Author: Ms Bich

Mark Feehily now has a successful career, a happy family with his gay partner and 4-year-old daughter.

In Westlife, Mark Feehily has a technical voice, specializing in impressive high notes. From a shy boy from the suburbs, Mark became a famous star and now continues his steadfast musical journey at the age of 43.

Mark Feehily shocked everyone with his gay coming out in 2005. Having gone through many difficulties, Mark now has a happy family with his partner Cailean O’Neill and a 4-year-old daughter as beautiful as an angel.

The shy boy found his passion for music from Mariah Carey and the Westlife members themselves

Mark Feehily was born in 1980 in the suburbs of Sligo, Ireland in a family with 3 brothers. Mark’s life passed quite peacefully, he used to be a shy and unremarkable character at school. Mark’s father had a huge record collection, but Mark’s life only really changed after his father asked for a discarded satellite dish, causing the TV in the house to go from having only 4 channels to 400 channels.

Suddenly, Mark’s world became more vivid thanks to television channels around the world. The male singer is a big fan of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, always singing the song I Will Always Love You all day long. Later, Mark recalled that famous diva Mariah Carey was the inspiration for him to pursue a music career. The male singer was captivated by the famous diva when she sang the song Hero. “She is gorgeous, her voice is out of this world. When I heard the song Hero for the second time, I felt something awakening inside me. If I hadn’t watched her that day sing, there probably wouldn’t be me now” – Mark confided.

Mariah Carey is the inspiration…

… for Mark to pursue music

Mark Feehily is the most successful idol fanboy when in 2000, Mariah Carey and Westlife collaborated to release the song Against All Odds. The male singer shared that this experience was like a real dream.

Mark Feehily successfully “chased an idol” and had the opportunity to sing a duet with his idol

Shane Filan and Kian Egan are also musical inspirations for Mark Feehily. When they were in middle school together, Mark admired Shane and Kian when they performed in the school musical. The opportunity came when Mark was also given a role in the musical by his teacher. Since then, they became close friends and together formed the band IOYOU (the predecessor of Westlife). Step by step, the band signed a contract with a professional record label, becoming the famous Westlife of today.

6 members of IOYOU (predecessor of Westlife)

The openly gay display shocked public opinion
At its peak, Westlife had millions of fans around the world. Girls constantly fantasize about the members, considering them the men of their dreams. Mark is no exception. He is loved for his bright handsome appearance, captivating blue eyes and radiant smile. Wherever Mark went, girls chased him and screamed for him.

But in his heart, Mark was very miserable because he was gay. The male singer had always wondered about how to come out during his youth, calling Westlife’s busy life “the perfect distraction” to forget about this problem. At that time, Mark only focused on work and kept his private life private. Fans think he doesn’t have a girlfriend because he’s too busy.

But then someone came and changed Mark’s life. That was Kevin McDaid, a member of the band V. They quickly developed feelings for each other, wanting to do things together like every other couple does. And so Mark bravely came out, as well as publicly announced his relationship with Kevin. In August 2005, Mark confided this story in an interview: “I want people to know the truth about who I really am. I’m gay and I’m proud of it. It’s just that simple.” My true self. I don’t want any pity, or to become an example. Simply because I feel this is the right time to tell the truth.”

Mark Feehily (Westlife): From a shy boy inspired by Mariah Carey

Westlife member comes out and publicly announces his relationship with Kevin McDaid

Immediately, this news dominated every front page of British media. Westlife members already knew it, so they weren’t surprised. In the autobiography Our Story, the members all agreed that Mark’s happiness was the most important, they were happy that Mark no longer had to sadly hide the secret.

Fans everywhere were shocked, but they were quick to support Mark and Kevin’s relationship. Some fans were even inspired by Mark, so they bravely announced their sexual orientation to their family. The male singer was very touched and said this was one of the proudest things in his career.

Westlife members all agree that Mark’s happiness is the most important

A perfect life now with my partner and my beautiful, angelic daughter

Unfortunately, Mark and Kevin were only together for 7 years. They officially broke up in 2012. But then Mark’s heart was happy again when he met his partner Cailean O’Neill. They dated in 2013 and got engaged in February 2019.

In July of the same year, Mark and Cailean announced that the couple became fathers through surrogacy. Little girl Layla was born in the joy and happiness of the couple and the entire Westlife family. The male singer once dreamed of becoming a father and having children running around him. Now that dream has become a reality.

