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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Christmas classic to be screened with live orchestra in Glasgow this December
A popular Christmas classic is to be screened in Glasgow this December - with a twist. Festive rom-com, The Holiday, is set to be shown at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall accompanied by a concert orchestra to bring its enchanting score composed by Hans Zimmer to life. The screening is set to be performed in Glasgow on December 15 on an HD cinema-size screen, as part of its UK-wide tour. Read more: 'Rich and eclectic' choir concert in Glasgow to host world premiere of new work This tour, which has become a firm favourite for families and music and movie lovers each festive period, follows on from a sell-out run of dates last December. Tickets for the upcoming Glasgow show will go on sale on May 30 at 10am on The Holiday, a Universal Pictures production, stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black. The film tells the story of two women who have never met and live 6,000 miles apart, finding themselves in the same place. They meet online at a home exchange website and impulsively switch homes for the holiday. Iris moves into Amanda's L.A. house in sunny California as Amanda arrives in the snow-covered English countryside. Shortly after arriving at their destinations, both women find the last thing either one wants or expects; a new romance. Read more: Beloved Glasgow restaurant announces opening date for second venue The in-concert experience with a full orchestra and cinema-size screen is set to be a unique and immersive way to experience the film. The Manchester Evening News described the event as "a magical way to watch a Christmas movie." Art Mag said: "The Hans Zimmer score is truly magical and will take you on a wonderful journey while you watch Diaz and Winslet discover love in unexpected places in this Christmas classic."
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Celebrities Who Quit Hollywood and Acting: From Ian Somerhalder to Brendan Fraser
Hollywood attracts several talents because of fame and money. But while many never leave the industry due to its glitz and glamour, a few actors willingly walk away. And when these stars announce their last projects, fans often wonder why they are quitting the industry at the peak of their careers. Some cite personal reasons for the decision, while others leave to pursue different passions. And some just need a quieter life away from the media attention. Several well-known actors have stepped away from the spotlight over the years. Some made a clear announcement about retiring from acting, while others simply stopped taking new roles. The reasons may be different, but their stories give a glimpse of the challenges of Tinseltown. Cameron Diaz left Hollywood to focus on herself. Meanwhile, Daniel Day-Lewis said that he no longer found acting meaningful. Here's a list of actors who walked away from Hollywood and the reasons for the same. Ian Somerhalder Career Highlights: The actor played the role of Damon Salvatore in the hit series The Vampire Diaries from 2009 to 2017. He was also seen as Boone Carlyle in Lost in the early 2000s. His last project was Netflix's V-Wars. Reason for Leaving Hollywood: Shortly after The Vampire Diaries, Somerhalder left Hollywood to raise his children on a farm. His wife and Twilight alum Nikki Reed also took a break from acting and dedicated her time to environmentalism. Life After Hollywood: The actor is currently busy with regenerative farming and environmental advocacy. In an interview with People, he revealed that he is quite happy off-camera and his acting career is in the "rearview mirror." Impact on Fans and Hollywood: His fans have expressed disappointment at his absence from Hollywood, but many also praise the actor for his environmental activism. Brendan Fraser Career Highlights: Fraser emerged as a star playing Rick O'Connell in The Mummy trilogy between 1999 to 2008. He also played pivotal roles in Gods and Monsters (1998), The Quiet American (2002), Crash (2004), Bedazzled (2000), and Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008). Reason for Leaving Hollywood: The actor left acting in the early 2000s due to multiple surgeries and the death of his mother. In 2018, he also opened up about getting sexually assaulted by former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Philip Berk, in 2003. Life After Hollywood: He spent most of his time off-screen recovering from surgeries and focusing on his health. After 13 years of absence, the actor decided to make his comeback in Hollywood with The Whale in 2022. He underwent a major body transformation to play a 600-lb man in the film, and he also won an Oscar for his performance. Impact on Fans and Hollywood: Fraser's decision to quit Hollywood at the peak of his career came as a shock to his fans. Cate Blanchett Career Highlights: Blanchett's best roles include the enigmatic elf Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator, and Jasmine French in Blue Jasmine. She is also known for her performances in Elizabeth and Blue Jasmine, where she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. Reason for Leaving Hollywood: In April, the actress announced her decision to quit Hollywood. She told the Radio Times that she was "serious about giving up acting." She also revealed that aspects of fame make her uncomfortable, specifically seeing headlines following interviews or being photographed. Life After Hollywood: The actress wants to spend more time with her family and focus on other creative pursuits. She may also make a return to the theatre, according to reports. Impact on Fans and Hollywood: While fans may miss seeing her on screen, many have expressed support for her decision to pursue other interests. Gene Hackman Career Highlights: He