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Midsomer Murders’ DS Scott actor John Hopkins’ sudden exit explained

Midsomer Murders’ DS Scott actor John Hopkins’ sudden exit explained

Published by Daniella Wilson

During seasons seven and eight of the beloved ITV crime drama Midsomer Murders, John Hopkins gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Sergeant Dan Scott, working closely with the show’s lead, John Nettles.  But while his role propelled the Bedfordshire-born star into the spotlight, his time on the show was relatively short-lived. After appearing in just 14 episodes, his character was written out without explanation, having called in sick and never to be seen again.  © ITVJohn Hopkins starred as Sergeant Dan Scott in Midsomer Murders His unexpected exit left fans wondering why the actor left the show and what he’s been up to since.  Keep reading to find out all we know… Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Have you seen the Midsomer Murders stage tour? Why did John Hopkins leave Midsomer Murders? Having begun his career performing on stage with The Royal Shakespeare Company, John was eager to return to his roots following a two-season stint on Midsomer Murders. In a recent interview, the Poldark actor admitted that it was “the right job at the wrong …

Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist Sign Multiyear Deals to Begin Racing for Arrow McLaren in 2027

Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist Sign Multiyear Deals to Begin Racing for Arrow McLaren in 2027

Published by Sam Flores

Six-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist are joining the Arrow McLaren racing team next season after agreeing to multiyear deals. They will be part of the team’s three-car full-season lineup that also includes Pato O’Ward. And Ryan Hunter-Reay, the 2014 Indy 500 winner, will be in the driver’s seat again in its fourth entry in the 111th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the team also announced Monday. That means three former winners and one of the most competitive oval racers in the series will make up Arrow McLaren’s Indy 500 lineup next May. The team is seeking its first Indy 500 victory since Johnny Rutherford’s 1976 win. “Our IndyCar team has shown fantastic momentum, and this lineup of Pato, Scott, Felix and Ryan will strengthen every aspect of our program,” McLaren CEO Zak Brown said in a news release. “We’ve got our eyes firmly set on the Championship as well as winning the Indianapolis 500 to secure the Triple Crown in the Papaya era. These four …

Josh Brolin says he nearly quit new Ridley Scott movie after one day of filming

Josh Brolin says he nearly quit new Ridley Scott movie after one day of filming

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Josh Brolin has revealed he called his agent after a day of filming Ridley Scott’s upcoming The Dog Stars to tell him he wanted to “get the f*** out of here.” The 58-year-old Weapons star said he had serious concerns about working with the legendary Gladiator director on the apocalyptic drama about the aftermath of a deadly flu virus, which also stars Jacob Elordi. Speaking to Empire, Brolin recalled that when he landed in Italy to begin filming: “Ridley was talking a lot of stories and not really rehearsing, and it bugged me out, and I got really scared.” He continued: “I went back, called my agent and said, ‘I want out. Something’s really wrong, and I’ve got to get the f*** out of here.’ Luckily my agent is a close friend and he said, ‘Rest for a day.’ I was …

Scott Eastwood says ‘famous’ co-star exited film mid-production and refused to give back salary

Scott Eastwood says ‘famous’ co-star exited film mid-production and refused to give back salary

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Scott Eastwood has spoken out about a recent co-star who he says displayed “unacceptable behavior” after walking away from the project early. Appearing on a new episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the 40-year-old Longest Ride star and son of film legend Clint Eastwood, 96, recalled working with the unnamed actor before his abrupt exit. “Some of the accountability in this industry is just unbelievable,” Scott said. “I just worked with somebody and, without saying any names, people get too famous for too long and think the world owes them something.” The Fate of the Furious star remembered they had just started pre-production when his co-star “decided after we’d already spent a bunch of money that they just didn’t want to work with this other person and didn’t want to do the job.” When Scott confronted his co-star, telling them, …

