Month: May 2014

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Hugh Jackman has disclosed a new skin cancer fear after getting two biopsies, and he is urging others to protect themselves from the sun.

Hugh Jackman has disclosed that, following a recent checkup, he has been undergoing testing to determine whether or not he has skin cancer. The actor, who is best known for his role as Wolverine, has spoken publicly in the past about his battle with skin cancer. In 2013, he had his first skin cancer removed.

The actor, who is 54 years old and starred in “The Greatest Showman,” gave his fans an update on his health by posting a photo to Instagram in which he wore a plaster across his nose.

In the video shared on social media, he disclosed that his physician had observed “small things” on his skin that she believed warranted obtaining a biopsiy to investigate further.

 

The Australian actor said the following in the caption of his post: “You’ve heard me talk about my basal cell carcinomas in the past. If further discussion is required, I will continue to bring them up. Even if only one person remembers to apply sunscreen with a high SPF, I will consider it a success.

After that, in the brief video, Jackman stated that he wanted his fans to hear it from him in case “someone sees me on the street” sporting a bandage. He said that he wanted his followers to hear it from him in case “someone sees me on the street.”
He revealed, “I’ve just recently had two biopsies performed, and I just went to my doctor, Dr. Iron, who is fantastic, and she just saw some minor things.” In her opinion, a basal cell either may be there or it could not be present; she is unsure. I won’t know for sure for another couple of days, but as soon as I do, I’ll be sure to let you know. As a friendly reminder, basal cells are the least serious type of skin cancer there is. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. Nonetheless, if I may just use this occasion to bring it to your attention, summer will soon be here.

“For those of us who are located in the Northern Hemisphere, please remember to apply sunscreen; the potential risks are not worth it.” Trust me, believe me, trust me, regardless of how badly you desire a tan.”
Basal cell carcinoma does not normally spread. It most frequently takes the form of a tiny, bright pink or pearly-white lump that has the appearance of being translucent or waxy. Moreover, it may appear as a scaly red area on the skin.

Once he updated his followers on his health, several of his devotees expressed their gratitude to him for drawing attention to the illness.

One person said in the comment section underneath his video, “Praying it’s nothing. We are grateful that you are using your platform to assist others.

“I am grateful to you for this! Stage 3 melanoma survivor here. Before it happened to me, I had no idea how potentially life-threatening it could be. while someone else made a comment.

The actor best known for his role in Wolverine has spoken publicly about his battle with skin cancer in the past. He had his first skin cancer removed in 2013, and he has had at least six treatments since then.

The film was released by Jackman after it was reported the previous year that the number of people diagnosed with skin cancer in England had reached a record high, with around one in five people developing the disease at some point in their lives.

According to numbers that were analysed by NHS Digital and the British Association of Dermatologists, there were 224,000 cases of skin cancer diagnosed in England in 2019, and more than 1.4 million cases were diagnosed between the years 2013 and 2019.

According to the data, the number of reported cases increased by 26 percent, going from 177,677 in 2013 to 224,092 in 2019.

The majority of experts believe that the increase can be attributed to an ageing population as well as advances in how tumours are reported.

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Caterina Scorsone, star of the television show Grey’s Anatomy, rescued children from a burning house.

By Alex Green, PA Acting Deputy Entertainment Editor PA Media Today at 14:36 Grey’s Anatomy star Caterina Scorsone has said she saved her three children from a fire that destroyed their home.
The Canadian-American actress, who is best known for her role as Dr. Amelia Shepherd in the medical drama shown on ABC, revealed to her followers on Instagram that the fire was also responsible for the passing of their four dogs.

The woman, age 41, posted a series of photos on her Facebook page that showed the damage that had been done to their living room. The photos also included images of their pets, and she said that the incident had occurred quite some time ago.
During the time that Scorsone was getting his children ready for bed and finishing up bath time, smoke started to creep up through the grout surrounding the tub. When I looked down the corridor, there was already a river of dense black smoke that was filling the house.

