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Saturday, 25 February 2017

Kate Beckinsale, Kerry Washington, and Naomie Harris lead glam parade on 2017 Independent Spirit Awards red carpet

Who needs The Oscars? Kate Beckinsale, Kerry Washington, and Naomie Harris lead glam parade on 2017 Independent Spirit Awards red carpet

It is the eve of The Oscars. 
But Naomie Harris and Ruth Negga didn't save all the glitz and the glamour for Hollywood's biggest night.
The two gorgeous stars led the parade of A-listers on the red carpet of the 32nd Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Saturday.
Stunners: Kate Beckinsale (left), Kerry Washington (center), and Naomie Harris (right) led the parade of A-listers on the red carpet of the 32nd Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Saturday
Stunners: Kate Beckinsale (left), Kerry Washington (center), and Naomie Harris (right) led the parade of A-listers on the red carpet of the 32nd Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Saturday
Stunners: Kate Beckinsale (left), Kerry Washington (center), and Naomie Harris (right) led the parade of A-listers on the red carpet of the 32nd Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Saturday
Stunners: Kate Beckinsale (left), Kerry Washington (center), and Naomie Harris (right) led the parade of A-listers on the red carpet of the 32nd Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Saturday
The gala - which takes place in a seaside tent - is dedicated specifically to independent filmmakers to celebrate the year in cinema.
Naomie, 40, showed off her fantastic figure in a pink, blue, and purple patterned mini dress featuring a lacy black detailing at the hemline.
She showed off her mile-high long legs in the short number which she finished off with a pair of black and white heels and dangling earrings.
Her brunette tresses were worn down flowing over her shoulders as she let her natural looks show with minimal make-up.
Wow factor: Naomie, 40, showed off her fantastic figure in a pink, blue, and purple patterned mini dress featuring a lacy black detailing at the hemline
Wow factor: Naomie, 40, showed off her fantastic figure in a pink, blue, and purple patterned mini dress featuring a lacy black detailing at the hemline


