Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Malala aspires to increase the visibility of people of colour in the film industry, identifying herself as "an activist and a storyteller"

Malala aspires to increase the visibility of people of colour in the film industry, identifying herself as "an activist and a storyteller"

The teenage activist argues that audiences should be allowed to watch shows created by people of colour if they are allowed to watch shows created by white people.

Malala Yousafzai, the laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize, is not only a writer and activist but also an ordinary young woman with specific interests, including binge-watching. Like everyone else, she enjoys seeing herself reflected in the media she consumes.

She spoke up about her likes and dislikes in an interview with Variety for their Power of Women celebration. She mentioned that she has recently been enjoying Stranger Things, largely thanks to the antics of Dustin Henderson. She also opened up about her expanding interests in entertainment and politics.

Yousafzai may speak passionately about girls' rights to an education, but she's just like the rest of us regarding her Netflix addiction. Yousafzai, raised in the Swat Valley, said in the journal that she is a TV addict who watched sitcoms like Mind Your Language and Ugly Betty to learn English and understand Western society.

She's turned her interest in television into more than a pastime by founding her production firm, Extracurricular Productions. She wanted to have her "name there" in media such as television shows, documentaries, and films.

It's always a challenge for me to identify my occupation on the many forms that require it. To me, storytelling and activism go hand in hand. "After more than a decade of activism, I've come to realise that we shouldn't restrict activism to the work of NGOs alone; there's also the element of influencing people's thoughts and ideas — and that takes a little more effort," said the 25-year-old.

She talked about how she'd "love to do" a documentary or film with Angelina Jolie, a Hollywood actress known for her work as an actor and a humanitarian, in which they could "share the experiences of children, refugees, or women and girls."

Yousafzai inked a multiyear programming agreement with Apple TV+ last year to bring dramas, comedies, documentaries, animation, and children's shows to the table, hoping to inspire people worldwide.

"In Hollywood, you're often told (either directly or through implication) that the characters are too young, too brown, or too Muslim, or that if one programme about a person of colour is done, then that's it — there's no reason to make another one. Yousafzai has stated that this must alter.

A woman, a Muslim, a Pashtun, a Pakistani, and a person of colour, here's my introduction: "I am all of these things. In addition, I've recently finished watching Succession, Ted Lasso, and Severance, all of which have predominantly white casts, with a disproportionate number of white guys. I believe that if audiences can watch those shows, they should also be able to watch shows created by people of colour, produced by people of colour, directed by people of colour, and starring people of colour. It's doable, and I'll see to it that it happens.

She has expressed a desire to give a platform to new Muslim women authors and directors. The stuff she presents should be enjoyable so that "people fall in love with the characters and have the nicest time together," but she also wants to confront some preconceptions in society.

Yousafzai has stated her intention to spread awareness about the plight of refugees. She has stated that she does not visit refugee camps to act as an "ambassador or representative" of the people there, as they are more than capable of speaking for themselves, but rather to "bring attention so that the camera is switched towards them."

She hints at a future in politics and possibly returning to Pakistan. Still, as a leader rather than an activist, her book, I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. She earned her Politics, Philosophy, and Economics degree from Oxford University two years ago. This is the same major that has produced no less than four British prime leaders.

Her response to a question about her plans was, "I don't want to enter into British politics for sure," as reported by Variety. Yousafzai elaborated that she sees the fight for girls' education and gender equality as a launching pad into politics. No promises, but I doubt my future holds serving as a nation's prime minister. What happens next? Maybe that's also political.

On October 9, 2018, it will have been ten years since Yousafzai narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by the Taliban when she was just 15 years old. Attacking her as she walked home from school in Mingora, militants later claimed they were motivated by their hatred of her pro-peace, anti-Taliban, and secular stance.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The Paris Fashion Week Is Back in Full Swing

The Paris Fashion Week Is Back in Full Swing

The organisers are assisting brands in reducing their environmental impact at the exhibitions and have established a fund to aid new designers.

PARIS — Now that Paris Fashion Week is in full swing again, organisers at the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode are facing the myriad logistical hurdles of planning a nine-day schedule for 105 different labels.

There are 67 events and 41 talks scheduled for spring 2023, and several ways their environmental impact might be mitigated. Short-term concerns include bolstering exhibition venue security in the face of an influx of unwelcome attendees.

A national strike has been announced for Thursday, which may disrupt public transportation and add to the city's severe traffic congestion and lack of cabs.

The newly elected president of the federation, Bruno Pavlovsky, and the executive president of the governing body for French fashion, Pascal Morand, are working together to meet the challenges of the post-pandemic era, in which brands face a new set of problems that threaten to derail their recoveries, such as rising inflation, energy shortages, and ongoing supply chain disruptions.

