British royal family news reveals that the royal family is a stickler for details, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. It was reported well in advance of Queen Elizabeth’s death that her funeral arrangements were planned down to the final letter and in fact had a code name: Operation London Bridge.
Her successor King Charles is a meticulous planner and his own funeral has been plotted and named: Operation Menai Bridge.
This is not considered morbid at all, but a necessary part of being monarch. He is 75 years old and this year was diagnosed with cancer for which he is being treated. Here’s what to know about the regent’s inevitable funeral.
Royal Family News – The Regent’s Funeral Plans
According to reports, Princess Catherine will sing God Save the King to her husband Prince William at King Charles’ funeral.
This is a royal tradition...
Her successor King Charles is a meticulous planner and his own funeral has been plotted and named: Operation Menai Bridge.
This is not considered morbid at all, but a necessary part of being monarch. He is 75 years old and this year was diagnosed with cancer for which he is being treated. Here’s what to know about the regent’s inevitable funeral.
Royal Family News – The Regent’s Funeral Plans
According to reports, Princess Catherine will sing God Save the King to her husband Prince William at King Charles’ funeral.
This is a royal tradition...
- 5/19/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, reportedly faces the prospect of eviction from his Royal Lodge mansion, owned by the monarch’s estate, as he struggles to keep up with the $503,000 annual upkeep of the $37 million property.
According to royal expert Ian Pelham Turner, King Charles III, Andrew’s elder brother, is grappling with the decision to issue an eviction notice to the disgraced royal. “Prince Andrew is fighting very hard to remain a senior royal,” Pelham told Fox News. “The problem is his home is in total disrepair. I believe Charles feels that spending money on Andrew would not go down well.”
The queen reportedly asked Charles on her deathbed to look after Andrew, who was always considered her favorite son.
The property has issues such as dampness, crumbling brickwork, peeling paint and falling plaster, all of which require significant financial investment.
The prince’s financial struggles have been...
According to royal expert Ian Pelham Turner, King Charles III, Andrew’s elder brother, is grappling with the decision to issue an eviction notice to the disgraced royal. “Prince Andrew is fighting very hard to remain a senior royal,” Pelham told Fox News. “The problem is his home is in total disrepair. I believe Charles feels that spending money on Andrew would not go down well.”
The queen reportedly asked Charles on her deathbed to look after Andrew, who was always considered her favorite son.
The property has issues such as dampness, crumbling brickwork, peeling paint and falling plaster, all of which require significant financial investment.
The prince’s financial struggles have been...
- 5/16/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
The British Royal Family is often a source of scandal. You can verify this thanks to The Crown by Peter Morgan or a simple attempt to Google the latest news from Buckingham Palace: you will see the recent "disappearance" of Kate Middleton and Prince Harry's tossing between the US and UK, and the false statement about the death of the King.
A recent movie released on Netflix depicts another high-profile story involving the son of Elizabeth II. The scandal reached its climax in 2019, when the prince gave an interview to the BBC and created a wave of criticism against him. It was the historic conversation that became the subject of study by director Philip Martin in the film Scoop.
The movie is based on a book by Sam McAlister, the same producer who finally persuaded Prince Andrew to break his silence.
What is Scoop About?
Sam McAlister is a...
A recent movie released on Netflix depicts another high-profile story involving the son of Elizabeth II. The scandal reached its climax in 2019, when the prince gave an interview to the BBC and created a wave of criticism against him. It was the historic conversation that became the subject of study by director Philip Martin in the film Scoop.
The movie is based on a book by Sam McAlister, the same producer who finally persuaded Prince Andrew to break his silence.
What is Scoop About?
Sam McAlister is a...
- 5/15/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
British royal family news reveals that Princess Beatrice, daughter of disgraced Prince Andrew, believes she is a worthy replacement for Princess Catherine who is receiving cancer treatment.
No lie. Here’s what to know about this amazing development which comes on the heels of Harry and Meghan’s laugh out loud Nigerian Riveria Tour.
Both Catherine and King Charles are receiving cancer treatment which means the ranks of senior royals is depleted. According to the Daily Mail, “Princess Beatrice is set to take on a more visible role within the Royal Family, adding support during a particularly busy period for the monarchy.”
Royal News – Princess Beatrice Expects To Replace Kate
If true, Beatrice’s increased visibility comes with a serious downside: the specter of her father, stripped of his royal titles due to accusations of his participation in an underage sex trafficking ring.
Beatrice is not a senior royal and...
No lie. Here’s what to know about this amazing development which comes on the heels of Harry and Meghan’s laugh out loud Nigerian Riveria Tour.
Both Catherine and King Charles are receiving cancer treatment which means the ranks of senior royals is depleted. According to the Daily Mail, “Princess Beatrice is set to take on a more visible role within the Royal Family, adding support during a particularly busy period for the monarchy.”
Royal News – Princess Beatrice Expects To Replace Kate
If true, Beatrice’s increased visibility comes with a serious downside: the specter of her father, stripped of his royal titles due to accusations of his participation in an underage sex trafficking ring.
Beatrice is not a senior royal and...
- 5/15/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
There's still a lot of buzz surrounding Richard Gadd's Netflix miniseries Baby Reindeer. The comedian and screenwriter translated the personal traumatic experience of a stalking victim into the format of a dramatic thriller with elements of comedy and true crime.
The phenomenal success of the series has been going on for a month now, and the real events are becoming overgrown with details and speculation.
If you are looking for something no less intense and at the same time based on real events, then these movies and TV series are for you.
1. Scoop, 2024
In 2019, BBC television employee Sam McAlister went in search of another big story for Newsnight. The scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, who was arrested on charges of trafficking minors, forced the company to recall the events of previous years, when a photo of Prince Andrew on a walk with Epstein was first published.
McAlister was able to contact Amanda Thirsk,...
The phenomenal success of the series has been going on for a month now, and the real events are becoming overgrown with details and speculation.
If you are looking for something no less intense and at the same time based on real events, then these movies and TV series are for you.
1. Scoop, 2024
In 2019, BBC television employee Sam McAlister went in search of another big story for Newsnight. The scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, who was arrested on charges of trafficking minors, forced the company to recall the events of previous years, when a photo of Prince Andrew on a walk with Epstein was first published.
McAlister was able to contact Amanda Thirsk,...
- 5/14/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Nothing much has changed in Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating preferences since breaking out in the ’90s. While lauded as one of the best actors of our time, for years, the Oscar winner has been a part of a running joke of being incapable of dating anyone above the age of 25. Although it’s entirely possible that this might be a coincidence, it’s hard to ignore the pattern.
But fans aren’t alone when it comes to making memes and jokes about the actor’s alleged dating pattern, as acclaimed singer and actor Sabrina Carpenter too joins the meme train.
Sabrina Carpenter Takes a Dig at Leonardo DiCaprio to Celebrate Her 25th Birthday
Leonardo DiCaprio: Credit: Killers of the Flower Moon (via Apple TV)
Leonardo DiCaprio is no stranger to dating supermodels under 25 years old, but these bonds often ended before his partner could touch 26. This alleged dating pattern garnered...
But fans aren’t alone when it comes to making memes and jokes about the actor’s alleged dating pattern, as acclaimed singer and actor Sabrina Carpenter too joins the meme train.
Sabrina Carpenter Takes a Dig at Leonardo DiCaprio to Celebrate Her 25th Birthday
Leonardo DiCaprio: Credit: Killers of the Flower Moon (via Apple TV)
Leonardo DiCaprio is no stranger to dating supermodels under 25 years old, but these bonds often ended before his partner could touch 26. This alleged dating pattern garnered...
- 5/14/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
British royal family news divulges that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are being warned by a former royal insider about their iffy life in America.
