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Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor How does a 17-year-old singer from Greece end up sharing the screen with one of the biggest Hollywood stars in the world? For newcomer Aggelina Papadopoulou, who plays young Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s “Maria,” it all started with a mysterious request sent to her music school in Athens. The request asked for female singers aged 17 to 22 with brown hair who could resemble legendary American-Greek soprano Maria Callas. The hopefuls learned nothing else before sending in their tapes.

Gareth Southgate is reputedly in the running to receive a knighthood in the New Year Honours list for his services to football.

Christopher Vourlias “The Last Kingdom” and “My Policeman” star David Dawson leads an international cast in the dystopian thriller “The Flaw,” the feature directorial debut of Theophilos Papastylianos, which is currently filming in Athens. Dawson is joined by U.K. actors Arthur McBain (“Napoleon”, “Interview with the Vampire”), Ralf Little (“The Royle Family,” “Death in Paradise”) and Danny John-Jules (“Red Dwarf,” “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels”).

George Baldock's cause of death has been revealed following a post-mortem examination in Greece.The 31 year old and Premier League player was tragically found dead in his villa's swimming pool on Wednesday evening. It has been reported by an Athens-based publication, Kathimerini, that a post-mortem was completed which revealed that George had been dead for five hours before he was discovered.Toxicology tests, including checks for alcohol in his system at the time of death, are still pending and will take 'several days' to return.

Michael Stipe was joined by Jason Isbell as he performed two R.E.M. songs at a campaign concert for Kamala Harris on Friday (October 4).The ‘Get Out The Vote’ event took place at Schenley Plaza in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and saw Stipe singing ‘The One I Love’ and ‘Driver 8’, both songs he has not performed in public since 2008.The two musicians also played two songs from Isbell’s catalogue: ‘Traveling Alone’ from 2013 album ‘Southeastern’ and ‘Hope The High Road’ from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s ‘The Nashville Sound’ from 2017.Watch fan-captured footage from the event here:A post shared by R.E.M.

In 2019, Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix broke Usain Bolt’s record for the most track-and-field world championship titles in history. She did it 10 months after nearly dying from pregnancy complications and delivering her first child via C-section.

After two postponed weddings, Princess Theodora of Greece has been waiting four years to marry her lawyer partner Matthew Kumar. But showing the big day was worth the wait, the royal looked stunning this weekend as she finally said 'I Do' in a beautiful Athens ceremony.The royal donned an embellished wedding dress with a fold-over off-the-shoulder neckline, while the top section of her blonde locks were pulled back as the Cartier-made Khedive of Egypt Tiara sat on top, with the tiara long-worn in the Greek royal family.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger are married!

Charli XCX’s upcoming ‘Brat‘ remix album is circulating online, and it seems Madonna, Caroline Polachek, SOPHIE and Grimes are among those set to appear.Last week, Charli announced a reimagined version of her latest album-turned-cultural-phenomenon ‘Brat’, titled ‘‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’. The new version appears to be a remix album and will be released October 11.There’s already been a string of remixes shared from the record.

Former Manchester United player Anthony Martial has completed a move to AEK Athens on a free transfer.

Coldplay has won the hearts of fans by offering tickets for their ongoing world tour at a mere £20.The rock band, who first graced the stage at Camden's Dublin Castle in 1998 as The Coldplay, have been globe-trotting for their Music Of The Spheres World Tour recently - and they're set to go on the road again next year, heading to cities including Manila, Singapore, Bangkok, Athens, Bucharest, Lyon, Rome, Dusseldorf, Helsinki, Munich, Vienna, Dublin, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland. Despite being one of the biggest bands on the planet, in an unexpected move, the band revealed that a limited number of tickets will be available for just £20.

