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BBC Three documentary alongside her mum Bev, who passed away in 2014, as she wanted to share how her life was just like a regular teenagers despite being born with dwarfism. The 28-year-old from Conwy, Wales won a legion of fans following her stint on TV and even went on to publish her autobiography in 2013. READ MORE: Whoopi Goldberg is a EastEnders mega fan and was gutted when soap stopped airing in the US After the cameras stopped rolling, Jazz met and found love with partner Lewis Burke.

A former star of a BBC reality show has sadly died at the age of 28. Jasmine Burkitt's heartbroken fiance confirmed the tragic news.

BBC's Small Teen Bigger World star Jasmin Burkitt has died aged 28.Jasmine, who was better known to the world as Jazz, was famed for appearing on the BBC Three reality show in 2011.Her fiancé, Lewis Burke, revealed the 28-year-old succumbed to an illness on Monday (June 27).READ MORE: BBC presenter breaks down in tears as she announces Harry Gration's 'sudden' deathPaying tribute to his "incredible" fiancée on their Facebook blog, a devastated Lewis penned: "She is the most incredible human that ever walked this planet, she is the strongest, funniest, most kindest and purely decent person I've ever known."I am truly devastated. She changed my life forever and I'll never be the same."Finishing his heartbreaking post, Lewis asked fans for privacy but assured he would be organising a memorial event in Jazz's memory.Jasmine featured on Small Teen Bigger World alongside her mother, Bev, who sadly passed away in 2014.During her time on the series, the 3ft 11ins star wanted to show the world that she was just like any other teenager, despite being born with dwarfism.Jasmin, who hailed from Conwy, Wales captured the hearts of fans following her TV stint and went on to publish her autobiography in 2013.After she stepped away from the cameras, Jazz met and fell in love with partner Lewis.Since 2021, the couple lived in a tent in woodland after struggling to find a suitable council property.The soon-to-be husband and wife updated fans about their life outdoors in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, with dog Loki on their blog.Speaking on their joint Facebook blog on June 18, the pair spoke about their living arrangements and how they are determined to remain positive about it.The post read: "We are Lewis, Jasmine and Loki.

Conwy was one of the stars of BBC Three reality show Small Teen Bigger World which appeared on TV more than a decade ago. She featured in the programme alongside her mother Bev who died in 2014. In the show, Jasmine wanted to show people that she was just like any teenager despite being born with a rare form of dwarfism.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorFrom the moment photos of Natalie Portman in “Thor: Love and Thunder” surfaced, the internet was swift to comment on how bulky her arms were.In the Marvel film, opening July 8, Portman returns as Jane Foster/The Mighty Thor. This time around she is wielding Mjolnir, Thor’s Hammer, and she has the newfound power to throw lightning.Fitness trainer Naomi Pendergast at Australia’s RPX Fitness was the person responsible for getting the actress ripped, developing Portman’s biceps and giving her abdominal definition.The goal and initial brief for working with Natalie was to develop arm and abdominal definition.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorFor the past 15 years, the Kardashians have been one of the most famous families on camera and off. The key to keeping up with the family is access — unprecedented access.That means the camera crew for the new Hulu series simply titled “The Kardashians,” headed by cinematographer Travis LaBella, had to be “ready for anything at any moment if a storyline should present itself,” says the DP.LaBella worked with showrunner Danielle King to elevate the freshly formatted series for its new home at Hulu.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorDirector Baz Luhrmann  hoped “Elvis” would be much more than a biopic of Elvis Presley — he wanted to capture a time with a social history of this captivating figure that also told the story of America.Starring Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, his manager, “Elvis” spans two decades. The backdrop is America’s Southern bible belt, the evolving cultural landscape, and the rock ‘n’ roller’s meteoric rise to stardom.Costume designer Catherine Martin explains there are two costume styles in the movie — “recreations of costumes that existed, and the other fictionalized outfits that are a synthesis of outfits that he actually had that help tell the story.” The pink suit rockabilly suit Butler sports was just one of 90 costumes he wore.

Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to “There There,” Andrew Bujalski’s ensemble comedy starring Jason Schwartzman and Lili Taylor. The film had its world premiere at Tribeca.

Variety shines a light on the teams you may have missed this Emmys season.“Abbott Elementary”CAMERA OPERATORSAs fans of “The Office” know, half of the humor of a mockumentary is the camera angles, swiftly cut-ting to a reaction shot or zoom-ing in on a ridiculous moment. The cameras on ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” never miss a beat, and the operators feel like just another hilarious scene partner. — Sasha Urban“The Great”FOOD DESIGNERFood, sumptuous food.

