Influential folk singer-songwriter Judy Henske dies, aged 85

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFollowing Don McLean, Larry Gatlin and Larry Stewart, right-wing country singer Lee Greenwood announced that he is pulling out of the concert scheduled to take place at the NRA rally in Houston over Memorial Day weekend. His departure effectively leaves the concert without a headliner.In a statement, Greenwood said: “As a father, I join the rest of America in being absolutely heartbroken by the horrific event that transpired this week in Texas.

Dennis Harvey Film CriticThe mild initial curiosity stirred by Zoom-shot movies died quickly, because so few of them were watchable, and because filmmakers quickly found workarounds to create more fluid entertainments while still observing COVID precautionary measures. Thus “Zero Contact” arrives as a novelty that’s already more than worn out its welcome, aiming for dubious additional distinction as “the world’s first star-powered feature film NFT.” (It was released in that form last September — whether anyone actually purchased it as such is unknown.)We’ll just gingerly step around that factoid, as the aptly named “Zero Contact” has plenty of more tangible ways in which it is a steaming pile of nada.

Jodie Foster will star in the fourth installment of HBO’s anthology series “True Detective.”

Pride Month, and the history and achievements of LGBTQ communities will be celebrated across the TV landscape with series and specials, including live streaming coverage of Pride parades in Los Angeles and New York.In addition to a slew of new content tied to Pride month, older titles centered on queer people and characters will become newly available in June. For one, after being out of the streaming world for about six months, all six seasons of “Glee” will debut on Hulu and Disney+ on June 1.

has died. He was 72.White's family confirmed the news of his passing in a statement posted to Facebook, sharing that the famed rocker died on Thursday after «a brief illness.»«Throughout his life and six-decade career, Alan was many things to many people: a certified rock star to fans around the world; band mate to a select few, and gentleman and friend to all who met him,» the statement shared.White was born in Pelton, County Durham, England on June 14, 1949.

Brooke Shields is preparing her daughter, Rowan Henchy, for Hollywood. In an ET exclusive interview with the mother-daughter-duo, Rowan got behind the mic at the Fashionphile event in New York City Thursday, where she asked her model-actress mother a few questions about fashion, Hollywood and making it in the entertainment industry.«Well, mom, I'm aware that you have walked countless red carpets, do you have one outfit that stands out that you wore that you felt the most comfortable and confident in?» Rowan asked.«That's a big word, confidence, because there was one dress that I wore at the Emmys and that was a Badgley Mischka, beautiful, hot pink dress,» Shields began.

Lizzie Cundy, 54, had to endure an awkward wardrobe blunder during a night out after realising her dress matched the flooring.Lizzie, the ex wife of former Chelsea and Tottenham defender Jason Cundy, uploaded a snap to Instagram from The Ivy Asia in London.The 54-year-old is pictured with a glass of fizz in hand wearing a cream and turquoise dress with a leaf pattern and a white jacket.Lizzie accessorised her look with a pair of pink stiletto heels, a belt and clutch bag, with her hair swept over her shoulders.However, both the pattern and colours of her dress bore a striking similarity to the restaurant's floor.Lizzie captioned her social media post: “I love matching the flooring !! Wow loving @theivyasia #mayfair.”One Instagram user joked in the replies: “Practically invisible!”However, Lizzie also received plenty of praise, with another writing: “Lizzie's lissom luminescent legs!”A third commented: “Looking gorgeous Lizzie” before posting a string of heart emojis.Earlier this week Lizzie exclusively told the Daily Star that the new generation of football wives and girlfriends come to her for advice.She said: "So many come to me for advice, I'm like the WAGony aunt."You know, football's been in my world since I was 20, it's the only thing anyone understands in the football world, you're in a football bubble, you protect each other."The footballer's wives, I've always tried to do my best and the footballers to protect." For more of the latest showbiz news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.

