I was about seven years old the first time I saw her — a leather-clad woman with half of a shaved head and mountains of muscle over her 5'6" frame. My eyes would be engrossed the second she appeared on screen, and despite living in an affirming household, I felt like there was something weird or wrong about my fixation. Her name was Luna Vachon (real name Gertrude Vachon), a professional wrestler who perfectly encapsulated the glamour and pageantry of the WWF (now WWE), without ever sacrificing God-like strength and muscle tone. American culture has a weird relationship with visibly strong women, but the tides have been changing over the last five years. No longer relegated solely to punchlines or objects of fetishization, beefy women are now praised with the same adoration as their male counterparts.
This is to say that Rose Glass's sophomore feature "Love Lies Bleeding" couldn't be arriving at a better time.
This is to say that Rose Glass's sophomore feature "Love Lies Bleeding" couldn't be arriving at a better time.
- 2/7/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
What to Watch This Weekend: The Family Plan, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Chick Flick, A Murder at the End of the World, and More! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Wondering what to watch this weekend? Koimoi is your personal set of Minions to curate that list; you are our big boss. While there aren’t bingeable series this week, we’ve got you covered with the latest episodes. In the movies section, dive into the life story of Elvis Presley’s wife in “Priscilla” or explore Taylor Swift’s journey with the “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” documentary. Need a laugh? Check out “The Family Plan,” a comedy about a Spy dad. Take a nostalgia trip with “Wonka” or venture into an unknown galaxy with “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire.” Discover more about these and other exciting flicks in our listicle.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Starring: Thandiwe Newton,...
Wondering what to watch this weekend? Koimoi is your personal set of Minions to curate that list; you are our big boss. While there aren’t bingeable series this week, we’ve got you covered with the latest episodes. In the movies section, dive into the life story of Elvis Presley’s wife in “Priscilla” or explore Taylor Swift’s journey with the “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” documentary. Need a laugh? Check out “The Family Plan,” a comedy about a Spy dad. Take a nostalgia trip with “Wonka” or venture into an unknown galaxy with “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire.” Discover more about these and other exciting flicks in our listicle.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Starring: Thandiwe Newton,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
German distributor Dolphin Medien has acquired the German Europe rights for the sci-fi thriller “I’ll Be Watching,” repped by Iuvit Media Sales at the AFM.
The film is directed by Erik Bernard (“Free Dead or Alive”), and stars “The 100” stars Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley, along with Bryan Batt (“12 Years a Slave”), David Keith (“An Officer and a Gentleman”), Hannah Fierman (“VHS”), and Seth Michaels (“Red Notice”).
After her tech genius husband (Morley) leaves on a work trip, Julie (Taylor), still mourning the loss of her sister, is trapped in their new, isolated home and must fight her own fears to stay alive.
It is produced by Seth Michaels and Sara Sometti Michaels under their banner Benacus Entertainment, in association with Rnf Productions.
The script is penned by Sara Sometti Michaels (“St. Agatha”) and Elisa Manzini (“Angel Baby”). Eliza Taylor and David Keith (“An Officer and a Gentleman...
The film is directed by Erik Bernard (“Free Dead or Alive”), and stars “The 100” stars Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley, along with Bryan Batt (“12 Years a Slave”), David Keith (“An Officer and a Gentleman”), Hannah Fierman (“VHS”), and Seth Michaels (“Red Notice”).
After her tech genius husband (Morley) leaves on a work trip, Julie (Taylor), still mourning the loss of her sister, is trapped in their new, isolated home and must fight her own fears to stay alive.
It is produced by Seth Michaels and Sara Sometti Michaels under their banner Benacus Entertainment, in association with Rnf Productions.
The script is penned by Sara Sometti Michaels (“St. Agatha”) and Elisa Manzini (“Angel Baby”). Eliza Taylor and David Keith (“An Officer and a Gentleman...