Mark Feehily and Cailean O’Neill have been dating since 2013

They became fathers in 2019

Up to now, Layla is 4 years old and her two fathers often post photos on their personal pages. The girl received many compliments thanks to her angelic appearance. Mark Feehily constantly praised his daughter as the cutest and sweetest girl in the world.

Mark’s angelic daughter is 4 years old

At the age of 43, Kian Egan (Westlife) has a remarkably successful career and a happy family with 3 children.

Kian Egan doesn’t have many solo parts in Westlife, but he is an important and irreplaceable member. Who would have thought that Kian used to pursue rock music and was a real star in the region before joining Westlife. Besides his successful career and happy family life, Kian Egan is also notable for his unexpected relationship with… Shane Filan.

Was bullied because he was a hot boy in school and attracted a lot of girls

Ever since he was in school, Kian Egan has been an outstanding student thanks to his bright appearance and singing talent. The male singer was given a role in the school musical and won a national recitation award. Kian’s performance of playing and singing the song Wonderful Tonight made the girls around him “fall head over heels” for him.

Up to middle school, Kian Egan was passionate about rock music, he was inspired by famous bands such as Metallica, Guns N’Roses, Bon Jovi, Green Day, Pearl Jam. Kian’s father bought him an electric guitar for 300 pounds (about 9 million VND) and from then on, the male singer diligently practiced music. Thanks to his skillful guitar playing skills, Kian Egan joined local rock bands and had his own fan base.

Kian Egan was a famous hot boy in the area during his school days

Famous rock bands are Kian Egan’s idols. He practiced hard with the dream of becoming a star like them

But because he was so prominent, the Westlife member became a victim of school violence. Many boys his age were not satisfied with the fact that girls idolized Kian, so they tried to bully and beat him. The male singer said it was a dark time in his life. After 3 years of suffering, Kian fought back and was able to escape being beaten.

Joined Westlife thanks to… Backstreet Boys

Kian Egan once wanted to become a rock star, but a traffic accident at the age of 15 left his little finger disabled. The male singer can still play the guitar but cannot harmonize as well as before.

At this time, Shane Filan and Mark invited Kian Egan to join their band, the forerunner of Westlife. This band is oriented towards pursuing Pop music, so at first Kian was very surprised and refused to participate: “Are you going to tell me to give up my rock career? I’m in 3 rock groups already. I I’m the lead guitarist and main vocalist. I can’t join your group.”

But then the Backstreet Boys’ pop tunes made Kian Egan think again. He suddenly realized that Pop music was not bad and agreed to join Shane and Mark’s band. The male singer quickly joined his friends, forming the group IOYOU to perform locally.

Backstreet Boys’ music inspired…

… for Kian Egan to join IOYOU (Westlife)

Later, boss Louis Walsh retained 3 members Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Kian Egan, and recruited 2 new members Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden to complete the Westlife squad. Westlife had the opportunity to perform as the opening act for Backstreet Boys’ concert in Ireland in 1998.

Unexpected relationship with… Shane Filan

Many fans know Shane Filan and Kian Egan as close friends from their school days until today. But few people know that in reality, Kian Egan is also… Shane Filan’s brother-in-law.

Specifically, Kian Egan is the cousin of Gillian Walsh – childhood girlfriend and later wife of Shane Filan. Through Kian, Shane has known and dated Gillian Walsh since childhood. She was the inspiration for Shane to write Together Girl Forever – the debut song of IOYOU (Westlife’s predecessor).

Kian – Shane are not only close friends, but also relatives

Shane’s wife is Kian’s cousin

A remarkable solo career and a happy married life

Kian Egan doesn’t have much acting space in Westlife, but that doesn’t mean he’s incompetent. After Westlife temporarily disbanded, Kian immediately released 2 solo albums and received love from everyone audiences. He is also a judge on the show The Voice Ireland, MC of many shows such as X Factor, This Morning…

Kian “burned out” with his passion for rock music after going solo

Kian Egan married actress 3 years younger than Jodi Albert in 2009. In fact, they met and liked each other since Kian was 19 years old and Jodi was 16 years old. But because of busy careers, the couple could not get together at that time. It wasn’t until later that Kian and Jodi realized they were the love of each other’s life and couldn’t miss each other anymore. The famous entertainment couple got married in 2009 and are currently living happily together with their three sons.

