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Mamma Mia! 3 receives confident update from producer

<p dir="ltr">Mamma Mia! Here we go again!</p> <p dir="ltr">Judy Craymer, the creator and producer of the beloved musical comedies, has revealed there could be a third instalment. </p> <p dir="ltr">In an interview with Deadline, discussing the<em> Mamma Mia! I have a Dream</em> talent show on ITV, Craymer shared a confident <em>Mamma Mia! 3</em> update.</p> <p dir="ltr">"It’s in its earliest stages... I don’t want to over-egg it, but I know there’s a trilogy there. There is a story there, and I do think Meryl should come back — and if the script is right, she would, I think, because she really loved playing Donna,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">Craymer’s comments come after a long line of remarks made about a possible third movie, with her saying in 2020 that it was always "meant to be a trilogy." </p> <p dir="ltr">Even though the producer said it's in the early stages of development, it’s unclear when there will be an official announcement from Universal.</p> <p dir="ltr">Familiar faces Stellan Skarsgård, Christine Baranski, Lily James, Dominic Cooper, Colin Firth, and Pierce Brosnan have all expressed interest in returning to reprise their respective roles. </p> <p dir="ltr">Craymer also revealed in her interview that she has come up with a way to bring back all the franchise’s favourite characters, including the iconic Meryl Streep. </p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Bringing back every member of the franchise’s massive ensemble cast might be why the third instalment has made little progress in recent years, but Craymer remains confident that the next instalment will go ahead.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Getty/Instagram</em></p>

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“Mamma Mia!” sequel confirmed

<p> A <em>Mamma Mia!</em> sequel has been announced and it will hit cinemas next year in July.</p> <p>The 2008 original film followed the story of a struggling hotelier in the Greek islands who was planning her daughter Sophie’s wedding.</p> <p>Without her mother knowing, Sophie was preparing for wedding but inviting three men from her mother’s past in the hope of discovering who her father was so he could walk her down the aisle.</p> <p>The musical combined humour, emotion and ABBA for a film that was enjoyed by mothers and daughters around the world.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">IT'S OFFICIAL MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN in cinemas JULY 2018<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HereWeGoAgain?src=hash">#HereWeGoAgain</a></p> — MAMMA MIA! (@MammaMiaMusical) <a href="https://twitter.com/MammaMiaMusical/status/865840812432777217">May 20, 2017</a></blockquote> <p><em>Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again</em> will have Meryl Streep, Julie Walter, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Copper all returning to star in the film.</p> <p>The film will be set in the same location as the original, the Greek island of Kalokairi.</p> <p>The sequel will feature ABBA songs that didn’t feature in the original musical.</p> <p>English film director, Oliver Parker, is writing and directing this anticipated sequel. Parker was in charge of the screenplay for the 2011 film <em>The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel</em> and its 2015 sequel.</p> <p><em>Mamma Mia!</em> was released in cinemas in July 2008 and it made more than $600 million (USD) at the box office.</p> <p>Until this year’s <em>Beauty and The Beast</em> was released, it held the record for the biggest musical ever made.</p>

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BREAKING: Tragic news for Mia Farrow

<p>Mia Farrow’s son Thaddeus Farrow has sadly passed away this morning after being found "gravely injured" in his vehicle earlier today.</p> <p>Thaddeus was reportedly taken to Danbury Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2.30pm. While specific details regarding the accident are yet to have been released, police have stated that there “was no criminal aspect” to the incident.</p> <p><img width="500" height="550" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/27861/mia-farrow-in-text_500x550.jpg" alt="Mia -Farrow -In -text" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Thaddeus was adopted by Farrow in 1994 from Calcutta, India, after the 79-year-old actress had separated from her then partner Woody Allen. </p> <p><span>Thaddeus was a paraplegic, having suffered from polio in his younger years. </span></p> <p>Our thoughts are with Farrow and her family at this difficult time.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/11/facts-about-sound-of-music/"><strong>6 little known facts about The Sound of Music</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/06/15-most-unconventional-celebrity-wedding-dresses/"><strong>15 most unconventional celebrity wedding dresses</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/news/news/2015/10/frank-sinatra-son-biography/"><strong>New book claims that Ronan Farrow couldn’t be Frank Sinatra’s biological son</strong></a></em></span></p>

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The sad meanings behind these happy-sounding songs

