in bars and he was not very widely known,” Feehily told Metro. “When I met him that time, he was a huge Westlife fan and learnt to play the guitar to one of our greatest hits and he just loved Westlife. “I thought, that’s really cool, this really talented singer-songwriter loves Westlife.” The track quickly climbed to the top of the iTunes chart minutes after its release with the Westlife hashtag soon trending on Twitter, with fans worldwide in celebration. One fan posted: “Name any boy band from back in the day that has been silent for 10 years then drops a single (Hello my love), without saying a single word about it and boom its trending in less than 2 hours? #Westlife are the GOAT(reminds me of our very own @RealShinski).” Another tweeted: “Ahhhh the new @westlifemusic song Hello My Love is amazing, I love it!! Great song.” A third excited fan wrote: “I am shouting, my childhood g’s.... #Westlife.” Westlife will tour the UK and Ireland for the first time in seven years next summer with The Twenty Tour in celebration of the group’s 20th anniversary. The tour is their fastest selling of all time, with 400,000 tickets selling within 48 hours of release last year. The shows will mark their first as a group since playing Croke Park in Dublin in June 2012. Hello My Love is out now
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Emma Powell
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https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/westlife-are-back-fans-in-tears-as-group-drop-comeback-single-hello-my-love-a4035286.html
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2019-01-10 11:08:17+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-01-14--Jesy Nelson dancing to R Kelly enrages fans as Little Mix star is aposcancelledapos
| 2019-01-14T00:00:00 |
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Jesy Nelson dancing to R Kelly enrages fans as Little Mix star is 'cancelled'
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Jesy Nelson has come under fire from Little Mix fans after she shared a video of herself dancing to R Kelly’s ignition in the wake of sexual abuse claims. Nelson, 27, posted an Instagram video as she danced along to a live cover of the track with a friend during a night out. “Ooh Ignition, R Kelly,” she can be heard saying as she pouts in front of the camera. The post sparked a backlash from fans who slammed her for singing along to the 2003 hit amid the allegations of sexual abuse levelled against R Kelly and the release of the new documentary, Surviving R Kelly. One user tweeted: “LMAO AS IF WE NEEDED ANOTHER REASON TO CANCEL JESY NELSON.” Another posted: “Jesy Nelson what the f***? First you film a white person saying the n word and put it on Instagram and now you are bopping along with R Kelly after what has just happened? Shame on you... I'm done with you, CANCELLED. You just ruin LM's reputation too. Bye sis” Others defended the singer against trolls, with one posting: “Don’t get me wrong I absolutely despise R. Kelly but the accusations have been around for years and it’s been absolutely fine for people to listen to them songs/ use them in movies etc. so I do think it’s a little unfair for her to get *as much* hate as she is.” Standard Online has contacted representatives for Nelson for comment. Surviving R Kelly documents several women who have come forward to allege that R Kelly had sexually assaulted them. He has not been charged with any offence in relation to the latest accusations and adamantly denies any wrongdoing. A handful of celebs have spoken out against the singer including John Legend and Lady Gaga, who worked with Kelly on Do What U Want in 2013. Gaga apologised for the collaboration on Twitter, telling fans she was at a “dark time in my life” when she teamed up with him. She tweeted: “I can't go back, but I can go forward, and continue to support women, men, and people of all sexual identities, and of all races, who are victims of sexual assault.” Cara Delevingne last week revealed she lost 50,000 Instagram followers after speaking out against Kelly. “Every time I say something real, something I truly believe, something others may think of as controversial, something that makes people think and ask questions, I lose followers,” she posted. “The followers I lose clearly don’t agree with what I have to say, people that support the ideas and actions of others who are moving backwards and not forwards.”
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Emma Powell
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https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/jesy-nelson-cancelled-as-little-mix-fans-slam-her-for-dancing-to-r-kelly-track-a4037726.html
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2019-01-14 08:19:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-21--Bros fans try to explain who the 80s band are to their children after shock Brit Awards appearance
| 2019-02-21T00:00:00 |
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Bros fans try to explain who the 80s band are to their children after shock Brit Awards appearance
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Bros fans were left cringing after they were forced to try and explain who the popular 80s group are to their children, following their surprise appearance at the Brit Awards. Twin brothers Matt and Luke Goss made a shock return to the prestigious awards show after 30 years to present at Wednesday night's ceremony. Their appearance, which saw them try and fail to get a huge cheer from the crowd, left some young fans baffled. One fan wrote: “Trying to explain who Bros are to the kids. Well, not quite as big as 1Direction but bigger than, erm, than ... have you heard of Brother Beyond?? #Brits.” Another tweeted: “Wow, no one at the O2 cares about Bros do they?” A third added: “Bros trying to get people to cheer... tragic! The crowd were born about twenty years too late to know who the hell you even are guys!” Other viewers were left in awe of the pair, with some saying it’s the first time the show has been “worth watching”. One excited viewer wrote: “Ok so Bros just won the Brits.” Another commented: “OMG BROS @mattgoss and @LukeGoss at the Brits! First time it’s been worth watching in 20 years! I have finally heard of a band on there.” Despite the mixed reaction, the pair were more than happy with the response to their appearance, deeming it “amazing.” Speaking at the show, Matt said: “It’s been amazing, the love we’ve received in this country has been amazing. We got in from America yesterday and everyone has been really lovely to us.” Whitehall left Brits viewers in stitches after he mocked the brothers in a series of digs at their now viral BBC documentary, After the Screaming Stops. Spelling out each letter he joked: “Are you glad to be H O M E at the B R I T S?” The comedian went on to add that the pair should “speak about getting the kids out there not to wear protection.” The cringe-worthy moment concluded with host Whitehall pulling out a conker on a string while making a crude joke on the pair’s “conkers” being “bigger” than his in reference to a discussion from the documentary.
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Safeeyah Kazi
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https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/bros-fans-try-to-explain-who-the-80s-band-are-to-their-children-after-brit-awards-appearance-a4072716.html
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2019-02-21 11:38:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-05-20--Game of Thrones fans heartbroken as show ends with dramatic final episode
| 2019-05-20T00:00:00 |
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Game of Thrones fans heartbroken as show ends with dramatic final episode
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Game of Thrones fans have said they were left "devastated" after they learned the fate of the Iron Throne in the final ever episode. The eighth and final series of the fantasy drama came to an end in the UK on Monday night, with a dramatic last instalment that saw Jon Snow kill Daenerys Targaryen by stabbing her through the heart. Many viewers said they were left disappointed, saying they felt Daenerys, played by Emilia Clarke, deserved a better ending. One posted on Twitter: "I began watching Game of Thrones in 2012 before the second season came out and ever since I've always rooted for Daenerys and honestly that season finale broke my heart." "This breaks my heart so much #Daenerys did not deserve this at all," said another. One person tweeted: "My heart is broken, I demand justice for Daenerys, the only one true character of GOT." "Daenerys deserves so much better. I am so devastated," posted another. One irked viewer wrote: "You killed Daenerys, all my years of watching was pointless. Bad writing..." Game Of Thrones, which is based on the books by George RR Martin, started in 2011 and ran for eight series, becoming a huge hit. As it came to a close, many viewers said they did not know how to fill the void it would leave. "My Monday morning motivation is over. End Of an Era for sure," tweeted one. "Can't..... stop ...... crying how is it all over," asked another. "There will never be a show like @GameOfThrones," said another viewer. "I am heartbroken to see it ending but am forever grateful for this masterpiece in television history. Thank you @HBO." One upset viewer said: "I've been bawling my eyes out for years now, but nothing will compare to the feeling of hearing the soundtrack for the very last time. "And now our watch has ended."
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Katy Clifton
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https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/game-of-thrones-fans-heartbroken-as-show-ends-with-dramatic-final-episode-a4147046.html
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2019-05-20 21:44:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-06-03--Love Island fans unhappy with Mike Thalassitis tribute aposShame on you ITVapos
| 2019-06-03T00:00:00 |
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Love Island fans unhappy with Mike Thalassitis tribute: 'Shame on you ITV!'
