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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Sumptuous' Netflix period drama fans 'can't believe' was filmed in the UK
Poldark is a historical drama series based on the eponymous novel series written by Winston Graham Penned and crafted by Debbie Horsfield, the acclaimed British telly series Poldark is a historical drama rooted in the namesake novel series authored by Winston Graham. The programme initially broadcast on BBC One for its entire five seasons, spanning from 2015 to 2019, adapting the initial seven of the twelve novels in Graham's series. The series can now be streamed on Netflix and BBC iPlayer. Set between 1781 and 1801, Poldark features Irish actor Aidan Turner in the role of the show's main character - Ross Poldark. Ross is a British Army veteran who served as an ensign in the American Revolutionary War. Upon his homecoming to Cornwall, Ross discovers his father has passed away and left his estate in shambles. The series chronicles his efforts to rebuild his fortune with the help of his maid-turned-wife, Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson), whilst navigating his intricate relationships with his cousin Elizabeth Poldark (Heida Reed) and his adversary George Warleggan (Jack Farthing). With an impressive average score of 89 per cent across its five seasons on Rotten Tomatoes, one of Poldark's seasons even garnered a perfect 100 per cent score on the review aggregator site. Unsurprisingly, the show bagged the Audience Award at the 2016 BAFTA TV Awards, reports Surrey Live. Production of the series kicked off in Cornwall and Bristol in April 2014, with lead actor Aidan Turner sharing his thoughts on the beautiful Cornish set of Poldark during an interview with PBS: "It was an amazing experience, we were so lucky. We spent about 10 weeks there and we were all over Cornwall. There was a week we had a private, family owned beach to ourselves, in St Alstal. They just gave it to us for the week while we got the best of the British summer. It was just so idyllic, the entire shoot, everything was just so stunning. "People aren't going to believe we shot it in the UK, they'll think we went to Florence or the South of France or something, because it was actually just too beautiful. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. You don't have to leave the British mainland to find that sort of Paradise." Critics consistently expressed positive sentiments towards Poldark throughout its five series run, with one saying: "Such is my addiction to this particular genre that I obviously snorted the entire thing." While a reviewer wrote: "Poldark has proved such a reliable source of Sunday comfort and joy." Another added: " series delivers immediately on the panoramic scenery and romance that this genre demands: plunging cliffs, green fields, galloping horses and burning glances aplenty." Drawing comparisons to a timeless piece of literature, one critic likened the show to a Brontë classic, writing: "Much in the vein of Wuthering Heights, the series mixes class distinctions and romance, offering the kind of classy soap that should help keep Anglophiles' cockles happily warmed between now and more Downton Abbey." One reviewer said: "It's ridiculous, it's sumptuous, it's perfect summer sorbet." Fans are not holding back their adoration, with one saying: "It's literally the finest TV show I have ever watched. From the sumptuous scenes of Cornwall to the characters bulging with life and energy the show delivers at every turn." Adding praise to the protagonist, a viewer said: "Aidan Turner is a dream casting as the venerable Ross Poldark who is charmingly human, fraught with failing and as one of the best protagonists I have ever seen. Debbie Horsfield writes the scenes with skill and sensitivity. The direction is consistent and seems to provide a level of satisfaction that a viewer will not be prepared for." Finally, another audience member added: "Poldark has everything I look for in a TV series: great characters, adventure, drama, joy, romance, inspiration, and feel good moments. The acting and the story are not exaggerated like in a soap opera." One impressed viewer said: "Got hooked quick. The characters are so well casted that they jump out at you and are so believable. Each episode is a roller coaster and twists and turns here and there. Funny in spots and sad in others . It's a fun ride." A fellow fan wrote: "I love and adore this series. Eleanor Tomlinson is an extremely gifted Actress, incredibly talented."
