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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle open their doors to Netflix

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are getting ready to open the doors of their home to Netflix cameras.

The royal couple are continuing their collaboration with the TV giant and are preparinga documentary series, reveals the New York Post.

Armed with a multi-million dollardeal with Netflix, Harry and Meghan have reportedly agreed to reveal, Kardashian-style, their daily lives.

“The schedule is still being discussed, things are on hold,” said a producer in the know. Netflix would like to start filming soon, while the Sussexes are thinking more like 2023.

Netflix cameras followed the couple on their recent trip to Europe to meet Queen Elizabeth and participate in ceremonies surrounding the Invictus Games presentation last month. The footage could be part of the newdocumentary series.

However, this was not the first time the couple allowed Netflix to spy on their actions. According to the newspaper, the cameras were allowed to go behind the scenes of their Montecito, California home and caught up with the Sussexes during their trip to New York last September.

The Sussexes also announced that they will take their children, Archie, 3, and baby Lilibet to London for the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations next month. No word on whether Netflix cameras will be along for the ride.

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The Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard’s trial is very popular

The popularity of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was already known. Add to that the fact that the ex-couple are tearing each other apart in the public arena, and you have all the ingredients for a soap opera followed by millions.

For weeks, the two Hollywood stars have been battling in court in a defamation case. The details of their private lives are splashed across the front pages of newspapers.

The small courtroom inFairfax, Virginia, where Johnny Depp and Amber Heardarefighting is far too small to accommodate all the people who would like to attend the trial.

Now TMZ reports that fans desperate to get into the courtroom have paid thousands of dollars to get a coveted seat.

Dealers, like a Stanley Cup playoff game, are reselling courtroom seats at high prices. Thus, a “black market” for a seat in the court has been created.

According to TMZ, court officials have a limited number of wristbands to give out – 100 for the main courtroom and another 100 to 150 for the overflow room – which is clearly not enough to fill the demand.

Some fans don’t hesitate to camp out and line up outside the courthouse in hopes of attending the proceedings in person.

Ivan De Boer, a Johnny Depp super fan said she used a year’s worth of paid vacation time to travel from Los Angeles to the trial to support her favorite actor, even spending more than $30,000 in fees last week.

“I took my whole year off, so I could be there for Johnny,” she told People magazine.

Despite all that money, the fan has “no regrets,” saying she would “regret it even more” if she wasn’t there.

Johnny Depp is suingAmber Heard for defamation, claiming that her WashingtonPostop-ed in which she refers to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse” is referring to him.

The actor claims to have lost tens of millions because of the article and is seeking $50 million for damage to his reputation and career. Heard is counter-suing him for $100 million.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… May 19

2020

Greenhouse gas emissions dropped 17% worldwide in April 2020 when world was in lockdown, in study published in “Nature Climate Change”.

2018

American actress Meghan Markle marries Prince Harry at a ceremony in Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II grants the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

2016

EgyptAir flight MS804 goes missing over the Mediterranean on route Paris to Cairo, killing all 56 passengers, 3 security personnel, and 7 crew members on board.

2009

TV musical show “Glee” starring Jane Lynch, Michael Morrison, Lea Michele and an ensemble cast premieres on Fox.

1999

“Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” was released in the U.S.

1982

Sophia Loren jailed in Naples, Italy for tax evasion.

1974

Stanley Cup Final, The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA: Goaltender Bernie Parent and the Flyers shut out the Boston Bruins, 1-0, to win series 4-2, become 1st “expansion” team to win Stanley Cup; Parent named playoff MVP.

1962

Marilyn Monroe performed a sultry rendition of “Happy Birthday” for U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

1943

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt set Monday, May 1, 1944 as the date for the Normandy landings (“D-Day”).

1919

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk lands at Samsun on the Black Sea coast, beginning the Turkish War of Independence.

1535

Jacques Cartier 1491-1557 leaves on second voyage on the Grand Hermine, Petite Hermine and Emerillon with 110 men, including two priests and many of his wife’s cousins; they will take 50 days to cross the Atlantic, and winter at Quebec.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… May 19

2020

Greenhouse gas emissions dropped 17% worldwide in April 2020 when world was in lockdown, in study published in “Nature Climate Change”.

