theindependent--2019-07-04--Michael Jackson fans sue alleged sexual abuse victims for apossullying his imageapos

Michael Jackson fans sue alleged sexual abuse victims for 'sullying his image'

Michael Jackson fan groups are suing two of the pop star’s alleged abuse victims for “sullying his image” in the documentary Leaving Neverland.  The legal action in France targets James Safechuck, 41, and Wade Robson, 36, who have claimed Jackson molested them as boys at his Neverland Ranch in California.  Three different fan clubs have filed the lawsuit using French defamation laws that make it an offence to sully the image of a dead person. US or British laws do not provide this protection.  The Michael Jackson Community, the MJ Street and On the Line groups are seeking symbolic damages of €1 each.  Emmanuel Ludot, the fans' lawyer, likened the men's allegations to a "genuine lynching" of Jackson.  "In France you cannot sully the image of the dead," Mr Ludot said. "There's moral and emotional suffering. And when there's suffering, there's compensation. It's very simple."  In 2014, he represented the Michael Jackson Community when the group successfully won nominal damages of €1 from the pop star's private doctor, Conrad Murray, for his part in Jackson's death in 2009 aged 50.  Mr Robson and Mr Safechuck were not in court and did not instruct lawyers to represent them.  In Leaving Neverland, the two men said they were befriended by Jackson and abused by him from the ages of seven and 10 in the early 1990s.  Jackson was acquitted in 2005 on charges of molesting a different boy, and his family has denied the accusations made in the documentary.  The film, which was released in January, broke streaming records and prompted the Jackson family to sue for $100m.  After it was broadcast in France, some radio stations stopped playing his music and Louis Vuitton removed Jackson-themed items from its 2019 summer menswear collection.  The creators of The Simpsons also decided to pull a 1991 episode from future broadcasts because it featured Jackson's voice.


fortune--2019-05-02--Star Wars Fans Snatch Up Reservations for Galaxys Edge Within Two Hours

Star Wars Fans Snatch Up Reservations for Galaxy’s Edge Within Two Hours

Reservations for Disneyland’s new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge disappeared in less than two hours, demonstrating strong demand for the attraction opening May 31.  Walt Disney Co. began taking reservations at 10 a.m. Pacific time Thursday, and they were gone by about 11:45 a.m. Worried about crowd control, the entertainment giant is requiring customers to book the four-hour time slots from opening day until June 23 — a break from tradition for Disneyland.  Afterward, Disney will use a virtual queuing system to control crowds. Guests staying at the company’s three Anaheim, California, hotels will also be allowed access.  Fans crowed about securing reservations on social media, with one comparing it to getting into an Ivy League school.  Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the most hotly anticipated new attraction to open at the resort in decades. The 14-acre land will feature a simulated ride on the Millennium Falcon spaceship and a cantina where guests can order blue Bantha milk, among other oddities.  A similar land will open in August at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.


theindependent--2019-12-18--Star Wars fans urged to flee social media after Rise of Skywalker spoilers leak: 'Every one was

Star Wars fans urged to flee social media after Rise of Skywalker spoilers leak: 'Every one was accurate'

Star Wars fans are being ordered to leave social media due to spoiler-heavy leaks of plot points featured in new film The Rise of Skywalker.  Despite efforts from Disney to prevent anything from dropping ahead of the film’s release, plot twists have been making their way around the net.  Following the film’s premiere, those who have seen the movie have confirmed that the leaks doing the rounds, which include actual scene descriptions and images, are completely accurate.  As a consequence, fans are going to extreme lengths to stop themselves from having anything spoiled.  Concerned followers of the Star Wars franchise are now fleeing Twitter or muting possible words related to the series in an attempt to avoid having anything spoiled before they get a chance to see the film.  The place you will be most in danger of discovering leaks is the Star Wars subreddit page.  Reviews for the new JJ Abrams-directed film have just dropped and it seems reaction has proved rather divisive.  The film is being criticised for seeming to “apologise” for Rian Johnson’s previous outing, The Last Jedi.  Despite this, many – including The Independent – are praising the “wonderfully chaotic” film for the series best performances from Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver.  Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is released in UK cinemas on 20 December.


thesun--2019-02-17--Star Wars fans go wild as JJ Abrams reveals Episode 9 filming is finished and fuels rumours that t

Star Wars fans go wild as JJ Abrams reveals Episode 9 filming is finished – and fuels rumours that trailer will drop any minute

STAR WARS fans were feeling the force after J.J. Abrams confirmed that filming on Episode 9 has wrapped.  A behind-the-scenes shot of Rey, Finn and Poe left fans hoping that a first-look trailer for the highly-anticipated conclusion to the Skywalker saga will arrive soon.  In the latest snap, the heroic trio - played by Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac - can be seen in a desert landscape and the picture has kickstarted a stream of theories.  Fans are now speculating that the big finale battle will take place on either Rey's home planet of Jakku or on the streets of Tattooine - home to both Anakin and Luke Skywalker.  Eagle-eyed viewers also noted how despite training in the ways of the Jedi, Rey is holding her staff instead of a typical lightsaber hilt, leading several fans to think she could have turned the primitive weapon into a double-edged lightsaber.  Director J.J. Abrams told followers: "It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography on Episode IX. There is no adequate way to thank this truly magical crew and cast. I'm forever indebted to you all."  John Boyega - who plays hero Finn in the movies - shared the image on his own social media, explaining that it was the "end of a chapter."  The 26-year-old told fans: "That's a wrap on Star Wars episode 9 and the end to a chapter of my life that I couldn't be more thankful for. What a process!  "It really has been a joy to be in these movies surrounded by amazing people. JJ thank you for making my dreams come true."  Fans were later sent into hyperspace when the official Star Wars UK account tweeted: "The calm before the galactic storm."  Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo also shared a heartfelt message to celebrate the end of filming.  He tweeted: "Yesterday was a wrap for me. A huge furry thank you to all of the cast and crew of Star Wars Episode IX.  "What a bittersweet thing it is to end this trilogy, this life-changing chapter of my life. And finally thank you @JJAbrams for giving me this opportunity. Rawrrggh!"  The 32-year-old Finnish actor also shared a candid shot from the wrap party with John Boyega.  Fans flocked to comment with many begging J.J. to announce the movie's full title in a desperate bid to learn more about the highly-secretive plot.  Many expected a first-look to be unveiled at this month's SuperBowl event, but nothing materialised.  Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher will posthumously reprise her role as Leia Organa for the concluding movie after producers revealed they will use footage shot before her tragic 2016 death.  It was previously confirmed that while Episode 9 will conclude the story of the Skywalker family, there will be more Star Wars movies to follow including a new trilogy and more spin-off instalments.  More news is almost certain to be officially confirmed at Star Wars Celebration - an annual convention that will this year be held in Chicago and will feature cast panel discussions.  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-08-29--Disney fans who queued overnight for Star Wars Galaxys Edge now face 3-hour wait to get on new ride

Disney fans who queued overnight for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge now face 3-hour wait to get on new ride

DISNEY fans came out in force for the new Star Wars Galaxy's Edge attraction, which launched in the Florida resort's Hollywood Studios today.  Crowds of people queued through the night to get into the park as soon as it opened, with those arriving later being told they could wait up to five hours to go on the new ride.  Before the attraction opened, there were predictions that wait times could be up to six hours.  As early as 5am today, crowds were already forming in the park to go on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.  Even then, fans said there were waits of at least 2.5 hours expected.  But as the morning progressed, guests were being told via the Disney World app and outside the attraction that the wait time was 300 minutes, or five hours.  The queue was seen snaking around Galaxy's Edge and into Toy Story Land, as guests waited for their boarding group to be called.  Fortunately for those arriving later, wait times have since fallen to four hours and then three hours.  Despite the wait, fans seem to be in good spirit with many sharing pictures of the queues and of themselves in Star Wars gear.  It's also good news for guests visiting other parks at Disney as there's almost zero queues elsewhere, as was seen when the new Star Wars land debuted at the Disneyland in California earlier this year.  Guests had to pre-book to see the new area in California due to overwhelming demand, with early tickets being snapped up within hours.  Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is one of two new rides opening in the new land.  The second, Rise of the Resistance, is set to open later in the year.  The attraction has a spaceship that's the exact replica of the ship from the films, measuring more than 100 feet long.  As part of the experience, a team of six people will operate the spacecraft during an interactive experience that, just like the movies, will get a little bumpy.  Modelled on an encounter with First Order fighters, the ride puts guests in the role of pilots, gunners or flight engineers to ensure their mission is completed.  On Rise of the Resistance, guests will play as new Resistance recruits and go on a journey on a full-size starship.  A hologram image of Rey will appear with a message before guests board their ship that takes off from Batuu.  It will then head into the orbit, only to be intercepted by a nearby Star Destroyer.  This sets up a climactic battle against military members of the First Order.  It's not unusual for fans to queue for an extended amount of time for a new ride.  Fans queued for ten hours at Universal Studios in Florida after the new Hagrid rollercoaster tide launched earlier this year.  Sun Online Travel previously revealed how fans were using the 'pounding the app' technique to get on the busiest rides.


thesun--2019-11-14--The Mandalorian fans convinced they’ve spotted Star Wars legend Boba Fett in Disney+ series

FANS of The Mandalorian are convinced Star Wars legend Boba Fett has a cameo in the show after Disney+ launched the new spin-off on Wednesday.  The series is one of the flagship shows for the new streaming service and has already caused a stir online.  Eagle-eyed viewers spotted the colours and armour of the original Star Wars character in the season premiere - and jumped to conclusions.  One Twitter user shared a screen grab of the blurry 'cameo' and wrote: "Oh my god! Is that Boba Fett in the background?, or an easter egg at least. So hard to tell from pic, but shows him in two shots."  One more fan said on the site: "This potential Boba Fett cameo is clear at 18:31, but on my phone I just see darkness. You can barely see a figure there. So... watch #TheMandalorian on your TV, not phone!"  As one more viewer raved: "Who saw Boba Fett in the background? #TheMandalorian"  The Mandalorian is an anti-hero gunslinger of the same fictional race as Boba Fett, who is on his way to becoming a hero.  The series is set after Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, in which Boba Fett died.  Boba Fett was first introduced in animated form in the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special.  He then appeared in 1980's Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, where he was played by Jeremy Bulloch.  One of the most feared bounty hunters in the galaxy, he wore customized Mandalorian armour, and was a genetic clone of his 'father,' bounty hunter Jango Fett.  He apparently died after falling into the Sarlacc's Pit in 1983's Return of the Jedi.  What's more, show writer Jon Favreau has also insisted that The Mandalorian is not Boba Fett.  He made it crystal clear when he shared the show's official description, which says the Mandalorian emerges AFTER the stories of Jango and Boba Fett.  He said: "After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order."  Speaking on Good Morning America earlier this year, Jon also insisted there are an abundance of untold stories in the fictional universe.  He said: "There’s a 30-year stretch of story time that hasn’t been explored at all, except in the extended universe."  Meanwhile, Brit fans are yet to get their fix of The Mandalorian as Disney+ has only been launched in the US.  In fact UK viewers are fuming that they won't be able to see the show until March 31 2020 when the service launches on this side of the pond.  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


birminghammail--2019-04-16--Avengers Endgame fans urged to quit social media to avoid spoiler leak

