John Benfield dead: Prime Suspect star dies aged 68 after cancer battle

Selome Hailu Dominic Pagone has been promoted to senior vice president of entertainment public relations and awards at Showtime Networks Inc. and Paramount Television Studios, while Amanda Cary has been promoted to senior vice president of entertainment public relations at Showtime.Pagone will now also oversee the communications team for Paramount Television Studios after initially serving as senior vice president of entertainment public relations and awards solely for Showtime. He continues to report to Erin Calhoun, executive vice president of communications at Showtime Networks Inc.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRapper-entrepreneur Snoop Dogg, who rose to fame during the 1990s on Death Row Records, has acquired the label’s brand from MNRK Music Group, which is controlled by private equity funds managed by the investment firm Blackstone, the firm announced on Wednesday.Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, however, a source close to the situation tells Variety that Snoop’s acquisition of the Death Row brand is the first part of a transaction that is expected to see him also acquiring some of the label’s music rights — his own and unspecified other artists. The source says the deal is expected to conclude in the coming weeks.In a statement, Snoop Dogg, now owner of Death Row Records, said: “I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the iconic and culturally significant Death Row Records brand, which has immense untapped future value.

Peter Jackson was the highest-paid entertainer last year, according to the 2022 edition of Forbes' Highest-Paid Entertainers list.The Lord Of The Rings director earned an astounding $580 million in 2021, though it was driven by the sale of his visual effects business, rather than from his film directing.The lists top 10 was primarily rounded out by musicians including Kanye West, Jay-Z and Bruce Springsteen, but most of their enormous earnings came from from other business ventures or the sale of the song catalogues, rather than recordings or touring. Big earner: Director Peter Jackson earned$580 million in 2021, giving him the top spot on the 2022 edition of Forbes' Highest-Paid Entertainers list.

Coleen Rooney has opened up about her husband Wayne’s cheating in a new documentary about his life, admitting she learnt to “live with” the footballer’s infidelities. Coleen and Wayne’s marriage has been rocked by various allegations over the years, including reports he cheated with three prostitutes in 2002. And revealing she only accepted the 36 year old’s cheating after “a lot of arguing”, Coleen recalls the scandal in the new documentary, titled Rooney.The 35 year old says: “I think the first time we were young so there was a lot of arguing.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Salma Hayek head back to ancient times for a funny Greek mythology inspired BMW Super Bowl commercial, released Wednesday.The iconic actors play Zeus and wife Hera who've retired from Mount Olympus for their quiet final chapter - though things do not go as planned.Actor Ralf Moeller as makes a cameo in the spot as, Sea God and brother to supreme God Zeus, Poseidon. Ancient Greece:Arnold Schwarzenegger and Salma Hayek head back to ancient times for a funny Greek mythology inspired BMW Super Bowl commercial, released Wednesday After announcing that he and his wife Hera were retiring for God business, the couple moves to Southern California.'Retiring from Mount Olympus to Palm Springs, Zeus is completely underwhelmed by all earthly electric things – until he meets the all-electric BMW iX M60,' the car company said on its website.

Issa Rae went California casual in a sweater and jeans when she was spotted out in Los Angeles this week.The 37-year-old was swinging by the showbiz hot spot Soho Warehouse, one of the latest locations of the private members club Soho House.She accessorized her ensemble with a blue leather backpack, adding a touch of glitz to the look with a pair of earrings. Out and about:Issa Rae went California casual in a sweater and jeans when she was spotted out in Los Angeles this weekThe past year has been a busy one for Issa, who lengthened her relationship with WarnerMedia by signing an eight-figure five-year overall deal.She also saw the end of her star-making HBO show Insecure, which she co-created with Larry Wilmore in addition to playing the lead.

Elsa Hosk cut a casual figure when she stepped out to do some furniture shopping on Tuesday.The model, 33, donned a white crop top that showed off her toned tummy and a pair of blue jeans.She walked in a pair of brown high heels as she crisscrossed the LA streets. Top of the crops! Elsa Hosk cut a casual figure when she stepped out to do some furniture shopping on TuesdayHosk accessorized with a light brown purse slung over her shoulder and a wide-brimmed pink hat to protect her from the harsh Los Angeles sun.Her cheeks were touched up with a tint of rosy blush.

Wayne Rooney has been caught up in several controversies since he rose to fame as a footballer, including a scandal involving three sex workers back in 2002. And while Coleen Rooney has previously remained silent on her husband's infidelities, a brand new documentary sees the 35 year old mum of four discuss various incidents in detail for the first time. Speaking in the new Amazon Prime documentary - titled Rooney - Coleen, 35, tearfully opens up on her husband, 36, sleeping with prostitutes, claiming "alcohol had a lot to blame".