Wow factor: The dress had slits down the side which gave a peek at her toned torso and even a bit of sideboob
Wow factor: The dress had slits down the side which gave a peek at her toned torso and even a bit of sideboob
Wow factor: The dress had slits down the side which gave a peek at her toned torso and even a bit of sideboob
Gorgeous: She showed off her mile-high long legs in the short number which she finished off with a pair of black and white heels and dangling earrings
Gorgeous: She showed off her mile-high long legs in the short number which she finished off with a pair of black and white heels and dangling earrings
Owning it: Her brunette tresses were worn down flowing over her shoulders as she let her natural looks show with minimal make-up
Owning it: Her brunette tresses were worn down flowing over her shoulders as she let her natural looks show with minimal make-up
Flower power: Ruth, 35, rocked an interesting midi featuring a golden skirting with flowers embroidered all over it as the top of the dress was black and had puffed-out sleeves
Flower power: Ruth, 35, rocked an interesting midi featuring a golden skirting with flowers embroidered all over it as the top of the dress was black and had puffed-out sleeves
Flower power: Ruth, 35, rocked an interesting midi featuring a golden skirting with flowers embroidered all over it as the top of the dress was black and had puffed-out sleeves
Dynamic  duo: She was joined by Colin Firth on the blue carpet
Dynamic  duo: She was joined by Colin Firth on the blue carpet
Ruth, 35, rocked an interesting midi featuring a golden skirting with flowers embroidered all over it as the top of the dress was black and had puffed-out sleeves.
Her curly locks were elegantly disheveled as her make-up was highlighted by blue eyeshadow and shiny pink lip. 
One notable person missing in action was Natalie Portman, who is nominated for Best Actress for her work on Jackie, as will be unable to attend tonight's event as well as The Oscars.
Rocker chic: Actress Rosanna Arquette dazzled at the event 
Rocker chic: Actress Rosanna Arquette dazzled at the event 
Looking good: The 57-year-old actress sported a black leather biker jacket, sequined flared trousers and studded black leather booties
Looking good: The 57-year-old actress sported a black leather biker jacket, sequined flared trousers and studded black leather booties
Looking good: The 57-year-old actress sported a black leather biker jacket, sequined flared trousers and studded black leather booties 
Taking the plunge: Danielle Brooks was an eye-popping sight in a low-cut  black jumpsuit
Taking the plunge: Danielle Brooks was an eye-popping sight in a low-cut  black jumpsuit
'Due to my pregnancy, I am unable to attend the Independent Spirit Awards and the Academy Awards,' the heavily pregnant star told the Hollywood Reporter
'I feel so lucky to be honored among my fellow nominees and wish them the most beautiful of weekends.' 
Despite the A-lister missing from the red carpet, no doubt it is shaping up to be an important night as the biggest award of the night - Best-Feature - is seen as a good predictor for who will take Best Picture home at the Academy Awards as the last three winners have done so.
Handsome: Terrence Howard sported a grey blazer with black skinny trousers
Handsome: Terrence Howard sported a grey blazer with black skinny trousers
Just us: The 47-year-old actor was joined by his ex-wife Miranda Pak
Just us: The 47-year-old actor was joined by his ex-wife Miranda Pak
Pretty: Amanda Peet looked great in a black flowy midi
Pretty: Amanda Peet looked great in a black flowy midi
Pretty: Amanda Peet looked great in a black flowy midi
Thank you, come again: She was joined by Hank Azaria on the blue carpet
Thank you, come again: She was joined by Hank Azaria on the blue carpet
However this may not happen this year as Oscar-favorite La La Land was too big a production to be considered an independent project with a $30 million budget. 
The leading contender on this night is Berry Jenkins flick Moonlight and Andrea Arnold's American Honey as they are both up for six nods.
Moonlight has already came into the night a winner as the film was announced as the winner of the Robert Altman Award before the festivities.
No doubt the coming of age flick is hoping to recreate that success the following night as it is up for eight Oscars.
The Independent Spirit Awards airs at 5pm EST/ 2pm PST on IFC.
Gorgeous in green: Bitsie Tulloch wore a sheer jade mini
Gorgeous in green: Bitsie Tulloch wore a sheer jade mini
Gorgeous in green: Bitsie Tulloch wore a sheer jade mini 
Golden girl: Alizee Galard surely turned heads at the event 
Golden girl: Alizee Galard surely turned heads at the event 
They got the memo:  Lily Gladstone (left) and  Edwina Findley wore patterns much like many others at the gala
They got the memo:  Lily Gladstone (left) and  Edwina Findley wore patterns much like many others at the gala
They got the memo: Lily Gladstone (left) and  Edwina Findley wore patterns much like many others at the gala 
Hanging out: Tim Roth was joined by Nikki Butler
Hanging out: Tim Roth was joined by Nikki Butler
Dark side: Trace Lysette (left) and Kiersey Clemmons rocked black numbers
Dark side: Trace Lysette (left) and Kiersey Clemmons rocked black numbers
Dark side: Trace Lysette (left) and Kiersey Clemons rocked black numbers
Hosts with the most: John Mulaney (left) and Nick Kroll looked dapper as they will be hosting the event 
Hosts with the most: John Mulaney (left) and Nick Kroll looked dapper as they will be hosting the event 
Dapper: Bob Saget (left) and Colin Forth looked handsome in their eveningwear
Dapper: Bob Saget (left) and Colin Forth looked handsome in their eveningwear
Dapper: Bob Saget (left) and Colin Firth looked handsome in their eveningwear

