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Two men have this afternoon been charged over the destruction of the historic Sycamore Gap tree. Daniel Graham, 38, and Adam Carruthers, 31, have today been charged with criminal damage after the iconic tree was cut down in September last year. They have also been charged with causing criminal damage to Hadrian's Wall, which lies directly next to the tree, and will appear at South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court on May 15. The Sycamore Gap tree, located in Northumberland, is one of the UK's most photographed trees and featured in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. It was found chopped down on September 28, with its upper section lying across the historic Roman barrier, after being targeted overnight in a 'malicious act of vandalism'

Andrew Harries drives his V8 Mustang solo on a US road trip of grills and thrills. The route takes in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and North Carolina. 'The right car is essential for any grand tour, and my V8 Mustang is just the job: 1970s cop-show looks, a rag top and an exhaust growl like a Delta bluesman after a night playing a smoke-filled club,' he writes.

The actress, 56, got the award during a star-studded gala over the weekend - and her pal Morgan, 86, paid tribute to her in a very special way. He made his own rendition of her well-known commercial for AMC theaters - and it was certainly hilarious. A clip of his parody was put on a screen at the event, and a slew of outlets like Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter who were in attendance took videos of it and shared them to X, formerly Twitter - and social media users were left in shambles.

Reese Witherspoon posed up a storm in a little black dress while supporting her Big Little Lies co-star Nicole Kidman as she received an AFI Life Achievement Award at the Dolby Theatre on Saturday. The 48-year-old actress - who recently beamed beside her mini-me daughter Ava Phillippe in Beverly Hills - stunned in an elegant black gown with a plunging neckline, putting on a busty display.  Her signature blonde locks were straightened as they cascaded over her shoulders as they glistened in the light. 

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).

Minnie Driver has explained why producers refused to allow her to wear a wetsuit in the 1998 film Hard Rain because 'they wanted to see her nipples.' Karen, opposite Christian Slater, Morgan Freeman, and Randy Quaid, starred in the tragedy film set in a heavy rainstorm, with the actor, 54, centered around a bank heist. Minnie spoke out about the filming conditions on Jameel Jamil's I Weigh podcast, revealing that her co-stars wore wetsuits under their costumes during the water scenes.

To mark six months since vandals chopped down the legendary plant, a 100ft tribute to the fallen Sycamore Gap tree has been carved into a beach in Northumberland. Claire Eason, a former doctor and beach artist, led a team of ten volunteers who spent six hours painstakingly etching precise lines in the sand of Bamburgh beach. The company carved the intricate plan on Hadrian's Wall that shows the majestic tree standing proudly alongside the carved root scene underneath. Despite poor weather to create the stunning artwork, the 11-man crew arrived on the beach at dawn to begin their six-hour project and then continued onward. After being struck by a "personal shock" at the horrific act of violence on September 28 last year, Claire, 59, said she was inspired to begin the project.

More and more Americans are turning gray, long before their parents, making them eager to return to their natural hair color. While coloring their hair is a quick and simple process, it has also become prohibitively costly, prompting some people to resort to natural remedies. Many have turned to natural Asian remedies, such as black sesame seeds and molasses, which are both popular in Chinese medicine, as well as onion juice and coconut oil, which are popular in South Asia.

Have you ever wished that the prominent voices of the big screen could speak to you as you're drifting off to sleep? Some people prefer to watch films playing in the background for solace in the hopes of getting some shut-eye, but one famous hotel chain is taking this concept to the next level.

It's already predicted the future, told tragic jokes, and displayed a variety of realistic facial expressions, including blinking and smiling. Ameca, the British humanoid robot, has been showing off its variety of celebrity portraits - and it's eerily realistic. In a recent video, the sophisticated machine, which was produced by Cornwall-based company Engineered Arts, portrays Morgan Freeman, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump. To interact with people, Ameca is equipped with microphones, binocular eye mounted cameras, a chest camera, and facial recognition software. Engineered Arts' Robot has been described as the world's most advanced' humanoid and a 'platform for human-robot interaction.'

Travis Kelce, a nine-time Pro-Bowler and a three-time Super Bowl champion, is a Kansas City Chiefs tight end and an All-Pro pick. To the list of honors, you can also add'movie producer'. Kelce was revealed to be the executive producer of a new dark comedy drama My Dead Friend Zoe, which stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Gloria Reuben. The film premiered in Austin, Texas, over the weekend, but Kelce was unable to attend it.

President Joe Biden assembled a group of ex-presidents to give him a pep talk ahead of his State of the Union address on Thursday. Biden assembled some of the Hollywood variety rather than hosting a chat with former President Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. On X Friday, the White House released a video in which the president hosted a virtual conference at Camp David with five of the most well known actors to have played the commander-in-chief.

