Investigators are probing whether there was a struggle before an Albanian actor and his wife plunged to their deaths from their apartment in New York over the weekend, a police source said.
Florind Belliu, 35, an actor and aspiring filmmaker originally from Albania, and his wife Ornela Shehi, 28, were found in the rear courtyard of 2199 Cruger Avenue in the Bronx at around 9.15am on Saturday, cops and police sources said.
“There were signs in the apartment that indicated it wasn’t all Kumbaya, like they didn’t just decide to leave their kids behind and jump,” the source told the new york post.
The source wouldn’t provide any more details on the alleged “signs”.
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A suicide note was not left behind, according to the source.
Authorities are waiting for autopsy results to determine whether Mr Shehi suffered any injuries not indicative of a fall, the source said.
By late Tuesday morning, the city’s Medical Examiner’s (ME) Office had not made a determination on either Mr Shehi or Ms Belliu’s death.
“Both are pending while the ME awaits additional investigative information,” a spokeswoman said, adding that the signs could include “further testing of remains or investigatory material from the scene”.
Mr Shehi was caught on video plunging from the building’s sixth floor first and hitting the alleyway, with Ms Belliu landing seconds later, sources told the post a day after the couple’s deaths.
The couple moved into the building with their two young children about four months ago, and authorities never received reports of domestic violence related to the couple, according to police sources.
Neighbors told the post on Saturday that the pair were a “quiet couple” who “kept to themselves,” and were often seen taking walks – but also that Mr Belliu had been seen visibly angry Friday.
“I’ve seen them always buying things for the house, like every day together, with two kids together, we didn’t recognize there was something wrong,” said Shadie Perkaj, the wife of the building’s super.
She said Saturday was Mr Belliu’s birthday.
Mr Belliu’s pal Elona Caslli mourned her lost friend on Facebook.
“A multiple tragedy for which there is no word of consolation. God give strength to your children and parents,” Ms Caslli wrote in Albanian.
Ms Belliu was a graduate of the University of Arts in Tirana, Albania, and performed on TV and in the theater before moving to the US, EuroNews Albania reported.
As of two years ago, he was working on two books and a movie script he hoped to pitch to Netflix, the report said.
Police sources said he may have been recently working as a livery driver to help make ends meet.
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Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson says his co-star Brad Pitt has a “good” list and “s***” list of actors he will and won’t work with.
The pair star together in Bullet Train, helmed by John Wick and Deadpool 2 director David Leitch.
Promoting his latest onscreen venture at Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, the actor dished on what working with Pitt was like, Page Six reported.
Referring to Pitt as a “humble and gracious human being”, the actor told Variety: “He is in a new chapter of his life, I think.”
Taylor-Johnson, who has previously starred in action movies like Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age of Ultron continued: “He just wants to bring light and joy into the world and be around people who are there to have a good time.
“You work with many actors and after a while, you start making notes: ‘I am definitely not working with this person ever again.’ Brad has this list too: the ‘good’ list and the ‘s***’ list.”
A fight scene from the film – which was released in the US on Friday – between the two stars left Taylor-Johnson hospitalized after he sustained major injuries on set.
After implementing a “crazy mad Keto diet” in an effort to get “scrawny and lean” for the film, the actor fainted due to “low blood sugar levels” shortly after sustaining a hand injury.
“We were in a fight sequence and I got drop-kicked across the room. And the one sharp bit of the corner where there wasn’t any padding took a chunk out of my hand. I literally went wham, passed out,” he told Variety of the incident.
“Then I came back and was like ‘Should we go again?’ and they were like ‘No, no, no. You gotta go get stitches at the hospital.’ So then I spent the night in the hospital,” he added.
“When you sign up for a David Leitch movie you know you gotta get a couple battle scars, some war wounds,” he added.
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Canadian rock guitarist Gord Lewis was found dead in his home on Sunday after he was allegedly murdered by his own son.
The rocker’s 41-year-old son, Jonathan Lewis, was arrested and charged with a second-degree murder as the Hamilton Police Department in Ontario continues to investigate the case, according to local reports.
The co-founding member of punk rock band Teenage Head was discovered by cops over the weekend. Cops described the incident as “isolated,” the Hamilton Spectator reported.
Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Hamilton Detective Sara Beck said police are not looking for any additional suspects, the New York Post reported.
Beck said the 65-year-old victim sustained “injuries consistent with foul play.”
“We are continuing to seek out witnesses and reviewing video in the area,” she added.
Although “a positive identification has not been made of the deceased due to the level of decomposition,” police said they know the identity of the deceased.
Gord’s death was confirmed by the band on Monday, who shared a touching post on Instagram.
