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Image Credit: GC Images New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Sean “Diddy” Combs have both recently been indicted on federal charges in New York. Just over a year ago, Adams awarded the 54-year-old rapper, who now faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, a key to the city and declared September 15 “Diddy Day.” The 64-year-old former police captain, charged with bribery, wire fraud, and secretly soliciting campaign contributions from overseas donors, remarked of the NYC native media mogul, “The bad boy of entertainment is getting the key to the city from the bad boy of politics.” But as both of…

Image Credit: WireImage The cast of the Harry Potter film franchise created a lasting legacy. From their individual performances and their off-screen moments together, the actors left a mark on the film industry. However, the cast has lost a few of its members over the years. As several Harry Potter actors have died over the years, fans were left heartbroken. Below, Hollywood Life is looking back on some of the Harry Potter actors who have died. Maggie Smith (1934 – 2024) Actor Maggie Smith who played Minerva McGonagall has died at the age of 89 😢 RIP 🪦 pic.twitter.com/lkwgBstzaN —…

Image Credit: Netflix Lyle and Erik Menendez continue to serve life sentences for the brutal murders of their parents on August 20, 1989, when the brothers—then 21 and 18—shot and killed them in their family’s Beverly Hills mansion. Initially, the Menendez brothers were not prime suspects. However, seven months after the crime, Lyle and Erik, now 56 and 53 respectively, were arrested after Judalon Smyth reported to police that the younger sibling had confessed to the murders during therapy. Smyth, who was the mistress of the brothers’ psychologist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, learned about the confession after Oziel shared the confidential information with her, including the existence of audiotapes…

Image Credit: WireImage Maggie Smith leaves behind a world that remembers her for the many roles she portrayed. From playing the head of Gryffindor house to depicting a nun, the late actress, who died at the age of 89, was part of numerous classic films. On Friday, September 27, her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, announced her passing. They released a statement to the Associated Press that read, “She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.” Although the Oscar winner has passed, she will be remembered for…

A petition to “take collective action” over concerns that Greene King may sell the Prince Frederick Public House in Sundridge Park has gained over 300 signatures. The petition was started by a self-proclaimed neighbour of the pub, who described it as “a building of deep historical interest and community importance”. This spot dates back as far as 1761, serving beer to generations of Bromley residents. They said: “The Prince Frederick Public House has been a pillar of our community, providing a warm, inviting setting for us to gather, interact, and strengthen the bonds of our community.” The petition goes onto…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Hurricane Helene has brought tornado watches, flood alerts, power outages and more destruction in its path. After it made landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26, the tropical cyclone-turned-hurricane moved up the coast instead of veering farther west. After hitting southern states including North and South Carolina, Tennessee is now facing the storm’s wrath. The town of Newport in Cocke County is facing major flooding because the Waterville Dam had a breach. What Happened to the Waterville Dam? On Friday, September 27, Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis announced that the dam had failed, and…

Image Credit: Keiko Harada The spaces around us can powerfully affect how we feel. We instinctively know when a space is comfortable or uncomfortable. However, design goes beyond that. Some spaces push us away, while others, carefully crafted with intention, capture our eye and draw us in. A perfectly balanced space—one that unites form and function with a touch of beauty—charms your contemporary taste while subtly appealing to a more intuitive, timeless comfort. Such spaces possess rare and transformative power. It’s not something you encounter often, but when you do, it leaves an indelible impression. It takes a skilled, insightful…

Image Credit: Wealth on Main Street In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, many individuals and families find themselves trapped in a cycle of debt, limited by conventional banking practices and traditional financial advice. Jayson Lowe and Richard Canfield, Co-Founders of Wealth on Main Street, an education company delivering content to North Americans, and co-hosts of the popular Wealth on Main Street podcast, are on a mission to change this narrative.  Through their brand, “Wealth on Main Street,” powered by Ascendant Financial, they bring the transformative Infinite Banking Concept to the forefront of personal finance. This approach challenges the status quo, offering…

Image Credit: Getty Images Maggie Smith was a Hollywood legend who took on numerous iconic roles in classic films that continue to be cherished and watched today. She leaves behind her two sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, both of whom followed in her footsteps into the acting world. On Friday, September 27, 2024, her children announced that the beloved actress had passed away at the age of 89. Their statement, reported by the Associated Press, read, “She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.” As she lays down…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Maggie Smith is best known for her performances in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter films, but the late actress got her start in entertainment decades earlier. Since the news of her death broke in September 2024, fans of the English actress are heartbroken that the world has lost an icon. As we remember Maggie’s legacy in the film business, we’re looking back at which character she played in the Harry Potter franchise. Who Was Maggie Smith’s Harry Potter Character? Maggie played the role of Professor Minerva McGonagall. In the book and film franchise,…