<p>Rita Ora, the host of Sunday's MTV Europe Music Awards, paid an emotional tribute to late singer Liam Payne during the ceremony. Payne died on October 16 after falling off a hotel balcony. Ora got teary-eyed as she remembered Payne on stage.&nbsp;<br />
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The British singer-songwriter said, "Just want to take a moment to remember someone that was very, very dear to us. We lost him recently and he was a big part of the MTV world, and my world, and I think a lot of yours at home and everybody in here tonight."&nbsp;<br />
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She described Liam Payne as "one of the kindest people" that she knew. "There were so many ways that we were talking about honouring him and I think sometimes, just simply speaking, is enough. He had the biggest heart and was always the first person to offer help in any way that he could," Ora added.</p>

<p>As the crowd cheered Ora on, the "Let You Love Me" singer then threw to MTV's video tribute to Payne. "Let's just take a moment to remember our friend, Liam," Ora directed. A short montage of black and white photos of Payne with the words, "MTV Remembers Liam Payne 1993-2024," was played on the screen.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ora had collaborated with Payne on the song "For You". Ora was a judge on The X Factor in 2015, five years after Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles came third on the show as One Direction.<br />
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Born on August 29, 1993, Liam Payne was raised in Wolverhampton, England and rose to fame as a member of One Direction.&nbsp;<br />
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The band first found success on the British talent show The X Factor in 2010, where Payne was grouped with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik.</p>

<p>Together, One Direction became one of the bestselling music acts in history, with five studio albums and seven Brit Awards to their name. After the band went on hiatus in 2016, Payne pursued a solo career, releasing his debut album LP1 in 2019.</p>


Rita Ora, the host of Sunday's MTV Europe Music Awards, paid an emotional tribute to late singer Liam Payne during the ceremony. Payne died on October 16 after falling off a hotel balcony.

Rita Ora, the host of Sunday's MTV Europe Music Awards, paid an emotional tribute to late singer Liam Payne during the ceremony. Payne died on October 16 after falling off a hotel balcony. Ora got teary-eyed as she remembered Payne on stage. The British singer-songwriter said, "Just want to take a moment to remember someone that was very, very dear to us. We lost him recently and he was a big part of the MTV world, and my world, and I think a lot of yours at home and everybody in here tonight." She described Liam Payne as "one of the kindest people" that she knew. "There were so many ways that we were talking about honouring him and I think sometimes, just simply speaking, is enough. He had the biggest heart and was always the first person to offer help in any way that he could," Ora added. As the crowd cheered Ora on, the "Let You Love Me" singer then threw to MTV's video tribute to Payne. "Let's just take a moment to remember our friend, Liam," Ora directed. A short montage of black and white photos of Payne with the words, "MTV Remembers Liam Payne 1993-2024," was played on the screen. Ora had collaborated with Payne on the song "For You". Ora was a judge on The X Factor in 2015, five years after Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles came third on the show as One Direction. Born on August 29, 1993, Liam Payne was raised in Wolverhampton, England and rose to fame as a member of One Direction. Also read: Taylor Swift leads MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 dominated by female artists; see full winners list The band first found success on the British talent show The X Factor in 2010, where Payne was grouped with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. Together, One Direction became one of the bestselling music acts in history, with five studio albums and seven Brit Awards to their name. After the band went on hiatus in 2016, Payne pursued a solo career, releasing his debut album LP1 in 2019.

Rita Ora gets emotional as she remembers Liam Payne at MTV Europe Music Awards

<p>British singer and actress Rita Ora, 33, has cancelled her scheduled performance at Campus Fesztivál on Saturday, July 27, due to an undisclosed health issue.</p>

<p>Ora announced the cancellation via her Instagram Stories, expressing regret over the unexpected turn of events. "Please forgive this unexpected turn of events but sadly I will not be able to perform at Campus Fesztivál tonight," she wrote. "Having spent the night in hospital in Budapest, I must rest thoroughly and follow doctor's orders."</p>

<p>Apologising to her fans, Ora added, "I am so sorry to my fans who are going to be there today and I'm truly thankful for your understanding." No further details were provided about her condition.</p>

<p>Campus Fesztivál, which began on Wednesday, July 24, and will conclude on Sunday, July 28, will continue without Ora's performance. The festival in Debrecen, Hungary, is a prominent event that attracts music lovers from around the region.</p>