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'God did that': Trump marks Memorial Day and trumpets his second-term successes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered a history-laden Memorial Day speech after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his remarks echoing against the solemn backdrop of Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place of more than 400,000 veterans and their family members. The second-term Republican president's remarks contrasted with his other more-combative public comments from throughout the long holiday weekend, including an all-caps message sent just hours earlier that swung hard at his political opponents and federal judges. Drawing upon the ongoing 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, Trump shared the names and ages of a few of the colonists killed at the 1775 battle of Lexington and Concord, which marked the start of the colonialists' revolt against British rule. More: The Army's ultimate memorial honor: Horse-drawn Caissons funerals to resume at Arlington "Brave Minutemen and farm boys became the first to give their lives for a nation that did not yet have a name," Trump said. "Their deaths ... ignited the flame of liberty that now lights, inspires everybody in the entire world." Trump also, in keeping with Memorial Day speeches delivered during his first administration, highlighted Gold Star families from the country's recent wars. He mentioned Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent, a Navy cryptologic technician and mother of two who was killed in a January 2019 suicide bombing in Syria. More: How Arlington National Cemetery became a sacred site to honor our fallen military "Shannon was on her fifth combat deployment, embedded with a team hunting ISIS terrorists through the streets of Syria" when she was killed, Trump said. Kent's husband, Joe, is a former Army Green Beret and CIA paramilitary officer who is currently nominated to head the National Counterterrorism Center. Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Trump at Arlington. Memorial Day, which originated in 1868 as a day to remember U.S. Civil War dead, was standardized as a federal holiday honoring all fallen members of the U.S. military beginning in 1971. Vance and Hegseth reiterated the administration's objective of avoiding foreign conflicts in their remarks. "The best way to honor our fallen is to only ask the next generation to make the ultimate sacrifice when they absolutely must," Vance said. Hegseth, referring to the Arlington war dead, said, "The duty we owe these men is peace, which can only be achieved through strength." More: Trump tells West Point grads to avoid 'trophy wives' in commencement speech Save for a brief interlude where he described a "long and hard four years" with "people pouring through our borders unchecked," Trump largely avoided partisan jabs during his address. But in the hours before the ceremony and in his May 24 commencement speech at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Trump used the holiday to go after his domestic political opponents. "HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO ALL, INCLUDING THE SCUM THAT SPENT THE LAST FOUR YEARS TRYING TO DESTROY OUR COUNTRY THROUGH WARPED RADICAL LEFT MINDS," Trump wrote on Truth Social on May 26. The president also attacked the federal judiciary in his all-caps posting, calling judges who impede his agenda "MONSTERS WHO WANT OUR COUNTRY TO GO TO HELL." And while addressing the nation's newest Army officers, the thrice-married president detailed the purported risks of "trophy wives" and celebrated the end of "critical race theory or transgender for everybody forced onto our brave men and women in uniform — or on anybody else for that matter, in this country," while invoking the memory of Al Capone. At the Tomb, the president also professed his excitement for the number of symbolic events occurring in the years ahead. More: Trump says 2026 World Cup will be 'more exciting' due to trade war with Canada and Mexico As Trump spoke about the 'immense and ultimate sacrifices' of American soldiers over the past 250 years, he brought up the fact that the U.S. Army was planning to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding with a parade on June 14. That event also happens to fall on Trump's 79th birthday. 'We're going to have a big, big celebration,' said Trump. 'I'm glad I missed that second term … because I wouldn't be your president for that.' Trump, who lost the 2020 election, would have missed the event had he been elected to a consecutive second term. During his current term, Trump is also expected to preside over the FIFA World Cup in 2026, which the U.S. will co-host with Canada and Mexico as well as the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Trump said God had willed the trifecta of events. 'Now look what I have,' he said. 'I have everything. Amazing the way things work out. God did that.' After the ceremony ended, Trump quickly departed to play a round of golf. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: On Memorial Day, Trump honors 'ultimate sacrifice' and trumpets his wins
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
'God did that': Trump marks Memorial Day and trumpets his second-term successes