Family is the most important thing to the male singer

Let’s be honest; Westlife reached their peak as a five-piece, especially with Brian McFadden.

When he departed in 2004, it created a void the group has never fully filled.

From April ’99 to December 2000, single after single hit number one, achieving 14 chart-toppers in their career.

However, here’s the catch – 12 of those were with Brian.

It’s not a coincidence; it’s a fact. Since his departure, things haven’t been the same.

Brian brought vocal strength, adding a third powerful voice to the group.

His departure left a gap in both vocal prowess and charisma.

Keane Hegan may have an ego, but his singing ability falls short. Nikki is pleasant but limited to backup vocals.

That puts the heavy lifting on Mark and Shane. Brian wasn’t just a strong voice; he injected fun and mischief into Westlife.

Without him, the group seems devoid of personality, missing the lively spark he provided.

Brian left willingly, but considering his current stage in life, a return seems plausible, especially since he continues to sing those songs with Boyzlife.

However, the real hurdle is likely money.

Splitting earnings five ways compared to four is a significant factor.

Even if Brian were open to returning, Westlife might not welcome him back.

It’s unfortunate because there’s a consensus among fans that the group was better with him.

Niall Horan felt like a ‘prisoner’ in One Direction and ‘struggled’ with fame as teen

Niall Horan, 27, shot to unimaginable heights of fame after auditioning on X Factor in 2010 as a 16-year-old before being put in the band with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne

Niall Horan says he “felt like a prisoner” at some points during his time in One Direction.

The singer, 27, shot to unimaginable heights of fame after auditioning on X Factor in 2010 as a 16-year-old.

His life changed forever when Simon Cowell put him in the band alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne.

The boys went on to become one of the biggest boy-bands of all time, so it’s safe to say their freedom was compromised.

In 2015, Zayn quit the group, with the rest of the band taking an extended hiatus the following year.

Niall Horan says he felt like a ‘prisoner’ in One Direction (Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
They then returned as a foursome, before eventually all going on to launch extremely successful solo careers.

Niall was asked if he ever felt like a “prisoner” during the height of the band’s fame during his appearance on Dermot O’Leary’s podcast People, Just People.

“A couple of times, yeah, because we were 17, 18, 19 for the first few years, and I struggled with it,” the Irish singer responded.

Niall was in the band with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne (Image: Getty Images)
He went on: “As you know, I have to be doing something all the time and the thought of just closing the curtain in my hotel room was just madness to me.

“I really struggled with the idea: ‘Why won’t you just let us out? We just want to go for a walk!’ But you can’t get inside the brain of a fan.

“Now I completely get it, but at the time we were like: ‘You’re our age, will you just let us out so we can walk down the street! You must understand!’”

Since the demise of One Direction, Niall went on to have a successful solo career (Image: Getty Images for MTV)
Shining a light on the band’s success, Niall recalled: “In the UK, it was nuts. We’d go and do signings here and there and bits and pieces and that was crazy.

“That was the first kind of side of it, you know, banging on car windows. Around the release of What Makes You Beautiful is when it really kicked off.

“We did a HMV run around the country, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, to do the signings and that was the first time I seen the madness.”

Harry Styles’ One Direction bandmates fail to publicly wish him a happy 30th birthday (and it’s radio silence from his famous exes as well!)

Harry Styles will likely be celebrating his 30th birthday surrounded by his nearest and dearest after being spotted in London this week.

However, the singer, 30, who has recently been in the Capital with his girlfriend Taylor Russell, is yet to receive any well wishes from his former bandmates.

The One Direction boys; Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik have not posted on their respective social medias to honour the occasion.

While it is so far radio silence from the 1D boys, Harry’s legions of fans have taken to Twitter and Instagram to wish him a happy birthday.

The fans have shared pictures and messages about the British star, as he celebrates reached the end of his third decade.

Harry, who has dated a string of A-listers including Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner and Olivia Wilde, is yet to receive any birthday messages from his famous exes online.

On Wednesday, Harry was spotted spending the last day of his twenties riding around London on an electric rental bike.

The singer was hard to miss in a bright orange quilted jacket, which he wore with a black scarf, bobble hat and sunglasses.

Despite the wintery weather, Harry slipped on a pair of shorts for his ride, completing the look with a pair of Adidas Sambas and socks.