2017 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations

Best Feature:
American Honey
Chronic
Jackie
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight
Best Director:
Andrea Arnold, American Honey
Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Pablo LarraĆ­n, Jackie
Jeff Nichols, Loving
Kelly Reichardt, Certain Women
Best First Feature:
The Childhood of a Leader
The Fits
Other People
Swiss Army Man
The Witch
Best Female Lead:
Annette Bening, 20th Century Women
Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Sasha Lane, American Honey
Ruth Negga, Loving
Natalie Portman, Jackie
Best Male Lead:
Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
David Harewood, Free In Deed
Viggo Mortensen, Captain Fantastic
Jesse Plemons, Other People
Tim Roth, Chronic
Best Supporting Female:
Edwina Findley, Free In Deed
Paulina GarcĆ­a, Little Men
Lily Gladstone, Certain Women
Riley Keough, American Honey
Molly Shannon, Other People
Best Supporting Male:
Ralph Fiennes, A Bigger Splash
Ben Foster, Hell or High Water
Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea
Shia LaBeouf, American Honey
Craig Robinson, Morris from America
Best Screenplay:
Barry Jenkins, Moonlight (story by Tarell Alvin McCraney)
Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Mike Mills, 20th Century Women
Ira Sachs & Mauricio Zacharias, Little Men
Taylor Sheridan, Hell or High Water
Best First Screenplay:
Robert Eggers, The Witch
Chris Kelly, Other People
Adam Mansbach, Barry
Stella Meghie, Jean of the Joneses
Craig Shilowich, Christine
Best Cinematography:
Ava Berkofsky, Free In Deed
Lol Crawley, The Childhood of a Leader
Zach Kuperstein, The Eyes of My Mother
James Laxton, Moonlight
Robbie Ryan, American Honey
Best Editing:
Matthew Hannam, Swiss Army Man
Jennifer Lame, Manchester by the Sea
Joi McMillon and Nat Sanders, Moonlight
Jake Roberts, Hell or High Water
SebastiÔn Sepúlveda, Jackie
John Cassavetes Award:
Free In Deed
Hunter Gatherer
Lovesong
Nakom
Spa Night
Robert Altman Award:
American Honey
Morris from America
Best Documentary:
13th
Cameraperson
I Am Not Your Negro
O.J.: Made in America
Sonita
Under the Sun
Best International Film:
Aquarius (Brazil)
Chevalier (Greece)
My Golden Days (France)
Toni Erdmann (Germany and Romania)
Under the Shadow (Iran and U.K.)
Piaget Producers Award:
Lisa Kjerulff
Jordana Mollick
Melody C. Roscher & Craig Shilowich
23rd Annual Kiehl’s Someone to Watch Award:
Andrew Ahn, Spa Night
Claire CarrƩ, Embers
Anna Rose Holmer, The Fits
Ingrid Jungermann, Women Who Kill
22nd Truer Than Fiction Award:
Kristi Jacobson, Solitary
Sara Jordenƶ, Kiki
Nanfu Wang, Hooligan Sparrow


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Monday, 4 April 2016

Selena Gomez is set to produce new TV series that is 'like a Latin Empire' after stunning at iHeart Radio show

What can't she do? Selena Gomez is set to produce new TV series that is 'like a Latin Empire' after stunning at iHeart Radio show 

She has already excelled as a singer and an actress.
And now Selena Gomez is becoming a TV producer. On Monday Deadline reported the Hands To Myself crooner is behind a new TV series that has been described as a 'Latina Empire.'
This news comes the day after the 23-year-old Spring Breakers actress stunned at the iHeart Radio Awards in an orange jumpsuit.
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Go girl: Selena Gomez is becoming a TV producer. On Monday Deadline reported the Hands To Myself crooner is behind a new TV series that has been described as a 'Latina Empire'

Go girl: Selena Gomez is becoming a TV producer. On Monday Deadline reported the Hands To Myself crooner is behind a new TV series that has been described as a 'Latina Empire'
Hot stuff: The Hands To Myself singer with Pete Wentz on Sunday at the iHeartRadio Music Awards  in Inglewood, California

Hot stuff: The Hands To Myself singer with Pete Wentz on Sunday at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Inglewood, California

