Tag: entertainment
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Cynthia Erivo and that *wicked* fan-made poster
When will Black women in Hollywood ever get any empathy for their continued struggle? In case you haven’t heard, because let’s face it the current news cycle has been heavy the last few weeks with Lebanon and Palestine, Liam Payne’s death, all this heinous Diddy stuff and the ongoing Gisèle Pelicot trial… I absolutely wouldn’t…
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Review: It Ends With Us is the ‘movie of the summer’ despite its controversies
Published first on Tyla.com The highly-anticipated film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us finally hit cinemas on Friday (9 August), but did it capture the hearts of fans in the same way the book did? The novel was a global phenomenon, having had fans in a chokehold since its release in 2016. Hoover…
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Trap review: Josh Harnett carries M. Night Shyamalan’s summer blockbuster that goes absolutely nowhere
Published first on UNILAD.com M. Night Shyamalan’s latest summer blockbuster Trap had fans hyped for its release with its thrilling, fast-paced storyline and action-packed trailer, but was it worth all the noise? Spoilers ahead… Starring Josh Hartnett, who has been largely off our screens for the last few decades, Trap tells the story of The…
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Came for Zendaya, stayed for the homoeroticism
I had been looking forward to seeing Challengers ever since it was announced. Like the vast majority of the world, Zendaya is one celebrity I simply can’t seem to get over. She’s beautiful, talented and her method dressing on the red carpet is a sight to behold. It’s safe to say that I was seeing…
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Act ii Cowboy Carter
The day has arrived: it’s Cowboy Carter Day for all those who celebrate and to say I’ve been excited for this day is a gross understatement. When Renaissance first came out, it wasn’t an instant love affair for me. My admiration and appreciation grew overtime and was amplified by an amazing concert and even better…
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The lasting effects of fatphobic 2000s TV
The other day, influencer @gracefvictory posted a video of herself wearing a striped crop top with the overlay text reading: “When every “fashion makeover” show you watched growing up would tell anyone over a size 10 to ‘avoid wearing stripes as it makes you look bigger’ so you did. But now you’re 33, living your…
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No one asked for another Bridget Jones’s Diary
Another day, another classic being resurrected for absolutely no reason. Are filmmakers on some unspoken mission to desecrate their most iconic characters by bringing them back to life in a society that has so obviously evolved past what they stood for? Can nobody accept things for what they were and simply create something new and…
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What we’re all missing amidst the Barbie-Oscars snub
Ah, the Oscars. Every year they do something to piss folks off, and when it’s not the Black community, it’s the female one. The Oscars are not known for their celebration of those who aren’t straight, white or male – as past years have proven – but this year has a lot more to say…
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Let’s talk about Angela Bassett’s Oscar…
When we talk about actors with range, actors who have more than paid their dues and given us memorable, exhilarating performances, Angela Bassett is worthy of being on any and all lists. From What’s love got to do with it and Waiting to Exhale to Boyz N The Hood and Wakanda Forever, Angela Bassett has graced our screens for nearly 40 years…
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Lizzo’s ‘Special’ is giving self-love and good vibes
Lizzo has been promoting her new album ‘Special’ on Instagram for what feels like forever. Having no other option but to play ‘Cuz I Love You’ on repeat whilst awaiting her fourth studio album when July 15 finally came around, Lizzo did not disappoint. Easily becoming one of my favourite live performers, Lizzo has delivered…
Sincerely, Saskia 