One of Ireland’s most celebrated businessmen, former rugby player Tony O’Reilly, has died aged 88, it has been announced.
Following his death in Dublin on Saturday, his family released a statement saying: “In the coming days there will be many worthy tributes made to Tony O’Reilly’s unique and extraordinary achievements in the fields of business and sport, as well as to his extraordinary philanthropic vision, which was best evidenced by the establishment of the Ireland Funds at a dark time in this island’s history. But, for us, he was a dearly loved dad and a grandad.
“He lived one of the great lives and we were fortunate to spend time with him in recent weeks as that great life drew to a close.”
The Guardian newspaper’s obituary of O’Reilly notes that, following his prolific rugby career which saw him play for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions,...
Following his death in Dublin on Saturday, his family released a statement saying: “In the coming days there will be many worthy tributes made to Tony O’Reilly’s unique and extraordinary achievements in the fields of business and sport, as well as to his extraordinary philanthropic vision, which was best evidenced by the establishment of the Ireland Funds at a dark time in this island’s history. But, for us, he was a dearly loved dad and a grandad.
“He lived one of the great lives and we were fortunate to spend time with him in recent weeks as that great life drew to a close.”
The Guardian newspaper’s obituary of O’Reilly notes that, following his prolific rugby career which saw him play for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Bakhurst took charge as the new director general of Ireland’s national broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann (Rte) on Monday and his first act was to stand down the executive board and replace it with a temporary interim leadership team.
Rte has been rocked with scandal in recent weeks for overpaying presenter Ryan Tubridy. The matter led to the suspension and subsequent resignation of Rte director general Dee Forbes, a former high-level Discovery executive and the Irish government ordering two separate reviews into the scandal.
In an email to staff on Monday morning, Bakhurst, who had a previous stint as managing director of news and current affairs and deputy director general at Rte from 2012-2016 and was with U.K. media regulator Ofcom and the BBC earlier, laid out a no-nonsense approach.
“Like you, I have been appalled by recent events and the impact it has had on the public perception of Rte,...
Rte has been rocked with scandal in recent weeks for overpaying presenter Ryan Tubridy. The matter led to the suspension and subsequent resignation of Rte director general Dee Forbes, a former high-level Discovery executive and the Irish government ordering two separate reviews into the scandal.
In an email to staff on Monday morning, Bakhurst, who had a previous stint as managing director of news and current affairs and deputy director general at Rte from 2012-2016 and was with U.K. media regulator Ofcom and the BBC earlier, laid out a no-nonsense approach.
“Like you, I have been appalled by recent events and the impact it has had on the public perception of Rte,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have called for Shirley Ballas to be replaced on the judging panel following a dispute about her recent comments.
The professional ballroom and Latin dancer has been the lead judge on the BBC dance competition since season 15 in 2017, when she replaced Len Goodman.
After Saturday’s (8 October) episode, celebrity contestants Fleur East and Richie Anderson received the fewest votes from the public and were at risk of elimination on Sunday’s results show.
Both celebrities danced with their respective partners before the judges were asked which pair they’d like to save.
Craig Revel-Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke chose to save East and her partner Vito Coppola, securing their position in the next stage of the competition.
However, when asked how she would have voted, Ballas revealed that she would have chosen Anderson and his partner Giovanni Pernice to stay, despite a consensus among...
The professional ballroom and Latin dancer has been the lead judge on the BBC dance competition since season 15 in 2017, when she replaced Len Goodman.
After Saturday’s (8 October) episode, celebrity contestants Fleur East and Richie Anderson received the fewest votes from the public and were at risk of elimination on Sunday’s results show.
Both celebrities danced with their respective partners before the judges were asked which pair they’d like to save.
Craig Revel-Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke chose to save East and her partner Vito Coppola, securing their position in the next stage of the competition.
However, when asked how she would have voted, Ballas revealed that she would have chosen Anderson and his partner Giovanni Pernice to stay, despite a consensus among...
- 10/10/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Eva Mendes has dismissed claims that she ended her acting career with a recent post to social media.
The actor had several high-profile film roles in the 2000s and early 2010s, including parts in Hitch, Ghost Rider and The Place Beyond the Pines, in which she starred with her long-term partner, Ryan Gosling.
However, Mendes only appeared in three screen projects between 2013 and 2021, leading some to assume that she’d walked away from the entertainment industry.
In a post to Instagram, Mendes addressed the assumptions that she’d left her film and TV career behind, and explained that she made an active decision to spend more time with her family.
