‘Barbie’ director Greta Gerwig responds to right-wing backlash

nose best. New Yorker Alexandria Linton never much cared for the picture-perfect, pink-loving plaything.

Billie Eilish headlined Lollapalooza in Chicago last night (August 3) – watch her give Barbie track ‘What Was I Made For?’ its live debut.The singer recently shared the Finneas-produced melancholic piano-led ballad for the blockbuster film’s accompanying album, appearing alongside Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Sam Smith and more.At Lollapalooza on Thursday, the track got its live debut during a headline set featuring songs from across Eilish’s catalogue.See footage of the live debut of ‘What Was I Made For?’ and her full Lollapalooza setlist below.The lovely @billieeilish singing ‘What Was I Made For’ tonight, closing out @lollapalooza pic.twitter.com/gVAij301BU— NME (@NME) August 4, 2023‘Bury A Friend’‘I Didn’t Change My Number’‘NDA’‘Therefore I Am’‘My Strange Addiction’‘idontwannabeyouanymore’‘Lovely’‘You Should See Me In A Crown’‘GOLDWING’‘What Was I Made For?’‘Oxytocin’‘ilomilo’‘I Love You’‘Your Power’‘TV’‘Bellyache’‘Ocean Eyes‘Lost Cause’‘Never Felt So Alone’ (Labrinth cover)‘When The Party’s Over’‘All The Good Girls Go To Hell’‘Everything I Wanted’‘Bad Guy’‘Happier Than Ever’In a pioneering move, Eilish’s Lollapalooza set was partially solar-powered by intelligent, zero-emission battery systems.The pop singer shared that the climate-friendly performance is part of the Music Decarbonization Project co-founded by Eilish herself in partnership with the environmental non-profit REVERB.According to a press release, the zero-emissions battery systems that will power her set will be supplied and managed by Overdrive Energy Solutions and will be charged via a temporary onsite “solar farm”.The use of these battery systems will serve as a powerful demonstration of clean energy technologies that can drastically reduce live music’s

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Marc Maron is a big fan of the movie, and he doesn't have time for men who are decrying the film's representation of male characters.Maron took to TikTok on Thursday to share his praise for the hit film — starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, and directed by Greta Gerwig — and to slam critics.The film is being widely hailed as a feminist masterpiece and a celebration of women, and the story surrounds the representation of women and men in media, gender roles in society and personal autonomy.However, some very vocal men online have come out against the film, criticizing it for its portrayal of male characters — and Maron says he feels anyone who has expressed this particular opinion should be ashamed.«The fact that certain men took offense, is so embarrassing for them. I mean, so embarrassing for them,» Maron said.

Ryan Gosling (aka Ken) has officially made his debut on the iconic song chart. In this week's ranking, the 42-year-old actor landed himself in the 87th position with his song, «I'm Just Ken,» from the soundtrack. In the past, Gosling made an appearance on Billboard's Jazz charts with his song «City of Stars» from 2016's.

Barbie is confounding: In addition to setting box office records, the movie has also inspired a flood of commentaries about its presumed “message.”

Marc Maron’s Barbie review is in… And he’s got quite the message for “right-wing” critics.

Despite a strong opening for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”, the plastic-and-pink “Barbie” remains the crowned winner of Wednesday night’s box office.

Barbie film have been shocked to find out Ken actually has a last name.In Greta Gerwig’s new movie, the real-life creator of the Barbie doll and co-founder of Mattel, Ruth Handler (played by Rhea Perlman), explains to Barbie (Margot Robbie) that she named the doll after her daughter Barbara.Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts and the doll was launched in 1959. Her male counterpart, despite being described in the film as “just” Ken, actually has a full name, too.It turns out that Ken’s name also has a real-world inspiration, and is named after Handler’s son, Kenneth.

Barbie movie a “masterpiece” and says its right-wing critics are “insecure babies”.In a recent TikTok video, the comedian and actor blasted conservative figures who expressed outrage over the film due to its jokes aimed at men and the patriarchy.“I saw ‘Barbie’ and it was a fucking masterpiece, and I don’t throw that word around lightly,” Maron said.“It does a fairly amazing thing. [It] creates a broad base entertainment product that applies to the entire spectrum, primarily of women, but then seeps it in progressive politics and basic feminism in a way that is funny, informative and well executed.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” collected $10.2 million on opening day, including $3.85 million from Tuesday’s preview screenings. Paramount and Nickelodeon’s animated adventure is getting a jump on the weekend by debuting on Wednesday. This weekend’s other new release, the Warner Bros.

