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New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.'s former NYC home re-lists for $1.2M
A Manhattan apartment once home to Hollywood royalty is back on the market — this time with a starring role in the discount department. The former Park Avenue residence of actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. has re-listed for $1.2 million, a drop from its original $1.75 million ask when it debuted in 2023. The 2,100-square-foot co-op, located in the storied Beekman building, has appeared on and off the market over the past several months, undergoing a series of price reductions. Advertisement 12 A historic Park Avenue apartment once home to screen legend Douglas Fairbanks Jr. has hit the market for $1.2 million, down from its original $1.75 million ask in October 2023. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network 12 The home occupies 2,100 square feet. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network Fairbanks — known for swashbuckling roles on screen and high-society connections off it — once hosted luminaries such as Sir Laurence Olivier, Rex Harrison and the Duke of Wellington in the apartment's expansive, south-facing living room. Advertisement That same room now serves as the showpiece of the home, bathed in natural light and designed for entertaining, with space for more than a dozen guests. Despite his success in show business, Fairbanks revealed in a 1989 interview with the New York Times from this apartment that his most meaningful years came when he fought in World War I. 12 Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Getty Images 12 The library. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network Advertisement 12 Notable features include herringbone wood floors, 9-foot ceilings, a marble fireplace imported from England, and a grand living room where Fairbanks once entertained the likes of Sir Laurence Olivier and the Duke of Wellington. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network 'I believe I was the first film actor to enter the war and probably the last one to come back,' Fairbanks said. 'It was six years of very fulfilling active duty. When it was over, I was told that the public had forgotten me and that it would be very hard to get back into films. But luck brought me 'Sinbad the Sailor,' and it hit the jackpot.' The three-bedroom, three-bath residence is rich in architectural detail and historic charm. A formal foyer with herringbone floors leads into a library designed with classic sensibilities. Pocket doors open to a flexible adjacent room with its own ensuite bath, a marble fireplace imported from England and built-in storage. Advertisement 12 Photos give a glimpse of history. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network 12 The living room features built-in bookshelves. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network 12 The midcentury kitchen. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network The primary bedroom is privately tucked away in its own wing and features two walk-in closets, a windowed bathroom, and ample space for a seating area or a desk, the listing notes. Though the building dates to 1927, certain interiors have been thoroughly updated, according to the listing. The time-capsule kitchen, meanwhile, features appliances and storage — while the apartment overall offers five walk-in closets and a bonus room that could serve as an office, an expanded bathroom or oversized dressing space. The Beekman, originally developed as a hotel, retains many of its hospitality-focused perks. Maintenance fees include daily housekeeping and utilities, and residents have access to a gym, laundry facilities, and a full-time doorman and concierge services. A new restaurant by acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud is set to open in the building's ground-floor commercial space. Two private storage cages transfer with the apartment. 12 One of three bedrooms. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network Advertisement 12 One of three bathrooms. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network 12 A second bedroom. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network 12 A second bathroom. Nikola Strbac/The Real Estate Production Network Located in one of the Upper East Side's most desirable pockets, near Central Park and Madison Avenue shopping, the home offers a rare blend of cinematic provenance and full-service convenience. Advertisement A fixture of Hollywood's Golden Age, Fairbanks starred in adventure classics like 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' 'Gunga Din' and 'The Corsican Brothers.' The son of silent film legend Douglas Fairbanks and stepson of screen icon Mary Pickford, the younger Fairbanks was born into cinematic royalty. His personal life was equally high-profile — his first marriage was to actress Joan Crawford. Pamela Marcus, Amy Goldberger and Savannah Likitsakos of Corcoran and Amy Goldberger of Compass hold the listing in a co-exclusive.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Teacher screened 'inappropriate' blackface film
