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Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Madonna blasted for her behavior by Broadway star who reveals her shocking act in Hamilton audience
Madonna was raked over the coals by Broadway star Anthony Ramos, who decried her behavior in the audience of Hamilton years ago. Anthony was in the 2015 original Broadway cast of the musical, playing two roles including Alexander Hamilton's son Philip, who is killed tragically in a duel. But although audiences were left weeping night after night at Anthony's death scene, the show was apparently insufficiently captivating for the Material Girl. The Queen of Pop allegedly sat in the theater on her tablet throughout the performance, Anthony said on Watch What Happens Live!. When host Andy Cohen asked: 'Who was the most terrifying celebrity to spot in the audience during your Hamilton days?' Anthony did not hold back. 'The most terrifying was Madonna with her iPad in her face. She was like this the whole time,' he said, miming looking down at the device. 'I was like: "Damn, shorty," I was like: "If you not enjoying it that much, you know the door's that way. You don't gotta stay here,"' he joked. Anthony is not the first member of the Hamilton cast to make reference to the Madonna incident, which went viral in 2015, the year the show opened on Broadway. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who not only starred as Alexander Hamilton but also wrote the book, music and lyrics of the show, appeared to tweet about Madonna. 'Tonight was the first time I asked stage management NOT to allow a celebrity (who was texting all through Act 2) backstage. #noselfieforyou,' he wrote. Although he never mentioned her by name and deleted the post from his Twitter account, rumors quickly circulated that Madge was the celebrity in question. The conjecture became so widespread that Madonna's publicist repudiated it, saying: 'It's not true. She was invited backstage four different times,' via Us Weekly. 'She texted post show when they were doing their fundraising pitch. Madonna had already made a generous donation,' said the spokeswoman. However Jonathan Groff, who played King George III, openly declared that Madonna was not invited backstage 'because that b**** was on her phone.' The Spring Awakening star insisted: 'You couldn't miss it from the stage. It was a black void of the audience in front of us and her face there perfectly lit by the light of her iPhone through three-quarters of the show,' per Dot429. Madonna's alleged spat with the Hamilton cast came two years after she was banned by the Alamo Drafthouse movie theater chain over claims that she texted through a premiere screening of the Oscar-winning drama 12 Years a Slave. When another audience member at the screening asked her to put her phone away, she reportedly snapped back: 'It's for according to Page Six. The Like a Virgin hitmaker herself has a long history with the New York stage, having acted on Broadway in the David Mamet play Speed-the-Plow in 1988. She also famously played the polarizing Argentine first lady Eva Peron in the 1996 movie adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical Evita. Her performance was memorably excoriated several years ago by Patti LuPone, who won a Tony for the role of Eva in the original Broadway cast of the stage show. 'Madonna is a movie killer,' said Patti. 'She's dead behind the eyes. She cannot act her way out of a paper bag. She should not be on - in film or onstage.' She allowed that Madonna was a 'a wonderful, you know, performer for what she does,' but slated her as 'not an actress,' on Watch What Happens Live!.
CTV News
6 hours ago
- CTV News
Hamilton police release video of missing man as search enters second week
John Edwards captured on security camera walking at an Esso gas station in Hamilton on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Hamilton Police Service) Hamilton police have released a new video of a missing 62-year-old man as the search for him enters a second week. A security camera caught John Edwards walking at an Esso gas station at 947 Centre Road at 3:10 p.m. on June 11. 'Over the past several days, officers and community partners have conducted extensive ground searches and reviewed hours of surveillance footage in an effort to retrace Mr. Edwards' movements and locate him safely,' Hamilton police said in a news release accompanying the video on Thursday. 'Investigators have positively tracked Mr. Edwards through various locations in Dundas throughout the morning of June 11. His movements included frequent stops, seemingly to pick up items from the ground, and lacked a clear destination.' Police said Edwards left St. Joseph's Villa at 9:15 a.m. that day. Just before 10 a.m., he was seen walking west on the north side of Baldwin Street, passing the McDonald's on Cootes Drive. He passed Memorial Square at 10:14 a.m., police said. Edwards turned south onto John Street and was seen on video walking west on King Street at Peel Street at 10:39 a.m. After walking through the Esso parking lot to Concession 6, he proceeded southwest, police said. 'John is known to enjoy walks through local trails and parks in Dundas and is familiar with the area. It is unusual for him not to return home, and there is growing concern for his well-being,' police said in a previous news release. Edwards is described as five-foot-eleven, weighs about 214 pounds, has shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes, and walks with a slight shuffle. He may be carrying a small, light-coloured ball in his hand. Police said he was last seen wearing baggy shorts, a striped blue T-shirt, white socks, running shoes and possibly a ball cap. They are asking residents in Dundas, Flamborough and Waterdown to check their properties and review security, doorbell or dashcam footage recorded on June 11. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Missing Persons Unit at 905-540-8549 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Newsweek
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Apple CEO Tim Cook Confirms New Documentary on Lewis Hamilton