- 11/5/2022
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Ciara Has a Vegas Dance Party with Kelly Rowland and Serena Williams During a Girls' Getaway Weekend
After co-hosting the Billboard Music Awards last month in Las Vegas, Ciara is back in town for a girls' weekend. The singer, 30, arrived with a big group of her girlfriends, including Kelly Rowland and Serena Williams. The singer posted part of the festivities on Snapchat, including a dance party with Williams and Rowland that involved the trio wearing coordinating one-piece swimsuits. (Ciara wore white while Williams and Rowland wore black.) The group partied poolside in a private cabana, where it appeared they were having fun playing with Snapchat's dog filter. Related Video: Ciara Is Engaged to Russell Wilson! Earlier this week,...
- 6/11/2016
- by Melody Chiu, @chiumelo
- PEOPLE.com
Russell Wilson is going to be the sweetest stepdad. His fiancée Ciara posted on her Instagram page late Wednesday a photo of her with son Future Zahir, her first child, along with a sweet birthday message. The boy turned 2 Thursday. "It Was Just Yesterday I Was Holding You In My Arms Like I Am In This Photo," she wrote. "Now My Angel Baby Boy Is 2 Years Old!!....Running Around, Talking Up A Storm, Learning Fast & Getting Into Everything! It Has Truly Been The Best Life Experience Watching You Grow! I Am So Grateful To God For You, & I Can't Wait To See All The Many Other Amazing Things He Has In Store For You! Mommy loves You Soooo Much! #HappyBirthday To My Prince, Future...
- 5/19/2016
- E! Online
WWE.com
Ask Chris Jericho what he thought about Triple H before the May 21, 2001 edition of Raw Is War, and it may have been somewhat different to his feelings afterwards.
During a routine tag-team bout pitting Jericho and Chris Benoit against Triple H and Steve Austin, ‘The Game’ landed awkwardly upon striking Jericho from behind. Tearing his quadriceps muscle in one leg, Triple H promptly hit the mat in complete agony, the muscle literally rolling up his limb.
To his credit, the man was somehow able to finish the match. Perched atop the announce desk, he even received Y2J’s trademark ‘Walls Of Jericho’ finishing hold, which must have been excruciatingly painful to absorb.
Many times since, Jericho has said he gained a new level of respect for his peer that evening, but the injury would come at a cost. Triple H was benched for quite some time, only able to return in early-January,...
Ask Chris Jericho what he thought about Triple H before the May 21, 2001 edition of Raw Is War, and it may have been somewhat different to his feelings afterwards.
During a routine tag-team bout pitting Jericho and Chris Benoit against Triple H and Steve Austin, ‘The Game’ landed awkwardly upon striking Jericho from behind. Tearing his quadriceps muscle in one leg, Triple H promptly hit the mat in complete agony, the muscle literally rolling up his limb.
To his credit, the man was somehow able to finish the match. Perched atop the announce desk, he even received Y2J’s trademark ‘Walls Of Jericho’ finishing hold, which must have been excruciatingly painful to absorb.
Many times since, Jericho has said he gained a new level of respect for his peer that evening, but the injury would come at a cost. Triple H was benched for quite some time, only able to return in early-January,...
- 4/1/2016
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
Jenni "JWoww" Farley and Roger Mathews are absolutely head-over-heels in love with their Angel Baby. Their first and only daughter – Meilani – turns 1 today! Jenni took to Instagram this morning to share some sneak peeks of her precious baby girl’s photo shoot celebrating her first birthday. She captioned the adorable picture: "Happy first birthday to our #angelbaby @rogermathewsnj and i still can't believe you turned one! Don't mind me I will probably be flooding your news feed with Meilani pics." Even former "Jersey Shore" co-star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi joined in on the social media love fest for baby Meilani by posting this pic to her own Instagram. "Happy First Birthday to my beautiful God baby!” she captioned the collage. "Love you chunk!!!! Can’t wait to celebrate this weekend @jwoww." The tiny tot has dark locks and big brown eyes – the perfect combination of both her genetically blessed parents. And despite Roger’s tough exterior,...