Avengers: Endgame fans urged to quit social media to avoid spoiler leak

The release of the highly anticipated movie, Avengers: Endgame is within sight and fans are trying their hardest to avoid spoilers.  Unfortunately for Disney even the best kept secrets don't always stay that way for long because some spoiler-heavy footage has been leaked and is making its way around the net.  Several minutes of blurry footage from the film were leaked and GIFs, screenshots and descriptions were spread across Reddit and Twitter - none of which we are going to share.  As a result, fans are going to extreme lengths to avoid having the film spoiled with "terrified" fans quitting social media altogether.  Others have tried to mute any possible word to do with the Marvel Cinematic Universe in order to prevent the mobile phone-filmed spoilers making their way onto their timeline.  But not everyone was lucky enough to avoid them.  One person tweeted: "Guys we need to get off of Twitter for the next 11 days. Massive leaks for Avengers: Endgame are on this site!!! This will be my final post for a while until the movie is out. See ya on April 27th."  Another wrote: "I heard someone leaked avengers endgame footage, and I’m terrified to stumble upon it here."  Disney has gone to pretty extreme lengths themselves to keep as much of Avengers: Endgame under wraps as possible, including using 'fake footage' in trailers and not sharing the script with some of the cast, including Tom Holland.  Joe Russo confirmed the Spider-Man actor was denied the screenplay during the Avengers: Endgame Indian Anthem event earlier this month.  He said: "Yeah, Tom Holland does not get the script.  “Tom Holland gets his lines and that’s it. He doesn’t even know who he’s acting opposite of.  "We’ll just, we use like very vague terms to describe to him what is happening in the scene, because he has a very difficult time keeping his mouth shut.”  Journalists haven't even been allowed to watch the film ahead of interviewing the cast in the run-up to its release, which has made the press tour particularly stressful for Scarlett Johansson.  She admitted: "I'm gonna have PTSD from this [press tour].  "I mean, honestly, it is so stressful.  "At the end of every day, I lie awake at night and I think about all the things I almost said."  "It gives me panic," she added.  Engadget has seen the leak and has offered a little bit of comfort to anyone who has accidentally seen the footage.  "It's a few minutes from a movie with a running time of three hours.  "The leak shouldn't completely ruin the entire film for anyone."  The film is out next week so thankfully we won't have to hide away in fear of spoilers for much longer!  Tickets to see Avengers: Endgame at the cinema are on sale now and it will be released in the UK on April 25, 2019.


birminghammail--2019-04-21--Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 leaks online - and fans are livid

Game Of Thrones fans have said they are terrified of hearing spoilers after the second episode of the new series was apparently leaked online.  The hit HBO drama's eighth - and last - series debuted last week, and the second instalment airs tonight.  However, social media users reported that the episode appeared hours earlier on Amazon Prime in Germany.  Viewers who watched the first episode said they found that the second started to play after it ended.  Many fans of the programme were angry about the reported leak.  "I JUST SAW SPOILER PICTURES FROM EPISODE 2 OF £GameofThrones AND I'M SO MAD! I HATE THE INTERNET, I HATE LEAKS!" said one person on Twitter.  Another said: "Why must impatient people leak episodes of awesome shows like @GameOfThrones ??? It's a trillion times better watching them when they are suppose to air....don't ruin it for us all!!!  "For those who watched the leaked episode of game of thrones, get off this app and stop trynna ruin it for the rest of us," urged another.  One viewer tweeted: "A lot of effort goes into each episode / movie and all that effort gets spoiled when it leaks online.  "I am dying to watch £GameOfThrones episode 2 but I am not repaying the hard work of every individual involved in the creation of the master piece by watching the leaked episode."  "People who leak Game of Thrones deserve jail time," said another person.  However, there were some fans who admitted they were pleased the episode had arrived online early.  "I did it ..I watched it and I am not even sorry !!" tweeted one viewer.  "I am I happy about it?! No ! Would I do it again ..heck Yessss."  "Can somebody leak episode 3 too?" joked another fan.  Amazon and HBO have been contacted for comment.


eveningstandard--2019-04-30--Game of Thrones fans troll Piers Morgan over his scathing comments about show

Piers Morgan has been slammed online by Game of Thrones fans after he insulted the show.  The Good Morning Britain presenter, who is prone to a spot of controversy, took to Twitter to share his views on the hit HBO drama after the third episode aired.  Making it clear he’s not a fan of the show, Morgan said that he has never seen a single episode and has no plans to.  “Never watched Game of Thrones & no desire to. Preposterous waste of eyeball energy,” Morgan wrote.  Infuriated fans were quick to hit out at the breakfast presenter, claiming he made the comments for “attention”.  One user wrote: “‘I am completely uninformed on this topic but will weigh in anyway’ - Piers Morgan.”  “Hating popular things doesn’t make you an interesting person,” added another.  A third commented: “If you've never watched it how would you know? I dare say you've just sat there and tweeted it to gain further attention, in which case well played.”  He is yet to respond to the backlash.  Morgan’s tweets come after fans witnessed an explosive end to the third episode of season eight.  Despite the mass praise around the dramatic scenes,fans were left perplexed over the lighting for the epic Battle of Winterfell, with many claiming it was “too dark”.  However, director Fabian Wagner has since defended the show, insisting that his filming wasn’t to blame but rather the streaming services and HBO’s “compression of the episode.”  He told TMZ: “Game of Thrones has always been very dark and a very cinematic show. I know it wasn't too dark because I shot it.  “We tried to give the viewers and fans a cool episode to watch.”  HBO recently shared a first look at episode four, which centres around Daenerys Targaryen’s (Emilia Clarke) quest to securing the Iron Throne.


eveningstandard--2019-05-01--Game of Thrones fans think Jon Snow played a big part in Arya Stark killing the Night King

Game of Thrones fans are convinced Jon Snow told Arya Stark to kill the Night King as the Battle of Winterfell took hold.  Days after the third episode of the final season aired, fans are still coming up with theories about what went down during the ultimate clash between the living and the dead.  In her “heroic” scene, Arya – played by Maisie Williams – killed the Night King in a groundbreaking moment for the character and for the show.  But one fan and keen Redditor reckons that Kit Harington’s character Jon Snow played a major part in helping Arya to her biggest kill yet by shouting at her to “GO”.  The poster wrote: “At the undead dragon to distract it so Arya can run past and kill the Night King. The undead dragon was protecting the entrance to the Godswood. Watch it again, you can actually hear him scream "GOOOOO - GO - GO".  “10 seconds later the scene you can see the hair of a White Walker flying up when Arya sprints past the group of White Walkers. Jon once again was ready to sacrifice himself to kill the Night King.”  Many rushed to the thread to agree with the original poster, saying that they would be watching the episode again to try and hear it for themselves.  The Night King actor Vladimír Furdík, a stunt performer, recently opened up about the “emotional” final scene in which Arya slayed him, explaining that he was worried about hurting her.  He told the Hollywood Reporter: “When I have to hold her under the jaw and it looks like she dies, we had to spend a lot of energy on that particular scene, it was very, very difficult.  “We are very good friends. We know each other. It wasn't easy for me to [pretend to] hurt her.  “When I grabbed her under the jaw, it wasn't easy [on a practical level]. If you make a bad move if you don't grab her well she could have an injury. So I was under pressure and she was under pressure. It was not an easy day.”  Game of Thrones is on Sky Atlantic Mondays at 2am and 9pm. It is also available on NOW TV.


eveningstandard--2019-12-09--Game of Thrones fans outraged as Emilia Clarke is snubbed by Golden Globes - but Kit Harington gets

Game of Thrones fans outraged as Emilia Clarke is snubbed by Golden Globes - but Kit Harington gets nominated

