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Daily Mail
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kevin Spacey launches bid to claw back Hollywood career by singing at Cyprus event
Kevin Spacey is to sing in a big band at a Cyprus resort in an ambitious bid to claw back his showbusiness career. The disgraced Hollywood outcast, 66, will perform for one night at the Parklane Luxury Collection Resort in Limassol, Cyprus. Tickets for his 'Songs & Stories' performance are priced from £220, with a £1,100 VIP package including a 30-minute meet-and-greet photo opportunity, bottle of champagne and fruit platter, according to The Sun. The Oscar-winner will be backed by a jazz band and will tell tales from his showbusiness career in between performing songs. Organisers said: 'With the elegance of Sinatra, the wit of Dean Martin, and a career that spans decades of unforgettable performances, Spacey brings a voice and presence that's simply unmatched. 'This is not just a concert. It's not just an evening of stories. 'It's the return of an entertainer in the grandest sense of the word—for one night only in Limassol's most prestigious venue.' The 90-minute event is taking place on November 15 with guests being told to wear 'cocktail attire'. Spacey previously portrayed crooner Bobby Darin in 2004 biopic Beyond The Sea, and sang on stage at Madison Square Garden with Billy Joel. The Daily Mail has contacted Spacey's representatives for comment. Spacey returned to the spotlight in May this year to collect a Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala in Cannes following claims the director is not welcome at the film festival. The controversial actor, who was cleared of sexual assault on four men two years ago, took the opportunity to slam 'blacklisting' in Hollywood. Spacey was honored at a gala hosted by the Better World Fund as he continued his return to the public eye after a lengthy UK trial in 2023 which cleared him of the allegations. He was 'recognised not only for his decades of artistic brilliance but also his enduring impact on cinema and the arts,' according to a statement. The gala is not an official part of the French film festival but the Carlton Hotel plays host to much of the activities during the prestigious event in Cannes. The Telegraph reported that the film festival had not extended an invitation to Spacey and organisers have denied any involvement with the actor.
News.com.au
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Kevin Spacey's $450-a-ticket show at European hotel
Hollywood outcast Kevin Spacey appears to be making a return to show business - as a big-band singer. The Oscar-winning actor is performing as a Rat Pack-inspired crooner in a one-night-only concert at a popular resort in Cyprus, reports The U.S. Sun. He will be accompanied by a jazz band as he belts out 1960s classics between sharing tales from his life on stage and screen. VIP tickets, including a 30-minute meet-and-greet photo opportunity, bottle of champagne and fruit platter, are A$2255. Other seats for his Songs & Stories gig at the Parklane Luxury Collection Resort in Limassol, Cyprus, cost from A$450. Guests are told to dress in cocktail attire for the red-carpet event in the hotel's Diamond Ballroom on November 15. Organisers promise: 'Spacey brings a voice and presence that's simply unmatched. 'It's the return of an entertainer in the grandest sense of the word.' He was spotted warming up for the gig with a secret set at a charity summer dinner and party in Italy last weekend. It comes after Spacey appeared at an event in Cannes in May Spacey, 66, has been largely out of the spotlight since a jury in London cleared him of nine sexual offences in 2023. The Usual Suspects star has admitted being 'handsy' - but since his acquittal has spoken out against cancel culture.
