Uncovering the clues! Taylor Swift is basking in the success of Midnights — but she might already be gearing up to drop her next rerecorded album.
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, a 3-city networking event for Black and Brown creatives. After years of searching for networking communities where she felt comfortable and understood. Ellis decided it was time to create the space herself.
“For a good period of time, I was waiting for someone to create [CultureCon] and then I would go to it,” she tells Glamour. “I was hopping around different networking events that I just didn't feel like I could be myself there.
I remember President Obama making a speech and saying, 'We are the ones we've been waiting for.' It was like a light bulb when in my head and I'm like, 'Wow, I've been waiting for someone to come along and create this brave space.' Am I supposed to be that person?’ Sometimes you spend a little bit of time running away from it because you're just so sure that someone else is gonna do it.”The idea started as a potluck in Ellis's apartment, when she invited her close friends who happened to be in creative industries for a night of food and conversations. Founded in 2017, the self-coined “Ultimate Creative Homecoming” takes place throughout the year in major cities like New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, connecting creatives of colors and featuring guest speakers like Tracee Ellis Ross, Taraji P.
Henson, and Lena Waithe. CultureCon was in full effect this past Saturday in New York City, with a line down the block and a venue filled with food trucks from local restaurants, interactive pop-up booths, and photo opportunities. A major highlight of the event was a conversation with 2 Dope Queens co-creator Phoebe Robinson and Ellis Ross on Ross's upcoming docuseries, The Hair Tales on Hulu, which highlights Black women and their relationship with their hair. “At the heart of The Creative Collective
.Uncovering the clues! Taylor Swift is basking in the success of Midnights — but she might already be gearing up to drop her next rerecorded album.
EXCLUSIVE: In the wake of Dwayne Johnson notching the highest opening of his solo star career with this weekend’s Black Adam at $67M, his holiday movie, currently titled Red One, is ramping up with additional castings: Deadline has learned that Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivju, Wesley Kimmel and Mary Elizabeth Ellis are joining.
They’re the problem. Taylor Swift attends her own funeral in her “Anti-Hero” music video — alongside a few other famous faces.
Iain Stirling has revealed he has dreams that he and wife Laura Whitmore become a Scottish Laird and Lady.
Ellie Goulding has announced her fifth studio album, ‘Higher Than Heaven’ – listen to the new single ‘Let It Die’ below.The record is due to arrive on February 3, 2023 (pre-order/pre-save here), and follows on from the pop artist’s 2020 album ‘Brightest Blue’.Speaking about the forthcoming project, Goulding explained: “There was definitely a darkness about [the past two years] that was palpable in the studio, with everyone having gone through it differently.“I think for that reason, nobody wanted to sit and agonise over some relationship or some drama. So that’s how this album came together.”She continued: “[‘Higher Than Heaven’ is] about being passionately in love. But it’s a hyper form of love, almost like a drug induced feeling.
Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis revealed a new side to her personality on Tuesday as she paid tribute to the BBC on their 100th birthday.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis holds 'deep affection' for Strictly's Giovanni Pernice - expert discusses relationshipTaking to Instagram the EastEnders actress posted a string of new photos to commemorate the occasion. In one photo, the 27-year-old star looked lovely in a tangerine-hued jumper as she posed in front of a wall festooned with gold and silver balloons.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice's sweet gesture to Rose Ayling-Ellis revealedEver the style queen, Rose teamed her autumnal jumper with a pair of high-waisted jeans, gold hoop earrings, and a touch of glam makeup comprising dewy skin, gold highlighter and a bold red lip.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis enjoys mini Strictly reunion after Giovanni Pernice's surprise exitSEE: Giovanni Pernice's touching tribute to Rose Ayling-Ellis on Strictly revealedAlongside the snaps, Rose included the caption: "What better way to celebrate the BBC's 100th birthday than exploring the history of the channel? The nerd in me absolutely loves history, so I am delighted to be appearing on Horrible Histories, which was one of my favourite books as a kid". Rose penned a celebratory postThe star's fans raced to weigh in on the post, with one writing: "Well done Rose you are amazing! Bet Gio is proud of you," whilst a second penned: "Fabulous! I LOVE Horrible Histories and so did our boys when they were young (and still do).
