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    Harry Potter icon Jason Isaacs admits one movie detail was almost very different

    Jason Isaacs has told how he meddled in the plans for his Harry Potter character Lucius Malfoy, as he had his own idea of how he should look and what he should wear08:06, 07 Mar 2025Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Official trailerJason Isaacs has confessed his Harry Potter character had a totally different look – until he gave him a dramatic makeover.The actor played Lucius Malfoy in the movies of JK Rowling’s books about the boy wizard, with the character instantly recognisable thanks to his long blond hair and eye-catching get ups. But Jason has shared that the world of Harry Potter – which is now getting a new series – could have looked very different if he hadn’t meddled a bit.Secrets about Ralph Fiennes’ Voldemort were recently revealed, and now Jason has spilled that Lucius was actually meant to have short hair and wear smart suits. Discussing Lucius’ look in a TikTok video with Esquire, he said “none of it was there originally”.The actor had a role in his character’s look(Image: More

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    Inside Keke Palmer’s life – from new comedy to viral outfit that sparked backlash

    Keke Palmer stars in a new buddy-comedy that has already received critical acclaim06:10, 07 Mar 2025Updated 07:25, 07 Mar 2025One of Them Days official trailer starring SZA Keke Palmer is back in the limelight on the big screen with her latest comedy flick. The 31-year-old actress is sharing the spotlight with songstress SZA in the new film One of Them Days, which hit cinemas today.The movie revolves around besties and flatmates Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA), who are in a pickle after Alyssa’s beau blows their rent money. Audiences will be in stitches as they watch the pair hilariously scramble to gather cash to dodge eviction.The comedy has already charmed US audiences since its January release, snagging a whopping 95 per cent rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics.Keke Palmer and SZA star in One of Them Days (Image: More

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    Legendary guitarist and punk rock pioneer found dead aged 70

    Legendary punk rock guitarist Brian James has tragically passed away aged 70.22:38, 06 Mar 2025Updated 23:07, 06 Mar 2025English punk rock guitarist Brian James has died, aged 70The iconic punk rock guitarist Brian James has tragically died aged 70.James was a founding member of The Damned, as well as The Lords of the New Church, and will be remembered as a “pioneer and true gentleman.” He wrote almost all the material on The Damned’s first two albums, Damned Damned Damned and Music for Pleasure, before leaving the group in 1977.He leaves behind his wife Minna, son Charlie, and daughter-in-law Alicia.A statement posted on his Facebook account read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of the true pioneers of music, guitarist, songwriter, and true gentleman, Brian James.”Founding member of The Damned, writer of the first ever UK punk single, New Rose, Brian was the principal songwriter of the band’s debut album, Damned Damned Damned, which was released in February 1977.James (far right) with his band Lords of the New Church”Parting ways with the Damned following the release of their second album, the Nick Mason-produced Music for Pleasure, Brian created the short-lived Tanz Der Youth, before he formed The Lords of the New Church with his friend and fellow rocker Stiv Bators.”In a wave of excitement, headed by the twin powers of Brian James and Stiv Bators, three successful studio albums followed for The Lord of the New Church, spawning singles such as Open Your Eyes, Dance with Me, and Method to My Madness.”Always looking for new challenges and keen to work with different musicians, over the years that followed, Brian formed The Dripping Lips and guested on different records, while creating the Brian James Gang and working on his solo albums.The iconic musician played five Damed shows in the UK in 2022″Incessantly creative and a musical tour de force, over a career which spanned more than six decades, with his music also gracing film and television soundtracks, in addition to The Damned and The Lords of the New Church, Brian worked with a plethora of punk and rock ‘n’ roll’s finest, from Iggy Pop to Wayne Kramer, Stewart Copeland to Cheetah Chrome.Article continues below”Most recently, more than four decades after the release of the epoch-making New Rose, the original members of The Damned reformed for a series of very special and emotional UK shows in 2022.”With his wife Minna, son Charlie, and daughter-in-law Alicia by his side, Brian passed peacefully on Thursday 6th March 2025.”For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. More