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Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dita von Teese admits regret over not having kids as she explains what happened
The Queen of Burlesque opens up exclusively about her incredible career, her very rocky romance history - and her candid thoughts on why she never started a family As the undisputed queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese has been entertaining audiences in little more than a corset for three decades. Now she's bringing a new show, Diamonds And Dust, to London. But despite her remarkable career, the humble 52-year-old, who has performed for international royalty, A-list celebrities and billionaire entrepreneurs, says she never anticipated global fame at the beginning of her journey. 'I carved out a space for myself when I first started performing burlesque shows in the 90s when it wasn't really a thing,' she says. 'Then I was headlining shows in Vegas and the Crazy Horse in Paris and London and travelling all over the world and I'm very proud of that. 'I never thought I'd be globally successful. Never, ever. Not even once. It's been a crazy thing to watch, but that journey keeps me motivated to keep continuously evolving and changing people's minds about what a burlesque show is and making the whole burlesque movement even bigger.' Helping her with that goal is none other than Taylor Swift, the one person who Dita would love to join her on stage this summer at the West End's newest theatre, The Emerald. The unlikely duo joined forces in 2022 – in giant Martini glasses – when the 14-times Grammy Award winning singer songwriter invited Dita to appear with her in the video for her single Bejeweled. 'If I needed a stand-in one night and she was in London, I'd definitely give Taylor a call,' says Dita. 'She could definitely pull it off.' 'Taylor is a super-smart girl,' says Dita, whose ability to seductively blend golden era Hollywood glamour and attention-grabbing stunts – like appearing in a giant powder compact or on a bucking bronco refashioned as an oversized lipstick – catapulted her to international stardom and the covers of magazines including Playboy and Vogue. 'We spoke on the phone first and she said she knew all about what I do and that I was an amazing performer, then she told me about the concept for the video, which was a sort of burlesque reinterpretation of Cinderella, where we both end up rotating in chest-high Martini glasses wearing just diamanté-studded bustiers. 'She said, 'I want you to appear alongside me in this video because I want people to know what you do.' She was extremely savvy and intelligent, and she just led the entire video shoot. It was amazing to watch her. I really enjoyed talking to her and getting to know her on that set.' In her personal life, Dita has been with her partner, designer Adam Rajcevich since 2014 – seven years after her tumultuous divorce from goth rocker Marilyn Manson. The controversial musician faced sexual assault and domestic violence allegations until California prosecutors dropped all charges in January this year. Dita is delighted that her life today is a million miles away from the media circus it had become when she and Manson, real name Brian Warner, were together. 'I can look back on my divorce and laugh about it now,' says Dita, who was born Heather Renée Sweet in West Branch, Michigan. 'I can be like, 'Whoa. Remember when you divorced the rock star?' It was crazy, but you learn stuff from every situation. I got sick of having relationships in the public eye and I don't want to be part of one of those celebrity couples that slings s**t at each other on X.' Dita is rarely photographed with her other half today and enjoys a discreet existence in her Tudor revival mansion at the foot of the Hollywood Hills. Adam is happy to pick up the domestic slack while she's in London choreographing and starring in her new show. 'The most romantic thing in my life right now is just that I can go off and do my thing, and I have someone who will take care of my kitties and call me every morning and send me video updates. That's super romantic to me. It's not like, 'Oh, you're gonna have to just take care of yourself,' or, 'Why aren't you here?' It really means a lot.' The star – who also appeared on screen in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and on The Masked Dancer – looks at least a decade younger. A passionate advocate of clean living, minimal alcohol and even more minimal exposure to the UVA rays of the sun, she was disappointed to have to answer accusations from ITV viewers that her beauty is anything but natural, when she appeared as a guest on Lorraine in January. 'I was like, 'I have had no work done. I haven't even had Botox,' then I started going, 'Does my face look weird? Does my face look puffy? Do I look like I've had some injections?' Because honest to God I've not had any work done. I was like, 'I haven't even got started on any of that yet,' and I thought, 'Wow, it's weird to have people accusing you of having plastic surgery when you just haven't.'' But she didn't engage with her critics. 'I just left it alone. Somebody else said to me, 'Just look at it as a compliment.' People will never be satisfied. If you say what you did, they'll be mad. If you say that you didn't do anything, they think you're a liar. I don't know what to say. It's complicated.' Dita has also grown tired of decades of questions asking her to justify her decision not to have children. 'Looking back at my life, I think, 'When would I have done that?'' says Dita, who has two sisters, Sarah and Jena. 'I do remember one time about 20 years ago Madonna telling me not to let motherhood pass me by and I remember thinking, 'Oh, well, I guess it has though.' Do I feel like she was right? I don't know. I'd just got divorced and then life happens and then suddenly you're like, 'Oh, here we are.'' The future for Dita may not involve motherhood, but it may well involve a new continent. 'After the fires, I'm definitely considering saying goodbye to LA,' says Dita. 'Do you think the UK will take me?' she asks. 'I can totally see myself in the British countryside. Maybe not London, but perhaps Ireland or Scotland.' But whether in California or Cowdenbeath, she has no intention of hanging up her corset any time soon.
