official finance report published by the Danish Palace Tuesday shows that the majority of the couple’s income — paid for by the state — covered their housing and staff costs.It also covered other “dependent” members of the Danish royal family.Of the nearly $2 million they raked in, $323,000 was set aside as a “grant” for Mary, who was the Crown Princess at the time ahead of Queen Margrethe II’s abrupt abdication in January.This left them with just under $415,000 to spend on leisure travel, shopping, and personal expenses.Margrethe, who stripped her youngest son’s family of their royal titles before her abdication, received an eye-watering sum of $8.4 million, with a private allowance of $5.7 million, in 2023.Frederik and Mary will be looking to cash in even more this year.The pair are also owners of a luxury ski lodge in Switzerland, which they list on AirBnB for up to $20,000 per week.The Danish royal family’s appanage system is set to be challenged by the government, which hopes to overhaul the current arrangement, according to local outlet DR News.This means that the royal family’s finances will be more transparent to the public, and will indicate the exact amount the royal household is given, as well as how they choose to divvy up the sum.Unlike the British royals, the Danish royal family does not need to pay taxes.Frederik and Mary ascended to the throne after Queen Margrethe — third cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II — revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan.
‘Imaginary’ Star DeWanda Wise on Preparing to Battle Chauncey the Teddy Bear and the Best Sequel Idea
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William Earl administrator SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses plot twists in the new movie “Imaginary.“ To the public, DeWanda Wise is the glamorous heart of movies like “The Harder They Fall” and “Jurassic World Dominion,” but she consistently describes herself as a “nerdy actor.” While she plays it cool as Jessica, the hero battling a sinister teddy bear named Chauncey in the new horror movie “Imaginary,” Wise pushes herself by working behind the camera. Her executive producer credit on the Lionsgate film was not a vanity title, but rather an essential step on her journey to claim space behind the scenes. “I’m a filmmaker,” she said.
“I have never been the kind of actor that shows up to a set and just lays back in the makeup chair.” Wearing multiple hats encouraged Wise to prepare deeply for the role, essential for a film like “Imaginary,” which required plenty of emotion and physicality. “My acting muscle is well-developed,” she said. “I wanted to make sure that when I was on set, I was available to be Producer DeWanda.
I feel like I was prepared as an actor far sooner than I normally do, so that the story is in my body. By the time I get to say the lines, it’s less work trying to find it, more muscle memory. Not every actor is the same, but I always have an idea, a certain shape of craft.
I know the beats we have to hit to build the performance.” Wise said that director and co-writer Jeff Wadlow’s openness on set helped her make an imprint on the movie. “I’m very fortunate to work with collaborators who listen from day one,” she said. “I got the script and it was written to be set in Connecticut at the time.
The Bachelor Finale: Joey and Kelsey on The Bachelorette Shocker and the Truth Behind That Car Ride
The Bachelor finale with Joey Graziadei will go down as in large part to Daisy Kent and Kelsey Anderson's unified front.But less than 24 hours after fans learned that Graziadei and Anderson got engaged during the show's finale, they're only focused on what's in front of them.No, not wedding plans (at least not yet), but press obligations and sleep. “I have not gotten enough.
Young Fathers to curate and headline Stirling City Park all-dayer this summer
Young Fathers have announced they will curate and headline Stirling City Park’s new all-day festival this summer.The Edinburgh trio is set to participate in a new Scottish festival at Stirling City Park, which has a capacity of 15,000 concertgoers. It will be the biggest headline show Young Fathers have played in Scotland to date.Stirling City Park Festival will take place on June 29, with further guests still to be announced.
Adam Sandler Reportedly Developing Sequel for a Fan-Favorite Movie, According to Costar
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‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Script Is Written, Says Shooter McGavin Actor: Adam Sandler ‘Showed Me the First Draft…So It’s in the Works. Fans Demand It’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Happy Gilmore 2″ is apparently being developed by Adam Sandler, and a script even exists. Shooter McGavin actor Christopher McDonald revealed the news during a radio interview on “Audacy’s 92.3 The Fan.” McDonald said he had a recent run-in with Sandler, who unexpectedly pulled out the first draft for a sequel to their 1996 sports comedy classic. “I saw Adam [Sandler] about two weeks ago, and he says to me, ‘McDonald, you’re gonna love this,'” McDonald said.
‘Happy Valley’ Wins Big At UK Broadcasting Press Guild Awards; ‘The Crown’s Andy Harries Honored
Happy Valley has won a trio of Broadcasting Press Guild Awards (BPG) a day after being nominated for six BAFTAs.
Rebel Wilson, Charlotte Gainsbourg’s ‘The Almond And The Seahorse’ Snapped Up for U.K. by Picnik Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
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Prime Video Unveils First Look Photos of 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' Series Starring Jacob Elordi!
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Here’s every song on the ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ soundtrack
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is streaming now on Disney+, but what songs are featured on the show’s soundtrack?The fantasy series is based on the books of the same name by Rick Riordan, and has been developed by Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg for the streaming service.The show stars Walker Scobell (The Adam Project) as the 12-year-old title character, a young demigod and the son of Poseidon, alongside Leah Sava Jeffries (Empire) as Annabeth Chase, and Aryan Simhadri as Jackson’s best friend Grover Underwood.Other recurring roles in the show include comic actor Jason Mantzoukas’ Dionysus/Mr.