The Golden Globes nominations are in and television shows including Big Little Lies, The Crown and AppleTV’s The Morning Show have earned nods. But despite being a cultural touchstone for the past decade, surprisingly Game of Thrones was almost completely snubbed - earning just one acting nod for the 'King in the North' Kit Harington and no nominations for his co-star Emilia Clarke.  Harington was nominated for Lead Actor in a Drama Series, alongside Mr Robot’s Rami Malek, The Crown’s Tobias Menzies, Succession’s Brian Cox and red carpet legend Billy Porter from Pose.  None of the women from Game of Thrones were nominated for awards and the lack of overall nods is in stark contrast to the high number of nominations the HBO series earned at the Emmy Awards.  Twitter users were angered over snubs to the show’s female cast - particularly Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke.  One Twitter user wrote, “How do award shows constantly snub the two best actresses of Game of Thrones??? Emilia and Lena carried the show on their backs.”  Fans of Headey, whose role was cut down considerably in the final season, were angry on her behalf. One user wrote, “lena headey really carried game of thrones ON HER BACK for 8 seasons straight and she got NOTHING, the idiocy really jumped out.”  Another wrote, “Emilia and Lena deserved it more.”  A reaction GIF was all one user needed, as they tweeted, "should've been emilia."  Game of Thrones’ official Twitter account also shared out the news, congratulating Harington on his nomination. But fans then piled into the comments to give their own opinions.  Many called out the fact that the final season was not the show’s greatest, with one writing, “He deserves this just for putting up with the incredible amount of BS GoT put him through last season.”  Another wrote, “Nominated for literally saying 'I don't want it' and 'you're my queen' and other low quality dialogue and not having any real story arc for an entire season. Kit's a great actor, but he was badly misused in season 8.”  And in a savage cut to the bone, one user tweeted, “Congrats to Kit! He deserves the recognition for his brilliant two lines of dialogue.”  Another fan account for Clarke wrote, “Emilia Clarke deserves every single recognition for her work this finale season of Game Of Thrones. I don’t see why she’s being robbed continuously by every award shows [sic]. If she will not win at least give the recognition she deserved.”  Another also felt that Sophie Turner deserved a nod for her role as Sansa Stark.  Others also called out the fact that Harington was nominated, while other stars like The Handmaid’s Tale actress Elisabeth Moss “didn’t get nominated at all.”  “Not at Kit Harington getting nominated for best actor for a drama series while Elisabeth Moss, an ACTUAL actress didn’t get nominated at all for the golden globes???” one user wrote.  Following a list of Actor in a Drama Series nominations, another simply wrote, “KIT HARINGTON??????”  Some pointed out that even though Harington’s storyline in the final season was disappointing to many, the nomination is a reflection of his work throughout the entire series.  One wrote, “I think his entire performance throughout the entire show is being taken into consideration. That’s probably why he was nominated. They had a bad season, we all know this, but Kit isn’t the one to blame for the script. He wasn’t given the opportunity to be a power character."  “Yea they basically did this for the sake of it being the final season. Nothing about season 8 deserves a single award,” another chimed in.  The women of Game of Thrones were not the only ones to be snubbed this year, as female directors were completely absent from the list of nominations.  Despite a stellar year for films by female directors including Lulu Wang’s The Farewell, Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers and Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, none of the directors made the cut.  Last year, the Emmys were criticised onstage by Natalie Portman for shutting out female directors. Natalie Portman, who presented the award for Best Director alongside Ron Howard, made a point of saying, “And here are the all-male nominees.”  Other films directed by women including Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman and Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird had been eligible for the accolade. Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water won that year.  Earlier this year, Game of Thrones was nominated for a whopping 32 nominations for its mammoth final season. Six women were nominated for Emmys including Supporting Actress nominees Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, Gwendoline Christie, Outstanding Guest Actress nominee Carice van Houten and finally Lead Actress nominee Emilia Clarke - Christie and van Houten notably self-submitted for the award .  Fewer male actors for Game of Thrones received Emmy nominations than women, with Kit Harington standing in for Lead Actor while Alfie Allen, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Peter Dinklage were up for Outstanding Supporting Actor.


thesun--2019-04-04--Game Of Thrones fans spot huge blunder in first ever episode as extra wears JEANS in the background

Game Of Thrones fans spot huge blunder in first ever episode as extra wears JEANS in the background of shot

GAME of Thrones fans have spotted a hilarious blunder in the first ever episode of the medieval fantasy series - with an extra donning a pair JEANS during a scene.  Loyal viewers of the beloved HBO show are currently gearing up to watch the eighth and final season, which will be arriving on the broadcaster on April 14.  And in preparation for the upcoming series, many fans have taken to rewatching the show, which is based on the best-selling book series by George R.R. Martin, from the beginning and have noticed a rib-tickling gaffe during the programme's debut.  One dedicated viewer noticed an extra wearing what appeared to be a pair of blue jeans with a simple raincoat as Jaime Lannister, played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, walked to his steed.  The fan wrote: "Watching the Game of Thrones first episode and there a guy in the background with a straight up Patagonia jacket, blue jeans and boots."  Commenting under the clip, many fans joked that the extra was infact Marvel's Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes.  One shared: "Also amusing that he looks kinda like The Winter Soldier. HE'S THERE TO KILL SOMEONE."  "I mean when "Winter is Coming " The Winter Soldier Must be there! Bucky Barnes the infinite time traveler," another wrote.  "The Winter Soldier Is Coming," a third penned. "Mind blown!!!! #thenorthremembers Tony of the House Stark sent someone to avenge his family.  "And since winter is here, who else but the Winter Soldier, himself?"  Yesterday dozens of actors, many of whom were unknown before the medieval fantasy series began in 2011, flew to New York to walk the red carpet ahead of the eighth and final season of the show.  Plot details of the final season have been kept secret although filming started in October 2017.  Isaac Hempstead-Wright, who plays the visionary Bran Stark, said: "This has been a year and a half we've been having to hide these.  "I can remember when I read the script I was like, you know, I wish I didn't have this information in my head."  Season 7, which was broadcast in 2017, saw the characters head towards a great battle over the Iron Throne while a zombie army of White Walkers, led by the undead Night King, march south and threaten mankind's destruction.  "I can tell you something. I'm probably the only guy with a happy end," Asbaek said.  The show has become known for killing off beloved characters, but many of the actors playing them, including Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell) and Sean Bean (Ned Stark) turned up for Wednesday's red carpet.  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-05-06--Game of Thrones fans claim season 8 episode 5 trailer proves return of White Walker dragon in epic K

Game of Thrones fans claim season 8 episode 5 trailer proves return of White Walker dragon in epic King’s Landing battle

GAME OF Thrones fans have claimed that the trailer for season eight episode five proves the return of White Walker dragon Viserion as the key characters prepare for an epic battle in King's Landing.  The 30-second clip has no voiceover, with the dramatic scenes instead being teased to the sound of tense music and a ticking clock as it focuses on the suspense leading to the final fight.  However, it is the final second that grabbed viewers' attention, with Euron Greyjoy staring up at the sky - and a look of concern and fear slowly sweeping across his face.  Fans were left devastated during today's episode of the fantasy drama when Euron shot down and killed Rhaegal - leaving Daenerys with just one remaining dragon, Drogon.  Fans have now claimed that the look on Euron's face in the trailer implies that he is seeing something that he isn't prepared for or doesn't know about - and with many believing that last week's Battle of Winterfell wasn't the last that we have seen of the White Walkers, they were quick to speculate Viserion and Rhaegal's actual fate.  Others wondered if Daenerys obtained more dragons following her heartbreaking loss - referencing her long-forgotten lover Daario, who was last seen in season six after Dany ordered him to remain in the Bay of Dragons to maintain peace.  One speculative fan tweeted: "If you've seen the trailer for ep5, Euron looked shocked by the arrival of a dragon & there’s a strong breeze.  "That’s not Drogon, that’s the ice dragon that’s been sleeping beneath Winterfell being warg-ed by Bran."  Another wrote: "I think there are more dragons with that new trailer. Or Rhaegal got resurrected."  A third said: "I'm probably just getting overhyped but the way the trailer's cut for next week's episode and Euron's worried face... is Dany about to wake dragons from stone?"  Elsewhere in the trailer, Tyrion can be seen tentatively approaching his Queen in the map room of Dragonstone, Jon Snow and Ser Davos arrive at the Red Keep, and the Golden Company are fresh-faced and ready to fight for Cersei.  Cersei is characteristically smug and looks confident about the impending battle, with some comparing her look of glee to her behaviour when she orchestrated a wildfire explosion that killed several key characters in the season six finale.  Game of Thrones' penultimate episodes are traditionally the most epic, gruesome and shocking of all - with Ned Stark's execution, The Red Wedding, and The Battle of the Bastards all taking place in the second-to-last instalment of their respective series'.  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


pinknewsuk--2019-04-24--Game of Thrones fans insist Arya Stark is a powerful lesbian

Game of Thrones fans insist Arya Stark is a ‘powerful lesbian’

Signup to receive a daily roundup of the top LGBT+ news stories from around the world  Game of Thrones fans have insisted that Arya Stark is actually a “powerful lesbian” after she had sex with a man in an episode that aired on Sunday.  In the episode, Arya told blacksmith Gendry—who is played by Joe Dempsie—that she wanted to know what sex is like before the end of the world.  The pair then engaged in a passionate encounter—however, many fans felt let down by the scene, and believe that the show’s writers have missed a beat on the character’s sexuality.  A large cohort of Game of Thrones fans took to Twitter to express their frustration at Arya Stark sleeping with a man.  One fan tweeted: “Happy for Arya and a nice lil consensual empowering moment of sex on the show but Arya Stark not being a powerful lesbian is the LEAST believable thing in this show about zombies and dragons.”  Another simply said: “arya stark is a lesbian bye.”  Somebody else said they “don’t watch Game of Thrones” but added: “Arya Stark is a lesbian.”  Another said: “I refuse to live in a world in which Arya Stark is not a lesbian. There, I said it.”  Meanwhile, one fan said they were “confused” as to why the show’s writers had not decided to show her “as anything other than a power top lesbian.”  Some fans believe that Arya Stark realised she was a lesbian after she had sex with Gendry. Fans shared an image of Arya lying in bed after sex with a contemplative look on her face—and insisted that it was the moment the character realised she was gay.  If Arya Stark does come out as a lesbian before the show reaches its end, it won’t come as too much of a surprise to actors on set. Some may have spotted Maisie Williams—who plays Arya—and Sophie Turner—who plays her on-screen sister—kissing.  Turner revealed in an interview last month that she loves kissing Williams on set.  In a joint interview with Glamour magazine, Turner said: “People always think Maisie and I are a couple.  “I mean, I am obsessed with her, so you never know… I’ve got an addiction to Maisie Williams. I actually stalk her hashtag on Instagram!”  “Even though we are sisters [in Game of Thrones], we tried to sneak a kiss into every scene we did together to freak everyone out a bit.  “It kept them on their toes’ making sure they were following the script.”


thesun--2019-04-18--Game of Thrones fans spot major blunder as Daenerys hair dramatically changes as she arrives at Win

Game of Thrones fans spot major blunder as Daenerys’ hair dramatically changes as she arrives at Winterfell

