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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Outrageous moment Dalmatian MOUNTS Sydnie Christmas during car crash Lorraine interview - and ITV host can't resist pointing and laughing
Sydnie Christmas and Lorraine Kelly were left in hysterics as a Dalmatian puppy clambered on top of the singer during Tuesday's episode of the ITV show. The 29 year old appeared on the programme to chat about her upcoming role as Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo in London. The star, who won the seventeenth series of Britain's Got Talent in 2024, was joined by an adorable young pooch called Vegas on the sofa. Lorraine said: 'Sydnie joins us now and she's brought a little friend. Who is this?!' 'This is Vegas! My next victim,' Sydnie joked. Just moments into the chat, the cheeky pooch tried to get hold of the newspapers on the coffee table. Lorraine told him: 'No you don't eat that and you don't eat that (the mug), you naughty, naughty gorgeous thing.' The host then asked about what real-life puppies are used in the show. Sydnie explained: 'Well we have a guest puppy at the end, they are well looked after. 'Their own dressing room, the most looked after on the show!' But being in the studio proved to be too much excitement for Vegas as he couldn't keep still, giving Lorraine kisses on the face and nibbling on Sydnie's fingers. As they played out of clip of Sydnie's grandmas sharing a message of how proud they are of her, she laughed out loud and Vegas managed to jump up on the sofa and over Sydney. 'Can I just say, you're doing brilliantly,' Lorraine told Vegas as he nibbled on her hand. Sydnie confessed: 'My hand is on fire!' Lorraine said: 'Sydnie joins us now and she's brought a little friend. Who is this?!' 'This is Vegas! My next victim,' Sydnie joked 'He is using you as a chew toy?' Lorraine asked. Sydnie said: 'He is!' The theatre show's official Instagram account took to their page to celebrate Syndie's part in the production. They wrote: 'Did you catch our fabulous @sydniechristmas on this morning. 'We can't wait to see her on stage in Hammersmith this summer playing the greatest villain of them all, Cruella de Vil! 'From 18 July for 6 weeks only!' Many rushed to the comments section to share their excitement, including Vegas the pup. His account wrote: 'I had the best time.' Another fan said: '@sydniechristmas you legend you!!' 'You go girl... the role of a life time. You are going to kill it.' 'What a lovely person Sydnie is ,she so deserves everything that is going on for her. Really enjoyed her chat with Lorraine, not forgetting her gorgeous companion.' 'I'm glad you got the role of the super fashionable, popular theater pro on that TV show. You were born for that role.' Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
Otago Daily Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Obituary: Brian James, musician
Brian James of The Damned performs on stage at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, October 29, 2022. Punk made Brian James famous but the Londoner was no one chord wonder. Kicked out of school at 15, playing guitar was all that the then Brian Robertson could do (he changed his name to avoid being confused with Thin Lizzy's guitarist). He started out playing blues and jazz before discovering proto punks The Stooges and helped found a heavily influenced band called Bastard. After that outfit's demise James finally got his timing right, joining a band called The Damned and playing on what is regarded as the first punk single, New Rose. The band, briefly, split in 1978 (James did not rejoin when The Damned reformed, although he did play two shows with them in 1988 and at various reunions thereafter). In 1980, James formed the Lords of the New Church with the former Dead Boys vocalist Stiv Bators, a group which enjoyed modest success on the indie charts, and then The Dripping Lips. In 2000, under the name Racketeers, he and Clem Burke (Blondie), Stewart Copeland (the Police), Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses) and Wayne Kramer (MC5) released an album. James also released five solo records. Brian James died on March 6 aged 74. — APL/agencies
Wales Online
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff
Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff The Sister Act and Ghost star will be heading to the Welsh capital later this year. Whoopi Goldberg will be returning to the UK later this year for two special events. (Image: Getty Images for The Met Museum/ ) Good news for movie buffs, as EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winner Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff. The comedian, author, and actress will be returning to the stage this year, marking her first UK appearances in almost ten years. The actress will only be hosting two events in the UK this year. The first will be held in London on Thursday, September 4 at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith. The second gig will be held in our very own capital city, at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on Friday, September 5. She is best known for starring in films like Sister Act and Ghost, among numerous other popular titles. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Now, audiences are invited to experience an intimate evening with the multi-award-winning actress, author, and producer as she reflects on her extraordinary career and trailblazing journey, delivered with her trademark wit, warmth and razor-sharp candour. She'll be sharing stories from her formative years to reflecting on her ground breaking career in film and television. In classic Whoopi fashion the event is bound to be unfiltered, as we often see in her role as a moderator and co-host of the American chat show The View. Whoopi said: " I've always loved performing for UK audiences. I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth." Article continues below The event will also include an audience Q&A segment, which gives Whoopi fans an unmissable opportunity to ask her anything they want (within reason of course). Pre-sale tickets will be available from Thursday, June 19 through the Fiery Entertainment website. To apply for pre-sale all you need to do is sign up for their mailing list here for access to the exclusive presale link. General sale begins at 10am on Friday, June 20 and more information can be found here. Whoopi shared on social media: "Hey y'all. I'll be in the U.K. this September stepping on the stage for two nights only in London & Cardiff. Tickets on general sale this Friday, June 20th. Sign up now for pre-sale. Hope to see you there!" Content cannot be displayed without consent Fans shared their excitement over the announcement in the comments of Whoopi's post. One said: "Let's goooooo." Another added: "Glad to see you getting back on stage." Some people are even thinking of travelling from across the world for the events. One person said: "I'll do my best to grab a ticket and fly there to see you on stage." You can find more ticket information here. Article continues below
