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Coronation Street actor James Cartwright slams ‘archaic' conversion therapy and praises soap's handling of topic
James Cartwright, who plays Theo Silverton on , has slammed as 'archaic' in a recent interview. Cartwright's Theo is currently involved in a storyline which has seen him leave his wife and two teenage children to pursue a romance with gay character Todd Grimshaw. Later viewers learn that earlier in his life, his family's strong Christian beliefs led to him being subjected to conversion therapy. 'The idea that Corrie even have a crack at that, I think is a really cool thing,' Cartwright recently told Radio Times. 'I'm very proud and privileged and honoured to be on the Street, full stop. 'I didn't know conversion therapy [was] even a thing,' he went on to say. 'I mean, my version of that was a sort of American. So, it's a real thing, and it's very bad. 'And you don't choose your sexuality in any way more than you choose your hair colour, your eye colour and your height, it's ridiculous.' The actor, who joined the soap this year, also spoke to , revealing that he was unaware of how widespread conversion therapy remains to be in the UK. 'I was very surprised by how prevalent it was,' said Cartwright. 'In my mind, it seems [like] such an outdated thing. It feels bizarre – the idea that you can change fundamentally who you love and who you fancy. 'I think it always reminds me of that scene in A Clockwork Orange, you know, when he's got his eyes pinned back and he's being made to watch this movie about violence. It's sort of, conversion therapy feels a bit like that. It just feels archaic.' Last year, the in the UK, stating that it was a 'key immediate priority'. However, since the party got into government it has failed to make good on this promise to date. The post Coronation Street actor James Cartwright slams 'archaic' conversion therapy and praises soap's handling of topic appeared first on Attitude.
Evening Standard
27-05-2025
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- Evening Standard
For work and play: film director Stanley Kubrick's former home and studio is for sale
Near to Abbots Mead is the Manor Hotel in Barnet Lane which featured in A Clockwork Orange when Alex the Droog is seen jumping from a window to avoid listening to Beethoven. An article on Kubrickian locations by the British Film Institute describes Abbots Mead as "one of the most important buildings in British film history" for being Kubrick's home and studio during an important period of creativity.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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25 hottest codpiece moments in pop culture history
Originally a way to cover men's poles in 15th and 16th century Europe, men wore codpieces beneath their doublets with no other underwear, before the ingenious sartorial invention became a piece of armor, and then a sign of virility and power for codpiece poster boy Henry VIII. Now it's a fashion statement, a sexy way to spice up an outfit, and a frequent part of leather fetish gear. Whatever your reason for wearing one, you have to admit that it's a great way to cover up while showing off your impressive bulge. Much like jockstraps, what started as a practical piece of clothing has morphed over time into a sexy piece of clothing, only with codpieces, you can wear them right out in the open because they are meant to be seen. So whether your queer and kinky or a celeb sporting one for a movie role, the codpiece is undeniably hot! Tri-Star Picures David Bowie in Labyrinth David Bowie had men and women alike lusting after him when he sported a memorable codpiece while playing the goblin king in the '80s fantasy film Labyrinth. Allstar/Warner Bros. A Clockwork Orange Alex and his Droogs wear all white with large codpieces over the top of their A Clockwork Orange pants. It's such an iconic look that it's instantly recognizable and still used as a frequent Halloween costume today, despite the film coming out in 1971. DaveKristen Stewart attends the UK Premiere of 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 14, 2012 in London, England. Long before Kristen Stewart came out of the closet, she started breaking away from her 'good girl' image, and at the UK premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 she wore a black lace body suit with a sparkly black codpiece that made a memorable red carpet moment. Universal Pictures Sting in Dune If Sting isn't your favorite part of David Lynch's Dune, then you need to rewatch it asap because a glistening Sting in nothing but a skimpy codpiece is literally the only thing we remember about that movie. — (@) Rowan Atkinson sported an…impressive and strange (think an upside-down Gonzo nose) codpiece in the British comedy Blackadder. Revolution Studios John Travolta in Battlefield Earth The film's connection to Scientology and John Travolta's