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Television’s best and brightest shine on Emmys red carpet
Both the looks and the temperature were red-hot Sunday on the Emmys red carpet, where Hollywood’s top stars battled the heat and humidity to bring their fashion A-game.
The mercury soared past 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius), and US network Fox — which is broadcasting television’s answer to the Oscars deployed ceiling fans in the arrivals area to try to keep the glitterati from sweating through their gowns.
Metallics had a big moment from traditional gold and silver to blue and pastel pink. But so did white-hot glamour, and pops of colour for the men.
The following is a look at the trends spotted at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles: All that glitters is (fashion) gold
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (“Veep”) and Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs Maisel”) are battling over the Emmy for best actress in a comedy, and they both looked ready for their close-up.
Louis-Dreyfus, who will become the most decorated performer in Emmys history if she wins her ninth acting trophy, glittered in gold while Brosnahan, last year’s winner, went for a sparkling blue Elie Saab number.
Others getting in on the metallics trend: Ava DuVernay, Natasha Lyonne, Niecy Nash, Chrissy Metz and Laura Linney.
Black and white
On television, Jodie Comer plays an assassin with a killer fashion sense on “Killing Eve.” As one of Sunday’s nominees in the best lead actress in a drama category, she slayed in a white Tom Ford gown with a deep V neckline and a high slit.Patricia Arquette, a nominee for her work on the true crime drama “Escape from Dannemora,” also adopted the all-white look.
But some like Viola Davis (“How to Get Away with Murder”) and Catherine O’Hara (“Schitt’s Creek”) went for ever-chic black-and-white looks. And Amy Adams (“Sharp Objects”) went for a sheer black Fendi gown.
HBO’s blood-soaked fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” is tipped for a big night Sunday, and its many stars made sure they were dressed for the moment.
Peter Dinklage, already a three-time winner for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister, and with a chance for a fourth trophy, looked ready for his close-up in a sleek black tux with a long tie.
Gwendoline Christie, a nominee after she submitted her own tape, looked regal in a red and cream Gucci gown that looked Westeros-ready.
The mother of dragons, Emilia Clarke, got the memo about the weather — her indigo Valentino gown was barely there with a daring plunging neckline and a bow sash.
Politics and fashion
Political messages on the red carpet are nothing new, and transgender actress/activist Laverne Cox, a nominee for her work on “Orange Is The New Black,” did not miss her moment.
Her rainbow clutch said “Oct 8. Title VII. Supreme Court” — a reference to an upcoming case on the high court’s docket about whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to anti-LGBT discrimination.
On her arm was Chase Strangio, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union. Around Strangio’s neck was a large necklace that read: “TRANS. We want everyone to tell their friends and families about this case,” Cox said.
The boys of (late) summer It’s hard for the other men to best Billy Porter for straight-up swag.
Porter, the star of FX’s underground dancehall show “Pose” and the first openly gay black man to be nominated for best actor in a drama, stunned red carpet watchers at the Oscars earlier this year in a velvet tuxedo gown.
On Sunday, he went with a black-silver pinstriped suit by Michael Kors, an outsized black hat with a decidedly “Old Town Road” vibe, and giant platform shoes.
“I have always loved fashion and I’m so happy to have the place to do it,” he told E! network.
As for the rest of Hollywood’s A-list men, they hit the red carpet with some game, eschewing basic black for a rainbow of colour.
Sterling K Brown, a 2017 winner for best actor in a drama for “This Is Us” and a nominee again this year, rocked a Brioni red jacket and bowtie — and sunglasses, while co-star and fellow nominee Milo Ventimiglia donned a grey velvet jacket with black lapels. James van der Beek of “Dawson’s Creek” fame went for a daring double-breasted salmon velvet jacket.
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Source: msn
A civil society organisation, The Osun Masterminds, TOM, has urged President Bola Tinubu to end the floatation of the Naira and revert to a Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, guided pricing that will be devoid of corruption and the sharp practices that characterised the apex bank under Godwin Emefiele. TOM also demanded a return of subsidy on petrol until a time in the future, when proper structures have been put in place to manage the consequences of total deregulation.