2018

American actress Meghan Markle marries Prince Harry at a ceremony in Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II grants the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

2016

EgyptAir flight MS804 goes missing over the Mediterranean on route Paris to Cairo, killing all 56 passengers, 3 security personnel, and 7 crew members on board.

2009

TV musical show “Glee” starring Jane Lynch, Michael Morrison, Lea Michele and an ensemble cast premieres on Fox.

1999

“Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” was released in the U.S.

1982

Sophia Loren jailed in Naples, Italy for tax evasion.

1974

Stanley Cup Final, The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA: Goaltender Bernie Parent and the Flyers shut out the Boston Bruins, 1-0, to win series 4-2, become 1st “expansion” team to win Stanley Cup; Parent named playoff MVP.

1962

Marilyn Monroe performed a sultry rendition of “Happy Birthday” for U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

1943

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt set Monday, May 1, 1944 as the date for the Normandy landings (“D-Day”).

1919

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk lands at Samsun on the Black Sea coast, beginning the Turkish War of Independence.

1817

Montreal business leaders adopt articles of association for the Bank of Montreal; officially founded May 23, with a capital of £250,000; opens for business on Nov. 3.

1802

French Order of Legion d’Honneur forms.

1535

Jacques Cartier 1491-1557 leaves on second voyage on the Grand Hermine, Petite Hermine and Emerillon with 110 men, including two priests and many of his wife’s cousins; they will take 50 days to cross the Atlantic, and winter at Quebec.

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Tom Brady to get ”roasted” on Netflix

Tom Brady will be the first person roasted in new Netflix comedy Greatest Roasts of All Time.

According toVariety, the greatest quarterback in NFL historywill serve as executive producer of his roast, which will be filmed in 2023, as well as future ones.

TheGreatest Roasts of AllTime serieswill be hosted byJeff Ross, who isknown for his performances during well baked for Comedy Central, among others.

For NFL fans who have seen Tom Brady beat their team on the field over the past two decades will at least have the chance to get revenge against the seven-time Super Bowl winner.

Netflix has not yet announced an air date forGreatest Roasts of AllTime.

Number 12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play at least one more season in the NFL. Last February, he had announced his retirement, before doing an about-face a few days later.

Tom Brady is already planning his post-career. Last week, the Fox Sport television network announced the hiring of the future Hall of Famer. He would earn a salary of 375 million (US) over 10 years.

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Sarah Jessica Parker has cut ties with Chris Noth

Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth are no longer friends. The actors who played a couple in Sex and the City and its sequel And Just Like That… are no longer speaking.

Last December,Chris Noth, who played the role of John Preston aka Mr. Big in the soaps presented on HBO, was accused ofassault by several women. Accusations that had shocked the female stars of the TV series.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Sarah Jessica Parker who plays Carrie Bradshaw on screen commented on her relationship with the man who played her husband on screen.

“I don’t even know if I’m ready to talk about it…” Has she spoken toNothagainsince the affair was revealed? “No.”

Since the day this story broke in the media,Chris Noth hasmaintained his innocence.

“The accusations made against me by people I met years ago, even decades ago, are categorically false,” Noth said in December.

Since then, Chris Noth ‘s career has gone downhill. The actor has been removed from the series The Equalizer of CBS. The sale of histequilabrandAmbhar, for 12 million dollars (US), also fell through.

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It happened on a… May 18

2020

US President Donald Trump confirms he is taking controversial drug hydroxychloroquine against Covid-19.

2018

All of Chile’s 34 Roman Catholic bishops offer their resignation to Pope Francis in wake of child sex scandal.

2001

DreamWorks Pictures “Shrek”, starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz in voice-over roles, debuts.

1999

“Millennium” 3rd studio album by the Backstreet Boys is released – one of the best-selling albums of all time, over 30 million copies sold.

1995

“Braveheart” directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mel Gibson and Sophie Marceau premieres at the Seattle Film Festival (Best Picture 1996).

