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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Martine McCutcheon reveals how she became friends with her teen idol Patrick Swayze
Martine McCutcheon has gushed about her friendship with late Hollywood star Patrick Swayze. The EastEnders icon, 49, revealed the surprising bond with the Dirty Dancing legend during a chat with her pals Rylan Clark and Scott Mills on their BBC Radio 2 podcast Pop Top 10. Confessing that she had always idolised Patrick, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2009, Martine said she just knew one day they would meet. 'I was always in love with Patrick Swayze. This is a true story and I felt in my heart, I knew I was going to know him,' she told a shocked Rylan and Scott. After the success of her 2003 role in Love Actually, Martine was offered another movie, this time playing opposite her dream co-star. 'I did Love Actually and the music career, everything happened and I was asked by my agent if I wanted to go and work and do a film with Patrick Swayze in Austria,' she revealed. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Martine spent the summer of 2006 in Vienna with Patrick shooting Jump!, a 1920s drama about the Jewish celebrity photographer Philippe Halsman, wrongly convicted of murdering his father. 'I met him. We sang She's Like The Wind together. He became a friend and he was just adorable,' she gushed. Martine also told an emotional-looking Rylan and Scott that Patrick 'was the loveliest soul in the industry I've ever met.' 'He had met his childhood sweetheart Lisa, who he danced with at her mum's dance school. I said to her "if the man I'm with looks at me the way he looks at you after all these years I will be one lucky lady."' Elsewhere in the interview, Martine was the one left in shock when Rylan revealed their surprising Love Actually connection. Martine played unlucky-in-love Natalie who ultimately found her Prince Charming in the form of David, the Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) in the film. But little did she know when her character is caught kissing David backstage at the Christmas Nativity, Rylan was there to see the whole thing. 'I was in Love Actually,' he revealed, as Martine gasped: 'Shut the front door!' Rylan confirmed: 'I was a school kid. At Hill Top, I think the school was called. I had to take four days off school and get it signed off. 'I had to learn Catch A Falling Star to sing it for the scene.' Martine asked: 'So you saw when I kissed Hugh?' with Rylan confirming that he was there for the scene. Elsewhere, Rylan is reportedly having another shot at singing and is flying to Los Angeles to record in a studio with a successful songwriter. His music career sadly faltered in its early days when his run on The X Factor ended with an early elimination during the 2012 series. But he took a break from his successful radio and TV career last month to head to California to work with music icon Diane Warren, according to The Sun. Diane has been behind a string of huge hits including I Don't Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith, Cher 's If I Could Turn Back Time and Rhythm Of The Night by DeBarge. Rylan now looks set to join the prestigious list of greats who have worked with Diane, from Beyonce and Taylor Swift to Britney Spears and Whitney Houston. An industry insider told The Sun of his new project: 'His first love has always been music. 'He has been writing songs for years, so when the chance for him to get into a studio with Diane came up he couldn't say no. 'He was out in Los Angeles for four days and they had a great time together.' Last year, Rylan revealed that he had been secretly writing music under a pseudonym.
