Liverpool has tonight been chosen as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023.
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A fraudster known as the 'con Queen of Hollywood' impersonated well-known figures to dupe more than 300 victims out of one million US dollars by offering non-existent work in the film business, a court has heard.
Hargobind Tahilramani, 42, was arrested by the FBI at a £60 per night hotel in Manchester city centre, where he claimed to be a 'writer from Netflix', magistrates were told. He allegedly pretended to be executives, including producers working for The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan, during a seven-year scam.
Tahilramani is also accused of posing as American film producer Megan Ellison, her mother Barbara Boothe, and executive Amy Pascal in phone calls, emails and text messages. While impersonating billionaire Jean Pritzker, Tahilramani even offered 'sexual favours' to one victim, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard.
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US-based entertainment industry professionals, including actors, screenwriters and photographers, were allegedly convinced to travel to Indonesia at their own expense for non-existent projects before being charged exorbitant expenses, which were never repaid.
Tahilramani was arrested following an FBI investigation on November 25, 2020, in a £60-a-night Aparthotel in Manchester, where he had allegedly claimed to be a 'writer for Netflix', the court was told. When asked if he understood, Tahilramani, who has been based in the UK since 2016, replied: "Yeah the scam,", magistrates heard.
He is fighting extradition to the US where he faces eight charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, two counts of wire fraud – which each carry a maximum sentence of 20
Liverpool has tonight been chosen as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023.
Christian Bale has said he only has an acting career because Leonardo DiCaprio has rejected so many roles.The actor, known for starring in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy and American Psycho, claimed DiCaprio was offered “every one” of the roles Bale’s taken before him, even from directors he’s worked with “multiple times”.Asked by GQ about the rumour that he lost at least five roles to DiCaprio in the 1990s, Bale said: “Oh, dude. It’s not just me. Look, to this day, any role that anybody gets, it’s only because he’s passed on it beforehand.“It doesn’t matter what anyone tells you.
Hans Zimmer is set to be explored in BBC documentary Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel.The hour-long film will chart the composer’s 40-year career from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty. Over his career, he’s composed scores for blockbuster films like The Lion King, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Batman Begins, Dune and many others.Along with his work in Hollywood, the documentary will cover his work on BBC projects like Planet Earth II, Blue Planet II and Frozen Planet II.Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel also features interviews with directors Ron Howard, Denis Villeneuve, Christopher Nolan, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Barry Levinson, James L Brooks, Gore Verbinski, Steve McQueen, Stephen Frears and Tim Bevan.Speaking about the documentary, Zimmer said: “I’m honoured to be sharing this insight into my career and life with the BBC audience.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might not get their way this time!
Two never-before-seen photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taken days before Queen Elizabeth II died were posted to social media by photographer and friend Misan Harriman on Monday. The photos show the Duke and Duchess of Sussex smiling and holding hands moments before they spoke at the opening of the One Young World summit in Manchester on Sept. 5.The summit "is a chance for the individuals responsible for shaping the future of our world, to come together to confront the biggest challenges facing humanity," according to its website. "Meghan and Harry are indicating in this photo that they are together and connected and are not going away anytime soon," psychotherapist Dr.
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Full of regret? Or just trying to get it right?
Two judges were 'wrong' to bail defendants facing trial for serious crimes due to barristers' strike action, the High Court was told.
Netflix has released a first look preview at Bridgerton spin-off series Queen Charlotte, sending fans wild.The streaming giant took to social media over the weekend to share a short clip of Line of Duty star India Amarteifio as Young Queen Charlotte and Corey Mylchreest as Young King George. Netflix penned: "When Charlotte met George, a Ton love story began.
Fans of the royal family were reduced to tears as the Queen's eight grandchildren held a vigil around her coffin. The Prince of Wales led his brother the Duke of Sussex, as well as his cousins Zara Tindall and Peter Philips, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn into Westminster Hall early on Saturday evening (September 16).
An emotional goodbye. David Beckham struggled to hold back tears while visiting the late Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state before her funeral.
Manchester’s scores of heartfelt tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II are going to be preserved in a special city archive, the council has announced.
The dad of a girl who was visited by the Queen in hospital after the Manchester Arena bombing has recalled how 'kind and genuine' the late monarch was.
ITV has confirmed its plans for broadcasting the Queen's funeral. Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in a state funeral at Westminster Abbey next Monday, September 19.
Following the death of The Queen last week, King Charles has had a lot of changes to deal with as he became the new monarch following his mother’s sad passing. Alongside his grief, the new King, supported by his devoted wife, Camilla, Queen Consort must now navigate his mother’s funeral, his impending coronation and readjust to his life as the head of state, after spending so much of his life waiting to follow in his mother’s formidable footsteps.
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The Crown is expected to take a hiatus from shooting its sixth season out of respect for , who at the age of 96. Peter Morgan—writer, creator, and showrunner of The Crown—issued a statement on the queen’s passing and its effect on Netflix’s Emmy Award–winning series. “ is a love letter to her and I’ve nothing to add for now, just silence and respect,” wrote Morgan.