Love them or hate them, you cannot deny that One Direction allowed their sound to evolve. Zayn Malik’s upcoming album Room Under the Stairs is going to be a big shift in sound for the former One Direction star. He explained why he wanted to go country with this new outing. In addition, Malik named a modern country singer whom he deeply admired.
1 singer inspired Zayn Malik’s ‘Room Under the Stairs’
First, some background, One Direction was initially a pop-rock band that sounded like “I Want to Hold Your Hand”-era Beatles having a sugar high. As time went on, they were swept into the 2010s folk revival, while also dabbling in other genres like rock and reggae fusion.
After leaving the group, Malik embraced R&b. His most famous post-One Direction songs were “Pillowtalk” and the Taylor Swift duet “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever.” both songs were sensual and contemporary.
1 singer inspired Zayn Malik’s ‘Room Under the Stairs’
First, some background, One Direction was initially a pop-rock band that sounded like “I Want to Hold Your Hand”-era Beatles having a sugar high. As time went on, they were swept into the 2010s folk revival, while also dabbling in other genres like rock and reggae fusion.
After leaving the group, Malik embraced R&b. His most famous post-One Direction songs were “Pillowtalk” and the Taylor Swift duet “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever.” both songs were sensual and contemporary.
- 5/16/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Zayn Malik Reveals He Was Kicked Off Dating Apps. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
According to Zayn Malik, even celebrities are not inoculated against the challenges of dating. In an interview with Nylon, former One Direction member Zayn Malik said he was kicked out of a popular dating app after having difficulty convincing folks he was actually the famous singer.
Zayn Malik told Nylon that dating apps have proved to be a successful tool for him to meet prospective dates, as suspicious people accused him of catfishing them using celebrities’ pictures. He said, “It’s not been too successful for me, I’ll be honest. Everyone accused me of catfishing. They’re like, ‘What are you using Zayn Malik’s pictures for?’
Zayn Malik revealed he’s been kicked out of Tinder “once or twice” after the catfishing accusations. He’s not too downcast about the rejection, saying he’s left his...
According to Zayn Malik, even celebrities are not inoculated against the challenges of dating. In an interview with Nylon, former One Direction member Zayn Malik said he was kicked out of a popular dating app after having difficulty convincing folks he was actually the famous singer.
Zayn Malik told Nylon that dating apps have proved to be a successful tool for him to meet prospective dates, as suspicious people accused him of catfishing them using celebrities’ pictures. He said, “It’s not been too successful for me, I’ll be honest. Everyone accused me of catfishing. They’re like, ‘What are you using Zayn Malik’s pictures for?’
Zayn Malik revealed he’s been kicked out of Tinder “once or twice” after the catfishing accusations. He’s not too downcast about the rejection, saying he’s left his...
- 5/15/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Gwen Stefani recently revealed a sweet nickname she gave her husband, Blake Shelton.
The adorable reveal came after the singer admitted to having some “insecurities” about their marriage.
While she opened up about that in an interview, she also shut down previous rumors suggesting marital issues between her and Blake.
The singer most recently reunited with her band No Doubt for several Coachella performances.
This week, Gwen returned home after rocking the stage and enjoyed one of her other passions.
She shared a series of video clips featuring her and her hubby as she tended to what she called the “Coachella of Gardening.”
Gwen thanks fans for Coachella and shares Blake’s sweet nickname
In one of her new Instagram Story clips, Gwen wore a blue hooded sweatshirt, matching sweatpants, and a straw hat with a large brim to keep her face shaded.
She crouched on the ground as she...
The adorable reveal came after the singer admitted to having some “insecurities” about their marriage.
While she opened up about that in an interview, she also shut down previous rumors suggesting marital issues between her and Blake.
The singer most recently reunited with her band No Doubt for several Coachella performances.
This week, Gwen returned home after rocking the stage and enjoyed one of her other passions.
She shared a series of video clips featuring her and her hubby as she tended to what she called the “Coachella of Gardening.”
