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Reggie Watts Remixes ‘I’m Every Woman’ on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’

The performer also opened up about his childhood and the process of writing his memoir Off-the-cuff performances are what beatboxers do best. On the latest episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, special guest Reggie Watts shifted into musician mode with ease when the host asked for a quick crash course in the quirky musical style. Hudson was meant to be picking up some beatboxing herself but was so enthralled by Watts’ performance that she ended up just watching in awe — until she got the idea

Capote Vs. the Swans’ Trailer Shows Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts

Truman Capote wanted to title the book he was working on until his death, Answered Prayers — as in: “More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones” — and the trailer for the miniseries Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans shows just how true that is. The series, which premieres on FX and Hulu at 10 p.m. on Jan. 31, will trace how Capote, played by Tom Hollander, became a social pariah by writing about his New York socialite friends in the few chapters of Answered Prayers that actually made it into the public.…

Naomi Watts joins Audrey Diwan`s erotic drama `Emmanuelle`

Actor Naomi Watts will be seen showcasing her acting skills in Audrey Diwan`s erotic drama `Emmanuelle`. As per Variety, the film is inspired by Emmanuelle Arsan`s novel and is based on a script co-developed by Diwan and Rebecca Zlotowski ("Other People`s Children"). The book centres on a woman and the series of erotic fantasies that she entertains. It was previously made into a 1974 film of the same name, directed by Just Jaeckin and starring Sylvia Kristel, which became a cult hit. Watts revealed the news when she…

Mick Jagger on mortality, Hackney Diamonds and missing Charlie Watts

Breadcrumb Trail LinksMusicCelebrity'You’re aware of your own mortality from quite an early age — it’s not something that occurs to you in your 70s,' legendary rocker says in new interview Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 25, 2023  •  Last updated Oct 25, 2023  •  3 minute read Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs during a celebration for the release of their new album "Hackney Diamonds" on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in New York. Photo by Evan Agostini…

Charlie Watts’ book collection to be sold at Christie’s | Books

Hundreds of rare books owned by the Rolling Stones drummer and bibliophile Charlie Watts will be put up for sale this autumn, representing the “best collection of modern first editions” to come to auction in over 20 years.Watts, who died in 2021, amassed the works of mostly 20th-century authors including James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, Graham Greene, George Orwell and Ernest Hemingway. The titles, which will be auctioned by Christie’s, reflect “an incredibly sensitive curiosity about the very best of literature,” said Mark…

Watt’s Next? Oxford Study May Unlock “Game-Changing” Batteries for Electric Vehicles and Aviation

Researchers have used advanced imaging techniques to understand the causes of failure in lithium metal solid-state batteries (Li-SSBs), according to a study published in Nature. Unlike conventional batteries, Li-SSBs replace the flammable liquid electrolyte with a solid one and use lithium metal as the anode. This enables better safety and more energy storage, potentially revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) and aviation sectors.Oxford University researchers have discovered how lithium metal solid-state batteries…

Mary-Louise Parker reacts to ex-boyfriend Billy Crudup, Naomi Watts` marriage

American actor Mary-Louise Parker wished Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts the best for their marriage. According to Page six, the `Weeds` star, whose relationship with the `Almost Famous` actor ended in 2003 due to a cheating scandal, said she wishes the newlyweds `well.` "I honestly, of course, wish them every happiness because that`s my son`s father," she said on Wednesday, referring to William. She continued, "So I`m happy for them. I`m happy they found each other." The relationship between the `Angels in America` star…

Naomi Watts Ties The Knot To Billy Crudup, The ‘King Kong’ Star Shares Picture Simply Captioned “Hitched”

Naomi Watts Ties The Knot To Billy Crudup, ‘King Kong’ Star Shared Picture (Picture Credit: Instagram & IANS) Actress Naomi Watts and actor Billy Crudup are married. The ‘King Kong’ star, 54, confirmed her marriage to The Morning Show actor, 54, in an Instagram post, reports People magazine. Naomi Watts shared a photo of herself and Billy Crudup in front of what appeared to be a Manhattan courthouse with wide smiles as Watts holds onto a bouquet of white flowers. As per People, the actress, wearing a gorgeous…

Naomi Watts gets `hitched` to Billy Crudup, shares pictures

Actress Naomi Watts and actor Billy Crudup are married. The `King Kong` star, 54, confirmed her marriage to `The Morning Show` actor, 54, in an Instagram post, reports People magazine. Watts shared a photo of herself and Crudup in front of what appeared to be a Manhattan courthouse with wide smiles as Watts holds onto a bouquet of white flowers. As per People, the actress, wearing a gorgeous white wedding dress, stood opposite Crudup, who donned a sleek navy suit without a tie. "Hitched", Watts simply captioned the…

Watts has struggled with illegal dumping for decades

William Taylor has resorted to photographing the trash.Recently, it was a huge heap that blocked a Watts sidewalk and included palm branches, a shopping cart, a car tire and bulging garbage bags. He sends his photos to the city of Los Angeles’ sanitation department or calls the 311 hotline to get the illegally dumped items picked up, but says it can take multiple calls and two weeks to get a crew out.Frustrated, the 70-year-old Vietnam War veteran and Watts native said he sometimes loads the dumped items into his own…