<p>A French minister, Marlene Schiappa, is drawing flak from her own party members for appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine.</p>

<p>The 40-year-old author, a self-described feminist, had appeared in the magazine as part of a 12-page interview she did on women’s and LGBT rights.</p>

<p>In the cover photo, Schiappa, who is the Minister for the Social Economy and French Associations, was photographed wearing a white dress.</p>

<p>Her decision was not supported by her colleagues within the government, which has been battling violent demonstrations over President Emanuel Macron’s plans to increase the retirement age.</p>

<p>According to AFP, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, who is only the second woman to occupy the position, called Schiappa to tell her that it "was not at all appropriate, especially in the current period".</p>

<p>The EELV party MP, Sandrine Rousseau, told BFM TV channel that she was not opposed to her decision, saying that she could have timed her move properly given the turmoil France is facing right now.</p>

<p>"Where is the respect for the French people? People who are going to have to work for two years more, who are demonstrating, who are losing days of salary, who aren't managing to eat because of inflation.”</p>

<p>"Women's bodies should be able to be exposed anywhere, I don't have a problem with that, but there's a social context."</p>

<p>However, the minister, who is the mother of two, defended her decision on Twitter on April 1.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="fr">Invité ce matin sur Europe1 le Ministre de l’intérieur <a href="https://twitter.com/GDarmanin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GDarmanin</a> apporte son soutien à <a href="https://twitter.com/MarleneSchiappa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarleneSchiappa</a> sur sa Une Une de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/playboy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#playboy</a>. Il cite Cookie Dingler : « vous ne me ferez pas dire de mal de Marlène Schiappa (…) être une femme libérée, c’est pas si facile » <a href="https://t.co/pz50OoQdls">pic.twitter.com/pz50OoQdls</a></p>
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<p>"Defending the right of women to do what they want with their bodies: everywhere and all the time,"</p>

<p>"In France, women are free. Whether it annoys the retrogrades and hypocrites or not."</p>

<p>French Playboy editor Jean-Christophe Florentin said that Schiappa was the "most Playboy compatible" of her colleagues because of her feminist views, according to Sky News.</p>

<p>The magazine will be available to buy on April 8, according to Le Parisien newspaper.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A French minister, Marlene Schiappa, is drawing flak from her own party members for appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine. The 40-year-old author, a self-described feminist, had appeared in the magazine as part of a 12-page interview she did on women’s and LGBT rights.

A French minister, Marlene Schiappa, is drawing flak from her own party members for appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine. The 40-year-old author, a self-described feminist, had appeared in the magazine as part of a 12-page interview she did on women’s and LGBT rights. In the cover photo, Schiappa, who is the Minister for the Social Economy and French Associations, was photographed wearing a white dress. Her decision was not supported by her colleagues within the government, which has been battling violent demonstrations over President Emanuel Macron’s plans to increase the retirement age. According to AFP, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, who is only the second woman to occupy the position, called Schiappa to tell her that it "was not at all appropriate, especially in the current period". The EELV party MP, Sandrine Rousseau, told BFM TV channel that she was not opposed to her decision, saying that she could have timed her move properly given the turmoil France is facing right now. "Where is the respect for the French people? People who are going to have to work for two years more, who are demonstrating, who are losing days of salary, who aren't managing to eat because of inflation.” "Women's bodies should be able to be exposed anywhere, I don't have a problem with that, but there's a social context." However, the minister, who is the mother of two, defended her decision on Twitter on April 1. Invité ce matin sur Europe1 le Ministre de l’intérieur @GDarmanin apporte son soutien à @MarleneSchiappa sur sa Une Une de #playboy. Il cite Cookie Dingler : « vous ne me ferez pas dire de mal de Marlène Schiappa (…) être une femme libérée, c’est pas si facile » pic.twitter.com/pz50OoQdls — Jeanne Baron (@jeannebarontv) April 2, 2023 × "Defending the right of women to do what they want with their bodies: everywhere and all the time," "In France, women are free. Whether it annoys the retrogrades and hypocrites or not." French Playboy editor Jean-Christophe Florentin said that Schiappa was the "most Playboy compatible" of her colleagues because of her feminist views, according to Sky News. The magazine will be available to buy on April 8, according to Le Parisien newspaper. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