A primary school teacher who accidentally showed a film clip containing blackface to a class of Year 5 pupils has been found to have behaved inappropriately. Grace Whiley played the video of an old Sinbad film during an English lesson at Bluebell Primary School in Norwich. The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) panel said she should have been aware of content considered unacceptable by modern standards. The Broads Horizon Education Trust (BHET), which runs the primary, said: "We do not tolerate racism or discrimination in any form." Blackface is a racist historical practice which involves people painting their faces in an attempt to resemble a black person, usually to mock them for the entertainment of white people and promote negative stereotypes. In January 2024, while children were studying Sinbad the Sailor, Ms Whiley played the clip because it showed Sinbad's dress and appearance, she told the panel. She claimed to have only previewed five minutes of the film clip before playing it and was not aware of there being any blackface in the part she saw. Ms Whiley stopped the clip when she noticed it and mentioned to the class that the film was "old fashioned and that sometimes things were shown differently now", the TRA heard. The panel found that although it was accidental, Ms Whiley should have ensured any video was appropriate for pupils. "She had not been sufficiently thorough in her checking," the TRA concluded. "The panel found that this constituted her behaving in an inappropriate way." In another incident in February 2024, Ms Whiley was accused of stating that Pupil B was "daddy's little princess and that's how Muslims are" and that Muslims "are entitled and think they are better than everyone else". The teacher denied using the words. She admitted she had said to another staff member: "I was surprised by her [Pupil B's] behaviour but thought it might be because she has been spoilt by her father because Islamic fathers sometimes do that." The TRA said it was "incumbent upon Ms Whiley in a school setting not to make any derogatory remarks about any individual pupil or parent, or group of pupils or parents, or to stereotype such persons in a negative way on the basis of their culture or cultural or religious heritage or presentation. "Teachers must ensure that they do not behave in a way that may lead to others to think that it was acceptable for teachers to hold views such as Ms Whiley had expressed or make remarks of the nature made by Ms Whiley." It found that she had behaved in an inappropriate and unprofessional way in relation to those allegations. Owen Jenkins, chief executive for BHET, said: "When concerns were raised... we acted swiftly and began an internal investigation. "However, we referred the matter to the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA), as we believed the concerns warranted further scrutiny, which has since upheld several allegations regarding the conduct. "We fully support the TRA's outcome of the process, and remain focused on creating safe, respectful environments in all our schools." It added the trust was "committed to diversity, inclusion, and ensuring all members of our community are treated with respect". Ms Whiley resigned from her job in March 2024 before the internal investigation concluded, but the panel said an order banning her from teaching was "not proportionate or in the public interest" because of her "remorse" and the "low risk that she would repeat the behaviour". Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. What is blackface? David Harewood says blackface is 'grotesque distortion of race' Golly doll pub landlords face no further action Uni takes student blackface disciplinary action Enid Blyton shop rapped over golliwog ad Bluebell Primary School Teacher Regulation Agency
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Teacher showed blackface film to class of nine and 10-year-olds
A primary school teacher who accidentally showed a film clip containing blackface to a class of pupils aged nine to 10 has been found to have behaved inappropriately. Grace Whiley played the video of an old Sinbad film during an English lesson for Year 5 pupils at Bluebell Primary School in Norwich. The Teaching Regulation Authority (TRA) said she should have been aware that its content would be considered unacceptable by modern standards. Ms Whiley was also found to have said a pupil was 'daddy's little princess' and that Muslims 'are entitled and think they're better than everyone else' a month later. However, she was not banned from teaching, despite being found to have made 'inappropriate and derogatory remarks' and 'stereotyping people in a negative way on the basis of their culture or cultural or religious heritage or presentation'. In January 2024, while the Year 5 pupils were studying Sinbad the Sailor, Ms Whiley played the clip because it showed Sinbad's dress and appearance, she told the TRA panel. She claimed to have only previewed five minutes of the film clip before playing it and was not aware of there being any blackface in the part she saw. Ms Whiley stopped the clip when she noticed it and mentioned to the class that the film was 'old-fashioned and that sometimes things were shown differently'. The panel found that although it was accidental, Ms Whiley should have ensured that any video she used in her class teaching was appropriate for her pupils. It said: 'She had not been sufficiently thorough in her checking of the video and, in consequence, had exposed the Year 5 pupils in her class to the blackface film content. 