Royal Fans Give London Tourism a Bump Amid UK Economic Woes

Royal Fans Give London Tourism a Bump Amid UK Economic Woes

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Top Entertainment Headlines It's Saturday, Sep. 17th Here are today's top stories. 1 Royal Fans Give London Tourism a Bump Amid UK Economic Woes Royal fans have poured into the heart of London to experience the flag-lined roads, pomp-filled processions and, above all, brave a mileslong line for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II, who died after an unprecedented seven decades on the throne. And while they're here, they're packing hotels, restaurants and shops. Visitors crowding into central London from as far away as the U.S. and India for the historic moment are giving a boost to businesses at a time when the British economy is facing a cost-of-living crisis fueled by the highest inflation in four decades and predictions of a looming recession. "This is the history, you know, this happens once in the lifetime," said Kanakkantt Benedict, who was visiting from India with his wife and filed past the queen's flag-draped coffin this week. "So we became a part of it." Read More → 2 'Phantom of the Opera,' Longest-Running Broadway Show, to Close After 35-Year Run "Phantom of the Opera," a Broadway fixture for so long that it feels like part of the fabric of New York City, will close after a 35-year run. The beloved musical will take its final bow at the Majestic Theatre on Feb.18, 2023, soon after celebrating its 35th anniversary, a representative for the show confirmed to NBC News Friday. The longest-running show in Broadway history, "Phantom" opened at the Majestic Theatre on 44th Street in January 1988 and has played more than 13,000 performances to date. Read More → 3 David Beckham Spotted Waiting in Miles-Long Line to Pay Tribute to Queen Elizabeth Soccer great David Beckham joined the miles-long line of people waiting to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state. The former England captain was spotted standing in line with other mourners near Britain's Houses of Parliament around lunchtime on Friday. Beckham told Sky News he joined the queue at 2 a.m., thinking it would be "a little bit quieter." "I was wrong," he said 12 hours later. Read More → 4 Chrissy Teigen Shares Her Miscarriage Was Actually a Life-Saving Abortion Chrissy Teigen is opening up about her pregnancy loss. The model—who is currently expecting a baby with husband John Legend—got candid about her 2020 pregnancy loss, sharing that she had a life-saving abortion. "Two years ago, when I was pregnant with Jack, my third child, John and I had to make a lot of difficult and heartbreaking decisions," Chrissy explained during Propper Daley's "A Day of Unreasonable Conversation" summit on Sept. 15. "It became very clear around halfway through that he would not survive, and that I wouldn't either without any medical intervention." Read More → 5 Meghan McCain Announces She's Pregnant With Her Second Child Meghan McCain is adding a member to her family. The DailyMail.com columnist is pregnant and expecting a second child, a baby girl, with her husband, Ben Domenech. McCain, 37, shared the news on her Instagram on Sept. 15, writing how her almost 2-year-old daughter Liberty is going to be a big sister. "We're all feeling very blessed, lucky and happy," the former "View" co-host wrote. "Thank you all for all the kindness! Ben is soon to be outnumbered by girls in our house 3 to 1 this winter."  Read More → 6 Sponsored Take Control of Your Health Promoted by Dexcom Being diagnosed with a serious illness can be overwhelming and isolating, but witnessing others navigate those challenges and lead fulfilling lives can motivate and inspire patients while signaling that they are not alone in their health journeys. That's where Fixing Us comes in. Read More → Got a tip or story idea? tips@nbcchicago.com Follow NBC Chicago Unsubscribe from this Mailing | Unsubscribe from all | Privacy | Terms ©2021 Copyright NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations 30 Rockefeller Plaza - New York, NY 10112