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<p>The "Let You Love Me" singer's cancellation comes just a day after she expressed gratitude to her fans in Lithuania, where she performed at the As Young As Vilnius festival on Thursday, July 25. "Lithuania you blew my mind!! 50k people, in the pouring rain, I appreciate every single one of you and you brought the ENERGY," Ora captioned a series of photos from the event on Instagram.</p>

<p>"SO happy I got to headline the As Young As Vilnius festival, an absolute honour," she added.</p>

<p>According to Ora's website, her next scheduled performance is on August 16 at the Lovestream Festival in Bratislava, Slovakia. Fans hope for her speedy recovery in time for her upcoming shows.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Ora appeared on <em>The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon</em>, where she shared a memorable experience attending a Taylor Swift concert in Sydney with her friend Katy Perry on February 23. "That's my buddy," Ora said of Perry. "The pop girls have really come together on that one."</p>

<p>Ora added, "We were in Australia and we were both doing separate jobs, and obviously everyone in the world has seen the Eras Tour," explaining how the ultimate girls' night out at Swift's show came about.</p>


British singer and actress Rita Ora, 33, has cancelled her scheduled performance at Campus Fesztivál on Saturday, July 27, due to an undisclosed health issue. Ora announced the cancellation via her Instagram Stories, expressing regret over the unexpected turn of events.

British singer and actress Rita Ora, 33, has cancelled her scheduled performance at Campus Fesztivál on Saturday, July 27, due to an undisclosed health issue. Ora announced the cancellation via her Instagram Stories, expressing regret over the unexpected turn of events. "Please forgive this unexpected turn of events but sadly I will not be able to perform at Campus Fesztivál tonight," she wrote. "Having spent the night in hospital in Budapest, I must rest thoroughly and follow doctor's orders." Apologising to her fans, Ora added, "I am so sorry to my fans who are going to be there today and I'm truly thankful for your understanding." No further details were provided about her condition. Campus Fesztivál, which began on Wednesday, July 24, and will conclude on Sunday, July 28, will continue without Ora's performance. The festival in Debrecen, Hungary, is a prominent event that attracts music lovers from around the region. Also read: Snoop Dogg proudly does his 'grandpa duties' at Paris Olympics 2024 The "Let You Love Me" singer's cancellation comes just a day after she expressed gratitude to her fans in Lithuania, where she performed at the As Young As Vilnius festival on Thursday, July 25. "Lithuania you blew my mind!! 50k people, in the pouring rain, I appreciate every single one of you and you brought the ENERGY," Ora captioned a series of photos from the event on Instagram. "SO happy I got to headline the As Young As Vilnius festival, an absolute honour," she added. According to Ora's website, her next scheduled performance is on August 16 at the Lovestream Festival in Bratislava, Slovakia. Fans hope for her speedy recovery in time for her upcoming shows. Earlier this month, Ora appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she shared a memorable experience attending a Taylor Swift concert in Sydney with her friend Katy Perry on February 23. "That's my buddy," Ora said of Perry. "The pop girls have really come together on that one." Ora added, "We were in Australia and we were both doing separate jobs, and obviously everyone in the world has seen the Eras Tour," explaining how the ultimate girls' night out at Swift's show came about.

Rita Ora cancels Campus Fesztivál performance due to health concerns

<p>The 2024 Met&nbsp;Gala is over, and if we look back at the most revealing or nude outfits, then the one name that takes the first spot&nbsp;is of singer Rita Ora, who surprised all the spectators with her sartorial pick.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At this year's fashion gala&nbsp;at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rita showed up on the greenest red carpet with her husband Taika Waititi. Both ascended to the event wearing the outfits as per the event's theme Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion with the dress code, The Garden of Time.</p>

<p>Pushing the fashion and creativity boundaries to the extent she can, Ora, 33, walked wearing just beads with a nude bodysuit. The custom outfit by Marni featured a nude bodysuit with colourful beads that hung on her body like a curtain covering her breasts and crotch. However, her hips and legs were on full&nbsp;display.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the brief interview with Vogue, Ora revealed that her dress had a&nbsp;very ancient connection, as she said&nbsp;that the beads are, ''older than anyone on this planet.''</p>