“We are heartbroken and still trying to process the loss of our friend, bandmate and brother Gord Lewis,” the band’s surviving members Steve Marshall, drummer Gene Champagne, and Dave Desroches wrote.
“Our hearts are with his family and all that knew and loved him. Gordon was a force and an inspiration to many. You were taken from us far too soon.”
Lewis co-founded the punk rock band Teenage Head in 1975 alongside founding vocalist and drummer Frankie Venom and singer Dave Desroches, and the band went on to perform all over the country before finding global fame.
Some of Teenage Head’s most known songs include “Let’s Shake” and “Some Kinda Fun.”
The rocker’s death isn’t the first in the group, as Venom died in 2008 after losing his battle to throat cancer.
This article was originally published by the New York Post and was reproduced with permission
Bea, the upmarket restaurant in the multi-level Barangaroo House, will close on August 14.
But in good news for Barangaroo regulars, a succession plan for the space is already in place. Co-owner Matt Moran has revealed that Bea’s replacement, Rekodo Restaurant + Vinyl Bar (inspired by Japanese vinyl-spinning “listening rooms”) will open mid-September.
Bea opened in late 2017 with a big-name chef (Cory Campbell, ex-Vue de Monde and Noma) in charge of the kitchen. Tweaks and chef changes followed before the decision was made to rebrand the space.
Bea at Barangaroo House will make way for a Japanese-inspired restaurant-bar. Photo: Wolter Peeters
Moran says after nearly five years operating the sprawling Barangaroo House, they have a good read of the area and believe Rekodo fills a need.
“The crowd down here has changed, even since we opened,” he says. “Rekodo will be fun, with large tables but still serious about its food.”
He adds the menu will offer more dishes than Bea, giving customers greater flexibility about how much they eat and spend.
While the refit will include a Klipsch La Scala sound system, much of the reinvigoration will be driven by chef Paddy McDermott, who worked out of Hong Kong and whom Moran credits with having an enviable knowledge of Japanese food.
While listening rooms are typically bars in Japan, Moran says Rekodo will be more of a “restaurant-bar” – one that includes its own DJ.
Suddenly shy? The Block quitters Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull wear all-black ensembles and faces of fury as the Bondi influencers are seen for the first time following their TV scandal
By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia
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The Block’s Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull have suffered an intense social media backlash after quitting the show.
And the pair looked far from impressed on Wednesday when they were spotted returning to their home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
The Insta-famous couple both wore all-black ensembles for their outing, and donned faces of fury when they were snapped by a waiting photographer.
Suddenly shy? The Block quitters Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull had faces of fury on Wednesday when they were spotted returning to their eastern suburbs home in Sydney
Elle kept her look stylish in a pair of tights and a long black overcoat as she shuffled behind her fiancé, appearing to carry takeout.
She accessorized her look with tanned ugg bots and a Lady Dior handbag which can retail for up to $7000.
Meanwhile, Joel opted for a T-shirt, denim jacket and jeans combo as he carried what appeared to be a suit bag.
He finished his look with a pair of dark sunglasses to shield his eyes and wore his hair fashionably messy.
Elle kept her look stylish in a pair of tights and a long black overcoat as she shuffled behind her fiancé, appearing to carry takeout. Meanwhile, Joel opted for a T-shirt, denim jacket and jeans combo as he carried what appeared to be a suit bag
Elle was accused of ‘deleting negative comments’ on Tuesday, amid social media backlash from quitting the show after just 48 hours into filming
Elle was accused of ‘deleting negative comments’ on Tuesday, amid social media backlash from quitting the show after just 48 hours into filming.
Fans accused the Bondi influencer of going into damage control after her and fiancé Joel shock exit was aired.
‘Gotta respect not turning the comments off,’ one of her followers wrote, only for another to reply: ‘They’re just being deleted.’
While many fans took aim at the couple for leaving the abruptly leaving show, others offered a gentler take of the fiasco.
Fans accused the Bondi influencer of going into damage control after her and fiancé Joel shock exit was aired
‘It’s her page. Why would you want rude ignorant people who’s biggest concern is a couple leaving the Block leaving disgusting messages.’
Others joined in the chorus to defend the couple.
‘Ignore the negativity. You’re worked hard for what you have…you’re clearly not a quitter! If only all of the Insta-trolls could walk a mile in your (fabulous) shoes,’ one wrote.
On Monday night, viewers finally got to see the moment Scott Cam told the stunned Blockheads that Elle and the former AFL star decided to quit the show
On Monday night, viewers finally got to see the moment Scott Cam told the stunned Blockheads that Elle and the former AFL star decided to quit the show.