These demands formed part of the address of TOM’s September State of the State address on Saturday.Delivering these demands, the Executive Director of TOM, Prof Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli added that the Federal Government should “put more resources into strategic subsidies for common Nigerians instead of sharing more money to the States, which end up financing the reckless lifestyle of many of the Governors”.
The group held that before the removal of fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023, the government was expected to follow up with several proactive measures that will keep the possible implications in check.
“Part of the implications that we foresaw, was rising costs of commodities, due to rising costs of transportation, occasioned by rising costs of petrol. We expected that policies that would counteract these fall-outs would hastily be implemented, to protect Nigerians from the hardship we experience today.
“To make matters worse, the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria, also decided to float the Naira, leaving it to the whims and caprices of market manipulators, speculators, and hawks. While a market-driven pricing of the Naira would be ideal, the peculiarities of our character as Nigerians, soon negated whatever possible good outcomes we could get.
“The Foreign Exchange rate dealt a huge blow on the common man, because Nigeria has remained as export dependent as it always was before the floating of the Naira.
“In fact, we dare say that Nigeria’s export dependence has worsened when we compare a 2.4% annual population growth, with a meagre 1.8% Agriculture value growth. This would simply mean that our numbers are increasing faster than our capacity to feed ourselves. This is a reality we are sure the Federal Government is aware of.
“Another fact that underscores the direct effect of the Foreign Exchange rate on the average Nigerian, is our heavy dependence on the warring states of Russia and Ukraine, for two major agricultural value chain inputs, that is Fertilizer, and Wheat.
“So, while we continue to depend more on the rest of the world to feed us, foreign exchange rates spiraled out of control with currency depreciation increasing import costs, while transportation costs locally, completed the pummeling of Nigerians and our economy,” the group added.
Source: Dailypost
American singer, Lady Gaga has revealed why she chose to ignore rumours that she’s a transgender. Speaking in an interview with Variety, Gaga disclosed that she chose not to address the rumours because she didn’t want to make being transgender seem shameful.
“I didn’t feel like a victim with that lie and I thought: What about a kid who is being accused of that who would think that a public figure like me would feel shame?
I’ve been in situations where fixing a rumour was not in the best interest and the well-being of other people,” she explained. Lady Gaga recently announced her engagement to her French boyfriend, Michael Polansky.
The singer revealed that it was her mom who introduced her to her fiancé.The Bad Romance singer mentioned how she “didn’t feel like a victim” amid the swirling claims and, therefore, didn’t feel the need to address the rumour until she finally cleared the air on the Netflix show that premiered on Wednesday.
Lady Gaga addresses ‘man’ rumours
“The reason I didn’t answer the question was because I didn’t feel like a victim with that lie,” Gaga told Gates in his new series as she made her way to the OTT stage. “But I thought about, what about a kid that’s being accused of that, that would think that a public figure like me would feel shame,” she continued.
The pop star recalled times when she was plagued by such claims and frequently questioned in press conferences about doctored pictures on the internet and rumours that she was a man. In 2011, she told CNN, “Why the hell am I going to waste my time and give a press release about whether or not I have a penis? My fans don’t care and neither do I.
Source: People
Famous Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has expressed comfort with public perceptions about him. The actor in a recent Instagram post on his page, noted that he will not compromise his principles, even if it means being misunderstood.
Jim Iyke explained that his decision to stand by his values has helped him shape his career. I have grown extremely comfortable being the villain in some people’s stories. Many times, the lines between wrong and right blur in these narratives. I am happy as always to dispense with my side of it. My recourse is to distance myself from the grandstanding and theatrics.
“Sometimes, I am quick to build a wall before compromising my ideologies and principles. It is what forged who I am. It’s what inspires what I am to become.
“One thing is certain: you must trust people to be who they are. The moon will turn red before I’m who I am not. I am light to many. Others, I am what their insecurities amplify. I’m hated for it. I’m loved for it.”
Source: Dailypost
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Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed the craziest rumour he has seen online about himself. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker said being tagged “a devil worshiper” was the craziest rumour ever peddled against him.
Rema featured in a recent episode of the ‘Kids Take Over’ podcast.The host asked: “What’s the most crazy, untrue thing that you’ve seen online about you. Read more