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Love Island fans were left outraged by the tribute to Mike Thalassitis, accusing show bosses of not doing enough to remember the ex-islander. Thalassitis starred on the 2017 series. He was found dead in woodland near his home in Edmonton, London, on March 15. He took his own life. Love Island bosses paid tribute to the late reality TV star at the end of Monday night’s series five launch by flashing up a picture of Thalassitis alongside the words: “In loving memory of Mike Thalassitis 1993-2019.” Fans claimed that show bosses should have put together a longer tribute while others criticised the decision to flash it up at the end of the show instead of as it opened. “Is that genuinely all Mike got??? #loveisland,” asked one viewer on Twitter. Another wrote: “Love Island Execs are s***. They gave Mike 2 seconds after the credits? Disgusting #loveisland.” A third tweeted: “Did they just do a throw-away 2 second tribute to Mike and the end of the show? Lol wow that is shocking wtf. #LoveIsland.” Others questioned why Sophie Gradon, who died last summer, two years after starring on the show, failed to get a tribute. Others defended the tribute to Thalassits, praising show bosses for the “lovely” move. Standard Online has contacted representatives for Love Island for comment. Both contestants’ deaths sparked calls for ITV to revise its duty of care to islanders pre and post taking part. This year’s cohort of singletons will have access to a welfare team both during the show and after as well as a senior team who have Mental Health First Aid training. They will receive “bespoke social media training” and advice on finance on returning home as well as eight therapy sessions and proactive contact for 14 months after the series has ended, with additional help provided where necessary. Twelve new islanders set up home in the famous villa on Monday night before being told two boys will remain single after surprise late arrivals Tommy Fury and Curtis Pritchard introduced themselves. The opening show saw Amy and Anton, Lucie and Joe, Anna and Sherif, Michael and Yewande and Callum and Amber couple up. But Anton soon made a move on Lucie, telling both her and Joe that he fancies her. Love Island is on ITV2, tomorrow at 9pm
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Emma Powell
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https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/love-island-fans-unhappy-with-mike-thalassitis-tribute-shame-on-you-itv-a4158516.html
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2019-06-03 16:49:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-11-19--Cold Call fans are convinced Daniel Ryan's character Des is secretly trying to scam June
| 2019-11-19T00:00:00 |
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Cold Call fans are convinced Daniel Ryan's character Des is secretly trying to scam June
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Channel 5’s first ever original drama Cold Call is off to a great start and fans have already begun sharing their theories online - with some claiming a main character might not be as innocent as he seems. The psychological thriller, which aired for the first time on Monday night, is a gripping exploration of how far one woman - played expertly by Sally Lindsay - will go to protect her family after losing her life savings in a telephone banking scam. The series opener introduced the scam victims and teased that there is so much more to the characters than they are letting on. In the show, Sally plays June Clarke, a hard-working single mum, with grandchild one the way, who is targeted in a phone scam. June joins a self-help group where she meets another victim Des, played by Daniel Ryan. Line of Duty’s Paul Higgins also appears as June’s suspected perpetrator. However, some viewers are convinced that Des, who seems hell-bent on helping June, is in fact the scammer and that Kirk, another character, is his new victim. As the show aired, one user tweeted: “ Think Des has his own agenda here. Something a bit odd about him.” Another added: “Really enjoyed #ColdCall tonight with the lovely @sally_lindsay. Couldn’t look at the screen during the last 5 minutes as I was too scared however I have a bad feeling about Des. I think he’s in on it.” “Is Des a scammer and Kirk is his next target..... #twist #coldcall,” said a third. Standard Online were among reporters who got a sneak peek at the series and the show's creators also revealed why it was so important to make. Cold Call is the broadcaster’s first collaboration with UK-based production company Chalkboard TV and is written by Karyn Dougan-Buckland and Mark Buckland. Series producer Mike Benson explained that Chalkboard’s previous work with factual content informed how it “structured and budgeted the production.” “It was actually quite interesting. I think Channel 5 wanted to partner with us because we were young and scripted, and because of our factual background," he said. “We met a lot of people in the drama world and we told them our budget and they were like there’s no way you can pull it off. “I think the things we have done in documentaries really informed how we structured and budgeted the production, we did almost half of it as a more full-fact drama and the other half of it as almost more of a documentary team." Lindsay revealed that although the series is fictional, she was a target of a phone scam just a week before she signed up to star in the drama. She explained: “I got a call from what I thought was the gas board. This guy was telling me because I hadn’t paid the bill, I was going to be given a county court judgment and be cut off. “Even though I knew it was paid, I was listening and half of me was believing him. "Then the doorbell rang and there was someone at the door so I said, ‘I’ll ring you back...’ and the line went dead.” Cold Call is the first of three new drama productions which Channel 5 previously revealed were in the pipeline. Earlier this year, Ben Frow, their director of programmes, said he was hoping to release between six and eight dramas a year, adding that he was “very willing to be experimental with directors and writers.” Cold Call returns on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9pm on Channel 5.
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Tobi Akingbade
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https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/cold-call-fans-are-convinced-daniel-ryans-character-des-is-secretly-trying-to-scam-june-a4290351.html
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Tue, 19 Nov 2019 09:28:00 GMT
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pinknewsuk--2019-02-14--Frozen 2 trailer has convinced fans that Elsa is a lesbian
| 2019-02-14T00:00:00 |
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Frozen 2 trailer has convinced fans that Elsa is a lesbian
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Signup to receive a daily roundup of the top LGBT+ news stories from around the world Frozen 2 protagonist Elsa is a lesbian, according to many fans who have watched the new trailer. Disney fuelled the long-held opinion of queer Frozen enthusiasts, that the ice queen should be written as a lesbian, with the release of a new teaser on Wednesday (February 13). In the two-minute video, Elsa is seen attempting to use her powers to create an icy pathway across the sea, and also blasts a pink-and-purple cloud in a scene which seems to use bisexual lighting. Some are saying that an unidentified red-headed character in the trailer is Elsa’s girlfriend, though others have pointed out that they look like a younger version of Anna. The scene also contains a young, blonde character. This may suggest that it’s a flashback involving the two sisters, and not the revelation that countless queer fans have been waiting for. If Elsa did come out, she would be the first queer Disney princess. Many Frozen fans have tweeted that Elsa’s clothing choices in the trailer prove her queer sexuality. One said: “I want to make elsa’s lesbian pantsuit overcoat outfit,” while another commented: “Elsa’s outfit in Frozen 2 screams LESBIAN and that’s on that. Thanks for coming to my ted talk.” Another wrote: “elsa looking like a real lesbian,” while one person commented: “Elsa is serving powerful lesbian energy and I’m f**king here for it. Freeze me MOM.” According to the fandom, the Queen of Arendelle is attempting to freeze a route through the sea in the trailer in order to get to her girlfriend. One of the advocates of this theory wrote: “They definitely gave Elsa a gf in Frozen 2. Only a lesbian would go through so much to be with her partner.” Another tweeted: “Elsa’s crossing oceans for her lesbian lover,” while a different user commented: “Elsa really is lesbian Jesus walking on water like that!!” One fan said: “I don’t know why running into the ocean over and over strikes me as a very gay thing to do but Elsa looks like a very determined lesbian trying to cross the ocean for her long-distance gf.” Others were adamant that Disney now has no choice: Elsa has to be a lesbian. One of these fans wrote: “I’m sorry @Disney but y’all can NOT put Elsa in that outfit and then Not make her a lesbian.” And another determined tweeter commented: “All im saying is… if elsa doesnt get a girlfriend in Frozen 2 then all my lesbian bitches will ride at dawn.” Another asked: “If Elsa doesn’t reveal her true lesbian form in Frozen 2, then what’s the point?” while a different fan tweeted: “if elsa aint a lesbian in frozen 2 then idk what im gonna do.”
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Josh Jackman
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https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/02/14/frozen-2-trailer-elsa-lesbian/
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2019-02-14 11:27:58+00:00
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pinknewsuk--2019-09-21--Irish Simpsons Fans have started their own political party and theyre pro-trans rights
| 2019-09-21T00:00:00 |
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Irish Simpsons Fans have started their own political party – and they’re pro-trans rights
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Well, there's nothing on earth like genuine, bona fide, electrified, six-car trans rights. (Ireland Simpsons Fans/20th Century Fox Television) A viral Simpsons fanpage based in Ireland has announced it is setting up a political party. Yes, you read that correctly. No, you don’t have to schedule an eye-exam. And yes, this is the most 2019 thing that’s happened so far. The viral Facebook page Ireland Simpsons Fans (ISF) announced yesterday that it is launching a political party – the ISF Party – to represent those who feel they are not represented by the major Irish parties. While not yet a registered party, the original page, founded in 2016, found its fanbase jumping at the chance to become members. The page, joined by a Twitter account in 2017, amassed a loyal following for posting political re-hashes of tried and tested The Simpsons jokes. “There is a crisitunity in Irish politics,” their website reads. “Landlords are eating you and everyone you care about. Insufficient bear tax has diminished the wild bear population. The rich click their tongues and destroy the climate. “For years, we have used ‘Can’t someone else do it?‘ – and we are that someone else.” “The ISF Party is Ireland’s newest all-island political party,” the statement read. ISF claimed on Twitter it received 500 members in under six hours. As a result, the party’s membership quickly exceeded the followings of existing parties Aontú, which was established by Sinn Féin’s Peadar Tóibín when he resigned this year. As well as the right-wing party Renua. Party organisers have not revealed an official manifesto yet, but the ISF’s Twitter has been steadily revealing details of where the party’s policy stands. The group tweeted that it’s a “no TERF club” and its aim is to “turn Ireland into the most progressive country in the world for trans rights”. It also stated that they’re against the Fianna Fáil. The big tent party that has built a following with its more populist, nationalist policy proposals. Operated by the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of the Department of Justice and Equality, the system provides asylum seeker residents with accommodation free of charge and a living allowance. However, human rights campaigners and watchdogs have routinely criticised it as inhuman in its treatment of migrants. One organisation called the living conditions of asylum seekers “appalling” in a press statement last month. “Ireland should be proudly open to granting asylum,” the ISF tweeted. But beneath the dizzying array of memes and tenuous and obscure references, a cromulent question remains: Is it all a joke? Page founder Jack Leahy told the Irish Mirror that it’s all serious. “We are genuinely intending to register and have easily exceeded the number required,” Leahy said. “Politics is changing and the idea of a Simpsons meme party honestly is no longer even a little crazy. “I think it’s crazy that nearly 600 people would join a meme party this quickly. “We always knew that working with such a big group would ensure a level of success for the concept anyway. “”But mostly it’s because the group is full of 18-35 year olds who are expressing their political homelessness this way. It’s clear that the party aims to embiggen Ireland, and the party is on track to actually being able to register as a party, under current legislation. A party must include at least 300 recorded members above the age of 18 and have at least one member who is a member of the Dail (the lower house of Ireland’s parliament) or a representative of the European Parliament.
