Cate Blanchett already has two Oscars to her name, and with Tár there’s a good chance she’ll get a third. (That is, if Michelle Yeoh doesn’t finally get one.) Not everyone is a fan; a female conductor who likely inspired Blanchett’s character — though not the story — has come out against it. But the responses have been largely rapturous and it’s even earned the beloved actress a new title: lesbian icon, with which she’s cool.
In the film, Blanchett plays Lydia Tár, a groundbreaking conductor and composer who’s an EGOT and the first female chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic. She’s also a lesbian, married to the Philharmonic’s concertmaster (Nina Hoss). Though Tár, born Linda Tarr, is accused of some shady business later in the film, the character has become a gold mine for social media memes and jokes. It’s also made Blanchett what you could call a “lesbian icon.”
When asked about that, in an interview with Attitude alongside Hoss (as caught by IndieWire), she replied happily. “Yeah, baby!” she exclaimed. That said, there was a catch to her response. “Don’t know what it means but it’s nice. Yeah, cool, I’ll take it.”
As she continues to Hoover up awards, Blanchett has been making the press rounds, sometimes making news with her amiably eccentric responses. Last week she seemed flabbergasted that fellow Aussie Margot Robbie — or anyone, really — could love awesome heavy metal music.
You can watch more from Blanchett and Hoss’ Attitude interview below.
Drake and a handful of other celebs joined Tristan Thompson over the weekend for his mother’s funeral in Toronto. The former NBA star’s late mother, whose name was Andrea, died suddenly over a week ago after suffering a heart attack earlier this month, on January 6. Along with the Canadian hitmaker, Khloe Kardashian and her mother, Kris, and sister Kim, were also in attendance for the funeral service, TMZ reports.
Thomspon’s mother was rushed to the hospital after going into cardiac arrest on January 5. Doctors tried reviving her, but she unfortunately passed away. The basketball player immediately made his way back home to Toronto with Khloe alongside him. The former couple shares two children, True and a new baby boy.
In addition to the star-studded attendees, Thompson’s family and friends also joined him as he celebrated his mother’s life.
In other Drake news, the “Rich Flex” rapper recently teamed up with Dancehall artist Popcaan for a new track titled “We Caa Done.”
This new track would mark the fourth collaboration between the two — In 2020, Drake was featured on Popcaan’s project, FIXTAPE, on the songs “All I Need” and “Twist & Turn.” Popcaan is also credited with Drake’s 2016 smash hit “Controlla” from his album Views.
The Los Angeles Chargers looked like they were headed for a blowout win over the Jaguars on Saturday night in Jacksonville after picking off Trevor Lawrence four times in the first half, taking a 27-0 lead.
Given there had only been two larger comebacks in NFL Playoffs history, it seemed like a safe bet the Chargers would go on to the Divisional Round. One bettor felt so confident in that fact that they thought it was a great time to extract a free $11,200 from DraftKings, placing a $1.4 million live bet on the Chargers ML (-12500).
A mobile bettor at @DKSportsbook wagered $1.4 million on the Chargers ML when they were up 27-0 on the Jaguars in the first half.
From that point, the Chargers would only score three points and the Jaguars would steadily chip away at the L.A. lead, ultimately taking their first lead as the clock it triple zeros on a Riley Patterson field goal. It was as improbable a comeback as we’ve ever seen in the NFL, but considering the franchise history of the Chargers, it also felt incredibly on brand. What made it all the more incredible was that there wasn’t anything really catastrophic that the Chargers did — no pick-sixes, turnovers, or consistent busted coverages. Instead, they were just all around ineffective and made a few costly errors — one bust on a 40-yard TD, Joey Bosa’s penalty to set up a key 2-point conversion — that allowed the Jaguars to work their way back into the game.
This bettor learned the extremely hard way that there is no such thing as free money from a sportsbook, and lost out on seven-figures in the process, earning a place in the awful bets Hall of Fame.
On Saturday, January 14, Boo was laid to rest at Brown Missionary Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi — roughly 15 minutes south of Memphis — according to The Commercial Appealand Action News 5. GloRilla was in attendance.