<p>“We really wanted to take fashion for me with the theme and just sort of a timeless beauty. So all these beads really age back to the first and second century BC. I mean some, I think, are older than anyone on this planet,” she said.</p>

<p><strong>Rita Ora calls her dress: ''A real tapestry of human crafts"</strong></p>

<p>After walking at the Met steps, she shared a few photos with long caption on her attire.</p>

<p>The caption reads, ''After walking the iconic white and green carpet, Ora shared a set of pictures on her Instagram handle with a caption, mentioning that her dress encapsulates the most delicate and powerful manner a real tapestry of human crafts spanning a period of two millennia from Egypt to Rome. ⌛️⏳💫 It is all hanging from a beautiful handmade metal structure that adorns the neckline almost as a jewel and defines it in a very graphic way. Thank you dream team 💫🥹⏳.''</p>

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<p>Ora's dress emerged as the most talked about look from the evening. The dress is all over the internet, with netizens having hilarious reactions to her look. Some called&nbsp;it ''a curtain'', while the next user said that she's taken inspiration from Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori, who has been in the headlines for her weird and revealing outfits.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One user wrote, ''The dress may well have a story but the look is giving me Kanye's wife vibes.''</p>

<p>Another wrote, ''Agree, I had it hanging in my doorway.''</p>

<p>The third user wrote, ''Rita looks like those bead curtains you used to hang up at the door in the 90s 😂''</p>


The 2024 Met Gala is over, and if we look back at the most revealing or nude outfits, then the one name that takes the first spot is of singer Rita Ora, who surprised all the spectators with her sartorial pick.

The 2024 Met Gala is over, and if we look back at the most revealing or nude outfits, then the one name that takes the first spot is of singer Rita Ora, who surprised all the spectators with her sartorial pick. At this year's fashion gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rita showed up on the greenest red carpet with her husband Taika Waititi. Both ascended to the event wearing the outfits as per the event's theme Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion with the dress code, The Garden of Time. Pushing the fashion and creativity boundaries to the extent she can, Ora, 33, walked wearing just beads with a nude bodysuit. The custom outfit by Marni featured a nude bodysuit with colourful beads that hung on her body like a curtain covering her breasts and crotch. However, her hips and legs were on full display. Wait, what? Camila Cabello walks carrying a block of Ice at Met Gala 2024 In the brief interview with Vogue, Ora revealed that her dress had a very ancient connection, as she said that the beads are, ''older than anyone on this planet.'' “We really wanted to take fashion for me with the theme and just sort of a timeless beauty. So all these beads really age back to the first and second century BC. I mean some, I think, are older than anyone on this planet,” she said. Rita Ora calls her dress: ''A real tapestry of human crafts" After walking at the Met steps, she shared a few photos with long caption on her attire. The caption reads, ''After walking the iconic white and green carpet, Ora shared a set of pictures on her Instagram handle with a caption, mentioning that her dress encapsulates the most delicate and powerful manner a real tapestry of human crafts spanning a period of two millennia from Egypt to Rome. ⌛️⏳💫 It is all hanging from a beautiful handmade metal structure that adorns the neckline almost as a jewel and defines it in a very graphic way. Thank you dream team 💫🥹⏳.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by RITA ORA (@ritaora) × Ora's dress emerged as the most talked about look from the evening. The dress is all over the internet, with netizens having hilarious reactions to her look. Some called it ''a curtain'', while the next user said that she's taken inspiration from Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori, who has been in the headlines for her weird and revealing outfits. Deepfake alert! AI generated Met Gala images of Rihanna and Katy Perry go viral One user wrote, ''The dress may well have a story but the look is giving me Kanye's wife vibes.'' Another wrote, ''Agree, I had it hanging in my doorway.'' The third user wrote, ''Rita looks like those bead curtains you used to hang up at the door in the 90s 😂''

Rita Ora’s nude Met Gala dress reminds netizens of Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori

<p>Renowned filmmaker Taika Waititi, who directed of <em>Thor: Love and Thunder</em>, has shared a surprising detail about his love story with British singer-songwriter Rita Ora. In a recent interview which was conducted to mark their one-year wedding anniversary, Waititi, 47, disclosed that it was Ora, 32, who took the initiative and proposed to him first.</p>

<p>In the interview, Waititi candidly admitted, "She proposed to me, and I said 'yes' instantly." This revelation offers a refreshing departure from the traditional gender norms associated with marriage proposals.</p>

