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Minggu, 21 April 2019

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 93rd birthday on Easter Sunday - Fox News

Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her 93rd birthday, which this year coincides with Easter Sunday.

The queen is marking Easter by attending a service with other senior royals at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, west of London.

She was joined by Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry, whose wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is expecting their first child in the coming weeks and did not attend.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waves to the public as she leaves after attending the Easter Mattins Service at St. George's Chapel, at Windsor Castle in England Sunday, April 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, pool) (AP)

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Harry and Meghan did post a birthday greeting for the queen on their Instagram page: "Happy Birthday Your Majesty, Ma'am, Granny. Wishing you the most wonderful day! Harry & Meghan."

The queen's birthday is marked this year by an unusual sunny spell that has sent flowers blooming on the extensive castle grounds.

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Sunday is the first of two birthday celebrations each year for the queen. She marks her official birthday in June with the Trooping the Color parade.

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The two-birthday tradition dates back more than 250 years, when it was instituted by King George II..

Elizabeth is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She still maintains an active schedule, although she does not travel as often as she used to.

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Her 97-year-old husband, Prince Philip, has retired from public duties and did not attend the service.

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2019-04-21 12:52:52Z
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Prince Harry attends Easter Sunday service alongside The Queen as Baby Sussex's arrival is imminent - Royal Central

The Duke of Sussex has joined The Queen and members of The Royal Family at Windsor Castle for the traditional Easter Sunday church service.

Prince Harry, who now lives in the grounds of Windsor Castle, attended the service without his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, as she is due to give birth any day now.

The Duke arrived at Church alongside his cousin, Zara Tindall, and her husband, Mike.

As each member of The Royal Family lined up outside of the castle to await the arrival of The Queen, Harry stood between Zara Tindall and Autumn Phillips, before exchanging words with the Duchess of Cambridge.

This year’s Easter festivities are particularly special as Her Majesty is also celebrating her 93rd birthday.

Dressed in matching teal coat and hat, the 93-year-old Monarch greeted members of her family outside of the church before walking inside for the start of the service.

Amongst the first royals to arrive at church were The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence. They were followed by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and the Duke of York & Princess Beatrice.

Celebrations are taking place across the country over the next couple of days to mark The Queen’s 93rd birthday.

At Buckingham Palace, the Band of the Irish Guards will perform a rendition of Happy Birthday during the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Gun Salutes never take place on a Sunday. As such, the mark of respect has been postponed by a day.

On Monday, the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will stage a 41 Gun Royal Salute at noon in Hyde Park.

A further 62-gun salute will also be performed by the Honourable Artillery Company at the Tower of London at 1pm.

Kate Middleton Stuns in Baby Blue Ensemble at Easter Sunday Service on the Queen's Birthday - HarpersBAZAAR.com

Kate Middleton and Prince William stepped out with members of the royal family for an Easter Sunday church service.
The occasion also marks Queen Elizabeth's 93rd birthday.
For the event, Kate wore a baby blue coat with a matching dress underneath.

Members of the royal family are stepping out for an Easter Sunday service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Kate Middleton and Prince William both looked to be in great spirits as they arrived at Windsor Castle together. For the celebration, which also doubles as Queen Elizabeth's 93rd birthday, Kate wore a baby blue coat, with a matching dress underneath, and accessorized the look with a hat and nude heels.

The couple's children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—weren't in attendance.

The Royal Family Attend Easter Service At St George's Chapel, Windsor

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Several other members of the royal family were also seen arriving at Windsor Castle for the Easter Sunday church service. Alongside Kate and William were Princess Beatrice and her father Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Edward and Sophie's daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, was also in attendance, along with Mike and Zara Tindall:

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Meghan Markle wasn't in attendance at the service, as the Duchess of Sussex's due date is fast approaching. However, Prince Harry attended alongside Autumn Phillips and Peter Phillips:

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Meghan and Harry posted a sweet Instagram tribute to the Queen on her impressive birthday. Sharing a series of iconic photos of the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrote, "Happy Birthday Your Majesty, Ma’am, Granny. Wishing you the most wonderful day! 🎈Harry & Meghan":

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2019-04-21 10:15:00Z
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Felicity Huffman could avoid jail time in college admissions scandal: report - Fox News

Actress Felicity Huffman arrives at federal court in Boston on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, to face charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. (Associated Press)

Felicity Huffman's remorse, lack of criminal history and the relatively lower amount she bribed a Harvard graduate could help her avoid jail time in the college admissions scandal, according to a report. She was also one of the first parents ensnared in the scandal to announce she would plead guilty.

Huffman allegedly paid a Harvard graduate $15,000 to correct her daughter’s SAT, giving her a 400-point boost from an earlier test. Some of the parents charged in the scandal allegedly paid as much as $500,000 to get their kids into elite schools, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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Under 2019 federal sentencing guidelines, Huffman could face four to 10 months, a defense attorney told the Times. Since her recommended sentence is on the lower end, she could end up serving her sentence at home while wearing an ankle monitor.

