Willem Dafoe received the first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame of 2024. This is a well-deserved honor for the actor, who has been in dozens of movies in his career and is internationally respected for the versatility and boldness of his roles.
30.12.2023 - 15:55 / ok.co.uk
It's not David Beckham's year once again, as he has been overlooked for a knighthood in the King's New Year's Honours list.
The former England FC captain captured the hearts of the nation as a young footballer and has gone on to gain popularity since retiring from the sport.
The 48-year-old previously received an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2003, after he had racked up countless trophies at Manchester United. But ever since, the legend has been snubbed for a knighthood. His former mentor Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson has been knighted, however no football players have received one for decades, including anyone from the successful women's team that won the UEFA Women's European Championship final in 2022.
Despite this, recent sporting knighthoods include the likes of Jason Kenny and Lewis Hamilton. While a knighthood could be ion the cards for Beckham at some point, some post-retirement antics may be to blame for him missing the list in previous years. He was caught up in the Ingenious tax avoidance scheme in 2013, although later cleared of wrongdoing and added back to the official recommendations list two years ago.
His chances of receiving an honour then took another blow in 2017, after damning emails were allegedly leaked. In those emails, Beckham took aim at the honours committee for omitting him. He allegedly called them "unappreciative c***s" and insisted that he didn't "care about being knighted".
He was also alleged to have written: "I expected nothing less. It's a disgrace to be honest and if I was American I would of [sic] got something like this 10 years ago." Beckham appeared to take aim at the previous decision to hand singer Katherine Jenkins an OBE. He is said to have written: "For
.Willem Dafoe received the first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame of 2024. This is a well-deserved honor for the actor, who has been in dozens of movies in his career and is internationally respected for the versatility and boldness of his roles.
Nicola Peltz is reportedly hoping for a stint on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.The actress, 28, who tied the knot with Brooklyn Beckham in 2022, is said to be looking to boost her profile in the UK, and is hoping that Strictly could help her achieve this. It's thought that this could also be a way for Nicola to raise her profile away from the Beckham family, although BBC bosses will likely be hoping that David and Victoria could make an audience appearance if they do sign their daughter-in-law.
As the fallout from the unsealed list of names linked to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein continues, King Charles is reportedly considering a strategic move to shield the Royal Family from further embarrassment. The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, finds himself among the 170 individuals named in the list, which was recently made public by a New York judge.
David Beckham revealed the damage to his home in the UK after Storm Henk. “Could have been worse,” Beckham, 48, captioned a photo of a snapped tree Wednesday on his Instagram Story.
David Beckham has said he's 'gutted' as he showed off the damage caused by Storm Henk at his Cotswolds home. The former footballer is currently enjoying some time in the UK and it is at his countryside home where he partakes in some beekeeping.
It comes after Beckham jokingly called out his wife Victoria for claiming she was “working class” in their recent Netflix documentary Beckham, which details the lives of the football icon and former Spice Girls member.Victoria opened up about what initially drew her to David when the two met at a football game in 1997. “I just fancied him, and it was as simple as that,” Victoria explained.
Emily Ratajkowski has landed home.
David Beckham is hilariously roasting his wife Victoria Beckham over a moment that happened in their Beckham docu-series on Netflix.
hosted at home. On the first day of 2024, David Beckham posted a carousel of photos from his family's New Year's Eve celebration, which appeared to be catered by a team of private chefs. Forget Zero Bond.
Posh Spice is getting jokingly roasted by her husband again for claiming she wasn't always so posh after all, this time over a Ritz-Carlton lunch. "Just a nice casual New Year's Eve lunch at The Ritz. @victoriabeckham very working class," husband David Beckham wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday.
David Beckham couldn't help but make one last dig at his wife Victoria before the year was out as they enjoyed a slap-up lunch with her parents. The golden couple headed out for a posh meal with Victoria's mum and dad Antony and Jackie Adams.
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David Beckham mocked his wife Victoria after having a lavish lunch and referred back to her viral "working class" comment.This year we saw the former professional footballer, 48, release his docu-series Beckham on Netflix, showing his rise from a young teen to a global superstar.The series included sit-down interviews with David along with his supportive wife and Spice Girls star Victoria, 49 and there was one iconic moment that will never be forgotten. During an interview with Victoria, she labelled her family as "working class" but quickly received a roasting from her husband.Talking about her family background the former pop star said: "We're very working class" to which David could be heard saying: "Be honest".
They've just spent another Christmas in the US, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be set to finally reunite with the Royal Family in 2024, a royal expert has claimed. Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, moved to America after stepping down as senior Royals in 2020 and their relationship with the Firm, most notably King Charles and Prince William, has only become more strained.
British actress Emilia Clarke, best known for her role of Daenerys Targaryen in all eight seasons of Game of Thrones, has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) gong in the New Year’s Honors List,
Victoria Beckham shared a photo on Instagram showing husband David looking pre-occupied and pensive as the England legend missed out on a knighthood once again.
Glastonbury festival founder Michael Eavis has been awarded a knighthood in the 2024 New Year Honours list for services to music and charity.The 88 year-old was among a host of stars including Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott, Leona Lewis and Emilia Clarke who have been recognised by King Charles.Eavis, who previously received a CBE in 2007, said of his latest honour: “Emily came up with the official letter. I was really surprised to see it, actually.
England goalkeeper Mary Earps, Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis and Game of Thrones actor Emilia Clarke are among the stars of sport, stage and screen recognised in the New Year Honours list, while the Archbishop of Canterbury leads those rewarded for their work on the King’s coronation. Singer Dame Shirley Bassey, who has sold more than 135 million records, is made Companion of Honour for her services to music, becoming the 64th living member of the order which can only have 65 members at any one time.
It's the end of another year and now, a whole host of famous faces and celebrities will have just that little bit more to celebrate as we head into 2024.
Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.