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The Star
4 hours ago
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- The Star
Actor calls out Madonna for using iPad during Broadway musical 'Hamilton'
In 2013, Madonna was caught furiously texting during the New York Film Festival premiere of '12 Years A Slave'. Photo: TNS Former Hamilton star Anthony Ramos is calling out Madonna for being on her iPad the entire time she was in the audience of the Tony-winning Broadway hit. While appearing on Watch What Happens Live this week, the Brooklynite, 33, exposed the Queen of Pop's lack of etiquette after Andy Cohen asked him to identify 'the most terrifying celebrity' he'd seen in the crowd during his run in Hamilton . 'The most terrifying was Madonna with an iPad in her face … the whole time,' recalled Ramos, who originated the roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton. 'I was like, damn, shorty, if you're not enjoying it that much, you know the door's right there. You ain't gotta stay here.' In 2015, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda — who also originated the role of the titular Founding Father — wrote in a since-deleted tweet that 'tonight was the first time I asked stage management NOT to allow a celebrity (who was texting all through Act 2) backstage,' according to A source told the outlet at the time that Madge not only arrived late to the show, but used her phone multiple times during both acts. The Hamilton incident came about a year-and-a-half after Madonna was caught furiously texting during the New York Film Festival premiere of 12 Years A Slave in 2013. In the wake of that incident, the Alamo Drafthouse cinema chain said she was banned from their theatres until she issued an apology to moviegoers. However, Madonna might have mended her ways in the intervening years, having famously enacted a cellphone ban during her 2019 Madame X Tour. 'People loved it and appreciated it,' a promoter told London paper The Times . 'They could just enjoy the show and interact with each other with nothing obstructing the view.' A tour insider at the time also said Madonna was hoping to engender some 'intimacy' by playing smaller venues for screen-free crowds. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
The Independent
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
As Anna Wintour steps down from Vogue, this documentary reveals what life was like under her editorship
One of the most recognisable and influential figures in global fashion, Dame Anna Wintour, has announced she's stepping down from her editorship of American Vogue. The 75-year-old is the longest-serving editor at the world's magazine, having been at the helm for 37 years. Her signature power bob, sharp fringe and black sunglasses have been a staple of the front row for every major fashion show since 1985 when she became the editor of British Vogue. Hopping across the pond to Conde Nast's US headquarters in 1988, Wintour evolved American Vogue from a niche fashion magazine to a pop culture goliath. In her first year as editor, she put Madonna and Naomi Campbell on the cover, announcing the publication's pivot to celebrity. One of her biggest accomplishments was turning the once-modest Met Gala into one of the year's biggest celebrity-driven occasions. Known for its provocative themes and high-fashion moments, Wintour has organised and presided over the Met Gala since 1995. Wintour's legacy is arguably entwined with American Vogue, so it's perhaps no surprise that she isn't entirely taking a backseat. Continuing as Vogue' s global editorial director, as well as chief content officer for Conde Nast, her influence will likely continue. If you're looking to delve deeper into Wintour's editorship at Vogue and her impact on the cultural landscape, last year's acclaimed documentary In Vogue: The 90s is a must-watch. Here's everything you need to know. The six-episode series is a who's who of the fashion world. As well as Wintour, the exhaustive list of participants includes Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian, Kate Moss, Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ford and Gwyneth Paltrow. The documentary explores how American Vogue had little crossover between fashion and pop culture before Wintour's tenure. Taking us behind the scenes of the controversial cover featuring Madonna, it also reveals how American Vogue forecasted the era's supermodel It-girls, with the iconic 1990 cover featuring Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz, Christy Turlington and Cindy Crawford. The series takes us through this transformative decade in fashion. It covers everything from Kate Moss's Calvin Klein era and the hysteria around 'heroin chic' Liz Hurley's safety pin Versace dress at the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Gwyneth