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Josh Milton
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https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/09/21/irish-simpsons-fans-political-party-pro-trans-rights/
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2019-09-21 15:39:37+00:00
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sputnik--2019-11-27--Priyanka Chopra Surprises Her Hubby Nick Jonas With Puppy Ahead of Their Wedding Anniversary
| 2019-11-27T00:00:00 |
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Priyanka Chopra Surprises Her Hubby Nick Jonas With Puppy Ahead of Their Wedding Anniversary
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The couple's relations have always been gazing-stock as both Nick and Priyanka post beautiful photos of themselves together with unfailing regularity and share personal moments in their social media platforms. It was thus not unexpected that they shared their pre-anniversary fuss. However, Priyanka decided to surprise her beloved husband with a cute unexpected present ahead of their wedding anniversary. PeeCee posted a video from NYC of Nick being woken up in the morning by a charming puppy, which was licking the singer's face and shaking him with its paws. The German Shepherd pupster turned out to be a present for Nick, who at first seemed a little bit confused and disoriented, but then he realized what was going on and accepted his new family member. The couple has already named the doggo Gino and also created his personal Instagram account, which has already put up three posts, two of them show Nick and Gino hanging out together.
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birminghammail--2019-04-06--Danielle Lloyd and Michael ONeill MARRY in secret Dubai beach wedding ceremony
| 2019-04-06T00:00:00 |
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Danielle Lloyd and Michael O'Neill MARRY 'in secret Dubai beach wedding ceremony'
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Danielle Lloyd and Brummie electrician Michael O'Neill have tied the knot, according to reports. The Sutton Coldfield-based former WAG wed Michael in a top secret ceremony in Dubai. The sneaky pair exchanged vows today (Saturday, April 6) in the UAE, reports say. The 35-year-old and Michael said "I do" with little fanfare - with pals vowing to keep the exciting news off social media. Danielle's reps confirmed that the ceremony went ahead today. An insider told The Sun that the wedding was "small" but incredibly romantic. Everyone "was in tears" as the couple swapped vows, according to reports. Danielle's four children - who are all boys - were involved in the ceremony. She shares sons Archie, Harry and George with ex-husband Jamie O'Hara, a former Wolves star. Danielle also has a son with Michael, named Ronnie. The pair got married on the beach in front of the Burj Al Arab hotel, an insider revealed. Danielle and Michael exchanged vows in a romantic moment as the sun went down. Danielle met Michael in a Birmingham gym when he told her how she could do squat exercises better. Their relationship got serious pretty quickly, as he proposed to her after just six months. Danielle loves how he’s just a normal guy who isn’t interested in her fame – and she particularly loves the fact he’s a down-to-earth Brummie. The former Miss GB who lives in Sutton Coldfield says: “I just love Birmingham and the people are so friendly and nice. "Everyone is always so welcoming.” Danielle added about Michael: “He’s not into the glitz and the glam, he doesn’t want to go to premieres or anything like that. "He’s just a nice, down to earth person. "He didn’t want to go out with me because of the fame. "We like going for meals and playing with the kids, we love doing family stuff. I think that’s what I really need to concentrate on.” Michael proposed to Danielle on Valentine’s Day 2016 at posh London hotel Claridge’s. He had the diamond engagement ring specially made after designing it himself.
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James Rodger
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/danielle-lloyd-michael-oneill-marry-16090803
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2019-04-06 18:34:25+00:00
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birminghammail--2019-11-14--Couple get married with pony invited to wedding as guest of honour
| 2019-11-14T00:00:00 |
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Couple get married with pony invited to wedding as guest of honour
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A happy couple have tied the knot at a special wedding ceremony where their PONY was the guest of honour. Courtney and Ben Small have been together for years and decided they wanted to become man and wife. They planned their perfect day, in the stunning grounds of St Elizabeth's House, in Plymouth, Devon, and wrote up a long guest list - with one special invitee. And they made sure that their pet pony named Joker was able to attend to celebrate with them. Majestic white-haired Joker took centre stage at the equestrian-friendly marriage ceremony, and even featured in the wedding pictures. The pair were joined by family and friend for their memorable day, and volunteers from Hoofbeats Equine Rehabilitation Sanctuary including Sharon Vieira. Sharon said: "We were so pleased to be able to help bring an extra special touch to the wedding. "It was only right that Joker was able to be a part of the big day and we wanted to also repay all the hard work Courtney and Ben have done for us over the years."
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[email protected] (James Rodger)
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/couple-married-pony-invited-wedding-17255799
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drudgereport--2019-12-17--World's oldest married couple celebrate 80th wedding anniversary...
| 2019-12-17T00:00:00 |
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World's oldest married couple celebrate 80th wedding anniversary...
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Family and friends of the oldest married couple in the world helped them celebrate yet another major milestone on Wednesday. There was no doubt about the celebratory atmosphere in the air as John and Charlotte Henderson, who call Austin home, celebrated their 80th anniversary. The couple’s wedding day was all the way back on Dec. 22, 1939, months after the start of the Second World War – and last month, John, 106, and 105-year-old Charlotte were presented with a Guinness World Record for the oldest married couple. But the celebrations were only starting, as Longhorn Village, the senior living community where the couple live, helped them throw a huge party for their 80th anniversary. They pulled out all the stops – parked outside the building was a 1920s roadster, similar to the one that John used to pick up Charlotte for their first date all those years ago. At the time, Charlotte was studying to become a teacher, while John was a football player for the Longhorns. Jason Free, who helped his great-uncle and aunt claim the world record by alerting Guinness to their longevity, told KXAN what makes them so special. READ MORE: World’s oldest couple lives in Austin; their advice for a happy life “They are a wonderful couple, and an example of a very happy couple – glad to be around each other, travel together, and live life,” Jason said. “They’ve always been very forward-looking people, always very positive about the future, looking forward to tomorrow and what the future holds. “They’ll tell you the stories of the past, but they don’t dwell on the past – they remember it, but they look forward to the future, and they’ve always been that way. “They’ve always been great to be around at the holidays, Christmas and Thanksgiving. During the football season they would always come to Austin before they moved here. [John] was always an avid UT football fan, so we could definitely always catch up and talk sports.” Jim Bissett, a resident at Longhorn Village who has been friends with the couple for the last 10 years, told a story about helping John buy a new computer monitor. When Jim told John that it came with a three-year warranty, John joked that it didn’t matter – he wouldn’t live that long. That was about five years ago. John may have been wrong, but the story shows his sense of humor, Jim said. “They’re just gracious, nice, kind people. They’re salt of the earth,” he added. Guests at the anniversary party were treated to a huge spread of food, while photos of the couple from over the years were projected onto a wall. A long line of people formed to congratulate John and Charlotte, who will officially mark 80 years together on Dec. 22.
