As new music launches go, the arrival of Lil Nas X’s “J Christ” single and video earlier this month was hardly blessed. The artwork that adorned the single — Lil Nas X strapped to a cross and being hoisted up by five people, an apocalyptic sky behind them — led to a predictable uproar from the religious front. So much so, in fact, that Lil Nas X posted a video on his socials explaining the imagery (“It was literally me saying I’m back like Jesus”) and apologizing for offending anyone with the song’s accompanying,...
- 1/22/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Filmmaker Richard Curtis has been looking back on his 2003 rom-com ‘Love Actually’. He discussed more ways he wished he could improve his film and said that he wished he had included more religions in the film.
The film had a divided fanbase due to lack of diversity, cruel jokes, and stereotyped characters. Curtis himself has noted that the star studded movie failed on a cultural level. He touched upon a storyline that was cut from the film that featured acclaimed actresses Anne Reid and Frances de La Tour.
He said: “We were meant to have an LGBTQ story [in Love Actually] but it got cut and I feel as though I let myself down there. And the diversity issue is very different now. It would’ve been lovely to make the film more culturally rich. To have had Hanukkah, to have had Diwali in there.”
“So I do think if I...
The film had a divided fanbase due to lack of diversity, cruel jokes, and stereotyped characters. Curtis himself has noted that the star studded movie failed on a cultural level. He touched upon a storyline that was cut from the film that featured acclaimed actresses Anne Reid and Frances de La Tour.
He said: “We were meant to have an LGBTQ story [in Love Actually] but it got cut and I feel as though I let myself down there. And the diversity issue is very different now. It would’ve been lovely to make the film more culturally rich. To have had Hanukkah, to have had Diwali in there.”
“So I do think if I...
- 12/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Love Actually writer-director Richard Curtis, whose past films have been increasingly criticized, said he regrets his negative commentary about women’s bodies and lack of diversity in his work.
During an appearance at The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, per Today, he sat down with his daughter Scarlett Curtis, who is an activist and writer, for an interview.
The elder Curtis recalled “how shocked I was like five years ago when [my daughter] Scarlett said to me, ‘You can never use the word fat again.’”
“I think I was behind,...
During an appearance at The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, per Today, he sat down with his daughter Scarlett Curtis, who is an activist and writer, for an interview.
The elder Curtis recalled “how shocked I was like five years ago when [my daughter] Scarlett said to me, ‘You can never use the word fat again.’”
“I think I was behind,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Richard Curtis has finally revealed the profession of Juliette, played by Keira Knightley, in the 2003 Christmas classic Love Actually.
Curtis’s daughter, Scarlett Curtis, posted a poll on social media, asking her followers whether they knew about Juliette’s occupation. 96 per cent of her followers said they didn’t, while only four per cent said they did.
In a later video posted on Instagram, Curtis is asked by his daughter what Juliette’s job was intended to be.
Curtis explained that he thought it was obvious, considering the set design of Juliette’s apartment.
"I’m hurt that you don’t know,” Curtis told his daughter.
“I think it’s very clear from the set design, while he’s [Peter, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor] making the phone call to Andrew Lincoln [Mark], that she has worked for quite a long time as an interior decorator.”
When asked how he came up with the idea,...
Curtis’s daughter, Scarlett Curtis, posted a poll on social media, asking her followers whether they knew about Juliette’s occupation. 96 per cent of her followers said they didn’t, while only four per cent said they did.
In a later video posted on Instagram, Curtis is asked by his daughter what Juliette’s job was intended to be.
Curtis explained that he thought it was obvious, considering the set design of Juliette’s apartment.
"I’m hurt that you don’t know,” Curtis told his daughter.
“I think it’s very clear from the set design, while he’s [Peter, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor] making the phone call to Andrew Lincoln [Mark], that she has worked for quite a long time as an interior decorator.”
When asked how he came up with the idea,...
- 12/14/2022
- by Ellie Muir
- The Independent - Film
Equality Now (En), the leading international women’s rights organization that uses the law to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights, will hold its 30th Anniversary Gala in New York on November 15.
The evening will celebrate the organization’s three decades of gender equality work and the En 30 for 30 list of artists, activists, and advocates (previously announced), and will feature inspiring performances of music, drama, and comedy with art and advocacy supporting equality for women and girls
The gala will celebrate the Equality Now 30 for 30 women and changemakers:
Alanis Morissette, Amandla Stenberg, Amy Ziering, Annie Lennox, Asma Jahangir (posthumously), Ayesha Malik, Brisa De Angulo, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Drew Dixon, Elizabeth Evatt, Gloria Steinem, Hibaaq Osman, Jaha Dukureh, Jane Fonda, Judith Bruce, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Linda Perry, Margaret Atwood, Meaza Ashenafi, Nadeen Ashraf, Paola Mendoza, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (posthumously), Salma Hayek, Sanna Marin, Sapana Pradhan Malla, Sarah Sophie Flicker,...
