Prince Harry's relationship with his dad Prince Charles has become extremely troubled over the years.
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Rae Allen, a Tony winner who originated the role of Gloria in “Damn Yankees” on Broadway in 1955 and reprised the role in the 1958 film, had died at 95.Her talent manager, Kyle Fritz, told TheWrap that she died in her sleep of natural causes on Wednesday morning. Allen was born Rae Julia Theresa Abruzzo in Brooklyn, New York, in 1926.
She graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1947 and began landing parts on Broadway.Allen received her first Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play for 1955’s “Damn Yankees,” in which she sings “Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, Mo,” a song she also performs in the film. She was nominated for another Tony for “Traveler Without Luggage” in 1967, and won for Best Featured Actress in a Play for “And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little” in 1971.Allen’s many TV roles include Edith Bunker’s cousin Amelia on “All in the Family,” Judge Betty Small on “Soap,” Mrs Sokol on “Seinfeld,” and Livia Soprano’s sister Quintina Blundetto on “The Sopranos.” She also appeared in a memorable 2006 episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” where she and another woman (played by Betty Garrett) sit by their dying friend’s bedside.Memorial services are being planned on both coasts, according to Fritz.
.Prince Harry's relationship with his dad Prince Charles has become extremely troubled over the years.
Dame Helen Mirren and her husband Taylor Hackford are still trying to come to terms with the untimely death of his son, Rio Hackford.MORE: Helen Mirren's home with husband Taylor is basically a nature reserve – photosThe couple, who have been married since 1997, released a statement to People in which they said they remain "both inspired by the life of our son and stepson… and heartbroken by his loss". WATCH: Helen Mirren's terrifying visitor at Nevada home"His life showed us how to live in generosity and community," they added.
Helen Mirren and her husband, Taylor Hackford, are speaking out about the death of Taylor's son Rio Hackford. In a joint statement on Tuesday, the married couple said Rio, 51, died of "uveal melanoma, a very aggressive and rare form of cancer." The couple, in their statement to People magazine, encourages everyone reading about Rio's death "to get their eyes tested once a year, which might save their loved ones from this cancer." Taylor Hackford, Helen Mirren and sons Rio Hackford and Alex Hackford attend a ceremony honoring Mirren on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 3, 2013. (Alberto E.
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Helen Mirren and her husband Taylor Hackford are speaking out following the death of his son and her stepson, Rio Hackford.
The full Tribeca Film Festival lineup of 109 feature films from 40 countries and 88 world premieres for the 2022 event that takes place June 9-18 has been announced. It’ll be interesting to see if some of the films at the festival will end up being popular breakouts, land major studio/streamer distribution, or eventually move on to get recognized during awards season.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Jerry and Marge Go Large,” a comedy starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening, as well as new films from directors Lena Waithe and Ray Romano, will premiere at this year’s Tribeca Festival.As previously announced, the 2022 edition of the Tribeca Festival will kick off on Wednesday, June 8, with the world premiere of “Halftime,” a new Netflix documentary centering on Jennifer Lopez.See the full lineup below:OPENING NIGHTHalftime (United States) – World Premiere. A new Netflix documentary film that follows global superstar Jennifer Lopez, as she reflects on her milestones and evolution as an artist, and navigates the second half of her career continuing to entertain, empower, and inspire.
The Tribeca Festival has unveiled its 2022 lineup of 109 feature films from 40 countries and 88 world premieres including Joachim Back’s Corner Office starring Jon Hamm and Somewhere in Queens, directed by Ray Romano starring Romano and Laurie Metcalf.
Helen Mirren has paid tribute to her stepson Rio Hackford, who has died aged 51. Hackford was the son of film director Taylor, whom Mirren has been married to since 1997. He died from an unspecified illness on Thursday 14 April.
Rio Hackford, the son of director Taylor Hackford and stepson of Helen Mirren, has died at age 51 after a battle with an unspecified illness.
Rio Hackford, an actor whose credits include The Mandalorian, Swingers and Treme who also owned a popular club in New Orleans and was Taylor Hackford’s son, has died. He was 51.
Rio Hackford has sadly passed away.
Instagram post on Friday, and Hackford’s stepmother Helen Mirren also posted an image tribute on Saturday. “Rio was more attuned to experience than anyone I’ve ever known.
his foundation announced on Sunday. The cause of death was not disclosed.Born Arthur Goldberg in Pittsburgh in 1917, the executive changed his name to Rupe and got his start in the music industry after working at a shipbuilding company during World War II. In 1945, he founded his record label Specialty Records, which got its start selling what were called “race records,” albums from Black gospel and R&B artists like Jimmy Liggins, Roy Milton, and the Soul Stirrers, which featured a young Sam Cooke.
FKA Twigs has directed a new short film in which she also stars as part of the 2022 International Woolmark Prize celebrations.Playscape features Twigs and others dancing to ‘He Hu’ by Duval Timothy and Rosie Lowe before X-Ray Spex‘s classic ‘Identity’ takes over. The film has been made in tribute to the annual prize, which awards achievement in fashion.The film takes place among the works of sculptor Isamu Noguchi at the Noguchi Foundation Museum in Queens, New York City, according to Pitchfork.“It is an honour to be chosen by the Woolmark Prize to work with such talented designers and to create my first piece of work with Juliano Nunes, innovator of dance for the Avant Garden collective,” Twigs said in a statement.Meanwhile, Twigs has teamed up with Yung Lean for new song ‘Bliss‘.The single appears on Lean’s new mixtape ‘Stardust’, which was released last Friday (April 8).
Tony Award-winning actress Rae Allen has died. She was 95. Allen, who starred in "Damn Yankees," "The Sopranos" and "A League of their Own," died of natural causes in her sleep in Los Angeles, her manager confirmed to Fox News Digital.
confirmed the news of her passing in a statement to People.Born in 1926 in Brooklyn, NY as Raffaella Julia Theresa Abruzzo, Allen got her start on Broadway after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1947.The thespian earned her first of three Tony nominations for Best Featured Actress for playing nosy reporter Gloria Thorpe in the 1955 stage musical “Damn Yankees,” a role she would reprise in the 1958 movie of the same name.The veteran performer received a second nod in the same award category for “Traveler Without Luggage” in 1967, and finally took home the coveted statuette in 1971 for “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little.”Perhaps best known for TV roles, Allen appeared in a slew of iconic series from the 1960s, including “The Untouchables,” “Car 54,” “Where Are You?” and “All In the Family,” on which she portrayed Edith Bunker’s cousin Amelia DeKuyper.The Brooklynite continued to have success on the small screen into the 80s, 90s and 2000s with roles in “Soap,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “NYPD Blue,” “Reign Over Me” and “Seinfeld.” On the latter, Allen played Mrs. Sokol in Seinfeld’s 1992 episode “The Boyfriend.” She also appeared in “The Sopranos” as Quintina Blundetto, the aunt of Tony Soprano’s cousin Tony Blundetto (Steve Buscemi).Her last credited TV appearances were in two episodes of “Vampire Mob” in 2011.