The subject of exactly how many homes the British monarch owns has often been the cause of a raised eyebrow – as, over many years, there has invariably been a spare house or country pile lying around and available for any family member deemed in need. However, that looks set to change with the arrival of King Charles on the throne. National press reported last week that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had been asked to vacate their British home near Windsor Castle, and now the Times of London reports other family members will receive the same news. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were informed in January they would no longer have access to Frogmore Cottage, their post-marital home in the UK, although it has been intimated they will be permitted to stay there, should they decide to travel to the UK for Harry’s father’s Coronation in May. Now it seems the new King plans to phase out subsidised rents for other family members, as a way of reducing costs and raising … [Read more...] about Harry And Meghan’s Eviction From UK Home Is Just The Beginning, According To Palace Insiders
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Ric De Azevedo Dies: TV Producer & King Family Singer Who Surprised Tearful Mom During Vietnam Era Christmas Special Was 75
Ric de Azevedo , a King Family singer who later worked on the production teams of early 1980s series Private Benjamin and Enos but might best be remembered for a surprising, tearful moment during a Vietnam era Christmas special, died March 14 in Fruit Heights, Utah, of an undisclosed illness. He was 75. His death was announced on the King Family ’s Facebook page. “Ric was a vibrant part of our family shows,” The King Cousins said in the statement, “and audiences always delighted in his performances and cherished the many memorable moments he was a part of — from singing and dancing in our Top Twenty segments, through his beautiful solos and of course the magical moment he surprised his mom Alyce during our very first Christmas special.” A member of the King Family vocal group, known for their easy-listening recordings and frequent TV specials during the 1960s and early 1970s, de Azevedo later went on to a behind-the-scenes career as a postproduction executive at … [Read more...] about Ric De Azevedo Dies: TV Producer & King Family Singer Who Surprised Tearful Mom During Vietnam Era Christmas Special Was 75
Stephen Smith’s Family Lawyer Says It Was Clearly Murder, and Autopsy Will Prove It
TMZ.com The attorney for the family of the 19-year-old who was found dead years ago near Alex Murdaugh 's home is telling us exactly why he won't accept the simple hit-and-run theory surrounding his death -- he believes it's cold-blooded murder. Attorney Ronnie Richter joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday, making it clear Stephen Smith 's mother is determined to get justice for her son, and the first step is exhuming Stephen's body for clues. Ronnie ticked off a number of facts that clearly point to murder -- Stephen's body from the torso down had no injuries, there were no car parts found at the scene, his shoes were still on, he supposedly walked 3 miles in the dark without ever using his cell phone ... and there's a lot more. Sandy Smith As for looking into any possible Murdaugh connection, Ronnie isn't jumping to any conclusions the disgraced lawyer's family was involved ... although he's keenly aware the case was reopened as authorities were … [Read more...] about Stephen Smith’s Family Lawyer Says It Was Clearly Murder, and Autopsy Will Prove It
Jay Ellis Sets True-Crime Podcast ‘Freeway Phantom’ & Plans Scripted Series
EXCLUSIVE : The story of the murder of six Black girls in the Washington, D.C. area in the 1970s is to be turned into a podcast and scripted series. Jay Ellis , who starred in Top Gun: Maverick and HBO’s Insecure , is behind both projects. The podcast series, Freeway Phantom , will launch May 17. It comes from Ellis’ Black Bar Mitzvah, Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts and is hosted by public radio veteran Celeste Headlee. It will tell the story of how Carol Spinks, Darlenia Johnson, Brenda Crockett, Nenomoshia Yates, Brenda Woodard and Diane Williams were murdered between 1971-1972 and discarded alongside D.C. highways. The killer taunted police with a chilling note claiming responsibility, and terrorized victims’ families with calls to their homes. Five decades later, their killer has never been brought to justice. Freeway Phantom will share the stories of the six victims and explore new evidence that could crack the cold cases wide open. Headlee has … [Read more...] about Jay Ellis Sets True-Crime Podcast ‘Freeway Phantom’ & Plans Scripted Series
Blackhawks Reportedly Won’t Wear Pride Warm-Ups Over Security Concerns For Players
Getty UPDATE 10:44 AM PT -- The Blackhawks said the NHL made the decision to prevent the org. from wearing Pride-themed warm-up jerseys ... after discussions with security officials. UPDATE Chicago coach Luke Richardson called the move "an unfortunate situation" -- adding, "that’s just what we have to deal with." UPDATE "I don’t think we can control the world issues, so that takes it out of our hands," Richardson said. "We’re just making decisions as best we can as an organization and for everybody.” The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warm-up jerseys for Pride Night on Sunday, according to a report ... citing security concerns for their Russian players after the country passed an anti-LGBTQ law making it illegal to promote "gay propaganda" in Russia. According to the Associated Press , the Blackhawks -- who've worn Pride warmup jerseys before -- ultimately decided against wearing the jerseys this season for the April 12 … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Reportedly Won’t Wear Pride Warm-Ups Over Security Concerns For Players
