“It is so revealing that the first major @netflix original to centre young Black girls hinges on explicitly sexualising 11-year-old children,” Twitter user Claire Heuchan tweeted. “Whether it’s acting or music, a sexualised image is too often the price of mainstream success for Black women & girls. Disgraceful.” … [Read more...] about Netflix ‘Deeply’ Apologises for ‘Inappropriate’ Poster Artwork for ‘Cuties’
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David Johansen on Losing Sylvain Sylvain: ‘I Have a Heavy Weight On My Chest’
He was born in Egypt and lived in France for a bit. How do you think that shaped him?Laughs] They had relatives in Brooklyn. I think his father said, “Buffalo? That’s New York. That’s near Brooklyn.” They went to Buffalo. He said his mother cried the whole time they were there. I don’t know how long they were there, but they finally moved to New York. … [Read more...] about David Johansen on Losing Sylvain Sylvain: ‘I Have a Heavy Weight On My Chest’
We’re All Missing the Point of the Armie Hammer Cannibalism Scandal
As Wu explains it, cannibalism fetishes have nothing to do with actually eating another person. “It’s predicated on a certain amount of fantasy and there are different elements to toy around with,” she says. She has made custom clips that play with the “vore” fetish (a similar fetish in which someone fantasizes about being small and being consumed by a giant) and participated in scenes where she’s bitten someone or pretended to cut them open, or talked about turning someone into a piece of meat and cutting into them. “To some people it might be like lancing your finger and making someone drink the blood. To others it might be biting. To others it might be eating someone out. It might be the theater of sitting at a table and eating sushi off their body,” she says. “I don’t think there’s a typical way you enact a cannibalism scene because the ultimate act itself is extremely unrealistic.” … [Read more...] about We’re All Missing the Point of the Armie Hammer Cannibalism Scandal
MTV Roadies Revolution: Delhi Boy Hamid Barkzi From Nikhil’s Team Wins The 17th Edition Of The Show
On winning the show Hamid said, "This is one of the most special moments of my life. From being an underdog where I wanted a chance to perform to winning the title, I have been loyal to my game, team and to myself in this journey and that's what mattered in the end. Roadies Revolution has been instrumental in changing my outlook towards some of the important things in life. I've had my own share of ups and downs but that has only made me stronger to move up the ladder and emerge victorious. I can't thank Nikhil Sir enough for this win. He has fought for his team, stood by each one of us at every step of the way. I'm really happy to have got the chance to play with him and reach the finish line. This journey wouldn't have been possible without the support of Rannvijay Sir and other leaders, Neha Ma'am, Prince and Varun Sir, who have been wonderful mentors. And a big shoutout to team MTV for giving us a platform to express ourselves. This is just the beginning. Looking forward to many … [Read more...] about MTV Roadies Revolution: Delhi Boy Hamid Barkzi From Nikhil’s Team Wins The 17th Edition Of The Show
Liv Tyler Says She Was Physically and Emotionally Tormented by COVID
The 'Lord of the Rings' star, who has 3 kids, says, "I missed My babies beyond but they visited my window and called up to me and I watch them play outside. Such a gift. They sent little messages and drawings under my door. Reminders of what's on the other side. What to get better for." … [Read more...] about Liv Tyler Says She Was Physically and Emotionally Tormented by COVID