Harry, who carried his essentials in a black crossbody bag, navigated the roads on his electric Lime Bike, which are available around the city to hire.

Last year, Harry was in his element as he rung in his 29th birthday performing at the Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs.

The performance was the final night of the North American leg of his tour, and it came to an end in sensational style.

The former One Direction star showed off his unique sense of style in a glitzy pink rhinestone outfit.

The superstar went shirtless under the heavily-sequinned jacket and showed off his torso tattoos and complete the look with matching trousers.

He worked the crowds as he performed all his biggest hits and sent the crowds wild when he announced that it was in fact his birthday.

Since finishing the global tour last summer with a final performance in Rome, Harry has been laying low and spending time at his north London pad.

Harry, who has also holidayed in Antigua in recent weeks, has been spending quality time with his actress girlfriend Taylor.

Harry and Taylor have been publicly dating since August 2023 but are thought to have been together since several months prior.

They were first romantically linked after they were spotted enjoying an art gallery date in London last June.

Since then, the pair have been spotted enjoying various outings together as they take their romance to new heights.

The Watermelon Sugar hitmaker reportedly is ‘head over heels for Taylor,’ a source revealed to Us Weekly last year before noting that he ‘loves spending as much time with her as he can’.

The insider claimed: ‘Things are very serious, and Harry definitely sees a future with Taylor.

‘Even though they’re both busy with their careers, they support one another any chance they get.’

Harry’s stroll with Taylor also marked the first time he had been seen since he was left shaken by stalker Myra Carvalho who has been charged with causing him serious harm or distress.

He had only just returned from his and Taylor’s romantic Caribbean getaway, when it is claimed he was targeted by the woman, 35, in North London.

Myra appeared at Highbury Corner magistrates’ court last Tuesday where, according to The Sun, it was heard she ‘pursued a course of conduct – namely harassment – which amounted to stalking causing serious alarm or distress’.

The publication said the charge added her alleged actions had a ‘substantial adverse effect’ on Harry’s ‘usual day-to-day activities’.

She was also reportedly told as part of the charge she ‘knew, or ought to have known, your course of conduct would cause alarm or distress’.

Myra was remanded in custody and will next appear at Harrow Crown Court in London on 20 February.

A source said: ‘Harry was really shaken up. He had spent the start of the month in Anguilla with Taylor and James Corden and he’d had a great break.

‘This happened not long after he had come back. Harry just wants to carry on as normal, but this has been concerning.’

Steal his Styles! Two-year-old turns into an overnight social media star with Instagram account dedicated to lookalike photos of himself and One Direction heartthrob Harry

 A two-year-old has turned into a social media star after posting a series of lookalike images in which he copies the style and pose of One Direction singer Harry Styles. 

Michael Rangamiz, already boasts a 57,000-strong following on his one-month-old Instagram account, which is devoted to shots of him mirroring images of 22-year-old lothario Harry.

The toddler, who is half Russian and half Iranian, appears to have perfected all of Harry’s mannerisms, from his brooding pout to his cheeky smile, all of which make several appearances on the account, which is run by Michael’s mother. 

The youngster has only been posting photographs of himself looking like One Direction hearthrob since May but he is garnering a huge following with fans from around the world drawn in by his adorable looks and all-round confidence. 

His mother says she takes her inspiration from pictures of Harry and then styles Michael to look like him – his shoulder length brown hair enabling his mom to style it just like Harry’s. 

She posts a series of photos of him wearing clothing similar to the superstar each week, captioning the images with anecdotes like: ‘Michael has a new hair cut. 

‘Just a little bit cause his hair need some rest after cold winter and 6 months of wearing hats. I use natural products for his hair so hope in two months to see him with long hair again.  

‘Time to wear headbands. [sic]’ 

Michael’s mother searches through the latest Harry snaps to get inspiration for the ‘twin’ photoshoots.

The kid manages to pull it off with style from the clothes that he wears, his gorgeous smile to his hair, wrapped in a bun.

The skinny jeans, aviator sunglasses and leather jackets make him look like the perfect mini-me of the One Direction frontman.

Michael’s picture-perfect poses certainly seem to be winning over his followers, with every single one of his images receiving thousands of likes, and hundreds of positive comments.  

Most gush over how handsome Michael looks all dressed up. ‘Why are you so cute?’ asked one Instagram user. 

‘Your son is adorable and you have a great sense of fashion,’ commented one follower. 

