May 2, 2024

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Azealia Banks’ ‘Heavy Metal And Reflective’ Style Is Very J-Pop Meets ‘Mad Max’

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Azealia Banks has become somewhat of a style chameleon over her three years in the spotlight. From the sophisticated suits in “Van Vogue” to the seapunk style in “Atlantis” to the matching two-pieces in “ATM Jam,” her clothes have gotten a little more outrageous with each new video.

In her latest, “Heavy Metal And Reflective,” Banks turned to her friend Brad Callahan, the designer behind BCALLA, who has been outfitting Banks on tour for the past few years. The live performance ‘fits, often brighter, shorter and more costume-y than what she rocks in videos, makes Banks a little more showy and a whole lot more fun to watch.

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Callahan first started working with Banks when introduced through stylist Contessa Stuto. And though Banks still works with Stuto on looks, Callahan says that a lot of the rapper’s most memorable outfits are often conceptualized by Banks herself.

“[Azealia Banks] is amazing to work with,” says Callahan. “She gives me loose concepts and lots of freedom.” And those ideas can strike at any hour. “One time,” Callahan recalls, “I was at the club at 4:30 am, and I got a text that read something like, ‘I have a show in a week—make me a rose cowgirl.’ Or my personal favorite was when she told me, ‘Turn me into a mouse in a tea cup.’”

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Need To Know: Calvin Harris Has ‘A Damn Good Reason’ Why He Didn’t Let Rita Ora Perform At Teen Choice Awards

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With additional reporting by Janelle Myers

What’s The Real Reason?
Calvin Harris spoke out on Twitter on why he did not allow Rita Ora to perform “I Will Never Let You Down,” a song that he wrote and produced, at the Teen Choice Awards. He would not offer his side of the story, because he doesn’t talk about his personal life, but said that he “had a damn good reason” for his decision. Besides a hand-waving emoji, he offered no further explanation.

Fly Girl
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…oh wait, it’s Allison Williams learning how to fly in preparation for her role as Peter Pan in the NBC livecast set to air in December. She paid homage to Robin Williams, who played the same character in the film “Hook,” and she said she has big shoes to fill.

Brittany Murphy Biopic
Lifetime is at it again with another biopic, and this time around, it’s one based on Brittany Murphy. “Grey’s Anatomy” star Amanda Fuller will portray the late actress in the film, titled “The Brittany Murphy Story.”

Another Band Reunion
Trace Cyrus rejoined Metro Station, and they already have a new single called “Love & War” complete with a music video. The band will go on tour starting in October with The Ready Set.

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The Muppets can sing a mean rendition of “Rainbow Connection,” but what about rap? The Swedish Chef, Animal and Beaker take on the Beastie Boys classic ...

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Norman Reedus, Guillermo Del Toro Bringing ‘Silent Hill’ Back To Life

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And just like that, “Silent Hill” became a must-watch property again.

Two years after the most recent installment in the series, a new “Silent Hill” video game has been announced, and the talent involved is, in a word, huge. “The Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus is set to lend his voice and likeness to “Silent Hills,” a mysterious new video game from “Metal Gear Solid” mastermind Hideo Kojima, and legendary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.

Reedus and del Toro’s involvement in the “Silent Hill” series was revealed through an interactive “playable teaser” released yesterday on the PlayStation Store. The so-called “P.T.” sees players walking through a rundown apartment, the rooms warping and deteriorating until finally giving way to the world outside — revealing a man walking down a dark and empty street… a man with the unmistakable face of Norman Reedus.

See the reveal for yourself:

There’s no word on when “Silent Hills” will be available, and no word on how exactly del Toro is involved. No story details, no character details — not a whole lot just yet. But this is one of those cases where the names of the talent involved are more than enough to get the wheels spinning out of control with excitement.

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We Finally Found Out Why Rob Kardashian Skipped Kim And Kanye’s Wedding

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When Kanye West and Kim Kardashian walked down the aisle in May, there were a few people who were conspicuously absent from the wedding, and one of them was brother Rob Kardashian.

