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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm being booted out of our £4m home in 10 days… but I REFUSE to leave, says Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips' widow
CARRY ON star Leslie Phillips' widow is being ordered to leave the home they shared throughout their married life. 4 Leslie Phillips' widow Zara is being ordered to leave the home they shared throughout their married life Credit: Brad Wakefield - The Sun 4 Zara has been warned by lawyers that if she does not vacate by August 7, they will go to court to get her out Credit: Jon Bond But Zara, 69, insists: 'I am not going.' After But when his last wishes were made public in 2024, it became clear that The new will, approved in the Court of Protection, was substantially different to the one drawn up by Leslie the day before the couple married in December 2013. Read More on Celebs In 2014 Leslie's first will had allowed Zara, his third wife and 36 years his junior, to stay in his £4million But former air stewardess Zara discovered that a new will states the property must be sold and the proceeds put into a trust fund to be divided between her and Leslie's two sons and two daughters from his first marriage to actress The new will, drawn up in November 2020, insists Zara has to be out of the five-bed property next month. Most read in Celebrity According to a legal letter seen by The Sun, if she refuses to go, lawyers will apply to the courts for possession. Fighting back tears Zara says: 'Where would I go? I am in ill-health, old and frail, not well enough to move and I am still grieving.' Leslie Phillips dead at 98 – Harry Potter star who voiced Sorting Hat and Carry On icon passes away after long illness She adds: 'Leslie would not have wanted me to be thrown onto the street. I had known him for nearly 30 years. 'They told me that if I do go to court, they will deduct the money from my inheritance. 'The court can bring the bailiffs to throw me out but I won't go. The executors said, 'We know you looked after Leslie very well 24/7. That's the reason we're giving you money'. 'I found it very disrespectful. A wife doesn't charge her husband for looking after him when he is ill.' In a showbiz career lasting eight decades, Leslie appeared in more than 200 movies as well as hit TV series and on stage around the world. He was best known for his catchphrases 'Ding Dong', 'Well, Hellooo' and 'I Say' from appearing in 'Carry On' movies, delivered in rich dulcet tones. He wooed a new generation of fans as the voice of The Sorting Hat in Leslie's personal life was plagued by tragedy. His first wife Penelope died in a house fire in 1981, while Leslie was in Australia. The following year he married Bond girl Angela Scoular, who killed herself in 2011 with a lethal cocktail of drugs and alcohol after suffering terminal bowel cancer. Zara, a friend for more than 20 years, helped Leslie come to terms with Angela's death. They fell in love and married in December 2013. The actor's estate is valued at over £5million, including the house, which he bought in the 1960s at the height of his fame. When Covid shut down the country in 2020, Zara protected Leslie from the effects of the pandemic. But at that time Leslie changed the will, giving Zara just two years nine months after his death to vacate the house. Zara says: 'I was very vulnerable that time. The country was in the grip of the Covid crisis. 'I was the main carer for Leslie, who was disabled. His will was not my priority at that time. 'I was younger than him and I was devoted and committed. He was my main priority. I loved him with all my heart. I did what I had to do and put Leslie first.' A spokesman for the executors of Leslie's will says: 'I confirm that the administration of Leslie Phillips' estate is ongoing in accordance with a Will approved by the Court of Protection. 'It would not be appropriate for me to comment further for reasons of confidentiality.' 4 The couple tied the knot back in 2013 Credit: Louis Hollingsbee - The Sun 4 In 2014 Leslie suffered a massive stroke, and Zara quit work and looked after him until his death in November 2022 Credit: Jon Bond
Forbes
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘KPop Demon Hunters' Has Set Yet Another Netflix Movie Record
KPop Demon Hunters Netflix has a mega-hit on its hands with KPop Demon Hunters, the animated film where a KPop group…hunts demons, per a centuries old, song-based tradition. The film has put out actual musical hits, topping Billboard charts for both its groups, HUNTR/X and Saja Boys, which is certainly a first for any Netflix movie. Now? It's set what I believe is a second one. Well, third, if we're talking about the performance of an animated movie, but that one has come and gone. Rather, no, KPop Demon Hunters will not set the record for the longest stretch of time at #1 on Netflix's top 10 list, at least in the US. That honor belongs to Carry-On, which was there for 21 days in a row or Don't Look Up in second place with 18 days. But here, almost exactly a month after