Ghost casting director reveals Patrick Swayze was 10th choice to star opposite Demi Moore and our minds are blown

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras chief executive Albert Kruger has called for a full NSW police investigation into the circumstances that led to the ejection of one of the original ‘78ers Barbara Karpinski from her seat in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday night. He has also initiated an internal Mardi Gras investigation. Kruger told the Star Observer that he is in no doubt that the incident happened. He said that the police action was “unacceptable” and that he is “upset about it to be honest”. Karpinski was removed after standing briefly in the stadium seating area holding a handmade poster calling for peace and an end to the war in Ukraine.

Mark Ruffalo, 54, may be a successful actor, but his wife Sunrise Coigney, 49, is every bit as impressive as he is. The beauty and supporter of the star got married to him in 2000 and has led her own successful life and career over the years. Mark once admitted that their love story began when he was struggling and she is the one that turned things around for the better.

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Lily James put on a show-stopping display as she kicked off the end of Pam & Tommy on Tuesday.The actress, 32, who plays Pamela Anderson in the Hulu series, put on a busty display in a sexy gold choker dress at a screening for the finale in Los Angeles.Lily appears opposite Sebastian Stan, who plays rock star Tommy Lee, in the series, which follows the theft of the couple's sex tape from the safe in their basement of their Malibu home in 1995. Going for the gold! Lily Jameswho plays Pamela Anderson in the Hulu series, put on a busty display in a show-stopping gold choker dress at a screening for the finale in Los Angeles on TuesdayLily looked stunning posing up a storm in her dress with deep V-neckline and sheer skirt.The plunging dress belted at the waist, accenting her trim and narrow torso.

12-time Emmy nominee Sandra Oh gleamed in an orange sequin dress for the Canadian premiere of Turning Red, which took place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on Tuesday.The Korean-Canadian-American 50-year-old looked elegant in the embellished short-sleeve frock and silver heels selected by styling duo Jill Lincoln + Jordan Johnson.Hairstylist Lisa Vella curled Sandra's raven fringed bob and make-up artist Simone Otis applied her bright red pout for the film festivities. Hometown pride: 12-time Emmy nominee Sandra Oh gleamed in an orange sequin dress for the Canadian premiere of Turning Red, which took place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on TuesdayAt one point, Oh took out her phone for a red carpet selfie alongside producer Lindsey Collins and filmmaker Domee Shi, who made her feature directorial debut with Turning Red.The four-time SAG Award winner voices overprotective and strict mother Ming Lee in Pixar's animated puberty comedy, which premieres this Friday on Disney+.

Charlotte McKinney looked ready for spring on Tuesday at The Little Market event honoring International Women's Day in Los Angeles.The 28-year-old model wore a white tank top along with a light blue floral print knee-length skirt with a mid-thigh slit.The Orlando, Florida native completed her look with open-toed black stiletto heels. Women's day:Charlotte McKinney looked ready for spring on Tuesday at The Little Market event honoring International Women's Day in Los AngelesCharlotte had her blonde hair down below her shoulders and accentuated her natural beauty with full eye makeup and glossy lipstick.She carried a small black purse while walking the carpet at the event.

Variety reports.“We are adhering to international sanctions and, along with our employees and artists, have been working with groups from a range of countries… to support humanitarian relief efforts to bring urgent aid to refugees in the region.”According to Variety, a source has revealed that while the company’s staffers will continue to receive their salaries for an indeterminate amount of time, artists will likely see their recording activity frozen.Universal are the latest business to announce their withdrawal from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, with the attack drawing widespread condemnation around the globe.Earlier this month, Live Nation announced they would not be promoting shows in Russia or doing business with the country, saying in a statement they were joining “the world in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”.Spotify, meanwhile, shuttered its Moscow office in response to the invasion, and said it would restrict the discoverability of content owned and operated by Russian state-affiliated media. They stopped short of shutting off service to Russian users, saying they believe it’s “critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia to allow for the global flow of information”.One company who has suspended their service in Russia is Netflix, who shut down streaming in the country last week.

