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Bridget Maasland feels that her now broken relationship with André Hazes wastreated in ‘English tabloid-like ways’ at the time. She said this tonight in acandid conversation with Beau van Erven Dorens Island of Beau. “Someone fromevery corner had something to say about it. Everyone knew about it, whetheryou were a lawyer or worked in healthcare.”

The 48-year-old Maasland traveled to Sardinia in Italy to spend a few dayswith presenter Beau van Erven Dorens and artist Joseph Klibansky. The triodiscussed everything with each other, but Van Erven Dorens also escaped withhis guests for some one-on-one time. For example, he got into a conversationwith Maasland about the now broken relationship with André Hazes.

Van Erven Dorens confessed that a year ago he had the feeling that Maaslandwas depressed and would constantly sit at home alone. “So I never did that,”responded the presenter, who is now a lot more comfortable in her skin. “Inany case, there were a lot of scandals, which were much bigger. But I think wewere kind of the first to be treated in almost English tabloid-like ways. Thatis why it stood out”, Maasland looked back on her relationship with the28-year-old Hazes descendant. “Someone from every corner had something to sayabout it. Everyone knew about it, whether you were a lawyer or worked inhealthcare.”

Quote >>> Not even that relationship. I really liked that>> Bridget Maasland

She denounces the fact that Maasland was condemned by many people becauseHazes was twenty years younger. “Very sexist. But that’s because I’m a woman.It was about a relationship with a younger man. I have never heard of Tiëstomarrying a woman 28 years younger. That that was a big relationshipdifference, that that was actually not possible.”

Hard time

Although Maasland has known several ‘dark periods’ in her life, two momentsstand out, she told Van Erven Dorens. The divorce of Pepijn Padberg and theperiod after the break with Hazes. Not even that relationship. I really likedthat,” said Maasland. ,,But what came over me after that… there is also a verynice learning moment. It also helped me a lot.”

Would the blonde want to go back in time or is she happy with where she isnow? “Then I wouldn’t want to trade. Then I want to stay here. Certainly interms of uncertainty and knowing who you are and where you stand”, sheconcludes with satisfaction.

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Top 2000, The Basic Package or a stripped-down programming with many non-stophours. The national radio stations all have adapted programming during theChristmas season. True to tradition, we have made an overview of the Christmasprogramming of the national channels.

NPO Radio 1

In principle, Radio 1 follows the normal programming during Christmas.However, some programs have been given a different interpretation or otherpresenters can be heard that you are used to.

Because there are no sports, ‘NOS Langs de Lijn’ will be canceled and specialprograms can be heard in the evenings and on Christmas Day in the afternoon.For example, a long interview can be heard every evening. King Willem-Alexander’s Christmas speech will also be broadcast live.

An overview of the special programs:

Christmas Eve

19:00-22:00 The Marathon interview: Tim ‘S Jongers – Maaike Schoon 22:00-23:00 What Remains – Lara Rense

First Christmas Day

13:00-13:15 Christmas speech by King Willem-Alexander 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Dijkstra & Evenblij on the spot – Frank Evenblij & ErikDijkstra 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Radio Moment of the Year – Ron Vergouwen & Margreet Reijntjes 19:00-22:00 The Marathon interview: Sylvana Simons – Eva Koreman 22:00-23:00 What Remains – Lara Rense

Boxing Day

20:30-23:00 The year of Emiel Rutgers – Jellie Brouwer

NPO Radio 2

Christmas of course means the start of ‘Top 2000’ at Radio 2, but before thatthere are still a number of special programs to be heard on Christmas Eve.Corné Klijn and Martine Ten Klooster present the ‘NPO Radio 2 Top Christmas’between 18:00 and 22:00. Between 22:00 and 0:00 Eddy Keur can be heard with’Kerst met Keur’.

The ‘Top 2000’ traditionally starts at midnight with a mash-up by Bart Arens.The list can then be heard on Radio 2 for the rest of the year.

