The England vs Wales World Cup match had a surprise cameo in the form of Chesney Hawkes.
Singer Hawkes performed his 1991 No 1 hit single “I Am the One and Only” during halftime at the match in Qatar.
After what was an underwhelming first half for both sides, those in attendance quipped that Hawkes was the standout performer of the evening.
The Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delany tweeted: “Chesney Hawkes is playing ‘The One and Only’ at half-time in England vs Wales. I have no idea why this is happening.”
“Chesney Hawkes singing ‘I Am The One Only’ at halftime might just be the highlight so far... yes, it’s been that bad,” football writer John Cross added.
Daily Mail’s northern football correspondent, Dominic King, praised: “One verse and one chorus in and Chesney Hawkes is already the best performer of the night.”
Referring to the BBC’s coverage of the event,...
Singer Hawkes performed his 1991 No 1 hit single “I Am the One and Only” during halftime at the match in Qatar.
After what was an underwhelming first half for both sides, those in attendance quipped that Hawkes was the standout performer of the evening.
The Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delany tweeted: “Chesney Hawkes is playing ‘The One and Only’ at half-time in England vs Wales. I have no idea why this is happening.”
“Chesney Hawkes singing ‘I Am The One Only’ at halftime might just be the highlight so far... yes, it’s been that bad,” football writer John Cross added.
Daily Mail’s northern football correspondent, Dominic King, praised: “One verse and one chorus in and Chesney Hawkes is already the best performer of the night.”
Referring to the BBC’s coverage of the event,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
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Though it’s all quiet on the transfer front for Chelsea in terms of incoming deals – despite whisperings of a late deal for Wayne Rooney coming on the back of Jose Mourinho’s claims that managers can lie to the media to hide their intentions – they are on the verge of sanctioning another outgoing deal.
With Victor Moses sent out on loan to Liverpool for the season, and a raft of attacking options supplemented by the signing of Willian, and Porto’s striker Christian Atsu, who will spend this season on loan at Vitesse Arnhem, Demba Ba has been pushed down the pecking order after just a few months as a Chelsea player.
And his likely destination, according to two of the country’s biggest football journalists is Arsenal, who have so far stolen much of the final day focus with their big money move for Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid.
Though it’s all quiet on the transfer front for Chelsea in terms of incoming deals – despite whisperings of a late deal for Wayne Rooney coming on the back of Jose Mourinho’s claims that managers can lie to the media to hide their intentions – they are on the verge of sanctioning another outgoing deal.
With Victor Moses sent out on loan to Liverpool for the season, and a raft of attacking options supplemented by the signing of Willian, and Porto’s striker Christian Atsu, who will spend this season on loan at Vitesse Arnhem, Demba Ba has been pushed down the pecking order after just a few months as a Chelsea player.
And his likely destination, according to two of the country’s biggest football journalists is Arsenal, who have so far stolen much of the final day focus with their big money move for Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid.
- 9/2/2013
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
They're funny and passionate. One of them can even rock a pastel pantsuit. Hadley Freeman hails her female heroes whose accomplishments deserve some serious respect
Betty White
These days, White is mainly known for two things: 1. Being old, and 2. Being funny about it. But there is so much more to her than geriatric self-mockery. Aside from her brilliant performances on The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, White was one of the first women to take control of her own acting career by co-founding a TV production company in the 1950s. She was also nominated for the first best-actress Emmy in 1950, and her book about this period of her life, Here We Go Again: My Life in Television, is as funny as it is inspirational. Still sharp as a tack in her 10th decade, she is not only a hilarious actor but a hysterical off-the-cuff guest on American talk shows,...
Betty White
These days, White is mainly known for two things: 1. Being old, and 2. Being funny about it. But there is so much more to her than geriatric self-mockery. Aside from her brilliant performances on The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, White was one of the first women to take control of her own acting career by co-founding a TV production company in the 1950s. She was also nominated for the first best-actress Emmy in 1950, and her book about this period of her life, Here We Go Again: My Life in Television, is as funny as it is inspirational. Still sharp as a tack in her 10th decade, she is not only a hilarious actor but a hysterical off-the-cuff guest on American talk shows,...
