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Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Frank Sinatra ‘facilitated' John F Kennedy's other life, but couldn't outrun his mafia connections: The rise and ruin of their unlikely friendship
The month of May marks the 27th death anniversary of the legendary Italian-American crooner Frank Sinatra who passed away on May 14, 1998, due to a heart attack in Los Angeles. Apart from his stellar career as a singer and the fact that his music still finds space in big-budget movies and also your dad's playlist titled 'This Is Real Music', Sinatra had a colourful personal life, to say the least. He had FBI files dedicated to his relationship with the mob, that one character from The Godfather which was 'definitely not based on him', and, of course, his confusing relationship with the former US president John F. Kennedy. Sinatra and Kennedy had very different upbringings; one broke through the proverbial glass ceiling, while for the other that limit did not necessarily exist. Singing in mafia-controlled bars and venues, the 'Fly Me to the Moon' singer made a lot of friends on his way to fame, friends who weren't exactly on the right side of the law and helped Fontane, scratch that, Sinatra break through contracts, land roles and flourish in a whirlwind of an industry. After Sinatra rose through the fulminations of his beguiling life and stalling career with the film From Here to Eternity (1953), he made friends with an upcoming politician from Massachusetts named Kennedy. It almost feels perverse and impossible when you look at their pictures together from the early years of their association. Two men smiling through cigarette smoke, mixed with an air of nonchalance and greatness, while the world around them tried to chisel their way into the truth behind this relationship. Along with Sinatra, Kennedy was chummy with the entire 'Rat Pack', which consisted of singer Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, along with actors Angie Dickinson and Peter Lawford. ALSO READ: Denzel Washignton and Spike Lee reunite for Highest 2 Lowest, featuring ASAP Rocky and Jeffrey Wright. Watch teaser Sinatra was almost the facilitator of Kennedy's 'other life', as he introduced him to a different world, which was filled with vices in expensive glasses and escape routes dressed as beautiful women. He was allegedly the man who was responsible for Kennedy's association with Marilyn Monroe, and he did it presumably during the time when the actor was renting the guest house of Sinatra's home in Los Angeles. Apart from the booze and the philandering, Sinatra incorporated himself into the politician's professional front as well; he fully supported him in his campaign for presidency, writing songs, raising funds and even convincing mob bosses to influence the vote of the workers' union. Everyone was aware that the union voted as one unit, and them going over to Kennedy's side would go a long way in his battle against Richard Nixon. Sinatra seemed to cut a deal with the Chicago boss, Sam 'Mooney' Giancana, who probably helped with the union in the hopes that the Kennedy administration would take things easy on them. As Kennedy emerged victorious over Nixon, Sinatra grew in confidence just by association. He had always been boastful about his connections, and in Kennedy he saw legitimacy, invincibility. But Sinatra's dreams of being in cahoots with the highest office in the country were soon shattered as John's brother Robert F Kennedy (also known as Bobby) took over the office of Attorney General and began his onslaught on organised crime. Amidst all this, Sinatra offered to host John during his visit to Los Angeles, but now with Kennedy's new office and credentials, some arrangements had to be made. The singer got in touch with the Secret Service and made several modifications to his infamous house, including adding a helicopter pad. But just like a Bollywood wedding gone wrong, Kennedy's first visit back would be the last verse in the glorious and controversial friendship. While the president was in transit to Los Angeles, Kennedy was informed by his brother that the FBI had just released documents regarding Sinatra's ties with the mob, and the evidence in those files was damning enough for the Attorney General. More than that, the then FBI director J. Edgar Hoover was perched up on Kennedy's head and had more files on their parties than Sinatra's entire discography. Ultimately the trip was cancelled, and Kennedy chose to go to singer Bing Crosby's estate instead. An enraged Sinatra felt betrayed and ransacked his newly refurbished home. His hopes of outrunning his mafia connections and changing the people's perception about him went down the drain as the citizens of America seemed to forget everything their Roman Catholic golden boy did before entering the White House on a rather questionable steed. The close friends did not maintain any contact with each other, and just a year later, Kennedy was assassinated. Their rise to the top was meteoric, and the duo lived like rockstars before it was even a thing, including every single mistake the upcoming generation of rockstars would make. Intoxicated dreams, dilapidated morals and fractured relationships – maybe Sinatra got back exactly what he sold at those lavish parties at his house. Even though we will never know the extent of what all transpired between the two personalities, it can be argued that both of them were never actually friends. It was a relationship built on favours and promises, and one decided to step off before the other could cash in, and that, people, was the straw that broke the singing camel's back.