The presentation is as follows: 00:00–02:00 Jeroen van Inkel 02:00–04:00 Frank van ‘t Hof 04:00–06:00 Desiree van der Heiden 06:00–08:00 Paul Rabbering 08:00-10:00 Jan-Willem Roodbeen & Jeroen Look in the Vegte 10:00 am–12:00 pm Bart Arens 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Annemieke Schollaardt 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Gijs Staverman 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Ruud de Wild 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Wouter van der Goes 8:00 pm–10:00 pm Emmely de Wilt 22:00–00:00 Morad El Ouakili

NPO3FM

After 3FM closed 3FM Serious Request on Saturday afternoon, the radio stationis taking it easy for Christmas. From Christmas Eve, the ‘Top Serious Request’can be heard, in which the records that have been requested during the actionweek are played again. The DJs who were not in the Glass House present thelist in blocks of four hours. The programming is as follows:

Christmas Eve

5:00 pm-10:00 pm Mart Meijer 22:00-00:00 Olivier Bakker

First Christmas Day

00:00-02:00 Olivier Bakker 02:00-06:00 Sebastiaan Ockhuysen 06:00-10:00 Andres Odijk 10:00am-2:00pm Timur Perlin 2:00 pm-6:00 pm Luc Sarneel 6:00 pm-10:00 pm Yoeri Leeflang 22:00-00:00 Unknown

Boxing Day

00:00-02:00 Unknown 02:00-06:00 Ilhame Ajouaou 06:00-10:00 Obi Raaijmakers 10:00 am-2:00 pm Jorien Renkema 14:00-18:00 Ivo van Breukelen 6:00 pm-10:00 pm Jaimy de Ruijter 22:00-00:00 Luc Sarneel

NPO Radio 4

A number of Christmas concerts can of course be heard on Radio 4. For example,on Christmas Eve from 20:00 to 22:30, the ‘NPO Radio 4 Christmas concert’ willbe broadcast from the Jacobikerk in Utrecht. The concert will be performed bythe Groot Omroepkoor and members of the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra,conducted by Ed Spanjaard.

On Christmas Day, the ‘Christmas matinee’ can be heard from the Concertgebouwin Amsterdam in the afternoon from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The classic channelalso follows the normal programming, but of course there is plenty ofattention for Christmas music in the programs. For example, on Christmas Dayfrom 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, a special about Handel’s Messiah can be heard in’Diskotabel’ and on Boxing Day, live Christmas music will be played in’Maatwerk’.

NPO Radio 5

Radio 5 follows the normal programming during Christmas, but programs havebeen given a Christmasy interpretation. On Christmas Day, a Christmas lunchwill be organized in ‘Address Unknown’ to look back on 2022 and Peter vanBruggen will then present a special Christmas edition of ‘Goudmijn’.

Radio 10

Radio 10 closes the ‘Top 4000’ at the beginning of Christmas Eve with thenumber 1: Queen with Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. On Christmas Eve, non-stopmusic can be heard. At Christmas, the radio station has a stripped-downprogramming:

First Christmas Day

00:00am-09:00am Nonstop 09:00-12:00 Silvan Procession 12:00-15:00 Dennis Verjougt 3:00 pm-6:00 pm René Verkerk 6:00 PM-12:00 AM Nonstop

Boxing Day

00:00am-09:00am Nonstop 09:00-12:00 Silvan Procession 12:00-15:00 Edwin Diergaarde 15:00-18:00 Martijn Kolkman 6:00 PM-12:00 AM Nonstop

Qmusic

Qmusic has a stripped-down programming during Christmas. Lovers of Christmasmusic will get their money’s worth with the ‘Christmas Top 40’, which wasbroadcast for the first time on Saturday afternoon and is repeated onChristmas Day from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Qmusic’s full Christmas programming is as follows:

Christmas Eve

6:00 pm-9:00 pm Lars Boele 21:00-00:00 Non-stop

First Christmas Day

00:00am-10:00am Nonstop 10:00 am-12:00 pm Edwin Noorlander 12:00-15:00 Tom & Bram – Tom van der Weerd & Bram Krikke 15:00-18:00 Stephan Bouwman 18:00-21:00 Christmas Top 40 – Lars Boele 21:00-00:00 Non-stop

Boxing Day

00:00am-10:00am Nonstop 10:00 am-1:00 pm Bas van Nimwegen 13:00-16:00 Wim van Helden 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Edwin Noorlander 19:00-22:00 Joey van der Velden 22:00-00:00 Non-stop

Radio 538

During the Christmas season, Radio 538 has an adapted programming with non-stop Christmas music every evening. The dance programming will continue onSaturday night and the ‘538 Top 50’ can be heard on Boxing Day instead of onSunday.