In an interview with WWD, Pavlovsky and Morand noted a "quite energetic resurgence" in recent fashion weeks. That's encouraging news. Since fashion has once again assumed a central position in the global economy, this year's Paris Fashion Week will be, as usual, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Both executives mentioned that business travellers from China were hitting the road again for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. "It's a modest and regulated opening, but it's happening," said Chanel SAS President and Fashion President, Pavlovsky. For example, "I've had more business meetings with Chinese executives in the previous two months than in the last two years."

A slew of Asian labels, like Mame Kurogouchi and Noir Kei Ninomiya, have returned to the Paris runways for the first time since 2020.

The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode has just chosen to extend an assistance fund for emerging designers put in place during the epidemic to ensure that smaller domestic and international firms have the finances to show in the French capital.

According to Morand, the yearly budget of the federation is close to one million euros, and this does not include funding granted by the DEFI. This organisation encourages the growth of the French fashion industry.

"These are the spark plugs that get manufacturers to display in Paris," he said, noting that the Palais de Tokyo contemporary art museum also offers designers a discounted show space and the Sphere showroom.

Since the world is constantly changing, there will always be valid reasons to back upstart brands. It was COVID-19 only a second ago, and now we're discussing costs. Today, it's crucial that Paris retain its charm," Pavlovsky said. Putting on a show or making a collection is becoming more complex and expensive in the current economic climate. Brands shouldn't be able to be stopped from exhibiting here because of these problems.

Bruno Pavlovsky and Pascal Morand.

Morand remarked that 56 foreign labels, ranging from the new wave of Chinese design to high-profile newcomers like the United Kingdom's Victoria Beckham and Australia's Zimmermann, will participate in the spring 2023 women's presentations in Paris. The statement "we are objectively, by far, the most worldwide fashion week" was made.

One trend gaining steam is the increasing number of people who travel specifically to watch shows, raising safety concerns. According to Morand, "March was the turning point, with massive groups of young people."

Since the brands are helping to feed the phenomena by progressively opening their displays to the public, the federation is working with Parisian officials and the police to ensure everything goes off without a hitch. Morand emphasised the importance of sufficient safety measures for all homes, especially those less used to dealing with security difficulties.

Pavlovsky argued that the democratisation of fashion presentations might have become too extreme following the pandemic.

Some alterations, I believe, will be necessary for Paris. Many people tried to enter concerts without invitations or forged invitations in July," he stated. We still need to coordinate with the local law enforcement and private security firms, which is incompatible with throwing open the doors to the shows to everyone.

Behind the scenes, with the help of measurement methods established with professional services firm PwC, the fashion group is assisting businesses in lowering the negative impact of their events and collections on the environment.

About 120 key performance indicators (KPIs) are calculated by the events tool, which spans the entire event lifecycle from contracting a production company to finalising wardrobe and technical details via digital channels. Unofficially released in September 2018, use increased to 57% among participating sponsors for the autumn 2022 shows.

According to Morand, "the goal is to achieve 80% participation for September." Collections, a solution geared at companies with yearly revenues of 20 million to 30 million euros, will be released by the end of the year.

However, Pavlovsky emphasised that sustainability was a primary goal for the federation and that it was committed to raising awareness, educating and assisting participating businesses. He anticipated that operationally substantial change would likely take five years.

I'd like to see the Paris Fashion Week carbon and CSR impact published one day. We're currently in the building phase, and that can only be done with everyone's help," he stated, emphasising that a paradigm shift is necessary for ecological design. A more extended period is needed since "it's more expensive. It shouldn't come at the expense of innovation."

Additionally, the federation is involved in European politics as a voting member of the technical secretariat for the worldwide apparel and footwear sector, developing the European Commission's Product Environmental Footprint methodology. In this capacity, it advocates for excluding luxury items from the same environmental labelling as fast fashion to highlight their unique qualities.

Reducing the length of Paris Fashion Week by a few days could help reduce its environmental impact and address the concerns of those who believe the event costs too much. However, Pavlovsky dismissed the idea, arguing that it would be detrimental to some participants to condense the schedule further.

It's crucial to provide equal opportunity for all. It's what draws people to Paris, he continued. People won't stay if you spread all the big houses across two days. Currently, it isn't easy. The federation makes sure each designer and firm has a Fashion Week venue. We must also urge as many journalists as possible to stay long-term.

Monday, September 26, 2022

There were screaming matches' between Meghan Markle's staff

There were screaming matches' between Meghan Markle's staff

The accusation that Meghan Markle "destroyed her royal aides before Megxit" is baseless.

People say that Meghan Markle is to blame for the stress experienced by "nervous" staff members who " have to struggle on Harry and Meghan's behalf while accepting all this vitriol from them."

This understanding is revealed in a new book by Courtiers author Valentine Low.

The book claims to have information from an insider who describes Meghan Markle's "screaming" at her courtiers.

Many folks were in shattered states. The insider was cited as saying, "Young women were broken by their behaviour."

Mr Low elaborated on one critical incident that deeply affected a young female employee, saying she felt "criticised" and "hurt."

Don't be anxious. Markle allegedly told the Palace employee, "If there was literally anyone else I could ask to do this, I would be asking them instead of you," according to the source.