She will also likely have one year of probation, her daughter’s test score will be adjusted and she will reportedly have to forfeit the $15,000 and pay a $20,000 fine, USA Today reported.

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"I am in full acceptance of my guilt, and with deep regret and shame over what I have done, I accept full responsibility for my actions and will accept the consequences that stem from those actions," Huffman said in a statement obtained by Fox earlier this month.

Huffman is reportedly due back in court on May 21.

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2019-04-21 07:34:26Z
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John Singleton hospitalized: The director of Boyz n the Hood, Shaft, and 2 Fast 2 Furious has suffered a stroke. - Slate Magazine

John Singleton, in a blue tuxedo with black lapels, on a red carpet. — John Singleton attending the Oscars in February.

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John Singleton, the screenwriter and director whose 1991 feature debut Boyz n the Hood was a centerpiece of the black film renaissance of the 1990s, was hospitalized earlier this week after suffering a stroke, Variety reports. Singleton checked himself into the hospital after his leg started hurting on a flight to the United States from Costa Rica. Doctors described the stroke as “mild,” according to TMZ. His family confirmed Singleton’s hospitalization in a statement on Saturday:

John is currently in the ICU and under great medical care. We ask that privacy be given to him and our family at this time and appreciate all of the prayers that have been pouring in from his fans, friends, and colleagues.

Singleton was the first African-American to be nominated for the Best Director Academy Award for Boyz n the Hood, ultimately losing out to Jonathan Demme for The Silence of the Lambs. His other feature films include Higher Learning, Poetic Justice, the 2000 remake of Shaft, and 2 Fast 2 Furious. In television, he directed the 9-minute music video for Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time,” co-created FX’s Snowfall, directed episodes of Empire and Billions and received an Emmy nomination for directing an episode of The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. In a statement, FX Networks wrote that they were “hopeful for a complete and speedy recovery.” Singleton’s past collaborators have also been wishing him well on social media, including Snoop Dogg (Baby Boy), Omar Epps (Higher Learning), and Nia Long (Boyz n the Hood):

Singleton is 51.

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2019-04-21 04:01:00Z
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Sabtu, 20 April 2019

John Singleton, 'Boyz n the Hood' director and writer, hospitalized after stroke - CNN

Singleton, 51, was at the facility Wednesday when he had the stroke, the family said in a short statement that included no details.

Hollywood celebrities took to social media to send Singleton well wishes.

Rapper Snoop Dogg posted an image of himself and Singleton on Instagram saying, "Pray 4 my brother."

Movie director Guillermo del Toro, a two-time Academy Award winner, wrote on Twitter, "Get well, John Singleton! Such a generous spirit."

Mark Wahlberg, who has been friends with Singleton for years and appeared in Singleton's 2005 film "Four Brothers," wrote: "Saying prayers for my brother John Singleton today."

Singleton was nominated for best director and best screenplay for "Boys n the Hood," which was released in 1991.

Film critic Roger Ebert praised the film as a "human drama of rare power."

"Singleton is a director who brings together two attributes not always found in the same film: He has a subject, and he has a style," Ebert wrote. "The film is not only important, but also a joy to watch, because his camera is so confident and he wins such natural performances from his actors."

Singleton was the first African-American nominated for an Academy Award for best director.

His most recent work includes the FX show "Snowfall," about the rise of crack in Los Angeles. Singleton is one of the creators and executive producers of the show. According to the Internet Movie Database, Singleton directed three episodes.

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2019-04-21 00:40:00Z
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Director John Singleton suffers stroke, Snoop Dogg and more stars send their support - USA TODAY

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Published 5:08 PM EDT Apr 20, 2019

Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter John Singleton suffered a stroke, his family confirmed in a statement provided to USA TODAY Saturday by spokesperson Shannon Barr.

The "Boyz n the Hood" director, 51, suffered the stroke while at the hospital earlier this week, but is under "great medical care" his family says.

"On Wednesday, April 17th our beloved son/father, John Singleton, suffered a stroke while at the hospital. John is currently in the ICU and under great medical care," the statement read. "We ask that privacy be given to him and our family at this time and appreciate all of the prayers that have been pouring in from his fans, friends and colleagues."

On Saturday, fellow celebrities took to social media to wish the star a speedy recovery, including Snoop Dogg who shared a photo of him and Singleton.

"Pray 4 my brother," he captioned the photo.

Fellow director Guillermo del Toro wrote, "Get well, John Singleton! Such a generous spirit"

Neil deGrasse Tyson wished Singleton "a speedy recovery."

"An occasion, perhaps, for the rest of us to be amazed that human physiology works at all," he added along with a photo of them together.

"Pose" co-creator and executive producer Steven Canals also sent a positive message.

"I recently met John Singleton, who has been an inspiration from afar for decades. Sending prayers and healing vibes for a swift recovery. Keep him in your thoughts."

Actress Nia Long said, "Praying hard this morning for my friend @johnsingleton PULL THROUGH BABY"

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2019-04-20 20:45:00Z
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