'God did that': Trump marks Memorial Day and trumpets his second-term successes President Trump's remarks at Arlington National Cemetery contrasted with his more-combative public comments from throughout the long holiday weekend Show Caption Hide Caption Army soldiers place Memorial Day flags in Arlington National Cemetery The Old Guard placed about 260,000 flags at the gravestones of service members and their families at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered a history-laden Memorial Day speech after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his remarks echoing against the solemn backdrop of Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place of more than 400,000 veterans and their family members. The second-term Republican president's remarks contrasted with his other more-combative public comments from throughout the long holiday weekend, including an all-caps message sent just hours earlier that swung hard at his political opponents and federal judges. Drawing upon the ongoing 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, Trump shared the names and ages of a few of the colonists killed at the 1775 battle of Lexington and Concord, which marked the start of the colonialists' revolt against British rule. "Brave Minutemen and farm boys became the first to give their lives for a nation that did not yet have a name," Trump said. "Their deaths ... ignited the flame of liberty that now lights, inspires everybody in the entire world." Trump also, in keeping with Memorial Day speeches delivered during his first administration, highlighted Gold Star families from the country's recent wars. He mentioned Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent, a Navy cryptologic technician and mother of two who was killed in a January 2019 suicide bombing in Syria. "Shannon was on her fifth combat deployment, embedded with a team hunting ISIS terrorists through the streets of Syria" when she was killed, Trump said. Kent's husband, Joe, is a former Army Green Beret and CIA paramilitary officer who is currently nominated to head the National Counterterrorism Center. Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Trump at Arlington. Memorial Day, which originated in 1868 as a day to remember U.S. Civil War dead, was standardized as a federal holiday honoring all fallen members of the U.S. military beginning in 1971. Vance and Hegseth reiterated the administration's objective of avoiding foreign conflicts in their remarks. "The best way to honor our fallen is to only ask the next generation to make the ultimate sacrifice when they absolutely must," Vance said. Hegseth, referring to the Arlington war dead, said, "The duty we owe these men is peace, which can only be achieved through strength." Trump's Memorial Day Truth Social post Save for a brief interlude where he described a "long and hard four years" with "people pouring through our borders unchecked," Trump largely avoided partisan jabs during his address. But in the hours before the ceremony and in his May 24 commencement speech at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Trump used the holiday to go after his domestic political opponents. "HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO ALL, INCLUDING THE SCUM THAT SPENT THE LAST FOUR YEARS TRYING TO DESTROY OUR COUNTRY THROUGH WARPED RADICAL LEFT MINDS," Trump wrote on Truth Social on May 26. The president also attacked the federal judiciary in his all-caps posting, calling judges who impede his agenda "MONSTERS WHO WANT OUR COUNTRY TO GO TO HELL." And while addressing the nation's newest Army officers, the thrice-married president detailed the purported risks of "trophy wives" and celebrated the end of "critical race theory or transgender for everybody forced onto our brave men and women in uniform — or on anybody else for that matter, in this country," while invoking the memory of Al Capone. At the Tomb, the president also professed his excitement for the number of symbolic events occurring in the years ahead. 'God did that': Trump on timing of Army's 250th birthday, World Cup, Olympics As Trump spoke about the 'immense and ultimate sacrifices' of American soldiers over the past 250 years, he brought up the fact that the U.S. Army was planning to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding with a parade on June 14. That event also happens to fall on Trump's 79th birthday. 'We're going to have a big, big celebration,' said Trump. 'I'm glad I missed that second term … because I wouldn't be your president for that.' Trump, who lost the 2020 election, would have missed the event had he been elected to a consecutive second term. During his current term, Trump is also expected to preside over the FIFA World Cup in 2026, which the U.S. will co-host with Canada and Mexico as well as the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Trump said God had willed the trifecta of events. 'Now look what I have,' he said. 'I have everything. Amazing the way things work out. God did that.' After the ceremony ended, Trump quickly departed to play a round of golf.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
USPS Releases New Stamps For Major 2025 Anniversary
