New trailer for Batman and Harley Quinn
Is The Joy Luck Club getting a tv series?
- there's a RUMOR going around that says The Joy Luck Club is getting a tv series'The Joy Luck Club' May Be Getting A Television Series https://t.co/LjTH6RQylw
— Geeks of Color (@GeeksOfColor) May 25, 2017
- casting call circulating on social media that says:
Ellen DeGeneres and world-renowned author, Amy Tan want to invite fans of the novel, The Joy Luck Club to be part of a cultural discussion as research for a new television series.
We are seeking a professionally diverse group of Chinese American born women between the ages of 26-34 years old in the San Francisco area to discuss their lives as a Chinese American female in today’s society with producers of the series.
- The Joy Luck Club was first published in 1989 written by Amy Tan
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Eminem Asks Fans to Help Donate to the Victims of Manchester
Join me in helping Manchester victims & their families, Make a donation to the @BritishRedCross and @MENnewsdeskhttps://t.co/JchJtYOdMU
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) May 25, 2017
I have been so upset since I heard about this. If you are able to please consider donating-and I hope every ONTD bb from Manchester is safe and sound right now <33
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10 Cult Classics That Are Worth The Read
'Battle Royale' by Koushun Takami
About: Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller is based on an irresistible premise: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill one another until only one survivor is left standing. Criticized as violent exploitation when first published in Japan - where it then proceeded to become a runaway bestseller - Battle Royale is a Lord of the Flies for the 21st century, a potent allegory of what it means to be young and (barely) alive in a dog-eat-dog world. Made into a controversial hit movie of the same name, Battle Royale is already a contemporary Japanese pulp classic, now available for the first time in the English language
'Kafka on the Shore' by Haruki Murakami
About: Kafka on the Shore is powered by two remarkable characters: a teenage boy, Kafka Tamura, who runs away from home either to escape a gruesome oedipal prophecy or to search for his long-missing mother and sister; and an aging simpleton called Nakata, who never recovered from a wartime affliction and now is drawn toward Kafka for reasons that, like the most basic activities of daily life, he cannot fathom.
As their paths converge, and the reasons for that convergence become clear, Haruki Murakami enfolds readers in a world where cats talk, fish fall from the sky, and spirits slip out of their bodies to make love or commit murder. Kafka on the Shore displays one of the world’s great storytellers at the peak of his powers.
'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski
About: A blind old man, a young apprentice working in a tattoo shop, and a mad woman haunting an Ohio institute narrate this story of a family that encounters an endlessly shifting series of hallways in their new home, eventually coming face to face with the awful darkness lying at its heart.
'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath
About: Sylvia Plath's shocking, realistic, and intensely emotional novel about a woman falling into the grip of insanity.
Esther Greenwood is brilliant, beautiful, enormously talented, and successful, but slowly going under—maybe for the last time. In her acclaimed and enduring masterwork, Sylvia Plath brilliantly draws the reader into Esther's breakdown with such intensity that her insanity becomes palpably real, even rational—as accessible an experience as going to the movies. A deep penetration into the darkest and most harrowing corners of the human psyche, The Bell Jar is an extraordinary accomplishment and a haunting American classic.
'I Love Dick' by Chris Kraus
About: In I Love Dick, published in 1997, Chris Kraus, author of Aliens & Anorexia, Torpor, and Video Green, boldly tore away the veil that separates fiction from reality and privacy from self-expression. It's no wonder that I Love Dick instantly elicited violent controversies and attracted a host of passionate admirers. The story is gripping enough: in 1994 a married, failed independent filmmaker, turning forty, falls in love with a well-known theorist and endeavors to seduce him with the help of her husband. But when the theorist refuses to answer her letters, the husband and wife continue the correspondence for each other instead, imagining the fling the wife wishes to have with Dick. What follows is a breathless pursuit that takes the woman across America and away from her husband and far beyond her original infatuation into a discovery of the transformative power of first person narrative. I Love Dick is a manifesto for a new kind of feminist who isn't afraid to burn through her own narcissism in order to assume responsibility for herself and for all the injustice in the world and it's a book you won't put down until the author's final, heroic acts of self-revelation and transformation.
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Tinashe talks Empire, going back to acting and female representation in the industry.
Tinashe on 'Underrepresented Female Voices’ and Her Groundbreaking ‘Empire’ Role https://t.co/jdqPhmDtht
— Yahoo Music (@YahooMusic) 24 de maio de 2017
- About Empire and female representation:
“I get to kinda come in and collaborate with Jamal. It’s always cool to be that female voice of that creative vibe that comes in and is able to produce a song and work on a record. I think that’s always something that is underrepresented, and so I think it’s really cool to do that on the show. I think the show is such a fun way to took at the music industry, it makes it so much more theatrical and so much more fun and glamorous than it is in real life, which is always funny to see. I love it. It’s really cool.”
