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Rosa Salazar: ‘Is my life story true? Of course it is. Is it sensational? Yeah’

Rosa Salazar: ‘Is my life story true? Of course it is. Is it sensational? Yeah’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Rosa Salazar never meant to do Hollywood first. After a tumultuous childhood, a period spent living out of her car, and a stint in standup comedy, the wily American actor formulated a plan. “I was going to earn my stripes with theatre, and then TV, and then I was going to do movies…” she says. “None of that happened.” Instead, within just a few years of starting out, Salazar was neck-deep in the business of blockbusters. Supporting roles in large-scale films like The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015), Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015), and Netflix’s Bird Box (2018) led to a starring one: the title part in James Cameron’s Alita: Battle Angel, playing an all-action cyborg in a child’s body. Co-starring Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly and Mahershala Ali, Alita was somehow both an ardently pored-over cult object and a considerable commercial …

King Charles pays tribute to ‘true original’ David Hockney after his death | Royal | News

King Charles pays tribute to ‘true original’ David Hockney after his death | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

David Hockney was a man of “irrepressible charm, talent and constant innovation”, King Charles has said as he paid tribute to “one of life’s true originals” in a post on social media following the artist’s death at the age of 88. The King said he and Camilla were “greatly saddened” to hear that the celebrated British artist had passed, adding that he will be “sorely missed”. Mr Hockney died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist said earlier today. Charles had hosted the influential painter on multiple occasions, including in November 2022 for his first Order of Merit luncheon, where Mr Hockney famously wore a suit paired with bright yellow rubber shoes. The King said in a message issued by Buckingham Palace: “My wife and I were greatly saddened to learn of the death of David Hockney, a giant of the world of art and painting, a Yorkshireman through and through, and a dear friend and inspiration to so many.” He continued: “David was one of life’s true originals; one who wore his genius …

As AI plays a bigger role in relationships, true intimacy is getting lost

As AI plays a bigger role in relationships, true intimacy is getting lost

Published by Sam Flores

The CEO of dating app Hinge recently suggested that generation Z, “struggling to have the confidence to put themselves out there”, needs AI to help them find love. Apparently, without AI tools, younger people will struggle to express who they really are. From the fascinating rise and uncertain social impact of AI relationship apps, to the hype of dating app companies promising a revolution in online dating, wherever intimacy can be mediated by AI, there is a company encouraging people to make us of it. Third-party AI apps are being used to make our chats funnier, or our profiles sexier. People are using purpose-built AI tools to train them to be better at talking to people, or simply using existing chatbots like ChatGPT to navigate conflict in their relationships or run their social lives. Dating today can feel like a mix of endless swipes, red flags and shifting expectations. From decoding mixed signals to balancing independence with intimacy, relationships in your 20s and 30s come with unique challenges. Love IRL is the latest series from …

James Ellroy Reveals the Movies, Books, and True Events That Inspired His New Novel, ‘Red Sheet’

James Ellroy Reveals the Movies, Books, and True Events That Inspired His New Novel, ‘Red Sheet’

Published by Jenni Sidey

Here’s James Ellroy, dialing in from Denver. “Your name, your surname,” Ellroy observes, “is almost identical to the dead guy in James M. Cain’s novella The Postman Always Rings Twice.” (“Nick Papadakis,” aka “The Greek,” may he rest in peace.) Convivial crosstalk follows; the self-proclaimed Demon Dog of American Crime Fiction, it turns out, is a pussycat on the phone. He’s supplied a list of books, films and other cultural ephemera for us to talk through—works that informed and influenced his new novel Red Sheet, his third book in a row about the Kennedy-era exploits of ex-LAPD private eye, fixer and “shit-magnet” Freddy Otash. In this one, “Freddy O” deep-dives dirt-packed docs on suspected Communist sympathizers and uncovers a baroquely complex murder plot connecting Richard Nixon and his shrink, Hugh Hefner, future L.A. mayor Tom Bradley, Hollywood lefties, and a gang of homicidal Spanish Civil War vets. Ellroy’s at his best when speaking through a secret-sharer narrator like Freddy, and this electrified tangle of fact, fiction and fever-dream pulp is his best book in a …

Khloé Kardashian Says Daughter True Thompson Has an ‘Elevated’ Way of Wearing Her XO Blue Perfume

Khloé Kardashian Says Daughter True Thompson Has an ‘Elevated’ Way of Wearing Her XO Blue Perfume

Published by Daniella Wilson

Like mother, like daughter! Khloé Kardashian’s new XO Blue perfume has already earned the approval of daughter True Thompson. Ahead of the launch party in Malibu, California on June 16, The Kardashians star shared that Thompson, 8, is already taking after her in one unexpected way. Khloé Kardashian/Instagram “She doesn’t wear fragrance on a daily basis, but she has the Squishmallows fragrance, which is so cute and age-appropriate, and then she has all of mine on her counter, and sometimes she sprays herself, and sometimes she doesn’t, but they’re into scents, these kids,” she explained during a virtual press day. When Kardashian’s daughter does decide to borrow one of the reality television star’s favorites, she has her own way of doing things. “I do let her use it, but it’s everything in moderation and she’s so great. She sprays her clothes and not herself, which I’m like, ‘Okay, elevated.’ I love when kids are smarter and more creative than we are. So, she doesn’t spray her body, which I’m fine with.” Khloé Kardashian/Instagram It’s a far cry from …