“Fires are notorious for moving at a breakneck pace. I had just two minutes to get my three children out of the house, and we made it out with nothing more than the clothes on our backs and the shoes on our feet. Yet we managed to escape. And for that, I will be grateful until the end of time.

“It breaks my heart to say that we had to put down all four of our pets. Even though we are still grieving their passing, we should count ourselves fortunate that we had the opportunity to love them at all.
According to the actress, her message was not about the blaze but rather about the “community.”

She went on to say that her work is a “love letter” addressed to “the great people that showed up and the incredible ways that they did.”

“Thank you to the firefighters, and especially to Trey, who led the investigation!” I am grateful to my neighbour, who, despite all of our frantic knocking on her door, replied.
She also praised the parents at her children’s school who contributed toys and books, her co-stars from Grey’s Anatomy and the production firm that produces the show, Shondaland, who offered clothing and supplies, and her sisters who flew in to “manage logistics.”

Scorsone shared that one of the lessons she had learned was that “the only thing that matters is community,” and she went on to say, “We would not be here without it and we are very grateful.” Thank you.”
Jake Borelli, who portrayed Dr. Levi Schmitt on Grey’s Anatomy, and Camilla Luddington, who played Dr. Jo Wilson, are just two of the many people who have expressed their support online.

The medical drama Grey’s Anatomy follows the lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in Seattle. The characters are all in the process of maturing into experienced physicians while juggling their personal and professional relationships.

The series is the longest-running written primetime show that is currently airing on the ABC network in the United States. It is also the longest scripted primetime series that ABC has carried.

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As the fifth season of Unforgotten draws to a dramatic close, ITV provides an update on the show’s future.

An announcement on the continuation of the show has been made following the conclusion of the fifth season of Unforgotten, which aired last night.

ITV has announced that they will be commissioning a sixth season of their popular police drama following the success of the most recent episode of the show in the series.

Unforgotten, which was initially shown in 2015 and has been a fan favourite ever since, was penned by Chris Lang, who has won multiple screenwriting awards. The most recent season, which concluded last night (April 3), was the first one in which DCI Cassie Stuart did not appear at any point (played Nicola Walker). Yet, it appears that fans were not deterred by the absence of the well-known character because the latest adventure is currently the most watched series on ITVX so far in 2018.

With Sanjeev Bhaskar (and his bag) making a comeback as DI Sunny Khan, and Sinéad Keenan’s DCI Jessie James taking over for Cassie, the first episode of the fifth series has become the most watched show on ITV so far in 2018.
The most recent season investigated the circumstances surrounding the passing of Precious Falade, including the potential roles played by her estranged mother Ebele (Martina Laird), son Jay (Rhys Yates), social worker Karol Wojski (Max Rinehart), and Conservative politician Tony Hume (Ian McElhinney).

We found out earlier that Hume is Ebele’s father, which means that he was Precious’s grandfather. The tense conclusion centred on the difficult character of Hume, who played a crucial role in the drama. Ebele reveals to Sunny and Jessie that he sexually assaulted her mother while she was employed as a cleaner at the business owned by Ebele’s father.

Tony had been giving Ebele money over the years, and in episode six, we find that he was called to the house where the killings took place because Precious’s son was in a drug-induced state and demanding money from Tony. Ebele had been receiving money from Tony over the years. You may recall that Joseph Bell’s body was discovered buried in a garden in the episode from the previous week, and that unregistered Jay had been using his identity ever since. Unfortunately, this wasn’t Jay; it was Jay’s half-brother, Joseph Bell.

According to Hume, what transpired on that tragic night was that Joseph pulled the gun, Precious tried to get a hold of it, and as a result, Joseph was accidently shot dead. She wound up shooting herself in the chest after realising that she had killed her son. Ebele came at the house just as Hume was taking Joseph out of the house to bury him. Ebele was so traumatised by the experience that she eventually stuffed her daughter’s body up the chimney.

On the other hand, Jay, who was present during the incident when he was a toddler, presented a contradictory account of the happenings. He then told Sunny and Jessie that Hume was choking Joseph, leading to Joseph pulling a revolver, which resulted in Precious being shot inadvertently. Joseph, who was inconsolable, handed the gun to Tony, who proceeded to shoot Joseph in the head.