During the episode, the host, 59, was pulled aside by two executive producers who revealed the glam influencers decided to leave after just 48 hours of being on-set.
‘Last night I gave you all an opportunity – an out – if you thought you couldn’t cut it on the show that you could leave if you wanted to,’ the fuming host began.
During the episode, the host, 59, was pulled aside by two executive producers who revealed the glam influencers decided to leave after just 48 hours of being on-set
‘I didn’t think anyone would drop an opportunity like this, but I’ve just found out that Joel and Elle are on their way to the airport.’
He added: ‘They have left their show. They didn’t say goodbye, they didn’t say thanks for having us. They just left.’
Scott previously said at the Logie Awards that Elle and Joel giving up so soon into the competition was ‘unAustralian’ and ‘p**s poor’.
Scott previously said at the Logie Awards that Elle and Joel giving up so soon into the competition was ‘unAustralian’ and ‘p**s poor’
next week on Home and AwayNikau is shocked as newcomer Naomi kisses him.
Elsewhere, the truth about Tex is revealed, and new band Lyrik face some tensions as they settle into the Bay.
Here’s a full collection of 10 big moments coming up.
1. Kirby challenges Bob
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Felicity has arranged for her friends – four-piece band Lyrik – to play a gig at Salt as part of a re-launch of the restaurant. Mac is skeptical about the idea, but she soon gets on board by putting up promotional posters around Summer Bay.
Band member Bob is aghast at the idea of playing a free gig in a small coastal town, which causes tensions with the others. When it comes down to a vote, Bob’s girlfriend Kirby has the deciding say and she chooses to back the other members over him.
2. Cash’s past with Eden is revealed
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Lyrik’s gig at Salt proves to be a huge success, but when Cash turns up to enjoy the music, he’s unsettled to realize exactly who the band are. Dean is confused by Cash’s cagey behaviour.
All becomes clear when band member Eden sees Cash in the crowd and leaps off the stage to say hello, wrapping her legs around him. Cash is mortified as he wonders what Jasmine would think of this.
Felicity is confused by Cash’s attitude, but she gets answers by speaking to Eden. Eden admits that she once slept with Cash. Felicity is furious, knowing that Cash had strong feelings for Eden and she could have broken his heart from her.
3. Dean warns off Remi
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Ziggy also enjoys the music at Salt, but Dean isn’t pleased when she attracts the attention of lead guitarist Remi. Remi jumps off the stage to perform a guitar solo for Ziggy, leaving Dean annoyed.
Dean takes Remi to one side, introducing himself as Ziggy’s boyfriend and ordering him to leave her alone.
4. Tex’s hidden agenda is revealed
Channel 5
Tex and Rose are loved-up as they return from a trip to the city. Xander is concerned that Rose is moving too quickly with Tex, especially as she still clearly has strong feelings for Cash.
Xander is right to be worried, as Tex snoops around the gym and steals a photo of Mia and Ari. Tex then heads to see a group of bikies, who greet him with familiarity.
When Tex hands over the picture of Mia and Ari, he’s congratulated for tracking down the person who stole money from the gang.
5. Ziggy receives good news
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Ziggy is told that she can supervise Theo’s apprenticeship now that Justin has been banned. Ziggy is keen to make sure that she can juggle the responsibility and that Theo is committed enough to the apprenticeship.
Theo is impressed by Ziggy’s obvious commitment to his studies as she officially takes over Justin’s duties.
6. Nikau pulls out of the awards ceremony
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On the day that Nikau is due to receive a bravery award, John and Naomi get dressed up to support him. Nikau pulls out at the last minute, fearing that he’ll embarrass John and the surf club by saying the wrong thing during his speech.
John agrees to accept the prize on Nikau’s behalf, but Alf later angrily confronts Nikau for messing everyone around.
7. Nikau rejects Naomi
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Naomi tries to boost Nikau’s spirits after the awards ceremony drama, listing all of the reasons that he’s amazing. Naomi then gets caught up in the moment by kissing Nikau, leaving him shocked.
Nikau tries to set the record straight by reminding Naomi that he’s still in a relationship with Bella, who’s away in New York.
Naomi dismisses Nikau’s long-distance relationship with Bella, claiming that their own connection could be something special if he gave up on waiting for his girlfriend’s return.
8. Chloe becomes overwhelmed
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Chloe is unaware of the danger she could be in as Tex watches her from afar. Tex’s detective work leads him to discover that Chloe is Ari’s stepdaughter.
This coincides with Chloe pushing herself too hard with her two jobs at the Diner and the gym. Chloe is barely eating or sleeping and things come to a head when she accidentally misses a shift at the Diner.