A clip posted to Instagram (and subsequently re-shared on GloRilla’s Instagram Story) shows the burgeoning Memphis rapper telling reporters, “She’s still alive. You know what I’m saying? Big Memphis. We gonna keep representing her.” In a separate clip, GloRilla adds, “Long live Lola. Big Memphis. Let’s go!”
As news of Boo’s (born Lola Mitchell) sudden passing began circulating, the hip-hop community mourned her death on social media. On January 1, Latto tweeted, “Nah this not true man” followed by “NOOOOO” alongside seven heartbreak emojis. The following day, Latto more directly acknowledged her death with a tweet, noting, “The one hit different. I’m just glad I got to feel your embrace & give u ur flowers before u left us. BIG BOO 4L.”
See some of the online tributes to Gangsta Boo below.
It’s been nearly two years since Donald Trump last set foot in the White House. He didn’t leave on good terms: Instead of leaving peacefully, as most presidents do on the way out, he helped incite a failed insurrection, for which he may or may not finally be punished. But old habits die hard. While president, it was wrong for him to refer to the resort in which he now lives as the “Southern White House.” Wouldn’t you know he’s still doing it.
Trump was enjoying one of his relaxing Sunday mornings, which is to say he was railing on his rinky-dink Twitter clone with lots of random all caps words. What was he mad at? His successor stupidly keeping classified government documents, albeit not nearly as many as Trump did. Trump tried to walk a fine line and kept falling over. He said Biden wrong but he did not, because as president he could declassify anything he wanted with his mind. (He couldn’t.)
It was boilerplate Trump rage, but there was one thing that jumped out. While claiming Mar-a-Lago, which became a repository for hundreds of documents, was a “walled fortress,” he called his new home “the Southern White House.”
Trump came under fire for calling his resort home that while he was president. After all, he was still profiting off of it while he was commander-in-chief, which is strictly verboten — or it’s supposed to be, but Trump has spent his life getting away with everything. That he’s still calling it that is a reminder that he still won’t publicly acknowledge he lost re-election over two years ago. Surely Kari Lake, one of the many Trump wannabes he willed into the world, will still be referring to herself as the governor of Arkansas in two years, despite not winning even once.
He may have just unexpectedly rebranded as a NASCAR driver, but Frankie Muniz has another dream he’s pursuing: a Malcolm in the Middle reunion. Reunions are all the rage and the early aughts landmark has been a conspicuous absence among the trend. Last fall he swore one was not only in the offing, but that it was being written by one of its stars: Bryan Cranston, the show’s wacky dad, who of course went on to some big things. That might not be true, but what is true is that the erstwhile Walter White is down to clown.
E! Onlinespoke to Cranston about the possibility of returning to the role that arguably made him famous. (For some, his starmaking role was his turn as Seinfeld’s Dr. Tim Whatley, who converted to Judaism partly for the jokes and at one point made his dental office “adults only.”) Cranston didn’t directly address Muniz’s claims and he seemed to suggest he wasn’t the one doing the writing. Instead he offered a more vague thumbs up re: his involvement.
“There was some talk about the possibility of doing like a reunion movie of Malcolm in the Middle,” Cranston said. “We had such a great family on that and I certainly would be open to that if there was a good idea that came up like, ‘Oh, that would be fantastic to explore what happened to this family 20 years later.’ I can’t believe it’s already that, but that would be fun to do.”
Cranston hasn’t done a ton of comedy since pivoting to heavy drama, so it’s good to hear he’s still game to yuk it up. He recently revealed that Breaking Bad came to a close with someone breaking into his car and stealing the scripts for the final two episodes.
Last week, a strange, Mad Libs-y story appeared: TheWrapreported that Michael Bay had been charged with killing a pigeon. The alleged incident took place on the set of 6 Underground, his Netflix action movie from 2019 starring Ryan Reynolds. Now the action director is pushing back hard against the report, which his legal team calls “false, reckless, and defamatory.”
In a letter to TheWrap that was obtained by Variety, an attorney to the director of two Bad Boys films and five Transformers entries is demanding a retraction of the story, or at least the part about him being “charged.” A production insider told the publication that a homing pigeon had been killed by a dolly during a take. Pigeons are a protected species in Italy, one of the film’s locations, and since he was the director Bay was held responsible.
