Tribute paid to 'proper gentleman' Hamilton superfan who passed away after Covid battle

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNatalie Abrams has signed with CAA for representation in all areas. She continues to be repped by attorney Patti Felker at Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson.Abrams most recently landed a pilot order at The CW for the DC series “Gotham Knights.” She serves as a writer on the pilot alongside Chad Fiveash and James Stoteraux, with Greg Berlanti executive producing.Abrams is no stranger to the DC universe on The CW, having worked as a writer on “Batwoman” as well as “Supergirl.” She has also written for fellow CW show “All American.” She also write a Batwoman tie-in comic book for DC Comics, which is due to be released this spring.Prior to getting into writing for television, Abrams worked as an entertainment journalist.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterDisney plans to increase spending on Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution (DMED) programming by more than $1 billion this quarter versus the same period last year.For the current quarter, the company plans to up its spending on direct-to-consumer programming by between $800 million and $1 billion versus the comparable fiscal 2021 quarter, CFO Christine McCarthy said during Disney’s fiscal Q1 2022 earnings call Wednesday. On the linear network side, content spend is expected to go up by approximately $500 million.“It’s all about content, content, content,” CEO Bob Chapek said on the call, which followed Disney’s announcement that Disney Plus had reached nearly 130 million subscribers by the end of 2021.

“Encanto” was one of several Disney films released first as a theatrically exclusive title this past fall after the box office success of Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” With turnout still well below pre-2020 levels because of the pandemic, the film grossed just $94.7 million domestic and $237 million worldwide. But on Christmas Eve, 30 days after its Thanksgiving weekend opening, “Encanto” was released on Disney+ and became an instant hit, with Disney reporting on its earnings call that it became the fastest title on the service to reach 200 million hours of viewing time by users.

Black arts renaissance, with jazz’s hopping sound and joie de vivre running through the streets. Davis’ own psychedelic groove incorporated jazz, along with the blues and its seed, rock n’ roll—she cited B.B. King and Big Mama Thornton as influences.

The Kings of Napa pours creativity into the closets and walls of the King family mansion.  

Quentin Tarantino and wife Daniella Pick are expecting their second child! The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood writer-director and Daniella confirmed to E! News they do indeed have another baby on the way. The forthcoming child will join Leo, who will turn two later this month. The news was first reported by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth which revealed that Daniella would be giving birth in the next few months. It was later confirmed via Quentin’s rep although the sex of the baby was not yet revealed.

Maren Morris is the friend you’d want in your corner. The 31-year-old country star posted a loving message of support for pal Mickey Guyton, 38, after the fellow singer revealed she was receiving nasty messages about her upcoming Super Bowl performance pertaining to her race.

A total whirlwind! Julia Haart and Silvio Scaglia Haart’s relationship was anything but conventional before their split — from butting heads as coworkers to highlighting their blended family on Netflix’s My Unorthodox Life.

These Team USA athletes are going for the gold — with the full support of their four-legged companions! Aside from earning the coveted title of Winter Olympians, several of these athletes are proud dog and cat parents.

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Jennifer Lopez is looking back at some of the defining moments of her career in Hollywood, including the first time she met the legendary actress Barbra Streisand.The superstar was asked during her latest interview with Rolling Stone if she had ever met one of her “personal idols.” Jennifer went on to describe the moment she was first introduced to Streisand during an Oscar party in the early 2000s.JLo explained that she was attending Ed Limato’s party, revealing that the Hollywood agent “used to throw a big party every year the night before the Oscars, it was called The Night Before party. Everybody used to go.

Super Smalls, a children’s accessories brand that prioritizes wonder and self-expression. Jacobs found that she could mix her love of beautiful things (honed by all those years as an Accessories Editor) with her passion for bringing joy both to her girls and to kids everywhere. We caught up with this special family at their new home in the West Village.

Bob Saget's widow is remembering him one month after his death. The comedian died at the age of 65 on Jan. 9, 2022, in Florida.

It’s tough to imagine any other actor than Tom Hardy in the title role of “Mad Max: Fury Road”, but there was some tough competition for the role.

WHJL-11 reported on Tuesday.The benefit goes to Dollywood’s 11,000 full-, part-time and seasonal workers of all ages at any of their 25 attractions across the US, including The Harlem Globetrotters and New Jersey’s Adventure Aquarium, starting on the day they’re hired.“When our hosts strive to grow themselves, it makes our business and our community a truly better place,” said Dollywood Company president Eugene NaughtonHerschend Enterprises, which jointly owns Dollywood alongside the country queen herself, said they aim to encourage employees to follow their dreams. “We care about our hosts’ development and we want their future to grow because of love, not loans,” said Andrew Wexler, CEO of Herschend Enterprises, in a statement.A chorus of fans, including actors, politicians and journalists, are now cheering “Parton for President” as the “9 to 5” singer proves, once again, that she’s a “national treasure.”“She’s an angel,” said Rosie O’Donnell in response to the news.Said Congressional candidate Charles Booker of Kentucky, “Dolly, you truly are appreciated.”“Dollyocracy now,” added Bitch Media writer Andi Zeisler.“Jill and Joe really quiet since this dropped,” wrote one fan, referring to failed plans by the Biden administration to make community college free for all Americans.