- 7/13/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
WWE.com
The spectre of drug abuse has haunted the world of professional wrestling for decades. In the boom of the eighties, with little to no regulation or intervention, drug use spiraled out of control; in the upswing of the Monday Night Wars and the Attitude Era, the problem became more severe than ever.
There are three main areas with drug abuse that affect wrestlers: performance enhancement drugs like anabolic steroids; recreational drugs like alcohol, cocaine, crack and crystal meth; and the abuse of prescription painkillers. This last is probably the most pervasive throughout the industry, and has been for a very long time. Wrestlers work long, late hours with very few holidays, always work hurt, and often work injured – it’s considered to be an occupational hazard.
Managing chronic pain with drugs is the real hazard however, and tragically many wrestlers don’t ever get well enough to move...
The spectre of drug abuse has haunted the world of professional wrestling for decades. In the boom of the eighties, with little to no regulation or intervention, drug use spiraled out of control; in the upswing of the Monday Night Wars and the Attitude Era, the problem became more severe than ever.
There are three main areas with drug abuse that affect wrestlers: performance enhancement drugs like anabolic steroids; recreational drugs like alcohol, cocaine, crack and crystal meth; and the abuse of prescription painkillers. This last is probably the most pervasive throughout the industry, and has been for a very long time. Wrestlers work long, late hours with very few holidays, always work hurt, and often work injured – it’s considered to be an occupational hazard.
Managing chronic pain with drugs is the real hazard however, and tragically many wrestlers don’t ever get well enough to move...
- 6/19/2015
- by Ben Cooke
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The 2000 Royal Rumble was a big event because the biggest draw in the company, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, was on the shelf with neck surgery. Austin was out from November 1999 to October 2000, so other people had to step up. Thankfully for WWE, they had guys like The Rock and Triple H waiting in the wings. In many ways, the 2000 Rumble was their coming out party.
This is the first Royal Rumble that took place in the “World’s Most Famous Arena” Madison Square Garden in New York City. That’s actually surprising just because WWE held so many events in Msg including some of their other PPVs, so it took them 13 Rumble events before they went to their favorite arena.
It was a time in WWE history where things were going well. They were making a lot of new money, they had a lot of new stars that...
The 2000 Royal Rumble was a big event because the biggest draw in the company, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, was on the shelf with neck surgery. Austin was out from November 1999 to October 2000, so other people had to step up. Thankfully for WWE, they had guys like The Rock and Triple H waiting in the wings. In many ways, the 2000 Rumble was their coming out party.
This is the first Royal Rumble that took place in the “World’s Most Famous Arena” Madison Square Garden in New York City. That’s actually surprising just because WWE held so many events in Msg including some of their other PPVs, so it took them 13 Rumble events before they went to their favorite arena.
It was a time in WWE history where things were going well. They were making a lot of new money, they had a lot of new stars that...
- 1/20/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
On Monday, February 10th, World Wrestling Entertainment announced the third inductee into the 2014 Hall of Fame Class. To the delight of the WWE Universe and women’s wrestling enthusiasts everywhere, it was revealed that Amy Dumas (aka Lita) would be taking her rightful place in the Hall of Fame alongside other legendary performers The Ultimate Warrior and Jake “the Snake” Roberts.
Unfortunately, there have been detractors in regards to Lita’s career, even post-retirement. Some feel she was overrated and not nearly as fine-tuned in the ring compared to the likes of Molly Holly or Victoria.
Then there are people who feel it is too early for her to be inducted and that other Divas (such as Miss Elizabeth, Luna Vachon, Sable, and Chyna) deserve induction first. While I don’t disagree with this opinion, WWE has opted not to induct those ladies yet. It still doesn’t change the...
Unfortunately, there have been detractors in regards to Lita’s career, even post-retirement. Some feel she was overrated and not nearly as fine-tuned in the ring compared to the likes of Molly Holly or Victoria.
