Ray Liotta once turned down role in The Sopranos series: 'I didn't want to do another mafia thing'

Jamal Edwards.Edwards died aged 31 on Sunday (February 20). His mother, Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards, later confirmed that Jamal had died from a “sudden illness”.Last night, a candlelit vigil was held for Edwards around a mural dedicated to him in Acton, the neighbourhood where he grew up.At least 1000 people were said to be in attendance, playing music and lining the streets with candles, flowers and memorabilia for Chelsea FC, the team Edwards supported. You can see photos and footage below.I’m at the candlelit vigil for Jamal Edwards in Acton, West London, where at least 1,000 people have turned up to pay tribute to the “local legend” who died yesterday aged 31.

The first day of school is a big deal for any child, even for a future King.

A driver has been slammed after they were caught on video driving dangerously close to a horse rider at high speed.

When it comes to our financial priorities, pensions are not often at the top of the list until you get closer to the age at which you are thinking of retiring and leaving permanent employment.

An Aberdeenshire teacher is accused of calling pupils fat and intimidating them over a 10 month period.

Arthur aired yesterday, and fans have taken to social media to mourn the end of the classic show after 25 years.The beloved PBS series ended by showing a flash-forward featuring adult versions of the show’s characters across four new episodes.While the main series is coming to an end, PBS is planning new related content over 2022 and beyond, including “a podcast, video shorts that tackle timely and compelling topics, and digital games”. All 25 seasons of the flagship show will remain available on PBS Kids.One person with an Arthur tattoo took to social media ahead of the final episodes.

Queen Elizabeth II is prioritizing her health while battling COVID-19. The 95-year-old British monarch tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend, and on Tuesday, Buckingham Palace announced that she would not participate in several pre-planned virtual events «As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,» the Palace said in a statement.

brief teaser trailer, the Kardashian family has officially released the first look at their new Hulu reality series,. The clip aired during Monday night's episode of and features lots of big moments from the famous family. The new footage shows Kim Kardashian preparing to host the sisters back in their glam elements, and highlights Kourtney Kardashian's October 2021 engagement to Travis Barker. In the clip, Kris Jenner hugs her eldest daughter post-engagement, crying and saying, «This makes me so happy.»Kim, who is currently in the middle of a divorce from her third husband, Kanye West, jokingly quips to the family, «She's never had a reaction like that for me and it's happened, like, a few times.» Travis is seen several times throughout the trailer, implying that the 46-year-old drummer will play a big role on the family's show. A post shared by Kardashian News (@kardashianvideo)Kourtney's ex, Scott Disick, is not featured in the clip despite appearing on many seasons of.

In a recent documentary named Gemma Collins: Self-Harm, the former TOWIE star, 41, opened up on her 20-year battle with self-harm and shared a side to her we'd been yet to see. During the hard-hitting documentary, Gemma had a heartfelt and honest conversation with her mum as she asked: "But what's more important, life being busy or your daughter hurting herself?" The duo then spoke openly about Gemma’s experience with self-harm, as Gemma asked her mum: "Did you not want to get help?" To which Joan replied: "Well, no, because you’re my daughter and my eyes are on you the whole time.

John Barrowman has blasted cancel culture and said he’s ready to “move on” after being accused of inappropriate on-set behaviour. The 54-year-old was accused of exposing himself on set of Doctor Who and its spin off show, Torchwood.

Lara Spencer put on a winning display in a sporty tennis outfit all eyes were on her!The GMA host, 52, dazzled in a very short, navy skirt and snug t-shirt in a snapshot she recently posted on Instagram. MORE: Lara Spencer models swimsuits and bikinis as she celebrates 'sunshine of her life'The athletic TV star was enjoying a match in the sun when something unexpected happened and the ball got wedged in the racket. WATCH: Lara Spencer and daughter perform jaw-dropping stunt She wrote: "Can someone tell me the odds of this happening? Clearly I was not watching the ball when I went to volley considering it went nowhere near my strings and instead I actually caught the ball w my racquet!!!!! "I don’t think I could do this in a million years on purpose!! Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket today too? #playwinlunch #tennis."MORE: Why 2022 will be a difficult year for Lara SpencerMORE: GMA's Lara Spencer has fans in hysterics after admitting major fashion faux pasWhile the point of Lara's post wasn't to show off her very toned physique, it didn't go unnoticed by fans. A post shared by Lara Spencer (@lara.spencer)Lara had a tennis mishap"You look great," wrote one, while another added: "Not only are you talented, you're also very hot."Others commented on her fluorescent sneakers and there were hoards of on-fire emojis. DISCOVER: Lara Spencer's immaculate kitchen inside Connecticut home is truly astoundingMORE: Lara Spencer teases adorable addition to her family - see photos Lara certainly doesn't look her age and stays in tip-top condition with a mixture of exercise including tennis, which she is passionate about.  Lara looks like a woman half her ageShe regularly shares photos of herself post-match and loves a good rally with

Xtra Magazine that his daughter didn’t want to tell friends why she was forced to use the nurse’s bathroom, which is on the other side of school, and would instead pretend that her arm was “really hurting her” to try and deflect questions from students who saw her in the corridors.But Phelan said that his daughter’s frequent trips to the nurse’s office instead lead some of her friends to worry about her health.“Every time she went to the bathroom, she told me that her friends asked if she had cancer,” Phelan said. “That’s the only reason they could come up with that she would have to go to the nurse so often.

