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A host of the stage, screen and sports stars will help celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the British throne at a BBC Studios Productions-led live event at Buckingham Palace titled the Platinum Party in the Park.

The legendary Dick Van Dyke enjoyed a lunch date with his second wife, Arlene Silver, in Malibu on Wednesday after exercising at the gym.At 96, the national treasure is 46 years older than the former make-up artist, but they celebrated 10 years of marriage on February 29.'I thought there would be an outcry about a gold digger marrying an old man,' Dick admitted to Closer Weekly in March. Looking good!The legendary Dick Van Dyke enjoyed a lunch date with his second wife, Arlene Silver, in Malibu on Wednesday after exercising at the gym'But no one ever took that attitude.'Van Dyke - who's only an Oscar away from elite EGOT status - was sporting a grey sweatshirt emblazoned with critters submerged in a 'Spoonful Sugar.' A Spoonful of Sugar was one of Julie Andrews' famous songs from Robert Stevenson's 1964 Disney classic Mary Poppins, in which the Midwesterner portrayed cockney jack-of-all-trades Bert.Dick is also known for his memorable roles in The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-66), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) and, most recently, Mary Poppins Returns (2018).

"Her kindness, generosity, and colorful spirit were legendary, and she had a positive impact on countless lives."Please respect our family’s privacy as we take time to process this loss, and prepare to celebrate the life of an amazing woman."We believe the best way to recognize Rosmarie is to demonstrate the same selfless kindness and generosity that she exemplified daily."Rosmarie’s family was inundated with support as other social media users took to the post’s comments section to pay their tributes.Girakofi commented: “So sorry for your loss.“Sending condolences to the whole Von Trapp family.”Annamaria.antal7 added: “Please accept my deepest condolences. I feel privilaged to have met her and called her my friend.“She had an impact on countless lives, including mine.“Forever grateful to this wonderful lady.

Fans shared in her nostalgia, with one, Janet Meany, praising: "So well put, Ms. Andrews!"The Sound of Music was the first major motion picture I saw in a theater, when I was a little girl."I will never forget seeing you on that mountain, turning and singing! Loved the movie; still love it!"Gini Wickland chimed in, telling Julie that she related to every recollection she'd published."This is beautiful! We were able to feel all those things through you," she told her."One of the greatest stories and movies of all time."Isabelle Hermann was equally emotional, confessing: "No matter how many times I watch this movie, this opening scene brings tears to my eyes!"Meanwhile, Andreina Garban exclaimed: "Dame Julie Andrews is still The Sound of Music."I really believe that there are few movies in the history of cinema that are as beloved as this one.

Jennifer Lopez is working on a limited series of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella.The Let's Get Loud hitmaker is working with her production company Nuyorican Productions, Concord Originals and with Skydance Television to bring the 1957 musical to television screens, according to Deadline.The star, 52, is working alongside Rachel Shukert, the creator of Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club, who will adapt the source material and act as showrunner.

Siân Heder, who directed and won an Adapted Screenplay Oscar for Best Picture winner CODA, will receive the American Film Institute’s 2022 Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal, AFI said today. She will receive the honor June 9 during the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Julie Andrews, which will air June 16 on TNT.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSkydance Television, Concord Originals, and Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions are teaming to develop a limited series based on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.”Rachel Shukert will write the adaptation in addition to serving as executive producer and showrunner. Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina will executive produce for Nuyorican.

Delisa Paloma-Sisk has spent the past seven years recording soft, eerie, acoustic music as Diatom Deli and touring it across the country. Born and raised in Tennessee with Puerto Rican roots, she currently resides in an Earthship in Taos, New Mexico — a historic colony for outsiders from all disciplines of art. She's now in the late stages of rolling out her third album, Time~Lapse Nature, which is set to arrive May 13 via RVNG Intl.

Jennifer Garner was the recipient of an incredible amount of love and support over the weekend as she celebrated her milestone 50th birthday on 17 April.MORE: Jennifer Garner overcome with emotion during unbelievable surprise celebrationOne of her friends who shared in the love was Katie Couric, who brought back an old video of the actress being left surprised and shocked.VIDEO: Jennifer Garner thanks fans in emotional videoIn the clip, Jennifer was surprised by a phone call from Dame Julie Andrews, who was recording a podcast at the time with Katie."This is Julie Andrews, Jen," she said, which left the 13 Going on 30 star in complete shock as all she could do was repeat the phrase, "Oh my gosh."MORE: Jennifer Garner breaks silence after ex-husband Ben Affleck's engagementShe quickly got flustered as the conversation between the two continued on, going red in the face and even having to take off her cardigan.When Julie even inquired if she caught the star at a bad time, she quipped: "Certainly not, Miss Andrews, I would pull over and leave my children on the side of the freeway."A post shared by Katie Couric (@katiecouric)Katie surprised Jennifer with the help of Julie AndrewsThe two gushed about their mutual admiration for each other, with Jennifer opening up about how her children grew up on Julie's books."For my kids to even connect that you wrote those is so wonderful because it helps them see that you can really be a full person," Jennifer said.MORE: Jennifer Garner expresses 'heartfelt happiness' as she reveals unexpected newsMORE: Jennifer Garner wows fans with incredible Oscars look and unexpected reunionKatie shared a heartfelt message for the Yes Day star with the video, writing: "Had to bring back this classic

tragedy around those involved with the film. Based on the 1949 memoir, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, by writer Maria von Trapp, The Sound of Music tells the story of free-spirited nun Maria and how she became governess and mother to seven young children. It hit the big screen in 1965 and has become a much-loved and favourite movie of generations ever since, reports the Daily Star.