Christmas Eve

6:00 pm-9:00 pm Non-stop X-mas 21:00-00:00 Dance Department – ​​Armin van Buuren

First Christmas Day

00:00-01:00 The Martin Garrix Radio Show – Martin Garrix 01:00 AM-02:00 AM Club Life – Tiësto 02:00-04:00 A State Of Trance – Armin van Buuren 04:00-05:00 Jacked – Afrojack 05:00 AM-07:00 AM Nonstop 07:00-10:00 Julia van Reyendam 10:00am-2:00pm Lindo Duvall 2:00 pm-6:00 pm Unknown 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Non-stop X-mas 21:00-00:00 Jordi Warners

Boxing Day

00:00am-07:00am Nonstop 07:00-10:00 Julia van Reyendam 10:00 am-2:00 pm Niek van der Bruggen 2:00pm-6:00pm 538 Top 50 – Dennis Ruyer 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Non-stop X-mas 21:00-00:00 Danny Blom

SkyRadio

If you love Christmas music, then Sky Radio is the place to be. The radiostation has been broadcasting Christmas records non-stop all December underthe guise of ‘The Christmas Station’. The best Christmas music according toSky Radio listeners can be heard on Christmas Day from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm andon Boxing Day from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the ‘Sky Christmas Top 50’.

Radio Veronica

Radio Veronica has been broadcasting ‘The Basic Package’ since last Monday.This is a selection of music that, according to the radio station’s musiceditors, you should have heard at least once in your life. The records can beheard in alphabetical order and Veronica will continue with this during theChristmas days. It is not known who will present when.

100%NL

100%NL has a minimal programming during the Christmas season:

First Christmas Day

00:00am-09:00am Nonstop 09:00-13:00 Giorgio Hokstam 13:00-17:00 Rutger Radstaake 5:00 PM-12:00 AM Nonstop

Boxing Day

00:00am-09:00am Nonstop 09:00-13:00 Giorgio Hokstam 13:00-17:00 Stephan Jacobs 5:00 PM-12:00 AM Nonstop

SLAM!

SLAM! fills the last two weeks of the year with ‘Housuh in de Pauzuh XL’. Themix program can also be heard during the Christmas days.

Sublime

Sublime broadcasts ‘soulful and jazzy Christmas music’ non-stop duringChristmas.

KINK

KINK follows the normal programming on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. OnBoxing Day, the radio station broadcasts according to Sunday programming.

BNR news radio

BNR Nieuwsradio repeats themed programs during the Christmas season andbroadcasts podcasts.

With videoA much-discussed British ‘miracle baby’ has caused hilarity during aheavy conversation by farting and burping live on TV on a BBC news show. Thepresenters of the usually prudish program only found it heartwarming. “We talkabout cancer and we laugh.”

James Jefferson-Loveday from the town of Evesham was diagnosed a year ago withHodgkin’s disease, a fairly rare form of lymph node cancer. The treatmentcould affect his fertility, so he and his wife Bethany decided to try for achild. Bethany was “overjoyed” when she got pregnant, but the pink cloud wasshort-lived.

After 21 weeks, she was found to have non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a slightlydifferent form of cancer in the lymphatic system. “The combination of beingpregnant and severe non-Hodgkin’s is extremely rare,” said treating physicianSalim Shafeek in a press release. “Bethany is the first case I’ve seen in my25 years as a hematologist,” said the man, who specializes in disorders aroundthe lymph nodes.

“I’ll never forget the moment I got my diagnosis,” Bethany said. “I rememberwondering how this could be because my husband was also being treated.” Thedoctors mentioned abortion as an option, and although Bethany had little hopethat the pregnancy would go well, she chose not to. The lovers both underwentchemotherapy during pregnancy, six grueling rounds in Bethany’s case.

Bethany and James both shaved their hair during treatment for lymphoma. ©Private photo, via NHS

A heavier treatment was not possible and neither was delay. Without chemo,Bethany would not survive, but the treatment had to be completed after 35weeks in order to recover in time for the delivery. A stroke of luck in anaccident: Husband James knew exactly what she was going through. When she losther hair, he also shaved. “Just like I did for him earlier in the year.”

