Contemporary dance hero of the week: Paul Mescal
Just a few years ago, Maynooth actor Paul Mescal (24) was puffing up and down the pitch in a Kildare jersey. Now, with
Normal People having turned him into the world’s most bankable former under-age footballer, he’s applying his fancy footwork to the world of contemporary dance.
“Movement is something I loved doing at drama school and that I’ve missed doing since entering the industry, but this project took me totally out of my comfort zone as I am not a dancer,” he said of the 90-second
Lockdown dance.
You have to admire his daring though there are moments when he seems to be riffing a little too shamelessly on that old Fatboy Slim video,
They left the utter torment of royal life behind them, upsetting the Queen and falling out with Prince William in the process.
They moved across an entire continent to find freedom, which we read about in a liberty-locating book called Finding Freedom (£20) based on their freedom-finding expedition.
They spent months in different but lavishly appointed mansions before settling down in their own £11 million Californian enclave, complete with log fire in the master bedroom. And all for what? To make a podcast.
I know, I know. They have done so much more than that, including a Netflix deal and delivering gluten-free sandwiches in downtown LA. But what the world really doesn’t need right now is another podcast from another couple of thrusters convinced of their own delightfulness although when has modesty ever stopped the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from doing exactly as they please? ‘Hi guys! I’m Harry.’ ‘And I’m Meghan,’ they burble after some godforsaken cheesy ban
Harry and Meghan sign podcast deal with Spotify Published on Share
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed a deal with Spotify to produce podcasts that tell “uplifting and entertaining stories”, the audio streaming service said Tuesday.
Since ceasing royal duties and moving to California this year, the couple have launched various creative ventures, and begun legal actions against British tabloids over privacy violations.
They signed a deal with streaming giant Netflix in September to produce “impactful” films and series, while Markle, a former television actress, narrated a wildlife documentary on Disney+.
Shares in Spotify, which has 144 million subscribers, jumped 2 percent on Tuesday morning after the news broke.
Meghan Markle, seen here with Prince Harry, says that the podcasts will celebrate kindness and compassion . Photo: AFP
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed a deal with Spotify to produce podcasts that tell uplifting and entertaining stories , the audio streaming service said Tuesday (Dec 15).
Since ceasing royal duties and moving to California this year, the couple have launched various creative ventures, and begun legal actions against British tabloids over privacy violations.
They signed a deal with streaming giant Netflix in September to produce impactful films and series, while Markle, a former television actress, narrated a wildlife documentary on Disney+.
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The Good Morning Britain presenter hit out at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who quit as working royals in March, after it was announced they have signed a deal with Spotify to host and produce podcasts. Mr Morgan also highlighted their lucrative Netflix deal and Meghan s investment in a start-up business which makes instant oat milk lattes.