New York Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Scarlett Johansson wants ‘retaliation' against Michael Che for his vulgar ‘SNL' joke
Michael Che's jab might have gotten under the skin just a little. Scarlett Johansson's husband, Colin Jost, and his costar Michael Che had their annual 'Saturday Night Live' joke swap in December 2024 with the actress, 40, being the target of one inappropriate joke. Now, Johansson wants revenge. 7 Scarlett Johansson on 'Saturday Night Live.' NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images 'I feel like it's almost my responsibility to come up with some way to burn Michael back,' she told Vanity Fair in an interview published Wednesday. 'Retaliation, I'd say, should be expected. Others on the show could support this desire. Know what I mean?' During the sketch comedy show, Jost, 42, and his Weekend Update co-anchor, Michael Che, 41, read jokes written by one another. 'Costco has removed the roast beef sandwich from its menu. But I ain't trippin',' Jost said at the time. 'I've been eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kid.' 7 Scarlett Johansson hosts 'Saturday Night Live.' NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images A camera then panned to the actress who was backstage with a shocked look on her face. 'My experience of it was so funny.' Johansson told InStyle in March, revealing that producers had given her a heads up that Che wrote a 'vagina joke.' Speaking out about the comment in particular, the 'Fly Me to the Moon' alum stated, 'It was so vulgar.' 7 Anchor Colin Jost and anchor Michael Che during Weekend Update on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images 'I just can't believe that they went there. I was like — it was so gross. It was really gross,' she went on. 'And, like, old-school gross.' The 'Sing' vet didn't expect it to go that far, however. 'I was like, 'I mean, it's a vagina joke, how bad could it be?' And then as soon as the Costco photo came up, I was like 'No! No, Michael!'' Johansson also touched on the crew catching her stunned reaction. 7 Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost attend 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special.' Evan Agostini/Invision/AP 'The fact that it took on a full 'To Catch a Predator'-style reveal or whatever,' she teased, 'that was so intense. All of a sudden, it was like a whole bunch of people holding up lights, and a guy with a video camera. They were waiting for me to react. I felt insane. I was like, 'I think I'm going to faint.'' The joke didn't come between Johansson and Jost, who tied the knot in 2020, and share son Cosmo, 3, as they went to bed together at 4 a.m., laughing about what went down. 'I was like, 'My nerves are shot.' And Colin said, 'Me too,'' Johansson, who also shares daughter Rose, 10, with ex-husband Romain Dauriac, recalled. 7 Scarlett Johansson attends the 2025 Time100 Gala at Lincoln Center on April 24, 2025 in New York City. WireImage While on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' in January, Jost told host Jimmy Fallon, 'I'm in trouble, I think, with a lot of people. Scarlett was genuinely so shocked. Because I was obviously surprised by everything, but they gave her a heads-up.' The comedian shared that the writers asked Johansson if she would be okay being included in a punchlines or two, and, of course, she was game. 'And she was like, 'Sure! You know, whatever. I'm open to it,'' explained Jost. 7 Anchor Colin Jost during Weekend Update on February 16, 2025. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images 'It was honestly a legitimate live moment, and you weren't acting at all,' stated Fallon, 50, to which Jost responded, 'I was not. I can't act that well.' The couple have continued to be a united front — jokes and all — since tying the knot five years ago. Jost even gave a sweet shout-out to Johansson in his 2020 memoir, 'A Very Punchable Face.' The author penned that she 'a grace and a smile that I've still never seen in any other human.' 7 Mikey Day as Lord Gaga, anchor Colin Jost, and anchor Michael Che as during Weekend Update on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images 'I've met someone I love and who I feel more comfortable with than I ever have before,' he wrote. 'I feel more confident committing to what I'm working on and standing by whatever I create, regardless of whether people like it or not.' Johansson will host the 'Saturday Night Live' Season 50 finale — alongside musical guest Bad Bunny — on May 17.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A pause in the stars: Fly Me to the Moon manga on hiatus
