David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star

David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star

As a connoisseur of extraordinary lives, I find myself captivated by the tales of these intriguing women. Pamela, the rural muse of John Betjeman, and Deborah, the Duchess of Devonshire, both led lives that were as lavish as they were unconventional. Their stories are a testament to the fact that life’s most interesting chapters often lie in the paths less traveled.


Despite decades of charitable deeds and consistently standing by the Royal Family, he’s yet to receive knighthood. In fact, he was part of the crowd that waited for over twelve hours just to pay respects to the late Queen, who lay in state at Westminster Hall in September 2022.

David Beckham is soon going to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The honors fall into six distinct categories: motion pictures, television, audio recording or music, radio, theatre or live performances, and sports entertainment.

Approximately 20 individuals are recognized annually through this program, yet those chosen must provide a total of $75,000 for setup and upkeep costs. The representative from the initiative refrains from disclosing who covers these expenses.

David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star

David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star
David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star
 

Life, death and a ‘gift’ of a role for Moore 

Julianne Moore had longed for an opportunity to work with Pedro Almodovar on an English film, and her wish was granted when he directed “The Room Next Door.

Over the weekend in London, she mentioned that just like any English-speaking actress globally, our collective hope is that one day Pedro will direct a movie in English, and it’s conceivable that you could be chosen for the role.

I never thought it could happen, but then one day, an email from Pedro popped up in my inbox. The subject line read: ‘Making a film with Tilda Swinton, and I’d love for you to join us.’

The movie, centered around the contentious topic of assisted dying, unexpectedly appeared and turned out to be a remarkable present. Tilda Swinton portrays a terminally ill war journalist who rekindles an old friendship with Moore’s character, seeking assistance in managing her approaching end-of-life situation. It’s now playing in theaters starting today.

David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star
David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star
 

Meet the Mitfords: the rebel ‘Fleabags’ of their generation

In a grand-scale period production titled “Outrageous,” the Mitford sisters, the fashionable elites of the 1930s, are portrayed as six vibrant characters reminiscent of the quirky and complex individuals in the hit series “Fleabag.

Liz Kilgarriff from Firebird Pictures describes it as being similar to six characters like those in the show Fleabag, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. She finds it intriguing that these six women choose not to conform to societal expectations of marrying well and bringing wealth into their families, instead exhibiting a defiant spirit. This rebellion is what she’s referring to.

Nancy Mitford authored The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate. Notably, Diana, a stunning woman, ended her marriage with Bryan Guinness heir and wed British fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley, who was portrayed by Joshua Sasse, former partner of Kylie Minogue, in Outrageous.

David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star
David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star
David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star

Unity, who was a friend of Hitler’s, ran away with her second cousin, Esmond, to participate in the Spanish Civil War. Meanwhile, Jessica, also known as ‘Decca’, was a communist.

Pamela was affectionately known as ‘The Rural Mitford’ by her admirer, poet John Betjeman. After divorcing her wealthy physicist husband, she spent a significant portion of the 1960s residing with Italian equestrian Giuditta Tommasi. Later, Deborah took on the title of Duchess of Devonshire and played a crucial role in managing Chatsworth House, a grand estate.

 

Pooch had on-screen incentive to lick Ryan Reynolds face 

In the movie, convincingly kissing on screen was a tough task even for skilled actors. However, canine actress Peggy, famous for her role as Dogpool in Deadpool and Wolverine, had an extra motivation to lick Ryan Reynolds’ face so enthusiastically: she was rewarded with salmon paste!

At the unveiling of the Fidos (For Incredible Dogs On Screen) awards, Luke Middleton mentioned that there were numerous attempts to make Ryan the dog lick him. However, what finally succeeded was when they filled Ryan’s mouth with generous amounts of salmon paste.

5-year-old mixed breed Peggy, a Chinese crested-pug, embarked on her journey to fame when she was named Britain’s most unattractive dog in a competition held in 2023. The awards will be distributed in February, coinciding with the Bafta ceremony.

Their continental counterpart, the Palme Dog, happens around the Cannes Film Festival.

David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star
David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star
 

Is Coleen Rooney is headed for the jungle?

Colleen Rooney is reportedly planning to temporarily part from her four children while she ventures into the jungle for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.

David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star

Her four boys – Kai (14), Klay (11), Kit (8), and Cass (6) – are currently attending school. However, it seems she’s arranged for some family assistance, hoping that they might be able to spend at least a portion of her upcoming month in Australia with her.

One of the highlights of the Disney+ documentary about the Wagatha Christie affair was watching Coleen prepare to go to London for the trial, leaving behind neatly pressed and labelled uniforms and sports kit for her brood.

 

Hugh Grant is secretly a star cricketer 

Hugh Grant’s passion for golf is well-known, but it turns out he’s also good at cricket.

Arthur Smith, a comedian, mentions that Hugh Grant was once part of the cricket team I managed. The team was known as The Dusty Fleming International Hairstylists XI.

He was quite a useful bat – I think he might have hit a 50 once. He wasn’t much of a bowler. But all the girls fancied him.’

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2024-10-25 00:49

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