This week Harry was in the UK for an Invictus Games event and not one single, solitary member of his family chose to meet up with him, nor was he allowed to stay at any royal residence.
The late Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, is now speaking out about the sordid state of affairs that Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have created for themselves. Here’s what the insider has to say about the Royal Flush.
Royal News – Harry And Meghan Snubbed By His Family
Meghan and Harry defected from the monarchy in 2020 in a tacky move known as Megxit. Their reputations have never recovered and their popularity levels are on par with that of disgraced Prince Andrew.
They tried to mingle with...
This week Harry was in the UK for an Invictus Games event and not one single, solitary member of his family chose to meet up with him, nor was he allowed to stay at any royal residence.
The late Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, is now speaking out about the sordid state of affairs that Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have created for themselves. Here’s what the insider has to say about the Royal Flush.
Royal News – Harry And Meghan Snubbed By His Family
Meghan and Harry defected from the monarchy in 2020 in a tacky move known as Megxit. Their reputations have never recovered and their popularity levels are on par with that of disgraced Prince Andrew.
They tried to mingle with...
- 5/13/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
With the century’s biggest royal drama show The Crown ending its run back in 2023, the TV industry was surely left with no other choice but to switch its attention to something else rather than The Royal Family’s life full of its own ups and downs. This probably was accepted by many production companies, but not by Netflix.
The streaming’s Royal-ish release of last month Scoop wasn’t expected to be a hit that massive, but the movie’s results seemingly provoked a big change of plans for Netflix in the nearest years.
Starring Gillian Anderson as journalist Emily Maitlis, Scoop follows a sequence of events that led Mailtis to carrying out a scandalous and viral interview with Queen Elizabeth II’s son Prince Andrew regarding his relationships with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Though many critics called the actual interview footage a much more compelling and deep thing to watch in this case,...
The streaming’s Royal-ish release of last month Scoop wasn’t expected to be a hit that massive, but the movie’s results seemingly provoked a big change of plans for Netflix in the nearest years.
Starring Gillian Anderson as journalist Emily Maitlis, Scoop follows a sequence of events that led Mailtis to carrying out a scandalous and viral interview with Queen Elizabeth II’s son Prince Andrew regarding his relationships with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Though many critics called the actual interview footage a much more compelling and deep thing to watch in this case,...
- 5/9/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle someday going to the Met Gala? They’re on Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour’s list of “dream” guests. Other British royals have graced the steps of the New York landmark for the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute benefit, but not those two. Ahead, what Wintour said about wanting the Princess of Wales and Duchess of Sussex to attend the exclusive party (it’s invite-only). Plus, which British royals she’d rather stay home and the only ones who have ever attended the Met Gala.
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are Wintour’s ‘dream’ Met Gala guests
As celebrities climb the steps of the Met, we’re returning to 2019, the year Wintour confessed her “dream” guests included none other than Kate and Meghan.
Speaking to Today’s Jenna Bush Hager shortly before the annual black-tie event to raise money for the Costume Institute, Wintour...
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are Wintour’s ‘dream’ Met Gala guests
As celebrities climb the steps of the Met, we’re returning to 2019, the year Wintour confessed her “dream” guests included none other than Kate and Meghan.
Speaking to Today’s Jenna Bush Hager shortly before the annual black-tie event to raise money for the Costume Institute, Wintour...
- 5/6/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bernard Hill, the English actor known for his parts in films like Titanic, The Lord of the Rings, and more, has died. He was 79 years old.
Hill’s passing was confirmed on Sunday by his agent Lou Coulson (per the BBC).
Born in Manchester, England on December 17th, 1944, Hill was the son of a miner and grew up in working class conditions. After graduating from the Manchester School of Theatre in 1970, he began his acting career with a string of television and film performances. In 1976, he had a small role in the show I, Claudius, and in 1979, he debuted as Yosser Hughes in the television play The Black Stuff, which then became the acclaimed series, Boys from the Blackstuff.
As Hughes, Hill gave a voice to the working class of England during the economic and social difficulties of the Thatcher era. An out-of-work tarmac layer struggling to hold on to a sense of dignity,...
Hill’s passing was confirmed on Sunday by his agent Lou Coulson (per the BBC).
Born in Manchester, England on December 17th, 1944, Hill was the son of a miner and grew up in working class conditions. After graduating from the Manchester School of Theatre in 1970, he began his acting career with a string of television and film performances. In 1976, he had a small role in the show I, Claudius, and in 1979, he debuted as Yosser Hughes in the television play The Black Stuff, which then became the acclaimed series, Boys from the Blackstuff.
As Hughes, Hill gave a voice to the working class of England during the economic and social difficulties of the Thatcher era. An out-of-work tarmac layer struggling to hold on to a sense of dignity,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
British royal family news divulges that disgraced Prince Andrew and his live-in ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are set to relive their worst shames when a new book about their marriage drops.
Royal biographer Andrew Lownie is working on his final entry in a trilogy about royal marriages, this one to be about “Randy Andy” and “Fergie.”
Express calls Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson the “happiest divorced couple in the world” but Lownie’s book promises to revisit their painful past, full of affairs and indiscretions.
Royal Family News – New Book Dissects Andrew and Fergie’s Marriage
Lownie told Daily Express US: “This is a couple who got divorced within 10 years of marriage, and yet, 30 years, 40 years later, and in effect, are still living together. How did we get to this position?
Is that really the true position?” Truth be told, we’d rather not entertain positional visions of these two scandal-plagued individuals.
Royal biographer Andrew Lownie is working on his final entry in a trilogy about royal marriages, this one to be about “Randy Andy” and “Fergie.”
Express calls Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson the “happiest divorced couple in the world” but Lownie’s book promises to revisit their painful past, full of affairs and indiscretions.
Royal Family News – New Book Dissects Andrew and Fergie’s Marriage
Lownie told Daily Express US: “This is a couple who got divorced within 10 years of marriage, and yet, 30 years, 40 years later, and in effect, are still living together. How did we get to this position?
Is that really the true position?” Truth be told, we’d rather not entertain positional visions of these two scandal-plagued individuals.
- 5/3/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) tied the knot on April 29, 2011. William wore the red tunic of a colonel of the Irish Guards while his bride donned a stunning Alexander McQueen dress designed by Sarah Burton.
The princess’s sister, Pippa Middleton, served as the maid of honor and Prince Harry served as William’s best man. But the younger prince admitted that he had a thought that day that really made him sick to his stomach.
Reason Prince Harry said his ‘stomach lurched’ on William and Kate’s wedding day
According to his controversial memoir Spare, Prince Harry thought about something that made his stomach turn prior to his brother and future sister-in-law’s nuptials. In the book, the duke recounts the car journey with William from Clarence House to Westminster Abbey.
Many royal weddings over the last century have taken place at...
The princess’s sister, Pippa Middleton, served as the maid of honor and Prince Harry served as William’s best man. But the younger prince admitted that he had a thought that day that really made him sick to his stomach.
Reason Prince Harry said his ‘stomach lurched’ on William and Kate’s wedding day
According to his controversial memoir Spare, Prince Harry thought about something that made his stomach turn prior to his brother and future sister-in-law’s nuptials. In the book, the duke recounts the car journey with William from Clarence House to Westminster Abbey.
Many royal weddings over the last century have taken place at...
- 4/30/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
British royal family reveals that 2024 has been a trying year for the British monarchy. Senior royals King Charles and Princess Catherine are both fighting cancer battles, an unprecedented moment in royal history.
This has prompted royal fans to consider the changes that will occur when the monarch passes. Read on to discover what will happen to Kate and Prince William, as well as their children when the sitting British monarch passes away.
