Tom Holland faces homophobic backlash from Spider-Man fans over gay sex scene in The Crowded Room
British actor Tom Holland, best known for his role of Spider-Man in the MCU, is facing homophobic backlash after a scene from his Apple TV+ series, The Crowded Room, went viral. The scene from Episode 8 “Reunion” depicts Holland receiving anal sex from another man that he meets up with in a gay nightclub bathroom. As the scene gained attention on Twitter, many viewers decided to air their homophobia on social media: Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Many said they either Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield were now their favourite Spider-Man actors, however fans were quick to point out that both actors have portrayed gay characters in the past, and both are supporters of the LGBTQ+ community. Holland has made efforts to diversify his acting credits and move away from his superhero character, and The Crowded Room is no exception to this. Holland also acted in graphically violent scenes in The Devil All The Time in 2020. Speaking of his experience filming The Crowded Room, Holland stated that it had been a “tough” and “emotional” experience, and as a result he would be taking a hiatus from acting. Despite the Apple TV+ series only have a critics score of 30 per cent of Rotten Tomatoes, the audience score is drastically different with a positive 90 per cent. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-16 20:24
South Korea Storms Leave at Least 46 Dead, Missing: Yonhap
At least 37 people have died and nine are missing in flooding and landslides across storm-battered South Korea,
2023-07-16 19:19
Gordon Ramsay once cooked a meal so bad, another chef was visibly disgusted
Gordon Ramsay is known as the expletive-loving Michelin-starred chef with a hot head and an even hotter kitchen. Yet, his award-winning food has been met with pretty frosty receptions by some. Now, genuinely, we’re not usually ones for schadenfreude, but we can’t help but relish seeing one of the world’s most celebrated gourmets being roasted for his cooking abilities. And that is, indeed, what happened back in 2009 when Ramsay tried to whip up a feast for a group of those notoriously harsh critics… Buddhist monks. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter The clip from The F Word (which still sporadically does the rounds on social media), follows the restauranteur as he prepares an iconic dish for worshippers at a Thai temple in south-west London. In the intro to his mission, he explains: “I love Thai food, I love cooking it, and I love eating it. But this has to be the most daunting task so far.” He explained that his diners – a “small and revered group of Buddhist monks” – are forbidden from cooking by their religious teachings. “So it's up to the local Thai community to offer the one meal the monks are allowed to eat at 11 o'clock each day,” he said – adding that now, he would be offering his own contribution. “Helping me fulfil this honour and privilege is Chang, executive chef of the Blue Elephant, one of London's top Thai restaurants,” he continued. Joining Chang in his kitchen (not without a quick dig at its “tight” layout), Ramsay acknowledged that the “pressure [was] on.” “Are they fussy eaters?” the Hell’s Kitchen star asked Chang, to which he replied: ”No, they are really nice, they're really kind.” Asked if they “ever send food back”, the Thai expert reassured his fellow chef: “No, never.” Ramsay then explained that the Blue Elephant “prepares the very best dishes to offer to the monastery, and every dish has to be perfect”. Clearly, he expected his own efforts to fulfil these high standards, but was soon left with egg (and fish sauce) on his face. Gordon tries to make Pad Thai | The F Word www.youtube.com The celeb chef got to work preparing his “take” on Thailand’s national dish, pad thai, explaining his method to the viewer before adding nervously: “I’ve never cooked for monks before [...] I hope they’re going to be happy with this.” However, before he was able to send his steaming plates of noodles out, Chang demanded to “test” the food first. As he chewed thoughtfully on his forkful, it swiftly became clear that the chef was unimpressed by Ramsay’s “quick and easy” version of his nation’s most beloved meal. "How is it?" the anxious cook asked his judge. “This is not pad thai at all,” Chang replied brutally. Explaining his assessment, he continued: “No, pad thai has to be sweet, sour, and salty." Clearly not used to receiving such damning critiques, Ramsay gave it a try himself. "I think that doesn't taste too bad,” he announced. “It's not perfect... " But Chang wasn’t having it, and interjected: "For you, but not for me." “You’re a tough cookie,” the defeated Ramsay replied. Well, takes one to know one, and all that. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-16 19:15
What does Taylor Neisen do? 'Ray Donovan' star Liev Schreiber gets hitched to pregnant girlfriend in low-key ceremony
Liev Schreiber and Taylor Neisen married in a small ceremony over the Fourth of July weekend in their picturesque ocean-front Montauk residence
2023-07-16 18:54
When did Ben Platt and Noah Galvin get engaged? Couple reportedly not in a rush to walk down the aisle
Ben Platt and Noah Galvin reportedly 'just sort of enjoying doing this' as they both gleefully showed their engagement rings
2023-07-16 18:53
UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace says he'll quit government and stand down as a lawmaker
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Sunday he plans to resign at the next Cabinet reshuffle after four years in the job. Wallace has served as defense secretary under three prime ministers and played a key role in the U.K.'s response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He told The Sunday Times his departure was due to the strain his job had put on his family. He also said he would stand down as a lawmaker at the next general election. Wallace is the longest continuously serving minister in government. He was security minister under former Prime Minister Theresa May, before being promoted to defense secretary by her successor Boris Johnson. Wallace drew criticism last week when he suggested that Ukraine should show “gratitude” for the West's military support. He made the remark at the NATO summit in Lithuania after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed frustration about when his country could join the military alliance. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak distanced himself from Wallace's comments, saying Zelenskyy had “expressed his gratitude for what we've done on a number of occasions.” Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
2023-07-16 18:16
When will 'Barbie Dreamhouse Challenege' air? Release date, time and how to watch HGTV renovation show
HGTV stars will compete in the 'Barbie Dreamhouse Challenege' to create a realistic toy house with imaginative designs and a touch of nostalgia
2023-07-16 16:46
Liam Payne apologizes for criticizing One Direction during interview with Logan Paul, says 'I was angry'
Liam Payne said, 'I think in those moments when you make these videos, you don’t realize the impact that your words might have on other people'
2023-07-16 16:45
Is Daniel Moore the next Ken Jennings? 'Jeopardy!' contestant becomes an instant fan-favorite with performance on show
Ken Jennings revealed that Daniel Moore had correctly answered 30 questions from the first two rounds
2023-07-16 16:25
Why did Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin call off their divorce? Star engages in PDA with wife during Italian getaway
An abatement order was filed in Florida in September 2022, a little more than a month after Jennifer Flavin initiated divorce proceedings
2023-07-16 15:29
'Not impossible': Sir Brian May open to resolving differences with Glastonbury boss Michael Eavis
Sir Brian May has admitted it is "not impossible" that Queen could play Glastonbury one day and he's open to talks with Michael Eavis to debate their opposing views of culling badgers.
2023-07-16 15:26
'We did 40 takes of picking up a key...' Vanessa Kirby and Pom Klementieff spill on Mission: Impossible shoot
Vanessa Kirby and Pom Klementieff have lifted the lid on Christopher McQuarrie's directing style on 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One', revealing that he asked them to shoot one scene in which a key needs to be picked up 40 times.
2023-07-16 15:24
