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1 week, 5 days ago

I was sacked as a soap extra after 35 years for the most outrageous reason - here's how much we actually get paid and the simple way we can boost our salaries

As a nation of TV lovers, many of us like to settle down in the evening and catch up on our favourite shows. Two former soap background actors have now revealed what work on some of of the best-loved shows is really like - and the reasons they were booted out of their beloved jobs Coronation Street extra Matthew Davidge …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Festive Leftovers: Delicious Recipes for Christmas Extras

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Makes: 8 large pasties Ingredients: 2 large sheet ready rolled puff pastry 175g mature …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Anna Kendrick calls out ‘icky’ Hollywood director who embarrassed her on set

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anna Kendrick has called out an “icky” …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The E2E Dynamic 100 track 2024

The Independent

Stephen Fitzpatrick - Ovo Group Ltd OVO Energy, founded in 2009, is one of the UK’s leading independent energy suppliers, committed to driving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Absolute Turnover Growth: £593,398,000 Region: London Sector: Financial Services 9. Absolute Turnover Growth: £450,959,000 Region: London Sector: Business Consulting and Services 13. Absolute Turnover Growth: £151,662,000 Region: London Sector: Financial Services 73. …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Weighing up private health insurance in a cost-of-living crunch

ABC

In a cost-of-living crunch, how do you decide what is essential for you — and what isn't — when it comes to private health insurance? "If you decide against health insurance, that's a very reasonable choice, but you should never decide against accident ambulance cover," Ms Mihm said. It's also important to know that extras cover — the insurance that …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Videos surface of Francis Ford Coppola trying to kiss extras on ‘Megalopolis’ set

The Hindu

Two months after he was accused of trying to kiss extras on the sets of Megalopolis, videos have emerged of filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola that appear to corroborate the same. Variety has released two videos shot by a crew member where 85-year-old Coppola is seen trying to kiss young extras during the filming of a crowded nightclub scene. “The filmmaker …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Francis Ford Coppola seen kissing Megalopolis extras in newly surfaced footage

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New footage showing Francis Ford Coppola kissing Megalopolis extras has surfaced …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Smriti’s century powers India to a massive win over South Africa

The Hindu

Smriti Mandhana’s splendid 117 — her sixth ODI century and first at home — carried India to a thumping 143-run victory over South Africa in the first of three 50-over Internationals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. South Africa never looked like chasing the total, folding for 122 as debutant leggie Asha Sobhana, 33, finished with four wickets. …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Frontier Airlines, stuck in a money-losing slump, is dumping change fees and making other moves

Associated Press

DENVER — Frontier Airlines, which has struggled more than other U.S. carriers to recover from the pandemic, says it is eliminating change fees on some tickets and creating four fare classes to boost its appeal to more travelers. Frontier, like rivals Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air, advertises low fares but tacks on more fees than the larger carriers. But change …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Francis Ford Coppola accused of trying to kiss extras on ‘Megalopolis’ set ahead of Cannes 2024 premiere

The Hindu

Amidst the anticipation surrounding Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming Megalopolis, set to debut at the Cannes Film Festival, recent reports from The Guardian have stirred controversy regarding Coppola’s conduct during production. The article reveals accounts from crew members alleging Coppola’s behavior on set, particularly towards women, describing him as “old school.” Allegations include instances where Coppola reportedly pulled women onto his …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola accused of trying to kiss extras on sets of Megalopolis

India TV News

Ahead of the theatrical release of 'Megalopolis', which has received the title of the most expensive film, its director Francis Ford Coppola has been accused of forcibly kissing female employees. A new crisis for Francis Ford Coppola's film Francis Ford Coppola's film, completed after years, is to be screened in the competition section of the Cannes Film Festival. Director Francis …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tom Sandoval SHUTS down break-up rumors with NSFW snap of girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson's bare breast