After a caesarean section, baby Heidi was born perfectly healthy. “James and Iagree that her birthday is the best day of our lives,” said Bethany. “I havenever felt so happy. The doctor called Heidi a miracle. Looking back on thepast year, he is absolutely right.”

Doctor Salim Shafeek and Bethany with baby Heidi. © Private photo, via NHS

Both parents are now cancer-free and told their story on Thursday _Breakfast_on BBC One, the most famous morning program on British TV. During the show,which is known for being extremely neat, little Heidi first farted and thenburped. ,,Did she fart?” asked presenter Naga Munchetty. “She farted. I amtelling a very emotional story here. Please Heidi, let me finish this,” shejoked.

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“It’s perfect, it’s going to be a recurring interruption in thisconversation,” said host Charlie Stayt. Munchetty concluded: ,,We talk aboutcancer and we laugh. Let’s keep going.”

Welcome to episode 91 of Nerd Culture, also on Christmas Day we will do ourbest to provide you with the much needed nerd hit. In episode 91 we dive backin the year 1991, discuss the Oppenheimer trailer and talk about a possibleTerminator Reboot. In addition, Jelle is also back!

Christopher Nolan drops new Oppenheimer trailer

This week dropped there the trailer for Christopher Nolan ‘s Oppenheimer.A film that we are not all looking forward to, but of which we cannot denythat the film contains a mega cast. Cillian Murphy absolutely steals the showin this trailer. It is mainly a lot of atmospheric images with a number ofquotes, but it was enough to hype the internet.

James Cameron is thinking about a Terminator Reboot

The Terminator franchise hasn’t had a real heyday since part two Judgment Day.Everything that came out after that was lukewarm, including the Cameron-produced Genisys and Dark Fate. According to the director, it was a mistake tobring back Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger because almost none of theteenagers remember these two elderly people from the original and it lost itseffect. The Avatar director is also thinking about a possible Terminatorreboot. This time without killer robots, but with a focus on artificialintelligence.

Hideo Kojima says Death Stranding is going to do everything differently

Video game adaptations don’t have a very good reputation. After Tomb Raider,Assassin’s Creed, Super Mario Bros (90’s) and recently Uncharted, we aretherefore not really enthusiastic anymore. Then suddenly the Death Strandingmovie was announced. However, Kojima says that he will do everythingdifferently and does not want to make the same as other movie games. We haveof course heard this before and we have our doubts. However, we like to besurprised by the legendary game developer!

Diego Luna as Mr. Fantastic in Fantastic Four?

This week there were rumors that Diego Luna would make his entrance into theMarvel Cinematic Universe. Perhaps even more striking was the role he wouldplay: Mr. Fantastic. As you may know, Marvel is working on a new FantasticFour. Luna would be a striking choice. This week he addressed the ongoingrumors in a podcast.

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We can draw up the final balance. 2022 was a good film year in which somemajor titles (finally) appeared. These are the seven best popular movies of2022 according to IMDb. You will also see where you can stream this top movie.

IMDb often gives a good impression of whether a film is worth watching orwhether you should start vacuuming. So, if you’re unsure about a movie, checkout the ratings on IMDb. Although it is sometimes nice to step into somethingblank. And well, watching a movie every now and then also offers perspective.

The best movies of 2022 according to IMDb

With dot on one an action film that we have already written extensively about.Yep, the Hollywood blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick.

1. Top Gun: Maverick (8.4 on IMDb)

Streamable via: Amazon Prime Video (for a fee)

This year it was finally there and appeared Top Gun: Maverick finally on thesilver screen. After a somewhat strange opening scene, in which Tom Cruiseapologizes extensively for the delayed release, the film lives up to all thehigh expectations. This action stunner grabs you by the throat from start tofinish.

2. Everything Everywhere All at Once (8.1 on IMDb)

Streamable via: Pathé Thuis and Amazon Prime (for a fee)

With a modest budget of about 25 million dollars grew Everything EverywhereAll at Once looking forward to the surprise of 2022. This absurdist comedy-drama tells about a Chinese immigrant who is thoroughly vetted by the Americantax authorities. And at the same time she discovers that she can make contactwith parallel universes. If those are not ingredients for an absolute topfilm.

3. The Batman (7.9 on IMDb)

Streamable via: HBO Max

Batman is back, and how! This time, British actor Robert Pattinson puts on thebat suit to fight evil. Would he become as much of a legend as his predecessorChristian Bale? If anything, the first of a series of new Batman movies wasfairly well received. A not entirely unimportant detail: Zoë Kravitz playsCatwoman.