Royal Family News – What Happens To William & Kate When King Charles Dies?
In January Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles would undergo a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate, and that Kate would have a scheduled abdominal operation.
Sadly, we learned in February that tests showed that both royals have cancer, and currently they are undergoing treatment.
In Charles’ case this announcement was made: “During the king’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue...
This has prompted royal fans to consider the changes that will occur when the monarch passes. Read on to discover what will happen to Kate and Prince William, as well as their children when the sitting British monarch passes away.
Royal Family News – What Happens To William & Kate When King Charles Dies?
In January Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles would undergo a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate, and that Kate would have a scheduled abdominal operation.
Sadly, we learned in February that tests showed that both royals have cancer, and currently they are undergoing treatment.
In Charles’ case this announcement was made: “During the king’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue...
- 4/29/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Although they haven’t been husband and wife for decades, Sarah Ferguson’s still “loyal” to Prince Andrew. Why? Because, according to a royal biographer, she made a promise to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Ahead, why the Duchess of York will never “leave” the Duke of York.
Sarah’s looking ‘after’ Andrew as Queen Elizabeth asked
Discussing Sarah and Andrew on Royal Exclusive, royal biographer Ingrid Seward said: “Sarah is extremely loyal to Andrew,” (via The Sun).
“I do think she found, especially in the early years of her marriage, this arrogance that he has—a ‘don’t you know who I am’ entitlement,” the My Mother and I author continued. “She loved him, but I think she found that side of him difficult. But she has remained very loyal.”
Andrew and Sarah, both 64, were married for 10 years from 1986-1996. Since their split, they’ve remained close, living together at the Royal Lodge.
Sarah’s looking ‘after’ Andrew as Queen Elizabeth asked
Discussing Sarah and Andrew on Royal Exclusive, royal biographer Ingrid Seward said: “Sarah is extremely loyal to Andrew,” (via The Sun).
“I do think she found, especially in the early years of her marriage, this arrogance that he has—a ‘don’t you know who I am’ entitlement,” the My Mother and I author continued. “She loved him, but I think she found that side of him difficult. But she has remained very loyal.”
Andrew and Sarah, both 64, were married for 10 years from 1986-1996. Since their split, they’ve remained close, living together at the Royal Lodge.
- 4/28/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The whole nation, and perhaps the world, may wish Prince Andrew to stay out of the public eye, but he’s got his own plans.
Maybe the Newsnight interview was unnecessary and a disaster, but what’s done is done. He’s lost his role as a working member of the Royal Family, and while he still lives comfortably enough, he no longer benefits from the royal grant.
However, some people would love it if he dropped his Hrh title, which he can now only use in private, and exit the Order of the Garter – the UK’s most senior order of chivalry – but well, he’s not complying. Above all, royal expert Richard Palmer believes the King won’t strip him of his titles for this reason.
King Charles Wouldn’t Want To Publicly Shame His Brother Prince Andrew
With Netflix’s “Scoop” reincarnating Andrew’s most cringy moment on TV,...
Maybe the Newsnight interview was unnecessary and a disaster, but what’s done is done. He’s lost his role as a working member of the Royal Family, and while he still lives comfortably enough, he no longer benefits from the royal grant.
However, some people would love it if he dropped his Hrh title, which he can now only use in private, and exit the Order of the Garter – the UK’s most senior order of chivalry – but well, he’s not complying. Above all, royal expert Richard Palmer believes the King won’t strip him of his titles for this reason.
King Charles Wouldn’t Want To Publicly Shame His Brother Prince Andrew
With Netflix’s “Scoop” reincarnating Andrew’s most cringy moment on TV,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
The royal family appears to have a closer connection with Spotify than we once thought. Back in December 2020, news broke that Meghan Markle had signed a deal with the streaming giant to produce a podcast called Archetypes, and people were excited see what Meghan had up her sleeve — but podcast reportedly didn’t meet Spotify’s expectations, and in June 2023, Meghan and Spotify parted ways. Now, though, rumor has it another royal family member is planning to build a relationship with the streaming giant.
Princess Beatrice | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Princess Beatrice is reportedly getting involved with Spotify
Meghan’s Spotify journey seemed promising at first. It had been revealed she had planned to interview various celebrity and philanthropic women to talk about the barriers women face on a daily basis. The concept was great, but apparently, Spotify was not sold on the delivery. The podcast didn’t do...
Princess Beatrice | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Princess Beatrice is reportedly getting involved with Spotify
Meghan’s Spotify journey seemed promising at first. It had been revealed she had planned to interview various celebrity and philanthropic women to talk about the barriers women face on a daily basis. The concept was great, but apparently, Spotify was not sold on the delivery. The podcast didn’t do...
- 4/27/2024
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
He’s going to do whatever it takes to make it happen, regardless of how hard it might get. There’s a new report that says King Charles is paving the way for Prince William and Kate Middleton to reunite with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
This, despite the fact that the Prince and Princess of Wales have made it pretty clear that they want nothing to do with Harry and Meghan, and that’s mostly because of the way they’ve thrown them under the bus so many times in the past. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
King Charles – Wants The Wales And Sussex Reunion To Happen
According to a new report, King Charles apparently wants Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit him at Balmoral Castle this summer.
He thinks this would be a perfect opportunity for Harry and Meghan to iron out their...
This, despite the fact that the Prince and Princess of Wales have made it pretty clear that they want nothing to do with Harry and Meghan, and that’s mostly because of the way they’ve thrown them under the bus so many times in the past. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
King Charles – Wants The Wales And Sussex Reunion To Happen
According to a new report, King Charles apparently wants Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit him at Balmoral Castle this summer.
He thinks this would be a perfect opportunity for Harry and Meghan to iron out their...
- 4/27/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
Meghan Markle sure has every reason to be feeling upset these days. And that’s not just because she’s been treated like a second tier celebrity in Hollywood, but also because the royals are even treating her like a second tier member of the family.
In fact, there’s a new report that says the Duchess of Sussex is none too pleased over the fact that Prince Andrew has been welcomed back into the royal fold while she’s been cast as the wicked witch. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Meghan Markle Upset Over Prince Andrew’s New Royal Status
Meghan Markle is reportedly upset over Prince Andrew’s new royal status. The Duchess of Sussex is apparently sitting over all of her emotions as Prince Andrew keeps on making public appearances with the royal family, even though he really shouldn’t.
In fact, there’s a new report that says the Duchess of Sussex is none too pleased over the fact that Prince Andrew has been welcomed back into the royal fold while she’s been cast as the wicked witch. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Meghan Markle Upset Over Prince Andrew’s New Royal Status
Meghan Markle is reportedly upset over Prince Andrew’s new royal status. The Duchess of Sussex is apparently sitting over all of her emotions as Prince Andrew keeps on making public appearances with the royal family, even though he really shouldn’t.
- 4/26/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
Any British broadcaster who breaches general election programing rules will be hit with an Ofcom sanction, the regulator has said, a warning likely informed by a number of Gb News breaches over the past year.
In a strongly-worded broadside to the broadcasting community, Ofcom said it is putting broadcasters “on notice to maintain due impartiality ahead of the general election.”
“In particular, broadcasters are reminded that Rule 6.6 of the Code prohibits candidates in UK elections from acting as news presenters, interviewers or presenters of any type of programme during the election period,” Ofcom said today.
The right-leaning Gb News has been found to be in breach a number of times for its practice of having politicians host news programs, with the likes of Jacob Rees-Mogg, Esther McVey and Phillip Davies falling foul. Gb News has been investigated more than a dozen times for a variety of potential breaches by Ofcom...
In a strongly-worded broadside to the broadcasting community, Ofcom said it is putting broadcasters “on notice to maintain due impartiality ahead of the general election.”
