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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Taina Elg dead at 95: Double Golden Globe-winning actress who starred next to Gene Kelly in Hollywood's golden age dies
The iconic star also appeared opposite Kenneth More STAR GONE Taina Elg dead at 95: Double Golden Globe-winning actress who starred next to Gene Kelly in Hollywood's golden age dies Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DOUBLE Golden Globe-winning star Taina Elg has died aged 95. Taina Elg, a Finland-born actress and dancer who starred alongside Gene Kelly in the 1957 musical Les Girls, sadly passed away on May 15. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Taina Elg has sadly died aged 95 Credit: Her family confirmed she died in an assisted care facility in Helsinki, as reported by the Helsinki Times. The iconic star also appeared opposite Kenneth More in the 1959 remake of spy film The 39 Steps. 3 The iconic star appeared opposite Kenneth More in the 1959 remake of spy film The 39 Steps Credit: 3 She starred alongside Gene Kelly in the 1957 musical Les Girls Credit: Pacific Coast News More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Taina Elg dead at 95: Double Golden Globe-winning actress who starred next to Gene Kelly in Hollywood's golden age dies
DOUBLE Golden Globe-winning star Taina Elg has died aged 95. Taina Elg, a Finland-born actress and dancer who starred alongside Gene Kelly in the 1957 musical Les Girls, sadly passed away on May 15. Advertisement 3 Taina Elg has sadly died aged 95 Credit: Her family confirmed she died in an assisted care facility in Helsinki, as reported by the Helsinki Times. The iconic star also appeared opposite Kenneth More in the 1959 remake of spy film The 39 Steps. 3 The iconic star appeared opposite Kenneth More in the 1959 remake of spy film The 39 Steps Credit: 3 She starred alongside Gene Kelly in the 1957 musical Les Girls Credit: Pacific Coast News More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at Advertisement
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
How thousands flocked to palace to cheer on royals and support military – just like grandparents 80 years ago
JUST as their grandparents had done 80 years ago, thousands flocked to Buckingham Palace to cheer the Royal Family on VE Day's anniversary yesterday. Crowds lined the streets to support a 1,300-strong military procession before craning necks for a glimpse of 6 Thousands tuned out at Buckingham Palace for VE Day celebrations yesterday Credit: Pacific Coast News 6 King Charles III takes the salute from the military procession Credit: PA 6 Members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces march past Parliament Square King Charles and Queen Camilla gazed enthralled at a 23-plane flypast. William and Kate were equally impressed by the leading Lancaster bomber, our saviour in World War Two, though their children George, 12, Charlotte, ten, and The flag-waving crowd below cheered the loudest when read more on ve day Chelsea Pensioner Malcolm Baillie, 91, said: 'I watched Spitfires tackling the German V bombs over Kent as a child, then I was evacuated in 1941 to Cheshire. "It's important to teach the young ones here today the significance of 80 years ago. "It's a wonderful atmosphere.' Earlier the royals invited 31 WW2 veterans and eight evacuees to join them in a special stand for the 45-minute military procession. Most read in Royals He showed her a photo of himself in uniform age 18. Excited Louis, George & Charlotte join royal VE Day celebrations as they delight huge crowds After Big Ben struck noon actor City worker Ross Weeks, 23, among those in Parliament Square, said: 'I wanted to celebrate all those who fought so valiantly to defeat one of greatest evils the world has ever seen. "Hearing that speech was fantastic.' At 12.02pm Cadet Warrant officer Emmy Jones handed the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Torch for Peace to D-Day veteran Alan Kennett, 100. RAF battlefield engineer Alan, of Lichfield, Staffs, said: 'I felt very proud — to think I'm still here. "I am remembering those that were left behind.' Garrison Sergeant Major Vern Stokes then asked Alan's permission for the march to set off from Parliament. Their route took them past the Cenotaph, draped in Union Flags. On The Mall, thousands waited five-rows deep on both sides. 