At the time, there was rampant speculation over why Rob was touching down at LAX at the same time wedding bells were ringing, but now we finally have the answer.

During an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” on Tuesday night, Kim revealed that Rob left France before she said “I do” without even telling her he was splitting.

“He sent me a long email the morning of, that he was going to leave. There was no fight,” Kim said after host Andy Cohen asked if the siblings had reconciled following their alleged falling out.

“I just thought, ‘You know what, this is my day, I’m not even going to worry about it,’” Kim said. “I totally understand that he wouldn’t want to see a lot of people if he was feeling uncomfortable and you can only pray and wish that someone would not miss out on more memories in life, because life is about memories.”

Kim said she empathized with Rob over his issues, but that she’s kind of a hard nose when it comes to making changes. “My brother and I are so close, he’s one of my best friends,” she said. “I’m definitely a tough love kind of person. If I don’t like something that’s going on in my life, I change ...

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Watch Jimmy Fallon Leap To His Desk For An Emotional Robin Williams Tribute

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As Hollywood continues to say its sad goodbye to Robin Williams, “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon took time out of Tuesday’s episode to remember the Oscar-winning actor.

“You would watch him, and you would cry laughing, and you’d think, ‘I am never going to see anyone like this human, ever,’” Fallon said of Williams’ standup, before moving on to a clip from one of the actor’s early appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson.

Related: Robin Williams Won One Oscar, And His Speech Was Perfect

The tribute ended with an emotional moment: Jimmy leapt atop his desk to shout, “O Captain, my captain!” in Williams’ honor.

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Justin Bieber Could Be Off The Hook In His Miami DUI Case

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Justin Bieber may be able to breathe a little easier today. The singer is reportedly due to accept a plea deal in his Miami DUI case on Wednesday (August 13) that will spare him jail time and bump down his charges to a pair of misdemeanors.

According to the Miami Herald, lawyers for Justin will appear in Miami criminal court to accept the deal in the case, which was spawned seven months ago when Bieber was arrested in South Beach for driving under the influence after police said he was racing a rented luxury car at high speeds through a residential neighborhood.

In exchange for a guilty plea for careless driving and resisting an officer without violence, prosecutors have reportedly agreed to drop the DUI charge. In addition to a privately managed 12-hour anger-management course, Bieber will also have to watch online video about real-life, tragic DUI cases, pay court fines and make a $50,000 charitable donation.

As you might recall, in January Miami Beach police arrested Bieber and friend Khalil Sharieff after the pair allegedly drag-raced their rented cars down a residential street that had been blocked off by the singer’s security detail. Bieber, 20, told police that he had been smoking marijuana and had taken prescription medication that day, with a urine screen testing positive for pot and Xanax.

Though he was not charged with drag racing, police said the sound of high-end vehicles revving their engines from 0-40 m.p.h. on a residential street at 4 ...

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Yes, An ‘Aquaman’ Movie Is Actually Happening

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The folks at Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are lining up some new superhero projects, one of which is absolutely swimming.

That’s right: “Aquaman” is happening. For real.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, there are two different writers working on two separate visions of an “Aquaman” feature film: Will Beall, writer of “Gangster Squad” and once leaned on to write a “Justice League” adaptation; and Kurt Johnstad, who has comic book movie experience in the form of the “300″ and “300: Rise of an Empire” screenplays.

It’s all but confirmed that Jason Momoa of “Game of Thrones” and “Conan” fame will star as Arthur Curry, the trident-wielding King of Atlantis better known to mortals as Aquaman. The character has been the butt of many jokes over the years, but recent comic book interpretations of Aquaman have presented a grittier take on the character. It’s expected that Momoa’s Aquaman will first surface in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” a rumor reinforced by director Zack Snyder’s recent comments on a radio show.