white guy dreadlocks is a true travesty, but we have to admit, his leather codpiece is formidable. Too bad the movie was not. Warner Bros. Batman and Robin There has been LOTS of talk over the years about nipples being added to the classic bat suit, but George Clooney's suit in Batman & Robin will always stick out in our memory for the large silver codpiece showing off how well endowed the Dark Knight is. Lucasfilm Ltd. Darth Vader The evil Star Wars villain is never seen out of his iconic black armor, and while he's often partially covered by his black cloak, his codpiece is still hard to miss! Once you see it, you'll understand how he could have sired Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. — (@) Horror special effects legend Tom Savini played Sex Machine in From Dusk Till Dawn, where the leather-clad character had a unique codpiece with a built-in revolver that could pop out and fire. Talk about conceal and carry! Warner Bros. Immorten Joe in 'Mad Max Fury Road' Immortan Joe, the mutated tyrannical post-apocalyptic leader in Mad Max: Fury Road, wears a metal codpiece, flanked by two pistols framing his…junk. We'd almost say he beat From Dusk Till Dawn with this one, but the guns never fire during the movie. What a let down. — (@) As pop star Jojo Siwa was shaking off her child star image, she posed in a sparkly codpiece and chest plate shaped like a man's chest on the cover of LadyGunn magazine. It was a bold stance that, predictably, led to a conservative freak-out. — (@) Is Sean Connery wearing a red suede codpiece or banana hammock in Zardoz? It's hard to tell, but what we do know is that the man is packing! Fin Costello/Redferns Ian ANDERSON from JETHRO TULL performing live onstage, codpiece. Jethro Tull's frontman Ian Anderson was always ostentatiously dress on stage, but this codpiece was especially eye catching. PascalSam Smith walks the runway during the Vivienne Westwood Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 02, 2024 in Paris, France. Nonbinary pop star Sam Smith wore a plaid, tartan codpiece with no pants and sky-high heels while walking in the Vivienne Westwood fashion show at Paris Fashion Week in 2024. - YouTube James Franco's character in the comedy Your Highness wears skin-tight gray leggings that show off and large codpiece. His extra short tunic that shows off the impressive bulge only adds to the humor of any scene he's in. — (@) Heavy metal band GWAR is known for its elaborate and distinctively grotesque costumes, but the band's late frontman, Oderus Urungus, frequently sported giant codpieces. From creatures with too many teeth to a two-foot-long cuttlefish to Cthulhu, the legendary musician seemed to have a never-ending supply of monstrous codpieces. Pathe Sylvester Stallone in Judge Dredd Sylvester Stallone's entire costume in Judge Dredd is a mid-'90s dream, but his codpiece is what really…stands out. — (@) The four members of Kiss always dress up in costumes and face paint, but frontman Gene Simmons frequently sports large codpieces, including a spiked number and one that resembles a silver lobster tail. - YouTube Codpiece is a villain on Doom Patrol, and like his name suggests, he has a huge codpiece. This DC baddie's codpiece is a weapon, and in case you weren't sure about why someone would want a gun in that location, he once said, 'Not everyone can handle a full load from this big gun.'Circa 1540, Portrait of Henry VIII of England (1491-1547). Henry VIII is probably one of the most recognizable figures to ever wear a codpiece. His cloth codpiece is front and center in nearly every portrait of the former King of England, and it's large size was intended to represents his power and Cooper performing with a live boa constrictor, December 1986. Godfather of shock rock Alice Cooper has donned a codpiece multiple time throughout his career, including while wearing a boa constrictor on stage in 1986 and on the cover of his Alice Cooper Trashes the World VHS tape. Warner Bros. Tom Cruz and his codpiece in Rock of Ages. In the comedy jukebox musical Rock of Ages, Tom Cruz plays a tattooed rock star, who at one point trades out his leather pants for assless chaps and a silver demon codpiece with it's tongue sticking out. Rock of Ages? More like C*ck of Ages because once you see it I'll stick with you radio host and 'shock jock' Howard Stern, in costume as 'Fartman', in the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards press room. Shock jock Howard Stern went to the MTV Music Awards in 1992 dressed up as his 'Fartman' persona, wearing a yellow crop-top superhero suit with a giant gold codpiece. Shudder Throb Zombie Quite possibly the sexiest drag king to ever grace our screens, Throb Zombie wore the spikiest codpiece in existence while on Dragula. See on Instagram Drag Race superstar Violet Chachki broke out the leather fetish gear for the Folsom Street Fair in 2024, where she was smoking hot in a leather studded codpiece.