'The panel found that this constituted her behaving in an inappropriate way.' In February 2024, Ms Whiley was accused of stating that Pupil B was 'daddy's little princess' and making the remarks about Muslims. The teacher denied using those words. She admitted that she had said to another staff member: 'I was surprised by her (Pupil B's) behaviour but thought it might be because she has been spoilt by her father because Islamic fathers sometimes do that.' Ms Whiley said there were no pupils present. The panel found that the remarks she made included 'daddy's little princess' and said words to the effect of 'that's how Muslims are', 'they are entitled' and 'they think they know better than anyone else'. It said that it was 'incumbent upon Ms Whiley as a teacher in a school setting not to make any derogatory remarks about any individual pupil or parent, or group of pupils or parents, or to stereotype such persons in a negative way on the basis of their culture or cultural or religious heritage or presentation'. The panel went on: 'In a school environment there was also the potential for remarks made near a classroom to be overheard by third parties, including pupils. 'Teacher must ensure that they do not behave in a way that may lead others to think that it was acceptable for teachers to hold views such as Ms Whiley had expressed or make remarks of the nature made by Ms Whiley.' It found that she had behaved in an inappropriate and unprofessional way in relation to those allegations. Accusations that Ms Whiley had referred to another pupil as a 'watermelon' in a classroom were not found to be proven. The panel said an order banning Ms Whiley from teaching was 'not proportionate or in the public interest' because of her 'remorse' and the 'low risk that she would repeat the behaviour'. Ms Whiley resigned from teaching in March 2024. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
14-04-2025
- Telegraph
Teacher showed blackface film to class of nine and 10-year-olds
A primary school teacher who accidentally showed a film clip containing blackface to a class of pupils aged nine to 10 has been found to have behaved inappropriately. Grace Whiley played the video of an old Sinbad film during an English lesson for Year 5 pupils at Bluebell Primary School in Norwich. The Teaching Regulation Authority (TRA) said she should have been aware that its content would be considered unacceptable by modern standards. Ms Whiley was also found to have said a pupil was 'daddy's little princess' and that Muslims 'are entitled and think they're better than everyone else' a month later. However, she was not banned from teaching, despite being found to have made 'inappropriate and derogatory remarks' and 'stereotyping people in a negative way on the basis of their culture or cultural or religious heritage or presentation'. In January 2024, while the Year 5 pupils were studying Sinbad the Sailor, Ms Whiley played the clip because it showed Sinbad's dress and appearance, she told the TRA panel. She claimed to have only previewed five minutes of the film clip before playing it and was not aware of there being any blackface in the part she saw. Ms Whiley stopped the clip when she noticed it and mentioned to the class that the film was 'old-fashioned and that sometimes things were shown differently'. The panel found that although it was accidental, Ms Whiley should have ensured that any video she used in her class teaching was appropriate for her pupils. It said: 'She had not been sufficiently thorough in her checking of the video and, in consequence, had exposed the Year 5 pupils in her class to the blackface film content. 'The panel found that this constituted her behaving in an inappropriate way.' In February 2024, Ms Whiley was accused of stating that Pupil B was 'daddy's little princess' and making the remarks about Muslims. The teacher denied using those words. She admitted that she had said to another staff member: 'I was surprised by her (Pupil B's) behaviour but thought it might be because she has been spoilt by her father because Islamic fathers sometimes do that.' Ms Whiley said there were no pupils present. The panel found that the remarks she made included 'daddy's little princess' and said words to the effect of 'that's how Muslims are', 'they are entitled' and 'they think they know better than anyone else'. It said that it was 'incumbent upon Ms Whiley as a teacher in a school setting not to make any derogatory remarks about any individual pupil or parent, or group of pupils or parents, or to stereotype such persons in a negative way on the basis of their culture or cultural or religious heritage or presentation'. The panel went on: 'In a school environment there was also the potential for remarks made near a classroom to be overheard by third parties, including pupils. 'Teacher must ensure that they do not behave in a way that may lead others to think that it was acceptable for teachers to hold views such as Ms Whiley had expressed or make remarks of the nature made by Ms Whiley.' It found that she had behaved in an inappropriate and unprofessional way in relation to those allegations. Accusations that Ms Whiley had referred to another pupil as a 'watermelon' in a classroom were not found to be proven. The panel said an order banning Ms Whiley from teaching was 'not proportionate or in the public interest' because of her 'remorse' and the 'low risk that she would repeat the behaviour'. Ms Whiley resigned from teaching in March 2024.
