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
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Harry And Meghan’s Eviction From UK Home Is Just The Beginning, According To Palace Insiders
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
Walter Presents Seals Five-Title Drama Deal With Beta For Australia & New Zealand
EXCLUSIVE: Non-English language drama streamer Walter Presents has acquired a package of five drama titles from Beta for release on its services in Australia and New Zealand. The titles include Italian YA drama The Sea Beyond , Spanish investigative drama Rapa and German WWII miniseries The Turncoat . The Sea Beyond , revolving around young inmates in a Naples prison, has enjoyed strong ratings in Italy on Rai, RaiPlay and Netflix since its launch in late 2020. The third season is currently enjoying linear success on Rai2. Rapa , which was the most watched show on Spanish streamer Movistar Plus+ in 2022, follows a high school teacher and local police officer in the Spanish port city of Ferrol, who form an unlikely team in solving a murder case. Two-part, event mini-series The Turncoat is about a young German soldier in 1944, who is posted to a small unit in the Polish woods, where he connects with local partisans and becomes torn between a sense … [Read more...] about Walter Presents Seals Five-Title Drama Deal With Beta For Australia & New Zealand
Viva Kids Takes North America On Animated Family Film ‘Rally Road Racers’ With Jimmy O. Yang, J.K. Simmons, Chloe Bennet & More
EXCLUSIVE : Viva Kids has nabbed North American rights to the animated family film Rally Road Racers (formerly Silk Road Rally ), featuring the voices of Jimmy O. Yang ( Patriots Day ), J.K. Simmons ( Whiplash ), Chloe Bennet ( Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ) and more, slating it for a nationwide theatrical release on 1,500 or more screens on May 12. The film comes on the heels of the critically acclaimed, animated indie The Amazing Maurice , featuring the voices of Emilia Clarke and Hugh Laurie, which played at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and was released in around 2,000 theaters the following month by Viva, grossing over $19M worldwide. It’s written and directed by Ross Venokur (Netflix’s Charming ) and tells the inspiring story of a slow-moving mammal with a need for speed. To save his grandmother’s home from demolition, young Zhi wages a bet with Vainglorious, the reigning champion of the rally car circuit. With help from a former racing … [Read more...] about Viva Kids Takes North America On Animated Family Film ‘Rally Road Racers’ With Jimmy O. Yang, J.K. Simmons, Chloe Bennet & More
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
Former ‘SNL’ Writer Joe Bodolai Found Dead — Cops Suspect Suicide
Former " Saturday Night Live " staff writer Joe Bodolai -- who co-wrote the first draft of the movie " Wayne's World " -- has died ... and cops believe the death was a suicide. TMZ has learned ... Bodolai's body was discovered yesterday by a cleaning crew at an L.A. hotel. Law enforcement sources tell us ... Bodolai -- who also co-wrote several " Wayne's World " sketches for SNL ( below ) -- had been staying at the hotel for more than a week. We're told cops recovered a bottle of antifreeze and Gatorade in the hotel room ... and it's likely his death was due to consumption of the toxic chemical. Bodolai had posted what appears to be a suicide note on his blog on December 23 titled, "If This Was Your Last Day Alive What Would You Do?" In the note, Bodolai writes about "Stuff I Would Like to Have Seen In My Life" -- including the Browns winning the Super Bowl and the "truth" about the JFK murder. He also lists "Things I Regret" ... which begins with, "My … [Read more...] about Former ‘SNL’ Writer Joe Bodolai Found Dead — Cops Suspect Suicide
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’
‘Power Book II: Ghost’: Mary J. Blige Talks Monet’s Grief In Season 3; Collabing Musically Again With Method Man
SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals major plot points from the Season 3 premiere of Starz ’s Power Book II: Ghost . Power Book II: Ghost dropped its third season premiere on Friday titled “Your Perception, Your Reality” and as expected, it’s filled with sadness and frustration following the tragic events of last season. Monet ( Mary J. Blige ) is really going through it following the murder of her son Zeke (Daniel Bellomy). She’s lost her way and healing can only begin by her avenging his death—an eye for an eye. Being that her husband Lorenzo (Berto Colon) shot down Zeke accidentally in a case of mistaken identity, things are plenty complicated. In the meantime, Monet is so enveloped in grief that she neither notices the internal struggle going on in the family nor that there’s a new baddie in town named Noma (Caroline Chikezie) who is searching for whoever killed her fiancé Mecca (Daniel Sunjata). As a reminder, Monet killed Mecca, her ex who fathered … [Read more...] about ‘Power Book II: Ghost’: Mary J. Blige Talks Monet’s Grief In Season 3; Collabing Musically Again With Method Man