la Friday the 13th at 40: the maligned slasher that's haunted pop culture By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T06:10:48Z The morality brigade loathed the hit teen horror on release but hockey mask-wearing villain Jason Voorhees has been with us ever sinceBefore production on the teen slasher A Long Night at Camp Blood had even started, before a final draft of the screenplay had even been submitted, thirtysomething writer-producer-director Sean S Cunningham decided to make an audacious statement. Not only would he use an advert in the industry paper Variety to confirm an inarguably ingenious title change but he would also use it to declare that his next film would be the most terrifying ever made, after a decade that saw The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Last House on the Left (which he also produced), The Exorcist and Halloween. Related: Final Destination at 20: the bleakest teen horror film ever made? Continue reading... Full Article Horror films Film Culture
la Lard-di-dah: how to render animal fats By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:00:37Z It’s certainly a sometimes food – but if you already cook with animal fat, you’ll save money and prevent waste by rendering it yourselfLet’s talk about the four letter f-word: fats. Over the past 60 odd years they’ve been drenched in confusing controversy – to eat or not to eat, what kind should we eat, and according to who?Animal fats have the worst reputation of all. I’m not here to argue the health facts – but please take the time to look at the research regarding what we replaced many old fashioned animal fats with, namely hydrogenated vegetable oils. Nutritionists suggest neither should play a major role in your diet – but many people who happily reach for margarine still flinch at lard. Continue reading... Full Article Meat Food Life and style Australian lifestyle
la Angie McMahon, Cut Copy, Alex the Astronaut and others: Australian music for isolated times By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:00:37Z Each Saturday we add 15 (or so) new songs to a Spotify playlist to soundtrack your physical distancing amid coronavirus – and help artists you love get paidWe’ve published a bunch of articles about how the coronavirus crisis has impacted the Australian arts industry. But there are small things you can do. It’s an imperfect solution, but streaming Australian music can help.Each week, in partnership with Sounds Australia, Guardian Australia will add some 15 new songs to a playlist for you to put on repeat. Continue reading... Full Article Music Pop and rock Culture Australia news Spotify
la Revenge porn in Australia: the law is only as effective as the law enforcement By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:00:36Z One study suggests one in three people from 16 to 64 have been victims of image-based abuse. But most will never step foot in a police stationWhen Laura* was 14, she was convinced that her boyfriend was the love of her life. So, when several girls messaged her to say he had sent them a video of her drunk and engaging in a sexual act, she told herself they were lying.“I was just like, ‘Oh, you don’t know anything about our relationship. I don’t believe you,’” she says. “But after we broke up, he pretty much sent it to everyone that I knew. Continue reading... Full Article Online abuse Bullying Pornography Australia news Social media Children Child protection Crime - Australia Digital media
la ‘Why didn’t he help those little boys?’: how George Pell failed the children of Ballarat By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T22:21:07Z The cardinal maintains he didn’t know about the Victorian town’s notorious paedophile priests, a claim the royal commission found ‘implausible’“Why isn’t all of Australia talking about what happened here in Ballarat?”That’s the question Clare Linane remembers asking her husband, Peter Blenkiron, 12 years ago as they were sitting in the kitchen talking about his abuse. Linane’s husband, brother and cousin had all been abused when they were children between 1973 and 1974 by Christian Brother and now convicted paedophile Edward “Ted” Dowlan. They knew they were among thousands of people living in and around Ballarat – Victoria’s largest inland city – who had been affected by child sexual abuse perpetrated by clergy. Continue reading... Full Article George Pell Royal commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse Victoria Child protection Catholicism Children Australia news
la Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad stands down over corruption investigation By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T03:19:40Z Trad says she will cooperate with investigation into allegation she interfered in appointment of school principalQueensland’s deputy premier and treasurer, Jackie Trad, has stood down from ministerial duties over an investigation into the appointment of a Brisbane principal.The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) is investigating the recruitment and selection process for the principal of the Inner City South Secondary College. Continue reading... Full Article Queensland politics Queensland Australia news