Gwen thanks fans for Coachella and shares Blake’s sweet nickname
In one of her new Instagram Story clips, Gwen wore a blue hooded sweatshirt, matching sweatpants, and a straw hat with a large brim to keep her face shaded.
She crouched on the ground as she...
- 4/23/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Gwen Stefani reacted to the ongoing divorce rumors surrounding her and Blake Shelton’s marriage.
The singer and television personality is taking the stage this weekend and next in an anticipated performance at Coachella.
It will feature a reunion with her band, No Doubt, as part of the annual three-night, two-weekend event in Indio, California.
Days before they take the stage, she addressed speculation that she and Blake have marital issues.
According to Gwen, that’s not the case, so don’t believe all the gossip and rumors.
She also mentioned her “overthinking” due to insecurities with her relationships, being a mother, and making music.
Gwen Stefani addressed those divorce rumors: ‘Say whatever you want’
During an interview this week, Gwen Stefani confessed “the truth” about her situation with Blake.
“The truth is I am in love with my best friend,” she said.
“In my own relationship, even though I...
The singer and television personality is taking the stage this weekend and next in an anticipated performance at Coachella.
It will feature a reunion with her band, No Doubt, as part of the annual three-night, two-weekend event in Indio, California.
Days before they take the stage, she addressed speculation that she and Blake have marital issues.
According to Gwen, that’s not the case, so don’t believe all the gossip and rumors.
She also mentioned her “overthinking” due to insecurities with her relationships, being a mother, and making music.
Gwen Stefani addressed those divorce rumors: ‘Say whatever you want’
During an interview this week, Gwen Stefani confessed “the truth” about her situation with Blake.
“The truth is I am in love with my best friend,” she said.
“In my own relationship, even though I...
- 4/12/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
In the years they’ve been together, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have been close musical collaborators as well as romantic partners. It’s no surprise then to hear Stefani tell Nylon in a new interview that the couple has “fantasized” about making an album together one day.
“I feel like Blake and I are already a project together,” Stefani said. “I’m always going to want to write music with Blake Shelton.”
Stefani mentioned the possible LP while discussing the couple’s latest duet, “Purple Irises,” which came out in February.
“I feel like Blake and I are already a project together,” Stefani said. “I’m always going to want to write music with Blake Shelton.”
Stefani mentioned the possible LP while discussing the couple’s latest duet, “Purple Irises,” which came out in February.
- 4/9/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Lucy Hale opened up about her love life in a new interview.
The 34-year-old Pretty Little Liars alum provided an update on what she’s looking for romantically during a conversation with Nylon.
She explained everything from the type of partner that she’s into and what she is trying to bring to a relationship at this phase in her life.
Read more about Lucy Hale’s love life…
“Where I’m at dating-wise, I want to be transparent about who I am, where I’ve been, what I’m looking for. It weeds out the people who aren’t on the same path as you,” she told the outlet. “No bulls-it. I would expect people to be the same way with me. Like, let’s all throw it all out there. See what sticks and the right people will find you and stay.”
The actress added that she used...
The 34-year-old Pretty Little Liars alum provided an update on what she’s looking for romantically during a conversation with Nylon.
She explained everything from the type of partner that she’s into and what she is trying to bring to a relationship at this phase in her life.
Read more about Lucy Hale’s love life…
“Where I’m at dating-wise, I want to be transparent about who I am, where I’ve been, what I’m looking for. It weeds out the people who aren’t on the same path as you,” she told the outlet. “No bulls-it. I would expect people to be the same way with me. Like, let’s all throw it all out there. See what sticks and the right people will find you and stay.”
The actress added that she used...
- 1/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Flash star Kiersey Clemons shared she is "so happy" to "move on" from the DC film's troubled production.
Clemons was announced as the first choice to play Iris West back in 2016 when Rick Famuyiwa was set to direct. Over the years, many things about the film changed, leading to what fans eventually got in 2023.
