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Mike Russell obituary | Photography

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Other livesPhotographyObituaryMike Russell obituaryMy friend Mike Russell, who has died from cancer aged 57, was one of the pioneers of digital photography in the UK. His love affair with photography was prompted by seeing the 1966 film Blow-Up, which featured David Hemmings rolling around with fashion models and a Nikon camera. This struck him at the time as a career path worth further investigation. Mike grew up in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, and, having graduated in photography from the Central London Polytechnic (now the University of Westminster) in 1976, he soon established himself as one of London's leading fashion and still-life photographers. Read More...

No One Had More Fun at the Super Bowl Than James Cordens Parents

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Back on the field, Malcolm brought the James football to the end zone and showcased his punting abilities. "I love you son. I'm so proud of you," he said to the football before kicking it into the field goal. "But you never cleaned your room as a kid." While perusing the NFL Shop, the Cordens ran into Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark. After congratulating Chark on a great season, the duo proposed that his new touchdown song should be " Read More...

Salma Hayek Had to Overcome Her Snake Phobia for 'From Dusk Till Dawn' or She Would Have Been Fired

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Salma Hayek famously danced with a snake in the movie From Dusk Till Dawn, written by Quentin Tarantino, but a pretty big fear of snakes almost got her fired from the movie. Hayek needed the paycheck so she sorted out how to overcome her phobia in a hurry. ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ stars George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino From Dusk Till Dawn is a 1996 film written by Tarantino and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Read More...