French minister faces flak for appearing on Playboy cover amidst mass agitation

<p>Hugh Hefner has been receiving a lot of ire from former Playboy bunnies and late publisher’s ex-girlfriends.</p>

<p>Hugh Hefner’s wife Crystal has been defending him from critics on the four-year anniversary of his death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Crystal, who herself is a former Playboy bunny said, "I think everyone's entitled to their opinions. I think for some it was a lot harder than for others.”</p>

<p>She added, "For some of them, you know, being there is what got them attention."</p>

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<p>&nbsp;Crystal Hefner married Hugh in 2012. On the criticism of her husband post his death, she said, "A lot of the women speaking out negatively wouldn't be where they were if it wasn't for Hef.”</p>

<p>Crystal did not name Hugh's ex-girlfriends, however, Playboy models Kendra Wilkinson, Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt have not stayed silent about their time in the mansion. Madison claimed that Hugh Hefner was "verbally abusive" in a YouTube video earlier this year, and also said she felt like she was in a "cutthroat cult."</p>

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<p>"In my relationship with Hef, things had gotten so bad, he became over the top verbally abusive overnight and I just was panicking," Madison said.</p>

<p>"It got to the point where everyone else was leaving and I was the only one and you're only dealing with that other one person one on one, then you really start to see their true character. I just panicked. I was like I don't care what I'm giving up, I have to get out of here."</p>

<p>Crystal, meanwhile, defended him and said that the mansion was "really magical" and she "loved being there," and that Hugh was "so humble and kind to everybody."</p>

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<p>"He was so open and just shared his life with everyone and I think that's really special. He was so welcoming. Everyone could come in, leave their worries at the door and just have a great time,” Crystal said.&nbsp;</p>


Hugh Hefner has been receiving a lot of ire from former Playboy bunnies and late publisher’s ex-girlfriends. Hugh Hefner’s wife Crystal has been defending him from critics on the four-year anniversary of his death.

Hugh Hefner has been receiving a lot of ire from former Playboy bunnies and late publisher’s ex-girlfriends. Hugh Hefner’s wife Crystal has been defending him from critics on the four-year anniversary of his death. Crystal, who herself is a former Playboy bunny said, "I think everyone's entitled to their opinions. I think for some it was a lot harder than for others.” She added, "For some of them, you know, being there is what got them attention." The life and (fun) times of Hugh Hefner Crystal Hefner married Hugh in 2012. On the criticism of her husband post his death, she said, "A lot of the women speaking out negatively wouldn't be where they were if it wasn't for Hef.” Crystal did not name Hugh's ex-girlfriends, however, Playboy models Kendra Wilkinson, Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt have not stayed silent about their time in the mansion. Madison claimed that Hugh Hefner was "verbally abusive" in a YouTube video earlier this year, and also said she felt like she was in a "cutthroat cult." Watch: 'Over my dead body,' jokes Daniel Craig when asked if Hugh Jackman will play next James Bond "In my relationship with Hef, things had gotten so bad, he became over the top verbally abusive overnight and I just was panicking," Madison said. "It got to the point where everyone else was leaving and I was the only one and you're only dealing with that other one person one on one, then you really start to see their true character. I just panicked. I was like I don't care what I'm giving up, I have to get out of here." Crystal, meanwhile, defended him and said that the mansion was "really magical" and she "loved being there," and that Hugh was "so humble and kind to everybody." 'That's not Madonna': Legendary singer looks unrecognisable in her latest Instagram post "He was so open and just shared his life with everyone and I think that's really special. He was so welcoming. Everyone could come in, leave their worries at the door and just have a great time,” Crystal said.