‘Lanterns’ Is Looking Like the True Detective of Comic Book Shows. Here’s Everything We Know

‘Lanterns’ Is Looking Like the True Detective of Comic Book Shows. Here’s Everything We Know

Published by Jenni Sidey

With all the superhero slop that has hit streamers over the past half-decade, it’s been a long time since we were excited for a comic-book show. But Lanterns, the next TV series to launch from James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC Universe, is looking increasingly like a strong antidote to our small-screen superhero antipathy. It has a stacked creative team, led by Lost and Watchmen maestro Damon Lindelof—and a vibe that has drawn comparisons to the first season of True Detective. Early trailers have looked pretty damn good. Hitting HBO Max in mid-August, Lanterns will take DC’s fan-favorite Green Lanterns—the cops of the cosmos, essentially, whose super-charged super-rings give them the power to conjure green-tinted shields, weapons, and anything they can really imagine, out of nothingness—and bring them to Earth, for a grounded, gritty detective mystery that seems tonally in line with the aforementioned prestige masterwork. It’s another bold genre swing amid Gunn and Safran’s quest to revitalize DC Studios across media: with Superman, they won acclaim for revitalizing classic Golden Age comic-book style, …

Prince William’s ‘true colours’ exposed in act towards Princess Kate | Royal | News

Prince William’s ‘true colours’ exposed in act towards Princess Kate | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

People think Prince William’s “true colours” have been exposed (stock image) (Image: Getty) Prince William is a member of the Royal Family who frequently attracts public attention, and now another moment involving the future monarch has captured widespread interest online. It seems William showed his “true feelings” for Princess Kate through a rare public gesture that was captured on camera, sparking considerable discussion. Over the weekend, the Royal Family attended the wedding of Peter Phillips, Princess Anne’s son, as he married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling at a church ceremony in Gloucestershire. The occasion delivered considerable joy alongside a collection of beautiful photographs, yet spectators seem to have overlooked a crucial moment that appeared to speak volumes about Prince William. This follows royal enthusiasts being left rather surprised by Princess Kate only last week. When she attended an important event, observers found themselves distracted by a particular aspect of her appearance. This time, however, it was William commanding attention, as the Prince remained focused entirely on his wife. As they walked outdoors in the rain, he …

Is it true that … sugar is ‘toxic’? | Life and style

Is it true that … sugar is ‘toxic’? | Life and style

Published by Sam Flores

‘It’s a common myth,” says Dr Emily Leeming, a dietitian at King’s College London – and one that thrives on social media. The confusion, she says, often comes from people cutting out sugary foods and feeling better. But that can be because removing ultra-processed sweet treats improves the overall quality of a diet (making more room for wholefoods). Leeming says influencers who call sugar “toxic” often see it as inherently harmful – solely responsible for weight gain, poor blood sugar control and heart problems. But in controlled studies where calorie intake is kept the same, diets high in sugar don’t appear to worsen weight loss, metabolism or key health markers. “It’s not ideal nutritionally if you’re missing out on fruits, vegetables and whole grains,” Leeming says, “but sugar isn’t in itself directly harmful in that context.” double quotation mark It makes me so upset when people say you shouldn’t have fruit because it’s high in sugar. That is the wrong advice So why does sugar have such a bad reputation? It’s partly because foods high …

Childhood dream comes true as Ouedraogo gets late Germany World Cup call-up

Childhood dream comes true as Ouedraogo gets late Germany World Cup call-up

Published by Sam Flores

June 6 : Midfielder Assan Ouedraogo was on holiday in Marbella when he received the call to join the Germany World Cup squad following Lennart Karl’s injury, and the 20-year-old said on Saturday that it was a childhood dream come true. Karl sustained a muscle tear in training ahead of Saturday’s friendly game against the United States in Chicago, and manager Julian Nagelsmann turned to the RB Leipzig player. “I got the call from the national coach on Friday evening while on holiday,” Ouedraogo said in an interview on his club website. “When Julian Nagelsmann told me I was now part of the squad, I needed a moment to take it in and realise what had happened before going and packing my things straight away.” Ouedraogo has made one appearance for Germany when he was also drafted into the squad to replace an injured player, Nadiem Amiri, and came off the bench to score the last goal in a 6-0 win over Slovakia in November in their final qualifier. “It’s a huge honour and makes …

‘that’s just not true’ : NPR

‘that’s just not true’ : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour stop held by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in Orono, Maine. Platner the presumptive Democratic nominee and will face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat in the general election. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images With only a few days until the primary election and voting already underway, the top Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, Graham Platner, is answering if he should remain in the race after numerous concerns over his past have come to light. Platner has maintained frontrunner status to unseat longtime Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins. It’s an election Democrats almost need to win if they want to take control of the Senate come November. But after The New York Times published a story where previous romantic partners called Platner’s behavior “toxic” and described him as someone who “does not respect women,” some wonder if his candidacy is kaput. Platner doesn’t think so, though. “The whole point of these stories is to …