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Mark Kermode on… Kathryn Bigelow, a stylish ruffler of feathers

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From vampire noir to Bin Laden, Point Break to Detroit, the first woman to win an Oscar for best director has never pulled her punches Watching new Jeff Nichols release The Bikeriders , starring Austin Butler and Tom Hardy as 60s Chicago greasers, I was reminded of two other movies: László Benedek’s 1953 Marlon Brando vehicle The Wild One , explicitly cited as an inspiration, and The Loveless , the 1981 feature debut of Kathryn Bigelow , the American film-maker (b.1951) who would go on to become the first woman to win a best director Oscar with her 2008 war drama The Hurt Locker . A symphony of leather-clad posing (with just a touch of Kenneth Anger ), The Loveless was a staple of the late-night circuit in the 80s, often on a double bill with David Lynch’s Eraserhead . Sharing directing credits with Monty Montgomery, Bigelow playfully deconstructed masculinity and machismo in a manner that was one part wry to two parts relish. I remember seeing The Loveless at the Phoenix in East
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Broadway’s “The Lion King” Actress Marva Hicks Has Passed Away

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According to a press statement sent by her representative on September 16, it was revealed that Hicks, who had roles in The Lion King, Motown, and Caroline, or Change, had passed away in New York City. Ebony was given a statement from her loved ones about the late, great performer, who won numerous awards for her acting and singing. Our dear Marva Hicks Taha has passed away, and we are devastated to report the news. The memory of our wonderful wife, mother, and a friend will live on in our hearts forever. She had an infinite amount of affection for her husband, kids, and pals in the entertainment industry. The enormous outpouring of love has left a lasting impression on us. Their family, including husband Akwasi Taha, wanted to express gratitude for the outpouring of support and prayers. Hicks was born in Petersburg, Virginia, and she attended and eventually graduated from Howard University. She made her Broadway debut in 1981. She has made several Broadway appearances in recent years,
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Protestors Were Fed Pizza By Lil Nas X

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When a group of street ministry demonstrators showed up outside of Lil Nas X's gig on Sunday night in Boston, Massachusetts, the rapper chose to take the high road. The famous rapper, 23 years old, tweeted over a TikTok video, "So people were protesting my show last night. So we brought them pizza." One of the Montero rapper's crew members offered to bring out boxes of pizza to the cheering fans, but they declined. Among the signs held aloft by the demonstrators were the phrases "Jesus is God; even the demons know it" and "Repent and Believe the Gospel." In the middle of the video, which has gone viral with over 1.6 million views in less than 24 hours, the rapper known as Industry Baby revealed some disturbing information. But unfortunately one of the homophobes was incredibly hot, he wrote as the camera focused in on a single protester and Sufjan Stevens's "Mystery of Love" began playing in the background. While the protesters polite
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Zaya Wade Debuts Her New Hairdo And Campaign For Tiffany & Co

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The new hairstyle and future endeavor were both teased in an Instagram carousel posted on Sunday by the 15-year-old LGBTQ+ campaigner, who is the daughter of Dwyane Wade and the stepdaughter of Gabrielle Union. Zaya was angelic in a preview for Tiffany & Co.'s campaign, sporting a half-up style with face-framing accessories. She wore a simple black t-shirt and a dazzling 18-karat gold bangle from Tiffany & Co.'s new Tiffany Lock line. The new line, which includes three more bracelets that can be worn by either gender, represents "personal relationships with others and stands as a symbol of togetherness and inclusivity," the company said in a press release. Aspirations materialize with the help of @tiffanyandco #tiffanylock. Zaya wrote the description for the Instagram photo that prompted Union to respond warmly. Zaya's new job at Tiffany & Co. allows her to combine her love of fashion with her career goals. She wore a chic Janie and Jack brown blazer a
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New Parents Are Ashley Greene And Paul Khoury

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The 35-year-old "Twilight" actress gave birth to her first child, a daughter, with her husband Paul Khoury on Friday. Everything shifted suddenly. As quickly as you entered our lives, you erased all previous memories. There was no other consideration. To describe the love that surrounds us would be an insult to its depth. Please know how much your parents adore you. The actress made the announcement on Instagram on Monday, writing, "Welcome to our world." To wrap up her message, she announced their daughter's name: Kingsley Rainn Khoury. Her spouse also posted it on his Instagram account with the same description. In March, Greene posted an Instagram picture of her growing baby bulge in which she gushed over her boyfriend Adam Khoury. She captioned black-and-white photographs of the Australian TV personality, 33, holding an ultrasound shot with, "I adore you more than I've ever cherished anything and somehow my heart just keeps growing to love you EVEN
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Kourtney Kardashian Slammed A Fan Who Had Asked If She Was Expecting