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eveningstandard--2019-01-26--Barack and Michelle Obama From their wedding to having children the power coupleaposs greatest m
| 2019-01-26T00:00:00 |
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Barack and Michelle Obama: From their wedding to having children, the power couple's greatest moments
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Life in the White House might be famous for its lack of privacy and punishing work schedule, but when Barack and Michelle Obama reliquished their First Couple roles in January 2017, after eight years in office, their marriage appeared stronger than ever. From their first presidential campaign the relationship between Barack and Michelle Obama has been a source of both interest and envy. The couple, who married 26 years ago, even had their story immortalised on film in the 2016 movie Southside With You. The Obamas met working at the same law firm in 1989, when Michelle Robinson found herself reluctant to fall for the charms of the summer associate. The two would go on to do extraordinary things together, having their two daughters, Malia and Sasha, along the way. But despite their easy body language and public declarations of love, the Obamas have also been open about the tough patches in their marriage, including a stint in marriage counselling. Scroll through our gallery above for their best on-camera moments - or read on below for the lowdown on the former First Couple. The pair met in the summer of 1989, when Michelle was 25 years old and Barack was 27. Michelle - who was then Michelle Robinson - had been working as a law associate at Sidley & Austin for a year. To her apparent dismay, she was assigned to mentor a first year law student who would be working with her as a summer associate. Enter the love of her life: Barack Obama. Sidley & Austin didn’t typically take on first year law students for the summer, according to Business Insider, but Barack had apparently impressed them so much they decided to make an exception. She told Good Morning America, “I have my suspicions when a bunch of white folks fawn all over a black man because I sorta think, 'Okay, he can talk straight so they think he's wonderful.' So that was my theory. And his name was Barack Obama and he was from Hawaii. I thought, 'What?' You know, so I didn't really know what to expect.” She also told ABC News that as the pair were both Harvard alumni, she believed “the firm thought, ‘Oh, we’ll hook these two people up.’” Barack ended up arriving late at their first meeting, which didn't help. Michelle told Good Morning America, “And then: in walks Barack Obama. And Barack Obama has always walked like Barack Obama - like he’s got all the time in the world, and I was like, ‘Dude, you’re cute.’ But in my mind, I was like ‘off-limits’. I’m not going to date one of the few black summer associates.” Michelle told ABC News that Barack asked Michelle out “about a month in." She said she initially shot him down, “I thought, ‘No way. This is completely tacky.’” Eventually, she wound up saying yes, describing his behaviour as “very straightforward” - "he was not a game player”. The two made a day of their first date, taking a stroll and heading to see a Spike Lee film Do the Right Thing. The site of their first kiss has now been commemorated with a plaque in Chicago. Michelle told Good Morning America, “When we stopped for ice cream and he got the sense that I was starting to open up, and he played it real smooth. He just leaned in for a kiss and that really was it. From that kiss on, it was love and he was my man.” The commemorative plaque is outside a former Baskin-Robbins in Hyde Park, Chicago and features a photograph of the pair on the verge of kissing. It’s accompanied by a quote from Barack that he gave to O magazine in 2007. “On our first date, I treated her to the finest ice cream Baskin-Robbins had to offer, our dinner table doubling as the curb. I kissed her, and it tasted like chocolate” he said. Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 and is currently 57 years old. Michelle is two years younger and recently celebrated her birthday on January 17, when she turned 55 years old. Last week Barack Obama wrote in a birthday message to Michelle, "I knew it way back then and I’m absolutely convinced of it today – you’re one of a kind." On Barack’s birthday in 2017, Michelle shared an image from her husband's birthday celebrations, writing, “Another year older, but the same phenomenal guy I married nearly 25 years ago. Happy birthday, @BarackObama -- we love you so much!” Barack and Michelle have two daughters Malia and Sasha, who are currently 20 years old and 17 years old respectively. They also have one furry child, a Portuguese Water Dog called Bo. According to the New York Post, Barack and Michelle Obama are estimated to be worth “more than $135 million” - around £104 million. Since leaving the White House the pair has made some pretty lucrative deals. The Financial Times reported that the Obamas’ combined book deals for Michelle’s Becoming and an upcoming Barack-penned book about his time in the White House were worth $65 million (over £50 million), after Penguin Random House snagged the rights at auction. The Obamas also made a deal with Netflix to produce various programmes and films for the platform, which a source at the New York Post valued at more than $50 million (over £38.6 million). There's also Barack’s $207,800 a year pension (about £160,270) as well as various speaking engagements. The New York Post also reported that Michelle’s speaking engagement fee is $225,000 per appearance (£173,540) while her husband comes in a $400,000 for an engagement (£308,500). And that's just the beginning, apparently. A study conducted by Analytics@American, a business analytics department from American University, estimated that the family could make another $242 million (over £186.7 million) in the future. According to Michelle, Barack was initially skeptical about marriage. She told The New Yorker, “We would have this running debate throughout our relationship about whether marriage was necessary. It was sort of a bone of contention, because I was, like, ‘Look, buddy, I’m not one of these who’ll just hang out forever.’” Barack eventually took his girlfriend out to a restaurant in Chicago called Gordon, ostensibly to celebrate him passing the bar exam. She said, “[Barack] got me into one of these discussions again, where, you know, he sort of just led me down there and got fired up and it’s like you’ve got blah blah blah blah, and then dessert comes out, the tray comes out, and there’s a ring!” The pair were married on October 3, 1992 at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. Apparently Michelle’s brother walked her down the aisle and Barack’s brother was best man. In a throwback posted to Instagram, she wrote “You can’t tell it from this photo, but Barack woke up on our wedding day in October, 1992 with a nasty head cold. Somehow, by the time I met him at the altar, it had miraculously disappeared and we ended up dancing almost all night.” Their first dance was to Stevie Wonder’s You and I, after which they headed to California for their honeymoon. Their marriage went through rough patches. Michelle suffered a miscarriage before eventually having their two daughters Malia and Sasha through IVF treatment. In her memoir Becoming, Michelle said the pair also went to marriage counselling to work on their relationship when their stressful lifestyles got the best of them. “I know too many young couples who struggle and think somehow, there’s something wrong with them,” Michelle told Good Morning America. “I want them to know that Michelle and Barack Obama — who have a phenomenal marriage and who love each other — we work on our marriage and we get help with our marriage when we need it.” She added, “What I learned about myself [over the course of our marriage] was that my happiness was up to me and I started working out more, I started asking for help, not just from him but from other people. I stopped feeling guilty.” Barack Obama gave one of his former staffers - co-host of podcast Pod Save America Dan Pfeiffer - advice ahead of his marriage to Howli Ledbetter. Pfeiffer wrote in his book Yes We (Still) Can that Obama said to him, “Here’s the advice I give everyone about marriage - is she someone you find interesting? You will spend more time with this person than anyone else for the rest of your life, and there is nothing more important than always wanting to hear what she has to say about things.” He also added, “Does she make you laugh? And I don’t know if you want kids, but if you do, do you think she will be a good mom? Life is long. These are the things that really matter over the long term.” The former First Couple's relationship in their own words. "There's no doubt I'm a better man having spent time with Michelle. I would never say that Michelle's a better woman, but I will say she's a little more patient." - Barack speaking to American Vogue, 2013 "Our job is, first and foremost, to make sure our family is whole. You know, we have small kids; they’re growing every day. But I think we were both pretty straightforward when we said, ‘Our number-one priority is making sure that our family is whole.’" - Michelle speaking to American Vogue, 2013 "What I realize as I get older is that Michelle is less concerned about me giving her flowers than she is that I'm doing things that are hard for me — carving out time. That to her is proof, evidence that I'm thinking about her.” - Barack speaking to Ebony, 2007 "He is steady. Has he made me mad? Yes. Does he sometimes do things that I don't like? Absolutely. But as a human being, he has never disappointed. And I would hope he could say the same about me." - Michelle speaking to O Magazine, 2009 "I've got to say, I always found it great if she was making all kinds of money. I didn't feel threatened by that at all. My grandmother generally earned more than my grandfather when I was in high school, so that probably makes me more comfortable with some of these issues than others would be." - Barack speaking to Marie Claire, 2008 "You don’t want to be with a boy who’s too stupid to appreciate a smart young lady. I want to encourage all of us as young women, as older women, we have to raise our own bars. If I had worried about who liked me and who thought I was cute when I was your age, I wouldn’t be married to the president of the United States today." - Michelle speaking at a Glamour-hosted panel, 2015 "There are times when we are lying in bed and I look over and sort of have a start. Because I realize here is this other person who is separate and different and has different memories and backgrounds and thoughts and feelings. It’s that tension between familiarity and mystery that makes for something strong, because, even as you build a life of trust and comfort and mutual support, you retain some sense of surprise or wonder about the other person." - Barack speaking in an interview published in The New Yorker in 2009 "Barack has helped me loosen up and feel comfortable with taking risks, not doing things the traditional way and sort of testing it out, because that is how he grew up. I’m more traditional; he’s the one in the couple that, I think, is the less traditional individual."