Cate Blanchett for Interview - March 2019
Cate Blanchett covers the March 2019 issue of Interview magazine photographed by Venetia Scott and styled by Mel Ottenberg.
JULIA ROBERTS: Hello, Queen Cate.
CATE BLANCHETT: Hello, movie star. You want to know something? We just had your film Ben Is Back on, I kid you not. It made me cry after five minutes. And then, being totally brain-dead, I suddenly thought, “What day is it?” An alarm went off in my head, and I went, “I’ve got to go talk to that actress lady!”
ROBERTS: You want to talk about being brain-dead? I’ve had the craziest day. I woke up sick, and I was at Urgent Care for an hour and a half with one of my son’s friends who cut his foot when he was surfing. He got eight stitches.
On keep acting: “As you get older, acting just gets more and more humiliating. When I was younger, I would wonder why the older actors I admired kept talking about quitting. Now I realize it’s because they want to maintain a connection to the last shreds of their sanity. As I get older, I ask myself if I still want to submit myself to the shamanistic end of this profession and go completely into madness. It’s the King Lear end of the spectrum of what we do, right? So I’m on the proverbial couch thinking, ‘Do I want to go that direction, or do I actually want to live a life?'”
Style Credits:
Cover: Shirt and Skirt by Burberry. | Shoes by Manolo Blahnik
First Image: Coat by Burberry | Vintage Slip Stylist’s Own | Sunglasses by Oliver Goldsmith | Vintage Scarf from Rockit | Shoes by Manolo Blahnik
Second Image: Jacket and Skirt by Miu Miu | Vintage Scarf from Rockit | Shoes by Manolo Blahnik
#RHoA: Marlo Hampton Calls Eva Marcille A “Compulsive Liar”..Is Marlo Right?
Marlo gives consistent drama,and shade. Her over the top reaction to losing her luggage in Japan was GOLD. NeNe Leakes’ husband has cancer and Marlo was snapping about not having deodorant.
Marlo’s is always giving us drama. Remember when the gutter snipe called Shamari DeVoe’s momma a bitch. Who can forget her 43-hour car ride fight with Eva Marcille in Tokyo? Maybe Marlo just dislikes the new girls (especially the full-time cast members? What exactly does Marlo think of the queen of amnesia Eva? OH, THE SHADE.
Marlo had A LOT to say about Eva on the Real Housewives of Atlanta After Show. Marlo was asked. “Why do you think that you and Eva clash? Why is that?” Marlo responded saying, “You know what? I think that Marlata is just too much for her. Maybe she likes me.”
One one hand that could be entertaining. On the other, we don’t want another Kandi Burruss/Porsha Williams situation unfolding.
During the interview, Marlo turned to NeNe and asked, “You think she wants me?” Marlo very explicitly stated on the After Show how she feels about Eva. Marlo said, “I like her picture on Instagram and I say hi to Eva, but I don’t trust Eva. Eva is a compulsive liar. She’s tried to get Kandi to buy her clothes and be Kandi’s girlfriend. She tried to be Porsha’s girlfriend, friend at first. Then she went to Kandi.” Don’t forget Missy Elliot!
Wait, is Marlo shading Eva for getting someone else to buy her clothes? Didn’t Shamari recently say the SAME thing about her? A lot of glass houses being built in Atlanta.
The label queen even dragged NeNe into the rumors! Marlo turned to Nene and said, “She started with you, then she’s back at you, now she’s trying to come to me.” Poor Cynthia. Apparently, Eva has no desire to take a dip in Lake Bailey!
In Eva’s defense, she probably forgot all of this. She’s suffered from chronic “shade amnesia” all season. Although it’ll never be as iconic as Porsha’s “Who said that?.”
Marlo’s reason for not being interested in Eva is classic Marlo. She’s not impressed with Eva’s less than glamorous habit. Marlo wrapped the interview saying, “Go over that and smoke a cigarette. I can’t even be her friend because if I did smoke cigarettes, it would have to at least have a rhinestone holder. She just smoke em normal. That’s not even fabulous. I’ll pass on her” “Something about her just isn’t right.”
OUCH. Marlo just emphatically read Eva for absolute filth. We wonder how Eva will respond to these comments. The shade is real between the two Atlanta women and shows no signs of slowing down. Expect Marlo to come in swinging at the reunion to try and FINALLY secure that peach. Get it!
Do You Think Marlo Deserve A Peach Next Season?
#Empire: How many episodes are in Empire season 5 on FOX?