4. Im Westen nichts Neues (7.8 on IMDb)

Streamable via: Netflix

The First World War once viewed from the perspective of the Germans. In ImWesten nichts Neues three young Germans report to fight for the fatherland.The romantic picture that is painted quickly turns into a pitch-blacknightmare when they are introduced to the gruesome reality of the trenches.The English title is All Quiet on the Western Front , but this film is bestviewed in the original language. Read more about the remake of the war movieof war movies here.

5. Thirteen Lives (7.8 on IMDb)

Streamable via: Amazon Prime Video

Halfway through the list of best movies of 2022 according to IMDb, we find apowerful survival story. Everyone still remembers the young group of footballplayers and their coach who got stuck in a Thai cave. Thirteen Lives is afilm adaptation of these events. A very impressive story in which actor ColinFarrell plays the heroic diver.

6. Bullet Train (7.3 on IMDb)

Streamable via: Netflix

A cast with superstars usually guarantees a reasonable success. That alsoproves Bullet Train with big names like Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock andMichael Shannon. In the film, five hitmen – on the way in a bullet train -discover that they have something in common.

7. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (7.0 on IMDb)

Streamable via: Amazon Prime Video

We close the list of best films of 2022 according to IMDb with none other thancult hero Nicolas Cage. His very extensive oeuvre gets extra shine with hisrole in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. He plays himself in the film.The film scored a rare 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes shortly after release.The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is highly recommended for filmlovers who are looking for some easily digestible viewing food. Read our

BV”I don’t have time to celebrate Christmas, but for once it’s not such adisaster.” She has been Samson’s owner for three years, but Marie Verhulst canonly perform in the legendary Christmas shows from Monday. “Corona remained aspoilsport for a long time, but in a few days I will finally be able to tickthat off on my bucket list ”

December 23, 1991. One and a half years after ‘Samson & Gert’ starts on thePublic Broadcasting Service, Gert Verhulst (54) presents a Christmas show forthe first time in which the most famous bobtail in the country is central.Just over three decades later, daughter Marie (27) takes over that torch. FromMonday, Samson’s new owner can get to work. “You may not believe that, but Idon’t suffer from nerves at all,” it sounds – just before the last dressrehearsal – at daughter Verhulst. “Everyone knows very well what needs to bedone, which makes our rehearsals run very smoothly. Moreover, I get to playtogether with Van Leemhuyzen (Walter Baele), Alberto (Koen Crucke) and theMayor (Walter De Donder). Not only do they have a lot of experience with thesekinds of shows, they have known me since childhood. If something goes wrong,they notice it right away. So they can handle that as well.”

Those who watch from the wings: Gert Verhulst, Samson’s previous owner. “Papahad said he would no longer interfere, but the scenario for this Christmasshow is still his,” says Marie. “The songs were also written by him. Andbefore you ask: I think that’s a good thing. Papa knows Samson through andthrough, it would be crazy not to call on his expertise. He may continue to doso from me.”

LOOK. This is how the last show went with Gert Verhulst as owner

Nice story and happy songs

Samson and Marie experience their first real Christmas adventure at threedifferent locations: the Plopsa Theater in De Panne, the Elisabeth Hall inAntwerp and the Trixxo Theater in Hasselt. “After three miserable corona years(in which the Christmas show could not take place, ed.) The spectator willreceive a nice story this year, interspersed with cheerful songs. I’m so gladit’s finally happening. The Christmas show has been on my bucket list for solong, and in a few days I will finally be able to tick it off. Samson hasalready said that he can’t wait anymore, and it’s starting to itch for me too.(laughs)”

The Christmas shows are from December 26 to January 8 next year. Ticketsand info via www.studio100.com.

LOOK ALSO. ‘Het is winter’, the new single from Samson & Marie. Showbitswas present during the recording of the music video, completely in theChristmas spirit

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 26: Darlene Love attends the 74th Annual TonyAwards at Winter Garden Theater on September 26, 2021 in New York City. (Photoby Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions); NEW YORK,NEW YORK – JANUARY 13: Mariah Carey attends the premiere of Tyler Perry’s “AFall From Grace” at Metrograph on January 13, 2020 in New York City. (Photo byDimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

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Darlene Love is looking to collaborate on Christmas music with Mariah Carey!

