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Today begins Pride Month and Shudder is honoring it with several horror-themed films. They are already streaming The Old Dark House, Vampyros Lesbos, Hellraiser, Nightbreed, Let the Right One In, Predestination, Alena, Sweet Sweet Lonely Girl, Rift, and Lizzie, and debuting two new films.

On June 17th, The Wild Boys get wild on Shudder. It is about, “Five adolescent boys (all played by actresses) are enamored by the arts but drawn to crime and transgression. As punishment for a brutal crime, they’re forced to board a boat whose captain is hell-bent on taming their ferocious appetites. After arriving on a lush island where dangers and pleasures abound, the boys start to transform in both mind and body.”

Knife+Heart starts beating on June 20th. The film is described as, “Paris, Summer 1979. Anne (French pop star Vanessa Paradis) produces third-rate gay porn. After her editor and lover Lois leaves her, she tries to win her back by shooting her most ambitious film yet with her trusted, flaming sidekick Archibald. But one of her actors is brutally murdered and Anne gets caught up in a strange investigation that turns her life upside-down.

Since my father raised me on horror since I was 4, I have seen plenty of LGBTQ themed scary movies. However, I wonder how many people did not know there are so many. What they also do not know is that they are really terrifying. Therefore, you should subscribe to Shudder and start watching them today. What else do you have going on?

Every day, thousands of people descend on Las Vegas in hope of landing a life-changing sum of money. Some will put in the hours and research different ploys and strategies, whereas others will play with lady luck by their side in hope of securing a hefty pay out.

It can all come down to being in the right place at the right time, and some of the largest wins in Vegas have been won in such a way. If you’re feeling lucky, be sure to check out hot Vegas slots right now for your chance to win instant cash prizes.  

The Mirage Casino – $4.6 million & $21 million

Some might say that Elmer Sherwin is one of the luckiest punters in the world, after landing two huge jackpots whilst playing at the Mirage Casino. The WW2 veteran managed to scoop the $4.6 million jackpot within hours of the casino opening and continued to gamble across a number of casinos all over the world. However, it wasn’t until 16 years had passed that he landed an eye-watering $21 million at the Mirage.

Palace Station Casino – $680,000 & $27 million

Elmer Sherwin is not the only gambler to have won big on two separate occasions. An anonymous 60-year-old lady managed to land $680,000 whilst playing the Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the Palace Station Casino, and she continued to try her luck instead of spending or investing the cash elsewhere. This proved to be a decision the unnamed lady would cherish later when she collected $27 million from the same casino.

Gold Coast Casino – $12 million

John Tippin is perhaps the most synonymous name when it comes to winning big at Vegas. It was back in 1996 that Mr Tippin, a postal worker was on vacation in Sin City, recorded a then world-record Megabucks jackpot of $12 million at the Gold Coast.

However, it wasn’t all rosy for Mr Tippin, as he squandered a lot of his winnings – even penning a book recording his experiences (I did it! My Life After Megabucks). Mr Tippin’s win was a moment to savour however, who won the hefty sum on his last pull of the lever.

Excalibur Casino – $39.7 million

It’s been 16 years since a 25-year-old engineer from Los Angeles recorded the biggest casino win Vegas has ever witnessed. The unnamed man was thought to be waiting to watch his favourite basketball team, and killed some time in the Excalibur playing slots. That decision turned out to be one of life’s finer choices as he promptly won $39.7 million. It’s thought that the lucky winner didn’t opt for the pay out in full, instead taking it in instalments.

MGM Grand Casino – $20-40 million

Have you ever heard the saying that money goes to money? Well, that’s exactly what happened to Kerry Packer at the MGM Grand at the turn of the century. The Australian billionaire was playing poker and baccarat and after a few hours, won between $20 and $40 million. Mr Packer wasn’t shy about his wealth or his winnings, and is believed to have tipped a number of casino staff before exiting that night.

On May 21st, Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary together. Next year, will be their big 4-0. For this one, That Girl and that guy kept it low key and had a romantic dinner in Sausalito looking more in love than ever.

The next time someone says to you Hollywood marriages never last, show them this photo because they do.

Third GOT episode has finally aired. Episode 2 of the series has shown the fans they’re going to witness the greatest battle of the whole saga – Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow will fight the Night King army of the dead.

GOT fans who like the series for the epic battles have really been impressed; the long-awaited war with the White Walkers is here! Discuss the new episode with your friends on WellHello you've found on Memigo; watching the Long Night episode, everyone will find something to their liking – war, fights, tragedy, love and lots of unexpected turns of events.

The Long Night: how was it?

Winterfell is ready for the long-expected battle – war with the White Walkers. While Targaryen army is waiting for the enemies at the gate; she and Jon Snow observe everything happening at the top of the castle together with two dragons.

