Monica Barbaro reached out to folk legend Joan Baez before portraying her in ‘A Complete Unknown’, arranging a covert meeting to seek her blessing for the role. Director James Mangold and co-writer Jay Cocks took creative license in the Bob Dylan biopic, depicting Baez and Dylan singing together on stage at the Newport Folk Festival, a scenario that did not occur in real life. Barbaro worked closely with vocal coach Eric Vetro to capture Baez’s iconic vocal qualities, ensuring her portrayal was authentic and believable.
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Star Entertainment Co US casino giant extends Star last-minute $250m funding offer
Star Entertainment, an embattled operator of casinos in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sydney, has received a $250 million cash injection from US casino giant Bally's Corporation in exchange for a 50.1% controlling stake. The offer comes as Star was in negotiations with Hong Kong-based investors to offload its stake in the Brisbane Queen's Wharf casino. Bally's strategy includes keeping Star's current businesses intact, and the board is considering the offer which could help the company...
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