US Presses Gulf Allies to Help Stem Fresh Fundraising for Hamas
The US has called on Gulf Arab states to help clamp down on a suspected increase in fundraising
1970-01-01 08:00
German Business Outlook Improves, Feeding Rebound Hopes
Germany’s business outlook improved slightly, supporting expectations for Europe’s largest economy to rebound modestly — even as it
1970-01-01 08:00
Crisis in Middle East clouds Biden's agenda as White House hosts Australian PM for lavish state dinner
President Joe Biden's attempts at deepening ties in the Pacific are again competing with other, pressing issues, this time the brewing war in the Middle East that is looming over his lavish state welcome for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mike Johnson set to take fight for speakership to House floor amid GOP leadership crisis
Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor on Wednesday, a pivotal moment for House Republicans that comes amid uncertainty over whether the Louisiana lawmaker can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.
1970-01-01 08:00
Internet in splits as 'Family Guy' takes a dig at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over their multi-million dollar Netflix deal
In a recent episode, 'Family Guy' alluded to the $100 million Netflix deal that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle secured in 2020
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia state visit to feature talk of submarines and tech partnerships — and a lavish dinner
President Joe Biden is hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a state visit that's intended to deepen the partnership between the two allies
1970-01-01 08:00
Director of controversial Jennifer Lawrence Netflix movie responds to criticism
The director of the controversial Jennifer Lawrence comedy No Hard Feelings has addressed the criticism aimed at the film, and given a pretty clear response. Gene Stupnitsky has spoken about the age gap between the two main characters, which has attracted some backlash on social media. The sex comedy movie was released earlier this year and has now found a new audience after landing on Netflix. The film focuses on Lawrence's character Maddie who discovers a lucrative job for the summer; dating an introverted 19-year-old, Percy – played by Andrew Barth Feldman, before he goes to college. Social media users have criticised the age gap between the characters – but Stupnitsky shut down the backlash in a series of interviews. The filmmaker spoke about another of Lawrence’s movies, Silver Linings Playbook, which features a similar age gap between the characters played by Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. Speaking at the film premiere in New York, Stupnitsky said: “It goes the other way too. We took great pains to be careful about the ick factor because it could go that way... We took a humanist approach and I think that's all you can ask for." Feldman also spoke during an interview with Vanity Fair, saying: "Because what is a comedy if it’s not at least a little controversial?" He added: "But Percy is an adult. I am an adult, and this is a cringe comedy. It should make you uncomfortable. I’m disinterested in a movie, and specifically a comedy, about people who are perfect and make the right decisions all the time.” He went on to say: "[We were so thoughtful about it throughout. Constantly, every day talking about what it meant and how it would manifest in a truthful way. "And I think people are going to be surprised with not just how funny it turns out to be, and how uncomfortable it maybe makes them, but also how beautiful this relationship is and how heartfelt it is." It comes after Lawrence has left viewers of her new film No Hard Feelings stunned by a fight scene on a beach in the new film where the Oscar-winning Hollywood A-lister is completely naked. 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
Mikel Arteta makes worrying admission over Gabriel Jesus injury
Mikel Arteta gives an injury update on Gabriel Jesus after Arsenal's 2-1 win over Sevilla in the Champions League.
1970-01-01 08:00
NSYNC's Lance Bass hints more new music is to come from
Lance Bass has confirmed NSYNC are not done yet.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nicki Minaj insists Pink Friday 2 release date change nothing to do with Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz's joint LP
Nicki Minaj hasn't fallen out with Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz over her album coming out on the same day as theirs.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wildest Britney Spears conspiracy theories that continue to fester online
Iconic pop star Britney Spears has been the subject of numerous online conspiracy theories that continue to fester and proliferate even today
1970-01-01 08:00
Latto Then and Now: From reality TV origins to Billboard No. 1 hit collab 'Seven', the rapper's evolution
Latto earned the nomination for Best New Artist and Best Melodic Rap Performance for 'Big Energy (Live)' at the Grammy Awards in February 2023
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