its June 20 release, KPop Demon Hunters has once again become the #1 movie on Netflix in the US. While no, it hasn't been planted there permanently, it has never left the top 3 and about six times now, a movie has come along to beat it, then fallen in the next 1-2 days and KPop Demon Hunters returns to #1 again. This just does not happen, and should be a record for the latest amount of time post-release a movie has hit #1, even if it's not consistent. We are approaching a full month in just two more days. Top 10 Why? Well, the movie is great, but word of mouth here has been positively wild. The songs keep charting, and more and more people say 'wait what songs are these?' then go check out the movie. Or people just watch the movie over and over like they would an album. It's only 90 minutes long and a large chunk of that is singing these hit songs. The visuals certainly add to the experience as well, and these full cuts of all the songs are not available on YouTube. They're also better in the context of the actual movie. One thing KPop Demon Hunters has not done is enter Netflix's most-watched movies of all time list, where it would need 137 million views to top We Can Be Heroes. It is hauling in dozens of views a week, but it's not quite there yet. We also do not know what Netflix's plan for future KPop Demon Hunters content is. It's…something, certainly, whether a sequel or a show or even a rumored live-action adaptation. But no one predicted this level of a hit, so nothing was fully planned and it would take a long while for more to be released. These killer songs don't write themselves. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Al-Ahram Weekly
16-07-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El-Sisi urges genetic improvement of local livestock to boost food security - Urban & Transport
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday called for improving local livestock breeds to raise productivity in meat and dairy, during a meeting focused on food security and agricultural development. The meeting brought together Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Supply Sherif Farouk, Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk, and Director of the Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development initiative Bahaa El-Ghannam. Presidential spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the meeting reviewed the strategic reserves of key commodities, including wheat, sugar, oil, meat, and poultry, with Egypt's food security described as stable and reassuring. Procurement updates included 3.4 million tonnes of wheat, 192,000 tonnes of crude vegetable oil, 4,000 tonnes of frozen poultry, and 6,000 tonnes of frozen meat. The government is also working to diversify wheat import sources to avoid supply disruptions, El-Shennawy noted. El-Sisi emphasized the importance of coordination among state bodies responsible for food security, ensuring their work aligns with national policy. Cooperation with the Future of Egypt initiative was highlighted to identify land in the New Delta suitable for cultivating strategic crops and boosting self-sufficiency. The meeting also discussed efforts to regulate bakeries, mills, and local markets, as well as progress in the 'one-day market' initiative launched in November 2024. Over 400 markets are now operational. Updates were shared on expanding private sector partnerships and attracting foreign investment in the retail sector. Projects are underway in Obour, Nasr City, and Qalyub. Preparations are also ongoing for a government-backed retail chain, Carry On, the first unified brand developed in partnership with private sector actors. Officials also reviewed efforts to digitize subsidy recipient databases, aiming to ensure benefits reach eligible groups. The development of a national commodity exchange was discussed as a means to stabilize prices and improve the availability of goods. Exporters and importers have begun registering, and draft legislation is being prepared to regulate their operations according to international standards. Other topics included strategic crop cultivation, procurement policy, agricultural digitization, fertilizer supply—especially nitrates and urea—and cost-efficiency reforms to support farmers. El-Sisi reiterated the importance of boosting red meat and dairy production through genetic improvements in livestock, as part of broader efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and mechanization. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Legend, 53, Mourns 'Heartbreaking' Family Loss in Texas Floods
