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West Side Story actress snubbed from Oscars

<p><em>West Side Story</em> actress Rachel Zegler claims she was not invited to the 2022 Oscars, despite the film receiving seven nominations. </p> <p>When a fan commented on Rachel's Instagram expressing their excitement over seeing the actress's Academy Award outfit, the breakout actress replied, “I’m not invited, so sweatpants and my boyfriend’s flannel.”</p> <p>Rachel's followers immediately jumped to her defence with messages of shock and surprise, considering the film she is starring in received a Best Picture nomination. </p> <p>“Breaks my heart. You were the best part of that movie. Surely Steven Spielberg could do something about this,” one fan wrote, referencing the film’s legendary director, who is also nominated.</p> <p>“Step up to the mic? How’s the leading actress of a movie that’s up for seven Academy Awards not invited? How does that make any sense?” another commented.</p> <p>After the influx of confused comments, 20-year-old Rachel said she didn't understand the snub either, but she would still be cheering on the musical from home. </p> <p>“IDK y’all I have tried it all but it doesn’t seem to be happening,” she wrote in a second comment. “I will root for <em>West Side Story</em> from my couch and be proud of the work we so tirelessly did three years ago.”</p> <p>The young actress has already won a Golden Globe award for her portrayal of Maria Vasquez this award season, stumping movie fans even more. </p> <p>Despite the outrage, she also thanked her fans for their shock over the apparent snub, saying, “I hope some last minute miracle occurs and I can celebrate our film in person but hey, that’s how it goes sometimes, I guess.” </p> <p>“I’m disappointed, too. But that’s OK. So proud of our movie.”</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Superstar Rachel Griffiths’ surprise return to Sydney

<p dir="ltr">Rachel Griffiths and her husband Andy Taylor are coming back to Sydney.</p> <p dir="ltr">The beloved actress, 52, and the painter, 54, are relocating from Melbourne to inner Sydney where they have purchased a stunning “designer terrace” for a little more than $2 million.</p> <p dir="ltr">The couple came back to Australia from the United States in 2012.</p> <p dir="ltr">The last Sydney property Griffiths and Taylor owned was a holiday home in Palm Beach, which they sold by the couple in 2014 for $2.25million.</p> <p dir="ltr">In Melbourne, they kept a Victorian Era home which underwent numerous renovations.</p> <p dir="ltr">Griffiths and Taylor shared the home with their three children, son Banjo, 17, and daughters Adelaide, 16, and Clementine, 12.</p> <p dir="ltr">In a May column for Stellar Magazine, the actress explained her reasons for coming home after a decade in the U.S.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I was hungry to come home and tell our own Australian stories with humanity and vigour,” she wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“So I did, and the years since have been the most satisfying of my career.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Since her return, Griffiths has starred in a remake of the Australian horror film Patrick and the Mel Gibson-directed <em>Hacksaw Ridge.</em></p> <p dir="ltr">She has also directed episodes of the TV series <em>Nowhere Boys</em> and the Michelle Payne biopic <em>Ride Like a Girl.</em></p> <p dir="ltr">The film was nominated for Best Film, Best Actress (for star Teresa Palmer) and Best Score at the 2019 AACTA Awards.</p>

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Hope Gap shows what can happen when a marriage ends

