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The Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Mea Culpa: It's about time
Chronology – that is, the matter of when things happened, or are going to happen – is often a nuisance to get right, and that's just the nature of the beast. Journalists are familiar with the difficulties of wrangling a complex sequence of events into an accurate and readable report, and normally they manage it quite well. There are certain trends, however, that we should definitely attempt to discourage, and one of these is the wrongful use of 'throughout'. In a fascinating article about the benefits of vitamin D, we wrote that 'omega 3 fatty acid supplementation did not have any significant effect on telomere length throughout follow-up'. I'm still not quite sure what a telomere is, but regardless, this doesn't really work: 'throughout' is an expansive term that means 'in every part of', and as such sits awkwardly beside a negative. It's a bit like saying 'I didn't like all of that programme': no one can tell if you mean that you only enjoyed some of it, or that you hated the whole thing. It feels like trying to go backwards and forwards at the same time. We said in another piece, about an actual programme: 'It was praised by critics, received 18 Emmy nominations throughout its six-season run, and is commonly held up as an example of television's golden age.' Again this was unclear, but for a slightly different reason. The word 'throughout' already suggests a profusion of something, in terms of either distribution or frequency, so if we try to use it in conjunction with a specific quantity, we create a conflict. In this case it's clear enough what we mean, but in a sentence such as 'Susan ate four puddings throughout the week', we don't know if that means she ate four every day for a week, or four in total. (Unless we know 'Susan', in which case the answer is a given. I digress.) The point is that the right word to use in each of these examples would have been 'during', which is a much more modest one and carries no notion of extent or frequency, only confirming that the thing(s) we describe took place within a certain period. The use of 'throughout' in its place can cause confusion, and it's time we through it out. Coming soon: I'm not talking about the imminent death of a national treasure: rather the launch on TV of his new documentary, which is already out in cinemas. It seems that David Attenborough is not just continuing to narrate superlative nature programmes, but is also alive and well – albeit we suggested, unintentionally, that this might not be for long. In an article last week we described the near-centenarian 'standing on a deserted beach in Dorset, white hair blowing sideways' as he reflects on 'his approaching mortality'. The usual word is 'encroaching', and there is a subtle difference: to encroach means to intrude, so the term refers to a person's growing awareness of the fact that they will not be here for ever. To talk about someone's 'approaching' mortality suggests that the end point is already in sight. Let's hope the great man has a few more years in him yet. The chips are down: We caused some bafflement in an interview with a Welsh actor this week, when we wrote: 'It goes without saying, then, that Rhys does a great Yank accent. So much so that it's a shock to hear him speak in the rolling consonants and round vowels of his birthplace when, on meeting him, he asks after a packet of crisps.' It's a strange term, 'ask after', with its curious preposition that has nothing to do with chronology. I'm not sure about its function in regional dialect, but in normal usage, it means to politely enquire about somebody's wellbeing, with perhaps just the slightest connotation that the enquirer doesn't necessarily care how they are (or didn't really ask). In other words, it's very English. In any event, no one asks after a packet of crisps in that sense, because crisps don't really come under the category of things one can reliably say are enjoying life, or a wee bit despondent, or going through an untidy divorce. The word we wanted was 'for'. There was another problem with this sentence, as some (all right, all) of you will have noticed already, which was the participle – in this instance, not so much dangling as firmly affixed to the wrong person. 'On meeting him' was replaced with 'on arriving for our interview'. Copy that: Talking of connotations, we used a peculiar word later on in the same piece when we quoted our subject describing an encounter with Anthony Hopkins: ''I remember he invited me into his trailer, and he gave me three rules to follow: be on time; know your lines; be bold, and greater gods will come to your aid,' Rhys says now in a gruff intimation of his hero.' To intimate means to hint or suggest, so I don't think we can have meant that. We changed it to 'imitation' as that seemed the most obvious solution. I know why the beige curd sings: We published a recipe for 'grilled halloumi and black honey' in which we described using charred aubergine skins to 'impart a rich, unique and smokey flavour'. I'm not entirely sure why we specify that the word 'smoky' should be spelt without the 'e' except when we are writing about the famous singer Smokey Robinson (real name William, who has been in the news himself this month, though the less said the better). But we are not alone: most publications seem to feel it makes sense to spell it differently depending on the context, and we second that emotion. Until next time.