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The United States Postal Service (USPS) officially released a new suite of commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. These stamps, first unveiled in March, were officially launched at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. on Friday, and are designed recognize the founding of these military branches during the American Revolutionary War and celebrate their continued role in national defense. The stamps are now available for purchase nationwide both in post offices and online. Why It Matters The 250th anniversaries of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps are milestones in American history, marking a quarter-millennium since the Second Continental Congress established these foundational forces in 1775. The USPS, through these new stamps, is encouraging Americans to mark and reflect on the legacy and sacrifices of service members who have shaped the country's security and freedoms. The release is part of the USPS's longstanding tradition of using stamps to commemorate important national events, serving as both educational tools and collectible artifacts that spotlight America's history and heritage. What To Know Designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá, the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps stamps each feature their official emblems against a white background. They will be available in panes of 20. As Forever stamps, they will be valid for First-Class Mail at the current rate and will remain so regardless of future postage increases. Image provided of the new suite of commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps Image provided of the new suite of commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps USPS As the postal service marks its 250th year, other planned celebrations include assorted branded merchandise, a USPS-licensed coffee table book, and a special 250th anniversary edition of The United States Postal Service: An American History, which will be available both online and in print. What People Are Saying Jeffery Adams, USPS corporate communications vice president, said at the unveiling ceremony: "These stamps serve as a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy and unwavering dedication of the women and men who have built and sustained the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps for the past 250 years. As we commemorate this significant milestone, we honor their courage, their commitment and their vital role in safeguarding the freedoms we hold dear." Other Major Stamp Releases Announced for 2025 The newly issued stamps join a growing roster of 2025 releases that honor key events and figures in U.S. history as the postal service celebrates 250 years. These include: Battlefields of the American Revolution: This pane of 15 Forever stamps features artwork and photography commemorating the battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown, marking the upcoming quarter-millennium of the American Revolution. Former First Lady Barbara Bush was honored with a commemorative stamp, unveiled earlier this month. She is the eighth first lady to be on a U.S. postage stamp, joining the likes of Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, Abigail Adams and Eleanor Roosevelt. A 32-page booklet titled Putting a Stamp on the American Experience features an exclusive Benjamin Franklin stamp, celebrating the creation of the U.S. postal system in 1775. Another stamp pane, 250 Years of Delivering, offers a tour through American postal history. How to Buy the 2025 Anniversary Stamps All 2025 commemorative designs, including the Armed Forces and battlefields stamps, are available for purchase online, by phone, mail, or at post office locations. Each stamp is issued in panes of 20 and, as Forever stamps, will remain valid for future First-Class mail rates. They are available through the online Postal Store, by phone (844-737-7826), by mail order, and at locations nationwide.
Business Insider
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Meet Jordon Hudson, Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend who hopes to become the next Miss USA
Jordon Hudson describes herself as a founder, CEO, and avid "bird-er," although you most likely know her as the 24-year-old girlfriend of NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick. But Hudson soon hopes to be known by another title — Miss USA. The pageant queen will compete at Miss Maine on May 10 and 11 and, if she wins the state crown, will head to the national stage. Here's everything you need to know about Hudson, from her family's fisherman roots to why she believes beauty queens are the modern suffragettes. Jordon Hudson is a Maine native who advocates for fishermen Hudson wrote in a recent Instagram post that she was "practically born on the waters of Hancock Point" in Maine, just as her father had been, "and his father, and his father… since before the American Revolutionary War." "Daughter of Maine fishermen" is the first thing listed in Hudson's Instagram bio, and the pageant queen frequently uses her platform to advocate for the profession. In March, Hudson wrote an Instagram plea to Donald Trump after it was announced that his administration planned to