Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Thoughts on the Billboard's Top 10 Greatest Of All Time Artists?

Billboard just came out with their list of 10 Greatest Artists of All Time

Topping the list is The Beatles, followed by the Queen of Pop, Madonna, and Sir Elton John on the third spot.

The rest of the Top 10 includes:


4. Elvis Presley

5. Mariah Carey

6. Stevie Wonder

7. Janet Jackson

8. Michael Jackson

9. Whitney Houston

10. Rihanna


As per Billboard, The Beatles hold a variety of Billboard records, most notably the most No. 1s of any act on the Hot 100 (20) and the Billboard 200 albums chart (18). And for Madonna, since arriving on the Hot 100 the week of Oct. 29, 1983, with "Holiday," she has earned a total of 57 chart hits, including a record 38 top 10s.


As for Rihanna, the youngest in the list: In the United States, Rihanna has amassed 14 number-one songs and 31 top-ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100. She has tallied 60 weeks at number one and is the artist with the most weeks in the top ten (360).


Any of your favorites not included in the list?





 

Monday, November 22, 2021

The Hollywood Reporter feat. Jessica Chastain, Kirsten Dunst, Jennifer Hudson, Emilia Jones, Tessa Thompson, and Kristen Stewart!

 

This year's edition of Drama Actress Roundtable is giving all the gays they ever wanted! 
 
On the cover are the actresses predicted to be in contention for the upcoming Awards season leading up to the big night at the Oscars!
Jessica Chastain  for The Eyes of Tammy Faye (Lead)
Kirsten Dunst for The Power of the Dog (Supporting)
Jennifer Hudson for Respect (Lead)
Emilia Jones for CODA (Lead)
Kristen Stewart for Spencer (Lead)
Emma Thompson for Passing (Lead)

picture via The Hollywood Reporter.


Thursday, November 18, 2021

Doll News: New Barbie Pink Collection Doll #2

For all of you Barbie fans and collectors, a new Gold Label Barbie has just been released! Barbie Pink Collection Doll 2, designed by Robert Best is a Gold Label doll and is available now for $125 in their online shop: https://barbie.mattel.com/shop. There's a limit of three (3) per person while supplies last.  



Isn't she beautiful? 



PHOTOS FROM MATTEL.COM

Friday, November 12, 2021

ICYMI: The Trixie Doll by Integrity Toys!

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7 6th placer and All Stars Season 3 Winner Trixie "Mattel" has collaborated with renowned fashion doll designers and marketers, Integrity Toys, to bring to life The Trixie Doll! And she's absolutely fabulous!




The Trixie Doll is set to be release mid to late 2022, and goes for $145! What a legend! Be sure to pre-order her until November 26 via integritytoys.com/trixie


PHOTOS FROM INTEGRITY TOYS

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Penélope Cruz Gracing the Cover of Vogue Arabia November 2021 Issue.




This month, the actor will be visiting Dubai for the third time, as part of Chanel’s Cruise show, to be staged in the emirate on November 2.




Penélope Cruz may get another nomination for her highly acclaimed performance in Parallel Mothers directed by Pedro Almodóvar. She was awarded the Volpi Cup in Venice, and will be heading into the Oscar nomination process with that arsenal.


What do you think of her chances of clinching another Oscar nomination?


All photos are courtesy of Vogue Arabia.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Oscars 2022 Best Actress Contenders' Movie Trailers

 

 Kristen Stewart for Spencer

Spencer is a 2021 biographical psychological drama film directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Steven Knight.[4] The film stars Kristen Stewart as Diana, Princess of Wales (née Spencer), and follows Diana's decision to end her marriage to Prince Charles (played by Jack Farthing) and leave the British royal family. Timothy Spall, Sean Harris, and Sally Hawkins also star.

Spencer had its world premiere in-competition at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2021. It is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United Kingdom and the United States on 5 November 2021. The film has received critical acclaim, with particular praise for Stewart's performance.


Olivia Colman for The Lost Daughter

The Lost Daughter is a 2021 psychological drama film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal (in her feature directorial debut), based on the novel of the same name by Elena Ferrante. The film stars Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Dagmara Domińczyk, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Peter Sarsgaard, and Ed Harris.

It had its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2021, where Gyllenhaal won the Golden Osella Award for Best Screenplay.[5] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 17, 2021, in a limited release prior to streaming on Netflix on December 31.


Lady Gaga for House of Gucci

House of Gucci is an upcoming biographical crime drama film directed by Ridley Scott, based on the 2001 book The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden. The film stars Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, and Al Pacino.

Filming for House of Gucci took place from February to May of 2021 in various parts of Italy. Its world premiere will take place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles[1] and is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 24, 2021, by United Artists Releasing.