<p>The couple's journey to matrimony was unconventional and heartwarming. They first met at a casual barbecue hosted by Waititi at his Los Angeles residence back in 2018. However, it wasn't until three years later, while both were filming in Australia, that they officially began dating.</p>

<p>Ora popped the big question during their vacation in Palm Springs in the summer of 2022. They tied the knot on August 4 the same year at their Los Angeles home. The intimate ceremony featured a small guest list comprising only close friends and family. Among the attendees were Waititi's sister Elena, and his daughters Te Kāinga o te Hinekāhu, 11, and Matewa Kiritapu, 7.</p>

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<p>“There were about eight people there — just close friends and family, and parents on Zoom,” Waititi said.</p>

<p>For the wedding, Ora donned an elegant Tom Ford lace gown adorned with Lorraine Schwartz jewellery. She also added a delicate veil that fell to her knees to her wedding day look.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After exchanging vows in front of their nearest and dearest, the couple and their guests continued the celebration with a post-wedding party at a friend's house. The festivities included dinner, dancing, and even a surprise appearance by an Elvis impersonator.</p>

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Renowned filmmaker Taika Waititi, who directed of Thor: Love and Thunder, has shared a surprising detail about his love story with British singer-songwriter Rita Ora.

Renowned filmmaker Taika Waititi, who directed of Thor: Love and Thunder, has shared a surprising detail about his love story with British singer-songwriter Rita Ora. In a recent interview which was conducted to mark their one-year wedding anniversary, Waititi, 47, disclosed that it was Ora, 32, who took the initiative and proposed to him first. In the interview, Waititi candidly admitted, "She proposed to me, and I said 'yes' instantly." This revelation offers a refreshing departure from the traditional gender norms associated with marriage proposals. The couple's journey to matrimony was unconventional and heartwarming. They first met at a casual barbecue hosted by Waititi at his Los Angeles residence back in 2018. However, it wasn't until three years later, while both were filming in Australia, that they officially began dating. Ora popped the big question during their vacation in Palm Springs in the summer of 2022. They tied the knot on August 4 the same year at their Los Angeles home. The intimate ceremony featured a small guest list comprising only close friends and family. Among the attendees were Waititi's sister Elena, and his daughters Te Kāinga o te Hinekāhu, 11, and Matewa Kiritapu, 7. Also read: On James Gunn's birthday, revisiting Slither — a darkly funny and terrifying ride “There were about eight people there — just close friends and family, and parents on Zoom,” Waititi said. For the wedding, Ora donned an elegant Tom Ford lace gown adorned with Lorraine Schwartz jewellery. She also added a delicate veil that fell to her knees to her wedding day look. After exchanging vows in front of their nearest and dearest, the couple and their guests continued the celebration with a post-wedding party at a friend's house. The festivities included dinner, dancing, and even a surprise appearance by an Elvis impersonator. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Taika Waititi reveals wife Rita Ora proposed to him for marriage and he instantly said 'yes'

<p>A video of an Australian man&nbsp;performing a "worm" dance at the Prince's Trust Gala&nbsp;in New York last week went viral and also caught Rita Ora's attention, who was herself performing at the charity event. On TikTok, the singer launched a manhunt for the "worm" man, who became an internet sensation overnight. Addressing her 16 million followers on social media,&nbsp;she said that she needed "to find this man".&nbsp;</p>

<p>As usual, netizens were quick to point out that the man in the viral video was none other than South Australia's honorary UK consul and&nbsp;deputy chair of Prince's Trust Australia&nbsp;Ian Smith, who is married to former Democrat&nbsp;leader Natasha Stott Despoja.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The viral video shows the 57-year-old doing crazy moves on the dance floor, hurling himself onto the floor in front of the stage and performing the rippling move. He was&nbsp;surrounded by Hollywood A-listers like Kate Beckinsale, Sienna Miller and Kate Moss who recorded the moment on their phones.</p>

