‘A dancer dances, even with replaced hips and scoliosis’: only one actor can play Liza Minnelli
Despite Minnelli’s memoir not being finished and a queue of ‘Academy award, Emmy, Tony and Grammy winners excited to talk’, the star of the upcoming biopic is already obvious
As the repeatedly stalled Madonna biopic has shown, it’s difficult to make a film about a real-life icon, especially when the icon in question has a say in who will play them. And so it might prove to be with Liza Minnelli. Earlier this year, Minnelli announced that she is writing what is sure to be a blockbuster memoir. The book promises to pull no punches which – when you factor in her parents, her addiction issues and her complicated love life – is a hell of a lot of punches not to pull.
The book isn’t due to come out until 2026. Despite this, the television rights have already been optioned and, even though it’s so far in the distance, Minnelli has already got several ideas about casting. In an email to People magazine, she wrote: “First, we need a great script and an actress who loves to move,” adding, “Honey, first, I’m a dancer … like the great line in Chorus Line: God, I’m a dancer … a dancer dances … even with replaced hips and scoliosis!”
Continue reading...-
Ilona Maher goes from 'Dancing With the Stars' to playing rugby in the U.K.
Ilona Maher, America's biggest rugby star and "Dancing With the Stars" runner-up, has waltzed herself over to the United Kingdom to play for the Bristol Bears.NBC News - 1d -
Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer
Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancerABC News - 1d -
Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer
Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancerABC News - 1d -
Can we keep the Elon Musks of the world out of British politics? Only if we act now | Oliver Bullough
The tech billionaire is said to be considering giving $100m to Reform UK. That should jolt efforts to cap political donations. It is an inevitable consequence of the inequality inherent to the ...The Guardian - 16h -
ONS admits it may not be able to replace UK labour force survey until 2027
Policymakers face further uncertainty over state of jobs marketFinancial Times - 1d -
This factor can get your mortgage application denied — even if you're a high earner
The debt-to-income ratio was the most common reason buyers were denied a mortgage, according to a report. Here's how to improve it.CNBC - 16h -
The one surefire way Red Sox can win Juan Soto sweepstakes
There's a legitimate path to the Red Sox signing Juan Soto in free agency, and it all comes down to one simple factor, writes John Tomase.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
49ers injury woes: How last-place San Francisco can still win NFC West even after losing Christian McCaffrey
At 5-7, the 49ers still have a chance to win the divisionCBS Sports - 1d
More from The Guardian
-
South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, facing impeachment after martial law shock
The Guardian - 2h -
‘We’ve seen this before’: residents of rebel-held Aleppo fear regime onslaught
The Guardian - 3h -
Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in request to dismiss hush-money case
The Guardian - 9h -
Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat
The Guardian - 10h -
Donna Nelson, who claims she was love scam victim, jailed for smuggling drugs into Japan
The Guardian - 1h