Adam Sandler is taking on a new role.
'I sent my 'Tinder Swindler' to jail after he conned me out of 500k'
26.06.2022 - 11:01 / ok.co.uk
Mum of four Chrissy Handy, 57, who lives in Flintshire, Wales, was swindled out of over half a million pounds, but refuses to be bitter. She now wants others to learn from her mistakes and has written a book about her upsetting ordeal... ‘My life imploded with a warning phone call from my sister-in-law in August 2006.
“I hope you’re not financially involved with Alexander.” Those eight words changed everything. Soon I’d learn that Alexander de Rothschild, the man who’d swept me off my feet and fathered my baby, was a callous conman. It began in a Cheltenham coffee shop in June 2003.
“Do you mind if I take this seat?” asked the well-spoken stranger. I was 39, a slim size 12 and finalising my divorce. A single mum to Tom, then nine, Simon, six, and Sarah, four, I had a part time job – and £650,000 in the bank.
“Help yourself,” I shrugged, reading my paper Only when I looked up five minutes later, and saw the other empty tables, did I realise this besuited, charming gentleman had sought my company. “I’m Alexander,” he grinned, adding that he was a financial consultant. We chatted and the next week he returned.
On the third meeting he’d already bought my coffee when I arrived. He was so bright, he told me, he’d got a scholarship to Eton, then Oxford University. Naively, I didn’t question him.
“I’d like to take you for dinner,” he said. And his wooing campaign began.There were flowers and flattering texts: “I can’t stop thinking about you.” Over dinner he handed me his passport. “I want you to know who I really am,” he confided.
Alexander Marc Alphonsus Nathaniel d’Ariken de Rothschild-Hatton “Gosh, that’s a mouthful,” I joked. I’d heard of the wealthy Rothschild family. Alexander explained he was the illegitimate son of
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variety.com
07.07.2022 / 23:29
‘Bridgerton’ Prequel Book in the Works from Shonda Rhimes and Julia Quinn (TV News Roundup)
Wilson Chapman editorThe “Bridgerton” literary universe is expanding. Original series writer Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes, the executive producer of the romance series’ Netflix adaptation, are set to cowrite a new prequel novel set in the world of “Bridgerton.”Currently untitled, the new book series is based on the universe of the TV series, and is an adaptation of the upcoming Netflix “Bridgerton” spinoff about a young Queen Charlotte.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.07.2022 / 21:51
Deputy head at controversial 'spiritual school' escapes jail after drunken lunchtime crash in BMW
A deputy headmistress who taught at a controversial 'spiritual' school has escaped jail over a lunchtime drink driving smash after revealing she was getting treatment for a severe alcohol problem. Hayley Copplestone, 40, tested more than four times the alcohol limit after her BMW veered onto the wrong side of the road and crashed into an oncoming Nissan Juke at 1pm.
ok.co.uk
07.07.2022 / 15:01
Emmerdale's Paige Sandhu hopes Meena is freed after being sentenced to 75 years
Paige Sandhu has revealed she would love to see her character Meena Jutla get away with her murderous crimes and return to Emmerdale.The 25-year-old spoke to us exclusively at the 2022 TRIC Awards – which OK! was the media partner for – where Emmerdale picked up Soap of the Year. Revealing her hopes for a return to the Dales for her serial killer character, Paige said: "Oh my God, of course I want her to get away with it. I love her, but will that happen? Who knows.
thewrap.com
05.07.2022 / 18:55
‘The Tinder Swindler’ Studio AGC Names Joel Zimmer as President of New Unscripted and Nonfiction Division
“The Tinder Swindler,” has launched its own nonfiction and unscripted division and appointed executive Joel Zimmer as president to lead the team. AGC Unwritten will be its own subsidiary company and will bring the indie studio’s unscripted and non-fiction output under one umbrella.
variety.com
05.07.2022 / 18:53
‘Tinder Swindler’ Producer AGC Studios Launches Non-Fiction ‘Unwritten’ Arm Headed by Magical Elves’ Joel Zimmer
Manori Ravindran International Editor“Tinder Swindler” production outfit AGC Studios has launched a new division for non-fiction and unscripted content, headed by former Magical Elves executive Joel Zimmer.AGC Unwritten will develop, finance, produce and distribute the company’s burgeoning unscripted slate, with Zimmer serving as president. The intention is for the non-scripted arm to match AGC’s busy operations in the feature film and scripted TV arena.Set up by Stuard Ford in 2018, AGC Studios’ non-fiction titles include the upcoming documentary series “Nobu,” about the famed restauranteur and entrepreneur Nobu Matsuhisa, from documentary director Matt Tyrnauer (“Valentino: The Last Emperor,” “Where’s My Roy Cohn?”).
usmagazine.com
05.07.2022 / 16:23
Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble Send Travis Barker Flowers After He’s Released From the Hospital
On the mend. Travis Barker has been seemingly discharged from the hospital after his health scare made headlines.
msn.com
03.07.2022 / 23:01
As Comedians Share Thoughts On Will Smith’s Oscars Slap, Richard Pryor’s Daughter Weighs In
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, at this point. Some have come out in defense of the star, while others have crticized him for striking the noted funnyman. Interestingly, a number of Rock’s fellow comedians, like Steve Harvey and Tiffany Haddish, have provided some particularly strong thoughts on the situation.
etonline.com
27.06.2022 / 18:57
'King Richard' Stars Mikayla Bartholomew and Saniyya Sidney Share Update on Will Smith (Exclusive)
Will Smith is doing good. After he slapped Chris Rock onstage at the 2022 Oscars, the star issued an apology and has since stayed out of the spotlight as he's sought therapy, according to a source. A month after the incident, the actor resurfaced in India, though the purpose for the trip was unclear. While three months have transpired since the shocking confrontation, Smith has maintained an extremely private profile.
dailyrecord.co.uk
24.06.2022 / 14:11
Katie Price avoids jail after pleading guilty to breaching restraining order
Katie Price has been handed an 18-month community order at Lewes Crown Court. The former glamour model will have to carry out 170 hours of unpaid work after admitting breaching a restraining order.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
24.06.2022 / 08:57
"Like a pack of animals": Pensioner, 70, among four spared jail after 'disgraceful' brawl
Four people, including a 70-year-old woman, have been spared jail after a "disgusting" display of violence "like a pack of animals" when a night of drinking descended into a brawl on a public path - with one defendant even being given time off her curfew to take a trip to Spain with her five-year-old daughter.
etonline.com
14.06.2022 / 17:57
Tyler Perry Says Being Friends With Both Will Smith and Chris Rock Has Been 'Very Difficult'
Tyler Perry is making it clear that he didn’t comfort Will Smith after the actor slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.As part of the Directors Series With Gayle King during the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, the 52-year-old film mogul spoke candidly about witnessing Smith slapping Rock, and him chatting with the actor just after the shocking incident.“I was there close up, I left early to go and check on Chris because it was wrong in no uncertain terms,” Perry said about the aftermath. “I made sure I said that to Will, and when we walked over to him, he was devastated.