Jessica Chastain for The Eyes of Tammy Faye

The Eyes of Tammy Faye is a 2021 American biographical drama film directed by Michael Showalter and written by Abe Sylvia, and based on the 2000 documentary of the same name by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. The film depicts the history of controversial televangelists Tammy Faye Bakker and Jim Bakker, as portrayed by Jessica Chastain (who also produces the film) and Andrew Garfield. Cherry Jones and Vincent D'Onofrio also star.

The Eyes of Tammy Faye had its world premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2021, and was released in the United States on September 17, 2021, by Searchlight Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from critics although Chastain's performance was widely praised.


Jennifer Hudson for RESPECT

Respect is a 2021 American biographical musical drama film directed by Liesl Tommy (in her feature directorial debut), written by Tracey Scott Wilson, Callie Khouri, and is based on the life of American singer Aretha Franklin. The film stars Jennifer Hudson as Franklin. Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, and Mary J. Blige are featured in supporting roles. The film follows the first two decades of Franklin's life, from being born as a musical prodigy in an affluent African-American family, the effect of losing her mother at age 10 to her arduous rise to international musical stardom, while simultaneously enduring an abusive marriage and constraints of patriarchy, ultimately concluding with the recording of her influential live album Amazing Grace (1971).


Nicole Kidman for Being the Ricardos

Being the Ricardos is an upcoming American biographical drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, about the relationship between I Love Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star as Ball and Arnaz, while J. K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy, and Clark Gregg also star.

It is scheduled to be released by Amazon Studios in a limited release on December 10, 2021, prior to streaming on Prime Video on December 21, 2021



Penelope Cruz for Parallel Mothers

Parallel Mothers (Spanish: Madres paralelas) is a 2021 Spanish drama film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film stars Penélope Cruz and Milena Smit. It also features Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Israel Elejalde, Julieta Serrano and Rossy de Palma.

It had its world premiere as the opening film of the 78th Venice International Film Festival on 1 September 2021. It is scheduled to be released in Spain on 8 October 2021, by Sony Pictures Releasing International, and will serve as the closing film of the 2021 New York Film Festival on 8 October 2021.




Halle Berry for Bruised

Bruised is a 2020 sports drama film directed by Halle Berry (in her directorial debut), from a screenplay by Michelle Rosenfarb. It stars Berry, Shamier Anderson, Adan Canto, Sheila Atim, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. The film had its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2020. It is scheduled to be released on November 24, 2021, by Netflix.

Years after walking away from her promising career, aging mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Jackie Justice accepts an offer to fight the top female MMA fighter in an unsanctioned bout while also dealing with the unexpected return of her 6-year old son, who she gave up for adoption as an infant.



Frances McDormand for The Tragedy of Mcbeth

The Tragedy of Macbeth is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by Joel Coen and based on the tragedy of the same name by William Shakespeare. It is the first film directed by one of the Coen brothers without the other's involvement. The film stars Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand (who also produced the film), Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, Bertie Carvel, Kathryn Hunter, Moses Ingram, and Brendan Gleeson.

After being convinced by three witches, a Scottish Lord sets out to become the King of Scotland.


Emilia Jones for CODA

CODA is a 2021 coming-of-age comedy-drama film that follows a hearing teenage girl who is a child of deaf adults (CODA for short). Written and directed by Sian Heder, the film stars Emilia Jones as the hearing girl, with Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur as her culturally Deaf parents and Daniel Durant as her deaf brother. Eugenio Derbez and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo also star in the film.


Jodie Comer for The Last Duel

The Last Duel is a 2021 epic historical drama film directed and produced by Ridley Scott. It is based on the 2004 book of the same name by Eric Jager, with a screenplay by Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon. Set in medieval France, the film stars Damon as Jean de Carrouges, a knight who challenges his friend and squire Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver) to a duel after Carrouges's wife, Marguerite (Jodie Comer), accuses Le Gris of raping her; Affleck also stars in a supporting role as Count Pierre d'Alençon.


Film details courtesy of Wikipedia and IMDB.


Miss Universe 2021Live in Israel Schedule!

Here's the circulating schedule of the upcoming Miss Universe 2021 in Eilat, Israel, where Andrea Meza of Mexico will crown her successor!


Take note that Miss USA 2021 is scheduled on the 29th of November, so it's expected that she'd have a late arrival in Eilat unless they change the date of the finals. 


Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Eilat, Israel is Ready for the 2021 Miss Universe Pageant!



The luxurious and beautiful city of Eilat will be hosting the 70th edition of the most prestigious beauty pageant on the planet - the Miss Universe!

The resort city of Eilat, Israel's window onto the Red Sea, will be hosting the event with Mexico's Andrea Meza crowning her successor!

Almost 70 contestants are expected to participate in the competition. The 2021 edition will also see the debut of the United Arab Emirates! Countries returning in the competition include Equatorial Guinea, Greece, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Sweden, and Turkey.

Do you already have your favorites? Who are on your top 5? Who do you think will win the crown?