Paltrow's bubblegum pink dress at the Oscars in 1999. Just as much about Vogue and the era as it is about Wintour, it's essential viewing for fashion fans and those curious about the former American Vogue 's lasting impact. Where to watch ' In Vogue: The 90s ' in the UK You can watch In Vogue: The 90s exclusively on Disney+. If you're planning on watching this weekend, the good news is that the streaming service has slashed its price. Until 30 June, you'll be able to subscribe for just £1.99 per month. That's a saving of £12 over four months. The offer is available to both new and returning customers. Once your four months are up, you'll be automatically switched over to the £4.99 ad-supported tier. You can always upgrade your subscription to go ad-free for £8.99 once the four-month trial ends, or cancel your subscription completely. With the standard plan, you can stream on up to two devices at a time. If you want to bump this up to four devices, you can upgrade to a premium subscription for £12.99 a month.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Benson Boone Scores First ARIA Albums Chart No. 1 With ‘American Heart'
Benson Boone has landed his first No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, as his sophomore LP American Heart debuts at the summit this week. The chart-topping arrival follows the breakout success of Boone's 2024 debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades, which peaked at No. 17 and spawned the long-running No. 1 hit 'Beautiful Things.' That single remains a force on the ARIA Singles Chart, currently sitting at No. 8. More from Billboard Ask Billboard: Here Are the Nos. 1 & 2 Reasons That the Hot 100 Has Been Historic This Month Inside Bouyon: How a Fusion of Local Folk Music & Digitized Instruments Gave Way to Dominica's Fast-Spreading Homegrown Genre Lorde Performs New Album 'Virgin' in Full at Surprise Glastonbury 2025 Show Boone leads a trio of top-five debuts on this week's albums chart. Sabrina Carpenter's Short N' Sweet holds strong at No. 2, while English alt-rocker Yungblud lands at No. 4 with Idols — his fourth studio album and second Australian top-five entry. The soundtrack to Netflix's K-pop fantasy film KPop Demon Hunters opens at No. 5, powered by buzz around the fictional girl group HUNTR/X. According to ARIA, it's the first animated soundtrack to reach the top five since Frozen 2 in 2019. HAIM's latest album I Quit debuts at No. 20, marking the trio's fourth ARIA chart appearance. Their 2013 debut Days Are Gone peaked at No. 2, followed by 2017's Something to Tell You (No. 4) and 2020's Women in Music Pt. III (No. 7). Meanwhile, Killing Heidi's Reflector returns to the chart at No. 22 thanks to its 25th anniversary reissue. The ARIA Hall of Famers originally topped the chart for six weeks in 2000, and swept four ARIA Awards that year including Album of the Year. On the ARIA Singles Chart, Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' holds firm at No. 1 for a 14th consecutive week — tying it with ABBA's 'Fernando' (1976) and Rosé & Bruno Mars' 'APT.' (2024-25) for third-longest reign of all time. If it claims a 15th week, it will match Ed Sheeran's Shape of You for second place. New at No. 3 is 'Victory Lap' from Fred again.., Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax, marking Fred again..'s second top 20 entry and the first for both Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax in Australia. Tinashe also returns to the top 10, as her Disco Lines-assisted 'No Broke Boys' remix rockets from No. 20 to No. 9 in its second week. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lorde fans shocked by VERY intimate pic of her private parts on new album – as she performs surprise Glasto set
LORDE has left fans shocked with an intimate photo inside the vinyl version of her new album. The Royals singer already sparked debate with the main cover art for Virgin, her fourth studio album. 6 6 6 It showed a striking X-ray of her pelvis fitted with an intrauterine device (IUD) also known as the coil that prevents pregnancy. But fans were even more stunned by an insert included in the vinyl edition, which appears to show a close-up image of Lorde's private parts in see-through plastic underwear. Reaction quickly flooded social media as the pop sensation prepared to take to the stage at Glastonbury to perform her secret set. One user on X wrote: 'So the new Lorde vinyl just got delivered. I was not prepared for the insert', while another exclaimed: 'Lorde really got her cat out like that on her vinyl huh?' A third joked: 'My Lorde vinyl is getting delivered to my parent's house. I'm scared.' Others weighed in with a mix of horror and jokes, as one said: 'When you open your Virgin vinyl and see lordussy' and 'should've stayed curious abt the lorde vinyl.' Others said she wasn't as trailblazing as Madonna. One said: 'A lot of you are being very weird about the lorde vinyl cover… who tf cares if her lordeussy was out. It's just a body.' Another added: 'Wait… Is this the new album art from Lorde that everyone is talking about? It's a beautiful photo, and the entire vinyl package is, too, but come on, it barely shows anything. 