Lily Allen Says Nepo Baby Label Like Being Called A 'Karen' -- 'Almost Exclusively Used For Women'

Paul Schrader had a special job on the set of his latest film, “Oh, Canada”: drawing on the jockstrap that Jacob Elordi wears in one of the Vietnam War drama’s pivotal scenes. There’s a choice at the heart of “Oh, Canada,” when the fictional filmmaker Leonard Fife (played as a young man by Elordi, and older man as Richard Gere) dodges the Vietnam draft and escapes to Canada. The script leaves breadcrumbs as to what exactly happens until very late in the film, but finally Elordi is seen reporting for an Army physical.

Olivia Rodrigo has brought out Lily Allen at her London show to duet ‘Smile’ – listen to the cover down below.On her third night playing at London’s O2 Arena yesterday (May 17), Rodrigo announced she had a special guest for the audience, who she called “the most clever songwriter. And the coolest girl in London.“I think the best day of my whole career was when I got to sing with her at Glastonbury,” she continued.

Alex Ritman Nathalie Emmanuel knows all about not talking about the projects she’s in. Seven years on “Game of Thrones” as the fan-favorite Missandei gave the Brit an instant lesson on the dangers of spoiling a show where much of its popularity rested on an endless supply of (mostly bloody) shocks and surprises. But Emmanuel’s now unable to talk about something very different, and for very different reasons.

Kings Of Leon frontman spoke out about the debate in a new interview with The Independent, ahead of the band’s new album ‘Can We Please Have Fun?’.It was here that the frontman – who is in the band alongside his brothers Nathan and Jared, and their cousin Matthew – opened up about the inspiration behind their ninth album, particularly how they looked back at their childhood to create the songs.“I know every mother believes in their child, but she believed in us way more than you probably should believe in your kids,” he said of his mother Betty-Ann, who died in 2021.“We didn’t have any money… A lot of people are far worse off than we were, but we went to bed hungry and we were embarrassed by the clothes that we wore as kids. But while all that was happening, our mum was still saying, ‘You guys know that you’re going to be really special.

Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras Tour’ last week has issued a statement after a baby was pictured on the floor in the crowd.The pop star began the European, UK and Ireland leg of her huge career-spanning tour with four concerts at the Paris La Défense Arena in the French capital on May 9, 10, 11 and 12.Fans have criticised the parents who took their baby into the pit at the second date last Friday (May 10). At the gig, one audience member took a photo of the infant on the floor of the arena and shared it online.In the image, the child is seen lying on the floor, surrounded by adults, beer cups and bags of merchandise from the sold-out show.Criticism followed on social media, with many fans commenting on how dangerous an environment the busy crowd could be at the 40,000-capacity venue – which is Europe’s largest indoor arena.“Get ur baby off the floor and GO HOME,” one person wrote.

Lily Allen has shared her top tip when it comes to decorating your home and finding your own sense of interior design style. Lily, 39, who recently opened up about her misplaced resentment towards music legend Sir Elton John, revealed her best interior tip during an episode of her podcast Miss Me? with co-host Miquita Oliver.

Secret Garden Party has announced the line-up for its 2024 edition, and revealed that it is scrapping big headliners in a bid to help support grassroots artists.The announcement was made today (May 13), and confirms that over 350 artists will be performing at this year’s edition of the festival.Set to run across July 25 and July 28, the UK’s leading independent festival has shaken things up for 2024, and has dropped the inclusion of big name headliners in a bid to help support the growth of emerging talent.Unkle, Crystal Fighters, Chinchilla, Franky Wah, Carly Wilford, Adelphi Music Factory, Jakkob, Omega Nebula, Technobrass and TC & The Groove are among those lined up for this year’s instalment. Meanwhile, independent collectives Chai Wallahs, The Living Room, and Noiganica will be hosting dedicated venues for diverse, grassroots live music.Elsewhere, collectives including Save Our Scene, Parable Music, Dubtendo and Truth Tribe have joined forces with the festival to provide exciting stage takeovers.

Netflix’s Baby Reindeer.Baby Reindeer is a semi-autobiographical series written by the comedian Richard Gadd that claims to tell the “true story” of a struggling stand-up (played by Gadd) who is maliciously stalked by an older woman named Martha.Almost immediately after the show premiered on Netflix last month, some viewers attempted to uncover the real identities of characters in the show, including Martha.

