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New York Times
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- Entertainment
- New York Times
Dozens of Festival Plays Worth Traveling to This Summer
In and Around New York Just off Manhattan, a full-to-bursting open-air season is already underway at Little Island (through Sept. 28), a park in the Hudson River that looks from afar as if it was built atop a giant's stash of stiletto heels. Highlights include Kate Tarker and Dan Schlosberg's 'The Counterfeit Opera: A Beggar's Opera for a Grifter's City' (through June 15); Sarah Gancher's bluegrass re-envisioning of 'Eugene Onegin,' directed by Rachel Chavkin (July 30-31); and 'The Tune Up,' a music-filled evening of new work by Suzan-Lori Parks (July 30-Aug. 3). And at the newly renovated Delacorte Theater in Central Park, Shakespeare in the Park makes a glittery return with Saheem Ali's production of 'Twelfth Night' (Aug. 7-Sept. 14), starring Lupita Nyong'o as Viola, Sandra Oh as Olivia, Peter Dinklage as Malvolio, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Maria and Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Andrew Aguecheek. Amid the hive of theater development that is Poughkeepsie in summertime, New York Stage and Film's dozen public performances at Marist College (July 11-Aug. 3) include new works by Donja R. Love, Carly Mensch, Hansol Jung, Kirsten Greenidge and John Patrick Shanley, while a reading of Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's musical 'It's Kind of a Funny Story' is part of the Powerhouse Theater season (June 20-July 27) at nearby Vassar College. In Garrison, under the tent at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, 'The Comedy of Errors' (June 6-Aug. 2) plays in rep with Thornton Wilder's 'The Matchmaker' (June 8-Aug. 3), followed by Dave Malloy's chamber musical 'Octet' (Aug. 11-Sept. 7). The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, about an hour north of Philadelphia, takes an expansive approach to the Bard. You can see 'Hamlet' (July 9-Aug. 3) and its Tom Stoppard spinoff, 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' (July 17-Aug. 2). Iambic pentameter not your jam? You can also catch the musical 'The Producers' (June 11-29) or the Lorraine Hansberry play 'A Raisin in the Sun' (June 25-July 13). Now that's range. Northeast Western Massachusetts is a travel destination for the Berkshires' hilly beauty and for the summer seasons of its established theaters, including Barrington Stage Company (June 3-Oct. 12), in downtown Pittsfield; Shakespeare & Company (June 19-Oct. 12), in bucolic Lenox; and Berkshire Theater Group (through Oct. 26), in both Pittsfield and Stockbridge. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Vogue Arabia
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
5 Bold Beauty Trends Spotted at the 2025 Met Gala
If you love all things fashion, you're more than familiar with the significance of the first Monday of May. Last night, designers, models and celebrities lit up the stairs of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala dressed in countless interpretations of 2025's dress code: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' But no ensemble is truly complete without the right beauty look, and this year's red carpet delivered on all fronts. There was statement hair! There was impeccable makeup! And there were unbelievably bold manicures on display too. Take a closer look at some of the best looks from the evening below. Drama for Days It goes without saying that every star at the 2025 Met Gala walks the red carpet looking their absolute best. But this year, a few noteworthy names went above and beyond to stand out. While Grammy award-winning rapper Doechii sported the Louis Vuitton logo on her cheek, Lupita Nyong'o paired her blue Chanel look with sparkling ebony brows. Pamela Anderson's baby bangs were a first for the star, and Venus Williams bedazzled her braids with countless metallic Coppola/MG25/Getty Images Locks of Love Long hair was a favourite at the 2025 Met Gala, with attendees opting for ankle-skimming braids (hello, Coco Jones) and bubble ponytails à la Kerry Washington. Isha Ambani Piramal allowed her flawless makeup to stand out with a pulled-back plait accessorized with bejewelled brooches, and Megan Thee Stallion's sculpted flaming red hairdo took inspiration from French dancer, singer, and actress Josephine Baker. @anaitashroffadajania Michael Loccisano/GA/Getty Images Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty ImagesThrowback Makeup Let's dive into the makeup at the 2025 Met Gala. Never one to do things half-baked, Doja Cat's lilac eyes + red lip combo was an ode to the '80s. 'I just wanted to feel like a little gangster,' she shared on the red carpet. 'I just wanted to feel like the madam.' In stark contrast, Zendaya's beauty look took a more subtle approach to honoring past trends with a '90s-inspired lip and flawless skin. For the likes of Sabrina Carpenter and Sydney Sweeney, doll-like lashes and floating eyeliner made winning Shearer Theo Wargo Slicks and Swirls If there's one trend this year's guest list couldn't get enough of, it's got to be kiss curls. From Dua Lipa to basketball player Angel Reese, perfectly sculpted edges were a hot favourite on the red carpet. For Gigi Hadid, pin-up curls were the way to go, while Serena Williams and Tyla both sported lighter locks, with the former opting for Hollywood waves and the latter ruffling up her short do for lots of volume and texture. Theo WargoKevin Mazur/MG25/Getty Images Mani Mania Hair and makeup aside, this year's Met Gala also saw some fabulous manicures on the red carpet. To complement her green eyes and velvet suit, Cardi B walked the Met steps flaunting emerald tips, while Cynthia Erivo shared that her acrylic nails (complete with pocket squares as a nod to menswear) took two days to complete. Perhaps one of the most eye-catching sets this year belonged to Sha'Carri Richardson. Flowers, heart, candy hues… what's not to love?Michael Loccisano/GA/Getty ImagesXNY/Star Max
