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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Peter Andre proud of daughter Princess as she makes huge career move
EXCLUSIVE: Peter Andre is opening up about the apologies he is receiving after people watched his controversial film, Jafaican, all while he is filming for a new show Proud dad Peter Andre is no stranger to a reality TV show so while the family are currently joining Princess Andre for her new reality TV show. The 17-year-old is set to get her own taste of fame as she will be the centre of a fly-on-the-wall show. Princess has been following in the footsteps of famous parents, Katie and Peter Andre, as she's been working with brands for the past two years. But now she is due to show a behind the scenes look in her new documentary style programme. The dad of six is also giving his views on the ITV shows shake up and is calling it "sad sign of the times" after it was reported that viewers will see huge changes to the daytime schedule.... Proud dad alert We've been filming for Princess's new reality show and it's been great fun for us all. Obviously, as a family we're no strangers to reality TV - but I'm so proud of what Princess is doing now. I think people are going to really enjoy seeing it. There's a few surprises in there, too, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone, so you'll have to watch it when it comes out - sorry! Seeing red on the red carpet I see the Denzel Washington incident on the Cannes red carpet, when he had a tense exchange with a photographer, has gone viral. We don't know what was said, or what triggered him - it looked like someone was maybe pulling on his arm? And sometimes you can't control yourself, when you're triggered. I don't think I've ever lost my temper on a red carpet - but I'm not as popular as Denzel so I don't think people would be pulling me like that! I know one thing for sure, though, I've seen Training Day and The Equalizer and I wouldn't want to mess with Denzel. Show shake-ups There's been a huge shakeup at ITV, which I think is just a sad sign of the times, really. There's big changes every couple of years with formats and schedules because things are so fast-paced in the TV industry. I think viewers are also less patient, so they might be watching shorter clips and shorter shows, and that has an effect. I love the likes of Loose Women and Lorraine, so long may they continue, as far as I'm concerned. Booze ban Olly Murs revealed he's tee-total when he's touring, and I totally respect him for that. Once upon a time, live music was all about the party scene, all very rock 'n' roll. But I've met some absolute rock legends who are now tee-total - as am I. I used to love drinking loads of tequila and getting smashed after a concert back in the nineties, but times have changed. Now I'll have an espresso before I go on stage. Then I head home to bed, afterwards! Screening apologies The screening for Jafaican was in London last week and there was a huge turnout. Now that people have seen it, we've received a few apologies for some of the things that have been written about it, because now that people have seen it, they've realised it wasn't in any way racist. It's actually funny and heartfelt. Hopefully, now that people can watch the full film and make up their own minds, we can put an end to the controversy.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spike Lee Says Denzel Washington Deserved Oscar for ‘Malcolm X' Over Al Pacino: ‘It's Like Basketball, Where the Ref Blows a Call'
At a Cannes press conference for his new film 'Highest 2 Lowest' on Tuesday, Spike Lee reflected on his five collaborations with Denzel Washington — and said he should have won the best actor Oscar in 1993 over Al Pacino. ''Malcolm X,' what he did with that film was amazing,' Lee said. 'And no disrespect to my brother Al Pacino, I love him. But Denzel, in my opinion, should have won.' More from Variety Palestine Film Institute Calls for Decision-Makers to Amplify Palestinian Filmmakers' Voices at Cannes Docs Showcase Spike Lee Shades Trump at Cannes: 'I Don't Know How Much We Can Talk About American Values Considering Who Is President' 'Legally Blonde' Director Robert Luketic to Tackle Survival Thriller 'Resurface' (EXCLUSIVE) Pacino ended up taking home the gold for his performance in Martin Brest's 'Scent of a Woman,' and Washington eventually won the best actor trophy in 2002 for 'Training Day.' However, Lee added that he doesn't measure his success with awards. 'With these awards, it's like basketball, where the ref blows a call and you have to make a call. So the make a call I think was 'Training Day,' which he won an Oscar for,' Lee said. 'But we don't do our work for awards, which are nice, but it's the work that is going to stand above all awards.' Asked if he and Washington would be collaborating more in the future, Lee said, 'I think this is it.' 'He's been talking about retirement, so… Even though he just did another deal,' Lee continued. 'I thought you said you were retired Denzel, what's up?! But those five films together, those stand up.' Washington stars in 'Highest 2 Lowest,' which premiered at Cannes on Monday night to a 5.5-minute standing ovation. An English-language remake of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film 'High and Low,' 'Highest 2 Lowest' is set in modern day New York and stars Washington as a music mogul tied up in a life-or-death ransom plot. A$AP Rocky plays Yung Felon, an aspiring rapper who will stop at nothing to achieve his dream. Neither were on hand at the Cannes press conference for the film. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spike Lee Says Denzel Washington Should Have Won the Oscar for ‘Malcolm X': ‘No Disrespect to My Brother Al Pacino' Though