Then there are people who feel it is too early for her to be inducted and that other Divas (such as Miss Elizabeth, Luna Vachon, Sable, and Chyna) deserve induction first. While I don’t disagree with this opinion, WWE has opted not to induct those ladies yet. It still doesn’t change the...
- 2/13/2014
- by Tommy Bobby Watanabe
- Obsessed with Film
You can now add painter and animal lover to Pierce Brosnan's list of swoon-worthy attributes!
Starting this week, artwork created by the former James Bond actor will be featured on California's official Pet Lover's License Plate, with approximately $40 from each purchase going towards funding for free and low-cost spay and neuter services.
Pics: 50 Years of James Bond
"Over a half million dogs and cats are killed in California shelters every year," said Brosnan of the specialized plate launch, backed by TV Star and founder of the Cesar Millan Foundation, Cesar Millan. "This license plate will provide much needed funds which will enable people who couldn't necessarily afford to spay or neuter their pets to do so."
Related: Brosnan on His Pivotal 'Bond, James Bond' Moment
The artwork, which you can see here, is of two of the animals adopted by Brosnan and his family – Shilo, their dog, and Angel Baby, their cat.[p...
Starting this week, artwork created by the former James Bond actor will be featured on California's official Pet Lover's License Plate, with approximately $40 from each purchase going towards funding for free and low-cost spay and neuter services.
Pics: 50 Years of James Bond
"Over a half million dogs and cats are killed in California shelters every year," said Brosnan of the specialized plate launch, backed by TV Star and founder of the Cesar Millan Foundation, Cesar Millan. "This license plate will provide much needed funds which will enable people who couldn't necessarily afford to spay or neuter their pets to do so."
Related: Brosnan on His Pivotal 'Bond, James Bond' Moment
The artwork, which you can see here, is of two of the animals adopted by Brosnan and his family – Shilo, their dog, and Angel Baby, their cat.[p...
- 9/27/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
Warner Bros. has acquired the film rights to Richard Lange's critically acclaimed novel "Angel Baby". No producer is presently attached.
The story revolves around the wife of a Mexican Drug Cartel leader. She escapes his compound in Tijuana with a backpack full of cash with the intent of reuniting with her young daughter in Los Angeles before her husband tracks her down.
Meanwhile, "The Sopranos" actor Frank Vincent's 2006 self-help book "A Guy’s Guide to Being A Man’s Man" is being adapted into a feature-length dark comedy with the same kind of tone as "Horrible Bosses".
Adam 'Tex' Davis ("Just Friends," "Ride Along") will adapt the script and produce. Vincent will also play a part in the film.
Source: Variety...
The story revolves around the wife of a Mexican Drug Cartel leader. She escapes his compound in Tijuana with a backpack full of cash with the intent of reuniting with her young daughter in Los Angeles before her husband tracks her down.
Meanwhile, "The Sopranos" actor Frank Vincent's 2006 self-help book "A Guy’s Guide to Being A Man’s Man" is being adapted into a feature-length dark comedy with the same kind of tone as "Horrible Bosses".
Adam 'Tex' Davis ("Just Friends," "Ride Along") will adapt the script and produce. Vincent will also play a part in the film.
Source: Variety...
- 6/16/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert has had the greatest cultural impact of any local film released between 1993-1997, according to a new analysis by Screen Australia.
The report, Staying Power: The enduring footprint of Australian film, ranked almost 100 films' longevity by assessing their: primary release, revenues, ongoing access by audiences, acclaim and wider impact.
The report highlighted 20 films that had a domestic box office greater than $2.5 million and/or achieved an international release in 10 countries or more. Aside from Priscilla, the other films assessed were: Angel Baby, Babe, Bad Boy Bubby, The Castle, Children of the Revolution, Cosi, Country Life, Dating the Enemy, Kiss or Kill, Lightning Jack, Muriel's Wedding, Napolean, Paradise Road, The Piano, Reckless Kelly, Shine, Sirens, The Sum of Us, and The Wiggles Movie.