She hasn't answered the phone. I'm shaking with fear. The very thought of this is laughable. After the staffer failed to reach Meghan Markle by phone, they reportedly said to a friend, "I can't stop shaking." "

This follows recent reports that Meghan Markle 'berated' her assistant while getting ready for her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.

Once every ten minutes, I'd have to walk outside and hear her and Harry yell at me. "I can't believe you've done this," he said. You have failed to meet my expectations. They asked, "What were you thinking?" according to reports. We're talking hours here: "It lasted a good while."

A friend of Meghan Markle's former private secretary Samantha Cohen said, "Sam always made clear that it was like working for a couple of teenagers." Markle is known to have screamed at Cohen. They were insurmountable, and they tested her to her breaking point. Her mental health was abysmal.

Despite accepting their criticism, "she was always having to struggle on Harry and Meghan's behalf."

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Despite being snubbed at dinner, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle receive an olive branch from King Charles and Prince William.

Despite being snubbed at dinner, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle receive an olive branch from King Charles and Prince William.

Despite the dinner snub from the Duke of Sussex at Queen Elizabeth's funeral last week, King Charles and Prince William honored Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and extended an olive branch to them.

After reportedly being forbidden from joining the royal family on the day of the queen's death on September 8, Prince Harry allegedly skipped supper with his father, King Charles, and estranged brother Prince William at Balmoral, as reported by The Sun.

According to the source, Prince Charles nonetheless asked Meghan and Harry for a walkabout with him and Kate Middleton to assess memorials to the Queen at Windsor Castle despite the dinner snub.

Additionally, Harry was permitted by King Charles to wear his military uniform to a vigil. His first public address as monarch also referred to a happy marriage.

Meanwhile, it has been claimed that Meghan and Harry have returned to California with their children Archie and Lilibet after their lengthy visit to the United Kingdom.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Prince, It is said that Andrew did his best to prevent Charles from being crowned king.

Prince, It is said that Andrew did his best to prevent Charles from being crowned king.

According to a recent book, Andrew "lobbied" the Queen to prevent his brother from becoming king.

One recent book claims that Prince Andrew "lobbied" the Queen to prevent Charles from succeeding to the throne.

"Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall: From Outcast to Future Queen Consort," an incendiary biography written by Angela Levin. Speculation persists that Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson plotted to block Prince Charles from succeeding the Queen in the case of her death.

Claims made in Camilla's biography suggest that Andrew was firmly against the royal couple's marriage.

If the Queen had passed away before William turned 18, he would have succeeded to the throne instead of Andrew, the current chief corgi protector.

According to royal biographer Levin, "high insiders" told them that Andrew and Diana plotted to "push Prince Charles aside."

"When Diana was alive, through her acquaintance with Andrew's wife Sarah, [Duchess of York], she planned with Andrew to try to push Prince Charles aside so Prince Andrew could become regent to Prince William, who was then a teenager," the source said.

"Queen [Elizabeth] thought his actions were highly nasty and disagreeable. They informed me it was an unusual occurrence because he usually gets his way "reading through the book.

"Still, it appears that he was quite frustrated with his inability to exercise political control over the country. Considering how antagonistic he remained to Camilla's public appearance and acceptability, reconciliation seems unlikely."

According to Levin's book, Andrew poisoned Camilla's life by mistreating her since he thought she couldn't be trusted.

The scandalous Prince Andrew and his troubled sibling connection

Some say that tensions between Charles and Andrew have grown over the years, especially after the Duke of York lost his military titles owing to sexual abuse claims and ties to Jeffery Epstein.

Even during his mother's funeral, he was not permitted to wear his military uniform.

Since relinquishing his royal duties, the embarrassed prince has kept a low profile, except for a touching eulogy he wrote for his late mother.

"Respectfully, Your Majesty, Your Majesty's Servant, and Your Little Baby Dearest. Andrew's declaration: "It's been my joy and honor to serve Your Majesty." I know you want to honor your people's affection and respect, Mother — of the nation. Your patriotism and service are exceptional.

He said, "Mother, I will always cherish your love for a son, compassion, care, and confidence." Your understanding seems limitless.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

What, at the Queen's funeral, a giant candle was set on purpose to blind Meghan Markle?

 What, at the Queen's funeral, a giant candle was set on purpose to blind Meghan Markle?

According to Markle's fans, the large candle in her path during the Queen's funeral was on purpose.

Some observers, convinced by the candle, assume that her choice of where to sit in Westminster Abbey was a deliberate slight.

The Duchess of Sussex's face, which was already partially concealed by her wide-brimmed hat, was almost entirely obscured by a big yellow church candle, as viewers of the BBC's coverage of the service on Monday observed.

After a day of tributes from around the world to Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Elizabeth II was put to rest on Monday next to her husband, Prince Philip.

Even with all the polish and precision, there were still genuine expressions of feeling. In the evening, King Charles's face darkened as he fought back the tears, while other members of the royal family showed apparent signs of sorrow.

