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Game of Thrones actor Neil Fingleton dies

Muer Neil Fingleton, el actor más grande del mundo
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Neil Fingleton"s title was confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records in 2007

Britain"s tallest man, who played a giant in Game of Thrones, has died, reportedly of a heart attack, at the age of 36.

Neil Fingleton, from Durham, was 7ft 7in tall, and was a basketball player in the US before moving into acting.

He played Mag The Mighty in the TV fantasy series, and also worked on X-Men and Dr Who, in which he played the Fisher King monster.

His title as Britain"s tallest man was confirmed in 2007.

Speaking on his decision to become an actor, which followed his retirement from basketball due to injury, Mr Fingleton said: "There are tens of millions of people in this country, and I"m the tallest, which is a very special thing.

"So why not use it to my advantage and be recognised, not just for being tall but for being a talented actor."

Image copyright Geoff Caddick Image caption Neil Fingleton was behind the mask of the Fisher King monster in Dr Who

There have been a number of tributes on social media.

Broadcaster Jeremy Vine tweeted: "How early, how sad: "Game of Thrones star and UK"s tallest man Neil Fingleton dies aged 36."

Middlesbrough MP Tom Blenkinsop tweeted: "Really sad news about Neil Fingleton. Played, amongst many things, Mag the Mighty in #GoT. Also a Huge Boro fan!! Only 36!! So, so sad."

Image copyright Allsport/GettyImages Image caption Mr Fingleton played basketball in the US before his career was ended by injury

A statement posted on the Tall Persons Club group Facebook page read: "Sadly it has come to our attention that Neil Fingleton Britain"s Tallest man passed away on Saturday.

"Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family."

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-39095305

Aulii Cravalho joins Hawaii Symphony Orchestra for special "Red Carpet" concert

Auli"i Cravalho & Lin-Manuel Miranda performance How Far I"ll Go from Moana at Oscars 2017 HD

Moana star Aulii Cravalho will make her Hawaii Symphony Orchestra debut in a special movie-themed concert.

A Night on the Red Carpet takes place on Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

The show will feature a parade of hits under the direction of maestro Richard Kaufman, including How Far Ill Go performed by Cravalho, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and recently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.

The lineup also includes music from Gone with the Wind, The Witches of Eastwick, Forrest Gump, and more.

Tickets start at $27 and are on sale now.

Click here for more information or call the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Box Office (808) 94-MUSIC (946-8742), Mondays to fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Source: http://khon2.com/2017/01/31/aulii-cravalho-joins-hawaii-symphony-orchestra-for-special-red-carpet-concert/

Gael Garc�a Bernal takes aim at Trump"s wall

Gael García Bernal Pone a Trump en Su Lugar en los Oscars 2017

In a stunning turn, "Moonlight" won the best picture Oscar after "La La Land" was incorrectly named. The "La La Land" team were in the process of giving thanks when it was announced that the wrong film had been read and that "Moonlight" was the real winner.

Emma Stone, Casey Affleck, Mahershala Ali and Viola Davis won acting awards. Director Barry Jenkins and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney won the adapted screenplay award for "Moonlight" and Kenneth Lonnergan won for his original script, "Manchester by the Sea."

Source: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-oscars-2017-89th-academy-awards-gael-garc-a-bernal-takes-a-1488165577-htmlstory.html

Date Night! Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross Step Out for Oscars Five Weeks After Welcoming Son Lars

Mel Gibson on New Movie Hacksaw Ridge

No sign of sleep deprivation here!

New parents Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross walked the red carpet at Sundays Academy Awards, looking radiant just five weeks after Ross gave birth to her first and Gibsons ninth child, son Lars Gerard.

Gibson looked dapper ina traditional tux whileRoss opted for a powder blue strapless gown and coordinating clutch.

The couple is in attendance to support Hacksaw Ridge,whichis nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Gibson both accolades of which the Hollywood veteran took home in 1996 for Braveheart.

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Although little Lars didnt join his parents for Sundays ceremony, he was present the day his dad, 61,learned ofHacksaw Ridges Oscar nods just four days after his sons birth.

What could be more exciting than listening to the nominations being announced while holding my newborn son! the actor and director said in a statement. This is a truly wonderful honor.

Watch the PEOPLE & EW Red Carpet Live Oscars pre-show on Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT on the People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN). Go to PEOPLE.com/PEN, or download the app on your favorite device. Then watch our Red Carpet Fashion Wrap-Up after the Oscars!

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Ross and Gibsonappeared at the Golden Globes together on Jan. 8, just 12 days before Lars was born. Ross dazzled in a floor-length silver gown with drop waistline, supporting Gibson as Hacksaw Ridgewas honored with three nominations.

Theyre thrilled and Lars is adorable, a source told people of gibson and ross baby boyshortly following his arrival. Theirfamily is all around them and Mel is over the moon. Theyre home andeverybody is healthy and happy!

Source: http://people.com/awards/oscars-2017-mel-gibson-rosalind-ross-red-carpet/

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Auli"i Cravalho perform "How Far I"ll Go" from "Moana" at Oscars 2017

"Moana" Star Auli’i Cravalho Sings "How Far I"ll Go," Lights up 2017 Oscars Stage

Track is up for Best Original Song

Hamilton starLin-Manuel Miranda performed the Moana song How Far Ill Go with singerAulii Cravalho at the Oscars.

Miranda andCravalho performed How Far Ill Go, which was up for Best Original Song, in a performance introduced byDwayne The Rock Johnson, who voiced Maui in the film.

Watch below:

#Oscars: @LinManuel raps the intro to Auli"i Cravalho"s "How Far I"ll Go" from @DisneyMoana. pic.twitter.com/lYugdlQVM8

Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 27, 2017

The2017 Oscarsended in chaos as the wrong film was announced as the winner of Best Picture.

Moonlight actuallywon Best Picture on the night, but La La Land was initially, mistakenly announced as the winner.

The 89th Academy Awards were heldat the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeleson Sunday night(February 26), withJimmy Kimmel hosting.

La La Landwon six awards on the night. Best Production Design wasLa La Lands first award of the evening, it later won Best Score, Best Original Song and BestCinematography. It also triumphed in some of the major categories:La La Landdirector Damien Chazellebecame the youngest filmmaker to win Best Director, while Emma Stone won Best Actress.

Mahershala Ali won the first award of the night,Best Supporting Actor for his part in moonlight.viola davis won best Supporting Actress for Fences. Meanwhile,Manchester By The Sea won Best Original Screenplay, while the films Casey Affleck picked up Best Actor.

Elsewhere, Suicide Squad won Best Make-Up, with the award dedicated to all the immigrants. Fantastic Beasts picked up Best Costume.OJ: Made In America won Best Documentary Feature.Best Sound Editing was won by Arrival, while Best Sound Mixing went to Hacksaw Ridge.Hacksaw Ridge also picked up Best Film Editing.Best Animated Short Film was won by Piper.Zootopiawon Best Animated Feature Film. The Jungle Book won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.The White Helmet wonBest Documentary Short Subject.

Iranian directorAsghar Farhadi didnt attend to pick up the Best Foreign Film award which he won for his movie The Saleman but in a sent message hit out at Trumpsinhumane Muslim ban.

See the full winners list below:

Best Picture: MoonlightActor: Casey Affleck, Manchester by the SeaActress: Emma Stone, La La LandSupporting Actor: Mahershala Ali, MoonlightSupporting Actress: Viola Davis, FencesAnimated Feature: ZootopiaCinematography: La La LandCostume Design: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemDirection: Damien Chazelle, La La LandDocumentary Feature: O.J.: Made in AmericaDocumentary Short: The White HelmetsFilm Editing: Hacksaw RidgeForeign Language Film: The SalesmanMakeup and Hairstyling: Suicide SquadScore: La La LandSong: City of Stars from La La LandProduction Design: La La LandAnimated Short: PiperLive Action Short: SingSound Editing: ArrivalSound Mixing: Hacksaw RidgeVisual Effects: The Jungle BookAdapted Screenplay: MoonlightOriginal Screenplay: Manchester by the Sea

Source: http://www.nme.com/news/film/watch-lin-manuel-miranda-and-aulii-cravalho-perform-how-far-ill-go-from-moana-at-oscars-2017-1994652

Watch Justin Timberlake"s Dazzling 2017 Oscars Performance

Justin Timberlake - Mirrors

Justin Timberlake opened the 2017 Academy Awards with a euphoric performance of hisOscar-nominated hit "Can"t Stop the Feeling."

timberlake, in his best suit and tie, delivered the Trolls single as he sauntered down the aisles of the Dolby Theatre and took the stage, where he was joined by a slew of sharp-dressed dancers. The musician delivered the hit with a few special twists, notably tacking on a delightful cover of Bill Withers" "Lovely Day" at the end.

"I know you know this, Denzel," Timberlake cracked to Denzel Washington, as he transitioned seamlessly between the two songs.

"Can"t Stop the Feeling" marks Timberlake"s first nomination and the first time he"s performed at the Oscars.

Timberlake is up for the award alongside co-writers Max Martin and Karl Johan Schuster. The pop star executive produced the soundtrack, which features a few originals alongside the film"s stars covering classic songs like Lionel Richie"s "Hello," Cyndi Lauper"s "True Colors" and Simon & Garfunkel"s "The Sound of Silence." "Can"t Stop the Feeling" was Timberlake"s first single since his posthumous Michael Jackson collaboration "Love Never Felt So Good" was released in 2014, though he continued to debut singles off his 2013 album The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2 until 2015.

Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/watch-justin-timberlakes-dazzling-2017-oscars-performance-w468877

Justin Timberlake had everyone dancing with his opening Oscars number

Justin Timberlake Reveals How Jessica Biel Helped Him ‘Win’ Even Before Oscars 2017

The 89th Academy Awards felt like the Grammy Awards when Justin Timberlake came out of nowhere to open up the show on Sunday night and charm the tuxes and dresses off the crowd.

Host Jimmy Kimmel enlisted the help of Timberlake"s catchy "Can"t Stop The Feeling," from the movie Trolls, and the performance filled the very expensive room with awkward dancing and smiles.

Timberlake threw in a bit of "Lovely Day, by Bill Withers during his performance while managing to sneak in a dance with his wife, Jessica Biel.

The reactions to the performance were mixed, with folks in the audience seeming to have a great time and more skeptical Twitter audience.

you can watch the full performance below.

source: http://mashable.com/2017/02/26/justin-timberlake-oscars-performance-/