Another who enjoyed the comparison between the pair said that the little boy was better looking that the pop singer: ‘Your son is more beautiful than this guy!’

All About Harry Styles’ Goddaughter Ruby Winston

Harry Styles featured his goddaughter Ruby Winston at the start of his hit track “As It Was”

Photo:Anthony Pham via Getty

Harry Styles’ goddaughter Ruby Winston is barely in elementary school, but she’s already got a hit single under her belt.

The “Watermelon Sugar” singer featured his friend, Ben Winston’s, daughter on his hit track, “As It Was,” in 2022. The now-7-year-old is the voice behind the opening words, “Come on Harry, we want to say goodnight to you!”

“She used to try and call me before bedtime every night so one time I don’t know, it didn’t ring or something, and she sent me that and I dug it out at some point while we were in the studio and put it in front of the song for some reason. I just fell in love with it and it stuck,” Styles told Capital FM in April 2022.

The fame even went a little to Ruby’s head, he joked. “She was asking for a big fee,” Styles said.

Ruby is the elder daughter of Winston, the executive producer of shows from The Late Late Show with James Corden to the Grammy Awards and Hulu’s The Kardashians. He and Styles met in the mid-2010s and have been close friends for years, so much so that Winston and his wife Meredith named Styles as Ruby’s godfather.

From being featured on his track to her family, here’s everything to know about Harry Styles’ goddaughter, Ruby Winston.

She was born in 2016

Ben Winston and Ruby Winston in 2020.Ben Winston Instagram

Ruby was born on Dec. 5, 2016, to Winston and Meredith. The producer announced her birth on Instagram with a simple black-and-white photo of him cuddling with newborn Ruby.

“Hey Ruby,” he wrote in the caption.

Her father and Styles are good friends

James Longman, Josie Cliff, Louis Waymouth, James Corden, Ben Winston in 2019.Terence Patrick/CBS/Getty

Styles and Winston first became friends over a decade ago during Styles’ One Direction days. Winston worked on a few 1D videos and also produced their documentary film, This is Us, and the pair have been pals ever since.

“Traveling and working with those 5 brilliant boys was such an amazing privilege. Loved every minute of that life changing time,” Winston wrote in an Instagram caption to commemorate the band’s 10th anniversary.

Styles even lived in Winston’s attic in suburban London for over a year, per Rolling Stone.

“That period of time, he was living with us in the most mundane suburban situation. No one ever found out, really,” Winston said of their living arrangement. “Even when we went out for a meal, it’s such a sweet family neighborhood, no one dreamed it was actually him. But he made our house a home. And when he moved out, we were gutted.”

She’s featured on “As It Was”

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Ruby’s most notable contribution to Styles’ discography is her adorable intro for “As It Was,” Styles’ big hit off his third album, Harry’s House. The song opens with a child’s voice saying, “Come on Harry, we want to say goodnight to you!”

Styles has told the story a few times, saying that the voice memo organically made its way onto the song.

“She had a streak of calling me every night,” the musician told Heart Radio in April 2022 of what was going on behind the scenes of the now-famous snippet. “I missed it one night and she wanted to let me know that she was quite angry with me.”

Her dad later revealed in a January 2023 interview with Entertainment Weekly that the voice recording happened in a rather private location.

“I find it very moving whenever I hear that record — and the fact that it’s the biggest record of last year, the No. 1 streamed record ­— and it’s my little girl sitting on the toilet because that’s where she was when she recorded it,” he said.

Her dad did not let her perform with Styles at the Grammy Awards

Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty

Given that her dad is the executive producer of the music awards ceremony, some thought Ruby might make a cameo with her godfather to perform her now-iconic lines at the 2023 Grammy Awards. However, Winston quickly shut that idea down.

“What I can tell you is that if Ruby Winston is asked to perform, she 100 percent will. However, I will never allow that to happen,” Winston told EW before the show. “As much as she would love it, it’s never going to happen.”

Though she may not understand how famous the song is now, Ruby’s dad said he’s looking forward to the day when she will fully comprehend she was featured on a hit song at just 5 years old.

“It’s a really lovely thing that will always be a lovely thing for her,” he said. “And I don’t think she really understands it yet, but one day when she’s 25, she’ll realize that’s the coolest thing ever.”

She is a big sister

Ruby became a big sister on Oct. 10, 2019, when Grace was born, Winston announced on Instagram.