Country Legend, 53, Mourns 'Heartbreaking' Family Loss in Texas Floods originally appeared on Parade. Country music legend mourned a "heartbreaking" family loss in the Texas floods that killed more than 100 people so far. On Monday, July 9, the "Carry On" singer, 53, took to Instagram with a somber update for his followers. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "Over the weekend during the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas, my family—like so many others—suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss," he revealed. "We are grieving alongside countless Texans whose lives have been upended by this tragedy." Green added, "Right now, we kindly ask for privacy and space as we mourn, support each other, and begin to process what comes next for our family. Thank you for your love, prayers, and compassion." Although the country crooner didn't share specifics about his personal loss, fans shared words of support in the comments. One Instagram user wrote, "I am so sorry, Pat. 💔 I will be praying for your family." Another shared, "Praying for you and your family PG! Sending love and thoughts of strength to our entire Texas Hill Country River Region!" Someone else commented, "I have no idea what has befallen you and your family- but that's ok- I don't need to know. May the Holy Spirit extend from my family to yours in your grief. We love you." Meanwhile, yet another follower wrote, "Heartbroken for y'all! Continuing to pray for you and @korigreen ❤️& @ ❤️and your entire family." On July 4, the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, rose more than 22 feet in just hours. The death toll of more than 100 includes 27 from an all-girls camp, Camp Mystic. Next: Country Legend, 53, Mourns 'Heartbreaking' Family Loss in Texas Floods first appeared on Parade on Jul 8, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Metro
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Country singer Pat Green confirms little brother swept away in flood
Country star Pat Green has revealed that several of his family members have been killed in the floods devastating central Texas. Floods across Texas have killed more than 110 people, including at least 27 children. Over 170 people are still missing, with search and rescue efforts entering the sixth day of sifting through debris. Green, 53, best known for his hit songs Wave on Wave and Carry On, has revealed that he is among the many Texans grieving, as he revealed his brother John, and John's wife and two children, have been caught in the floods and are still missing. In a post on social media, he revealed: 'Over the weekend, during the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas, my family — like so many others — suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss. 'We are grieving alongside countless Texans whose lives have been upended by this tragedy. 'Right now, we kindly ask for privacy and space as we mourn, support each other and begin to process what comes next for our family. 'Thank you for your love, prayers, and compassion.' Green's wife, Kori Green, shared the same message on her social media with the caption explaining which family members they had lost in the flood. 'We are so thankful for the outpouring of love and concern. 'Pat's little brother John, his wife, Julia, and two of their children were swept away in the Kerrville flood. 'We are heartbroken and anxiously waiting for all of them to be found. Thank you for your prayers💗' Green was scheduled to perform last Saturday in Luckenbach, a town about 60 miles from Kerr County. The performance has now been postponed, and the star told fans at the time: 'Due to the unforeseen weather and tragedy around the Texas Hill Country, it has been decided to postpone tomorrow night's show w/ @corymorrowband and @dawnandhawkes to a later date.' Green has been a fixture of the country music scene since 2001, and his fellow country stars shared their support for the artist and his family. Randy Rogers commented his support with a simple message: 'Love you, sir.' Sarah Evans added: 'I'm so sorry! Praying for you and your family! ❤️' Susan Hickman commented: 'Praying for peace and comfort for y'all during this absolutely devastating tragedy! 💙' Cross Canadian Ragweed commented: 'Anything at all that you need brother. We are here for you and your family. 🙏' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video One of the biggest casualties during the flood has been the 27 adults and children who died in the flooding at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp. More Trending Dozens of children are among the dead after floods swept across Kerr County in central Texas, causing the Guadalupe River's water levels to rise more than eight metres in under an hour. President of the United States Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration on Sunday, allowing emergency disaster aid to be used to help first responders amid search and rescue efforts as cleanup begins. The world leader has drawn criticism after images were shared of Trump spending the weekend golfing and eating ice cream in New Jersey rather than travelling to Kerr County to visit those affected by this horrific disaster. Trump said he will 'probably' visit Texas later this week, but hasn't yet set a date. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Terrifier director teases role for WWE legend in gruesome horror sequel MORE: WWE couple's home 'burgled' hours after they appeared live on Netflix MORE: Frankie Grande reveals he was 'carried to bathroom' by Oscar nominee