Real reason for Jedward and Louis Walsh's bitter feud as CBB star brands them 'vile'
Louis Walsh has been sticking the boot in to many a famous acquaintance during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but when he branded Jedward "vile" it sparked a furious reaction. Jedward just happened to be watching the ITV reality series from close pal Gemma Collins ' house and the trio hit back with their own anecdotes about Louis. But as viewers might have guessed, there's a long history to the animosity between the Irish stars after their X Factor collaboration turned sour.
Prime Video UK & Ireland To Explore ‘The Murder Of Sandra Rivett’
EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video UK and Ireland is returning to the British true crime space for its latest original.
David Beckham shared throwback photos of Victoria to mark Mother’s Day in the U.K
David Beckham took to social media to honor the amazing mothers in his life, including his mom, Sandra Beckham, his wife, Victoria Beckham, and his mother-in-law, Jackie Adams.David Beckham reveals Victoria broke her foot in a ‘gym accident’Nicola Peltz channeled Victoria Beckham in this Dolce & Gabbana vintage lookRomeo Beckham and Mia Regan reveal the reason for their breakup: ‘Since we were 16’“So lucky to have the most amazing Mummy’s in our life’s,” David wrote in the post. “Thank you for everything you do and the love you give to the whole family x We love u so much,” he wrote, tagging Victoria, whom he shares Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12.
‘Imaginary’ Review: A Sinister Teddy Bear and Too Much Schlock Metaphysics
Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic It used to be that if a horror movie wasn’t very good, it was probably too simplistic in its fear mechanics: stalker on the loose, ghost in the attic, don’t go in the basement. Today, though, it’s often the case that megaplex horror schlock isn’t too simple — it’s too busy, too fraught with convolutions. Instead of jump scares, we get world-building hoops to jump through.
Starring Elite’s Omar Ayuso, ‘On the Go’ Secured by Dark Star Pictures for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent MALAGA — Dark Star Pictures, the L..A.-based distribution company, has secured North America distribution rights to “On the Go,” which showcases the acting talents of “Elite’s” Omar Ayuso, here playing a Grindr addict with vengeance in his heart. Celebrating its world premiere at last August’s Locarno Film Festival, “On the Go” was acquired for world sales in the run-up to the Swiss festival by Paris-based MPM Premium.
‘Traitors’ Star Peter Weber on an Unaired Alliance, the Truth Behind the Car Rides and Which ‘Bachelor’ Alum (and Host!) Should Compete Next
Jordan Moreau Peter Weber, known as Pilot Pete to Bachelor Nation, became the second person to trade in the “Bachelor” mansion for the Scottish castle of “The Traitors.” Weber joined Season 2 of Peacock’s competition series as a Faithful, someone who is covertly working to sniff out the three Traitors within the cast and banish them out to take home the cash prize. The “Bachelor” leading man follows in the footsteps of Arie Luyendyk Jr., who was a Faithful in Season 1 and nearly made it to the end of the game. Halfway through this season, Weber put a major target on his back by going after the Traitors (“Big Brother” star Dan Gheesling, “Survivor” queen Parvati Shallow and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” icon Phaedra Parks).
Andy Cohen Teases ‘The Traitors’ Season 2 Reunion: “There Are Tears, And There Is Screaming”
Andy Cohen is spilling the tea on The Traitors Season 2 reunion, which was filmed last week.
Full list of the TV shows and films joining Netflix this March - including new Millie Bobby Brown film and Guy Ritchie series
You blink - and it's March already. With spring just around the corner, it's a time to celebrate new beginnings - and, on our streaming services, a fresh batch of TV shows and films.
Suede’s Brett Anderson shares “stunning” cover of Echo & The Bunnymen’s classic ‘The Killing Moon’
Suede‘s Brett Anderson has released a cover of the Echo & the Bunnymen’s classic ‘The Killing Moon’ as part of a new project.Anderson has worked with Paraorchestra and their founder and artistic director Charles Hazlewood on ‘The Death Songbook’, a collaborative 12-track album featuring original compositions and “re-imagining iconic songs exploring love, loss and transcendence” by artists including Depeche Mode, Suede and Japan. The album includes guest features by Nadine Shah, Gwenno, Seb Rochford of Sons of Kemet and Adrian Utley of Portishead.Paraorchestra is the world’s only ensemble consisting of both professional disabled and non-disabled musicians playing an unconventional mix of traditional orchestral, acoustic, and electronic instruments and using assistive technology.‘The Death Songbook’ will be released on April 19 via BMG.Check out Anderson’s cover of ‘The Killing Moon’ below:Our mate @BrettAndersonHQ of @suedeHQ has just released a stunning version of ‘The Killing Moon’, the lead track from the new full-length album, ‘Death Songbook’ by Paraorchestra with Brett Anderson and Charles Hazlewood (featuring Nadine Shah and Gwenno) is available now! pic.twitter.com/cZnzmiYTv1— Echo & the Bunnymen (@Bunnymen) February 29, 2024“The Death Songbook was an idea Charles came up with during the bleak days of lockdown.
DeWanda Wise & Tom Payne Premiere New Horror Film 'Imaginary' Alongside Broadway Legend Betty Buckley
The stars of the new Blumhouse horror movie Imaginary stepped out for the premiere event in L.A.
Best coffee subscriptions from £24 to buy as Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day this year, why not ditch the boring presents and give them something that they can keep enjoying long after the day has ended? A subscription service is the gift that quite literally keeps on giving and can be enjoyed month after month as a reminder of how much you love them. Although there are plenty of different subscription services around from beauty boxes to wine, a coffee subscription is something that can be enjoyed every day.