Don't call me a restaurateur! Confessions of the cockney who conquered New York
McNally — the New York restaurateur 'who invented downtown', as journalists seem obliged to describe him — was born in 1951, and has been at the centre of the
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
15 minutes ago
- The Independent
Jessie J says cancer ‘robbed' her of memories as a mum to two‑year‑old
Jessie J has revealed she feels 'robbed' of time with her son following her breast cancer diagnosis. Appearing on Jamie Laing 's Great Company podcast, the singer, who underwent a mastectomy in June, shared her struggles with motherhood during treatment. She candidly stated that she 'feels like I can't be a mum to my son' and that cancer has 'robbed me of memories with my boy'. The 37-year-old also admitted that her initial diagnosis led her to believe she would die. Watch the video in full above.
Daily Mail
15 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Tom Brady gets destroyed by his friends over this picture with son Jack, 17
may be a seven-time Super Bowl champion but even he isn't safe from getting roasted by his friends - especially when his son makes him look small. The 6-foot-4 NFL legend shared a wholesome set of photos from a golf outing with his eldest son, Jack, at The Hills resort in East Quogue, New York. But it wasn't the father-son bonding that got people talking - it was Jack, 17, towering over the GOAT in a picture posted onto Brady's Instagram account. 'Everything still pretty much the same 'round here,' Brady captioned the post as he stood alongside his teenage son. That triggered an avalanche of good-natured ribbing in the comments. 'Is Jack standing on something? Besides business lol,' joked Mike Evans, Brady's former Buccaneers teammate. The NFL legend shared the picture with Jack from the golf course onto his Instagram account Rob Gronkowski chimed in: 'Jack is way more beastly than you.' Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin added to the pile-on, teasing, 'Except I heard Jack kicked your ass yesterday!!.' Fans also jumped in with disbelief, with writing: 'How is Jack taller than Tom??!'. Another joked, 'Jack just got an offer from every Power 5 school with that height and jawline combo.' Jack, who turns 18 on August 22, is Brady's son with ex Bridget Moynahan. The NFL star also shares two younger children - son Benjamin, 15, and daughter Vivian, 12 - with ex-wife Gisele Bundchen. Just last month, Brady appeared to take a subtle dig at Bundchen in his '199' newsletter while reflecting on parenting challenges. The NFL great, a seven-time Super Bowl winner, split from his wife of 13 years in October 2022, months after dramatically reversing his decision to retire from football. After their split was announced, Bundchen repeatedly alluded to her unhappiness at how much Brady focused on his sporting career at the cost of his family, with his unretirement said to be the tipping point. Now, in a newsletter Brady has recently started writing to his fans, the 47-year-old has said that he viewed his career as a central part of being a good father to his three children. 'I think part of being a great father is being a great example of doing what it takes to take care of your family,' Brady wrote. 'I chose to do it by playing football.' He continued: 'My dedication to the sport, the hours of practice, the moments when I was laser focused - those were times when I believe I was doing the best possible thing for my family and my kids, by prioritizing my profession and teaching, by example, what it takes to be really good at your job, what it takes to follow through on commitments, what it takes to be a great teammate; and showing them, also by example, that work is a big part of all of our lives.'
Daily Mail
16 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Hollywood actors set to join Rivals cast for upcoming second series as filming begins for Disney+ drama
Two Hollywood actors are set to join the cast of Rivals for the comedy's upcoming second series. Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett will be starring as Helen Gordon, Rupert Campbell-Black's ex-wife, and show-jumping coach Malise Gordon. Filming for the next instalment began in May, with stars such as Danny Dyer and Emily Atack sharing a behind-the-scenes insight from Disney+ set. Now, it has been revealed they will be joined by new additions, including Hayley, known for her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and well known actor Rupert. Also joining the ensemble are Maxim Ays, Holly Cattle, Oliver Dench, Amanda Lawrence, Bobby Lockwood, Eliot Salt and Jonny Weldon. The period drama - which is based on author Jilly Cooper's novel of the same name - premiered in the UK on streaming service Disney+, as well as in the US on Hulu back in October 2024. Lee Mason, executive director of scripted originals EMEA Disney+ said in a statement to Hollywood Reporter: 'Rivals, is a landmark series for Disney+, quickly becoming one of our most beloved British U.K. original dramas. 'I'm delighted to welcome Hayley and Rupert to our extraordinary family of actors. They are a perfect match for the world of Rutshire, so lovingly created by Dame Jilly and the team at Happy Prince.' Rivals author Jilly recently weighed in on intimacy coordinators being used for the Disney+ show following comments made by Danny Dyer. The actor said there is so much bonking in Rivals 2 – which is currently filming - that they have hired every intimacy coach in the UK. But Jilly - who wrote the 1988 novel - is bemused by the growth of the on-set sex-scene coach. She told The Times: 'In my day when people were acting they just used to jump on each other and roll around without having anyone telling them what to do. I suppose the world's changed, hasn't it?' Had she been an actress rather than author, Jilly said she would not have been comfortable with having an intimacy coordinator choreographing her sex scenes. She added: 'I'd be very embarrassed. I wouldn't like it myself - but then no one has any fun any more, do they?' Rivals author Jilly recently weighed in on intimacy coordinators being used for the Disney+ show following comments made by Danny Dyer Danny said there is so much bonking in Rivals 2 – which is currently filming - that they have hired every intimacy coach in the UK Her comments come after Danny said there is so much bonking in Rivals' second series that they have hired every intimacy coach in the UK. Danny - who plays Freddie Jones in the show, which also stars David Tennant, Emily Attack and Alex Hassell - said: 'We are doing 12 episodes of Rivals and we are filming until March next year. 'It is brilliant but it is a mad thing to do a sex scene. 'If you think about it you are legally allowed to tongue someone else. It is part of your job. Depending on your partner. It is OK if you fancy it, I am not going to lie.' 'On Rivals there are a lot of intimacy coaches. I think we used every intimacy coach in the land,' he added. In the smash hit Disney+ show, based on the novel by Jilly, Danny played self-made businessman Freddie Jones who goes into business with Rupert Campbell-Black, played by Alex Hassell and Declan O'Hara played by Aidan Turner. In the show, his character falls in love with romance author Lizzie Vereker, played by actress Katherine Parkinson. The initial run was eight episodes but Disney+ have asked for more this time around after the huge success of series one. Danny's performance has been hailed as bringing heart to the frothy, pulpy show, which has led to a reassessment of him as an actor, following his long-running stint in EastEnders. He was awarded a BAFTA last month for his performance in Mr Bigstuff. He told Esquire magazine: 'People saw me in a different light[in Rivals], and it came out just after Mr. Bigstuff, which, for once, shows a bit of versatility, because Lee is so different to Freddie. 'I've made a lot mistakes over the years. I've said yes to a lot of jobs I probably shouldn't have, probably because I was driven by the dollar – I had bills to pay and kids in private schools.
