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Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cate Blanchett wasn't allowed to wear T-shirt under Armani dress
Cate Blanchett wasn't allowed to wear a T-shirt underneath a black Armani Privé gown. The Australian actress hit the red carpet at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards wearing a black sequin dress with a black lace neckline. Blanchett often re-wears her red carpet dresses and thinks of new ways to put a fresh spin on an old look, but designer Giorgio Armani did not support her idea to switch the black lace with a T-shirt for the gown's next outing. "I wanted to wear it with a T-shirt but Mr. Armani wouldn't let me. You gotta respect the maestro, right?" she said in Vogue's Life in Looks video series. With the 2023 awards look, the Oscar-winning actress reached out to the Armani Privé team and asked if she could use black lace instead of the original material. She suggested re-purposing the lace left over from a dress she wore to the 2014 Golden Globes. "I said, 'Look, I know there's this leftover lace from the dress that I'd worn to the Globes all those years before.' They found an offcut and so they made the internal corset out of that offcut," Blanchett explained. The Carol star noted that some people were shocked when she re-wore her 2014 Globes dress to the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival in 2018. "I remember people saying to my publicist, (in hushed tones), 'Oh, Cate's wearing... she's worn that dress before.' As if I didn't know. 'Oh really?' I was so pleased to wear it again because I'd loved it so much," she continued. "When you have something so beautiful like that, it's a crime to wear it once."
Al Jazeera
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera English's Gaza investigative film by Fault Lines receives prestigious RTS Award
Fault Lines' harrowing documentary The Night Won't End: Biden's War on Gaza has won the coveted International Current Affairs category at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards in the United Kingdom. Al Jazeera English's American-based programme known for its hard-hitting investigative storytelling received the award at the gala event in London on 5 March. Another Al Jazeera entry Al Jazeera Investigations and an ITV expose, Children of the Cult, were the other nominations. The RTS Awards are acknowledged as the gold standard of achievement in the television community, recognising excellence across the entire range of programme making and broadcasting skills. 'We are so proud of our team. The Night Won't End exemplifies who we are at Al Jazeera English – a respected international media network that puts real people at the heart of its story-telling. In this case, it is the horrific experiences endured by three families in the war on Gaza, and the United States' role in this war,' said Al Jazeera English's Manager of Investigative Programmes Rafi Mustafa. The film includes the heart-breaking story of five-year-old Hind Rajab who was waiting to be rescued from a car in which her family members had already been gunned down and killed. In addition, the 80-minute documentary focuses on America's unrelenting support for the Israeli offensive that killed more than 47 000 Palestinians, 70 percent of who were women and children, during the 15-month war. It is through the eyes of the three familiies that the realities of the unrelenting bombing campaign, the unsafe 'safe zones' and the arbitrary executions throughout Gaza are revealed. 'No piece can really quite capture the magnitude of the atrocities in Gaza so our team tried to provide this tiny glimpse through a combination of investigative journalism and up-close-and-personal storytelling. I want to thank the film's director Kavitha Chekuru and correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous for their outstanding work and editor Adrienne Haspel as well as the talented cinematographers we worked with around the world,' said Fault Lines' Washington DC-based executive producer Laila Al-Arian. 'This film would not have been possible without our partners at the Palestinian production company, Media Town, and its incredibly talented founder, filmmaker Ashraf Al Mashharawi. His brilliant and courageous team in Gaza as well as several other journalists we worked with filmed and reported under unimaginably difficult circumstances.' In addition, Fault Lines recognised the critical role of Al Jazeera colleagues at Sanad verification agency as well as Airwars, a watchdog that investigates civilian harm in conflict. The research organisations Forensic Architecture and Earshot worked diligently to investigate the attack on Hind Rajab and her relatives as well as the two medics who were sent to rescue her. Al Jazeera English was also nominated as New Channel of the Year for the fourth time, having won the award in 2012, and also in the Emerging Talent Award with Hind Khoudary as the nominee.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The best-dressed couples at the 2025 Screen Actor Guild Awards
The 31st SAG Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday. Celebrity couples, like Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel, made a splash on the red carpet with their outfits. Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman opted for matching monochromatic looks. On Sunday, some of Hollywood's biggest stars showed up at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles for the 31st Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. While the event was filled with couples dressed in their best outfits, Kristen Bell — the host — left her husband, Dax Shepard, at home to look after the kids. "We don't have very many babysitters who are ever available," she told People. Nonetheless, the show must go on; Here's a look at some of the best-dressed couples of the night. Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston Jeff Goldblum and his wife, Canadian dancer Emilie Livingston, arrived at the event hand in hand. Goldblum wore a dark suit with a bowtie and a green scarf, while Livingston opted for a bejeweled silver gown. Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel are a match made for the red carpet. The couple showed up in coordinated black-and-white outfits with bowties. Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman Adrien Brody, who was nominated for best male actor for his role in "The Brutalist," and his partner Georgina Chapman opted for matching monochromatic looks for the red carpet. Brody wore a black tuxedo with a bowtie, while Chapman was in a sculptural strapless gown from her own clothing label, Marchesa. David and Emma Gyasi David Gyasi wore a simple black suit with a high-neck white shirt, while his wife, Emma Gyasi, nearly stole the spotlight from him in a stunning red gown. William Jackson Harper and Ali Ahn William Jackson Harper and Ali Ahn stood out from the crowd in their outfits. Harper looked dapper in his embossed navy-colored suit, while Ahn wore a cream gown with feathered shoulder details. Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego Zoe Saldaña, who won best supporting actress for her role in "Emilia Pérez," looked stunning in her black velvet gown with bejeweled ruffled detailing. Her husband, Marco Perego, an Italian film producer, opted for a more subdued gray suit with an olive-colored polka dot shirt. Leighton Meester and Adam Brody Leighton Meester and Adam Brody were both decked out in earth tones as they hit the SAG Awards red carpet together. Meester wore a strapless dark green gown with cut-out details, while Brody wore a brown suit with a black tie. Read the original article on Business Insider
Express Tribune
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
2025 SAG Awards Red Carpet: The Best Dressed Stars of the Night
The 2025 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards brought Hollywood's brightest stars to the iconic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and the red carpet did not disappoint. With the ceremony streaming live on Netflix for the first time, the night celebrated the best in film and television, but the fashion stole the show. From timeless elegance to bold statements, here are the standout looks from the SAG Awards red carpet. Selena Gomez in custom Celine Kristen Bell in Armani Privé Anna Sawai in custom Armani Privé Elle Fanning in Loewe Cynthia Erivo in vintage Givenchy Demi Moore in custom Bottega Veneta Ariana Grande in custom Loewe Michelle Yeoh in Armani Privé Leighton Meester in Elie Saab Mikey Madison in custom Louis Vuitton Keke Palmer in Vintage Chanel Zoe Saldaña in custom Saint Laurent Millie Bobby Brown in custom Louis Vuitton Pamela Anderson in Dior Nicola Coughlan in custom Dior Brooke Shields
South China Morning Post
06-02-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
SOTY 2023/24: Scientist winner shows passions and dedication to the subject
Megan Jane Kwok, an 18-year-old former student at St Paul's Convent School, said she never knew she would be interested in science. But she remembered her parents would buy animal organs from the wet market, such as pig hearts and ox eyes, for her to examine at home, something which she greatly enjoyed doing. Her interest in human biology developed gradually, and she credits her secondary school's Diversified Interests Programme (DIP) for further exposing her to research opportunities. Kwok is now a first-year medical student studying MBBS (Medicine) at the University of Hong Kong. She is also the winner of the Scientist/Mathematician category in the Student of the Year (SOTY) Awards 2023/2024, organised by the South China Morning Post and solely sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. SOTY 2023/24: Darren Ng's journey of leadership and innovation Megan explained her award-winning research project: 'After seeing horrifying images of chronic wounds and reading about the relationship between wound pH and infection risk, I came up with the idea with my teammates to develop a pH-sensitive wound dressing that indicates the risk of wound infections. Since then, I have developed a strong interest in biomedical research.' The process of developing the dressing involved was a lot of work. 'The project involved a significant amount of research, experimentation, and collaboration with my teacher supervisor and teammates,' Megan said. 'I had to lead my team in conducting extensive literature reviews, designing and carrying out experiments, and data analysis to develop and test our wound dressing.' It was tough to balance her research with her normal classwork. 'Juggling both schoolwork and the project was a challenge since working on the project and preparing for competitions required great dedication and time,' she explained. 'Effective and flexible time management, problem-solving, and open communication with my teammates helped me overcome these challenges.' St Paul's Convent School students Monica Pei Yue-tong, Ellie Chiu and Megan Jane Kwok (centre) won the second place grand award for their OkraHeal bandages at the 26th Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition in 2024. Photo: Handout Megan's research even took her to the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions. 'In terms of presenting my project at the exhibition, I was thrilled that the judges were interested in my ideas and eager to learn more,' she said. Presenting her project to both professionals and the public taught her about communication. 'I realised that a great scientific discovery or invention would not benefit humankind if it could not be explained to a layman. Often, the questions which challenged me the most at exhibitions were from young children who wanted to learn more,' Megan explained. 'Since then, I have placed emphasis on making my presentations to the public easily understandable.' Megan's advice for aspiring young scientists is clear. 'I believe that hard work will be rewarded,' she said. 'I also believe secondary school students should not underestimate their potential and capabilities.' Megan aims to contribute to society as a doctor and a scientist. 'I want to serve the well-being of Hong Kong as a professional and compassionate doctor, contribute to the advancement of Hong Kong's medical research and science, and showcase our discoveries to the rest of the world,' she said.