Jay Binder, whose more than four decades as a prominent Broadway casting director included finding just the right talent for such productions as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, among many others, died peacefully today at his home. He was 71.

Washington Post saying Martin’s signature charm was ‘misapplied’ as the voice of the masses and Vulture saying his everyman was ‘too everyman’. View this post on InstagramIn the role that made Noel Coward an overnight star in the 1920s, Will Young was thought to be a shoo-in, or at least that his casting would raise the profile of the show. ‘Vortex,’ the convoluted family–cum-romance drama which follows the fortunes of a mother and son in post-WW1 Britain, was onstage at the Royal Exchange, Manchester, six years after Young won Pop Idol in the UK.

Bridgerton fans were blown away by the latest heartthrob to join the cast. Theo Sharpe (played by Calam Lynch) worked at the printers in the second season of the historical Netflix drama, and he developed an interest in Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie). The Theo star comes from a family of actors and Express. co. uk has all you need to know about his famous mother. Bridgerton fans went weak at the knees for Theo Sharpe, who first met Eloise Bridgerton whilst she was investigating Lady Whistledown's (voiced by Julie Andrews) true identity. Eloise was convinced the notorious writer used a particular printing shop to spread her pamphlets across town. Wanting to find answers, Eloise visited the printing shop and was surprised by the young man who worked there. The pair shared the same interests and quickly hit it off, but sadly their growing friendship was short-lived as Theo felt they could not be seen together. The Theo actor, Calam Lynch, has more than 10 famous relatives. READ MORE: How old is Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton? © NETFLIX/GETTY Calam Lynch: Theo Sharpe and Niamh Cusack

Aaron Sorkin has found his Broadway follow-up to To Kill A Mockingbird: The West Wing creator will pen a new book for the classic Lerner & Loewe musical Camelot.

SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals major plot points from Season 2 of Netflix’s Bridgerton.

Editor’s note: The Deadline Watchlist is a feature spotlighting small-screen specials, events and can’t-miss episodes of ongoing series each week. 1. Oscars: After three years without a host, the Academy Awards are tripling down with Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, and Regina Hall set to take the stage and guide the 94th Oscar show which is promising to be one of the most entertaining ever, including musical performances from Beyonce, Reba McEntire, Billie Eilish, Sebastian Yatra, and more. Also expect a lavish production number of the smash hit “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”  from Encanto. Top nominees include Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Jessica Chastain, Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart, Steven Spielberg and many more. With a Best Picture winner still in doubt from a strong field of contenders, almost anything can happen and history may be made. After Covid affected last year’s stripped down telecast you can expect the Oscars to turn up the fashion heat on the red carpet as well as Hollywood’s biggest night hopefully returns to the kind of glamour and excitement it is known for. The theme for this year is “Movie Lovers Unite” , and producer Will Packer is promising a show that delivers that message on many levels even with the sidelined categories controversy. — Pete HammondMarch 27, ABC, 5:00PM PT/8:00PM ET. Red Carpet Pre Show hosted by Vanessa Hudgens, Terrence J, & Brandon Maxwell airs 3:30PM PT/6:30 ET.

Universal/Illumination’s Minions: The Rise Of Gru has been set to open the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in a world premiere on June 13. The fest is returning to a fully in-person event after last year’s hybrid edition. Annecy and the Minions franchise have a long history, going back to 2010’s Despicable Me.

Tony Walton was a legendary British set and costume designer who won an Oscar for his work on “All That Jazz.”Tony Walton started his legendary career as a costume and set designer on Broadway. He would go on to win three Tony Awards for his work on “Pippin,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “House of Blue Leaves.” He won an Oscar for “All That Jazz” and an Emmy for art direction on the 1985 TV-movie “Death of a Salesman,” starring Dustin Hoffman. He was nominated for an Oscar for the film “Mary Poppins,” which starred his then wife Julie Andrews.

The official trailer for Bridgerton season two is officially out, and it looks like there will be a dramatic love triangle. On Wednesday, Netflix delighted fans by releasing the Shonda Rhimes-produced period drama trailer, set to return to the streaming service on March 25.

J. Kim Murphy Netflix has released a full trailer for the upcoming second season of its breakout romantic drama series “Bridgerton.”The trailer focuses on the love triangle between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and sisters Edwina (Charithra Chandran) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).

Julie Andrews is remembering her late ex-husband Tony Walton.