9. Chloe gets fired
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With Chloe refusing to choose between either job, Irene and Leah make a decision to fire her. Irene and Leah believe they’re taking a ‘tough love’ approach, advising Chloe to use her new-found free time to pursue her ambitions for her as a businesswoman.
Chloe is ultimately relieved as Irene and Leah encourage her to work full-time at the gym, pointing out that it’ll be a great opportunity for her.
10. Tane receives a threat
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Tane is confused when he finds the missing photo of Mia and Ari on his car.
The picture now has a threatening note attached, which reads: “Your brother stole our money. We want it back.” Tane becomes concerned as it’s clear that a new drama awaits for the Parata family.
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Networks revamped their schedules last night following the sad passing of music icon Olivia Newton-John.
While breakfast TV and news bulletins went all out in coverage yesterday there was also room for nostalgia with Nine’s replay of grease (1978) drawing 442,000 meter viewers and winning its timeslot, outranking Seven’s miniseries Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You (221,000).
earlier The Block led its slot at 775,000 defeating 7:30 (457,000), MKR (450,000), The Masked Singer‘s 449,000 (rising to 504,000 for the reveal of The Thong), Great Southern Landscapes (337,000) and the end Who Do You Think You Are? (232,000).
meanwhile The Cheap Seats was 387,000 then catalyst (276,000) and Insight (184,000).
A Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony replay pulled 98,000 with Highlights at 59,000 and a Live broadcast at 35,000.
Nine network won Tuesday with 33.6% then Seven 26.0%, 10 17.6%, ABC 14.5% and SBS 8.3%.
Nine News was 880,000 / 863,000 for Nine with A Current Affair winning at 708,000. hotseat was 402,000 / 228,000).
Seven News was #1 at 938,000 / 934,000. Home&Away drew 536,000 then TheChase winning with 529,000 / 323,000.
The Project pulled 373,000 / 252,000 for 10. 10 News First was 313,000 / 213,000. NCIS was 142,000.
ABCNews drew 575,000. thedrum (180,000) and Art Works (115,000) followed.
On SBS it was SBS World News (142,000 / 128,000) and Dateline (93,000).
The Adventures of Paddington topped multichannels at 132,000.
Married At First Sight’s Olivia Frazer slams ‘dirty gossip and speculation’ about her shock split from Jackson Lonie after being ‘annihilated online’
By Kinta Walsh-cotton For Daily Mail Australia
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Married At First Sight bride Olivia Frazer has slammed ‘dirty, gross, disgusting gossip’ online following her shock split from her TV ‘husband’ Jackson Lonie.
The couple confirmed their breakup in a joint statement on Monday.
The reality television star, 28, who met Jackson, 30, at the altar on the show 10 months ago, expressed her disgust on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday night.
Married At First Sight bride Olivia Frazer, 28, (left) has slammed ‘dirty, gross, disgusting gossip’ online following her shock split from her TV ‘husband’ Jackson Lonnie, 30 (right)
‘You guys I just want to quickly add because it’s gotten under my skin and I’m not going to lie it’s made me angry today. On a day when I should be sad not angry,’ she ranted.
‘But any gossip or speculation or BS you read online is just that, gossip and speculation.
‘Unless it comes from Jackson and I directly, do not believe anything, even if it’s a dirty, gross, disgusting gossip site saying, “We’ve got a source that knows Olivia and Jackson directly.” Don’t believe it.’
Olivia added that she and Jackson had been ‘transparent’ with their followers and ‘if there is anything else to say, we will say it’.
The reality television star, 28, who met Jackson, 30, at the altar on the show 10 months ago, expressed her disgust on her Instagram Stories Tuesday night
Just moments before, she uploaded another video in which she gushed about the support she had received from her followers.
‘Just want to thank everybody for the lovely messages,’ she said.
‘I’ve only been sent one mean message and so many gorgeous messages. I can’t thank you guys enough because I know that I’m being annihilated online right now, but what’s come to me directly has been 99.99% love,’ the OnlyFans model continued.
Olivia added she and Jackson had been ‘transparent’ with their followers and ‘if there is anything else to say, we will say it’
‘So you have no idea why I was really expecting to be crucified. I want you to know I’m okay. I feel the love. I’m totally fine,’ she assured worried fans.
The reality TV star went on to reveal exactly how she’s recovering from the heartache – by dining on truffle pasta, Caprese salad and watching Gilmore Girls.
News of the breakup was confirmed on Monday in a joint statement from Olivia and Jackson on Instagram, which read: ‘After a wonderful 10 months together we have decided to go our separate ways.’