The Guardian
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Wild Robot to Deaf President Now! The seven best films to watch on TV this week
Chris Sanders's delightful family animation attains Wall-E levels of poignancy in its tale of a shipwrecked robot that learns how to feel. Washed up on a remote island populated only by animals, service unit Roz (voiced by Lupita Nyong'o) finds it has no one to serve. That is until it falls on to a goose's nest, killing all its occupants apart from runt of the litter Brightbill (Kit Connor) – who imprints on Roz as his mother. Assisted by Pedro Pascal's cynical fox Fink, the ever helpful machine reprogrammes itself to rear the gosling well enough so he can migrate with the other geese. The Disney-style anthropomorphising is a bit overdone, but it's a film full of warmth and wit. Friday 23 May, 9.10am, 6.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere Set during one week in 1988, Davis Guggenheim and Nyle DiMarco's revelatory documentary follows an era-defining protest at Gallaudet University in Washington DC – at the time the only deaf higher education institution in the world. When the students discovered a hearing person had been chosen as their new president over deaf candidates, they locked down the campus until the decision was changed. The activists interviewed impress with their zeal for self-determination in a film cleverly designed so that hearing audiences are immersed in a deaf world. Out now, Apple TV+ Andrea Arnold brings earthy conviction to her 2011 adaptation of Emily Brontë's smouldering classic. This is the first version that makes overt the latent suggestion that Heathcliff is African Caribbean, emphasising the transgressive (for the times) nature of his love for Catherine. It's a heavy, passionate, at times brutal rendering of the wild moorland romance – almost an anti-costume drama. Shannon Beer and Kaya Scodelario are convincing as the young and grownup Cathy, while Solomon Glave and James Howson share the crucial role of the tempestuous Heathcliff. Sunday 18 May, 12.55am, Film4 As ever when that wrecking ball of creative energy, Spike Lee, goes historical, the present-day resonances are clear and central. His biopic of political activist Malcolm X (a charismatic Denzel Washington) starts with footage of the beating of Rodney King and ends with a cameo from Nelson Mandela, but there's plenty in the personal experience of the robber turned Black nationalist leader to excite interest and anger. A story of idealism nurtured then thwarted, whether you agree with Malcolm's views or not it's a fitting tribute to a major figure in US history. Monday 19 May, 11pm, BBC Two Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion Interspersed with words taken from her own unpublished memoir and a trove of home movie footage, Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill's candid documentary gets as close to the 'bohemian rock chick' Anita Pallenberg as we're probably going to get. She blazed a trail from impoverished Italian aristocracy to feted New York model to lover of three Rolling Stones, retaining her independent spirit through fame, hard drugs and motherhood, mesmerising everyone she met. Tuesday 20 May, 10pm, Sky Arts The Who's bombastic rock opera album gets the bombastic celluloid treatment it deserves courtesy of – who else? – British cinema's wild man Ken Russell. Singer Roger Daltrey plays Tommy, a boy who loses his sight, hearing and speech after witnessing his mother's adultery. But the traumatised kid shows a talent for pinball that inspires a messianic movement. The film has dated badly in places, but for sheer chutzpah and verve there's little that compares to it – from Tina Turner's devilish Acid Queen to Elton John and his sky-high boots as the Pinball Wizard. Wednesday 21 May, 7.55am, Sky Cinema Greats After getting sacked from his supermarket job, young LA punk Otto (Emilio Estevez) finds himself working with Harry Dean Stanton's repo man – a low-rent operator who repossesses cars from those in debt. However, one car on their list, a Chevy Malibu, has something glowing and deadly in the boot … Writer-director Alex Cox pays homage to Kiss Me Deadly's MacGuffin in his TexMex road movie cum sci-fi thriller, but adds a scuzzy edge all his own as the protagonists tour a run-down city rife with drugs and crime. Thursday 22 May, 12.35am, Sky Cinema Greats
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Prudish Cannes Film Festival is mad to ban naked dresses – red carpet glam is more thrilling than the pretentious films
