English musician, songwriter and activist; founder of the Beatles
Glen Hansard has died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Lucan, on the outskirts of Dublin, in the early hours of 29 July 2026. His management has confirmed the 56-year-olds death. Hansard has won an Academy Award for "Falling Slowly," fronted The Frames and acted in The Commitments and Once.
Filming for Sam Mendes’s four-film Beatles biopic is underway near Abbey Road, recreating the iconic crossing with cast members in period attire. Fans and residents have been drawn to the disruption as studios confirm the project’s 2028 release window, with actors adopting the Beatles’ image for promotional sequences.
A collaboration between Emilio’s Ballato’s Anthony Vitolo and chef Salvatore Sorrentino is moving from pop-ups to a permanent Nassau County supper club in Garden City, transforming ITA Kitchen into a chic Italian dining space with tastings featuring Ballato staples and Sorrentino’s riffs. The venture follows two successful pop-ups that showcased a shared menu and a plan to overhaul the space for a 120-seat restaurant.