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Perth Now
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Alan Cumming admits he had to do a lot of 'therapy' to get out of an 'unhealthy' place
Alan Cumming had to do a lot of therapy to get out of an "unhealthy" place. The 60-year-old actor - who is known for his roles in films such as Josie and the Pussycats and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion amongst a host of others - admitted that he has worked on some "awful" projects during his career, but he can never really predict how they will be received, although he his "happy" to be heading up the US version of the succesful Traitors franchise in the US. He told The Hollywood Reporter: "Now that I'm in my evolved, after-much-therapy life, I know the danger of staying in a place that is not healthy for you. That's probably why I look like I'm having such fun all the time. I am. But I have done things that have been awful. But if you're on a film you thought was going to be great, but you're having a terrible experience, what can you do? You've got to finish it. "When I look back, I've had a few films that I had the most miserable experience on and they turned out to be really good films — and, likewise, terrible films that I had a blast making. And I'd much rather have a blast than have a good film. Success is nice. The Traitors is huge, and I'm happy to be in it. But the best thing about it is that it's fun." Despite hosting one of the biggest reality franhcises on television currently, the Spice World star admitted that he is often "confused" by the genre, even though he enjoys the "arrogance" of the contestants. He added: "I am always a bit confused by them, but I really enjoy the arrogance of the people who come from those types of shows. "They think they're going to be better at The Traitors than anybody else. There are certainly qualities to their strategies, but another strategy is that maybe you lay low, shut up and not beat your chest so much. That's what I find so interesting about the people who are sent home first."
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Richard E. Grant still has his Spice World outfits
Richard E. Grant keeps his 'Spice World' outfits in his attic. The 68-year-old actor starred alongside the Spice Girls - Mel B, Melanie C, Emma Bunton, Geri Horner, and Victoria Beckham - in the 1997 comedy movie, and Richard has actually kept hold of his outfits from the film. He told People: "On 'Spice World' they said, 'We will give you all your costumes.' So I've got all of them in my attic." Richard also loved introducing his daughter Olivia, who is now 36, to the chart-topping pop stars. What's more, Olivia relished spending time on set with the Spice Girls. The actor shared: "My eight-year-old daughter was off-the-charts excited because she worshiped the Spice Girls and they were at the height of their fame. "So being able to take her to the set and get to know all of them was an incredible thrill." Richard previously opened up about his first-ever meeting with the Spice Girls, remembering that they were "so uninhibited". Speaking to Vulture in 2021, Richard shared: "I had just turned 40, and they were about half my age. And Scary Spice, Mel B, pinched my bum on the first day and said, 'You're not bad for an old guy.' "I thought, If that's a seal of approval from the rowdiest of the Spice Girls, then I was A for away. They just seemed able to talk about anything. They were so uninhibited, and so thrilled with the success that they had, that it was hard not to be taken up by all that energy." Richard also recalled the band being unaffected by their own fame. He said: "The producers were absolutely thrilled because, on the first day, each of us had huge Winnebagos with a living room and just about every modern thing that a Tom Cruise Winnebago could have. And they said, 'We feel lonely in here; we want to be with each other.' "I certainly didn't give mine up - it's the biggest one I'd ever had in my career - but they all insisted on joining up. So, to the producers' delight, they got rid of four Winnebagos that they no longer needed to pay exorbitant rentals on because they all wanted to be together all the time."
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Geri Horner drops major clue about epic Spice Girls reunion after meeting new girl group hopefuls Sweet Love - as pop legends 'plan world tour'
Oasis may well be fuelling nineties nostalgia with their forthcoming reunion, but The Spice Girls could well eclipse the Brit Pop legends amid claims of a secretly planned world tour. The girl-group are understood to be considering a reunion of their own, six years after they filled stadiums across the United Kingdom with their Spice World mini-tour. The reported tour will be launched to celebrate their 30th anniversary, and founding member Geri Horner suggested she was keen for a return to the stage during a recent chat with new girl band Sweet Love. Pop veteran Geri, 52 - known to millions as Ginger Spice - stunned the fledgling four-piece with a surprise backstage meeting, just days after publicly supporting them on social media. The group, comprised of singers Honey, Jasmine, Venice, and Maya, posed for a series of photos with Geri, who hinted at a desire to dust off her Union Jack minidress and get back onstage. 'It was honestly insane meeting Geri,' said Honey. 'I cannot believe we met a Spice Girl after being a fan for so many years! A dream come true. 'We were joking around and asked if she would become the fifth member of our girl band - which she joked saying she'd love to. We were in awe of her!' Band-mate Jasmine added: 'It was a dream come true to meet one of our inspirations! 'I absolutely am obsessed with the Spice Girls and hopefully one day we will be supporting them on tour!' In April, Sweet Love were given the official Spice Girls seal of approval after posting a cover of their 1996 number one single Mama in conjunction with Mother's Day. The '90s girl-group commented 'Love this' on the post, before resharing the video with their 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Geri, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown and Melanie Chisholm are said to be meeting next week in Miami to discuss the finer details. However Victoria Beckham is '90 per cent out of the running', with the foursome pushing ahead without her for now. Geri and band manager and guru Simon Fuller are reportedly in touch again which has moved things along after years of hints from various members that they would get back together. A source told The Sun: 'There have been rumours swirling for months, but Geri has always been too busy and had other things on, preventing her from saying yes. 'Nothing is yet confirmed but Geri and Simon are back in touch with a myriad of exciting ideas. 'Unfortunately Victoria has pretty much ruled herself out, but there is still a world in which she could do some sort of avatar appearance or a special one-off thing. She would always want to honour the girls' history.' 'If Simon were to get involved, this would absolutely take any tour to the next level.' Geri will be in Miami later this week to support her F1 boss husband Christian Horner at the Grand Prix and Simon will also be there.