Daily Mail
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The start of the comeback? Outcast Hollywood star Kevin Spacey launches ambitious bid to claw back showbiz career... by singing in a big band at a Cyprus resort
Kevin Spacey is to sing in a big band at a Cyprus resort in an ambitious bid to claw back his showbusiness career. The disgraced Hollywood outcast, 66, will perform for one night at the Parklane Luxury Collection Resort in Limassol, Cyprus. Tickets for his 'Songs & Stories' performance are priced from £220, with a £1,100 VIP package including a 30-minute meet-and-greet photo opportunity, bottle of champagne and fruit platter, according to The Sun. The Oscar-winner will be backed by a jazz band and will tell tales from his showbusiness career in between performing songs. Organisers said: 'With the elegance of Sinatra, the wit of Dean Martin, and a career that spans decades of unforgettable performances, Spacey brings a voice and presence that's simply unmatched. 'This is not just a concert. It's not just an evening of stories. 'It's the return of an entertainer in the grandest sense of the word—for one night only in Limassol's most prestigious venue.' The 90-minute event is taking place on November 15 with guests being told to wear 'cocktail attire' Spacey previously portrayed crooner Bobby Darin in 2004 biopic Beyond The Sea, and sang on stage at Madison Square Garden with Billy Joel. The Daily Mail has contacted Spacey's representatives for comment. Spacey returned to the spotlight in May this year to collect a Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala in Cannes following claims the director is not welcome at the film festival. The controversial actor, who was cleared of sexual assault on four men two years ago, took the opportunity to slam 'blacklisting' in Hollywood. Spacey was honoured at a gala hosted by the Better World Fund as he continued his return to the public eye after a lengthy UK trial in 2023 which cleared him of the allegations. He was 'recognised not only for his decades of artistic brilliance but also his enduring impact on cinema and the arts,' according to a statement. The gala is not an official part of the French film festival but the Carlton Hotel plays host to much of the activities during the prestigious event in Cannes. The Telegraph reported that the film festival had not extended an invitation to Spacey and organisers have denied any involvement with the actor. Kevin Spacey sparked plastic surgery rumors as he made an appearance at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in May Spacey, who is making his first visit to Cannes since 2016 to promote his new film, The Awakening, was 'recognised not only for his decades of artistic brilliance' A statement by the event's organisers said he was attending an event with 'no affiliation whatsoever to the festival'. In July 2023, the American Beauty star was found not guilty of assaulting four men after a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court, in one of the UK's most high-profile #MeToo trials. The decision to celebrate Spacey by Better World Fund, a charity which aims to make a 'positive impact on the world', has sparked outrage, with many calling it a 'disgrace' to the MeToo movement. It came months after the actor was hit with another sexual abuse claim, court records show, 18 months after he was cleared of a series of criminal charges. Ruari Cannon is suing Spacey at the High Court, as well as two organisations connected to the Old Vic Theatre in London. Dushal Mehta, of law firm Fieldfisher, confirmed that he had issued a claim on behalf of Mr Cannon, and also said that he had waived his anonymity in the claim. No details of the allegations involved are currently available. Spacey was previously acquitted in criminal proceedings of several sexual offences alleged by four men between 2001 and 2013. One of the men, who cannot be identified, has also sued Spacey over his claims he was sexually assaulted by the actor and suffered 'psychiatric damage', which the actor denies. The actor has denied all allegations of inappropriate behaviour and criminal wrongdoing. Spacey's Academy Awards were for best supporting actor for The Usual Suspects in 1996 and best actor in 2000 for American Beauty, which also secured him a Bafta for leading actor. Last April, the actor appeared to dismiss claims of inappropriate behaviour in Channel 4's documentary as he praised the men in the show for their 'great acting'. Channel 4's two-part series came nine months after Spacey was cleared of nine sexual assault charges and looked at fresh claims against him made by several men, 'almost all of whom have never spoken before'. It is said to take a 'forensic look at a man who was once one of the most admired and respected actors in the world'. But Spacey seemed to disregard the show as a work of fiction in a statement given to entertainment magazine Variety. He said: 'I'm honoured to be starring in my first film with Warner Brothers in many years. 'I hope the Academy takes note of some of the great acting by the lesser-known cast.' In May 2024, he thanked his fellow actors for defending him amidst the sexual abuse allegations. A raft of A-listers - including Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone - rallied around the Oscar-winning star to call for an end to his 'seven-year exile'.
The Sun
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Hollywood outcast Kevin Spacey plots shock comeback as Rat-Pack inspired crooner with £220-a-ticket show at Cyprus hotel
HOLLYWOOD outcast Kevin Spacey is trying to relaunch his showbiz career — as a big-band singer. The Oscar-winning actor is performing as a Rat Pack-inspired crooner in a one-night-only concert at a resort popular with Brit tourists. 3 3 3 He will be accompanied by a jazz band as he belts out 1960s classics between sharing tales from his life on stage and screen. VIP tickets, including a 30-minute meet-and-greet photo opportunity, bottle of champagne and fruit platter, are £1,100. Other seats for his Songs & Stories gig at the Parklane Luxury Collection Resort in Limassol, Cyprus, cost from £220. Guests are told to dress in cocktail attire for the red-carpet event in the hotel's Diamond Ballroom on November 15. Organisers promise: ' Spacey brings a voice and presence that's simply unmatched. "It's the return of an entertainer in the grandest sense of the word.' Spacey, 66, has been largely out of the spotlight since a jury in London cleared him of nine sexual offences in 2023. The Usual Suspects star has admitted being 'handsy' — but since his acquittal has spoken out against cancel culture. He was spotted warming up for the gig with a secret set at a charity summer dinner and party in Italy last weekend.