Luke Steele from Empire Of The Sun and The Sleepy Jackson has shared a new single ‘Armageddon Slice’, the latest cut from his forthcoming solo album ‘Listen To The Water’.Written during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the track is carried by a bright yet pensive tone, with Steele meditating on mankind’s future above gentle fingerpicked acoustic guitar and warm synth pads.The accompanying music video sees Steele performing in waterways and forests. Watch it below:The video actually opens with a poignant message from Steele regarding his path to completing ‘Listen To The Water’.

workout secret with fans.The 63-year-old gran often leaves fans wowed online with her toned figure.She even says her hot bod is a hit with younger guys - with many making a beeline for her.And now she's told fans how they can achieve her physique like hers.Lesley took to her Instagram page to tell fans that to set things off right for the week, they should never miss a Monday workout.Addressing her 83,400 followers, the Aussie trainer wrote: "Never skip a Monday training session!"Apparently working out at the beginning of the week gets the ball rolling for future workouts."And it feels great too."The gran shared a photo of herself in the gym alongside the inspiring comments.This saw her show off her muscles as she rocked a mint green sports bra and matching skintight leggings.Despite ready for a workout, Lesley still looked glam as she rocked glowing makeup.She also wore her blonde locks in a chic half-up, half-down 'do.Fans were loving the post, as they took to the comments section to praise the fitness star.One branded her "fit and stunning," as another called her "gorgeous".Referencing her gym wear, another follower quipped: "You look mint!"The photos comes after Lesley opened up about younger men finding her attractive, as she admits she's had guys as young as 18 hit on her.They trainer admitted she thinks that "age is just a number" and admits all her partners have been younger than her.This includes her ex-husband who she had a 13-year age gap with.Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Chris Willman Music WriterThe return of the Jazz Foundation of America’s annual benefit at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato club saw lifetime achievement awards being presented to four musical legends whose careers date to the ’60s or before, Randy Newman, Smokey Robinson, jazz fusion figure Bennie Maupin and producer Lou Adler. Homage was paid at the intimate nightspot in Bel Air by singers and actors including Jackson Browne, Merry Clayton, Herbie Hancock, Jeffrey Wright and Danny Glover.Drummer Steve Jordan — currently between Rolling Stones pickup gigs — led a house band out of the fantasies of anyone who scanned liner notes during the last 60 years, joined by Stones backup singers Lisa Fischer and Bernard Fowler among the serenaders, and jazz players Tom Scott, Billy Childs and Davell Crawford also taking the lead on tribute numbers during a two-and-a-half hour dream jam.

Halle Berry, 55, wished her boyfriend, Van Hunt, a very special birthday in nothing but a t-shirt with his name on it! “HERE’S TO MY ONE AND ONLY! Happy Birthday VanO,” Halle wrote in the caption of her Instagram which showed her in the black “Van Hunt” t-shirt, underwear, and a newsboy cap.

Katharine McPhee cut a chic figure on Tuesday afternoon as she attendedThe Little Market's luncheon celebrating International Women's Day in Los Angeles.The singer, 37, highlighted her legs in a silky champagne-toned romper that she layered under a black fitted blazer.Katherine was joined at the event by the likes of actress Lucy Hale and fellow songstress Camila Cabello. Chic:Katharine McPhee cut a chic figure on Tuesday afternoon as she attended The Little Market's luncheon celebrating International Women's Day in Los Angeles Leggy:The singer, 37, highlighted her legs in a silky champagne-toned romper that she layered under a black fitted blazerKatharine showed off her cobalt blue pedicure in a pair of black open-toed sandals with a modest heel.

Bethenny Frankel opened up about her charitable efforts toward helping Ukranian refugees amid the ongoing invasion from Russia while co-hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan Tuesday.Frankel, 51, opened up on her ongoing humanitarian efforts to co-host Ryan Seacrest as she filled in for Kelly Ripa on Tuesday's edition of the ABC talk show.'We’ve been in Ukraine - initially we were in Poland to help the refugees, relocate them with travel logistics, give them survival kits, etc., and now we have a warehouse there and we’re collecting aid and bringing it back into Ukraine because so many people stayed. The latest:Bethenny Frankel, 51, opened up about her charitable efforts toward helping Ukranian refugees amid the ongoing invasion from Russia while co-hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan Tuesday'We’ve seen such a group of people that stayed, and there’s no food for them ...