“I never quit acting,” she began her caption.
“I wanted to be home with my babies and fortunately my other business ventures allowed me to do that more than acting would.”
She continued by noting that the particular roles that...
The actor had several high-profile film roles in the 2000s and early 2010s, including parts in Hitch, Ghost Rider and The Place Beyond the Pines, in which she starred with her long-term partner, Ryan Gosling.
However, Mendes only appeared in three screen projects between 2013 and 2021, leading some to assume that she’d walked away from the entertainment industry.
In a post to Instagram, Mendes addressed the assumptions that she’d left her film and TV career behind, and explained that she made an active decision to spend more time with her family.
“I never quit acting,” she began her caption.
“I wanted to be home with my babies and fortunately my other business ventures allowed me to do that more than acting would.”
She continued by noting that the particular roles that...
- 10/10/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - Film
The creator of the DC Comics series Pennyworth has revealed the reason behind the widely ridiculed title change.
Earlier this year, it was announced that the series would be retitled Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman’s Butler for its third season, prompting a wave of derision on social media.
Speaking at New York’s Comic Con, series creator Bruno Heller outlined the thinking behind the change.
“HBO Max did their research, and they discovered a fair few people who had watched and enjoyed the first few seasons of Pennyworth, but had not realised it was about Batman,” he told EW.
“They just thought it was about a bloke who left the army.”
He went on to describe this lack of context as “a bit of an error, in terms of our conceptualisation”.
“It became clear that [changing the name] was just a sensible, matter-of-fact thing to do,” Heller continued. “We came up with a...
Earlier this year, it was announced that the series would be retitled Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman’s Butler for its third season, prompting a wave of derision on social media.
Speaking at New York’s Comic Con, series creator Bruno Heller outlined the thinking behind the change.
“HBO Max did their research, and they discovered a fair few people who had watched and enjoyed the first few seasons of Pennyworth, but had not realised it was about Batman,” he told EW.
“They just thought it was about a bloke who left the army.”
He went on to describe this lack of context as “a bit of an error, in terms of our conceptualisation”.
“It became clear that [changing the name] was just a sensible, matter-of-fact thing to do,” Heller continued. “We came up with a...
- 10/10/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Paddy Considine has reflected on his “chaotic” childhood and the nuanced relationship he had with his father.
The House of the Dragon star, who was raised in Burton, Staffordshire, opened up about his background in a new interview.
Speaking to GQ Hype, that actor said that his childhood was “too chaotic for a kid like me”.
“At a certain point in my teens, I just couldn’t cope with it,” said Considine, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s in 2011.
The 49-year-old also spoke about visiting his father, Martin, in Leicester prison.
“When I was little, I thought [being grown up meant] you get drunk, you get in fights, and you go to prison,” he said. “I thought it was an inevitability.
“I thought that’s what people’s dads did, until I got a bit older, and realised not everyone in my class had dads who are in the nick.”
He recalled one specific...
The House of the Dragon star, who was raised in Burton, Staffordshire, opened up about his background in a new interview.
Speaking to GQ Hype, that actor said that his childhood was “too chaotic for a kid like me”.
“At a certain point in my teens, I just couldn’t cope with it,” said Considine, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s in 2011.
The 49-year-old also spoke about visiting his father, Martin, in Leicester prison.
“When I was little, I thought [being grown up meant] you get drunk, you get in fights, and you go to prison,” he said. “I thought it was an inevitability.
“I thought that’s what people’s dads did, until I got a bit older, and realised not everyone in my class had dads who are in the nick.”
He recalled one specific...
- 10/10/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Strictly judge Motsi Mabusi described the BBC show’s latest result as “heart-wrenching”
In Sunday night’s episode (9 October), Richie Anderson and Fleur East were announced to have received the least votes.
After the dreaded dance off, the judges opted to save East, meaning Anderson was the second celebrity to be eliminated from the 2022 series.
Anderson was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, who won last year’s series with Rose Ayling-Ellis.
Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood all opted to save East. However, Shirley Ballas, who ishead judge, revealed she would have sent her home should she have had the casting vote.
Speaking while casting her vote, Mabuse said: “I think it’s heartbreaking actually because I think both of you do not deserve to be here but this is how the public voted and based on this dance off I’m going to save Fleur and Vito.
In Sunday night’s episode (9 October), Richie Anderson and Fleur East were announced to have received the least votes.
After the dreaded dance off, the judges opted to save East, meaning Anderson was the second celebrity to be eliminated from the 2022 series.