<p>A couple's visit with their son in the quaint seaside town of Seaford in England, takes a dramatic turn when the father tells him he plans on leaving his mother.</p> <p><span>As well-trodden as this subject might be, there’s still something terribly compelling about watching the end of a marriage play out on screen. Annette Bening plays the woman whose life crumbles as her husband leaves her and Bill Nighy plays the husband. </span>Josh O'Connor plays the couple's son.</p> <p>This drama is tastefully restrained to a fault in a particularly British manner. Veteran screenwriter William Nicholson, a two-time Oscar nominee, based the film on his Tony-nominated play <em>The Retreat from Moscow</em> – shows his talents here.</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oAP1fA-bp5k" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>The title of the film was inspired by Napoleon’s invasion of—and messy withdrawal from—the Russian city, a subject which fascinates Nighy’s character and serves as an obvious metaphor for the destruction of his own marriage.</p> <p><span>It’s obvious we have all the makings of a genuine story here in </span><em>Hope Gap</em><span> but some reviewers have said the film doesn't have the emotional depth for the areas being covered. </span></p> <p><span>As well, Annette Bening has come in for some criticism about her ill</span>-fitting British accent. But there are glimmers of insight along the way, particularly in how Grace (Bening’s character) compares a divorce to a murder and how spurned women are devalued in comparison with widows.</p> <p>Throughout the story, we're served up some stunning coastal vistas from Seaford which is close to Brighton in southern England. <em>Hope Gap</em> is worth it if just for these vistas and the great performances from Nighy and Bening.</p> <p><em><strong>Hope Gap</strong></em><strong> is streaming now on Amazon Prime.</strong></p> <p><em>Photo: Amazon Prime</em></p>

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Rachel Hunter's heartbreaking news

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> <p>Rachel Hunter took to Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute to her friend Milica who tragically passed away from cancer.</p> <p>Hunter shared a sweet photo of the two of them with a lengthy caption explaining what had happened to her friend.</p> <p>It read: "Milica- Milly [heartbroken emoji]. She loved + gave time to everyone she came across, she would make you laugh, feel loved, feel mischievous, those sharp eyes would also protect, she would breathe life back into you when you were down.</p> <p>"Her empathy to care and listen to all she came in contact with. Kindness, no matter who you were.</p> <p>"My life is richer, the tapestry woven deep with color since she entered my life, my heart is broken ripped out, and it has taken some time to share.</p> <p>"Since the call early this week. Grief we all experience differently.</p> <blockquote 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);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMjTXJVFxCE/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <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> <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;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMjTXJVFxCE/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Rachel Hunter (@rachelhunterx)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>"But she loved to share and so with this post I share her love and laughter her Love of Life. She put up a hard fight against cancer, with her amazing angels that stood with her and took care of her during this time. You all know who you are.</p> <p>"An amazing mother To her beautiful incredible kids . I stand with you and love you and am here for you.</p> <p>"To be honest these words don’t do justice, you were part of my soul and always will be.</p> <p>"My dear beautiful naughty, graceful, fearless force + funny, soul . I Love you. God speed."</p> <p>Fans were quick to offer words of comfort to the model.</p> <p>"So sorry for your loss Rachel. Sounds like she was the most amazing person spreading love and positivity to those she came in contact with. Rip," one wrote.</p> <p>"So sorry for the loss of your special person," another agreed.</p> </div> </div> </div>

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Married couple at the centre of bizarre billion-dollar drug bust

<p>A recently married couple from Melbourne alongside an IT worker have been arrested and charged with running a customs importing business which dealt with over $1 billion worth of 1.6 tonnes of ice and heroin.</p> <p>It is the nation’s largest uncovered methamphetamine haul.</p> <p>Rachel Annette Cachia and Donovan Mark Rodrigues, both 37, have been described as “trusted insiders” in the customs industry and advised clients on the logistics of importing and exporting goods through their independently owned business.</p> <p>However, the couple have suffered a violent fall from grace as they may be met with life imprisonment if convicted over the seizure of 1.6 tonnes of ice and heroin found hidden inside speakers being shipped to Melbourne in April 2019.</p> <p>On social media, the couple showed off their lavish lifestyle, including holidays with their two young children and luxury sports cars.</p> <p>Alongside Ms Cachia and Mr Rodrigues is Bayside IT worker Stephen Mizzi, 38, who has also been charged after the Australian Federal Police raided properties in the Melbourne suburbs of Darley, Sunshine West, Brooklyn, Elwood and Murrumbeena.</p> <p>All three individuals are to face numerous charges of importing illicit drugs.</p> <p>Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan alleged the couple were "middle to high up" in the drug operation.</p> <p>"We feel to a certain extent that they’ve been used," he said.</p> <p>"They [allegedly] used their positions of trust to circumvent the border control. It will be alleged that two of the three suspects charged are trusted industry insiders."</p> <p>Australian Border Forces uncovered the drugs after they asked for sea cargo sipped from Bangkok, Thailand to be inspected at a container examination facility, in April.</p> <p>Officers spotted “anomalies” inside the speakers after an X-ray and took them apart in result.</p> <p>They found numerous packages containing methamphetamine and heroin that had been vacuum-packed and stuffed inside the speakers.</p> <p>Court documents allege that Mr Rodrigues and Ms Cachia had begun dealing with proceeds of crime in December 2016.</p> <p>Then, between June 2017 and July this year, the couple allegedly began arranging the movement of goods without authorisation through ports on numerous occasions between West Melbourne and Brooklyn.</p> <p>By December 2018, it’s alleged that Mr Mizzi joined in on the drug operation with the plan to help ship heroin and ice to Australia.</p> <p>Mr Mizzi has also been additionally charged with dishonestly obtaining identification information from a mobile phone in April this year.</p> <p>The trio faced Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday, where lawyers said it was the first time in custody for both men and that Mr Mizzi had a "blood pressure issue".</p> <p>Liliana Dubroja, the lawyer representing Ms Cachia, requested a nurse assess her client due to kidney and mental health concerns.</p> <p>Commonwealth prosecutor Jamey Ellis said police required extra time to compile their brief of evidence due to the extensive number of phone taps.</p> <p>"There is a significant amount of listening device and telephone material," he said.</p> <p>The trio was remanded in custody to face court again on May 7. They have not applied for bail.</p>