'No need for all the discourse. 90's Madonna would kill you all.' Huge pop star 'gives away' surprise Glastonbury appearance – and it's happening TODAY The album, Virgin, features the viral single Man of the Year and marks Lorde's return since 2021's Solar Power. It comes as Lorde - who performed at Glastonbury in 2017 and 2022 - took to the stage today in Glastonbury's Woodsies tent. Lorde exposed her bra on stage as she belted out her hits. The pop star appeared to hint at doing a secret set last night when she posted an aerial photo of the Woodsies tent on instagram alongside the time "11.30am BST". Lorde was also backed by bookies to snap up one of the unannounced slots. Lewis Capaldi is another star expected to perform a secret set today. The Sun revealed Lewis will make a sensational return to music later – with the singer dropping his comeback single. A source said last night: 'Lewis took a decent chunk of time away and now he's ready for his fans to hear what he has been working on. 'Tomorrow is a huge day for him. He will be releasing a brand new single and it is his Pyramid Stage performance. He is in a great place and feels ready to come back into the spotlight.' 6 6
The Irish Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lorde fans shocked by VERY intimate pic of her private parts on new album – as she performs surprise Glasto set
LORDE has left fans shocked with an intimate photo inside the vinyl version of her new album. The Royals singer already sparked debate with the main cover art for Virgin, her fourth studio album. 6 Lorde has taken to the stage at Glastonbury after teasing her secret set Credit: Getty 6 Fans were stunned to receive copies of her vinyl with an intimate image of her private parts Credit: @lorde 6 Her album already sparked controversy with a striking image of her IUD Credit: AP It showed a striking X-ray of her pelvis fitted with an intrauterine device (IUD) also known as But fans were even more stunned by an insert included in the vinyl edition, which appears to show a close-up image of Lorde's private parts in see-through plastic underwear. Reaction quickly flooded social media as the pop sensation prepared to take to the stage at One user on X wrote: 'So the new Lorde vinyl just got delivered. I was not prepared for the insert', while another exclaimed: 'Lorde really got her cat out like that on her vinyl huh?' READ MORE ON GLASTONBURY A third joked: 'My Lorde vinyl is getting delivered to my parent's house. I'm scared.' Others weighed in with a mix of horror and jokes, as one said: 'When you open your Virgin vinyl and see lordussy' and 'should've stayed curious abt the lorde vinyl.' Others said she wasn't as trailblazing as Madonna. One said: 'A lot of you are being very weird about the lorde vinyl cover… who tf cares if her lordeussy was out. It's just a body.' Most read in Music Another added: 'Wait… Is this the new album art from Lorde that everyone is talking about? It's a beautiful photo, and the entire vinyl package is, too, but come on, it barely shows anything. 'No need for all the discourse. 90's Madonna would kill you all.' Huge pop star 'gives away' surprise Glastonbury appearance – and it's happening TODAY The album, Virgin, features the viral single Man of the Year and marks Lorde's return since 2021's Solar Power. It comes as Lorde - who performed at Glastonbury in 2017 and 2022 - took to the stage today in Glastonbury's Woodsies tent. Lorde exposed her bra on stage as she belted out her hits. The pop star appeared to hint at doing a secret set last night when she posted an aerial photo of the Woodsies tent on instagram alongside the time "11.30am BST". Lorde was also backed by bookies to snap up one of the unannounced slots. The Sun revealed Lewis will make a sensational return to music later – with the singer dropping his comeback single. A source said last night: 'Lewis took a decent chunk of time away and now he's ready for his fans to hear what he has been working on. 'Tomorrow is a huge day for him. He will be releasing a brand new single and it is his Pyramid Stage performance. He is in a great place and feels ready to come back into the spotlight.' 6 New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde on the Woodsies Stage at Glastonbury festival on Friday Credit: AFP 6 She posted a snap of Woodsies tent Credit: Instagram 6 Then confirmed the time slot for her show Credit: Instagram