Grazia USA
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Kaia Gerber & Lewis Pullman Fuel Romance Rumours With Date Night
Kaia Gerber at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) It seems Kaia Gerber has swiftly moved on following her quiet split from Elvis star Austin Butler. Over the past few months, the model/actress has been sparking whispers of a budding romance with another actor, Emmy-nominated actor Lewis Pullman. The pair were recently seen attending a performance of The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway, starring Succession 's Sarah Snook. But it wasn't just the Wildean drama drawing attention. 'They are definitely together,' an eyewitness told Page Six , adding that Gerber rested her head on Pullman's shoulder throughout the show. The latest date night spotting follows a more subtle debut: Gerber's appearance at Pullman's birthday in Los Angeles this January. Photos (see here) from the celebration show the model holding the actor's arm affectionately, fuelling early speculation. 'They've been spending time together the last few weeks,' a source told People . 'They're a cute couple and very low-key.' So, who is the man catching the 23-year-old's eye? Pullman, 32, is also a Hollywood legacy—son of actor Bill Pullman and dancer Tamara Hurwitz—but, like Gerber, has carved his own path in the industry. After breakout roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Lessons in Chemistry , Pullman is riding a wave of critical acclaim, earning Emmy and Critics' Choice nominations in 2024. Lewis Pullman attends the World Premiere of Marvel Studios' 'Captain America: Brave New World' at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 11, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Off-screen, he's equally enigmatic, moonlighting as a drummer in the indie band Atta Boy. He seemingly has a type, too, having previously dated Rainey Qualley, daughter of actress Andie MacDowell. Gerber and Butler began dating in late 2021 and only called it quits towards the end of 2024, according to TMZ . Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage) While the signs point to something quietly blossoming, Gerber and Pullman have yet to confirm their relationship. Although, considering the Bottoms star and Butler famously made their red carpet debut at the 2022 Met Gala after less than a year of dating, it's safe to say we may not be waiting too long for an official update.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
George Wendt to be honored at Boston's original Cheers location with fundraiser
Boston's original Cheers location will be holding a special tribute next week to honor "Cheers" star George Wendt, who died on Tuesday. Wendt played Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom, which took place at a Boston bar and ran from 1982 to 1993. Wendt earned six Emmy nominations for the role. George Wendt tribute at Cheers In honor of Wendt, the Cheers bar on Beacon Street will be holding a tribute on Tuesday, May 27 to celebrate his life and legacy. "We'll gather in good company to share stories, raise a glass and honor George's memory in the way he would've loved - with warmth, laughter and community," the bar said in statement. The event is free but people who want to go are required to RSVP, which can be done here. There is no cover charge but there will be a cash bar and light bites throughout the evening. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Cheers for Children in Wendt's honor. Since 1980, Cheers for Children has donated more than $1 million to local charities including the Jimmy Fund and Globe Santa. The event is in-person only. The bar said anyone who would like to leave a virtual tribute can sign their online guestbook. George Wendt death Wendt passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76. His family said he died "peacefully" in his sleep. "George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him," his family said in a statement. "He will be missed forever." Beer left on the bar at Cheers Boston after the death of George Wendt who played Norm in the sitcom. CBS Boston After news of Wendt's death, patrons went to the Cheers bar across from the Public Garden to pay tribute and have a beer for him. The bar left an empty stool and a beer at the bar as a tribute.
CBC
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
George Wendt, known to millions as Norm on Cheers, dead at 76
George Wendt, the comedic actor best known for his role as Norm Peterson in the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, has died at the age of 76. Wendt starred in all 275 episodes, spanning from 1982 to 1993, and earned six primetime Emmy nominations. Wendt's family confirmed the news of his death early Tuesday, saying he died peacefully in his sleep.
CBC
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Norm! Cheers star George Wendt dead at 77
Social Sharing George Wendt, the actor known for his portrayal of beer-loving Norm Peterson on the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, has died at the age of 77. Wendt's family confirmed the news of his death, saying he died peacefully in his sleep at home early Tuesday morning. "George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever," read a statement to CBC News from a family representative, which noted that his loved ones have requested privacy. The statement did not provide a cause of death. Wendt was nominated for six consecutive supporting actor Emmys for his performance as Norm Peterson — who famously elicited a cry of "Norm!" every time the character walked into the fictitious Boston pub.
