EXCLUSIVE: Sirens, a rock doc about Beirut all-female thrash metal band Slave to Sirens, will get a theatrical run after Oscilloscope Laboratories bought the North American rights.
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The daughter of Islamic State beheading victim David Haines is travelling to Syria to find her dad’s remains after a mystery phone call. Bethany Haines says the unknown tipster rang her out of the blue and gave her map co-ordinates.
Bethany says she has 'made it my goal to bring him home for a proper burial'. She added: "I won’t rest until that happens.” The 24-year-old also plans a memorial to David and others executed by IS.
She was a schoolgirl when a video of her father’s murder horrified the world in 2014. She has since visited Syria to look for his remains and now plans to return, believing the caller “obviously wanted to help me”, The Mirror reports .
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Bethany, a mum of one from Perthshire, Scotland, was speaking from America, where she is watching the trial of one of her father’s tormenters. El Shafee Elsheikh, 33, was one of the four Londoners in IS who were dubbed “The Beatles” by hostages because of their British backgrounds.
Ringleader Mohammed Emwazi, known as Jihadi John, was filmed killing David in a propaganda video. The next year, the monster was taken out in a drone strike. Dad-of-two David, a former RAF engineer born in Holderness, East Yorks was working for a French agency when he was kidnapped in Syria in March 2013.
Elsheikh was said to be the main torturer and last week Bethany looked him in the eye as he went on trial in Virginia. He is the last of the gang to face justice and denies eight charges related to the capture, detention and deaths of six US and Japanese aid workers and journalists, as well as David and fellow Brit Alan Henning.
On Wednesday a court heard how Elsheikh seemed to enjoy and take
EXCLUSIVE: Sirens, a rock doc about Beirut all-female thrash metal band Slave to Sirens, will get a theatrical run after Oscilloscope Laboratories bought the North American rights.
Andrew Bird has announced details of his new album ‘Inside Problems’ – you can listen to his new single ‘Underlands’ below.The US singer/songwriter will follow up his 2020 solo album ‘Hark!’ with the new record, which is set for release on June 3 via Loma Vista / Concord.Speaking about ‘Inside Problems’, which was produced by Mike Viola and recorded live by Bird and his four-piece band, Bird said: “I have so much fun taking my ideas apart before they really have defined themselves as distinct songs, when they’re still in that amoeba-like state.“I love the feeling of chasing ideas and having them split off and go hang out with another idea and then butting them up against each other to see if they talk to each other.”Bird has previewed ‘Inside Problems’ this week with the single ‘Underlands’, which you can hear above.“You just don’t know what’s under the surface, be it the land, the sea, our skin,” Bird explained in a press release about the track. “You could be whistling away, projecting contentedness, when really there’s a swirling twisted mess underneath.
David Tennant certainly marked his 51st birthday in style! Both he and his wife Georgia were in Los Angeles over the Easter period with their children, and the couple headed to the trendy Cecconi's for a lavish birthday meal.MORE: David Tennant's wife Georgia seriously divides fans with rare couple photosSharing a snapshot of the Doctor Who star with his mixed berry pavlova, Georgia wrote on Instagram: "Happy Birthday to Mr G Tennant x #paisleymess #fiftyonederful." She also added the hashtags, #LAwithoutahat and #niche.WATCH: David Tennant carries daughter Birdie in adorable clipCelebrity friends and fans alike were quick to comment, with Jennifer Garner writing: "Happy Birthday, Mr. T! [heart emojis]." One fan stated: "Liking for your reflection in the spoon."MORE: Georgia Tennant's dad makes hilarious jibe at David TennantSEE: 10 rare photos of David and Georgia Tennant's five adorable childrenAnother said: "Happy Birthday David, I hope the rumours about you coming back to Doctor Who are true." A fourth post read: "Happy birthday, Sir! I hope you had a wonderful day with your family, and could share a piece of this huge cake with Georgia, just 1 spoon."The couple, who have been married since December 2021, share two sons and three daughters - Ty, 20, Olive, 11, Wilfred, eight, Doris, seven, and two-year-old Birdie.
Britain's Got Talent fans were left confused on Sunday's episode over Simon Cowell's "homegrown" talent comment after the ITV show's golden buzzer was used to send through a US pro to the semi-finals. The hit ITV talent competition returned to ITV over the weekend to celebrate the long Easter weekend and after Brit Kidz performed a routine inspired by different BGT acts, Simon gushed about the group being "homegrown" talent.
Claire Foy stepped out this week with her A Very British Scandal co-star Paul Bettany to promote the limited series!
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President Joe Biden, 79, is having a crappy day! While POTUS was delivering an important message about inflation and the US economy, he received more than a warm welcome from the crowd as a bird flew above and pooped right on the lapel of his dark blue suit. Although Biden didn’t seem to notice at the time, it was clearly visible for viewers who tuned in live to see the broadcast on April 12.
two days after season 5 drops on April 22. ’s Tan France is set to host the event. All the cast members including Chrishell Stause, Christine Quinn, Heather Rae El Moussa, Mary Fitzgerald, Maya Vander, Davina Potratz, Emma Hernan, Vanessa Villela and Jason and Brett Oppenheim, are set to attend.
Gabby Barrett has the support of husband Cade Foehner at the 2022 CMT Music Awards!
The “National Treasure” Disney+ series will feature a familiar face. Disney announced on Monday that Justin Bartha will reprise his role as Riley Poole from the two “National Treasure” films in the TV series, albeit in a guest starring capacity.The upcoming live-action “National Treasure” TV series expands the franchise that was first introduced in the 2004 film starring Nicolas Cage as history buff and amateur adventurer Benjamin Gates.
Justin Bartha is bringing Riley Poole back to the small screen.
Wilson Chapman editorJustin Bartha’s getting back into the treasure hunting game. The actor will return to the “National Treasure” series for the upcoming series of the same name, Disney Plus announced Monday.Bartha starred in the two “National Treasure” films, released in 2004 and 2007 as Riley Poole, the best friend and computer expert sidekick of treasure hunting lead Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage).
Disney+’s National Treasure series will see a familiar face as Justin Bartha returns to reprise his role from the movie franchise. Bartha will guest star as Riley Poole and will appear opposite stars Lisette Alexis and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The series is a project from Disney Branded Television’s for Disney+ produced by ABC Signature.
Richard Madeley has revealed that his daughter Chloe Madeley had her “expensive car” stolen off his driveway. The 65-year-old was interviewing Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed on Good Morning Britain when he shared his family’s recent experience with the police.
EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker Walter Hill was honored with a Tribute Ceremony in France on Tuesday evening, which marked the opening night of the International Thriller Film Festival – Reims Polar.
EXCLUSIVE: Tilly Keeper, Amy Leigh Hickman, and Ed Speleers have joined You as series regulars opposite Penn Badgley in the upcoming fourth season of the Netflix series, which will be set in a new location, London. Production is under way in London on the new season, which also has cast eleven actors in recurring roles. In addition to Badgley, Keeper, Hickman and Speleers join fellow Season 4 series regulars Tati Gabrielle, Charlotte Ritchie and Lukas Gage.
Taraji P. Henson is paying it forward.