<p>Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and former foreign minister Julie Bishop, who "looked slightly startled", were also present at the event.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/RitaOra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RitaOra</a> Welcome to my world!😂 So glad you got to meet your dancing fan &amp; my hubby <a href="https://twitter.com/ianrsmith65?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ianrsmith65</a>! Thanks for being so gracious, Was a thrill to meet you. <a href="https://twitter.com/KateBeckinsale?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KateBeckinsale</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ax372NZ18x">https://t.co/Ax372NZ18x</a></p>
— Natasha Stott Despoja (@NStottDespoja) <a href="https://twitter.com/NStottDespoja/status/1652683236475273218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>A video of the moment was later posted by Ora to her Instagram and TikTok accounts, with the star writing "this man made" her night. "Are you kidding? Yes! Everyone do this," Ora said in the video. "Find him, find this man. I need him at every show, I need you in my life."</p>

<p>Speaking to ABC Radio Adelaide's Stacey Lee and Nikolai Beilharz, Smith shared that he met the "utterly charming" Ora after the charity event.</p>

<p>"We were staying in the same part of town, coincidentally Natasha sort of saw her and said, 'My husband is the worm guy'," he said. "She was just wonderful and she did say could I do the dance at her concert in the future, so who knows where this might lead?"</p>

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A video of an Australian man performing a "worm" dance at the Prince's Trust Gala in New York last week went viral and also caught Rita Ora's attention, who was herself performing at the charity event.

A video of an Australian man performing a "worm" dance at the Prince's Trust Gala in New York last week went viral and also caught Rita Ora's attention, who was herself performing at the charity event. On TikTok, the singer launched a manhunt for the "worm" man, who became an internet sensation overnight. Addressing her 16 million followers on social media, she said that she needed "to find this man". As usual, netizens were quick to point out that the man in the viral video was none other than South Australia's honorary UK consul and deputy chair of Prince's Trust Australia Ian Smith, who is married to former Democrat leader Natasha Stott Despoja. The viral video shows the 57-year-old doing crazy moves on the dance floor, hurling himself onto the floor in front of the stage and performing the rippling move. He was surrounded by Hollywood A-listers like Kate Beckinsale, Sienna Miller and Kate Moss who recorded the moment on their phones. Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and former foreign minister Julie Bishop, who "looked slightly startled", were also present at the event. .@RitaOra Welcome to my world!😂 So glad you got to meet your dancing fan & my hubby @ianrsmith65! Thanks for being so gracious, Was a thrill to meet you. @KateBeckinsale https://t.co/Ax372NZ18x — Natasha Stott Despoja (@NStottDespoja) April 30, 2023 Also read: Pedro Pascal continues Hollywood takeover, now in talks to join Gladiator 2 A video of the moment was later posted by Ora to her Instagram and TikTok accounts, with the star writing "this man made" her night. "Are you kidding? Yes! Everyone do this," Ora said in the video. "Find him, find this man. I need him at every show, I need you in my life." Speaking to ABC Radio Adelaide's Stacey Lee and Nikolai Beilharz, Smith shared that he met the "utterly charming" Ora after the charity event. "We were staying in the same part of town, coincidentally Natasha sort of saw her and said, 'My husband is the worm guy'," he said. "She was just wonderful and she did say could I do the dance at her concert in the future, so who knows where this might lead?" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Australian man impresses Rita Ora with his viral 'worm' dance; singer launches manhunt. Who was he?

<p>Hollywood celebrities spent the night before the Oscar Awards chatting with fellow A-listers and&nbsp;sipping martinis at the storied Polo Lounge in The Beverly Hills Hotel for the annual Chanel and Charles Finch dinner party, an invite that is even harder to fetch than a seat at the Academy Awards.</p>

<p>The patio was filled with the industry's brightest talents, dressed in Chanel from head to toe. Kristen Stewart, Marion Cotillard, Rita Ora, Nicole Kidman and Camila Morrone among others were seen arriving at the event in style.</p>

<p>On the red carpet, Kidman and Stewart ran into each other. They hugged and posed for the paparazzi before entering the venue.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KristenStewart?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KristenStewart</a> at the Charles Finch and Chanel 14th Annual Pre-Oscars Awards Dinner : Mar 11,2023<br />
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Pics via <a href="https://twitter.com/AdoringKS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdoringKS</a> <a href="https://t.co/gSCOEu2fwg">pic.twitter.com/gSCOEu2fwg</a></p>
— KristenStewart_TH_Fans (@KSTEWART_THAI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTEWART_THAI/status/1634865663817945089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>Later on the patio, Kidman was seen having a conversation with Idris Elba while Tessa Thompson spoke to best actress nominee Andrea Riseborough.&nbsp;Elsewhere there was a meeting of Spider-Mans as Andrew Garfield approached Tobey Maguire, who was sipping one of the spot's iconic martinis.&nbsp;<em>The Whale</em>&nbsp;director Darren Aronofsky was also seen chatting with the two Spider-Man stars.</p>