The Kenjirou Hata 's beloved romantic comedy manga , Fly Me to the Moon ( Tonikaku Kawaii ), is officially going on hiatus starting from May 7, 2025. The news was shared in the combined 22nd/23rd issue of Weekly Shonen Sunday , this has stirred a mix of emotions from fans as they are preparing to temporarily part their ways with Nasa and Tsukasa's charming love story. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Between the pages of love Ever since its launch in February 2018, Fly Me to the Moon has been a passionate journey through the life of Nasa Yuzaki and his super mysterious wife, Tsukasa. Fly Me to the Moon stands out with its soft romance, gentle humor, and subtle hints of something lying deeper beneath their seemingly ordinary and normal marriage. Credits: Crunchyroll The hiatus will officially begin with the issue which is scheduled for May 7, 2025, which was confirmed by Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday. The return date has not been provided yet. Which leaves fans guessing, many fans recognize that such breaks are often needed to give authors time to rest and refocus on the better treatment for themselves and for the story. Fans react with patience and hope The hiatus has sparked plenty of conversation on online platforms like X, Reddit, Fandom, etc.. While some fans are obviously disappointed, the overwhelming majority is expressing support for Kenjirou Hata, urging him to take all the time he needs to get better and deliver even more better story. There's an understanding in the manga community that well-paced storytelling and creator health go together side by side. Credits: Crunchyroll Interestingly, some humorous theories have surfaced the web—one even linking the break to the recent emotional turns in Jujutsu Kaisen , poking fun at Hata's possible shock over the famous manga storylines. While clearly in jest, this shows how well connected manga fans are across different titles and genres. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What happens next? With the manga going on a break, fans are expected to revisit previous chapters and possibly rewatch the anime adaptations to keep the story fresh in their minds for when the manga returns after it's hiatus. For those who haven't read it yet, now would be a great time to catch up and fall in love with the wholesome relationship of Nasa and Tsukasa. Kenjirou Hata has a history of long-running, well-loved and written stories (Hayate the Combat Butler being another fan favorite), and many fans are confident that Fly Me to the Moon will return stronger than before. Till then, the community of Fly Me to the Moon will be patiently waiting under the stars for it's return. Mark your calendars—May 7, 2025 , marks the start of this pause. But the journey of Nasa and Tsukasa is way far from over.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Masked Singer' recap: Who was eliminated when Ant, Coral, and Paparazzo faced off on ‘Rat Pack Night'?
Ant, Coral, and Paparazzo faced off one last time on The Masked Singer Wednesday night. The Group A finalists joined panelist Robin Thicke for a performance of "Fly Me to the Moon" before going head-to-head in front of Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora. Only two could move on to Season 13's Lucky Six while the third-place finisher was forced to unmask. Read on for our recap of "Rat Pack Night," hosted by Nick Cannon, which aired Feb. 26 on Fox. SEE 'The Masked Singer': Top 21 most famous celebrities of all time More from GoldDerby 'The Voice' Season 27 Episode 4 recap: Michael and Kelsea build a rivalry in four head-to-head chair turns 'RuPaul's Drag Race' wizard spills the tea on 'The Wicked Wiz of Oz' Rusical, from 'A Chorus Line' Easter eggs to Cher Jeff Probst: 'Survivor 50' will be 'in the hands of the fans,' and the all-star cast will 'represent the entire series' Kicking things off was Coral — and it turns out she has a strong connection to the Rat Pack and its era. Here's her story: "I made it to the Group A finals! I'm dead! Especially for 'Rat Pack Night' because their music really reminds me of my dad. Growing up on the East Coast, I have the best memories of the two of us driving down the shore playing ol' 'Mickey Blue Eyes' and Sammy Davis Jr. while I dreamed of being a big headliner just like them. But when I moved from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and I finally got a shot at stardom, I was like this shy girl thrown right into the deep end of a whole new world. I was so lonely and terrified I would never fit in — except there was this one guy who helped me through it all — my dad. He joined me every day on set and would tell me the funniest dad jokes to cheer me up. He made life on this new coast feel like home. So tonight, I'm singing our favorite song. Because of you, I truly am the luckiest lil' lady in the world." Coral sang "Luck Be a Lady" by Frank Sinatra. Following the classy performance, Ken deemed her "the front-runner" of this competition. Rita added, "You took a classic and you made it your own!" Next, Coral responded to her on-stage clue of an apple, stating, "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere!" The panelists' guesses were Victoria Justice (Robin), Rachel Zegler (Jenny), and Camila Mendes (Rita). Ant was second to the stage with an all new package of clues. Here's what she had to say: "I'm so thrilled for a Rat Pack tribute night! You know, I was actually part of a rat pack myself, an ant colony you could say. When we first got together, it was the perfect fit — the sisters I never had growing up. We came out of the gate swinging, sharing everything together — the success, the fame, the lights. But we also shared the bad days, the long hours, the harsh conditions, the constant criticisms — yet we survived together and still managed to top the charts despite it all. It was an ant fever, baby! I wouldn't be standing here today without them. So tonight, here's another chart-topper for my rat pack. You all will never know how much I love you and how much I care. You are