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"Beyond devastated": One Direction pay tribute to Liam Payne

<p>One Direction band members Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik have shared emotional tributes to Liam Payne, who died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony on Thursday. </p> <p>Payne's <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/one-direction-star-passes-away-aged-31" target="_blank" rel="noopener">death</a> was confirmed by Argentinian media outlet <em>La Nacion</em>, who reported that Payne fell from around 13 or 14 metres while on holiday in Buenos Aires and suffered "very serious injuries incompatible with life", while Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, confirmed "there was no possibility of resuscitation.”</p> <p>His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with fellow artists and millions of fans expressing their sadness online. </p> <p>Louis Tomlinson, one of the members of One Direction, shared a lengthy post paying tribute to his friend and bandmate, recalling some of the moments they shared. </p> <p>"I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother," he wrote alongside a photo of the pair on stage. "Liam was somebody I looked up to everyday, such a positive, funny, and kind soul. "</p> <p>"I first met Liam when he was 16 and I was 18, I was instantly amazed by his voice but more importantly as time went on I got a chance to see the kind brother I’d longed all my life for."</p> <p>"Liam was an incredible song writer with a great sense of melody, we often spoke of getting back in the studio together to try and recreate the writing chemistry we had built up in the band. And for the record, Liam was in my opinion the most vital part of One Direction. His experience from a young age, his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing. The list goes on. Thank you for shaping us Liam."</p> <p>Tomlinson then shared a "message to you Liam if you’re listening", writing, "I feel beyond lucky to have had you in my life but I’m really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye. I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours , reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life. I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be. "</p> <p>He went on to share a message to Payne's seven-year-old son Bear, adding, "I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was."</p> <p>"I wish I got chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you. Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X."</p> <p>Zayn Malik, another member of One Direction, also shared his own tribute, writing how he has found himself talking out loud to Payne “hoping you can hear me”.</p> <p>“I can’t help but think selfishly that there were so many more conversations for us to have in our lives,” he continued.</p> <p>“I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life. When I was missing home as a 17 yr old kid you would always be there with a positive outlook and reassuring smile and let you know. that you were my friend and I was loved.”</p> <p>“I lost a brother when you left us and can’t explain to you what I’d give just to give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly.” </p> <p>“There is no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated. I hope that wherever you are right now you are good and are at peace and you know how loved you are. Love you bro,” he concluded the post.</p> <p>Harry Styles also shared a tribute after Liam's sudden death, writing, "I am truly devastated by Liam's passing."</p> <p>"His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it," he continued.</p> <p>"Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious. He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend."</p> <p>He concluded his message, which was shared alongside the "🖤" emoji and a photo of Payne looking out onto the stage, with: "My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew and loved him, as I did."</p> <p>The One Direction Instagram account also shared a statement from all four of the members, that said, “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say."</p> <p>“But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.</p> <p>“The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam.”</p> <p>The statement was signed from Louis and Zayn, as well as Niall Horan and Harry Styles.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Instagram</em></p>

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One Direction star passes away aged 31

<p>Former One Direction star Liam Payne has reportedly been found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires, in Argentina, according to local newspaper <em>La Nacion</em>.</p> <p>The 31-year-old is believed to have fallen from the third floor of a hotel at around 5pm local time the newspaper said, citing emergency services.</p> <p>According to<em> La Nacion</em> the local police station was called by the hotel manager who reported "an aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol". </p> <p>It is reported that Payne fell from around 13 or 14 metres and suffered "very serious injuries incompatible with life." </p> <p>Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system SAME (El Sistema de Atención Médica de Emergencias), told local TV that Payne had fallen into a courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood.</p> <p>“At 17.11, a SAME team arrived and confirmed the man’s death. We later learned that he was a singer in a musical group.</p> <p>“Unfortunately, he had injuries incompatible with life as a result of his fall, so we had to confirm his death. There was no possibility of resuscitation.”</p> <p>Payne was one of the founding members of One Direction, one of the most loved boy bands of the past decade.</p> <p>He auditioned first as a solo act for the UK reality series The X Factor in 2008, before being eliminated.</p> <p>In 2010 he auditioned again and was grouped with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik by the judges to form One Direction.</p> <p><em>Image: SplashNews.com/ Shutterstock Editorial</em></p> <p> </p>