Just moments before, she had uploaded another video in which she gushed about the support she had received from her followers
‘There has always been a lot of love in our relationship and there will continue to be as we transition into a friendship.
‘We have nothing but love and respect for one another, and no one is to blame for the end of this relationship. Simply a case of ”almost perfect”.
‘We hope you all can please show compassion as we navigate this privately.’
The split comes after Olivia returned to Australia from a five week-long trip to the UK without Jackson, who remained on the Central Coast to train for an upcoming boxing match.
Her overseas trip was prompted after Jackson was caught kissing a 20-year-old traffic controller on a night out in Melbourne on May 27.
The break-up occurred not long after Olivia went on a five week-long trip to UK following the emergence of footage which showed Jackson being caught kissing a 20-year-old traffic controller (right) on a night out in Melbourne on May 27
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said lighting up the landmark is how the state can recognize Newton-John’s contribution to cancer research and awareness.
The renowned sails of the Sydney Opera House are glowing pink in honor of the Australian icon Olivia Newton-John. (Dominic Perrottet)
“Olivia Newton-John touched the hearts of so many people around the world with her music as well as her compassion and kindness – particularly toward people living with cancer,” Perrottet said.
“She radiated with positivity in her lifetime and now our most famous performance space will shine in her honour.”
Arts Minister Ben Franklin said Newton-John was an “arts icon” who has inspired generations of Australians and will continue to inspire those in the future.
“For decades Olivia Newton-John inspired Australians with her artistic ability and unrelenting courage,” Franklin said.
Olivia Newton-John died at her Southern California ranch after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 73 years old. Australian actress and singer Olivia Newton-John holds a press conference at the Inn On The Park, London, UK, 29th November 1978. She is starring in the 1978 film adaptation of the musical ‘Grease’. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Getty)
Olivia Newton-John: A life in pictures
“It is a touching tribute that the Sydney Opera House, a venue she performed at many times, will tonight be cloaked pink in her honour.”
Her niece, Totti Goldsmith, confirmed late on Tuesday the family would accept an offer of a state funeral in Victoria to farewell the entertainment icon.
Ever wondered what kind of lockdowns we would’ve had if covid had hit 30, 20 or even 10 years ago?
As bruising and wrought the whole experience was – and in some ways, continues to be – one of the upsides of covid, if we can take a glass-half-full approach for a moment, is that it unleashed a torrent of creativity online.
When we couldn’t bond in person, many tried to connect virtually in imaginative ways.
For the van Genderan family, from NSW’s Central Coast, a lockdown video featuring a makeshift supermarket in their family home to simulate a weekly shopping trip for Oma, their dementia-afflicted matriarch, went viral around the world, clocking up more than 100 million views .
The video and the family’s social media channels became a way for them to share their journey with Oma’s dementia, and Everybody’s Oma is filmmaker Jason van Genderen’s tribute to his mother and the whole family’s love and resilience.
It’s also a tribute to anyone who has a loved one with dementia, dealing with the heartbreak of watching them lose themselves as the symptoms take a firmer and firmer hold.
Shot purely on iPhones, Everybody’s Oma is at times an unflinching look at the day-to-day challenges of not just taking care of one person, but also the enormous emotional, physical and social toll taking care of Oma at home exacts takes on everyone else.
At its most moving moments, it’s not the footage of Oma that really hits, but the piece-to-camera confessions from Jason and his wife Megan. The camera – and the eventual audience – becomes a therapist or a priest, an outlet for them to express what they’re afraid to say out loud.
One specific admission from Jason is the kind of thing you would never allow yourself to think, let alone confront. There’s a lot of bravery in including it in the documentary and the fact Jason did speaks to his attempt to authenticity.
Taken out of context, the words are monstrous, but only someone incapable of empathy would judge him for how he felt. He was a man and a son exhausted and beaten down by the insidiousness of dementia.
There’s a lot of rawness in Everybody’s Oma and the iPhone footage helps to establish that intimate connection between the family and the audience. While the shots are crisp, it’s the nimbleness and largely unplanned nature of the sequences that makes you feel as if you’re part of it.
While it may seem as if all the harrowing realism of Everybody’s Oma makes this film a hard watch, it’s actually not.
There is a beating heart to this story, and it’s powered by love. That love is evident in every furrowed brow, every frustrated sight and every exasperated question of what’s next.
Everybody’s Oma is ultimately a stirring and uplifting feature because every difficult moment is testament to what humans are capable of in the name of love.
Rating: 3.5/5
Everybody’s Oma is in cinemas from Thursday, August 11