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's wife defends him against criticism from exes

<p>43 years after she first appeared on the cover of Playboy magazine, singer Dolly Parton recreated the look for her husband Carl's birthday.<br />
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The legendary country music star shared a video on Twitter of herself in the look she recreated from her 1978 cover. Parton wore black bunny ears, a black strapless bodysuit and a pink and white bow tie- typically in fashion of a Playboy bunny.&nbsp;<br />
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The star's birthday gift for her husband Carl comes after she didn't make it onto the cover of Playboy at 75 years old as she'd hoped.<br />
Parton had hoped to pose for the magazine cover at 75, but since it ceased&nbsp;publishing the print edition amid the Covid pandemic last year, she decided to dress up for her husband's birthday instead.&nbsp;<br />
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"Today is July 20th, it's my husband Carl's birthday and you're probably wondering why I'm dressed like this. Well, it's for my husband's birthday," Parton said in the video.</p>

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<p>"Remember some time back I said I was gonna pose on Playboy magazine when I'm 75? Well, I'm 75 and they don't have a magazine anymore, but my husband always loved the original cover of Playboy."<br />
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"I was trying to think of something to do to make him happy. He still thinks I'm a hot chick after 57 years and I'm not gonna try to talk him out of that," she added.&nbsp;<br />
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Parton had previously said that she planned to appear on the cover of Playboy at 75. She first appeared on the cover of the magazine in October 1978.&nbsp;<br />
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"Well, I don't plan to retire," Parton had told '60 Minutes Australia' in March 2020. "I just turned 74 and I plan to be on the cover of Playboy magazine again. See, I did Playboy magazine years ago. I thought it would be such a hoot, if they'll go for it – I don't know if they will – if I could be on the cover again when I'm 75."</p>

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Playboy released its final issue in March 2020.&nbsp;</p>


43 years after she first appeared on the cover of Playboy magazine, singer Dolly Parton recreated the look for her husband Carl's birthday. The legendary country music star shared a video on Twitter of herself in the look she recreated from her 1978 cover.

43 years after she first appeared on the cover of Playboy magazine, singer Dolly Parton recreated the look for her husband Carl's birthday. The legendary country music star shared a video on Twitter of herself in the look she recreated from her 1978 cover. Parton wore black bunny ears, a black strapless bodysuit and a pink and white bow tie- typically in fashion of a Playboy bunny. The star's birthday gift for her husband Carl comes after she didn't make it onto the cover of Playboy at 75 years old as she'd hoped. Parton had hoped to pose for the magazine cover at 75, but since it ceased publishing the print edition amid the Covid pandemic last year, she decided to dress up for her husband's birthday instead. "Today is July 20th, it's my husband Carl's birthday and you're probably wondering why I'm dressed like this. Well, it's for my husband's birthday," Parton said in the video. It’s always #HotGirlSummer for my husband, Carl 💝 Happy birthday my love! pic.twitter.com/utz7Atpk3F — Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) July 20, 2021 × "Remember some time back I said I was gonna pose on Playboy magazine when I'm 75? Well, I'm 75 and they don't have a magazine anymore, but my husband always loved the original cover of Playboy." "I was trying to think of something to do to make him happy. He still thinks I'm a hot chick after 57 years and I'm not gonna try to talk him out of that," she added. Parton had previously said that she planned to appear on the cover of Playboy at 75. She first appeared on the cover of the magazine in October 1978. "Well, I don't plan to retire," Parton had told '60 Minutes Australia' in March 2020. "I just turned 74 and I plan to be on the cover of Playboy magazine again. See, I did Playboy magazine years ago. I thought it would be such a hoot, if they'll go for it – I don't know if they will – if I could be on the cover again when I'm 75." Playboy released its final issue in March 2020.

Dolly Parton, at 75, dresses up as Playboy bunny for her husband's birthday, watch video