“Spending my birthday with the greatest gift I’ve ever got,” Winston wrote alongside a photo of him with both of his daughters. “Grace Winston was born on Thursday. I think she’s pretty great. I’m outnumbered by 3 incredible women.”

Hollywood Has A Problem With Making Films On The Beatles That Still Don’t Seem To Understand

With 4 Beatles movies set to be made, we have to wonder if it’s too much

Highlights

Director Sam Mendes is taking on the challenge of creating 4 separate interconnected Beatles films, a bold move sure to stir up buzz.
While Mendes’ past success is impressive, modern audiences are more selective, raising concerns about the films finding their desired success.
The studio plan of releasing all 4 films in the same year comes with risks, as it’s questionable whether audiences would be willing to invest in each Beatle’s story.

Biopics are more prevalent than ever in Hollywood, and these movies have a way of netting critical acclaim, as well as solid box office returns. When done well, they can take the world by storm, but they can also cause some problems. Nevertheless, studios are willing to roll the dice on them, with the hope that money and Oscars are within reach.

The Beatles are the biggest and greatest musical act of all time, and word has spread that the Fab Four are getting their own films. In fact, 4 movies are being made, one for each of them, in what is sure to be a much-discussed strategy by the studio.

Let’s take a look at the announcement, and why this could be a disaster for the studio.

Four Beatles Movies Are Going To Be Made In The Coming Years, But Audiences Are More Selective About Spending Money At The Box Office

All you need is love, and 4 separate Beatles films.

According to multiple sources, it has been announced that director, Sam Mendes, will be the man behind 4 separate Beatles films in the coming years.

“Director Sam Mendes plans to make four separate movies, one from each Beatles member’s point of view. They will intersect to “tell the astonishing story of the greatest band in history,” leading up to their 1970 breakup, according to a press release. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of the late John Lennon and George Harrison have granted full life story and music rights for,” Variety reports.

That’s right, the Fab Four are getting their own interconnected movies. It’s a bold decision by the studio, and perhaps this would work much, much better as a miniseries. That said, The Beatles continue to print money, so maybe it’s time to strike while that iron is still burning hot.

“I’m honored to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies,” Mendes said.

For the unfamiliar, Sam Mendes is as good as it gets in the directing department. The man is responsible for movies like American Beauty, Road to Perdition, 1917, and multiple James Bond films, including Skyfall and Spectre.

Now, is this too much for the average moviegoer? Studios are willing to roll the dice from time to time, and biopics have proven lucrative. Bohemian Rhapsody, for instance, was a monumental success, that even landed Rami Malek an Oscar for his turn as Freddie Mercury in the film. However, with audiences being more selective than ever, even with major franchises, it’s hard to imagine that all four of these pictures will find the success that the studio wants.

Fandom only goes so far, and while many love the band, how many people are willing to shell out their hard-earned pay for a Ringo Starr movie?

The studio, however, is keen on using what they’ve referred to as “innovative and groundbreaking.” They plan on releasing all 4 films in the same year.

Again, a miniseries might have been the way to go here.

Interestingly, the band already has a history on the big screen, so it’s worth tracking how those films fared.

The Beatles Made Multiple Films During Their Prime, But Even Then, They Weren’t A Guaranteed Hit

The band’s first movie, A Hard Day’s Night, was a critical and commercial success upon release in 1964. In fact, the film is still highly-regarded by many, and it’s one that many movie fans seek out.

Help! was not nearly as loved, but the film was still a success in its own right. It is legitimately over-the-top hilarious at points, and it did a lot in the way of pioneering music videos, which would take a few decades to really seep into the mainstream.

Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine weren’t quite on the same level as their predecessors, with the former being a critical disaster. The band was pivoting in an entirely different direction, and these films were a testament to that. They’re bizarre, but most Beatles fans have at least checked them out.

Let it Be was the band’s final film, and it was a documentation of things falling apart for the once mighty group. Things were bad when the film was assembled, and the band wasn’t interested in it seeing the light of day.

So, there is a history of success with Beatles films, but even at their peak, things were checkered. It’s a hard sell for modern audiences.

The Fab Four’s 4 films are going to be an interesting thing to watch from an industry perspective. If the release is as groundbreaking as the studio is hinting, then we could see The Beatles reshape the film world, much like they did with the music world.

