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Metro
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Cannes Film Festival issues major red carpet dress code ban
The Cannes Film Festival has just announced a major shakeup to its red carpet dress code. Ahead of the 2025 festival, the iconic cinematic event has banned guests from wearing outfits that showcase full nudity or 'voluminous' ensembles.' 'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival. Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theater are not permitted,' per the festival's new rules. 'The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.' The Hollywood Reporter reports that a rep for the festival said the charter was updated to reflect 'certain rules that have long been in effect.' The rep shared that the festival's intention was 'not to regulate attire per se but to prohibit full nudity on the carpet' per the institutional framework of the festival as well as French law. The update comes as red carpet looks have trended towards the sheer and revealing in recent years, with Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori famously wearing a completely see-through dress to The Grammys this year. Cannes has always had strict dress codes, specifically for screenings at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, where the most glamorous events are usually held. Black tie and evening wear is required for those screenings. The guidance reads: 'little black dress, cocktail dress, dark-colored pantsuit, a dressy top with black pants; elegant shoes and sandals with or without a heel; a black or navy-blue suit with bow-tie or dark-colored tie. Tote-bags, backpacks or large bags are prohibited.' The backlash online to revealing looks has made it clear that many people agree with Cannes' stance and aren't comfortable with the evolution of modesty standards. There's a long list of celebs who have ditched bras in the past, including Doja Cat, Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa, Rihanna, and Miley Cyrus – all of whom have faced criticism for the bold choice. User @tabxssum wrote: 'I'm sorry I just find sheer dresses like these where you can see the boobs/everything but the nipple is so unprofessional/tacky. It also looks so cheap.' @DutchDidNothingWrong agreed, commenting: 'Getting sick of famous people doing acts of exhibitionism at formal events.' User @Perfect_Restaurant_4 put it plainly, writing: 'Too much nips. I'd be so embarrassed to talk to her with all her boobs right there. Topless on a beach/around the pool fine, but not boobs out at a formal occasion.' Others argued that baring it all makes stars seem desperate. @Felonious_Minx wrote: 'I have the reflex to dislike 'naked' type clothing right off the bat now because it is so common and screams desperation for attention.' More Trending But some have argued that nipple-baring looks can be empowering for women. Olivia Wilde, for example, said in a 2021 interview with Vogue that she supports 'freeing the nipple.' Wilde said: 'Absolutely. It's culturally specific because obviously in other countries there's less of a fear of the nipple. I think that we can all really benefit from making sure that we don't allow the stigmatisation of women's bodies to infect our own perspective of ourself.' She went on to call out society's 'puritanical perspective' on women's nipples, reflecting on how breastfeeding changed her relationship with her breasts. She said: 'If we are allowed opportunities to celebrate our body, it has an effect. It has an effect on how we treat one another and how we treat ourselves. I wish that in this country, we weren't so terrified of women's bodies in the way that we are and have this kind of puritanical perspective on nipples.' 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: The 7 movies at Cannes Film Festival 2025 I'm most excited for MORE: Nicolas Cage's instantly iconic 'deranged' moment in new film was all his idea MORE: It's Gary Oldman's 'alcoholic era' but he isn't tempted to even take a sip
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake Accuses UMG Of Using Super Bowl And Grammys To Assassinate His Character
Drake's legal team has filed an amended complaint in his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's 2024 diss track 'Not Like Us.' The updated filing includes new accusations stemming from events that have transpired since the suit was first filed in January, namely The Grammys and Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show. According to the 'Nokia' artist, UMG used both events to further disparage his name and assassinate his character, arguing that many Super Bowl viewers 'including millions of children…never before heard the song or any of the songs that preceded it. It was the first, and will hopefully be the last, Super Bowl halftime show orchestrated to assassinate the character of another artist.' The complaint also notes that Lamar omitted the word 'pedophile' from his Super Bowl performance, with Drake's team 'on information and belief' insisting Kendrick would not have been allowed to perform if he actually said the word. 'That is because nearly everyone understands that it is defamatory to falsely brand someone a 'certified pedophile,'' his team argues. The complaint also notes that 'Not Like Us' — which won Grammys for Song and Record of the Year — was played during the award show's telecast, with audience members recorded singing along, something that would not have happened had UMG not approved its usage. It also noted that the song was removed from some of the ceremony's videos once they were uploaded to YouTube. There is also mention of UMG CEO Lucian Grainge high-fiving Dr. Dre while 'Not Like Us' played, fully aware of the current lawsuit in place. Drake's lead attorney, Michael Gottlieb, issued the following statement regarding the updated filing: 'Drake's amended complaint makes an already strong case stronger. UMG's PR 'spin' and failed efforts to avoid discovery cannot suppress the facts and the truth. With discovery now moving forward, Drake will expose the evidence of UMG's misconduct, and UMG will be held accountable for the consequences of its ill-conceived decisions.' UMG has since issued a lengthy response to the updated filing, arguing that Drake is being misled by his legal counsel into believing he has a shot at winning 'this frivolous and reckless lawsuit.' See the company's full response below. 