<p>Several feet behind them, Jonathan Majors was deep in conversation with Riz Ahmed, while best-supporting actress nominee Kerry Condon tried and failed to get a drink from the bar that had closed down in an attempt to coax the chatty celebrities into the dining room.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Andrew Garfield attends the CHANEL and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner on March 11, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California 😍🤩🔥 <a href="https://t.co/OxdgNe0iVV">pic.twitter.com/OxdgNe0iVV</a></p>
— Andrew Garfield Biggest Fan (@agarfield_39) <a href="https://twitter.com/agarfield_39/status/1634857991819108352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">📸 | Rita Ora attends Chanel and Charles Finch's 14th Annual Pre-Oscar Awards dinner in Beverly Hills <a href="https://t.co/TAUCouUsel">pic.twitter.com/TAUCouUsel</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman and Kristen Stewart at the CHANEL and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner photographed by Jon Kopaloff <a href="https://t.co/o7eANgLPHK">pic.twitter.com/o7eANgLPHK</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NicoleKidman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NicoleKidman</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ArianaDeBose?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ArianaDeBose</a> play catch up ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CHANEL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CHANEL</a>⁩ - Charles Finch Partners Pre Oscar Dinner at the Polo Lounge ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/BevHillsHotel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BevHillsHotel</a>⁩ - they starred in ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/ryanmurphyprod?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ryanmurphyprod</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/netflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@netflix</a>⁩ film <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheProm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheProm</a> <a href="https://t.co/BGNrdoKQL7">pic.twitter.com/BGNrdoKQL7</a></p>
— Baz Bamigboye @Deadline (@BazBam) <a href="https://twitter.com/BazBam/status/1634803973755637761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman and Kristen Stewart arrive at the Chanel and Charles Finch pre-Oscars dinner. <a href="https://t.co/vo8VSRqzQn">pic.twitter.com/vo8VSRqzQn</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kristen Stewart wore shorts to the Oscars last year and she is back this year at Chanel x Charles Finch with another chic shorts look. Adorably cold though getting close to the heat lamp before cozying up to Nicole Kidman. Fellow Chanel muse Marion Cotillard here now too… <a href="https://t.co/WdAxGZzQvM">pic.twitter.com/WdAxGZzQvM</a></p>
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<p>Inside, the celebrities were greeted with a surprise performance by <em>The White Lotus</em>&nbsp;star Beatrice Grannò.</p>

<p>Michael B. Jordan, Vicky Krieps, Minnie Driver, Danielle Deadwyler, Hugh Grant, Brie Larson, Sigourney Weaver, Patty Jenkins, Sarah Polley, Lily James, David O. Russell, Jerry Bruckheimer, Sofia Boutella and Ted Sarandos were among other attendees.</p>

<p>Chanel and cinema have been intertwined since the fashion house's earliest days. In 1930, Samuel Goldwyn invited Gabrielle Chanel to Hollywood to dress film stars including Gloria Swanson. On her arrival back in Paris, Chanel collaborated with French filmmakers like Jean Renoir and dressed many of the new wave actresses such as Jeanne Moreau and Romy Schneider.</p>

<p>More recently, Chanel has supported independent productions including Leos Carax's <em>Annette</em>&nbsp;and Mia Hansen-Love's <em>Bergman Island</em>.&nbsp;Chanel provided the funding for Olivier Assayas’s 35mm camera for <em>The Clouds of Sils Maria</em>&nbsp;and has for more than a decade supported programs for emerging filmmakers and cinematic preservation and restorations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hollywood celebrities spent the night before the Oscar Awards chatting with fellow A-listers and sipping martinis at the storied Polo Lounge in The Beverly Hills Hotel for the annual Chanel and Charles Finch dinner party, an invite that is even harder to fetch than a seat at the Academy Awards.