Anderson was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, who won last year’s series with Rose Ayling-Ellis.
Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood all opted to save East. However, Shirley Ballas, who ishead judge, revealed she would have sent her home should she have had the casting vote.
Speaking while casting her vote, Mabuse said: “I think it’s heartbreaking actually because I think both of you do not deserve to be here but this is how the public voted and based on this dance off I’m going to save Fleur and Vito.
- 10/10/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
The Strictly judges were left “heartbroken” by the BBC show’s latest result.
In Sunday night’s episode (9 October), Richie Anderson and Fleur East were announced to have received the least votes.
After the dreaded dance off, the judges opted to save East, meaning Anderson was the second celebrity to be eliminated from the 2022 series.
Anderson was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, who won last year’s series with Rose Ayling-Ellis.
Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood all opted to save East. However, Shirley Ballas, who ishead judge, revealed she would have sent her home should she have had the casting vote.
Speaking while casting her vote, Mabuse said: “I think it’s heartbreaking actually because I think both of you do not deserve to be here but this is how the public voted and based on this dance off I’m going to save Fleur and Vito.
In Sunday night’s episode (9 October), Richie Anderson and Fleur East were announced to have received the least votes.
After the dreaded dance off, the judges opted to save East, meaning Anderson was the second celebrity to be eliminated from the 2022 series.
Anderson was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, who won last year’s series with Rose Ayling-Ellis.
Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood all opted to save East. However, Shirley Ballas, who ishead judge, revealed she would have sent her home should she have had the casting vote.
Speaking while casting her vote, Mabuse said: “I think it’s heartbreaking actually because I think both of you do not deserve to be here but this is how the public voted and based on this dance off I’m going to save Fleur and Vito.
- 10/9/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
The Stranger Things writers have shared how a devastating death almost went down very differently.
A Twitter account dedicated to the Netflix show’s writing team explained an alternative idea they had for the shocking scene, which featured in the show’s second season.
The plot twist in question involved the death of Bob Newby, the character played by Sean Astin. In episode eight, titled “The Mind Flayer”, Newby sacrifices himself to save the other characters, ultimately getting killed by demodog during the lockdown in Hawkins Lab.
However, if the writers went with the original idea, Bob would have died at the hands of a possessed Will Byers (Noah Schnapp).
“Crazy s*** that almost happened #1: In season 2, a possessed Will was going to kill Bob,” the tweet read.
If this had happened, it would have drastically changed Will’s story considering he would have had to wrestle with the...
A Twitter account dedicated to the Netflix show’s writing team explained an alternative idea they had for the shocking scene, which featured in the show’s second season.
The plot twist in question involved the death of Bob Newby, the character played by Sean Astin. In episode eight, titled “The Mind Flayer”, Newby sacrifices himself to save the other characters, ultimately getting killed by demodog during the lockdown in Hawkins Lab.
However, if the writers went with the original idea, Bob would have died at the hands of a possessed Will Byers (Noah Schnapp).
“Crazy s*** that almost happened #1: In season 2, a possessed Will was going to kill Bob,” the tweet read.
If this had happened, it would have drastically changed Will’s story considering he would have had to wrestle with the...
- 10/9/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
I’m a Celebrity 2022 line-up: Full list of contestant rumours, including Chris Moyles and Boy George
I’m a Celebrity2022 is a matter of weeks away, and the first contestants are seemingly being revealed.
This year’s series will be extra special for viewers considering it’s been 20 years since DJ Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle in the iTV reality show’s first ever run.
To mark the occasion, a selection of ex-contestants are currently filming an All Stars edition of the show in South Africa, which won’t be broadcast until 2023. (Find out who’s rumoured to be taking part here).
Before that, though, there’s the small matter of the main show – and fans are now wondering who will be appearing following the release of a first trailer on ITV on Friday (7 October).
Excitingly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed the series will return to the Australian jungle.
Thanks to reliable sources close to the show, the 2022 line-up appears to be taking shape.
This year’s series will be extra special for viewers considering it’s been 20 years since DJ Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle in the iTV reality show’s first ever run.
To mark the occasion, a selection of ex-contestants are currently filming an All Stars edition of the show in South Africa, which won’t be broadcast until 2023. (Find out who’s rumoured to be taking part here).
Before that, though, there’s the small matter of the main show – and fans are now wondering who will be appearing following the release of a first trailer on ITV on Friday (7 October).
Excitingly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed the series will return to the Australian jungle.
Thanks to reliable sources close to the show, the 2022 line-up appears to be taking shape.