- About having started her career acting in Cora Unashamed, where she convincingly played a child who became ill and died:
“I think I was able to tap into some deeper passion for trying to make the role really accurate even though I was like 5 years old. I was really trying to play dead as hard as I could. I’ve always just loved entertaining and loved being in front of a camera and putting on a show. So acting for me, even as a really young kid, really early age, I just loved to do it.”
- About going back to acting:
“I kinda took a hiatus, so it’s fun to be back on this side of the camera. I’ve seen other things here and there. I auditioned for particular parts or maybe thought about it, but nothing really came along that I thought was the perfect thing. So, this is a nice little tease.”
.@Tinashe's feature in Jamal Lyon's "When Cookie Met Lucious" #Empire
— TINASHE HQ (@Tinashe_HQ) 25 de maio de 2017
Watch in full here: https://t.co/r9PqRUGvySpic.twitter.com/88r6LsyDLf
.@Tinashe wears the cropped rose print blouse in an #ALEXANDERWANG feature for the Music issue of @TeenVogue. pic.twitter.com/976HkiKdWh
— Alexander Wang, Inc. (@AlexanderWangNY) 25 de maio de 2017
Also, sad news: her cat died today.
RIP my tiger Kitty 🐱☀️
— TINASHE (@Tinashe) 25 de maio de 2017
Thank you for all the years of unconditional love. ❤️ ...love you forever #SUNDANCEhttps://t.co/qF6p38fJXCpic.twitter.com/HGtjVJgzNK
It's hard to say goodbye to the best kitty in the entire world😢
— Momma Kachingwe 🔥 (@TinasheMomma) 25 de maio de 2017
Thanks for giving our family so much joy #Sundance🌞
We💛u & will miss u🐱#RIPpic.twitter.com/Ijg3jmcOz5
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SVU: Season 18 Finale Post-Mortem
Law & Order: #SVU Finale Recap: Did Olivia and Barba Make the Right Call? Grade the episode! https://t.co/fmLsBuwmMEpic.twitter.com/K0I8F7bZgz
— TVLine.com (@TVLine) May 25, 2017
Two white men rob a Muslim restaraunt, brutally assaulting the family who owns it, they rape the owner's daughters and murder one of them (which, I'm warning you, is shown kinda graphically), and then they spray paint "Muslims must die" on the crime scene. Olivia Benson somehow discerns this could possibly be a hate crime.
A witness is discovered, but he is hesitant to testify, because he's in the US illegally, plus he's gay, and Muslim, so he knows he'll be killed if he's sent back to Syria. Benson and Friends ask him to testify and promise he won't get deported, so of course he gets deported. We never find out what happens to him after that.
An accomplice is discovered, but he won't testify either, so Benson reaches out to his "illegal" wife and threatens to call ICE and get her deported (losing her kids in the process) if she doesn't convince her husband to testify. The wife agrees to Benson's blackmail. A win for justice.
The husband testifies, and is then shot and killed in a dramatic shoot-out at the steps of the courthouse.
The rapists are racist creeps who utter slurs every two seconds and sound like they read InfoWars and watch Sean Hannity. It is very aggravating to watch. Trump is mentioned and shaded multiple times.
Another witness pops up (this episode was not contrived at all) and lies on the stand, to incriminate the suspects. Barba basically asks Benson to lie on the stand too, to corroborate the false witness statement. Benson does not go along with it.
Through yet another contrivance, one more witness pops up. In a twist, it's the racist wife of one of the racist rapists. Benson gets her to tell the truth, the rapists are convicted, and racism is defeated.
Benson rejects Barba's offer to buy her drinks, as always, and then Daddy Dodds (Peter Gallagher, who's been there the whole time) informs Benson and the viewers that a mosque was fire-bombed and there are five dead. Racism is not defeated, after all.
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Also, Mariska Hargitay and her foundation The Joyful Heart (advocating against sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse) held The Joyful Revolution Gala on May 22:
omg it's Alexandra Cabot!
awwww, it's a shaggy Carisi and his irl wife!
can Peter Gallagher become a series regular?
can we pretend they never broke up?
It's Olivia Benson and Grace Adler! they're bffs, apparently.
Mariska Hargitay and Cynthia Erivo, who performed at the event
Cynthia and Dr. Green! I love that they're still friends
Lastly, Mariska Hargitay and her hot husband
boom
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ONTD, what did you think about the ~political~ season finale? Did you think it was an hour too long? Or two hours too long? Are you glad this terrible season is finally over? And are you looking forward to a hopefully better Season 19?
Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly dating Iggy Azalea
New couple alert! https://t.co/M4a7mxMusv
— Page Six (@PageSix) May 25, 2017
Odell Beckham Jr. has been skipping practice to spend time with his new girlfriend Iggy Azalea.