Forbes
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Movie-Themed Dance Nights Arrive In New York City This June
Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in a scene from the film 'Dirty Dancing', 1987. Two iconic New York dance films are coming to life at special events in Manhattan and Brooklyn this summer. A summer rooftop party will bring the Borscht Belt of Dirty Dancing to Brooklyn, while a studio class and dance along screening of Center Stage will celebrate the film's 25th anniversary in Manhattan. On Thursday, June 5th, Center Stage choreographer Susan Stroman is teaming up with Open Jar Studios to host a masterclass on the 'Jazz Class' routine from the film, followed by an interactive screening . 'You've heard of Sing-A-Long Sound Of Music?' says Jeff Whiting, president of Open Jar. 'This event will be 'Dance-A-Long Center Stage!' Stroman and her associate James Gray will will teach the iconic jazz class warm up and combo scene, followed by the viewing party. A Center Stage costume contest invites attendees to dress as a character in their favorite moment of the film. Special guests, activities, and surprises are promised. 'I think Center Stage remains beloved today because it was one of the first dance movies to give an honest depiction of the life of a professional dancer in New York City,' Stroman shared. 'Dance is the star of the movie. Much of the choreography is shot head to toe, so the camera takes the time to honor the body of the dancer. There are quick edits for energy, but dance is not sacrificed. As for the story, the characters are very real, authentic representations who reflect the heart and soul of a dancer. And it's a great homage to New York City, featuring plenty of quintessential city shots where, to this day, you could visit and immediately spot a dancer. For young people desperate to become dancers, this movie has it all.' Ethan Stiefel, Amanda Schull and Sascha Radetsky dance on stage in a scene from the film 'Center ... More Stage', 2000. Tickets start at $17 and are available online. And in the summer of 2025, fans who want more film-inspired dance in their lives can have the time of their lives at the summer rooftop party, 'CATSKILLS, BK: DIRTIER DANCING' on Tuesday, June 17 at the Moxy Williamsburg. Produced by The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life in partnership with Jewish nightlife mainstay FLAMINGGG, The Borscht Belt Museum, the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum, and more, the event will be headlined by a klezmer and swing band, plus live sets by DJ Party Girl and DJ Joco. Those thirsty from the dance floor can enjoy a make-your-own egg cream station from Brooklyn Seltzer Museum, sip on thematic cocktails, nosh on snacks from Lilistar and more Dirty Dancing themed fun. There will be a photo booth, so come dressed like you're on summer vacation at Kellerman's Ticket packages begin at $50 with optional merch and experience add-ons.
Time Out
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The 50 greatest gangster movies of all time
'They only live to get radical.' Does Kathryn Bigelow's high-octane, highly radical action-thriller technically count as a 'gangster movie'? On the one hand, Patrick Swayze's crew of bank-robbing surfer brahs are pretty much the polar opposite of mafiosi, and they operate in a completely different region of LA from the street gangs of Boyz n the Hood and Menace II Society. But then again, they are highly organised, and live by a certain code of conduct – as Swayze's criminal zen master explains to Keanu Reeves' undercover FBI agent: 'If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price'. Anyway, we're counting it, because frankly, we'll take any opportunity to celebrate Point Break, one of the most rewatchable crime thrillers of the '90s, or any decade.
Forbes
05-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Can Tariffs Truly Stop Globalization?
Pan Am - Pan American World Airways (msn19644 line number 13) Boeing 747-100 on final-approach. ... More (Photo by: Images Group via Getty Images) Few industries could be considered more global than commercial aerospace. The flagship of international travel and American ascendance was the humped profile of the Boeing 747. Entering service at the beginning of 1970, it became an immediate success - not only because it could carry 374 passengers, and therefore cut the cost of travel per passenger by one third, but because it could fly further than any other aircraft in production at the time. The Lockheed L-1011 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 could travel up to 4,000 miles, but the 747 could go 50% farther - 6,000 miles, opening new routes and markets on a non-stop basis. Although building the aircraft almost bankrupted Boeing, the gamble paid off shifting the leadership of the industry to them. Lockheed eventually exited commercial aircraft production to concentrate on defense markets and a dwindling McDonnell Douglas merged with Boeing in 1997. This story explains why the 'Liberation Day' tariffs