Empire season five return to FOX on March 13 with episode 10, titled My Fault is Past.
FOX, however, is yet to release details on further episodes or how many there are but there is a number of clues to suggest how many remain.
Season five will more than likely consist of 18 drama-packed episodes, just like the previous three seasons.
Empire season one is the only instalment to date to not consist of 18 episodes, instead opting for 12.
The fact Empire season five also headed on its mid-season break after episode nine implies a further nine episodes are to come.
One thing Empire show bosses have revealed about the remaining episodes is that Jamal Lyon actor Jussie Smollett won’t star in the final two.
#MusicNews: PJ Morton Announces “Keys And A Mic” Acoustic Tour
PJ Morton has no shortage of exciting news these days. The most recent announcement is that he’ll be heading out on the headlining acoustic Keys and a Mic Tour starting in April. For the shows he’ll be joined by group The Amours who are signed to his Morton Records label.
He added the following to accompany the announcement:
Gonna try this out in a few cities! bringing The Amours with me! They’ll be singing new music and sitting around the piano with me. My first time out without a full band!! Going to be a special intimate experience.
This comes on the heels of him sharing the news that he’ll be recording an album live for an audience at the 2019 Essence Festival.
Following his outstanding Grammy Award win earlier this month, PJ Morton looks to be raising the bar even further! Exciting times ahead.
PJ Morton “Keys and a Mic” Tour Dates
Mon, APR 29
Old Rock House
St. Louis, MO
Tue, APR 30
City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago, IL
Wed, MAY 01
Music Box Supper Club
Cleveland, OH
Fri, MAY 03
City Winery
Boston, MA
Sat, MAY 04
City Winery
New York, NY
Sun, MAY 05
City Winery DC
Washington, DC
Wed, MAY 08
The Southern Café and Music Hall
Charlottesville, VA
Thu, MAY 09
Motorco Music Hall
Durham, NC
Sat, MAY 11
Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
Sun, MAY 12
City Winery
Nashville, TN
Get Your tickets!
#NewHipHop from T-Pain’s ‘1UP’ Stream It!
T-Pain surprised his fans by dropping his much-anticipated album 1UP on Wednesday.
On his first project since 2017’s OBLiViON, the Tallahassee hitmaker calls on some of his famous friends. In addition to the Tory Lanez-assisted “Getcha Roll On” and “A Million Times” with O.T. Genasis, the 12-track set includes appearances from Boosie Badazz, Flipp Dinero, Russ, and Lil Wayne, who appears on the closer “Goat Talk.”
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The album, which he recorded out of his Florida home, was inspired by his love for video games. “I’m an avid gamer. I’ve been a gamer pretty much all my life,” he told Beats 1. “So I’m starting to implement gaming into my music and to my themes and stuff like that. So, 1UP is basically the green mushroom from Mario, everybody know when you get a 1UP, you get a 1UP, you get an extra life and you get another chance to beat the game.”
T-Pain will hit the road in support of the album on his “1UP” tour, beginning March 16 in San Antonio. The 15-date trek travels across the U.S. before wrapping April 9 in San Diego.
The Kardashians Could Sue Jordyn Woods Over Her 'Red Table Talk' Interview
Jordyn Woods is at risk of getting into legal trouble if she revealed too much during her Red Table Talk interview.
According to People, Kylie Jenner's former best friend signed an "ironclad NDA" (non-disclosure agreement) with the family, which makes her unable to discuss the Kardashian-Jenners at length. "She can’t talk about the family, so it’s unclear what she’s going to be able to say to Jada," a source explained to the mag. "She can apologize but can’t talk about anything really beyond that in terms of the family."
The insider added, "the Kardashians are feeling 100 percent done with Jordyn" and are "pissed" she's trying to use a public appearance as a way to make amends. "They’re saying she should’ve reached out directly, but she did," the source continued. "They were just too pissed to listen to her or pay any attention. On the flip side, if she says anything except 'I’m sorry' or tries to trash Tristan, that’s going to push Khloé back to him and destroy Jordyn."
News of Jordyn's upcoming appearance on Jada Pinkett Smith's talk show, which was announced on Tuesday (February 26), comes just over a week after reports Jordyn hooked up with Khloé Kardashian's boyfriend Tristan Thompson at a house party. The 21-year-old model teased the tell-all interview by posting a live behind-the-scenes video of her on the Red Table Talk set. The interview will mark the first time Jordyn has spoken at length about her cheating scandal since being iced out by the Kardashian-Jenner family.