la Can the blood of a llama named 'Winter' be used to protect against coronavirus? By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:27:43 -0400 What may be the latest hope in the hunt to develop a treatment for COVID-19 comes from an unusual source – a furry, four-year-old llama named 'Winter' that is living on a farm in the Belgium countryside. Full Article
la Ricky Gervais criticises celebrities complaining about lockdown while NHS staff 'risk their health' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T08:05:47Z The comedian praised "selfless" NHS workers on the front line Full Article
la Love Island's Paige Turley reveals post-lockdown singing career ambitions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T09:39:57Z Turley and her boyfriend Finn Tapp are currently staying with her parents in Scotland Full Article
la Love Island's Mike Boateng admits he lied to take day off from police force By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T11:56:09Z The incident took place in December 2018 Full Article
la Lazy Town actress who played Stephanie becomes a TikTok sensation after posting videos in *that* pink costume By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T12:32:21Z The actress has resurfaced as a TikTok star Full Article
la Who plays Aadi in Coronation Street? Meet new actor Adam Hussain taking over from Zennon Ditchett By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T13:33:00Z Hussain made his debut on Wednesday's show Full Article
la Margaret Qualley says environmental activism made her 'not popular' in school By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T14:12:03Z The Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood star has praised teenage activists Full Article
la The Bourne Isolation: Matt Damon hangs out with locals as he spends lockdown in Irish town By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T10:50:00Z The Hollywood star was filming The Last Duel in Dublin when lockdown measures kicked in Full Article
la McFly rerecord their classic hit All About You in support of the NHS By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T07:07:00Z The group originally released the chart-topping track in 2005 Full Article
la Ariana Grande covers Hercules classic I Won't Say I'm In Love in Disney Family Singalong By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T07:28:00Z The 7 Rings singer sang all six parts of the classic ballad Full Article
la Sam Smith responds to backlash over 'quarantine meltdown' photo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T15:09:00Z The singer said their post had been badly timed Full Article
la Piers Morgan slams 'prima donna millionaire' Victoria Beckham for furloughing fashion brand staff By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T07:25:00Z Beckham is also sacrificing her own pay Full Article
la Amanda Holden recruits daughter Lexi for hilarious make-up tutorial with a twist By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:26:00Z Hoping to recreate Holden's signature glow? You've come to the wrong place... Full Article
la Sian Clifford: Phoebe Waller-Bridge ignored list of big stars hoping to play Fleabag's sister By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T15:39:57Z The Quiz star says she still feels like she constantly has to prove herself as an actor Full Article
la Martin Clunes' pyjama-clad Good Morning Britain appearance delights viewers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:15:00Z The Doc Martin actor appeared via videolink from his Dorset home Full Article
la Dawn O'Porter pays tribute to the late Caroline Flack: 'That laugh, That humour, That loyalty' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:15:00Z O'Porter and Flack were good friends Full Article
la Jennifer Lopez shares sweet birthday message for Alex Rodriguez's daughter Ella By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:59:33Z J.Lo's future step-daughter has already ear-marked a very special item from the singer's wardrobe... Full Article
la French Montana doubles down on claim he has 'more hits' than Kendrick Lamar By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T11:26:16Z French Montana said he would "outshine" Lamar on a festival stage Full Article
la 'This job puts things into perspective': Love Island's Malin Andersson explains why she's returned to work as a carer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T14:00:00Z Andersson said it has been "humbling" to return to her old profession during the coronavirus crisis Full Article
la Joe Wicks' daughter Indie gives him a makeover - with hilarious results By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T15:45:00Z The two-year-old got very creative with her mum's make-up... Full Article
la Taylor Swift slams 'shameless greed' of former record label set to release album of her live performances By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T22:21:00Z Taylor Swift has reignited a feud with her former record label, accusing it of "shameless greed" over a plan to release a live album she has not authorised. Full Article
la Rylan Clark-Neal reveals Hillary Clinton offered him a job By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T15:48:01Z Rylan Clark-Neal has revealed his career could have taken an entirely different turn if he'd accepted an unexpected offer made by the former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Full Article
