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Gulf Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Great clothes, no Instagram — was this last ‘best decade ever'?
One of the stranger trends on the discussion platform Reddit highlights just how many variations there are on this one question: why did the Nineties look like that? Most of the time the people posing them are too young to remember 9/11, let alone the years immediately preceding it. But they share a fascination with the photographs taken of that decade, and the clothes, and the makeup. Sometimes the question is about the era's cars, or its architecture, or its films and television. What was up with how good everything looked? Why did light seem that much kinder? Why do street scenes in the original Sex and the City hold so much colour and vibrance, yet the street scenes in And Just Like That look as if you're watching Sarah Jessica Parker skip around an Apple store? Why, the children ask, do the Nineties just seem... better? It's a tiny microcosm of what is increasingly accepted as a fact of modern life: that the Nineties were better than whatever we're dealing with currently. Think of all the music and the filmmaking! Put aside the Gulf war, Aids, the Rodney King riots, OJ Simpson, Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, Bosnia, mad cow disease, increased globalisation and corporate fiefdom, and the dawn of focus-on-the-family conservatism, and it was practically a blissful utopia of good vibes! And you, dear reader, may be one of those pining nostalgia-heads, sitting in your cramped, hopeless, still-traumatised-by-Covid flatshare and wishing you could go back. Monica Lewinsky Others echo that view, at least. A few years ago, a YouGov poll found that the Nineties were the UK's most fondly remembered decade. A similar poll, published earlier this month, identified the period between 1993 and 2001 as one of the two best eras in American history, more or less tying with 1980 to 1991. Make America great again? Just make it 1995, and Bob's your uncle, apparently. That poll, though, doesn't make clear who the 1,139 Americans were who actually voted. We know they were 'adults', but that could mean anything: individuals who lived through the Nineties — and by that I mean really lived — or people like me, 1992 babies with vivid memories of only the last hurrah of the decade. If we're being totally honest, they could also be people with absolutely no tangible sense of the Nineties outside of Throwback Thursday Instagram posts. Eighteen-year-olds, basically. But why do the Nineties still hold such allure? They were, in lots of ways, a decade of abundance, of every creative field firing on all cylinders. Of Nirvana, Tupac, Blur and the Spice Girls, of Quentin Tarantino, Jurassic Park and Richard Curtis. Think Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein and Empire Records. The Simpsons, Twin Peaks and Father Ted. There was money and time being thrown at artists of all stripes, allowing each and every person to discover something of value and significance in the decade's cultural wares. Real investment was put into Caroline Aherne and Larry David, into the Gallagher brothers and Britney Spears. It was easy to find your stuff because there was simply so much of it. Not keen on Alanis? Try Kim Gordon. Repelled by Men Behaving Badly? Try Absolutely Fabulous. In a random week in June 1999, the top 10 singles in the UK included 'Hey Boy Hey Girl' by The Chemical Brothers, 'That Don't Impress Me Much' by Shania Twain, 'Sweet Like Chocolate' by Shanks & Bigfoot, and Sixpence None the Richer's treacly classic 'Kiss Me'. At No 1? Baz Luhrmann's misty-eyed, spoken-word oddity 'Everybody's Free (to Wear Sunscreen)'. There was range. The internet, inevitably, ruined it. Popularised by hippies and geeks around 1993 and 1994, it created even more abundance, but going backwards in time: increasingly the entire history of culture was available at our disposal, shrinking the necessity for the new and innovative.
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
White House unveils Drudge Report-style website for positive Trump news
The White House rolled out a new webpage this week that may look very familiar to longtime news junkies. is a dead ringer for the Drudge Report, the seminal online aggregator which helped break the Monica Lewinsky scandal that nearly brought down then-President Bill Clinton in 1998. The glitzy pro-Trump website, which features all-caps headlines of 'fair and accurate coverage of the administration,' is the brainchild of the White House communications office, helmed by Steven Cheung. 'It's a com-driven thing,' one White House official behind the project told The Post this week. 'It's something we talked about internally. As all things are here, it's never a one-man effort, not a one-woman effort, but it's a communications product.' The eye-catching style of the site is meant to give readers a 'digestible format' that's 'not overly complicated,' this person added. 'This is just kind of a no brainer, in my personal opinion, to put all that coverage in one place, for folks to take a look at, folks to digest or to share,' they said. 'I think it's really important that we go to the American people. They don't have to come to us, you know, looking for information. And I thought, what better way than to put all that coverage in one spot? 3 The White House's new website is meant to be 'digestible' for readers. 'It's just an easy-to-digest form and just, if it looks similar to someone else's stuff, so be it. But I think it's different and but it kind of achieves the same intended goal.' The 'wire' branding of the website comes after the White House removed the Associated Press, Reuters and Bloomberg from their traditional spot in the press pool following a court fight with the AP over access. A federal judge ruled the AP — which miffed the administration for its refusal to use the term 'Gulf of America' — has to have the same access the other outlets, prompting the White House to strip wire reporters of guaranteed daily access to the commander in chief. 3 The headlines feature news rom the administration. 3 President Donald Trump looks on after disembarking from Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach, Florida, May 1, 2025. REUTERS As of midday Friday, the website including links to Trump's Truth Social posts, the administration's 'rapid response' X account, official statements, and articles and op-ed pieces from outlets including Fox News, Breitbart, the Washington Post, Washington Times, and Washington Examiner. The effort, the White House official said, is a part of their 'new media strategy' to shake up the media landscape. 'In the run up to the 100 days, you know, we did 100 interviews from the White House,' the official said. 'This is just another part of that strategy, making sure that it's in one place, digestible for the public. I can't stress that enough that it's about just knocking down barriers and making things as accessible as possible, making sure people don't have to do all the world.'