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Whoopi Goldberg announces first UK appearances in a decade with pair of live shows
Whoopi Goldberg is bringing her Whoopi Goldberg: Live show across the pond for her first UK appearances in a decade. The 69-year-old award-winning actress, comedian, activist, and philanthropist will share tales from her "extraordinary career and trailblazing journey, delivered with her trademark wit, warmth and razor-sharp candour." The show will head to London's Eventim Apollo on September 4, and Cardiff's Utilita Arena on September 5. Audience members will be invited to ask the Sister Act and Ghost legend questions during a Q+A segment. Whoopi said: 'I've always loved performing for UK audiences. I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth.' For tickets visit Meanwhile, Whoopi recently revealed that there are plans to shoot some scenes for Sister Act 3 in Italy as a tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith. The Hollywood icon will be reprising her role as Sister Mary Clarence in the highly anticipated Disney+ sequel to 1993's Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit and the original Sister Act film, which was released in 1992. During an appearance on Italian TV show Che Tempo Che Fa, Whoopi revealed that the script was changed after Maggie's death in September 2024 at the age of 89 to acknowledge her character Reverend Mother in the sequel. When asked if Sister Act 3 might have some scenes shot in Italy and why, Whoopi answered: "I hope so. It would be wonderful because we want to do it for a couple of reasons. Because we lost Maggie, you know, and we want to bring all the nuns here to kind of share that. "It's the perfect place. Italy is the perfect place. "We are waiting for Disney to say yes or no. Keep your fingers crossed." Whoopi and Maggie were the main cast members in Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. The original film saw Whoopi star as Deloris Van Cartier, a singer who goes undercover at a convent as Sister Mary Clarence after being put in a witness protection programme. It was a huge hit and banked $232 million at the box office. Elsewhere, Whoopi talked about her five-decade spanning career which has also featured acclaimed movies like The Color Purple, and Jumpin' Jack Flash. Whoopi earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance as psychic Oda Mae Brown opposite Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat in supernatural romance Ghost. But Whoopi admitted her career has also seen her appear in some less than impressive movies and she cited 1996's science-fiction buddy cop movie Theodore Rex, in which she played a police detective partnered with an anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus named Theodore Rex, as being the worse. She said: "I am very lucky. I've had some really good movies and some very bad ones too. "There is a very bad one. It's called 'Theodore Rex'. It's about me and a talking dinosaur, in the future ... it was pretty bad."
Perth Now
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Whoopi Goldberg announces first UK appearances in a decade with pair of live shows
Whoopi Goldberg is bringing her Whoopi Goldberg: Live show across the pond for her first UK appearances in a decade. The 69-year-old award-winning actress, comedian, activist, and philanthropist will share tales from her "extraordinary career and trailblazing journey, delivered with her trademark wit, warmth and razor-sharp candour." The show will head to London's Eventim Apollo on September 4, and Cardiff's Utilita Arena on September 5. Audience members will be invited to ask the Sister Act and Ghost legend questions during a Q+A segment. Whoopi said: 'I've always loved performing for UK audiences. I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth.' For tickets visit Meanwhile, Whoopi recently revealed that there are plans to shoot some scenes for Sister Act 3 in Italy as a tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith. The Hollywood icon will be reprising her role as Sister Mary Clarence in the highly anticipated Disney+ sequel to 1993's Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit and the original Sister Act film, which was released in 1992. During an appearance on Italian TV show Che Tempo Che Fa, Whoopi revealed that the script was changed after Maggie's death in September 2024 at the age of 89 to acknowledge her character Reverend Mother in the sequel. When asked if Sister Act 3 might have some scenes shot in Italy and why, Whoopi answered: "I hope so. It would be wonderful because we want to do it for a couple of reasons. Because we lost Maggie, you know, and we want to bring all the nuns here to kind of share that. "It's the perfect place. Italy is the perfect place. "We are waiting for Disney to say yes or no. Keep your fingers crossed." Whoopi and Maggie were the main cast members in Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. The original film saw Whoopi star as Deloris Van Cartier, a singer who goes undercover at a convent as Sister Mary Clarence after being put in a witness protection programme. It was a huge hit and banked $232 million at the box office. Elsewhere, Whoopi talked about her five-decade spanning career which has also featured acclaimed movies like The Color Purple, and Jumpin' Jack Flash. Whoopi earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance as psychic Oda Mae Brown opposite Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat in supernatural romance Ghost. But Whoopi admitted her career has also seen her appear in some less than impressive movies and she cited 1996's science-fiction buddy cop movie Theodore Rex, in which she played a police detective partnered with an anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus named Theodore Rex, as being the worse. She said: "I am very lucky. I've had some really good movies and some very bad ones too. "There is a very bad one. It's called 'Theodore Rex'. It's about me and a talking dinosaur, in the future ... it was pretty bad."