GAME of Thrones fans have spotted a major blunder as Daenerys Targaryen's hair dramatically changed in the first episode of season 8.  The Mother of Dragons made her grand arrival at Winterfell on Monday night's show and had her platinum locks intricately entwined for the occasion.  But eagle-eyed viewers noticed that her elaborate plaits at the back of her head changed within moments.  The continuity error was likely to be caused by the wrong wig being put on actress Emilia Clarke's head between takes.  In the first shot Dany's hair is braided back in her traditional style with a braid for every victory in battle - something she has picked up from Dothraki culture.  In a second shot, her hair is braided into a bun - a very regal and southern Westeros style that looks like something Sansa Stark would have worn when she lived in King's Landing.  "Dany is wearing different wigs during her arrival in Winterfell," one disappointed fan tweeted.  "Doesn’t everybody pack multiple wigs when meeting your SO’s family?" another fan joked.  Meanwhile, Game Of Thrones' star Kit Harington pretended to gag after kissing Emilia Clarke as he joked about on set.  Kit, 32, plays reluctant hero Jon Snow in the show, with Emilia, 32, taking on the role of Daenerys Targaryen.  One of the first episode's most talked about scenes being  Jon and Dany's romantic kiss in front of a waterfall after going on a dragon ride together.  HBO have since released a behind-the-scenes video for the episode, where show runners admitted the kiss had to be filmed in front of a green screen - despite the cast and crew flying out to Iceland for the country's scenic beauty.  One clip shows the two actors filming the kiss, with Kit gagging, groaning and  joking around as he shares a smooch with his co-star.  The actor recently admitted that he found kissing Emilia "odd" as he considers her one of his "best friends".  He told The Mirror at the time: "Emilia and I had been best friends over a seven-year period and by the time we had to kiss it seemed really odd."  Addressing his wife, Rose Leslie, the star continued: "Emilia, Rose and I are good friends, so even though you're actors and it's your job there's an element of weirdness when the three of us are having dinner and we had a kissing scene that day."  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-04-30--Game of Thrones fans say Battle of Winterfell episode was too dark these are the TV settings you

Game of Thrones fans say Battle of Winterfell episode was ‘too dark’ – these are the TV settings you need to change for a rewatch

GAME of Thrones is visually stunning, but some viewers of last night's Battle of Winterfell were left disappointed by the overly dark scenes.  The low-lit shots made for difficult viewing, which was frustrating for fans of the show – but we've got some tips on how to fix it.  One cinematographer who worked on Game of Thrones told Insider that the show is "trying to be as naturalistic as possible" with its dark scenes.  But popular YouTube star Casey Neistat tweeted: "Article says GOT is dark because the show's creators wanted it to be realistic.  "It's a show about flying dragons and zombies. No one is here for realism – gimme some light."  Another fan tweeted a picture of a woman squinting, with the message: "How we all watched Game of Thrones tonight. For the screen is dark and full of terrors."  And one posted a photo of a black screen, writing: "GOT spoiler without context. Oh you can't see anything? That's cause the episode was dark af."  So if you want to brighten up last night's episode, or ready yourself for the next one, follow these steps.  This is an obvious but easily forgotten option: turn up the brightness on your TV.  With regular viewing, turning up the brightness can lead to washed-out colours.  But it's likely your TV won't be set at full brightness, so go into the settings and ramp it up.  Last night's Game of Thrones episode is particularly dark, so we'd recommend putting it at the maximum setting.  There are some other settings you can fiddle with, too.  Most modern televisions will have a giant backlight behind the display, which is what illuminates the pixels you see.  Some televisions will allow you to ramp up the brightness of the backlight itself. Just look for a "Backlight" option in your settings menu.  This will use more energy, but it's worth it for the added detail you'll see in Game of Thrones.  Similarly, it's worth increasing the contrast on your TV too.  Contrast is the difference between the brightest and darkest image your TV can show.  So by increasing contrast, you get more detail in the highs and lows of TV viewing – which means there'll be more detail in the darker areas of your screen.  Ramping up contrast should make it easier to tell what's happening in particularly dark scenes. But it might make bright scenes look a little odd, so make sure to reset your contrast once the episode is finished.  HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, and is a type of video that has improved contrast (brighter whites, darker blacks) and a wider range of colours.  Most big-name TVs released in the last few years will support HDR video.  And even though you'll need HDR video to enjoy the full effects of HDR, standard footage can also be slightly improved on a HDR TV.  Check to see if you've got a HDR or HDR+ mode in your settings and activate it.  It might improve the quality of the darker areas of the screen you're seeing, if only slightly.  If you've got the option of watching on an OLED screen, then that's a good move.  For instance, the iPhone X, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max all have OLED screens, as well as most of the top Samsung Galaxy S smartphones.  Unlike conventional LED-backlit LCD screens, an OLED display has pixels that light up on their own – without the need for a backlight.  With a backlight, you're never getting true black, because there's always a light shining onto the display.  But the pixels in an OLED screen produce their own light: this means they can be completely turned off, showing true black.  This improved contrast means it's easier to pick out details in dark scenes, which is great for a TV episode like Battle of Winterfell.  This isn't a TV setting but it can make a major difference to your viewing experience.  Any ambient light in a room will make it harder to see darker areas of the screen.  So for the best viewing experience, turn the lights off and shut your curtains.  Viewing like this all the time is a bad idea because it increases eye strain, but it may be worth it to better enjoy the Battle of Winterfell.  Follow our guide on how to watch Game of Thrones season 8 for free.  And you probably won't be surprised to find out season 8 already has its own porn parody, dubbed Winter Came Everywhere.  Find out why Tyrion Lannister has the best strategy to survive season 8.  What did you think of the Battle of Winterfell? Let us know in the comments!  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-05-20--Game of Thrones fans furious after finale where Bran Stark is crowned king raging Give us the real

Game of Thrones fans furious after finale where Bran Stark is crowned king raging ‘Give us the real ending’

GAME Of Thrones fans around Britain let out a collection groan of horror tonight - as the show ended with Bran Stark being crowned king of the six kingdoms.  Viewers were not happy that Bran had 'won' the series by becoming ruler instead of show favourites Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, Sansa Stark or Tyrion Lannister.  In a dramatic turn of events tonight, viewers saw Bran become the ruler of what's left of the six kingdoms after Jon killed 'Mad Queen' Daenerys.  One fan tweeted: "We really waited 8 seasons for bran to be on the throne. Thanks for the laugh now give us the real ending please."  Fans were stunned to see Jon kill his beloved Daenerys as an attempt to stop her deranged killing spree from ending the lives of thousands more.  After putting a knife through her heart, Jon laid her on the ground with heartbroken Drogon weeping over his mother's dead body.  The furious dragon then melted the much-coveted Iron Throne, much to everyone's surprise.  Jon's subsequent exile to Castle Black and emotional farewell with the rest of the Stark family brought up a lot of questions about the way his story was ended.  But he was reunited with his beloved direwolf Ghost as he began his new life away with the Wildlings.  The final moments of the show also saw the different Starks preparing for their new lives.  Arya was exploring lands out West, Sansa was the Queen of the North and Jon was seen travelling beyond the wall with Tormund and the rest of the Wildlings.  One fan wailed: "?? loved Game of Thrones so much but that last episode was so disappointing ???gutted x."  Another grumped: "Seriously. F**k Game of Thrones. That episode best be a joke."  A third fumed: "Never investing into a TV show again how I did Game Of Thrones ???."  Others felt Bran was an undeserving ruler, tweeting: "Yeah, I don’t think Bran should’ve been king. I would’ve rather it have been Tyrion than anyone else!"  One other was just sad, writing: "Game of thrones you had me at first. Then disappointed. The entire last season was rushed and cut corners with the budget. Final episode was a disgrace."  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


eveningstandard--2019-01-23--Drake tour tickets SLAMMED Fans tell singer to aposget a gripapos for apostoutapos prices

Drake tour tickets SLAMMED: Fans tell singer to 'get a grip' for 'tout' prices

Drake came under fire from fans who were left fuming at the price of tickets for his Assassination Vacation tour.  The Canadian artist was told to “get a grip” after a standing ticket for a night at London’s O2 Arena in April was priced at £140, while a seating ticket was £174.  Drake revealed details for his hotly anticipated tour on Tuesday morning, with tickets going on sale at 9am on January 25.  Fans lambasted the singer, who dropped his latest album Scorpion back in June 2018, as they refused to part with the hefty lump sums.  One fan tweeted: “Nice of Drake stamping out ticket touts and second hand sites by charging tout prices himself... get a grip.”  Another posted: “As much as I want to see @Drake £120 for standing tickets a bit steep no? I saw you giving away all that cash in God’s plan, so you can’t need that much money! Send some my way - cheers!”  A third wrote: “I love Drake but £140 is ridiculous. Two tickets could be a weekend away somewhere lol.”  He will play six dates at the O2, as well as in Birmingham, Dublin and Manchester for the UK and Ireland leg. Torey Lanez and BBC 1Xtra DJ Tiffany Calver will support.  He last toured in 2017 after the release of his fourth album, Views.  His latest gigs come after a stellar year for the God's Plan singer who had more number one singles than any other act in 2018.


eveningstandard--2019-03-01--BTS tickets Fans fuming as touts flog Wembley Stadium tickets for over 3000 minutes after going on

BTS tickets: Fans fuming as touts flog Wembley Stadium tickets for over £3000 minutes after going on sale

BTS fans have been left devastated after touts snapped up tickets for their upcoming London date before attempting to sell them for over £3000 online.  The K-Pop band released tickets on Friday morning at 8:30am, but minutes later they were being advertised on ticket resale site StubHub, with prices ranging from £215 to £3,037 per ticket for the Wembley Stadium date on June 1.  Standing and seated tickets originally cost £50-175, with special soundcheck packages setting fans back just over £200.  Fans who failed to secure tickets vented their fury online with many begging the group to take action against the “extortionate” prices.  One fan tweeted: “I’ve had page open all week to get these @viagogo already selling them for over 500 quid, it's not good enough.. it’s disgustion. #bts.”  Another wrote: “I’ve seen them going for over £1000 now. Devastated does not even come close.”  A third posted: “PLEASE STOP THE TOUT COMPANIES FLOGGING YOUR TICKETS FOR RIDICULOUS AMOUNTS £500 PLUS ALREADY AND OUR PAGE STILL NOT LOADING TO BUY 1 TICKET FOR MY DAUGHTER SHE’S GOING BE HEART BROKEN LIKE MANY FANS......    #BTS @LiveNationUK.”  Another wrote: I wish you guys could get involved and help stop bloody touts.... @viagogo @LiveNationUK selling bts tickets at extortionate prices before they even went on sale! It's DISGUSTING (sic).”  A spokesperson for Viagogo told Standard Online: "Viagogo does not set ticket prices, sellers set their own prices, which may be above or below the original face value. Where demand is high and tickets are limited, prices increase. The reality is that any tickets listed at silly prices rarely if ever sell. All tickets on Viagogo are valid and it is perfectly legal to resell a ticket or give it to someone else if you want to."  Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook will perform a one-off gig at Wembley Stadium as part of their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself world tour.  It will mark their first UK show since their sold out concerts at the O2 last October.  The band have released six studio albums, with number seven expected to drop this year, and are famed for singles including Fake Love, DNA, MIC Drop and IDOL which featured Nicki Minaj.