Previously, the actress admitted in an interview with Nylon, the "whole thing made [her] cry more than it made [her] smile."
Read full article on The Direct.
Clemons was announced as the first choice to play Iris West back in 2016 when Rick Famuyiwa was set to direct. Over the years, many things about the film changed, leading to what fans eventually got in 2023.
Previously, the actress admitted in an interview with Nylon, the "whole thing made [her] cry more than it made [her] smile."
Read full article on The Direct.
- 12/7/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Actor Milly Alcock is best known for her role as Rhaenyra Targaryen on HBO’s House of the Dragon. Alcock’s full name is Amelia May Alcock, and she was born and raised in Australia. The 23-year-old has been acting for years, and during that time, she’s built herself a pretty solid net worth for her age. How much is the Australian HBO star worth?
Milly Alcock’s net worth is estimated around $2 million
Alcock’s acting career began when she was hardly a teenager. Her first on-screen role was as a guest star on Wonderland, an Australian show on the country’s Network Ten channel. Alcock first starred in a school play as a little girl, which piqued her interest in acting. From there, she attended a performing arts high school in Sydney, Australia, but subsequently dropped out upon earning the lead role in a six-part series called Upright.
Milly Alcock’s net worth is estimated around $2 million
Alcock’s acting career began when she was hardly a teenager. Her first on-screen role was as a guest star on Wonderland, an Australian show on the country’s Network Ten channel. Alcock first starred in a school play as a little girl, which piqued her interest in acting. From there, she attended a performing arts high school in Sydney, Australia, but subsequently dropped out upon earning the lead role in a six-part series called Upright.
- 8/30/2023
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As long as pop culture has existed, so too has the concept of the “It Girl.” Throughout history, a select few women have captured the attention and desire of mainstream audiences with this iconic combination of talent, charisma, and opportunity.
The phrase “It Girl” isn’t as common in the modern lexicon, but the idea behind the term is as prevalent as ever.
What qualities create an ‘It Girl’?
It can be hard to define what an It Girl is. Like any notion of cool, it’s based more on an instinctive feeling more than any rational thought. You know it when you see it.
An It Girl can come from any sector of the entertainment industry. She can be a flourishing actress (Zendaya and Florence Pugh), model (the Hadid sisters), musician (Rihanna), or the representation of a burgeoning cultural scene.
Each of these women have their own sensibilities and talents.
The phrase “It Girl” isn’t as common in the modern lexicon, but the idea behind the term is as prevalent as ever.
What qualities create an ‘It Girl’?
It can be hard to define what an It Girl is. Like any notion of cool, it’s based more on an instinctive feeling more than any rational thought. You know it when you see it.
An It Girl can come from any sector of the entertainment industry. She can be a flourishing actress (Zendaya and Florence Pugh), model (the Hadid sisters), musician (Rihanna), or the representation of a burgeoning cultural scene.
Each of these women have their own sensibilities and talents.
- 2/27/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As many actors know, fame can mean getting recognized by fans at any point — even in situations where they’d rather not be recognized. Ginny & Georgia star Sara Waisglass experienced this once, and she took to TikTok recently to share the story. Unfortunately for Waisglass, the fan encounter happened during a “very intimate” check-up at a doctor’s office.
‘Ginny & Georgia’ star Sara Waisglass | Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Netflix How Sara Waisglass landed the role of Max
Waisglass stars as Maxine “Max” Baker in Ginny & Georgia on Netflix. The teenage twin of Marcus Baker (Felix Mallard) becomes Ginny Miller’s (Antonia Gentry) first friend in Wellsbury, Massachusetts. Max is full of energy and has a flair for dramatics. She also tends to be a little narcissistic, which has caused frustration for many fans and even Waisglass herself. However, Max’s huge heart has also made many...