“In particular, broadcasters are reminded that Rule 6.6 of the Code prohibits candidates in UK elections from acting as news presenters, interviewers or presenters of any type of programme during the election period,” Ofcom said today.
The right-leaning Gb News has been found to be in breach a number of times for its practice of having politicians host news programs, with the likes of Jacob Rees-Mogg, Esther McVey and Phillip Davies falling foul. Gb News has been investigated more than a dozen times for a variety of potential breaches by Ofcom...
- 4/24/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
King Charles III’s slimmed-down monarchy has caused a “huge void” in the British royal family’s “lineup,” according to a royal author. What was supposed to include the “strongest” members of the Windsor family now is a “limp” showing. Ahead, the “crisis” the royal family’s been dealing with since before the king and Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnoses. Plus, who is on the list of working royals.
The slimmed-down monarchy has left a ‘huge void’ in the ‘lineup’ of British royals
According to Omid Scobie, a royal commentator and author, King Charles’s slimmed-down monarchy isn’t the one he originally intended. In fact, far from it.
Instead of a “strong” showing, what’s left is a “huge void in the royal lineup,” he told ABC News Studio’s Impact x Nightline: The Crown in Crisis (via UsWeekly).
“This is not the slimmed-down monarchy that King Charles dreamed of,...
The slimmed-down monarchy has left a ‘huge void’ in the ‘lineup’ of British royals
According to Omid Scobie, a royal commentator and author, King Charles’s slimmed-down monarchy isn’t the one he originally intended. In fact, far from it.
Instead of a “strong” showing, what’s left is a “huge void in the royal lineup,” he told ABC News Studio’s Impact x Nightline: The Crown in Crisis (via UsWeekly).
“This is not the slimmed-down monarchy that King Charles dreamed of,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s been a rough few months for members of Britain’s royal family as they have been trying to navigate operating in a new slimmed-down monarchy with two key working royals out of commission.
In January, it was revealed that King Charles and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) were both hospitalized. After the monarch had a routine procedure for an enlarged prostate, the Palace announced that tests determined the king had cancer and was undergoing treatment. Meanwhile, concerns were growing and there was speculation about his daughter-in-law’s health following her abdominal surgery and lengthy recovery time.
In March, Kate revealed her own cancer diagnosis and that she, too, was undergoing treatment. With two top working royals needing to take a break and shelf their engagements, other working members of the royal family have had to ramp up their duties. That includes Prince Edward and his wife Sophie,...
In January, it was revealed that King Charles and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) were both hospitalized. After the monarch had a routine procedure for an enlarged prostate, the Palace announced that tests determined the king had cancer and was undergoing treatment. Meanwhile, concerns were growing and there was speculation about his daughter-in-law’s health following her abdominal surgery and lengthy recovery time.
In March, Kate revealed her own cancer diagnosis and that she, too, was undergoing treatment. With two top working royals needing to take a break and shelf their engagements, other working members of the royal family have had to ramp up their duties. That includes Prince Edward and his wife Sophie,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sure, Scoop “upset” Princess Beatrice. But not as much as Amazon’s own depiction of Prince Andrew’s 2019 Newsnight interview is about to. The 35-year-old British royal is reportedly “dreading” A Very Royal Scandal’s release as she’s further “dragged” into the drama surrounding her father’s legendary interview.
Beatrice expects to be featured more prominently in ‘A Very Royal Scandal’ than ‘Scoop’
Although, like Scoop, A Very Royal Scandal focuses on her father’s 2019 Newsnight interview about Jeffrey Epstein that saw him lose patronages as well as working royal and Hrh [His Royal Highness] status, Beatrice is more concerned about Amazon’s depiction as opposed to Netflix’s.
The reason, per Ok! Magazine, is because Beatrice thinks she’ll feature more prominently compared to Scoop, in which actor Charity Wakefield played her in one brief scene.
The three-part Amazon series centers around Emily Maitlis’s “professional and personal journey as a...
Beatrice expects to be featured more prominently in ‘A Very Royal Scandal’ than ‘Scoop’
Although, like Scoop, A Very Royal Scandal focuses on her father’s 2019 Newsnight interview about Jeffrey Epstein that saw him lose patronages as well as working royal and Hrh [His Royal Highness] status, Beatrice is more concerned about Amazon’s depiction as opposed to Netflix’s.
The reason, per Ok! Magazine, is because Beatrice thinks she’ll feature more prominently compared to Scoop, in which actor Charity Wakefield played her in one brief scene.
The three-part Amazon series centers around Emily Maitlis’s “professional and personal journey as a...
- 4/21/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Royal watchers have been seeing more of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (formerly the Countess of Wessex) recently following the news that both King Charles and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) were taking a break from their royal engagements as they receive treatment for cancer.
With ramped-up royal duties now, there are more eyes on the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, which is why Sophie’s apparent snub of her nephew, Prince Harry, didn’t go unnoticed during one of her recent engagements.
When Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down, Sophie and Prince Edward had to step up Now-Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh arrives in an open carriage with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Royal Ascot 2018 | Anwar Hussein/WireImage
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step down as working royals in 2020 changed the royal family’s business and who did what in terms of royal duties.
With ramped-up royal duties now, there are more eyes on the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, which is why Sophie’s apparent snub of her nephew, Prince Harry, didn’t go unnoticed during one of her recent engagements.
When Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down, Sophie and Prince Edward had to step up Now-Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh arrives in an open carriage with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Royal Ascot 2018 | Anwar Hussein/WireImage
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step down as working royals in 2020 changed the royal family’s business and who did what in terms of royal duties.
- 4/18/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson (Luther) have been tapped to star in Down Cemetery Road, a thriller series for Apple TV+ based on the book from Gold Dagger Award-winning author Mick Herron.
The project comes to Apple following the streamer’s work with Herron on Slow Horses, its hugely popular espionage drama based on his Slough House novels. Thus far airing three seasons, the show starring Gary Oldman has garnered multiple BAFTA nominations and has been renewed through Season 5.
A writer on that series, Morwenna Banks, will serve as lead writer and exec producer of Down Cemetery Road. The show centers on Sarah Tucker (Wilson), who becomes obsessed with finding a neighbor girl who disappeared in the aftermath of a house explosion in a quiet Oxford suburb. After enlisting the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson) in her quest, the pair find themselves...
The project comes to Apple following the streamer’s work with Herron on Slow Horses, its hugely popular espionage drama based on his Slough House novels. Thus far airing three seasons, the show starring Gary Oldman has garnered multiple BAFTA nominations and has been renewed through Season 5.
A writer on that series, Morwenna Banks, will serve as lead writer and exec producer of Down Cemetery Road. The show centers on Sarah Tucker (Wilson), who becomes obsessed with finding a neighbor girl who disappeared in the aftermath of a house explosion in a quiet Oxford suburb. After enlisting the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson) in her quest, the pair find themselves...
- 4/16/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Could this be worse than The Crown? Well, if you ask Princess Beatrice, the answer would be yes. There’s a new report that says the young princess feels absolutely devastated and humiliated that Scoop is making her father, Prince Andrew, and the royal family look so bad.
It’s one show that she would rather tune out from than tune in. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Princess Beatrice Feels Humiliated Over Netflix’s ‘Scoop
Princess Beatrice doesn’t want anyone talking to her about Netflix’s Scoop. The film, which stars Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson, is about how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 interview, when he denied all of the allegations of sexual assault that were made against him. He also tried to downplay his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
And while all of this...
It’s one show that she would rather tune out from than tune in. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Princess Beatrice Feels Humiliated Over Netflix’s ‘Scoop
Princess Beatrice doesn’t want anyone talking to her about Netflix’s Scoop. The film, which stars Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson, is about how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 interview, when he denied all of the allegations of sexual assault that were made against him. He also tried to downplay his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
And while all of this...