resilient women who are capable of anything!" Ant sang "Fever" by Peggy Lee and Robin thought it showed off a fun new side to the crooning insect. Her on-stage clue was a moon man, to which Ant responded, "I don't live where the moon man lives, but wherever he landed was where I got a huge start in my career." The panelists' guesses were Aubrey O'Day (Robin), Mel B (Ken), and Charli xcx (Rita). Last up was Paparazzo, who provided some new clues of his own before he hit the stage: "Whoa! I've made it to the Group A finals — and on Rat Pack tribute night? You know my entire family loves those guys because — fun fact — I'm actually Italian. When my grandparents came over from the old country, you know, the O.C., they focused on fitting into American life, learning English, and trying to assimilate. But, two generations later, when I was trying to break into the biz, sadly, agencies couldn't pronounce my real last name, so they suggested I change it. Fortunately, I did. But I always clung to my heritage, even if people didn't necessarily know. I'm proud to represent Italian culture — everything from pizza to amore. Now I'm here singing one of the most iconic Italian anthems ever written. So this one's for my familia, and of course, Frankie and Dean." Paparazzo sang "That's Amore" by Dean Martin. Rita called it "beautiful" and was excited by all the new Italian clues. His on-stage hint was Frankenstein, to which Paparazzo responded, "Monsters under the bed are scary, but onscreen they're not so bad. I know that first hand." The panelists' guesses were Cole Sprouse (Robin), Michael Cera (Ken), and Matthew Lawrence or Andrew Lawrence (Jenny). Voted through to the Lucky Six was Paparazzo, leaving Ant and Coral left to face-off in the Battle Royale. Each put their own spin on Sinatra's "My Way" before the panelists decided who would move on. Following the close Battle Royale, Ant was eliminated from the competition. Before she revealed herself, the panelists got to open up a "Crack the Case" clue case. Ant's case held a world record. When asked what it means, Ant responded, "I don't know, there are so many." The panelists then submitted their final guesses: Evan Rachel Wood (Jenny), Charli xcx (Rita), Mel B (Ken), and Aubrey O'Day (Robin). Ant finally peeled off her mask and revealed herself as Danity Kane singer Aubrey O'Day! Robin was right! SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Ant unmasks and calls out her 'ex-boss,' who's 'in prison now' 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Fuzzy Peas? 'Hell's Kitchen' winners ranked worst to best: All seasons Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scarlett Johansson Slams AI-Created Video of Celebrities Denouncing Kanye West: ‘We Must Call Out the Misuse of AI'
Scarlett Johansson has once again been forced to speak out about the dangers of artificial intelligence, this time after a video featuring her likeness has gone viral. 'It has been brought to my attention by family members and friends that an AI-generated video featuring my likeness, in response to an antisemitic view, has been circulating online and gaining traction,' she told People early Wednesday. 'I am a Jewish woman who has no tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech of any kind. But I also firmly believe that the potential for hate speech multiplied by AI is a far greater threat than any one person who takes accountability for it. We must call out the misuse of AI, no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality.' The video in question features Johansson and other Jewish celebrities appearing to condemn Kanye West's latest antisemitic spiral. AI versions of Adam Sandler, Mila Kunis, Drake, Jerry Seinfeld, Steven Spielberg, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Black and Lenny Kravitz are also included. 'I have unfortunately been a very public victim of AI, but the truth is that the threat of AI affects each and every one of us,' she continued. 'There is a 1000-foot wave coming regarding AI that several progressive countries, not including the United States, have responded to in a responsible manner. It is terrifying that the U.S. government is paralyzed when it comes to passing legislation that protects all of its citizens against the imminent dangers of AI.' 'I urge the U.S. government to make the passing of legislation limiting AI use a top priority; it is a bipartisan issue that enormously affects the immediate future of humanity at large,' Johansson's statement concluded. Indeed, the 'Fly Me to the Moon' star previously spoke out against OpenAI last May when she discovered ChatGPT featured a voice named Sky that sounded eerily like hers. Sam Altman's tech company denied the similarities, claiming they used a different actress entirely even though Johansson initially turned down the job. 'In a time when we are all grappling with deepfakes and the protection of our own likeness, our own work, our own identities, I believe these are questions that deserve absolute clarity,' she said at the time, in part. 'I look forward to resolution in the form of transparency and the passage of appropriate legislation to help ensure that individual rights are protected.' The post Scarlett Johansson Slams AI-Created Video of Celebrities Denouncing Kanye West: 'We Must Call Out the Misuse of AI' appeared first on TheWrap.