New York Post
23-05-2025
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- New York Post
The English manor where Stanley Kubrick lived during ‘The Shining' production lists for $9M
Here's a property that's straight out of central casting. Stanley Kubrick's former Hertfordshire home — the very place where he masterminded the likes of 'The Shining,' '2001: A Space Odyssey,' and 'A Clockwork Orange' among others — has just hit the market for a blockbuster price: nearly $9 million. The eight-bedroom English estate, known as Abbots Mead, is located on Barnet Lane in Elstree, just outside London. It's being marketed by Savills, according to a brokerage release sent Friday. 14 Stanley Kubrick's former home in Hertfordshire, England, has hit the market for nearly $8.9 million. Justin Paget Photography 14 Kubrick worked on 'The Shining' while living here. Everett Collection / Everett Collection And for serious film buffs, this isn't just any country manor — it's a shrine to cinematic history. The late Kubrick, born in New York, bought the property in 1965 and spent 14 intensely productive years there. He died in 1999. Thanks to its close proximity to Elstree Studios, the reclusive auteur was able to manage everything from production and editing to pioneering special effects — all without leaving his leafy 2-acre compound. 14 Kubrick purchased the Abbots Mead estate in 1965. Justin Paget Photography 14 The grand staircase. Justin Paget Photography 14 Kubrik lived there for 14 years, using it as a creative hub near Elstree Studios. Everett Collection / Everett Collection 14 The country home occupies 7,700 square feet. Justin Paget Photography 'We're very fortunate to have the privilege of selling many great houses that have a rich and varied history. However, it's rare for somewhere to have such a direct link to filmmaking unless it's been used as a location for shoots,' Steven Spencer, head of office at Savills Rickmansworth, said in a statement. Spencer added, 'The close proximity to Elstree Studios made it the perfect base for Kubrick and his family, but he also worked a lot from home — carefully managing all aspects of four films from his extraordinary body of work from within its four walls.' Nestled behind wrought iron gates and marked with a commemorative blue plaque, the 7,700-square-foot manor exudes stately charm and old-school opulence. Think ornate cornices, soaring ceilings, marble fireplaces, a carved staircase and a drawing room that opens to a sun-drenched conservatory. 14 The home has been modernized across three floors, according to the listing. Justin Paget Photography 14 The estate features grand living spaces including a drawing room, a conservatory and a spacious kitchen. Justin Paget Photography 14 The home boasts period details like ornate cornices and original fireplaces. Justin Paget Photography 14 The first floor hosts luxurious suites and a studio. Justin Paget Photography The main suite comes complete with a bay window, a dressing room, and his-and-hers bathrooms. There are also five more bedrooms on the top floor, plus a studio for any film buffs hoping to follow in Kubrick's footsteps. But the estate doesn't end there: a detached lodge with its own four bedrooms and private garden sits on the grounds, along with a two-bedroom apartment perched above a separate garage. Outside, manicured gardens give way to a wisteria-covered pergola, a pool, a pool house with a sauna and even a small orchard. 'Quite apart from its history, Abbots Mead is a handsome period house in its own right,' said Spencer. 14 A formal living room. Justin Paget Photography 14 One of eight bedrooms. Justin Paget Photography 14 An ensuite bedroom. Justin Paget Photography 14 The great lawn. Justin Paget Photography 'Well-proportioned rooms provide generous family space with a sense of grandeur, while mature trees at the garden boundaries ensure plenty of privacy and are the perfect backdrop to a beautiful setting.' And while it may feel like a world away, the property is a quick commute to London thanks to nearby Elstree and Borehamwood Station.