- 4/16/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
Rufus Sewell’s butt made headlines earlier this year when it was inaccurately reported that he wore a prosthetic butt to play Prince Andrew in Netflix’s “Scoop,” the juicy dramatization of his disastrous interview regarding a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
“There’s an account of him wearing bum prosthetics and body prosthetics, but he was literally joking to another journalist,” “Scoop” prosthetic makeup designer Kristyan Mallett told IndieWire. “That is a body double [when you see him naked from behind]. I’m sure loads of people would love to stick on Rufus bum prosthetics, but I didn’t get the luxury this time. Maybe next time.”
But despite the absence of a prosthetic posterior, Mallett and hair and makeup designer Kirstin Chalmers had their hands full. “The two faces are very, very different,” Chalmers told IndieWire. “Andrew’s is very long and Rufus is very chiseled and almost like a diamond shape. Rufus has a very amazing chin,...
“There’s an account of him wearing bum prosthetics and body prosthetics, but he was literally joking to another journalist,” “Scoop” prosthetic makeup designer Kristyan Mallett told IndieWire. “That is a body double [when you see him naked from behind]. I’m sure loads of people would love to stick on Rufus bum prosthetics, but I didn’t get the luxury this time. Maybe next time.”
But despite the absence of a prosthetic posterior, Mallett and hair and makeup designer Kirstin Chalmers had their hands full. “The two faces are very, very different,” Chalmers told IndieWire. “Andrew’s is very long and Rufus is very chiseled and almost like a diamond shape. Rufus has a very amazing chin,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
In light of the news that both King Charles and Kate Middleton have cancer, the royal family had to devise a plan to continue their work without two of its most visible members. However, a royal historian says the family has been “just holding it together” since January. Subsequently, their current lineup remains “unsustainable.”
The ‘unsustainable’ House of Windsor is ‘just holding it together’
Royal historian Gareth Russell discussed the current state of the monarchy with Us Weekly. He believes the House of Windsor is “underweight.”
“If we are to use the metaphor, the monarchy is underweight at this stage. It was never intended to reach the levels it did,” Russell revealed. “It was always anticipated that you would have [King] Charles III with three working siblings. And two working children and their wives. This would be a sustainable footing for the monarchy going forward.”
Russell cited Charles, his working siblings Princess Anne and Prince Edward,...
The ‘unsustainable’ House of Windsor is ‘just holding it together’
Royal historian Gareth Russell discussed the current state of the monarchy with Us Weekly. He believes the House of Windsor is “underweight.”
“If we are to use the metaphor, the monarchy is underweight at this stage. It was never intended to reach the levels it did,” Russell revealed. “It was always anticipated that you would have [King] Charles III with three working siblings. And two working children and their wives. This would be a sustainable footing for the monarchy going forward.”
Russell cited Charles, his working siblings Princess Anne and Prince Edward,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The royal family has always been in the media, but sometimes, they find themselves in compromising situations — often relating to photos the press gets their hands on. It seems every royal has been part of at least one photo scandal.
Back in 1992, it was Sarah Ferguson who found herself in a compromising photo situation. And it reportedly led Queen Elizabeth II to tell Fergie to “pack her bags” — and Prince Philip never wanted to speak to her again.
Prince Philip chats with Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew in 1987 | Tim Graham/Getty Images Sarah Ferguson was once caught in a compromising situation with her financial advisor
Affectionately known as “Fergie,” Sarah Ferguson became the Duchess of York when she married the queen’s son, Prince Andrew, in 1986. However, the couple’s marriage deteriorated only a few years later, but they did welcome two daughters together: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
While...
Back in 1992, it was Sarah Ferguson who found herself in a compromising photo situation. And it reportedly led Queen Elizabeth II to tell Fergie to “pack her bags” — and Prince Philip never wanted to speak to her again.
Prince Philip chats with Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew in 1987 | Tim Graham/Getty Images Sarah Ferguson was once caught in a compromising situation with her financial advisor
Affectionately known as “Fergie,” Sarah Ferguson became the Duchess of York when she married the queen’s son, Prince Andrew, in 1986. However, the couple’s marriage deteriorated only a few years later, but they did welcome two daughters together: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
While...
- 4/14/2024
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
One would assume that he would think differently, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. There’s a new report that says Prince Andrew is actually happy with the way that he has been portrayed in the new Netflix movie, Scoop.
The film is about how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 interview, when he denied all of the allegations of sexual assault that were made against him.
He also tried to downplay his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Prince Andrew – Thinks He Looks Good In Netflix’s Scoop
According to the Daily Beast, insiders say that Prince Andrew is actually delighted by the way that he was portrayed by the Netflix film. He thinks that Scoop was more even-handed than he would have otherwise expected.
Not only that, but he was also happy...
The film is about how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 interview, when he denied all of the allegations of sexual assault that were made against him.
He also tried to downplay his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Prince Andrew – Thinks He Looks Good In Netflix’s Scoop
According to the Daily Beast, insiders say that Prince Andrew is actually delighted by the way that he was portrayed by the Netflix film. He thinks that Scoop was more even-handed than he would have otherwise expected.
Not only that, but he was also happy...
- 4/13/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
The premiere week of Netflix’s “Ripley” elbowed “3 Body Problem” out of the No. 1 slot among streaming original series for the week of April 5-11, according to Luminate streaming ratings.
Among streaming original movies, “Scoop” managed a solid break for Netflix while Amazon Prime Video’s “Road House” hung tough in its third full week in release, as reported by Luminate in its weekly Top 10 Streaming Originals charts for series and movies.
“Ripley,” the much talked-about adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s classic fraudster saga “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” from Oscar-winning screenwriter Steve Zaillian, debuted with about 670.1 million minutes watched across its eight episodes. That translates to about 1.5 million views.
A sleeper entrant at No. 2 was Netflix’s unscripted crime docu “Files of the Unexplained,” with 531.3 million minutes watched across eight episodes. The show’s audience grew 276% in its first full week in release after premiering on April 3.
Landing at No.
Among streaming original movies, “Scoop” managed a solid break for Netflix while Amazon Prime Video’s “Road House” hung tough in its third full week in release, as reported by Luminate in its weekly Top 10 Streaming Originals charts for series and movies.
“Ripley,” the much talked-about adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s classic fraudster saga “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” from Oscar-winning screenwriter Steve Zaillian, debuted with about 670.1 million minutes watched across its eight episodes. That translates to about 1.5 million views.
A sleeper entrant at No. 2 was Netflix’s unscripted crime docu “Files of the Unexplained,” with 531.3 million minutes watched across eight episodes. The show’s audience grew 276% in its first full week in release after premiering on April 3.
Landing at No.
- 4/13/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Scoop, the Netflix film chronicling Prince Andrew’s humbling interview on the BBC, has enjoyed a relatively regal reception from British audiences.
Based on a book of the same name by Sam McAlister, the woman who played a central role in securing access to the Duke of York, the feature was watched by 2.75M viewers in its first seven days.
The rating is healthy for Netflix, putting Scoop ahead of other recently launched titles, not least the eye-wateringly expensive 3 Body Problem, which premiered with 1.7M viewers.
Scoop could not quite match fellow royal drama The Crown, however. The Left Bank show’s final season debuted with 2.8M last year, according to official Barb figures supplied by overnights.tv.
The biggest title on Netflix in 2024 has been Fool Me Once’s blockbuster debut of 6.3M viewers in January. Netflix’s UK chief Anne Mensah revealed last month that Fool Me Once...
