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Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Eddie Redmayne and wife Hannah Bagshawe 'can't keep their hands off each other' as they share a passionate kiss while soaking up the sun at Glastonbury
Day of the Jackal star Eddie Redmayne brought some romance to Glastonbury as he kissed his wife Hannah Bagshawe at the music extravaganza. The couple, who have been married for 11 years, could barely keep their hands off of one another as they attended the festival while their two children were nowhere to be seen. Dressed down in a beige Nike t-shirt, the Theory of Everything actor, 43, was sipping on a drink in the VIP area where he was mixing with the likes of Sophie Turner and Harry Styles. Meanwhile, Hannah, 42, was also dressed in an understated way, opting for black cut off denim shorts and a t-shirt. 'They could barely keep their hands off one another,' said an onlooker. ''Eddie kept taking Hannah's hand and kissing her, they looked like they were definitely enjoying some time away from their kids. 'You would never have known Eddie is a Hollywood star, he was so understated and went very much under the radar.' Eddie and Hannah married at the exclusive Babington House back in December 2014. Coincidentally, that venue is just a few miles away from Worthy Farm though it isn't known that is where they are staying. Eddie and Hannah first met at while they were students back in 2020. More than a decade later, their friendship eventually turned romantic when he was filming Les Miserables. 'It's great that she found me attractive then and still does,' Eddie told Time Out in 2016. 'It's also wonderful having a shared history and friends, even though we didn't get together for 15 years. Just two years after they began dating, Eddie popped the question. They held an intimate winter-themed wedding in 2015 and have since welcomed two children together - a boy and a girl. Elsewhere at the festival Lewis Capaldi choked back tears as he declaring 'I'm back baby' during his emotional return tothe iconic Pyramid Stage for a secret set. The Scottish singer, 28, was greeted with cheers from the huge Worthy Farm crowd, two years after his battle with Tourettes left him unable to finish his perfomance at the festival and led to a career hiatus. Delighted to back in front of an audience he tearfully said: 'Two years ago I wasn't sure if I'd ever do this again, but I'm back baby!''. Lewis sung a number of his famous hits, before once chocking back tears as he performed brand new single Survive, which highlights the difficult period in his career following his last Glastonbury gig. Fans in the crowd could be seen crying and calling out his name before joining him in a rendition of megahit Someone You Loved. In his emotional speech, Lewis said: ' Glastonbury it's good to be back. Won't say too much up here today as if I do I might start crying, but I can't thank you enough for coming here and being with here'. 'Second times a charm hey! It's a short set today but just wanted to come and finish what I couldn't last time, also this was like the worst kept f*****g secret ever'. Following his set Lewis took to Instagram with footage of his perfomance alongside a post which read: 'Glastonbury it's so incredible to be back, thank you so much for having me x' Fans and famous friends rushed to the comments to welcome the talented musician back into the public eye. Sam Fender said: 'Return of The King', while Alan Shearer said: 'Love It': Paddy McGuinness gushed: 'Governor' and Jade Thirlwall shared a slew of loving emojis. Following his emotional set at Worthy Farm in June 2023, the singer took time off to focus on his mental health and to 'adjust to the impact' of his Tourette's diagnosis. Also performing on Glastonbury's first day was CMAT, Lola Young, Alanis Morissette, as well Lorde with her own secret set.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Samantha Barks welcomes a daughter
Samantha Barks has welcomed her second child with her husband Alex Stoll. The Les Miserables star, 34, took to Instagram on Sunday (22.06.25) to confirm the she's has given birth to a daughter named felicity, who joins the couple's son Raphael, who was born in 2023. Sharing a picture of herself cuddling her new baby on Instagram, Samantha wrote: "Hello Felicity." Samantha went public with her pregnancy news back in May during an interview with the BBC as she prepared for the VE Day 80th Anniversary concert in London. She said: "The dress is being steamed, the hair and make-up is ready ... [I'm] nearly nine months pregnant so it's going to be me and baby performing for royalty tonight so it's her first adventure." Samantha and Alex married in Tuscany, Italy, in June 2022 and the actress previously admitted she felt "drunk in love" on her big day. She gushed to Britain's OK! magazine: "It was everything we could ever hope for, and so much more. You plan every intricate detail of a wedding and hope it all happens the way it's supposed to, and it did. "There was nothing I would change from the day, it all went perfectly and smoothly, but what you can't prepare yourself for is everyone you love being there and celebrating with you, and the atmosphere of that. It took us by surprise ... Samantha - who has been playing Elsa in the West End production of Frozen: The Musical, added of her wedding dress: "I felt very much like me in the dress, which is great. I spend my life being other people and other characters so, on my wedding day, I wanted to feel: 'That's so me'." The happy couple went on to welcome their son Rafael Richard Barks-Stoll in October, 2023 and Samantha shared the happy news on Instagram alongside a black and white picture of her newborn's hand. She wrote: "Welcome Rafael Richard Barks-Stoll, born on 16th October. My heart could burst with happiness." It's been a huge year so far for Samantha as she was recently seen in the UK version of The Masked Singer, which she won in January. Speaking after her TV triumph, the singer gushed: "You know what this has been the most fun experience. "I've loved this whole secret spy life and I can't believe it's over and I can't believe I won?"


Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Samantha Barks welcomes a daughter
Samantha Barks has welcomed her second child with her husband Alex Stoll. The Les Miserables star, 34, took to Instagram on Sunday (22.06.25) to confirm the she's has given birth to a daughter named felicity, who joins the couple's son Raphael, who was born in 2023. Sharing a picture of herself cuddling her new baby on Instagram, Samantha wrote: "Hello Felicity." Samantha went public with her pregnancy news back in May during an interview with the BBC as she prepared for the VE Day 80th Anniversary concert in London. She said: "The dress is being steamed, the hair and make-up is ready ... [I'm] nearly nine months pregnant so it's going to be me and baby performing for royalty tonight so it's her first adventure." Samantha and Alex married in Tuscany, Italy, in June 2022 and the actress previously admitted she felt "drunk in love" on her big day. She gushed to Britain's OK! magazine: "It was everything we could ever hope for, and so much more. You plan every intricate detail of a wedding and hope it all happens the way it's supposed to, and it did. "There was nothing I would change from the day, it all went perfectly and smoothly, but what you can't prepare yourself for is everyone you love being there and celebrating with you, and the atmosphere of that. It took us by surprise ... Samantha - who has been playing Elsa in the West End production of Frozen: The Musical, added of her wedding dress: "I felt very much like me in the dress, which is great. I spend my life being other people and other characters so, on my wedding day, I wanted to feel: 'That's so me'." The happy couple went on to welcome their son Rafael Richard Barks-Stoll in October, 2023 and Samantha shared the happy news on Instagram alongside a black and white picture of her newborn's hand. She wrote: "Welcome Rafael Richard Barks-Stoll, born on 16th October. My heart could burst with happiness." It's been a huge year so far for Samantha as she was recently seen in the UK version of The Masked Singer, which she won in January. Speaking after her TV triumph, the singer gushed: "You know what this has been the most fun experience. "I've loved this whole secret spy life and I can't believe it's over and I can't believe I won?"
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shouts of ‘felon' and ‘we love you': Inside Trump's charged visit to the Kennedy Center
President Donald Trump drew charged reactions of both admiration and ire at the Kennedy Center's opening night of 'Les Misérables' – with a greeting of cheers and boos, drama at intermission and drag queens in the audience. When the lights came on after the end of the first act Wednesday, many people cheered and clapped as the president and First Lady Melania Trump stood up. But a woman below, seated in the orchestra section, started yelling: 'Felon, you're a convicted felon.' As cheers died down, and Trump walked out, her voice became clearer: 'Convicted felon, rapist!' A security guard quickly approached, appearing to escort her out. As the crowd waited anxiously for Trump to return to his seat, someone yelled out: 'F**k Trump,' and the crowd responded by cheering and clapping loudly. Some yelled out: 'We love you.' Others booed, and then an even louder cheer erupted when Trump appeared again. He pumped his fist in the air three times – reminiscent of how he rallied his supporters after an assassination attempt against him last year in Pennsylvania, when he made the same motion and shouted to the crowd: 'Fight, fight, fight.' The night was emblematic of Trump's approach in his second administration. Shunned from much of the cultural milieu of deep-blue Washington, DC, in his first term, he largely ignored it. This time, an emboldened Trump has seized control of one of the premiere cultural spots in the city, installing allies on the board who named him chairman and announcing plans to adjust the decor and schedule to his liking. And, much like his approach to the negative reactions during the performance, he isn't expressing much concern about his critics. His supporters are more than willing to drown out the naysayers. When Trump first entered the theater, standing at the lip of the presidential box overlooking the crowd, he was met with loud cheers and boos. Then chants of 'USA, USA, USA' broke out. Darlene Webb, a self-identified Trump supporter since 2016, said the expletives and jeering just made her want to express her support more loudly. 'I just wanted to clap and yell over it, because at this type of performance I don't think it was good for them to do that, professionally,' Webb said. Cara Segur, a friend of Webb's, said she 'found it kind of ironic that he was here' given the subject matter of the musical. In the backdrop of Wednesday night's performance — the story of a former convict fighting for a second chance against a law enforcement officer's dogged pursuit to put him back in prison — Trump has deployed the National Guard and hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles to quash protests, which were sparked by the administration's immigration crackdown. 