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Rod Stewart’s son gives touching nod to dad in new baby’s name

<p>A new bundle of joy has arrived for the Stewart family as the British rocker’s son Liam Stewart has just welcomed his first child with girlfriend Nicole Artukovich on May 12.</p> <p>Taking to Instagram to announce the exciting news, Liam 28, also shared how he honoured his father in his newborn baby boy’s name.</p> <p>"Welcome lad 💚 you American, British, Croatian, Kiwi,” Liam captioned his post, before revealing the name.</p> <p>"Louie Mark Roderick Stewart 5.12.23.”</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsJ1bovPRBQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsJ1bovPRBQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Liam Stewart (@discostew94)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster commented, “Congratulations ❤️ that’s the look of love. Can’t wait for a hug 🤗”</p> <p>While Aussie singer Natalie Imbruglia wrote, “Omg!!! Magical… lifetimes of blessings .. congratulations 💚✨”</p> <p>Roderick is, of course, the rockstar’s first name, and Louie marks the birth of his second grandchild, with his daughter Kimberly Stewart welcoming Delilah del Toro in 2011.</p> <p>New Zealand model Rachel Hunter, who Rod shares Liam and Renee with, also celebrated the arrival of Louie with a touching Instagram post.</p> <p>"A beautiful Trinity – Welcome Louie, there are no words for me other than immense love, the beautiful support you both bring to each other,” she wrote, alongside a photo of the new parents and Louie.</p> <p>"Nicole you are a Queen. Love you All so much. Just Blossoming & glowing, lots of happy tears 🙌🏽🌸💙🧡🙌🏽 No words just look at this pic. Heart burst 💙💥💙 @discostew94 @nicoleartukovich also Nicole's amazing mum @tinaartukovic sending you lots of hugs 🤗 Can't wait to meet you next week Louie 🤗”</p> <p><em>Image credit: Instagram</em></p>

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“I’ll be playing for Liam”

<p dir="ltr">Rugby player Alexander ‘AJ’ Brimson has dedicated the rest of his NRL career to his late friend Liam Hampson, who was <a href="https://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/missing-queensland-cup-rugby-league-player-found-dead">found dead in a Barcelona nightclub</a> last month.</p> <p dir="ltr">Brimson was one of a group of friends travelling with Hampson through Europe when he went missing for 30 hours, with the Redcliffe Dolphins player later found by workers at the nightclub Sala Apolo.</p> <p dir="ltr">The two athletes had known each other since high school and later lived together in southern Queensland for four years.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 24-year-old made the dedication while speaking to the media on Wednesday, the first time he has done so since his friend’s death.</p> <p dir="ltr">"The club has been really good, and it's been good getting into a routine again, not just sitting at home all day," Brimson said.</p> <p dir="ltr">"And hanging out with the mates, it's been a good distraction.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I don't want to be corny... but obviously I dedicate my season and my career to Liam.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I've got to get some sort of tattoo where it won't be under my jersey so I can point to it if I score a try or something.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-aace88cb-7fff-a188-ec0d-13e9554f6941"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">"I'll definitely be playing for Liam."</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; 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font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj__oI8rO8q/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by AJ Brimson (@brimmmo)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Brimson went on to describe his mate as “a legend bloke” and “a good footy player” who “lived life to the fullest”.</p> <p dir="ltr">"He was stingy as, never showered,"  he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Nah, he was a good bloke. We lived together for four years, went to school together from year nine to year 12. A legend bloke, a good footy player. He was probably on the verge of cracking NRL up there at (Redcliffe).</p> <p dir="ltr">"He was actually unlucky not to get a pre-season here (at the Titans) after his 2021 season with Tweed.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Happy as, lived life to the fullest, never stressed about anything."</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-abbe14bb-7fff-c15f-9ded-d370a4ce9fcb"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Instagram</em></p>

