Cuties director says Netflix film is 'feminist' after claims it sexualises young girls

Melania Trump is flat-out denying a new report about her alleged non-nonprofit activity!

A 13-year-old girl was arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat against her school in November, but it has now been confirmed she was innocent all along. Police are now admitting they were outsmarted by a different seventh grader — after the innocent girl spent two weeks behind bars, that is!

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Peter Andre has opened up about a terrifying experience during his time living in Australia.The 48-year-old was left scared to return to nightclubs until his thirties after a racially motivated incident.The dad-of-four was enjoyed a night out in Sydney during his youth when racist thugs pulled a knife on him.Writing in his new! magazine column, the singer looked back on his incredible career before recalling the traumatic incident.He said: "A lot of incredible things have happened over the past 30 years, from winning awards to world tours, to the ultimate blessing of having my children."But there have been some challenging times, too."Peter went on to explain the terrifying incident and how his would-be attackers threatened to end him "there and then."He said: "When asked about the bullying and racism that I and my siblings suffered as kids in Australia, I recalled a horrific incident in a nightclub in Sydney."A group of guys cornered me and one of them put a knife to my throat and threatened to finish me there and then."He continued: "That night really scared me and put me off going to places like clubs for a while. I did go to them again in my thirties, but I always felt very wary and uncomfortable."Peter who was born in London and relocated to Australia at the age of six.

Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady had the same idea for their Valentine's Day gifts to one another. Bündchen, 41, took to social media on Monday to share that she gifted her husband a "green" gift: trees. "Happy Valentines day hubby! Hope you like your gift.

Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion, Elsa Hosk and Tommy Dorfmanturned heads while arriving tothe Coach runway show during New York Fashion Week on Sunday afternoon in the Big Apple.As the women arrived to get a first look at theluxury brand's fall 2022 ready-to-wear collection, they made sure to make an entrance in theirattention-grabbing ensembles, which were flawlessly accessorized from head to toe.The Hot Girl Summer rapper, who will be turning 28 on Tuesday, oozed glamour as she showed up in a long black leather coat, matchingbustier top and miniskirt with a silver belt toaccentuate her waist. Glamorous: Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion, Elsa Hosk and Tommy Dorfman turned heads while arriving to the Coach runway show during New York Fashion Week on Sunday afternoon in the Big AppleAfter exiting her car, she posed with her sunglasses in her mouth for photographers, before taking a selfie with a lucky fan.

Despite confirming her split from rapper Kanye West this morning, Julia Fox was all smiles as she took a stroll in Manhattan on Monday.The Uncut Gems star, 32, showed there was no bad blood between her and the musician, 44, as she sported his $200 blue Gap jacket, from theYeezy Gap collection.The self-proclaimed '#1 hustler' also gave glimpse of her ample cleavage with a very tight-fitting denim corset, which she wore underneath the puffer coat. No tears: Despite confirming her split from rapper Kanye West this morning, Julia Fox was all smiles as she took a stroll in Manhattan on MondayThe star paired her outfit of the day with chic denim floor-grazing pants that created an elongated silhouette, as well as black booties.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorMartha Stewart was in L.A. for Super Bowl Sunday, hosting the Big Game Impact meal-packing competition and brunch downtown to benefit the Los Angeles Mission and other organizations.The lifestyle media icon was also in town to host the Puppy Bowl on Animal with her friend and business partner Snoop Dogg, who also performed at halftime.Since the Super Bowl is the second-biggest food consumption day of the year, it was the perfect opportunity to focus on providing equitable access to nutritious food in connection with non-profit partners.Stewart’s line of Martha Stewart Kitchen frozen meals, available at Kroger, partners with Feeding America to donate 1.5 million meals through the country, and Kroger also backs the Zero Hunger, Zero Waste Foundation to support non-profits driving positive change for the planet.

Just one day before she was set to receive the prestigious Honorary Golden Bear Award from the Berlin International Film Festival, Isabelle Huppert announced she can't receive the award in person after testing positive for COVID-19.The 68-year-old French actress tested positive for COVID-19 in Paris on Monday, with Berlinale confirming she won't accept the award in person on Tuesday.'Unfortunately, today Isabelle Huppert has been tested positive for the coronavirus in Paris and therefore she will not be able to attend the Berlin International Film Festival,' read a statement from Berlinale. Prestigious:Just one day before she was set to receive the prestigious Honorary Golden Bear Award from the Berlin International Film Festival, Isabelle Huppert announced she can't receive the award in person after testing positive for COVID-19 Award:The 68-year-old French actress tested positive for COVID-19 in Paris on Monday, with Berlinale confirming she won't accept the award in person on TuesdayStill, Huppert said she, 'doesn't feel sick,' according to Berlinale artistic directorCarlo Chatrian and they plan on holding the ceremony on Tuesday.'While informing the festival, she emphasized that she feels very dedicated to the Berlinale and wants to participate in any possible way also to support her latest film À Propos de Joan,' the statement read.

