James Gandolfini's son Michael reveals differences between their versions of iconic 'Sopranos' character

Erika Jayne is looking at new legal troubles as she faces a $2.1million lawsuit that claims she was aware of ex-husband Tom Girardi's alleged embezzlement activities.Filed on Thursday, the complaint accuses The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 50, along with her company EJ Global, LLC, of 'aiding and abetting' Tom, 82, and his law firmGirardi & Keese.It also states she was 'intimately involved in Girardi & Keese's business dealings' and was aware that victims were 'funding her notoriously lavish lifestyle.' Legal troubles: Erika Jayne, 50, is looking at new legal troubles as she faces a $2.1 million lawsuit that claims she was aware of ex-husband Tom Girardi's, 82, alleged embezzlement activities; Pictured September 2021 in Las VegasThe Atlanta-born star's attorney,Evan C. Borges, released a statement to PEOPLE saying: 'The complaint is another misguided effort to blame Erika for the conduct of others in which she had no part.'Borges went on to add, 'Erika has no law degree and never worked at or managed her former husband's law firm.' It was continued: 'Whatever Mr.

"My wife is, too. It's so unremarkable!"It's not a good copy."Cillian was vegetarian for around 15 years, telling The Independent in 2017 that it was because he was "worried about getting mad cow disease".He also had qualms about unhealthy agribusiness practices.Cillian did however begin eating meat again in order to bulk up for his role in Peaky Blinders.The actor also revealed how he gets in character for the show.He said: "I love getting up and being someone else."What I find hard is getting up and being hilarious or entertaining as myself."That was never in the job description and I'm not very good at it.

Arcade Fire‘s Richard Reed Parry has confirmed that he’s produced a final album by Canadian rockers The Sadies.The news comes after Dallas Good, founder of the band, died aged 48 “of natural causes while under doctor’s care for a coronary illness” this week.The band’s most recent single, ‘Message To Belial’, was released last month, and produced by Parry.The multi-instrumentalist has now confirmed that he has produced an entire new and final album by The Sadies, which is set to be released this spring.Taking to Instagram, Parry paid tribute to “one of my dearest friends in the entire universe” and confirmed that the album was on the way.“An utterly unique soul without parallel, timeless musical powerhouse, style icon, consummate gentleman, the perfect house guest and a brilliant musician who spread his talents and abilities as far and wide as his long arms could reach,” he added.“Myself and Pietro Amato spent a whole lot of joyful time with Dallas and the Sadies over the last year and a half, recording and producing their last record – which is coming out this spring.”See the full statement below:A post shared by Richard Reed Parry (@rrparry)The band’s label in the United States, Yep Roc, confirmed the news that Good died “of natural causes while under doctor’s care for a coronary illness discovered earlier this week”.The label’s full statement read: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our dear friend, Dallas Good, of the Sadies. He died on Thursday, February 17 of natural causes while under doctor’s care for a coronary illness discovered earlier this week. He was 48 years old.“Dallas was such a special individual who is in one of my favourite bands of all time,” said Glenn Dicker, co-owner of Yep Roc

cat has been made to wear an electronic tag for the terror she subjected the couple to.Barbera Minns, from Falmouth, dished out the harassment to victims Adele Richards and Gary Authers over a several-year period.The 75-year-old “nightmare neighbour” left the pair feeling “extremely frustrated and anxious” and “constantly on edge”.Minns was originally sentenced in 2018 to a 36-week suspended prison sentence, and also faced a restraining order to stop her from interacting with her terrified neighbours.But this week she was called back before West Cornwall Magistrates' Court for a breach of the restraining order on May 22 last year.Prosecutor Chris Rendall said the victims were in their Cornwall home at around 2pm when they heard a commotion in their back garden.Minns was in the garden screaming: “They’re bullies, they're f**ing bullies, they know I am here on my own."After ringing an ambulance for their elderly neighbour, she seemed to calm down before confronting the pair again.Rendall explained: "They left their address at 5pm and as they left Minns was standing in the front porch talking to a maintenance man.

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BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent has given fans an insight into her bedtime routine as she opens up about early mornings.The 50-year-old presenter began filling in as a co-presenter on the iconic red sofa 10 years ago.However, she has been a main presenter on the programme following the departure of Louise Minchin last October.Sally appears on the show alongside Dan Walker to bring the latest news headlines from across the world.The mother of one, who lives in Cheshire, has opened up about her morning ritual.Speaking to The Sunday Times, Sally said: "My alarm goes off at 3.45am. I don’t have a loud, scary one that gives you a coronary."I use a light box that gently wakes me.

