Roy Christopher Dies: Emmy-Winning Production Designer & Art Director Was 85

Huge gales from Storm Eunice have torn the O2 Arena's iconic roof "to pieces", as large holes were seen in the popular London venue.

The site of the former Stuart Hotel in East Kilbride is to be converted into a convenience store after receiving councillors’ approval.

Three car thieves have admitted stealing scores of vehicles in a year-long crimewave.

died in February 2020 at the age of 103.The “Wall Street” icon chatted with the producers of the Fourth Annual Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival and discussed the future of movies as well as his famous dad.“Having a father who was a movie star and mother [Diana Douglas] as an actress, I was able to watch their insecurities and see that what was on the screen was not exactly what that person was like,” Douglas said.He continued, “I learned to treat this as a true business-being professional and not getting caught up in the image people try to create.”Diana passed away in July 2015 at the age of 92 from cancer. She was married to Kirk from 1943 until their divorce in 1951.In 2021, the “Ant-Man” actor paid tribute to his father on the first anniversary of his passing.

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

Lawyers for Prince Harry told a court hearing on Friday that the British royal is unwilling to bring his children to his homeland because it is not safe.

Zendaya and Tom Holland continued to be couple goals while watching some professional hockey goals on Thursday night. The pair were spotted in the stands at the New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden, and showed both support for the team and their relationship. Zendaya wore a Rangers jersey with «Holland» across the back while Tom's read «Zendaya.» The pair attended the sporting event with Zendaya's co-star, Hunter Schafer, and Tom's younger brother, Harry Holland. While they wore their masks through most of the game, they were spotted leaning in close to one another to chat several times. Despite Tom and Zendaya's support, the Rangers lost to the Detroit Red Wings 2-3 on Thursday. The pair have been enjoying lots of recent public outings together after previously keeping their romance relatively private.

Tristan Thompson is continuing to put in some quality time with his 3-year-old daughter, True Thompson. The 30-year-old NBA pro took to his Instagram Stories on Thursday night to show off his dinner date with his daughter, whom he shares with ex Khloe Kardashian. «My favorite type of date nights,» he captioned the video with a red heart and crossed fingers emoji. In the clip, True appears to be eating some rice with a fork while her dad has a bowl of edamame in front of him.

Wendy Williams is celebrating her dad. The 57-year-old TV personality took to Instagram on Thursday to mark her father, Thomas Williams Sr.'s, 91st birthday with a sweet post.In one of the photos, Wendy, wearing an all black look, holds her dad's hand as he relaxes in a recliner, and she sits on a couch.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIt’s a fair bet that anyone who clicks on this article does not need a backstory on Woody Guthrie — legendary singer-songwriter, activist, poet, artist, writer of “This Land Is Your Land” and many other standards and the single greatest influence on Bob Dylan and a generation of musicians.But as a stunning, just-opened exhibit at the Morgan Library & Museum shows, there was much more to him than his most well-known songs might indicate. Most striking of all, as manuscripts of his writings show, he was an amazingly deft wordsmith who would have made a hell of a rapper — and many of his verses and casual writings show a rustic, ribald sense of humor that is rarely present, or at least rarely obvious, in most of his songs.

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This is what it's like at the Manchester Airport as skilled pilots land planes without a hitch during Storm Eunice.

An outraged thug with a "terrible" history of strangling and attacking his former partner and threatening to burn down her home ignored a court order to leave her alone.

Al Roker kicked off Friday as he meant his weekend to go, and that was by getting in some cardio and doing what he loves most – listening to The Spinners.MORE: How Al Roker and Deborah Roberts are preparing for life-changing moment involving son NickThe 67-year-old took to Instagram to share a sweet video message with his 843,000 followers all the way from his basement.WATCH: Al Roker inspired fans with latest updateIn the clip, the Today show weatherman could be seen on his treadmill whilst letting his followers in on a secret.MORE: Al Roker and son Nick open the doors into their never-ending living roomMORE: Al Roker majorly divides fans as he shares Today Show change for 2022 Olympics"Well, it's been a long week, hopefully, you are going to get a little rest, a little relaxation, spend some time with folks or doing things that bring you joy," he revealed, before adding: "One of the things that brings me joy? Listening to The Spinners, old school baby! That's right."And nothing makes me feel better than putting on your walking cane, putting on your hat and going to see The Rubberband Man, that’s right. In the meantime, have a great weekend, take care of yourself and hopefully, will see you on Monday!" Al Roker was praised for lifting his fans' spirits of Friday morningAt the end, Al can be seen miming along to The Rubberband Man, which is playing in the background.Captioning the sweet clip, the star wrote: "If you've been feeling a little stretched lately, just in time, it's the #weekend.