- Michelle speaking in an interview published in 2009 "Michelle’s like Beyoncé in that song, ‘Let me upgrade ya!’ She upgraded me." - Barack speaking to American Vogue, 2013 "When the kids go to bed and after he's done a little reading, we're usually curled up in our den, and we'll watch a show together. Or we'll talk and catch up. It's nothing major, but that's what marriage is about. Not the big, splashy stuff.” - Michelle talking to Good Housekeeping, 2010 "The quality I love most about her is she's honest and genuine. I think that comes across to people. They get a sense that they can trust her. You know, the word 'authenticity' is overused these days. But I do think it captures what folks are looking for – not just in leaders, but also in friends and in coworkers – and that is, folks who are on the level. People like that tell you what they think and don't have a bunch of hidden motives. That's who Michelle is." - Barack speaking to Ladies' Home Journal, 2012 "Even though back then Barack was a senator and a presidential candidate ... to me, he was still the guy who'd picked me up for our dates in a car that was so rusted out, I could actually see the pavement going by through a hole in the passenger-side door." - Michelle speaking at the DNC in 2012 "For the past 25 years, you’ve not only been my wife and the mother of my children, you’ve been my best friend. You took on a role you didn’t ask for and you made it your own with grace, grit and style." - Barack addressing Michelle in his final speech as president "[Barack's] temperament for the stressful part of the job is amazing. When I'm getting antsy and frustrated and tense, I just say, 'Talk me through it. Tell me why this is OK.' He's incredibly even-keeled, and he's always been good at understanding the bottom line of what's important. So the mission, the goal, is always out there. And sometimes you need to be reminded of that when things feel a little tough. So he helps a lot." - Michelle speaking to Good Housekeeping, 2010 "Anybody who knows her well knows she's got the best sense of humor of anyone you'd ever want to meet. She's the most quintessentially American person I know." - Barack speaking to Marie Claire, 2008 "I think my husband is wonderful; I view him as the leader I've always wanted to have for this nation. I want him to succeed because I think his success is ultimately our success as a nation." - Michelle speaking to Good Housekeeping, 2010 "If you were going to list the 100 most popular things that I have done as president, being married to Michelle Obama is number one." - Barack, after his State of the Union address in 2010 "It’s unfair to the institution of marriage, and it’s unfair for young people who are trying to build something, to project this perfection that doesn’t exist...The image of a flawless relationship is the last thing that we want to project." - Michelle speaking to the New York Times, 2009 It’s customary for American presidents and First Ladies to have their portraits painted as they leave office, which are then hung next to their predecessors' portraits in the National Portrait Gallery’s Hall of Presidents at the Smithsonian. As America’s first black presidential couple, it was an historic moment when the Obamas’ portraits were finally unveiled on February 12, 2018. The portraits were striking for a number of reasons, but particularly because two leading black artists had been commissioned to create their paintings. For Barack Obama’s portrait, the talents of Kehinde Wiley were called upon. He depicted the president against one of his signature oversaturated backdrops, complete with greenery and delicate florals. Although Wiley initially wanted to “depict Obama on a throne, holding a sceptre or perhaps even riding a horse” according to The Guardian, Barack quickly shot down that idea and was painted sitting in an ordinary wooden chair. After the unveiling, Barack wrote, “To call this experience humbling would be an understatement. Thanks to Kehinde and Amy, generations of Americans — and young people from all around the world — will visit the National Portrait Gallery and see this country through a new lens. They’ll walk out of that museum with a better sense of the America we all love. Clear-eyed. Big-hearted. Inclusive and optimistic. And I hope they’ll walk out more empowered to go and change their worlds.” Michelle Obama’s portrait was painted by Amy Sherald. According to Artnet the painting was so popular the gallery had to move it to a completely separate room. The weight of the moment was not lost on Michelle, who took to Instagram and wrote a meaningful message about the representation of black women in art. “As a young girl, even in my wildest dreams, I never could have imagined this moment" she wrote, "Nobody in my family has ever had a portrait - there are no portraits of the Robinsons or the Shields from the South Side of Chicago.” She added, “This is all a little bit overwhelming, especially when I think about all of the young people who will visit the National Portrait Gallery and see this, including so many young girls and young girls of color who don’t often see their images displayed in beautiful and iconic ways. I am so proud to help make that kind of history.”
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Megan C. Hills
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https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/alist/barack-michelle-obama-wedding-children-net-worth-greatest-moments-a4042791.html
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eveningstandard--2019-01-29--Groom walks for miles in heavy snow to attend wedding ceremony in India
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Groom walks for miles in heavy snow to attend wedding ceremony in India
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A groom in India has trekked nearly four miles in heavy snow to attend his wedding ceremony. Around 80 people were due to attend the wedding on Friday, but as they left from Triyuginarayan village, they became stranded in traffic after roads were closed by the snow. The family decided to send only the guests who were needed for the traditional wedding rituals including the groom’s uncle, sisters and elderly relatives, the Hindustan Times reported. Dressed in their wedding attire, the family began the six kilometre (3.7 mile) long procession to the ceremony on foot. But, asked if it was a difficult journey, the groom’s brother, Ashish Gairola, told the paper: “If you see the pictures then you would question whether they were even feeling cold, forget difficulty. My eight-year-old son played with snow throughout the way.” Bijay Lal, head of Triyuginarayan village, said despite the unusually long procession, the wedding went off without a hitch. “Even I had to go to the wedding but (we) were all stuck due to the snow,” he told the paper. “But those who went enjoyed the whole journey and the wedding took place without any problem.” The snow has caused major disruption to the village, which has been without power for seven days.
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Bonnie Christian
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/groom-walks-miles-in-heavy-snow-to-attend-wedding-ceremony-in-india-a4051811.html
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2019-01-29 13:30:39+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-04--Revenge cast Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowmanaposs wedding How the co-stars got married in real life
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Revenge cast Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman's wedding: How the co-stars got married in real life
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They first met filming TV drama Revenge, now former co-stars Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman have tied the knot in The Bahamas. VanCamp shared pictures of herself and Bowman, who got engaged in May 2017 while out on a hike, on Instagram. “Thank you to all of our friends and family who made their way to celebrate with us. We are eternally grateful,” the actress wrote. The bride's wedding gown was by designer Lela Rose and featured a beautiful lace cowl neck. VanCamp was in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and is currently starring in the second season of The Resident a Fox medical drama. Bowman recently appeared in an episode of Doctor Who with Jodie Whittaker. VanCamp shared a few shots pre-wedding on her Instagram account too, which showed the beautiful Caribbean setting where the couple got married. Looks pretty dreamy to us. Huge congratulations to Josh and Emily.
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Margaret Abrams
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https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/alist/emily-vancamp-josh-bowman-wedding-bahamas-instagram-a4019926.html
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2019-02-04 15:00:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-14--Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin apospush back wedding plans to focus on his mental wellnessapos
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Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin 'push back wedding plans to focus on his mental wellness'
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Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are reportedly putting their plans for a second wedding ceremony on hold to allow him to “focus on himself”. The young couple officially tied the knot last year in a secret ceremony but were reportedly set to have a religious ceremony sometime soon to celebrate with friends and family. However, reports claim that the plans have been put on hold while Bieber “focuses on getting well mentally”. “They will have a wedding ceremony with family and friends eventually,” a source told PEOPLE. “However, right now, Justin’s focus is getting well mentally. Justin is doing okay. He is very focused and committed to getting help. Hailey is very supportive — Justin is very open about that Hailey does nothing but help him.” The insider added that the pair were “focused on a happy marriage” and their lives together, having rekindled their romance last summer. Last month, it was claimed that the duo had sent out “save the date” cards to their loved ones five months after their courthouse ceremony. US publication Page Six claimed that no location had been set for the February 28 bash but that dancers were “already in rehearsal” and the party was “being styled”. Bieber, 24, and Baldwin, 22, were rumoured to have married in New York City back in September but both initially denied the reports, which included claims Bieber had referred to his “wife” in public several times. The model eventually confirmed that they had wed in the subtlest of ways by changing her Instagram handle to @HaileyBieber and her bio to read Hailey Rhode Bieber. Standard Online has contacted representatives for Bieber for comment.
