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Extra.ie
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Tributes pour in after death of 'iconic' Irish journalist
If memory serves us right, his first HP commission was reviewing Status Quo at the Antrim Forum. After which, there really was no turning back… His death was announced by his brother Colin, who says: 'It is with a very heavy heart that I have to share the news that my brother Barry died unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of yesterday morning, Monday 26th May at his home in Spain. This has come as a terrible shock to our family and especially to Lola, Frankie and Mary. We all loved Barry very much, and I shared a close bond with him, which is evident in the photo of us together recently at one of his favourite restaurants (Barry is on the right). He will be very much missed by us all.' Born in Belfast, Barry moved down south during the 1970s to study at Trinity whilst also playing with hometown punk band Shock Treatment, and from there headed to London where his byline regularly appeared in Melody Maker. During his tenure in King's Reach Tower, he was a tireless champion of The Pogues and infamously fell foul of Kevin Rowland, who didn't appreciate one of his features. Appointed editor of Smash Hits in 1986, he oversaw the doubling of the title's circulation to 800,000 and then did a similarly stellar job as the man in charge at the film magazine, Empire. Both of these were published by EMAP, who in 1984 handed Barry a Managing Director role. After launching Heat magazine in 1999 and also steering the likes of Q and Mojo in the right direction, he became CEO of EMAP Elan, whose other titles included Elle, Red and The Face. From there, he presided over the 2008 relaunch of the Daily Sport and Sunday Sport and, from 2009, ran his own media consultancy, returned to frontline journalistic duties with The Word and became CEO of the Professional Publishers Association. In 2018, Barry was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by Magazines Ireland and also hosted a publishing seminar in Dublin, where much wisdom was imparted. In 2024, Shock Treatment reconvened and recorded an album, Exclusive Photos, that recaptured all of that old punk magic. Barry McIlheney, the founding editor of Empire Magazine, has sadly died at the age of editor, publisher, broadcaster, and Shock Treatment punk rocker McIlheney served as Empire editor from 1989-1992. We will miss him greatly. Read our tribute:…
Hypebeast
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Sydney Sweeney 表示《高校十八禁/毒癮女孩 Euphoria》第 3 季將會更加「失控」
Sydney Sweeney近日為《高校十八禁/毒癮女孩 Euphoria》第 3 季透露了令人期待的細節，特別是關於她飾演的角色 Cassie Howard。 在接受Empire雜誌採訪時，Sydney Sweeney 分享了對這角色的深厚情感：「Cassie 在我心中有著特別的位置，我非常珍惜她。她性格瘋狂，犯下無數錯誤，充滿缺陷，但她的行動都源自愛，即便有時是種悲傷的愛。詮釋這樣一個狂野的角色真的很有趣。與導演 Sam Levinson 合作總是充滿火花，我會讀完劇本後打給他說：『我們可以再瘋一點！』他總是回應：『我完全支持！』這一季絕對是毫無拘束。」當被問及新季是否會更瘋狂時，她笑著確認：「沒錯！」 備受期待的《Euphoria》第 3 季將迎來 5 年時間線的跳躍，故事不再聚焦高中生活，而是探索角色們步入成年後的新挑戰與人生困境。該季已於今年初開拍，預計 2026 年首播。Sweeney 的描述讓粉絲對 Cassie 在新篇章中的表現充滿好奇，同時也期待 Levinson 如何以其獨特視角打造更具震撼力的劇情。 >Disney 真人版電影《星際寶貝：史迪奇/史迪仔》創下 2025 年度最新票房紀錄 >數據顯示：漫畫書《我所看見的未來》正嚴重影響日本觀光業 >《獵人 HUNTER×HUNTER》真人舞台劇「貪婪之島篇」精彩回顧
Belfast Telegraph
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Belfast-born founder of one of world's biggest movie magazines passes away aged 65
In a statement, Empire – one of the the world's biggest movie magazines – wrote that Mr McIlheney, a 'journalist, editor, publisher, broadcaster, and one-time vocalist for Northern Irish post-punk band Shock Treatment passed away in his sleep in the early hours of yesterday [Monday] morning, it has been confirmed'. Colin McIlheney shared the news of his brother's death on Facebook on Tuesday morning, writing: "It is with a very heavy heart that I have to share the news that my brother Barry died unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of yesterday morning, Monday 26th May at his home in Spain. "This has come as a terrible shock to our family and especially to Lola, Frankie and Mary. We all loved Barry very much and I shared a close bond with him [...] He will be very much missed by us all.' Mr McIlheney was born in Northern Ireland's capital on 13 May, 1960. After earning degrees from Trinity College Dublin and City University London, he began his journalism career with local newspapers. He later moved to Melody Maker, which paved the way for his appointment as editor of Smash Hits in 1986. You will be remembered as a creative beacon The magazine hit its peak in 1989, with sales topping one million per issue, having been steered through the mid-1980s and its peak golden years by Mr McIlheney. From there, Mr McIlheney — following a suggestion from old Smash Hits colleague Dave Hepworth about making a film-based publication — would go on to become the founding editor of Empire in 1989, enjoying a three-year reign at the helm. He launched issues featuring cover stars from Michael Keaton to Michelle Pfeiffer, Bruce Willis to Julia Roberts, and Tom Cruise to Spike Lee, always with the promise of delivering reviews and features on every big cinema and home entertainment release from day one. Behind-the-scenes look at filming for How to Train Your Dragon in Northern Ireland ahead of release Following his time at Empire, Mr McIlheney took on the role of Managing Director at EMAP Metro in 1994, overseeing prominent titles like Q, FHM, and Mojo. He later spearheaded the launch of Heat magazine in 1999. Barry McIlheney later transitioned into consultancy, where his extensive industry experience earned him the role of Chief Executive at the Professional Publishers Association. Empire magazine added: 'For helping give movies the magazine they deserved, for setting the standard which each of us here at Empire strive to live up to every day, and for all that you have done for us, we thank you Barry McIlheney. "You will be remembered as a creative beacon for the publishing industry, and as a man beloved by friends, family, and colleagues alike. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the McIlheney family and all of Barry's friends at this time.'