According to studies, having a low-pitched voice, similar to American actor Morgan Freeman's, is a sign of sexiness, while loudness can be a sign of authority. The vocal cords' 'pitch' refers to a voice's perceived heightness or lowness as judged by the ear, and it is dependent on the number of vibrations per second produced by the vocal cords. Voices with high pitch voices, such as actor Cameron Diaz, singer Christina Aguilera, or comedian Steve Carell, are shriller or lighter.

Many of the world's most well-known celebrities, from Miley Cyrus to Morgan Freeman, are known for their deep voices. Now, a report shows that people who speak in a lower pitch are more likable for long-term relationships. According to the Penn State University team, men with low voices are seen as more powerful and prestigious among other guys.

On Saturday night, a college basketball player was in for a huge shock as he threw away the hand of a spectator from the crowd. After throwing the ball across court in the second quarter of Auburn's victory over Ole Miss, forward Johni Broome stepped into the crowd on the sidelines. As he did so, two members of the audience reached out to drag him back into the courtroom, before one of them grabbed onto his jacket in the hopes of a chat.

While a few people have been praised for their contributions, there are others whose efforts fell short of winning the covered statuette. Some, you might argue, were robbed - but which are the biggest Oscars snubs in the ceremony's rich and varied history?

At the glitzy dinner in Los Angeles, the duke was all smiles as he posed with Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe (left), who was once dubbed the 'King of Trash TV.' Prince Mario-Max's website claims links dating back to William of Orange, making him a very distant cousin of the British Royals. However, his royal ties have been questioned with Prince Alexander of Schaumburg-Lippe, who says he'harvests our name for personal gain' and advises Harry to'stay away from this guy.' The 46-year-old appeared on the German version of Celebrity Big Brother in 2014, where he was booted after just eight days inside as well as appearing on a shopping channel to sell a 'wealth elixir'.

CAROLINE GRAHAM: Oh, Harry!How has it come to this? At a cheesy Hollywood awards ceremony, a Royal Highness who commanded respect and affection to a celebrity trinket paraded in front of paying guests... One of the few crowns to salute the Duke of Sussex at the Living Legends Of Aviation gala on Friday was made from plastic and rhinestones, and it stood atop the elaborately coiffured head of Miss California. And the only other 'royal' guest on display was a German named Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, though his right to use the term is fiercely disputed. He appeared in a saucy internet series called Travel Boobs.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, has been recognised ahead of Charles Duke, who became the youngest person to walk on the moon in 1972 when he was 36 years old. The decorated event will be hosted by John Travolta and Morgan Freeman has previously dubbed aviation's Oscars. According to the awards, it is predicted that his contribution to the Invictus Games Foundation will be recognized as well. It's not clear if Harry or his partner Meghan Markle will attend the wedding. Being included on the list of inductees has sparked a mix of praise and outrage on social media, with some left confused and questioning why he was included.

Two years ago, the Financial Conduct Authority, the City Regulator, had a go at bringing greater fairness to the home and car insurance markets. Yet, its efforts to ensure that a loyal customer pays the same price as a new policyholder for equivalent protection has been overshadowed by rising inflation. Loyalty is still doesn't pay. The only alternative, as readers Stephen Taylor and Walter Howells have discovered, is to look for a better deal.

After it's worked out so well in her personal life, Leah Marie Mazur (pictured), 41, is sharing the idea with everyone. Mazur runs Mindfully Ready LLC, which offers divorce assistance in the areas of 'assisting you heal, co-parent with confidence, and find the calm and happiness you deserve.' What's known as the bucket list, which was immortalized in a 2007 film starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, is supposed to be a rundown of what to do before you die.

It's a play that children in primary schools around the United Kingdom look forward to playing in every Christmas. But who would take on the leading roles if Hollywood cast a new movie based on The Nativity? MailOnline used ChatGPT to answer this burning question. Although the AI bot predicts that producers will need CGI for Baby Jesus, it would suggest a number of well-known celebrities to play the other roles. So, do you agree with its star-studded suggestions?

In a'malicious act of vandalism,' the sycamore, a favorite of tourists and locals alike, and one of Britain's most photographed trees, was felled overnight between September 27 and September 28.' A 16-year-old boy who was arrested shortly after the tree fell and bailed will now face no further action as police continue their inquiries. Three other men - two in their 30s and one in their 60s, were arrested on suspicion of criminal offense on police bail, according to Northumbria Police.

On Friday, a crocodile shocked visitors on a beach in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, waddling across the sand before resting on the shore. The reptile was seen slowly waddling toward the sea in footage from the unexpected visit. When blowing his whistle and screaming at beachgoers to get out of the way, a lifeguard could be seen throwing a life vest to shoo away the crocodile. The croc is escorting out to sea, and there appear to be no injuries from the incident.