'Drake, unquestionably one of the world's most accomplished artists and with whom we've enjoyed at 16-year successful relationship, is being misled by his legal representatives into taking one absurd legal step after another. In Texas last November, his counsel instituted a legal proceeding with much fanfare and bluster. On Monday, they quietly dropped the case. In New York in January, Drake's counsel filed a defamation lawsuit. Fearful of being sanctioned by the court for asserting false allegations, tonight they amended the complaint to withdraw them only to add more baseless allegations. 'Two weeks ago, his representatives celebrated a 'win': the granting of a routine discovery motion. That 'win' will become a loss if this frivolous and reckless lawsuit is not dropped in its entirety because Drake will personally be subject to discovery as well. As the old saying goes, 'be careful what you wish for.' 'Both the Texas and New York proceedings are an affront to all artists and creative expression. Should his legal representatives senselessly keep the New York lawsuit alive, we will demonstrate that all remaining claims are without merit. It is shameful that these foolish and frivolous legal theatrics continue. They are reputationally and financially costly to Drake and have no chance of success.' More from DeMar DeRozan Throws Hands After Being Accosted By Drake Fan At Sushi Restaurant Kendrick Lamar, SZA Bless Fans With Every Hit On Grand National Tour: Full Setlist Ye Calls Drake's Lawsuit Against UMG The "Biggest Victory In Music"
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake's Team Calls Out UMG Leadership: 'We Look Forward To Hearing From Lucian Grainge Under Oath'
Drake's team has fired back at Universal Music Group following the label's lengthy response to their amended complaint filed Wednesday (April 16) within his current defamation lawsuit against the company. UMG claimed in their response to the updated complaint that Drake is being misled by his legal counsel into believing he has a chance at winning 'this frivolous and reckless lawsuit' and that his team celebrating 'the granting of a routine discovery motion,' could come back to bite them, as 'Drake will personally be subject to discovery as well. As the old saying goes, 'be careful what you wish for.'' Drake's legal team claims the Toronto superstar has 'nothing to hide,' instead calling out UMG's leadership, including UMG CEO Lucian Grainge, and Interscope Geffen A&M Records CEO John Janick. Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment is distributed by Interscope, and is responsible for all of Kendrick Lamar's major studio releases under Top Dawg Ent. 'Drake welcomes discovery and has nothing to hide. It's not Drake who should worry; it's UMG's current leadership. We look forward to hearing from Lucian Grainge, John Janick, and UMG employees under oath,' reads an excerpt of the detailed statement. It also makes reference to other artists who are currently disgruntled with UMG. While it doesn't mention them by name, both Iggy Azalea and Limp Bizkit have complained of being shafted by the label, with the Fred Durst-led group filing a lawsuit of their own in March. 'Drake joins a growing chorus of artists raising questions about UMG's leadership. The public and artists should be concerned about recent headlines involving UMG's largest stakeholder that only reinforces the need for transparency all the way up to the Board of Director's level,' the statement adds. The amended complaint filed this week addressed slights Drake's team feels were made during both The Grammys and Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show, weeks after the suit was originally filed in January. Read the full statement from Drake's legal team below: 'UMG's latest statement is a desperate attempt to spin the narrative and deflect from the truth: Drake is holding the largest music conglomerate in the world accountable for its actions and doing so without fear. 'We dismissed the Texas discovery action because discovery will now proceed in New York. That's not retreat, that's victory. UMG dismissed its first amendment petition in Texas because it has no claim, that's losing. And UMG knows the case against it is only getting stronger. 'Drake welcomes discovery and has nothing to hide. It's not Drake who should worry; it's UMG's current leadership. We look forward to hearing from Lucian Grainge, John Janick, and UMG employees under oath. 'UMG claims to stand for creativity, but in fact exploits it and the artist community knows that. UMG drains artists for its profits, then discards them. Drake joins a growing chorus of artists raising questions about UMG's leadership. The public and artists should be concerned about recent headlines involving UMG's largest stakeholder that only reinforces the need for transparency all the way up to the Board of Director's level. 'UMG said, 'be careful what you ask for,' Drake knows exactly what he asked for: the truth and accountability.' More from Drake Accuses UMG Of Using Super Bowl And Grammys To Assassinate His Character Serena Williams Addresses Whether Or Not Her Super Bowl Appearance Was Meant To Spite Drake Drake Reveals He's Working On New Album During Livestream With Adin Ross
Egypt Today
04-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Beyoncé Wins Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter at 2025 Grammys.
Beyoncé Wins Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter at 2025 Grammys. In her acceptance speech, Beyoncé said, 'Wow, I really was not expecting this. Wow. I want to thank God. Oh my God! That I'm able to still do what I love after so many years. Oh my God. I'd like to thank all the incredible country artists that accepted this album. We worked so hard on it. I think sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists, and I just want to encourage people to do what they're passionate about and to stay persistent. Wow. I'd like to thank my beautiful family, all of the artists that were collaborators, thank you; this album wouldn't have been without you. I'd like to thank God again and my fans, and I'm still in shock.' #Egypt #beyonce #TheGrammys #Grammys #grammys67
