Why is Rachel Zegler's casting in 'Snow White' controversial? Fans say Disney is trying to 'appease woke extremists'
Racist comments targeting Rachel Zegler, who is Latina, were brought to the forefront following her selection as the beloved Disney princess
1970-01-01 08:00
Travis King: US soldier in N Korea was jailed for fights in Seoul
He spent time in a detention facility after getting into fights and hitting a police car in Seoul.
1970-01-01 08:00
Will Trump be arrested again? Former president anticipates indictment in DOJ's Capitol riot probe
The DOJ's probe focuses on Trump's alleged involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election
1970-01-01 08:00
William Saliba reveals the Liverpool defender he models his game on
William Saliba has hailed Virgil van Dijk as an influence on his game, citing the Liverpool star as a 'good defender to learn from'.
1970-01-01 08:00
Johnny Depp's band The Hollywood Vampires cancel Budapest concert on short notice
The Hollywood Vampires called off their concert and issued full refunds.
1970-01-01 08:00
Doja Cat is done making 'palatable, marketable and sellable' music
Doja Cat's fans will get to hear her "authentic" sound on her upcoming album.
1970-01-01 08:00
Football Girls: Sporty Spice joined by Self Esteem and more on England Women's World Cup song
Football-lover Melanie C leads the all-female troupe on the footie anthem.
1970-01-01 08:00
Broadcom’s $61 Billion VMWare Deal Gets Interim UK Clearance
Broadcom Inc.’s proposed $61 billion takeover of VMware Inc. was provisionally waved through by the UK’s antitrust watchdog.
1970-01-01 08:00
Will 'Yellowstone' lose its home with Paramount? CBS announces show acquirement amid uncertainty over Kevin Costner's return
Even though the release date of 'Yellowstone' Season 5 Part 2 remains uncertain, CBS is planning for its TV debut along with other shows
1970-01-01 08:00
Barbie has secures high Rotten Tomatoes score – and it's not even out yet
Barbie is everywhere. From Barbiecore becoming fashion's latest buzzword to billboards, to food and drink to merch collaborations – and still, the people demand more. Well now, Greta Gerwig's hotly anticipated film has secured a strong Rotten Tomatoes rating, proving it has style and substance. Barbie, set to hit cinemas on 21 July, has received an impressive 89 per cent score on the popular American film and TV review website, with film critics pleasantly surprised by the Warner Bros' production. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter "Life in plastic is fantastic indeed: Barbie is a sharp, hilarious and joy-contagious satire of gender roles," Mireia Mullor from Digital Spy wrote, while Andrew Gaudion from THN described the film as "a feminist fairy tale with lots on its mind about the modern world and the gender roles within. That, and it’s also exceptionally silly and funny." Barbie | Main Trailer www.youtube.com Alice Saville from Time Out added: "This is a wonderfully fun watch that somehow manages to simultaneously celebrate and satirise the Barbie brand, its feminism and girliness pairing like gorpcore sandals with a floaty pink skirt." One glowing review from Brian Truitt at USA Today read: "Barbie is really an insightful exploration of humanity, the meaning of life and the cognitive dissonance of a woman living in the patriarchy, all with a really big heart and style to spare." Meanwhile, New York Post critic Johnny Oleksinkski didn't hold back when offering his take, calling the film "exhausting, spastic, self-absorbed and overwrought disappointment." Greta Gerwig's Barbie, featuring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Kate McKinnon, Will Ferrell, Micheal Cera and Issa Rae, is set to hit cinemas on 21 July. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00
Benjamin Mendy finds new club days after being cleared of rape charges
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has signed a two-year deal with French club Lorient. Mendy left Man City last month at the expiration of his contract, having not played for the Premier League and Champions League winners since 2021. The 29-year-old was cleared of rape and attempted rape at Chester Crown Court last week. Mendy, who progressed through Le Harve’s academy before establishing himself during three seasons at Marseille, joined City in 2017 for a reported fee of £52m after a solitary campaign with Monaco. He would go on to be involved in three Premier League title wins with Pep Guardiola’s side but his last appearance occurred during the opening game of the 2021-22 in defeat at Tottenham. Later that same month, Mendy was reprimanded in custody after being charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in August 2021. City suspended the French full-back, who was granted bail the following January but only after being charged with three more counts of rape. In May 2022, Mendy pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape, one attempted rape and one sexual assault. The next month he was charged with another count of rape, and in September he was found not guilty on one charge of rape. Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one court of sexual assault in January, but the same jury could not reach a verdict on another count of rape and one count of attempted rape. It saw a retrial and last week Mendy was found not guilty of one charge of rape and one charge of attempted rape, which has allowed the defender to resume his professional career. Lorient finished 10th in Ligue 1 last season under Regis Le Bris and the player will begin work with his new club on Wednesday. “FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the signing for two seasons of French international left-back Benjamin Mendy,” a club statement read. “The native of Longjumeau, who will wear number five with the Merlus, will take his first steps at Espace FCL today. Welcome Benjamin!”
1970-01-01 08:00
Who is Flora Nolan? Christopher Nolan reveals emotional reason for casting daughter in crucial 'Oppenheimer' scene
'We needed someone to do that small part of a somewhat experimental and spontaneous sequence,' said Christopher Nolan
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