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Missing Queensland Cup rugby league player found dead

<p dir="ltr">A missing Queensland rugby league player has been found dead after an accident in a Barcelona nightclub.</p> <p dir="ltr">Redcliffe Dolphins player Liam Hampson, 24, was on holiday with several other teammates when he disappeared and was not seen for 30 hours.</p> <p dir="ltr">Reports from Spanish outlet La Vanguardia say that workers found Liam in the leisure complex at nightclub Sala Apolo.</p> <p dir="ltr">It suggested that Liam fell from a height of 10m and that police will be treating his death as an accident. </p> <p dir="ltr">The devastating news has broken family and friends who banded together desperate for Liam to come back home. </p> <p dir="ltr">Gold Coast Titans player AJ Brimson and Brisbane Broncos duo Jordan Riki and Jesse Arthars, first took to Instagram in efforts to track Liam down.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1ppxzrCCP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1ppxzrCCP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Liam Hampson (@hampo101)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Liam’s father Brett, took to Facebook announcing the heartbreaking news and asked for privacy as the family comes to terms with their loss. </p> <p dir="ltr">"Waking up to the news no one wants to hear, we are devastated to find out that Liam had an accident and sadly has not survived," he wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We are heartbroken to say the least. Liam had a heart of gold and was a much loved son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend. Words can not express our grief.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We can not thank his mates enough for being there with Liam having the time of his life and assisting in the search for our boy. Our thoughts are with them.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We are asking the media to respect our privacy as we work through this time."</p> <p dir="ltr">Liam’s sister Tiarna, also confirmed the shocking news remembering him as the “best brother”.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We are devastated to find out Liam had an accident and did not survive," Tiarno wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We are so heartbroken. Liam was the best brother I ever could of asked (sic) for and made me a better person.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We cannot express our grief.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We cannot thank the boys he was travelling with enough for assisting with his search and made sure his last days were the best of his life. Going to miss you so much, Liam."</p> <p dir="ltr">Liam was an up and coming rugby league player after playing three seasons for Tweed Seagulls before his move to Redcliffe for 2022.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Facebook/Instagram</em></p>

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Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth face controversy on NSW’s South Coast

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kiama and Berry, on NSW’s South Coast, have seen an influx of A-list movie stars in the area including Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth, as the celebrities shoot scenes for an upcoming movie.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But, the stars have received a frosty reception from Kiama MP Gareth Ward, who vented his frustrations about the celebs being allowed to travel freely in the region despite widespread public health orders and nearby Shellharbour being in lockdown.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“This makes a total mockery of the public health orders,” he wrote on Twitter.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“People can’t see family and friends, funerals are limited to 10, no cases in Shellharbour but still locked down, but apparently A-listers producing movies is essential.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The actors and crew filming </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Poker Face</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which Crowe is directing and starring in, are believed to be following COVID-safe protocols.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though some have raised concerns about the filming, others are finding it a welcome distraction.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cathy Law, the editor of Kiama’s community newspaper, </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Bugle</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, said she had been hearing rumours of Crowe and the crew’s arrival in town for a while.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We heard a couple of rumours yesterday,” Ms Law said, which Russell confirmed on Twitter.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I just think it’s fantastic for Kiama tourism now and into the future.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Shooting in Kiama.<br />What a beautiful place. <a href="https://t.co/rVYET2Tx52">pic.twitter.com/rVYET2Tx52</a></p> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1424701482494881793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Destination Kiama chair Mat Brown agreed, saying the filming had created a lot of excitement and came as a welcome distraction during the pandemic.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It’s not the first time we’ve had blockbusters filmed here,” Councillor Brown said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“There’s a lot of interest around the place from visitors and locals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Once they are released, they are really important for tourism.”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Poker Face</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a psychological thriller that centres around a billionaire (Crowe) who gathers his friends to his Miami mansion for a high stakes game of poker.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scenes will also be filmed at Sydney’s Fox Studios and the movie is set to be released in America in 2022.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: Liam Hemsworth / Instagram, Russell Crowe / Instagram</span></em></p>