‘Ginny & Georgia’ star Sara Waisglass | Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Netflix How Sara Waisglass landed the role of Max
Waisglass stars as Maxine “Max” Baker in Ginny & Georgia on Netflix. The teenage twin of Marcus Baker (Felix Mallard) becomes Ginny Miller’s (Antonia Gentry) first friend in Wellsbury, Massachusetts. Max is full of energy and has a flair for dramatics. She also tends to be a little narcissistic, which has caused frustration for many fans and even Waisglass herself. However, Max’s huge heart has also made many...
- 2/9/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Image Source: Getty / Monica Morgan / Larry Busacca
Beyoncé just made history when she took home the Grammy for best dance/electronic music album for "Renaissance," netting her 32nd Grammy - the most of any artist ever. From the start, Beyoncé's "Renaissance" era has been a celebration of house music, beginning with its lead single, "Break My Soul," which was released in June 2022.
"Break My Soul" features a sample of Robin S.'s house hit "Show Me Love." Before she was sampled on the song, Robin S. was a major hitmaker in the house-music world. Her 1993 track "Show Me Love" was a hit in the early '90s, and her singles "Luv 4 Luv" and "What I Do Best" also topped the charts and helped establish the house genre around the world.
Beyoncé's feature gave "Show Me Love" a second life, and it also catalyzed a fresh wave of love for house,...
Beyoncé just made history when she took home the Grammy for best dance/electronic music album for "Renaissance," netting her 32nd Grammy - the most of any artist ever. From the start, Beyoncé's "Renaissance" era has been a celebration of house music, beginning with its lead single, "Break My Soul," which was released in June 2022.
"Break My Soul" features a sample of Robin S.'s house hit "Show Me Love." Before she was sampled on the song, Robin S. was a major hitmaker in the house-music world. Her 1993 track "Show Me Love" was a hit in the early '90s, and her singles "Luv 4 Luv" and "What I Do Best" also topped the charts and helped establish the house genre around the world.
Beyoncé's feature gave "Show Me Love" a second life, and it also catalyzed a fresh wave of love for house,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Jenna Ortega has undergone a remarkable transformation. She first began doing national commercials as a kid before making the leap into TV, initially scooping up bit parts on network television. Slowly, those roles got bigger and bigger until her first break came with landing young Jane in The CW's "Jane the Virgin." She suddenly had everyone's attention, and she then entered her Disney era with roles in "Elena of Avalor" and "Stuck in the Middle." Eventually, Ortega was ready to break away and do other things, but worried she would be put into only one box.
"There's a stigma that that's all you could do, or you're just not a serious actor," she told Nylon. "There were multiple times where I was seriously considering quitting and stopping. Nobody tells you this until you get there, but there's an awkward phase in your life where you're going through puberty and there's...
"There's a stigma that that's all you could do, or you're just not a serious actor," she told Nylon. "There were multiple times where I was seriously considering quitting and stopping. Nobody tells you this until you get there, but there's an awkward phase in your life where you're going through puberty and there's...
- 1/26/2023
- by Bee Delores
- Slash Film
Natasha Lyonne just might be the first female Philip Marlowe.
The “Russian Doll” Emmy nominee channeled the iconic fictional detective for the upcoming Peacock series “Poker Face,” premiering January 26. Produced by Rian Johnson, “Poker Face” follows private eye Charlie Cale (Lyonne), who travels across America to solve bizarre crimes.
“I’d always been obsessed with all iterations of Philip Marlowe,” Lyonne told Nylon about her inspiration for the role. “And I’ve long admired and imitated some of our great mumblers who were often noir types. [After] ‘Russian Doll’ came out, I guess people were noticing that aspect of my personhood.”
Lyonne directs an episode of the series and also executive produces the show, which features guest stars Adrien Brody, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Cherry Jones, Tim Meadows, Nick Nolte, Rhea Perlman, Ron Perlman, Jameela Jamil, Judith Light, Chloë Sevigny, Hong Chau, Lil Rey Howery, Stephanie Hsu, Tim Blake Nelson, Charles Melton, Luis Guzmán,...