Perth Now
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Alan Cumming was always trying to 'prove something' to himself after enduring a rocky relationship with his father
Alan Cumming was always trying to "prove something" to himself after enduring a rocky relationship with his father. The 60-year-old actor alleged that his father was a "bully" to him throughout his childhood and is still "working through" the issues that come with that but insisted that his "drive" to succeed came from that "scary" part of his youth. Speaking on the 'Turning Points' podcast, he told 'Shout' hitmaker Lulu: "When you're scared of things in your childhood … and you know, one of your parents is your bully, that casts such a long shadow in your life and I'm still working through that, still. But the other thing is that, you know, my 'workiness' and my drive in that way, I don't want to attribute that to my dad not loving me. I sort feel like, I guess I'm trying to prove something, but I'm actually proving something for myself. The 'Traitors USA' host claimed that his father called him "worthless" and enjoyed "hurting" him but eventually that sort of behavior gave him the kind of courage he needed to rebel and focus on his career. He said: "When someone sort of tells you you're worthless and takes pleasure in hurting you who's supposed love you and supposed to sort of look after you, it definitely makes you very self-aware and makes you have to make up your own… be vigilant about yourself and make decisions about everything, including yourself. But it also makes you think 'f***you - I'm gonna do what I want to do, I'm going to live my life." The 'Spice World' star opened up further about the abuse he faced at the hands of his father in his 'Not My Father's Son' and reflected that while he did it solely for himself, it came as a "great surprise" that the project helped others as well. He said: "When I wrote the book about my dad, which came about because of a series of circumstances that he suddenly came back into my life, telling that final part of my story that I hadn't really ever talked about very publicly was unexpectedly so brilliant... because so many other people who had gone through similar things or had a variety of different things in their lives said to me 'because you've spoken out about what was your demon, now I feel empowered to talk about mine'. And so you realise that you help so many people by being authentic and honest. And you just, you sort of think you're doing it for you, and you have to do it for you, but actually, it was such a great surprise to me. Listen to all episodes of 'Turning Points' featuring Boy George, Brian Cox, Kristin Scott Thomas, Anastacia, and John Legend on Spotify.
The National
26-03-2025
- Automotive
- The National
JAC E30X review: Pint-sized EV is funky, fun and affordable
Some cars occupy a very definite niche. Lots of people wouldn't fancy zipping around in a whopping 4x4, but there are plenty of others who couldn't imagine anything better. The JAC E30X will probably similarly divide opinion. It's the kind of car that if the Spice World movie was being remade, might feature heavily. And that's simply because it radiates fun, cuteness and … well, jollity. Its pleasing bubble shape, reminiscent of many other curvy cars – not least the Volkswagen Beetle and Fiat 500 – indicates as much, as do what the manufacturer calls its Angel Eyes headlights, which wink at you in a relatively entertaining fashion. Approaching the E30X, the flush-mounted door handles pop out automatically. Once inside, it's clear that the attention JAC has paid to the external features has been extended to the cabin. It has a quality feel for a car that is most assuredly a less-expensive electric option, with comfortable and surprisingly spacious seats amid a trim that would be expected in pricier vehicles. The driver's instrument cluster behind the steering wheel is admittedly basic, but the 15.6-inch infotainment screen prominently in the centre of the dashboard definitely takes things up a notch. As expected, the E30X zips along. Its early acceleration is just what is needed to manoeuvre around some of the more mammoth vehicles in city traffic, and that bubble shape gives driver and passengers a decent view of what's happening around and about. The car slows down sharply, admittedly, but that is not unusual in smaller cars. It also means the best option for travel is its one-pedal mode. In fact, drivers probably only need to use the brake when they want to park. JAC has put some intriguing features in the E30X. The indicators, for example, make an ever-so-slightly different sound depending on which way the car is turning. Not the most useful thing, but indicative that JAC was seeking elements to make the car distinctive from the drawing board onwards. While getting up to speed on the motorway is no problem, the E30X is, realistically, an urban vehicle. The space for luggage is predictably minimal, so it might be worth opting for something bigger if going on a family trip that requires putting in some miles. However, the E30X fights its corner as a compact commuter vehicle, both in practicality and stylishness. It might be a budget option, but considering it's an electric car, it's a decent choice for the money.