Oprah Winfrey To Host ‘After Neverland’ Special With Michael Jackson Accusers
WOW..OPRAH…WOW!
Oprah Winfrey is set to host a Q&A “After Neverland” special with Michael Jackson‘s accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck after the controversial documentary airs on HBO.
The special will air on HBO as well as OWN on Monday, March 4, immediately following the airing of the second installment of the documentary.
Here’s the scoop via Page Six: The doc and Robson and Safechuck’s claims have been vigorously denied by members of Jackson’s family.
Reed will join Robson and Safechuck in the Q&A to be recorded Thursday in front of an audience of sexual abuse survivors and those whose lives have been impacted by abuse. The first half of “Leaving Neverland,” which made waves at the Sundance Film Festival last month, debuts March 3 on HBO.
Winfrey’s discussion with the trio will also be made available as part of her “Oprah SuperSoul Conversations” podcast.
Robson and Safechuck maintain they were molested by Jackson after he befriended them at the ages of seven and 10, respectively. The two previously testified in support of Jackson as he battled other molestation accusations. But now the pair are recounting their experiences in graphic detail.
Well what do you think?
Michael Cohen calls President Trump ‘RACIST,’ ‘CHEAT’ AND ‘CONMAN’ in sworn Testimony
Long-time Trump fixer and personal attorney Michael Cohen publicly blasted his former boss at a blockbuster congressional hearing Wednesday, comparing President Donald Trump’s reaction to his testimony to that of a “mobster” and saying the president had “wanted me to lie” about prior discussions of a possible real estate deal in Moscow.
Cohen also told the House Oversight Committee that Trump knew Roger Stone had spoken to Julian Assange ahead of the WikiLeaks drop of Democratic National Committee emails.
I was in Mr. Trump’s office when his secretary announced that Roger Stone was on the phone,” Cohen said in his opening statement before the House Oversight Committee.
“Mr. Trump put Mr. Stone on the speakerphone. Mr. Stone told Mr. Trump that he had just gotten off the phone with [WikiLeaks founder] Julian Assange and that Mr. Assange told Mr. Stone that, within a couple of days, there would be a massive dump of emails that would damage Hillary Clinton’s campaign. Mr. Trump responded by stating to the effect of ‘wouldn’t that be great.'”
Cohen, however, said that he knows of no direct evidence that Trump or his presidential campaign colluded with Russia.
“I do not. I want to be clear. But, I have my suspicions,” he said.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., who served as chairwoman of the DNC during the 2016 hacks, asked Cohen if he believed whether Trump would cooperate or allude with Russians to win the presidency.
“Mr. Trump is all about winning,” Cohen said at first. “Yes,” he said in response when pressed further about whether Trump was capable of doing that.
Cohen, 52, was offering congressional testimony in public for the first time just weeks before he’s slated to report to federal prison in early May.
Last year, special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating the Trump operation’s ties to Russia and possible obstruction of justice, indicted a dozen Russians in connection with the DNC hacks. Stone has been indicted by Mueller on charges of obstruction, making false statements and witness tampering.
Trump is a “racist,” a “con man” and “a cheat,” Cohen said in his opening statement, alleging that the president not only lied about his ongoing efforts to build a Trump Tower in Moscow during the election but urged Cohen to lie about them without directly saying so.
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Brie Larson, Jude Law & Gemma Chan and the cast comes out to The 'Captain Marvel' European Premiere!
Brie Larson is picture perfect as she hits the blue carpet at the European premiere of her anticipated film Captain Marvel held at The Curzon Mayfair on Wednesday (February 27) in London, England.
The 29-year-old Oscar winner was was joined at the event by her co-stars Jude Law, Gemma Chan, Samuel L. Jackson and Lashana Lynch, as well as directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden.
Brie is starring as the title character in the upcoming movie, which hits theaters in the UK and US on March 8.
Lil Kim, Mya and Chilli Film Secret Throwback Project For VH1 in Barbados
Lil Kim, Mya, and Chilli from TLC have time warped us back to the 90s, and we are totally here for the fly reunion.
The musical icons were seen this week on the beach in Barbados filming a top-secret project for VH1. Stripping down to bikinis, the ladies looked like no time had passed since “Waterfalls” was still trending on “TRL.”
Lil Kim donned a metallic, one-piece with side cutouts while Mya and Chilli opted for maximum skin baring suits.