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Hemsworth brothers list stunning Malibu retreat for $4.9 million

<p><span>Australian brothers Chris, Liam and Luke Hemsworth are looking to let go of their Malibu home that they shared for $4.9 million.</span><br /><br /><span>Together the trio have lifted the price $1.45 million more than they paid for the place using a trust four years ago, real estate records show.</span><br /><br /><span>While there were not many changes made to the 4,612-square-foot floor plan, with its polished concrete floors, warm woody accents and shiny marble finishes - they did touch up the landscape and exterior of the house.</span><br /><br /><span>The home hosts four marvellous bedrooms, four bathrooms, a sunny chef’s kitchen and a wine cellar.</span><br /><br /><span>It also features a spacious media room that is decked out with purple walls and carpet floors.</span><br /><br /><span>The back patio includes a sauna and beyond that is serene tiered gardens that overlook a grassy lawn and unbelievable mountain dunes.</span><br /><br /><span>Altogether, the Malibu retreat is 1.3 acres and is above Point Dume.</span><br /><br /><span>Chris Hemsworth, 37, is best known for his role as Thor in the Marvel cinematic universe.</span><br /><br /><span>Liam Hemsworth, 30, gained fame for his role as Gale Hawthorne in “The Hunger Games” trilogy.</span><br /><br /><span>Luke Hemsworth, 39, plays the part of Ashley Stubbs on HBO’s critically acclaimed sci-fi western show “Westworld.”</span></p>

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"Devastating": Jack Thompson reveals the iconic movie role that got away

<p><span>Jack Thompson is a name many would recognise.</span><br /><br /><span>He can boast a stellar acting career, however he has admitted there is one role that might have changed his whole life if he’d gotten it.</span><br /><br /><span>Appearing on Anh's Brush With Fame on Tuesday, the 80-year-old Aussie screen legend revealed he only just missed out on the lead in <em>Schindler's List</em>.</span><br /><br /><span>The Steven Spielberg-directed film was released in 1994.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7837628/jack-thompson-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/fdf91a1ce4d54da3aab296670b96dedf" /><br /><span>The iconic movie won seven Oscars, with Liam Neeson ultimately cast in the role.</span><br /><br /><span>The 68-year-old Irish actor also picked up a Best Actor Oscar nomination, but Jack said the role was “almost” his.</span><br /><br /><span>“I'd done camera tests, shot a couple of scenes, and then did a whole afternoon with Spielberg,” he explained to host Anh Do.</span><br /><br /><span>“At the end of it [Steven Spielberg] said, ‘Well, there's not much doubt.’”</span><br /><br /><span>Jack said Steven then told him that he had to catch a flight to New York, and they'd sign the contracts when he returned on the Monday.</span><br /><br /><span>But while he was in New York, the legendary director met up with Liam and had a change of heart.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7837629/jack-thompson-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/688a7d12ba824ab8a97d2aeecb70ee7e" /></p> <p><span><em>Liam Neeson in the Schindler's List </em></span><br /><br /><span>Jack said while the news was “a bit devastating”, he was ultimately “OK” with it, due to the complex nature of the business.</span><br /><br /><span>However he confessed that the full impact of what had occurred only struck him ”months and months and months later”.</span><br /><br /><span>“I’m on my farm, I've gone right up to the back hill, and I get off the horse… and [I'm thinking about] what had just happened with Schindler's List and I just [yelled]: ’F***’,” he admitted.</span></p>

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Gallagher brothers clash again: Siblings feud over new documentary