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Natasha Sporn
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https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/justin-bieber-and-hailey-baldwin-push-back-wedding-plans-to-focus-on-his-mental-wellness-a4066841.html
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2019-02-14 11:51:10+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-15--Miley Cyrus shares adorable new wedding photos with Liam Hemsworth for Valentineaposs Day
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Miley Cyrus shares adorable new wedding photos with Liam Hemsworth for Valentine's Day
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Miley Cyrus shared some unseen snaps from her wedding to Liam Hemsworth to celebrate their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple. The superstar pair tied the knot in a private ceremony last December, only sharing a few photos on social media to announce the happy news. But Cyrus gave fans a closer look at their big day as they marked Valentine’s Day on Thursday with a series of cute snaps. Cyrus, 26, and Hemsworth, 29, looked loved-up as they cuddled at their wedding reception – although the singer couldn’t help but make a funny face – before sharing a joke at one of the tables. Cyrus also shared three shots of her in her ivory satin dress, clutching her bouquet in two while she was busy dancing in the other. The Nothing Breaks Like A Heart singer also posted a picture of the newlyweds embracing beneath the floral arch “Thank you for always bending down to hug me ... I promise I will always meet you in the middle on my tippiest toes! I love you Valentine! @liamhemsworth,” captioned Cyrus. Cyrus is no stranger to sweet social media tributes on important days, recently penning an open letter to Hemsworth on his birthday in which she listed her “favourite things” about him . “HBD to my #1… When we met you were 19, today you are 29,” she wrote on Instagram and Twitter. “I thought I could share some of my favourite things about my favourite dude in honour of this very special day. “The way you look at me, the way you look at our dogs… our pigs, our horses, our cats, our fish. The way you look at your family… your friends… at strangers… at life. The look on your face when you receive good news and how you look at the bad news.” After listening all these positives, Cyrus jokingly shared some of Hemsworth’s less than favourable habits, including his fondness for leaving “dirty socks on the floor,” and turned them on their head. The couple first met on the set of Nicholas Sparks adaptation The Last Song, and dated from 2010 to 2012 before calling it quits. However, after a three-year-hiatus, they rekindled the romance in 2015.
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Natasha Sporn
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https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/miley-cyrus-shares-adorable-new-wedding-photos-with-liam-hemsworth-for-valentines-day-a4067821.html
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2019-02-15 11:52:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-26--40 wedding photos that perfectly capture the emotion and hilarity of the big day
| 2019-02-26T00:00:00 |
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40 wedding photos that perfectly capture the emotion and hilarity of the big day
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There is nothing quite like a wedding, and what makes them so special are all the individual moments spread throughout the day. From the bride sharing a whisper with her father before going down the aisle, or the shy flower girl kidnapping some canapes, we want to make sure these special moments, and the incredible wedding photographers that capture them, are celebrated. This year, once again, Bridebook challenged hundreds of Bridebook’s best wedding photographers to send us their most unique, funny, tender and outrageous wedding photos from their 2018 weddings, so we could share those magical moments for all to enjoy. So without further ado, here are our favourite wedding photos of 2018. How many times do you get an opportunity to take a picture of the bride on a roller coaster? This was one of the most exciting moments in this photographer’s career (we just wonder how he did it…). This bride and groom snuck into a telephone box at the Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, where they tied the knot. The photographer caught these lads having a laugh and a beer in the bathtub! They got ready in a jiffy and had plenty of time to relax before the wedding. Pit stop! That’s what bridesmaids are for, no? This photo was taken just as this little girl’s mother (the bride), stepped out of the room in her wedding dress. Her expression says it all. The best man had just told a rather risqué story about the groom and the range of reactions at his punchline are incredible. Yawns and bubbles. This baby’s nap-time wasn’t going to stop her dad from toasting the bride and groom. The couple’s gorgeous dog was brought along to the wedding and had some big kisses for dad. These kids were trying to wind their grandmother up as she kept telling them to behave. A very heavy downpour catches wedding guests as they head to the village church in Leicestershire. A classic British wedding. Dad witnessing all the chaos as the girls get prepared. A 7-foot dinosaur on the dance floor? Looks like this Bridezilla found her match. Happy tears begin to flow with the bride’s brother cradling his daughter while watching his sister, the bride, dancing with their father. Grandma seeing her grandaughter in her wedding dress for the very first time – a very emotional moment for all. Veil stuck on a hedge, new husband comes to the rescue. You might look stunning but no one said putting the dress on was easy. Which is why every bride needs their squad of bridesmaids. Hindu weddings are packed with symbolism. Here Pooja’s parents come together to place the final pieces of jewellery before her ceremony. This groom couldn’t hold in the tears alongside his best man, as his bride walked into their wedding. This mum couldn’t hide her excitement as she watched the ceremony. The in-between moments, where guests come to greet each other before the party, are often the most beautiful and filled with love. This dad was very emotional upon seeing his beautiful daughter in her wedding dress. These groomsmen waited patiently as the bride and groom signed their names. The moment was captured beautifully. Who doesn’t love smoke bombs in front of a beautiful stately home? Woodhall Manor looks amazing in this shot. Double trouble. One of 2018’s biggest trends was llamas at weddings. Let’s just hope the trend continues. This was a shot taken at Tower Hill Barns in North Wales. These little pageboys were having great fun in the camper van and their playfulness makes for a great photo. This newborn baby was just a couple of weeks old, and when the mum brought her to show the bride, everyone in the room wanted to take turns holding her. We love the blissed out expression on her face. This photographer got the wedding guests involved with their phones during the reception to make this original photo. This bride wanted their dog in the picture as they signed the papers. The photographer got the perfect angle. Photographers often crack jokes to keep family photos fun and energetic. This granny said she had something to make everyone laugh, and with a serious face, flashed the photographer. A lovely moment is captured as the bride and groom dance. If only everyone could look that majestic during their first dance. The bride and groom didn’t want to do a traditional first dance, so they taught themselves to dance to ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ by Daft Punk. These ushers got creative when asked to move the floral arrangements from the church up to the marquee. During the cake cutting, the groom noticed a bottle of Champagne on the table and immediately grabbed it. His wife said no… but it was far too late. A tender moment between the groom and his bride during his speech. One of the most beautiful photos on the list. We love how the photographer capture this fairytale moment. These lovely brides having a moment to themselves, overlooking the Cornish coast before their wedding takes place. These grooms had their reception at a golf course but it rained, but that didn’t stop them from having lots of fun outside in the rain.
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Hamish Shephard
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https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/best-wedding-photos-2018-a4076946.html
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2019-02-26 17:46:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-28--Cherry Seaborn and Ed Sheeran from childhood sweethearts to a low-key aposwinter weddingapos
| 2019-02-28T00:00:00 |
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Cherry Seaborn and Ed Sheeran: from childhood sweethearts to a low-key 'winter wedding'
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The wedding is thought to have been an intimate gathering, with only the couple’s oldest school friends and limited family invited. The former school friends, who have been dating since 2015, married at the singer's country estate in Suffolk, according to The Sun, with a source close to Sheeran describing the celebrations as "something entirely for them - just a tiny winter wedding." Here’s your need-to-know on Sheeran’s childhood sweetheart and their heart-warming love story to date: How did Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn meet? The pair both attended Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham, Suffolk, where Sheeran was in the year above Seaborn. They are thought to have struck up a close friendship in their teens, with Sheeran reportedly having a crush on Seaborn, who had a boyfriend at the time. When did they get together? While Sheeran famously stayed on friends’ sofas while working hard for a big break in the music industry, Seaborn was busy studying for a degree in cell and molecular biology at Durham University. She went on to study for a masters at Duke University (coincidentally located in Durham, North Carolina), where she was on the varsity hockey team. Seaborn was working in America on Wall Street when she reconnected with school friend Sheeran in 2015, and the pair were soon spotted attending sports matches together. Things appeared to be getting serious when Seaborn appeared in an Instagram post shared by Taylor Swift’s best friend Abigail Anderson from the singer’s famous Fourth of July party in 2016. The snap showed partygoers (including an embracing Sheeran and Seaborn) posing in front of a banner that congratulated the couple on reaching their one year anniversary. Indeed, Swift’s Independence Day extravaganzas hold a special significance for the couple, as Sheeran revealed to People last year. “[Seaborn] worked on Wall Street in New York, and I had like six shows [in New York in 2015,” he told the magazine. “It was around then, and we reconnected. “I went on tour again, and then I went to Taylor’s 4th of July party. I was texting [Seaborn] and she was like, ‘I’m in Rhode Island at a 4th of July party,’ and I was like, ‘So am I.’ “I kinda said to Taylor, ‘Can I invite one of my old schoolmates?’ The rest is history.” The pair have since moved back to England, where Seaborn works in risk advisory for financial services firm Deloitte, and are thought to divide their time between London and Suffolk, where the singer owns several homes. When did the couple get engaged? Sheeran confirmed news of his engaged in January 2018, when he shared a sweet Instagram photo of himself embracing his girlfriend with the caption: “Got myself a fiancé [sic] just before new year. “We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx.” Shortly after, the singer told an Australian radio station that he and his girlfriend had started "wearing rings" so that "nobody will know when we have got married." How old is Cherry Seaborn? Seaborn is 26 years old, while Sheeran recently turned 28 on February 17.