Screen Australia chief executive Ruth Harley, speaking at the Canberra International Film Festival, said feature films have the powerful ability...
The report, Staying Power: The enduring footprint of Australian film, ranked almost 100 films' longevity by assessing their: primary release, revenues, ongoing access by audiences, acclaim and wider impact.
The report highlighted 20 films that had a domestic box office greater than $2.5 million and/or achieved an international release in 10 countries or more. Aside from Priscilla, the other films assessed were: Angel Baby, Babe, Bad Boy Bubby, The Castle, Children of the Revolution, Cosi, Country Life, Dating the Enemy, Kiss or Kill, Lightning Jack, Muriel's Wedding, Napolean, Paradise Road, The Piano, Reckless Kelly, Shine, Sirens, The Sum of Us, and The Wiggles Movie.
Screen Australia chief executive Ruth Harley, speaking at the Canberra International Film Festival, said feature films have the powerful ability...
- 11/8/2012
- by Staff Reporter
- IF.com.au
Marion Curtis/Startraks
The Victoria’s Secret Angels are all gorgeous, but the girls have another shared quality that’s impossible to ignore: motherhood!
Alessandra Ambrósio and Lily Aldridge each delivered a baby recently, while Adriana Lima is currently expecting her second child this summer. As model Doutzen Kroes, 27, told People at the Pelotonia for SoulCycle charity event Wednesday, “It’s babies all over the place!”
“I don’t feel like I need to give motherly advice to the other girls,” Kroes, mother to 17-month-old son Phyllon Joy, says. “It’s just nice that we all have babies: you can...
The Victoria’s Secret Angels are all gorgeous, but the girls have another shared quality that’s impossible to ignore: motherhood!
Alessandra Ambrósio and Lily Aldridge each delivered a baby recently, while Adriana Lima is currently expecting her second child this summer. As model Doutzen Kroes, 27, told People at the Pelotonia for SoulCycle charity event Wednesday, “It’s babies all over the place!”
“I don’t feel like I need to give motherly advice to the other girls,” Kroes, mother to 17-month-old son Phyllon Joy, says. “It’s just nice that we all have babies: you can...
- 7/17/2012
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
Cm Punk and Beth Phoenix have both reported on Twitter that former WWF Woman’s Champion Bull Nakano appeared backstage at a Raw house show in Japan today. Born in the country, Nakano who turns 44 in January, first appeared in the WWF in 1994, first as an associate of Luna Vachon before defeating Alundra Blayze for the title at an event in Tokoyo after losing her first shot at SummerSlam 1994.
Bull held the title for five months until losing it back to Blayze at a Raw event on April 3rd, 1995. She was fired that year after being found in possession of cocaine. She soon joined WCW and again found herself in a feud with Blayze, now known as Medusa, and they fought at WCW Hog Wild 1996. She retired from wrestling a year later to take up golf professionally but has had a few wrestling matches since.
There have been rumours that...
Bull held the title for five months until losing it back to Blayze at a Raw event on April 3rd, 1995. She was fired that year after being found in possession of cocaine. She soon joined WCW and again found herself in a feud with Blayze, now known as Medusa, and they fought at WCW Hog Wild 1996. She retired from wrestling a year later to take up golf professionally but has had a few wrestling matches since.
There have been rumours that...
- 11/30/2011
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Inf
Since she’s one of our favorite new moms, we enjoy checking Alyssa Milano‘s personal website for baby updates.
And whether she’s sharing details about her baseball-themed baby shower or new photos of 5-week-old son Milo, the actress never disappoints.
This week, Milano posted a list of her top mommy and baby must-haves, which includes everything from gripe water and Angel Baby Bottom Balm to swaddle blankets and Arm’s Reach co-sleeper.
She even reveals how she makes her own baby wipes.
Want to see more of Milano’s baby essentials? Go to alyssa.com.
