Yaphet Kotto dead: Live and Let Die villain and Alien star passes away aged 81

Vanessa Hudgens was the talk of the town at Paris Fashion Week after she dropped onlookers’ jaws with her fierce fashion. The High School Musical alum stole the spotlight at the Valentino runway show on Sunday (March 6) in a pretty purple mini dress that featured lacy, see-through material. Always a sartorial risk taker, Vanessa opted out of a brassiere, as she showed off her flawless figure for the annual event.

Harry Maguire was hammered for the part he played in Manchester City's second goal against Manchester United on Sunday - with many saying he 'turned his back' on the danger.The United skipper and England international has come under fire for his performances under Ralf Rangnick, with many thinking he would be dropped for the derby.Having been picked to start alongside Victor Lindelof as Raphael Varane tested positive for Covid, it didn't take long for Kevin De Bruyne to score the opener.With that strike going through the legs of Maguire and past David de Gea, the central defender was again at fault following Jadon Sancho's equaliser. Following Phil Foden's fine run and strike at goal, Maguire was left with his back to the ball after it was parried by his colleague - Bernardo Silva had a shot of his own before De Bruyne fired home.One Twitter user said of Maguire after watching the footage back: "Mental how bad that is."With a second saying: "I don't understand what he is doing??"And a third agreeing: "How’s he not clearing that…"Should Manchester United change their captain? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionRoy Keane was just as annoyed at the United defence, saying at the break: "It’s sloppy, too casual at the back (on De Bruyne’s second goal)."Aaron Wan-Bissaka not going to win the header, Anthony Elanga too casual, it’s frustrating because United have done some decent stuff."But the concentration and intensity for the two goals has not been good enough."United went on to concede twice through Riyad Mahrez in the second-half, with Maguire booked as United flopped to a damaging 4-1 defeat.

Manchester United slumped to a disappointing 4-1 defeat against Manchester City to leave their top-four hopes hanging by a thread.Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez bagged a brace apiece to put a severe dent in United's Champions League aspirations on a sobering afternoon at the Etihad.United were carved open after just five minutes, with De Bruyne finding space in the box to fire the hosts into an early lead.But United fired back through Jadon Sancho, who finished a slick, sweeping move in style.Unfortunately for Ralf Rangnick's side, that parity only lasted five minutes before De Bruyne was left in acres of space to stab home his second goal of the afternoon.And Mahrez killed the game off in the 69th minute by volleying home a sensational strike before netting again in added time.Daily Star Sport looks at the big calls Rangnick got wrong on a disappointing afternoon at the Etihad...Five things he got wrong...Despite loading his team with central midfielders, Rangnick could only watch as De Bruyne dominated the derby.City's Belgian maestro was afforded all the time and space in the world to pick his spot inside United's penalty area for both of his goals.United couldn't cope with his movement and passing - but they did little to try and stop him.Scott McTominay and Fred failed to get anywhere near the City playmaker, who ran rings around City's bitter rivals.And it was ultimately United's soft centre that scuppered their hopes of taking anything from Sunday's showdown.What did you make of Man Utd's performance against Man City? Give us your thoughts in the comments section.Rangnick rolled the dice by opting against selecting a traditional striker for the crunch clash - and it was a gamble that failed to pay off.While

Manchester United fans heaped praise on Bruno Fernandes for his part in Jadon Sancho's goal against Manchester City - with some even saying he deserved an assist of his own. Sancho equalised midway through the first half after Kevin De Bruyne had put the hosts ahead early on.

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BBC is facing a backlash from viewers after it allegedly paid Katie Price for a new show.The model swerved jail for a booze and cocaine-fuelled car smash last September.But the documentary Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next airs on Monday March 7 at 9pm.One viewer raged: “Caught drink driving numerous times. Avoided jail and luckily didn’t kill anyone.

Dancing On Ice presenter Holly Willoughby shared her dazzling new dress with fans ahead of tonight’s episode.The ITV favourite sparked a frenzy on Instagram, while her followers were quick to compliment its “fabulous” design.Holly, 41, could be seen rocking a Sophie Couture dress with a black bodice and shimmering silver skirt decorated with sequins and delicate black flowers. The star wore her hair in a relaxed down-do with her golden locks tucked behind one ear to show off her stunning earrings from W Salamoon & Sons.Addressing her 7.6 million followers, she wrote: “Tonight on @dancingonice we celebrate Jayne and Chris as our remaining skating stars dance routines inspired by classic Torvill and Dean performances… “See you on @dancingonice at 6:30pm…” she added, before tagging the brands that had helped make her look possible. The star has impressed her fans week after week with her various gowns while presenting ITV’s hit ice skating show and today was no expectation. Hundreds of followers took to the comments section to compliment Holly on her enviable gown.Dancing On Ice judge Oti Mabuse sent a number of flames and heart-eye emojis with the caption: “Yessss ma’am”. One fanpage, holly_willsqueen.xo, wrote: “Absolutely gorgeous love the design on this dress!!”“This is different I absolutely love it,” added another named beautywillsxx with heart emojis.Lily commented: “Stunning! Once again! You’re probably the most perfect person in Showbiz.”“Best dress so far x,” penned Sandra Mccaskell, while Kirsty Dunn added: “That dress is stunning.” (sic)This week, the Dancing On Ice celebs will take on an iconic routine from the career of ice skating stars Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.The iconic skating duo will sit on the

Ryan Murphy's weird and wonderful creative world has managed to bring just about every TV genre into our homes — from spine-tingling horror stories to tragic re-tellings of historic events. And soon, Murphy's impressive TV catalog will live under the same streaming roof, too — with seasons of ,  and more, all available to watch in the same place.Regardless of your TV show preferences, you've more than likely seen (and enjoyed) Ryan Murphy's work in some capacity.