The evening will celebrate the organization’s three decades of gender equality work and the En 30 for 30 list of artists, activists, and advocates (previously announced), and will feature inspiring performances of music, drama, and comedy with art and advocacy supporting equality for women and girls
The gala will celebrate the Equality Now 30 for 30 women and changemakers:
Alanis Morissette, Amandla Stenberg, Amy Ziering, Annie Lennox, Asma Jahangir (posthumously), Ayesha Malik, Brisa De Angulo, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Drew Dixon, Elizabeth Evatt, Gloria Steinem, Hibaaq Osman, Jaha Dukureh, Jane Fonda, Judith Bruce, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Linda Perry, Margaret Atwood, Meaza Ashenafi, Nadeen Ashraf, Paola Mendoza, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (posthumously), Salma Hayek, Sanna Marin, Sapana Pradhan Malla, Sarah Sophie Flicker,...
- 11/11/2022
- Look to the Stars
Exclusive: Mark Gordon Pictures has assembled an all-star cast including Beanie Feldstein, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Kat Dennings, Jameela Jamil and Lolly Adefope for the anthology series package Girls Can’t Shoot (& Other Lies), which is based on the international bestselling essay collection Feminists Don’t Wear Pink (and Other Lies).
Saorise Ronan will serve as an executive producer of the pilot episode. The source material, curated by Scarlett Curtis, has been published globally in 12 languages and includes essays authored by Ronan, Feldstein, Dennings, Jamil and Adefope.
The first season will explore and play with the expectations of women in storytelling by placing heroines at the center of traditionally male genres in a multitude of original, high concept, cinematic tales and will put the creative power squarely into the hands of female filmmakers. Curtis, who created the format, will serve across the entire series as EP and write the pilot episode.
Saorise Ronan will serve as an executive producer of the pilot episode. The source material, curated by Scarlett Curtis, has been published globally in 12 languages and includes essays authored by Ronan, Feldstein, Dennings, Jamil and Adefope.
The first season will explore and play with the expectations of women in storytelling by placing heroines at the center of traditionally male genres in a multitude of original, high concept, cinematic tales and will put the creative power squarely into the hands of female filmmakers. Curtis, who created the format, will serve across the entire series as EP and write the pilot episode.
- 10/18/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Last week, Equality Now hosted its Make Equality Reality Gala virtually for the first time – and raised over $380,000 and counting to continue their fight for justice for women and girls worldwide.
Meryl Streep at 2020 Make Equality Reality Virtual Gala
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images
Supporters across the globe tuned in from their homes to see some of their favorite artists and activists highlight the people who inspire and help Equality Now in their pursuit of a more just and equal world.
Karamo introduced us to the activists and filmmakers (Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering) of the acclaimed documentary On the Record, who were honored for their brilliant work at the intersection of the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements. “For Equality Now to recognize this film, the filmmakers and the participants, it is bound to be encouraging to other women who want to tell really difficult stories,” said activist and author Dr.
Meryl Streep at 2020 Make Equality Reality Virtual Gala
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images
Supporters across the globe tuned in from their homes to see some of their favorite artists and activists highlight the people who inspire and help Equality Now in their pursuit of a more just and equal world.
Karamo introduced us to the activists and filmmakers (Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering) of the acclaimed documentary On the Record, who were honored for their brilliant work at the intersection of the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements. “For Equality Now to recognize this film, the filmmakers and the participants, it is bound to be encouraging to other women who want to tell really difficult stories,” said activist and author Dr.
- 12/10/2020
- Look to the Stars
Equality Now announced today that for the first time ever, its annual Make Equality Reality Gala will go virtual!
On December 3, 2020 at 8:30 Pm Et/5:30 Pm Pt, supporters worldwide can join some of their favorite artists and activists Live for an unforgettable evening spotlighting the people who inspire and help Equality Now in the fight for a more just and equal world for women and girls.
This year’s gala will honor the activists and filmmakers of On the Record, who stand at the intersection of the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements. The third annual Changemaker Award presented by Gucci and Chime for Change will be accepted by Nadeen Ashraf, the young woman who is boldly leading Egypt’s #MeToo movement. The evening will also feature a special tribute written by Gloria Steinem and read by Meryl Streep for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose work for legal equality...
On December 3, 2020 at 8:30 Pm Et/5:30 Pm Pt, supporters worldwide can join some of their favorite artists and activists Live for an unforgettable evening spotlighting the people who inspire and help Equality Now in the fight for a more just and equal world for women and girls.