Graziadaily
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Here's Where Those Jonathan Bailey as James Bond Rumours Came From...
Jonathan Bailey has dropped a huge hint that he could be up for playing James Bond. The Bridgerton and Wicked star, who's now staring in Jurassic World Rebirth alongside Scarlett Johansson, stars as MARTINI Man for the drink's new summer campaign following in the footsteps of George Clooney and Jude Law. The ad, which was shot in sun-drenched Southern Italy, sees the 37-year-old actor teasing that he could be stepping into Daniel Craig's shoes to take over the iconic spy role as he poses – stylishly, of course – with a Martini spritz in hand. Of course, vodka martini is famously Bond's favourite drink, which he prefers shaken not stirred. This potentially huge, clanging sign post has, predictably, sent the internet into overdrive. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Henry Cavill, Regé-Jean Page, Richard Madden and Idris Elba are amongst the actors who have been rumoured to be in the running to be the next James Bond, which would be the 26th in the series and follows 2021's No Time To Die. Jonathan is a star of stage and screen. He started acting as a child, playing Tiny Tim and young Scrooge in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of A Christmas Carol in 1995 and performed as Gavroche in the West End production of Les Miserables when he was eight. He made his big-screen debut in Five Children And It in 2004, but continued to appear on TV and in theatres with roles in Doctors, The Bill, Groove High and Broadchurch. While he considers playing Cassio in Othello at the Olivier Theatre in 2013 as his 'big break', it wasn't until he portrayed Anthony, 9th Viscount Bridgerton, in Bridgerton that the rest of the world noticed him – including Hollywood. Suddenly, he became Tinseltown's hottest hunk, landing roles in Showtime's Fellow Travelers, Netflix's teen drama Heartstopper and leading man Fiyero in Wicked and the upcoming second part. And while he hasn't forgotten his theatre roots, returning to the stage in Richard II earlier this year, his role in Jurassic World Rebirth is sure to propel him to even greater heights. Jonathan Bailey in Bridgerton ©Netflix Jonathan is 37 years old. Jonathan is 5'11 or 1.80m. After coming out as gay to his family and close friends in his early 20s, Jonathan came out publicly in 2018, but doesn't let his sexuality define him or his career. 'I thought in order to be happy, I needed to be straight… I reached a point where I thought, f*** this, I'd much prefer to hold my boyfriend's hand in public or be able to put my own face picture on Tinder and not be so concerned about that than getting a part,' he said. As to whether Jonathan is single or not, we have to assume that Jonathan is happily taken. In 2023, he revealed he was dating a 'lovely man' but didn't name him. 'It's not secret but it's private. Having a private life is, for me, completely critical,' he said. 'I don't know if I would be able to be as confident to speak out on other things if I felt that my whole life was up for grabs.' Jonathan Bailey and James Ellis ©David M. Benett/He was previously linked to actor James Ellis in 2019, whom he kissed at the Olivier Awards that year, upon winning a gong. But as we now know with Jonathan, a kiss doesn't mean they are dating – as in the case of him kissing his Jurassic World Rebirth co-star Scarlett Johansson. He was also linked to his Fellow Travelers co-star Matt Bomer, but their on-screen chemistry is merely that. In real life, Matt is married to publicist Simon Hall, with whom he shares three children. Jonathan doesn't have kids, but is hoping to in the future. 'I'm reading books on adoption. I might coparent with a woman, but I'm thinking it will be with a man,' he said. Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who has covered some of the biggest showbiz news from the past decade.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Six in 10 adults admit they're predictable – as Bridgerton star reveals how to break from routine and have more fun