Samantha On Her Divorce: ‘I Gave My 100 Percent & It Didn’t Work; I Liked The Lyrics Of Oo Antava & Signed It’
Samantha opens up about her marriage and divorce in a recent interview. Her upcoming film Shaakuntalam is getting great expectations among fans. Samantha is working hard for the promotion of the film and in that way she is giving interviews to many leading media portals on a regular basis. She looks bold and speaks daringly about anything that has been asked in the interviews. In a recent interview, when asked about her hard work behind O Antava dance, Samantha replied, "That's Basic. You are going to be a part of such a huge film. And you are going to dance with the best dancer in the country, Allu Arjun, which is petrifying. When Allu Arjun is on screen in a song, I don't remember anything in that song. I don't look at the heroines in the songs sometimes. So I think the biggest compliment was that people knew I was in O Antava song." When I got the offer in the middle of my separation, every friend, well-wishers and my family members told, 'You will sit at home and … [Read more...] about Samantha On Her Divorce: ‘I Gave My 100 Percent & It Didn’t Work; I Liked The Lyrics Of Oo Antava & Signed It’
WGA East Sets Walkout At Hearst Magazines For Thursday; Hundreds Sign Petition
Hundreds of WGA East members who work for Hearst Magazines Media are planning to stage a walkout Thursday to demand a fair contract. The half-day action is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET and will last the remainder of the day. “ WGA East members at Hearst have been bargaining a first contract for over two years and their last scheduled day of negotiations is March 28,” the guild said. “With only one bargaining session left, the Hearst Union is taking collective action with a unit-wide walkout in their fight for a fair first contract.” Rallies in support of the walkout will be held at four locations: outside the Hearst Tower in Manhattan; at the Hearst offices in Easton, PA; at the Hearst offices in Ann Arbor, MI; and the Hearst offices in Birmingham, AL. The guild represents some 500 of the publishing giant’s editorial, video, design and photo staff at more than 25 brands including Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, … [Read more...] about WGA East Sets Walkout At Hearst Magazines For Thursday; Hundreds Sign Petition
Ed Winter Coroner to the Stars Dead at 73
Ed Winter , the Deputy L.A. County Coroner who handled the death cases/investigations into some of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood has died ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Winter passed away at his L.A. area home Friday of natural causes. Winter was right there in front of the cameras in cases that include Michael Jackson , Whitney Houston , Brittany Murphy , Paul Walker , Tom Petty and Corey Haim . Perhaps the most notable case involved Michael Jackson's death . Winter had immediate concerns when he saw a shocking number of injection points in Jackson's body. He was at UCLA Medical Center, where Jackson was taken, and immediately after he was pronounced dead he noticed Dr. Conrad Murray had left the facility. Winter said, "He fled." Murray would have been the one to sign Jackson's death certificate, but Winter ended up doing it. Winter later said Jackson had enough Propofol in him "to put down a … [Read more...] about Ed Winter Coroner to the Stars Dead at 73
Cops Swarm Rihanna’s House as Man Shows Up Wanting to Propose
Getty Rihanna 's house became the center of some serious police action after one man showed up wanting to ask for her hand in marriage. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the man, who traveled from South Carolina, walked up to Rihanna's home Thursday where he was almost immediately greeted by her security. Backgrid Our sources say the man claimed he was there to propose to the singer, and Rihanna's team called the cops right away. When officers arrived, they put the man in handcuffs, got him in a car and had a serious chat about his intentions. Backgrid We're told it was determined the man -- dressed in a red Nike hoodie -- had not broken any laws, though he was asked to leave and told not to return. It was back in 2018 when a man named Eduardo Leon was arrested inside Rihanna's L.A.-area home. Leon allegedly had been inside the home for at least a day, while Rihanna was out of town, before he was discovered. He … [Read more...] about Cops Swarm Rihanna’s House as Man Shows Up Wanting to Propose
Questlove To Direct Live-Action/Hybrid Adaptation Of ‘The Aristocats’ For Disney
EXCLUSIVE: After winning the Oscar for Best Documentary last year, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson has found his feature film directing debut as sources tell Deadline he will helm a live-action/hybrid reimaging of The Aristocats for Walt Disney Studios. Thompson also is executive producing and overseeing music for the film, whose script is by Will Gluck and Keith Bunin. Tarik Trotter, Shawn Gee and Zarah Zohlman will exec produce on behalf of Two One Five Entertainment. Gluck and his production company, Olive Bridge, are producing along with Thompson’s Two One Five. The film is based on the 1970 animated pic about a family of Parisian felines who learn they are set to inherit a fortune from their owner. When the owner’s jealous butler kidnaps them and leaves them in the country, they must team up with a smooth-talking tomcat to try to make it back home before it’s too late. A founding member of iconic Philadelphia hip hop band The Roots, six-time Grammy winner Thompson … [Read more...] about Questlove To Direct Live-Action/Hybrid Adaptation Of ‘The Aristocats’ For Disney