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The South African
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Max Verstappen skips Brad Pitt 'F1: The Movie' to stay home
Max Verstappen caused a stir in Formula One's most glamorous paddock on Thursday after choosing to attend to his duties as a new father instead of going to an exclusive screening of the new Brad Pitt film 'F1: The Movie'. Red Bull's four-time world champion and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll were the only absentee drivers for the preview showing of the Hollywood movie in Monaco on Wednesday evening – all part of the build-up to this weekend's Grand Prix. Max Verstappen, who is no fan of promotion and marketing work beyond the needs of his own team, said he had declined the invitation well in advance. As to changing nappies, he made no comment. 'I told Formula One Management (FOM) that I would not be there,' he said. 'They knew about it. I just wanted to spend more time at home. It wasn't a mandatory event and it was my private time. 'And I prefer to spend that private time at home especially as in F1 you're away from home so much already. It's pretty normal, I think. Now my family is growing, I definitely prefer more time at home.' Stroll said he was doing 'just stuff', adding that: 'At some point, I'll watch it.' Both drivers, and the 18 who attended, are in the principality for the Monaco Grand Prix, the second of three races in a 'triple header' of three consecutive events in Italy, Monaco and Spain, following six season-opening flyaway races in Australia, Asia, the Gulf and Florida. The long-awaited film is due to go on general release next month and stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. It was directed by Joseph Kosinski, who made 'Top Gun: Maverick' among others, and the producers include Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari. Hamilton attended the screening after which most drivers were enthusiastic about the production, many praising the authenticity of the racing sequences. Carlos Sainz of Williams said: 'I truly enjoyed it… For us F1 experts, we're going to see things that we sometimes see with Netflix that you can tell are a bit Hollywood-esque. 'But I truly believe that for a new fan, it will attract an audience and will do very well with people who don't know anything about F1. For the hardcore fan, for the journalists and us (drivers), we see things that maybe are too American or a bit too Hollywood.' He added that the filming of racing sequences were 'insane, honestly insane' and 'for me the best part.' 'F1: The Movie' star Damson Idris at the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' in New York at the start of May © Dia Dipasupil / AFP Drivers, team bosses and other guests attended the showing which Hamilton's Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc described as 'really cool'. 'Honestly, I didn't know what to expect,' he added. 'No idea. But the story-telling is really cool and the images are just incredible. I really enjoyed it.' Pierre Gasly of Alpine said: 'Beautiful! It was really cool to see it for the first time. I think it is a real dive into our world of Formula One so I'm sure people will like it.' Williams' team chief James Vowles said: 'I thought it was absolutely fantastic. They did a really good job of being authentic to who we are and how we go racing. 'I rate films by goosebump moments and I had three or four of them that were just really brilliant build-ups that then ended in a fantastic way. It is a fantastic package.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
eNCA
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Verstappen skips Brad Pitt F1 movie to stay with family
MONACO - Max Verstappen caused a stir in F1's most glamorous paddock after choosing to attend to his duties as a new father instead of going to an exclusive screening of the new Brad Pitt film 'F1: The Movie'. Red Bull's four-time world champion and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll were the only absentee drivers for the preview showing of the Hollywood movie in Monaco on Wednesday evening - all part of the build-up to this weekend's Grand Prix. Verstappen, who is no fan of promotion and marketing work beyond the needs of his own team, said he had declined the invitation well in advance. As to changing nappies, he made no comment. "I told Formula One Management (FOM) that I would not be there," he said. "They knew about it. I just wanted to spend more time at home. It wasn't a mandatory event and it was my private time. "And I prefer to spend that private time at home especially as in F1 you're away from home so much already. It's pretty normal, I think. Now my family is growing, I definitely prefer more time at home." The long-awaited film is due to go on general release next month and stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. It was directed by Joseph Kosinski, who made 'Top Gun: Maverick' among others, and the producers include Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari. Hamilton attended the screening after which most drivers were enthusiastic about the production, many praising the authenticity of the racing sequences. Carlos Sainz of Williams said: "I truly enjoyed it... For us F1 experts, we're going to see things that we sometimes see with Netflix that you can tell are a bit Hollywood-esque. "But I truly believe that for a new fan, it will attract an audience and will do very well with people who don't know anything about F1. For the hardcore fan, for the journalists and us (drivers), we see things that maybe are too American or a bit too Hollywood." He added that the filming of racing sequences were "insane, honestly insane" and "for me the best part." Drivers, team bosses and other guests attended the showing which Hamilton's Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc described as "really cool". "Honestly, I didn't know what to expect," he added. "No idea. But the story-telling is really cool and the images are just incredible. I really enjoyed it." Pierre Gasly of Alpine said: "Beautiful! It was really cool to see it for the first time. I think it is a real dive into our world of Formula One so I'm sure people will like it." Williams' team chief James Vowles said: "I thought it was absolutely fantastic. They did a really good job of being authentic to who we are and how we go racing.