- 4/23/2013
- by Hadley Freeman
- The Guardian - Film News
Plus new music from Theo Tams, Cynthia Nixon returns to television, and Sir Ian McKellen to perform with Scissor Sisters at Glastonbury?
Stop everything that you’re doing and go watch Old Lady Gaga perform “Alejandro.” You will thank me. Seriously, the heart surgery can wait. Go. I’ll wait here for you to discuss.
Adam Lambert has announced his next DonorsChoice.org project, to “Glam a Classroom” for music and arts. This isn’t his first project with the organization, but it’s the first that’s branded around his “Glam” marketing.
Hugh Jackman might come back to Broadway after he finishes his boxing robots movie. He’s in talks to star in the Nora Ephron play Stories About McAlary about Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Mike McAlary. He needs to stop doing interesting things in places I’m not.
Yesterday when I called The Green Hornet 1960’s Batman meets Bruce Lee,...
Stop everything that you’re doing and go watch Old Lady Gaga perform “Alejandro.” You will thank me. Seriously, the heart surgery can wait. Go. I’ll wait here for you to discuss.
Adam Lambert has announced his next DonorsChoice.org project, to “Glam a Classroom” for music and arts. This isn’t his first project with the organization, but it’s the first that’s branded around his “Glam” marketing.
Hugh Jackman might come back to Broadway after he finishes his boxing robots movie. He’s in talks to star in the Nora Ephron play Stories About McAlary about Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Mike McAlary. He needs to stop doing interesting things in places I’m not.
Yesterday when I called The Green Hornet 1960’s Batman meets Bruce Lee,...
- 6/23/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Anna Friel has reportedly been spotted kissing her Breakfast At Tiffany's castmate. The star, who is currently playing Holly Golightly in the West End stage show, was apparently photographed having a lingering kiss with 23-year-old actor John Cross at a London bar on Saturday night. One onlooker is quoted by The Sun as saying: "They have a great chemistry on stage and are (more)...
- 12/8/2009
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
The actress, who is currently starring as Holly Golightly in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ in London’s West End, was photographed sharing a lingering kiss with John Cross, 23, at a London bar on Saturday night (05.12.09), days after they enjoyed an evening out with her partner David Thewlis. An onlooker said: “They have a great chemistry on stage and are obviously close friends off it. But I was still surprised when I saw Anna plant him with a kiss on the lips.” However, despite their kiss, pals of the 33-year-old British beauty insist there is nothing romantic going on between her and John. A pal said: “Anna is queen of touchy feely – but they’re just good friends.” Anna – who has a four-year-old daughter Gracie with David – has previously spoken about how much she likes showing affection to her co-stars, including ‘Lee Pace’, who she starred opposite in Us TV drama...
- 12/7/2009
- by Alice
- Gossipvita
Anna Friel has been spotted locking lips with a co-star. The actress, who is currently starring as Holly Golightly in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' in London's West End, was photographed sharing a lingering kiss with John Cross, 23, at a London bar on Saturday night (05.12.09), days after they enjoyed an evening out with her partner David Thewlis. An onlooker said: "They have a great chemistry on stage and are obviously close friends off it. But I was still surprised when I saw Anna plant him with a kiss on the lips." However, despite their kiss, pals of the 33-year-old British beauty insist there is nothing romantic going on between her and John. A pal said: "Anna is queen...
- 12/7/2009
- Monsters and Critics
Anna Friel has been spotted locking lips with a co-star. The actress, who is currently starring as Holly Golightly in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' in London's West End, was photographed sharing a lingering kiss with John Cross, 23, at a London bar on Saturday night (05.12.09), days after they enjoyed an evening out with her partner David Thewlis. An onlooker said: ''They have a great chemistry on stage and are obviously close friends off it. But I was still surprised when I saw Anna plant him with a kiss on the lips.'' However, despite their kiss, pals of the 33-year-old British beauty insist ..
- 12/7/2009
- Virgin Media - Movies
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