Bay’s lawyer, Matthew Rosengart, says he has not been “charged” with the crime and that a court case is still ongoing. “Those statements are simply wrong; they are also harmful,” Rosengart wrote. Bay has fought back against the allegations, even providing video evidence that purportedly debunks those claims.
What’s more, Bay is, as per Rosengart, an animal rights activist who even has as a dream project a film about saving African elephants. He’s thus none too pleased that his name is now associated with killing a pigeon. Bay even refused to settle the case because he didn’t want to have admitted to killing an animal.
Last year, Bay — whose bombastic blockbusters were once considered the scourge of cinema, at least with critics — scored the best reviews of his career with the nifty thriller Ambulance, even if he thought some of the CGI in it looks like “s*it.”
The Jacksonville Jaguars are moving on in the NFL playoffs after a remarkable comeback win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night. Despite going down by 27 points in the first half and Trevor Lawrence throwing four interceptions, Jacksonville scored a touchdown right before halftime, rallied in the second half, and will play football next week after a Riley Patterson field goal went through the uprights as time expired to give the Jags their only lead of the evening.
In the aftermath of the win, the fine folks behind Jacksonville’s Twitter account decided to get off a whole lot of jokes at L.A.’s expense. They started things off with a tweet that made fun of the hype video the Chargers posted in the lead up to the postseason.
Then, they moved on to an extremely relatable thing for myself and everyone else with an iPhone before referencing one of the greatest tweets in NFL history: soo hungry need to find my wife and head to pf changs.
Speaking of being soo hungry and heading to a chain restaurant, Lawrence, who ended up throwing four touchdowns on the night and leading the team’s second half charge, reminded everyone that he is from Georgia by celebrating the win with a trip to Waffle House.
The Jags will, barring an upset in the other AFC playoff games on Sunday, likely head to Kansas City next week for a showdown with the top-seeded Chiefs.
Bieber and Laroi revisited their (already) tried-and-true hit at the launch party for Michael D. Ratner’s OBB Studios in Los Angeles last night, January 14. They performed a stripped-back version, and while they sounded great, Bieber endearingly forgot some of the words.
“It’s been difficult for me to trust / And I’m afraid that I’ma f*ck it up,” Bieber sang. “Ain’t no way that I can leave you stranded / ‘Cause I don’t remember the words and that’s crazy.” After supportive applause and laughter from the intimate crowd, Bieber quickly recovered to perfectly deliver the rest of his verse: “You know that I know that I can’t live without you / So, baby, stay.”
Bieber’s recent YouTube documentaries — Seasons, Next Chapter, and Our World — were directed by Ratner and co-produced through his OBB umbrella. Justin Bieber: Our World is nominated for Best Music Film at the upcoming 2023 Grammys. Ratner and OBB are also behind Hailey Bieber’s YouTube series, Who’s In My Bathroom?
Every single week, our TV and film experts will list the most important ten streaming selections for you to pop into your queues. We’re not strictly operating upon reviews or accrued streaming clicks (although yes, we’ve scoured the streaming site charts) but, instead, upon those selections that are really worth noticing amid the churning sea of content. There’s a lot out there, after all, and your time is valuable.
Lily Collins’ protagonist remains blissfully unaware of her unrealistic lifestyle, much like a certain Darren Star-fueled HBO heroine (Carrie Bradshaw) of days past and present, and let’s just say that the man knows what the people want. And they want non-stressful fare that allows one to truly escape, and maybe a hot chef should be hanging out somewhere. If you haven’t yet given into this streaming rock-candy confection, it’s time to stop pretending that you won’t enjoy it a little bit. The season ends on a cliffhanger, but the good news is that Season 4 already filmed, so a further wait shouldn’t be long.
TIE: 10. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix film)
Daniel Craig is having so much fun in his post-James Bond incarnation, and here, he revives Benoit Blanc for a new investigation into whodunnit this time. Interested parties, victims, and murderers include characters portrayed by Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista (and his speedo), Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson, and Edward Norton. Expect some joyous cameos from Hugh Grant and a certain TV murder detective, and then enjoy how Rian Johnson captured lighting in a bottle twice with more to come.
Farting Gary Oldman might be the best Gary Oldman (even better than his Dracula), and Olivia Cooke is truly enjoying her moment while House of the Dragon sits between seasons. This show revolves around failed British intelligence agents (of the “Slow Horse” nature), led by Oldman, and maybe they’re not so great at their jobs, but this is a fun diversion from the usual, sometimes-too-intense espionage content (lately starring John Krasinski and Noah Centineo) that we see on streaming these days.