This year’s gala will honor the activists and filmmakers of On the Record, who stand at the intersection of the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements. The third annual Changemaker Award presented by Gucci and Chime for Change will be accepted by Nadeen Ashraf, the young woman who is boldly leading Egypt’s #MeToo movement. The evening will also feature a special tribute written by Gloria Steinem and read by Meryl Streep for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose work for legal equality...
- 11/30/2020
- Look to the Stars
Equality Now, a leading international Ngo dedicated to using the law to promote women’s equality, held its annual Make Equality Reality Gala last night at Capitale in New York City.
Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie attend the annual Make Equality Reality Gala hosted by Equality Now on November 19, 2019
Credit/Copyright: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Equality Now
The evening honored international best-selling author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and author and activist, Scarlett Curtis.
Margaret Atwood and Scarlett Curtis attend the annual Make Equality Reality Gala hosted by Equality Now on November 19, 2019
Credit/Copyright: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Equality Now
The evening’s honoree, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, was presented her award by singer-songwriter Rhonda Ross, daughter of Diana Ross. Audrey Gelman, CEO & Co-Founder of The Wing presented Scarlett Curtis with the second annual Changemaker Award presented by Gucci and Chime For Change.
Linda Perry, Yasmeen Hassan, Margaret Atwood...
Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie attend the annual Make Equality Reality Gala hosted by Equality Now on November 19, 2019
Credit/Copyright: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Equality Now
The evening honored international best-selling author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and author and activist, Scarlett Curtis.
Margaret Atwood and Scarlett Curtis attend the annual Make Equality Reality Gala hosted by Equality Now on November 19, 2019
Credit/Copyright: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Equality Now
The evening’s honoree, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, was presented her award by singer-songwriter Rhonda Ross, daughter of Diana Ross. Audrey Gelman, CEO & Co-Founder of The Wing presented Scarlett Curtis with the second annual Changemaker Award presented by Gucci and Chime For Change.
Linda Perry, Yasmeen Hassan, Margaret Atwood...
- 11/21/2019
- Look to the Stars
Equality Now, a leading international Ngo dedicated to using the law to promote women’s equality, will hold its annual Make Equality Reality Gala in November.
The evening will feature a unique program of art, advocacy and entertainment to inspire activism and to celebrate the power words have to help Make Equality Reality.
This year’s gala will honor international best-selling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and feature the second annual Changemaker Award presented by Gucci and Chime For Change to author and activist, Scarlett Curtis.
Event Chairs include: Susan Chokachi, Angelica Fuentes, Asha Jadeja, Chandra Jessee, Karen Lehner, Elisabeth Moss, Heather Pulier, Sue Smalley, Jennifer Allan Soros, and Gloria Steinem. Host Committee Members Include: Mo Ogrodnik & Matt Bardin, Agunda Okeyo, Paula Ravets & Paul Reiser, Julie Scelfo, Sheetal Sheth & Neil Mody. Honorary Host Committee Members Include: Carmen Ejogo, O-t Fagbenle, Nisha Ganatra, Bethany Joy Lenz, Aasif Mandvi, Laura Marano, Vanessa Marano,...
The evening will feature a unique program of art, advocacy and entertainment to inspire activism and to celebrate the power words have to help Make Equality Reality.
This year’s gala will honor international best-selling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and feature the second annual Changemaker Award presented by Gucci and Chime For Change to author and activist, Scarlett Curtis.
Event Chairs include: Susan Chokachi, Angelica Fuentes, Asha Jadeja, Chandra Jessee, Karen Lehner, Elisabeth Moss, Heather Pulier, Sue Smalley, Jennifer Allan Soros, and Gloria Steinem. Host Committee Members Include: Mo Ogrodnik & Matt Bardin, Agunda Okeyo, Paula Ravets & Paul Reiser, Julie Scelfo, Sheetal Sheth & Neil Mody. Honorary Host Committee Members Include: Carmen Ejogo, O-t Fagbenle, Nisha Ganatra, Bethany Joy Lenz, Aasif Mandvi, Laura Marano, Vanessa Marano,...
- 10/24/2019
- Look to the Stars
Wow – Women of the World – has announced two major events across International Women’s Day 2019 to address the state of gender equality today.
On Friday 8 March in What Now? looks at the here and now. From politics to financial empowerment, from toxic masculinity to the intersection of sexism, racism and homophobia here are the subjects that matter most collated from Wow Thinkins around the world. Annie Lennox leads a conversation on Global Feminism, and how local activism can turn into international solidarity; Julia Gillard, the first woman Prime Minister of Australia, talks about resilience and her mission to dispel the myths about female leadership, and we put money high on the agenda with a challenge to talk more about our personal finances – in particular, our pensions. Other speakers include: Gina Miller, the woman who successfully challenged the UK government’s authority to trigger Article 50; Rizzle Kicks musician and actor Jordan Stephens...
