News about Frank Sinatra

When I read that the expression 'back in the day' was now considered beyond the pale, I thought to myself: About time, too. It's a horrible Americanism which has crossed the pond and wormed its way into our own, original version of the English language. What does it mean? Which particular 'day'? What's wrong with 'in the 1970s' or 'once upon a time' for that matter? Same goes for 'issues' instead of good, old-fashioned 'problems', 'train station' for 'railway station' and 'delivery' in the political sense, not a bloke in a white van turning up with a package from Amazon or a leg cutter from the Pavilion End.

There is a new Frank Sinatatra bio film coming to the silver screen. And on Thursday the crooner's daughter told TMZ she approved of the casting of Leonardo DiCaprio as her dad and Jennifer Lawrence as the singer's second wife, actress Ava Gardner. 'Marty and I have been dance partners for a long time and not once has he stepped on my toes!' she shared. 'Always here for Marty.' Tina controls her father's massive estate that includes hit songs as My Way, Fly Me To The Moon and That's Life. Frank also had an impressive movie career that included High Society, The Detective and On The Town. Frank died in Los Angeles in 1998 at the age of 82.

Leonardo DiCaprio is tipped to play Frank Sinatra in a new biopic directed by his longtime collaborator Martin Scorsese . Oscar winner DiCaprio, 49, who last teamed up with Scorsese , 81, for critically-acclaimed 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon, would portray Sinatra alongside Jennifer Lawrence as the singer's second wife, actress Ava Gardner per Variety .

Hundreds of mourners dressed in green descended on Cardiff today for a Rolls Royce-led procession in memory of one of the city's most renowned travellers. James Coffey - known fondly as Jim or 'Big Daddy' - died last month aged 68, after being diagnosed with cancer which had spread to his brain. His friends and family took over the Welsh capital today for his funeral, which included a host of quirky floral tributes marking his favourite things - such as a bottle of baileys, a Greggs store and his lucky lottery numbers. One of the most stunning tributes was an image of a stairway to heaven and depictions of Jim in the clouds with his late wife Agnes and their 14-year-old daughter Helen, who died suddenly in an accident in 2006. Jim's gold coffin was taken out from the service to My Way by Frank Sinatra, and driven to his burial plot at Western Cemetery by one of nine Rolls Royce vehicles decorated in Irish flags. The well-attended procession and service led to wide-spread disruption across the city, following earlier warnings by South Wales Police, as members of the wider traveller community came to pay their respects. Jim had 23 grandchildren and was known as 'Big Daddy' because being called 'granddad'' made him feel old. He was recognised for his work ethic and his dedication to his family, as well as his passion for his Irish heritage.

'I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is very comfortable,' Sean Connery's James Bond says as he goes to check in after escaping certain death in a burning coffin in Diamonds Are Forever. The 'Trop' was certainly the word to lose in Las Vegas in the 1960s and 1970s, when 007 stayed there.

BRIAN VINER: If I compiled my list again today, I still wouldn't have space for The Italian Job, Forrest Gump, The Great Escape, or Titanic, which all of which encouraged readers to write in. By the way, that doesn't mean I don't like or even love those photos (although not Titanic), which makes me wish the iceberg would strike a bit sooner). Here is a list of the Top 20 movies you should have included in my Top 100 list, as well as your reasons for... The Shawshank Redemption (left), Mary Poppins (right), and Saving Private Ryan (inset).

Bradley Walsh teamed up with a few of his showbiz pals to appear in a variety show over the weekend. On Saturday night, Chase host Brian Conley, Shane Richie, and Joe Pasquale joined Bradley Walsh and Friends for the Bradley Walsh and Friends appearance at The London Palladium. Rather than the 1960s' famous Rat Pack, which was made of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Samuel Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford, the foursome jokingly described themselves as the 'prat pack' rather than the famous Rat Pack, which was compiled of Frank Sina

Las Vegas has earned the nickname Sin City due to the numerous adult entertainers that take place within its hotels, strip clubs, and casinos, and casinos, one resort in particular has certainly lived up to its name. The Tropicana hotel and casino is a prime example of why the Nevada city has gathered its fame despite its murky links to the mob and legal issues for its owners. It was the city's most expensive property when it first opened in 1957, and it quickly became the epitome of Hollywood glamour. It was synonymous with glitz and glamor for decades; it regularly hosted A-list celebrities in its showroom and was the hotel that James Bond favored in the famous 1971 film Diamonds Are Forever. However, the opulent resort suffered from a slew of scandals that ultimately tarnished its opulent image. This week, the Tropicana casino and hotel's rich history has come back to the forefront of many people's thoughts, as it prepares to close for the final time.

