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Fran Drescher has joined the cast of Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme. The SAG-AFTRA president and star of The Nanny will play the role of Marty’s (portrayed by Timothée Chalamet) mother. The film boasts a pretty impressive cast, with Fran starring alongside Tyler, the Creator, Gwyneth Paltrow, and, of course, Timmy.
Nettspend has made his Lyrical Lemonade debut. For the past 11 years the YouTube channel has launched “underground” rappers into the mainstream, and Nettspend is the latest rapper to join their ranks with “F*CK SWAG”. You can read our profile on the 17-year-old rapper here, and watch the music video for the track below.
Niche Halloween costume idea: Buffy and Willow as Little Red Riding Hood and Joan of Arc by way of Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. Someone somewhere will get and/or appreciate the reference.
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Fran Drescher has joined the cast of Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme. The SAG-AFTRA president and star of The Nanny will play the role of Marty’s (portrayed by Timothée Chalamet) mother. The film boasts a pretty impressive cast, with Fran starring alongside Tyler, the Creator, Gwyneth Paltrow, and, of course, Timmy.
Nettspend has made his Lyrical Lemonade debut. For the past 11 years the YouTube channel has launched “underground” rappers into the mainstream, and Nettspend is the latest rapper to join their ranks with “F*CK SWAG”. You can read our profile on the 17-year-old rapper here, and watch the music video for the track below.
Niche Halloween costume idea: Buffy and Willow as Little Red Riding Hood and Joan of Arc by way of Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. Someone somewhere will get and/or appreciate the reference.
Fontaines D.C. just covered Lana Del Rey’s “Say Yes To Heaven”. The Irish band popped into Radio 1’s Live Lounge earlier this week, where they performed “Favourite” from their latest album alongside a very special live cover of Lana’s 2023 single. You can watch them cover it below.
Fontaines D.C. just covered Lana Del Rey’s “Say Yes To Heaven”. The Irish band popped into Radio 1’s Live Lounge earlier this week, where they performed “Favourite” from their latest album alongside a very special live cover of Lana’s 2023 single. You can watch them cover it below.
Is a TV adaptation of R.F. Kuang’s YELLOWFACE in the works? Yesterday, Variety reported that Lionsgate Television has optioned the novel. The story follows a struggling white author named June Hayward who finds success in passing off her dead friend’s manuscript about Chinese labourers during WWI as her own. As June becomes ‘Juniper Song’, she rides the wave of her newfound fame until her elaborate deception unravels. Tied to the potential adaptation is Karyn Kusama, known for directing Jennifer’s Body and episodes of Yellowjackets. We can’t wait to know more.
MJ Lenderman is the latest artist to postpone tour dates due to Hurricane Helene. The hurricane has caused extensive damage in several parts of the US, including flooding, power shortages and demolished houses and businesses. MJ has asked fans to donate to a number of local disaster relief and mutual aid organisations and charities on the ground in North Carolina, where he is from. You can donate to some of them below:
* Beloved Asheville
* Asheville Survival
* Pansy Collective
Memories of the Future, a new exhibition curated by Marco Capaldo, launches in London today. The exhibition showcases 14 artists who have been tasked with responding to Capaldo’s idea that “memories are not immutable experiences existing only in our past, but rather ever-evolving experiences that continuously shape and inform our future.” The exhibition features paintings, sculptures, photography and an installation in the style of John Giorno’s revolutionary Dial-A-Poem ‘free poetry service’, first shown at MoMA in 1970. Memories of the Future launches today at Frieze and will run until 19 October.
Is a TV adaptation of R.F. Kuang’s YELLOWFACE in the works? Yesterday, Variety reported that Lionsgate Television has optioned the novel. The story follows a struggling white author named June Hayward who finds success in passing off her dead friend’s manuscript about Chinese labourers during WWI as her own. As June becomes ‘Juniper Song’, she rides the wave of her newfound fame until her elaborate deception unravels. Tied to the potential adaptation is Karyn Kusama, known for directing Jennifer’s Body and episodes of Yellowjackets. We can’t wait to know more.
MJ Lenderman is the latest artist to postpone tour dates due to Hurricane Helene. The hurricane has caused extensive damage in several parts of the US, including flooding, power shortages and demolished houses and businesses. MJ has asked fans to donate to a number of local disaster relief and mutual aid organisations and charities on the ground in North Carolina, where he is from. You can donate to some of them below:
* Beloved Asheville
* Asheville Survival
* Pansy Collective
Memories of the Future, a new exhibition curated by Marco Capaldo, launches in London today. The exhibition showcases 14 artists who have been tasked with responding to Capaldo’s idea that “memories are not immutable experiences existing only in our past, but rather ever-evolving experiences that continuously shape and inform our future.” The exhibition features paintings, sculptures, photography and an installation in the style of John Giorno’s revolutionary Dial-A-Poem ‘free poetry service’, first shown at MoMA in 1970. Memories of the Future launches today at Frieze and will run until 19 October.
Janelle Monae might be making a movie with Jordan Peele. The musician and actor, known best for her performances in Moonlight and Hidden Figures, has been texting the Get Out director about future collaborations. “I think it will happen. It’s just timing,” she told People.
Janelle Monae might be making a movie with Jordan Peele. The musician and actor, known best for her performances in Moonlight and Hidden Figures, has been texting the Get Out director about future collaborations. “I think it will happen. It’s just timing,” she told People.
Aries just launched a limited-edition collection with Arsenal. The collaboration is the football team’s first-ever partnership with a luxury streetwear brand and Aries’ first venture into the world of the Premier League. The 26 piece collection features streetwear staples such as jersey tracksuits, graphic tees, football shirts and nylon sets. The collection is available to buy now in Arsenal club stores and in Aries’ flagship store in Soho, London.
Aries just launched a limited-edition collection with Arsenal. The collaboration is the football team’s first-ever partnership with a luxury streetwear brand and Aries’ first venture into the world of the Premier League. The 26 piece collection features streetwear staples such as jersey tracksuits, graphic tees, football shirts and nylon sets. The collection is available to buy now in Arsenal club stores and in Aries’ flagship store in Soho, London.
Michael Rider is the new artistic director at Celine. Well, that was quick. The news comes just hours after Hedi Slimane announced his departure from the fashion house earlier today. This will not be Michael’s first time at Celine – he was previously design director at the house from 2008 until 2018. Most recently, he held the title of creative director at Polo Ralph Lauren, a position he left in May. “I am delighted to welcome Michael back to Celine, a maison that he knows intimately,” says Celine’s CEO, Severine Merle. Michael will likely be appointed in early 2025.
Sweaty Ceilings celebrates London’s independent music venues. Made up of essays, interviews, archive photography, illustrations, gig posters and other memorabilia, the book will focus on the told – and untold – history of 30 of London’s music venues. Crucially, £5 from every book sale will go to Music Venue Trust, a charity fighting to keep the UK’s grassroots music venues alive. Sweaty Ceilings is currently crowdfunding to make their project a reality. You can donate to the project here.
