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Al Pacino nearly got fired while filming “The Godfather.” The studio had not wanted Pacino for the iconic role of mob bosses son Michael Corleone to begin with, preferring either Ryan O’Neal, Robert Redford or Warren Beatty. But Pacino had one thing in his favor — director Francis Ford Coppola was in his corner him. Pacino details his time working on “The Godfather” in his memoir, “Sonny Boy.” Getty Images for Turner Luckily for Pacino, director Francis Ford Coppola (center) wanted the actor for the role. Courtesy Everett Collection However, shortly after shooting began, problems immediately arose. They had been…
Julia Haart’s fraud suit against ex husband and business partner Silvio Scaglia was dismissed. Getty Images Julia Haart is celebrating a victory in her courtroom war with former business partner and husband Silvio Scaglia — one that could end up costing him a quarter of a billion dollars. It’s a bit of a legal brain-twister. Ready? When Haart told Scaglia she was divorcing him in 2022, he fired her from Elite World Group, the top modeling agency they ran together, which has represented Kendall Jenner, Adriana Lima, Irina Shayk, Winnie Harlow and Behati Prinsloo, among many others. But now an appeals judge…
Paul Heaton is on track to land his first solo No. 1 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart this week with The Mighty Several (EMI). Known for his work with The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, Heaton has charted three No. 1 albums on the U.K. Official Albums Chart twice with former Beautiful South bandmate Jacqui Abbott, but never reached the top spot on his own—but all that could change come Friday. With The Mighty Several making its debut, Heaton’s long-established fan base is giving the album strong momentum, positioning him for his first solo chart-topping album, according to the latest…
Oct 14, 2024, 09:52 AM ETNigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Monday, according to their captain William Troost-Ekong and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in protest at their flight to the country being diverted before players and staff were abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue.The Super Eagles were due to play hosts Libya in the city of Benghazi, where they hoped to seal a qualification berth for the finals in Morocco late next year.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedBut after being stranded for more than 16 hours at an airport…
The latest U.K. Official Singles Chart update sees a thrilling showdown brewing between pop heavyweights Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, as they battle it out for the top spot. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Sabrina’s infectious hit “Taste” (Island) holds strong at No. 1 for its eighth week, maintaining its grip on the chart. But Charli’s “Sympathy Is a Knife” (Atlantic) coming in as hot as a brat summer, surging to No. 2 after a remix featuring Ariana Grande gave it a major boost. With only 1,000 chart units separating the two,…
Over the last forty years, the singular artist Guy Maddin has been celebrated as one of Canada’s most well-known and idiosyncratic filmmakers. Hailing from Winnipeg, Maddin’s films are a genre unto themselves. Along with his thirteen feature films, Maddin has also directed over fifty short films, published several books, created many art installations, and is an avid collage-maker. Co-written and co-directed with brothers Evan and Galen Johnson, his latest feature, “Rumours,” starring Cate Blanchett as a beleaguered world leader, premiered in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Maddin’s path to filmmaking was a rocky one. After studying economics at…
Ozzy Osbourne is still rocking with his fans. The Black Sabbath singer made a rare public appearance amid his ongoing health battle, stepping out Oct. 12 for an autograph signing near Los Angeles. Sporting a black T-shirt, layered chain necklaces and his signature round glasses, Ozzy, 75, attended the Son of Monsterpalooza event in Burbank, Calif., alongside wife Sharon Osbourne, 72, as well as their kids Kelly Osbourne, 39, and Jack Osbourne, 38. And his loved ones were proud to be part of the pre-Halloween convention and show their support. “Thanks so much to everyone that came to @monsterpaloozaofficial this weekend!!” Jack…
Producer Alan Hamel and the late Suzanne Somers seemed to have the perfect marriage. ZUMAPRESS.com Somers love never gets old Producer Alan Hamel and the late Suzanne Somers seemed to have the perfect marriage — but one year after the “Three’s Company” star’s passing, Hamel recalls they initially had their ups and downs. “For the first few years of our love affair, we fought like mad dogs,” Hamel, who was married to Somers for 46 years, exclusively told Page Six. “But we always returned to our passionate love for one another.” Hamel, 88, told us, “After one of our fights,…
Salma Hayek is shrugging off her seemingly tense moment with Nicole Kidman at Paris Fashion Week. The “Frida” star posted an Instagram photo of herself and Kidman in an Oct. 1 carousel documenting the Balenciaga show. “Finally last night the grand finale of my Paris Fashion Week 2025. 👏 Balenciaga and Demna for a terrific show,” Hayek, 58, wrote. Salma Hayek posted a picture with Nicole Kidman after their seemingly tense exchange. salmahayek/Instagram The awkward interaction took place at Paris Fashion Week in September. WWD via Getty Images She included a snap of herself and Kidman side by side and…
A lip reader is exclusively revealing to Page Six what Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek allegedly said to each other in a viral video circulating from Paris Fashion Week. In the clip, Kidman, 57, and Hayek, 58, were seen seemingly sharing a tense moment at the Balenciaga show in front of a scrum of photographers on Sept. 30. At the time, the ladies appeared alongside Katy Perry, who was off to the side when the allegedly icy interaction took place. “Let’s turn there, OK, here,” Hayek is believed to have said to Kidman, according to UK-based expert witness and forensic…