With my new house and my 50th birthday, 2015 started on a high for me. However, it came at a real low. Philip Revel Horwood, my dad, died on December 21 at the age of 74. My dad's friendship with him was anything but encouraging. He suffered with alcoholism all his life, and he wasn't a good guy when he was inebriated.

Cresthill, a four-bedroom house in West Hollywood, was raised by Sammy Shore, his wife Mitzi Shore, and comedy writer Rudy DeLuca in 1972. It was nicknamed a 'frat house' and supported hundreds of careers in the seventies as well as sheltered a generation of funny-men. During its Golden Age, it hosted several parties attended by Hollywood's elite. Nevertheless, one of the house's most unusual features is the trap door, which is reported to have once concealed a mysterious tunnel that leads directly into The Comedy Store.

Martin Greenfield, who survived Auschwitz during WWII and went on to become a tailor to presidents and Hollywood movie stars, has died. He was 95 years old. After being released in 1945, he migrated to the United States in 1947, but without the ability to speak English. He bought the company in 1997 and named it for himself. It began with a lifetime of serving for anyone in American history. President Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and prospective presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden are among the names included in his 2014 memoir. He unintentionally became part of a controversy by drafting the tan suit that caused the White House press corps to dismiss questions about Syria and Iraq and question the outfit.

Was art expert Blunt on a mission to protect senior members of the Royal Family from association with the immoral earnings of goodtime girls Christine Keeler and Mandy Rice-Davies was gripping the post-war public?Was he attempting to save the reputation of Prince Philip and erase any public sign of a louche, party-going lifestyle more suited to a dissolute bachelor than the prince consort of a Queen? The Palace has long denied any involvement in the events of the weekend, but rumors and mystery persist. Philip had been in touch with Ward on several occasions, and he had even been sketched by the artist at Buckingham Palace. Now, this and other drawings had quickly disappeared due to the mystery purchaser.

Ana de Armas is honoring the birthday of one of her four-legged family members. The actress took to Instagram on Wednesday and posted a series of snaps of the party held in honor of her beloved little white furry pooch on the set of her new film Ballerina. In the first picture showing her dog a rub on his tiny chest as he stood on a table next to his birthday cake with '16' candles on top of it, part of it can be seen. The proud doggie mom also had 'Sweet 16 Elvis' written in white on top of the sweet treat, resembling two-tone brown icing and dark chocolate on the top. 'I love you beyond words,' she captioned the image, 'Happy birthday Elvis, my sweet boy.'

After receiving a terminal kidney cancer diagnosis in August 2022, Dan Tuckley, 46, decided to end his life on his own terms at an euthanasia clinic outside Basel. The cancer epidemic has risen so quickly that his life expectancy fell from one year to just weeks. For the £9,000 Pegasos clinic appointment, he spent £12,000 on a chartered private jet with his wife, Sarah, and siblings. The former British Army lance corporal died on September 22, 2022, but police came out of the blue at his widow's home in Derby, Derbyshire, where she said she was "made to feel like a criminal."

Aaron Rodgers could reunite with another former Packers teammate as left tackle David Bakhtiari is released by Green Bay this week and enters the free-agency market with several suitors. Bakhtiari revealed the impending release himself on X, as well as a video montage set to Frank Sinatra's 'My Way'. Since being drafted by the team in the fourth round in 2013, Bakhtiari has been with the Packers for his entire NFL career. The former Colorado star has also appeared in three Pro Bowls.

The Chicago Bears fell short of performing Frank Sinatra's "My Kind of Town," but the NFL franchise, which is worth $6.3 billion, has decided to remain in the Windy City after threatening to leave for the suburbs. On Monday, Bears CEO and President Kevin Warren announced plans for a new publicly owned Stadium within Chicago's city limits. The Bears intend to donate $2 billion to the stadium, while the general public will enjoy open spaces.' An unidentified legislator familiar with the scheme told the network that the stadium will be disapproved and come with a park space in Chicago. It's also unknown if the new stadium would be located in Soldier Field, the Bears' centennial home.

After battling Alzheimer's Disease, singer Steve Lawrence died at the age of 88. According to a press release issued on Thursday, his cause of death was due to "complications related to Alzheimer's disease." In 2019, he revealed his illness. The crooner, who was married to singer Eydie Gormé, is best known for his hit song Go Away Little Girl, which appeared in 1963.

After posting a video of her in what seemed to be a wedding gown, Jazmin Grimaldi has sparked rumors that she may have married her partner of eight years Ian Mellencamp. Prince Albert of Monaco's daughter, who turned 32 on Monday, appeared in a clip shared by her long-distance beau. The video, which was posted on Instagram, showed the couple on their travels around the world, including a love lock on a bridge, celebrating Valentine's Day, and a variety of hikes around the country. In one shot, the actress holds on to her dog Frankie Bleu by a poolside and appears to be wearing a white wedding gown (right). With an engagement ring, left and inset.