They were seen together at a bowling alley in LA.
Earlier this year, OBJ was criticized by the sports media talking heads for when he played poorly in the playoff game where the Giants were eliminated after being photographed partying with some of his teammates on a boat in Miami with Trey Songz and Justin Bieber right before the game.
Update: TMZ is reporting that sources from Odell's camp are saying he's not in a relationship with her right now. Still, it is interesting to note that Odell was photographed with Iggy at both Demi Lovato and Paris Hilton's houses at different points earlier this month before today's story came out.
Odell Beckham Jr. Ain't Dating Iggy Azalea, Say Sources Close To OBJ https://t.co/lyfIrWaKEU
— TMZ (@TMZ) May 25, 2017
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Disney renews Andi Mack for season two!
#AndiMack: Disney Channel Comedy Clinches Early Season 2 Renewal https://t.co/ZI4g6UUerWpic.twitter.com/HKLjNPH11U
— TVLine.com (@TVLine) May 25, 2017
Disney has renewed Andi Mack for a second season just 8 episodes into season one.
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Niall Horan covers Billboard
Niall Horan braces for stardom outside One Direction with advice from Justin Bieber #NiallOnBillboardhttps://t.co/dBgTObByr4pic.twitter.com/46ZwhNbGNE
— billboard (@billboard) May 25, 2017
- Says it doesn't matter if he won a million GRAMMYs, he'd go back to 1D in heartbeat.
- Says his type is, "dark hair and dark eyes."
- Talks positively about all of the 1D boys, including Zayn.
- Is generally a good egg.
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Have you bought Slow Hands on iTunes yet, ONTD?
The Queen Visits Manchester Attack Victims
The Queen meeting young victims of the terror attack at Royal Manchester Children's Hospitalhttps://t.co/AMrzzAnMAFpic.twitter.com/pnBCroV7Fr
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) May 25, 2017
Noel Gallagher appeared to be pretty shaken up about the recent attack as he spoke about it to Radio X:
"This will take quite a while to heal.” Noel Gallagher reflects on Manchester attack. @therichwalters. https://t.co/b1CxVyVPzv
— Radio X (@RadioX) May 25, 2017
-"Having played that arena and all that, and stood in that foyer, and you know, being from Manchester, as it's dawning on you that it's aimed at young music fans...there are no words. There are words - unfortunately, you can't broadcast the words".
-"You have to keep going, you know, I don't know what Ariana Grande's gonna do - I couldn't imagine".
-"I've got a teenage daughter...she may well have been there. The first thing you do when you get up, I'm kind of texting my friends in Manchester, and bar a couple of friends of friends who are in hospital, and two very close shaves, all the people that I know didn't get involved in it or weren't caught up in it....but I think this particular atrocity will take quite a while to heal".
Mariah Carey paid tribute to a fan that was lost in the Manchester attacks:
Devastated to learn that one of the victims in Manchester was part of the #Lambily. RIP Martyn Hett. We will... https://t.co/Nzbhb4Bi47
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 25, 2017
And Ariana Grande's fans started a campaign to get "One Last Time" to number 1 on the charts as a way to pay tribute to the fans who were lost that night:
Ariana Grande's 'One Last Time' climbs to iTunes Number One following fan campaign https://t.co/DNlsOPDnLEpic.twitter.com/IbobPay3SN
— NME (@NME) May 25, 2017
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Britney serving you #looks on Instagram
Britney was feeling herself lately and decided to do an impromptu photoshoot at home. She also gave us another of her now famous catwalk moments.
feat. one of her dogs
Source: https://www.instagram.com/britneyspears/
ONTD Roundup
For Wednesday, May 24, 2017:
- Taylor Swift to keep new romance insanely private
- Justin Bieber butchers the Spanish lyrics in 'Despacito' during cringe-worthy performance
- Playmate Dani Mathers Convicted of Invasion of Privacy
- Amazon opens first book store in NYC
- Nicki Minaj: "I'm Celibate"
- Game of Thrones Season 7: Official Trailer
- Colt Prattes was terrified of taking on Swayze's role in 'Dirty Dancing' remake
- Olympic swimmers cover of Attitude Magazine's summer issue
- Mama June, of Honey Boo Boo fame, shows off her impressive 300lbs weight loss
- Celebs React: Republican House Candidate Greg Gianforte Attacks Reporter before Special Election
- Yesterday's Roundup
Silver Sable & Black Cat's SpiderMan spinoff has found its director
Exclusive: Silver Sable & Black Cat's #SpiderMan spinoff has found its director—the 'Secret Life of Bees' filmmaker https://t.co/em6gl986oYpic.twitter.com/7hjPLbMgLO
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 25, 2017
Gina Prince-Bythewood will direct Silver and Black, Sony’s Spider-Man offshoot.