Buzz Feed
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Monica Lewinsky's Hilarious Response To Halle Berry's Rap Song Tweet Is Going Viral
In case you didn't know, Monica Lewinsky is very good on Twitter. Well, we got a new one for the archive! In case you don't know, Monica has been mentioned in a TON of songs. She pointed out that she's "the chick from over 125 rap songs" in an old Tweet. Monica Lewinsky (she/her) @MonicaLewinsky i'm the chick from over 125 rap songs... 😉 01:32 PM - 09 May 2018 The most famous one that comes to mind is Beyoncé's "Partition" where Bey sings, "He Monica Lewinsky'd all on my gown."
USA Today
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Monica Lewinsky stuns for rare red carpet appearance at 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
Monica Lewinsky stuns for rare red carpet appearance at 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Show Caption Hide Caption Olivia Munn rejected seven-figure-offer after 'traumatic' on-set incident During an appearance on Monica Lewinsky's 'Reclaiming' podcast, Olivia Munn revealed that she rejected a seven-figure offer to sign an NDA after a 'traumatic' on-set incident. unbranded - Entertainment Monica Lewinsky is reclaiming her life – and turning heads –on the red carpet. The "Reclaiming" podcast host attended Thursday's opening night performance of "Good Night, and Good Luck," the Broadway debut of legendary screen actor George Clooney in New York City. Lewinsky, 51, turned heads on the red carpet wearing her signature black in an off-the-shoulder dress, which featured dramatic asymmetric ruffles, as her brown locks were pulled back into her typical half up-down hairstyle. The play is based off of Clooney's six-time Oscar-nominated film, which was released in 2005 as a response of sorts to the Iraq War. 'Good Night, and Good Luck' review: George Clooney preaches to the choir in Broadway debut The political drama's stage adaptation, which opened April 3 at the Winter Garden Theatre, features the Oscar-winning Clooney's portrayal of CBS news icon Edward R. Murrow's legendary exposé on then-embattled Senator Joseph McCarthy. He co-wrote the script with longtime collaborator Grant Heslov and played a supporting role in the original movie as CBS News producer Fred Friendly, recasting himself this time as Murrow. Like Clooney, Lewinsky is in a season of reclamation. On March 2, the anti-bullying activist and Hollywood producer made her rare annual appearance at this year's 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party after the ceremony. Monica Lewinsky launches 'Reclaiming' podcast with celebrity guests Earlier this year, she launched her new podcast "Reclaiming" and retold the story of her journey from scrutinized White House intern to Hollywood producer and anti-bullying advocate in the show's first episode. "Coming out of '98, I lost my anonymity, I lost my future, I lost my sense of self, I think I lost trusting myself in many ways," Lewinsky said during the first episode, referring to the 1998 scandal after a marital affair with then-President Bill Clinton. "I fell in love with D.C. and the White House and the job and the environment and then, very unfortunately, I fell in love with my boss who was married and also the most powerful man in the world," she said. "What followed was an inappropriate relationship that lasted for two years." So far, the podcast has featured actress Olivia Munn, tech journalist Kara Swisher, '80s cultural icon Molly Ringwald, "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke and skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. Monica Lewinsky: Bill Clinton should have resigned over affair scandal The show's latest guest is Beanie Feldstein, who famously portrayed the now-podcaster in "Impeachment: American Crime Story," which Lewinsky produced. Lewinsky also appeared on a Feb. 26 episode of "Call Her Daddy," telling host Alex Cooper that Clinton should have resigned in the wake of her affair and detailing how the scandal would have been framed differently in present day. Contributing: Patrick Ryan
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Monica Lewinsky Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance in Sexy Plunging Dress at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Monica Lewinsky made a sexy statement at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party. On Sunday, March 2, the activist, 51, attended the star-studded event in a plunging black Stella McCartney design. The midi dress featured a column silhouette and sheer mesh panel at the neckline. On retailer Cettire, the item is priced at $2,433.64. Lewinsky's long dark hair was in a side-parted style and she sported a soft glam makeup look. The event marks a rare red carpet appearance for Lewinsky, who last attended the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2024. In an Instagram post, she shared photos of her look and in the caption, wrote: "thank you @radhikajones + @vanityfair for such a great night! always grateful to be included in the viewing dinner+ party! (and my feet made it through the party in heels)." Related: Where Is Monica Lewinsky Now? A Look at the Activist's Life 27 Years After Bill Clinton Scandal In February 2024, Lewinsky fronted Reformation's "You've Got the Power" campaign tied to building voting registration awareness in the lead-up to the 2024 election. "Voting is using our voice to be heard and it's the most defining — and powerful — aspect of democracy," Lewinsky said in a press release announcing the campaign. "Voting is always important, but the stakes are especially high this year with voter frustration and apathy threatening to meaningfully impact turnout." ! She also added, "A Ref woman is an empowered woman – and an empowered woman uses her voice." Following the media frenzy surrounding her world-famous affair with then-President Bill Clinton in 1998, Lewinsky receded from public life. The activist made her return in 2014 with the launch of her 'Stand Up to Yourself' campaign. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In 2021 she produced Impeachment: American Crime Story, the acclaimed FX series that portrayed her side of the famous scandal. During a 2023 Today show appearance, Lewinsky reflected on life at 50. 'I'm incredibly grateful,' she said. 'You know, turning 40 was horrible and turning 50 was very empowering." She continued, 'I did a lot of personal work, just seeing out the old decade [and] what I want for the new one. And [one day I] found myself in the car, waiting for something, and just started to go through mentally all of the things that had happened this last decade.' Read the original article on People
