Winona Ryder confessed her love to this iconic actor
She confessed her feelings to Pacino after he took her on coffee tours in New York, but he did not reciprocate her affections.
Despite her unrequited love, Ryder stated that she and Pacino remain friends and occasionally play poker together.
Ryder also credited Laura Dern for guiding her through the early stages of her acting career, describing Dern as a crucial mentor.
She highlighted her habit of maintaining friendships with co-stars, including Keanu Reeves, with whom she still exchanges messages referring to each other as " husband" and " wife" following their on-set marriage in Dracula.
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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Sam Ryder to surprise fans with one-off headline gig in London
"I'm going back to my roots and where I started out, playing pubs and small venues - hoping that people turn up."Sam Ryder has been speaking to BBC Radio London ahead of championing a pop-up gig in the capital singer, songwriter and producer has been appointed as head of gigs by Greene King Pubs in a bid to increase access to live music and finding the country's best grassroots talent this summer."We know how powerful this country is when it comes to creating scenes with different genres of music," said Sam."The story doesn't begin in arenas, it starts in smaller venues so it's very important we foster this culture." 'Keep the culture alive' Average ticket prices for a big-name UK artist is about £100, according to research by Greene King acknowledges that it costs a lot for artists to put on shows but he told us, on top of that cost for fans, "there's travel, hotels, drinks at the bar, food, childcare, or something like that, that's getting to the point where it's a festival ticket, just to go and see one artist"."This is not about chastising any artist at a different point in their career on how much they're charging for their tickets," he said."My biggest concern is that we're losing sight of keeping the culture alive because without those small venues, you don't get seen." As part of his role, Sam will surprise customers at one London Greene King pub, which will be revealed later today, for a one-off headline is part of a wider event organised by the pub chain where nearly 800 acts will perform in pubs across the UK on King Pubs said the partnership with Sam comes as their research found 47% of people from London surveyed missed out on live music last year due to high ticket figure jumped to 64% among 21 to 24-year-olds across the UK, it research also found among those who did attend, 23% of people from London had to cut back on essentials to afford a ticket, while 20% spent more on live music than on a monthly household King Pubs said live music remained a "much-loved part of British life".The majority of people surveyed said free or local gigs were essential to keeping culture alive. A further 63% said the energy of live performance was "irreplaceable". Having launched his early career performing in pubs and as an advocate for grassroots music, Sam said: "Grassroots music is at the heartbeat of the scene and those early gigs shaped who I am as an artist. "These spaces allow live music to be an experience available to everyone, that's why they're so important, and I'm stoked to be a part of the team helping to keep that alive!"
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Daily Record
Shaun Ryder predicts Oasis will blow away Scottish fans with best shows ever
The Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman, 62, has made the prediction despite narrowly missing out on either of his bands being chosen as support on the Oasis Live '25 tour. Shaun Ryder has predicted Oasis will blow away their Scottish fans with their best shows ever. The Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman, 62, has made the prediction despite narrowly missing out on either of his bands being chosen as support on the Oasis Live '25 tour. Ryder, who attended three of the five Oasis shows at Manchester's Heaton Park last week, says they are sounding better than anyone could have hoped for and will blow the roof off Murrayfield stadium. He said: 'Our manager Alan McGee thought that we should be on the bill for the Oasis tour, but Noel left it to 'Our Kid' who wanted Cast and Richard Ashcroft. 'Cast are brilliant, Richard's brilliant, so that's how it is. Still, I saw Oasis play three nights at Heaton Park and my missus went with the girls three times. Oasis were brilliant. 'Liam is back. His voice is sounding great. His singing is great. He's a proper frontman. It's a tight band. Oasis are sounding better than ever. 'It's a great show. What I saw in Manchester was just brilliant. I don't think anyone has a bad word about the shows. Before people were saying it would be cabaret, but it isn't. It's just really good.' Ryder, who was part of a Madchester scene that helped inspire Oasis to form back in the early 1990s. He also revealed he introduced Noel Gallagher to another of his idols, Scots singer Donovan, who is the grandfather of his daughter Oriole. Ryder said: 'I knew Noel back in the day and I introduced Liam to Donovan when Donovan didn't know who he was. 