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David Bowie unquestionably became a great rock star—the greatest ever, according to a tribute published by Rolling Stone after his death in 2016. Yet, it comes closer to the truth to call Bowie a “rock star,” the quotation marks suggesting that what Bowie created was a persona of the rock god, in much the same way that Cary Grant manufactured the quintessential image of the glamorous “movie star.” This is not to take away from his genuine accomplishments as a singer, songwriter and musician—he couldn’t have forged such a compelling persona without those gifts. Bowie’s real project was making art, and rock music and performance are best understood as just some of his modes of artistic expression. Brett Morgen’s documentary Moonage Daydream , which premiered in the Cannes Midnight Screenings section, does supreme justice to Bowie by presenting him above all as an artist intent on exploring not only popular music, but painting, video, writing, dance, and film and … [Read more...] about Cannes Review: Brett Morgen’s David Bowie Documentary ‘Moonage Daydream’

TMZ.com Scott Disick sure knows how to distract himself ... while his ex, Kourtney Kardashian , and Travis Barker were celebrating their marriage in Italy, Scott was hitting a packed NYC strip club. Sources inside Sapphire New York tell us Disick rolled in with a group around 2:30 AM Monday, and headed straight to the VIP section. We're told he was low-key, only chatting with his immediate crew ... he didn't even interact with any dancers. Our sources say Scott's group included an almost equal split of men and women, but there was one woman who he spoke with most of the night. In all, we're told Disick was only at the club for about an hour before taking off. TMZ.com Scott wasn't the only celeb at Sapphire Sunday into Monday -- Pusha T performed to promote his latest album, but our sources don't believe Lord Disick caught that show, as it ended shortly before Scott arrived. Instagram / @kimkardashian As we … [Read more...] about Scott Disick Parties at NYC Strip Club During Kourtney and Travis Wedding

James Packer was hopelessly in love with Mariah Carey , even giving her his name ... just a month before an ill-fated yacht trip in Greece. Packer sent emails to Mariah as late as last month, referring to her as MCP -- Mariah Carey Packer -- TMZ has confirmed. In another email a few weeks earlier, Packer wrote, "I'm in love with you and can't wait to get married and be together forever." He continues, "There's a song I'm listening to now that's got lots of meanings and I hope it makes u smile. When you get caught between the moon and New York City best that you can do is fall in love." And there's more ... "All my love, laughter, light, respect and appreciation and admiration ... Thank you my fiancee and soulmate." And the subject line reads, "Will U marry me soon MCP pls -:)))))." And, just a week before getting on the boat on Sept. 14th, Mariah gave James a Cartier wedding band as a birthday present. TMZ broke the story, Mariah believes everything … [Read more...] about James Packer Send Lovey Messages Before Yacht Trip

TMZ.com Kim Kardashian has taken a big step in a relationship that is getting more and more serious ... her boyfriend, Pete Davidson , has now met the kids. Pete and North West were cruising around late Sunday afternoon in what appears to be Scott Disick 's gated community in L.A, near Kim's house. They were riding around in a pink, electric MOKE car for around 30 minutes -- from 5 - 5:30 PM ... so Pete was in no rush to see the Grammys. TMZ.com You can't see her in the video, but we're told Penelope Disick was also in the little whip, so it was truly a family affair. Kim and Pete have now dated for around 6 months, so Pete being around the kids isn't a stretch. In many divorce cases the exes agree that anyone with whom they become romantically involved cannot be around the children ... typically for 6 months, so Pete's intro is in line with the norm. Pete is now ensconced in the Kardashian clan. Also on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Pete Davidson And North West Joyride, Hang with Kim Kardashian’s Family