6 The Red Arrows with their red, white and blue smoke Credit: PA 6 A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft flying over Buckingham Palace Credit: AS(1) Amelia Turnbull (RAF) Some scaled fences, bollards and railings for a better view. At the end of the route, Along the route people cheered 11 Ukrainian soldiers taking part. Elliott Thompson, on the Mall, said: 'It's vital we keep showing support and it was quite emotional to hear the applause.' Ukrainian fighter Major Pavlo, 30, said: 'We could never have imagined we would be marching and saluting the King.' Dog handler L-Cpl Daniel Flood said: 'I'm proud to be involved and remember the veterans who came before us. 'REAL HEROES' "My dad was in the Army, my brothers are both serving. "VE Day is a massive part of European history and British military history.' Lucy Ivy, nine, who was with her mum Anna, 47, from Muswell Hill, North London, said: 'I love the Royal Family and history. "VE day is important. These people were the real heroes. "My great-gran was a nurse in the women's air force. I'm thinking of her.' Barbara Bunce, 101, worked with the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry and the Special Operations Executive in the war and flew in from Atlanta, US, to watch the procession. She said: 'I'm so proud of everyone. This is just a dream.' Her daughter Elizabeth Clausen, 68, said: 'I've never seen anyone work as hard as my parents. "Their generation got us freedom.' 6 HMS Belfast in the celebrations Credit: Alamy Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rita Ora becomes latest celeb to quit Kate Moss's model agency in move that ‘made sense'
RITA ORA is never one to sit still when it comes to modelling a successful career. And I can reveal it's all change for the pop star, who has quit the Kate Moss Agency after seven years as she sets her sights on global brand deals. 7 Rita Ora has quit the Kate Moss Agency after seven years Credit: Pacific Coast News 7 Rita, pictured with Kate, has set her sights on global brand deals Credit: Instagram I have been told that the Anywhere hitmaker is set to spread her wings after it was announced she had signed to the huge US firm Range Media in October. A fashion insider said: 'Rita and Kate are still pals, but the time has come for them to do their own thing when it comes to business. 'Rita recently signed with Range, which handles all areas of her career — including music, film, TV and brand deals. 'It made sense for Rita to part ways with the Kate Moss Agency and have all of her deals in one place. Read More on Showbiz 'Kate has been a great mentor and Rita has learned a great deal from her modelling experience.' Speaking about the supermodel in 2018, Rita said: 'Kate has always been a mentor and life-long friend. 'It's a real honour to be working with her. 'An inspiration' 'I have watched her career and business grow and establish itself as one of the most important and recognisable brands. Most read in Bizarre The singer had previously said of Kate: 'She's one of the most normal, nicest, motherly, caring people on the planet.' Rita became the face of Pepe Jeans' campaign in 2023 through Mossy's agency, with the brand's ad set to her track, Don't Think Twice. Watch worrying moment Kate Moss looks 'on edge and frantic' as she poses front row at Paris Fashion Week Rita was snapped in LA on Friday night at Chateau Marmont, right, where she is supporting Kylie Minogue on tour. Recent accounts from the agency showed that it owed creditors £854,000 — with £614,000 paid to 'talent', which includes Kate's daughter Meanwhile, Rolling Stones legend The model is Kate's goddaughter — and she dates photographer Sascha Von Bismarck, who is the brother of Kate's ex-boyfriend Nikolai. Talk about the ex factor . . . DAISY'S A HAPPY BUNNY DAISY LOWE has revealed she's happy she stripped off for Playboy as it caught the eye of her fiance. The model posed nude for the mag in 2011 when she was 22 and admits her property developer fella Jordan Saul was a fan of the shoot. 7 Daisy Lowe has revealed she's happy she stripped off for Playboy as it caught the eye of her fiance Credit: Playboy She revealed: 'My wonderful fiance is positive he saw that Playboy when he was a teenager and was like, 'I'd quite like to marry a Playboy bunny'. And it turns out he is marrying a Playboy bunny.' Daisy said on the The Savoy Originals podcast: 'Now I'm a bit older I'm really happy I did Playboy. 'It was always on my bucket list. 'I'm pleased that if I live until the ripe old age of 90 I can look back and go, 'Oh, look what I did once'.' The mum of one did have a complaint, though: 'The thing I didn't appreciate was the retouching. 'What's the point in booking me if you don't want a feminine body? 'It's Playboy. I'm allowed to have hips.' Agreed. IMPOSTER SYD-ROME EVEN though she won She told Biz on Sunday: 'It took me until I was 28 for a little spark of 'oh this could be'. 