Daily Mail

Tom Sandoval just shut down rumors that he had allegedly broken up with his girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson, whom he's described as 'super awesome' and 'one of the sweetest people.' Tom Sandoval just shut down rumors that he had allegedly broken up with his girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson, whom he's described as 'super awesome' and 'one of the sweetest people' …

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8 months, 1 week ago

IPL-17: LSG vs MI | LSG compounds MI’s misery with four-wicket win

The Hindu

A no-show by Mumbai Indians batters nudged the side closer to the brink of elimination and gifted a four-wicket victory to Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Scoreboard MUMBAI INDIANS Ishan Kishan c Mayank b Bishnoi 32, Rohit Sharma c Stoinis b Mohsin 4, Suryakumar Yadav c Rahul b …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Sydney Sweeney looks gorgeous in a retro-inspired beige dress in NYC...after revealing she had her grandmothers cast as extras in Immaculate

Daily Mail

Sydney Sweeney looked like she stepped out of another era in a classic beige dress with a long, pleated, A-line skirt. The Euphoria actress makes her home in Los Angeles with her fiancé Jonathan Davino, 40, but she's in New York City this week rehearsing for her hosting gig on Saturday Night Live on March 2. In a funny new …

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11 months ago

Ricky Gervais' 1980s pop career resurfaces online... with the 'frustrated and failed' musician's unrecognisable New Romantic style sending fans WILD

Daily Mail

Ricky Gervais' former career as an aspiring pop star has resurfaced online - leaving fans in both shock and awe of his previous image. The Office creator, 62, Ricky began his attempt at a singing career in 1983, during his final year as a student at University College London, Gervais and university friend Bill Macrae formed the new wave pop …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Left-wing critics dismiss Zulu as racist but sixty years after the film's premiere Brian Viner reveals that its makers used the filming in South Africa to challenge the evils of apartheid

Daily Mail

The world premiere of Zulu, at the Plaza Theatre in London on January 22, 1964 - 60 years ago on Monday - was a predictably glittering affair. Leading man Stanley Baker, the rugged Welsh star who was also the film's producer, might have been happier with his Zulu name, 'Imehle Kwa Mamba'. The world premiere of Zulu, at the Plaza …

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1 year ago

AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: Pakistan register embarrassing record despite bowling out Australia quickly on Day 2

India TV News

AUS vs PAK: Australia and Pakistan are locking horns in the second Test of the three-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the Boxing Day Test. After a big win in the first Test, the Aussies are looking to wrap up the series, while Pakistan are still waiting for their 1st Test win Down Under since 1995. After Australia …

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1 year ago

‘The Crown’ ends with Charles and Camilla’s wedding and an emotional farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

LA Times

After six seasons and three casts, “The Crown” has come to a close. “‘The Crown’ is about the three people who are wearing or are going to wear the crown, which is Elizabeth, Charles and William,” he says. There’s something intensely moving about their middle-aged love.” The actor also recalls shooting “endless scenes of him running through gardens to try …

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1 year, 1 month ago

How The Crown re-created Charles and Camilla's wedding: Three historic venues, 450 extras, two dozen apple trees - and a conga at the final 'cut'! The Netflix cast on spectacular swansong

Daily Mail

When Olivia Williams got married in real life it was in a club above a budget pasta place on London's Shaftesbury Avenue. Her 'royal wedding', as Camilla in The Crown, to Dominic West – who reprises his debonair turn as Prince Charles – is a rather grander affair, as we reveal in this behind-the-scenes world exclusive with unseen pictures from …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Outrage after paedophile actor Jacky Jhaj stars in red carpet scene alongside 90 child extras in Leicester Square - seven years after he was jailed for sex attacks on two 15-year-olds

Daily Mail

A convicted paedophile actor starred in a red carpet scene alongside 90 child extras and young women - seven years after he was jailed for sex attacks on two 15-year-olds. Children as young as six were dressed in school uniforms and asked to pretend to faint as sex offender Jacky Jhaj, 38, paraded up and down during the film shoot …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Grassroots performers chase dreams of stardom