sexy and fun, but tight with money.If she can save 5p or get away with not paying for something, then she’s never happier.I’m the complete opposite. I hand my debit card over instinctively whenever we go out.I suggest she pays me back later, but she never does.I enjoy her company but find myself losing respect for her by the day. What really annoys me about her is that I (secretly) know that she’s loaded.Her mummy is rich and her dad owns his own business.She’s never admitted as much to me, but her old school pals say she also has all sorts of savings accounts and even owns a second flat that she rents out.When we go for meals, drinks, or nights out in clubs, she sits back while I pick up every tab.She’s got expensive tastes too.

crocodile yesterday morning (May 26).Janaki Jena had gone to water the vegetable plantation in the backyard of her house in Rajnagar in the Kendrapara district of India, but alarm bells were raised when she failed to return.Family members and locals began a frantic search of the banks of the Hansua River after a giant crocodile spotted nearby with a half-eaten body in its jaws.Firefighters and forest officials arrived at the scene and retrieved the half-eaten body after distracting the crocodile, with locals now in mourning following the tragic death.Huge crocodiles are no stranger to these parts, with the nearby Bhitarkanika National Park and the Mahanadi region home to over 1,500 saltwater crocodiles.Attacks are commonplace given such a high density of people and reptiles, but loss of human life is most frequently recorded during the monsoon and winter months when it is nesting season.Attacks often occur when humans intrude into the habitat of the animal, for illegal fishing, poaching, wood collection and honey collection, according the local reports.

Weren’t we just here, like, 90 days ago?! And now we’re back again — with Kanye West now forced to work with another new divorce attorney??

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Thania Garcia In 2006, Fergie summoned long-time collaborator and record executive Ron Fair to help produce her first solo album, “The Dutchess.” The 13-track collection included the singer’s now-quintessential No.1 hit, “Glamorous,” which has recently found itself buzzing again thanks to Jack Harlow’s interpolation of the track for “First Class,” the Louisville rapper’s first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.When “The Dutchess” was released in September of 2006, the new millennium had heralded a change for R&B and hip-hop with artists like Keyshia Cole, Mary J.

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain were seen dressed as 1960s suburban housewives on the set of Mother's Instinct in Union County, New Jersey.On Wednesday, the Oscar-winning actresses, who play best friends and neighbors Alice (Chastain) and Celine (Hathaway), appeared to be enjoying their first day of shooting the highly-anticipatedpsychological thriller.In one scene, the Locked Down star,39, could be seen leaving her home in a blue dress and matching heels to drop off her onscreen sons to school. Glamorous: Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain were seen dressed as 1960s suburban housewives on the set of Mother's Instinct in Union County, New JerseyHer brunettes tresses were perfectly coiffed and she also sported a pair of elegant white gloves and matching sunglasses.

It's official, Yara Shahidi is a college graduate.The actress, 22,graduated from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts after beginning her studies at the prestigious Ivy League institution in 2017.Haven taken a gap year during her tenure, Shahidifinished her four-year undergraduate degree studies, all while juggling her busy career in Hollywood, which included starring in the hit ABC sitcoms Black-ish and the spinoff Grown-ish. Family pride: Yara Shahidii, 22, graduated from Harvard University and her parent's marked the milestone occasion by sharing both their love and pride in her achievement on Instagram; her father, Afshin Shahidi, called the graduation a 'beautifully surreal moment'In an interview with Vogue, Shahidi revealed that she focused her studies within the Social Studies & African American departments, with an emphasis on 'Black political thought under a neocolonial landscape.'Before accepting her diploma, the Minnesota native completed a 136-page thesis paper, titled 'I Am a Man: The Emancipation of Humanness from Western Hegemony Through the Lens of Sylvia Wynter, whichexplores the work of the Jamaican writer.

