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Most people never really question their names - but others develop such a strong dislike toward them that they can't wait to change them. That's exactly what's happened to one woman who "hates" everything about her first name. The woman, from New England, America, claims her name isn't very common in her area - but is often used to describe "joke" characters in movies and television shows. She explained: "My first name is Tammi, and it doesn't suit me at all. I hate the 'i' on the end. I feel like Tammy/Tammi usually pops up as a joke like Ron Swanson's exes and Melissa McCarthy's movie. She has never felt connected to her first name ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) "I've disliked it for years but it never felt like the right time to change it. I've also gone through phases where I kept it out of stubbornness because I didn't want to seem ashamed of having a working class name (cutesy alternative spelling)." But after spending so long disliking her name, she is … [Read more...] about ‘My name is so tacky that it’s given to weird characters in movies – I hate it’

Austin Butler recalls preparing for Elvis biopic SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In today’s Oscar nominations, the Elvis Presley movie has received eight nods, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Austin Butler. Stars who play famous dead people are usually the favourite to win such gongs, although the 31-year-old has tough competition against The Whale star Brendan Fraser who won the Critics’ Choice Award. Nevertheless, the Elvis star did pick up the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama, which was witnessed by The King’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley just two days before her sudden death of a cardiac arrest at 54. Related articles Elvis – Priscilla Presley breaks silence after Lisa Marie funeral … [Read more...] about Lisa Marie Presley’s tears over Austin Butler as Elvis ‘He must win the Oscar!’

Director Steven Spielberg and cast member Michelle Williams attend a premiere for the film “The Fabelmans” during the AFI Fest in Los Angeles, California, USA, Nov. 6, 2022. Image: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES—More movie theaters this weekend will be showing “The Fablemans,” “Tar” and “Women Talking,” a move to capitalize on the films’ Oscar nominations at a time when dramas are struggling to draw people to cinemas. After moviegoing plunged during the pandemic, audiences have returned in droves to action-packed blockbusters such as “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Avatar: The Way of Water.” The “Avatar” sequel has raked in more than $2 billion, ranking as the sixth-highest grossing film of all time. Many of the Hollywood dramas targeted at adult viewers have not fared nearly as well. Some older moviegoers simply have not returned to the local megaplex, industry executives told Reuters. Others have decided to wait to stream movies that do not have a visual spectacle that pops off … [Read more...] about Oscar contenders court box-office bounce as drama audiences dwindle

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week. MOVIES — If you haven’t managed to catch “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” yet, the Marvel sequel arrives on Disney+ on Wednesday with a batch of five Oscar nominations to its name, including best supporting actress for Angela Bassett and original song (“Lift Me Up,” music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Göransson; lyrics by Tems and Ryan Coogler). In his review, AP Film Writer Jake Coyle wrote that, “‘Wakanda Forever’ is overlong, a little unwieldy and somewhat mystifyingly steers toward a climax on a barge in the middle of the Atlantic. But Coogler’s fluid command of mixing intimacy with spectacle remains gripping.” — Pamela Anderson has been making headlines again for revelations in the documentary … [Read more...] about New this week: Shania, ‘Princess Power’ and Pamela Anderson

Sandeva (right) with Paolo Gumabao Czech actress Sara Sandeva was recently in the Philippines for almost two weeks to shoot some of the scenes in the romantic film “Spring in Prague” with leading man Paulo Gumabao. Lester Dimaranan’s film is an “old-fashioned romance,” according to its writer Eric Ramos. Sara plays a tourist who comes to the country and meets Paulo, who happens to be a resort owner, and eventually falls in love. Something happens that forces Sara to go back home, and more complications also force Paulo to fly to Prague. Here in the Philippines, scenes were shot in Puerto Galera, Mindoro and Tagaytay City. The Santo Niño de Praga in Manila will also be highlighted in the film. “Although I miss my family and my boyfriend who are all in Prague (capital city of the Czech Republic), I never felt homesick,” disclosed Sara during a media gathering organized by the movie’s producer, Borracho Films Productions, a few days before she flew back home. “We had so much … [Read more...] about Czech actress Sara Sandeva on what it was like to make a film in PH

Extraordinary: Máiréad Tyers stars in Disney+ trailer SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Extraordinary has just arrived on Disney Plus and Hulu and the superhero comedy has gone down a huge hit with fans. Trying to navigate a confusing world and armed with nothing but hope, Jen (played Máiréad Tyers) begins her journey to find her maybe-superpower. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about how old she is. Related articles Happy Valley fans ‘work out’ devastating double death Lea Michele branded ‘disrespectful’ after ‘pushing’ Sadie Sink How old is Máiréad Tyers? The Irish actress who plays Jen was born in January 1998, making her 25 years old, and she is otherwise known for her roles … [Read more...] about Máiréad Tyers age: How old is the Extraordinary actress?