7 Singer Sydnie Christmas has revealed she cannot shake off her 'imposter syndrome' Credit: 'That is a long time to be trying and not succeeding so I think imposter syndrome is my middle name – apart from Mary.' Sydnie has released a cover of Dame Vera Lynn's wartime classic Dame Vera would be proud. Queen B's royal family BEYONCE showed her music was a family affair as she performed in Los Angeles. The Texas Hold 'Em hitmaker looked stunning in a shimmer shirt and thigh-high cowboy boots at the SoFi Stadium in California for her Cowboy Carter tour. 7 Beyonce with her mum Tina Knowles and daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Credit: Rex 7 She wore thigh-high cowboy boots at the SoFi Stadium in California for her Cowboy Carter tour Credit: Beyonce Queen B was seen with her mum Tina Knowles and daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi, who she shares with husband Jay-Z. Meanwhile, some fans were surprised to notice rows of empty seats, below right, during her concert on the second night of the tour. VOICE COACH LEANN SPINNING OFF TO U.S. The Can't Fight The Moonlight singer joined ITV's spinning chair talent show last year, having already done a stint on the Aussie version. 7 LeAnn Rimes has quit The Voice as a coach, I can reveal Credit: Getty But now she has thrown in the towel to focus on her career in the US and appear on the American series as a mega mentor alongside Sheryl Crow. A source said: 'LeAnn loved her time on the UK show, but wants to focus on her career in the States. 'She was hugely popular with cast and crew and everybody loved having her as part of the team. 'Bosses are currently on the lookout for another female singer to join the all-star line-up. 'They haven't made a decision just yet but are having conversations. 'The show will film its 14th series later this summer. 'Producers know they've had some amazing names so far, from Olly Murs to Anne-Marie, so they want to secure someone who will cause a lot of excitement around the show and bring a new energy to the competition.' LeAnn's exit follows confirmation that Danny Jones WILL return to the panel, alongside his McFLY bandmate Series veterans Sir Tom Jones and will also resume their roles. GLASTO will get a magic touch when it returns next month – in the form of a set from Dynamo. The magician – real name Steven Frayne – told me he has been speaking to festival founder He said: 'I'm going to Glastonbury and can't wait.' Dynamo also revealed Usher saw him at his show in London's Soho, adding: 'That was pretty great.' Let's hope the illusionist can magic the rain away from Worthy Farm.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rita Ora becomes latest celeb to quit Kate Moss's model agency in move that ‘made sense'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RITA ORA is never one to sit still when it comes to modelling a successful career. And I can reveal it's all change for the pop star, who has quit the Kate Moss Agency after seven years as she sets her sights on global brand deals. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Rita Ora has quit the Kate Moss Agency after seven years Credit: Pacific Coast News 7 Rita, pictured with Kate, has set her sights on global brand deals Credit: Instagram I have been told that the Anywhere hitmaker is set to spread her wings after it was announced she had signed to the huge US firm Range Media in October. A fashion insider said: 'Rita and Kate are still pals, but the time has come for them to do their own thing when it comes to business. 'Rita recently signed with Range, which handles all areas of her career — including music, film, TV and brand deals. 'It made sense for Rita to part ways with the Kate Moss Agency and have all of her deals in one place. 'Kate has been a great mentor and Rita has learned a great deal from her modelling experience.' Speaking about the supermodel in 2018, Rita said: 'Kate has always been a mentor and life-long friend. 'It's a real honour to be working with her. 