Based on a book of the same name by Sam McAlister, the woman who played a central role in securing access to the Duke of York, the feature was watched by 2.75M viewers in its first seven days.
The rating is healthy for Netflix, putting Scoop ahead of other recently launched titles, not least the eye-wateringly expensive 3 Body Problem, which premiered with 1.7M viewers.
Scoop could not quite match fellow royal drama The Crown, however. The Left Bank show’s final season debuted with 2.8M last year, according to official Barb figures supplied by overnights.tv.
The biggest title on Netflix in 2024 has been Fool Me Once’s blockbuster debut of 6.3M viewers in January. Netflix’s UK chief Anne Mensah revealed last month that Fool Me Once...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
British royal family news reveals that disgraced Prince Andrew is back in the headlines due to the Netflix drama Scoop, which features his diasterous BBC interview which got the ball rolling on him being placed in the royal weeds.
The end point came when he was stripped of all of his royal patronages and military affiliations in January 2022. Here is everything to know about the Duke of York, aka “Randy Andy.”
Royal Family News – Andrew’s Sex Assault Lawsuit
Andrew’s legacy will forever be linked to his friendship with dead convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
One of Epstein’s sex trafficking victims, Virginia Giuffre, sued Prince Andrew in August 2021 to hold him “accountable” for his alleged sexual abuse of her.
Giuffre told People “my attorney filed suit against Prince Andrew for sexual abuse under the Child Victims Act. As the suit lays out in detail, I was trafficked to him and sexually abused by him.
The end point came when he was stripped of all of his royal patronages and military affiliations in January 2022. Here is everything to know about the Duke of York, aka “Randy Andy.”
Royal Family News – Andrew’s Sex Assault Lawsuit
Andrew’s legacy will forever be linked to his friendship with dead convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
One of Epstein’s sex trafficking victims, Virginia Giuffre, sued Prince Andrew in August 2021 to hold him “accountable” for his alleged sexual abuse of her.
Giuffre told People “my attorney filed suit against Prince Andrew for sexual abuse under the Child Victims Act. As the suit lays out in detail, I was trafficked to him and sexually abused by him.
- 4/11/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
It seems April 2024 isn’t off to a good start for Princess Beatrice ever since Netflix’s Scoop premiered. The 35-year-old British royal is portrayed—very briefly—in the film about her father, Prince Andrew’s 2019 Newsnight interview regarding his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to an expert, Beatrice is likely “annoyed and upset” she’s depicted in the film.
Beatrice will be ‘dreading’ the ‘difficult time ahead’ amid her portrayal in ‘Scoop’
Scoop debuted on April 5, 2024. With it came a depiction of Beatrice as her father, Andrew, played by Rufus Sewell, and his team negotiated with BBC Newsnight’s Sam McAlister (Billie Piper) and Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson).
The interview aired in November 2019. It resulted in Andrew losing his Hrh [His Royal Highness] status and being removed from the list of working royals.
Charity Wakefield plays Beatrice in Scoop, who’s seen in one scene attending a Buckingham Palace meeting.
Beatrice will be ‘dreading’ the ‘difficult time ahead’ amid her portrayal in ‘Scoop’
Scoop debuted on April 5, 2024. With it came a depiction of Beatrice as her father, Andrew, played by Rufus Sewell, and his team negotiated with BBC Newsnight’s Sam McAlister (Billie Piper) and Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson).
The interview aired in November 2019. It resulted in Andrew losing his Hrh [His Royal Highness] status and being removed from the list of working royals.
Charity Wakefield plays Beatrice in Scoop, who’s seen in one scene attending a Buckingham Palace meeting.
- 4/11/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
He might be the King of England, but can he really just make someone go away? Well, it all depends on who you ask. There’s a new report that says King Charles is being urged to make Prince Andrew disappear.
That’s because everyone seems to be embarrassed about the drama surrounding Prince Andrew and his association with Jeffrey Epstein, thanks to the new Netflix series, Scoop. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – King Charles Urged To Make Prince Andrew ‘Disappear’ For This Reason
It looks like the royals just want Prince Andrew to go away, but that’s not going to happen anytime soon.
Royal author Tom Bower thinks that the Duke of York is an even bigger problem and threat to the monarchy than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been over the years, which is definitely saying a lot.
Now...
That’s because everyone seems to be embarrassed about the drama surrounding Prince Andrew and his association with Jeffrey Epstein, thanks to the new Netflix series, Scoop. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – King Charles Urged To Make Prince Andrew ‘Disappear’ For This Reason
It looks like the royals just want Prince Andrew to go away, but that’s not going to happen anytime soon.
Royal author Tom Bower thinks that the Duke of York is an even bigger problem and threat to the monarchy than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been over the years, which is definitely saying a lot.
Now...
- 4/11/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
A podcast special episode, as director Philip Martin tells us his story, and about the making of the Netflix hit movie, Scoop.
In this special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Philip Martin, chatting days after the release of his latest film.
That movie is Scoop, the dramatisation of the infamous BBC interview with Prince Andrew. The pair chat about Philip’s early work, his time in Canada trying to break into the film industry, then jetting to Los Angeles at one point to pitch to John Travolta.
Then there’s Scoop, and the challenges of making a film where everybody pretty much knows the ending…
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In this special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Philip Martin, chatting days after the release of his latest film.
That movie is Scoop, the dramatisation of the infamous BBC interview with Prince Andrew. The pair chat about Philip’s early work, his time in Canada trying to break into the film industry, then jetting to Los Angeles at one point to pitch to John Travolta.
Then there’s Scoop, and the challenges of making a film where everybody pretty much knows the ending…
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- 4/11/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
When it was announced that then-Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles were engaged to be married, much of the public wasn’t totally on board with the idea, and neither was Queen Elizabeth II. The late monarch had to make a decision about whether she was even going to attend her son’s second wedding.
As the head of the Church of England, the queen ultimately decided that it was not appropriate for her to be present at the civil wedding of two people who had been divorced. She did, however, attend a religious blessing held at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle along with the other members of the royal family. And now a video from that day is going viral showing the unexpected reactions during that ceremony from Queen Elizabeth and others in attendance.
Viral clip of other royals’ reactions during the ceremony
On April 9, 2005, King Charles...
As the head of the Church of England, the queen ultimately decided that it was not appropriate for her to be present at the civil wedding of two people who had been divorced. She did, however, attend a religious blessing held at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle along with the other members of the royal family. And now a video from that day is going viral showing the unexpected reactions during that ceremony from Queen Elizabeth and others in attendance.
Viral clip of other royals’ reactions during the ceremony
On April 9, 2005, King Charles...
- 4/10/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
To understand why is the industry so conflicted over how to release movies, check out the contradictory paths of two Amazon films, “The Beekeeper” and “Road House.”
The first, which stars Jason Statham as a righteous avenger, is a $40 million production acquired by Amazon MGM for the US. It grossed $66 million in its domestic theatrical release and went on to become a hit as a $19.99 PVOD. Currently, it’s $5.99 to rent and is #1 at iTunes (which ranks by transactions) as well as Fandango (which tracks by revenue).
That’s nearly unheard of at Fandango, which sometimes see its entire top 10 comprised of $19.99 titles. It is also unusual for a mid-level success like “The Beekeeper” to be so dominant on VOD.
Meantime, “Road House” skipped theaters and leads Reelgood’s list of most-streamed movies for the week ending last Wednesday.
At Netflix, another random theatrical release dominates its most-watched movie chart.
The first, which stars Jason Statham as a righteous avenger, is a $40 million production acquired by Amazon MGM for the US. It grossed $66 million in its domestic theatrical release and went on to become a hit as a $19.99 PVOD. Currently, it’s $5.99 to rent and is #1 at iTunes (which ranks by transactions) as well as Fandango (which tracks by revenue).