<p>They’re the songs we turn to when we need a pick-me-up after a lousy day, but have you ever had a proper listen to some of your favourites? They may be darker than they seem! Here are 7 happy-sounding songs with surprisingly grim lyrics.</p> <p><strong>“You Are My Sunshine” by Jimmie Davis</strong></p> <p>The title alone is enough to stir up the warm and fuzzies, but if you listen beyond the sweet chorus of this classic 1939 song, you’ll find it’s actually quite dark, referring to themes of death and loss quite often throughout.</p> <p><strong>“Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” by The Beatles</strong></p> <p>With its jaunty piano rhythm and Paul McCartney’s cheerful vocals, you’d never know that “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” actually dealt with some seriously sinister subject matter – namely, a schoolboy named Maxwell who murders people with his silver hammer.</p> <p><strong>“99 Luftballons” by Nena</strong></p> <p>You’d be forgiven for not realising the depressing lyrics behind this song, given it’s in German, but you may be surprised to learn it’s not as cheery as it may sound. It tells the story of 99 red balloons released into the sky being mistaken for UFOs and causing 99 years of war.</p> <p><strong>“I Don’t Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats</strong></p> <p>On the surface, this song penned by front man Bob Geldof sounds quite lovely, but its lyrics were actually inspired by a 16-year-old girl who went on a shooting spree at her school. Her explanation? "I don't like Mondays. This livens up the day."</p> <p><strong>“It’s My Party” by Lesley Gore</strong></p> <p>This Quincy Jones-produced hit definitely has an upbeat tune, but did you know why the protagonist was crying at her party? As it turns out, the song is about a girl who’s crush brings another girl to her party without asking. Poor lass!</p> <p><strong>“Mamma Mia” by ABBA</strong></p> <p>Released in 1976, “Mamma Mia” became one of ABBA’s most recognisable hits, but behind the catchy lyrics and fun beat lies a sad meaning. It tells the story of a girl who is cheated on by her lover, but can’t resist taking him back.</p> <p><strong>“Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant</strong></p> <p>Fun, funky and reggae-inspired, this hit 1982 song is actually a take on the 1981 Brixton riot – particularly Electric Avenue, named for its status as the first electrically lit street in Brixton. The riots began after tensions rose among the area’s Caribbean immigrant community.</p> <p>What other happy-sounding songs have you found hidden meanings in? Let us know in the comment section below.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/music/2016/06/original-names-of-famous-bands/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The surprising original names of famous bands</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/music/2016/05/1970s-songs-that-defined-a-decade/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>1970s: songs that defined a decade</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/music/2016/04/heartbreaking-meaning-behind-songs/"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The real meaning behind these songs is heartbreaking</strong></span></em></a></p>

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The one thing no one noticed about this royal photo

<p><a href="/news/news/2016/04/photos-queen-windsor-castle-annie-leibowitz/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Last month</span></strong></a>, we were treated to a look inside the lives of the royal family thanks to some beautiful portraits by Annie Leibowitz at Windsor Castle in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday.</p> <p>However, you may have missed a certain adorable great-granddaughter stealing the limelight in the photo of Her Majesty with her great-grandchildren. Have another look. Do you see it?</p> <p><img width="500" height="500" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/20796/mia_500x500.jpg" alt="Mia (1)"/></p> <p>Two-year-old Mia Tindall, daughter of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall, captured our hearts when she decided to pose with her great-grandmother’s handbag and a cheeky smile.</p> <p>Now, we know the cute story behind the sweet photo. In an interview with <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.co.uk/news/mia-tindall-queens-handbag" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Good Morning Britain</span></strong></a>, Mike said the adorable pose was simply a result of toddler naughtiness. “The Queen got it quite right when she told her ‘just hold the handbag now’ and she did that,” the proud dad said. “It ended up being a great photo of her.”</p> <p>“It just turned out to be the right photo at the right time and it will be something we'll always cherish, I think,” he added. “She's got quite a little personality on her, and we encourage that.” She certainly does!</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/04/photos-queen-windsor-castle-annie-leibowitz/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Captivating photos celebrate Queen’s 90th birthday</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/05/10-photos-of-the-royal-family-at-the-chelsea-flower-show/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>10 best photos of the Royal Family at the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/05/the-queen-opens-parliament/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>The Queen opens Parliament in extravagant ceremony</strong></em></span></a></p>

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