The “Russian Doll” Emmy nominee channeled the iconic fictional detective for the upcoming Peacock series “Poker Face,” premiering January 26. Produced by Rian Johnson, “Poker Face” follows private eye Charlie Cale (Lyonne), who travels across America to solve bizarre crimes.
“I’d always been obsessed with all iterations of Philip Marlowe,” Lyonne told Nylon about her inspiration for the role. “And I’ve long admired and imitated some of our great mumblers who were often noir types. [After] ‘Russian Doll’ came out, I guess people were noticing that aspect of my personhood.”
Lyonne directs an episode of the series and also executive produces the show, which features guest stars Adrien Brody, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Cherry Jones, Tim Meadows, Nick Nolte, Rhea Perlman, Ron Perlman, Jameela Jamil, Judith Light, Chloë Sevigny, Hong Chau, Lil Rey Howery, Stephanie Hsu, Tim Blake Nelson, Charles Melton, Luis Guzmán,...
- 12/3/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Vanessa Hudgens looks beautiful with natural makeup look. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Birdie Thompson/AdMedia
Vanessa Hudgens dressed to impress for a magazine photoshoot.
The actress looked absolutely stunning wearing a pink silk bra making her look sexy and empowered.
She put on a matching pair of tiny Miu Miu shorts showing off her incredible abs and belly piercing with some beige high-thigh socks.
Hudgens lounged on a green leather couch, pretending to be calling someone on a very interesting white phone and giving off some sophisticated and old money vibes.
Her dark hair was wrapped up in a pink towel, as she had just come out of the shower and was getting ready to go out.
Her makeup included a very bold dark smokey eye look, with a lot of blush packed on her cheeks and a light pink lip.
Vanessa Hudgens wows in silk Miu Miu matching silk...
Vanessa Hudgens dressed to impress for a magazine photoshoot.
The actress looked absolutely stunning wearing a pink silk bra making her look sexy and empowered.
She put on a matching pair of tiny Miu Miu shorts showing off her incredible abs and belly piercing with some beige high-thigh socks.
Hudgens lounged on a green leather couch, pretending to be calling someone on a very interesting white phone and giving off some sophisticated and old money vibes.
Her dark hair was wrapped up in a pink towel, as she had just come out of the shower and was getting ready to go out.
Her makeup included a very bold dark smokey eye look, with a lot of blush packed on her cheeks and a light pink lip.
Vanessa Hudgens wows in silk Miu Miu matching silk...
- 9/28/2022
- by Barbara Gutierrez
- Monsters and Critics
From the gore of a battle scene to the horrifying prospect of child marriage, the "Game of Thrones" universe portrays a world of patriarchy, misogyny, and violence. But according to Milly Alcock, who plays Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon," some of that misogyny can be found within the online fandom, too.
Alcock has a unique vantage point of both the misogyny in the show's storyline and the dialogue surrounding it. Before landing the role of Rhaenyra Targaryen, she had never even seen "Game of Thrones," and now she finds herself at the center of one of the most elaborate and intense fandoms in the world. "It's like a part-time job," she recently told Nylon of observing the conversation about herself and her character on the internet. "It's an incredibly difficult space to navigate."
Aside from simply adjusting to seeing her face all over the internet, the Australian...
Alcock has a unique vantage point of both the misogyny in the show's storyline and the dialogue surrounding it. Before landing the role of Rhaenyra Targaryen, she had never even seen "Game of Thrones," and now she finds herself at the center of one of the most elaborate and intense fandoms in the world. "It's like a part-time job," she recently told Nylon of observing the conversation about herself and her character on the internet. "It's an incredibly difficult space to navigate."
Aside from simply adjusting to seeing her face all over the internet, the Australian...
- 9/15/2022
- by Emily Oldenquist
- Popsugar.com
Jamie Lynn Spears smiling. Pic credit: @jamielynnspears/Instagram
Jamie Lynn Spears is stunning in only a shirt as she proudly shows off her family.
