Grease: Elvis rejected last chance at greatest dream then died on day they sang his name
Elvis Presley confessed in his final months that he’d never made a classic film, but he turned down a key role in movie musical Grease – and tragically died the day they shot the iconic scene paying tribute to him and his famous pelvis. Daily Express :: Films Feed
The city where tourists are most likely to be rejected by an Airbnb host named
Whenever tourists try to book an Airbnb, there’s a chance the host could reject their booking. There’s one European city where tourists are the most likely to be rejected by Airbnb hosts. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
James Bond King Charles Coronation book has Prince’s Trust endorsement rejected over plot
James Bond’s latest official adventure novel involves 007 saving King Charles III’s Coronation and is actually set today, however, the Prince’s Trust has decided not to endorse the new book over its plot. Daily Express :: Books Feed
‘Idiot’ Burt Reynolds rejected the two biggest film roles in movie history
Burt Reynolds foolishly turned down a staggering list of blockbuster and Oscar-winning roles, including the two biggest franchises in cinema history. He also lost massive roles like Rocky and The Godfather. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Hancock rejected advice to cut Covid isolation fearing it would ‘imply we’ve been wrong’
A series of leaked WhatsApp messages reveals the former Health Secretary reportedly rejected advice from England’s Chief Medical officer during the Covid lockdowns. Daily Express :: News Feed
George Harrison hit was rejected as Beatles song by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
George Harrison, who would have been 80 today, didn’t actually write his most famous song. In fact, it was a cover that was rejected by The Beatles when he pitched it to John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Daily Express :: Music Feed
Dragons’ Den pitch rejected for having ‘too many pitfalls’ outsells Monopoly in first year
Dragons’ Den reject Rachel Lowe went on to outsell Monopoly with her own board game despite the cast thinking her pitch was unorganised. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Johnny Depp was rejected by Quentin Tarantino from starring in one his most classic movies
Quentin Tarantino preferred another actor, who is one of his favourite collaborators, to Johnny Depp. Daily Express :: Films Feed