Eva Mendes is channeling her inner Barbie. The 49-year-old actress shows off a quick tease of her dance moves in a new video on Instagram, set to Dua Lipa's infectious «Dance the Night» song from the official movie soundtrack.

By all accounts, Greta Gerwig‘s “Barbie” measured up to critical and commercial expectations, with the film currently sitting at #3 in 2023’s overall box office with $811 million. But will it hit a billion dollars, like star/producer Margot Robbie plugged it to studios? It still could, even if its numbers dropped hard this week.

“Barbie is really important for us,” beamed Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav on the conglom’s Q2 earnings call about the first pic to hit $1 billion under his reign.

NewJeans have earned their first chart-topping album on the Billboard 200 with their sophomore release ‘Get Up’, besting the all-star Barbie soundtrack.Billboard recently announced the ranked for the latest Billboard 200 chart, for the week of August 5, 2023. NewJeans entered the chart for the first time with ‘Get Up’, which also debuted at Number One on the list.

Thania Garcia NewJeans’s latest release, the six-song EP “Get Up,” becomes the Korean all-female group’s first No. 1 and first-ever entry on the albums chart with the equivalent of 126,500 albums sold in the United States. With 500 more units, the soundtrack to Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” blockbuster would’ve logged a tie for the top slot.

Ken’s professed occupation is. Here’s your chance to follow his lead.Coco Collection has opened up a job listing allowing one applicant to live like Ken, played by Ryan Gosling, who in the Greta Gerwig film declares that his job is not surfer or even lifeguard — it’s “just Beach.”The role is for Coco Bodu Hithi resort in the Maldives, and the lucky employee will be flown out and take on the job of “Beach” for 10 days “with a partner or Allan of their choosing.”They will also get the benefits of a “full board meal plan,” return flights, no actual responsibilities and one massage each since toiling as “Beach” for 10 days “is tiring work.”First clip from Greta Gerwig’s ‘BARBIE’.“My job… is just beach.” pic.twitter.com/y8zVoH2xr8While the job seems pretty straightforward, there are still some requirements to prove you’re Kenough for the first-of-its-kind role.In addition to simply wanting to pursue their passion of the beach, applicants must also meet the following criteria:Applicants should note that just like the real world, this job doesn’t have it all it excludes:The lucky applicant who gets hired for the role will also get a slew of benefits, including their own Dream Beach House or a Mojo Dojo Casa House — their choice.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Marc Maron finally saw Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” had nothing but raves to share in a recent TikTok video. He also blasted conservative figures who expressed outrage over the film due to its jokes aimed at men and the patriarchy. “I saw ‘Barbie’ and it was a fucking masterpiece, and I don’t throw that word around lightly,” Maron said.

It’s been almost two weeks since Greta Gerwig’s hotly-anticipated Barbie movie finally hit the cinemas, and thanks to a combination of incredible marketing and a killer costume department, the whole world has gone Barbie mad. Throughout the film, Barbie’s wardrobe was giving us some major fashion envy, and has spawned thousands of copycat looks that help you get Margot Robbie’s character’s style.

YouTube video Tuesday that Mattel chose her to announce its “groundbreaking commitment to stop using plastic by 2030.”However, the Barbie manufacturer is not making this promise. A company spokesperson told The Post on Tuesday: “This is a hoax and has nothing to do with Mattel or any of its products.”The Post has contacted Hannah for comment. The eco-activist also announced a fictional line of MyCelia EcoWarrior Barbies, which included dolls inspired by fellow activists Greta Thunberg, Julia Butterfly Hill, Nemonte Nenquimo, Phoebe Plummer, and even Hannah herself.These fictional dolls would be produced using mushrooms and other organic materials, per a fake commercial.

Barbie’s Dreamhouse — now you can have Barbie’s dream coffin.If you, like Barbie, ever think about dying, your existential crisis can now be Barbie-themed.Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie has inspired a cultural and fashion trend dubbed “Barbiecore,” reportedly contributing to a pink paint shortage — and now even funeral homes are jumping on the trend.Funeral homes are offering hot pink Barbie-themed coffins for fans who hope to take their love for the Mattel doll to the grave, according to Jam Press.“This coffin, with its striking bright pink color, represents the spark and energy of those unforgettable moments they lived,” a promotional clip for the vibrant casket says. “It is a reminder that our stories deserve to be remembered and celebrated with color and vibrancy.