SOPHIE‘s self-titled posthumous album has been revealed – check out the full list of songs below.Yesterday (September 17), the late musician’s estate revealed on social media the posthumous record’s tracklist to celebrate what would’ve bene her 38th birthday.The hyper-pop pioneer and PC Music affiliate (full name Sophie Xeon) tragically passed away on January 30, 2021 aged 34 following her accidental fall from a three storey building in Athens.The eponymous posthumous album for the producer was announced in June this year. It will be released September 27 via Transgressive Records and Future Classic, with the help of her brother and long-time studio manager Benny Long.‘SOPHIE’ will consist of 16 songs and will feature collaborations from artists such as Nina Kraviz, Kim Petras, Juliana Huxtable, Jozzy, BIG SISTER, BC KINGDOM, Popstar, Evita Manji and more.On such a special day, we’re excited to celebrate Sophie and reveal her tracklist for the upcoming album “SOPHIE”. pic.twitter.com/1d47vrZfgg— MSMSMSM_FOREVER (@msmsmsm_forever) September 17, 2024‘Intro (The Full Horror)’‘RAWWWWWW’ (feat. Jozzy)‘Plunging Asymptote’ (feat. Juliana Huxtable)‘The Dome’s Protection’ (feat. Nina Kraviz)‘Reason Why’ (feat. Kim Petras and BC Kingdom)‘Live in My Truth’ (feat. BC Kingdom and LIZ)‘Why Lies’ (feat. BC Kingdom and LIZ)‘Do you Wanna Be Alive’ (feat. BIG SISTER)‘Elegance’ (feat. Popstar)‘Berlin Nightmare’ (feat. Evita Manji)‘Gallop’ (feat. Evita Manji)‘One More Time’ (feat. Popstar)‘Exhilarate’ (feat. Bibi Bourelly)‘Always and Forever’ (feat. Hannah Diamond)‘My Forever’ (feat. Cecile Believe)‘Love Me Off Earth’ (feat. Doss)So far, four singles from the record have been previewed, including ‘Reason Why (ft.

SOPHIE has been paid tribute by Google Doodle to coincide with what would’ve been her birthday today (September 17).The hyperpop pioneer and PC Music affiliate (full name Sophie Xeon) tragically passed away on January 30, 2021 aged 34 following her accidental fall from a three storey building in Athens.Now, the musician has been honoured by Google Doodle with a short video for her 38th birthday. Soundtracked by ‘Immaterial’, taken from her debut album ‘Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides‘, the clip depicts various portraits of SOPHIE and her Monomachine, the synthesiser she used to make her inimitable and evocative sounds from.In the caption for the video, Google wrote: “This video Doodle celebrates the birthday of Scottish musician, producer, and DJ Sophie Xeon, who is remembered for her acclaimed experimental pop and electronic music.”Take a look at the video below:Recently, the eponymous posthumous album for the producer was announced in June this year.

Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has reportedly agreed a shock transfer to AEK Athens.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Chicago-based Watermelon Pictures has acquired North American distribution rights to Danish-Palestinian writer-director Mahdi Fleifel’s “To a Land Unknown,” which world premiered to extensive acclaim at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. Sold by Salaud Morisset, “To a Land Unknown” saw a P&I screening on Friday at Toronto where it has its North American premiere in Toronto’s Centrepiece showcase, packing an impressive double-punch for Salaud Morisset with a second Centrepiece title, “Under the Volcano,” which it also represents.

The guest list for Dame Kelly Holmes’s Victory Revisited party sums up the spirit of this incredible woman – glamorous, inclusive and a whole lot of fun. At 54, the double gold medal-winning runner is no longer afraid to live her best life – as she puts it to OK! – and what better way to show it than hosting a party for everyone who’s helped along the way? The glitzy event, held at The Savoy hotel in central London last Wednesday, marked exactly 20 years since Kelly, who’s now a TV presenter, author and motivational speaker, won her second gold medal at the Athens Olympics in 2004.

Millions of dead fish have washed up at a Greek port in a mass die-off connected to extreme climate fluctuations, authorities said. Businesses are struggling in the town of Volos, around 200 miles north of Athens as the smell caused by the fish has put off visitors and tourists.

The Casting Society of America has elected its new board of directors for 2024-2025 and has set the date for its 40th Annual Artios Awards.

It’s back to the French capital for more sporting glory as the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway – and Channel 4 has assembled a star-studded presenting team to cover all the exciting events. From seasoned sports presenter Clare Balding and Paralympian Ade Adepitan to former racing driver Billy Monger and TikTok star Fats Timbo, some of the biggest names on TV are covering more than 1,300 hours of live sport. Five-time gold medallist Ellie Simmonds will make her live presenting debut during the 2024 Games.

An Olympic star has been found dead after police went to her apartment after she failed to turn up for work - and found her body inside. Cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos - one of Venezuela’s most successful athletes - was reported to have been discovered on Friday.

One person has died and thousands have been evacuated after wildfires swept across Greece, encroaching on the popular tourist destination of Athens and damaging hundreds of buildings and homes.