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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicky Campbell
Credit - Maya Dehlin Spach—FilmMagic/Getty Images Joan Rivers ruled red-carpet fashion commentary in the 1990s and 2000s with her spiky, unfiltered takes on celebrities' wardrobe choices. In early 2024, when Hollywood's major awards shows were kicking off, Nicky Campbell debuted the style of video for which he's now known—rapid-fire slideshows of celebrity fashion where he offers quick, quippy assessments—and made a name for himself as the late comedian's TikTok-native successor. Since then, the 28-year-old's self-proclaimed 'lazy reviews' have attracted more than 174,000 followers on TikTok and 332,000 on Instagram; what sets his videos apart is that they don't feel mean-spirited, but rather like he's ribbing a friend. He also, importantly, knows what he's talking about; after graduating from Parsons School of Design in 2018, he had stints at Thom Browne, Vogue, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Campbell's style has endeared him even to the celebrities he's judging. He counts Gwyneth Paltrow, Kris Jenner, and Charli XCX among his followers; he's fielded adoring DMs from actors including Sarah Paulson; and the comedian Nikki Glaser sought his IRL approval at the 2025 Golden Globes, which she hosted. He's attended fashion shows and participated in campaigns for major brands. And now, he's launched his own series titled 'Gloves Off,' where he grills celebrities about their fashion choices. Data and insights powered by #paid Contact us at letters@
Black America Web
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Marvel's ‘Ironheart' Soars Above The Hate
Source: Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty In one of the most heart-wrenching moments in Marvel's new excellent Disney+ series Ironheart , MIT tech genius, badass inventor, and complicated superhero Riri Williams is emotionally gutted after the AI version of her deceased best friend N.A.T.A.L.I.E. is deleted. 'Oh my God…' panics Tony 'Iron Man' Stark's rebellious mentee—played with layered grit by the criminally underrated Dominique Thorne. Riri discovers the sobering consequences of using dark magic to amp up her new and improved black and red metal suit for her showdown with mystically enhanced villain The Hood. Source: Marvel Studios / Ironheart The Ryan Coogler-executive produced Ironheart has exceeded expectations. The six-episode show currently holds an 86% critics rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes (that score ranks among the best of Marvel Studio TV and film properties). San Francisco Chronicle's Zaki Hasan summed up much of the buzz surrounding Ironheart , praising the series' bold, personal storytelling in a genre usually heavy on save-the-world bluster. Fans have been even more ecstatic, following the shocking [SPOILER ALERT!!!], long-awaited MCU introduction of one of Marvel Comics' most powerful demons, which already has folks envisioning a Midnight Sons team-up movie featuring Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Moon Knight, Elsa Bloodstone, Blade. 'Ironheart is one of the best tv shows Marvel has made FIGHT WITH A WALL I DON'T CARE,' said one overly hyped viewer. 'Riri, you will forever be loved. AND FINALLY GETTING MEPHISTO???? oh we're so back and I will be expecting a season 2.' 'I think it's so yummy that Riri doesn't have to walk the traditional hero path,' Thorne told Entertainment Weekl y, following the jaw-dropping cliffhanger in which Ironheart makes a deal with 'the devil' to bring Natalie back to life. 'She has already crossed some lines and figured she'll handle the consequences on the other side. So what exactly is the scope? What's the scale of those consequences? And does she continue to resist? Does she continue to do the right thing or does she lean into the other part of her?' Credit for Ironheart's we-didn't-see-that-coming story building and smart, methodical pacing goes to head writer and showrunner Chinaka Hodge. She and fellow Oakland native Coogler unload an unapologetically Black yet inclusive show that somehow manages to balance over-the-top comic book fantasy with the grounded backdrop of working-class Chicago. Yet the initial rollout for Ironheart , which currently sits atop Disney+'s most streamed properties in the US, was tepid. Some fans have called out the show's bantam episode count (in comparison, the 2024 miniseries Agatha All Along was given nine episodes). Promotion for Ironheart , originally announced back in December of 2020 by Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige as part of the Disney-backed company's new slate of shows, has been muted. Since then Marvel's 'Phase 5' has been hit and mostly miss (the all-heart Thunderbolts* deserved better). Source: Marvel Studios / Ironheart It was as if Feige and company were spooked by so-called superhero fatigue. But there was something more disturbing happening. Before Ironheart even made its June 24 premiere, it was review-bombed by belligerent fanboys apparently outraged over the mere idea of a Black woman headlining a superhero show. 