After Hume’s arrest, it would appear that this matter is closed. On the other hand, in an unexpected turn of events, Jay reveals to Ebele that he has been lying all along and that the Lord was, in fact, telling the truth. He says that Hume ought to be punished for the rape of Ebele’s mother as well as everything else that has transpired with the family since then.

And with regard to the reason why Hume appears to accept this? Because, ultimately, he only has a very short time to live anyhow owing to a fatal condition, it is likely that the guilt he feels for all of the awful things that he has done is the driving force behind his decision to take his own life.
Although getting off to a chilly start, fans are hoping that Sunny and Jessie’s friendship will continue to blossom in the next sixth series of the show, which has already been confirmed to feature both characters. Chris Lang is going to be the one responsible for writing all of the new episodes.

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The progression of Jesy Nelson’s career, from her days in Little Mix to her current solo work

Fans are overjoyed that former member of Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has released her first solo song titled “Boyz,” which was followed by the announcement of the follow-up song titled “Bad Thing.” Jesy Nelson signed a solo record deal in May 2021, and fans are now overjoyed that Jesy Nelson has released her first solo song.

In light of the fact that Jesy is about to release an exciting new song, we thought it would be fun to take a journey down memory lane and reflect on her career to this point. From the beginning, when she was a member of Little Mix, through the beginning of her brand new solo adventure.
Jesy cited Beyoncé and Missy Elliot as her primary musical influences when she decided to sign up for an audition for Simon Cowell’s prime-time entertainment show The X Factor in 2011. She performed ‘Bust Your Windows’ for the judges Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Louis Walsh, and Tulisa. In the end, Jesy was eliminated from the competition.

Jesy was able to go to the Bootcamp stage of the competition because she left a positive impression on both Kelly and Tulisa.
After failing to make an impression on any of the four judges during bootcamp, Jesy, Perrie Edwards, and two other individuals who had previously auditioned as solo acts were combined to form the group Faux Pas.

At the same time, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock were recruited for an other quartet that went by the name Orion.
Jesy was later placed into a group called Rhythmix alongside Perrie, Jade, and Leigh-Anne, with the band eventually changing their name to Little Mix for legal reasons. When both performances were seen by the judges of The X Factor, Jesy was subsequently added to the group.

The girls, who had four incredible voices between them, breezed through the competition with the help of their coach Tulisa, and in December of 2011 they became the first band ever to win The X Factor.
Little Mix recorded an astonishing six studio albums while Jesy was a member of the band. Out of those six albums, three of them each received one billion plays on Spotify.

Little Mix have not only been nominated for and triumphant at a large number of awards, including the MTV Awards, the Glamour Awards, and the Teen Choice Awards, but they have also won an astonishing three BRIT Awards.

In 2017, the ladies took home the trophy for British Single for their song titled “Shout Out To My Ex.” The following year, in 2019, they received the award for “Video of the Year” for their music video titled “Women Like Me.” The following year, in May of 2021, Jesy earned her third and final BRIT award with the band, as they became the first female band to win the British Group award.
In 2019, Jesy collaborated with the BBC to produce an innovative documentary called Odd One Out. The purpose of the film was to bring attention to the negative effects of bullying and to increase awareness of mental health issues.

Odd One Out was a documentary that chronicled Jesy Nelson’s path towards self-acceptance after she was relentlessly abused by online trolls following her rise to prominence on The X Factor. The singer even courageously opened up about the time when she attempted to end her own life in the documentary.

The episode of Odd One Out that first broadcast on BBC One on September 12, 2019, at 9 o’clock in the evening can now be viewed on the BBC iPlayer.
Jesy went to the 2021 National Television Awards in January 2020, having already been honoured with a nomination for the documentary she had produced titled “Odd One Out.” There, she was announced as the winner of the Factual Award category.