Giovanni Pernice showcased his unwavering support for his former dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis on Monday.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice put on loving display at NTAsThe EastEnders actress took to Instagram to share a major career announcement, and true to form, Giovanni was among the first to react. In the social media post, Rose, 27, penned a lengthy message about her 'return to theatre'. WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis swims with manta rays during lavish Maldives getawayAlongside an eerie digital poster for Shakespeare's As You Like It, the actress penned: "So excited to finally share this news! I am thrilled to be going back to theatre with this talented group of people.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis holds 'deep affection' for Strictly's Giovanni Pernice - expert discusses relationshipPHOTOS: 28 best dressed stars at the National Television Awards 2022: from Holly Willoughby to Maya Jama"Scary thought to be performing Shakespeare for the very first time playing Celia.
Jay Ellis doesn’t believe that a “Top Gun: Maverick” follow-up will be hitting screens anytime soon.
Stormzy has spoken about the “beautiful” and “spiritual” experience of recording his new album on a secluded island.The rapper is due to release his third studio record ‘This Is What I Mean’ on November 25 via 0207 Def Jam (pre-order/pre-save here). It’s already been previewed by the single ‘Hide & Seek’.During a recent interview on Capital XTRA, Stormzy opened up about the collaborative process of making the album on Osea Island in the Blackwater Estuary near Maldon, Essex.“That was the most beautiful, spiritual coming-togethers I’ve even been involved in,” he explained.
Second time’s the charm! Nearly four months after Josh Goldstein and Shannon St. Clair split, they have decided to give their whirlwind romance another shot.
"I’m sitting with my family watching Ellie Simmonds take to the Strictly dance floor in a beautiful gold dress.The Paralympian smiles from ear to ear as she performs her incredible cha-cha – and I’m grinning right back at her. As the audience applauds Ellie, I feel like it’s one of the best moments of my entire life. My excitement has been building up to this moment since August, when it was announced she’d be taking part.
Ioan Gruffudd on Instagram as she marked his 49th birthday on Thursday. The 30-year-old actress shared a sweet snap of her other half as she claimed the world is a “better place because of you and your kind, gentle heart. ”Her heartfelt message comes as Gruffudd failed to come to an agreement with estranged wife Alice Evans last week over the custody of their daughters Elsie, eight, and Ella, 12.
Ellie Taylor shared the sweetest photo alongside her rarely seen four-year-old daughter, Valentina, who came to support her at the dress rehearsal of Strictly Come Dancing.MORE: Strictly's Ellie Taylor reveals supportive message from Ted Lasso co-star - and it's so sweet!Taking to social media, the Comedian, 38, posed with her arm around her little one, whilst dressed in her full Strictly glam ahead of her performance on Saturday evening.WATCH: Strictly's Katya begs to redo first routine following mistakeCaptioning the image, she penned: "Ratbag came to watch a rehearsal. Verdict: 'I liked your dance mummy… can I do some drawing now.'"READ: 12 Strictly Come Dancing pros' glitzy weddings: Amy Dowden, Janette Manrara & moreSEE: Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin and Ellie Simmonds make big announcement – fans reactEllie, who keeps Valentina out of the public eye, chose to cover her face with a mouse emoji in the image.
As the nights get darker, pumpkin spice candles fill the aisles of HomeSense and the ‘big coats’ are retrieved from the darkest corners of our wardrobes, it can only mean one thing - it’s Strictly Come Dancing season. We’re all more than ready for it thanks to the marketing campaign that begins in August with a slow drip feed of the line-up. And as sure as the sun is going to rise, you can bet the comments section on Instagram and Twitter feeds are going to be filled with fans remarking, “Never heard of them” or “They’re not even a celebrity.” I get it.