Daniel Craig and Sir Paul McCartney among celebrities hailing Queen

Watching her grandmother’s story told onscreen wasn’t easy for Dakota Johnson.

In addition to showcasing Daniel Craig’s dialectical range, Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” proved that the lone detective whodunit is still alive and kicking. It grossed over $300 million at the box-office (on a budget of $40 million), and its critical reception was nothing short of adoring (read ThePlaylist’s A-grade review here).

Prince Andrew's ex-girlfriend Lady Victoria Hervey has claimed she was in constant contact with his legal team during his civil sex case.The Queen's son, 62, had been accused of having sex with Virginia Giuffre who claimed she was a minor at the time and was sex trafficked for the Duke by paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.Andrew strongly denied all charges and claimed he had no recollection of meeting Virginia and made an out-of-court settlement with the now philanthropist.READ NEXT: Royal family more 'worried about Meghan's next move' than AndrewOn June 28, disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was slapped with a sentence of 20 years for the crimes that she committed for Epstein.Hervey has now claimed that throughout the legal proceedings, she was assisting Prince Andrew's legal team and claims she knew the bloke behind the now-infamous picture of Andrew and Giuffre, taken in London.Speaking on GB News, the socialite said: "I started finding all this stuff that was going on because I was in constant contact with his lawyer when I started investigating, they reached out to me."But unfortunately, the witness that came forward about the photo, that was after once he had signed for Virginia."Victoria claims that Andrew had wanted to clear his name for himself and the Queen, 96.She explained: "He always wanted to prove his innocence but in the end, he did it for his mother."However, the star later claimed that she would be shocked if Maxwell survived the duration of her sentence."I don't think she'll be alive more than a year, I'll be really surprised," she explained.However, while staying at Jeffrey's home, Victoria claims she felt as though she was being watched on cameras.She told Breakfast on GB News: "I was a little

First Dates star Fred Sirieix has shared chef Gordon Ramsay's most annoying habits. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Star, Fred spoke about his two co-star pals Gordon and Gino G'Acampo who star alongside him on their ITV travel series.

transfer window is now well and truly underway with 19 of the 20 Premier League sides already having dipped their toes in the market.So far, Liverpool has been the most active side in the division with six bits of business done already, two people walking in the door at Anfield and four out. Arsenal has been the second most active with five transfers and dusted.

Tyler Cruickshank knows all about the finale, having finished in fourth place in the 2021 series alongside Kaz Kamwi.Tyler chatted exclusively to the Daily Star at Karaoke Box's VIP launch of its new VR technology on Tuesday night (June 28) in London.READ NEXT: Love Island fans all say same thing about girls as they tune into sexiest episode yetIn a wide-ranging chat, Tyler spoke about some of the things that viewers at home may not know about the show - including what happens when the cameras stop rolling on finals night.Some fans will be shocked to know that there isn't a traditional 'wrap party', as Tyler explained: "Pretty much so we had the final and then we left like two days after that. We didn't have a wrap party.

Emmerdale is celebrating its 50th anniversary in October.The soap has been running since October 16 1972 and has had 33 seasons.Ahead of the 50th anniversary, viewers can expect some dramatic storylines to unfold.One of those storylines might involve Nicola King, who's been played by Nicola Wheeler for 21 years.Fans will know that Nicola has been having a tough time in recent episodes.The councillor was the victim of an attack after she was set upon by a group of teenage girls in a car park.Since the horrific attack, she has struggled with an anxiety condition.Nicola has been part of some dark storylines, and that might continue as it's been hinted that she could make a dramatic departure during the 50th anniversary episode.Speaking on This Morning with Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, Nicola dropped some huge hints that her character will be leaving the Dales after the soap's 50th anniversary.Talking about her recent storyline, Nicola said: "She thinks she's gathered her strength back but it gets worse and worse."Philip proceeded to question the actress on whether she could be leaving the ITV soap, asking: "And for you as the actor playing the character, is this a serious thing? Have you got plans to spend more time with the family?"Nicola appeared nervous as she awkwardly giggled while responding: "It's been a very good storyline."But Philip wasn't ready to let the topic go and continued to probe, asking: "But there are many more that you're looking forward to?"Nicola seemed hesitant to respond at first, but then opened up about the future for her character."I can't tell you! No, I can tell you that something will come up in the future.

Christine McGuinness is set to front a new documentary on the BBC to help bring awareness to autism in women and young girls. Just like her three young children, the 34-year-old model and reality star lives with autism after being diagnosed last year.Christine previously opened up on the condition alongside her husband Paddy on their BBC One documentary, Paddy And Christine McGuinness: Our Family And Autism.READ MORE: Christine McGuinness 'follows her heart' on solo holiday without husband PaddyNow, the mum-of-three has landed her own hour-long special with the broadcaster.

READ MORE: Amnesty tell Newcastle stars who wear Saudi-themed shirt they are 'sportswashing murder'Hollie boasts an impressive 61,700 followers on Instagram, where she regularly posts spicy bikini snaps and other fashionable pictures. But that still pales in comparison to the 700,000 following her Newcastle legend dad has amassed.Meanwhile, another former Magpies striker’s daughter, Gemma Owen, stunned viewers as she took part in Love Island’s raunchiest challenge yet on Tuesday night.

