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Judith Chalmers, He said “You What?” when I said “I don’t take those pants.” ITV Chalmers then reflected back on her career and said she loved spending time with her family. “We go to Devon in the summer to spend time together with our six grandkids.” Chalmers attended the Lady Taverners tribute lunch at London’s Dorchester Hotel in 2012. I enjoy sitting in cafes and watching people pass by. It was the old days when you would just lie on the beach, eat oil and lemons. Nowadays, a holiday to me includes a wonderful beach somewhere. But I don’t spend as much time in the sun. I also like culture.” Chalmers received an OBE award in 1994. Her husband Durden Smith, and their two children – TV presenter Mark, and Emma – survive her. Your support allows us to tell this story. From climate change to Big Tech to reproductive rights, The Independent has reporters on the ground to cover the stories as they develop. We know that it’s important to separate the truth from the propaganda, whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro Trump PAC, or producing our newest documentary, “The A Word”, which sheds light on American women who are fighting for reproductive rights. We need reporters on the field at this critical time in US history. Your donation allows journalists to continue to cover both sides of a story. The Independent is trusted across the political spectrum by Americans. We don’t use paywalls, like many other high-quality news sources. We believe that quality journalism should be accessible to all, and paid for by those who are able to pay. Your support is vital. Read more about , the popular travel show
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, who advised Brits on where to spend their holidays in summer, died at age 90. Her family confirmed the news in a Friday (22 May), releasing a statement that Chalmers had died peacefully, at home, on Thursday night, surrounded her loved ones. She was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease in her last years. Her family stated that her health was declining for a while and she fell seriously ill recently, giving them the opportunity to spend time with her. Cliff Richard wrote on Facebook about Chalmers: “Judith Chalmers was a great success on television and I received many invitations to visit her and her hubby Neil at their home in Portugal. We have gotten along so well over the years. He said: “She was a great laugh, generous and witty. She will be missed greatly! ! Rest in peace, Jude.” In 1974, she was hired to host the ITV 30-minute travel and holiday series
Want You Were Here …?,. She caused a stir in 2008 when she said she “went commando”, because she did not want her knickers’ outline to be visible. Chalmers revealed that a long-held secret had been leaked on the ITV chat show Loose Women when Graham Norton asked her how many pairs she brought on vacation. She recalled that Graham asked her, “Do you wash one pair, two pairs, or do you wash one every day?”
Chalmers received an OBE award in 1994. Her husband Durden Smith and two children, Mark the TV presenter and Emma their daughter survive her.
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We love to have a good time: celebrating a milestone business anniversary.
A company that provides entertainment is celebrating its first year in business. They are also celebrating their charitable donations, community growth, and going “above and beyond”. K&A Entertainment was founded by Kevin Dunn, a Newark-based couple, and Amy Howell. They aim to bring fun and entertainment to everyone.
The company is celebrating its first birthday today. From the two owners, it has grown to include four employees with plenty of equipment. K&A Entertainment, an events company founded by Kevin Dunn and Amy Howell of Newark, is a couple.
People are booking us for other events and reviewing us. It is wonderful that people have such faith in us.
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Joe Hunter on blocking “Survivor” players online, and “Joetation “
Joe Hunter made it twice to the final tribe council of this grueling show but walked out with no votes from the jury. Aubry Bracco, a four-time “Survivor’ player who has won $2 million in prize money (thanks to a twist involving a coin-toss and Survivor 50), was crowned the sole survivor on Wednesday night. Jonathan Young finished second. Hunter, who was a fan favorite and a firefighter, came in second with an 8-3-0 vote. Hunter said that jury members made their decision before the three remaining castaways had the chance to improve their chances in the final tribal council.
“I’m sitting in that chair, for the final Tribal. Right? Hunter told “MrBeast“: “I’m thinking here we go, alright.” “Rightaway, the second I heard any words, I thought, “Oh that one hates, this one dislikes, and hate me. Hate me. Hate me. ” And I said “There is zero chance.” He said, “I will give credit to Emily Devens Christian Dee and Dee.”
I just felt that it was very transparent based upon the questions and answers that, before this event started, I thought it was a wr. Hunter put the “babysitting comment” down to his own ignorance when it came to feeling vulnerable in front of other players who he thought to be his friends. “I put the vulnerability into the wrong hands,” Hunter told the outlet. It’s exactly what it is. Hunter spoke to ”
,” and admitted that he did indeed block a small number of “Survivor” participants on social media. Hunter replied, “there are two of them.” “So 751 players,” he said. “I can tell you, they are not all random,” said Hunter. “Actually, there’s three. This is not a random event. Hunter blocked Tiffany Ervin and Kelley Wentworth who were both on Season 46 and Season 50. Joe Hunter is a “Entertainment Weekly” castaway who has reached the final tribal council twice on the grueling show, but came out with zero votes from the jury. Aubry Bracco (a four-time Survivor player) was crowned as the sole survivor Wednesday night. He won not $1 million but $2 million thanks to a twist involving a
and coin toss. Jonathan Young, who came in second place, received the other half of that prize. Hunter, who was a fan favorite and a firefighter, came in second with an 8-3-0 vote. Hunter claimed that the jury had already made up its mind before the remaining castaways were given a chance to increase their chances of winning the final tribe council.