Also Read: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' Cinematographer on Chadwick Boseman: 'I Cried as We Were Filming His Performance'No cast has been set for the film.Priya Swaminathan and Tonia Davis will produce “Rustin” for Higher Ground Productions. Academy Award winner Bruce Cohen (“American Beauty”) will also produce with Dustin Lance Black.Wolfe is the director of Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” which stars Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman and was nominated for two Golden Globes.

Alissa Simon Film CriticNow shortlisted in the international feature category, Tunisia’s ambitious entry “The Man Who Sold His Skin” from female writer-director Kaouther Ben Hania (“Beauty and the Dogs”) offers a provocative contemporary take on a Faustian bargain. An audacious but not always palatable mix of drama, tragedy, romance, satire and dark humor, the plot centers on Sam (newcomer Yahya Mahayni), a displaced Syrian with a chip on his shoulder who allows a cryptic art-world guru to use his back as a canvas.

Jean-Claude Carrière, the prolific French screenwriter who collaborated with some of the greatest art house auteurs of his time, has died. He was 89.

French screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière, who has penned the scripts for films including The Unbearable Lightness of Being and That Obscure Object of Desire, has died. His daughter Kiara Carrière told AFP that the screenwriter died on Monday of natural causes at his Paris home. He was 89.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorJean-Claude Carriere, the prolific French screenwriter and novelist who was Oscar-nominated for “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” “That Obscure Object of Desire” and “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie,” died Monday at his home in Paris.

Roy Christopher, the 10-time Emmy-winning production designer and art director known for his work on Academy Award telecasts and series including Welcome Back, Kotter, Murphy Brown, Wings and Frasier, has died. He was 85.

Giuseppe Rotunno, the cinematographer highly regarded for his collaborations with Federico Fellini, has died at the age of 97. Italian news agency ANSA reported that he passed away at his home in Rome yesterday, February 7.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAce Italian cinematographer Giuseppe Rotunno, who was instrumental to the making of masterpieces such as Luchino Visconti’s “The Leopard” and Federico Fellini’s “Amarcord,” but also worked in Hollywood and was an Oscar nominee for Bob Fosse’s “All That Jazz,” has died. He was 97.Rotunno, who was nicknamed Peppino, died on Sunday in his Rome home, his family announced without disclosing the exact cause.Born in Rome on March 23, 1923, Rotunno started his remarkable six-decade career as a still photographer at the Italian capital’s Cinecittà Studios in 1940 before being recruited in 1942 to serve as a newsreel cameraman with the Italian army where he cut his teeth as a cinematographer.

M. Night Shyamalan is known for his dark and twisted films from The Village to Split.

Robert C. Jones, the esteemed film editor who shaped such classics as Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Love Story, The Last Detail and Bound for Glory and shared a screenplay Oscar for Coming Home, has died.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorRoy Christopher, the multiple Emmy-winning production designer behind numerous awards shows as well as “Murphy Brown,” “Frasier,” and “Wings,” died on Feb. 2.

Natalie Oganesyan editorRobert C. Jones, the acclaimed film editor behind 1960s and ’70s classics “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “Love Story” who garnered a screenplay Academy Award for the war drama “Coming Home,” has died.

Julie Andrews has lost a “cherished friend” following the death of Christopher Plummer. The two Hollywood veterans starred together in the 1965 movie adaptation of ‘The Sound of Music’ – in which Andrews starred as Maria and Plummer played Captain von Trapp – and after Plummer passed away peacefully at his home in Connecticut at the age of 91, Andrews has reminisced on their long friendship.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticIt’s some kind of paradox — he probably thought of it as a joke played on him by the gods — that Christopher Plummer, the impishly irascible, velvet-voiced star of stage and screen who died Friday at 91, was one of the great Shakespearean actors of the 20th century, as well as a notorious rapscallion who spent decades living the high life, yet the first thing that most people think of when they hear his name is “The Sound of Music,” the timelessly beloved 1965 musical that’s the sugary quintessence of G-rated Hollywood corn. “The Sound of Music” is not a hip movie to like.

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CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, The Sound Of Music legend and oldest ever Oscar winner, died yesterday, aged 91. The much-loved actor passed away peacefully at home in Connecticut yesterday with his wife of more than 50 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side.

Russell Crowe is remembering Christopher Plummer by telling fans a story of working with the iconic actor.

pic. twitter. com/Mu6KRJTk7P— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 5, 2021“He worked steadily for 60+ years, winning a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2012 for Beginners.

Oscar winner Christopher Plummer died today at his home in Connecticut today at the age of 91.

Christopher Plummer, the sophisticated star who in 2012 became the oldest actor to ever win a competitive Oscar — a just reward for his seven standout decades as leading man on the stage and screen — died Friday. He was 91.