Months after Love publicly questioned Carey’s attempt to trademark “Queen ofChristmas” for her own use, the 81-year-old vocalist is ready to move forwardand record a brand-new duet version of her holiday classic “Christmas (BabyPlease Come Home) )” alongside the “All I Want for Christmas Is You”superstar.

“That’s her wishlist for 2023, to invite Mariah to rerecord the song with herin the studio,” Love’s rep, Len Evans, tells PEOPLE, noting that his clienthas always “loved” Carey but “didn’t understand” her attempt to trademark the”Queen of Christmas” title.

When news that the 52-year-old “Hero” singer filed an application with the USPatent and Trademark Office to legally market herself as the “Queen ofChristmas” broke in August, Love took to Facebook to express her thoughts.

RELATED: Mariah Carey ‘s Bid to Trademark ‘Queen of Christmas’ Met withOpposition from Fellow Singers

“Is it true that Mariah Carey trademarked ‘Queen of Christmas’?” she asked> in a Facebook post at the time. “What does that mean, that I can’t use that> title?”

Known for holiday staples such as “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” “AllAlone on Christmas” from Home Alone 2: Alone in New York and “Christmastimefor the Jews” from Saturday NightLive Love then wrote, “David Lettermanofficially declared me the Queen of Christmas 29 years ago, a year before shereleased ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,’ and at 81 years of age I’m NOTchanging anything.”

(Last month, fellow notable Christmas performer Elizabeth Chan announced theUS Trademark Trial and Appeal Board blocked Carey’s attempt of owning theexclusive rights to the title, along with her attempts to trademark “PrincessChristmas” and “QOC.”)

RELATED: Elizabeth Chan Wins ‘Queen of Christmas’ Trademark DisputeAgainst Mariah Carey: ‘Badge of Honor’

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Earlier this month, the 5-time Grammy winner praised Love in an Instagramvideo.

In the clip, Carey reflected on recording a cover of “Christmas (Baby PleaseCome Home)” for her iconic 1994 Merry Christmas album and called Love the”Queen of Christmas.”

“I listened to that song every year — like, every year — and it was an homageto Darlene Love, the Queen of Christmas, Darlene Love, that we love!” saidCarey. “We live for her. She can have that title forever. Like, we love thatsong.”

RELATED: Darlene Love ‘s Last Holiday Shows of Year Sell Out After MariahCarey Calls Her ‘Queen of Christmas’

Since the video was posted, the remaining shows on Love’s holiday concert> tour have completely sold out, Evans tells PEOPLE, and Carey’s fans have> expressed immense support for Love.

“The last couple of shows that she was doing, they sold out right away, and acouple of the Mariah fans actually stood outside and wanted to get pictureswith her,” he says. “They said, ‘Hey, we didn’t like you, but we love younow,’ and she was just happy to hear that this was all ended on a verypositive note … Now, she loves [Carey] even more.”

Love would like to join forces with Carey for a new version of “Christmas(Baby Please Come Home) — aka the ultimate Christmas collaboration.” Darlenesaid, ‘Oh my God, maybe I should record this with her.’ Who knows, maybe nextyear we’ll see them together on the stage,” says Evans. “Darlene would love todo anything with her in 2023.”

Looking forward, he says Love would like to act as Carey’s “Queen mother”throughout the holiday season: “She says, ‘I will hand her the Christmasthrone, and we will be there to support each other.”

Half of the British will not care much, according to a survey, but the otherhalf is looking forward to King Charles III’s very first Christmas performancewith some trepidation.

This afternoon at 4 pm Belgian time, the new British king will deliver hisvery first Christmas message as head of state following the death of hismother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Enthusiasts feast in advance on the historic event, because it is only thesecond time in more than sixty years that not a queen, but a king gives aChristmas speech on television. Prior to the Queen’s first televised addressin 1957, her predecessor, King George VI, still gave his speeches over theradio. The Christmas tradition, incidentally, started in 1932 with King GeorgeV, but has evolved over the years and can now also be viewed online.

Half of the country finds all this extremely fascinating. Royalists and fansof ‘The Crown’ naturally hope for a reference to Diana or to Harry and Meghan,who are now Netflix phenomena. Last year, the Queen paid tribute to herhusband Prince Philip, who passed away in October 2021, during her Christmasspeech.