Dolly Parton Reveals Plastic Surgery Regrets As She Takes Break From Music

Dolly says it’s hard not to go overboard with cosmetic enhancements, but it looks like she’s stepping away from the spotlight for the time being.

Highlights

Dolly Parton believes there’s nothing wrong with cosmetic surgery and will alter any imperfection she sees.
She admits that going overboard with plastic surgery can result in complications and extended recovery times.
Dolly emphasizes the importance of finding the best doctors and being cautious not to overdo cosmetic procedures. She acknowledges the risks associated with going under the knife.

Dolly Parton is most famous for her music, but the singer’s looks come in at a close second, given that she’s been open about going under the knife throughout the decades. Recently, Dolly opened up about what cosmetic procedures she regrets and how she’d do things differently.

Dolly, 77, recently spoke to Saga Magazine where she emphasized her belief that there’s nothing wrong with cosmetic surgery. If she sees an imperfection, she doesn’t hesitate to alter it.

Dolly Admits It’s Hard Not To Go Overboard With Plastic Surgery

“If something is bagging, sagging or dragging, I’ll tuck it, suck it or pluck it,” the musician explained.

“Every now and then you’ll get a hematoma, or sometimes with fillers and Botox you can get too much and have to wait till the swelling goes down to look normal again,” Dolly added of going overboard. “It means that instead of being back at work in two weeks, it’s a month.”

Dolly made similar comments last month during an appearance on Howard Stern’s radio show, where she admitted to the variety of work she’s had done to her face.
“I try to do just little bits at a time — I don’t do like really big stuff. I do fillers, Botox, Juvéderm,” she explained during the November interview . “Only when I have to do something a little more, and even then, I try to be careful.”
“I always say, ‘Just find the best doctors.’ You’ve just got to be very careful not to overdo it because you never know, anytime you go under the knife you could come out looking not good,” Dolly went on. “It’s always a risk and every time I go in for anything I think ‘Oh Lord, please let this all work out fine.’”

Dolly Wants To Focus On Her Husband Over Her Career

Dolly’s comments on her appearance come amid reports that she’s planning to take a step ack from her music carer to focus on her husband amid his ailing health, a topic the singer didn’t cover during her recent interviews.

Last month, various reports claimed that Dolly’s long-time husband, Carl Dean, 81, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by a variety of symptoms like memory loss, cognitive decline, and inability to perform daily tasks.

“Dolly has long been a fixture on the touring circuit, but as her husband’s health takes precedence, she has chosen to take a step back from the stage to focus on what matters most – family,” an insider claimed to National Enquirer.
“She wants to make sure they enjoy every last minute they have together,” they added.
Carl and Dolly have been married since 1966. Despite their decades-long union, the pair never had kids. In 2020, Dolly admitted she chose not to have a family to prioritize her career, as she doesn’t believe she would’ve found the same success had she had kids.

For now, Dolly hasn’t commented on the reports regarding her husband’s health.

Reba McEntire On The Possibility Of Marrying Boyfriend Rex Linn

“That’s up to him totally.”

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Reba McEntire and Rex Linn are in no rush to tie the knot.

McEntire addressed the topic of matrimony in a recent conversation with Evan Paul on Taste of Country Nights, revealing that she and Linn are having fun and enjoying each other as boyfriend and girlfriend. And while she hasn’t pressured him to propose, she has put that ball in his court.

“I told him if he wanted to get married that’s up to him totally. He doesn’t seem pressured one way or the other. We get along so well. We have fun. We travel together.” the Voice coach shared. “Now, if you can do a road trip with a person and not get in an argument and still like each other when you get to your destination, that’s a pretty good partnership right there.”

It helps that they have a lot in common.

“We grew up in Oklahoma,” McEntire continued. “He started in Texas, I don’t hold that against him, but we love all the same things and we’re close in age, so when I say, ‘Oh, you remember Bewitched back when we were kids?’ He’ll say, ‘Oh, I had a crush on Elizabeth Montgomery.’ We can talk about things. It’s a lot of fun.”

Linn and McEntire met on the set of the Kenny Rogers movie, The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw, in 1991, though they didn’t start dating until 2020.

“We kept in contact over the years, we both know the same people,” McEntire explained during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in November 2020. “So it was just like good friends getting back together and having dinner … then we started texting and talking on the telephone and getting to know each other better during the quarantine.”

And the rest, as they say, is history!