Devin Halbal has a distinct memory of her first experience with “doll activities.” It was three Powerpuff Girls toys — the intuitive Blossom; Buttercup, known for her tough exterior; and the optimistic Bubbles. She was in preschool, and wanted to bring the dolls in for show and tell. But her mom refused, so Habal brought in a photo of her cat instead. “That was the first moment where I knew something was wrong with me playing with dolls,” Halbal tells Rolling Stone . “It was just, like, a matter of not letting other people know that I played with dolls.” But times have changed. Halbal, 23, now displays the qualities of each of her favorite Powerpuff dolls — and being a trans woman who grew up in New York City, it’s helpful to have all three. And today, she’s turned what she calls “doll activities” into a way of life. Known to her fans as Hal Baddie, Halbal has been creating content as a travel influencer on TikTok since June 2021, growing her following (which is now over … [Read more...] about As a Child, Hal Baddie’s ‘Doll Activities’ Were Hidden. Now, She’s Using Them to Take Over TikTok
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‘Elvis’ Shakes, Rattles & Rolls To $31M+ In Fierce Dance-Off At Box Office With ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
SATURDAY AM UPDATE: Refresh for more analysis and chart In an amazing feat for an adult-skewing, 2 hour and 39 minute running movie at the box office, Warner Bros’ Baz Luhrmann directed Elvis is heading toward an estimated $31.5M opening, looking to truly top the box office. Outside of superhero tentpoles like Spider-Man: No Way Home at 2 hours and 28 minutes, lengthy movies have largely seen their openings capped during the pandemic, i.e. House of Gucci at 2 hours and 38 minutes did a 3-day of $14.4M while West Side Story at 2 hours, 36 minutes opened to $10.5M. In addition, it’s an embarrassment of riches for most of the majors this weekend as at least four movies look to clear $20M+ apiece. Elvis skewed heavily female at 58% with a massive 30% over 55 years old. Women and older adults have been the hard demos to pull out during the pandemic and it’s clear in the wake of elder demo movies such as Top Gun: Maverick cracking past the half billion … [Read more...] about ‘Elvis’ Shakes, Rattles & Rolls To $31M+ In Fierce Dance-Off At Box Office With ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Aaradhya Bachchan Reviews Dad Abhishek’s Performance At IIFA 2022 Awards; Watch Video
The prestigious IIFA 2022 Awards which was recently held at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, was a star-studded affair and saw the presence of some of the biggest names from the Hindi Film. One was the celebrities who performed at the award function was Abhishek Bachchan. Before the telecast of IIFA 2022 Awards on Colors, a promo is going viral on social media in which Abhishek is seen dancing on the stage at the audience, while his wife Aishwarya Rai and daughter Aaradhya are seen cheering for him from the sidelines. The video features Abhishek grooving to the song 'Macha Macha Re' from Dasvi. We see Aishwarya exclaiming, "You rocked it, baby!" while grooving along to the song with her daughter Aaradhya. At one point, we see Abhishek walking towards them and the trio dancing together. Later, host Maniesh Paul is seen asking Aaradhya to share her thoughts on her father's act. To this, she replies, "It was very, very, very, very, very, very, very good," … [Read more...] about Aaradhya Bachchan Reviews Dad Abhishek’s Performance At IIFA 2022 Awards; Watch Video
Mass Shooting in Norway’s Gay District, 2 Dead, at Least 19 Injured
Gallery Launch Gallery Getty Another mass shooting, this time in Oslo, Norway, where 2 people were shot to death and 19 were injured outside of 2 bars in an area of the city that is the hub of gay nightlife. It was a horrendous scene ... you hear the gunshots in the video as 40 witnesses looked and ran in horror. Police captured a suspect just minutes after the attack. A police spokesman would not identify the alleged shooter or motive. Cops believe there was only one gunman. One Witness told a Norwegian media outlet, "I saw a man arrive at the scene with a bag. He took up a gun and started shooting." #Update : Just in - Other video footage of after the scene in #Oslo in #Norway , after a mass shooting event near the "London" gay night club, resulting in at least 2 people dead and at least 22 others injured whom 10 are being treated in the hospital with 2 gunshot wounds. pic.twitter.com/XLXWKqNJCJ — Sotiri Dimpinoudis (@sotiridi) June 25, 2022 … [Read more...] about Mass Shooting in Norway’s Gay District, 2 Dead, at Least 19 Injured
INTERVIEW! R Madhavan: I Am An Outsider But I Can Say That There Are A Lot Of Good People In The Film Industry
"We filmmakers make many big budget movies to tell about the freedom struggle, about the Mughal rule and our history, but there is another field where India's achievements are appreciated and we don't talk about, that is science and technology. There are many heroes of this field in our country and I think it is very important to talk about them", says the actor, producer and director of upcoming film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect . R Madhavan has also written the screenplay of this film. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is all set to hit the theatres on July 1. It is based on the life of former ISRO scientist and aerospace engineer Nambi Narayanan. The film premiered at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, where it was well received by the viewers. Ahead of the release of the film, Madhavan had a special interaction with the media, where he spoke in detail about his directorial debut, his process of selecting scripts and also about the popularity of Rehnaa Hai Tere Terre … [Read more...] about INTERVIEW! R Madhavan: I Am An Outsider But I Can Say That There Are A Lot Of Good People In The Film Industry
Mark Fleischman, Former Studio 54 Owner, Planning Assisted Suicide In Europe
The man who once ruled New York City nightlife has told a media outlet that he plans to end the party in July. Mark Fleischman , who owned Manhattan’s Studio 54 , once the world’s most exclusive club, is now 82 and confined to a wheelchair. He told the New York Post that he plans to use the Swiss nonprofit assisted suicide group Dignitas to end his life on July 13. The group helps assisted suicides with a lethal dose of barbiturates after a lengthy screening process. “I can’t walk, my speech is f–ked up and I can’t do anything for myself,” Fleischman told The Post. “My wife helps me get into bed and I can’t dress or put on my shoes. I am taking a gentle way out. It is the easiest way out for me.” Fleischman now resides in Marina Del Ray, Calif. He said neurologists have been unable to diagnose his illness, which began in 2016. He took over Studio 54 in December 1978 when partners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager were raided and charged with tax evasion, … [Read more...] about Mark Fleischman, Former Studio 54 Owner, Planning Assisted Suicide In Europe
Shocking Video Shows Manhattan Beach Jewelry Store Smash-and-Grab Robbery
Facebook/Laily Navab Here's video of an armed robbery going down in broad daylight in an affluent Southern California beach town ... with thieves pulling off a smash-and-grab in front of shocked bystanders. As you can see, nearly a dozen people in ski masks are cleaning out a jewelry store ... then they dash across the street and speed off in three different cars, which were waiting in an alley. Facebook/Laily Navab The brazen robbery went down Friday in downtown Manhattan Beach ... with the target Pasha Fine Jewelry, located in the heart of the typically quiet beach community. The Manhattan Beach Police Department says the suspects used hammers to smash display cases before stuffing merchandise in their bags ... and cops say at least 3 suspects were armed with what appeared to be handguns, though no shots were fired. Facebook/Laily Navab Manhattan Beach Mayor Steve Napolitano called it a crime against his entire … [Read more...] about Shocking Video Shows Manhattan Beach Jewelry Store Smash-and-Grab Robbery