Malcolm Barrett Explains Not Talking With Aretha Franklin's Ex-Husband Before 'Genius' Role

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Jimmy Carr a public apology after his ill joke about Nazi's genocide of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities on his show.The 8 Out of 10 Cats host sparked outrage after making light of the horror that "six million Jewish lives being lost" and suggesting the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Gypsies as a "positive thing" of the Holocaust during World War II.Carr, 49, described his Netflix show His Dark Material as a "career ender" when it was released on Christmas Day but his Holocaust comments recently came to light when it was shared to social media.Proud Romany traveller Danielle Jo Lee was left fuming after finding out about his Holocaust joke and called it "vile" and "disgusting".She told Daily Star: "My whole TikTok and my point I’m trying to get across is that Gypsies aren’t what people make out, I’m trying to make a change in the world and stop getting grief towards Gypsies and the Traveller community."I have contacted Netflix already about taking his show down and it is discrimination! What Jimmy Carr said I believe is absolutely vile and should not be allowed."The 23-year-old, who previously opened up about her discrimination for being a gypsy at work, took to TikTok and condemned Jimmy Carr for his disrespectful joke.Want to bring a little glamour to your life every day with all the most exciting real-life stories, fashion and even sex tips HOT off the press?Well, we've got you covered with our great new Hot Topics newsletter - it'll drop straight into your inbox around 7pm and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.And signing up now means you'll get a front row seat for our great new series inside the lives of the next generation of Daily Star Page 3 girls.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...She

Love Islander, 27, is no stranger to showing off her sensational figure with her online following but some couldn't contain themselves after she decided to strip off.Her post comes just days after she revealed she felt naive during her relationship with fellow Islander, Tyler Cruickshank.Embracing her natural beauty, Kaz told her 826,000 Instagram followers that "Gorgeous gorgeous girls love @isawitfirst lingerie," as she posed up a storm in what appeared to be a hotel bathroom.The reality star looked every inch the superstar as she posed wearing just neon pink lingerie, complete with suspenders as she gazed towards the floor.Her post which has since attracted more than 20,000 likes was shortly flooded with messages from fans and celebrity pals alike who couldn't help but gush over the star.One penned: "I literally was about to type gorgeous gorgeous girl... Then I saw your caption lol."While a second typed: "You woke up and decided to break the internet today.

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'Britain's most tattooed woman' says a present from a fan when she became a cam girl "blew her mind".Becky Holt, 33, has come a long way since launching her modelling career but remembers clearly how stunned she was that a stranger would dip deep into their pocket for her.The new mum who is covered in ink from head to toe told the Daily Star that she was once bought a pair of Kurt Geiger shoes by someone on the phone to her during a live webcam stream. Although it left the OnlyFans speechless at the time, Becky now laughs at the fact she would be able to afford them herself after just five minutes on camera.It was the start of an unbelievable perk that comes with stripping off on camera as Becky found blokes were only too keen to treat her despite never meeting.

Martin Offiah has opened up about his thoughts on the royals as the debate about the family’s role in 21st century Britain churns on.The rugby star spoke candidly on the red carpet for Nordoff Robbins Legends of Rugby Dinner.Martin, 56, was awarded his MBE in 1997 by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, whom he described as “fantastic".When asked for his thoughts on the royals, Martin gave a considered response on the subject.“You know, I think your history is your history regardless of whether you think it’s good or bad,” he said.“Similar to our own history, you have to understand it, and the royal family is part of British history.He went on to discuss the potential economic benefits of having a royal family.“It does bring a lot of money, for want of a better term, into the economy and the purse,” Martin explained.“Yeah, I wouldn’t say I’m a royalist as such, but I’m in favour of the royal family.“I think they’re a good thing for this country.That’s something that should be kept.”Ahead of being honoured along with legendary England captain Jason Robinson last Wednesday night, Martin reflected on his proudest sporting achievement.“My proudest moment is probably going to be scoring for Wigan,” he said.“Jason and I are here being honoured tonight.The Wigan club are here tonight and it's their 150th anniversary.“And obviously me scoring in that game with Jason in 1994 at Wembley is what I’m going to be remembered for when I’m no longer here.”Martin was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2013 after an incredibly successful career in the sport.The athlete played for English league clubs Wigan, London Broncos, Widnes and Salford City Reds, while in Australia he also played for Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and St.

