Queen Elizabeth may be one of the world’s wealthiest women, but she loves saving a pound or two.
Over the years, the monarch’s thrifty ways have become somewhat notorious, amid tales of her insistence on repairing things rather than replacing them, warming the palace with a tiny space heater and dining on cereal for breakfast.
It makes sense: Before she was the Queen, Princess Elizabeth grew up during the Great Depression with World War II as the backdrop of her teenage years. Like many of her generation, she was tremendously shaped by the tumultuous period. Even from within the palace walls,...
Over the years, the monarch’s thrifty ways have become somewhat notorious, amid tales of her insistence on repairing things rather than replacing them, warming the palace with a tiny space heater and dining on cereal for breakfast.
It makes sense: Before she was the Queen, Princess Elizabeth grew up during the Great Depression with World War II as the backdrop of her teenage years. Like many of her generation, she was tremendously shaped by the tumultuous period. Even from within the palace walls,...
- 3/2/2017
- by Diana Pearl
- PEOPLE.com
Looks like Katy Perry needs to find another college football player to crush on ... because Trevor Knight already has a smoke show girlfriend -- and she's pretty damn smart too.In case you missed it ... Katy appeared on Espn's "College Gameday" as the celebrity guest picker on Saturday -- but before she weighed in on the big game, she picked Oklahoma quarterback Trevor Knight as her current crush.Only problem, he's dating a girl named...
- 10/4/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
HBO has set the summer premiere dates for Chris Lilley's “Jonah From Tonga” and Katt Williams’ stand-up comedy special, “Priceless.” “Jonah” will debut on Friday Aug. 8 at 10 p.m. with two back-to-back episodes. The “Summer Heights High” character spin-off will have a six-episode run. Also read: ‘Game of Thrones’ Becomes Most Popular Series in HBO's History “Kate Williams: Priceless” premieres on Saturday Aug. 16 at 10. “Priceless,” directed by Spike Lee, is the comedian's second stand-up special for HBO. The event was taped at Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif. in May.
- 6/6/2014
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
James Sutton lost sleep while filming ''uncomfortable'' rape scenes in 'Hollyoaks'. The 31-year-old actor - who plays teacher John Paul McQueen - admits he was left an emotional wreck after his character was brutally raped by a pupil and the story line even began to affect his off-screen relationship with his girlfriend. James - who is dating model Kate Williams - told The Sun newspaper: ''It's been as uncomfortable to play as it has been to watch. ''It's one of those storylines you can't really switch off, but I'm proud of how it's been received and the impact it has had. ''My poor girlfriend...
- 4/4/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Most of this year's Oscar contenders are based on historical events – and there are academics waiting to pounce on every slip-up and blunder. But there is more to a great movie than getting the facts straight
• Top 10 biopics
• Alex von Tunzelmann's Reel History series
It's Oscars time again, and this year many of the big contenders have one thing in common. Two thirds of the contenders for best film are based on historical events. History also picks up four out of five best actor nominations, two out of five best actresses, and three out of five directors. So fierce has the competition among historical films become that it was reported that academic "history assassins" were paid handsomely by marketing consultants to spot errors in other studios' films. These errors would then be filtered out subtly through blogs, undermining rivals' Oscar hopes.
It was rumoured that sniping about the liberties...
• Top 10 biopics
• Alex von Tunzelmann's Reel History series
It's Oscars time again, and this year many of the big contenders have one thing in common. Two thirds of the contenders for best film are based on historical events. History also picks up four out of five best actor nominations, two out of five best actresses, and three out of five directors. So fierce has the competition among historical films become that it was reported that academic "history assassins" were paid handsomely by marketing consultants to spot errors in other studios' films. These errors would then be filtered out subtly through blogs, undermining rivals' Oscar hopes.
It was rumoured that sniping about the liberties...
- 1/31/2014
- by Alex von Tunzelmann
- The Guardian - Film News
The story of Lord Nelson's mistress was brought to life by Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. But is the film true to life?
Director: Alexander Korda
Entertainment grade: C+
History grade: C
Emma, Lady Hamilton is often remembered as Lord Nelson's mistress, but she was also a model, muse, singer and creator of the Attitudes, a performance art show in which she appeared as famous women from history.
People
"My life began really began when I was 18," says Emma (Vivien Leigh), "and one day I arrived in Naples." In reality, Emma was 21 when she arrived in Naples. She had started out as a sort of spokesmodel for the Temple of Health, a dodgy London clinic which sold infertile couples sessions on an electrified Celestial Bed. The shocks, it claimed, aided conception. She became mistress to Sir Harry Featherstonehaugh and had a child before moving on to the MP Charles Greville.
Director: Alexander Korda
Entertainment grade: C+
History grade: C
Emma, Lady Hamilton is often remembered as Lord Nelson's mistress, but she was also a model, muse, singer and creator of the Attitudes, a performance art show in which she appeared as famous women from history.
People
"My life began really began when I was 18," says Emma (Vivien Leigh), "and one day I arrived in Naples." In reality, Emma was 21 when she arrived in Naples. She had started out as a sort of spokesmodel for the Temple of Health, a dodgy London clinic which sold infertile couples sessions on an electrified Celestial Bed. The shocks, it claimed, aided conception. She became mistress to Sir Harry Featherstonehaugh and had a child before moving on to the MP Charles Greville.
- 1/6/2011
- by Alex von Tunzelmann
- The Guardian - Film News
Joe Calzaghe reportedly took a 20-year-old glamour model on a date where he sang her a song from The Lion King and touched her legs under the table. The Strictly Come Dancing contestant invited Bryoni-Kate Williams out for a meal after meeting her at a boxing night, the Sunday Mirror reports. She said: "I'm not used to being chatted up by men as old as him - but we were getting on quite well and I didn’t actually realise how old he was because he doesn’t look his age. "We shared a chicken tikka masala and pilau rice and I had a bottle of wine with Joe’s uncle. Joe was telling me he knew people and he could help me with my modelling. He made his intentions pretty clear. "He was (more)...
- 9/6/2009
- by By Anisa Kadri
- Digital Spy
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