Times of Oman
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Get inspired with music classics at ROHM
Muscat: February is set to feature an eclectic array of performances at Royal Opera House Muscat that blend classic artistry and education. The exciting lineup will feature 'A Thousand and One Nights', a beautiful classical ballet by Fikret Amirov, from the prestigious Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre in Vladivostok. Adding to the standard of excellence which is the stamp of the season, ROHM presents the annual concert featuring ROHM's very own regal pipe organ, with renowned organist Claudio Astronio, and, a series of events and two concerts paying homage to the Arab legend Mohammed Abdul Wahab. As a cultural beacon in the Middle East, ROHM's commitment to a packed and engaging programme of outreach events is also prominent over the next month. Upcoming Performances Beginning with 'A Thousand and One Nights' on February 6 and 7, ROHM showcases a ballet to enchant a global audience, se to evocative Middle Eastern-inspired music, the ballet explores iconic tales such as 'Sinbad the Sailor' and 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'. Experience the grand explosion of sound at the Pipe Organ Concert on February 13. ROHM's unique pipe organ stars in the annual concert with organist Claudio Astronio, the Piccoli Cantori di Torino (children's choir), and the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gianluca Marciano. Two children's choirs from Muscat schools will join the children's choir on stage in an exciting connection between cultures and a young generation of voices, enabling lasting memories for participants and audiences. This concert celebrates the legacy and grandeur of Oman's pipe organ, in sweet contrast to the exquisite sounds of a celebrated children's choir. Homage to Mohammed Abdul Wahab on February 15 & 20 will honour Arab music legend Mohammed Abdul Wahab with two concerts featuring prominent singers Ali El Haggar, Mohammed Mohsen, Reham Abdul Hakim, and Jahida Wehbe. The event is part of a week-long tribute celebration not to be missed for music lovers, including an exhibition, several discussion sessions and a rare screening of his much loved musical film 'A Bullet in the Heart'. ROHM's Exceptional Educational and Outreach Initiatives The rich educational and outreach programme at ROHM aims to inspire and cultivate a passion for arts and music in Oman. In February, a special array of activities delve into the inner workings of the opera house. ROHM's Open House aims to nurture the next generation of musical technicians and artists. ROHM is offering children of different ages an invaluable experience of each department of the opera house, a chance to meet the experts who 'keep the show on the road'. Workshops will be presented on make-up, costumes, lighting, props, sound, photography, storytelling, and design on February 1, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. As part of the opera house's Emerging Talents initiative, join us on 9th February for a special night with Thomas Hampson, a Grammy Award winning international baritone. He will star in a concert joined by Muscat Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Omani Opera Choir Group, conducted by Lubnan Balbaaki. 7pm at ROHMA. Yet another Emerging Talents initiative on February 24 brings together a concert by Simon Zhu, winner of the 2023 Paganini Prize. Zhu recently performed on Paganini's legendary Cannone violin in London before King Charles III. His performance is accompanied by pianist Gile Bae, under the artistic direction of Nicola Bruzzo. Registration is free and open to everyone. The initiative extends to educational sessions consisting of a masterclass by Simon Zhu in collaboration with pianist Gile Bae, open to violin students in addition to a talk by Paganini Prize President on the history of the prize. Both initiatives on February 23. Inspired by a season full of fairy tales, Let's Read is a monthly event throughout the season welcomes all ages where they get to experience and explore the stories with expression and imagination, reading aloud from the pages of Robin Hood. The readings will be in the Music Library at Royal Opera House of Musical Arts on February 22. As part of the programme to honour the late Mohammed Abdul Wahab, Royal Opera House Muscat will be holding educational and outreach activities daily from 12th – 18th February. February 12: A discussion by Dr. Shereen Badr on Abdul Wahab's collaboration with Umm Kulthum, examining their impact on Arab music. February 14 and 19: A casual session, Coffee and Dates, with leading singers of the concert at 5:00 PM. February 17: Spirit of the Orient, a quintet concert of instrumental pieces from Abdul Wahab's repertoire at 7pm. February 18: Screening of 'A Bullet in the Heart' (1944) with a pre-screening discussion led by Ameer Ramsis, Nahla Mattar, and Mohammed Nabil. Let's read February 22 nd for Robin Hood 10-11 Arabic and 12pm-1pm English. Students will attend. With diverse performances and hands-on educational experiences, ROHM offers something for everyone this February.