On Friday 8 March in What Now? looks at the here and now. From politics to financial empowerment, from toxic masculinity to the intersection of sexism, racism and homophobia here are the subjects that matter most collated from Wow Thinkins around the world. Annie Lennox leads a conversation on Global Feminism, and how local activism can turn into international solidarity; Julia Gillard, the first woman Prime Minister of Australia, talks about resilience and her mission to dispel the myths about female leadership, and we put money high on the agenda with a challenge to talk more about our personal finances – in particular, our pensions. Other speakers include: Gina Miller, the woman who successfully challenged the UK government’s authority to trigger Article 50; Rizzle Kicks musician and actor Jordan Stephens...
- 2/18/2019
- Look to the Stars
Keira Knightley is speaking out following her highly-publicized quotes about Kate Middleton. Last week, the 33-year-old actress made headlines for a letter she wrote to her and James Righton's daughter, Edie, 3, which is featured in Scarlett Curtis' new book Feminists Don't Wear Pink (And Other Lies). Knightley's letter, entitled "The Weaker Sex," talks about the Duchess of Cambridge's behavior and appearance following the birth of her and Prince William's daughter, Princess Charlotte, in 2015. The actress compared Middleton's actions to her own following the birth of Edie. "She was out of hospital seven hours later with her face made up and high heels on," Knightley wrote...
- 10/11/2018
- E! Online
Keira Knightley went after Kate Middleton for her public postpartum appearance and behavior after the birth of Princess Charlotte. In Scarlett Curtis‘ new book, Feminists Don’t Wear Pink (And Other Lies), the actress pens a letter to her and husband James Righton‘s 3-year-old daughter, Edie. In the letter, called “The Weaker Sex,” Knightley discusses how she looked and acted after childbirth […]...
- 10/7/2018
- by Bill Piersa
- Uinterview
Keira Knightley was not impressed with Kate Middleton's public postpartum appearance and behavior following the birth of Princess Charlotte. In Scarlett Curtis' new book Feminists Don't Wear Pink (And Other Lies), the actress pens a letter to her and husband's James Righton's 3-year-old daughter, Edie. In the piece, titled "The Weaker Sex," Knightley compares how she looked and acted after childbirth to how the Duchess of Cambridge appeared hours after she and Prince William welcomed their second child, who was born a day after the star's little girl. "She was out of hospital seven hours later with her face made...
- 10/5/2018
- E! Online
Kate Middleton has dazzled fans three times over with her ultra-polished appearances outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital just hours after giving birth. Now actress Keira Knightley is criticizing those appearances as setting an unrealistic expectation for other women.
The 33-year-old actress welcomed her daughter, Edie, just one day before Princess Kate gave birth to her second child, Princess Charlotte, back in 2015. Knightley recalls how her birth experience appeared to differ from Kate’s in an essay titled “The Weaker Sex,” which appears in the collection Feminists Don’t Wear Pink (And Other Lies), curated by the...
The 33-year-old actress welcomed her daughter, Edie, just one day before Princess Kate gave birth to her second child, Princess Charlotte, back in 2015. Knightley recalls how her birth experience appeared to differ from Kate’s in an essay titled “The Weaker Sex,” which appears in the collection Feminists Don’t Wear Pink (And Other Lies), curated by the...
- 10/5/2018
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Arterton reimagines her Bond girl role for the #MeToo era, while Knightley writes frankly about the experience of motherhood
Keira Knightley has written a highly personal and revelatory essay about childbirth and motherhood, and Gemma Arterton has written a short story radically reimagining her Bond film character Strawberry Fields, for the collection Feminists Don’t Wear Pink and Other Lies, curated by Scarlett Curtis.
Knightley, whose daughter was born in 2015, is about to release Colette, in which she stars as the eponymous French writer, celebrated for her taboo-breaking literary work. It is her first lead role for some time, having scaled back her acting work after giving birth.
Keira Knightley has written a highly personal and revelatory essay about childbirth and motherhood, and Gemma Arterton has written a short story radically reimagining her Bond film character Strawberry Fields, for the collection Feminists Don’t Wear Pink and Other Lies, curated by Scarlett Curtis.
Knightley, whose daughter was born in 2015, is about to release Colette, in which she stars as the eponymous French writer, celebrated for her taboo-breaking literary work. It is her first lead role for some time, having scaled back her acting work after giving birth.
- 10/5/2018
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
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