But the other half (49 percent according to a survey by YouGov) of the Britssurveyed prefer to skip Charles. It is remarkable that of those who say theydeliberately do not watch, 9 percent did watch the Queen last year. EitherCharles does not (yet) have the status of his mother.

Second speech

Charles’ speech will be only his second speech as king. The first was inSeptember after the Queen’s death. Although this Christmas speech was recordeda few days ago, the head of state always speaks on Christmas Day, usually at 3pm local time, so an hour later with us. Since 1997, the BBC and ITV havetaken turns broadcasting the monarch’s Christmas speech, while news channelSky has only been allowed to participate since 2011.

Experts predict that Charles III will also pay homage to his mother, who diedin September at the age of 96. He will reflect on the celebrations surroundingher platinum reigning anniversary earlier this year. Charles will probablyalso reflect on the special change of prime ministers during the year, inwhich Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak successively involved 10Downing Street. The progress made in reducing Covid deaths and the ongoing waragainst Russia and Ukraine will also be reviewed. And, as insiders know, thereis a chance for a surprise. No one knows yet what it will be.

British historian Jeremy Archer recently told ‘OK! Magazine’ that Charles’speech will be “solemn and reflective”. The only photo released by BuckinghamPalace shows Charles standing in front of a Christmas tree adorned withornaments made from sustainable materials. Charles makes a point of the

and Prince William

Kate Middleton and Prince William are returning to a royal family traditionthis Christmas.

The couple — along with their three children, Prince George, 9, PrincessCharlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4 — joined King Charles III, Queen Camilla andother members of the royal family in attending the holiday service at Churchof St. Mary Magdalene in Norfolk. Although Prince George and PrincessCharlotte made their Christmas Day debut in 2019, this marked the first timethe entire family of five took part in the holiday walk to church, with PrinceLouis joining in the fun.

While Kate wore a green coat with a statement, Princess Charlotte wore red forthe Christmas outing. Meanwhile, the three men of the family coordinated inblue ensembles — while Prince William and Prince George sported suits withties, Prince Louis wore a navy coat over shorts and knee socks.

RELATED: Everything You Missed in Kate Middleton and Prince William’sChristmas Pic — Like George’s Untucked Shirt!

prince william kate family royal christmas 2022

Samir Hussein/WireImage Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte,Prince Louis and Kate Middleton

It marked the return of the traditional royal Christmas outing after thefamily celebrated separately for the past two years amid the COVID-19pandemic.

The outing was also the first Christmas outing for William and Kate, both 40,as the Prince and Princess of Wales. King Charles officially gave the titlesto his eldest son and daughter-in-law just one day after Queen Elizabeth IIdied in September.

King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, previously announced that they wouldhost Christmas at Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth’s beloved country estate inNorfolk, keeping with the family’s longstanding tradition.

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They’ll also keep other traditions, like the Christmas Eve exchange of gaggifts. After church, the royals will gather at Sandringham for a lunch ofroast turkey followed by steamed fruit pudding, before they all sit down towatch King Charles’ first Christmas address at 3 pm

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Kate is also starting a new royal holiday tradition. On Dec. 15, she hostedher second annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey, a broadcast ofwhich aired on Christmas Eve. The event was a family affair — Princess Katewalked in with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, whileKing Charles and Queen Camilla also sat front row for the service.

Kate’s parents and sister also attended, along with many members of the royalfamily.

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The Abbey Choir sang traditional carols alongside performances by guestsincluding Craig David and Les Miserables star Samantha Barks, and a specialduet from opera singer Alfie Boe and Spice Girl Melanie C. Readings weredelivered by speakers including Prince William, Kristin Scott Thomas and_Paddington_ star Hugh Bonneville.

RELATED: Queen of Christmas! See All of Kate Middleton’s ImpeccableHoliday Looks Through the Years

Of course, Queen Elizabeth’s absence will be heavily felt during the firstChristmas since her death.

The former member of the Queen’s staff tells PEOPLE, “The first year is mostdifficult, as it is always the first of everything that you notice.”

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Prince William first joined the royal family for their annual Christmas outingat age 5 in 1987, when they celebrated the holiday at Windsor Castle. Sportinga powder blue coat and knee socks, the future monarch waved to photographersas he walked ahead of mom Princess Diana.

