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Jaws actress Susan Backlinie has passed away at the age of 77.The star, who was also a stuntwoman, played the role of the first victim in the 1975 Steven Spielberg film, her character Chrissie Watkins crossing paths with the shark after going for a late night swim during a beach party in the film’s opening scene.The news of Backlinie’s death was confirmed by her husband Harvey Swindall, who told Fox News that she died from a heart attack and that her passing was “very unexpected”.“[She] was the most amazing person I’ve ever met in my life. And I’ve never loved anybody like her,” he said.Speaking back in 2015 about being cast in Jaws, Backlinie recalled to the Palm Beach Post: “The first thing [Spielberg] said to me was, ‘When your scene is done, I want everyone under the seats with the popcorn and bubblegum.

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Golf star Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife Erica on the eve of the US PGA Championship at Valhalla. Court records show the Northern Irish star submitted a “petition for dissolution of marriage” in Palm Beach County in Florida on Monday, 14 May. The pair met in 2012 when Erica was working for the PGA of America at the Ryder Cup after she helped him get a police escort to the course after he misread his tee time for the Sunday singles.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Jason Cloth, a Canadian financier with credits on dozens of films including “Babylon” and “Joker,” was hit with a $19.6 million verdict last week after failing to appear at a fraud trial in West Palm Beach, Fla. A seven-member jury found that Cloth defrauded an investor on “The Pathway,” a TNT docuseries about the NBA draft, out of $6.6 million. The jury also awarded $13 million in punitive damages.

Susan Backlinie, famously known as the first victim in the 1975 film, “Jaws,” has died, Fox News Digital can confirm.Her husband of 30 years, Harvey Swindall, says her passing was “very unexpected.” She died at their California home on Saturday morning from a heart attack. She was 77.“[She] was the most amazing person I’ve ever met in my life.

Palm Royale” concluded its first season on May 8th. The TV series follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig), a pageant queen that climbs the social ladder of Palm Beach in the late ‘60s. The series has rapidly acquired plenty of fans, who love the humor, the characters, and more, prompting many to wonder if there will be a second season.

inked a deal with Lemonada Media to launch a new podcast series after Spotify decided not to renew the steep $20 million deal for a second season of “Archetypes.”Lemonada will now distribute her previous Spotify podcast series to all platforms.“The relaunch of Meghan’s Archetypes podcast got pushed back to 2025,” a source told the Daily Mail.The “smaller podcast company is struggling to get off the starting blocks,” the insider shared, adding that the company does not want the podcast’s launch to be overshadowed by the “Suits” alum’s new Netflix series.The Post has reached out to Lemonada Media and reps for the Sussexes for comment.The Sussexes inked a lucrative $100 million deal with Netflix back in 2020.

Dickey Betts, the Allman Brothers Band‘s co-founding guitarist, singer and songwriter behind such classics as “Ramblin’ Man,” “Blue Sky” and “Jessica,” died today at his home in Osprey, FL. He was 80.

hosting a food series for the streamer in the forthcoming future. However, the show reportedly won’t be filmed at her $14 million Montecito, Calif., home.Filming reportedly starts on Tuesday, following her whirlwind trip to Florida for a Sentebale polo match with her husband, Prince Harry.The pair were in Palm Beach last week for the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, with proceeds going to the Duke of Sussex’s AIDS charity.“Netflix has rented a house in Montecito for filming,” a source told the Daily Mail on Monday regarding the cooking show.The series will “celebrate the joys of cooking and gardening, entertaining and friendship,” the network said in a release.

A man who won a staggering £21million on the lottery ended up squandering all his money within just five years. Convicted felon David Lee Edwards was left destitute and living in a faeces-ridden shed within a few short years of his shock win.

appeared upbeat at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in nearby Wellington.Dressed in a gray T-shirt, black jeans and a baseball cap, the father of two spent the entire day in front of cameras capturing content for their upcoming project.The couple are reportedly staying in a luxurious resort at the Four Seasons Palm Beach, where an overnight stay can cost over $8,000.According to Hello! magazine, the couple were seen strolling through the resort’s grounds, including the pool area after attending the polo event.The luxe hotel is the island’s only five-star resort, and according to its website, it promises “picturesque pools and acres of private beachfront.”An endless list of experiences are offered to guests, including activities like diving, kayaking, and paddle boarding at the nearby Everglades National Park.The hotel also works closely with the local polo community and offers classes with “America’s leading polo player on select dates.”The Post has reached out to reps for the Sussexes for comment.Harry and Meghan, 42, appeared in good spirits as they saddled up Friday for the polo event, which benefitted the Duke’s co-created organization Sentebale.The runaway royal founded the foundation in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.For her part, the “Suits” alum donned a white cutout halter dress for the occasion as she cheered her husband on from the sidelines.The couple’s most recent sporty afternoon comes a day after their Archewell Productions company announced two new series are in the “early stages” of production at Netflix.One project is centered around the equestrian sport that will “provide viewers unprecedented access to the world of professional polo.” Harry will not star in the

Prince Harry is hard at work!

Palm Royale‘s Kristen Wiig, Josh Lucas, director Tate Taylor and writer and showrunner Abe Sylvia joined Deadline’s Contenders TV event Sunday to talk about the likability of the characters, some of the tough topics they’ve tackled and how the Palm Beach setting helped amplify the comedy of the show.

