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Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billie Eilish goes for a late night dip with pals in Barcelona as she enjoys downtime amid her tour in Europe - after confirming Nat Wolff romance
Billie Eilish went for a late night dip with a group of pals in Barcelona over the weekend. The American singer, 23, was enjoying some downtime amid her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour in Europe. Wearing a flattering red swimsuit she was seen jumping in the waves and splashing around while cooling off. Billie performed two dates in Barcelona over the weekend and will soon be jetting to the UK for performances in Glasgow, London and Manchester in July. The later night swim comes after she finally confirmed her romance with the actor Nat Wolff when they were spotted kissing in Venice last week. Just months earlier, the two were said to be 'just friends,' as Billie was allegedly 'much more interested in women right now.' Earlier on Tuesday, an insider revealed to how Billie and Nat's new relationship had been a 'long time coming.' The Grammy-winning artist newly confirmed romance comes after she and Nat were the subject of intense speculation from fans. The feted musical artist and The Consultant actor were seen kissing on a balcony during an outing in Venice this weekend in images published by Deux Moi. The nine-time Grammy winner was seen snapping selfies with her new beau as she donned a striped green polo shirt with her black locks down. The Wildflower singer beamed as she spent time with her new paramour, who has appeared in movies such as 2014's The Fault in Our Stars and 2015's Paper Towns. He also has a musical background as a composer and musician. Daily Mail has reached out to reps for both parties for further comment. The two showed off even more PDA when they were seen taking a boat ride around the tourist destination in photos obtained by Wolff wore a white T-shirt as he enjoyed the summer weekend with the songstress, as they toasted with glasses of champagne. 'The couple were locked in a passionate kiss on a balcony, a scene straight out of a romance novel,' a report Deux Moi read. 'Adding to the dreamy atmosphere, they were seen sipping champagne and soaking up the Italian sun, clearly enjoying a romantic European getaway,' it added. In images snapped in Italy, both appeared to be in great moods as their romance appeared to be going in a more public direction. The confirmation of the romance comes nearly one year after the released video for her single Chihiro, which featured Wolff as her love interest. Eilish, who directed the music video, described the relationship between their characters in the video as an 'inescapable connection.' The track was the second single from her album Hit Me Hard and Soft, coming on the heels of her first release from the record, Lunch. The Los Angeles native said in a news release that she had 'envisioned a dream-like narrative' for the music video. In the music video, they make their way out of the building and into a grassy field, where they playfully wrestle and eventually embrace one another. The idea behind the interaction between the characters, according to Eilish, was the 'external expression of an internal push and pull, as our deepest feelings of fear, love, or desire inevitably catch up to us, no matter how hard we try to run away.' On Spotify, the song has been played more than 852 million times over the past year.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Bonkers and twisted' thriller that 'defies all expectations' is finally free to stream on ITVX
A 'bonkers and twisted' thriller that 'defies all expectations while sucking you in' is finally free to stream as all eight episodes hit ITVX. The Consultant, first released in 2023, depicts the shady titular figure (Christoph Waltz) taking over a mobile gaming company after its CEO is murdered. The cast of the American thriller also includes Nat Wolff, known for his turn in 2015 romantic drama Paper Towns, and The White Lotus 's Brittany O'Grady. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80 per cent, critics and fans alike have showered it with praise. The series was first released on subscription-based Amazon Prime Video - but after hitting ITV 's on-demand platform at the weekend, it is now entirely free to watch. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. When Sang Woo (Brian Yoon), the wunderkind founder of the LA-based tech company, is shot by a crazed middle schooler, the bad press threatens to see the already struggling company go out of business. His replacement Regus Patoff rules with an iron fist, with things soon turning strange and sinister in the office. And as IT guy Craig and Woo's assistant Elaine (played by Nat and Brittany) do some digging about who their new boss really is, they discover he is even more dangerous than he seems. Tony Basgallop (Inside Men and What Remains) adapted American horror author Bentley Little's novel of the same name to create the thrilling show. He told ScreenRant: 'I think I was led, really, by the novel by Bentley Little.' 'That had a very cruel sense of humour to it, a darkness that I always like to bring into my own work. 'I wanted to kind of match that style that he'd created and it felt like we were a good fit. 'He's a very dark and twisted individual, and I enjoy kind of adding my dark, twisted nature on top of his dark, twisted nature. So, we were building on each other there.' A review by USA Today wrote: 'The series defies all expectations while sucking you into the strange story.' Entertainment Weekly was just as impressed: 'The bonkers comedy-thriller burnishes the familiar deal-with-the-devil conceit with chipper, unapologetic cynicism and appealing performances from its trio of leads.' Culture news site Leisure Byte similarly felt: 'The Consultant is a bonkers show that is a psychologically twisted minefield.' And for anyone immersed in corporate culture, it offers up more than just a bad dream, arts and entertainment site Digital Mafia Talkies said. 'Although the official website profiles for The Consultant present it as a dark comedy, it's actually quite horrifying and triggering, especially for people who've traversed the corporate minefield, thereby putting it squarely in the horror genre', its review read. In this aspect, it has been compared to hit Apple TV+ series Severance, a sci-fi thriller which sees employees undergo a medical procedure called 'severance' to give them entirely separate work and home personalities. The show, executive produced and directed by Ben Stiller, has received a whopping 14 Emmy nominations - and has been renewed for a third series. The Guardian said The Consultant was high quality - but could not quite match up to the $20million-per-episode Severance - which 'did everything The Consultant tries to do but far, far better'. It continued: 'Thriller-level fear of the workplace; a sinister, expanding something-is-going-on feeling; two employees who really need to just kiss each other, now, come on; and never quite knowing if the cause of all the weirdness is supernatural, sci-fi, or Other. 'You always felt you knew that it was going somewhere. 'The Consultant, despite Waltz's immaculate lapel-straightening, never quite fills you with that confidence.' It comes after another high-quality show was made available to stream for free in the UK in a huge win for fans. Long-standing cult drama Lost first aired on ABC in America back in 2004 until 2010, becoming immensely popular. It follows the survivors of a plane crash who find themselves stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific Ocean. Starring Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, and Dominic Monaghan, Lost sees the passengers battle to survive as they deal with a range of questionable creatures. The six-season series has an impressive 86 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the second instalment receiving a whopping 100 per cent rating. And now, fans in the UK can stream Lost for free after it launched on ITVX this spring. The Consultant is available to stream on ITVX.
