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The Guardian
2 days ago
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- The Guardian
Terence Stamp: the mesmerisingly seductive dark prince of British cinema
'A stranger arrives, makes love to everyone and then leaves,' said Pier Paolo Pasolini to Terence Stamp, outlining the plot of his 1968 classic Theorem. 'That's your part.' Stamp exclaimed. 'I can play that.' It was the role that the man was born to play and would play, with subtle variations, throughout his career. From his first appearance as the eerily beautiful sailor in 1962's Billy Budd through to his last manifestation as 'the silver-haired gentleman' in Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho, Stamp remained a brilliantly, mesmerisingly unknowable presence. He was the seductive dark prince of British cinema, an actor who carried an air of elegant mystery. 'As a boy I always believed I could make myself invisible,' he once said. He showed up and made magic, but he never stuck around for as long as we wanted. Sign up to Film Weekly Take a front seat at the cinema with our weekly email filled with all the latest news and all the movie action that matters after newsletter promotion Stamp's talent was timeless but he was a creature of the 60s, forged in the crucible of postwar social mobility and as much a poster boy for the era as his one-time flatmate Michael Caine. 'Terry meets Julie, Waterloo station, every Friday night,' Ray Davies sang on the Kinks's Waterloo Sunset and while he wasn't necessarily singing about Stamp and Julie Christie – at least not consciously – the actors and the song have now become intertwined, part of a collective cultural fabric, to the point where that mental image of the two of them by the Thames is almost as much a part of Stamp's showreel as his actual 60s pictures. He was born in London's East End, the son of a tugboat coalman who regarded acting with horror, and his rough-hewn swagger lent a crucial grit and danger to his refined matinee idol aesthetic. He gave a superb performance – full of seething chippy rage – in 1965's The Collector, a role that won him the best actor prize at Cannes, made an excellent dastardly lover in Far from the Madding Crowd and whipped up a storm in Federico Fellini's uproarious Toby Dammit. But he was always a more febrile movie actor than his compatriots – Caine, Sean Connery, Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole – and so his career proved more fragile and never truly bedded down. 'When the 60s ended, I almost did too,' he once said, ruefully acknowledging a decade-long slump that only came to an end when he was cast as General Zod in 1978's Superman. In the subsequent years he played too many off-the-peg Brits – thuggish gangsters, evil businessmen – in subpar productions, although this only made his occasional great role feel all the more precious. Stamp was at his full-blooded best in Stephen Frears's 80s crime drama The Hit, sparked briefly as the devil in The Company of Wolves and was fabulous as Bernadette in 1994's Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. But his great later role – and arguably the ultimate Stamp performance – was in The Limey, Steven Soderbergh's 1999 revenge tale. Soderbergh casts him as Wilson, an ageing career criminal who haunts LA like a ghost. It's a film that is implicitly about Stamp's youth and age, beautifully folding the present-day drama in with scenes in Ken Loach's Poor Cow to show what happened to the golden generation of swinging 60s London – and by implication, what happens to all of us. Somewhere along the way, wending his way up the coast to Big Sur, Stamp's knackered criminal stops being a ghost and becomes a kind of living sculpture, a priceless piece of cinema history, returned for one last gig to seduce the world and set it spinning before heading off towards the sunset.
Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Did Kyle Just Cross the Line With Audra? Y&R Viewers Sound Off
Kyle has one-upped Audra in their cat and mouse game on The Young and the Restless. The Abbott heir seduced Audra to trick her into revealing her plot with Victor. However, some fans were uncomfortable with Kyle's actions and question if he went too far. Just a Kiss Kyle (Michael Mealor) didn't go all the way in his seduction of Audra (Zuleyka Silver). The two engaged in a makeout session complete with a kiss. It was enough to bust Audra and Victor's (Eric Braeden) scheme. While Kyle is happy with how his plan worked, some are questioning whether he was unfaithful to Claire (Hayley Erin). Although he and Audra did nothing more than kiss, some consider the liplock to be cheating. On a soap opera forum, Y&R fans believe that Kyle cheated on Claire by kissing Audra. 'I know 'just' kissing is different, but it's still cheating in my book. It completely violates the other partners' trust. I would not be very forgiving about my man kissing on another woman AT all,' wrote one viewer. 'Yes, kissing is cheating especially so passionately,' one fan responded. 'I have to side with the folks that are calling what Kyle is doing 'cheating.' He has gone too far. He's kissed Audra, visited with her while she was in her nightie, entertained her in his towel, and spent plenty of time alone with her in the maze,' another viewer replied. Kyle's kiss with Audra might come back to haunt him. Audra and Victor will use this as leverage to break up Kyle and Claire. When Claire learns about the kiss, she'll be devastated. Even if Kyle explains the circumstances, it'll be hard for Claire to forgive him. With Kyle in danger of losing Claire and his money, he'll probably regret his kiss with Audra. Solve the daily Crossword
The Sun
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside the sex-crazed world of Russian oligarchs with brutalised OnlyFans model, infamous sex coach & Kremlin mistresses
FROM a notorious "seduction" coach to near-naked sex parties, the assault of an OnlyFans model has laid bare the sex-crazed underworld of Russia's elite. Humiliated Vladimir Putin has imposed various crackdowns on the "debauched" Russian elite in recent years - but his own aides are said to be flying out mistresses and partaking in sordid sex parties. 13 Russian self-proclaimed sex guru Alex Lesley and his women Credit: East2West 13 OnlyFans model Maria Kovalchuk was allegedly chased and tortured by rich Russians at a party in Dubai 13 Russia had a 'Naked Partygate' scandal in 2023 Credit: East2West Kremlin insiders say Russia's sex-crazed elite and their sleazy antics have always been there - with the war with Ukraine bringing some of it to light. A source told The Sun: "Putin hates when the elite ostentatiously display their wealth, decadence or disgusting perversions for everyone to see, especially when we are fighting in Ukraine. 'But the partying goes on. Behind the walls, out of sight, the wild excesses go on.' The dictator himself has been embroiled in sex scandals - allegedly sharing two children with his "First Mistress" Alina Kabaeva. Another source said Putin's secret £1billion palace on the Black Sea was built with a striptease stage and pole dancing boudoir, which may - or may not - have been removed. The Kremlin insider added: "Many of Putin's circle - men in their 60s and 70s, like him - have young lovers, sometimes several. "It's not like the West here. Their private lives are hidden from the world and the lurid details never - or seldom - appear." But the private life of some Russian oligarchs is much darker than merely having a mistress - with reports emerging of extreme, sordid sex events that had previously only been known to occur in Dubai. Infamous "Porta Potty" parties involve rich men paying large sums to play out their fantasies in real life - including vile sex acts such as defecation. A Russian woman who has taken part in such events in Dubai revealed they were also rife in Moscow. While she was in Dubai, she said the sick acts involved "old grandpas". The woman added: "They paid decently for it." And she revealed how "people ask for such things in Moscow too". Women create online profiles and declare that they agree to certain extremities - attracting deep-pocketed clients. The Russian woman added: "There is demand - clients like this kind of thing... here you can do whatever you want. "Why do they like it? I don't know. Well, they are like that and that's it." It comes after Ukrainian OnlyFans model Maria Kovalchuk, 20, was allegedly chased and tortured by rich Russians at a party in Dubai. After missing her flight to Thailand, Maria said she was offered a place to stay by a 19-year-old man she had recently met at a karaoke bar. 13 OnlyFans model Maria Kovalchuk, pictured in Norway with her mother Anna Credit: East2West 13 She went missing before being found with a broken spine at a construction site Credit: East2West 13 Maria had to have her scalp sewn back on with horrific medical images showing a huge scar on the top of her head Credit: East2West He claimed his father could fly her out on a private jet. But then the man and his friends tortured her instead, the model claimed. The traumatised model described how the group began smashing bottles and glass on the floor, making her unable to walk barefoot, and said they took her passport and belongings. She claims the men 'hinted' they wanted sex - and when she refused, the situation escalated - with their aggression "heating them up". Maria said she attempted to escape and hid at a nearby construction site - but was tracked down, beaten, and thrown from a ledge. She was missing for over a week before being found unconscious with horrific injuries, including a shattered spine and broken limbs. It was initially thought Maria had been assaulted after a 'Porta Potty' party. These are disturbing events which are known to involve high-paying UAE clients who degrade women, often influencers, for large sums. But Maria denied any involvement of Emirati citizens in her brutal ordeal. Instead, an insider close to Maria said: "It was the Russians who tortured Maria. She was found with a broken spine, arms and legs - and unable to speak." 