eveningstandard--2019-07-01--Wimbledon 2019 queue Thousands of fans wait in the sunshine for first day of world-famous tennis to

Wimbledon 2019 queue: Thousands of fans wait in the sunshine for first day of world-famous tennis tournament

Tennis fans from as far as Australia and Japan queued up for more than 50 hours for a chance to get a ticket for the first day of Wimbledon.  Thousands arrived at London’s Wimbledon Park over the weekend in the hope of seeing stars such as Novak Djokovic play.  Campers began arriving at 5am on Saturday, braving the heatwave to ensure a prime spot in the famous Wimbledon queue for one of 1,500 show court tickets.  But as they stood in the sunshine on Monday morning, some ticket hopefuls complained of the excessive wait times.  One told the Standard that anyone joining the line at 10.30am would not be able to enter the grounds until after 5pm.  Another advised potential queuers to “turn around now."  However the tennis tournament, which began in 1877, is considered by many to be the most important sporting event of the British summer, and some fans claim queueing for tickets is “as much a part of the Wimbledon experience as the tennis itself”.  One fan tweeted on Monday that it had been a "glorious morning in the queue".  "Thanks to all the stewards that make it a great experience," he added.  While another laughed at the early-morning celebrations, writing: "Group of people next to us in the Wimbledon queue have just cracked open their second bottle of Champagne. It’s 7.20am. I love this place... #Wimbledon."  First in line on Saturday was civil servant Stuart Bere, 44, from Lincolnshire, who arrived at 5.30am.  He praised the "well organised" queueing system and "happy" atmosphere among waiting fans.  "I don't have to get a plane out of the country, you've got to drive, park up and you've got the tennis," he said.  "This is the cheapest way of doing it."  Mr Bere said he enjoyed meeting new people in the queue each year and lauded the "great entertainment" on offer at Wimbledon, particularly on Centre Court.  "In the heat of a good match, it's like a cauldron of joy or light, it's really hard to describe, you have to be there," he added.  Friends Sachiko Yoshida, Saori Goto, Ukiko Kojima, and Akiko Takei travelled 6,000 miles from Tokyo for the tournament.  Ms Yoshida said: “I’ve wanted to watch Roger Federer at Wimbledon for as long as I can remember. But we’re all looking forward to watching Konta too, along with Andy Murray and Kyle Edmund.”  The competition kicks off on Monday afternoon with Novak Djokovic beginning the defence of his men's singles title on Centre Court from 1pm.  British star Johanna Konta will start her campaign tomorrow, with Andy and Jamie Murray both starring in the doubles tournament on Wednesday.  This year Wimbledon's No 1 court has been fitted with a new roof so that play can continue even if there is rain.  But the new equipment may prove redundant this year, if the weather sticks to the forecasts.  Met office meteorologist Nicky Maxey told the Standard: “Monday will be dry and bright with good spells of sunshine, particularly in the afternoon.  “It’ll feel nice and warm, with a light breeze, and highs of 22C.”  The rest of the week will see similarly sunny conditions, with the temperatures steadily creeping up to 23C on Wednesday.  However, Ms Maxey did warn all tennis fans, and players, suffering from hayfever to be on guard, since the pollen count is set to be high.  "Everybody is in good spirits, I think because of the weather," said Sue Love, 55, originally from Scotland,.  She and her twin Helen brought books, cards and even a portable DVD player to keep themselves amused in the queue, which they’ve been in since Saturday.  The pair, heading to Number 2 Court to watch up-and-coming Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas, are also big Andy Murray fans.  Speaking of the Scottish player’s recovery from hip surgery, Helen said: "I don't think he will make it back as a singles player, but he's enjoying himself which is the main thing."  Last year, a total of 473,169 people attended Wimbledon across the 13 days of the tournament.


newsweek--2019-01-18--Bachelor Fans Slam Contestant Demi Burnett for Shading Coltons Ex Aly Raisman

'Bachelor' Fans Slam Contestant Demi Burnett for Shading Colton's Ex Aly Raisman

Bachelor Season 23 contestant Demi Burnett made her thoughts on Colton Underwood's former girlfriends very clear on Monday's episode. And Bachelor Nation members and fans alike aren't here for her negative remarks.  Burnett, 23, is an interior designer from Red Oak, Texas. Viewers may have initially pegged Catherine Argo as the villain during Season 23's premiere episode, where she attempted to steal Underwood away from other contenders several times. Burnett, however, appears to have positioned herself for the title during Episode two.  "I think Colton will realize he needs a girl in his life that is more bold and confident and will take a bit more of a dominant role," Burnett said in Monday's episode. "I think that Colton is looking for a girl that can take charge and take control. Even if he, like, doesn't know that he's looking for that, I think that that's what he needs.  "I totally think that Colton's past relationships, they weren't very aggressive girls, they weren't very dominant girls, and they didn't work out for him for a reason. I'm the only one who challenges Colton, and I excite him, and I make him nervous," Burnett continued.  Tia Booth, whom Underwood broke up with during Bachelor in Paradise Season 5, wasn't amused by Burnett's remarks. She took to Twitter on Monday, where she ultimately rejected Burnett's suggestion that wasn't a woman who could "take charge."  "I scared him into dating me for 3 whole days so idk what's more dominant than that," Booth, 27, tweeted. Becca Kufrin, who dated Underwood on The Bachelorette Season 14, tweeted a series of frown face emojis.  Many Bachelor fans zeroed in on gymnast Aly Raisman. The Olympian, who split with Underwood in 2017, was deemed by Burnett as someone who was not "dominant" or able to "take control." Raisman, in fact, was very vocal in leading the push to convict Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics national team doctor who was convicted of sexually abusing minors.  One user argued that Raisman "is a strong, dominant goddess." A second fan said via Twitter that "both Becca and Aly Raisman are amazing women that challenged him." A third questioned whether Burnett had suggested that "gold medalist Aly Raisman isn't aggressive."  "Demi can't say that Colton has never dated anyone as bold or confident as her when Aly Raisman helped to take down one of the biggest sexual predators this world has ever seen," a fan tweeted.  While fans were more hung up on Burnett's remarks toward Underwood's exes, Bachelor in Paradise star Wells Adams took issue with the interior designer's bold initiative to kiss the former San Diego Chargers player in front of everyone during the first group date.  On Monday's episode, Burnett was picked alongside a few other contenders to attend a group date that required them to share an important "first-time" experience. However, Burnett took the opportunity to make her "first" moment about how she earned Season 23's first group date rose by hopping off the stage to smooch Underwood in front of the other women, celebrity guests Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, and a large audience.  "You're not supposed to make out with the lead in front of everybody else. You're going to make it weird for everybody else," Adams, 31, told Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday. "I remember that was a thing we didn't do on JoJo [Fletcher's Bachelorette] season; you wouldn't be blatantly making out in front of everybody else. That's why it's 'Can I steal you'...  to go talk or make out."


newsweek--2019-02-15--Why Ariana Grande Fans Are Boycotting 7 Rings

Why Ariana Grande Fans Are Boycotting '7 Rings'

Ariana Grande fans are going above and beyond to boycott her latest single "7 Rings." Oddly enough, the Grammy-winning pop songstress is seemingly saying thank you, next to the hit track alongside her loyal devotees.  "7 Rings" is the second single from Grande's fifth studio album Thank U, Next. After the trap-inspired track bowed on January 18, it debuted in the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Fans have since backed a hashtag, dubbed #Boycott7Rings, via Twitter. However, their reasoning behind the boycott actually stems from a very admirable place.  "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" was unveiled as the third single from Thank U, Next when the album dropped on February 8. The track has begun to climb its way up the charts, but its top competitor is Grande's "7 Rings." Therefore, fans have launched a boycott against the single to ensure that "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" will become her third number one hit behind "7 Rings" and her first number one single "Thank U, Next."  Grande has responded to fans' tweets about #Boycott7Rings, which she seemingly has approved of. "Y'all are so insane and funny and I love u. Nothings funnier than 'boycott seven rings,'" she tweeted Wednesday. "I can't lmao. Whatever's meant to be will be, babies I ain't goin nowhere #thankunext."  Grande responded "r u ok" to a fan who requested she "tweet #BOYCOTT7RINGS to show your solidarity." She claimed her fans were "sick," likely in the vein of the slang version that means "cool" or "awesome," after one fan tweeted about how they couldn't "believe we are boycotting 1 of Ariana's songs so the other can debut at #1." She also suggested "this is a wild time for" Arianators but advised fans to "do ur thing."  A boycott over "7 Rings" is a win-win scenario for Grande. If fans succeed in getting "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" to top her hip-hop-influenced second single, Grande would become the first solo artist ever to earn three number one singles. According to a January report from Billboard, only 33 singles have debuted in the number slot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Grande joins Britney Spears, Drake and Mariah Carey as artists who have all scored two number one singles.  Grande spoke about the making of Thank U, Next during an interview with the Zach Sang Show on February 9. She said the record, which is predicted to score 330,000 units in its debut week, "saved" her.  "I made it with my best friends over the course of a really small period of time, and it kind of saved my life," Grande said. "It was kind of this super challenging chapter that sucked, and then my friends made it amazing and special."  "It turned everything around in my life. It sounds really corny, but it was the most beautiful. I don't think life has ever been as bad as it was when [we started]," she started.


themanchestereveningnews--2019-05-29--Spice Girls fans get an absolute drenching on rainy night in the Etihad

