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Pink Villa
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
General Hospital Spoilers, August 1 Episode: Is the WSB Hiding the Truth About Britt's Disappearance?
General Hospital spoilers for Friday, August 1, reveal a day packed with tension and secrets. Jason will share a major update with Anna about Britt, while Sonny becomes suspicious of someone's odd behavior. Meanwhile, new developments suggest the WSB may be changing their primary focus, and Britt could be involved. Jason tells Anna about Britt sighting Jason will meet with Anna and reveal what he believes is a real sighting of Britt at the airport. He'll ask Anna to confirm he's not imagining things, especially after finding no official record of Britt's cremation. Anna might agree that Jason has reason to be suspicious, especially as the WSB adjusts its priorities. At a remote resort, Britt will be seen again, this time answering the door to someone unexpected. The visitor will likely be Pascal, who is scheduled to appear in scenes with Britt soon. His arrival suggests that Britt isn't free and may be under the watch of someone powerful. This development points to the possibility that she is alive and being held for reasons related to classified research. Sonny questions strange behavior Back in Port Charles, Sonny will quiz someone about unusual behavior. This may involve Willow, whose emotional state has been unstable following her breakup with Drew. Sonny's conversation may help uncover more about what's been going on in Willow's world lately. Lucas will confide in Felicia and express frustration over Sonny's ability to avoid consequences. He'll bring up Marco, who didn't expose Sonny after the kidnapping. However, viewers will know that Marco is secretly working with Jenz to take Sonny down. Felicia may offer advice, but trouble is clearly brewing. Emma and Gio plan a lab break-in Emma will talk to Gio about enlisting help for her lab break-in idea. Even Outback the dog will get caught up in the chaos, hinting that the storyline could take a light but mysterious turn. Kristina will stumble upon someone looking distressed and ask what's wrong, while Alexis will confront Drew about the impact the wedding chaos had on Scout. Both Davis women will be on a quest for answers. Dante will sit down with Danny to ask questions, likely related to Rocco. Dante wants insight into his son's current feelings and may be hoping Danny can help him figure it out.
Scotsman
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
River City's Jimmy Chisholm back on stage in new Fringe play
Jimmy Chisholm, fresh from his demise in River City, returns to his first love – theatre – in a new absurdist comedy at the Fringe. He tells Chad Maxwell about starring in a soap and sharing a lift with Mel Gibson Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... There would have more than a few River City fans shedding a tear or two following the death of one of their favourite characters Sonny Caplan, the 'silver fox' of Shieldinch, who died in the arms of his on-off love interest Maggie McLean in an episode aired last week. Sonny was a loveable rascal and a chancer, but he will be sorely missed by his fans. But there's good news too. The actor who played Sonny, Jimmy Chisholm, is coming off TV and straight on to the stage in a new Scottish play, Hingin' Oan Fir Googsie, premiering at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ths month Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We caught up with him this week to talk about his five-year stint as Sonny in River City, and about the new absurdist comedy in which he is about to star. Jimmy Chisholm has worked with some of the most prestigious theatre companies in the UK (Picture: Lisa Ferguson) 'I loved Sonny,' Chisholm said. 'I'll miss him terribly. I just thought he was a great wee guy. He was willing to do anything for anyone. It's been amazing having a regular job as an actor, and it's nice to get a chance to develop a character and give him a life of his own in a series. 'You really feel you belong to something, which you don't get much as a theatre actor because you're usually together for seven weeks or so and then you never see each other again.' River City itself is living on borrowed time with it set to be taken off air next year. Fans want it saved but Chisholm is doubtful. 'I know there are moves afoot to save it, and they did that with Take the High Road with the protest Save Our Soap (Chisholm also starred as Jimmy Blair in that show for five years in the Eighties and Nineties) but I don't see that sort of thing happening now. Whatever money the BBC needed to produce River City will have already been allocated. They've got to allocate their money two years before they make anything.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The upside for Chisholm is that his departure has allowed him to get back to his first love – theatre. 'To me, that's acting,' he said. 