That’s nearly unheard of at Fandango, which sometimes see its entire top 10 comprised of $19.99 titles. It is also unusual for a mid-level success like “The Beekeeper” to be so dominant on VOD.
Meantime, “Road House” skipped theaters and leads Reelgood’s list of most-streamed movies for the week ending last Wednesday.
At Netflix, another random theatrical release dominates its most-watched movie chart.
- 4/9/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Viewers of the Netflix drama Scoop found themselves disgusted following a scene involving Prince Andrew, portrayed by Rufus Sewell, in a bath.
The scene occurred during the portrayal of the infamous interview that led to the Duke of York’s retreat from public duties.
Scoop, a no-holds-barred drama, delves behind the scenes of the notorious interview, featuring Gillian Anderson as Emily Maitlis and Billie Piper as Sam McAlister.
While the series takes creative liberties for dramatic effect, one scene, in particular, has sparked intense debate.
In the scene where the BBC airs the contentious interview where Prince Andrew vehemently denies allegations of a sexual relationship with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of assault when she was 17, the portrayal takes a startling turn.
Prince Andrew is depicted taking a bath while millions watch his denial unfold.
Following the interview’s conclusion, he exits the tub to a flurry of alarmed messages on his phone,...
The scene occurred during the portrayal of the infamous interview that led to the Duke of York’s retreat from public duties.
Scoop, a no-holds-barred drama, delves behind the scenes of the notorious interview, featuring Gillian Anderson as Emily Maitlis and Billie Piper as Sam McAlister.
While the series takes creative liberties for dramatic effect, one scene, in particular, has sparked intense debate.
In the scene where the BBC airs the contentious interview where Prince Andrew vehemently denies allegations of a sexual relationship with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of assault when she was 17, the portrayal takes a startling turn.
Prince Andrew is depicted taking a bath while millions watch his denial unfold.
Following the interview’s conclusion, he exits the tub to a flurry of alarmed messages on his phone,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
Gillian Anderson is once again playing a character with British royal family ties in Netflix’s Scoop. (She played Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Crown.) This time, she portrays Emily Maitlis, the journalist who interviewed Prince Andrew in 2019 about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ahead, why Anderson thought the role “seemed like a really bad idea” and turned it down. Plus, who changed her mind.
Anderson didn’t want to play Emily Maitlis for 2 reasons: she’s ‘living’ and they call the same neighborhood home
During a Scoop screening and Q&a in New York City, New York, on April 3, 2024, Anderson revealed why she turned down the role of Maitlis.
“I said no initially,” she said (via People). “It felt [like] Emily Maitlis is known very well in the U.K. She’s been on our screens and in our ears and podcasts for a long time,...
Anderson didn’t want to play Emily Maitlis for 2 reasons: she’s ‘living’ and they call the same neighborhood home
During a Scoop screening and Q&a in New York City, New York, on April 3, 2024, Anderson revealed why she turned down the role of Maitlis.
“I said no initially,” she said (via People). “It felt [like] Emily Maitlis is known very well in the U.K. She’s been on our screens and in our ears and podcasts for a long time,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Well, at least there’s one person that King Charles can count on now during these turbulent times, even though Prince Andrew might not be the most ideal.
There’s a new report that says Prince Andrew has been regularly visiting his cancer-stricken brother King Charles, as he’s doing everything in his power to boost him.
This, despite the fact that the King of England has been doing everything he can to try to keep Prince Andrew out of the public eye because of his Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Prince Andrew Is Trying To Be King Charles’ Rock
According to a new report, Prince Andrew is one family member who has been there for King Charles as he continues to struggle with his cancer battle.
While the two men have certainly had their differences in the past, Prince...
There’s a new report that says Prince Andrew has been regularly visiting his cancer-stricken brother King Charles, as he’s doing everything in his power to boost him.
This, despite the fact that the King of England has been doing everything he can to try to keep Prince Andrew out of the public eye because of his Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Prince Andrew Is Trying To Be King Charles’ Rock
According to a new report, Prince Andrew is one family member who has been there for King Charles as he continues to struggle with his cancer battle.
While the two men have certainly had their differences in the past, Prince...
- 4/8/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
Plot: An insider account of how the women of “Newsnight” secured Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 interview about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Review: Sometimes, pursuing a news story is as fascinating as the story itself. From All The President’s Men to Spotlight, countless films have looked at the reporters and journalists who have investigated the most significant revelations of all time and have garnered awards for the recreation of the tireless journey. The distance between the event and the dramatization often reminds audiences of the stakes at play, but Scoop chronicles a news story that occurred just six years ago. Led by Billie Piper as the producer who secured the shocking interview alongside Gillian Anderson, Romola Garai, Keeley Hawes, and Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew, Scoop has some exciting stories from an insider’s point of view. Still, it fails to generate anything we did not already get from the broadcast itself.
Review: Sometimes, pursuing a news story is as fascinating as the story itself. From All The President’s Men to Spotlight, countless films have looked at the reporters and journalists who have investigated the most significant revelations of all time and have garnered awards for the recreation of the tireless journey. The distance between the event and the dramatization often reminds audiences of the stakes at play, but Scoop chronicles a news story that occurred just six years ago. Led by Billie Piper as the producer who secured the shocking interview alongside Gillian Anderson, Romola Garai, Keeley Hawes, and Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew, Scoop has some exciting stories from an insider’s point of view. Still, it fails to generate anything we did not already get from the broadcast itself.
- 4/7/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
CinemaBlind’s Review – 65%
Scoop is a well-made but hard-to-watch film, believe me that’s a good thing. The Netflix film does everything right from its pacing to its performances giving us an insight into the subject and people behind one of the most scandalous things ever to come out of the British Royal family.
Directed by Philip Martin, Scoop sheds some light on what went on behind the scenes of Prince Andrew‘s News Night interview with Emily Maitlis which was later described as less a car crash than “a plane crashing into an oil tanker, causing a tsunami, triggering a nuclear explosion.” Prince Andrew was a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein and was also accused of molesting an underage girl, but he is still walking freely.
Scoop has everything working for it including its main cast who give us convincing performances including Rufus Sewel who was completely unrecognizable under...
Scoop is a well-made but hard-to-watch film, believe me that’s a good thing. The Netflix film does everything right from its pacing to its performances giving us an insight into the subject and people behind one of the most scandalous things ever to come out of the British Royal family.
Directed by Philip Martin, Scoop sheds some light on what went on behind the scenes of Prince Andrew‘s News Night interview with Emily Maitlis which was later described as less a car crash than “a plane crashing into an oil tanker, causing a tsunami, triggering a nuclear explosion.” Prince Andrew was a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein and was also accused of molesting an underage girl, but he is still walking freely.
Scoop has everything working for it including its main cast who give us convincing performances including Rufus Sewel who was completely unrecognizable under...
- 4/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Netflix doesn’t at all try to hold back from making fun of Prince Andrew in their latest film, Scoop. The Philip Martin-directed film is based on former BBC editor Sam McAlister’s book about securing one of the most sensational interviews of Prince Andrew in the history of the BBC. The context is rather grave, as the interview was focused on the grim subject of Andrew’s friendship with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Billie Piper is electrifying as McAlister, and so is Gillian Anderson, who plays Emily Maitlis, the famous British journalist who took the interview. But it is Rufus Sewell who delivers the standout performance as the controversial Prince. However, the film still falls quite flat, as, at the end of the day, it doesn’t really offer anything substantial to the viewers. Despite all the brilliant performances, Scoop remains just another Netflix...