Since she’s one of our favorite new moms, we enjoy checking Alyssa Milano‘s personal website for baby updates.
And whether she’s sharing details about her baseball-themed baby shower or new photos of 5-week-old son Milo, the actress never disappoints.
This week, Milano posted a list of her top mommy and baby must-haves, which includes everything from gripe water and Angel Baby Bottom Balm to swaddle blankets and Arm’s Reach co-sleeper.
She even reveals how she makes her own baby wipes.
Want to see more of Milano’s baby essentials? Go to alyssa.com.
- 10/6/2011
- by StyleWatch
- People - CelebrityBabies
Kaitlin Olson always knew she wanted to breastfeed, but the first few weeks after welcoming son Axel Lee were almost too much of a battle for the first time mom to bear.
“They were extremely challenging! I hate the pump and so do my boobs because it’s not nearly as efficient as the baby,” the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star, 35, tells Best for Babes. ”I have dealt with way more than my fair share of engorgement and ended up with mastitis five times in eight months.”
Unfortunately in her journey to nurse, each time the actress encountered a problem with breastfeeding,...
“They were extremely challenging! I hate the pump and so do my boobs because it’s not nearly as efficient as the baby,” the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star, 35, tells Best for Babes. ”I have dealt with way more than my fair share of engorgement and ended up with mastitis five times in eight months.”
Unfortunately in her journey to nurse, each time the actress encountered a problem with breastfeeding,...
- 6/1/2011
- by Anya
- People - CelebrityBabies
Former WWE wrestler Gertrude "Luna" Vachon has passed away at the age of 48, according to TMZ. Law enforcement sources tell them Vachon's body was found by her mother around 10 a.m. Et this morning in their Florida home.
Authorities do not suspect foul play, but an autopsy has been scheduled to determine cause of death. Vachon wrestled in the Ww from 1993 to 2000 and was known as wrestler Bam-Bam Bigelow's lady in the world of wrestling.
Bleacher Report has written a nice obituary about Vachon's passing. "A woman who was one of the most successful, influential and unique women's wrestlers had been found dead at her mother's home ... I would like to send my condolences to the family of Gertrude Vachon. She was a legend who will be remembered as one of the toughest women on the planet."
Our condolences to her family and friends.
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Authorities do not suspect foul play, but an autopsy has been scheduled to determine cause of death. Vachon wrestled in the Ww from 1993 to 2000 and was known as wrestler Bam-Bam Bigelow's lady in the world of wrestling.
Bleacher Report has written a nice obituary about Vachon's passing. "A woman who was one of the most successful, influential and unique women's wrestlers had been found dead at her mother's home ... I would like to send my condolences to the family of Gertrude Vachon. She was a legend who will be remembered as one of the toughest women on the planet."
Our condolences to her family and friends.
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- 8/27/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Michael Kovac/FilmMagic
When it comes time to deliver her first child — a baby boy! — this month, Kaitlin Olson has her heart set on a homebirth.
“I decided on a homebirth because I believe that as long as a pregnancy is normal and complication-free, your body knows what to do, and does not need medical intervention,” the Always Sunny in Philadelphia actress, 34, tells Best for Babes.
“I believe I’ll be most relaxed and feel safest in my home, with an amazing nurse-midwife monitoring the baby and me the entire time, of course.”
Olson’s own mother, the founder of Earth Mama Angel Baby,...
When it comes time to deliver her first child — a baby boy! — this month, Kaitlin Olson has her heart set on a homebirth.
“I decided on a homebirth because I believe that as long as a pregnancy is normal and complication-free, your body knows what to do, and does not need medical intervention,” the Always Sunny in Philadelphia actress, 34, tells Best for Babes.
“I believe I’ll be most relaxed and feel safest in my home, with an amazing nurse-midwife monitoring the baby and me the entire time, of course.”
Olson’s own mother, the founder of Earth Mama Angel Baby,...
- 8/5/2010
- by Anya
- People - CelebrityBabies
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