Sofia Richie flashed her massive glittering engagement ring when she was spotted out in Los Angeles this week.The daughter of Lionel Richie has agreed to marry her longtime beau Elliot Grainge, whose father Lucian is the chairman of Universal Music Group.During her latest outing Sofia, 23, showed off her sensational legs in a high-waisted pair of acid wash jeans with flared hems. Blonde bombshell:Sofia Richie flashed her massive glittering engagement ring when she was spotted out in Los Angeles this week Looking fab:The daughter of Lionel Richie has agreed to marry her longtime beau Elliot Grainge, whose father Lucian is the chairman of Universal Music GroupShe emphasized her trim waistline by tucking her print t-shirt into her trousers and wore her luxurious blonde locks down.Warding off the California rays with a pair of bronze-tinted sunglasses, she accessorized with a black leather handbag.

Disney+ released the first trailer for the upcoming Star Wars related series Andor on Thursday.Andor follows Cassian Andor, a character who first appeared in the 2016 movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The series will serve as a prequel to the film in the early days after the Galactic Republic became the Empire.

Katie Holmes stepped out in a casual ensemble in New York City on Wednesday.The 43-year-old actress donned a light brown sweater on top of a white T-Shirt and pair of blue jeans as she walked through the concrete jungle.She strutted in beat up black sneakers with a blue backpack secured snugly to her. Out on the town:Katie Holmes stepped out in a casual ensemble in New York City on WednesdayThe Batman Begins star's dark brown hair was tied up in a messy bun that sat lazily atop her scalp.

Jill and Derick Dillard have spoken out after her brother Josh Duggar was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison in connection with his conviction for receiving child pornography.Derick, 33, and Jill, 31, issued a statement on their blog Thursday in which they cited the Bible in reaction to Duggar's prison sentence.'The Bible clearly states that God effects justice and vengeance through the governing authorities,' the couple said. 'Though some believe Josh should have received a greater sentence and still fewer believe he should have received a lighter sentence, God has carried out his vengeance today for his unspeakable criminal activity.' The latest: Jill Dillard, 31, and Derick Dillard, 33, have spoken out after her brother Josh Duggar, 34, was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison in connection with his conviction for receiving child pornography.

Irina Shayk put a high fashion spin on business casual when she was spotted stepping out in New York this week.The Russian model, who shares her five-year-old daughter Lea De Seine with Bradley Cooper, could be seen swinging a maroon Hermes Birkin bag.Her purse added a touch of upscale flair to her look, which included a flowing white blouse she left untucked over a pair of charcoal slacks. Mover and shaker:Irina Shayk put a high fashion spin on business casual when she was spotted stepping out in New York this weekIrina, 36, swept her dark hair tightly back into a bun and accentuated her screen siren features with makeup including a dark nude lip.

Tom Hanks and his castmates received a 10-minute standing ovation at the end of the Elvis screening at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.But the 65-year-old actor, who plays Elvis' longtime manager Colonel Tom Parke in the biopic directed and co-written by Baz Luhrmann, skirted questions about his questionable Dutch accent in a press conference after the screening, Variety reported on Thursday.The Oscar winner donned a fat suit to portray his character and adopted the Dutch accent, which some critics say is distracting and inauthentic. The Colonel: Tom Hanks, 65, portrays Col Tom Parker in Elvis.

Roy Trakin Judy Henske, a fixture of the ‘60s folk-revival scene, died on April 27 in hospice care in Los Angeles after a long illness, according to her husband, Craig Doerge.The imposing, six-foot-plus-tall Heske commanded the stage, combining traditional material like “Wade in the Water” and “Love Henry” with an onstage act marked by frank, witty on-stage banter. Her 1964 single “High Flying Bird” anticipated the psychedelic blues of emerging rock singers like Janis Joplin and Grace Slick.Dubbed “The Queen of the Beatniks” by producer Jack Nitzsche, Henske’s sarcasm was reportedly channeled by Woody Allen for Diane Keaton’s title character in “Annie Hall,” who not coincidentally also came from Chippewa Falls.