'I know it happened. I can just about remember it. I was off my nut doing a lot of Temazepam at the time and eating eggs like they were going out of fashion.' Oasis will play in front of over 200,000 fans across the three shows on Friday, Saturday and Tuesday at Murrayfield before finishing up the UK and Ireland leg of their reunion tour in Dublin. Meanwhile, Ryder is bringing Black Grape to Scotland to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's classic debut album It's Great When You're Straight… Yeah. Looking ahead to the shows, the former heroin and crack cocaine addict says his memory of previous trips north of the border is sketchy at best. He said: 'In the early days, we had a bigger following in Scotland than in Salford. 'But I don't really remember much because the first few years of coming to Scotland, I spent more time wandering around various council estates trying to score some gear than I did playing gigs.' He also has limited recall of recording It's Great When You're Straight… Yeah. The band will perform the classic 1995 album at Glasgow's QMU on November 28, which the band will perform at Glasgow's QMU on November 28. Ryder said: 'I know we recorded it. I know where we recorded it and that we even ended up in Great Yarmouth at one point because there's a photo of us at the amusement arcade on the inner sleeve. I'm pretty sure it was Great Yarmouth. 'We were in America as well. They put us in a mansion in Los Angeles, It had eight luxurious bedrooms, but Bez and I ended up in a wardrobe smoking crack.' After several spells in rehab, Ryder has since given up drug use. The father-of-six added: 'I knocked it all on the head at 40 and I'm 63 in a few days. I still have a beer, but I've not touched smack or crack cocaine in 20 years. 'I'd got to 40 and my kids were just getting older. 'It took about five to six years to sort of get that out of my head, but I'm happy with how things are.' Looking ahead to the QMU date, he added: 'Playing at Glasgow Barrowland in the early days was an experience, and I got punched on the head by one of the bouncers supporting New Order in Scotland with the Happy Mondays. 'Their singer Bernard was always nice to us, but Hooky (bassist, Peter Hook) was a bit of a twat because he thought we were going to rob everything. 'He always had his side eye on. Admittedly, we were nipping into his dressing room and stealing his beer. We got a clip around the ear for that. 'I know we did T in the Park with Black Grape, but I can't remember anything about it other than the fact that Kermit came onstage in a wheelchair. 'You wouldn't see that nowadays with a lot of these young artists. They get a cold, and they cancel the tour. 'You'd have to be on your way to A&E dying for us not to do a show. We did shows in all sorts of conditions.' His career hasn't been without controversy. Happy Mondays' vocalist Rowetta, who left the group in December 2024, recently complained about the conditions during her time with the band. In a series of social media posts earlier this year, she alleged Ryder punched her, knocked her out and left her with 'a black eye' in 2000 on the way to a music festival. Ryder said: 'It was 20 years ago. As far as I'm concerned, it's done and dusted. We all went through solicitors, and I'm not supposed to speak about it. It was 20-odd years ago and there are reasons why it happened, but I've never denied anything. 'She has now been replaced. Now we have Bez's wife and it's all happy families. The band has a big smile on their face and there's no stress.'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
Not bat interesting! Seaside town that inspired Dracula is the most BORING in the UK, poll finds
Whitby may have a historic abbey, be steeped in history and boast connections with literary greats Bram Stoker and Lewis Carroll. But according to a national survey the seaside town which inspired Dracula is just not exciting enough. Both Whitby and its sister resort of Filey have both been branded among the most boring in the country. The pollsters blamed a lack of glitzy attractions such as casinos, water parks, and other all weather entertainment venues for the poor scores. But when the Daily Mail visited both resorts, they spoke to visitors who fiercely disagreed. The survey shocked all five members of the Vardy family - Emma, Janet, Paul, Karl, and five-year-old Arthur who had just enjoyed a fantastic day out at Whitby Abbey. Janet said: 'Arthur loves it. He likes the rides he likes the beach there is lots to do and so much history. 'We stayed in the Royal Hotel and it could not have been better. The room is lovely and there is karaoke at night. 'There are cafes, shops - and a few arcades. There are lots of eating plus. There are tour buses to go on and a lot of them were covered.' Nodding in agreement, Emma added. 'There is never any trouble. Everyone is always friendly. 'Arthur likes to wander around and look at all the old street names like Love Lane and Henrietta Street. 