Spice Girls fans in their sparkling attire brightened up a dismal, grey night in Manchester during their gig at the Etihad.  The dedicated fans queued up in the drizzle in their ponchos to see their favourite girl band perform during the reunion tour.  Even Spice Girls members Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton (the southerners of the band) wore ponchos on stage during the opening number to protect themselves from the rain.  But northerners Mel C and Mel B braved the rain in their skimpy outfits.  Scores of supporters with standing tickets danced away under their umbrellas at the open topped stadium.  Fans from across the world descended on Manchester to see the decade defining pop group reunited on Wednesday.  They entertained a dedicated crowd with classic hits like Holler, Viva Forever and Wannabe.  Music lovers have travelled from as far as Brazil, the USA and Spain to watch the decade-defining girl group perform at the home of Manchester City.  The Spice Girls - Geri, Mel B, Emma and Mel C - opened their reunion tour on Friday in Dublin followed by a Cardiff show on Monday.  The group, who are performing without Posh Spice Victoria Beckham - played at the Etihad tonight followed by two further shows on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1.  Recent performances elsewhere have been dogged by complaints about the sound quality at gigs.  One fan tweeted: "So disappointed in the Spice Girls last night at Cardiff. Sound was abysmal. Couldn’t hear a word they were singing or talking, Mel C was the clearest! Jess Glynn however sang like a dream very clear."  "@spicegirls not much better in Cardiff... The sound was awful again.. What a way to spend money! #refundplease," another said.  There don't, however, appear to have been complaints from the Etihad fans. Apart from the weather that is...  The Met Office forecast for Manchester on Wednesday night says: "There will be further outbreaks of rain this evening, with some heavy bursts. Overnight the rain will become lighter and mostly confined to coasts and higher ground, with hill fog.  It will be milder than recent nights too. Minimum temperature 10 °C."


themanchestereveningnews--2019-07-05--Love Island fans convinced Tommys sweet nothings to Molly-Mae were Rihanna song lyrics

Love Island fans convinced Tommy’s sweet nothings to Molly-Mae were Rihanna song lyrics

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague managed to get even cuter last night with their adorable chat about their feelings.  They’ve fast become the villa’s power couple since Casa Amor closed its doors and the pair tearfully reunited after days of missing each other.  But while Tommy is well known for throwing out bizarre sound bites when talking about his feelings, last night fans thought his comments were a little too recogniseable.  Viewers reckon that the 20-year-old professional boxer has been caught red handed reciting lyrics from a Rihanna song in an attempt to tell his beau how he feels.  It’s not the first time he’s been caught using lyrics in his chat - he previously seemed to lift a line from Avicii hit Wake Me Up.  He said to Curtis: "Life's a game made for everyone, and love is a prize.”  On Thursday night’s show he looked like he was up to his old tricks again when he gushed to Molly about how much he liked her.  Speaking to her in private, Tommy told her: "I think I'm already falling. How's that? Factor 50. For me, you are the only girl in the world and I mean that.  "I’ve got no interest in any other girl on this planet except you. When I’m not near you I don’t feel me. This sounds cringe as f*** but you complete me."  "I want to make you smile and laugh and make you feel like you’re the only girl in the world."  Rihanna fans might spot a similarity to her song Only Girl.  The lyrics go: “Want you to make me feel like I'm the only girl in the world.”  Viewers of the show took to Twitter to question whether he’d swiped them straight from the pop star’s song.  One fan tweeted: “Wait is Tommy Fury reciting lyrics from Rihanna’s song ‘ want you to make me feel like I’m the only girl in the world’.”  A second said: “Did tommy just slip Rihanna lyrics into his chat?”  A third posted: “Did Tommy quote Rihanna lyrics to Molly Mae?!?!”  Another added: “Did Tommy just swipe that speech from a Rihanna song?”


themanchestereveningnews--2019-11-24--Strictly Come Dancing fans can't believe tonight's surprising result

Strictly Come Dancing fans have slammed the outcome of tonight's results show as 'crazy' after show favourite Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden ended up in the bottom two with Saffron Barker and AJ Pritchard.  CBBC star Karim has been leading the charge to win the 2019 series with former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher so it was surprising to see him in dance-off danger.  Karim and Amy performed their contemporary dance to Drops Of Jupiter by With Confidence to remain in the competition and Saffron and AJ performed their samba to Walking On Sunshine by Take Me To Rio Collective again.  All four judges chose to save Karim and Amy, sending YouTuber Saffron home.  "Can’t believe the results," said one viewer about the dance-off.  "Can’t believe Karim was in the dance off," said another fan on Twitter.  "Seems crazy that Karim was in the DO," said another.  And another fan tweeted: "I had a feeling Saffron would be in trouble this week, but I'm SO sad to see Karim in the dance off!!"  The result is decided by the scores from the judges in the live show and the public vote which are combined 50-50.  Then the two couples with the lowest number of points from a combination of judges’ scores and public vote go into a dance-off.  After they both perform their dance again, the judges decide which couple stays in the BBC dance contest.  If there is a tie head judge Shirley Ballas has the final casting vote.  When asked by Tess about her time on the show, Saffron said: “I’ve had the absolute time of my life and it’s all down to him.  "It’s been amazing. I’d like to thank AJ so much, when I look at what I was like on week one I was so embarrassed and shy.  "He’s really taken me out of my shell. Thank you so much for everything.”  When asked about Saffron, AJ said: “Every single week you’ve approached it with a positive mental attitude and you’ve inspired so many."


thesun--2019-01-07--EastEnders fans furious as soap is cancelled for the FA Cup tonight

EASTENDERS fans are in uproar as tonight's episode has been cancelled.  The BBC One soap usually airs on Monday nights at 8pm, however the show has been axed today because it clashes with the FA Cup.  Instead BBC One viewers will be able to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool go head to head.  The match's coverage will begin at 7.30pm until 10pm.  The official EastEnders Twitter account shared the news  by tweeting: 'There's no #EastEnders tonight, but we're back to normal tomorrow and there's a double bill on Friday!"  However, fans of the show are not impressed with the timetable change.  Another fan tweeted: "No eastenders today @bbceastenders #EastEnders', alongside a string of crying eyes emojis."  However, the BBC hopes to make up for the clash with a double bill on Friday January 11.  Tiffany Butcher gets caught out smuggling drugs for Evie  The EastEnders schedule will continue as normal for the rest of the week, with Tuesday and Thursday's episodes airing at 7.30pm, before Friday's 60-minute slot, which will start at 8pm.  Viewers will be clinging to the edge of their seats in the upcoming episodes as they're set to become more intense than ever.  While Tiffany Butcher (Maisie Smith) and Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris) get in trouble with police when they are caught smuggling drugs for Evie Steele (Sophia Capasso).  More drama is set to unfold as Dot Cotton (June Brown) kicks Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) out of her home after finding out about his sinister ways from Doctor Legg (Leonard Fenton).  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-10--Netflixs You star Penn Badgley horrified at fans requests to KIDNAP them as they lust after his cr

Netflix’s You star Penn Badgley horrified at fans’ requests to KIDNAP them as they lust after his creepy stalker character Joe

PENN Badgley has been flooded with unusual requests by fans asking him to "kidnap" them because they have fallen for his character Joe Goldberg in the Netflix series You.  The 32-year-old actor - who is best known for playing the role of Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl - took on the role of stalker bookshop owner in the thriller, based on the book by Caroline Kepnes.  Penn's character falls in love with Beck (Elizabeth Lail), who he kidnaps, as well as some of Beck's friends and lover.  But Penn's attractive nature has sent viewers into a frenzy with some lusting after him so much so they have asked for the former Gossip Girl to abduct them.  One fan tweeted: "@PennBadgley kidnap me pls", while another added: "Kidnap me x."  While other viewers are swooning over the actor - who is married to Domino Kirke - Penn is desperately trying to put people off falling for a murderer.  A separate person tweeted: "Okay but @PennBadgley was sexy as Dan but lord Joe is a whole new level."  While another gushed: "Adopt me, you seem like a great father figure."  Penn replied: "Haha actually I take fatherhood quite seriously. Pray for dads y’all. Pray they show up."  While other people have joked they can't distinguish between Penn and his creepy characters.  Another tweeted: "If @PennBadgley keeps playing stalker dudes obsessed with reading and writing, i have no choice but to believe he is in real life. Shady."  The influx of messages complementing Penn's character terrifies him.  Another shared: "The amount of people romanticizing @PennBadgley’s character in YOU scares me."  But the star has said the feedback has only inspired him to be even more terrifying and unlikable in the next series.  He then replied: "Ditto. It will be all the motivation I need for season 2."  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-16--Bros fans outraged as band charge over 100 for standing tickets to comeback tour

Bros fans outraged as band charge over £100 for standing  tickets to comeback tour

BROS fans have been left disappointed due to ticket prices of their comeback tour.  After announcing the gig on Good Morning Britain, the twins will be playing the O2 Academy Brixton on July 5, with more shows yet to be announced.  They made the announcement after their documentary Bros: After The Screaming Stops went viral - and while fans are delighted about the show, many are not happy about the prices.  Currently, tickets available on pre-sale range from £106.50 (standing) to £157.  One disappointed fan tweeted: "Bros tickets on sale for O2academybrix.  "I’d love to go and fulfil that teenage fantasy but at over £100 for standing I literally owe them nothing! thinkingofwalletnotfans"  Another said: "You're not thinking about us fans that can't afford the silly prices you are charging.  "I love Bros but there's no way I can afford £95+ for one ticket. Drop you prices to £50+ and I might think about it. Shame on you."  Another user joined in to say: " LukeGoss mattgoss £106.50 (standing) - £156.50 for tickets to see you guys is ridiculous!  "Us fans love you but seriously!!! crazyprice brosettes Bros O2Brixton."  Another said: "Totally agree, way overpriced. Brixton tickets usually around £40. They do know they are at Brixton & not the Royal Albert Hall don’t they, will be way out of the price range of most of their fans."  However, one fan thought the pricing was reasonable because it was a smaller venue, and tweeted: "£106 doesn't seem too bad to me when I paid £368 for Bros at the O2 with M&G and it's a nice smaller venue so can see from anywhere & I'm a short a*** lol xx"  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-21--Dancing On Ice in bullying storm as fans accuse show of picking on Gemma Collins amid furious row wi

Dancing On Ice in bullying storm as fans accuse show of picking on Gemma Collins amid furious row with Jason Gardiner

