John Boyega has revealed he had a ‘transparent, honest conversation’ with President of LucasFilm Kathleen Kennedy about representation in Star Wars. Earlier this year, the actor, 28, called out the franchise for ‘sidelining’ his character of Stormtrooper turned Rebel hero Finn and giving ‘all the nuance’ to his white co-stars Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver. … Read more
Coronation Street’s Kevin Kennedy admits playing awkward Curly Watts made downbeat men feel BETTER about their love lives By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 00:54 GMT, 4 November 2020 | Updated: 00:54 GMT, 4 November 2020 Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy has admitted his comedic character Curly Watts was a welcome relief for men struggling with … Read more
Rory McIlroy’s wife Erica has given birth to the couple’s first child, the four-time major winner has revealed. Golfer McIlroy revealed the happy news on Instagram, announcing the couple have named their daughter Poppy Kennedy McIlroy. The little girl, who was born on Monday in Florida, ‘is the absolute love of our lives,’ the proud … Read more
Former Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy has thanked soap bosses for sending him to rehab after he had a nervous breakdown on set. The actor, 58, who played lovable Norman ‘Curly’ Watts, said he’d ‘forever be grateful’ for ITV for stepping in amid the height of his alcohol addiction. Kevin also expressed his desire to … Read more
A poignant letter from the mother of John and Robert Kennedy to Wallis Simpson reflecting on the assassination both her sons has come to light 52 years later. Rose Kennedy penned the stoic correspondence in October 1968, four months after the murder of senator Robert Kennedy and five years after JFK was killed in Dallas, … Read more
He found instant fame with his lead role in the hit BBC drama Normal People. And Paul Mescal has been tipped for a succesful singing career by his close pal, musician Dermot Kennedy. The singer-songwriter, 28, told The Sun that fellow Irishman Paul, 24, has an ‘incredible’ voice and he believes the actor could do … Read more
‘Now is the perfect time to get sober’: Coronation Street’s Kevin Kennedy recalls his battle with the booze as he encourages those struggling with alcohol to seek out help By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 11:45 BST, 13 July 2020 | Updated: 11:45 BST, 13 July 2020 Coronation Street’s Kevin Kennedy has discussed his battle … Read more
Showbiz veteran Hazel Phillips was paid just $350 a week while her male contemporaries Don Lane and Graham Kennedy earned $5,000… but she still ‘thought it was great’ By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:16 BST, 2 July 2020 | Updated: 00:41 BST, 2 July 2020 Showbiz veteran Hazel Phillips has revealed how … Read more
Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy and a former ambassador to Ireland, has died aged 92. Smith died on Wednesday at her home in Manhattan, her daughter confirmed to the New York Times. She was the eighth of nine children born to Joseph P. and Rose Kennedy and she … Read more
NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, bringing them one-step closer to making history. The pair were chauffeured into the facility by a white Tesla Model X with NASA stickers placed on the front doors and decals on the windshield form each of the space … Read more