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Cassie 'in labour' days after emotional court appearance against ex Diddy
Cassie Ventura has gone into labor with her third child days after her emotional testimony against ex-boyfriend, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, it has been claimed. The Me & U singer is expecting a baby boy with husband Alex Fine, confirming their happy news at the beginning of the year. According to reports, the 38-year-old was rushed to a hospital in New York earlier today. TMZ reports that she is currently in the labor unit of the facility but no further details have been shared. In the weeks before her son's arrival, the Empire actress appeared in court in Manhattan to give evidence in Combs' ongoing sex-trafficking trial. The disgraced rapper, 55, is currently facing five charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution – he has denied all allegations against him. Much of the trial so far has focused his 11-year on-off relationship with Ventura, and she took to the stand for four days straight earlier this month, detailing his alleged abuse. In 2023, she filed a lawsuit accusing the I'll Be Missing You star of a decade of abuse – including an incident at the InterContinental Hotel in LA in 2016, with CCTV footage appearing to show him grabbing, shoving and kicking her across the floor. Sharing her account with the court, a heavily-pregnant Ventura also detailed the so-called 'freak offs' – marathon sex parties she says she had been coerced into – which the musician is accused of organizing. The former couple dated for over 10 years before going their separate ways in 2018. Shortly after, Ventura met wellness consultant Fine at the gym, and they made their relationship official in December of that year. She announced that she was expecting a baby girl with the MobLand actor in June 2019, and they tied the knot that September, before welcoming baby daughter Frankie Stone together. In March 2021, they introduced daughter Sunny, before confirming their third bundle of joy was on the way in February. After Ventura left the court for the final time, Fine shared a message of support for his wife, telling fans: 'Over the past five days, the world has gotten to witness the strength and bravery of my wife freeing herself of her past. 'I have felt so many things sitting there. I have felt tremendous pride and overwhelming love for Cass. I have felt profound anger that she has been subjected to sitting in front of a person who tried to break her. More Trending 'So to him and all of those who helped him along the way, please know this: You did not. 'You did not break her spirit, nor her smile, that lights up every room. You did not break the souls of a mother who gives the best hugs and plays the silliest games with our little girls. You did not break the woman who has made me a better man.' He also denied 'saving' Ventura, vowing: 'Cassie saved Cassie. She alone broke free from abuse, coercion, violence and threats. She did the work of fighting the demons that only a demon himself could have done to her.' Metro has contacted Cassie's reps for a comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Lindsay Lohan finally breaks silence on plastic surgery rumours MORE: Legendary rock band thanked by grateful teen for 'saving parents lives' after shocking crash MORE: Shakira completely stacks it on stage after concerning health warning for her tour shows
New York Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Jussie Smollett Donates $50,000 to Arts Center to Settle Chicago's Lawsuit
Jussie Smollett, the former 'Empire' star, announced that he had donated $50,000 to a Chicago charity to settle a lawsuit by the city about his claim that he had been the victim of a hate crime. In 2022, a jury convicted Mr. Smollett of felony disorderly conduct for filing a false police report after he said he had been attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and homophobic slurs at him. His conviction was overturned last year by the Illinois Supreme Court, which said the special prosecutor's case violated a previous agreement with Mr. Smollett. Mr. Smollett shared details of his settlement with the city in a statement posted to Instagram on Friday, saying that he had made a $50,000 donation to the Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts. According to its website, the organization's mission is to 'improve the quality of life for underprivileged youth and their families by providing safe, stable and nurturing experiences.' The City of Chicago had sued Mr. Smollett six years ago, seeking more than $130,000 to cover the costs of its police investigation. It said the settlement with Mr. Smollett required the charitable contribution. 'The city believes this settlement provides a fair, constructive and conclusive resolution, allowing all the parties to close this six-year-old chapter and move forward,' a city spokeswoman, Kristen Cabanban, said in a statement. She said that Mr. Smollett also made a $10,000 payment to the city in 2019, and that he had faced additional accountability through his criminal trial. Mr. Smollett posted on Friday that, in addition to the settlement, he had also donated $10,000 to the Chicago Torture Justice Center, an organization that 'seeks to address the traumas of police violence and institutionalized racism,' according to its website. A representative of the Building Brighter Futures Center confirmed in an email that it had received the donation. The Chicago Torture Justice Center confirmed Mr. Smollett's donation in an Instagram post last week. Mr. Smollett originally said that the men who hurled slurs at him also tied a rope around his neck and doused him with a chemical substance. The story initially inspired outrage and sympathy for the actor, but prosecutors became suspicious of his account and charged him with felony disorderly conduct. Those initial charges were dropped in 2019 after Mr. Smollett agreed to perform community service and forfeit a $10,000 bond payment. But after an outcry from the mayor and the police, a special prosecutor revived the case. Chicago's lawsuit had been on pause while the criminal charges worked their way through the courts. Mr. Smollett, who has maintained his innocence and countersued city officials, said in his Instagram post that he was aware the settlement 'will not change everyone's mind about me.' 'What I have to do now is move forward,' he wrote.