la Holly Willoughby plants potatoes to beat lockdown boredom By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:19:10Z The This Morning presenter made the most of the sunny weather with a spot of gardening Full Article
la Who is Paul Mescal? Meet the Normal People actor playing Connell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:16:00Z Paul Mescal stars in the BBC's adaptation of Sally Rooney's acclaimed novel Full Article
la Laurence Fox was dumped by his mixed-race girlfriend after BBC Question time comments about race By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T13:33:00Z Laurence Fox was dumped by his mixed-race girlfriend after his rant about racism on BBC Question earlier this year. Full Article
la Jesy Nelson proves Sainsbury's can be stylish as she glams up for a trip to the shops By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:14:28Z The Little Mix star raided her closet ahead of... a trip to the shops Full Article
la Gemma Collins and James Argent's relationship timeline in full By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2019-02-26T13:50:00Z The course of true love never did run smooth, after all Full Article
la Danny Boyle reveals the real reason he quit Bond 25 last year By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2019-03-21T13:50:00Z The director has explained the 'creative differences' that led him to walk away Full Article
la Kylie Jenner recreates iconic Kardashians moments with best friend Stassie Karanikolaou By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:19:28Z Naturally, Kim Kardashian's Bora Bora meltdown makes an appearance... Full Article
la Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik relationship timeline: From how they met to their brief split and baby rumours By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:40:00Z The couple have been on and off since 2015 Full Article
la Jennifer Saunders reveals she didn't write viral Facebook post blaming NHS for lack of PPE By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:40:39Z The comedian asked her fans to 'please ignore' the lengthy post which has been doing the rounds on social media Full Article
la Noel Gallagher releases 'lost' Oasis song Don't Stop... By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T06:28:41Z The musician discovered the song while searching through unmarked CDs at his home Full Article
la Reverend Richard Coles announces his sister-in-law has died from coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T09:37:00Z Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
la Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher donate planeload of PPE for NHS staff By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T11:02:00Z The donation included 50,000 protective coveralls and 100,000 masks Full Article
la Lord Sugar slammed for sharing coronavirus conspiracy theory on social media By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T20:43:34Z Lord Sugar has been criticised for sharing a conspiracy theory on social media which stated that Covid-19 was man-made. Full Article
la Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande announce collaboration to raise money for children of frontline workers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T17:36:46Z Stuck With U will be released later this month Full Article
la Spot the difference: Gordon Ramsay swaps clothes with daughter in hilarious TikTok video By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T16:00:00Z Gordon Ramsay and his daughter swapped clothes in a hilarious TikTok video where they pretend to cook together. Full Article
la Joe Wicks dresses up as Spiderman for fancy dress PE class By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-03T08:01:00Z The YouTube sensation has already raised £80,000 from his PE videos, which he is donating to the NHS Full Article
la Dave Greenfield dead: Stranglers keyboard player dies after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T15:13:00Z The musician was 71 years old Full Article
la Who is David Corenswet? Meet the actor who plays Jack Castello in Netflix's Hollywood By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:15:00Z David Corenswet plays heartthrob Jack Castello in Ryan Murphy's new Netflix series Full Article
la Florence Pugh hits back at critics of Zach Braff relationship By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T22:50:00Z The actress is in lockdown with Zach Braff in Los Angeles Full Article
la Adele's friend Lauren Paul shares previously unseen Las Vegas trip photo to mark star's birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T06:10:00Z What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - but the pictures will make it to Instagram Full Article
la Andy Serkis plans live 12 hour reading of The Hobbit for charity By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:53:00Z The star is best known for his role as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films Full Article
la Ariana Grande confirms new relationship with Dalton Gomez in lockdown-themed music video By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:59:00Z Ariana Grande has confirmed her relationship with real estate agent Dalton Gomez in a new music video. Full Article