Rugby greats gather for celebration of Scott Hastings’ life

Rugby greats gather for celebration of Scott Hastings’ life

Published by Sam Flores

Scottish rugby greats have gathered in Edinburgh for a service in memory of Scott Hastings, who died earlier this year. The British and Irish Lions centre passed away on May 17 aged 61, following complications arising from his cancer treatment. Hasting won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win the Grand Slam in 1990. On a warm Saturday afternoon, members of the rugby community gathered at George Watson’s College – Hastings’ former school – for a celebration of his life. Among the hundreds in attendance were many of Hastings’ Scotland and British and Irish Lions team-mates, members of the wider rugby community and friends and family. Guests had been encouraged to wear colourful clothing and many sported bright pastels, colourful designs or tartans. Gavin Hastings described his late brother as ‘one of the great human beings’ (Nick Forbes/PA) Ahead of the event, the guests milled around in the front of the grand school building, with many former players chatting and …

Common on Crafting ‘Vision’ for ESPN’s Stuart Scott Doc

Common on Crafting ‘Vision’ for ESPN’s Stuart Scott Doc

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Common is almost always listening to music. “Morning, daytime and night, I’m listening to music,” the actor and rapper tells The Hollywood Reporter in the first episode of The Playlist. The Grammy Award-winning musician uses a different type of music for his different moods. When he’s heading into a meeting, he plays music that will give him the confidence he needs. But, mostly, Common uses music to bring light into his day. “A lot of the music [I listen to], especially starting at the beginning of my day, is music that will lift me up and make me feel like everything is going to be all right, the immortal words of Bob Marley,” he says. “I love the type of music that just gives me that brightness.” Common crafted a five-track playlist for THR, which he’s dubbed “The Light Will Last Forever.” His music taste is varied, and this playlist is evidence. “I thank God so much for music because it has given me a way to understand and express myself more and connect with …

Rick Scott pushes to cancel Florida Ye shows

Rick Scott pushes to cancel Florida Ye shows

Published by Sam Flores

A concert by controversial rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is expected go ahead as planned on Friday night in Tampa Bay despite a more than weeklong campaign from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to cancel the upcoming shows. He is currently scheduled to perform two shows at Raymond James Stadium this weekend, which Scott… Source link

Scott Pelley Signs With CAA After ’60 Minutes’ Firing

Scott Pelley Signs With CAA After ’60 Minutes’ Firing

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Scott Pelley is ready for life after 60 Minutes. The broadcast journalist, whose firing in early June from the newsmagazine made national headlines, has signed with CAA for representation, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The major talent agency will rep Pelley in all areas as the author and correspondent looks for life after CBS News, where he has worked for 37 years. Pelley had a very fiery clash with 60 Minutes’ new executive producer, Nick Bilton, in an internal network town hall on June 1 that went public. He criticized Bari Weiss, CBS News’ new editor-in-chief, saying Weiss was “murdering 60 Minutes. She does not love this place; she was brought in to kill it and is doing exactly that.” He then took aim Bilton’s credentials. The new exec producer replied to staff a day later to say that Pelley “hijacked my first meeting with staff to disparage me, my qualifications and my intentions with remarkable incivility and contempt. I welcome a diversity of viewpoints and respectful debate among the team, but this was nothing of the …

Sen. Rick Scott previews Capitol meeting with Trump

Sen. Rick Scott previews Capitol meeting with Trump

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Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) previewed his Wednesday meeting with President Trump and the Senate Republican Steering Committee noting the topic of “election security” would be discussed after urging GOP colleagues to hold votes on the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act.  The Florida Republican authored a letter Monday in support of the bill’s proposal… Source link

Travis Scott, Drake Producer Was 29

Travis Scott, Drake Producer Was 29

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Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer behind hits like Travis Scott‘s “Sicko Mode,” has died. He was 29. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department confirmed Keith, whose real name is BryTavious Chambers, died Thursday. A cause of death was not made available, though police said in their statement that “no foul play is suspected.” “No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, also known as Grammy nominated record producer Tay Keith. He was found dead in his Martin St apt this afternoon by officers performing a welfare check. His death is unclassified pending autopsy results,” the statement reads in full. Keith was a frequent collaborator with Scott and Drake, earning two Grammy nominations for his work with both rappers. His first nod came from 2018’s “Sicko Mode,” which appeared on Scott’s Grammy-nominated record Astroworld; his second stemmed from 21 Savage and Drake’s “Rich Flex.” Both songs earned best rap song nominations. The producer also worked on a number of other hits, including Drake’s “Nonstop,” Sexyy Red’s “Poundtown” and Miley Cyrus’ “Mother’s Daughter,” among …