'An inspiration' 'I have watched her career and business grow and establish itself as one of the most important and recognisable brands. The singer had previously said of Kate: 'She's one of the most normal, nicest, motherly, caring people on the planet.' Rita became the face of Pepe Jeans' campaign in 2023 through Mossy's agency, with the brand's ad set to her track, Don't Think Twice. Watch worrying moment Kate Moss looks 'on edge and frantic' as she poses front row at Paris Fashion Week Rita was snapped in LA on Friday night at Chateau Marmont, right, where she is supporting Kylie Minogue on tour. Recent accounts from the agency showed that it owed creditors £854,000 — with £614,000 paid to 'talent', which includes Kate's daughter Lila Moss and Primal Scream singer Bobby Gillespie's son Lux. Meanwhile, Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards' granddaughter Ella Richards has also disappeared from the agency website. The model is Kate's goddaughter — and she dates photographer Sascha Von Bismarck, who is the brother of Kate's ex-boyfriend Nikolai. Talk about the ex factor . . . DAISY'S A HAPPY BUNNY DAISY LOWE has revealed she's happy she stripped off for Playboy as it caught the eye of her fiance. The model posed nude for the mag in 2011 when she was 22 and admits her property developer fella Jordan Saul was a fan of the shoot. 7 Daisy Lowe has revealed she's happy she stripped off for Playboy as it caught the eye of her fiance Credit: Playboy She revealed: 'My wonderful fiance is positive he saw that Playboy when he was a teenager and was like, 'I'd quite like to marry a Playboy bunny'. And it turns out he is marrying a Playboy bunny.' Daisy said on the The Savoy Originals podcast: 'Now I'm a bit older I'm really happy I did Playboy. 'It was always on my bucket list. 'I'm pleased that if I live until the ripe old age of 90 I can look back and go, 'Oh, look what I did once'.' The mum of one did have a complaint, though: 'The thing I didn't appreciate was the retouching. 'What's the point in booking me if you don't want a feminine body? 'It's Playboy. I'm allowed to have hips.' Agreed. IMPOSTER SYD-ROME EVEN though she won Britain's Got Talent last year, singer Sydnie Christmas has revealed she cannot shake off her 'imposter syndrome'. She told Biz on Sunday: 'It took me until I was 28 for a little spark of 'oh this could be'. 7 Singer Sydnie Christmas has revealed she cannot shake off her 'imposter syndrome' Credit: 'That is a long time to be trying and not succeeding so I think imposter syndrome is my middle name – apart from Mary.' Sydnie has released a cover of Dame Vera Lynn's wartime classic We'll Meet Again ahead of the VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations next week, saying she wanted to bring it to life for the younger generation. Dame Vera would be proud. Queen B's royal family BEYONCE showed her music was a family affair as she performed in Los Angeles. The Texas Hold 'Em hitmaker looked stunning in a shimmer shirt and thigh-high cowboy boots at the SoFi Stadium in California for her Cowboy Carter tour. 7 Beyonce with her mum Tina Knowles and daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Credit: Rex 7 She wore thigh-high cowboy boots at the SoFi Stadium in California for her Cowboy Carter tour Credit: Beyonce Queen B was seen with her mum Tina Knowles and daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi, who she shares with husband Jay-Z. Meanwhile, some fans were surprised to notice rows of empty seats, below right, during her concert on the second night of the tour. VOICE COACH LEANN SPINNING OFF TO U.S. LEANN RIMES has quit The Voice as a coach, I can reveal. The Can't Fight The Moonlight singer joined ITV's spinning chair talent show last year, having already done a stint on the Aussie version. 7 LeAnn Rimes has quit The Voice as a coach, I can reveal Credit: Getty But now she has thrown in the towel to focus on her career in the US and appear on the American series as a mega mentor alongside Sheryl Crow. A source said: 'LeAnn loved her time on the UK show, but wants to focus on her career in the States. 'She was hugely popular with cast and crew and everybody loved having her as part of the team. 'Bosses are currently on the lookout for another female singer to join the all-star line-up. 'They haven't made a decision just yet but are having conversations. 'The show will film its 14th series later this summer. 'Producers know they've had some amazing names so far, from Olly Murs to Anne-Marie, so they want to secure someone who will cause a lot of excitement around the show and bring a new energy to the competition.' LeAnn's exit follows confirmation that Danny Jones WILL return to the panel, alongside his McFLY bandmate Tom Fletcher, following his drunken Brits kiss with Maura Higgins. Series veterans Sir Tom Jones and will also resume their roles. GLASTO will get a magic touch when it returns next month – in the form of a set from Dynamo. The magician – real name Steven Frayne – told me he has been speaking to festival founder Michael Eavis and daughter Emily. He said: 'I'm going to Glastonbury and can't wait.' Dynamo also revealed Usher saw him at his show in London's Soho, adding: 'That was pretty great.' Let's hope the illusionist can magic the rain away from Worthy Farm.