Pete Davidson is moving up and moving out of the $1.2million Staten Island apartment he purchased in 2020.The Saturday Night Live star was in the midst of moving as he begged NBCLX host Tabitha Lipkin not to look at his 'disgusting' abode while they chatted via video call.'I just want to make sure I don't have underwear everywhere,' he told the comedian. 'Sorry, I am moving, so my place is disgusting.' Out with the old:Pete Davidson is moving up and moving out of the $1.2million Staten Island apartment he purchased in 2020Pete purchased the sprawling 1,500-square-foot corner unit in a high-rise building overlooking the Manhattan skyline in December 2020, but admitted the commute into the city left little to be desired.

A new documentary about Wayne Rooney is set to hit our screens this week, and in emotional scenes, the footballer's wife Coleen Rooney speaks out about her relationship with her husband – and his infidelity. Wayne - who has said he knew he wanted to marry Coleen from a young age - has made headlines over the years after being accused of infidelity and in the doc, Coleen is seen opening up on what it has been like to deal with her husband's antics becoming front page news. Coleen, 35, says: "I think the first time we were young so there was a lot of arguing.

Wayne Rooney has revealed he knew he wanted to marry his wife Coleen from the age of “11 or 12” as he opens up on his life in a new documentary.The 36 year old reflects on his footballing career and delves into his personal life like never before in Amazon Prime's Rooney. He discusses meeting Coleen – who opens up on her husband's cheating scandals in the documentary – when he was a youngster and how he knew from the start that she was The One. He says: “I think I was 11 or 12 and I knew I wanted to go out with her and I wanted to marry her.

Katie Price has addressed her car crash and opened up on her regrets over driving while under the influence of alcohol in September.The 43 year old had a collision near her home in West Sussex in the early hours of the morning on 28 September and flipped her car. In December, she was handed a 16-week suspended prison sentence for drink-driving while disqualified and without insurance.The star was in the midst of filming her new Channel 4 documentary series Mucky Mansion when she was suffering struggles with her mental health.

Bella Thorne was seen living the dolce vita in Rome, Italy this week alongside her fiancé Benjamin Mascolo.The redheaded beauty seemed to get into the spirit as she cuddled up to her man, went in for a kiss and held hands with him on the streets of the Eternal City.The Shake It Up actress was also dressed in the top Italian luxury goods house Gucci with a coat that had the brand's GG logo all over it. Roman days:Bella Thorne was seen living the dolce vida in Rome, Italy this week alongside her fiancé Benjamin Mascolo It's love:The redheaded beauty seemed to get into the spirit as she cuddled up to her man, went in for a kiss and held hands with him on the streets of the Eternal CityBella stood out in a long Gucci coat that could not be missed thanks to the logos all over the fabric.It was tailored in the midsection and had a nice collar that was oversized with a partial leather covering.

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John Benfield has died after battling a rare cancer.

Oxford Mail.The actor is best known for his role as DCS Michael Kernan in the ITV show which he played opposite Helen Mirren.John leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Lilian, his son Freddie and his grandson Rex.According to the Daily Mail, John’s agent Markham, Froggatt & Irwin said he always brought a ‘truth and integrity to his roles and was an imposing, strong and rugged figure, with a soul and belief in his craft.’During his time as an actor, the 68-year-old appeared in over 70 TV shows including In The Name Of The Father and Speed Racer.Not only did he take on the roles of a more serious manner, but John was also seen in a number of comedic roles during his career which included Hippies as Dad alongside Simon Pegg and Sally Phillips,

Prime Suspect actor John Benfield has sadly died at the age of 68. The British TV star, whose real name was John Turner, is said to have battled a rare form of cancer and died at the Sobell House Hospice in Oxford on 16 June. John’s agents Marham, Froggatt and Irwin told the Oxford Mail that John always brought ‘truth and integrity to his roles and was an imposing, strong and rugged figure, with a soul and belief in his craft’. He is survived by his wife Lilian, son Freddie, and grandson Rex. The actor was best known for his role in ITV’s Prime Suspect in which he starred as Detective Chief Superintendent Michael Kernan alongside Dame Helen Mirren. Prime Suspect, which ran between between 1991 and 2006, focused on a no-nonsense female

ACTOR John Benfield, who played Helen Mirren’s boss in Prime Suspect, who has died of cancer at the age of 68. John, whose real name was John Turner, appeared as DCS Michael Kernan in the ITV show.