Following learning that she had won the prize, Jesy shared the following message with her supporters: “People, I honestly do not even know where to begin with this post!” This morning when I woke up, my heart was already so full of joy that it was bursting! There are no words to express how this moment felt, and because of you guys, this was one of the most wonderful nights of my life. I cannot thank you all enough for making this moment happen, and there are no words to describe how this moment felt. I adore each and every one of you so very much, thank you. (sic)
The documentary directed by Jesy won yet another important award, this time the Visionary Award for Documentary of the Year, even as it proceeded to shatter viewing records for the BBC iPlayer.

Jesy posted on Instagram, along with a photo of herself clutching the medal, “This morning I received this fantastic award for my documentary Odd one out from @visionaryartsuk and my heart feels so happy!” Thank you so much to each and every individual who took the time to vote for me! This truly means everything to me, and I am so grateful that it has had and will continue to have such a wonderful influence on others.’ (sic)
Due to the widespread spread of the Coronavirus in 2020, the premiere of Little Mix’s very own television talent show, The Search, had to be pushed back to a later time in the year. The original air date for the show was Spring 2020.

During the singing competition, Jesy, along with Perrie, Leigh-Anne, and Jade, worked as both mentors and judges. The girls were seeking for a brand new band, and Jesy was hoping to find them!

Voice and Instrumentation Group was their name. Since September, the group has been composed of Harry, Patrick, Matthew, and Jacob, all of whom were subsequently awarded the prizes.
It was revealed in November 2020 that Jesy will be taking a “extended vacation” from Little Mix due to factors having to do with her health that were not disclosed.

On Twitter, Simon Jones PR announced the extended hiatus by writing, “Jesy is having extended time off from Little Mix for private medical reasons.” Jesy’s absence was cited as the cause for the longer break. We will not be providing any further comments at this time and ask that the media respect her privacy during this period.
Little Mix released the following statement on their official website in response to Jesy’s announcement: “After an incredible 9 years together, Jesy has made the decision to depart Little Mix.” This is an extremely difficult time for all of us, but Jesy may count on our undivided support during this period.

We have a lot of affection for her, and we are all in agreement that it is very important for her to make decisions that are beneficial to both her physical and mental health. The three of us are not prepared for the Little Mix trip to come to an end because we are all still having a great time with it.

“We are aware that our fans are going to be tremendously disappointed by the news that Jesy has decided to leave the group. We can’t express how much we appreciate your undying love and the unwavering support you have shown for each and every one of us. (sic)

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It is expected that the “Harry Potter” relaunch series will air on HBO. Max

Since quite some time ago, the future of the Harry Potter franchise has been shrouded in mystery. This uncertainty has been maintained primarily by the immense popularity of the original books and films, as well as by tangential new initiatives such as spin-offs and video games. But, it appears like Warner Bros. is working to finalise the contract, which means that the Harry Potter revival that fans have been hoping for is finally becoming a real possibility.

David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros., announced his plan to capitalise on major franchises by expanding their scope the year before. He stated that we are going to place a significant emphasis on franchises. It’s been a whole decade since the last Superman movie came out. Since the last Harry Potter film was made, 15 years had passed. In the past 25 years, a significant portion of Warner Bros. Motion Pictures’ revenue came from the DC Extended Universe films as well as the Harry Potter film franchise. A concentration on the franchise, then, is one of the major benefits that we enjoy; House of the Dragon is an illustration of this, as are Game of Thrones, taking advantage of Sex and the City, and Lord of the Rings; we still have the right to produce Lord of the Rings films. Which films have established themselves as brands that are recognised and cherished in every region of the world?

Zaslav continued by saying, “When you have a franchise movie, you can sometimes make two to three times as much money as you make in the United States, because you get a place in the franchise.” And an emphasis on the big movies that are loved, that are tentpoles, that people are going to leave early from dinner to go watch — and we have a number of those — as well as the movies that are tentpoles. What are we going to do with Game of Thrones, Batman, Superman, and Aquaman? If we can work out a deal with J.K. Rowling to continue the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings franchises, what are we going to do with Game of Thrones? What are we planning to do with the majority of the significant franchises that we currently own? We are concentrating on business franchises.”

