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Julie Andrews, Cheryl add to the spate of celebrity tributes to Queen Elizabeth

Actress and singer Julie, 86, praised the British monarch for her “love, wisdom and grace” in a statement.

Julie, who played a queen as the widow of Genovia in the original ‘The Princess Diaries’, said: “A page in history was turned today. I join millions in mourning the loss of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II.

“It feels like we’ve lost a friend: a devoted monarch who inspired us all with her love, wisdom and grace.

“May we honor her by living up to the standards she has set for herself and her nation.”

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Taylor Swift: ‘It would be a privilege to direct a film’

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The 32-year-old singer/songwriter, who screened her short All Too Well at the Toronto Film Festival, has admitted she wants to direct a film but said it would have to be a special project.

During an appearance speaking to … at the festival, she said, “If it was the right thing, it would be such a privilege …

“I will always want to tell human stories about human emotions.”

Referring to female directors she admires, including Nora Ephron, Chloe Zhao and Greta Gerwig, she said, “It’s really nice that we’re in a place where the idea of ​​a female filmmaker doesn’t roll your eyes or be so skeptical makes you think how it used to be.”

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The former butler claims Queen Elizabeth gave up alcohol after Prince Philip’s death

Former royal butler Paul Burrell claims Queen Elizabeth abstained from alcohol “on a doctor’s orders” after the death of her husband Prince Philip in 2021.

The 96-year-old monarch died on Thursday (08/09/22) at her Balmoral estate in Scotland and Burrell – who previously worked as the Queen’s personal servant – called her “a wonderful lady” as he fondly recalled his days when he worked for them at Buckingham Palace in London in the 1980s.

He also claimed the Queen stopped drinking after the death of her husband Prince Philip in 2021, telling Australian radio show ‘The Kyle and Jackie O Show’: “Since Prince Philip died she hasn’t had anything at all drank, she drank apple juice and tomato juice on doctor’s orders. Before that she loved a gin and tonic and she could drink several in a night and a martini. She loved a drink!”

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Find more celebrity news from the past week here:

Hocus Pocus 2 director Anne Fletcher is “open” to another sequel if Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker want to reprise their roles.

Taylor Swift says the red scarf in All Too Well is a “metaphor,” though there has been speculation that it was actually an item of clothing still owned by Jake Gyllenhaal.

Louis Tomlinson has been pushing himself “a lot” with his new album but wanted to put out something that “feels big”.

Wanting fans to “see themselves” in The Beast, Idris Elba used his experience as a father to play a doctor and his daughters being pursued by a lion.

Australia has appointed King Charles as head of state and newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised he will not hold a referendum on whether Australia should become a republic.

Queen Elizabeth and Jacqueline Kennedy were “more alike than we thought,” according to one biographer.

Balmoral’s staff paid their last respects to the monarch at her Scottish residence after her death.

‘Funny Girl’ star Lea Michele has been struck by the ‘early signs’ of COVID-19.

King Charles was confirmed as Canada’s monarch after a ceremony in Ottawa.

Fred Durst – who has never used drugs – warned Yung Gravy not to get too involved in partying.

Emeli Sande wanted to sing like Whitney Houston on her latest album because that’s when she “fell in love”.

Duchess Meghan has canceled several scheduled appearances in New York following the death of Queen Elizabeth and she and Prince Harry are expected to remain in the UK until the funeral.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, formerly known as the Duchess of Cambridge, is sensitive to the fact that she is the first Princess of Wales since her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, but plans to make the role her own.

Rosario Dawson wants to dress up as her Star Wars character at Disney World and take pictures with kids in her costume.

Emeli Sande is trying to cut down on her drinking so she can feel ‘healthier’ and ‘happier’.

King Charles has signed a proclamation making Queen Elizabeth’s funeral a bank holiday in the UK.

Bella Hadid says she cried “every day” and was plagued by eating disorders and chronic anxiety as a teenager before finding fame as a model.

Eminem says it “took a long time” for his “brain to start working again” after nearly dying from his infamous drug overdose.

Sir Rod Stewart mourns the loss of his older brother Don, who died aged 94 two days before the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Katherine Jenkins was chosen to sing the first recording of Britain’s new national anthem, ‘God Save the King’, to mark the beginning of the reign of King Charles III.

Pop star Kelly Clarkson has lavished praise on Dolly Parton, calling the country singer an “inspiration.”

Shia LaBeouf’s mother, Shayna Saide, died on August 27 at a Los Angeles hospital.

Former British Prime Minister Theresa May recalled dropping some cheese during a picnic in Balmoral in front of the late Queen Elizabeth’s watchful eyes.

Daniel Craig has fond memories of filming a sketch with Queen Elizabeth ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.

“Weird” Al Yankovic taught Daniel Radcliffe how to play the accordion on “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”.

Gwent Stefani has had a really productive songwriting period amid the pandemic – but scrapped all the songs because they had no meaning.

The Duchess of Sussex’s estranged father Thomas Markle has expressed his “deep sadness for the entire royal family” following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Benedict Cumberbatch has joined Jodie Comer in the cast of survival film The End We Start From.

Lewis Capaldi has returned with his first song in three years.

Ozzy Osbourne has admitted he didn’t know who the late Taylor Hawkins was until he was invited to play drums on his latest album.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has hailed Queen Elizabeth as the rock on which modern Britain was built after her death at the age of 96.

World leaders, including American President Joe Biden, have paid tribute to the late British monarch, citing her influence on the world stage after her death aged 96.

Dame Helen Mirren has joined the line of celebrities paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth.

A number of legends in the music world have paid heartfelt tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth.

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