- 10/9/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
TV host Rylan has suggested he was mistreated behind the scenes on The X Factor.
The TV star appeared as a contestant on the ninth series of the ITV talent show in 2012, during which he defeated the odds to finish fifth.
He started out being considered that year’s “joke” contestant, but overcame jibes from judge Gary Barlow to finish fifth in the quarter-final. That year’s series was won by James Arthur.
In recent years, some ex-contestants on the series, which was oficially cancelled by ITV in 2021 after 17 years on air, have claimed they were mistreated by producers when the cameras weren’t rolling.
These allegations will be explored in a new documentary, which is set to be broadcast in 2023.
In a new interview with The Independent, Rylan alleges that “there was one massive incident” he went through during his time on the series.
“When I was a contestant,...
The TV star appeared as a contestant on the ninth series of the ITV talent show in 2012, during which he defeated the odds to finish fifth.
He started out being considered that year’s “joke” contestant, but overcame jibes from judge Gary Barlow to finish fifth in the quarter-final. That year’s series was won by James Arthur.
In recent years, some ex-contestants on the series, which was oficially cancelled by ITV in 2021 after 17 years on air, have claimed they were mistreated by producers when the cameras weren’t rolling.
These allegations will be explored in a new documentary, which is set to be broadcast in 2023.
In a new interview with The Independent, Rylan alleges that “there was one massive incident” he went through during his time on the series.
“When I was a contestant,...
- 10/9/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Mila Kunis has addressed a rumour that’s been swirling for some time about how she landed her role on That ’70s Show.
The now-39-year-old actor first landed the part of spoiled teenager Jackie Burkhart on the eight-season sitcom when she was 14.
However, as the directors were only seeking older teen actors for the character, word had it Kunis falsely told them she was 18 in order to land the job.
Now, in a confession filmed with Vanity Fair, the star has spoken her truth.
“There’s a rumour going around that I may or may not have lied about my age,” Kunis said.
“I’d like to make it very clear now that I did lie. I did,” she admitted before following up with a quick clarification.
“By the time I went to what was then a producer’s network call, you have to sign a contract before you...
The now-39-year-old actor first landed the part of spoiled teenager Jackie Burkhart on the eight-season sitcom when she was 14.
However, as the directors were only seeking older teen actors for the character, word had it Kunis falsely told them she was 18 in order to land the job.
Now, in a confession filmed with Vanity Fair, the star has spoken her truth.
“There’s a rumour going around that I may or may not have lied about my age,” Kunis said.
“I’d like to make it very clear now that I did lie. I did,” she admitted before following up with a quick clarification.
“By the time I went to what was then a producer’s network call, you have to sign a contract before you...
- 10/7/2022
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Tributes are pouring in today for the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, who has died at the age of 99. Below you can find a roundup of prominent international figures, plus The Crown producer Netflix and more.
UK Pm Boris Johnson said the following in a press conference outside Number 10 shortly after the news broke: “It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from Buckingham Palace that his royal highness the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99.
“Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world. He was the longest servicing consort in history, [and] one of the last surviving people to have served in the Second World War…he helped to steer the royal family and the monarchy so it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life.
UK Pm Boris Johnson said the following in a press conference outside Number 10 shortly after the news broke: “It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from Buckingham Palace that his royal highness the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99.
“Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world. He was the longest servicing consort in history, [and] one of the last surviving people to have served in the Second World War…he helped to steer the royal family and the monarchy so it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life.
- 4/9/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, 7 Am Pt: After four and a half long years in European politics, the UK and European Union have finalized terms on a Brexit free trade deal, averting the possibility of a “no deal” Brexit when the transition period ends at midnight on December 31.
As per our earlier story below, the deal will need to be ratified by the UK and EU parliaments. Today there were celebrations on both sides.
“We have finally found an agreement,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in the immediacy after the deal was announced. “It was a long and winding road, but we have got a good deal to show for it.”
“The clock is no longer ticking,” added EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier. “Today is a day of relief, but tinged by some sadness as we compare what came before with what lies ahead.”
“Everything that the British public was promised...
As per our earlier story below, the deal will need to be ratified by the UK and EU parliaments. Today there were celebrations on both sides.
“We have finally found an agreement,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in the immediacy after the deal was announced. “It was a long and winding road, but we have got a good deal to show for it.”
“The clock is no longer ticking,” added EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier. “Today is a day of relief, but tinged by some sadness as we compare what came before with what lies ahead.”
“Everything that the British public was promised...
- 12/24/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
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