Anthony Hopkins has been cast as Handel in an upcoming biopic, ‘The King of Covent Garden’, telling the story of the composer’s ‘Messiah’.

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Sir Anthony Hopkins surprised hotel staff with a dazzling piano performance in their lobby.

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Sir Anthony Hopkins is hosting Instagram Lives from his piano

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Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason forced to cancel sold-out concert after Air Canada deny boarding with cello

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