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Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Prince William in 1987

Princess Kate made her royal Christmas debut in 2011, months after her springwedding to Prince William.

Idina Menzel has no hard feelings for John Travolta after the “Grease” starfamously botched her name at the 2014 Academy Awards ceremony. In fact, she’sglad it happened.

In a now-infamous Oscars moment, Menzel was about to take the stage to sing”Let It Go,” her signature song from the Oscar-winning movie “Frozen.” AllTravolta, one of the night’s presenters, had to do was introduce her. But theveteran actor somehow mispronounced her first and last names. (Adele Dazeem?)

In a Sunday Sitdown interview with Willie Geist, Menzel reflected on theincident. She remembers initially thinking, “I’m finally here and this guyscrewed up my name.”

But then she quickly told herself, “Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Get yours— together, you know? You gotta get ready to sing this note.”

Menzel added, “It ended up being one of the best things that happened for mycareer because all the people that had no idea who I was were like … ‘Who isthis girl?'”

During a 2021 appearance on “The Late Late Show’s” fun “Carpool Karaoke”> segment alongside her “Cinderella” co-stars Camila Cabello and Billy Porter,> Menzel shared a similar sentiment.

“I had eight seconds to say to myself, at first I felt really sorry formyself, like, ‘Meryl Streep’s out there. This is my big break and he just f—up my name,'” Menzel said, laughing. “And then eight seconds, the band starts,I am like, ‘Get your s— together. C’mon, this is your moment. Stop worryingabout that he messed up your name. Sing, b—!””

Porter then interjected, “Sing! And you did! I was watching.”

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Menzel continued, explaining that she had intended to sing to her son, WalkerDiggs, whom she shares with her ex Taye Diggs.

“I was so nervous. I had meditated on this moment. I was going to sing to myson to really put perspective into everything and then that happened,” shesaid, now cracking up.

Looking back, the Broadway star said Travolta’s flub proved to be fortunate.After all, his mangled pronunciation of her name got everybody talking abouther. It also ended up connecting her with Travolta forever.

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“It was the greatest thing that ever happened to me,” gushed Menzel, who addedof Travolta, “He’s written so many nice, apologetic emails. He’s sent flowers.He’s so kind. To make up for it, he would, like, fly wherever at this point,he’s so sweet.

“I just always say, ‘No worries because it was the best thing that everhappened,'” she added.

For his part, Travolta apologized for the mispronunciation in a publicstatement days after the ceremony.

“I’ve been beating myself up all day. Then I thought … what would Idina Menzelsay, She’d say, Let it go, let it go!” he joked. “Idina is incredibly talentedand I am so happy Frozen took home two Oscars Sunday night!”

Menzel and Travolta ended up presenting together at the Academy Awards thefollowing year. Immediately after the ceremony, Travolta appeared on “JimmyKimmel Live!”

During the pair’s chat, Travolta opened up about his 2014 introduction fauxpas, explaining that there was much confusion backstage. Travolta recalled acrew member telling him he was due onstage at least 15 minutes sooner than heexpected.

Moments later, the former “Welcome Back, Kotter” star ran into Hollywoodlegend Goldie Hawn and became “starstruck.”

Before the frazzled actor knew it, he was tapped to go on. As he made his wayto the stage, he was told that his cue cards would now feature a _phonetic_spelling of Menzel’s name.

“So I go out there and I get to her thing and I thought, ‘Hmm,'” Travolta saidwith a confused look on his face.

The new phonetic spelling of Menzel’s name looked bizarre on the cards, saidTravolta, who recalled thinking, “I don’t know that name.”

“It was just a phonetic spelling, but I didn’t rehearse it that way,” he said.

After laughing about the matter with Kimmel, Travolta added that he was happythat Menzel had enjoyed “one of the best years” of her career since hisblundered introduction. “And she gives me credit,” he said, affirming.

Five years later, Menzel made it clear again that she looks back fondly onTravolta’s introduction. Just weeks before she performed “Into the Unknown”from “Frozen II” at the 2020 Academy Awards ceremony, Menzel referred to thespecial moment in atweet.

“When I was a little girl I dreamed of moments like these,” she wrote, adding,”Who is brave enough to introduce me?”

This article was originally published on TODAY.com