I sit in the chair for final tribal council, right? Hunter said “I’m thinking here we go” in “
“. “Right away, before any words were said, I said ‘Oh that one hates, this one dislikes, and hate me. Hate me. Hate me. And I thought ‘There is zero chance’.” He said, “I will give credit to Emily Devens Christian Dee and Dee.”
I just felt that it was very transparent based upon the questions and answers that, before this event started, I thought it was a wr. Hunter put the babysitting comment down to his own ignorance when it comes to being vulnerable in front of players he considered to be his friends. “I put the vulnerability into the wrong hands,” Hunter told the outlet. It’s exactly what it is. Hunter admitted to “
” that he had indeed blocked a few “Survivor’ players on social media. Hunter confirmed that there were two players out of 751 total. He said, “I will tell you that each of these players is not at random.” “Actually, there’s three. This is not a random event. It is not random. Entertainment Tonight
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Jenna Ortega, Wednesdays actress, has landed a totally different role for the “extraordinary” new film by Leos Cartax.
Jenna Ortega, 23, is also known for her roles in the Scream franchise, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the Tim Burton directed hit series Wednesday Addams. She has been a fan favourite for the darkly ctivating teenager Wednesday Addams. Her new venture is a bold new chter in her career. Her new director has been praised for his thought-provoking and ambitious works such as Annette. According to the synopsis, “Once there was a small girl, a woman, and a boy. Each of them held a secret that was too heavy for them to bear. They met in a ”end-of the-world” world and rode together a large motorcycle (through deserted cities, empty freeways, immemorial forest). Jenna Ortega, A-lister, has landed her next project.
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“On their journey, the two faced many dangers but continued on. They were searching for who they are; perhs a destination to B.” Hugo Selignac will produce the film alongside Mediawan Production Company Chi-Fou-Mi Productions. He stated: “Leos Carax has been one of the many reasons why I fell in love to Cinema. Leos Carax’s previous film Annette received the Best Directing award at Cannes. It feels natural to see Jenna Ortega’s incredible talent in this universe. Carax was awarded Best Director for his previous film Annette which featured Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. It also featured songs written by the pop duo Sparks. The latest role for Ortega comes after a recent pearance by Ortega on Kid Cudi’s Big Bro podcast where she revealed that she almost “called quits” prior to landing her breakthrough role in the immensely popular thriller You.
I didn’t know what to do next. She explained, “I’ve never considered anything else. I was just curious and wanted to have another experience.
«But as a teenager I had left a children’s show and did not know what to do. I had to meet these new casting director who did not know me. It just felt right to retire if I were to. I was going to high school at the time, and it felt like a good thing.
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“I didn’t know what I was going to do. She explained, “I’ve never considered anything else. I was just curious and wanted to have another experience. Iconic Sylvester Stallone movie spin-off confirms major update
«But as a teenager I had left a children’s show and did not know what to do. I had to show myself and meet with all these casting directors that didn’t even know who I was.
“It felt like it was a good moment to give up if I were going to. I was going to high school at the time, and it felt like a good thing.
, Wednesday.
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Godfather 4, release date, and plot summary revealed. Adriana Trigiani was commissioned by Mario Puzo’s estate to write the new Godfather official novel Connie. The new story, set for release in 2027, is told from
‘s daughter Connie’s perspective. Don Corleone played Connie in the trilogy of films, and she was nominated for an Oscar. Talia Shire Trigiani,
‘s agent, teased that Connie was a novel about a woman who works to make her own way in an environment where everyone has already decided what she is and how she will be treated. The people underestimated Don Vito Corleone & Michael Corleone to their detriment. Connie Corleone will also be affected by this.” Will Coppola direct his fourth Godfather film? The Oscar-winning director’s rep told
it was unlikely that the 89 year old would be directing the female-centric Godfather IV. The Hollywood Reporter According Random House, Trigiani was contacted by the Puzo Estate “after she wrote a Substack article lamenting the lack of knowledge about the Corleone Women.”
Anthony Puzo said, “We were looking for someone who could retell this story in a fresh way.” Adriana was shocked when I told her the character Vito Corleone in the Brando/De Niro films was actually my grandmother. We discussed how women in both families ran their respective households, but from behind the scenes. Adriana’s vision for Connie’s life was awe-inspiring. Adriana Trigiani,
‘s daughter Connie, has been given the go-ahead by Mario Puzo estate to write a new official Godfather Novel titled Connie. The story will be told through the eyes of Connie,
’s only child, who played an Oscar-nominated part in all three films. Don Corleone Accordingly to Talia Shire, Trigiani teased : “Connie” is a book about how a women works to forge their own way in a society that has already decided who they are, what they’re about, and the treatment of them. The people underestimated Don Vito Corleone & Michael Corleone to their detriment. Connie Corleone will also be affected by this.”