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Katie Rosseinsky
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https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/cherry-seaborn-and-ed-sheeran-from-childhood-sweethearts-to-a-lowkey-winter-wedding-a4078766.html
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2019-02-28 11:11:21+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-05-01--Billie Faiers aposfrustratedapos by holidaymakers who apostarnishedapos wedding with aposr
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Billie Faiers 'frustrated' by holidaymakers who 'tarnished' wedding with 'rowdy behaviour' claims
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Billie Faiers has addressed “ridiculous and frustrating” claims that her wedding guests behaved in a ‘rowdy’ and ‘yobbish’ manner while celebrating in the Maldives. The Mummy Diaries star tied the knot with partner Greg Shepherd on the island of Kuramathi in March. They were joined by a group of 95 family and friends, including sister Sam, who acted as Maid of Honour, and former TOWIE star Ferne McCann. The wedding party attracted a slew of negative headlines, with fellow holidaymakers claiming that their time at the luxury resort had been ruined. In a new interview with MailOnline, the 29-year-old said it was “a shame” that people had attempted to “tarnish” her celebrations by “trying to sell stories” about the group. “It wasn’t even a group of guests as far as we know,” she told the publication. “One guest in particular shouted it across the beach one day, ‘This will all be in the press tomorrow,’ He was clearly trying to sell stories on us across the holiday. “It was so ridiculous because our events were private, the island was huge. We were just having fun. It’s a shame people were trying to tarnish the wedding. “One guest sold a story saying one of the best men fell off the bar and broke his leg but actually he hurt his knee in a football game.” The reality star said that her friends and family had been left in “shock” by the claims. “We had so much fun. It was more when the holiday ended and we went on our honeymoon that it sunk in,” she said. “Everyone was in shock, we just had to laugh about it in the end. It was so ridiculous and frustrating for me. “I thought this is the most amazing beautiful wedding, we’re all having fun, not one person was being rude or outrageous to other guests. “They were trying to make out we were all really badly behaved and we weren’t.” Faiers previously addressed the reports in a post-wedding interview with OK!, telling the magazine: “The hotel manager hasn’t had any complaints about our party. “I was half expecting some loudness as there are 95 of us out here celebrating [but] we have always been very respectful of the island and the other guests holidaying here.” The Mummy Diaries: The Wedding airs on ITVBe on May 1 at 9pm
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Katie Rosseinsky
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https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/billie-faiers-frustrated-by-holidaymakers-who-tarnished-wedding-with-rowdy-behaviour-claims-a4131356.html
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2019-05-01 11:21:03+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-05-01--The Mummy Diaries The Wedding Everything you need to know about Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherdap
| 2019-05-01T00:00:00 |
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The Mummy Diaries: The Wedding: Everything you need to know about Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd's big day
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After endless headlines (and endless Instagram posts) the reality TV event of the year has finally arrived. Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd have invited fans to take a front row seat at their lavish Maldives nuptials in The Mummy Diaries: The Wedding. The Mummy Diaries spin-off charts the couple's extensive preparations in the lead up to the big day - with a few family dramas along the way - and will also document their special beach ceremony on the island of Kuramathi. Here's everything you need to know beforehand. Maldives here we come! What is The Mummy Diaries: The Wedding all about? After a five year engagement and 12 months of preparation, Faiers, Shepherd and 95 of their closest family and friends – including younger sister Sam, who will serve as Maid of Honour – are ready to jet off to the Maldives for their wedding extravaganza. The couple head to Kuramathi one week before the ceremony, but their pre-wedding getaway isn’t free from drama: Faiers learns that her dad Dave has been unable to travel after experiencing an adverse reaction to sleeping pills and alcohol. When the big day arrives, things eventually run smoothly, though with a group of young bridesmaids (including daughter Nelly and niece Rosie) to keep out of trouble, the Faiers sisters have their work cut out – and Shepherd is left waiting at the altar. Once the couple have exchanged vows, the action moves to the beach club reception, where four-year-old Nelly has prepared a special speech for her parents. Discussing the wedding with OK! ahead of the show, Faiers described the special event as "a fairy tale." "Other than the days that Nelly and Arthur were born, it was the best day of my life," she said. "It was like a fairy tale - all the stress and tears were worth. "It's so lovely for me to finally be a Shepherd and share a surname with my children. Marriage ties our little family together completely." What time is The Mummy Diaries: The Wedding on TV? The 90 minute special is set to air on May 1 at 9pm on ITVBe.
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Katie Rosseinsky
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https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/the-mummy-diaries-the-wedding-everything-you-need-to-know-about-billie-faiers-and-greg-shepherds-big-a4131626.html
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2019-05-01 14:32:17+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-06-19--Who is Doria Ragland Meghan Markleaposs momaposs wedding age and all you need to know
| 2019-06-19T00:00:00 |
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Who is Doria Ragland? Meghan Markle's mom's wedding, age and all you need to know
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The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle appears to have a very close relationship with her mother, Doria Ragland. Ragland has been a reassuring presence at Markle’s biggest royal moments thus far: her wedding (where she walked arm-in-arm from the church with Prince Charles) and the birth of her first born, Archie. She was also at her daughter's side when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex introduced Archie to Prince Phillip and the Queen. Ragland, 62, was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1956. Her mother worked as a nurse while her father was an antique dealer. Ragland’s family moved to Los Angeles when she was young where she attended high school at Fairfax High School. She worked as a makeup artist after her graduation and met her ex-husband Thomas Markle while working on TV show General Hospital. Ragland worked as a travel agent and went on to earn a social work license. She married Thomas Markle in 1979 and divorced him in 1987 after Meghan Markle’s birth. Up until days before her daughter’s wedding in 2018, Ragland worked as a social worker at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Clinic in Culver City, L.A. Her interest in social justice clearly impacted her daughter as Meghan is also a huge advocate for humanitarian issues, like women’s rights. In 2017, Markle wrote an op-ed for Time on the stigma surrounding menstruation, and since becoming a royal has continued her philanthropic efforts by working with organizations like the Hubb Community Kitchen, a kitchen ran by those who survived the Grenfell Tower fire. Markle wrote about her mother’s lifestyle on her old blog, The Tig. One post read, “Dreadlocks. Nose ring. Yoga instructor. Social worker. Free spirit. Lover of potato chips & lemon tarts. And if the DJ cues Al Green’s soul classic ‘Call Me,’ just forget it. She will swivel her hips into the sweetest little dance you’ve ever seen, swaying her head and snapping her fingers to the beat like she’s been dancing since the womb. And you will smile. You won’t be able to help it. You will look at her and you will feel joy. I’m talking about my mom.” Ragland teaches yoga in Los Angeles and influenced Markle to start practicing at the age of seven. Markle is now a yoga fan, but it hasn't always been that way. “Yoga is my thing,” Markle told Best Health. “I was very resistant as a kid, but [my mother] said, ‘Flower [Ragland’s nickname for Meghan], you will find your practice — just give it time.’ In college, I started doing it more regularly.” In addition to yoga, Ragland also loves running – in fact, she has run in the L.A. Marathon. Despite the huge life change undergone by her daughter in the last few years, she and Markle are still close. The Duchess had her mother closely involved in the royal wedding planning – Markle flew out to L.A. to explain to her mother how the big day would go, according to royal contributor Omid Scobie. “It was in Los Angeles that she arrived equipped with sketches from the wedding and of the wedding dress itself, so she could really give her mom some insight on how the big day will look,” Scobie said on Good Morning America. Ragland was staying with Meghan for the birth of Archie, and she was even included in the official royal statement, which read, “The Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage.”