cut the Maine Sea Grant, a federal funding program that supports research and outreach for the state's marine economy. "It was the reckless regulatory decisions by government officials with no stake in those decisions that forced my 9th generation fishermen father out of this industry more than 15 years ago," Hudson said. "Please do not put others through what we have been through." Days later, Hudson posted an Instagram picture of herself with Susan Collins and praised the Maine senator following the news that Trump's administration had agreed to renegotiate the grant's funding. On May 2, it was announced that funding had been restored. Hudson was a national cheerleading champion in college Hudson was a cheerleader at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. In 2021, her team won a National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate Championship, the famous Daytona, Florida, competition at the center of the Netflix documentary "Cheer." According to her Instagram, Hudson was also a model for Rebel Athletic, a cheer and dance apparel brand, and toured with "Cheer" star Gabi Butler around New England. Hudson joined the East Celebrity Elite cheer squad after graduating from college and proudly calls herself a "geriatric cheerleader" on Instagram. In a February 2024 post, Hudson praised the sport for keeping her "anchored through difficult seasons of adolescence and young adulthood" and those who helped with the "neurological damage rehabilitation" she required after repetitive concussions from the sport. The 24-year-old is also a licensed cosmetologist According to her LinkedIn, Hudson received her cosmetology professional licensure from the New England Hair Academy in November 2019 while enrolled at Bridgewater, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in May 2022. In a lengthy Instagram post from November 2019, Hudson shared that balancing cosmetology school with college, cheerleading, and a job as a henna tattoo artist had been an "intense chapter" of her life. Hudson has been competing in pageants for years Hudson placed third runner-up at the Miss Massachusetts Teen USA competition in 2020 and placed first runner-up at Miss Maine USA 2024. She will represent her hometown of Hancock at the Miss Maine USA 2025 competition on May 10 and 11. The winner will go on to compete at Miss USA, which has never crowned a Miss Maine in its 73-year history. In January, Hudson shared a picture of herself attending the Miss America 2025 pageant and explained why she believes "beauty queens are the contemporary suffragettes." "Like feminism, pageantry is malleable & looks a lot different now than it did 104 years ago, however, the essence and mission to perpetuate Women's Rights and Empowerment is never-changing," she wrote on Instagram. "Sure, both 'feminism' & 'pageantry' have flaws and connotative aspects (as does every other 'industry'), but we are all dedicated to finding the solutions to all of these issues," she continued. "Let it not be mistaken that our intentions are anything aside from deep and pure." Hudson and Belichick announced their relationship in June 2024 The pageant queen and former New England Patriots coach have said they met on a flight in 2021, where they bonded over Hudson's philosophy studies. Hudson posted a video of her textbook with Belichick's signature in a February Instagram post celebrating their "four-year meetiversary." Hudson seemed to hit back at critics of the couple's 49-year age gap with a Valentine's Day post in which she wrote that "we do not need to justify 'why' we love a particular person." "Love is not to be judged," she added. "It is never okay to harass or abuse a person based upon who they love." Hudson is now involved with Belichick's business dealings Belichick, now the head football coach for the University of North Carolina, requested that Hudson be copied on emails between him and the university in March, The Athletic reported. In his new memoir, which was released on May 6, he also calls Hudson his "creative muse" and has said they share "both a personal and professional relationship." Ahead of his memoir's release, Belichick sat down for a "CBS Sunday Morning" interview, where journalist Tony Dokoupil called Hudson a "constant presence." Belichick later defended her in a statement, saying she was "simply doing her job to ensure the interview stayed on track." According to her LinkedIn, Hudson is currently the founder and CEO of Trouble Cub Enterprises. An active job listing for Trouble Cub Enterprises describes it as an "East Coast-based holding company for a complex portfolio of businesses across a wide range of industries, including cosmetics, real estate, media production, merchandising, creative consultation, business strategy, and investment." In April, the company filed for 14 trademarks related to Belichick's iconic coach catchphrases, which are currently owned by the New England Patriots and owner Robert Kraft, according to People. The trademark request included Belichick quotes like "Do your job," "Ignore the noise," and "No days off." The request would add "(Bill's version)" to the end of each quote, similar to how Taylor Swift titled her re-released music after losing her original discography to Scooter Braun.