Will Coppola direct his fourth Godfather film? The Oscar-winning director’s rep told it was unlikely that the 89 year old would be directing the female-centric Godfather IV.
According Random House, Puzo’s estate contacted Trigiani after she published an essay in Substack lamenting that little was known about Corleone women. The Hollywood Reporter Anthony Puzo is the son of the author and executor. He said: “We wanted someone to tell the story with a different perspective.” Adriana was stunned when I revealed that Vito Corleone, played by Brando and De Niro in the films, was based on her grandmother. We discussed how women in both families ran their respective households, but from behind the scenes. Adriana’s vision of Connie’s future blew us away. I’m excited and hpy to have her join us.”
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Samsung TV Plus brings monthly SM K-Pop concerts to fans at home
Samsung Electronics gives K-Pop lovers a new option to experience front-row excitement of live SM Entertainment concert series from the comfort of their own homes — without requiring a ticket. Samsung TV Plus SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in L.A., which is a part of the SM Entertainment collaboration, will bring monthly concerts from popular SM Artists to Samsung TVs or compatible Samsung devices. The Samsung TV Plus channel SMTOWN will exclusively carry the Monthly SM Concert Series. This collaboration, which will be available in Australia and New Zealand, Brazil Mexico, Korea, will allow K-Pop to reach the increasing fan bases in these countries. The Monthly SM Concert Series is a monthly K-Pop stage built for fans. NCT WISH will debut their first concert tour
, “‘INTO the WISH: our WISH” ENCORE in SEOUL, live at 7 p.m. local on Saturday, May 30, . The SMTOWN channel will continue to stream monthly concerts and offer encore programming every Saturday night at 7 p.m. As more SM concert streams and artists are announced, this series will provide fans with new performances as well as encore programming all year long. SmartThings, which can be installed on Samsung TVs and smartphones, allows viewers to set reminders prior to each stream. They will never miss anything. SmartThings, which is compatible with Samsung connected devices, can create a more immersive viewing experience by adjusting the sound and lighting settings. This will bring the concert feel into your living room. The best seat is at home
Samsung TV Plus, a global leader in Korean entertainment, continues to grow. It offers more than 4,000 free hours of Korean content, including dramas, thrillers, romances, crime series, music programs, and live events. The Monthly SM Concert Series builds on this by offering monthly programming which lets fans watch their favorite SM shows from the comfort of their own homes, without any additional costs. Samsung TV Plus, a subscription-free service, is available in over 30 countries, exclusively on Samsung TVs. Samsung Galaxy phones, XR headphones, Galaxy Tabs, Smart Monitors and Family Hubs are also included. This includes
, the new that was announced at CES this year. It spans Samsung Micro Rgb TV, Neo QLED and OLED, The Frame Pro, The Frame Pro, and more. For more information about Samsung TV Plus, visit . Samsung Electronics gives K-Pop fans a brand new way to live the energy of SM Entertainment concerts at home – without a ticket. Samsung TV Plus , which is a subscription-free service, will bring popular SM artists’ monthly concerts to Samsung TVs. The Monthly SM Concert Series will be exclusively available via the SMTOWN channels
, Samsung TV Plus’ destination for SM Entertainment. This collaboration, which will be available in Australia and New Zealand, Brazil Mexico and Korea, will bring the best K-Pop to these growing markets. The Monthly SM Concert Series
is a monthly K-Pop stage built for fans. NCT WISH will debut their first concert tour
, “‘INTO the WISH: our WISH” ENCORE in SEOUL,
live at 7 p.m. local on Saturday, May 30,
. The SMTOWN channel will continue to stream monthly concerts and offer encore programming every Saturday night at 7 p.m. As more SM concert streams and artists are announced, this series will provide fans with new performances as well as encore programming all year long. SmartThings, which can be installed on Samsung TVs and smartphones, allows viewers to set reminders prior to each stream. They will never miss anything. SmartThings, which is compatible with Samsung connected devices, can create a more immersive viewing experience by adjusting the sound and lighting settings. This will bring the concert feel into your living room.
The best seat is at home 2026 TV series Samsung TV Plus, a global leader in Korean entertainment, continues to grow. It offers more than 4,000 free hours of Korean content, including dramas, thrillers, romances, crime series, music programs, and live events. The Monthly SM Concerts builds on the existing offering by providing monthly programming which lets fans watch their favorite SM performances at home for no additional charge. Samsung TV Plus is available exclusively in 30 countries and offers over 4,300 channels worldwide, without any subscription fees. It’s compatible with Samsung TVs and Galaxy phones as well as Galaxy Tabs, Smart Monitors, Family Hubs and XR headsets. This includes
For more information about Samsung TV Plus, visit SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in L.A..
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