Times
29-04-2025
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- Times
Posh pastries — the king's goddaughter has opened a new cafe
India Hicks, an interior designer, former Ralph Lauren model and ambassador for the King's Trust, her godfather Charles II's charity, is buzzing around a building site ahead of the opening of her latest project. Naya will be a patisserie dishing up cream buns and lobster rolls, champagne and iced pistachio lattes in opulent surroundings, which have been conceived by Hicks in her role as creative director. A banana tree sprouts from Naya's centre, framed by green velvet booths. There are leopard-print soft furnishings and there is hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper. The place has been designed 'not just for culinary fans. We want the international crowd to land in London and say, we've got to go to Naya,' Hicks says. 'We want a community of people: fashion, cultural, international.' Hicks is creating Naya in collaboration with Can and Cengizhan Ayan — two Gen Z brothers from the Turkish chocolatier Pelit, which has been in their family for four generations. The partnership was formed after a family friend of the brothers attended a reading Hicks was doing with her mother, Lady Pamela Hicks, daughter of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (formerly Prince Louis of Battenberg), lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth II and the great-great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Upon meeting, Hicks and the Ayan brothers immediately found a connection. 'They understood and appreciated their legacy, but they wanted to do something independent,' Hicks says. 'And I thought about myself when I was 18. I lived under the very imposing shadow of a very well-known father, grandfather, family … I left England so that I could paint my own picture on my own canvas, and that's exactly what they're doing.' India Hicks's father was the celebrated and innovative designer David Hicks, who died in 1998. He created interiors for the likes of the king of Saudi Arabia and Vidal Sassoon; and his geometric carpets featured in Stanley Kubrick's films A Clockwork Orange and The Shining. His work also graced the floors of Windsor Castle, with other royal commissions including decorating Charles's first apartment at Buckingham Palace. Hicks grew up in Oxfordshire and was bridesmaid at the wedding of Charles — who is also her second cousin — and Lady Diana Spencer. She attended Gordonstoun boarding school and, aged 18, left the UK to study photography in Boston. In subsequent years she has worked as an interior designer and an author. She lives in London and the Bahamas and is on the board of the Global Empowerment Mission, which offers disaster relief. What she is not, however, is a cook. 'I wouldn't even know what the kitchen in my house looks like.' Not learning to cook, she says, is something that she inherited from her mother. 'I'll go to Ukraine and I'll be on the front line with bombs going off around me delivering aid, but I'm not going to cook. That's just not a skill set I have or need.' Hicks relinquishes such duties at dinner parties to her husband, David Flint Wood, also a designer. Instead her role is to 'always make sure that the atmosphere is beautiful', which is what she is doing at Naya, creating not only the gorgeous interiors but also the patisserie's packaging, which will change with the seasons. And although she does not make buns, she does like eating them. 'I eat a lot of chocolate,' she says. Dressed in a sleek taupe coat over a slim-fitting T-shirt and jeans, Hicks's figure is down to the fact that she 'exercises an awful lot — but I do indulge an awful lot'. Her yoga and paddleboarding regimen is fuelled by old-school desserts, including queen of puddings (hot milk-soaked breadcrumbs, meringue and jam) and her grandfather's favourite, shar brei, a creamy concoction with brandy snaps crumbled atop it. However, a sweet tooth is not something shared by the whole family. The King, for instance, is not one for overindulgence. 'He takes unbelievably good care of himself,' says Hicks, particularly following his recent cancer treatment. 'He's a remarkable person. I think about what he's going through now, and yet he's still out nearly every day, we're seeing him, despite probably what would have knocked a lot of people.' The family connection remains close. Hicks and her mother were at Highgrove on the weekend before we meet (there are cushion-stuffed hessian bags from the estate dotted around Naya) — even if, as far as its menu is concerned, 'I haven't said, 'Let's have Battenberg cake,' yet'. (Although the Ayan brothers think it is worth a punt, having added it to their roster alongside a series of Turkish sweets they hope will give the viral Dubai chocolate bar a run for its money) Hicks's intention is that guests will 'linger in the space', swooning over the hand-painted birds and braiding, just as she and the interior designer Anna Goulandris — a friend she met at their 'awful' boarding school, aged 11 — do during my tour. Naya's design leads riff off each other enthusiastically, mulling the art, the fabric choices, whether a live DJ will become a part of the final offering. 'I've been the creative force right from the beginning and I hope to go all the way through,' Hicks says. 'Beyond the launch, I want to have this as part of my life.' Naya soft launches on April 24;
