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The Latest Breaking News from Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson leaves behind six-figure sum after 50 years on TV

Veteran chat show host died of ‘frailty of old age’ in August 2023

The Independent UK

The week in audio: Virtually Parkinson; The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby; The Pitcairn Trials; Turtle Diary by Russell Hoban – review

A stilted AI Parky proves that interviews are a two-way process. Plus, the strange story of a woman who kept faking pregnancy and a gripping true crime tale

The Guardian - UK

Laurie Holloway obituary

Composer, pianist and musical director on popular TV shows such as Parkinson and Strictly Come Dancing

The Guardian - UK

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‘Terrible’ AI Michael Parkinson podcast condemned by Jenny Eclair

The famous interviewer died in 2023, but a new podcast using his voice has been released

The Independent UK

Jenny Eclair says she ‘can’t compete’ with ‘terrible’ AI Parkinson podcast

It comes as the first episode of Virtually Parkinson was released on Monday.

Evening Standard

‘A lump of metal? Fascinating!’ I get interviewed by the AI Michael Parkinson

Can the AI Parky ever beat the real chatshow colossus? As the Virtually Parkinson podcast launches, our writer sits in on a bizarre interview with Monty Don – then ends up in the hot seat himself

The Guardian - UK

Former Strictly and Parkinson musical director Laurence Holloway dies aged 86

He died after a ‘short illness’ on Thursday, his family said.

Evening Standard

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Meg Ryan recalls awkward Trinny and Susannah interaction during infamous Michael Parkinson interview

The ‘When Harry Met Sally’ star described the BBC chat show interview as ‘so bad’

The Independent UK

No restrictions on using AI versions of dead celebrities’ voices, MPs told

The industry said it is ‘crying out’ for legislation on the issue.

Evening Standard

AI cloning of celebrity voices outpacing the law, experts warn

David Attenborough among famous people whose voices have been exploited by fraudsters

The Guardian - UK

I cloned my voice with AI and even my wife can’t tell the difference

Cloning your voice with AI is almost too easy.

TechRadar

AI is bringing back the late Michael Parkinson for a podcast – and that’s left me feeling seriously conflicted

A new Virtually Parkinson podcast is launching this year, featuring an AI version of Michael Parkinson.

TechRadar

Sir Michael Parkinson’s son says AI podcast is not ‘bringing my father back’

An AI replica of Sir Michael’s voice will appear in new eight-part podcast series Virtually Parkinson.

Evening Standard

An AI version of a beloved British broadcaster who died last year is doing an 'autonomous' podcast series

Sir Michael Parkinson becomes Sir AI Parkinson.

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Evening Standard

Michael Parkinson’s son on AI podcast concerns: It will be 100% very ethical

Michael ‘Mike’ Parkinson Jr, a producer, claimed he ‘really wanted it to be clear, it was an AI iteration’.

Louder

"This is a fired-up performance - a man determined to prove everyone wrong": Paul McCartney rails against the critics, John Lennon, Fela Kuti and muggers on Wings' classic Band On The Run

Recorded in Nigeria as his bandmates deserted him, Band On The Run might just be the best post-Beatles work by any Beatle

The Guardian - UK

Michael Parkinson is back, with an AI voice that can fool even his own family

The chatshow star’s son says digital replica will interview a new generation of stars

Golf Monthly

13 Famous Wentworth Residents And Members Through The Years

Wentworth is one of the most exclusive clubs in the UK, and it has boasted many famous faces and members of the years - here are some of the biggest names associated with it

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The National (Scotland)

Billy Connolly makes honest admission about death and living with Parkinson's

COMIC Sir Billy Connolly has spoken openly about facing death and living his life with Parkinson's in a new BBC show ...

MusicRadar

"We were getting more talented and George began to write lots of songs… he was lucky to get a track on an album." The lost 1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono interview on the Beatles' split when they insisted Michael Parkinson wore a black sack over his head

"It's total communication if you're in the bag"

The Guardian - UK

A new start after 60: after a decade of rejections, I got my first novel published. Now I’ve got my dream, I won’t stop!

After a successful career as a talent agent – representing Michael Parkinson, Ulrika Jonsson and Adam Ant – Melanie Cantor became disillusioned with TV. So she took up writing – and refused to give up on her passion.

Evening Standard

Victoria Beckham documentary: Her 10 funniest moments ahead of new Netflix doc

She may be our Posh, but Victoria Beckham has long held the unofficial title of funniest Spice Girl too. As we await her new Netflix documentary, here are some of her best moments

The Guardian - UK

Sir Paul Fox obituary

Veteran television executive who served as controller of BBC One for six years and later became Yorkshire TV’s managing director

Woman & Home

32 interesting facts about Helen Mirren, from aristocratic ancestry to her go-to beauty secrets

Find out more about the iconic Dame Helen Mirren with these fascinating facts about her career, personal life and beauty tips

Evening Standard

Celebrity deaths 2023: Famous faces we've said goodbye to this year

Shane MacGowan, Lisa Marie Presley, Angus Cloud, Matthew Perry and Sinead O'Connor were among the famous faces to pass in 2023

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