Christian Bale must enjoy occasionally portraying characters that don’t require a grueling weight-loss regimen (several movies) or piling on the potato chips (American Hustle). He simply plays one Augustus Landor, a seasoned detective who recruits Edward Allen Poe (Harry Milling) before he’s known to the world. This is a work of fiction, but the story has a grand, slow-burn of a time (while also being a pulpy romp) knocking around what could have led to Poe’s eventual state of mind.
Either Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul, The Boys) or Tati Gabrielle (You, Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina) appear to be in nearly every TV project these days, so having them both in one place adds to the attraction of this choose-your-order series. The story itself was based upon Hurricane Sandy fallout, but that’s only the inspiration because this show follows thieves who try to pull off a $7 bearer bonds heist after decades of groundwork. Twist after twist is on tap here.
Jenna Ortega’s non-blinking hero is here to save the streaming day. This show has been sitting at the top of the charts for nearly two months after a strategic Thanksgiving release. The Tim Burton-helmed show has already been renewed for Season 2 and has become one of Netflix’s most-watched shows ever. Stranger Things still beats ’em all, but the goth dancer who could will not give up without a fight. Likewise, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán are perfect as Morticia and Gomez Addams, and it’s lovely to see a revival (see also Cobra Kai) that can harness nostalgia and give us endless reasons to keep up with new developments and theme tweaks.
M. Night Shyamalan has rightfully been dragged for a career of delivering well-plotted suspense and mysteries before drop kicking his audience into a trash compactor. His notorious habit of gotcha twists kicked into gear early on with The Sixth Sense and hit a fever pitch with The Village, and he has moved away from the pattern somewhat in theaters but hey, The Servant is a really good TV show. The carefully crafted storytelling of this series has worked so far (after beginning with a couple who struggles to overcome a devastating wave of grief), and hopefully, there won’t be a crushing curveball at the end.
Jeremy Renner’s had a tough time of things in real life, but he’s still part of the Taylor Sheridan universe. The Yellowstone king co-created this show with Hugh Dillon, and the story follows Dillon’s observations from his formative years near Ontario’s Kingston Penitentiary. Renner is the figurative “mayor” of the title, meaning that he’s the sales dude who negotiates deals between inmates and law enforcement. Renner truly hits a higher gear crime drama mode.
Granted, the attention on this series is not all good, but it’s stirring up strong reactions, so people are clicking. Mindy Kaling’s show also puts her in the lead voice role while leading a chunk of the Scooby Doo gang (minus Scooby) in an origin story. Yes, Velma is South Asian in this series, and the show promises to be more adult-oriented than the previous TV and movie takes on this franchise. Fred (Glenn Howerton) is still a doofus, Daphne (Constance Wu) and Velma have an unexpected dynamic, and Shaggy (Sam Richardson) is, well, a very different Shaggy. Did I mention that there’s no Scoob?
Chefs are so hot right now, but Ralph Fiennes is playing one who you shouldn’t want to hang out with for even a moment (stick with The Bear‘s Carmy or Emily In Paris‘ Gabriel on that note). One should expect to see cheeseburgers in an interesting light at the end of this film after watching a scathing foodie-comedy of horrors with the always great Anya Taylor-Joy holding her own against a psychopath. This is a brilliant satire that will actually make you feel grateful that you will never be able to afford a $1,250+ meal, especially while in the company of Nicholas Hoult’s character.
Everything is coming up Colin Farrell these days, not only because of his Golden Globes win but also because he’s a genuinely likable guy, and please don’t let that change. Ferrell could very well walk home with an Oscar after reteaming with In Bruges co-star Brendan Gleeson in this project that manages to essentially embed a century of Irish history within its two main (idiot) characters. The film’s execution is both dark and funny and builds upon a winning dynamic with a side of Barry Keoghan.
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(@julesblanchett) January 13, 2023
(@Latto) 
I’m just glad I got to feel your embrace & give u ur flowers before u left us 
Gangsta Boo 
GANGSTA BOO one of the realest. I can’t believe none of this.
Queen of the M 
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