Greatest Bond girl ever ‘wanted Elvis badly’ but The King had a ‘little’ problem | Films | Entertainment

Greatest Bond girl ever ‘wanted Elvis badly’ but The King had a ‘little’ problem | Films | Entertainment

Fun in Acapulco: Elvis Presley stars in 1963 trailer In the early 60s, Ursula Andress sizzled her way across the big screen after making a bikini-clad splash as the first iconic Bond Girl in the original 007 movie Bond film, Dr No. Filmmakers scrambled to capitalise on the beach beauty and she was immediately chosen … Read more

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts

“ Kung Fu Panda 4 ” stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks Animation movie earned $30 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The franchise featuring the voice of Jack Black is responsible for over $1.9 billion at the … Read more

Photos: Fire destroys Los Angeles home of model and actress Cara Delevingne

Photos: Fire destroys Los Angeles home of model and actress Cara Delevingne

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — A Los Angeles area home belonging to model and actress Cara Delevingne was found engulfed in flames early Friday morning, leaving two people injured. The fire was reported at around 4 a.m. at a two-story, 6,650-square-foot home in the Studio City neighborhood, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Arriving fire … Read more

Actress Emily Blunt rocked by shock dress malfunction at Oscars: ‘Yikes!’

Actress Emily Blunt rocked by shock dress malfunction at Oscars: ‘Yikes!’

A bizarre detail in actress Emily Blunt’s Oscars dress has set tongues wagging on social media. The Hollywood star was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Oppenheimer at the 2024 Academy Awards. Blunt wowed the red carpet with her sparkly gold Schiaparelli gown and Tiffany & Co. jewels — however it was … Read more

Madama Butterfly review – The Royal Opera’s Butterfly soars to new heights | Theatre | Entertainment

Madama Butterfly review – The Royal Opera’s Butterfly soars to new heights | Theatre | Entertainment

A stunning performance from Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian in the title role made an outstanding impression at the opening night of Madama Butterfly at the Royal Opera House. I have lost count of the number of times I have seen this tale of a young Japanese girl and the callous American naval lieutenant who weds … Read more

Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with ‘Make Me Smile,’ dies at 73

Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with ‘Make Me Smile,’ dies at 73

LONDON — British musician Steve Harley, whose glam-rock band Cockney Rebel had an enduring hit with the song “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),” has died. He was 73. Harley’s family said Sunday he had “passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side.” Harley said late last year he was … Read more

Remembering the golden era of bootleg albums – National

Remembering the golden era of bootleg albums – National

A couple of decades ago, I mentioned during a radio show that I’d acquired several bootleg records by several bands I absolutely adored, mostly live recordings, some outtakes and alternative mixes. A few days later, I received a letter from the head of a music industry organization in which I was called “morally reprehensible” for … Read more