He was seen in “Notting Hill”
Tony Armatrading dies after suffering from cancer
Tony Armatrading
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The Hollywood news in the GALA ticker: Tony Armatrading succumbs to cancer +++ Scarlett Johansson criticizes the organizer of the “Golden Globes” +++ Gwyneth Paltrow admits to having drunk every day in the lockdown.
The Hollywood news of the day in the GALA ticker
May 10, 2021
Tony Armatrading succumbs to cancer
Grief in the UK: Tony Armatrading has passed away. The stage and screen star was 59 years old. His fellow actor Tim Bentinck confirmed the message. He shared a photo of the movie star on Twitter, which shows him, presumably in a hospital, with his wife Suzan Crowley and the dog.
Bentinck also made the cause of death public in his social media post. According to this, Tony Armatrading lost the battle against cancer. “My dearest friend Tony Armatrading died of cancer an hour ago. I had the privilege of being his best man and I loved him very much. He was a wonderful actor and a true friend,” reads the touching message.
Tony Armatrading (alongside Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts) should be known to most viewers in his role as security officer in the cult romantic comedy “Notting Hill”. His appearance in the Hollywood blockbuster “The Saint” will also remain unforgettable.
Scarlett Johansson wants to boycott the Golden Globes
Actress Scarlett Johansson, 36, calls in an interview with the US magazine “Variety” to boycott the award of the “Golden Globes”. For years she herself has not participated in press events organized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organizer of the “Golden Globes”. The “Black Widow” actress sharply criticizes the organization: “In the past meant[n Pressetermine] often asking themselves sexist questions and comments from certain HFPA members that bordered on sexual harassment. “She urges her fellow actors to distance themselves from the organization as well, as long as there are no serious reforms.
The “Golden Globes” are the second most important film award in Hollywood after the Oscars and have been awarded by the “Hollywood Foreign Press Association” since 1944 awarded. In the past, various celebrities, including “Netflix” program director Ted Sarandos, have run the event criticized and accused him of sexism, racism and corruption. With Scarlett Johansson, the protest movement has now won a prominent critic.
Gwyneth Paltrow: She drank several glasses of whiskey every day
Gwyneth Paltrow, 48, is actually known for her healthy lifestyle. During the corona pandemic, however, the “Iron Man” actress has taken on a vice. In an interview with the British newspaper “The Mirror”, Paltrow confessed that she drank at least two glasses of whiskey a day in the past year. The Oscar winner even developed her own cocktail, which she lovingly named after her grandfather, an equally great whiskey lover: “Buster Paltrow”. It is a mixture of quinoa whiskey, maple syrup and lemon juice.
In addition to the alcohol, Paltrow’s eating habits also changed during the lockdown. The otherwise health-conscious actress admits to having eaten pasta and bread several times a week. After she weighed around six kilograms more in that time, Paltrow has now recognized how unhealthy this lifestyle is and has returned to her usual diet.
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Sources used: variety.com, mirror.co.uk