Psychologist says Prince Harry's body language indicates he is "torn between two worlds" at the funeral for the Queen of England.

 Psychologist says Prince Harry's body language indicates he is "torn between two worlds" at the funeral for the Queen of England.

An analyst said Prince Harry appeared at the Queen's funeral like a man "split between two worlds."

As he returned to the UK this month and will remain with his family to mourn Queen Elizabeth until her funeral on Monday, September 19, 2022, Prince Harry is said to be like a man who is "torn between two worlds."

Body language specialist and psychologist Dr Robi Ludwig told Fox News that Prince Harry's sacrifices for his marriage to Meghan Markle are written all over his face.

Ludwig states, "Harry has to concentrate on his wife, as seen by his grasping her hand and leaning toward her."

You can tell Harry is having a rough day and feeling like he's caught between two worlds from the look on his face. He's sacrificed a lot, and his thoughtful face betrays his anguish throughout the years.

I don't think Harry ever thought that his acts would produce this type of permanent animosity," Ludwig continued. It has also been severed if the Queen served as his connection to his family.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Priyanka Chopra tells the UN General Assembly and the world that "all is not well" and then posts a photo of herself with Malala Yousafzai.

 Priyanka Chopra tells the UN General Assembly and the world that "all is not well" and then posts a photo of herself with Malala Yousafzai.

As Priyanka Chopra put it, "it was about what we must do collectively to make the SDG's a reality, and we don't have a second to lose."

City of New Delhi: Priyanka Chopra represented UNICEF this past Monday at a press conference held during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In her opening remarks at the summit, she emphasized the need for the assembled heads of state to work together to protect the "basis of a just world that we fought for." She also said that the "UN Sustainable Development Goals" are a strategy that can fix the globe even though "everything is not well." Priyanka posted a video of herself giving a speech at the function, "As countries continue to recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19, as the climate crisis affects lives, as conflicts rage, as poverty, displacement, hunger, and inequalities destroy the very foundation of a just world that we fought for, for so long, our meeting today could not come at a more opportune time. And as we are all too aware, things are not what they seem to be, yet these crises did not arise by accident. There is a way to address these, though. The strategy is in place. As a global checklist, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals "Was addressed by Priyanka Chopra.


Priyanka Chopra has been posting photos of herself with Malala Yousafzai, Amanda Gorman, and others on her Instagram account. The note she included with the photo she shared said, "This morning, as a proud representative of @unicef, I walked through the United Nations' gates for the second time to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly. The Sustainable Development Goals are at the top of everyone's list this year. Today was a day of doing, striving, and having faith. The SDGs are ambitious, but we have no time to waste in working together to make them a reality." She also praised Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who invited her, in her letter. !.I appreciate being here today. @antonioguterres


She continued, "The second time was at the Transforming Education Summit, in which I also took part. It's shocking that nearly two-thirds of children can't read a basic story in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. The system has let them down. Education is the great equalizer, as the US Secretary of Education @seccardona put it so frankly, but if we keep doing what we've been doing, we'll keep getting what we've been getting. Every child is entitled to the same foundational opportunity to learn and develop to his or her fullest potential." Then, at the end of her letter, she said, "And as the amazing Amanda Gorman put it: "I dare you to mold our fate." I challenge you to be good for the sake of a better world."


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Monday, September 19, 2022

Lady Gaga becomes teary-eyed after ending Chromatica Ball Miami event.

 Lady Gaga becomes teary-eyed after ending Chromatica Ball Miami event.

Since abruptly cancelling the Miami stop of her Chromatica Ball tour due to inclement weather, Lady Gaga has apologised to her fans.

The 36-year-old pop star's Saturday night performance had to be cut short when a violent tropical storm rolled in.

The star of House of Gucci sent a two-and-a-half-minute video to Instagram in which she apologised to her fans, saying, "We really tried to finish the show tonight in Miami."

The singer of "Bad Romance" cried on camera as she addressed her 53.2 million Instagram followers.

She thanked the crowd for arriving and said they had tried their best to finish the show even though "there was lightning that was striking down to the earth so close to us" in Miami.

The Grammy-winning artist said she had to make the "responsible" call to end the performance to ensure everyone's safety.

"I don't know what I'd do if something happened to my audience, crew, band, or dancers," she said.

She stated jokingly, "So, I'm sorry that we didn't get to do the epic performance of Rain On Me in the rain."

Afterwards, the Star is Born star picked up the gorgeous red flowers a fan had thrown onto the platform and said she would "cherish them forever."

After posting the video, Gaga apologised again for cutting the event short during her performance in a separate post.

She added, "This was the greatest tour of my life and I will cherish this moment forever—it took a long time for me to heal, but I did," for the photo's caption.

Sunday, September 18, 2022

The royal garb of Victoria's "Queen Elizabeth" is hung up.

 The royal garb of Victoria's "Queen Elizabeth" is hung up.