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Kourtney Kardashian is striking back at fans who speculated that she might be pregnant after she posted many images of herself in revealing clothing. The 43-year-old woman posted photos of herself in a brown bandeau top and panties to Instagram on Sunday, from a recent photoshoot. User: "Wait a minute did I miss that she's pregnant?" after seeing her in front of the mirror with her hand on her stomach in one of the photos. The reality star replied, "Nope, but you're lacking a woman's body," putting an end to the allegations. The founder of Poosh has denied rumors of pregnancy on multiple occasions. In May 2020, she addressed a user who had speculated that she could be pregnant based on a swimsuit shot she had posted. At the time, Kardashian uploaded a slideshow of herself chilling out in a two-piece swimsuit and a button-up shirt with a cow print. This is me when I put on some weight, Kardashian replied to the user, and she loved it. This is the body I h
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Following Speculation That He Is Dating Model Gigi Hadid, Leonardo DiCaprio Enjoyed A Night On The Town

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The star of "Titanic" was widely recognized as he made his way about New York City late on a Sunday. In a dapper suit, the 47-year-old DiCaprio began his evening at the Noho hotspot Acme. The actor was spotted out and about in a blue jacket, white sneakers, a Yankees cap, and a gold chain. After the "Amsterdam" premiere, he headed to the afterparty at Zero Bond, a nearby ultra-exclusive members-only club. There has been speculation that after DiCaprio's recent separation from Camila Morrone, he is growing closer to Hadid, 27. This month, Page Six originally revealed that DiCaprio and Hadid attended a party in Soho hosted by Richie Akiva and Darren Dzienciol in honor of New York Fashion Week. A spy informed us that Leo and his man buddies were sitting at a table with Gigi and her model friends. They were seen cuddling up at the A-list party, so things are obviously going well for the pair. According to the same sources, DiCaprio and Hadid are currently just becom
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During A Las Vegas Meet-And-Greet, Enrique Iglesias Got Close With One Of His Fans

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On Friday, Enrique Iglesias startled his audience by posting a video of himself being close to a fan in Las Vegas. Iglesias has been in a relationship with Anna Kournikova for the past 20 years. In the video, which was shared on the artist's Instagram account, the "Bailando" singer can be seen initially planting a peck on the cheek of the female fan as they pose for a selfie together during a meet and greet. Things, though, took a spicy turn when a follower turned her face and began locking lips with the singer on the lips. This caused the artist to pull her head away. Iglesias, 47, did not break eye contact with the mystery woman and continued to make out with her, at one point extending his hands near the backside of her crotch. They kept their grip on the peck for a few more seconds before Iglesias finally released go of her and sprinted off with a huge smile on his face. During that time, they were both holding onto the peck. It's Friday night in #LASVEGAS @resort
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Grimes Published A Selfie, Which Fueled Rumours That She Had Her Elf Ears Surgically Altered

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The 34-year-old singer tweeted a picture of her bandaged face on Saturday, after earlier telling her followers that she planned to get "elf ear" surgery. Immediately, her followers jumped to the post's comments section to demand to know whether or not she had gone through with the operation. I'd be thrilled if she did get them. Another person chimed on, "You did the ears??? Oh my God, who is your surgeon A third person chimed in, you look great. Others commented on the selfie by making jokes, such as "Turned into an egg?" and "Is she wanting 4 attention? Oh, mom, what have you done...? From a series of tweets starting in mid-August, it was clear that Grimes full name: Claire Elise Boucher, was considering the procedure. The procedure entails reshaping the patient's ear cartilage to give them the characteristic pointed peaks seen on elves and other fictional beings from the fantasy genre. On August 15th, she first broached the subject, asking he
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Kody And Christine Brown, Who Were Married For 26 Years, Are Divorcing, And He Is Having A Hard Time Accepting It

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The 53-year-old TLC reality star vented his anger over Christine's decision to quit their polyamorous relationship on this week's episode of Sister Wives. According to his comments for the cameras, he views this as a tremendous injustice. Christine posted a photo on Instagram in November 2017 announcing that her spiritual marriage to Kody had ended. She lived in Flagstaff, Arizona, with her ex-husband and his three wives, Meri, Janelle, and Robyn, before they broke up. They have a 24-year-old son named Paedon and five daughters named Aspyn, Mykelti, Gwendolyn, Ysabel, and Truely. Kody's 18 kids come from his many relationships with women. I just can't get over that, he admitted later. Why it's so hard, I can't say. My toes are curled up because of it. I feel like I need to talk to a bereavement counselor about this. This attachment thing is driving me crazy, and I have no idea why. I just can't let go. Kody proceeded by saying he could have handled their bre
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While In The Middle Of His Performance Of “Circles,” Post Malone Took A Nasty Tumble At His St. Louis Show

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After falling onstage during his show in St. Louis on Saturday night, Post Malone required immediate medical attention and had to be attended to by paramedics. At the Enterprise Center, towards the middle of his performance, as he was singing "Circles," he suffered a nasty wipeout, which several fans documented by posting footage of the incident on social media. Malone, who is 27 years old, was walking down a ramp when he stepped into a hole that wasn't covered. The hole was used to lower Malone's instrument. He fell to the ground in a swift and forceful action, which caused his face and the entirety of his body to smack into the surface of the floor. The rapper yelled out in agony as he continued to lay on the ground while his hit song continued to play in the background. He then winced over as if in pain. As the audience began to sing his name, medical personnel and security guards rushed to his assistance. However, as soon as people in the audience realized how ser
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