READ MORE: Guenther Steiner tells F1 giants to stick to the rules after Wolff and Horner complaints Such was the pace gap between the two cars, Mansell lapped Hill an incredible five times, including on the very final lap as the Silverstone crowd began to party.As Mansell passed the chequered flag, one overexcited spectator breached the fence and made his way onto the track, behind Mansell but just in front of Hill, who narrowly avoided running the man over. Hill recalled the incredible scenes during the pre-British Grand Prix edition of the F1 Nation podcast.“I crossed the line just behind him [Mansell] and there was a track invasion,” he said.

Feeling for his friend. Kid Cudi sent well-wishes to close pal Travis Barker after the drummer was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday, June 28.

Kensington Palace has spoken out on a viral video of Prince William having an altercation with a photographer.

It was a big day for the Barker family.

The search for the next James Bond is on after Daniel Craig decided to walk away from the role after 2021′s No Time to Die.

Paul McCartney's life and career. READ MORE: Life in the decade Beatlemania took over the world Growing up on , Paul had a difficult start to life, losing his mum to cancer at a young age. Having met John Lennon at Woolton Village Fete in 1957, he joined Lennon's band, The Quarrymen.

Sasha Obama! Barack and Michelle Obama's younger daughter turned 21 on Friday, and her parents are celebrating the milestone birthday with the sweetest tributes on social media. The former president shared an adorable throwback photo of him with baby Sasha on Instagram, writing, «Happy birthday, Sasha! I have loved watching you grow into the intelligent, beautiful, and caring young woman you've become. And no matter how old you get—you'll always be my baby girl.

Queen as a "sister", and British Eurovision winner Sam Ryder seemed to fit the bill, some viewers were confused when Alicia belted out 'Empire State Of Mind' at the event, as the song is about New York."I mean I love Alicia Keys and this song BUT WHAT is an AMERICAN doing at the PLATINUM JUBILEE CONCERT singing about NEW YORK?????" one fan, @Magdalena_0319, tweeted in confusion.She exclaimed that Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney or even Gary Barlow would have been a better choice than American Alicia.The songstress also took to the stage for soulful renditions of City of Gods, Superwoman and Girl On Fire.However her theme, according to some viewers, didn't "encapsulate our Queen"."Call me old fashioned, but why is Alicia Keys singing about NY when she is celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in LONDON?" concurred @Honestlnjim."Alicia Keys and New York – my fave song but one that doesn't exactly scream the Queen and jubilee tbf," joked @janemartinson.Meanwhile @bracealmighty exclaimed: "BBC: Have you got any songs that really encapsulate our Queen, that sum up her time on the throne and that really celebrate her 70 years running our country?"ALICIA KEYS: Yep…*plays opening notes to New York*#PlatinumPartyatthePalace."While it might have seemed an unusual way to celebrate the Queen's seven decade reign on a British throne, it turned out there was a reason - Her Majesty herself had requested it.Even Alicia's 12-year-old son Egypt weighed in with his own opinion, declaring solemnly that it was "against the law" not to obey the Queen.In her behind the scenes video capturing all the action from the big day, she told the world: "[I’m] telling the boys that the Queen requested the songs that I’m singing, and they

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Naga Munchetty, 47, praised last night’s BBC Platinum Party At The Palace event as they aired a very special segment featuring Queen Elizabeth II enjoying a marmalade sandwich alongside the fictional character Paddington Bear. Unfortunately, Her Majesty was unable to attend the celebratory concert in person, but that did not stop her from stealing the show in a pre-recorded video featuring her CGI co-star.Just as she did at the 2012 London Olympics when she appeared with Daniel Craig’s James Bond, the Queen proved a good sport as she acted alongside the bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw, who joined her at Buckingham Palace for afternoon tea.After patiently tolerating a tea-slurping Paddington, who in typical slapstick fashion covers a footman in cream from a pastry, the Queen reveals that she has stashed a marmalade sandwich in the royal handbag: “I keep mine in here, for later,” she confides to Paddington.In response to the sketch, Naga typed: “Well.

Viewers were in tears over an adorable moment during the BBC's Party at the Palace as the Queen rocked out to Queen with Paddington Bear. In a sketch which opened the party in front of Buckingham Palace marking her 70 years on the throne, the animated children's character was seen having tea with Her Majesty the Queen.

Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert.But rather than it being a snub to the Royal Family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen to sit the event out so that they can celebrate their own daughter's birthday instead.More than 30 members of the royal family are set to gather at the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace tonight (Saturday, June 4) – including Prince William and Kate Middleton.The party will take place in front of Buckingham Palace.But Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chose to spend the night celebrating their youngest daughter Lilibet's first birthday instead.A spokesperson for the couple, who stepped down as senior royals in 2020, said they were spending the day privately – although no details about how Lilibet's birthday was celebrated have been given.The family has been staying at the highly secure Frogsmore Cottage, due to it having 24/7 security, something the couple forfeited when they left their working royal roles.The huge celebration concert, featuring acts such as Diana Ross, Sir Paul McCartney, Queen and Adam Lambert and Alicia Keys will be attended by Prince Charles and Camilla and Prince William and Kate Middleton.It has not been confirmed whether the Queen will make an appearance tonight, despite it taking place outside her front door, but others attending include the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn.Also in attendance will be the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank.Zara and Mike Tindall, who spent the day at the Epsom Derby with Princess Anne and Sir Tim, will also be there, as will the Queen’s cousins the Duke of