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Lauren Keary
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https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/royalssociety/who-is-doria-ragland-meghan-markle-s-mom-s-wedding-net-worth-age-and-all-you-need-to-know-a4170311.html
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2019-06-19 15:23:12+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-07-03--Victoria and David Beckham wedding anniversary Best parts of the 1999 nuptials 20 years on
| 2019-07-03T00:00:00 |
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Victoria and David Beckham wedding anniversary: Best parts of the 1999 nuptials 20 years on
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It might be the fourth of July in America but it's also David and Victoria Beckham's 20th wedding anniversary. The Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer and the former footballer have officially been bending it together for two decades. Their style might be a little more understated now, but back in 1999 they sealed the deal with a remarkably lavish wedding, complete with thrones and an iconic purple outfit change that was peak ‘90s (when Charli XCX sang “I just wanna go back to 1999” this must have been what she was talking about.) Even David has since admitted on Radio 4 that their wedding was just a little bit over the top. "We did throw a lot at [the first wedding] because it was the thing to do around that time" he said, "We have renewed our vows since then, and it was a lot more private, there were about six people there in our house." Four kids and a cool billion dollar fortune later, David and Victoria Beckham are still going strong - but not just because they're Brand Beckham. "Do we stay together because it is a brand? Of course not. We stay together because we love each other and because we have four amazing children," Becks added. To celebrate their anniversary, let's go back to 1999 and remember their wedding extravaganza, complete with purple ensembles, Game of Thrones-worthy crowns and rustic, Robin Hood glamour. The wedding reportedly cost a whopping $800,000. Today, it would cost $1.2 million. The couple ended up selling the photos from the big day exclusively to OK! Magazine, so it's entirely possible that they made at least some of the money (if not all of it) back. Lots of ladies dream that one day their wedding will be a Disney fairytale. According to wedding planner Peregrine Armstrong-Jones, the Beckhams chose a Robin Hood theme for their big day, complete with dark, leafy green decor. The popstar and her new husband celebrated at the historic Luttrellstown Castle just outside Dublin. If you're interested in visiting the venue, it's now a popular golf destination. Victoria opted for the ultimate wedding gown designer, choosing a strapless champagne floor length satin Vera Wang gown that cost an estimated $100,000. Victoria says she still has the wedding dress in her closet since she's saving it for her daughter, Harper. The bouquet was equally memorable. Victoria opted against flowers and went for berries, twigs and brambles, making a Pinterest chic move before Pinterest was ever a thing. Becks did not disappoint with his flashy ensemble, looking like the most handsome member of a 1990s boy band. He opted for a crisp white suit and matching cravat. But the piece de resistance was his hairdo, which featured brand new highlights. Manchester United teammate Gary Neville was Beckham's best man. They're still best friends today. “He would come into training every day like a little schoolboy," Neville famously said in his wedding speech about Beckham's early days dating Posh, "You’d go a long way to find two people more in love." Unfortunately, Victoria's bridesmaids did not consist of the entirety of the Spice Girls - or any for that matter. Instead, her sister Louise, Louise’s 13-month-old daughter and David’s niece made up her bridal party. Louise didn't have to wear a hideous bridesmaid dress she would never take out of her closet again. Instead, she wore a Chloe dress, as Victoria's friend Stella McCartney was heading up the label at the time. Back in ‘99, nothing said elegance quite like white satin outfits. Just look at Limited Too satin pajamas for definitive proof. Victoria paired her satin moment with a straight face, cementing her place as the Spice Girl with the best RBF. Long before Kim Kardashian perfected the act of showing no emotion to avoid smile lines, Victoria taught the world - and the Kardashian - how it was done. Elton John was set to perform but sadly suffered a heart attack the night before. He later played at one of their children's christenings, instead. The wedding was a family affair. The couple's 4-month-old son, Brooklyn Beckham, was famously in attendance. If they ever have another wedding party, he could now be the official photographer. Because the satin outfits weren’t quite regal enough, halfway through the ceremony Posh and Becks opted for a quick outfit change - much like an episode of My Super Sweet Sixteen - swapping their satin for bright purple matching looks designed by Antonio Berardi. It seems like Victoria might have liked this ensemble more than the white gown, as she grinned while wearing her regal dress. It could have just been that they wore those outfits to cut the cake - and the three-tiered creation complete with apples and greenery that matched her earlier bridal bouquet certainly looked delicious. Becks looks back at his outfit change with regret. "That was pretty bold. Victoria’s [reception outfit by Antonio Berardi] was pretty nice. Mine, I’m like what was I thinking? I look like the guys out of Dumb & Dumber when they went to that party and wore those ridiculous outfits. I even had a top hat in purple. Unbelievable. What was I thinking?” Becks asked in an interview with BBC’s Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, In a Game of Thrones twist, there were crowns involved. The gold and diamond 'East of Paris' tiara Victoria wore was exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of its '100 Tiaras, Past And Present' show. It was also on sale at Bonhams in 2013 and valued between £18,000 to £25,000. Unsurprisingly, pre-epic wedding, the couple had an equally ornate engagement, complete with a marquise cut engagement ring. While it seemed like a serious bit of bling at the time, Becks has reportedly upgraded Posh’s jewelry collection over the years, giving her with a grand total of 14 different engagement rings. The over-the-top wedding surprisingly had an intimate guest list, but there was still room for the rest of the Spice Girls. There were only 29 guests present when they exchanged their vows in a small chapel near the castle. But to celebrate the Spice Girls, an orchestra played their hit ‘Goodbye.’
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Margaret Abrams, Leah Cooper
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https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/alist/victoria-and-david-beckham-wedding-anniversary-best-parts-of-the-1999-nuptials-20-years-on-a4176781.html
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2019-07-03 16:14:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-07-25--Leona Lewis set aposto marryapos Dennis Juanch in aposfairytale Italian weddingapos
| 2019-07-25T00:00:00 |
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Leona Lewis set 'to marry' Dennis Juanch in 'fairytale Italian wedding'
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Leona Lewis will be tying the knot with her long-term partner Dennis Jauch in a 'fairytale Italian wedding'. The 2006 X Factor winner has been in a relationship with Juach for nine years and the lovebirds have decided to fly across from their home in California for a wedding in Italy. As they prep for the ceremony this weekend, a source told The Sun that "madly in love" Leona is "so excited to get hitched this weekend." It is said that the wedding will be a "no expense spared" day and Lewis has "flown their nearest and dearest out to Italy for the ceremony." The insider continued: "Because they live in the States, their friends and family don’t all get to meet up much, so it’s going to be a really special day.” Their romance blossomed when in 2010, when Juach was performing as a back-up dancer to the singer. He has since launched a career as a choreographer. After eight years of dating, Juach finally popped the question while he was on a couple’s trip with Lewis in Puerto Rico last summer. Meanwhile, Lewis is said to be going back to where it all began for her with fellow winners Shayne Ward and Alexandra Burke for The X Factor All Stars, according to former judge Louis Walsh. The three former winners are said to have signed up for the highly-anticipated celebrity edition of the ITV show which is due to air this autumn. “It’s going to be great, and then we do the “best of” all in one week, all the winners are coming back,” the judge, 66, told The Mirror. The Standard has contacted Leona Lewis’ reps for comment.
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Tobi Akingbade
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https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/leona-lewis-set-to-marry-dennis-juanch-in-fairytale-italian-wedding-a4198231.html
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2019-07-25 10:24:46+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-07-26--Princess Stephanie of Monacoaposs son Louis Ducruetaposs royal wedding Who is his bride to be M
| 2019-07-26T00:00:00 |
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Princess Stephanie of Monaco's son Louis Ducruet's royal wedding: Who is his bride to be Marie Chevallier?
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Monaco is famous for its iconic royal weddings. Just look at Grace Kelly’s wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, when the Hollywood star became Princess Grace of Monaco. 2,000 journalists and photographers captured the nuptials, which were also filmed by MGM and broadcast live in Europe. Unfortunately, the upcoming wedding will more than likely not be televised - but it should still be a glamorous affair. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco's son, Louis Ducruet, is marrying his college sweetheart, Marie Chevalier. According to People, the couple announced their engagement in February 2018, after meeting at a Cannes nightclub in 2011. The 26-year-old is 15th in line to the throne, although he doesn’t currently have a title. He’s Prince Albert II’s nephew. His father is Daniel Ducruet, the royal bodyguard who was Princess Stéphanie’s first husband. He and his wife-to-be ventured to college in America, where they attended Western Carolina University in North Carolina. While there he studied sports management. He currently works as a recruiter for Monaco’s soccer team, AS Monaco. He was previously an intern there. He told Hello Monaco that his sister, fashion designer Pauline Ducruet, is designing Marie’s dress. She recently launched Alter Designs, a unisex brand. And keeping with the family connection, his sister Camille Gottleib (who looks just like grandmother Grace Kelly) will also be a bridesmaid. While it was love at first sight for him and Chevalier, his sister Pauline didn’t feel the same way about her future sister-in-law. “We’ve only 14 months of age difference, and we’re really close to each other. [Pauline] was very protective of me and a little bit distant with Marie in the beginning. But finally she liked her and she even designed the wedding dress that Marie will wear for the ceremony in the cathedral,” he told Hello. She grew up in Nice. While at school in North Carolina, she was a French tutor. She now works as a project manager for Monte-Carlo Casinos, according to her LinkedIn. She’s an avid Instagram user, where her bio reads, “Bride to be, Mother of Pancake, Travel Lover.” Pancake is their shared pup and the star of her Instagram page. The couple is having a religious ceremony on Saturday morning at the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate. They will be the first royals to wed their since Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier married there. He works for AS Monaco CEO President Oleg Petrov, who’s likely to attend. His uncle, Prince Albert, will most likely be there with his wife, Princess Charlene. Fellow Monegasque royals Princess Caroline and her husband Prince Ernst August of Hanover will most likely make an appearance. And his mother and sisters will all be present. It’s not likely that Queen Elizabeth will be available for the festivities, as she’s enjoying her summer vacation in Balmoral.
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Margaret Abrams
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https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/royalssociety/princess-stephanie-of-monacos-son-louis-ducruets-royal-wedding-who-is-his-bride-to-be-marie-a4199361.html
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2019-07-26 15:54:28+00:00
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