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New Statesman
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Statesman
This England: With a couple of kookies…
A portrait of David Bowie took the artist Ed Chapman 180 hours to make – out of biscuits. The mosaicist created images of the 'Heroes' singer for McVitie's, which is celebrating 100 years of the Chocolate Digestive. He used more than 1,000 of the treats to fashion the faces of icons including Trevor McDonald and Judi Dench out of whole biscuits, fragments and crumbs. His works go on show 2-5 May at McVitie's Chocolate Digestives Experience in Regent Street, London. Wales Online (Amanda Welles) Suite oblivion A sofa dumped in a Gloucestershire village has become an unexpected tourist attraction – with fans taking photos and giving Tripadvisor reviews. The two-seater was abandoned on waste ground in Lydbrook, but photographer Alex Elton-Wall saw potential in the forlorn furniture – and has since taken the portraits of more than 150 locals. 'It's taken on a life of its own,' Alex said, but he expects the fly-tipped seat will soon be disposed of properly. 'All good things come to an end,' he said. Metro (Daragh Brady) Forced to eat crow The owner of a cockerel that awoke neighbours early has been ordered to pay nearly £4,000. Harold Brown let the bird make 'unacceptable levels of noise' disturbing their sleep 'from as early as 5am each day,' said New Forest District Council. Mr Brown's bid to quash a conviction for non-compliance was dismissed at Southampton Crown Court. BBC (Michael Meadowcroft) Each entry that appears in the New Statesman receives a £5 book token. Send your entries to comp@ [See also: This England: One previous owner] Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Related
New York Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Felicity' and ‘Heroes' actor Greg Grunberg reveals shock reason he's suddenly bald
He's about to make the best mistake of his life. Greg Grunberg — known for his roles on hit shows like 'Felicity' and 'Heroes' — has addressed the concerns over his balding appearance, revealing the shocking reason behind his new look. 'First of all, I want to thank everybody who's like asking if I'm okay, you know, 'What's going on? I saw pictures of you, you have no hair, what's happening?' Well this is what's happening,' the 58-year-old actor said in a video posted to his 'Talk About It' YouTube channel on Wednesday. Removing a black baseball cap from his head, Grunberg exposed his bald head and explained that he was diagnosed with alopecia. 8 Greg Grunberg addressed his new look on his YouTube channel. Talk About It Company/YouTube 8 The actor revealed he's suffering from alopecia. Talk About It Company/YouTube 'I, all of a sudden, got alopecia and I knew nothing about it. I'm still learning about it,' he said. Alopecia is a disease that causes hair loss. While there is no cure, medications and treatments can help regrow the hair. Jada Pinkett Smith, 53, famously announced she suffered from alopecia in 2022 after her husband, Will Smith, slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. 8 Greg Grunberg said he recently found out about his diagnosis after knee replacement surgery. Talk About It Company/YouTube 8 Greg Grunberg famously played Sean Blumberg on 'Felicity.' the WB 8 He also landed the role of Matt Parkman on 'Heroes.' í© NBC Universal, Inc. Grunberg, who played Sean Blumberg opposite Keri Russell, Scott Speedman, and Scott Foley in 'Felicity' from 1998 to 2002, revealed he discovered his diagnosis following a knee replacement surgery in October. He believes the operation may have triggered his alopecia. 'I think it shocked the alopecia into, you know, actually presenting itself,' the actor explained. 'I think I probably had it dormant in my body for a long time.' 8 He was also diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid gland. Chris Haston/NBC During his confession, Grunberg also shared that he has Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid gland. Thinning hair is a common side effect, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. He thinks that, combined with his pain medication after surgery, could have accelerated his hair loss. But Grunberg isn't letting his baldness get him down. 8 'This is the new look you're going to see,' Greg Grunberg said of his baldness. © NBC Universal, Inc. 'What I've learned in this immediate, you know, just doing the googling and the searching and going on all these chat groups and everything, is millions of people have this,' he said. 'And I look good! I mean, I'm lucky, all right? I look good.' The 'Heroes' star is embracing his appearance, noting to his followers, 'This is the new look you're going to see.' He also disclosed, 'I don't really care, but I just wanted to address this so you know what's going on.' 8 He also assured his fans that he's staying healthy. Variety via Getty Images Grunberg said he's doing everything right to make sure he's healthy. 'All my tests are coming back negative, my numbers are down, I'm eating right, I'm exercising, I'm doing all the right stuff,' the actor shared. 'No need to worry, everything is good… So thank you, I love you all. Thank you so much for all of your concern and your questions. It's alopecia and a lot of people have it and a lot of people — most people — live well with it, so that's what I'm doing, getting ahead of it.' Grunberg made his acting debut in the 1990 TV movie Stolen: 'One Husband.' He starred in several one-off appearances in hit series like 'Melrose Place,' 'Baywatch,' and 'Murphy Brown' until his big break with 'Felicity' in 1998. The series lasted four seasons. He then landed a part alongside Jennifer Garner in 'Alias' before he got the role of Matt Parkman in 'Heroes.' Grunberg has also starred in 'The Client List,' with small parts in massive blockbusters like 'Mission: Impossible III' (2006), 'Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015), and 'A Star Is Born' (2018).