Céline Dion is not only one of the all-time greatest singers, she is also a doctor! Thanks to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, the icon is being honored for her four-decade-long career.The 52-year-old artist admitted she is humbled to receive the award, and is thrilled to receive the honorary doctorate from the highly esteemed institution.The virtual ceremony will be taking place on May 8, and Céline took to Twitter to share how privileged she feels, “to be considered in the same company as the incredibly talented Artists who have also received this distinction over the years.”Past recipients of the incredible award include artists Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin and John Legend.This time Celine will

Chris Willman Music WriterThere is even more genius to go around in the story that “Genius: Aretha Franklin” tells than just Aretha’s own. Her classic records wouldn’t have stood the test of more than four and five decades without the chemistry she and her voice formed with the musicians that gave the music its masterful groove.

the Queen of Soul! In celebration of iconic songstress Aretha Franklin, on what would have been her 79th birthday, the two acclaimed actresses portraying her in upcoming biopics are honoring her legacy.Jennifer Hudson took to Instagram on Thursday to show the progress of her mural of Franklin's face, created in spray paint.«Royalty! Sharing the making of My Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul mural in honor of the Queens birthday on today!» wrote Hudson, who portrays Franklin in the upcoming biopic .«Thank God a soul lives forever!» Hudson added. «Happy heavenly birthday #arethafranklinbirthday.»A post shared by Jennifer Hudson (@iamjhud)Meanwhile, actress Cynthia Erivo shared a montage of photos from different points in Franklin's early career,

Happy Birthday Queen of Soul! pic.twitter.com/72dTmC1eX0The Queen Aretha Franklin was born on this day in 1942. pic.twitter.com/cPfxhx6bZHI love you. I’m so glad we met and laughed together. Folks are still fussing over you down here.

There was no one quite like Aretha Franklin. The powerhouse singer, dubbed the “Queen of Soul,” paved the way for so many artists during her time as a lauded entertainer. Breaking barriers and creating some of the biggest hits in music history, Aretha was a towering force in the Civil Rights movement and beyond. On what would have been the Queen of Soul’s 79th birthday, let’s take a look back at her life in photographs and some of the highlights of her brilliant career.

Aretha Franklin's family is unhappy with the music legend's latest depiction. The "Respect" singer is the subject of the third season of National Geographic's popular anthology series "Genius," which will air two episodes on Tuesday and conclude the season with two more episodes on Wednesday.

She stars as Aretha Franklin in a big screen biopic due for release in August.And on Monday, Jennifer Hudson was spotted running some errands in Beverly Hills.The actress and singer, 39, stepped out in a black leather jacket over a split-side longline tee. Spring style: Jennifer Hudson was spotted running some errands in Beverly Hills on Monday, putting on a leggy show in a black leather jacket over a split-side longline teeShe wore brown short shorts and slip-on shoes.Hudson added gold-framed sunglasses and a black face mask for her outing.

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is back tonight with two more as the National Geographic anthology series continues to tell the story of Aretha Franklin’s life and career with Cynthia Erivo portraying the music legend.ET has an exclusive clip from episode 3, “Do Right Woman,” in which Franklin is juggling her music career and her commitment to the civil rights movement before audiences get to see her perform “A Change Is Gonna Come.” The song, originally recorded by Sam Cooke in 1964, is a popular civil rights anthem inspired by the singer’s experience being turned away from a motel for being Black. Franklin covered it for her 1967 album,.

Genius: Aretha, you know the National Geographic series captures both the highs and lows of Aretha Franklin’s journey from a talented young girl to an adult superstar. Learning new aspects about the Queen of Soul’s life and some of her most influential relationships is quite an emotional experience for the audience.

Aretha Franklin‘s family is not happy with the upcoming NatGeo limited series Genius: Aretha based on the late singer’s life.

Aretha Franklin’s family have spoken out against the new Genius biopic series depicting the star, saying they “do not support” it.The series has been produced by National Geographic and stars Cynthia Erivo as the late soul singer. It premieres in the US today (March 21).Franklin’s granddaughter Grace recently posted on TikTok about the show and her family’s feelings on it.

Aretha Franklin, died in 2018, she had already anointed who should immortalize her on screen: Jennifer Hudson, who will star in the biopic “Respect,” due in August.But it’s Tony-winning actress Cynthia Erivo (“The Color Purple”) who first brings Franklin back to life in “Genius: Aretha,” the third installment in the National Geographic anthology series following previous seasons on Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso. The eight-episode series, which premiered Sunday, will air through Wednesday.

National Geographic’s “Genius: Aretha” is set to premiere on Sunday, March 21, featuring Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as the legendary Queen of Soul.

Angelique Jackson It could be said that Suzan-Lori Parks was destined to tell the story of Aretha Franklin.Not just because the “Genius: Aretha” showrunner is a celebrated playwright who won the MacArthur “Genius” prize, but because the legendary “Queen of Soul” once reached out to Parks asking her to write a stage musical about her life.“I was living in Los Angeles at the time and her people got in touch with my people, and they set up this phone call, where Miss Franklin and I spoke,” Parks tells Variety ahead of the limited series’ premiere. “We had a wonderful conversation about what she would like in the musical, stuff like that.