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Liam Gallagher’s new documentary </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">As It Was</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> premiered, but it wasn’t without controversy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Liam said that his ex-bandmate, brother and sworn worst enemy Noel Gallagher wouldn’t let him include </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oasis</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> music in the film.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The new documentary is set to follow the “emotional story” of Liam and how he went from being at the top of </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oasis</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> down to “lost in the musical wilderness of boredom, booze and bitter legal battles”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Liam describes it as, “about my musical comeback – it covers the writing and recording of my first solo album [2017s </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">As We Were</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which hit #1 in the UK], right through to playing it live for the very first time in my hometown of Manchester and around the world,” according to </span><em><a href="https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/liam-gallagher-says-noel-gallagher-took-the-oasis-music-out-of-his-new-documentary-as-it-was/#OSRf6HbpWefLYwRR.99"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Music Feeds.</span></a></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Liam addressed fans at the premiere and said that Noel wouldn’t give him permission to use their </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oasis</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> songs in the documentary.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I think he has seen it, him and his little people [have seen] it and took the</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Oasis </span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">music out of it because that’s all he’s got left for me. Let him get on with it.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“He wouldn’t let me put the tunes in, the <em>Oasis</em> songs, stuff that we did for the [Manchester One] Love thing… So he’s definitely aware of what’s going on. That’s the only last thing he’s got, to stop me singing my <em>Oasis</em> songs,” Liam said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Director of the documentary Gavin Fitzgerald was surprised as to just how deep the feud went between the brothers. He spoke to </span><em><a href="https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2019/0606/1053687-oasis-feud-shocked-director-of-new-liam-documentary/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">RTE</span></a></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> about the “bitterness and seriousness” of the feud itself. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I was shocked to find out that Noel and Liam haven’t seen each other, haven’t even bumped into each other, since 2009 when they had a fight backstage in Paris and were swinging guitars at each other and didn’t come out to play for fans… The feud is real.”</span></p>

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Liam Neeson’s son pays touching tribute to his late mother Natasha Richardson

<p>Liam Neeson’s son Micheál has chosen a touchingly beautiful way to pay tribute to his late mother, Natasha Richardson, nine years after her death.</p> <p>According to <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://pagesix.com/2018/10/22/liam-neesons-son-changes-last-name-to-richardson-to-honor-late-mother-natasha/" target="_blank">Page Six</a></em>, Micheál has legally changed his surname from Neeson to Richardson to ensure his mother’s legacy lives on forever.</p> <p>Known for her extensive acting career, Natasha passed away in 2009, aged 45, after a skiing accident was to blame for a traumatic brain injury.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821555/liamneeson.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/5429367ecbc3465d975efd1a97ad9f9b" /></p> <p>The couple’s sons, Micheál and Daniel, were 13 and 12 when their mother died unexpectedly.</p> <p>Fellow actress and Natasha’s mother, Vanessa Redgrave, told the <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/auhome/index.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a></em> that Micheál’s intention was not to offend his father but to pay tribute to his mother.</p> <p>“That wasn’t because he wanted to avoid his father’s fame, which is enormous,” she said. “He wanted to hold his mother close to him – because she was a remarkable actress. Absolutely remarkable.”</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 337.16666666666663px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821556/gettyimages-83689249.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/6bcea1a056d04051b986e8c5b3fa4836" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Natasha Richardson with Micheál (left) and Daniel (right)</em></p> <p>An earlier interview dating back to 2015 with Micheál by the <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/rising-son-bcxqkr3j60c" target="_blank">Sunday Times</a></em> revealed that the now 23-year-old tried to hide his emotions as he “pushed it out". The built-up grief then led to unfortunate decisions that he now regrets.</p> <p>“Things just started going downhill. The people I was with, we were partying a lot. It was dark. I hit rock bottom,” he admitted. </p> <p>“Everybody said, ‘This kid has lost his mum, that’s where the problem comes from.’ And I was like, ‘No it isn’t, I just like to party.’ But looking back, I realise it was a delayed reaction.”</p>

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Couple banned from naming their baby daughter “Liam”