DANCING On Ice has been thrown into a bullying storm as fans accused the show of picking on Gemma Collins after her furious row with Jason Gardiner last night.  The Towie star received the lowest score of the series so far and was slammed by Mr Nasty once again – which led her to hit back and start a furious on air row - and viewers quickly leapt to her defence.  One fan tweeted: " @missgemcollins it's about time someone stood up to Jason, don't mess with the GC keep being real Gemma xx."  Another said: "Idk if anyone else is watching dancing on ice but one of the judges has just been such a d**** head to Gemma Collins the way he’s just spoke to her, actual disgusting and so hurtful."  A third added: "Well said Gemma Collins. You truly put Jason Gardiner in his low place.  "I think you put an excellent effort in and the public love to see you. Pholly were way too smug and I think bordering on bullying with their sly comments and smirks!"  Piers Morgan has also backed Gemma Collins following last night's drama.  The Good Morning Britain host, 53, accused Jason Gardiner, 47, of bodyshaming and abusing the Gemma after he said he wouldn't be expecting any lifts on the ice from her or partner Matt Evers.  He vented: "You know what? I think they’ve been very mean to her.  "They put her on the show knowing she’s probably not going to be that great, and now they’ve been sort of taunting her and ridiculing her.  "I think she’s giving it a damn good go. I didn’t think that I’d be the Gemma Collins' defender in all this."  In an interview with The Sun this week, Jason branded Gemma "lazy" and "mediocre" and claimed she is not working hard enough in the competition, just days after show host Holly also questioned her professionalism.  After Gemma hit back on air, Jason told her:  "This doesn't help your cause. It shows you're just a brat. Listen to what we're saying."  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-22--Drake fans horrified as singer charges 140 for standing tickets on Assassination Vacation tour

Drake fans horrified as singer charges £140 for standing tickets on Assassination Vacation tour

DRAKE fans are horrified as the singer is charging £140 for standing tickets on his Assassination Vacation tour.  The rapper, 32, announced dates to his massive UK and EU tour - which will take place in March and April - this morning.  And while tickets go on sale Friday, See tickets has listed the eye-watering prices for the concerts.  Standing tickets for the April dates at the O2 are listed at an infuriating £140 - however, some seated tickets are available at £53.60.  While standing tickets for Birmingham and Manchester are listed a teeny bit cheaper at £139.45 and £139.55.  One fan tweeted: "How tf are tickets to see Drake for standard GA standing a whole £140. I'm speechless."  Another said: "£140 for a standing Drake ticket? Forget it."  One fumed: "F*** off Drake with those UK tour ticket prices."  And another added: "As someone who has 2 (yes 2) framed portraits of Drake in their bedroom I can safely say, he is not worth the £140 ticket price, ESPECIALLY for the O2."  Yet another user vented: "How can @Drake justify charging ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY POUNDS for a standing ticket. Absolutely embarrassing."  For each night, Torey Lanez will support, and BBC 1Xtra DJ Tiffany Calver will play an 'opening sound set'.  The Toronto musicians’s last album Scorpion came out in August, which went on to become one of the top ten best-selling albums of 2018.  Drake last toured the UK in March 2017 for his fourth album Views.  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-27--Megan Barton Hanson secretly still with Wes Nelson claims Dancing on Ice fans conspiracy theory

Megan Barton Hanson ‘secretly still with Wes Nelson’ claims Dancing on Ice fans’ conspiracy theory

MEGAN Barton Hanson and Wes Nelson are "100% still together" according to theories shared on social media by Dancing on Ice viewers.  The speculation comes just hours after 24-year-old Megan supported her ex boyfriend and his dance partner Vanessa Bauer at the live show.  The reality star and model turned up to support her ex-boyfriend for tonight's live show, even though it has left Wes terrified she is going to confront his skating partner Vanessa Bauer after their bitter war of words last week.  One fan tweeted: "Megan breaking up with Wes is definitely a publicity stunt to get more votes, they'll be back together once he's won Dancing on Ice."  Another mused: "This Wes and Megan situation is so weird! There is no way this isn't a publicity stunt... 100% be back together in a month."  Many fans shared the sentiment that the former couple's split is nothing more than a tactic to gain more headlines.  Another viewer asked: "Anyone else think the Megan and Wes split is made up and in a few weeks they'll get back together?"  One Love Island fanatic compared the situation to Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer's recent split which only lasted a number of days.  A Dancing on Ice addict mused that the situation could be a ploy on Megan's part to encourage the public to vote for Wes following her spat with his dance partner Vanessa.  However, not everyone was so cynical with one viewer having the self-claimed "controversial" opinion that the couple's split is sad.  They put: "Controversial but watching Megan in the audience clapping for Wes was so sweet and made me really sad that they're no longer together. Hoping they'll reconcile."  After matching his highest score from last week's show, Wes skated through tonight's episode and will compete on next Saturday's fairytale special of Dancing on Ice.  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-02-22--EastEnders fans shocked to discover Ian Beale earns 10k a month and has 71k in his current account

EastEnders fans shocked to discover Ian Beale earns £10k a month and has £71k in his current account

EASTENDERS viewers have been left shocked by the news Ian Beale earns £10,000 a month.  The owner of the chippy, the cafe and the restaurant - who is played by actor Adam Woodyatt in the BBC soap - is raking huge amounts into his bank account each month.  Viewers spotted Ian's personal account showing he has £71,000 sitting in his current account at the moment.  And because it's his own account and not his business one, which would have even more in them, that means Ian's loaded more than anyone thought.  But he might not have it for long as his ex-wife Mel Owen is in need of cash to pay for lawyers to get her son out of prison.  Raging about how she agreed to sell her half of E20 for £300k, far less than what it was worth, Mel has been left determined to find the money to fund Hunter's appeal.  One fan tweeted: "Ok so Mel is gonna shag Ian again for his money."  A third spotted just how much money is in the account, writing: "She takes it with £71,000."  One other wrote: "I'd be totally fine with Mel scamming Ian out of money."  After having a drunken meltdown in the middle of the day, Sharon made it impossible for Mel to work at the club and she lost it in Albert Square.  Kathy saw how vulnerable Mel was and offered to help her, giving her a boost of confidence.  She told her: "The Mel I remember knew how to get hold of money. She would have done whatever it took to get what she wanted - where's that Mel?"  Mel didn't take it well and kicked Kathy out before realising what she had done.  Later Mel went to Kathy's to apologise for her behaviour but when she spotted Ian's bank statements and a plan formed - she's going to fleece her ex-husband for everything he's worth.  She told an unknowing Kathy: "Thanks again for earlier, you helped me remember exactly what I'm capable of."  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-03-21--Riverdale fans go wild as Cole Sprouse sings to Lili Reinhart in special musical episode Chad Mich

Riverdale fans go wild as Cole Sprouse sings to Lili Reinhart in special musical episode & Chad Michael Murray makes surprise appearance

RIVERDALE’S Cole Sprouse made his singing debut on the hit show as he serenaded his on and offscreen love, Lili Reinhart, and fans are obsessed.  The show aired its highly anticipated season three musical episode, which saw the cast take on Heathers: The Musical.  Jughead, played by Cole Sprouse, and Betty, played by Lili Reinhart, sang one of Heathers' most popular musical numbers: 'Seventeen', alongside Cheryl and Toni.  Fans reacted on Twitter citing the episode as "best” yet.  One enthused: "Riverdale S03E16 has to be my best episode yet? #Riverdale"  Lots of fans couldn't get over Cole's singing voice as he Lili Reinhart sang to each other.  One exclaimed: "COLE HAS TO SING MORE HOLY S**T"  While another added: "@colesprouse has some voice on him btw #riverdale"  One fan tweeted: "Jughead and Betty singing together is the best thing about this season. Cole has such good voice and it was an amazing song!! #Riverdale"  And another user declared: “Seventeen from the #Riverdale Cast is my new favorite song. You can't change my mind.”  The episode also saw the entrance of Chad Michael Murray as Edgar Evernever, cult leader of the mysterious Farm, and fans were equally blown away.  One fan gushed: "I was about to give up on #Riverdale then I found out @ChadMMurray is on it. I suddenly want to join the farm. Sign me up, drown me in that water."  Another wrote: “I’ve waited all season to see who’s playing Edgar Evernever - thinking it was some old guy and MIND BLOWN it’s @ChadMMurray NO WONDER they’re all at that damn farm! I would be too!!! @CW_Riverdale #Riverdale  Some claimed to be freaking out, writing: "I’m a little late but @ChadMMurray is now on #Riverdale !!!!!!!!! What an entrance to his character. I’m still freaking out."  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-04-04--The Bay fans confused as prime suspect Ryan suddenly appears with no explanation as they guess hes

The Bay fans confused as prime suspect Ryan suddenly appears with no explanation as they guess he’s a loan shark, drug dealer or people trafficker in wild theories

