Filmmaker Guy Ritchie banned from driving after being filmed texting behind the wheel

Actor, model and socialite Christian Wilkins has slammed media coverage of his dress at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day event on Sunday.Trigger Warning: This story has details of homophobic media coverage and homophobic slurs, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Christian, son of veteran Channel Nine reporter Richard Wilkins, was dressed in a fabulous, pink halter neck mini dress for a Fair Day event at Victoria Park, Sydney. Christian Wilkins (left) calls out the Daily Telegraph’s homophobic headline (right).The experience was however marred, when on Monday Daily Telegraph’s Sydney Confidential section featured Christian’s photos with a homophobic headline.“Dude looks like a lady! Richard Wilkins’ flamboyant son Christian flaunts his VERY toned figure in a skin-tight pink mini dress with daring cut-outs”, the headline screamed. Christian, who came out as gay in public in March 2018 on the front cover of a magazine, did not mince his words when calling out the publication over its homophobic coverage.   A post shared by CHRISTIAN WILKINS (@theprincewilkins)In 2021, Christian had made his acting debut in the Stan Original series Eden, in an LGBTQI role, playing a twin named Leander. Christian has previously been a fashion correspondent for E News and starred in shows Dancing With The Stars and Filthy Rich and Homeless. In his coming out interview, Christian had said that he had “taken it upon myself to become the best damn gay I can be!”  A post shared by CHRISTIAN WILKINS (@theprincewilkins)Christian had in an interview said that he had never come

Bolton Wanderers now have other options to turn to in central midfield and there may well be times now where they are not as reliant on MJ Williams starting as they once were, Ian Evatt believes.

Leeds ace Dan James caused a stir during Sunday's fiery clash against Manchester United by shunning his former team-mate Luke Shaw during an on-field row. James spent two years at Old Trafford, clocking up over 70 appearances before he joined Leeds in a £25million deal in the summer.He came face to face with his old side during Sunday's six-goal thriller at Elland Road, where James came out on the losing side as United fought to a 4-2 win.But it was an interesting exchange between James and Shaw that caught the attention before the frantic, action-packed clash caught light.James seemed to blank his former team-mate after Shaw held out his hand during the first half of the clash.James had been left on the deck after taking a knock in the face.But he had no interest in taking up Shaw's peace offering after the England ace went to check on the Whites speedster.

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefNetflix has set a mid-year release date for “Thar,” a revenge thriller film starring and produced by Anil Kapoor.Marking the feature directorial debut of screenwriter Raj Singh Chaudhary, the 1980s-set film follows the story of a man who moves to a big town to seek a job and to avenge his past.Alongside Kapoor (“Slumdog Millionaire,” “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol”), the film also stars Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Satish Kaushik.The screenplay is credited to Chaudhury, with dialog by Chaudhary and Anurag Kashyap. Cinematography is by Shreya Dev Dube and music direction by Ajay Jayanthi.“The genre itself – a noir thriller set in Rajasthan that pays tribute to the genre of the classic Western is a first for Indian cinema and audiences.

Todrick Hall won the Head of Household competition on Sunday night's Big Brother: Celebrity Edition on CBS with only five contestants remaining in the house.When the show started, the final five housemates celebrated that they still remained in the house after Carson Kressley's eviction and were still in the running for the $250,000 grand prize.'Making it to the final five is an accomplishment in itself,' said Lamar Odom. 'It took a lot of mental endurance and there have been times where I almost broke down.

Khloé Kardashian set pulses racing with her latest Instagram series that her her displaying her impeccable figure in a figure-hugging dress and wearing a huge diamond ring.The 37-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashian star shared several glamour shots of her in a stunning off-the-shoulder chestnut coloured Alex Perry dress.The beautiful textured long dress wrapped elegantly around her curvaceous slim figure.She paired the elegant outfit with matching gloves that went up past her elbows.Posting the outfit in three separate posts, the star had her hair in beautiful long curls while while wearing a huge diamond rock on her hand.

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Eamonn Holmes, 60, questioned the cyclist over his actions while on This Morning yesterday, after Guy was given a driving ban for six months. The movie producer was also handed six points on his license, which took the total to 15 and he was made to pay £166 in prosecution costs and court fees as reported by the Evening Standard.On the programme, the cyclist Mike van Erp, who recorded the incident happening on his phone, defended his reasoning behind handing over the footage to police.Eamonn interjected and asked why it was his “business” to get involved in the situation.He questioned: “He lost his licence because of all of that, so why is any of this your business?”“It’s a fair point," Mike replied. He continued: “My dad was killed by a

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SHERLOCK creators Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat teased there are "lots of amazing, appealing stories" to tell if series five goes ahead. Four seasons of Sherlock have aired plus one Victorian-themed special, but it's still not clear when Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman will return as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.

Filmmaker Guy Ritchie has been banned from driving for six months.The director, 51, was spotted typing a message on his iPhone as he drove his Range Rover through London’s Hyde Park in November last year, with cyclist Mike van Erp filming him and handing over the evidence to authorities.In the video, the Sherlock Holmes director is seen waiting in traffic backed-up through the park when the cyclist pulls up beside him. “Hello my friend,” he says when he realizes he is being watched.The cyclist replies: “I don’t think you should be using your text messages while you are driving.

The Independent).Cyclist Mike van Erp, who has more than 22,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel (CyclingMikey) in which he posts videos of motorists caught on film breaking the law, recorded the offence in November 2019.The YouTuber, who was on his bike at the time, filmed Ritchie driving near Hyde Park last year. In the video van Erp approaches Ritchie, who winds his window down, and confronts him about the offence.“I don’t think you should be doing your text messages while you are driving,” van Erp tells Ritchie in the video.

Guy Ritchie will have to pick up cycling.

Guy Ritchie has been banned from driving for six months after a cyclist filmed him texting at the wheel.

the Evening Standard.He was not required to appear at Bromley Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where he was handed down the punishment.Ritchie, whose films also include The Gentlemen, Snatch, and Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, was seen by cyclist Mike van Erp typing a message on his iPhone as he drove through Hyde Park in November last year.Mr van Erp alerted the Met and sent in a video file, called ‘Man typing on his mobile phone whilst behind the wheel of his car’, after having a short exchange with Ritchie before the director drove away.The incident happened at about 1pm on 3 November 2019, with Ritchie seen sitting in his car, with Apple earbuds in, waiting at traffic backed-up through the park.After realising the cyclist had pulled

James McClain Once a card-carrying member of Tinseltown’s A-list, Josh Hartnett (“Lucky Number Slevin,” “Penny Dreadful,” “Pearl Harbor,” “Black Hawk Down”) has largely evaded the spotlight over the last decade, though he still works steadily. Among other projects, the 42-year-old has a starring role in Guy Ritchie’s upcoming drama “Cash Truck,” due for release in 2021.Since at least 2016, Hartnett and longtime partner Tamsin Egerton have split their time between Los Angeles and London.

Madonna found the perfect way to move on from her near miss with ex Guy Ritchie and continue her recovery from a knee injury at the same time.The singer, 61, roped in boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams, 25, to help her out with some stretches.Well we say, stretches.