France 24
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Verstappen skips Brad Pitt F1 movie to stay with family
Red Bull's four-time world champion and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll were the only absentee drivers for the preview showing of the Hollywood movie in Monaco on Wednesday evening - all part of the build-up to this weekend's Grand Prix. Verstappen, who is no fan of promotion and marketing work beyond the needs of his own team, said he had declined the invitation well in advance. As to changing nappies, he made no comment. "I told Formula One Management (FOM) that I would not be there," he said. "They knew about it. I just wanted to spend more time at home. It wasn't a mandatory event and it was my private time. "And I prefer to spend that private time at home especially as in F1 you're away from home so much already. It's pretty normal, I think. Now my family is growing, I definitely prefer more time at home." Stroll said he was doing "just stuff", adding that: "At some point, I'll watch it." Both drivers, and the 18 who attended, are in the principality for the Monaco Grand Prix, the second of three races in a 'triple header' of three consecutive events in Italy, Monaco and Spain, following six season-opening flyaway races in Australia, Asia, the Gulf and Florida. 'Goosebumps' The long-awaited film is due to go on general release next month and stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. It was directed by Joseph Kosinski, who made 'Top Gun: Maverick' among others, and the producers include Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari. Hamilton attended the screening after which most drivers were enthusiastic about the production, many praising the authenticity of the racing sequences. Carlos Sainz of Williams said: "I truly enjoyed it... For us F1 experts, we're going to see things that we sometimes see with Netflix that you can tell are a bit Hollywood-esque. "But I truly believe that for a new fan, it will attract an audience and will do very well with people who don't know anything about F1. For the hardcore fan, for the journalists and us (drivers), we see things that maybe are too American or a bit too Hollywood." He added that the filming of racing sequences were "insane, honestly insane" and "for me the best part." Drivers, team bosses and other guests attended the showing which Hamilton's Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc described as "really cool". "Honestly, I didn't know what to expect," he added. "No idea. But the story-telling is really cool and the images are just incredible. I really enjoyed it." Pierre Gasly of Alpine said: "Beautiful! It was really cool to see it for the first time. I think it is a real dive into our world of Formula One so I'm sure people will like it." Williams' team chief James Vowles said: "I thought it was absolutely fantastic. They did a really good job of being authentic to who we are and how we go racing. © 2025 AFP
New York Post
22-05-2025
- New York Post
Two women arrested for allegedly helping fugitives who broke out of New Orleans prison
Two women have been arrested for allegedly helping some of the 10 inmates who busted out of a New Orleans prison — including an accused murderer — as the manhunt for five of the escapees continues. Cortnie Harris, 32, and Corvanntay Baptiste, 38, are facing felony accomplice charges for allegedly helping some of the prisoners who were caught on security camera breaking out of the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on Friday night, according to the Louisiana State Police. Before the Hollywood-esque escape, Harris had been in phone contact with one of the inmates who had not yet been captured, police said, without identifying which of the fugitives. Advertisement Harris is also accused of transporting two of the escapees — both still at large — around multiple locations in New Orleans. Police again did not identify which two inmates. 4 Courtnie Harris allegedly transported two of the escapees around New Orleans after the breakout, police said. Louisiana State Police 4 Corvanntay Baptiste allegedly helped get food to accused killer Corey Boyd, according to state police. Louisiana State Police 4 The two women are charged with helping inmates who broke out of a Louisiana prison Friday night. OSPO Advertisement Baptiste, meanwhile, allegedly spoke with accused murderer Corey Boyd on the phone and social media before he broke out — then helped get him food while he was in hiding, according to police. Boyd, who is charged with killing a man during a car burglary last year, was taken into custody in New Orleans earlier this week. It's not clear if Harris and Baptiste knew each other. Both women were arrested and charged with felonies for their involvement. The charges mean three people have now been accused of aiding the escapees. Advertisement Prison worker Sterling Williams, 33, allegedly admitted cutting off water in the cells so the inmates could pull the toilet from the wall and escape through a hole, blaming it on one of the inmates threatening to shank him if he refused to help. 4 Accused killer Corey Boyd's arrest Tuesday in Treme means half of the 10 Orleans Justice Center escapees are now back in custody LSP/OPSO The inmates then scaled and then hopped the jail's barbed wire fence and then ran across the highway into a neighborhood before changing clothes. So far, five of the prisoners have been caught while five are still on the loose. Advertisement The five who remain at large 'are considered to be armed and dangerous,' Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said. Harris and Baptiste were booked at the Plaquemines Parish Detention Center. If convicted, they face up to five years in prison. 'Those who choose to assist or conceal these individuals are violating the law and will be held accountable. Harboring fugitives threatens the safety of our communities and will not be tolerated,' LSP said in a statement.
Evening Standard
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Evening Standard
In-flight beauty essentials: A travel fanatic's must-haves
If you're anything like us, right now on your wrist is anywhere between 1 - 3 hair ties, ready for those moments when you need your hair out of your face. SILKE offers some of the best around, and now has brought its kind-to-strand signature to other tools. A claw grip and a heatless curler are all you need here to help achieve Hollywood-esque curls minus the heat. Made from the same silky fabric as the hair ties, the tool is essentially one long, skinny foam sausage that you position on the centre front of your head (hair centre parted) and secure with the claw grip. Then working from the top-most sections, wrap a three-inch-wide section around the tool, pulling away from your face so that the roots are pulled up - this is what will give you the volume you're looking for. Work in sections along one side from the top of your head to your temples, around the ears and finally the back of the neck, securing it all at the end with the hair tie, then repeat on the other side. SILKE recommends using the tool with damp hair and sleeping in it, which, as side-sleepers, we found challenging. Luckily the tool will give you the desired effect if you wear it for three to four hours (or as long as it takes for your hair to completely air dry). This makes it an option if you want to try heatless for an afternoon or evening event. The benefits are obvious: zero heat damage and bouncy curls to die for. Add a styling creme, mousse or a few drops of hair oil to your damp locks before wrapping them around the hair tool for a more polished result.