The battle starts right away. Arya and Sansa Stark standing at one of the castle walls can’t hide their emotions. Sansa is worried about the army and warriors, while Arya can’t wait to fight in the war. She says her sister to go to the Crypt, and goes on the battlefield.

Suddenly, the army sees Melisandre approaching to Winterfell; this woman is capable of anything. Not every person in the castle is happy to see her; however, the Red Woman says this battle is going to be the last for her. Eventually, her spell lit the Dothraki weapon helping them in the battle.

Jon and Daenerys helped their army together with the dragons. However, the Night King had a secret weapon; he rides the zombie ice dragon who extinguished the fire.

Sparing no effort, Brienne of Tarth and Jaime Lannister had taken part in the battle saving each other’s lives. Eddison Tollett died on the battle-field helping his friend Sam Tarly, while Lyanna Mormont was crushed to death by a Giant she stabbed with a dragonglass dagger in the eye.

Jon Snow who had finally climbed down the dragon was trying to kill the Night King; nevertheless, his attempt had failed. Even Daenerys who was trying to help her lover can’t stand against the master of the White Walkers – he had brought dead back to life just rising his arms, and went to the godswood to kill Bran Stark.

Jon fought the White Walkers together with Dany. Trying to protect his Queen, Jorah Mormont was killed in the battle of Ice and Fire dying in Daenerys arms.

Bran was under the protection of Theon Greyjoy and the Ironborn army. In the losing fight, Theon was killed by the Night King. Being ready to accomplish his mission and stab Bran with the sward, the master of the White Walkers is being attacked by Arya who kills him with a dragonglass spear. The episode ends with silent and foreseen Melisandre death.

It’s little wonder that a number of celebrities started their careers as bingo callers, but it definitely takes a certain type of person to call the numbers. You need confidence, vivacity and a way with words and your audience. Even in the online environment – for example on Paddy Power bingo – the rooms are full of players with personality and the social aspect is still very much there. Some celebrities even endorse online brands, or have ambassador roles, in order to attract customers. But would you believe that some of these celebrities started their careers in the bingo industry?

Simon Webbe

He is probably best known for being one-quarter of 2000s boyband, Blue, but Simon Webbe actually started out as a bingo caller. Now 40 and a solo artist, as well as a music manager, Simon once revealed he was Britain’s youngest bingo caller.

“I started at the Gala Bingo in Small Heath, which isn’t there any more, three days after my 18^th birthday. We weren’t allowed to do the ‘Two little ducks’ and so on calls, but I did have a spiel at the start of the night. I’d say ‘Take a seat, rest your feet, welcome to Gala Small Heath’”.

Gary Barlow

It’s no surprise to hear that Gary Barlow was once a bingo caller, considering he’s such a fan of the game. So much so, the Take That star still hosts bingo nights and has previously revealed that while on tour, he’d organise games to help tour staff relax. He’s made no real secret about his past, revealing: “I used to be a bingo caller when I was first starting out. I used to love reading out the numbers. We have bingo nights backstage on the Take That tour to help everyone relax”. He even uses his own bingo machine, paper and daubers for the games, calling it ‘Barlow's Bingo’.

Antony Cotton

He’s been on our screens since 2003 starring in Coronation Street as Sean Tully, and it’s surely no surprise that the outgoing actor also moonlights as a bingo caller. However, it’s not how he started out (although he loves playing and compering), it’s a venture he continues with now, in between filming for the soap. It was even reported last year that he’d rake in up to £3,000 each night appearing at student nights across the country, surely making him ‘top of the shop’?

Shane Richie

Another soap star with the gift of the gab, we could certainly picture Shane Richie calling the balls – which is exactly what he did at a local hall, before turning his hand to a bluecoat at Pontins. Known for his career spanning over 20 years in music, television, film and stage, Shane is Mr. Entertainment. Little known fact, his son (who goes by the same name), has followed in dad’s footsteps and is a bluecoat at the same Pontins resort and we wouldn’t be surprised if Shane Snr gave him a few pointers.

Russell Crowe

From the unsurprising to the unlikeliest of candidates – believe it or not, actor Russell Crowe started out as a bingo caller. In fact, in his pre-acting days, he tried his hand at a number of jobs, including bartending and waitering, as well as horse-wrangling. However, the bingo calling wasn’t a huge success, as Daniel Abineri revealed in an interview: “He had just been sacked from his job as a bingo caller in Rotorua – apparently he was rude to the crowd when he was calling out the numbers, and he was quite proud of that”. The composer gave Russell his big break, starring in musical Bad Boy Johnny and the Prophets of Doom – and as they say, the rest is history!

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