For the past 38 years, Carolyn Sadowska has portrayed the monarch in many advertisements, conferences, parades, and celebrations. After enrolling in an improv comedy class in the evening, she began performing as the monarch shortly afterward.

Queen Elizabeth II's portrait, presented to Carolyn Sadowska. For nearly four decades, Sadowska has portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in advertisements, conferences, parades, and many events. TIMES COLONIST, ADRIAN LAM

Following the monarch's death, a woman in Victoria, who has performed as the Queen for the past 38 years, plans to hang up her tiara and royal garments for good.

"I always knew this day would come," said Carolyn Enid Sadowska last week as she packed up memorabilia, costumes, and props.

Soon after enrolling in an improv comedy class in the evening, Sadowska began performing as the Queen at various events (including commercials, conferences, parades, and countless parties).

She needed new personas to incorporate into her act and settled on the Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II is played by Carolyn Sadowska.

She received her big break after a businessman named Jim Pattison saw her perform on the main stage at Expo 86 and purchased her first tiara, which she had fashioned out of cardboard, wire, and lace.

As a result of him introducing her to his party's guests, she was offered a role as hostess for the remainder of the exposition.

Sadowska has stated that the sole purpose of the character is to bring joy to the audience through laughter. Her portrayal of the Queen was neither stuffy nor regal. She based it on her perception of the Queen as "everything that was wonderful in the world," someone who also happens to be humorous.

This opportunity was a blessing in my life. Because "when we laugh, we laugh together," to quote Sadowska, I consider it a wonderful privilege to have been able to make other people happy through humor. After having a good time with me, I get the impression that the audience members often feel more connected to the real Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II cosplay by Carolyn Sadowska. TIMES COLONIST, ADRIAN LAM

Since Sadowska gave up trying to keep track of how many times she had acted as the Queen, we might assume that the figure was relatively high. She has appeared in advertisements, entertained conventioneers, given keynote speeches, and even stood in for the real Queen during a dress rehearsal of a scheduled visit during her time in Victoria.

During one particularly memorable assignment, she rode a "beautiful" sled into a ballroom in Whistler. On another occasion, a 40-piece Beefeater band heralded her arrival with a horse-drawn carriage.

Often, she was expected to engage with the crowd rather than observe it actively.

She would tailor her comedy routine to the event when providing information about the attendees in advance or conducting her web research.

During a presentation to a group of ENT doctors, she revealed that the "Queen" had a lifelong interest in the field and practiced it on the side. Then she showed off an experimental method she'd devised. But unfortunately, the volunteer got brained during the skit.

Sometimes things wouldn't work out the way they were supposed to. She once spoke to a gathering of urologists, having thought she would be entertaining a group of neurologists.

The role of Elizabeth II is played by Carolyn Sadowska. Sadowska has shared the stage with fellow impersonators before. Winnie Cooper, who portrayed Diana until her untimely death in 1997, was a colleague of hers.

At another event, she had to make people laugh and break the ice. She came to find that her audience was composed entirely of Japanese people who spoke no English.

Sadowska, who has lived in Victoria since 1985, has observed that "most people are prepared to suspend reality for around 30 minutes," which gives them enough time to accept the charade and play along.

She spends her day acting like other people. She has also portrayed Victoria, Alexandra, and the young Elizabeth I in addition to Elizabeth II. The most frequently requested royal voice was that of Queen Elizabeth II.

She has performed alongside other impersonators before. She worked alongside Winnie Cooper, who played Diana until her untimely death in 1997. The actress Karen Brelsford, who plays Catherine, the present Princess of Wales, is someone she has collaborated with more lately.

She never met the Queen, but she met the genuine Lady Brabourne, the second Countess Mountbatten, during a Calgary Stampede event.

When it came to advertising, she filmed a spot for Coca-Cola in Barcelona meant for the Japanese market while pretending to be set in London, right down to the red double-decker bus in the background.

A magazine cover featuring Carolyn Sadowska in the role of the monarch.

She was invited to perform on a Japanese game show performing a song in Japanese even though she can't sing and is entirely unfamiliar with the language.

She voiced characters in not one but two Disney films, as well as two Punjabi language films. The fact that corgis, a favorite of the real Queen, seem to relate to her makes it easier for the screenplay to call for her to communicate with them.

She is entirely comfortable communicating in French because of her upbringing in Quebec.

Sadowska claimed, "I would always have fun with Quebec audiences." "Everyone would be shocked to learn that the 'Queen' was fluent in French."

While she is putting away her cherished memories, she is also resuming her career as an abstract artist, showing her work in area galleries.

She will miss playing the Queen because of the excellent money it brought in for almost four decades. Using the proceeds from her shows, she constructed an art studio in the backyard of her James Bay cottage.

She has already said her final goodbyes to her "royal" family in preparation for her departure to meet the Queen.

Quite a few folks have been made to smile thanks to us. "It doesn't get any better than that," Sadowska said in her farewell letter to Brelsford.