Carol Vorderman blew away fans with her age-defying curves in a skintight ensemble.The 61-year-old TV star modelled a figure-hugging pair of trousers while showing off her slender waistline and toned rear in two mirror-selfie images.With her tousled honey blonde locks styled into glam beach waves, the Countdown star held up her smart phone as she struck up a number of scorching poses.In one snap, Carol turned side-on to unveil her gym-honed body and pert bum from a different view point.Looking breathtaking in camouflage bottoms that were pulled up high onto her hips and wearing a snug-fit long-sleeve black t-shirt, Carol appeared to be in great shape to take on all weather conditions.With Storm Eunice ripping through the UK over the past few days, Carol's eye-popping photoshoot proved to be quite the needed heat booster for many of her adoring fans.Plugging her popular radio show and sensational form, the mathematician captioned: "Where's Carol? Camo Kween."Join me for some great music and a good laugh right now on BBC RADIO WALES @bbcsounds."Famous pals and fans took to the comments section beneath to gush pleasantries about Carol.Ian Watkins who is better known as H from the pop band Steps, wrote: "Love you," followed by eye-popping emojis.BBC2 radio host Vanessa Feltz remarked: "It takes more than camouflage for you to fade into the background."While many other followers chimed that Carol "looked stunning again" and gushed: "My goodness what a woman."When it comes to parading her body in anything scantily-clad, timeless Carol has proved time again that she isn't about to start covering up any time soon - much to fans delight.Last year, the television personality revealed that she had faced tough criticism over her

body positive post.The stunner, who calls herself a 'plus size Latina' took to her Instagram page to show off her figure.And her fans were loving it as she flaunted her curves in skintight jeans and a tiny crop top.But as well as just showing off her figure, the brunette beauty inspired fans with a caption of self-love.The first photo saw Gracie show off her shapely rear as she posed with her back to the camera.She was seen looking over her shoulder as she smouldered down the lens.While in a second shot, she turned around to put her busty cleavage and toned waist on show.The model also showed off her stomach tattoo as she posed up a storm.Gracie teamed her stylish display with immaculate makeup, which included dark, lined eyes and soft pink lips.Meanwhile, her brunette locks were styled straight as they flowed down her back.Captioning the post, Gracie wrote: "It's difficult not to fall in love with myself."The post went down a storm with her 1.5million followers, as it racked up more than 70,000 likes.One exclaimed: "That body is all that."While another told her: "You look good in those jeans."A third chimed in with the compliments as they gushed: "It's difficult for me not to fall in love with you as well, you are amazing."The post comes after another plus size beauty hit headlines this week for her self-love post.Curvy beauty Isabel Nicholls Nall looked amazing as she stripped down to a skimpy black underwear set from Kim Kardashian's brand Skims.

The Sopranos‘ James Gandolfini, which resulted in the pair “barely talking.”The showrunner, who co-wrote the show’s recent spin-off The Many Saints Of Newark, reflected on his tumultuous time with the star in the Happy Sad Podcast. Chase drew on a particular example of Gandolfini’s behaviour that happened at the Emmys, the last event that saw all of the show’s cast and crew together.“We’re sitting at a table, [James Gandolfini] went by with his food and my wife said ‘Hey! Jim, come sit over here,’” Chase recalled.

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Michael Gandolfini is opening up about portraying a young Tony Soprano for The Many Saints of Newark.

David Chase has inked a five-year, first-look deal to create shows for HBO parent WarnerMedia. The news comes as Chase’s “Sopranos” prequel, “The Many Saints of Newark,” which stars Alessandro Nivola as Dickie Moltisanti and James Gandolfini’s son Michael Gandolfini as a young Tony Soprano, hits theaters and HBO Max today.

After many years in the works, today sees “The Sopranos” prequel film “The Many Saints of Newark” hitting both theaters and HBO Max. The film is intended to work as a stand-alone gangster film but also gives fans some insight into the early days of Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini’s son Michael Gandolfini and the legendary gangster father of Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli), Dickie Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola).

The Many Saints of Newark,” premiering Friday (in theaters and HBO Max), it’s tempting to try to rewatch the iconic series all the way from the beginning.That’s because the new film, which shows what life was like for the DiMeo crime family in the 1960s and 1970s, requires a little bit of background knowledge about the major players, including infamously complex eventual mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini).But we’ve got you covered.

Steven Van Zandt's acting debut almost looked very different. The rocker, now 70, is known for playing Silvio Dante in "The Sopranos," which was his first time on screen, save for a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in 1985's "American Flyers." The star appeared in 79 of the show's 86 episodes, but fans nearly saw him playing an entirely different role: Tony Soprano, the lead.

Anna Tingley All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.It’s been more than 20 years since Tony Soprano walked into his therapist’s office for the first time and changed television forever.

14-year long mysterious fate.“The Many Saints of Newark” prequel film director Alan Taylor recently shared his thoughts on “The Sopranos‘” iconic, blackout ending — a stunning conclusion to James Gandolfini’s superb work as a mob don in therapy, an end which came over onion rings and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.”“I have to go with Tony’s dead,” Taylor, who directed several “Sopranos” episodes, told the Hollywood Reporter of the hotly debated finale episode, “Made In America.”In that inconclusive scene, Tony sits with his wife Carmela (Edie Falco, 58) and son A.J.

Actor and musician Steven Van Zandt is opening up about his life and career ahead of the release of his upcoming memoir "Unrequited Infatuations."  Thanks to the upcoming release of the prequel movie "The Many Saints of Newark," renewed attention has been placed on the hit HBO drama "The Sopranos," where Van Zandt played tough-as-nails childhood friend of the titular Tony Soprano, Silvio Dante.

While the reviews for “The Many Saints of Newark” haven’t been as glowing as the reviews for “The Sopranos” TV series, most people can agree that Michael Gandolfini is good in his role as a young Tony Soprano in the film. So, perhaps there’s room for yet another ‘Sopranos’ prequel in the future? The actor is open to the idea, but he thinks the clock is definitely ticking on when it’s appropriate.

which drops in theaters and on HBO Max Oct. 1.

Ray Liotta setting the record straight.