EXCLUSIVE: Hot on the heels of Charles III coronation, Mike Medavoy and Keith Chapman are boarding the producing team for the Charles I & II historical epic, The Thorn in the Crown.
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He was the king of Queen and his crown could be yours — for the right price. Freddie Mercury's extensive collection of costumes, fine art, and even handwritten working lyrics for "We Are the Champions" and "Killer Queen" will be auctioned in September. Queen's frontman had said he wanted to live a Victorian life surrounded by "exquisite clutter," and he left it all to his close friend, Mary Austin, when he died, at 45, of AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991.
Austin, who has kept most of it the way Mercury left it in his home in the upscale Kensington neighborhood of London, said she had reached the "difficult decision" that it was time to sell it all, Sotheby's said. Artwork includes prints or works on paper by Picasso and Matisse. "Type of Beauty," a painting by 19th century French artist James Tissot of his Irish muse and lover Kathleen Newton, is estimated to sell for $500,000 to $750,000 the highest of any item listed in press materials.
Lyrics for the band's show-closing anthemic number "We are the Champions" that Mercury wrote on nine pages, including stationery from British Midland Airways, are estimated to fetch $250,000 to $375,000. Mercury donned the rhinestone-studded crown and cloaked his bare back in the red fake fur cloak after singing "Champions" at Knebworth House north of London during Queen's final concert together in 1986. He marched triumphantly back onto stage and raised the crown with his right hand as the crowd began singing along to "God Save the Queen" piped out through the sound system.
The crown is said to be based on St. Edward's Crown, which will be featured in King Charles III's coronation next month. Unlike the authentic centerpiece of Britain's Crown Jewels, the headpiece worn by Mercury is
.EXCLUSIVE: Hot on the heels of Charles III coronation, Mike Medavoy and Keith Chapman are boarding the producing team for the Charles I & II historical epic, The Thorn in the Crown.
It’s another Miracle on the Official Singles Chart, as Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding settle in for a fifth week at Number 1.
In 1953, Major General Sir Charles Dunphie watched over Queen Elizabeth II as she was crowned Great Britain’s monarch at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William “couldn’t walk for a week” after playing football, ex-England striker Luther Blissett has revealed. The Prince of Wales, 40, discussed his footballing exploits with the former Watford player as he handed out honours at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. Blissett, who was one of the most prominent black English footballers in the 1970s and 80s and the first black footballer to score a hat-trick for England, received an OBE for his services to the sport and for his charity work.The 65 year old, discussing what he and William spoke about during the ceremony, said: “We had just a couple of little words.
as she is to cruise down a red carpet in a sequined Bob Mackie number. While on the ground in London for , though, the hitmaker turned to Vivienne Westwood to create a custom wardrobe for her with a distinctly British edge.Having made in a bespoke lilac suit paired with elbow-length gloves and jumbo-sized pearls on May 6, Perry leaned into the gilded mood of the overall coronation celebrations in a custom Vivienne Westwood gown while performing at the coronation concert. Katy Perry at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, during the coronation of King Charles III.Katy Perry in her custom Vivienne Westwood gown.The corseted 18th-century silhouette, made using gold metallic leatherette, was designed to “exude baroque grandeur,” according to the brand.
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden had flashbulbs popping as she arrived for tonight's Coronation Concert in a dazzling pink suit. The star turned heads in her hot pink outfit as she walked the red carpet at the historic event at Windsor Castle which will feature artists including Katy Perry and Take That.
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has returned to California after catching a British Airways flight within hours of his father King Charles’ Coronation. Harry arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at around 7.30pm local time (3.30am UK) to reunite with his son on his birthday. Prince Archie turned four on Saturday and spent the day with his mother, Meghan Markle, at their US home.