- 4/6/2024
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
Vivian Oparah wants to play The Joker.The 27-year-old star – who was nominated for the Leading Actress BAFTA for her work on ‘Rye Lane’ – has always been “obsessed” with the late Heath Ledger’s depiction of the DC villain in ‘The Dark Knight’ and thinks she’d enjoy the “challenge” of taking on the iconic role.She told Rolling Stone UK: “I’m obsessed with Heath Ledger’s performance.“But I feel like playing a heightened comic book villain who somehow still feels normal, but has the weirdest physicality, would be a real challenge.“I’m often described as ‘the Trickster’, like, that’s my archetype. So, I think I could slip into it really well.”And the ‘Dead Hot’ actress is also keen to take on more “fantastical” roles or a sci-fi project.She said: “I can definitely see myself stepping into more fantastical worlds like the ones Yorgo Lanthimos creates.
- 4/6/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Gillian Anderson had trouble making up her mind about her role in Scoop.
The 55-year-old actress plays British journalist Emily Maitlis in the Netflix film about Prince Andrew‘s infamous 2019 BBC interview, in which he was questioned about his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Gillian recently revealed that she first rejected the part.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I said no initially,” she said during a screening and Q&a on Wednesday (April 3) in New York City. “It felt Emily Maitlis is known very well in the U.K. She’s been on our screens and in our ears and podcasts for a long time, and she’s kind of known as a superwoman about town. There’s a comment or an off-the-cuff comment in the film about how she swims and she jogs and she interviews world leaders and all that. And all of that is very true, and she is quite a formidable presence,...
The 55-year-old actress plays British journalist Emily Maitlis in the Netflix film about Prince Andrew‘s infamous 2019 BBC interview, in which he was questioned about his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Gillian recently revealed that she first rejected the part.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I said no initially,” she said during a screening and Q&a on Wednesday (April 3) in New York City. “It felt Emily Maitlis is known very well in the U.K. She’s been on our screens and in our ears and podcasts for a long time, and she’s kind of known as a superwoman about town. There’s a comment or an off-the-cuff comment in the film about how she swims and she jogs and she interviews world leaders and all that. And all of that is very true, and she is quite a formidable presence,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Netflix’s “Scoop” is inspired by the real events behind the bold efforts of “Newsnight” booker Sam McAlister to secure an interview with Prince Andrew amidst the fallout he felt from his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
It traces the admirable behind-the-scenes teamwork of McAlister, journalist and interviewer Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson), editor Esme Wren (Romola Garai), producer Stewart Maclean (Richard Goulding) and ultimate fact-checker Freddy (Jordan Kouamé), as well as photographer Jae Donnolly (Connor Swindells).
High stakes, adrenaline and twists and turns make “Scoop” a compelling watch, in addition to the star-stacked cast that portrays all the real-life players.
Here are the cast and characters of “Scoop” on Netflix:
(Netflix/BBC)
Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson)
Emily Maitlis worked for “Newsnight” and the BBC for years before leaving the network to work on “The New Agents” podcast with Jon Sopel. When she isn’t conducting measured interviews, she...
It traces the admirable behind-the-scenes teamwork of McAlister, journalist and interviewer Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson), editor Esme Wren (Romola Garai), producer Stewart Maclean (Richard Goulding) and ultimate fact-checker Freddy (Jordan Kouamé), as well as photographer Jae Donnolly (Connor Swindells).
High stakes, adrenaline and twists and turns make “Scoop” a compelling watch, in addition to the star-stacked cast that portrays all the real-life players.
Here are the cast and characters of “Scoop” on Netflix:
(Netflix/BBC)
Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson)
Emily Maitlis worked for “Newsnight” and the BBC for years before leaving the network to work on “The New Agents” podcast with Jon Sopel. When she isn’t conducting measured interviews, she...
- 4/5/2024
- by Dessi Gomez, Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
When the 2019 Newsnight interview finally blew up the time bomb that was Prince Andrew’s friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, not all of the pieces came back down to Earth in the same place. The interview that the Duke of York’s team were hoping would charm the public and rid him of his “Randy Andy” reputation achieved the opposite. Viewers found Prince Andrew to be callous and unsympathetic, while his denials of wrongdoing failed to convince many.
What followed were legal proceedings, a substantial out-of-court settlement, and a great many job resignations. From the prince to his team and the journalists behind the interview, here’s where the major players as featured in Netflix’s Scoop were left.
Prince Andrew
Days after the Newsnight interview aired, the Duke of York issued a statement announcing that his request to step back from public duties had been granted by Hm the Queen,...
What followed were legal proceedings, a substantial out-of-court settlement, and a great many job resignations. From the prince to his team and the journalists behind the interview, here’s where the major players as featured in Netflix’s Scoop were left.
Prince Andrew
Days after the Newsnight interview aired, the Duke of York issued a statement announcing that his request to step back from public duties had been granted by Hm the Queen,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
This week's Empire Podcast has more guests than the Overlook Hotel, all chatting to Chris Hewitt about their new movies. First, producer Jordan Peele tells Chris why he was so taken by Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, that he came on board to help it get a theatrical release. Plus, they also talk why Peele is no longer acting. [15:40 - 30:56 approx] Then, Rufus Sewell — who plays Prince Andrew in Scoop, a film based on the infamous 2019 Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis — and director Philip Martin talk about the task of playing one of the most famous men on the planet. [44:28 - 59:38 approx] And finally, while The First Omen — the prequel to The Omen, which shall henceforth be known as The Second Omen — is a terrifying tour de force, Chris' interview with its stars, Nell Tiger Free and Bill Nighy, is anything but as they talk about being dressed by the Vatican, being hit by lightning,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
In the final minutes of Netflix’s Scoop, a fictionalised behind-the-scenes account of Newsnight’s infamous Prince Andrew interview, Billie Piper’s character Sam buys a kebab. Two lamb shawarmas – her usual, says the vendor, who gestures at the TV news and asks if she’s seen all this business with the prince? Boy, he’d love to have been in the room when that interview was filmed. Sam McAlister looks wistfully at the screen with the beginning of a smile on her face. “Yeah I did. I saw it,” she tells him, and then turns and leaves.
So humble. So real. So unmotivated by personal glory. Sam McAlister could have told the kebab shop man that she very much was in the room when that interview was filmed, and that as the guest booker on Newsnight, without her it might never even have happened. She doesn’t. The former...
So humble. So real. So unmotivated by personal glory. Sam McAlister could have told the kebab shop man that she very much was in the room when that interview was filmed, and that as the guest booker on Newsnight, without her it might never even have happened. She doesn’t. The former...
- 4/5/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
“An hour of television can change everything,” Billie Piper says in the newly released trailer for Scoop, the upcoming film based on the true events leading up to Prince Andrew’s explosive 2019 BBC Newsnight interview. The eyes of Britain were on journalist Emily Maitlis (played here by Gillian Anderson) as she grilled the royal (Rufus Sewell) about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The fallout was immediate, as Prince Andrew announced that he was stepping back from his public duties in the days following the broadcast.
But how did a son of the Queen of England find himself in the hot seat? In Scoop, directed by Emmy and BAFTA winner Philip Martin (The Crown), Piper plays Sam McAlister, the interview booker for the prestigious current affairs show who managed to secure what was thought to be an ungettable get. Based on McAlister’s own account and adapted by Peter Moffat and...
But how did a son of the Queen of England find himself in the hot seat? In Scoop, directed by Emmy and BAFTA winner Philip Martin (The Crown), Piper plays Sam McAlister, the interview booker for the prestigious current affairs show who managed to secure what was thought to be an ungettable get. Based on McAlister’s own account and adapted by Peter Moffat and...
- 4/5/2024
- by Anne Cohen
- Tudum - Netflix
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