According to the site, Selena will work with Aaron Kaplan through his Kapital Entertainment and Mandy Teefey on the drama series.
The show is 'set in a low income Latino neighborhood and is told through the eyes of an 18-year-old girl destined for greatness.'
Los Angeles high school senior Ana Cobarrubias serves as a consultant on the project.
Sounds promising: The show is 'set in a low income Latino neighborhood and is told through the eyes of an 18-year-old girl destined for greatness.' Los Angeles high school senior Ana Cobarrubias serves as a consultant on the project

Sounds promising: The show is 'set in a low income Latino neighborhood and is told through the eyes of an 18-year-old girl destined for greatness.' Los Angeles high school senior Ana Cobarrubias serves as a consultant on the project
Selena Gomez celebrates iHeartRadio Awards win at The Nice Guy

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Kaplan was inspired by Ana after hearing her speech at the The Zimmer Children’s Museum Discovery Award Dinner last November.
Her speech was about 'making a difference in her poor East LA neighborhood and her determination to defy society’s expectations for someone like her by being a strong and confident young woman,' according to Deadline. Cobarrubias plans to pursue a career in cinematic arts.
The show will be co-produced by Freeform and Universal Cable Prods.
It's made its mark: Empire stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P Henson
It's made its mark: Empire stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P Henson
so she could tell the stories of people from low-income neighborhoods like hers. She was brought in as a consultant on the project. 
Gomez has already been working with Teefey on Netflix’s upcoming series 13 Reasons Why.
Selena may be best known for her hits Come And Get It, Love You Like A Love Song and Same Old Love, but she first hit fame with her TV series Wizards Of Waverly Place.
She went on to star in Monte Carlo and  Getaway.
As far as her personal life, she dated Justin Bieber for several years and has since been linked romantically to Samuel Krost and Charlie Puth. 
Does she like this guy? As far as her personal life, she dated Justin Bieber for several years and has since been linked romantically to Samuel Krost and Charlie Puth (pictured)
Does she like this guy? As far as her personal life, she dated Justin Bieber for several years and has since been linked romantically to Samuel Krost and Charlie Puth (pictured)



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Saturday, 15 August 2015

The cast of Empire move to conquer the fashion world in a stunning Vogue shoot

All hail! The cast of Empire move to conquer the fashion world in a stunning Vogue shoot