'I mean, yes, I love TV – well, I loved playing Sonny – but, to me, theatre describes acting because you're there from start to finish. And no matter what happens you have to deal with that and go through it, and, you know, there's a sort of 'take me by the hand' suggestion to an audience which you don't get to do through a camera – it's more like modelling, you're just presenting an attitude, a line, an image, whereas it's all linked from beginning to end in a theatre and the audience see it all, the magic – and the mistakes!" Jimmy Chisholm with fellow Hingin' Oan Fir Googsie cast members Alan Ireby, left, Amy Fraser and writer John McColl, right (Picture: Liam Rudden Media) Chisholm has worked with some of the most prestigious companies in the UK, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, and in London's West End West, as well as making many appearances in the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, to name but a few. However, he is also a champion of the importance of small local theatres to entertain audiences. He said: 'I think, like everything else, theatre has been confused with profit, whereas, to me, it's a community service. To me it's a part of society to be able to sit down next to total strangers and watch something and be able to turn round to a stranger and know you're feeling the same thing at the same time. Again, it's like a belonging – which is a major theme of Hingin' Oan Fir Googsie – a feeling of oneness. I think that's why people are struggling so much with loneliness at the moment. We're not prepared to go as ourselves to a strange environment and become part of a bigger environment. That's what theatre is asking you to do and I think that's very very important in this day and age. 'Nothing does that better than the Fringe with so many small venues. There's no reason for why someone chooses your show on the day, but the point is that out of the one or two million people who are randomly walking about looking for something to see in the Festival they pick yours and they tell someone in the pub that night, 'don't go to that show, it's rubbish', or 'go to that, it's brilliant'. And that is how most shows operate in the Festival, apart from the big conglomerates that have taken over the Festival now.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All that said, Chisholm is, of course, hoping they choose his show... 'They'd be very foolish if they didn't," he said with a smile. 'Hingin' Oan Fir Googsie is a play, shall we say, inspired by another play called Waiting For Godot. It discusses similar themes but, at the same time, it is very different. It is theatre of the absurd. It's not saying anything is fact, it's not saying anything is a lie, but it is asking you to think and I think any audience will be constantly reminded that this is a story about the human condition rather than anything else, and you'll recognise that in yourself without it being laid on with a trowel. 'It's a very poignant play, but also very funny and that is where the absurd comes in. You might laugh at something and then, ten seconds later, you're going 'God, that could be me'. Yet what you're watching doesn't bear any relation to you or your life. But it's what they're saying, what they feel... It's theatre, it's storytelling. I think it is beautifully written and, to me, it's engaging from start to finish, and I hope it will be to the audience.' But despite Chisholm's love affair with theatre, there is no doubt that featuring in Braveheart with Mel Gibson was a big highlight in his career and he tells a story of his first meeting with Gibson that reveals not only the young Inverness lad's rising fame, but also his burgeoning confidence in the acting business. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Getting a chance to be on set with Mel Gibson in a film that was so well received was brilliant. It's probably the most famous thing I've done,' he said. Gibson by that time, of course, was an international film star, but he quickly found out that the Chisholm was also a household name in Scotland. 'When I walked into the hotel room for my interview for the job, there was Mel Gibson sitting on the couch and he got up and shook my hand and I was totally tongue-tied. I'd never met anyone as famous in my life. He sort of went, 'Hi, I'm Mel Gibson,' and I said, 'Yes, I know'! Then I said, 'I'm Jimmy Chisholm' and he said, 'Yes, I know'! Then I realised I was still holding his hand! 'I let it go and he said 'please have a seat, there's not much to this interview, I hear you could do this job falling off a log, so if you want it, it's yours.' And I said, 'lovely, thanks'. And he said, 'right I'll get you down in the lift, I've got to go out and check some locations for the film'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'When we got out of the lift, there were these two women with a huge metal trolley for cleaning, and one of them looked at me, then turned to the other and whispered and it was obvious they recognised me from Take the High Road – this was the Eighties – and so they came running over shouting 'Jimmy Blair, Jimmy Blair!' They hadn't spotted who was coming out of the door with me at this point, so Mel Gibson said, 'Oh it's nice to have a celebrity on the show!' And I said to him, 'Don't worry, Mel, this'll happen to you one day!'' There is no doubt that Chisholm will secure TV appearances in the future. He has been so much in demand that he holds the record for guest appearances in Taggart. As Chisholm puts it: 'I've been killed more times in Taggart than anyone else!' But for now, the theatre's the thing once again as he looks forward to playing in John McColl's Hingin' Oan Fir Googsie. Chisholm regards it as a real treat to be back in a small Fringe venue. We suspect audiences will feel the same.