announced on April 2 are such a shock to a global economic system that has relied on relatively open markets and free trade. The 747 arrived as Nixon was visiting China and beginning the process which would open that country's markets to the world. The US was also exiting a long and costly war in southeast Asia and its baby boomers were leaving the protest lines and entering the workforce. American actors Patrick Swayze (1952 - 2009) and Jennifer Grey star in the film 'Dirty Dancing', ... More 1987. (Photo by /Getty Images) International travel was already emerging as an experience that was not just reserved for the wealthy. In the 1987 movie classic, 'Dirty Dancing,' a frustrated owner of a declining Catskills hotel declares 'Trips to Europe - that's what the kids want!' And in future decades the continued democratization of air travel and trade liberalization of international air routes spurred consistent growth that made Boeing America's number one exporter. The tariffs' attempt to shift manufacturing jobs to the US will take years, if they are ever successful. Previous articles ("How Will Threatened Tariffs Impact the Aerospace and Defense Industry?" November 27, 2024, 'Trump Tariff Impact Could Be Huge and Costly' March 13, 2025, "The Looming Impact of Aerospace Tariffs" March 30, 2025) have described the manifold reasons for why the aerospace supply chain, which is globally distributed, is difficult and risky to uproot and move. Added to the chaos is the underlying rudimentary calculation of tariff levels that have produced wildly uneven and irrational effects on trading partners with no readily discernible policy value. Naturally, retaliatory tariffs are being imposed by other countries, such as China. Unfortunately, the most immediate effect of the tariffs will be to impose a systemic tax across the value chain and to freeze all investment decisions in the face of monumental uncertainty. As in many industries, contracts govern purchasing agreements. In aerospace, because of the long lead times, 'escalator' clauses are included protecting against inflation of raw materials and other items. However, few contracts identify tariffs as a cause for price adjustment, meaning that the producer will probably have to bear the cost of the import duty. The result will be either loss of profits or higher prices in the long run. With a 10.5% drop in the stock market over the two days following the tariff announcement and continued statements from the President swearing support for the moves, it is understandable that the US business community is rattled. If this is posturing for a negotiating edge, it is coming at a very high price. It has little to nothing to do with importation of fentanyl, another of the White House purported goals of tariffs. Rather, it appears to be an unshakable faith that tariffs are a boon to the importing country and that exporters have no alternatives. Both are wildly incorrect. The current tariff regime, if not altered, will approach or exceed the Smoot-Hawley tariffs which helped lead to the Great Depression, due to the collapse of international trade. Trade barriers are easy to erect, but much more difficult to reduce, since they require more than bilateral negotiations to right the system. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade was begun in 1948 and was ratified by 23 nations. It set the stage for the World Trade Organization and is credited with reducing average tariff levels from 22% to 5% among the member nations over 52 years. This coincided with the era of globalization of trade which expanded the overall pie rather than attempting to steal share from other pieces. It is hard to believe any company, not just in the aerospace industry, would contemplate a new 'bet the company' product like the 747, in this environment. With air travel booking rapidly ebbing and fears of a recession growing, a more likely outcome is pressure from the business community to rescind, or drastically lower, the tariffs. The damage will already have been done, but globalization does not stop due to one executive order from a President with a 1.5% popular vote mandate.
The Independent
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
10 best romantic comedies to stream this Valentine's Day
It is officially the season of love. With Valentine's Day fast approaching (a gentle reminder for those still yet to pick up their gifts) now is the perfect time to indulge in all things sweet. That means chocolate, flowers, wine and of course, rom-coms. Whether you're staying in with your partner or planning a Galentine's sleepover, a good old-fashioned movie night or rom-com marathon is a perfect way to celebrate V-day. While not everyone is a hopeless romantic, romcoms have been warming even the coldest of hearts for decades. We all remember the first time we saw a sodden Mr Darcy emerge from the lake, or gasped as Patrick Swayze lifted Baby high above his head. We teared up as Julia Roberts asked Hugh Grant to love her inside a Nottinghill bookshop and shed tears of laughter as Meg Ryan gave the