The claims that were published by Bloomberg suggest that the reboot series would most likely be moving to HBO Max, and that this new production will be directly based on the source material. It is believed that Warner Bros. are extremely near to finalising this big transaction, despite the fact that HBO Max has not yet spoken on the ongoing discussions over the development of the project.

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ITV has announced the day that Phillip Schofield will come back to host This Morning.

Phillip Schofield has been away from This Morning throughout his brother Timothy’s trial, which concluded on Monday, April 3rd, with Timothy being convicted guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a period of three years. The victim was a teenager.

The host did not appear on the midday show for the first time until the 27th of March. ITV has made it clear that Phillip will not be back on screen until after the Easter weekend.

On Monday, his older brother Timothy, who is now 54 years old, was charged with 11 counts of sexual misconduct with a child that allegedly occurred between October 2016 and October 2019.

After deliberating for more than five and a half hours, the jury at Exeter Crown Court found him guilty on all counts by a majority vote of 10-2.

Phillip expressed his satisfaction with the findings of guilty and went on to say, “As far as I’m concerned, I no longer have a brother.” You can read his complete message by clicking here.
While Phillip’s brother Timothy was in court last week, Willoughby was joined by substitutes Alison Hammond and Joel Dommett in his role as presenter on This Morning.

During the time that they are away for the Easter holiday, Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, who regularly host the show on Fridays, will be in charge of presenting it instead.

Timothy, a civilian police worker from Bath, vehemently contested the claims while the case was being heard. He was found guilty of two counts of sexual activity with a child, three counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, three counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, three counts of causing a child to watch sexual activity, and three counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.

Timothy admitted to the jury that he and the child had masturbated while sitting apart and that they had watched pornography together, but he argued that the youngster was older than 16 at the time. He also denied having any sexual contact with the adolescent.
In September of 2021, it is reported that Timothy told his TV star brother about some of the alleged wrongdoings that he had committed. Phillip provided the court with a written statement in which he stated that his brother had called him while he was in an anxious and angry state and that he had invited him to drive to his home in London. Phillip said that he had told the court that his brother had phoned him.
Phillip stated that they talked for a considerable amount of time, during which they also consumed a dinner at his house. Phillip remarked, “Tim was standing behind me as I was washing up, and he said, ‘You are going to hate me for what I am about to say,'” Tim added. “You are going to hate me for what I am about to say.” I stated that there was nothing he could say to me that would cause me to despise him. Then he went on to say that he and the boy had spent some time together, and that the previous year the two of them had “watched porn… and [masturbated]”.

I reacted by turning around and asking, “What did you just say?” He mentioned that it was the previous year and that we were together in private,” the author stated. “Tim said that it was only for this one time. I cautioned him that this must never take place again. After that, he began to inform me about [the boy’s] physical make-up.

“I yelled, ‘F***, stop.’ I yelled at Tim, telling him that he had to put an end to it. I had little interest in learning any of the specifics, but he made it appear as though it was an isolated incident. I told her, “Please stop telling me things. I don’t want to hear them.” I admonished her, telling her, “You have to stop, simply never do that again.” It doesn’t matter how it took place; whatever transpired can never take place again.

“Tim would insist that it was just “boy time,” but we knew otherwise. I responded by asking, “What the hell is boy time?”

Timothy has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing at Bristol Crown Court on 19 May.

You can get in touch with experienced counsellors at the NSPCC for assistance, guidance, and support if you are concerned about a child, even if you aren’t entirely clear what your concerns are. You can do this by sending an email to [email protected] or by dialling 0808 800 5000. Childline is a service that provides free and confidential guidance and support to people younger than 18 years old. This service is available whenever and however assistance is required. Dial 0800 1111 or visit the Childline website.

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The investigation into Christine McVie’s death has uncovered the cause.

After an investigation lasting five months, the cause of death of Fleetwood Mac singer Christine McVie has finally been determined.

At the age of 79, the British singer-songwriter passed away in November after what was described as a “short illness.”

An “ischemic stroke” was mentioned as one of the principal causes of her death on her death certificate, which was obtained by US outlets and released with the public. The certificate also listed “atrial fibrillation” and “large atrial thrombus” as contributing factors.