RTHK
11 hours ago
- Sport
- RTHK
Spurs beat Arsenal in Kai Tak north London derby
Spurs beat Arsenal in Kai Tak north London derby Spurs claimed the Herbalgy Trophy with their win over Arsenal in their friendly at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo courtesy of the Hong Kong Football Festival Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur delivered a slice of football history on Thursday by staging the first North London derby outside the United Kingdom as nearly 50,000 fans packed Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium for a pre-season friendly. The mouth-watering clash proved so popular that around 20,000 people turned up just to watch the two teams train, underlining the rarity of Premier League local rivals facing off in pre-season friendlies. Despite tickets costing as much as HK$2,499, fans considered the historic occasion worth every penny as the North London rivalry finally crossed continents. "I'm extremely excited. Firstly, watching Arsenal, it's my second time. I was excited then, I'm still excited now, but this is the North London Derby," said Khalid Saleh, a 33-year-old Arsenal fan from Perth. "This is the one game where we're very nervous ... It's probably a childhood dream, man, to come watch a North London derby." The match ended 1-0 to Spurs with their Senegal midfielder Pape Matar Sarr scoring the winner late in the first half with a spectacular strike from near the centre circle after he spotted goalkeeper David Raya off his line. For many Arsenal fans, the main attraction was watching their 76 million euros (US$86.72 million) Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres making his debut, part of the club's close-season spending spree approaching 200 million pounds (US$263.94 million). Wearing the iconic number 14 shirt, Gyokeres came on as a late substitute, welcomed onto the pitch with a huge roar that echoed around the stadium, which had its roof closed. "We just signed a new striker, probably the first (specialist) striker we signed since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang," said Mo Muse, an Arsenal fan from Melbourne. "We're feeling super, super confident, obviously. Probably one of the best transfer windows." Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he was 'amazed' by the support, thanking them for their patience after Arsenal returned to Hong Kong for the first time since 2012. "It just makes you feel how wonderful and big this football club is and how lucky we are to have the support with the level of intensity as well that people love our football club here, so it was great to witness," Arteta said. Spurs supporters, meanwhile, were eager to see their captain Son Heung-min, with many fearing it could be their last chance to watch the 33-year-old South Korea forward in the club's colours amid transfer speculation. "Sonny has stayed for a decade in Tottenham," said Spurs fan Patrick Lau, who held a placard with pictures of the talismanic forward. "No matter whether Sonny decides to stay or maybe move to the next chapter, we are so glad that Son has stayed for Tottenham for a decade. He is our legend forever!" Simba, a Spurs fan from Hangzhou, said he bought tickets for the match mainly to watch Son, who also came on as a substitute. "I came because Son Heung-min might leave the team," he said. "I hope to see him a few more times and watch him one last time, as he's my favourite player." (Reuters)
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
ENDS explores London's underbelly in 2026 beta
A new role-playing game, ENDS, is poised to captivate fans of the Grand Theft Auto series with its immersive open-world experience set in London's underbelly. Developed by Concrete Realms, the single-player action-adventure title contrasts the city's wealth with its harsh realities, promising a narrative-driven crime drama. ENDS is slated for release on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with an early access beta planned for Q1 2026 on Steam. Players will control Rahim, navigating life alongside friends Sonny and Reece in a coming-of-age tale exploring brotherhood, family, and loyalty. The game blends sandbox and RPG mechanics, offering choice-based gameplay akin to Detroit Become Human, allowing players to shape Rahim's story. Realistic combat, exploration, and an in-game phone system for tasks and communication enhance immersion. Drivable cars enable players to roam London, uncovering ways to earn money and build Rahim's future. Drawing inspiration from GTA's open-world formula, ENDS aims to deliver grounded storytelling. A recent developer log showcased early combat and exploration footage, highlighting fist-fights and the expansive city environment. Having surpassed its Kickstarter funding goal, Concrete Realms is focusing on refining the game for its beta launch. While ENDS joins titles like Saints Row and Watch Dogs in emulating GTA's appeal, its unique London setting and focus on narrative depth set it apart. Fans of open-world RPGs can track updates as the 2026 beta approaches.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Block contestants crumble under the pressure just days into the renovation as Alicia breaks down over bathroom drama
The Block is back - and so are the tears and tantrums. On Monday night, Sonny and Alicia hit a snag with their bathroom renovation thanks to an undersized shower door. The pair were warned by Foreman Dan that having an opening that is just 650mm wide was not likely to go over well with the judges. It was all too much for Alicia to bear, and she broke down in tears of frustration. 'I just don't want to fail,' she sobbed to her husband, Sonny. Despite only being a few days into renovations, Alicia was feeling the pressure of having to make difficult decisions quickly. The couple opted to ditch the screen around their shower to avoid the issue, but the process left Alicia rattled. On Sunday, the show kicked off with high emotion, unexpected confessions and more tears than tiles. This year's season, filmed in Daylesford, Victoria, is already shaping up to be one of the most heartfelt yet, with several cast members breaking down as they opened up about their pasts, personal battles and the pressure of national television. WA contestant Can, who is competing alongside her partner Hannah, was visibly emotional as she spoke about her journey with her sexuality - revealing this was the first time she's come out publicly. 'For a lot of my teenage years I felt a lot of shame and insecurity around my sexuality,' Can said through tears in the show's premier episode on Sunday night. 'I have not professed that I have a girlfriend or that I am gay and I still hide it from certain people and in certain instances. So, to come on national TV is a big thing.' Fellow contestant Mat, a South Australian hairdresser who is competing with his best mate Robby, also got choked up as he opened up about growing up gay in a strict environment. 'High school was probably the toughest time of my life because I was a figure skating, gay boy at a private Catholic school with lesbians for parents,' he revealed. 'So it wasn't f**king easy in the late '90s.' Tears continued when Han and Can missed out on their dream home after coming fourth in the ChillOut Festival float challenge, which determined house selections. They were devastated to be stuck with a flat-roofed house they didn't want. Han was so emotional she had a long cry in the bath while Can tried to cheer herself up by Googling design inspiration. 'I hate it. It's like letting go of my child,' Han moaned.