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Marvin Gaye impersonator to visit the park this past weekend to encourage a group of endangered monkeys to “get it on”.Trentham Monkey Forest hired Dave Largie – described as “a highly experienced love song guru” – to serenade a group of Barbary macaques in the hope that he could help “boost the monkey love” this mating season.Barbary macaques are native to Algeria and Morocco, but due to deforestation and the illegal pet trade, its population has dwindled in recent decades. According to UK-based non-profit Barbary Macaque Awareness & Conservation, there are around 8,000 Barbary macaques left in the wild.The falling numbers of Barbary macaques could have wide repercussions throughout the ecosystem, explained Margarita Astrálaga, director of the IUCN Center for Mediterranean Cooperation.“Macaques are vital to disperse seeds in the forest.

which saw the Terrors bounce back from Ross Callachan’s opener to win thanks to a Nicky Clark double.And McCann reckons Brian Rice’s Accies, who have won twice in 13 games this season, are lacking the players required to dig out results for the Premiership’s bottom side.He said: “The thing is in past seasons Hamilton have always had a little bit of grit and a little bit of nastiness to dig results out when it’s not going well and bounce back, with players like (Darian) MacKinnon and (Dougie) Imrie.“They don’t have that so Brian Rice has to find someone who can galvanise the middle of the pitch, just to stop that, let them get a foothold and maybe get some points on the board.”Callachan blew the chance to take a share of the spoils when he

The social media criticism has been scathing, but the 21-year-old hopes the trip to Tannadice can turn the tide. He said: "The fans aren't happy - and we're not happy either."We know how they are feeling, we know their pain, but we've got to stick to what we are doing and not get caught up in that because if we do, the confidence will just go down."You've just got to be positive and we are sure that the results will turn."I am on social media.

Hamilton Accies striker's younger sibling Connor is on the books at Hearts, but playing on loan at Arbroath in the Championship this season. And on Saturday evenings the pair catch-up on the highs and lows of their sides' 90 minutes.

fanning the flames of fury this season.Accies are rock-bottom of the Premiership and head to Dundee United on Saturday, desperate to turn things around.While Rice admits it's difficult to protect his squad from fan reaction online, he tries to channel his own feelings on it into a positive.He said: "It's impossible to stay off social media. If you are not on it, your pals are, or your mum's on it, your dad's on it."I think some people forget these are human beings we are dealing with, but it's part and parcel because when you are do well you get the praise."You take the good with the good and the bad with the bad."These people criticising you at some stage will need to come and praise you.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Hamilton man is currently starring in a prime time television advert for veterans’ charity Erskine.Marcus Nash, the media manager at Hamilton Accies Football Club, can be seen playing the role of a once younger soldier William McDowall, known as Bill.The advert is based on the true story of army veteran Bill, who served in the Falklands and reflects his real memories of ‘army life’ before then joining Erskine, following his release from the army.The touching advert can be seen on STV daily.Twenty-six-year-old Marcus, who has since given up acting to concentrate on his role at Accies, has previously starred in River City, a high profile Lidl ad and

who were awarded a 3-0 win at the weekend when their Betfred Cup clash with Albion Rovers was called off due a positive Covid-19 test at Rovers,  return to league action this weekend when they face Dundee United at Tannadice.

link.Colin added: “We are hopeful that local businesses, families, schools, care homes, groups and more all purchase a subscription and tune in to our live pantomime.“To book a performance slot please https://www.pantolive2020.co.uk/eventsAlternatively, anyone wishing to donate to the Club’s charity can do so by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/hamiltonacciesfc

having initially said there would be a blackout for the clash - are live streaming their final Betfred Cup Group F match for £15. However, following their recent 8-0 hammering at the hands of Rangers and a 2-1 defeat to Stranraer on Wednesday that ended their hopes of qualifying for the last 16 of the cup, a number of Hamilton fans have decided to show their displeasure at the recent run by snubbing today's dead rubber.

an 8-0 thrashing by Rangers in the Premiership on Sunday with a 2-1 defeat to Stranraer that knocked them out of the Betfred Cup with a game to spare. They now close out their Group F campaign tomorrow in a Lanarkshire Derby with Rovers in a dead rubber.Having also lost 3-1 to League Two Annan last month, Rice is desperate to avoid an unwanted hat-trick against another side from the SPFL bottom tier, with fans' frustrations growing by the day.

Hamilton Accies star Vic Wardrop, who passed away last month aged 74. Wardrop, who lived in Hamilton, played as a wing-half with the Douglas Park club for two years from 1966 to 1968, having signed from Lesmahagow.

this morning called on his players to earn back the respect and appreciation of the fans after their 8-0 humiliation at Ibrox on Sunday by beating Stranraer. The manner of that result led to supporters confronting Rice outside New Douglas Park on the team's return from Govan and he took the time to address them and apologise.

St Mirren ’s coronavirus response has brought the club closer together. The Buddies are under the microscope after a hearing into reasons behind Covid-19 outbreaks at the Paisley side – which saw games against Motherwell and Hamilton Accies postponed – began yesterday.

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