“The cool thing with Aquaman is he’s Triton, so you have to realize that could cut the flesh of Superman if they came in contact,” he said. “That’s a thing that’s in the canon. He’s super strong cause of course he can exist at these super deep depths, so when he comes up here he’s crazy strong.”

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Robin Williams Still Has 4 Films On The Way

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Robin Williams’ tragic and sudden death has left his family, friends and fans across the world stunned and in mourning. But even though he’s gone, Williams isn’t forgotten. In fact, he’s not even entirely gone — he still has movies coming your way.

Here’s the status of four Robin Williams movies that are still in the works:

1. “Merry Friggin’ Christmas”

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Directed by Tristram Shapeero and written by Phil Johnson, “Merry Friggin’ Christmas” follows a man (played by Joel McHale) who has to salvage his family’s Christmas when he leaves all of his son’s gifts back at home. To rescue the holiday, he embarks on an eight-hour round-trip road-trip alongside his father, played by Williams. The comedy arrives on November 7.

“You were one of the very best that ever was,” McHale wrote on Twitter in response to Williams’ death. “You were one of my heroes.”

Related: Robin Williams’ 9 Best Movie Quotes

2. “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb”

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Once again, Williams returns to the role of Teddy Roosevelt in the third entry in the “Night at the Museum” series, due out in theaters on December 19. The latest film in the series takes place in London, with Williams’ Roosevelt reuniting with Ben Stiller’s security guard Larry Daley for one last adventure.

“His impact on the world was so positive,” Stiller wrote on Twitter about Williams. “He did so much good for people. He made me and so many people laugh so hard ...

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Robin Williams Brings Comedy To ‘TRL’ In Vintage Clip

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Robin Williams was easily a thousand personalities in one. From “Mrs. Doubtfire” to “Good Morning, Vietnam” and “Dead Poets Society,” the charismatic comedian always carried his boatload of characters both onscreen and off.

And as we mourn the death of one of America’s most celebrated actors, we also look back on a life that made the world a little happier.

During his first-ever appearance on “TRL” back in 2006, Williams charmed the audience with his signature voice-character routine. Watch him launch into everyone from an African tribal leader to a good-ol-boy Oil tycoon.

Robin Williams’ Best Off-Screen Moments

Always one to greet his fans with a warm heart, Williams even took time out to speak with a Houston fan via webcam during the same episode. He met Lindsay’s nervous energy with his own hyper excitement and answered a few questions including a reveal of his favorite film work.

“Personally, there’s actually two. One is ‘Dead Poets Society.’ And other is ‘Aladdin,’ just because I had so much fun doing the voice.”

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‘Finding Carter’ Poll: Should Elizabeth Have Sent The 5-0 After Lori When She Had The Chance?

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Parents often want to be their children’s friends, and on tonight’s “Finding Carter” episode, Elizabeth was no exception. But should she have put her foot down and been an authoritarian instead?

When Carter first moved in with the Wilsons, Elizabeth had no trouble behaving like a tyrant to her long-lost daughter, but over time, the two began to bond. And when the police officer felt she had finally secured a spot on Carter’s good side, she swore she’d ease up on her efforts to apprehend Lori, the woman who abducted Carter, to keep the peace. Carter still thought of Lori fondly and resented Elizabeth for referring to the woman as nothing more than a criminal.

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Elizabeth and Carter had grown so close by tonight’s episode that on Carter’s 17th birthday, an occasion during which Carter originally planned to steal away into the night and reunite with Lori, Carter ultimately decided to stay with the Wilsons. Still, she felt obligated to tell Lori she wasn’t coming and asked David for help in making the call. He did and, predictably, it wasn’t a friendly one.

Lori, who’s no stranger to stalking Carter while in disguise, answered in a hostile manner and urged David not to “underestimate” her. David pleaded with Elizabeth to contact the police — as, thanks to Carter, he knew exactly where Lori would be waiting — but Elizabeth kept her word to her daughter and maintained that she wouldn’t get her peers ...

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