made his acting debut in the drama Lilith in 1964. He has won two Academy Awards. He won Best Actor for his role as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in The French Connection (1971) and also won Best Supporting Actor for playing a sheriff in Clint Eastwood's Western Unforgiven (1992). His acting credits also include The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Scarecrow (1973), The Conversation (1974), Night Moves (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Under Fire (1983), Hoosiers (1986), The Firm (1993), Wyatt Earp (1994), Crimson Tide (1995), The Quick and the Dead (1995), Get Shorty (1995), The Birdcage (1996), Absolute Power (1997), Enemy of the State (1998), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), and Runaway Jury (2003). Reason for Leaving Hollywood: Hackman bid adieu to Hollywood in 2004 because he had no new scripts in front of him. His last film was 2004's Welcome to Mooseport. Life After Hollywood: After retiring, he lived a quiet life with his wife Betsy Arakawa in a Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. He suffered from Alzheimer's disease. He died at his home around February 18 due to severe heart disease, complicated by advanced Alzheimer's disease and kidney disease. He was 95. On February 26, the bodies of Hackman, Arakawa, and one of their dogs, named Zinna, were found at their home. Impact on Fans and Hollywood: Hackman's decision to step away from Hollywood both shocked and intrigued fans and critics. Bridget Fonda Career Highlights: Fonda is known for her performances in films such as The Godfather Part III (1990), Single White Female (1992), Singles (1992), Point of No Return (1993), It Could Happen to You (1994), Balto (1995), City Hall (1996), Jackie Brown (1997), A Simple Plan (1998), Lake Placid (1999), and Kiss of the Dragon (2001). Reason for Leaving Hollywood: Fonda retired from the film industry in 2002. When asked for the reason, she revealed that she wants to start a family with husband Danny Elfman and focus on her personal life. More than two decades later, she confirmed that she had no plans to return to the big screen. Life After Hollywood: Fonda welcomed a son with film composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman Danny Elfman in 2005. She has largely remained out of the public eye, living a quiet life with her family. Impact on Fans and Hollywood: Fans were upset to know that the actress is quitting Hollywood, but they also wished her well for her family life. Daniel Day-Lewis Career Highlights: He won three Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles as Christy Brown in My Left Foot (1989), an oil tycoon in There Will Be Blood (2007), and Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln (2012). He also scored Oscar nominations for In the Name of the Father (1993), Gangs of New York (2002), and Phantom Thread (2017). His other notable projects include The Last of the Mohicans (1992), The Age of Innocence (1993), The Crucible (1996), and The Boxer (1997). Reason for Leaving Hollywood: The actor retired from acting twice. His first retirement was from 1997 to 2000. He later retired from acting again in 2017. Life After Hollywood: Lewis worked as an apprentice shoemaker in Italy. He is also an Ambassador for The Lir Academy, a new drama school at Trinity College Dublin, founded in 2011. Impact on Fans and Hollywood: Fans and critics were not happy with his decision to quit acting because he was one of the best actors at the time. He is planning to return to the screen with his son Ronan Day-Lewis' Anemone. Phoebe Cates Career Highlights: Cates played pivotal roles in several films such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Gremlins (1984), Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Drop Dead Fred (1991), and Princess Caraboo (1994). Reason for Leaving Hollywood: In 1994, after starring in Princess Caraboo, Cates stepped away from acting to focus on raising her children, Owen and Greta, who have since become a successful filmmaker and musician, respectively. Life After Hollywood: She has been happily married to Kevin Kline for the last 30 years. In 2005, she founded the Blue Tree boutique, located on the Upper East Side of New York City. In 2015, she voiced her Gremlins character Kate Beringer for the video game Lego Dimensions. Impact on Fans and Hollywood: Her decision to quit Hollywood left fans and the industry shocked. Many expressed disappointment to see her go. For stars, the decision to quit Hollywood must have been very difficult, but stepping away to pursue their passions or focus on their mental health shows their strength. While some actors have made their comebacks after retirement, others have decided not to return to the screen ever. Whatever the case may be, you can always watch their old films and appreciate their talent.
Vogue
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
We've Got the Details on the Exclusive Westman Atelier Sale
Westman Atelier sales are few and far between. Aside from Black Friday markdowns, you're likely to pay full price for its incredible lineup by renowned makeup artist Gucci Westman, whose eponymous line is rooted in her skin-first makeup philosophy. Vogue's Favorite Westman Atelier Products She's been a celebrity go-to for years—lending her undetectable blending, illuminating, and accentuating prowess to the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz for year; and now, somehow managing to distill her artistry in a line of products that feel expert, yes, but shockingly approachable. There's something for everyone—be it a finely-milled powder blush to awaken the visage or a brightening and blurring concealer. The Atelier has recently debuted a lip liner, too—a range of eight pencils that glide seamlessly on the lips to enhance your natural lip shade through a host of curated beiges, browns, and taupes.