The rapper and two singers were seen enjoying a day at the beach and taking some interest in a nearby water jet pack while cameras rolled. Details about the show are currently hush-hush, but we hope it involves the three singing together.
It’s been a hot second since they all came together … although, Lil Kim and Mya joined forces last weekend to reprise their 2001 hit, “Lady Marmalade,” during The Real Music Festival in Kentucky.
If they are uniting in a ’90s supergroup, it’s unclear why they left out T-Boz … but maybe her flight got delayed.
Ellen Page Responds to Jussie Smollett Attack Investigation in New Op-ed
On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last month, Ellen Page blamed Mike Pence and the Trump administration for the rise in hate crimes — like the one supposedly perpetrated against Jussie Smollett. Today, in light of the allegations that Smollett planned the attack himself, Page penned an op-ed for The Hollywood Reporter to remind people that anti-LGBTQ+ violence is very prevalent and very real.
Page was one of the first to speak out vehemently in support of Smollett when news of the attack first broke, and her heated comments on Colbert were widely shared. Until today, Page had yet to speak out about the Sracismollett case since revelations that the attack might be fake. Smollett was charged with filing a false police report, and police now claim that he planned the attack himself.
In the letter, Page addresses the controversy directly, reminding readers that she had “no reason to doubt Jussie.” She also addresses what could happen if the Smollett hoax turns out to be true: “If this situation was staged, it could make victims even more reluctant to report these crimes. Very real crimes.”
Page pledged to use her privilege and visibility to continue speaking out — and she’s been doing so recently. Earlier this month, Page called out Chris Pratt for attending what she called an “infamously” anti-LGBTQ+ church. (Pratt responded to the accusations with an Instagram Story, claiming his church was all about love.) Just last week, she opened up about Hollywood pressuring her to stay in the closet when she was in her early 20s.
Maryland Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti Steps Down After Apologizing For Calling Prince Geroge’s County a ‘NI**Er District’
You guys know with only two days left of Black History Month, it wouldn’t be right to end it without someone dropping the N-bomb.
That amazingly ignorant person was Maryland lawmaker Del. Mary Ann Lisanti. A fun night at an Annapolis cigar bar allowed Lisanti to show her true feelings about her neighboring county. Prince George’s County, which has been noted as one of the most affluent African-American counties in the country, is nothing but a “n****r district” to her. At least that’s what she told another candidate.
Of course, the clueless, white Harford representative thought a simple apology would wipe her hands clean of the mess she made. Boy, was she mistaken.
After claiming to be “sickened” that she used “a word that’s not in her vocabulary,” (which doesn’t make sense, by the way) she assured, “It does not represent my belief system, my life’s work or what is my heart.”
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland was not feeling the “inadequate” apology. They stated, “It is clear Delegate Lisanti is unsuited to continue in a position of leadership in the Maryland General Assembly. The use of a derogatory term exhibits that she does not hold the requisite contrition to be entrusted in a leadership role moving forward.”
The decision was obvious to have Lisanti step down. House Speaker Michael E. Busch stripped her of her title as chair of the unemployment insurance subcommittee on the House Economic Matters Committee.
Ironically, even though Mary Ann claimed to feel such remorse, she basically defended herself in a later statement to The Washington Post. Blaming it on the alcohol was the go-to solution as she claimed to not remember the evening. However, when asked if she thinks she’s ever used the N-word before, she responded, “Sure…I’m sure everyone has used it. I’ve used the f-word. I used the Lord’s name in vain.”
Pacman Jones Arrested For Disorderly Conduct At Casino, Could Face Additional Charges for Cheating
NFL star Pacman Jones has been arrested again; this time, over an incident almost identical to his 2015 incident at Hollywood Casino in Indiana, in which he was escorted out over disorderly conduct.
In the most recent incident, which occurred on Wednesday morning, Jones was arrested at the Rising Star Casino in Indiana after an altercation with casino personnel. According to Indiana State Gaming Commission officials, officials were called to the scene to investigate Jones for possibly cheating at a table game.
However, upon arrival, Jones reportedly became verbally combative, and as a result, he was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement, public intoxication, and intimidation.
In the meantime, an investigation into the cheating allegations is ongoing, as officials with the Indiana Gaming Commission said the baller could face additional charges.
With almost 15 years in the NFL, Jones has been arrested or involved in an altercation that resulted in police presence throughout most of his career, including an arrest in ’05, ’06, ’11, ’13, ’15, and ’17, as well as a physical altercation from 2018.
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