<p>A French couple have been banned from naming their baby girl, Liam, after a judge determined she could get confused about her gender.</p> <p>The unnamed parents, from Brittany, wanted to give their third child, born in November, the traditionally-male name.</p> <p>However, French prosecutors stepped in arguing the name “would be likely to create a risk of gender confusion” and “therefore contrary to the interest of the child and could harm him in his social relations”, reported the Sun.</p> <p>The prosecutor cited examples of famous Liams to support the argument, including singer Liam Gallagher and actor Liam Neeson.</p> <p>The date of the trial hearing is yet to be announced, but the parents have requested a lawyer and reportedly postponed the date of their daughter’s baptism.</p> <p>The French Civil Code states children can be given any name unless it is against the interest of the child.</p> <p>A court has also previously ruled against the name Fañch, because it included the character ñ (called a tilde) in their baby’s name.</p> <p>“The principle according to which babies’ names are chosen by their mothers and fathers must have limits when it comes to using a spelling which includes a character unrecognised by the French language,” the court ruled, according to the Guardian.</p> <p>In 2015 a court in Valenciennes banned a couple from naming their daughter “Nutella”.</p> <p>The judge decided that it wouldn’t be in the child’s best interest to be named after a chocolate spread.</p> <p>“The name ‘Nutella’ given to the child is the trade name of a spread,” the court’s decision read, according to a translation.</p> <p>“And it is contrary to the child’s interest to be wearing a name like that can only lead to teasing or disparaging thoughts (sic).”</p>

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Trailer for the “Love Actually” sequel has arrived

<p>After <a href="/news/news/2017/02/big-news-for-love-actually-fans/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">it was announced</span></strong></a> last month that a short sequel to the hit 2003 film <em>Love Actually</em> was on its way, <a href="/entertainment/movies/2017/02/first-look-at-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-love-actually-sequel/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">fans went into overdrive</span></strong></a> speculating about who would return and what the characters would be up to today. Now, we have our first official look – and it’s only making us more excited.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLoveActuallyMovie%2Fvideos%2F10155152723390746%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p> <p>Andrew Lincoln, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rowan Atkinson, Keira Knightley, Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson and Bill Nighy are just a few of the familiar faces to appear in the trailer.</p> <p>“On Red Nose Day, we'll meet again in Red Nose Day Actually,” those famous cue cards read. “Tune in to see what happened to everyone and, amongst other things, which one of us has aged the best. One thing’s for sure... it’s not Colin Firth.”</p> <p>The TV special will air in the UK and US on March 25, so it’s likely we’ll get our first look the day after. We can’t wait!</p>

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8 incredible actors who haven’t won an Oscar

<p>The world was thrilled when Leonardo DiCaprio finally broke his Oscars drought and won the Best Actor gong at this year’s Academy Awards. However, it got us thinking – which other incredible actors have been overlooked by the Academy? We were shocked at what we found!</p> <p><strong>Glenn Close</strong></p> <p>We were surprised to discover 69-year-old Close never received an Oscar, especially given her illustrious career, which spans four decades. She has been nominated six times before, first in 1982 and most recently in 2011 for <em>Albert Nobbs</em>.</p> <p><strong>Johnny Depp</strong></p> <p>It’s hard to believe that one of the quirkiest actors around has never earned an Academy Award, despite receiving three nominations. In 2012 the 53-year-old held the Guinness World Record for the highest paid actor, but unfortunately money doesn’t equal acclaim!</p> <p><strong>Liam Neeson</strong></p> <p>One of our favourites, 64-year-old Liam Neeson received a Best Actor nomination for his performance in Spielberg’s <em>Schindler’s List</em> but lost out to Tom Hanks. The movie went on to win the Best Picture gong that year.</p> <p><strong>Bill Murray</strong></p> <p>Though he’s known for his comedic roles, Bill Murray, 65, has diversified quite a bit in recent years, starring in critically acclaimed dramas like <em>Lost in Translation</em>, for which he was nominated for Best Actor, but lost to Sean Penn.</p> <p><strong>Sigourney Weaver</strong></p> <p>The 66-year-old has been prolific in sci-fi icons like the <em>Alien</em> franchise, the first instalment of which earned her a Best Actress nomination. She was also nominated for <em>Gorillas in the Mist</em> and <em>Working Girl</em>, but was unable to beat Jodie Foster and Geena Davis respectively.</p> <p><strong>Albert Finney</strong></p> <p>80-year-old Finney’s acting career began almost 60 years ago and he has been nominated for Best Actor an impressive four times (including for <em>Murder on the Orient Express</em>) and once for Best Supporting Actor but sadly has never won.</p> <p><strong>Harrison Ford</strong></p> <p>He’s played some of the most iconic roles in cinema, from Indiana Jones to Han Solo, but Ford, 73, has yet to win an Oscar. He was nominated for Best Actor back in 1985 for his role in <em>Witness</em>, but was beaten by William Hurt for <em>Kiss of the Spider Woman</em>.</p> <p><strong>Ralph Fiennes</strong></p> <p>The incredibly versatile 53-year-old actor has starred in many well-received films, including <em>Schindler’s List</em> and The <em>English Patient</em>, for which he received a Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor nomination respectively.</p> <p>Which actors do you think should have received an Oscar for their performance? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/05/8-classic-films-getting-remakes/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>8 classic films getting remakes</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/04/successful-over-60s-action-stars/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>10 over-60s action stars who still have it</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/03/harrison-ford-new-indiana-jones-movie/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Harrison Ford set to return for fifth Indiana Jones movie</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Meet Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter’s very handsome son