'Seduction' coach But it's not just abroad where Russia's elite have been suspected of sex crimes. In Russia, a YouTube "seduction" coach with links to one of Putin's close oligarchs is facing investigation after he urged viewers to grab women in the street by their buttocks and offer them sex. Alexander Kirillov, also known as Alex Lesley, is being investigated on suspicion of inducement to rape. The so-called "advice" he gave openly on his channel led to a number of complaints from women claiming they have been horrifically harassed by his followers. Some claimed the vile encounters were filmed by accomplices as the men groped them and asked for sex. 13 Alexander Kirillov, a self-styled sex guru, is being investigated Credit: East2West 13 Kirillov previously made headlines for being embroiled in a political scandal Credit: East2West 13 Kirillov was detained in 2018 alongside Anastasia Vashukevich in Thailand after they hosted illegal 'sex training' classes 13 Vashukevich claimed Russian oligarch and Putin pal Oleg Deripaska (L) was once part of a conspiracy to help Trump win the 2016 election Credit: Getty His account has nearly 100,000 subscribers. Kirillov previously made headlines for being embroiled in a political scandal involving Belarusian escort Anastasia Vashukevich, 35, and Russian energy tycoon Oleg Deripaska. It came to light after Vashukevich claimed to have evidence that Deripaska and Russia's deputy prime minister were part of a Kremlin conspiracy to skew the 2016 presidential election in favour of Donald Trump. Both Deripaska and deputy prime minister Sergei Prikhodko denied wrongdoing. Following her claims Vashukevich, known online as Nastya Rybka, was arrested. At the time of her detention she was in Thailand, where she had been running a bizarre four-day 'sex training' class alongside none other than Kirillov. They spent nine months in custody - before a Thai court handed them a suspended 18-month sentence for soliciting and running an illegal "sex training course". Vashukevich and Kirillov were then deported to Moscow in January 2019 and arrested - but later released. The controversy with Kirillov came to light in June when at least 10 young women went public saying they had being groped by his vile fans in Moscow. Russian MPs then complained to authorities before the Investigative Committee opened a case against him. They said he had 'induced his followers to commit illegal acts of a sexual character towards female residents of the capital'. Twisted Kirillov told local media: "If we lived in America or Germany, God forbid, then it could result in serious consequences. Thankfully, we are in Russia." Kremlin 'mistresses' Closer to the Kremlin, one of mad Vlad's officials was reportedly flying his 23-year-old mistress around on $100million military jets. Maria Shalaeva claimed she was jetted on a defence ministry Ilyushin-76 aircraft for a getaway to Rostov-on-Don - the same location of Russian armed forces war headquarters. Local media reported Putin's defence minister Andrei Belousov, 66, as the suspected lover. 13 Maria Shalaeva boasted about taking an armed forces plane to the closed airport in Rostov-on-Don for a weekend getaway Credit: East2West 13 Shalaeva posing in the back of an army plane 13 Shalaeva says her lover is a 'Kremlin man' Credit: East2West His photograph appeared on a video she posted. It is also clear from one video that her lover has grey hair - as does Belousov - who was a Kremlin apparatchik before becoming defence minister. There are also indications that her man - apparently seen in shorts on the plane - could be younger than Belousov. Whether the affair is Belousov or another senior official figure in the Russian power structure, the disclosure reportedly triggered fury over what is seen as a security breach. Military sources indicated that the Kremlin 'sugar daddy' had been visited at work by the secret services after the mistress's revelations. Shalaeva, from Yekaterinburg, said her lover is 'a Kremlin man, though, that's another story. Reliability level is 200%.' She admits to bringing her three-year-old son Tim on the trip - sparking speculation that it could be her lover's child. 'At three years old, he's already flown in a military aircraft,' she posted. Belousov, an economist and civilian technocrat, is not a career soldier and holds no formal military rank - but his authority rivals that of Russia's top generals. In Rostov, Shalaeva, her son, and her mystery man were reportedly picked up by a "very expensive foreign car". It was local media in Rostov that first flagged the scandal, without naming names. Russian outlets have so far avoided identifying the man.