1980

Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington, United States, killing 57 people and causing $3 billion in damage.

1970

Beatles’ last released LP, “Let It Be”, released in US.

1951

The United Nations moved its headquarters to New York City.

1756

The Seven Years’ War begins when Great Britain declares war on France.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… May 18

2020

US President Donald Trump confirms he is taking controversial drug hydroxychloroquine against Covid-19.

2018

All of Chile’s 34 Roman Catholic bishops offer their resignation to Pope Francis in wake of child sex scandal.

2001

DreamWorks Pictures “Shrek”, starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz in voice-over roles, debuts.

1999

“Millennium” 3rd studio album by the Backstreet Boys is released – one of the best-selling albums of all time, over 30 million copies sold.

1995

“Braveheart” directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mel Gibson and Sophie Marceau premieres at the Seattle Film Festival (Best Picture 1996).

1982

Bombardier Inc. wins $1 billion contract to build 825 subway cars for New York; largest-ever export contract for a Canadian manufacturer.

1980

Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington, United States, killing 57 people and causing $3 billion in damage.

1970

Beatles’ last released LP, “Let It Be”, released in US.

1951

The United Nations moved its headquarters to New York City.

1873

Opening of the St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary in Montreal.

1756

The Seven Years’ War begins when Great Britain declares war on France.

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Rust, the cursed Alec Baldwin movie, could be finished after all

The shooting of the film Rustwhich cost the life of a member of the film crew, could be completed, according to one of its producers.

According to theHollywood Reporter, producerAnjul Nigambelieves it is possible tocomplete the shooting ofthe film stopped last fall.

Recall that on October 21, the actor Alec Baldwin accidentally killed the director of photography of the film, Halyna Hutchins. The gun that the actor was holding was loaded with real bullets, rather than blanks. During a rehearsal, the actor fired the gun in the direction of his technical crew.

Anjul Nigam, one of the producers of the western film, says the film would see the light of day soon.

“We are confident that we will be able to complete the film,” the producer said.

“Rust is obviously a horrible tragedy. We’re hopeful that the investigation will be resolved soon and will reveal what happened.”

The long and tedious investigation continues to learn the circumstances that led to this tragic death. Everything seems to indicate thatAlec Baldwin would not be held responsible for this tragedy. However, the actor is already facing various civil suits in this story, including one by the family of the victim.

“Obviously, there will be people who will have negative perspectives, but we are sure to continue making quality films,” addedAnjul Nigam.

It remains to be seen whether Alec Baldwin will want to continue filming. The actor has been affected by the events, distancing himself from the business for several months. He only returned to a film set last February.

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A teenager stepped in as Pearl Jam’s drummer during a concert!

Pearl Jam enlisted the help of a young fan to play the drums at its concert in Oakland on Friday night (May 13), after the band’s drummer, Matt Cameron, fell ill withCOVID-19.

Kai Neukermans, 18, will remember the Peal Jam concert for the rest of his life…

The young man had volunteered to help his favorite band when he heard the news. Pearl Jam called on his services for one song.

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“Everybody, this is Kai; Kai, this is everybody,” singer Eddie Vedder said by way of introduction. “You’re leading the band, brother,” the rock legend continued.

To get noticed by the four-time Grammy-winning band, KaiNeukermans sent a text message toEddie Vedder’s daughter, Olivia Vedder, whom he had previously met in 2018.

“It was a last-minute thing, and I didn’t think it was going to work,” the main man explained to the San Francisco Chronicle.

The members of Pearl Jam asked the young man for a video of him playing the drums on one of their songs, which he did. However, the young drummer had to skip school to do so. He sent a video of Mind Your Mannersfrom the band’s 2013 album Lightning Bolt (2013) of the band.

An hour later, the band’s tour manager asked him to come to the stadium for a quick tryout.

Although the band had already asked Oakland drummer Richard Stuverud to fill in for Cameron, they agreed to let KaiNeukermans fulfill his dream for a song.

“My heart started racing when everyone started screaming,” he added.