Melania Trump is entering her campaign mode. The former First Lady attended John Paulson’s latest fundraiser, orchestrated to raise money for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Melania appeared to have a great time, charming all manner of guests.Melania and Donald Trump attend a birthday bash in Mar-a-LagoSolar Eclipse 2024: Donald Trump shares unusual solar eclipse campaign adThe fundraiser was hosted in Palm Beach, Florida, at the house of Paulson, a Republican investor and billionaire.

her alleged boyfriend while she streamed it on YouTube has issued an official apology. “I just want to say I’m so sorry for what I portrayed on my livestream that everyone saw,” Elisa Jordana (née Schwartz) said Wednesday in a statement to the Daily Mail.

Warning: Graphic content.Elisa Jordana, 35, a former employee of “The Howard Stern Show,” has gone viral on social media for a bizarre video incident that culminated with her getting arrested hours later. When The Post reached out to Jordana for comment, she replied, “It was the second worst day of my life besides losing my dog Kermit.

Barron Trump made a rare public appearance over the weekend. The 18 year old accompanied his parents Melania and Donald Trump for an Easter dinner in Mar-a-Lago, wearing a black suit and a yellow tie. Melania Trump reflects about ‘loss and grief’ in a tribute to her late motherMelania Trump spotted at Mar-a-Lago: Attends event with Donald TrumpVideo: Melania Trump, Barron Trump, and Viktor Knavs at Easter bunch today at Mar-a-LagoVideo credit to “@alisaroever” via Instagram stories pic.twitter.com/OeitvT2hWwVideos and photos showed Barron at different points of the day this past Sunday, which hosted an Easter celebration in Mar-a-Lago alongside dozens of guests.

Kristen Wiig is getting Rose Byrne‘s support while promoting her new series Palm Royale!

KoRn have announced a massive 2024 North American tour with special guests Gojira and Spiritbox – see all details below.The nu metal giants have now shared details of a North American tour, which is set to kick off in September this year. KoRn will travel through states such as Florida, Illinois, California and Texas, before wrapping up in Minnesota.

Ricky Martin is the star of Apple TV+’s Palm Royale and has come a long way in the acting field, not forgetting his beginnings in Mexico.

Barron Trump celebrated his 18th birthday this Wednesday. He appears to have celebrated the date in his home in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, with his parents Donald and Melania Trump. Barron is completing his last year of school and is readying for the next big milestone: college.Ivanka Trump steps out in pink dress and nude sandals: ‘Hello Spring’Melania Trump supports Trump campaign in rare public appearanceBarron is currently enrolled at the Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida, where he’s scheduled to graduate this year.

Carol Burnett, Kristen Wiig, and Ricky Martin star in Apple TV+‘s latest gem, the gripping series Palm Royale. Set in 1969, the show delves into the societal divide between the privileged and the marginalized, exploring themes of sacrifice, belonging, and the pursuit of wealth and status.At the forefront of this compelling narrative are two luminaries of the entertainment industry: Carol Burnett and Ricky Martin.

Kaia Gerber is taking to the cover of V Magazine for it’s latest issue!

Melania Trump has made a rare public appearance in support of her husband, Donald Trump. The former First Lady has made few public outings since the start of the year, which saw her grieving her mother Amalija Knavs, who died in January. This week, Melania and Trump were seen voting at a polling place in Palm Beach, Florida.

Jaden Thompson On a recent Thursday night in Beverly Hills, the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre transformed into 1960s Palm Beach for the premiere of the Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale,” which stars Kristen Wiig as Maxine, a relentless social climber desperate to fit into high society. The mid-century themed pink carpet featured a Tanqueray bar, gold chandeliers, plenty of lush Florida greenery, and staff wearing special Palm Royale polos, in a nod to the elite country club where the show unfolds.

Aramide Tinubu Long before Instagram stories and TikTok videos were a thing, gossip magazines and television allowed everyday people to feel a connection to the wealthy and beautiful. In real life, few are brave enough to elbow their way onto the A-list, but others are bold enough to demand a seat at the table — which brings us to “Palm Royale.” Based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel, “Mr. & Mrs.

Ricky Martin and Kaia Gerber stepped out in Los Angeles for the highly anticipated premiere of ‘Palm Royale.’ The two actors posed for the cameras in Beverly Hills with the rest of the star-studded cast and talked to reporters about their experience working on the set of the Apple TV series.Kaia Gerber compliments Cindy Crawford in a throwback birthday photoRicky Martin secured his role in ‘Palm Royale’ after dancing with the show’s creatorRicky Martin speaks candidly about raising his teen boys, Matteo and ValentinoThe 22-year-old actress wore a 60’s inspired look, while the 52-year-old Puerto Rican actor wore an all-black suit. This time the model decided to wear Alaïa and went for a tropical vibe in a blue minidress featuring a high neck.

Kristen Wiig is stepping out for the premiere of her new Apple TV+ comedy series!

Donald Trump’s victorious presidential primary election, a big celebration took place at Mar-a-Lago, known as the home of the former President and his wife Melania Trump, in Palm Beach, Florida. Despite the important celebration for the 77-year-old, who has secured his Republican presidential nomination, Melania was nowhere to be seen, leaving many to speculate about the reason for her absence.Melania Trump spotted at Mar-a-Lago: Attends event with Donald TrumpMelania and Ivanka Trump’s relationship and the reason behind her ‘I Don’t Care’ jacket: New book claimsIvanka Trump and her family stun at the pre-wedding party of Indian billionaire heir“This was an amazing night, an amazing day, it’s been an incredible period of time in our country’s history,” Donald said during his speech, sharing his appreciation for his supporters, who were present at the ballroom, including his sons Donald Trump Jr.

Iris Apfel has passed away.