Yahoo
29-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Kyle Beat Audra to Her Own Game—But Here's How She Could Defeat Him on Y&R
Kyle thinks he's got game. He was able to seduce Audra with just his towel. She locked lips with him and was probably willing to do much more. Kyle called out her devious ways on The Young and the Restless. But something tells us he hasn't won this fight just yet. May The Smuggest One Win Audra (Zuleyka Silver) has acted smug throughout this trip. Her true colors came out the moment she left Nate (Sean Dominic) behind. Then Kyle (Michael Mealor) took it one step further. He answered the door in just his towel and refused to put on clothes. Audra divulged about Damian's (Jermaine Rivers) death, which pulled Kyle into her orbit. The two started making out, and it looked like they both liked it. READ NEXT: How Kyle could lose everything after July 21. Then, Kyle looked pleased with himself. He could tell that Audra was willing to go all the way with him, so she could put her hands on Vibrante. Kyle told Audra that he already knew about her plan with Vitor (Eric Braeden). He claimed to be a smart boy, even though he could easily get misled again. Secret Ally Kyle doesn't understand that kissing is still cheating. Then again, this is the rich Abbott boy who's cheated on every one of his partners. It runs in the family. He also doesn't understand that Audra has a secret ally in the back of her pocket. Kyle should watch out once they return to Genoa City. READ NOW: Will Kyle and Audra have a passionate love affair? Audra still has the ammunition to blow up his relationship. Because she can't go without getting revenge. She could tell Holden (Nathan Owens) about her kiss with Kyle. That will be enough for him to want to share this information with Claire (Hayley Erin). Meanwhile, Kyle will want to keep this pertinent information with Claire. Or, even worse, Audra could brag about making out with Kyle to Claire herself. Either way, it won't be secret for long. Someone's lips are bound to be flapping, and that will be Audra's. She's not going to take this fight sitting down. She'll make sure that she gets something out of it, even if it's not the shiny new beauty company that she wants. What are your thoughts? Do you think Audra will spill the tea about her kiss with Kyle? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a daring soap prediction? Email amber@ and watch your idea light up our next chat. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
29-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Messiest Move of the Week: Art of Seduction Blows Up in Audra's Face on Young and the Restless
This week's messiest move goes to Audra on The Young and the Restless. She really thought she had Kyle in the palm of her hand. The fierce businesswoman relied on her good looks and charms to get him into bed, but it didn't work this time around. Kyle ended up winning because he saw this plot coming from a mile away. Queen of Seduction It's no secret that Audra (Zuleyka Silver) is the ultimate bad girl and seductress. Men could never resist her beauty and curves. So, she assumed that bedding Kyle (Michael Mealor) would be easy. After all, she's had an affair with him before. The two got tangled up with one another when Kyle's marriage to Summer (Allison Lanier) was crumbling. He was upset that she covered up her mom, who had faked her death. READ NEXT: Kyle beat Audra at her own game—but here's how she could defeat him. But it's different this time around. Kyle's in a committed relationship with Claire (Hayley Erin). Their relationship has been drama-free aside from the fact that Victor (Eric Braeden) doesn't want them together. That didn't stop them from making future plans. When Audra came to Kyle's room to share the news about Damian's (Jermaine Rivers) death, she thought she had him. Especially since he was just sitting around his hotel room in a towel. But Kyle already knew about Audra's plan with Victor. He knew that she was willing to go all the way to get what she wanted. Also, she didn't care if she destroyed his relationship with Claire or her relationship with Nate (Sean Dominic). However, Audra thinks Nice is like Las Vegas, where whatever happens in Nice, stays in Nice. Sure, there's no internet or cell service, but secrets are bound to come out. READ NOW: Y&R fans plot Audra's next move—it's more scandalous than you might think. Why It's Messy It's not messy that Audra lost. What's messy is that she's lost her touch. Maybe her long-term relationship with Nate made her this way. She's not the type of person who wants to stay committed. Kyle even said so himself. Yet, she's come around to finding love and staying committed to someone. At least, this time around. Maybe she's no longer the ultimate seductress who can make any man weak. Maybe she does have feelings for Nate and is rusty in her scheming, as a result. This proved that Audra is off her game. How will she recover from this? We're interested in seeing what Audra will do next. She still has her eyes on the prize, and she won't leave Nice until she makes it happen. Audra has to make a deal with the devil quickly. But it might be too late. Got a juicy soap forecast? Email amber@ and help start the next must-watch debate. Solve the daily Crossword