The Apprentice’s Lord Alan Sugar has rebuked the idea of Donald Trump “owning the apprentice” after one Twitter user sent in a query this morning.Taking to the social media platform, Lord Sugar quickly shut this theory down.Alan, 74, wasted no time in tearing Trump a new one in view of his 5.2 million Twitter followers this morning. The Apprentice star was responding to another person on the platform, who questioned the business mogul’s ownership of the BBC programme.Twitter user Neekoooo111 sent in a question to Lord Sugar, in view of his 25 followers, in the early hours of this morning. “Trump said he owns the apprentice and he makes money from you, is that true ???” he asked.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway told how she "thought long and hard" about making the ITV documentary, Caring for Derek, as he continues to recover from long Covid.Taking to social media, the newsreader, 54, admitted she did not take the decision lightly but ultimately wanted to help others who had been affected in the same way by the virus.The broadcaster told her 1.1 million followers how she hoped to address the wider impact of Covid in the documentary as it airs this evening.Kate wrote: "I thought long and hard about letting cameras into our lives again because as with the 1st one #FindingDerek I wanted it to offer more than just sharing what my family has been through."I wanted it to also shine a light on issues that I know affect all of you."I pray it gives hope to everyone who is battling on with whatever life has thrown at you," she added.A post shared by Kate Garraway (@kategarraway)The ITV star continued: "The heroes of this documentary are the carers, doctors & nurses who are giving Derek the chance to even try to recover."I salute the carers everywhere who fight on for their loved ones."Do let me know what you think."@ITV TONIGHT 9pm #hope #love #miracle #carers," she concluded.Kate's post comes as the presenter revealed that she took her husband-of-17-years to Mexico so that he could undergo cutting-edge medical treatment at a specialist clinic.After viewing Finding Derek last year, an eminent doctor in the States had reached out to the journalist, inviting Derek to receive treatment at the clinic in Mexico.However, Derek had to undergo oxygen and pressure tests to check he was able to cope with the 16-hour transatlantic flight but successfully managed to make the journey.The former lobbyist has

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse today announced she would be leaving the show, much to the disappointment of her many followers. However, it was Graziano who fired off the emotional tribute that would have Oti welling up all over again over her difficult decision."You have been always there for me, always!!" praised Graziano, passionately, in view of 158,000 Instagram fans."Since the first moment I joined @bbcstrictly."I’m gonna miss you so so much on the show, Im gonna miss dancing with you!! you can’t even imagine!" he added, including love heart emojis on the post to punctuate his point."I wish you all the best in your life because you deserve it!"You are the strongest woman I ever met and I’ll be always here for you!"I love you friend!! @otimabuse".Within minutes of his post, Oti had fired off a direct reply to her co-dancer, urging: "Please don’t make me cry again!"However, he made it clear he had no intention of letting up on his kind words for her any time soon, simply replying: "With you always."The Italian dancer's post included a photo of him embracing Oti on the Strictly stage, while she rested her head on his shoulder, grinning with emotion as her velvet-gloved hand clasped onto his chest.@carol.watson.7792 relived the nostalgia brought back by the snap, marvelling: "That was one of the greatest dance sequences of all time!!"@christine.nye.140 echoed: "Shes amazing ...

Ray Liotta setting the record straight.

“The Sopranos” could have looked a lot different if Ray Liotta had taken the part that creator David Chase “once talked” to him about.

the Guardian that he was approached by the HBO mob drama’s creator David Chase to play a different character.“No! I don’t know where that story came from,” Liotta said about the idea he was offered the role of Tony Soprano. “David once talked to me about playing Ralphie.

Michael Appler “I’m not coming back to ‘The Sopranos,’” Aida Turtorro, the two-time Emmy nominee for her role as Janice Soprano in the iconic HBO series, said Wednesday on the red carpet for the show’s long-awaited prequel movie, “The Many Saints of Newark.” “The truth is,” she said, “I’m not sure I ever left.”Inside the film’s world premiere—where the Beacon Theatre in New York City overflowed with guests, including Edie Falco, Steve Buscemi, Steven Van Zandt and cast members Michael Gandolfini, Alessandro Nivola, Leslie Odom, Jr., Vera Farmiga, Corey Stoll and Ray Liotta — Robert De Niro took the stage. “‘The Sopranos’ is ‘The Godfather’ of the Golden Age of television,” De Niro said, there to kick-off Tribeca’s Fall Preview.

He’s part of a new generation poised to take over, along with Corrado “Junior” (Corey Stoll) and Johnny Soprano (Jon Bernthal). They clash with Harold McBrayer (Leslie Odom Jr.), a black gangster who works for Dickie but has his own grander aspirations.

What is it that compels people to sin and give themselves continuous self-inflicted pain? This is one of the central questions raised in the otherwise largely incurious “The Many Saints Of Newark,” David Chase’s prequel film to his “Sopranos” series on HBO.