Sydney Sweeney details ‘crazy' training to play professional boxer
The 27-year-old actress is playing the lead role in an as-yet untitled biopic of boxer Christy Martin, 56, who is a former female super welterweight champion. The Euphoria star subjected herself to an intensive diet and exercise regime to get herself fighting fit for the film which David Michôd is directing. Speaking to W Magazine about the project, Sweeney explained, "I came onboard to play Christy, and I had about three and a half months of training.' "I started eating. I weight-trained in the morning for an hour, kickboxed midday…'
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God Only Knows Brian Wilson was a humble music fan, just like the rest of us
The troubled and sometimes estranged daughter of the musical genius Brian Wilson famously described her young life waking each morning to the same song being played by her father at full volume. Every single day. Carnie Wilson, herself an accomplished musician, said she would wake to the first heartbeat-like thumps of the song echoing through the house: DUM. Da-da da DUM. A familiar wall of sound would roll through the drumbeat, then the percussion would hit, and then the yearning lyrics to the Ronettes' smash hit, Be My Baby, would soar once again. The night we met I knew I/needed you so Brian Wilson, the founder of the Beach Boys, often described the 1963 classic as the greatest song he knew. "I felt like I wanted to try to do something as good as that record, and I never did. I've never stopped trying. It's the greatest record ever produced, no doubt." Listening to one great musician stand in awe of another's piece of music, sounding humble and joyous just like any other fan, is a wonderfully intimate thing. When you realise that Bruce Springsteen or Florence Welch are buying the same records you buy and are also standing in their living room with the volume up wondering, how do they do that, you understand how connected you all are as music fans. How you all attend the same church and sing the same hymns. It is a remarkable leveller when a great musician declares themselves simply another fan. Brian Wilson's enduring love of that gorgeous piece of pop makes him a kid singing at the top of his voice in the car, just like us. In the wake of Brian Wilson's death this week at the age of 82, generations of musicians have spoken about how much they loved his songs too, about how meaningful they have been in their lives as fans and musicians, and there is one song in particular that they keep coming back to. Shall I try to list them all, the artists who say that the Beach Boys, the album Pet Sounds, and that one song have been some of the most important songs in their lives? Patti Smith, Bruno Mars, Iggy Pop, Elton John, Paul Simon, Janelle Monae, Carole King, Leonard Bernstein, Smokey Robinson, the Gibb brothers, The Eagles… I'll have to stop there, but will finish of course with John Lennon and Paul McCartney, who were unabashed fans. The two bands inspired each other and competed with each other in their early days. The Beatles' Rubber Soul spurred Brian to write Pet Sounds, which in turn sparked Sergeant Peppers: the best kind of rivalry when fans get the benefits. But what of this one song — the one song that all these musicians and others reference when they say it's one of the greatest ever written? The night Brian died, the singer-songwriter Sting was on tour in Germany, and this is how he commemorated him. The simple purity of God Only Knows, and the glorious harmonies of its recorded version have become a touchstone of modern music, and a shared password of musical passion: if someone you like likes this song too, then you're going to be just fine. Paul McCartney wrote on Instagram this week: "Brian had that mysterious sense of musical genius that made his songs so achingly special. The notes he heard in his head and passed to us were simple and brilliant at the same time." I've written before about how our most beloved musicians close a door on our early, formative lives as music fans when they die. We get to keep their music, but our connection to that thrilled, younger self gets ever more distant, and they seem to take an understanding of us with them. They have the secret of us because of our love for them. For many this week Brian was that idol, and I know when another goes, we all privately review the list of those who remain and dread the inevitable news of their loss one day. I've checked my list. For now, they are all here, although so many are missing. But I can still play their songs to keep them close. This weekend, read about the Melbourne eccentric who kept the people and faces of his city alive with a photo booth that nobody thought was anything more than an amusement. The persistence of memory, again. Have a safe and happy weekend, and here is just a handful of great artists who revere that Brian Wilson song, all in perfect harmony, to celebrate the BBC's enduring love of music, just like ours. Go well. Virginia Trioli is presenter of Creative Types and a former co-host of ABC News Breakfast and Mornings on ABC Radio Melbourne.
News.com.au
3 hours ago
- News.com.au
Diddy trial stunned by shock appearance of Kanye West
Kanye West made a surprise appearance at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial Friday morning, entering the courtroom with one of Combs' sons. When West - who goes by Ye Ye - came to the courthouse around 11.10am, screams could be heard from bystanders, who shouted questions at him and recorded with their phones. West - wearing all white denim pants and jacket and black sunglasses - was asked, 'Are you here to support Combs?' 'Yes,' the fellow rapper responded. He did not respond to questions about whether he's been following the trial, which has been running for five weeks. He was met by Combs' son Christian 'King' Combs, who walked with the rapper inside. Once West was cleared through the courthouse security, he got in an elevator and went to the 23rd floor to watch the trial on a television screen inside a less-used secondary overflow room. Two overflow courtrooms have been available throughout trial so the public can still view the trial in case the main courtroom reaches capacity. The main courtroom, however, was not full Friday. West briefly observed inside the room, before other reporters caught wind of his surprise visit, apparently prompting him to leave. West spent about 40 minutes total inside the courthouse before leaving with Combs' son and someone who appeared to be security. West's wife, Bianca Censori, was not in attendance or seen at the courthouse. West didn't answer questions as he got into a black car and drove away. A day earlier, one of Diddy's alleged victims, former gal pal 'Jane,' gave shocking testimony about an unnamed, world-famous rap 'icon' whom she said was into a 'similar' sex-crazed, 'freak-off' lifestyle as the Bad Boy Records founder. West didn't respond to reporters' questions about whether he was the 'iconic' rapper described on Thursday. One of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' alleged victims and his one-time gal pal 'Jane' testified that she attended a January 2024 Las Vegas party hosted by a famous rapper who was throwing a birthday party for his girlfriend. Jane said she was flown on the rapper's private plane to Sin City, where a group of attendees went to a play, then to a birthday dinner, before going to a strip club and capping the night off with an afterparty in a hotel room. Jane said at the afterparty she saw an escort named Antoine having sex with a woman as the rapper, his girlfriend and others watched. Jane said she and Diddy had hired Antoine several times to join in 'freak-offs' with them. And when she saw Antoine at the party, he told her he travelled around with the mystery rapper and his girlfriend. Jane also said she recommended to the rapper another escort she and Combs hired because, similar to the 'I'll Be Missing You' rhymer, the mystery rapper was into a 'similar' sex-crazed 'lifestyle.' Jane said Combs was upset with her when he found out she went to the rapper's party and subsequent 'freak-off'. Diddy, 55, is accused of using his fame, fortune and many businesses to run a decade-long scheme in which he controlled and manipulated his longtime girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie Ventura, 38, and others including Jane using violence and threats, forcing them into 'freak-off' sex marathons that went on for days. The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He faces life in prison if convicted.