Cookie's furs, designer bags and inexplicably large indoor hats were always destined for bigger and better things.
While Empire has already been crowned this year's must-watch show, the Fox program is now taking on the fashion world.
The cast of the hip hop dynasty star in a new glamorous spread for Vogue magazine released on Friday.
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Taking over: The cast of Empire Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson and their on-screen sons (L-R) Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers and Jussie Smollett (seated) star in a new Vogue fashion speard
Taking over: The cast of Empire Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson and their on-screen sons (L-R) Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers and Jussie Smollett (seated) star in a new Vogue fashion speard
Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard as well as their on-screen sons Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett, and Bryshere Y. Gray have all been given the Vogue treatment alongside creator Lee Daniels and guest star Naomi Campbell.
Adding some real life hip hop fashion to the mix, also joining the cast was hitmaker The Weeknd and mega model Jourdan Dunn, all of whom were photographed by the iconic Mario Testino.
Of course infamous character Cookie, played by Taraji, was always destined to be in a fashion magazine one day, so why not the September issue of Vogue.
The whole crew: Creator Lee Daniels and guest star Naomi Campbell also joined the shoot while hitmaker The Weeknd and mega model Jourdan Dunn (right) also got a taste of what it is like to be part of Empire
The whole crew: Creator Lee Daniels and guest star Naomi Campbell also joined the shoot while hitmaker The Weeknd and mega model Jourdan Dunn (right) also got a taste of what it is like to be part of Empire
The whole crew: Creator Lee Daniels and guest star Naomi Campbell also joined the shoot while hitmaker The Weeknd and mega model Jourdan Dunn (right) also got a taste of what it is like to be part of Empire
While Cookie's on-screen looks are perhaps a little over-the-top for the fashion bible, clearly the stylists for the shoot took inspiration from the inmate turned glamour girl's wardrobe.
Naomi, Taraji and Jourdan all got to embrace their inner Cookie in hard to miss looks.
For the main spread, Taraji wowed in a chain mail-like sequined dress by Boss with a Cookie-approved faux fur cape by Michael Kors Collection cape.
 The Vogue treatment: The glamorous spread was photographed by the iconic Mario Testino
 The Vogue treatment: The glamorous spread was photographed by the iconic Mario Testino
Naomi meanwhile is the epitome of red carpet sexy in a sequined with sheer cut out Emilio Pucci dress. 
Jourdan also sizzles in a pair of wide leg sequinned pants with a velvet long sleeve bodysuit.
The music empire matriarch is not just a fan favourite because of her fabulous dress sense, it is also for her sharp tongue and even sharper wit.
The force to be reckoned with is all Taraji's doing, says co-star and on-screen ex Terrence Howard.
Fashion fierce: For the main spread, Taraji wowed in a chain mail-like sequined dress by Boss with a Cookie-approved faux fur cape by Michael Kors Collection cape
Fashion fierce: For the main spread, Taraji wowed in a chain mail-like sequined dress by Boss with a Cookie-approved faux fur cape by Michael Kors Collection cape
The inspiration: While infamous charcater Cookie's on-screen looks are perhaps a little over-the-top for the fashion bible, clearly the stylists for the shoot took inspiration from the inmate turned glamour girl's wardrobe
The inspiration: While infamous charcater Cookie's on-screen looks are perhaps a little over-the-top for the fashion bible, clearly the stylists for the shoot took inspiration from the inmate turned glamour girl's wardrobe
On Cookie's fierceness, he told Vogue: 'It's all about Taraji's choices because you never know where she's going to come from.
'It might be an intelligent perspective, or an observant one, or a strategic, emotional, or defensive one. What Taraji has created with Cookie is that girl who's had to come up by whatever means necessary - she's given her a public forum.' 
On newsstands now: The shoot is from September's Vogue issue
On newsstands now: The shoot is from September's Vogue issue
Creator Lee Daniels told the magazine while the character may be larger than life, she is inspired by a real life person - his own grandmother.
The director said: 'She was a gangster, basically - a corrupt politician in the sixties and seventies who got blacks to come out to vote. My earliest memory was her on the phone with Frank Rizzo, the mayor of Philly, and my grandmother saying, ''Motherf**ker, you better come down here with my money before I shoot yo ass.''
'Back then you didn't talk to white people like that.'
While Cookie and her running battles with ex husband and music studio boss Lucious Lyon (played by Terrence) amuse, the show also seeks to address issues like race and homosexuality,
Terrence even revealed to the magazine that until he was on the show, he would not have allowed his child to even be friends with someone who was gay.
The Hustle & Flow actor now claims actor Jussie Smollett - who plays his on-screen gay son and also came out in real life once the show aired - as one of his closest friends.
'I was raised behind the homophobic curtain. When I was like eight years old, my father stood me and my three brothers in front of him. ''Are any of y'all some sissies? If I find out any of you are some sissies, I'll cut your throat.''
'From the moment when they had the guys kissing in the first 20 minutes of the pilot, I was like, ''You're going to lose everyone. Black people are going to change the channel! Men are going to change the channel!''
'I had the same views that had been programmed into so many of us. And then Jussie became my best, best friend. It was like seeing life from a whole other perspective. I was never a bigot before. At least I didn't think I was. But I was definitely prejudiced. I wouldn't have allowed my son to have a gay friend . . . in the past. And now I'd be like, ''That's your friend.'' Something's changed in me.'
Season 2 of Empire returns to Fox September 22.
Big issues: The show has looked at homophbia in the black community with Terrence (pictuired as Lucious Lyon) admitting that until he was on the show, he would not have allowed his child to even be friends with someone who was gay
Big issues: The show has looked at homophbia in the black community with Terrence (pictuired as Lucious Lyon) admitting that until he was on the show, he would not have allowed his child to even be friends with someone who was gay



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