‘Squid Game’: Netflix’s Latest Phenomenon Turns Economic Inequality Into Propulsive Entertainment [Review]

COULD this be an unlikely supergroup? Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? singer Rod Stewart, 77, and wife Penny Lancaster, 50, enjoyed a slap up dinner date with Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood, 74, his wife Sally, 44, and Spice Girls’ star Geri Halliwell, 49, and her partner Red Bull Formula One boss Christian Horner, 48. The motley crew headed to swanky members’ club Annabel’s, in London, on Friday night.

ALL eyes were on Lottie Moss at Wednesday’s NME Awards, including those of a certain rocker du jour. We hear that Sam Fender, who picked up a gong for Best Album In The World, was quite taken with the model, who has just finished a stint in rehab for cocaine addiction, and he has been busy ogling her sexy snaps on ­Instagram.

KIM Kardashian showed off major cleavage with her latest pictures in which she wore a black bikini top and no bottoms. In a series of photos shared on Instagram, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star looked fresh from the beach, wearing just a white towel and a tiny bikini top.  The SKIMS founder shared the saucy snaps with the caption: “Always ready!” Kim, 41, added an unusual accessory for this latest look -  a black motorcycle helmet - while her hair looked gorgeous in beachy waves.

CHLOE Ferry showed off her famous bum in a pair of nude leggings for a windy walk at the weekend. The Geordie Shore star, 26, posed for snaps from behind giving fans a glimpse of her perky derriere.

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio hit a California beach to show off her new swimwear collection. The former Victoria Secret angel, actress and TV personality turned founder of beach wear brand GAL Floripa donned on her ‘New Horizons’ collection for photoshoot.

Gary Neville claimed that the former Manchester City defender ‘burst off the scene’ rather than on to it.Richards regularly talks about how he shot into the spotlight at the Etihad Stadium and quickly emerged as a bright, young English talent.The Sky Sports pundit’s newfound best mate Roy Keane has consistently shot down that story, and although Neville didn’t disagree with the statement, he returned with a corker of a comeback.Speaking on LADbible’s Agree To Disagree series, the pair were asked: “When Micah was a youngster, did he ‘burst onto the scene’?”To which the former Aston Villa defender replied: “Without a doubt, I burst onto the scene.“People laugh at this, people laugh. But if you play for your country at 18, and to get there I’d only played 20 odd games of first-team football and I was in the England team.“I remember my debut against (Arjen) Robben.

coronavirus victims. The former British colony has reached a record of 361,000 confirmed cases in the past 14 days, with many hospitals and clinics stretching their maximum load to take in patients.Video shared on social media shows ambulances queuing up outside hospitals where patients are lying on stretchers at the car park.Nurses and doctors in protective gear and visors are seen tending the patients as first-aid workers unload more patients at the parking bay.David Chan Kwok-shing, a representative of the Hospital Authority Employees Alliance, told South China Morning Post that the medical system is "completely overwhelmed".In the past week, at least three public mortuaries had reached 90% capacity as an exponential rise in infections brought a record number of death.Pictures taken inside Queen Elizabeth Hospital reveal dozens of body bags being put in the A&E department where patients are waiting to be assessed.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...In some areas, two body bags are placed on one stretcher to make space to fill up more bodies.Another photo shows a doctor in white protective robe, accompanied by a nurse, pushing a body to an outdoor tent.Local media reported that some funeral parlous refused to accept bodies of coronavirus patients while officials stepped up the process of cremation.For more

Coronation Street fans have seemingly worked out a shock pregnancy twist for Sarah Platt, after Lydia Chambers lied about having an affair with Sarah's husband Adam Barlow.Sarah confronted Lydia during Friday's episode of the ITV soap, and was left devastated when Lydia pretended to be in a relationship with Adam.Although Adam pleaded to his wife that Lydia was lying, Sarah kicked him out of their home - but fans have now predicted that a twist might be in store for the couple.After Sarah and Adam recently tried for a baby, fans took to social media to say that they think Sarah will find out she is pregnant soon, with one viewer asking: "Is this where Sarah finds out she's pregnant?"Other fans seemed to be in agreement with the suggestion, with one viewing saying: "More than likely!" while a second added: "Obviously!"If the theory is correct, what does this mean for Sarah and Adam's relationship? And will Adam be able to prove the truth that Lydia is lying?In a cobbles confrontation following the shock lies, fans were quick to point out that Adam should have recorded his argument with Lydia to prove his innocence.Lydia could be heard saying to Adam: "You messed up my life, you dismantled me bit by bit."Tell you what I’m going to do, Adam, I’m going to dismantle your life like you dismantled mine. Piece by piece.