Friday, September 16, 2022

Queen's children hold vigil at Westminster Hall over her coffin.

 Queen's children hold vigil at Westminster Hall over her coffin.

King Charles led a second vigil with his siblings as the crowd passed.

Queen Elizabeth II's four children, headed by the King, quietly marched down the stone steps within Westminster Hall and stopped in front of the catafalque, where the vigil of the princes had begun.

It only took three taps until they walked on it. With his eyes red and squinting, King Charles stood at the head of the coffin, with Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex on either side and the Duke of York at the foot.

One by one, they started facing outside. Then they turned their backs on the casket and stood there, heads lowered, unmoving.

A state funeral will be held on Monday, but today was the family's last chance to pay their respects to their mother and Queen in a moving ceremony. And just like so many other times this past week, a private moment was broadcast for all to see.

As the King and his brothers and sisters stood guard, the crowd filed slowly past them on both sides of the big hall. Queen Consort and Countess of Wessex also attended and observed the occasion. After 15 minutes, the four walked down, and with another triple tap, their mission was accomplished.

Her children had already done the same at St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, where she was put to rest before her body was returned to Buckingham Palace. Prince Andrew, who typically sticks to morning dress due to his nonworking royal position, wore a military uniform to Westminster Hall.

It has been revealed that the Queen's eight grandchildren will keep vigil over her casket on Saturday night. To begin, the Prince of Wales will take the helm, followed by the Duke of Sussex in the very last row. Harry, a nonworking member of the royal family, will be wearing his uniform for this momentous occasion with the King's blessing. The rest of the grandchildren will be wearing morning jackets and formal, dark attire with festive trimmings.

First observed in 1936, the vigil of the princes was held by King George V's four sons as they stood guard over their father's casket. In 2002, Queen Elizabeth II's four grandsons stood to watch over their grandmother's casket in Westminster Hall.

After Queen Elizabeth II's death, Netflix members streamed 'The Crown.'

 After Queen Elizabeth II's death, Netflix members streamed 'The Crown.' 

There was a lot of interest in the first season of 'The Crown,' which debuted in 2016, as it was one of Netflix's top 10 most viewed English-language shows last week.

As the United Kingdom prepares for what is expected to be a tremendous turnout for Queen Elizabeth II's burial, many individuals have opted to pay their respects by viewing a biopic about her life from the comfort of their own homes.

Netflix Inc.'s (NFLX) "The Crown," launched in November 2016, skyrocketed to the top of the streaming service's most viewed series for the week ending Sunday.

According to data released by Netflix late Tuesday, season 1 of "The Crown" ranked eighth among English-language TV programs in total viewing time.

According to Netflix's data, "The Crown" was one of the top 10 most watched shows in the United Kingdom and 17 other European nations. In addition to the United States, it was among the top 10 in Hong Kong and seven other American markets.

Third-party data from Parrot Analytics shows that interest in "The Crown," Netflix Inc.'s fictional chronicle of the Queen's reign, began rising almost immediately after the announcement of her death and then skyrocketed in the days that followed.

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Parrot aims to quantify "demand" for programming, which it defines as a measurement beyond viewing that considers data points like video consumption and social-media activity to look at how much buzz a show produces.

On September 7, the day before her death, Parrot data showed that "demand" for "The Crown" worldwide was 22.8 times higher than for the usual episode.

On the following day, demand increased by 78.5%. By September 8, "The Crown" had risen to the top 0.2% of shows worldwide.

Interest in "The Crown" has continued to climb, with demand increasing to 58.6 times that of a typical episode as of September 9 from 40.7 times as of September 8.

According to data provided by Parrot, the show ranked #10 in terms of overall demand across all platforms on September 9.

The United Kingdom showed the most significant increase.

On September 9, "The Crown" jumped from being the ninety-fourth most requested show to fifth place. 'The Crown' experienced a 164% increase in demand between September 7 and September 10.

Netflix's "The Crown" chronicles Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Peter Morgan authored the screenplay. The series has received numerous honors and nominations, including Emmys and a Golden Globe.

Economists warn that the U.K. economy could be in recession because of the Queen's death.

After reporting last week that Netflix had halted filming the next episodes in the wake of the Queen's death, Deadline has since amended its article to state that the streaming service will stop production again on September 19, the day of the Queen's funeral.

According to the same article, Netflix "long had plans" for how it would deal with the Queen's death throughout the show's production.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Meghan Markle's "Archetypes" podcast would postpone new episodes during the Queen's mourning period.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Meghan Markle'smirks at Kate Middleton and is accused of insulting the Queen.

 Meghan Markle'smirks at Kate Middleton and is accused of insulting the Queen.

While the royal couple mourns the loss of the Queen, some fans and experts have continued to attack Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

Meghan was accused of smiling after a photo of her, and Kate Middleton from the procession went viral. Harry was criticized for allegedly "leaking information to the press."

A royalist who saw the photo commented, "It was the sneer.