The Independent
09-06-2025
- The Independent
Why this Mediterranean country is the perfect place for a family holiday
I step onto ancient stones in a clearing, surrounded by several tall columns reaching up into the bright blue sky. 'This would have been the agora, the marketplace,' says my guide David. We're standing in the middle of the ancient kingdom city of Amathus, dating back to the Iron Age of 1100 BC. 'They chose this spot because of the water source,' he explains, pointing to an area where a river once flowed as we climb through what was once ladies and men's public bathrooms. Aside from a small entrance fee (€2.50/£2), there are no barriers or walkways to enter the site and the only guided tours are organised by my hotel, Parklane Resort & Spa Limassol, a five-minute drive away on Cyprus ' south coast. 'The site is not getting the recognition it deserves,' says David, explaining that most tourists head for the area's better known archaeological wonders like Kourion. 'But this is the most important,' he insists. And it's still being excavated, so discoveries are being made all the time. 'Just one or two years ago parts of this were still underground'. The island of Cyprus, the third largest and third most populous island in the Med, has a rich ancient history – the first human activity was some 13 thousand years ago – and Cypriots take pride in many 'firsts' and 'oldests'. Although my four-year-old daughter is too young to appreciate the significance of ancient finds – including the oldest perfume factory in the world, the biggest handmade vase and a wine variety dating back to 800 BC – the island's combination of beach, sun and culture is the perfect balance to keep us both entertained on a short break. Parklane, a five-star resort and part of the Marriot group's luxury collection, is located a convenient 30 minutes from Larnaca airport and a further half hour to the country's second largest city, Limassol (which can be reached by a €40/£34 taxi or a slower local bus for €2/£1.70). The city is a busy business port but also home to well-known archeological sites, including the Sanctuary of Apollo and the ancient Limassol Castle with its attached medieval museum. There's also an attractive old town with cobblestone streets and overhanging terraces. Meanwhile, the picturesque village of Lefkara – famous for lace embroidery and silver craftsmanship practices preserved from the days of Venetian rule – is 30 minutes' drive inland. To get some time to head out of the hotel, I – like many parents – make use of the Explorers Kids Club. An expansive playground area, bouncy castle and shallow swimming pool complete with a pirate ship with slides are enough to keep kids smiling for hours. Here, parents can accompany their little ones at any time or pay extra to leave their children with the staff who organise activities for different age groups (from four months to 11 years), ranging from arts and crafts, games and swimming. Twice daily four-hour sessions run in the mornings and afternoons, giving parents time to explore or relax. One day, I opt for the latter and head to the spa, a small facility with treatment rooms and a steam room. The 60-minute Kalloni Experience massage is just what I need after a busy few weeks at work. The sandy beach is moments from our room (a smart, spacious super king with sea views) but the hotel's three large outdoor swimming pools are the real draw. Both to the front and side of the main building, there's so much pool space, we don't even get in them all – and you'll never be fighting for a deck chair. I spend several afternoons relaxing while my daughter happily splashes around. When temperature drops – or the wind picks up (as is common in Cyprus, particularly on the south coast) – there's a heated indoor pool, alongside a well-equipped gym and sauna. With five restaurants, the hotel's food options are varied and of great quality. We head to Lanes for a vast buffet breakfast, where omelettes are rustled up at the egg station, fresh fruit is in abundance and pink champagne flows. There's an international flair to most of the cuisine here, from sushi made to order at The Gallery, to a Cypriot-take on French food at La Petite Maison. For a more affordable option, the poolside Vithos is a sunny spot for a tasty lunch. For something really special, I head to seafood spot Nammos, where tables in a courtyard with hanging plants sit right on the sea. I order grilled squid followed by prawn ravioli in a bisque, and bask in the fresh air with a book and a glass of local wine – this time, child-free, while my daughter paints pottery in the kids club. As all parents will understand, sometimes you need a holiday from your holiday. How to plan your trip Rooms at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol ( start at €200/£173 per night, including breakfast.