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Johnstown Symphony Orchestra to present 'Heroes' concert
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A personal understanding of the Holocaust will be felt throughout this musical experience. The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra will present 'Heroes' at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center on the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown campus in Richland Township. The concert is in collaboration with the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Blanche Beerman Holocaust Education Fund and Hope Springs Eternal: Holocaust Education Project. The project brings together local and regional arts and community organizations, each contributing to fostering an understanding of the tragic time in world history and commemorating the enduring resilience of humanity. The orchestra will perform poignant and inspiring works by Jewish composers whose lives and careers were tragically affected by the Holocaust, including Zikmund Schul, Pavel Haas, Gideon Klein, Franz Schreker, Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Hans Gal and Ilse Weber. The concert also will extend gratitude to World War II veterans for their bravery and sacrifices in a visual display. 'We are grateful to the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra for their interest in this very special concert,' said Mike Kane, president of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. 'Mr. and Mrs. Beerman wanted people to remember the Holocaust so that something like it could never happen again. This concert is the culmination of a year-long effort through the Hope Springs Eternal campaign to do just that. 'We all know how the arts can be so impactful in making an impression on people, and we expect this concert will certainly be powerful.' The performance will feature Grammy Award-winning violinist and composer Michelle Barzel Ross, who will appear as a guest soloist. In addition, a 30-member student choir from Forest Hills High School, led by music educator and Johnstown Symphony Chorus member Phil Parlock, will perform. Erin Codey, executive director of the JSO, said the concert will be more than a performance. It will be a moment of collective reflection, remembrance and resilience. 'Through our partnership with the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and the Hope Springs Eternal Holocaust Education Project, we honor the legacy of those impacted by the Holocaust while uplifting the voices and stories that continue to shape our community's pursuit of justice, healing and hope,' she said. Season leadership sponsors include 1st Summit Bank, AmeriServ Financial, Concurrent Technologies Corp., Somerset Trust Co. and Sposto Interactive. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance online at No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call 814-535-6738.
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Hayden Panettiere explains four-year absence: 'I desperately needed it...'
Hayden Panettiere "desperately needed" to take time out of work. The 35-year-old actress rose to fame as a teenager when she starred on the superhero series 'Heroes' and remained on screen consistently for a number of years but as she returns to the spotlight in new film 'A Breed Apart', admitted that her time away meant she could explore new things upon her comeback. She told UsWeekly: "I had taken four years off. Didn't know or plan to, but that's just the way it panned out. "And I desperately needed it. "It happened organically. The things that I've done before … it was just different enough that I felt like it was a blank canvas that I could paint onto anything I wanted on. "And now try to take my career in a direction that I wasn't able to go in before." Hayden now feels "much more solid and grounded" within her career and wants to continue "evolving" as time goes on. She said: "I feel much more solid and grounded in this world, the crazy world that we live in. "It's healthy to continue to keep evolving as a person. Which I always try to do to keep reinventing ourselves and learning more things about ourselves and our wants and needs and dislikes and all the above. "But I've never been this version of me, I've never been as OK with being who I am without feeling the need to apologize for anything. I feel like I've finally earned the right to an opinion." The 'Scream' star also admitted that when it comes to new new role in the upcoming thriller, it was the chance to be "physical" on screen that made her want to commit to the project, She said: "The biggest thing that drew me to this character was the action part of it. It's fun. You get to be physical. I get to use my athleticism. "And also working with cameras and at the same time, and it's just like this perfect dance that has to be created. It adds a whole other element to what we do."
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Actress Hayden Panettiere's childhood New York home on market for nearly $4 million
The New York childhood home of actress Hayden Panettiere, who was in the 'Heroes' TV series, the 'Scream' horror movie franchise and the series 'Nashville,' is listed for sale at nearly $4 million in the affluent Snedens Landing area of Rockland County. The 129 Washington Spring Road house, built in 1988, was renovated by the current owners after they bought it in 2021, a news release about the listing said. Panettiere lived in the home from about 1998 to 2013. For her role as Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashville," which ran from 2012 to 2018, she received two Golden Globe nominations for best supporting actress — series, miniseries or television film. Richard Ellis, of Ellis Sotheby's International Realty Nyack, has the listing. Ellis said in the release that the current owners "spared no expense in the extensive improvements to the 3,500-square-foot turnkey home, which can be purchased completely furnished for a fee." The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home has a mansard roof, covered porch, crank-out casement windows with arched tops, and barrel-shaped dormers. It has a two-car garage and ivy growing on stucco walls, according to the release. It's nicknamed the French Ivy House. Interior renovations include quarter-sawn oak floors and large slab Italian marble floors, kitchen and butler pantry with cabinetry and marble counter tops. The kitchen has Sub-Zero appliances, according to the release. The dining room has hand-painted murals on silver-leaf paper, as well as silk wallpaper. There are two gas fireplaces and marble bathrooms. Famous listings: 'Breaking Bad' Albuquerque home is up for sale for $4 million "The home's renovation exemplifies how thoughtful design can breathe new life into a charming gem while adapting it for modern living," Ellis said in the release. "The home feels like it was built in a different time, with a fun layout, two staircases and lots of nooks and crannies. In addition to its timeless elegance characteristic of a European chateau, the home is in the exclusive neighborhood of Snedens Landing, which is well known for its rustic seclusion, connection to the arts and proximity to New York City." Among exterior improvements are a new roof, fresh stucco, bluestone walkways, stone walls and patio, a gas firepit, barbecue, and an extensive lighting system. A secondary wing has a separate entrance that could be used for a home office or extended family. Snedens Landing, in the Palisades hamlet, has long attracted celebrities to own homes there, including, The Journal News/lohud has reported, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ethan Hawke, Laurence Olivier, Angelina Jolie, Uma Thurman and John Steinbeck. Mary Lawrence Tonetti, a sculptor, was a key figure in making Snedens Landing into an artist's colony during the last century. Tonetti built her early 20th century Colonial in 1930 overlooking the Hudson River. During the Revolutionary War, Gen. George Washington was believed to have dined in 1780 at The Meeting House — a Snedens Landing property that was listed for sale in 2023 — with the Marquis de Lafayette and Baron von Steuben. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Actress Hayden Panettiere's childhood Palisades, NY home for sale