Lily Allen has revealed she wants to be buried with her mobile phone so that her "dark" porn search history goes with her to the grave.The 39 year old singer confessed during an appearance on the Where There's a Will, There's a Wake podcast that she indulges in "X-rated" content when her kids are at their dad's and would be mortified if anyone found out. When asked about her deepest darkest secrets, Lily candidly replied: "Probably my phone. My Google search history.

Lily Allen has revealed that she held a grudge against Elton John for years because he didn’t reply to her letter – until realising that she hadn’t actually sent it.During the most recent episode of her Miss Me? podcast with Miquita Oliver (released on May 6), Allen recalled once being “managed by a management company that was owned by Elton John” and his husband David Furnish.The singer and actor was on the Rocket Music Entertainment Group roster when she was making and promoting her second studio album, 2009’s ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’.“I loved being managed by them,” Allen explained. “And every year Elton would put on a Christmas party, and I’d always sit next to him and he’d make me feel really special.”She continued: “He would call me, like, once every couple of weeks to check in and say hi and make sure that I was OK.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael Douglas has starred in some of the most iconic erotic thrillers ever made, from “Basic Instinct” to “Fatal Attraction,” so he knows a thing or two about crafting a memorable movie sex scene. In a new interview with The Telegraph, the actor gave his honest opinion about intimacy coordinators becoming the new normal in Hollywood when it comes to filming intimate moments on set.

Lily Allen has claimed that the term ‘nepo baby’ is “sexist”, as it is used for women much more than for men.The term has gained momentum in recent years, and is the title given to the children of famous parents who have been helped in their careers due to their parent’s wealth, connections and experience.Now, the singer and actress has weighed in on the term and described it as both “infantilising”, and sexist as it is used nearly exclusively for women.“’Nepo babies’, I think it’s quite like ‘Karen’, in the sense that it’s just a word that is basically used for women who are taking up space and we’d rather they didn’t and they should just go away,” Allen said on the Miss Me? podcast (via The Independent).“I’m called a ‘nepo baby’ all the time. I actually don’t really mind the nepotism thing, it’s the ‘baby’ that annoys me, it’s like, I’m 40 years old nearly!”She continued, explaining that her relation to her father, actor Keith Allen, gets brought up much more than it does for her brother – Game Of Thrones actor Alfie Allen.“It’s meant to be infantilising.

Singer-songwriter Lily Allen recently opened up about her misplaced resentment towards music legend Sir Elton John, revealing a candid letter she wrote to her former manager. In a candid clip speaking on her podcast with Miquita Oliver, Miss Me?, Lily detailed her former management by Elton John, recalling how he would check in on her regularly, offering support during challenging times. "He would call me once every couple of weeks to check in and say hi and make sure I was okay," Lily shared, reflecting on a period of her life where she struggled with personal challenges.

As any busy parent knows, it's tough finding the perfect pushchair - especially when you're looking to take it on holiday.That heavy duty workhorse whcih transports the kids to school so beautifully can feel like a monster when lugging it on and off the luggage carousel. And that's not to mention the worry that's you'll damage your expensive go to, or have it stolen.

A little boy is being forced to wait almost a year for treatment on the NHS for sudden alopecia that has seen lose 80 per cent of his hair.

Willow Smith has revealed that she feels a sense of “insecurity” when it comes to being a “nepo baby”.The singer, songwriter and guitarist opened up about growing up in the public eye during a new interview, ahead of the release of her new album ‘Empathogen’.In the discussion, the musician admitted that being the daughter of famous parents – Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – led to feelings of self-doubt, and made her work even harder to achieve her goals in the music world.“I definitely think that a little bit of insecurity has driven me harder because people do think that the only reason I’m successful is because of my parents,” she told Allure. “That has driven me to work really hard to try to prove them wrong.

Willow Smith is opening up about her life.

Willow Smith rejects the nepo baby label.

Miss Me? Allen told her co-host that when returning to London for her friend’s birthday with her 11-year-old daughter Ethel she had decided to sit apart from her.“We are flying to London today to come and see you for your birthday — I’m going in first class, she’s going in economy,” she said.“You know what that is?” Oliver said as Allen joked, “Selfish?”Oliver continued, “The circle of life. That baby is now coming to London because you live in New York for my 40th birthday, which we are having at the end of the road we grew up on.”Allen replied, “There’s a trend at the moment on social media of people defiantly saying that they won’t give up their seats for children on airplanes,” to which her friend agreed, saying, “Fair enough.

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