The baby Donald Trump blimp that first appeared over the skies of London earlier this year is set to float above Los Angeles.The 20ft inflatable depicting the US president as a nappy-clad baby holding a mobile phone sparked controversy when protesters released it over Parliament Square in July.It prompted Mr Trump to say it made him “feel unwelcome” in the city during a visit to the UK.Now the balloon will fly over LA Convention Centre in downtown Los Angeles at 8am local time on Friday.Organisers behind the stunt said it is timely after Mr Trump insisted “I’m not a baby” during an appearance on respected US news show 60 Minutes this week.The stunt will coincide with the beginning of Politicon, a political convention set to feature appearances from the #MeToo campaigner Alyssa Milano as well as Michael Avenatti, the lawyer of adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who alleges she had an affair with Mr Trump.The activists behind the balloon’s creation … [Read more...] about Donald Trump baby blimp to fly over Los Angeles
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Richard Branson honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Richard Branson looked back on his career as one of the most successful music executives in the world as he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The London-born billionaire businessman and Virgin Records co-founder signed acts including the Spice Girls, Janet Jackson and Culture Club while at the helm of the label.On Tuesday, he was recognised with a Walk of Fame star in the category of recording and during the ceremony shared memories of his career, including how he helped Elton John produce the amended version of Candle In The Wind following Diana, Princess of Wales’ death in 1997.He said: “I was partly responsible for the biggest-selling single in history. I had been close to Princess Diana and when she died I decided to raise as much money as possible for her charities by putting out an album in her memory.“I rang Elton John and asked if he and his writer, Bernie Taupin, could alter the lyrics of Candle In The Wind – he agreed.“I then … [Read more...] about Richard Branson honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Dakota Johnson: A year after Me Too it’s still troubling and frustrating
Dakota Johnson has said she still feels “frustrated, angry, and despondent” as she reflected on the year since the Me Too movement entered the mainstream.The 50 Shades Of Grey star added she is more concerned about the wider picture than specifically her own industry, but said she is hopeful that the art of film can help make changes.Arriving at the premiere of her new film Suspiria at the BFI London Film Festival, she said: “It’s a weird time, it’s very troubling, it’s very frustrating.“At times I feel very despondent, at times I feel very angry. I am more concerned about the state of the whole world than I am about our bubble in the industry, but I do think we can make a substantial change through film and the art of film and if this movie can help with that that would be amazing.”Suspiria, directed by Call Me By Your Name filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, also stars Tilda Swinton and Mia Goth and features a cast of 38 women.Johnson said: … [Read more...] about Dakota Johnson: A year after Me Too it’s still troubling and frustrating
Making a Murderer Part 2
It's been almost three years since the world became obsessed with the stories of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. Yep, we're talking about the subjects of Netflix's Making A Murderer, which became an instant hit after its launch in December 2015. Filmed over a 10-year period, Part One of the US thriller-documentary showed how Avery, a DNA exoneree, was in the midst of exposing police corruption when he became a prime suspect in the murder of 25-year-old photographer Teresa Halbach. At the end of the first 10 episodes, Avery was sentenced to life in prison, along with his nephew Dassey, who has learning difficulties and, at the age of just 16, confessed to helping his uncle kill Halbach. But both remained hopeful about the possibility of their eventual release. So, what can we expect from Making A Murderer Part Two? Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi, the American filmmakers behind the show, have all the details. POIGNANT RETURNThis time round, the twists and turns follow the … [Read more...] about Making a Murderer Part 2
‘People thought my music career was over after Eurovision’
The Galway singer, who had previously been a member of boyband Hometown, failed to make it to the final of the high profile song competition with the song Dying to Try. "I have had a few knocks in the past with Eurovison and other opportunities," he told Eoghan McDermott on his 2FM show on Tuesday. "It wasn't a happy time for me if I'm honest as lot of people thought my music career was over at such a young age so that affected me I suppose. I went back to pub gigging and took up an apprenticeship plumbing for a year. That was my life for a year. It was a very big change for me." However, Brendan is giving his music career another shot with ITV's X Factor and this weekend he managed to earn himself a spot on the live shows as one of judge Louis Tomlinson's four Boys. "Just because you get a knock, it doesn't stop you from chasing what you want to do. Regardless of the result of X Factor, I'm going to keep going," he said. He previously earned the Golden X from Boys mentor … [Read more...] about ‘People thought my music career was over after Eurovision’