Scroll down for the top 10 motivations for going 'off-script' PATTERN PLAY Six in 10 adults admit they're predictable – as Bridgerton star reveals how to break from routine and have more fun SIX in 10 adults admit they're predictable - when it comes to what they eat, wear, and go on holiday. A poll of 8,000 adults from the UK, Italy, Spain, Holland, and Poland found 29 per cent feel pressure to conform and be like everyone else. 2 A recent poll of 8,000 adults found that 29 per cent feel pressure to conform and be like everyone else Credit: Martini 2 Now, Bridgerton star, Jonathan Bailey has encouraged people to break from routine and be more spontaneous Credit: Martini Yet 84 per cent of these wish they didn't feel the need to do so. But they're far from alone - 38 per cent claim friends and others they follow on social media are also following trends that are conforming, whether it comes to travel, fashion or other lifestyle choices. Aperitivo brand MARTINI, which commissioned the research, has teamed up with Bridgerton star, Jonathan Bailey to encourage people to break from routine and be more spontaneous. The Laurence Olivier Award winner said: 'Going off script is the ultimate way to allow space for fun, and new experiences. 'Unplanned moments end up being the most unforgettable.' With the likes of X, Instagram, and TikTok apparently having an impact, 54 per cent admit their personal choices are influenced by what's trending on social media. This includes fashion choices (18 per cent), where they socialise (20 per cent), where they holiday (13 per cent) and what they drink (11 per cent). Despite this, 66 per cent believe making personal choices which differ from what everyone else is doing or into is an important form of self-expression. The research also found the top motivations for avoiding trends include curiosity (32 per cent), a desire for new experiences (30 per cent) and to learn something new about themselves (29 per cent). Others want to do something unique (28 per cent), have fun or be more playful (27 per cent), and avoid repetition (27 per cent). Awkward moment Hollywood star SWERVES James Bond question live on air And 66 per cent believe not conforming helps them feel more in control of their lives – that they're choosing what to do rather than being swayed by others. It emerged, more than anywhere else, that those living in the UK and Spain feel their day-to-day choices have become predictable (both 24 per cent) – with Italy home to the fewest (12 per cent). Top 10 motivations for going 'off-script' in life Research by MARTINI found the below top 10 motivations for people going 'off-script': 1. Out of curiosity 2. A desire for new experiences and adventure 3. To learn something new about oneself 4. To discover something truly unique 5. To have fun or be playful 6. To avoid repetition 7. To challenge oneself 8. To feel in control 9. To express individuality or authenticity 10. To have interesting stories to tell While more of those from Poland feel pressure to fit in then any other country polled (36 per cent). Almost a quarter (23 per cent) of those from the UK feel this way, but the Netherlands has the lowest number (22 per cent). Going off script is the ultimate way to allow space for fun, and new experiences Jonathan Bailey Carried out through OnePoll, the study also found 65 per cent of everyone polled are adamant being intentionally spontaneous is a positive trait. Jonathan Bailey, who is also this summer's 'MARTINI Man', added: 'This summer, I invite everyone to take a breath, dive in, swerve off-piste and be playful. 'Live a little differently.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Six in 10 adults admit they're predictable – as Bridgerton star reveals how to break from routine and have more fun
SIX in 10 adults admit they're predictable - when it comes to what they eat, wear, and go on holiday. A poll of 8,000 adults from the UK, Italy, Spain, Holland, and Poland found 29 per cent feel pressure to conform and be like everyone else. 2 A recent poll of 8,000 adults found that 29 per cent feel pressure to conform and be like everyone else Credit: Martini 2 Now, Bridgerton star, Jonathan Bailey has encouraged people to break from routine and be more spontaneous Credit: Martini Yet 84 per cent of these wish they didn't feel the need to do so. But they're far from alone - 38 per cent claim friends and others they follow on social media are also following trends that are conforming, whether it comes to travel, fashion or other lifestyle choices. Aperitivo brand The Laurence Olivier Award winner said: 'Going off script is the ultimate way to allow space for fun, and new experiences. Read more Fabulous stories 'Unplanned moments end up being the most unforgettable.' With the likes of X, Instagram, and TikTok apparently having an impact, 54 per cent admit their personal choices are influenced by what's trending on social media. This includes fashion choices (18 per cent), where they socialise (20 per cent), where they holiday (13 per cent) and what they drink (11 per cent). Despite this, 66 per cent believe making personal choices which differ from what everyone else is doing or into is an important form of self-expression. Most read in Fabulous The research also found the top motivations for avoiding trends include curiosity (32 per cent), a desire for new experiences (30 per cent) and to learn something