Saturday Night Takeaway fans have been left wondering where regular star Stephen Mulhern is, after he failed to appear for the second week in a row. The ITV presenter is a familiar face on the show, hosting segments including the yearly competition between lead stars Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

plane begin to break apart in midair as it plummeted like a “shot-down bomber” before crashing into Mount Fuji in Japan, killing all 124 people on board. The Boeing 707, run by British Overseas Airways Corporation, took off from Tokyo International Airport just 25 minutes before it began “spinning down” towards the slopes of the dormant volcano on March 5 1966.Investigators found debris 10 miles away when analysing the wreckage, as witnesses claimed to see pieces break off the Boeing while it was in the air.One told the BBC at the time: "The aircraft was flying as high as Mount Fuji and I could see smoke at its tail.

SHE shot to fame after winning Love Island but Amber Davies admits she would not want to appear on the reality show now because it has become too “vicious”. Amber, 25, won series three of the hit ITV2 dating show in 2017 with ex-boyfriend Kem Cetinay, 25, but she has warned that new contestants will need a “thick skin” because of the abuse they may face on social media. In an exclusive interview with The Sun On Sunday, Amber, who has gone on to have a successful career as a singer, dancer and actress, said: “When I did it five years ago it wasn’t as vicious as it is now — the hate online that they all get, it’s savage.

CORONATION Street star Millie Gibson has stunned her fans after she ditched her bra to wear a slinky black dress. The 17-year-old is best known for her role as druggie teen Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap and usually tends to look worse for wear in episodes.

MODEL Arabella Chi looks classy in black floral lingerie — but she says: “I miss being a beach bum.” The Love Island contestant, who appeared in the 2019 series of the ITV dating show, posted her desire to be the belle of the beach as she shared a bikini snap with fans on social media yesterday. The 30-year-old rose to fame on the TV show’s fifth season and later dated Wes Nelson, 23, who was on the show the year before.

HOLLYWOOD actor Josh Hartnett has married his long-term partner St Trinian’s actress Tamsin Egerton in a secret wedding ceremony. The Pearl Harbour and Black Hawk Down heartthrob, 43, wed the blonde British star, 33, in an intimate ceremony at The Old Marylebone Town Hall, in London.

Squid Game later this month.According to a report by The Korea Times, the St. John’s Hotel in Gangneung, Gangwon Province will be hosting a real-life version of Squid Game on October 24.

Even though Netflix will spend millions and millions of dollars on top-tier, A-list talent for its series and films, there’s always that unpredictability about what program might become a global sensation. Last year, that was “Tiger King,” a docuseries about a strange guy that ran a local zoo.

“Squid Game” TV series is now playing out on some playgrounds around the globe.A Belgian school has issued a warning following reports of students playing a dangerous punching game inspired by Netflix’s hyperviolent Korean series.“We [must remain] vigilant so that this unhealthy and dangerous game is stopped!” read the Facebook public service announcement, which was posted Tuesday by the Municipal School of Erquelinnes Béguinage Hainaut.

Squid Game, one of Netflix‘s most popular series of all time, in VR thanks for a fan made version of the show’s Red Light, Green Light challenge.READ MORE: ‘Squid Game’ review: child’s play turns deadly in a cutting critique of late-stage capitalismIn the show, hundreds of debt-ridden contests compete in death games against each other in the hopes of winning a life changing sum of money. The challenge Red Light, Green Light, similar to playground game Grandma’s footsteps in the UK, has now been re-created in VR thanks to the Soaring Roc Studio developer behind Let’s Go Chopping.In the show, and the game, contestants must move towards a disturbing mannequin after it calls Green Light.

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Squid Game has become one of the most popular shows on Netflix and there’s one character that’s made quite an impact.

Thalía is not only the “Queen of Telenovelas;” she is also royalty on social media. The Mexican singer is consistently among the first celebrities to jump into viral trends.