China Daily

Lights are set up to shoot a night scene in Hengdian. CHINA DAILY "In those days, film and TV extras in Hengdian were paid 60 yuan per day, which was not that much, but I received opportunities to perform every now and then, as so many films were being shot in the town," Wang said. In July 2003, the Actors …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Max Muncy’s hitting surge continues, but misplays prove costly as Dodgers fall in extras

LA Times

Toronto Blue Jays’ Daulton Varsho celebrates after driving in two runs with a bases-loaded double in the 11th inning. In the top of the 11th inning Monday, misplays by both Dodgers defenders proved costly, leading to the deciding runs in the team’s 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. “You can’t leave it to chance.” Once the ball got by …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Oklahoma holds off Stanford in extras to reach WCWS final, will face Florida State

New York Times

The Oklahoma Sooners took down Stanford 4-2 in extra innings Monday afternoon to secure a spot in the 2023 Women’s College World Series final. — Auerbach About Stanford’s decision to intentionally walk Coleman Stanford isn’t second-guessing the decision to put Coleman on to pitch to Jennings in the top of the ninth. At some point the scales are going to …

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1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023 | Dhoni will be banned if CSK bowlers don't buck up: Sehwag

The Hindu

Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels Chennai Super Kings' bowlers are repeatedly letting M.S. CSK posted an imposing 226/6 in their IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, but Dhoni struggled to defend the total with his bowlers conceding six wides before prevailing over by eight runs. "Dhoni was not looking happy because he has mentioned it before that …

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I was sacked as a soap extra after 35 years for the most outrageous reason - here's how much we actually get paid and the simple way we can boost our salaries

Festive Leftovers: Delicious Recipes for Christmas Extras

Anna Kendrick calls out ‘icky’ Hollywood director who embarrassed her on set

The E2E Dynamic 100 track 2024

Weighing up private health insurance in a cost-of-living crunch

Videos surface of Francis Ford Coppola trying to kiss extras on ‘Megalopolis’ set

Francis Ford Coppola seen kissing Megalopolis extras in newly surfaced footage

Smriti’s century powers India to a massive win over South Africa

Frontier Airlines, stuck in a money-losing slump, is dumping change fees and making other moves

Francis Ford Coppola accused of trying to kiss extras on ‘Megalopolis’ set ahead of Cannes 2024 premiere

Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola accused of trying to kiss extras on sets of Megalopolis

Tom Sandoval SHUTS down break-up rumors with NSFW snap of girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson's bare breast

IPL-17: LSG vs MI | LSG compounds MI’s misery with four-wicket win

Sydney Sweeney looks gorgeous in a retro-inspired beige dress in NYC...after revealing she had her grandmothers cast as extras in Immaculate

Ricky Gervais' 1980s pop career resurfaces online... with the 'frustrated and failed' musician's unrecognisable New Romantic style sending fans WILD

Left-wing critics dismiss Zulu as racist but sixty years after the film's premiere Brian Viner reveals that its makers used the filming in South Africa to challenge the evils of apartheid

AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: Pakistan register embarrassing record despite bowling out Australia quickly on Day 2

‘The Crown’ ends with Charles and Camilla’s wedding and an emotional farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

How The Crown re-created Charles and Camilla's wedding: Three historic venues, 450 extras, two dozen apple trees - and a conga at the final 'cut'! The Netflix cast on spectacular swansong

Outrage after paedophile actor Jacky Jhaj stars in red carpet scene alongside 90 child extras in Leicester Square - seven years after he was jailed for sex attacks on two 15-year-olds

Grassroots performers chase dreams of stardom

Max Muncy’s hitting surge continues, but misplays prove costly as Dodgers fall in extras

Oklahoma holds off Stanford in extras to reach WCWS final, will face Florida State

IPL 2023 | Dhoni will be banned if CSK bowlers don't buck up: Sehwag