Author: Stephen Film
In “Barbie,” the titular character has a hard lesson to learn: Being a woman in the real world is uncomfortable. But for many of the women watching, the film feels like a celebration of hyperfemininity being accepted into the mainstream. On Wednesday evening, moviegoers dressed in blond wigs, pink outfits and bedazzled cowboy boots streamed into the Cinema 123 by Angelika on New York City’s Upper East Side for a Barbie blowout party. The attendees were giddy as they filed into an upstairs theater playing music from the official “Barbie” soundtrack, and an usher handed out “Barbie” posters and pins…
A court near Barcelona, Spain confirmed it has opened an investigation into a second case of alleged tax fraud by international pop star Shakira. A complaint from the Prosecutor’s Office accuses the Colombian artist of defrauding the Tax Agency in personal income taxes and assets for the 2018 financial year. At the time, Shakira was residing in Barcelona with her ex-partner and retired soccer player Gerard Piqué and her two sons. She is now living in Miami with her children after the couple ended their 11-year relationship. As of Thursday morning, the singer “had not received any formal notification of the…
Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-Te is expected to transit the US next month en route to Paraguay, the island’s presidential office announced at a news conference Monday. The Biden administration expects the transit to occur “without incident,” a senior administration official said Sunday. The transit comes as the Biden administration is working to regularize the pace of diplomacy with Beijing, with three top administration officials visiting China in the last month. While any visit to the US by Taiwanese officials typically frustrates Beijing, the official said Taiwan is planning a “low-key” transit, although they did not say if Lai would…
Officials in Moscow blamed Ukraine for an apparent attack Monday on a key bridge that connects the occupied Crimean Peninsula with southern Russia and has become a symbol of President Vladimir Putin’s rule. It is the second time in less than a year that the 12-mile bridge across the Kerch Strait has come under assault. Russia’s Investigative Committee described Monday’s incident as a “terrorist attack” and claimed it was carried out by Ukrainian special forces using naval drones. Ukraine has not publicly claimed responsibility, though its security services indirectly hinted in a cryptic message on Telegram of its involvement. The bridge carries…
A Hollywood mega-strike involving writers and performers is likely to grind to a halt the production of most movies and many popular television shows. The last time members of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) walked out was in July 1980. Back then, part of the row between members and entertainment giants was about profits from the sale of shows and movies made for cable television and videotapes, the New York Times reported at the time. Forty-three years later, the new walkout – which joins an existing strike by writers – centres on similar demands…
Lashing out at the current political scenario in the State, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday said he would not compromise his political ideals even if he had sit out the forthcoming elections at home. Mr. Thackeray, who is on a tour of the Konkan to rebuild his party’s fortunes, was speaking to his cadre at Chiplun in Ratnagiri district. Alluding to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar splitting the Sharad Pawar-led party to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mr. Thackeray said: “What is happening at the moment is deplorable and I will never do such…
Purple Scorching Chili Peppers revealed a set of high-profile assist acts for his or her 2023 tour in North America and Europe. The reveals will begin in Vancouver subsequent March. Moreover, it can function two artists per piece. And the choice contains the Strokes, St. Vincent, the Mars Volta, and Thundercat. In the meantime, Metropolis and Color, Iggy Pop, and the Roots are set to look on the band’s reveals on some European dates. Moreover, King Princess will play a set of reveals in each legs. Examine the whole Purple Scorching Chili Peppers checklist of dates beneath. Glasgow can be…
Primavera Sound proclaims its roster of artists for this 2023’s competition. Moreover, he fests will span two weekends, the primary in Barcelona after which in Madrid. Subsequently, Barcelona occurs Could 31 by June 3, whereas Madrid from June 7 to June 10. Furthermore, he important Primavera headliners in each festivals embody Kendrick Lamar, Blur, Rosalia, Depeche Mode, Calvin Harris and Halsey. In the meantime, Pet Store Boys is about to headline a fewer lineup on the opening nights. Moreover, throughout each weekends, Downbill highlights embody the record of artists like FKA Twigs, Sparks, Laurie Anderson, and Japanese Breakfast. So, try the…
Virgil Abloh Securities has introduced a music competition referred to as Mirror Mirror to honor Abloh’s legacy. The competition is just for sooner or later. The late Virgil Abloh based the artistic firm. Travis Scott and Skepta may even host the competition. Amongst others, Yves Tumor, Pedro, Venus X, Bambii, Rampa, Acyde and Benji B will carry out. Furthermore, they honor the occasion via a limited-edition competition merch capsule. It is going to comprise tees, hoodies, a tote, and a cap. The capsule is about for launch on December 3 at Canary—Yellow.com. Mirror Mirror will happen on December third at…
Adele apologized on the opening night time of her Las Vegas residency. The singer had her much-anticipated present Friday night time at Caesars Palace. She then apologized to viewers for abruptly canceling the present, Weekends With Adele, simply at some point earlier than her first return in January. “I’m really sorry for any inconvenience and any disappointment that I’ve precipitated. However we’re right here tonight collectively,” she acknowledged, in response to Selection. However she harassed that suspending the live performance was “the very best choice I ever made.” Moreover, Adele thanked Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for its endless help following…