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David Beckham is suing actor Mark Wahlberg and F45 gym founders, claiming fraudulent conduct over a fitness brand deal that allegedly made him lose $10.5 million [£8.5 million] in profit.Initially, Beckham teamed up with golfing legend Greg Norman to take legal action against F45, but a judge told them to file separate lawsuits.David Beckham Sues Mark Wahlberg Over Soured Fitness Brand DealMEGAThe former soccer star’s company, David Beckham Ventures Ltd [DBVL], alleges that Wahlberg’s firm, Mark Wahlberg Investment Group [MWIG], along with F45 gym group founders Adam Gilchrist and Rob Deutsch, “duped” Beckham into becoming a global ambassador for F45…
is mourning the death of her mother, Bernadette Birk, who died on Friday, April 19, at the age of 73 following a battle with lung cancer.The Real Housewives of New York City alum, 53, posted photos and a touching tribute on , opening up about her complicated relationship with her mom.“She was complex, in pain, isolated and had demons. She was the most stunning woman you have ever seen, who left her abusive home as quickly as I ran from mine. I was born on her bday,” Frankel wrote in the candid post.She continued, “She was brilliant, funny, cultured and…
These movie monsters burrowed their way into our subconscious. There are only a handful of villains in film that are so diabolical that they leave a lasting imprint on our frontal cortex during and years after seeing them on the big screen. They are the characters that, even if they are foiled in the end by the antagonist, audiences leave the theater thinking, “Now that was an evil ass villain!” Gary Oldman has played several twisted villains and finds his name on this list more than once. The same can be said of Kevin Spacey. Some are bombastic and over-the-top,…
Victoria Beckham had one very special person missing from her 50th birthday celebration.On Saturday, Victoria marked her milestone birthday with an exclusive party in London attended by husband David Beckham and their four children, Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12. Noticeably absent from the event was Brooklyn’s wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham. But the Welcome to Chippendales actress had a good reason for missing the function as she was spending time with her grandmother. Nicola Peltz Beckham explains why she missed Victoria Beckham's birthday party. – Nicola Peltz Beckham/InstagramIn photos shared on her Instagram Story, the 29-year-old model (who married Brooklyn…
Television TV Dramas Star Trek Producers Try To Follow One Rule With Strange New Worlds Paramount+ Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers have used “Strange New Worlds” to explore the fun side of space travel and push the envelope. From the spooky horror elements of “All Those Who Wander” to the romantic comedy of “Charades,” the series has experimented with various genres to tell different stories. Despite the variety on display, however, the creators still have guidelines to adhere to. While speaking to Variety, Goldsman and Myers revealed that their only rule is to make each season feel episodic. “You…
The spotlight shined on great literature Friday night at the 44th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes ceremony at USC’s Bovard Auditorium, where winners took the stage to celebrate their honors and, in some cases, call attention to the free speech controversy unfolding on campus. A political undercurrent ran through the night’s speeches following the university’s cancellation of a commencement speech by pro-Palestinian valedictorian Asna Tabassum. Emily Carroll, who won the Book Prizes’ graphic novel/comic category, ended their speech by calling on USC to restore Tabassum’s appearance, “so that she may inspire her community of peers with, as she’s put it,…
has found her lyrical muse in , and The Tortured Poets Department proves that.While fans that Swift’s songs “The Alchemy” and “So High School” were penned about Kelce, 34, others realized that “The Albatross” has subtle references to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, too.“Cautions issued, he stood / Shooting the messengers / They tried to warn him about her, “ Swift, 34, sings on “The Albatross,” which dropped on Friday, April 19. “Cross your thoughtless heart / Only liquor anoints you / She’s the albatross / She is here to destroy you.”She continues, “Devils that you know / Raise…
“You’ve seen one too many movies.” Many film fans would argue the most essential elements of a successful horror picture include things sure-handed direction, performances, frightening visuals and sound design. That said, it’s certainly worth noting that most (one could easily argue not all) of the best horror movies began with an exceptional script. A screenplay may not be the most attention-grabbing part of a memorable horror movie right off the bat (perhaps by design given how visceral the genre can be), but pull away a bit and its value becomes more apparent. John Carpenter’s Halloween is one of cinema’s…
Michael Starr shared why he prefers Van Halen over Led Zeppelin. Star has been a fan of Van Halen since his teenage years. He recently spoke to The Hook Rocks podcast and walked fans through his music career. He then spoke about his early influences, saying: “When I was around 11 or 12, first, it was the Beatles, and then it was like Elvis. Then I got into Scorpions because my brother turned me on to them, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath. Those were the three bands that I really dug until I moved to California.” His musical taste took…
Hannah Waddingham is reflecting on the end of “Ted Lasso” — and why it was important to have Jason Sudeikis by her side every step of the way.In a preview clip from her upcoming interview with TODAY’s Willie Geist on Sunday Sitdown, Waddingham recounted the story behind how she was cast.Willie said he had heard Sudeikis say in an interview that he had a “vision” of who should play Rebecca, the owner of AFC Richmond who initially hired Ted Lasso as the team’s coach with villainous intent but gradually becomes one of the show’s heart centers.Waddingham revealed that Sudeikis once…