Prince Harry showed up to the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla not wearing his military uniform. The Duke of Sussex wore a morning suit for the historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which means he’s not be in uniform. PEOPLE reports Harry requested to wear a morning suit — and that he didn't make any specific asks regarding his outfit.The prince has no formal role in the service and he will not be a part of the Coronation Procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace following the crowning ceremony.During the service, Harry sat alongside his cousins Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.Harry served in the British Army for 10 years and undertook two tours in Afghanistan. The youngest son of Charles was all smiles as he entered the monumental event, alongside his cousin, Princess Eugenie. Prince Harry has arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. pic.twitter.com/39AoJwT4h5A source tells ET that Harry arrived in the U.K.
Katy Perry has arrived for the coronation of King Charles III. The pop superstar is wearing a lilac colored skirt and button-front top with matching gloves and a fascinator. She completes the look with white heels, a white bag and a festive pearl necklace. Perry was sighted arriving solo to Westminster Abbey on Saturday, and took a moment to find her seat for the ceremony. Also on-hand for the coronation is Perry's fellow judge Lionel Richie.
Prince Harry has arrived in London just hours before his father, King Charles III, is crowned the new king.A source tells ET that Harry is in the UK after arriving Friday morning. What's more, the source says Harry is staying at Frogmore Cottage, but it won't be a long stay.
A three-day weekend packed with royal events is taking place, as Britain celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III.
The “Perfect” replacements! Ed Sheeran and Alanis Morissette will fill in for American Idol judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as they perform at King Charles III’s coronation.
Prince Harry is set to stay in his UK home for the "final time" over the Coronation weekend, according to reports. Harry, 38, is set to fly over to the UK for his father King Charles III's Coronation but his wife Meghan Markle will be staying in the US to look after their children.The Prince is thought to be staying at Frogmore Cottage during his trip, which was his and 41 year old Meghan's residence when they lived in the UK.This could be the last time that he stays there, as the couple have been requested to fully vacate the residence by this summer, in a move sanctioned by King Charles.
Prince Harry is gearing up to fly back to the UK from America for the coronation of his father, King Charles III next week.The Duke of Sussex's relationship with the King is understood to be difficult at the moment after he and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, moved to California in an effort to distance themselves from the British Royal family - and later made various accusations criticising the way Senior Royals had treated them over the years. But the most Senior Royal of all, the late Queen Elizabeth II, had a close relationship with Prince Harry - and certainly, he'll be feeling mixed emotions when he returns to Westminster Abbey for his father's coronation, the same Abbey where the Queen's funeral was held last September.The Queen sadly passed away just a week before the Duke of Sussex's 38th birthday in September, 2022 - so Prince Harry never received a Happy Birthday message from her on the day.
Prince Harry received a touching last birthday message from the Queen before her death.
Luke Bryan is teasing on who is filling in for Katy Perry and Lionel Richie on American Idol next week while they’re on coronation duty, and the country star tells ET the fill-ins are “big time.”
Luke Bryan is teasing on who is filling in for Katy Perry and Lionel Richie on next week while they're on coronation duty, and the country star tells ET the fill-ins are «big time.»ET's Cassie DiLaura caught up with the «Play It Again» crooner Friday ahead of his headlining performance at Stagecoach in the California desert and shared viewers will love what the singing competition has in store.«It's big time. It's big time,» Bryan said.
The nation is united for King Charles III's coronation - the first one in the UK for more than 70 years.The historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on May 6 will see His Majesty crowned alongside wife Camilla, who will become Queen. Around 2,000 dignitaries are expected to attend, with members of the royal family rubbing shoulders with representatives from the government, church and the Commonwealth.
Orlando Bloom is proud of his fiancée, pop star Katy Perry. During an interview for his new film, "Gran Turismo," Bloom, 46, gushed over Perry ahead of her performance at King Charles III’s coronation concert on May 7. "My girl's going to be singing, that's fun.
The skin of the blood orange fruit is thick. So thick that when you finally break through it to taste the bitter sweet flesh, you realise that you had to work hard for something that tastes so good.