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Inside Hollywood stars’ most intense preparations for movies

Inside Hollywood stars’ most intense preparations for movies

Published by Daniella Wilson

For some actors, a script and highlighter is enough to get them in the headspace for an Oscar-winning role. For others? It requires something a little more, well, drastic. These A-list stars opted for preparation that went above and beyond the job description, from a quick nap in an animal carcass to selling all their worldly possessions and going hungry.  Read on to find out which actors, including some stars famous for their method acting process, took their role off-set and discover whether their hard work paid off… © WireImage via Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio won Best Actor for his lead role in ‘The Revenant’ Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant (2015) It was a long nine months on the set of The Revenant for Leonardo DiCaprio. The 2015 drama followed the journey of frontiersman Hugh Glass who is injured by a bear and abandoned by his crew. To get into the headspace of a man fighting for survival, Leonardo slept inside a prop horse carcass, ate raw bison liver and dove in and out of freezing rivers. …

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ultimate love story as wedding preparations ramp up

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ultimate love story as wedding preparations ramp up

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are set to marry, concluding a three-year, intensely public romance that has consistently captivated global audiences. Their journey, from an initial podcast shoutout to this anticipated wedding, has unfolded in the public eye, becoming a modern celebrity fairytale. ‘Calling on the megaphone’ The high-profile romance between pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce reportedly began with a charmingly thwarted attempt at connection. In July 2023, Kelce attended Swift’s Eras Tour concert at Arrowhead Stadium, home of his team, the Kansas City Chiefs. The 250-pound athlete tried to give Swift a friendship bracelet bearing his phone number, but security prevented the exchange. He later confessed on his “New Heights” podcast with brother Jason …

Taylor Swift wedding live: Preparations in full swing ahead of rumoured rehearsal dinner tonight at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift wedding live: Preparations in full swing ahead of rumoured rehearsal dinner tonight at Madison Square Garden

Published by Daniella Wilson

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding schedule: From rehearsal dinner to the ceremony As workers continue carry a seemingly endless stream of furniture, props, food, drink and even a baby grand piano into Madison Square Garden, it seems impossible now that this isn’t where Taylor Swift is marrying her “guy on the Chiefs”, Travis Kelce. There are still some sceptics convinced the elaborate preparations are a “fake-out” – a hugely elaborate way of distracting the world while the real wedding ceremony takes place elsewhere. However, multiple outlets have confirmed that a city permit application was filed for an event at MSG to be attended by 100 people today (unidentified sources have described this as a wedding rehearsal) while the Friday event is believed to be the intimate wedding ceremony and then a reception for up to 1,000 guests. As you can imagine, that’s quite the security nightmare, as experts told The Independent: Experts dissect Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG wedding security The eye-popping estimate for the celeb couple to shell out to secure Madison …

Taylor Swift wedding preparations kick off at MSG as pink carpet, lobster meat and trees spotted in delivery

Taylor Swift wedding preparations kick off at MSG as pink carpet, lobster meat and trees spotted in delivery

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Tree branches, lobster meat and pink carpet have been carted into Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s fairytale wedding spectacle Friday. While some Swifties are still in disbelief at the idea of the pop icon and NFL star, both 36, tying the knot at the New York City venue over the July 4 weekend, the excessive preparations at the scene Wednesday morning appeared to indicate that America’s equivalent to a royal wedding will indeed take place at the world’s most famous arena. In waves of activity spread out over the days leading up to the party, woodworkers, catering vans and carpenter trucks have surrounded MSG as devoted fans and members of the media swarm the arena for a glimpse at the nuptial decorations. However, security guards and police officers are carefully guarding all entrances to the 22,000-capacity arena, and …

First photos of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding preparations revealed

First photos of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding preparations revealed

Published by Daniella Wilson

The first photos of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding preparations have dropped after reports circulated that their big day would be held inside Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City. MSG was abuzz with activity on Monday as a sea of trucks and equipment filed into the stadium, guided by a bevy of people. The loading dock appeared to be filled with crews working to ready the place for a major event. The new photos have surfaced amid reports that Taylor and Travis are set to walk down the aisle on the July 4th weekend in front of 1,000 of their nearest and dearest.  According to The New York Times, the “Love Story” singer has rented the venue for a multi-day event, with a smaller ceremony planned for July 2 in front of 100 guests and a larger celebration the following day.  © RCF / MEGAMadison Square Garden was filled with activity A permit has been filed to shut down the streets surrounding MSG with an authorization to erect a canopy or tent …

Olise hat-trick rounds off France’s World Cup preparations, sends ominous warning

Olise hat-trick rounds off France’s World Cup preparations, sends ominous warning

Published by Sam Flores

It might not be Kylian Mbappé or Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembélé lighting up France’s attack at the World Cup. Instead, it could be the discreet and unassuming Michael Olise, with his golden first touch and devastating changes of direction. Starting when two-time champions France takes on Senegal on June 16 in New Jersey. Read moreWorld Cup 2026: All the fixtures The Bayern Munich winger enters the tournament in fine form after netting a superb hat-trick against Northern Ireland on Monday, taking his total to seven in 17 games for Les Bleus. Coach Didier Deschamps fielded his first-choice side and it was Olise who stood out most in a glittering attack featuring Mbappé, Dembélé and rising star Désiré Doué. “He’s been shining brightly this season at Bayern and he’s done great things for us. He’s brimming with confidence, he’s so decisive,” Deschamps said of Olise. “On top of that, as an attacking player he also has a remarkable capacity for hard work.” After two finishes inside the penalty area, Olise curled a brilliant shot into the top left corner after breaking …

King Charles’ US state visit preparations are underway following Prince Harry’s jarring comments

King Charles’ US state visit preparations are underway following Prince Harry’s jarring comments

Published by Daniella Wilson

Preparations are continuing ahead of King Charles’ US state visit hours after Prince Harry’s jarring comments calling out the US government over lack of action in the war in Ukraine, during a visit to the Eastern European country. New images from near the White House show that Union Jack flags are being erected in anticipation of His Majesty’s arrival in a matter of days. The White House website also has an update about the upcoming visit. The statement reads: “President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will welcome His Majesty King Charles the III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her Majesty Queen Camilla to Washington, DC for a State Visit on Monday, April 27, through Thursday, April 30, 2026. This occasion marks the first official State Visit of the second term of the Trump Administration.” © AFP via Getty ImagesA worker puts up flags on a lamppost near the White House ahead of a visit by Britain’s King Charles III, in Washington, DC on April 25, 2026 …

PSG’s Ligue 1 visit to Lens postponed to aid Champions League preparations

PSG’s Ligue 1 visit to Lens postponed to aid Champions League preparations

Published by Sam Flores

March 26 : Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain’s visit to second-placed Lens, set for April 11, has been postponed to May 13 to allow them more time to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) said on Thursday. Strasbourg’s visit to Brest, scheduled for April 12, has also been moved to May 13 to help them prepare for their Europa Conference League last-eight clashes with Mainz, the LFP said in a statement. “These decisions are in line with the board of directors’ clear strategic aim of enabling France to retain its fifth place in the UEFA coefficient rankings, which secures four places in the UEFA Champions League,” the LFP said in a statement. PSG, the reigning European champions, host Liverpool three days before the Lens fixture and travel to Anfield for the second leg on April 14. PSG and Lens are separated by one point in Ligue 1, with PSG having a game in hand. Lens had earlier pushed back against PSG’s request. “It seems to us, …

Olympic organizers race to finish preparations with one month to go

Olympic organizers race to finish preparations with one month to go

Published by Sam Flores

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