ITV’S The Bay returned last night and things are heating up in the case of missing teenager Holly Meredith and the murder of her twin brother, Dylan.  Episode three of the series dropped a massive twist and fans (read: all of us) have questions that need answering.  A quick recap of what’s been happening in the seaside town of Morecambe, Holly is still missing while her brother Dylan was found dead in the first episode of the ITV drama.  But in an interesting turn of events, Holly was seen buying a train ticket the day before she disappeared while in the company of a man in white trainers - who turned out to be family friend Ryan Foley.  In addition to this, it was also revealed Holly’s blood was found underneath the fingernails of her brother. Making Holly the prime suspect in her twin’s murder.  After watching the episode last night fans took to Twitter to share their own theories on what would happen in the drama.  One wrote: “Here’s my theory… The game that Sam is playing on his phone where he’s dared to do risqué things is what the twins were playing. The game eventually escalated, Holly was asked to kill her own brother... she tried but failed however Ryan being evil finished the task! #TheBay”  While another theorised: “Ryan and Sean run drugs on the boat and get builder guy to sell them. Reckon he used to get Holly to sell them hence her having loads of cash and now he’s using Lisa’s daughter as his mule...Dylan’s died as result of online dare... #thebay”  And one speculated: “From what I can gather, they're all involved with drugs... Ryan messed with the twins... Holly was gonna leave with construction guy to get away from it all... Dylan found out, tried to stop her... he's dead, she's involved .. Nick is hiding her to keep her safe. #TheBay”  Lots of viewers were confused as to where Ryan had come from.  A fan tweeted: “#thebay ... glad I’m not the only one who had no idea who Ryan is!”  Another added: “Really enjoying #TheBay The acting is fab. Ryan popped up out of nowhere though”  And one pondered: “Whose this Ryan bloke? Where did he come from? So many threads and so many characters. #thebay I’ll hang on in there but I’m totally confused”  Ryan Foley, played by Philip Hill-Pearson, is a good friend of Sean Meredith and has been in the twins’ lives for a long time. He’d been largely ignored until last and didn’t appear to have much to do with the plot, albeit anything really.  However, this has all changed after it was discovered he was with Holly the day before she disappeared buying a train ticket.  CCTV showed Holly with a man in white trainers with a dark stripe. Cue Detective Sergeant Armstrong to immediately notice said footwear and make him take a DNA test.    At this point it hasn’t been revealed but he did seem quite shifty when Armstrong asked for a DNA to aid their enquiries.  Viewers also watched last night as Ryan admitted he’d given the family £8,000 in exchange for Sean’s part of the boat they both work on.  Holly’s bag was also found during the episode containing a huge amount of money. Could there be a connection?    In the biggest plot twist of the episode - nay series so far - DI Manning confirmed the blood under Dylan’s fingernails belongs to Holly. Indicating a struggle before Dylan died, this is the biggest hint that his sister is involved in his murder.  Viewers watched last night as Nick was being kept in a secret location while Sean, Ryan and Krzysztof pumped him for information.  At the end of the episode the men left him beaten and bloodied out the front of a hospital. While he looked pretty messed up it did appear as though he was breathing. Just.  Viewers have been watching as Lisa’s son Rob has been coaxed into doing random stunts and filming the evidence for the past three episodes now.  After stealing a load of tinned goods from the local food bank, Dylan texted his coercer: “That’s it. I’m out.” Who’s behind it? Does it have something to do with the twins?    Builder Vincent met Lisa’s daughter Abbie while she was looking around one of their building sites and the two have become friends. Although it’s clear the 15-year-old wants more.  After Vincent knocked her back he did manage to charm her into delivering a brown envelope full of drugs to one of the older students, Wilco.  Abbie instead gave the package to her friend Sam who flushed it down the loo. Does that mean Abbie is in danger now? Is Vincent something to do with Gryd 79?  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-04-08--Chelsea fans begin mourning loss of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid after West Ham wonder goal

EDEN HAZARD'S incredible goal against West Ham left Chelsea fans delighted yet devastated as he nears a £100million move to Real Madrid.  Blues supporters fear the Belgium star will be irreplaceable as he bagged one of the Premier League's greatest ever solo efforts. before completing his double in a 2-0 win.  ![ Eden Hazard enjoys his stunning individual goal v West Ham at Stamford Bridge]()  Getty - Contributor  Eden Hazard enjoys his stunning individual goal v West Ham at Stamford Bridge  One fan tweeted: "The anticipation of knowing you're about to watch poetry on a pitch has been absolutely special. Let's savour these last few moments."  Another joked: "My wife better not utter a word when I call my son Eden and my daughter Hazard."  The Chelsea playmaker, who could net a £110m, six-year deal with Real, snaked through from the middle of the Hammers' half with pace and quick feet before planting a 24th minute opener at Stamford Bridge.  And after watching Hazard's extended moment of genius, Blues fans on social media seemed more resigned than ever to losing the 28-year-old.  Typical comments included "sublime finish" and we're going to miss him."  Sarri admits he will try in any way to convince Hazard to stay at Chelsea  Hazard later thumped home a well-deserved second goal from sub Ross Barkley's superb pass in the final minute.  [OptaJoe](https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1115335825208815617) pointed out that Hazard has now been directly linked to more Premier League goals this term than any other player".  Having sometimes been used in a virtual striking role, he has so far amassed 16 goals and 12 assists.


thesun--2019-04-08--Coronation Street fans convinced Peter Barlow is texting Carla Connor as dead Rana Habeeb

CORONATION Street fans are convinced Peter Barlow is the one tormenting Carla Connor with texts from dead Rana Habeeb.  The alcoholic - who is played by actor Chris Gascoyne in the ITV soap - behaved suspiciously in tonight's episodes whenever struggling Underworld boss Carla's phone went off with the cruel messages.  He convinced her to attend the grave of her brother Aidan after lying to her about her family being there, and then tricked her into staying at the pub while she was being judged and gossiped about by all the cobbles residents.  But his behaviour towards her seemed less about her welfare and more about putting her in harm's way.  And they are convinced he is the one secretly bombarding Carla with abusive texts from an account with Rana's name.  One fan tweeted: "I wonder if it was Peter that sent the text? For some reason I have a feeling it’s him, as far fetched as it may sound #Corrie"  A second said: "Is it just me or is Peter Barlow being mean to Corrie it’s like he is deliberately winding up everyone around her to isolate her. #corrie"  Another added: "Clearly it's NOT from 'Rana' is it Peter? #Corrie #RIPRana"  A fourth commented: "The obvious choices would be Kate or Imran. But I think it won't be someone obvious so it'll be like Peter or Lolly or Wayne #Corrie"  Peter has got a history of showing his dark side.  It was only 18 months ago that he kidnapped vicar Billy Mayhew before threatening to hurl him off a cliff after discovering he played a minor role in his sister's death almost 20 years ago.  And Carla did try to cover up the boat fire that almost claimed the life of his son Simon.  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-04-22--Has Danny Miller been axed from Emmerdale The Aaron Dingle actor has royally upset fans

Has Danny Miller been axed from Emmerdale? The Aaron Dingle actor has royally upset fans

DANNY Miller who plays much loved Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale upset some fans of the ITV soap last week after posting a drunken Instagram story.  In the clip he insulted fans along with the British Soap Awards, leading some viewers calling for him to be axed. So what’s going on? Let’s find out…  Danny Miller has not been been sacked from Emmerdale. Some fans called for him to be axed after The Sun Online published an Instagram rant of him swearing at fans.  The actor raged that he hadn't won a gong since 2016 when he took home the Best Actor and Best Male Dramatic performance awards.   He also referred to a fan as a "boring little man", a "s***house" and a "f***ing idiot" before telling him to "f*** off".   Furious fans have since blasted his behaviour, with one commenting: "He should be sacked. So sick of diva behaviour off screen. This show has really gone downhill on the last year."   Another moaned: "Danny miller won’t get fired because Emmerdale suck up 2 him 2 much no matter what disgusting comments he makes."   Someone else argued: "Danny miller is truly the most embarrassing man alive. it’s all well and good firing an actress for using racial slurs on socials, but how are you gonna let that arrogant, disgusting, DISRESPECTFUL d***head knock about saying whatever the f*** he likes without consequences?"  Another added: "I don't think Danny Miller can discuss bullying and mental health one minute and act the way he does the next.   "He belittles people on twitter and I've also repeatedly seen him make jokes about people's appearance.   "I don't think he's a bad person but he should have to face consequences at some point."   Danny's rambling on social media on Saturday night left fans begging for him to drink water and stop the broadcast.   The Emmerdale star argued they were being "too negative" before the stream came to an abrupt end.   In the video he said: "British Soap Awards I remember when we used to be friends.   "I used to turn up every year and win something but now...Let's talk about the Soap Awards nominees..."   The calls to give him his marching orders came just days after Emmerdale were forced to fire actress Shila Iqbal who played Aiesha Richards after historic racist and homophobic tweets were revealed.   Danny has yet to speak publicly about the rant which was posted last Saturday night and has been keeping a low profile since the video was published last Tuesday.   There has been no official comment from Emmerdale either.  There are fans who have supported Danny though and said he’s just got a bit mouthy after having a bit too much to drink.   One die-hard Danny fan tweeted: ‘Why would you want Danny Miller sacked? He is a brilliant actor and probably lets his hair down when he isn't working, whats wrong with that. He is only human after all!’  Another said: ‘I feel for danny miller the guy is only human just cause you are on telly shouldn't mean you have to be perfect no one is and the public witch hunts and bullying needs to stop xx’  And a third added: ‘So what !!! he had a few too many and spoke his drunken mind..who's not said what they think when they've had a few ..get over yourselves you set of moaning negferrets leave the lad alone.’  Where do you sit on the Danny Miller fence?


thesun--2019-05-03--Emmerdale fans convinced Jamie Tate and Belle Dingle will become a couple after she helps him land j

Emmerdale fans convinced Jamie Tate and Belle Dingle will become a couple after she helps him land job at the vet

EMMERDALE fans are convinced Belle Dingle and Jamie Tate are about to become a couple - branding the star-crossed lovers "Romeo and Juliet".  Despite Belle's warning that the "Tates and Dingles don't exactly mix" many believe the pair are hurtling towards a romance, after she helped him land a job last night.  One Emmerdale fan tweeted: "Jamie has already won ?- & watch this space Belle & Jamie - Dingle & Tate- Romeo & Juliet anyone?????"  Another agreed, posting: "Awwwwh! Romeo and Juliet in the making! (Belle and Jamie)."  A third insisted: "Jamie and Belle need to happen. Belle deserves someone good in her life."  One other made a fair point, writing: "Would be nice for Belle to have someone nice like Jamie considering her last boyfriend was a serial killer."  Belle dated murderer Lachlan White before being framed by him and even visited him in jail in a bid to get answers in September.  However, viewers feel much more warmly towards her possible future boyfriend, with one writing: "I stan Jamie Tate ? especially him & Belle."  Another was certain a relationship is on the cards, insisting: "Belle and jamie are fully going to be a couple then."  A fourth wrote: "Hope they put belle and jamie together ad keep him far away from debbie."  A grouchy Paddy wasn't happy about hiring "Kim Tate's son" at the vet's last night - but he seemed impressed when he stood up for himself.  Jamie interrupted his tirade against him, insisting "I'm sorry, but please stop. I am sick of everyone tying me to that woman.  "All I want is a chance to show you who I really am. At least let me buy you a drink later and then you can make up your mind about me."  Over in the pub, Jamie, who is played by Alexander Lincoln, begs: "I'm not expecting you to change how you feel about me overnight.  "I've wanted to be a vet like my auntie Zoe since God knows when. I want to follow in her footsteps if you'll let me."  "Fine," replies Paddy. "I'll give you once chance but that's it."  But will he be quite so willing if romance really is on the cards as viewers reckon?  Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.  We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.