The National Health Service (NHS) identifies ischemic strokes as the most common type of stroke and explains that they take place “when a blood clot stops the passage of blood and oxygen to the brain.”

According to the National Health Service (NHS), atrial fibrillation is a disorder that affects the heart and can result in an excessively fast and/or irregular heart rate. An atrial thrombus is a form of blood clot.
In McVie’s death certificate, the secondary cause of death was recorded as a “metastatic malignancy of unknown origin,” which is medical jargon for a cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Fleetwood Mac is a British-American rock band that was established in London in 1967 and has gone on to become one of the most successful groups in the history of music.

McVie joined the band later on and performed alongside Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, and her husband, John McVie. McVie was also married to John McVie at the time.

She penned a number of the band’s singles, including You Make Love Fun, Oh Daddy, and Little Lies, as well as the song Songbird, which is considered to be one of their most well-known songs.
McVie recorded her first solo album under her married name, Christine McVie, in 1970. Fourteen years later, she released an album under her maiden name titled Christine Perfect, and in 2004, she published an album titled In The Meanwhile.

She published a new album in June of the previous year under the title Songbird. This album was a collection of songs taken from two of her earlier solo albums.
After almost three decades with the band, Christine McVie parted ways with Fleetwood Mac in 1998, but she eventually came back in 2014 when a one-off performance at the O2 revived her passion for the stage.

She was one of the eight band members that were honoured by being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that same year (1998).

Upon the announcement of her loss, the band released a statement in which they said, “There are no words to explain our sadness at the departure of Christine McVie.” She was definitely one of a kind; she was exceptional, and her gift was unfathomable. She was the best musician anyone could have in their band, as well as the best friend anyone could have in their life at any point in time.

“We count ourselves extremely fortunate to have spent our lives with her. Both on an individual and a collective level, we held Christine in very high esteem, and we are really grateful for the wonderful memories we shared with her. She will be greatly missed in every way.

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A new series that will feature Irish comedians engaged in a “war of laughter” will be hosted by Graham Norton.

It has been revealed that Graham Norton would play the role of presenter for Prime Video’s “first Irish original series.”
In the entertaining six-part series LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland, the lovable host will pit ten of the leading comic stars from the country against one other in an effort to make each other laugh.

It is the most recent adaption of the Japanese Amazon Original series Documental, which follows ten comedians as they risk their own money in a “war of laughter behind closed doors,” in which everything goes.

The format has become the most watched title of all time on Prime Video in Italy and Germany, and it has had hugely successful local versions in Mexico, India, France, Spain, Canada, The Netherlands, Colombia, Brazil, Sweden, and Australia – with Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson hosting the show down under in Australia.

The comedy series Last One Laughing Ireland, which is being produced by Kite Entertainment and set to begin production in Dublin this spring, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories around the world in the year 2024.

As Norton made the announcement about the show on Tuesday, he expressed his excitement at returning to “working on home ground.”
“I’m happy to be the presenter for the first Irish Original, LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland on Prime Video, and to be working on home turf for the first time in a very long time. I’ve been away from Ireland for a very long time.”
“I’m really proud of our comedy culture, and I think it’s amazing that we have a platform to expose Irish talent to an audience all over the world. I simply cannot wait to find out what our team of comedic geniuses have in store for us to make everyone laugh.

Amazon Studios’ head of original content for the United Kingdom and Northern Europe, Dan Grabiner, stated that “Graham Norton and Last One Laughing is a match made in heaven.”

“Ireland is home to world-class comedy and a burgeoning television industry; we can’t wait to celebrate and be a part of that with our first Irish Original production,” said the producers of the show.

Even though the “sought-after” comedians who will be performing on the show have not been identified as of yet, Prime Video assures viewers that there will be plenty of laughter and hints that there will be celebrity cameos during the thrilling performances.

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At the trial of Pras Michel, Leonardo DiCaprio will be testifying.

On Monday, Leonardo DiCaprio testified for the prosecution in the case that is being brought against the rapper Pras Michel in Washington, District of Columbia.