Clemmie Fieldsend, Fashion Editor Published: Invalid Date, THERE'S a new dress code at Cannes Film Festival — and it's PG-rated. The annual highlight, which opened yesterday and sees films' finest flock to France to preview new movies, has told attendees to cover up. 12 12 Visitors to the invitation-only bash have been warned: 'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival.' For a country renowned for being the leaders in sexual liberation and a festival that is famed for pushing the boundaries in film, it's an odd move. But times have changed. Films have lost their oomph, with the brakes put on high-speed car chases and sex scenes understandably swerved in the wake of the Me Too movement. But the pretentious film event is nothing without the glamorous women who draw the world's attention to the festival with their phenomenal frocks. Think Cannes and Bella Hadid springs to mind — topless with a pair of gold-plated lungs hanging around her neck to shield her modesty in that jaw-dropping dress in 2021. That standout Schiaparelli gown is cemented in the minds of many, and in fashion history. And there have been countless other memorable moments at this 12-day do in the French Riviera. Lupita Nyong'o wore a beautiful Dior gown in 2018 with a sheer bodice that wouldn't get past security. Naomi Campbell chose a black sequin striped gown that revealed her undies last year — but now it would see her booted off the red carpet. Georgina Rodriguez wears £1MILLION necklace and flashes massive diamond ring on red carpet at Cannes Film Festival One of France's most celebrated screen stars, Isabelle Huppert — who has twice won Cannes Best Actress — wore a stunning black lace gown with mesh inserts in 2023. What would organisers say to her today? 'Hold it, love. You can't go out looking like that.' Sacrebleu! 12 12 What women wear is their choice, and so what if their outfits are a tad risque? After all, it's just another form of art and expression — something Cannes claims to acknowledge. France is the home of style, so for it to ban stylish dresses that are meticulously created by talented design teams is a bit, well, sad. And what's next — no nudes in the Louvre? Venus de Milo needs a dressing gown? The control of women's outfits feels like a big step in the wrong direction. What difference does a little flash of flesh here and there really make? When Florence Pugh wore that bright pink, sheer dress by Valentino in 2022 she was called vulgar, but hit back, asking: 'How can my nipples offend you that much?' Shouldn't we be celebrating the confident women who take pride in their body and look amazing as well as the artistry that goes into making their fashion choices — not banning them. Pugh concluded her argument by saying, 'Grow up' and she's right. You could argue that policing ladies' outfits will put the emphasis back on the films, not the fashion. But without it, what's left? A few slow-paced indie films no one will ever watch? Unfortunately for the snobby film folk, this red carpet isn't the side show it is the show. The French may have lost their Ooh La La but slapping a ban on 'naked' dresses won't kill the trend — but could be the nail in the coffin for this historic festival.
Arab News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Princess Reema bint Bandar wears Honayda design to welcome President Trump to Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the US, wore a bespoke creation by Saudi designer Honayda Serafi during President Donald Trump's visit to Riyadh. The ensemble consisted of a royal blue floor-length abaya with detailed gold embroidery. The symmetrical patterns extended across the bodice and sleeves, while smaller gold motifs were scattered throughout the lower part of the garment. The dignitary's look was completed with a matching blue headscarf. A post shared by HONAYDA (@honaydaofficial) Honayda Serafi, founder of Honayda, shared a statement on Princess Reema's appearance on Instagram, saying: 'I am so pleased and deeply proud to see HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar, our remarkable Saudi Ambassador to the United States, standing as a symbol of strength, progress and leadership, as one of the first women to break barriers and champion women's empowerment. 'It is a special moment to see her shine as she welcomes President Trump on his historic visit to Riyadh, wearing a bespoke piece by Honayda for this significant occasion. I look forward to sharing more about the inspiration behind this design,' she added. A post shared by Reema B Al-Saud (@rbsalsaud) Serafi is known for dressing prominent figures across the Middle East and the rest of the world. Celebrities who have worn her designs include Priyanka Chopra, Lupita Nyong'o and Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein of Jordan. She is a favorite of Saudi-born Princess Rajwa and dressed the royal for her henna night festivities in in 2023 and for Jordanian King Abdullah II's silver jubilee celebrations in Amman in 2024. The ensemble consisted of a royal blue floor-length abaya with detailed gold embroidery. (Instagram) Meanwhile, Princess Reema's participation in Trump's visit highlighted the long-standing partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US. Writing in The Washington Times this week, she described the visit as 'a moment pivotal for global peace, security and prosperity. 'Today, as the world navigates new challenges and conflicts, that partnership is more critical than ever,' she said. Princess Reema, who presented her credentials to Trump in 2019 when assuming her role as ambassador, said the two nations' alliance was 'not just history; it is a reimagined future.'
