SIR DONALD SINDEN DIES AGED 90

Sir Donald Sinden dies aged 90

Family announces that veteran actor with string of stage, screen and TV credits since the 1940s had been ill with cancer

http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2014/sep/12/sir-donald-sinden-dies-aged-90

'SCANDAL' THE MOVIE: PLANNED WITH DENZEL & KERRY WASHINGTON

 

Scandal Movie Planned With Denzel Washington and Kerry Washington

By Zay Ilarraza-Boyed on April 11, 2014@OfficialMape
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Sources have revealed that due to the enormous success of the Scandal television series, Shonda Rhimes has planned a Scandal movie, which is tentatively set to be released in the spring of 2015. The film will feature Denzel Washington in the starring role as the Mayor of Atlanta.

Details are still cloudy about the film, but Kerry Washington is confirmed as a co-star alongside Denzel Washington (no relation).  Shonda Rhimes sat down with Zay of www.MapeNation.com to discuss some of the ideas behind the film.

“Scandal has really gained a lot of loyal fans of the show,” she said. “I’m very proud to be able to provide a series that keeps people so glued to their television sets. So I wanted to take it to the next level.  I wanted to bring Scandal to the big screen…and trust me, you haven’t seen anything yet.”
Some of the stars rumored to be appearing in the film include: Denzel and Kerry, Columbus Short, Tony Goldwyn, Guillermo Diaz, Tyler Perry, and Nene Leakes.  Small appearances by some of the other cast members of Housewives of Atlanta cast are also expected.

When asked for a teaser about the plot, Shonda revealed, “I can’t say too much, but Olivia Pope finally leaves DC for a new start.  She ends up working as crisis management for the Mayor of Atlanta (Denzel Washington) and that’s when things get hairy.”

Apparently, Shonda Rhimes, writer of Scandal and other known hit series such Grey’s Anatomy, wants to create the ultimate drama film.  Denzel Washington also appears to be excited about that project.  “I’ve been watching the series and I’m really proud of Ms. Washington for all the success she’s having,” Denzel said. “I want to offer my talents to such an amazing story. I think it will be well received.”

Filming will begin after Washington, who is currently pregnant, births her child and recovers.
The interest in this film is sure to skyrocket, considering the success the show has seen.  Every Thursday, fans are glued to their television sets to watch the drama of Olivia Pope unfold.  If the show goes to the next level as Shonda promised, I’m sure it’s going to set box office records and make a lot of people happy. 

PATTI LABELLE QUEEN OF SOUL ARRESTED FOR FIST FIGHT WITH ARETHA FRANKLIN

Patti Labelle Arrested After Fist Fight with Aretha Franklin

By Kato Leonard on April 11, 2014@Kato3000
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Atlanta — Legendary singer Patti Labelle arrested and charged with assault and battery after attacking Aretha Franklin.

The singers were in Atlanta for an R&B/Soul concert on March 20th when they ran into each other backstage. Labelle was still fuming from a recent run-in with Franklin at the White House for the “Women of Soul” concert. While Aretha Franklin was making her way to the stage, Labelle extended her hand to greet the “Respect” singer, when she threw epic shade in an effort to avoid her. The two exchanged obscenities after the event and parted ways.

While at the concert in Atlanta, Labelle attempted to approach Franklin to resolve their outstanding issues, but Franklin once again turned up her nose. Onlookers say Labelle quickly removed her wig and earrings as she approached Franklin. Aretha, knowing that the removal of earrings is a tell-tale sign that a fight is about to ensue, attempted to prepare herself for the confrontation. Franklin was quickly struck with a Mayweather style right and left and stumbled backwards, landing awkwardly. Bystanders subdued Labelle and escorted her outside of the venue. Franklin suffered only minor injuries.

Labelle was quickly apprehended by the Atlanta Police Department and charged with assault and battery. She was released on a $10,000 bail and will appear in court on April 16th.
 

THE OLIVIER AWARDS 2014: FULL LIST OF WINNERS

2014 OLIVIER AWARDS: FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Best Actor - Rory Kinnear for Othello at the National Theatre
Best Actress - Lesley Manville for Ghosts at the Almeida Theatre and Trafalgar Studios
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Jack Lowden for Ghosts at the Almeida Theatre and Trafalgar Studios

 

Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Sharon D Clarke for The Amen Corner at the National Theatre
American Airlines Best New Play - Chimerica at the Almeida Theatre and Harold Pinter Theatre
Best New Comedy - Jeeves and Wooster In Perfect Nonsense at the Duke of York's Theatre
Best Director - Lyndsey Turner for Chimerica at the Almeida Theatre and Harold Pinter Theatre
Best Actor in a Musical - Gavin Creel for The Book Of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre
Best Actress in a Musical - Zrinka Cvitesic for Once at the Phoenix Theatre
Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Stephen Ashfield for The Book Of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre
MasterCard Best New Musical - The Book Of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre
Best Revival - Ghosts at the Almeida Theatre and Trafalgar Studios
Best Musical Revival - Merrily We Roll Along at the Harold Pinter Theatre
Best Theatre Choreographer - Casey Nicholaw for The Book Of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre

Best Entertainment and Family - The Wind In The Willows at the Duchess Theatre
Autograph Sound Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music - Once - Martin Lowe for composition and arrangements, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova for music and lyrics
White Light Award for Best Lighting Design - Tim Lutkin and Finn Ross for Chimerica at the Almeida Theatre and Harold Pinter Theatre and Paul Pyant and Jon Driscoll for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Best Sound Design - Carolyn Downing for Chimerica at the Almeida Theatre and Harold Pinter Theatre and Gareth Owen for Merrily We Roll Along at the Harold Pinter Theatre
Best Costume Design - Mark Thompson for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
XL Video Award for Best Set Design - Es Devlin for Chimerica at the Almeida Theatre and Harold Pinter Theatre
Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre - Handbagged at the Tricycle Theatre
Best New Dance Production - Eastman - Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui & Sadler's Wells for Puz/zle at Sadler's Wells
Outstanding Achievement in Dance - Michael Hulls for his body of lighting work including Ballet Boyz - The Talent at Sadler's Wells
Best New Opera Production - Les Vepres Siciliennes at the Royal Opera House
Outstanding Achievement in Opera - English Touring Opera for its brave and challenging touring productions at the Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House
BBC Radio 2 Audience Award - Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre
Special Award - impresario Michael White
Special Award - The National Theatre's Sir Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr