CORRIE’S Dolly-Rose Campbell, who plays Gemma Winter in the long-running ITV soap, is streets away in the glam stakes from her on-screen alter ego. The actress loves to dress up, travel and post photos of her adorable dog, Christie. 31-year-old Dolly-Rose has revealed before in an interview that she and her on-screen persona are completely different. She said: “We have a very different dress sense and I like to spend time chilling out with my dog!” While naughty Gemma is often seen propping up the bar in the Rover’s Return, Dolly prefers to sip a Manhattan - in Manhattan! The petite star shared a series of snaps from her holiday to New York from over the festive period. Looking radiant, Dolly could be seen dressed up in a short blonde wig, low-cut top and heavy make-up. The actress also shared photos of her seeing the sights, such as Coney Island and the historic Stonewall Inn. Dolly came out earlier as bisexual earlier this year and has since been named as an … [Read more...] about Inside Coronation Street’s Gemma’s glam real life as actress Dolly Rose Campbell with trips to New York, parties and dressing up
New york
Jennifer Lawrence wraps up warm in New York for date night with new fiance Cooke Maroney
JENNIFER Lawrence wrapped up warm in New York for date night with new fiance Cooke Maroney. The X Men star, 28, looked loved-up out and about with her man, who she confirmed she was engaged to last month. Jennifer was stylish as ever as she shielded herself from the cold in an oversized grey cardigan. She went bare-legged for the occasion and looked elegant in a pair of black Mary Jane heels. And appeared happier than ever with the handsome New York art gallery director, who looked casual in a pair of trainers. The Silver Linings Playbook actress stunned fans when she confirmed her engagement to boyfriend Cooke after a whirlwind romance last month. She kept the relationship under wraps but was spotted with a "massive" ring on her finger, with her representative confirming the news. An eyewitness saw the actress in New York and told Page Six: "It was a giant rock. They seemed like they were celebrating and people were talking about it. The ring was very noticeable. … [Read more...] about Jennifer Lawrence wraps up warm in New York for date night with new fiance Cooke Maroney
The New York Times on the parlour game played by Brits
Steerpike 14 March 2019 12:07 PM 14 March 2019 12:07 PM Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Whatsapp While the New York Times has a reputation for being the paper of record in the US, the newspaper has a less than stellar record when it comes to its reporting on Brexit and British daily life. In August last year, the paper suggested that until a few years ago Brits were living on a diet of mutton and porridge, and has since gone on to segue Brexit into a restaurant review and suggest people are stockpiling food for 29 March. Despite being widely mocked for it’s in-depth studies of British life, it appears though that the paper hasn’t learned its lesson just yet. Yesterday, in a piece on the popularity of French hip-hop artists in the UK, the author opened with a somewhat unfair jibe about Britain being an ‘insular’ place. But what caught Mr S’ eye, was their seemingly bizarre belief that a popular parlour game here … [Read more...] about The New York Times on the parlour game played by Brits
Alleged New York mafia boss shot, killed outside Staten Island home
The reported crime boss of the New York Mafia's Gambino family, Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali, was gunned down in front of his Staten Island home late Wednesday, police and media said. Cali, 53, was fatally shot multiple times to his torso shortly after 9 p.m. (0100 GMT on Thursday) in front of his home, police said. Media, including the New York Post, reported that Cali was shot at least six or seven times and also run over by a blue pickup truck driven by the shooter, citing unidentified police sources. The Gambino crime operation is one of the five historic Italian-American Mafia families in New York, Reuters has previously reported, and it makes money through violence and extortion. Charges against members of Mafia operations, including Gambino family operatives, have included murder, loan sharking, gambling and illegal drug distribution, Reuters has reported. The New York Daily News reported in 2008 that Cali was among 62 people arrested on federal racketeering charges and he later … [Read more...] about Alleged New York mafia boss shot, killed outside Staten Island home
Francesco Cali, alleged New York mobster, killed on Staten Island
Associated Press Published 12:06 AM EDT Mar 14, 2019 NEW YORK – A man with reported ties to organized crime has been shot and killed in New York City. Police say 53-year-old Francesco Cali was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his body at his home in the Todt Hill section of Staten Island just after 9 p.m. Wednesday. Cali was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. There have been no arrests. No other information was provided by police. The last crime family boss to be shot in New York City was Paul Castellano. The Gambino crime boss was assassinated outside Sparks Steakhouse in Manhattan in 1985. … [Read more...] about Francesco Cali, alleged New York mobster, killed on Staten Island