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UPI
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Austin Butler explains his Bad Bunny concert dance on 'Tonight'
1 of 5 | Austin Butler poses during the "Eddington" photocall at the Cannes Film Festival in May. He attended a Bad Bunny concert recently and discussed his unique dance on "Tonight" Tuesday. File Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI | License Photo Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Elvis star Austin Butler has explained his unique dance at a recent Bad Bunny concert, attributing it to an edible. The actor, 33, recently attended his Caught Stealing co-star's show in Puerto Rico, and unpacked the experience on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon Tuesday. "I thought we were just gonna be in an audience, you know, like with everybody and so somebody gave me an edible right before the show and I thought that was a good idea at the time and so I ate the edible and then it turns out we're in like a casita -- a house that is basically the second stage, that he comes and he's on that stage at one point," Butler told Fallon. He then explained how he felt as though his brain was divided "in two movies." The first train of thought was that he was so proud of his colleague and was "falling in love with Puerto Rican culture and the dancing." "And then the other part of me is like, 'Don't dance,'" he explained. "'Because you'll take attention away from him. This is his moment.'" "But then the music's so good and it's like in my bones at that point and so I'm like wanting to dance but then the other voice inside is saying, 'Don't take attention away,' so I ended up just like swaying my hips while crossing my arms," he continued. Caught Stealing arrives in theaters Aug. 29 and is directed by Darren Aronofsky.
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Bono admits he 'circled the subject' as U2 condemn Israel
U2 have released a joint statement condemning the Israeli government for their actions in Gaza. Bono also admitted to 'circling the subject' of the inhumane conditions Israel has inflicted upon the Palestinian people over the past two years. In a series of lengthy statements posted to social media, each of the four members of the band laid out their stances on the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Bono has admitted to 'circling the subject'. Pic: Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images The post was captioned: 'Everyone has long been horrified by what is unfolding in Gaza – but the blocking of humanitarian aid and now plans for a military takeover of Gaza City has taken the conflict into uncharted territory. 'We are not experts in the politics of the region, but we want our audience to know where we each stand.' Bono's statement, which covered ten slides, admitted that he had circled around the issue of speaking out on Israel's horrific actions in Gaza. Bono has been heavily criticised over his silence. Pic:He still used a great deal of the statement to condemn Hamas over the attack on October 7, 2023 and explain his reactions to it. Bono has been heavily criticised for not speaking publicly about Gaza, along with his decision to accept the Medal of Freedom from then-US President Joe Biden earlier this year. He stated: 'Israel's revenge for the Hamas attack appeared more and more disproportionate and disinterested in the equally innocent civilian lives in Gaza. Gaza is being starved by Israel. Pic: AFP via Getty Images 'The Government of Israel is not the nation of Israel, but the Government of Israel led by Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.' The singer added that he has long believed in Israel's 'right to exist' and supported a two-state solution. He continued: 'I want to make clear to anyone who cares to listen our band's condemnation of Netanyahu's immoral actions and join all who have called for a cessation of hostilities on both sides. View this post on Instagram A post shared by U2 (@u2) 'Our band stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine who truly seek a path to peace and coexistence with Israel and with their rightful and legitimate demand for statehood. 'We stand in solidarity with the remaining hostages and plead that someone rational negotiate their release.' Bono said the images of 'starving children on the Gaza Strip' reminded him of a trip he made to Ethiopia with his wife Ali Hewson nearly 40 years ago. He still used a great deal of the statement to condemn Hamas over the attack on October 7, 2023 and explain his reactions to it. Pic: Getty. He added: 'To witness chronic malnutrition up close would make it personal for any family, especially as it affects children. 'Because when the loss of non-combatant life en masse appears so calculated… especially the deaths of children, then 'evil' is not a hyperbolic adjective.' He wrote that he had felt he should focus on poverty and the humanitarian crisis occurring within Africa, while saying that he felt countries like Sudan were overlooked in their suffering. Bono said that he understands that 'Hamas are not the Palestinian people', who have undergone oppression, occupation, and 'the systemic stealing of the land that is rightfully theirs'. The U2 frontman added that he can see the parallels between the historic occupation of Ireland and the occupation of Gaza, stating: 'It's little wonder so many here in Ireland have campaigned for decades for justice for the Palestinian people.' Shorter statements from the three other band members took the same stance.
UPI
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
79th Cannes Film Festival scheduled for May 2026
1 of 4 | Jafar Panahi during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 24. Festival organizers announced the 79th annual festival will take place May 12-23, 2026. Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI | License Photo June 11 (UPI) -- The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival will take place May 12-23, 2026, in Cannes, France, festival organizers announced. The prestigious film festival's official Instagram account announced the dates of its 2026 edition on social media Tuesday. "We already know the dates for #Cannes2026," the post said. "SAVE THE DATE: the Festival de Cannes will be back for its 79th edition from May 12 to 23, 2026!" The 78th Cannes Film Festival took place May 13-14, 2025. The festival's top prize, the Palme d'Or, went to Jafar Panahi for his film, Un Simple Accident. Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value was awarded the Grand Prix, while Kleber Mendonca Filho won the Best Director award for The Secret Agent and Wagner Moura was tapped as Best Actor for the same film. Nadia Melliti received the Best Actress award for La Petite Derniere. Palme d'Or winners shine at Cannes photocall Left to right, Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Joachim Trier, Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård pose with the Grand Prix Award for "Sentimental Value" during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2025. Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI | License Photo