Florence + The Machine have announced another new song, ‘Heaven Is Here’, which will arrive imminently.The Florence Welch-led group made their comeback last month with the new single ‘King’, which marked their first piece of new music since last year’s Cruella soundtrack contribution, ‘Call Me Cruella’.Posting on Instagram earlier today (March 6), Welch confirmed that ‘Heaven Is Here’ would be released tomorrow and shared some background on the new track. “‘Heaven Is Here’ was the first song I wrote in lockdown after an extended period of not being able to get to the studio,” she wrote.“I wanted to make something monstrous.

Kanye West clearly has a type.Ever since the rapper was spotted with his latest love interest Chaney Jones, fans can’t get over just how much she looks like his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.Of course, Jones has seen these comparisons in her comments section and all over social media, which led her to setting the record straight about just how much she’s altered her own look. According to the 24-year-old, any similarities in their faces are purely coincidental as she’s never had any plastic surgery abover her neck.A post shared by Chaney Jones (@chaneyjonesssss)This week, she took to Instagram to post a pre-BBL photo to prove she’s always been curvy, plus, she shared “5 facts about me” to help fans put a personality to the pictures. First, Jones shared a revealing photo to her Instagram Story, putting her rear-end on full display. Though she does admit she’s had a Brazilian butt lift, she says this photo was before the surgery, insisting she has always had a curvier body type.

Live and Let Die and Alien, died at 81-years-old.Kotto’s wife Tessie Sinahon made the announcement on Monday via Facebook about her husband’s death, where she referred to him as “a good man, a good father, a good husband and a decent human being” and “a legend” as one of the best actors in Hollywood. Ryan Goldhar, Kotto’s agent, confirmed his death.“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years.

Haley Bosselman editorFollowing the death of actor Yaphet Kotto earlier this week, Sigourney Weaver honored the actor with a memory from their days working on the set of “Alien.”“Every day Yaphet Kotto blew me away on the set of ‘Alien,’” Weaver wrote. “He just went for it in every scene, making the stakes higher and higher and giving each scene a terrifying reality.

James Bond film, Live and Let Die.The actress uploaded a still from the 1973 movie showing her and Yaphet together in the midst of a tense scene.Jane, who was around 23 at the time, looked radiant in a plunging red swimsuit, while Yaphet appeared dapper in a brown suit.She wrote in view of her 196,000 followers: “I had the pleasure of working with Yaphet Kotto on Live and Let Die as a very young actress."He was a kind man and working with him was quite an unforgettable experience.“Yaphet was an amazing actor who really embodied Mr Big. I shall miss him, Rest In Peace," she added.Underneath fans of the movie also paid their respects to the late film villain, as they mourned his death.One said: “It's sad to hear about Mr Yaphet Kotto.

Jane Seymour has spoken of her upset following the death of a former co-star.The 70-year-old actress took to Instagram with a heartfelt tribute to Yaphet Kotto, who starred alongside Jane and the late Roger Moore in the James Bond film, Live and Let Die.MORE: Jane Seymour shares rare family photo with lookalike daughterJane shared a screenshot from the 1973 movie showing her and Yaphet together, and wrote: "I had the pleasure of working with Yaphet Kotto on 'Live and Let Die' as a very young actress. WATCH: Sir Sean Connery remembered as 'world's greatest Scot, the definitive Bond'"He was a kind man and working with him was quite an unforgettable experience.

Yaphet Kotto, the compelling character actor who portrayed police lieutenant Al Giardello onHomicide: Life on the Street, a space traveler inAlienand a supervillainin Live and Let Die, has died. He was 81.

Yaphet Kotto was an actor whose notable roles include engineer Parker in the sci-fi classic “Alien” and Lieutenant Al Giardello in TV’s “Homicide: Life on the Street.”Kotto’s early films include “4 for Texas” (1963) and “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1968) before he was cast as the villainous Dr. Kanaga and his alter-ego, Mr.

Yaphet Kotto, a James Bond villain but real-life “hero,” has died. He was 81. Social media salutes and tributes are being made to the late “Live and Let Die” star whose death was first announced by his wife Tessie Sinahon Monday night.“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years.

Tributes are being paid to actor Yaphet Kotto, the actor best known for his turn as a James Bond villain in Live And Let Die, who has died aged 81. Kotto was the Bond franchise's first black antagonist, playing Dr Kananga and his alter-ego Mr Big in the 1973 film opposite the late Sir Roger Moore as 007.

It's unclear what caused Kotto's death.He was born in New York City in 1939 and, by age 16, was studying at Actors Mobile Theater Studio. He made his stage debut at age 19 in .Kotto's first big film role came in 1972 as Lieutenant Pope in «Across 110th Street.» One year later, Kotto became the first Black Bond villain.«You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you're a real hero and to a lot of people also.

Yaphet Kotto, the American actor known for being the first major Black James Bond villain, has died at the age of 81.

Ellise Shafer administratorYaphet Kotto, an actor known for his performances in “Alien,” the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” and the television series “Homicide: Life on the Street,” has died, his agent Ryan Goldhar confirmed to Variety. He was 81.Kotto’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, first posted about Kotto’s death on Facebook Monday night.“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years.