French cinema group UniFrance has condemned what it called the "violent reaction" online and on social media to Netflix film Cuties and has thrown its support behind the movie's director, Maïmouna Doucouré. In a memo sent out to the French industry on Friday, UniFrance, a state-backed group that supports and promotes French cinema worldwide, said it "offers its full support" to Doucouré and the film's French producers, who have come under attack from online trolls who accuse the director, Netflix, and anyone connected with the movie, of hyper-sexualizing prepubescent girls.

Cuties, a film its director argues “sounds the alarm” about sexualising pre-pubescent girls instead of exploiting ideas for art.In a memo sent out to the French industry today (September 18), the state-backed group, which supports and promotes French cinema worldwide, said it “offers its full support” to director Maïmouna Doucouré and the film’s producers.Online trolls have attacked Doucouré, Netflix and anyone connected with the movie of hyper-sexualising the movie’s young characters.As The Hollywood Reporter writes, Doucouré defended her film on Monday (September 14) at a Toronto Film Festival panel on French filmmakers sponsored by UniFrance.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentUniFrance, the French film promotion organization, released a letter on Friday supporting Maimouna Doucouré, the helmer of Netflix film “Cuties,” which has been the subject of a backlash on social media for allegedly “sexualizing” young girls.UniFrance, which also gave its support for the movie’s producer, Zangro and Paris-based distributor Bac Films, is the latest French film body to side with Doucouré.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorFrench cinema organization UniFrance, which is backed by the French government and represents hundreds of local producers, sales agents, directors and talent agents, has sent out a memo to industry expressing its support for filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré and her film Cuties after the social media frenzy sparked by a Netflix poster for the film.

Who would have thought a small, indie French film would cause a worldwide uproar? Alas, that’s exactly what has happened with the new feature, “Cuties,” which has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons over the past couple of weeks. While the feature was acclaimed coming out of its Sundance debut earlier this year (it even won an award for its director), when Netflix released marketing for the film, featuring young pre-teen girls in tight clothes, social media went crazy saying the film was somehow inappropriate for viewers and should be banned.

Cuties director Maïmouna Doucouré has defended her Netflix film amid a potential US government investigation.The film, which won a directing award at Sundance but has been the subject of controversy since its release on September 9, is still at the centre of debates about the sexualisation of children.“It’s because I saw so many things and so many issues around me lived by young girls, that I decided to make this film and sound an alarm and say we need to protect our children,” Doucouré explained at a Toronto International Film Festival panel (per The Hollywood Reporter).She added: “It’s bold, it’s feminist, but it’s so important and necessary to create debate and try to find solutions, for me as an artist, for politicians and parents.

Maimouna Doucouré is speaking out following the massive backlash her movie, Cuties, is getting.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“Cuties” filmmaker Maimouna Doucouré says that Netflix’s initial marketing campaign opened up the film to a level of criticism that it didn’t receive after its Sundance Film Festival debut in January, and that she’s fighting “the same fight” as her critics.Speaking on Monday as part of a virtual 10 Talents to Watch panel hosted by French promotion organization UniFrance, Doucouré highlighted the streaming giant’s early artwork, which depicted the film’s central characters wearing revealing dance outfits and posing provocatively.

Cuties director Maïmouna Doucouré has defended her French indie film on Netflix from accusations that it hyper-sexualizes prepubescent girls, as she argued her directorial debut aimed at social commentary and change. "It's because I saw so many things and so many issues around me lived by young girls, that I decided to make this film and sound an alarm and say, 'We need to protect our children,'" Doucouré told a TIFF panel on French filmmakers Monday.

Netflix has issued a response as the film “Cuties” (French film “Mignonnes”) continues to be slammed over its alleged sexualized portrayal of children.

Netflix has defended the controversial film Cuties as “a social commentary against the sexualisation of young children”, and encouraged people to watch the movie before passing judgment.