In recent weeks, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made numerous public appearances, most notable of which saw Meghan appear via video link in London to open a new wing of an animal charity. She made dumplings with Afghan female refugees earlier in February, well before a video of the visit was posted on the Archewell Foundation website on Monday. Following the launch of the 2025 Invictus Games in Whistler, Vancouver, Harry subsequently gave a series of American media interviews before his and Meghan attended a lavish gala dinner. His most recent outing saw him appear at the NFL awards in Los Angeles, less than 48 hours after visiting the UK to see his father King Charles after his cancer diagnosis. And Harry and Meghan's new website went live last month, sparking accusations that they are'more Royal' despite moving away from official roles. The couple's need to move forward,' according to PR consultant Nick Ede, who said in MailOnline: "They will be able to not reflect on the past, but rather look forward," as they move toward making them move away from ridicule and building themselves as humanitarians, designers, and campaigners.' "They're certainly part of a PR blitz, but I'm not sure it's working for them long term, and they'll have to address some difficult core issues both professionally and to do well."

At a glittering gala dinner in Canada last week, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry seemed to be the best of friends with Michael Buble. The Duchess of Sussex, 42, erupted with laughter as the Canadian singer, 48, performed an alternative 'My Way' dedicated to Prince Harry in Vancouver (inset). With the singer and his model wife Luisana Lopilato, the royal couple were seen leaving the event, which wrapped up the preparations for the 2025 Winter Invictus Games. Michael Buble, the Queen's cousin, appeared on her defunct blog The Tig and gushed that he is a "delightful guy" and "one hell of a dinner companion." However, Duchess of Sussex will ignore is that she owes her friendship with the singer to Jessica Mulroney, the singer's former BFF (right). Meghan and Michael met over dinner with stylist Jessica Mulroney and her partner Ben (left).

This is the moment Meghan Markle burst into laughter as Michael Bublé performed a different interpretation of Frank Sinatra's My Way at the Sussex Invictus Games, including Prince Harry's 'I think we should stay the hell out of your way.' Last week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were feted at a lavish gala dinner in Vancouver, Canada, to wrap up their tour in anticipation of the 2025 Winter Invictus Games. Bublé performed a rewritten copy of Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' shortly before his Duke's address, with nods to Prince Harry and Meghan littered throughout. As Bublé sang, she 'calls him H, we call him Harry,' and then moved to the side of his face when she said: "It's true, Harry, it's you." You're following through with a doorway that opens with a ray of hope.' The Sussexes chuckled and Meghan legged in and hugged Harry's shoulder as Bublé sang: 'When passions flow, stay the hell out of your way,' he said.'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in Vancouver to celebrate the one-year countdown to the upcoming Invictus Games and attend last night's glittering 'One Year to Go' gala. However, Harry and Meghan made a pit stop at nearby Indian restaurant Vij's, much to the delight of those working in the kitchen. The restaurant's owner, Virkam Vij, told CTV News that the royal couple seemed to have radically different tolerances to spice, with Meghan ordering the "most popular dish on the menu." Mrs Vij added that the duchess also wanted more chillies and spicy pickles to add to her dish, saying: "She loved it."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Canadian tour came to an end with a glamorous gala dinner in Vancouver, attended by Canadian singer Michael Bublé. Meghan, 42, was glamorous in a one-shoulder olive green dress by Canadian designer Greta Constantine, wore her hair in a bun, while Harry, 39, was dapper in a dark suit paired with a black tie and a white shirt. The Canadian crooner produced a rewritten copy of Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' with nods to Prince Harry present throughout. It began with the words, "You've earned each day; the right to say, I did it my way," and described Harry as a "visionary." Following three days of Invictus Games events in Whistler and Vancouver, Meghan and Harry were supposed to return to Montecito, California, but they stayed a night to attend a party with athletes and organizers.

Following the show's 'Be My Valentine' special, which aired on Channel 4 last night, an Army veteran, Ronald, 90, of Kent, has surprisingly gained a legion of followers. Iris', a 91-year-old widow who was looking for a long-term partner and Ronald wasted no time in wooing her. His ne's graceful ways, which included serenading Iris with a Frank Sinatra track, weren't unnoticed by viewers who took to X, formerly Twitter, to honor the adorable pair, with some describing that their unexpected marriage tale had made them 'emotional.' (Pictured left: Ronald woos his date Iris, 91, right: Iris blushes after a kiss on the hand from Ronald; inset: Viewers say they're 'emotional' after watching the pair's love story)