'Ironheart' Star Has Defiant Response to Audience Negativity as RT Score…'Ironheart' has been gaining some mixed reactions, but that is fine by one star of the MCU series. Never mind that Williams—originally created by comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mike Deodato, and introduced in 2016's Invincible Iron Man No. 7—became an instant fan favorite following Thorne's appearance in the 2022 blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . The theory goes that Marvel suits were reluctant to fully embrace Ironheart due to the current toxic, racist, and misogynistic-fueled DEI scare. 'Without knowing who was responsible for marketing… it's hard to believe that it wasn't a factor,' film and television writer Cheo Hodari Coker tells Cassius Life . The pen behind Ray Donovan , Southland , Notorious , and Creed II has had experience with working inside the Marvel world. Coker was showrunner for the Netflix superhero series Luke Cage , one of Marvel's early Black characters to headline their own book in 1972. Coker sees similarities between the two productions, recalling the time he premiered the Luke Cage trailer at Comic-Con in 2016. Ol' Dirty Bastard's 'Shimmy Shimmy Ya' blasted in the background as an ass-kicking Cage ran through an army of bad guys. 'We leaned into Hip-Hop and into Luke's Blackness, much how the show leans into Riri's,' adds Coker. Coker further makes the case that Coogler's recent box office glory with a certain Oscar-ready vampire movie has helped give Ironheart extra momentum. 'Ryan's triumphant turn with Sinners , I suspect, made [Marvel] realize that associating with his brand was an asset that could transcend any of the racist trolling,' he continues. 'And that, at the same time, once people actually got to see the show, they would see just how brilliant it is.' Indeed, Ironheart diehards have certainly done their part, pushing back against brazen attempts by the usual suspects to sabotage the show. And OG Iron Man , Robert Downey Jr, who Thorne calls her 'bestie' (he's set to play Marvel's next big baddie Dr. Doom in the upcoming 2026 film Avengers: Doomsday ) has given his full, glowing support to the actress and the Ironheart crew. Beyond the cool CGI and slick fight scenes, the show's strong cast is reason enough to give Ironheart a watch. Anji White gives Riri's supportive, no-nonsense mother, Ronnie, a wise, regal aura. The aforementioned Natalie, played by the scene-stealing Lyric Ross, embodies the coolest (and effortlessly hilarious) best homie from around the way. Regan Aliyah delivers offbeat charm as future Doctor Strange protégé Zelma Stanton. Anthony Ramos injects Ironheart's ominous Hood with enough eye-winking charisma to make Jessica Jones' David Tennant (Purple Man) jealous. LaRoyce Hawkins (Riri's stepfather Gary Williams) will break your heart while the youngest of the cast, Harper Anthony, gives Martin's iconic Hustle Man a run for his money as the wise-cracking Landon. The irreverent Sacha Baron Cohen was seemingly born to play Mephisto. And Thorne leads the entire production with a ferocity balanced by raw vulnerability. While it's too soon to say if Ironheart will be extended for a second season, Coker, an unabashed fan of the show, says he's ready for more. 'The same way that Luke Cage embraced '90s Hip-Hop and proved their was a huge audience, taking cues from James Gunn's embrace of '70s AM rock for Guardians of the Galaxy , my hope is that Marvel and Disney understand that there is a huge audience for Ironheart .' SEE ALSO Marvel's 'Ironheart' Soars Above The Hate was originally published on
Buzz Feed
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Here Is The Full List Of Celebs Who Are Performing At The 2025 Grammys
Music lovers, it's almost our night — the Grammy Awards are this Sunday, Feb. 3!!! Are you excited yet? Have you placed your bets? Not only are the categories STACKED with incredible nominees — like, I'm stressed thinking about who's gonna win — but we also just got the list of performers. And NGL, they're preeeeetty exciting. I'm still hoping and praying they're gonna add more people to this list (like, I want Taylor Swift to turn the Grammys into a full-on Eras Tour show) — but so far, here is everyone who's guaranteed to be performing at the Grammys this year: 1. Billie Eilish 2. Chappell Roan 3. Sabrina Carpenter 4. Charli xcx 5. Stevie Wonder 6. Shakira 7. John Legend 8. Cynthia Erivo 9. Chris Martin, Coldplay 10. Janelle Monáe 11. Benson Boone 12. Doechii 13. Teddy Swims 14. Jacob Collier 15. Brad Paisley 16. RAYE Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty Images 17. Lainey Wilson Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty Images 18. Sheryl Crow Jeremychanphotography / Getty Images 19. St. Vincent Astrida Valigorsky / Getty Images 20. Brittany Howard Rolling Stone / Getty Images 21. Herbie Hancock Mathew Tsang / Getty Images That's everyone SO FAR, but we'll be sure to update you as soon as we hear more! Until then, let us know who you're most excited to see in the comments below — AND who you think deserves to be added to this list. NBC / Via Gracie Abrams. That's one idea you could suggest. And for more Grammys content, make sure to check out BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram!
