Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery
Leaders accuse the US and other powers of hypocrisy over Israel's actions and warn of repercussions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jacob Elordi confesses he never wanted to make 'ridiculous' Kissing Booth movies
There are plenty of actors and actresses who end up making films and TV shows that they don’t like – but few actually admit as much. One person who has is Jacob Elordi. The Australian actor revealed that he thinks his 2018 film The Kissing Booth is “ridiculous” and said that he never wanted to make the movie or its sequels. The 26-year-old is known for his roles in Euphoria, as well as the three films in the Kissing Booth series. He also stars as Elvis Presley in the new Sophia Coppola film Priscilla. However, the actor was asked about his experiences making the romcoms earlier on in his career, where he played the protagonist Noah Flynn. The film has a rating of just 15 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes - and Elordi is a little sheepish about starring in them. Speaking to GQ, Elordi said he “didn't [actually] want to make those movies before [he] made those movies” Branding the films “ridiculous”, he said: "They're not universal. They're an escape." He went on to discuss the balance actors and actresses in Hollywood often choose to take, balancing making ‘one for them’ and then one film for themselves as a performer. "It can become 15 for them, none for you. You have no original ideas and you’re dead inside. So it’s a fine dance,” he said. Elordi admitted that he “felt very corny” after making The Kissing Booth. "I felt like I had to prove to everyone that I was a serious actor. I felt terribly misunderstood." Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel 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
Google Chrome to Test Removing Third-Party Cookies in Q1 Before Phaseout
No more delays. Google is sticking with its plan to phase out third-party cookies from
1970-01-01 08:00
Ethiopian buys more Boeing 737 MAX nearly five years after deadly crash
DUBAI Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday placed an order for Boeing 737-8 MAX narrow-body jets, nearly five years after
1970-01-01 08:00
Gaza war: US and UK raise pressure on Israel to protect hospitals
US and UK say civilians must protected, as Israel shows video it says shows a Hamas base under one medical facility.
1970-01-01 08:00
Analysis-Europe's problems are far bigger than a shallow recession
By Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT The euro zone appears to be in the middle of another recession but worries
1970-01-01 08:00
Vote to avert US government shutdown first big test for new House speaker
By David Morgan WASHINGTON U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a key test on Tuesday, as he tries
1970-01-01 08:00
Takarazuka Revue: Japan theatre company sorry 'overworked' actress took her life
The all-female Takarazuka Revue apologised for "loss of life" but has not offered compensation.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canadian peace advocate Vivian Silver confirmed killed in Hamas attack
Vivian Silver dedicated her life to helping Gazans, and ending the Arab-Israeli conflict.
1970-01-01 08:00
Who is playing college football tonight, Nov. 14?
Looking for some exciting college football games? Don't miss the MACtion showdowns on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Find out which teams will be facing off and when.
1970-01-01 08:00
'It has to be fresh': Tom Blyth refused to imitate Donald Sutherland's Hunger Games performance
Tom Blyth had no intention of copying Donald Sutherland's portrayal of Coriolanus Snow during his turn as the character in 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'.
1970-01-01 08:00
Howard Donald felt pressure as 'weakest writer' in Take That
Take That star Howard Donald feels like the "weakest writer" in the group and he was determined to step up.
1970-01-01 08:00