clamped down on such raucous shenanigans, leaving visitors to enjoy the real after-dark scene – which is diverse and vibrant, ranging from jazz bars tucked away in dimly lit cellars and swanky cocktail spots, to cosy, welcoming taverns and pumping techno clubs. Much of the action is centered around Old Town and Mala Strana, though – as you can see below – there are several venues worth seeking out in neighbourhoods such as Vinohrady, Holešovice and Smichov.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorWillow Pill has released the full “XL Version” remix of her song “I Hate People.” The singer made herstory by becoming the first out transgender winner of the main “Drag Race” franchise, and is doing it again by becoming the first “Drag Race” queen to be submitted for a song Emmy, for the original version of the single, first performed pm the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” finale in April.Of the track, which was co-written with Brett “Leland” McLaughlin and Gabe Lopez, Willow says, “I wanted the song to strike a chord between fun and dark humor. The past two years have made everyone not so fond of each other, but also come closer together at the same time.”In an interview with Variety, Willow shared that the song took 10 days to write from “idea to the end product.” For McLaughlin, it began with each queen sending the “Drag Race” songwriter a list of catchphrases, notable moments and anything else they potentially would want included in a song.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorWarnerMedia Discovery Access has announced a new program seeking aspiring music supervisors from historically underrepresented communities.Titled the Warner Bros. Discovery Access Music Supervisor Program (naturally enough), it will provide access to training and experience within the world of TV and film music supervision.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorFathom Events has planned screenings of John Carpenter’s 1982 horror film “The Thing” with projection in the original aspect ratio of 2.35:1 widescreen after previous screenings displayed the film in a cropped ratio of 1.85:1.Over this past weekend, Fathom held screenings celebrating the 40th anniversary of Carpenter’s classic. However, many ticket buyers were disappointed to see the film outside of its original format.In a now viral Twitter thread, screenwriter and director Mick Garris wrote, “I just got back from seeing John Carpenter’s masterpiece at the Fathom Events 40th anniversary screening at the Universal Citywalk AMC… and I will never EVER see a Fathom Event again, and I recommend that you avoid them like the plague.” Another user agreed, “The projection was awful.”Fathom Events released a statement on Monday evening, addressing fans ahead of Wednesday’s upcoming screenings of “The Thing.”“Your patronage and trust are of utmost importance to us.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe standout Selma, Ala., episode of “We’re Here” not only brings Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka and Shangela to the city, but also takes a deep dive into the history of the civil rights movement, examining the intersectionality and vulnerability.During the episode, Bob the Drag Queen also pulls off one of the most iconic wig reveals in the history of drag — by hiding his 11-year-old niece inside his wig. As Bob dances to Willow Smith’s “Whip My Hair,” the wig comes off and reveals his the young girl as his dancing sidekick.It took Bob’s creative team to pull off the surprise, including costume designer Domino Couture, makeup artist Tyler Devlin and hairstylist Gloria.Couture and Bob the Drag Queen (Caldwell Tidicue) have known each other since to Season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” But Couture says Bob has dreamed of pulling off this reveal for over ten years.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorIn the reboot of “Father of the Bride,” now streaming on HBO Max, costume designer Caroline Eselin knew that she wasn’t going to emulate either of the previous incarnations of the film when it came to creating the wedding dress worn by Sofia (Adria Arjona). Instead, she drew inspiration from the new movie’s Miami setting and the city’s vibrant style.This time, Andy Garcia is the title character who must come to grips with the marriage of his daughter and is determined to pay for her wedding.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorFor Gaz Alazraki’s remake of “Father of the Bride,” now streaming on HBO Max, the beloved classic about a daughter’s impending wedding day was reimagined with some twists — it moved from Connecticut to Miami, and from a white family to a wealthy Cuban-American brood led by Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan, parents to Adria Arjona. Diego Boneta portrays the groom, a lawyer from a Mexican family.For the score, Alazraki turned to composer Terence Blanchard, whose credits include “Mo Better Blues,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “BlacKkKlansman.” As heard on the track “Saving Wedding Montage” (listen above), Blanchard provided his own update — a score with his signature jazz sound.When I first read the script, I was wondering if they wanted me to do a Latin-based score because the film has some great Latin artists. But, that’s not what Gaz wanted.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorMakeup department head Carleigh Herbert has always been obsessed with period pieces, and the ’70s have always been a favorite.“There was so much self-expression,” she says. So, when the chance to work on HBO Max’s “Minx” came along, she snapped it up.One particular scene, halfway through the show’s first episode, posed a unique challenge for Herbert.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe third season of Paramount+ series “Evil” returned on June 12, and the show is darker than ever as it continues to straddle the worlds of science and religion.For the season opener, production designer Ray Kluga transformed an airport hangar in New York into a space for a group of scientists to experiment on dead bodies. The idea was to measure the weight of a soul, a question that goes back to the early 20th century when scientist Duncan MacDougall determined the weight lost after death was 21 grams.Kluga’s biggest challenge was in envisioning what a century-old experiment in the modern world would look like.

also attended by Michael Owen. After revealing she’s on a mission to work her way through all the cocktails while she can, Dame Deborah posed for pictures in her wheelchair and looked glam in a black and white polka dot dress with a frilled white collar. The mum-of-two completed her look with a straw sun hat and safely stowed her sunglasses on the neckline of her frock.

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boxing champion Julius Francis, has gone viral this week after knocking out an aggressive punter when working as a security guard. Francis fought Mike Tyson in 2000 but now works on the security team at BOXPARK Wembley in London.He is not the only athlete to also work in a normal job either during or after retirement, though, so here are six more sportspeople working normal jobs.Two-time BDO World Darts Championship finalist Mervyn King remains a professional darts player after over 40 years in the sport.Having joined the PDC in 2007, he is currently ranked number 19 in the world and reached the last eight of the 2022 World Championship at Alexandra Palace.However, at the start of 2021, King swapped the oche for a second job as an Amazon delivery driver.