News.com.au
4 hours ago
- News.com.au
‘$5 billion': Meghan Markle's next career move
COMMENT They say there are no new ideas, a problem that equally affects royalty and Hollywood. There have been eight King Henrys, eight Edwards, six Georges, 11 Fast & The Furiouses, and seven missions, impossible. Really, what chance did Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex ever have? The duchess has, by most stretches of the imagination, nearly everything – a princely husband, her very own lemon grove, is on a text name basis with Beyoncé – but originality? Not according to a new report. Just call her the Vin Diesel of vino. Meghan, according to the Daily Mail, is taking the natural step of expanding her As Ever product range from twee afternoon tea territory, 'another flower sprinkled morsel vicar? Oh what, they are getting down your cassock?', to happy hour. Cin cin and all that. The duchess is reportedly getting wine business, starting with a rosé and then moving into the harder stuff. A 'source close to the Sussexes' told the Mail: 'The rosé wine is only the first product in what she and Netflix hope will be a substantial alcohol range, which will include ready-made cocktails and luxury items like flower-infused gin.' If this comes to pass, the duchess will join the roster of Hollywood names who boast their own booze brands, a procession which is already longer than the waiting list to get into Chez Margaux or to source an entry level Labubu. Beating out all the Edwards and Toms are the number of stars who have already gone the same path. Kylie Minogue, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jon Bon Jovi, Lisa Vanderpump, John Legend and at one time, Brad Pitt all have rosés; Ryan Reynolds, Emma Watson, Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre, and Brad Pitt again all make gin. Also, Buckingham Palace sells a home brand. If Meghan ever added tequila and vodka to her offering, she would be joining George Clooney, The Rock, Kendall Jenner, a Jonas brother, Dan Aykroyd, Kate Hudson, and Pitbull. Illustrious company indeed. There are two obvious conclusions to draw here: Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex's is going to have to learn how to correctly pronounce 'terroir' and Meghan has finally settled on a post-palace career. She's officially going the Full Kardashian. Over the last week, the duchess has made her direction of future career travel clear and seems to be throwing herself unashamedly, holus bolus, full-throttle into the influencing game. A video posted that is guaranteed to make a huge social media (and regular media) din? Sharing an oh-so-casual, wearing-Cartier-to-the-beach snap from what looks like a professional photo-shoot? Tagging a $300 billion corporate behemoth for no immediately clear reason? Let us review. A photo coming the closest yet to revealing her daughter Princess Lilibet's face. A video that no one can or will forget of the duchess, only hours away from giving birth, dropping it low. A shot of her frolicking in the surf with 'So excited for all the good to come! Running into the weekend like ��'. Sweety pie family moments that there is no obvious reason for putting out into the world. She's got the making of a natural-born Jenner yet. Take that twerking video, the only conceivable point of it being shared to do some light internet breaking. Meghan, the same source told the Mail, was 'very pleased' because it was 'a huge hit'. 'She and her team count it [the video] as a 'win', which can only be a boost for sales.' Then came a deluge from Disneyland, with Meghan posting a video of 14 stills and clips edited together of her and Harry and their kids on rides, meeting Elsa from Frozen and of a plate of corn dogs shockingly devoid of anything that might bring joy. Meghan appears to have chosen. Of all the paths and routes and avenues the Duchess of Sussex could have decided to take her life after hanging up (if not ritually burning) her royal-required nude hose, it looks like the 43-year-old has settled on one. Hashtag blessed. Looking back over the last few years, there were points when it looked like the duchess might take herself off on altogether other trajectory. For the first couple of years after the Sussexes' transplanted to the United States, there were regular claims that the duchess was considering getting into politics. It made perfect sense: She was a serious person with serious ideas, access to Oprah Winfrey's cheque book and living in a state given to electing former Hollywood names to office. But at some point came a fork in the road: Continuing resolutions and policy position papers on corn subsidies were out; flower sprinkle-making fortunes and baking biscuits for daytime TV appearances was in. There is a certain inevitability, really. We have truly come full circle. It was in 2014 that the Duchess of Sussex launched her blog (remember those?) The Tig, only closing it when her future seemed to be in drizzly London. Fate and all that and here we are, the LA native having gone back to her entrepreneurial, internet-y roots. Also, money. Isn't it nice? There is way more cash to be made commercialising her exceptional good taste than having to vote on school district gerrymandering or some bill banning public funding for any school that exposes students to the terrifying woke agenda of The Cat In The Ha t. Globally the rosé industry is worth more than $5 billion. For a bit of compare and contrast. In the same 24-hours, there was Harry on Instagram doing his best normie dad bit while on the Prince and Princess of Wales' account, there were photos of Prince William was levelling up his statesman game delivering a major environmental speech in Monte Carlo. So what next for Meghan? A lip kit? A shapewear range? Designer blender spon-con? We can but wait. Ditto when (or even if) the thirsty, aperitivo-needing world will get their hands on a bottle of Meg-é. And in the meantime if anyone is feeling particularly desperate for a titled tipple, there is King Charles' Highgrove Estate's sparkling English rosé, a snip at only $72 a bottle.