'Seeing some of the actors and actresses, it looked like they were singing at him, instead of just singing to the crowd. And it felt really powerful and I liked it,' Segur said. Not all the protests against Trump's presence at the Kennedy Center Wednesday night were vocal. Four drag queens sat below the presidential box, a visual pushback against Trump's vow that there would be no more 'woke' performances or drag shows at the Kennedy Center. One of the drag queens, Tara Hoot, said their appearance in full drag was 'a message of inclusivity. I really love musicals, I mean I'm a drag queen.' 'A lot of people have been applauding, asking for pictures,' another drag queen who goes by Vagenesis said, waving a fan with the DC flag on it. 'Some people are throwing some glances, confused about what they see, but that's always to be expected wherever we go.' Some in the audience bought tickets well before Trump decided to attend, including Carol Campion, her daughter Kristen Farren and her two grandchildren. Farren said she would like the Kennedy Center to 'remain apolitical. It's a beautiful, beautiful location that has been part of our country for a very long time, and I think it should just be dedication to the arts as it was meant to be.' The performers, who did not make any sort of statement about Trump's presence during the show, received a standing ovation from the audience. Trump and the first lady stood and clapped, as well as the entire presidential box, which included Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance and Kellyanne Conway, among others. Trump left before the lights came back on. Before the show, the president and Melania Trump attended a VIP reception hosted by the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees intended to raise money to revamp the building. Gold sponsors of the event were asked to contribute $2 million for 10 premier seats, a photo opportunity with Trump and 10 tickets to the VIP reception. Silver sponsors were expected to pay $100,000 for a photo opportunity with Trump, performance seating and two tickets to the VIP reception. At the red carpet ahead of the performance, Trump said that $10 million had been raised for the Kennedy Center. Trump has taken purposeful steps to reshape power at the Kennedy Center, installing allies on the board who elected him chairman. That includes his chief of staff Susie Wiles, Usha Vance, Bondi, White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's wife, Allison. He also appointed Fox News hosts Maria Bartiromo and Laura Ingraham, as well as 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood. 'We're going to make it incredible,' Trump said on the red carpet before the show. 'We have all the funding — we raised a lot tonight. We'll put it — lot of money, we're going to bring it back to the highest level, higher than it was ever before.' Trump was asked while entering the venue about a previous CNN report that at least 10 to 12 cast members planned to boycott the performance due to his appearance. While it was not immediately clear how many cast members followed through on those plans, Trump said he was unbothered. 'I couldn't care less, honestly I couldn't,' he replied. 'All I do is run the country – well.'


AsiaOne
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular coming to Singapore March 2026, waitlist now open — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular coming to Singapore March 2026, waitlist now open Musical fans, you're in for a treat. Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular - a large-scale version of the acclaimed Les Miserables musical, which played over 200 performances in the West End - is coming to Singapore in March 2026, announced Base Entertainment Asia today (June 12)... » READ MORE 2. No significant impact to travellers after Jetstar Asia closure, say analysts Travellers will not be significantly impacted with the impending closure of Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Jetstar Asia, aviation analysts have said... » READ MORE 3. Popular Holland Village eateries Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao and Wala Wala Cafe Bar to shutter When it comes to popular eateries at Holland Village, two places that probably often come to mind are Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao and Wala Wala Cafe Bar. But after decades of operations, both establishments are set to shutter... » READ MORE 4. 'I thought I was a forgotten actress': Apple Hong touched by supporters' messages after Star Awards' popularity nomination When Apple Hong received a congratulatory text from her BFF, actress Priscelia Chan, about two weeks ago, she was puzzled. "I was having dinner outside when Priscelia texted me, saying, 'Hey Apple, congrats, we can go together.' Then I was like, 'What congrats? Go together where?'" the 46-year-old actress recounted in a recent interview with AsiaOne. ... » READ MORE editor@