Metro
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
ITV releases 'riveting' Amazon Prime thriller that's been compared to Severance
A 'whirlwind' thriller series that's drawn comparisons to Severance is now available to binge in full for free on ITVX. Released in 2023 on Amazon Prime Video, The Consultant was based on the book by Bentley Little and adapted for screen by Tony Basgallop (Inside Men, What Remains, Servant). The eight-part series starred Christoph Waltz as Regus Patoff, a mysterious consultant who comes to the rescue of CompWare, a mobile game studio based in downton Los Angeles, after the death of its CEO. After 'blowing into town' he takes charge of the company and leads with an unconventional management style. The series, which holds an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and this week dropped on ITVX, was largely well received by critics and fans, who praised its 'slick presentation and diverting twists'. 'The series defies all expectations while sucking you into the strange story,' USA Today wrote in its review. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'This bonkers comedy-thriller burnishes the familiar deal-with-the-devil conceit with chipper, unapologetic cynicism, and appealing performances from its trio of leads,' Entertainment Weekly said. 'Although the official website profiles for The Consultant present it as a dark comedy, it's actually quite horrifying and triggering, especially for people who've traversed the corporate minefield, thereby putting it squarely in the horror genre,' Digital Mafia Talkies shared. 'The Consultant is a bonkers show that is a psychologically twisted minefield,' added. Meanwhile viewers said it was 'bizarre', 'thrilling and dark' and an 'absolute whirlwind'. Although many compared it to Ben Stiller's hit Apple TV Plus series Severance, some said it didn't quite live up to it. 'Severance did everything The Consultant tries to do but far, far better: thriller-level fear of the workplace; a sinister, expanding something-is-going-on feeling; two employees who really need to just kiss each other, now, come on; and never quite knowing if the cause of all the weirdness is supernatural, sci-fi, or Other,' it explained. 'The Consultant, despite Waltz's immaculate lapel-straightening, never quite fills you with that confidence.' In an interview with ScreenRant, Tony spoke mixing the tone of the series, which blended horror and comedy. More Trending 'I think I was led, really, by the novel by Bentley Little,' he said. 'That had a very cruel sense of humour to it, a darkness that I always like to bring into my own work. So that was it really, I wanted to kind of match that style that he'd created, and it felt like we were a good fit. 'He's a very dark and twisted individual, and I enjoy kind of adding my dark, twisted nature on top of his dark, twisted nature. So, we were building on each other there.' The Consultant also stars The Stand's Natt Wolff and The White Lotus' Brittany O'Grady. View More » The Consultant is streaming on ITVX and Amazon Prime Video. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Portugal vs Spain TV channel and live stream: How to watch Nations League final in the UK tonight MORE: The teenage Orkney killer who got away with murder for 14 years MORE: R-Truth 'signs new WWE contract' and returns under real name after fierce backlash
South China Morning Post
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet White Lotus and The Consultant star Brittany O'Grady, who's been acting since she was 4: still under 30, she's had a career most can only dream about, and she's only getting started
Brittany O'Grady grew up being told to get a thicker skin. Once, after being scolded during a rehearsal, a mix of embarrassment and an empty stomach even made her faint. But now, the sensitivity she was once told to suppress is exactly what keeps getting her roles. Brittany O'Grady has appeared in a wide variety of roles. Photo: @brittanyogrady/Instagram At just 28, O'Grady has already starred in hit shows across major platforms: Apple TV+'s Little Voice, Fox's Star, HBO's The White Lotus, and Amazon Prime's The Consultant. Advertisement That's no coincidence: Brittany O'Grady is the kind of actor directors dream about. She grew up performing Brittany O'Grady has been performing since early childhood. Photo: @brittanyogrady/Instagram Born in Arlington, Virginia, O'Grady doesn't remember a time when she wasn't performing. Raised by a father who worked in higher education financial aid and a mother who was a communications professional, she grew up taking dance classes, piano lessons and singing in the church choir, per The Washington Post. By the time she was four, she had already booked her first commercial job. Before she could even spell Shakespeare, she played Caliban in The Tempest. By 13, she was performing in professional stage productions of The Witches of Eastwick and A Christmas Carol. While her parents had fostered her love of performing, it wasn't until she started taking classes with The Idiosyncratic company that she realised it was a lifelong passion. Brittany O'Grady found her passion at The Idiosyncratic acting company. Photo: @brittanyogrady/Instagram Founded by Georgian immigrants Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili, the dance and movement-based theatre troupe challenged her physically and engaged her creatively in ways she had never experienced before.