<p>Meet Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter’s very handsome son, Liam Stewart.</p> <p>The son of Kiwi model Hunter and rock star legend Stewart it’s not surprising that Liam has turned out to be a very handsome lad.</p> <p>He is currently playing professional ice hockey and is based in Los Angeles.</p> <p>Liam, and older sister Renee, have kept a low profile despite growing up in the public eye and with famous parents.</p> <p>Stewart and Hunter parted ways in 1999 after nine years of marriage.  </p> <p><img width="499" height="330" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/21648/kiam_499x330.jpg" alt="Kiam" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p><em>Like father like son: Liam Stewart and Rod Stewart </em></p> <p><img width="500" height="374" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/21649/liam2_500x374.jpg" alt="Liam2" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p><em>Family affair: Liam Stewart, Rod Stewart, Rachel Hunter and Renee Stewart. </em></p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/05/most-iconic-movie-shots/"><em>10 most iconic movie shots of all time</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/04/10-of-paul-newmans-best-looks/"><em>10 of Paul Newman’s best looks</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/04/successful-over-60s-action-stars/"><em>10 over-60s action stars who still have it</em></a></strong></span></p>

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Meet the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup

<p>Michelle Payne has become the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.</p> <p>Ms Payne, 30, ran a great race on Tuesday with Prince of Penzance, which is quite a feat when you consider the 101-1 odds some of the bookmakers were giving before the race started.</p> <p><img width="430" height="662" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10580/michelle-payne-and-her-brother_430x662.jpg" alt="Michelle Payne And Her Brother" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p><em>Michelle and her brother Stephen</em></p> <p><em>Image credit: Twitter / Sylvia Jeffreys</em></p> <p>The only woman racing in the premier event, Ms Payne described the win as “unbelievable, a dream come true”, but also took a moment to note the chauvinistic side of the male-dominated sport.</p> <p>“It is such a chauvinistic sport, some of the owners wanted to kick me off the horse,” Ms Payne said. “But I gave it everything I got. I want to say to everyone else get stuffed, they think women aren't strong enough but we just beat the world.”</p> <p>This is Ms Payne’s second run at “the race that stops a nation”, after her first ride in 2009. She’s only the fourth female jockey in history to compete in the prestigious race.</p> <p>At the victory presentation Ms Payne said: “Racing is a very male dominated sport. But you know what? It’s not all about strength. It’s about getting a horse into a rhythm for you. It’s being patient.”</p> <p><em>Hero image credit: Twitter / ABC Grandstand</em></p>

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