Prakazrel ‘Pras’ Michel, a founding member of The Fugees, is accused of facilitating the transfer of funds from fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low, also known as Low Taek Jho, to the re-election campaign of former President Barack Obama in 2012. He rejects a whole litany of accusations, including conspiring with others and interfering with witnesses.

DiCaprio spoke in court regarding his link to Low, who is accused of leading a plan to launder money and pay bribes that stole billions of dollars from the Malaysian state investment fund 1MDB. DiCaprio went in court to testify regarding his connection to Low. He counted Low as a main backer for his movie “The Wolf of Wall Street,” which was released in 2013.

The actor who won an Academy Award disclosed that he had known Michel since the 1990s, having met him backstage after a Fugees concert, and that he had made friends with Low during a party in Las Vegas in 2010.

According to The Associated Press, Leonardo DiCaprio remarked, “I believed him to be a huge businessman with many different ties in Abu Dhabi and Malaysia.” DiCaprio was quoted as saying this.

After that, Low became a consistent supporter to the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation and proposed that the foundation provide funds for the movie. The businessman, who is 48 years old, stated that he and his staff conducted exhaustive checks to determine Low’s genuineness before participating in any kind of transaction with him.

He remarked, “Both my team and my studio have given me the go-ahead to move forward with this.” He was a genuine businessperson who was interested in making an investment in the film.

In addition, the actor who played Jack Dawson in Titanic recounted a “casual conversation” he had with Low about the money Low intended to donate to Barack Obama’s re-election campaign.

DiCaprio recalled that the amount was “something in the neighbourhood of $20-30 million,” describing it as “a huge figure.” I exclaimed, “Wow, that’s a lot of money!” when I saw the amount.

According to the accusations made by the prosecutors, Michel acted as a conduit between Low’s stolen millions and his efforts to exert influence over the government of the United States.

It is alleged that between June and November of 2012, Low deposited over $21.6 million (about £15.7 million) to Michel’s accounts. These accounts were then used to funnel money into the election campaign. It is said that Michel bribed approximately 20 people to act as donors so that he could conceal the true source of the money.

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The trailer for Spider-Verse 2 pokes fun at the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “little geek” Spider-Man.

The new trailer for “Across the Spider-Verse” features a number of different Spider-Men to marvel at, but the one thing that got us laughing was a reference to a particular incarnation of the web-slinger.
Due to the fact that the new trailer for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was only released a short while ago, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been combing through the newly released snippets in search of hidden references and Easter eggs for superhero movies.
And considering that the release date for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 is not far off, fans’ excitement is just growing with each passing day as they learn more about what they can anticipate from the film.

And while the most recent trailer for the new Spider-Man movie provides us with a lot to look at (such as a more in-depth look into the Spider-Verse, Oscar Isaac’s Miguel O’Hara, and The Spot), fans who have been paying close attention have noticed one throwaway line that might just be referencing a very familiar Spider-Man actor.

In the latest promotional video for the upcoming animated film, Miguel O’Hara scolds Miles, warning him that he’ll never be able to join the select group of Spider-Men who travel across the multiverse.
His exclamation is, “Don’t even get me started on Doctor Strange and the little nerd back on Earth-199999!”
However, considering that the Marvel movies have been meandering across the multi-verse for some time now, it is becoming a little bit difficult to keep track of what exactly is happening in the Marvel timeline. But just in case you forgot, Earth-199999 is in the same reality as our version of the Avengers and Spider-Man. This means that the “little nerd” in question could only be our version of Tom Holland in a different incarnation.

Could this perhaps suggest that the adventure movie will have a real-life or animated appearance from Mr. Holland himself? But, within the confines of the Spider-Verse, there are no real boundaries to speak of. Now it looks like we’ll simply have to sit tight and see what happens.

For the time being, you may keep yourself entertained by learning everything there is to know about the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 release date, the Guardians of the Galaxy cast, and everything there is to know about the release date of the fifth Avengers movie. Don’t forget to check out not only our ranking of the best movies ever made but also our rundown of all the newest movies that will be released this year.