She doesn't give a damn. As an extreme example, they left together, holding hands once more. There was absolutely no education. Even now, it disrespects Queen Elizabeth's customs and protocol. Only came for the big pictures and to prove she could sell her claim and right to exist."

Another internet commentator launched an assault, saying, "I'm shocked that they were holding hands in church and it looks like they're smirking. Just hold on till you get in your automobiles or get back to your homes. Seeing her there makes me sick, especially after what she's done to the Queen."



Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Princess Anne's Note to the Queen: "Fortunate To Share Last 24 Hours..."

 Princess Anne's Note to the Queen: "Fortunate To Share Last 24 Hours..."

After Queen Elizabeth's death, Princess Anne said she was "fortunate to experience the last 24 hours of her dearest mother's life."

Princess Anne thanked everyone who shared her sadness.

London's Princess Anne, the sole child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, accompanied her mother's coffin back to Buckingham Palace and penned a touching letter.

Princess Royal, the Queen's second child, said in a letter of condolence that she felt blessed to have spent the final 24 hours of her mother's life with her. This letter was sent as the Queen's coffin was transported from Balmoral to London for her funeral.

"Accompanying her on her final trips has been a privilege and an honour. Seeing the kindness and reverence displayed by so many travellers has been an inspiring and humbling experience "It was her pen that did the talking.

"One thing that will unite us is our individual experiences. To everyone who understands our sorrow, I am grateful "Moreover, she remarked.

Princess Elizabeth expressed gratitude to the people of the United Kingdom for their loyalty and devotion to her brother, King Charles III, upon his accession to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

"Perhaps we were reminded of how much we took for granted her existence and how much she contributed to our national identity. I'm also thankful for everyone's patience and understanding while my brother Charles takes on new duties as The Monarch "The royal princess sent a letter.

After her mother's death on September 8, 2022, Anne, Princess Royal, born on August 15, 1950, will be the sixteenth in line to the British throne. In 1987, Queen Elizabeth II bestowed the title of "Princess Royal" upon her oldest daughter.

Meanwhile, the royal casket was brought from Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, where it will spend the night in the Bow Room.

"The casket of Her Majesty The Queen has arrived at Buckingham Palace and will be placed in the Bow Room for the night. The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery will carry the coffin in Procession to the Palace of Westminster tomorrow on a specially constructed gun carriage "Twitter posts from the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth II died in Balmoral Castle, Scotland, on September 8. On Monday, the six-hour journey of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin from the Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh began.

It had been brought to Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse and laid to rest in a church so that mourners might pay their respects.

A Procession was organised on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Monday afternoon to transport the Coffin to St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.

The King's Body Guard accompanied it for Scotland, the Queen's children from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the Bearer Party carried it from the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

On Tuesday, a Vigil was conducted in St. Giles' Cathedral by the Queen's children at the site of her casket.

"The people of Scotland bid farewell to Her Majesty The Queen as her casket proceeds to Buckingham Palace," the Royal Family said.

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery will carry the coffin in Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the Queen will lay in state until the State Funeral.

Queen's Gardens, The Mall, Horse Guards, Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, Parliament Street, Parliament Square, and New Palace Yard. It was a short ceremony attended by the King and other members of the Royal Family, headed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Westminster.

People from all over can pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall during the Lying-in-State. There will be a State Funeral Service at Westminster Abbey at 1100 hours BST on Monday, September 19, after the Lying-in-State has concluded at the Palace of Westminster.

The Procession will move the body from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch after the formal funeral. After leaving Wellington Arch, the coffin will be taken to Windsor, where it will be placed in the State Hearse and taken in Procession down the Long Walk to St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. St. George's Chapel will then host a Committal Service.

The Queen's passing at age 96 ended a generation-spanning, seven-decade reign that made her a symbol of stability in an otherwise turbulent globe. The United Kingdom has declared a national day of mourning, and people worldwide have been sending their condolences.

On Saturday, after his mother's passing, Charles-III was proclaimed King of England."God Save the King" will reclaim its proper place as the national anthem as a result of the departure of the British Queen.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

George Lazenby, a James Bond actor, apologizes for the "disgusting" interview.

 George Lazenby, a James Bond actor, apologizes for the "disgusting" interview.

George Lazenby, a former James Bond actor, has apologized after being accused of making "creepy" and "disgusting" remarks during a stage interview.

The actor was in Australia as part of a tour titled "The Music of James Bond" to promote his role as 007 in the 1969 film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service."

Some members of the Perth audience were offended by the speaker's allegedly "homophobic" remarks and sexually vivid anecdotes.

After hearing that his stories had offended some of his readers, Lazenby expressed his regret.

'It was never my aim to make offensive or homophobic statements and I am very sorry if my experiences that I have shared many times were perceived that way,' he said in an apology.

The Australian actor, aged 83, has been taken off the tour permanently.

Producer Concert works expressed "great sadness and disappointment" over Lazenby's "language, statements, and recollections" during his Saturday performance in Perth.