Spike Lee is calling out a bad call from the Academy more than 30 years later: The auteur, along with most cinephiles, is convinced that Denzel Washington was snubbed for the Best Actor Oscar for 'Malcolm X.' Al Pacino instead won over Washington for 'Scent of a Woman.' During the Cannes press conference for Lee's latest (and allegedly final) collaboration with Washington, 'Highest 2 Lowest,' the director compared the Academy's decision to a poor referee call in basketball, something that Lee also knows all too well about given his status as the patron saint of the Knicks. More from IndieWire Quentin Tarantino Inks 'Making of' Book Deal Series for All of His Films, Starting with 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Darren Aronofsky Partners with Google DeepMind on Generative AI Short Film Initiative ''Malcolm X,' what he did with that film was amazing,' Lee said of Washington, as reported by Variety. 'And no disrespect to my brother Al Pacino, I love him. But Denzel, in my opinion, should have won.' Lee continued, 'With these awards, it's like basketball, where the ref blows a call and you have to make a call. So the call I think was 'Training Day,' which he won an Oscar for. But we don't do our work for awards, which are nice, but it's the work that is going to stand above all awards.' It was a decade later, exactly, that Washington won Best Actor for Antoine Fuqua's 'Training Day.' And 'Highest 2 Lowest' could propel Washington back into the awards circuit: IndieWire's David Ehrlich deemed Washington's performance 'his most towering since 'Training Day'' in the review. As for the legacy of 'Malcolm X,' Lee paid tribute to the late civil rights activist, who would have been 100 during the festival. Washington also received a surprise Honorary Palme d'Or during the May 19 premiere of 'Highest 2 Lowest,' with Cannes festival heads Thierry Frémaux and Iris Knobloch presenting the award onstage ahead of the screening. Washington had to sit out the press conference for the film, though, as the star had to immediately return to New York to resume leading the Broadway show 'Othello.' When asked if he and Washington plan to collaborate more after their five films together, Lee said, 'I think this is it. He's been talking about retirement, so…Even though he just did another deal [for 'Here Comes the Flood'].' (To note, Washington has also already confirmed his role in Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther 3'.) Lee added, 'I thought you said you were retired Denzel, what's up?! But those five films together, those stand up.' Lee reunited with longtime collaborator Washington for his English-language reimagining of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film 'High and Low.' The duo previously collaborated on 'Inside Man,' 'Mo' Better Blues,' 'Malcolm X,' and 'He Got Game.' 'Highest 2 Lowest' will be released August 22 from A24 followed by an Apple TV+ streaming premiere via Apple Original Films in September. Yet don't count Washington out of another Lee joint entirely: The actor did say earlier this year that he would work with him again. 'Spike is consistently Spike, and I love that about him,' Washington said. 'And I love working with him, and I'd work with him again. I just like the way his brain works.'Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Denzel Washington pulls out of Cannes event after red carpet clash
Denzel Washington became embroiled in a heated exchange with a photographer while in Cannes to promote a film and receive an honorary award. The star of Training Day and Malcolm X berated the unnamed photographer and wagged a finger in his face as he walked up the red carpet. It was not clear what prompted Washington's irritation. The photographer kept a fixed smile on his face throughout the exchange but grabbed the American actor's arm as he turned to leave. The gesture seemed to anger Washington further and he appeared to shout 'stop' at the photographer. • Cannes 2025: the stars, films and directorial debuts to look out for The actor, 70, who was reported to have clashed with fans wanting to photograph him outside
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Denzel Washington Video Calling Out Photographer at Cannes Takes Off Online
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Denzel Washington appeared to get into a spat with a photographer while walking the red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival, and a video of the exchange has gone viral on social media. Newsweek reached out to Washington's representative via email for comment. The Context The Cannes Film Festival is an invitation-only event that takes place in Cannes, France, every year. New films from a variety of genres around the world are debuted at the festival. Washington, 70, is an actor known for movies like The Equalizer, Training Day, The Book of Eli, Fences and Malcolm X. Throughout his career, the New York native has won several Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards, as well as a Tony Award. Denzel Washington attends the "Highest 2 Lowest" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. Denzel Washington attends the "Highest 2 Lowest" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. PascalWhat To Know On Monday, Washington walked the red carpet for the premiere of his film Highest 2 Lowest. Prior to his exchange with the photographer, he was speaking with his costar, A$AP Rocky, and the film's director, Spike Lee. In a video shared by the New York Post, Washington appeared to scold the photographer, telling him to "stop," as the man seemed to laugh off the incident. When the American Gangster star proceeded to walk away, the photographer touched his arm again. At the time of publication, the clip racked up more than 3.1 million views and over 730 replies. What People Are Saying In the comments underneath the viral clip, many people defended Washington. X user @stocksandgo wrote in a comment with 21,900 views: "It's obvious he didn't want to be touched, yet he was touched again, and then the guy grabbed his arm to hold him in place. What was that?!" @EvanPrinciple said: "Would appear someone grabbed or swatted at his arm a couple of times, and that's probably irritating, to everyone not just celebs." @DigitalZiggurat shared: "Always and forever on Denzel Washington's side." @scNme43 added: "Love it. Pulled his jacket the first time and got warned. Second time he grabbed his arm and DW let him know there won't be a third time. Denzel is [the] classiest dude in Hollywood." @annamilanollo chimed in: "idk man if someone grabbed me like that not once but a second time after i confront them about it, he would have caught these hands. people really think celebrities are public property." @kezzysioux stated: "Dude had the audacity to touch Denzel without consent, laugh in his face as he was being told off for it, then proceeded to GRAB HIM BY THE ARM and try pulling him back? He's lucky he didn't get smacked." What Happens Next The Cannes Film Festival concludes on Saturday, May 24. Highest 2 Lowest hits theaters on August 22 and will be available on Apple TV+ on September 5.