Graziadaily
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Merit Just Launched A Revolutionary New Product – Here's What We Really Think
Every so often, a new beauty category enters the fold to shake up the industry for good and, in turn, our everyday routines. Think: lip oils, liquid blush, heatless curlers, the list goes on. The latest innovation to cause a serious stir is tinted SPF. Now, we're not saying these are never-seen-before, factory-fresh phenomenas, we'd hazard a guess that you swiped your way through ample bottles of Olay's Total Effects 7in1 or No7's Dual Protection Tinted Moisturiser SPF15 in the noughties. But in 2025, the skincare and make-up hybrid is seeing a major resurgence thanks to clever, modern formulations and TikTok's insatiable appetite for a 'clean girl' aesthetic, which favours a glossy skin tint. In the last few months alone we've seen K-Beauty juggernaut Beauty of Joseon launch its Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen, £17, which Boots has declared the the cult beauty buy of spring 2025, likewise the Supergoop! Protec Daily SPF Tint SPF 50, £40, finally landed on our shores after making waves State-side. The newest, buzzy buy about to set the internet alight? Merit's The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50, £34. Merit's latest offering marks the second base product from the breakout beauty brand that has fast-become a celebrity and insider favourite thanks to its stripped-back, no-nonsense, ready-in-five approach. Everyone from Cameron Diaz and Issa Rae to Lily Collins and Brenda Song has made their way through its innovative and industry shifting line up, read: the cult classic Flush Balm and Great Skin Priming Moisturiser, but the brand's newest offering may just be its most impressive yet. Having amassed a waitlist of over 25,000 ahead of hitting shelves, The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50 bears the hallmarks of a trailblazer. Here's why. Starting off strongly, the new offering is the first-to-market 100% mineral SPF to use advanced pigment dispersion technology. Simply put, that means the brand has cooked up a way to optimise the way zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which protect against both UVA and UVB rays, mesh within the formula to allow an even distribution of pigments across the 15 flexible shades available. The result? A uniform (hence the name), natural-looking, second skin finish that leaves you looking healthy and radiant. The big question though – how does a mineral sunscreen known for leaving behind a white cast fair when combined into a complexion product? According to Merit, apparently very well. The product performs across a wide range of skin tones, sans ashy, grey cast. Another point of consideration. Unlike most mineral sunscreens that often leave the skin coated in a thick, unctuous protective layer that takes effort to rub in, The Uniform Tinted Mineral is lightweight and serum-like thanks to a plant-derived emollient that lends it a silky, velvety finish, which is only bolstered by a plant-based mineral SPF booster that further supports an even pigment dispersion to help soften and blur. Following the popularity of its first complexion product The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick and Great Skin range, Merit continues its legacy for crafting game-changers with its first-ever SPF that blurs the lines between skincare and make-up. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'Truth be told, I am absolutely obsessed with skin tints, tinted sunscreens, and any beauty buy with the word "tint" in it for that matter. While I've tried a lot in the last few months alone, Merit's new addition is as new-gen as tints get. The make-up hybrid formula has helped me to forgo foundation, in place of a more weightless, breathable base day-to-day, which I can always build up or apply concealer atop of when I need a bit more coverage. While it's a mineral sunscreen, it feels anything but thanks to its light, serum-y texture which sits comfortably and seamlessly on the skin. And, I'm proud to report it doesn't leave even a hint of a white cast on my medium skin tone.' Rachael Martin, beauty editor, says: 'I've tested my fair share of skin tints in the past few weeks – both Clarins and Jones Road have turned out to be favourites. But now there's yet another to add to my beauty bag. I first tested the Merit Tinted Mineral Sunscreen out on a particularly hot day two weeks ago. With the temperature clocking in at a decidedly balmy 28 degrees, I wasn't sure how it would fare, but it lasted incredibly well. I put this down to the fact that it's not a skin tint with SPF. Instead, it's an SPF with a skin tint – protecting is its MO, with any coverage acting as a bonus. While it can be applied straight after moisturising, I chose to put mine on top of my everyday SPF (currently La Roche UV Air) as I would with my normal base make-up. It applied beautifully and blended well using the warmth of my fingertips- no pilling in sight. The finish is sheer and subtle, but my skin appeared much more even in tone. There was glow there too – something my temperamental skin is currently lacking. I'm prone to pigmentation on sunny days, especially around my nose and upper lip, and this definitely helped to keep it at bay. While I wouldn't swap my usual SPF for this, I would use it in place of my everyday foundation. It's refreshing to know it's bolstering my skin with an extra layer of high protection. Merit does it again.' Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, says: 'I've never been a fan of skin tints or tinted moisturisers - especially the ones with SPF. Something about them just freaks me out. I automatically picture ashy, grey undertones and patchy coverage. So when this one landed on my desk, I won't lie, I was terrified. This is not my usual spec. But then I saw it was from Merit, and I do love Merit. It has SPF 50, which is impressively high for a skin tint. The shade range is also interestingly done, with the darkest shade listed as number one. I went for shade eight, which has more of a red undertone (I'm yellow, for context), but it still worked surprisingly well. It does smell like sunscreen, but the formula itself is super smooth, hydrating, and leaves a natural skin finish. You're meant to reapply it, but honestly, I wouldn't - it's tinted, and once my makeup is done, I like to leave it be. Still, I'd reach for it again. It's the kind of product that's perfect for travel or quick summer days when you want light coverage and sun protection in one.' 1. Merit The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50 What the brand says: 'A mineral sunscreen that provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and a sheer tint that blends in with a light-as-air finish. It's a sunscreen so perfect, you'll actually want to wear it every day.' What we know: Infused with advanced pigment dispersion technology to optimise the way zinc oxide and titanium dioxide mesh within the formula, the tinted sunscreen promises an even distribution of pigments across all 15 flexible shades available for a uniform, natural-looking, second skin finish that leaves you looking healthy and radiant. Lightweight and serum-like, a plant-derived emollient lends it a silky, velvety finish, which is bolstered by a plant-based mineral SPF booster that further supports an even pigment dispersion to soften and blur. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'Truth be told, I am absolutely obsessed with skin tints, tinted sunscreens, and any beauty buy with the word "tint" in it for that matter. While I've tried a lot in the last few months alone, Merit's new addition is as new-gen as tints get. The make-up hybrid formula has helped me to forgo foundation, in place of a more weightless, breathable base day-to-day, which I can always build up or apply concealer atop of when I need a bit more coverage. While it's a mineral sunscreen, it feels anything but thanks to its light, serum-y texture which sits comfortably and seamlessly on the skin. And, I'm proud to report it doesn't leave even a hint of a white cast on my medium skin tone.' Pros Dermatologist tested Non-comedogenic Safe for sensitive skin Cons May be too sheer for those who want more coverage Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, covering all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral). She began her career in journalism as an Editorial Apprentice at the Telegraph working across the busy features desk, refining her news breaking prowess before landing a job on the title's beauty desk – where she found her natural niche. At Grazia, Sameeha keeps track of what's making beauty obsessives tick, the talking points at the centre of our buzzy community and occasionally putting weird (sometimes wonderful) hacks to the test. Follow her on @sameeha for more.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
People are just realizing there's a picture of a random woman hidden in hit 2001 movie
Fans of the hit 2001 movie Shrek are still discovering hidden gems 24 years later as a random woman's picture hidden around 20 minutes in sparks theories online. With a fifth film in the iconic franchise set to hit theaters in 2026, Shrek fans are continuing to discover what they believe is secret messaging throughout the classic DreamWorks movie. A real-life woman's photograph was caught tucked away in the background of a scene. The image of the blonde haired woman sparked theories among fans, as Reddit users are shocked and confused by the discovery. 'How has nobody noticed this in 20 years?? This feels like the beginnings of a long hunt for more information,' one user wrote in a forum dedicated to the mystery. Another Reddit user, who claimed to hold one of the oldest physical copies of the film, confirming her picture had always been there in hiding. 'I checked this release tonight and found that the woman has always been in the film, even in 2001. This doesn't mean a ton, but it does mean that it's not a Netflix thing and an edit in this spot didn't happen to the film between 2002 and today,' the user wrote. Some users became so invested in the mysterious woman that they began comparing the photo to members of the cast and crew of the film. Debate over who the mystery woman is led to a theory that it could be Cameron Diaz, who voiced Princess Fiona in the film, but it appeared to have been debunked following higher resolutions of the image 'As for what's next in the mystery, my mind goes to cross referencing with photos of animators and other crew members who worked on the film, along with their family members,' the user said. 'This feels sort of creepy and I'm hesitant to do so, but at the same time I would love to see this mystery solved.' Debate over who the mystery woman is led to a theory that it could be Cameron Diaz, who voiced Princess Fiona in the film, but it appeared to have been debunked following higher resolutions of the image. 'My guess would be an animator or one of their loved ones, since it's hidden and so obviously not meant to be there by just not fitting in,' one user wrote. While users continued to investigate the source of the mysterious image, with some suggesting it could be the wife of one of the producer's, it remains unsolved. DreamWorks Animations has been known to leave viewers Easter eggs throughout films, often referencing other movies in their animations.