Concert works attorney, Aaron Kernaghan, stated, "These were his personal opinions, and there is no explanation for this in today's culture.

An apology was made to the concertgoers, the performers, and the Perth Concert Hall; the company has been in touch with anyone who complained.

Meanwhile, it has "decided to cease its engagement with Mr. Lazenby" and begun "a complete review of the matter," as Mr. Kernaghan elaborated.

One listener claimed that during Lazenby's interview on Saturday, he "spoke about basically his sexual conquests."

She reported to Perth radio station 6PR, "He was homophobic, he swore, and he certainly wasn't talking about his Bond movies." She continued, "He minimised the Queen a day after her death."

.At one point, he referenced an Australian player whose daughter he was stalking and stated he got her out of a pub and put her in a car in London, which is horrific.

Not only was it not endearing, but it also failed to make us laugh. It was repulsive and insulting, in a word. There's no sugarcoating it; he was just horrible.

In the words of another listener, the interview focused on "self-interested misogynistic yarns of George Lazenby's sexual prowess, intimate details of diarrhoea, and objectification of women."

They told The West Australian newspaper, "The tension was released when a brave member of the public said, 'Excuse me, this is offensive.'" The crowd booed George off the stage, and the music saved the day.

During the performance, at least one audience member "pointed out the offence that Lazenby was causing," according to concertgoer Joseph McCormack's tweets.

A second listener to 6PR's broadcast defended the actor, arguing that the "exaggeration" of his tales was done on purpose for comic effect.

Neither was there any rape or kidnapping on his part? The general public was suddenly wide awake. Once the audience started shouting and booing, the act lost some of its charms.

Despite repeated attempts, the BBC has been unable to confirm Lazenby's claims independently.


WASO also distanced themselves from the actor over the weekend.

"His recollections were personal beliefs that may have mirrored a time when such behaviour was accepted, but has never been acceptable," the orchestra noted.

His views do not represent those of modern society, which are vastly different from his own. The Western Australian Symphony Orchestra and the Perth Concert Hall do not agree with or support his opinions.

David Templeman, Australia's minister for the arts, said, "I hear that the audience made their views apparent about the content and good on them." "

After replacing Sean Connery as James Bond in 1969, Lazenby shot to celebrity.

A one-film wonder who claims he turned down $1 million to reprise his role as a model has never acted before.

Bond is a brute... I've already forgotten about him. I have decided not to face him ever again. Peace, he said, was the message at the time.

Sunday, September 11, 2022

"Reunited For Granny": UK Newspapers Welcome Prince Harry's Return Home.

 "Reunited For Granny": UK Newspapers Welcome Prince Harry's Return Home.

The foursome set aside their differences to view floral tributes outside Queen Elizabeth II's old residence at Windsor Castle. The resulting photos were featured on the front pages of numerous Sunday newspapers across the country.

London: On Sunday, the front pages of British newspapers were devoted to the unexpected reunion of Princes William and Harry and their spouses, Kate and Meghan, sparking hopes of royal reconciliation.

Many of the country's Sunday newspapers featured photos of the four putting aside their disagreements to view floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II outside her former residence at Windsor Castle.

The Mirror's headline read, "Reunited for granny," while the Telegraph's read "Reunited in sadness" and the Sun's read, "All 4 One."

The Times's front page ran, "Warring Windsors' uncomfortable ceasefire to respect the Queen," implying that tensions remained high despite the agreement.

According to royal analyst and Sun columnist Ingrid Seward, "in death, the Queen appeared to perform the impossible by bringing brothers William and Harry back together."

"A nation held its breath when they stepped out of the same car for a walkabout in Windsor with their wives in tow... In such a charged atmosphere, it's likely that the two brothers may reconcile and work together once more "Moreover, she argued.

A writer for the Mail, Sarah Vine, remarked that the reunion "will have gladdened the hearts of millions."

"How long do you anticipate it lasting? We have to hope it works, "she continued, urging Harry to abandon his book project.

She urged people to "forgive, put all that aside, and find a way ahead together."

Some publications were optimistic. However, the Sunday Times noted that "while the brothers put on a show of togetherness at Windsor, it is understood that the camps required long negotiations behind the scenes beforehand, delaying their arrival for the walkabout by 45 minutes."

The Sun added a disclaimer: "it is acknowledged old scars haven't totally healed, and the walkabout was more a temporary truce."

According to The Sunday Telegraph, this was "a knockout PR strike aimed to stop rumours of the on-going schism between the royal brothers from overshadowing 10 days of national sorrow."

It said William had "made his very own 'cometh the hour, cometh the man' moment" by providing an "olive branch."

Even while "the joint appearance will likely begin a healing process for the once-inseparable siblings," the article cautioned that "there is no disputing that the path to peace is not without its possible pitfalls."

More than 100 million copies of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' have been sold to celebrate the album's 40th anniversary.

More than 100 million copies of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' have been sold to celebrate the album's 40th anniversary. Paris...