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In Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis there’s a scene based on actual conversations that took place between Elvis Presley and Steve Binder, director of a 1968 NBC television special that signalled the singer’s return to live performing. Binder, an iconoclast unimpressed by Presley’s recent work, had pushed Elvis to reach back into his past to revitalise a career stalled by years of mediocre movies and soundtrack albums. According to the director, their exchanges left the performer engrossed in deep soul-searching. In the trailer to Luhrmann’s biopic, a version of this back-and-forth plays out: Elvis, portrayed by Austin Butler, says to the camera: “I’ve got to get back to who I really am.” Two frames later, Dacre Montgomery, playing Binder, asks: “And who are you, Elvis?” As a scholar of southern history who…
It turns out being black a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away can be just as stressful as it is here in the Milky Way. The return of Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi, a momentous occasion of geektacular anticipation for fans, has been marred by the vitriol of online racist taunts. Moses Ingram, who stars as Reva the Third Sister in Disney Plus’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series, revealed through social media back in May that she received hundreds of hateful and racist messages after her ascension to the canon in one of pop culture’s biggest sci-fi playgrounds. There were threats. She was called a diversity hire. It was ugly. The response from Star Wars was swift. Official social media accounts posted support of Ingram and denouncement of the…
Chris Hemsworth, who plays the titular role of the former king of Asgard in the Marvel Cinematic Universe flick Thor: Love and Thunder has revealed that two of his three children with wife Elsa Pataky got to feature in the motion picture alongside their dad. Christian Bale (Gorr the God Butcher) and Natalie Portman (Jane Foster/Mighty Thor) also got their broods involved. In a video interview with Kevin McCarthy, Chris, 38, spilled: “Taika (Waititi, director) had his children in there. Christian Bale had his. Natalie (Portman) had … her kids as well.” Chris revealed his 10-year-old daughter, India, plays the character of Love, while one of his 8-year-old twins, Tristan or Sasha, also got in on the action. While promoting the flick, Bale revealed that his children made their dad…
Kendrick Lamar’s Glastonbury crown was partly made from more than 8 000 diamonds. The silver crown of thorns was hand-crafted over a period of almost a year, by Tiffany and Co, and took 1 300 hours to set. It was worn by the hip-hop legend when he headlined at the Pyramid Stage at the world-famous festival at the weekend. Tiffany’s creative director Ruba Abu-Nimah wrote on Instagram: “Tiffany’s expert craftspeople brought the @kendricklamar crown to life from 16 individual pieces that were assembled to form the final design. #Glastonbury2022 #TiffanyAndCo.” Kendrick closed Glastonbury 2022 with a powerful plea for women’s rights. The 35-year-old rapper gave a poignant performance of Savior and, before he left the stage, he addressed the US Supreme Court’s recent overturning of the landmark Roe v Wade…
With the launch of the Signum Collection, created in collaboration with world-renowned porcelain artisan Rosenthal, Swarovski takes a seat at the table. Inspired by the 19th century Austrian art movement, with its modern approach towards arts and craftsmanship, the collection is colourful yet sophisticated with a retro futuristic vibe. Rosenthal’s attention to detail and knowledge of its craft results in a range as artistic as it is usable. The award-winning German company has interpreted the new entry point into the crystal lifestyle in a vibrant selection of moreish candy colours. Each piece is made to highlight moments of joy while showcasing the heritage and craftsmanship of two innovative brands, designed by Swarovski's creative director, Giovanna Engelbert, and developed with the porcelain experts from Rosenthal. “With this collection, we offer a…
As a new generation of consumers comes into the legal drinking age, they not only seek something unique to their personalities but also something that fits into their lifestyle. High-quality beverages are a rage right now, and with cocktails and craft beers quickly growing in popularity, consumers are becoming much more knowledgeable about what they are drinking. Premiumisation Premiumisation has been an influential trend in the beverage industry. Premium products have become more alluring, and consumers are likely to treat drinks as something worth spending a little extra on. The influence of millennials continues to the growth in the market, and they prefer sophisticated indulgences and experiences. This growth is fuelled by globalisation – with established Western fads like demand for premium alcohol spreading to new markets. Eco-Friendly Initiatives With…