The singer and sister to pop princess Britney Spears has already made headlines this month for showing off her bikini body. However, it was a slightly more covered-up affair as she updated her Instagram recently.
Jamie Lynn updated to celebrate homecoming and to show off her eldest daughter Maddie.
The Zoey 101 alum is also a mother to Ivey, shared with her husband, Jamie Watson.
In a gallery of celebratory images, Jamie Lynn opened with a picture of herself and Maddie. Jamie Lynn opted for an oversized shirt look, revealing her toned legs.
Maddie glammed up in a cute pale purple dress, plus a pair of high heels. Jamie Lynn also went funky with her footwear as she donned a white pair of mules adorned with fluffy...
Jamie Lynn Spears is stunning in only a shirt as she proudly shows off her family.
The singer and sister to pop princess Britney Spears has already made headlines this month for showing off her bikini body. However, it was a slightly more covered-up affair as she updated her Instagram recently.
Jamie Lynn updated to celebrate homecoming and to show off her eldest daughter Maddie.
The Zoey 101 alum is also a mother to Ivey, shared with her husband, Jamie Watson.
In a gallery of celebratory images, Jamie Lynn opened with a picture of herself and Maddie. Jamie Lynn opted for an oversized shirt look, revealing her toned legs.
Maddie glammed up in a cute pale purple dress, plus a pair of high heels. Jamie Lynn also went funky with her footwear as she donned a white pair of mules adorned with fluffy...
- 9/15/2022
- by Angela Perry
- Monsters and Critics
Aside from Westerosi politics and fire-breathing beasts, HBO’s “House of the Dragon” plots the demise of a friendship between Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) and Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey), who marries Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys (Paddy Considine), and threatens her friend’s claim to the Iron Throne with a newborn son.
As Alcock noted in an interview with Nylon, “‘House of the Dragon’ highlights, yes, the patriarchy, yes, misogyny, but also the internalized misogyny that these two women are forced to face. They’re forced to be put at odds with one another by the choices by men.”
Since the characters are set in opposition due to decisions made by their fathers, Alcock added that she finds it “ironic” that the show’s fan base — which she says skews more toward men — is simultaneously pitting the characters against each other.
“What I found quite hilarious is that the fan...
As Alcock noted in an interview with Nylon, “‘House of the Dragon’ highlights, yes, the patriarchy, yes, misogyny, but also the internalized misogyny that these two women are forced to face. They’re forced to be put at odds with one another by the choices by men.”
Since the characters are set in opposition due to decisions made by their fathers, Alcock added that she finds it “ironic” that the show’s fan base — which she says skews more toward men — is simultaneously pitting the characters against each other.
“What I found quite hilarious is that the fan...
- 9/15/2022
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock has said that watching the show’s fans pit the young female actors against each other is “f***ing ironic”.
The Australian actor stars in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel as the young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the daughter and heir of King Viserys (Paddy Considine).
In a new interview, Alcock was asked about the friendship at the heart of the series between Rhaenyra and her childhood companion Alicent Hightower, played by Emily Carey.
Alcock told Nylon that the relationship and “unconditional love” between the characters had been written in the script, and that she and Carey had instinctively “understood very quickly” its importance.
“Especially in the first couple of episodes – so that when the demise of that friendship inevitably happens, the audience cares,” she explained.
“Because I think the irony that I’ve kind of found over the show coming out, is...
The Australian actor stars in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel as the young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the daughter and heir of King Viserys (Paddy Considine).
In a new interview, Alcock was asked about the friendship at the heart of the series between Rhaenyra and her childhood companion Alicent Hightower, played by Emily Carey.
Alcock told Nylon that the relationship and “unconditional love” between the characters had been written in the script, and that she and Carey had instinctively “understood very quickly” its importance.
“Especially in the first couple of episodes – so that when the demise of that friendship inevitably happens, the audience cares,” she explained.
“Because I think the irony that I’ve kind of found over the show coming out, is...
- 9/15/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
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