She can, He can is an original AsiaOne series where we showcase Singaporean men who are working in female-dominated jobs and their empowering personal journey in overcoming stereotypes. In his 20-year career, social worker Desmurn Lee has touched the lives of many. He's also touched a dead body. The 45-year-old tells AsiaOne that his encounter with a corpse remains one of the most memorable experiences in his career, but it's for a heartwarming reason. Back in his palliative care days, he would be on call to support the family members of the deceased. One particular case had him trying to comfort the distraught granddaughter of an elderly man who had just died in his home. The little girl had run into her grandfather's room, and would not stop crying, Desmurn recalls. "What I did was I actually knelt also in front of the deceased, and touched his body, just like what the girl was doing. So when that happened, the girl actually felt that, hey, there's someone there." … [Read more...] about ‘I was literally touching a dead body’: This male social worker shares ups and downs of job

A SEASIDE town in the UK has featured in a new Hollywood blockbuster film - and it's so popular, Americans are even moving to it. The Kent town of Margate has recently been featured on a number of 'cool' lists, listed as having one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the UK by Time Out. It has since been featured in the new Sam Mendes film, Empire of Light , starring Olivia Colman . Set in the 1980s, the film itself takes place at the Dreamland cinema, transformed for the movie but remains closed to the public. There is even an Empire of Light film tour to spot all the filming locations, including the lido and Victorian train station. As someone who lives here myself , I'm rarely surprised by the 'cool' factor Margate is given, thanks to its abundance of local wine bars, cafes and shops selling books and artwork. Read more on seasides BEST OF KENT From historic Canterbury to cultural Margate - Kent's most appealing towns … [Read more...] about The UK seaside town featuring in new Hollywood blockbuster – & is so cool that even Americans are moving there

LOVE Island's Millie Court left fans open-mouthed when she posted a series of racy snaps while holidaying in Miami with pal Chloe Burrows. The 26 year old star , who is no stranger to sending pulses racing , treated fans to a number of snaps of her on a night out in a barely-there black dress - showing off her underboob and toned midriff in the process. In another picture she is seen sitting seductively on a bed in a fitted green dress, showing of her long tanned legs. She captioned the post saying: "The last video lives rent free in my head... forever." Mille and Chloe flew to Miami, her most recent holiday out of 15 trips , to watch a screening of Magic Mike's Last Dance, a popular strip show movie. She added: "Thanks so much for having us @warnerbrosuk!!! Best night EVA. Guys get yourself to the cinemas 10th Feb, go see my new husband to be @channingtatum." More on Love Island NEW 'DO, NEW YOU Love Island's Millie Court … [Read more...] about Love Island’s Millie Court stuns in risky barely-there top and flashes her underboob on night out in Miami

A MUM has been slammed by people online for giving her daughter a 'stripper's name.' Taking to Facebook, the mum revealed her daughter's name and explained she wanted to hear people's thoughts on it. But it didn't go down well, as many people were not impressed with the chosen moniker. In the post, the mum wrote: "Ok so I named my daughter Tempress Storm..... Please be honest. "I love it and I'll be happy to explain how I came up with it if needed." People were absolutely stunned by the name, with many wondering how on earth the mum came up with it. READ MORE ON BABY NAMES SIBLING SETS I'm a teacher - poor twins in my class have almost identical names NAME SHAME Mum-of-three reveals the unique names she's used for her kids & people hate them People quickly flooded to the comments section to ask the mum why she picked the baby name . Many couldn't understand how she came up with Tempress and asked … [Read more...] about I gave my daughter a unique name and wanted to know what people thought – trolls say it sounds like a striper name