It centers on characters Silver Sable and the Black Cat.
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Trailer for WIND RIVER
Synopsis:An FBI agent teams with the town's veteran game tracker to investigate a murder that occurred on a Native American reservation.
Wind River stars Elizabeth Olsen & Jeremy Renner. The cast also includes John Bernthal & was written & directed by Taylor Sheridan (Sicario, Hell or High Water).
Wind River will be released on August 4 & will be distributed by The Weinstein Company.
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ONTD, do you get nervous when Harvey Weinstein gets involved in a film you're looking forward to? What non-blockbuster movies are looking forward to watching this year?
Scarlett Johansson saved the day for a couple of Katy Perry's drag queen performers
Scarlett Johansson Drags Katy Perry's Drag Queens into 'SNL' After-Party (PHOTO) https://t.co/NEEO6fhwdA
— TMZ (@TMZ) May 25, 2017
Two of Katy Perry's Drag Queen performers were turned away from the SNL afterparty due to being not on the guest list. ScarJo came in and saved the day by asking the performers to join them and reportedly said:"That's ridiculous! Everyone knows that drag queens should always get into a party come with us!"
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Tennis legend Margaret Court to boycott Qantas Airways over same-sex marriage stance
Tennis legend Margaret Court decided to boycott Qantas Airways because it supports same sex marriage.
Margaret Court is the most decorated player in grand slam tennis history, winning a record 24 major titles from 1960 to 1973. She is currently a senior pastor at Perth's Victory Life Church and has been a critic of homosexuality and same sex marriage for decades.
Court wrote an open letter to the Qantas board and CEO Alan Joyce which was published in The West Australian newspaper.
Transcript of Margaret Court's letter:
I write this as an open letter to the Qantas board and Alan Joyce as the Senior Pastor of Victory Life Church in Perth.
As you will know, I have represented Australia many times and have the proud record of never losing a tennis match while playing for my country.
I am disappointed that Qantas has become an active promoter for same-sex marriage.
I believe in marriage as a union between a man and a woman as stated in the Bible.
Your statement leaves me no option but to use other airlines where possible for my extensive travelling.
How proud I was to promote the kangaroo tail throughout the world from the Constellation days to the 380s.
But unfortunately no more.
I love all people and will be pleased to talk to your board at any time.
But it won’t be in the Qantas lounge.
God bless.
Margaret Court, AO, MBE, Sydney
Alan Joyce Hit With Pie For 'Corporate Bullying On Marriage Equality' - https://t.co/c2lqPPd187pic.twitter.com/eutNMPMmsb
— QNews (@QNewsOz) May 10, 2017
The nation's other major domestic airline Virgin and its founder Richard Branson also previously proclaimed their support of same-sex marriage.
NOBODY SHOW THIS TO MARGARET COURT pic.twitter.com/86IvZHoXXg
— John Johnsonson (@JohnJohnsonson) May 25, 2017
Australian Open venue Margaret Court Arena will not be renamed despite Margaret Court views on same-sex marriage.
Our statement regarding #MargaretCourtpic.twitter.com/XMxkxwIDrJ
— TennisAustralia (@TennisAustralia) May 25, 2017
Grand Slam winners Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King, who are both gay, have previously criticised Court.
The @Martina intervention will make this #margaretcourt renaming debate interesting. pic.twitter.com/wd6T7tfz64
— Neil McMahon (@NeilMcMahon) May 25, 2017
@NeilMcMahon Evonne Goolagong Cawley Arena is a mouthful,but it gets my vote:). For all the right reasons.
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) May 25, 2017
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Gal Gadot slaying Jimmy Fallon in Box of Lies
Blake Lively cast in Big Little Lies author’s new film, The Husband's Secret
Blake Lively cast in #BigLittleLies author’s new film: https://t.co/gsUO66erchpic.twitter.com/H9c18MubAK
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) 25 de maio de 2017
- She'll star and executive produce the adaptation of The Husband's Secret, by Liane Moriarty
- It's a story about a wife and mother, Cecilia, who has to deal with her perfect life being threatened after she discovers a secret her husband has been hiding for years
- CBS Films President Terry Press said Liane is one of the defining voices of the modern woman, and Blake has an unique combination of vulnerability, strength and extraordinary talent (lol), which makes her the perfect actress for the part
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White mediocrity strikes again
Only Allison Williams' face calms Ellie Kemper's son
-When Ellie was on a plane with her kid, she gave him magazines that were on the plane to look at, and he wasn't pleased with anything apart from Allison Williams' face, so every time he was about to cry, she'd give him a different magazine with Allison on the cover
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Any cute baby stories you'd like to share? Or pictures? :)