new about themselves (29 per cent). Others want to do something unique (28 per cent), have fun or be more playful (27 per cent), and avoid repetition (27 per cent). Awkward moment Hollywood star SWERVES James Bond question live on air And 66 per cent believe not conforming helps them feel more in control of their lives – that they're choosing what to do rather than being swayed by others. It emerged, more than anywhere else, that those living in the UK and Spain feel their day-to-day choices have become predictable (both 24 per cent) – with Italy home to the fewest (12 per cent). Top 10 motivations for going 'off-script' in life Research by MARTINI found the below top 10 motivations for people going 'off-script': 1. Out of curiosity 2. A desire for new experiences and adventure 3. To learn something new about oneself 4. To discover something truly unique 5. To have fun or be playful 6. To avoid repetition 7. To challenge oneself 8. To feel in control 9. To express individuality or authenticity 10. To have interesting stories to tell While more of those from Poland feel pressure to fit in then any other country polled (36 per cent). Almost a quarter (23 per cent) of those from the UK feel this way, but the Netherlands has the lowest number (22 per cent). Going off script is the ultimate way to allow space for fun, and new experiences Jonathan Bailey Carried out through Jonathan Bailey, who is also this summer's 'MARTINI Man', added: 'This summer, I invite everyone to take a breath, dive in, swerve off-piste and be playful. 'Live a little differently.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jonathan Bailey's Next Big Role: The Face Of Martini In A New Ad Spot
"Jurassic World Rebirth" star Jonathan Bailey is featured in a new digital advertisement campaign ... More for the Italian alcohol brand Martini. Jonathan Bailey's career has brightened with big roles in blockbuster films including Wicked and Jurassic World Rebirth. His next act is to star as the pitchman for the dry vermouth brand Martini, following in the footsteps of another Hollywood star, George Clooney. 'He really feels like the modern Martini man,' Emma Fox, vice president of the Bacardi-owned Martini and St. Germain brands, tells me during a virtual interview. 'He has a great wit and great humor.' According to Fox, the advertisement spot called 'Off Script' was filmed in Italy on the tail end of a personal trip Bailey was on in Italy. He vacations there each summer and so his connection to the southern European country felt like a good fit for the brand, Martini says. 'What we really wanted to do this year was introduce Martini to a new generation of drinkers, reminding people about this classic Italian brand,' says Fox of the motivation behind the campaign. The Aperitivo Drinking Occasion Is Rising In Popularity 'Off Script' will put a spotlight on Martini at a time when demand for the aperitivo occasion is rising, a subcategory that's now worth nearly $11 billion globally and expected to increase in sales by 6% in 2025 from prior-year levels, according to data from alcohol analytics provider IWSR. But that growth has also led to some heightened competition. Made with fortified wine that's flavored with herbs and spices, vermouth originated in Italy in the 18th century and is most associated with that country and France, though other expressions now come from Spain, the U.S., and Australia. Globally, Bacardi-owned Martini says it has posted six years of consecutive sales growth. This growing and more dynamic category gives leading brands like Martini a greater incentive to distinguish itself with ad campaigns like 'Off Script,' which will run on social channels like TikTok and Instagram. It will be seen by consumers in the U.S. and several European markets, including Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Globally, Martini says it has posted six years of consecutive sales growth. And the brand isn't just a vermouth. It has diversified to also include sparkling wine and non-alcoholic aperitivo. Why Martini & Rossi Is Changing Its Name Founded in 1863, Martini & Rossi has always been known in the U.S. as 'Martini & Rossi,' branding that's a nod to two influential men in the brand's history, Alessandro Martini and Luigi Rossi. The pair took over the National Wine & Spirits Distillery in a small Italian village near Turin and propelled the brand to what it is today. But globally, the brand has been known simply as 'Martini.' That name change will finally cascade to the U.S. market, with the packaging updates now rolling out to all bottles. 'We know people travel, right?,' asks Fox, rhetorically. 'The world is a small place. And so we really wanted to ensure consistently that people would discover the same Martini.'