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Heartbreak for Rachel Hunter

<p>The mother of Kiwi supermodel Rachel Hunter has died.</p> <p>Hunter, 47, posted the news of Janeen Phillips' death online, writing: "The beauty that surrounded that moment was a moment only she could have created.</p> <p>"Yes, there was so much pain in her last 18 months; but we will never forget the force of beauty, fire, protectiveness, empathy, strength, and of course the realm of magic that exists in and around her."</p> <p>Phillips had been <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/health/body/2017/05/rachel-hunter-heartbreak-over-mums-health-battle/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>suffering from cancer</strong></span></a>.</p> <p>Hunter had charted her mother's final weeks online, including one post about how she and son Liam were sleeping on the floor of the hospital bedroom to be with her. "Liam &amp; I sleep here at night, as many have before to be with their sick loved ones, while the rest of the family gets rest for what the next day might bring," she wrote. "The night calls with Renee to keep her updated on Mums condition. Experiencing the care from the network of nurses &amp; doctors. It's a time to process the grief. An incredibly special time to nurture, listen, love and devote to Mum."</p> <p>Among the hundreds commenting on Hunter's Facebook page was broadcaster Kerre McIvor, who wrote: "The way you were all able to be together in death defines what it means to have a successful life. Nothing matters, except love and family, and for your beautiful mother to have the people who mattered most with her while she went through this stage will have strengthened and sustained her just as it will have strengthened and sustained you all. Much love xxx"</p> <p><em>First appeared on <a href="http://Stuff.co.nz" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>.</em></p>

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Rachel Hunter’s heartbreak over mum's battle with "hideous disease"

<p>Rachel Hunter has taken to Instagram to share her mother Janeen's battle with cancer. </p> <p>The 47-year-old posted a touching photo holding her mum's hand, and one of her son, Liam, asleep on a hospital floor. </p> <p>"Having laid next to you all night, my heart breaks in pieces with the pain you are in," Hunter said in a post on Instagram on Mother's Day. </p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BUCwNcojc08/" target="_blank"><img width="500" height="580" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/36747/image__500x580.jpg" alt="Image_ (293)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></a></p> <p>Hunter said she and Liam sleep at the hospital at night, making nightly calls to her daughter Renee to keep her updated. </p> <p>"It's a time to process the grief," she said. </p> <p>"An incredibly special time to nurture, listen, love and devote to Mum."</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BUN81OFjljX/" target="_blank"><img width="500" height="613" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/36746/image__500x613.jpg" alt="Image_ (292)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></a></p> <p>Hunter returned to New Zealand in December to be with her mum and sister Jacqui for Christmas.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Rachel Hunter/Instagram.</em></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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