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that a documentary is being made on Lewis Hamilton, inspired by his story of coming from a working-class family who began his racing career in karting and went on to become one of the most successful drivers in Formula One. The topic of the documentary came up as Cook and Hamilton spoke about their roles in the upcoming F1 movie, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Joseph Kosinski, scheduled to hit theaters on June 25 (June 27 for North America). Hamilton serves as a co-producer in the movie, who was entrusted with the task of ensuring the movie maintains F1 authenticity. Cook highlighted the role of producing partner Apple Studios in the movie. The tech giant's film and television production division has been producing films since 2019. Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari seeks shade under an umbrella in the pit lane during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari seeks shade under an umbrella in the pit lane during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Hamilton spoke about his role in an interview, Cook admitted he was inspired by the seven-time world champion and shared his eagerness to share Hamilton's story with the world. He said: "Lewis is very inspiring for me. He came from a working-class family. He broke all of the 'then rules' about who was going to be driving and who couldn't drive. Started with a go-kart and now he's an F1 driver. That's an incredible life story. "Fortunately, we're also doing a documentary on Lewis, and I can't wait. I can't wait, because I think it's the ripple in the pond that will inspire millions of people." Further details about the documentary are yet to be known, especially Hamilton's role in its production. As for the F1 movie, the Briton carried a significant responsibility on his shoulders to ensure it portrayed the sport most realistically. Newsweek Sports reported Hamilton's comments on his role as a co-producer. He said: "I really wanted to make sure the authenticity was there, and it worked for both the younger and the older audience, and then making sure that the racing was true to what it is. "All the other drivers, all the teams, are relying on me to make sure that it does." Hamilton left no stone unturned to maintain F1 realism. He even checked if Brad Pitt was race-ready before filming commenced. The Ferrari driver added: "I really wanted to see, you can actually drive? He already had the knack. He really went in deep." Related: F1 Movie Breaks Boundaries with Apple iPhone Tech For Onboard Cameras
CTV News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Riders Ouellette delivering blows to the competition
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris (7) hands off to Saskatchewan Roughriders running back A.J. Ouellette (45) during the first half of the CFL Hamilton Tiger Cats home opener against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Hamilton, Ont., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power While the CFL season is still young, week three just being on the horizon, Saskatchewan Roughriders' running back AJ Ouellette made his early case for play of the year, or at least stiff arm of the year. Ouellette's highlight-reel 47-yard touchdown run against Hamilton was punctuated with a stiff arm that sent the Ti-Cats DaShaun Amos to the Tim Horton's Field turf. 'We called the run, and I knew it was going to be a good play, I didn't think it was going to develop into that. But once I saw our monster kick out their d-end, I said there's nobody back here. So, I just had to set up the safety in the front and press it back,' Ouellette said. Ouellette told CTV News that everything about the run was fun, but in particular, dishing out the punishment at the end. 'Coach Harris was yelling at me all of last season that my stiff arm wasn't violent enough, and the stiff arm was a straight punch to the jaw, so it felt good.' Daniel Johnson, who made his first start of the season at left tackle in week two, said that being a part of the celebration left him more winded than the long run. 'I was too busy breathing, trying to catch up to AJ celebrating. It's amazing, I feel like the celebration is more tiring that the play itself because you're just so geeked up. You're so happy to see your brothers win, and so happy to see us in the endzone.' Ouellette and the Riders have a quick turnaround this week, heading to Toronto for their second Eastern away game in a row on Friday. Ouellette is no stranger to playing on BMO Field, having been a member of the Argos as recently as 2023, even making a quip about some possible gamesmanship by Toronto. 'It's going to be a fun one, I'm used to the grass so I'm excited to see if I still got the footwork on the grass. They'll probably do some extra watering the night before and the morning of, not that I know any secrets.' The Riders will take on the Argos Friday at 5:30 CST.
The National
12 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Hamilton Accies confirm move to Broadwood Stadium
The embattled Lanarkshire club – relegated from the Scottish Premiership in 2021 – have been mired in financial and ownership difficulties, and were demoted from the Championship last month after incurring a 15-point deduction for breaching multiple Scottish Professional Football League rules. Amid the turbulence, Accies opted to leave New Douglas Park – their home since 2001 – due to a dispute over stadium ownership. Their request to play their home games at Broadwood in Cumbernauld was passed by the SPFL on Thursday, with a two-year lease – and the option of a third year if necessary – agreed with North Lanarkshire Council. Hamilton stated that their 'long-term ambition remains to return to the Hamilton area at the earliest opportunity' once they are 'stronger, more stable, and better equipped to serve the club and its community'. 'This relocation has not been undertaken lightly,' read a statement confirming the move. 'As part of our agreement, the club was required to commit to paying a full year of rental, operational, and security costs upfront, a significant financial obligation that has had immediate consequences for our liquidity. 'Compounding this challenge, since May we have been unable to sell season tickets, generate commercial income, or secure a shirt sponsor while awaiting formal confirmation of our league participation for the upcoming campaign. 'Despite these clear disadvantages, we remain undeterred. This move marks a turning point. A rebirth for Hamilton Academical Football Club. Our time away will be used strategically: to rebuild the club's financial strength, establish proper governance, and put in place a modern, accountable Board of Directors that will uphold the highest standards of compliance, professionalism, and ambition. 'We are committed to becoming a club of integrity, purpose, and innovation. 'We understand the emotional impact this temporary move may have. We apologise to our loyal supporters for the inconvenience, but we promise this: we will fight for our future, and when we return to Hamilton, it will be with a club that is revitalised and stronger in every sense. 'This is not the end of our story, it is the beginning of a bold new chapter.' Accies previously played outside of Hamilton – at Firhill and Cliftonhill – for seven years after selling former ground Douglas Park to a supermarket in 1994.