performance of a lifetime in Katz Deli. The romance genre is full to the brim with nostalgia, laughs and, above all else, love. So, as lifelong lovers of rom-coms, we've taken it upon ourselves to compile a list of the best ones to watch this Valentine's Day (and beyond). If you're looking to stream a film from the comfort of your home, the good news is that right now, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ are offering a steamy list of romantic favourites to get us all in the mood for love. If you're not already a Prime member, don't worry – you can sign up for a free 30-day trial subscription and cancel at any time. The best romcoms to watch this Valentine's Day 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' A true classic, you can't go wrong with this Richard Curtis romcom. In the beguiling film, Charles (Hugh Grant) and his friends find themselves navigating wedding after wedding, as they reach their late 20s. Set in London, the movie deals with love, commitment and taking the marital plunge. 'Red, White & Royal Blue' This rom-com only came out last year and is a cosy classic already. Based on a New York Times bestselling book of the same name, the story follows Alex (Taylor Zakhar Perez) – son of the US president (played by Uma Thurman) – and England's Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine) as their icy international feud sparks into a love affair. 'Dirty Dancing' This Eighties classic continues to get hearts fluttering and toes tapping. Whether you watch it for the soundtrack, the dance moves or just to swoon over Patrick Swayze, it's an all-round great pick and never fails to put a smile on our face. Follow Baby (Jennifer Grey) as she learns to dance, love and enjoy a bit of freedom. Just promise us you won't attempt the famous lift – head injuries are a surefire way to kill the romance. 'Twilight' For some, a sparkly 104-year-old bloodsucker is not their idea of the perfect date, but others might disagree. The phenomenon that is Twilight is available on Amazon Prime and is sure to make any Twi-hard's Valentine's Day. Follow Bella (Kristen Stewart), the most envied teenager of the late Noughties, as she falls for vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson). Of course, much romance (and werewolves) ensue, making for an entertaining watch. 'How to be Single' This film is perfect for a Galentine's get-together. It's funny and likeable but also has an honest, relatable message at its core. The story follows Alice (Dakota Johnson) as she moves to New York after splitting from her long-time boyfriend, and, you guessed it, she goes on to learn how to be single. Wild parties and misguided relationships follow in this very relatable, fun pick for those wanting to celebrate singledom this Valentine's Day. '10 Things I Hate About You' An absolute classic from the early 2000s, this high school rom-com is based on the William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, so you can pretend to feel very high-brow and educated, all while drooling over Heath Ledger. With an excellent enemies-to-lovers trope and an utterly charming musical number, you can't go wrong. Watch now on Disney+ 'Pretty Woman' This film is Julia Roberts at her absolute finest. Another rom-com based on an iconic piece of literature (Pygmalion for those not in the know), this film defined the genre in the 1980's. Cementing Roberts as America's sweetheart, she plays Vivien, a sex worker with a heart of gold, who falls in love with the dashing workaholic, Edward (Richard Gere). 'Rye Lane' One of the newer films on our list, Rye Lane came out in 2023 and is already a classic in our books. It is a love letter to South London as much as it is between the two protagonists. Both recently dumped, Dom (played by recently BAFTA nominated actor David Jonsson) and Yas (Vivian Oparah) stroll through the streets of London, bonding over shared heartache and chaotic antics. Watch now on Disney+ 'Love, Simon' Simon (Nick Robinson) begins an anonymous pen pal relationship with someone at his school. The only issue is they have no idea who each other are, and nobody knows he's gay. Through a turn of events, Simon is forced out of the closet and takes a rather novel approach to coming out to his classmates. Watch now on Disney+ '27 Dresses' Katherine Heigl was everywhere in the late 2000s and 27 Dresses is a perfect example as to why. Heigl plays Jane, a wedding obsessive who has been a bridesmaid, you guessed it, 27 times. Jane begins to unravel as her little sister announces her engagement to the man she loves. Meanwhile, a cynical journalist (James Marsden) decides to follow along with Jane and share her story. Watch now on Disney+ If you're not already subscribed to Disney+, you can subscribe for £4.99 per month for the ad-based tier, while the standard plan costs £8.99 per month or £89.90 per year. The premium plan costs £12.99 per month or £129.90 per year. Unfortunately for anyone looking to try out Disney+ before they commit to a monthly subscription, there's no free trial currently available.