Camila Cabello radiated beauty in apaisley maxi dress and black combat boots while attending The Little Market's annual International Women's Day luncheon.While ringing in the holiday at a private residence in Santa Monica, the25-year-old Havana hitmaker was seensharing a few chuckles with Jeff Bezos' girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, Elsa Collins and Mia Wright.Before dining alfresco atbeautifully decorated tables shaded by large white umbrellas, the Grammy nominee mingled with other guests at the star-studded event, attended byKatharine McPhee and Lauren Conrad. Stylish:Camila Cabello radiated beauty in a paisley maxi dress and black combat boots while attending The Little Market's annual International Women's Day luncheonCabello, who has been single since ending her two-year relationship with Shawn Mendes in November 2021, completed her chic ensemble with a pair of black sunglasses and matching leather clutch with silver hardware.

Things are still going strong between Sofia Richie and her British beau Elliot Grainge, who were pictured running errands together in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The 23-year-old influencer pulled her wet hair back into a messy updo and she wore blue shades and toted a white handbag with her all-black attire.Sofia has been dating the 28-year-old 10K Projects founder - whose father is Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge - as far back as January 2021 after meeting through mutual friends. Black-clad couple: Things are still going strong between Sofia Richie (R) and her British beau Elliot Grainge (L), who were pictured running errands together in Los Angeles on Tuesday Fuss free: The 23-year-old influencer pulled her wet hair back into a messy updo and she wore blue shades and toted a white handbag with her all-black attireFor Elliot's birthday on November 6, Richie publicly posted: 'You are everything to me.

Lucy Hale was the epitome of chic as she celebrated International Women's Day on Tuesday.The actress, 32, wowed in a black puff sleeve dress with a cinched waist at The Little Market luncheon in Los Angeles.Lucy posed up a storm carrying a black and white purse and at one point shielded her bright hazel eyes with a pair of retro style sunglasses. You go girl! Lucy Hale was the epitome of chic as she celebrated International Women's Day at The Little Market luncheon in Los Angeles on TuesdayThe Pretty Little Liars vet rocked a feathered inspired hairstyle with her front bangs fanning across her forehead.Her stunning eyes popped with a touch of mascara while blush and pink lipstick complimented her radiant complexion.

Bruce Willis and his wife, Emma Heming, celebrated her birthday with a family picnic including his ex-wife, Demi Moore, and their daughter Rumer Willis.The model, 41, shared photos of the festivities in Idaho via Instagram on Thursday, June 18, during which Bruce, 65, Moore, 57, and Rumer, 31, joined her for an outdoor picnic. Heming and the Die Hard star’s daughters Mabel, 8, and Evelyn, 6, were also in attendance.

They make blended families look easy and then some.Model Emma Heming celebrated her 42nd birthday on Thursday, and marked the special occasion with plenty of photos and video on both her Instagram feed and Stories.The wife of Bruce Willis, who shares two young daughters with the Die Hard actor, also celebrated her trip around the sun with Bruce's first wife, Demi Moore, along with Demi and Bruce's eldest daughter Rumer.

Emma Heming is back with her family after the Coronavirus lockdown and celebrated her 42nd birthday with them. The 41-year-old was stuck in LA with her daughter as the latter pricked her foot at a park right before the lockdown was imposed.

Emma Heming Willis celebrated her birthday with some of the most important people in her life — including her kids, her husband Bruce Willis, and her husband's ex-wife, Demi Moore. Bruce and Demi's daughter Rumer Willis also turned out to celebrate the festivities.Emma took to Instagram to share a pic of her 42nd birthday party, where the group — which included a few extended family members as well — sat on the lawn in front of the house where they have been socially distancing themselves in Idaho.«It really was a happy birthday for me,» Emma captioned the post.The first of the two snapshots shows Emma sitting beside Bruce, who is rocking a conical party hat, as well as their two daughters — Mabel, 8, and Evelyn, 6.

After her high profile marriage - and divorce - from Bruce Willis, Demi Moore seemed to have finally found her happy ending with fellow actor Ashton Kutcher.