'We like the old fashioned pubs. You do not come here for the night life. You come here because the place has got character.' Father of two John Brayshaw, 52, from Leeds said: 'We come at least three times a year and stay over and have done since the kids were little. 'There is plenty to do here. It is nice and quiet and no rubbish. 'What is a place like Whitby supposed to do? Flatten the North York Moors and build a bowling alley? We love the architecture, the cafes - and the chip butties.' His daughter Amber, 15, said: 'If things like that here it would not be the same and we would not come. It is family orientated.' Ice cream seller Tony Cervone, 61, has been trading in Whitby 20 years and has a passion for Dracula. He said: 'It is true there is nowhere to shelter in the rain. But you can always go to a restaurant or cafe. 'If you want a casino you can go to Scarborough. You come here for the history, a nice ride on the boat and spot for dolphins. 'There is always Dracula as well. A lot of people think he is buried in St Mary's Church yard.' Eric Beaumont, from Pickering, preferred Whitby to Scarborough but said the main problem with the town was not lack of attractions but parking. He is a fan of vintage machinery, such as tractor engines and old fairground rides and reckons both Whitby and Scarborough has plenty of those attractions. He said: 'I am only here for the steam traction rally. We have given up coming to Whitby because you can never get parked or you have to park so far away it takes all day. 'It is not that Whitby is tired. It is a good place and more or less on our doorstep. But you can never get parked so we don't usually bother coming.' Justine Osborn, 32, was on her annual pilgrimage from Durham with daughter Ellie, 14. Justine said: 'I can't believe it. We absolutely love Whitby. 'We come back every year even though we possibly do the same things. We would still be doing those same things even if it was raining. 'We love the hustle and bustle. It is just such a nice place and always busy. We could never think of it as boring. 'There is so much to do here whether it is raining or not. Fred Fleming, 61, and wife Pat, 55, had travelled from Belfast. He said: 'We are not bothered about a bit of rain. It rains every day in Belfast anyway. 'We have coming here for years and love it. The place does not need water parks and casinos. It is family orientated and there is so much history here. Accompanying them on their regular holiday, were Fred Fleming, 33, and Fred Fleming jnr, aged five. Fred snr said: 'No way is it boring. 'I find that a real shocker. Fred jnr loves the beach, the fish and chips, and the amusement arcades. 'Then there is all the historic churches, the shops and local colour to keep us entertained.' Visitors to Filey seafront were also outraged by the survey's findings. 'I love Filey. We have come ever since we were little kids,' said Ebony Frankland, from Nottinghamshire. 'I cannot think of anywhere else we went to as children. It is so dog friendly too. So I am surprised. 'A lot of people come here with their dogs or kids. So they can go into the amusements and that is all they need. 'Filey is a little coastal town and people love it because it is so quiet. There is not the space or infrastructure here for casinos or water parks so it would not mark sense.' Stephanie Louis, 38, was taking son Miles, aged seven, to Filey where she has been coming since she was a child. She said: 'I like that it is off the beaten track and not too touristy. It is unspoiled. I came here as a child and it still looks more or less the same as it did then. 'How many other places can say that? Asked by his mother what he thinks of Filey, Louis chirped up: 'I think it's great. I think I am gong to stay here and live here. I would not get bored.' Derek and Sylvia Thulborn, aged 85 and 81, were also enjoying Filey and ironically were heading to Whitby for the next stage of their holiday. They both preferred the traditional charm of Filey and Whitby to the brasher vibe of resorts like Scarborough. Derek said: 'We went to Scarborough yesterday and found it a little bit mad. We have only been in Filey three hours and we love it. 'Scarborough has lost its charm with everyone walking up and down with a glass of beer in their hand. 'The young nowadays do like a lot of action and excitement but we are more old fashioned and more your Downton Abbey sort of person. 'People expect too much these days. I am a Heartbeat fan too so I have love the whole area.' Sylvia added: 'Filey has a lovely beach and we like strolling along the prom or wandering through the nice gardens. 'It is our kind of place and so is Whitby where we are going next.' Sian Allsop, 27, from Worksop, was having a meal at a seafront cafe with twins Harper and Willow, aged six, and four year old Jack. Sian said: 'Filey as a nice as it is. You can go to Scarborough if you want to go to a casino. The beach is clean here and that is all we need.' They were accompanied by Megan Allsop-Wood, 30, and her little girls Marne, two, and Aria, four. Megan, from Durham, said it was family tradition, adding: 'We have come here for years. Our parents came here as kids too - and so did their parents.'
