People dubs Evans Sexiest Man Alive
Chris Evans may have put down Captain America’s shield, but he has a new badge of honor: The actor has been named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive.
People’s selection was announced Monday on Stephen Colbert’s latenight show and on the magazine’s website. Evans, 41, who for nearly a decade played Captain America in Marvel’s superhero films, takes the baton from another Avenger, Paul Rudd, who plays Ant-Man.
“My mom will be so happy,” he told the magazine for its cover story, which hits newsstands Friday. “She’s proud of everything I do, but this is something she can really brag about.”
He also knows that he’s likely to be teased by close friends. Among those likely to heckle him are co-stars and previous Sexiest
Man Alive winners such as Rudd, Ryan Reynolds and Chris Hemsworth. (Hemsworth, who plays Thor in the Marvel films, was the first Avenger to win People’s annual honor, which was first handed out to Mel Gibson in 1985.)
Evans fully expects People’s honor will be a milestone in his life and career.
“It’s something that as I become old and saggy, I can look back on and say ‘I remember then,’ ” Evans said. “I’m lucky to be in the discussion in any capacity.”
Takeoff to be remembered at Atlanta event:
Fans of the slain rapper Takeoff, a member of the Grammynominated hip-hop trio Migos who was shot and killed last week, will gather Friday to celebrate the 28-year-old’s life and musical contributions.
Born Kirsnick Khari
Ball, Takeoff, 28, was killed Nov. 1 in a shooting outside a Houston bowling alley. A
woman and another man were also wounded during the shooting. No arrests have been made.
A celebration will be held at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, according to a news release from Quality Control Music and Motown Records.
Instead of flowers or gifts, the family is asking that people make donations to the Rocket Foundation, which aims to support programs using community-based solutions to stop gun violence, according to its website. The website says the foundation was established in honor of Takeoff.
Actor Phillips dies: Leslie Phillips, the British actor best known for his roles in the bawdy “Carry On” comedies, has died at age 98. His agent confirmed Tuesday that Phillips died “peacefully at home” on Monday.
The veteran actor made
his first film appearances in the 1930s. He is remembered for his exaggerated comic portrayal of the English upper-class after starring in “Carry On Nurse,” “Carry On Teacher” and “Carry On Constable.” Phillips later moved from comedies into other work, including a turn opposite Peter O’Toole in the 2006 film “Venus” that earned him a BAFTA nomination for best supporting actor. He also voiced the Sorting Hat in the “Harry Potter” film franchise.
Nov. 9 birthdays: Actor Robert David Hall is 75. Actor Lou Ferrigno is 71. Singer Donnie McClurkin is 63. Drummer Dee Plakas is 62. Rapper Scarface is 52. Musician Susan Tedeschi is 52. Actor Eric Dane is 50. Singer Nick Lachey is 49. Singer Sisqo is 44. Singer Chris Lane is 38. Actor Emily Tyra is 35. Actor Nikki Blonsky is 34.