Hollywood celebrities spent the night before the Oscar Awards chatting with fellow A-listers and sipping martinis at the storied Polo Lounge in The Beverly Hills Hotel for the annual Chanel and Charles Finch dinner party, an invite that is even harder to fetch than a seat at the Academy Awards. The patio was filled with the industry's brightest talents, dressed in Chanel from head to toe. Kristen Stewart, Marion Cotillard, Rita Ora, Nicole Kidman and Camila Morrone among others were seen arriving at the event in style. On the red carpet, Kidman and Stewart ran into each other. They hugged and posed for the paparazzi before entering the venue. Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman and #KristenStewart at the Charles Finch and Chanel 14th Annual Pre-Oscars Awards Dinner : Mar 11,2023 Pics via @AdoringKS pic.twitter.com/gSCOEu2fwg — KristenStewart_TH_Fans (@KSTEWART_THAI) March 12, 2023 Later on the patio, Kidman was seen having a conversation with Idris Elba while Tessa Thompson spoke to best actress nominee Andrea Riseborough. Elsewhere there was a meeting of Spider-Mans as Andrew Garfield approached Tobey Maguire, who was sipping one of the spot's iconic martinis. The Whale director Darren Aronofsky was also seen chatting with the two Spider-Man stars. Several feet behind them, Jonathan Majors was deep in conversation with Riz Ahmed, while best-supporting actress nominee Kerry Condon tried and failed to get a drink from the bar that had closed down in an attempt to coax the chatty celebrities into the dining room. Andrew Garfield attends the CHANEL and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner on March 11, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California 😍🤩🔥 pic.twitter.com/OxdgNe0iVV — Andrew Garfield Biggest Fan (@agarfield_39) March 12, 2023 📸 | Rita Ora attends Chanel and Charles Finch's 14th Annual Pre-Oscar Awards dinner in Beverly Hills pic.twitter.com/TAUCouUsel — Rita Ora Street Team (@RitaOStreetTeam) March 12, 2023 Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman and Kristen Stewart at the CHANEL and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner photographed by Jon Kopaloff pic.twitter.com/o7eANgLPHK — for history books (@forhistorybooks) March 12, 2023 #NicoleKidman and #ArianaDeBose play catch up ⁦@CHANEL⁩ - Charles Finch Partners Pre Oscar Dinner at the Polo Lounge ⁦@BevHillsHotel⁩ - they starred in ⁦@ryanmurphyprod⁩ ⁦@netflix⁩ film #TheProm pic.twitter.com/BGNrdoKQL7 — Baz Bamigboye @Deadline (@BazBam) March 12, 2023 Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman and Kristen Stewart arrive at the Chanel and Charles Finch pre-Oscars dinner. pic.twitter.com/vo8VSRqzQn — Lindsey Bahr (@ldbahr) March 12, 2023 Kristen Stewart wore shorts to the Oscars last year and she is back this year at Chanel x Charles Finch with another chic shorts look. Adorably cold though getting close to the heat lamp before cozying up to Nicole Kidman. Fellow Chanel muse Marion Cotillard here now too… pic.twitter.com/WdAxGZzQvM — Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) March 12, 2023 Inside, the celebrities were greeted with a surprise performance by The White Lotus star Beatrice Grannò. Michael B. Jordan, Vicky Krieps, Minnie Driver, Danielle Deadwyler, Hugh Grant, Brie Larson, Sigourney Weaver, Patty Jenkins, Sarah Polley, Lily James, David O. Russell, Jerry Bruckheimer, Sofia Boutella and Ted Sarandos were among other attendees. Chanel and cinema have been intertwined since the fashion house's earliest days. In 1930, Samuel Goldwyn invited Gabrielle Chanel to Hollywood to dress film stars including Gloria Swanson. On her arrival back in Paris, Chanel collaborated with French filmmakers like Jean Renoir and dressed many of the new wave actresses such as Jeanne Moreau and Romy Schneider. More recently, Chanel has supported independent productions including Leos Carax's Annette and Mia Hansen-Love's Bergman Island. Chanel provided the funding for Olivier Assayas’s 35mm camera for The Clouds of Sils Maria and has for more than a decade supported programs for emerging filmmakers and cinematic preservation and restorations. (With inputs from agencies)

Inside pics, clips of 2023 Chanel & Charles Finch's annual pre-Oscars dinner: Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart

<p>Singer-actress Rita Ora has finally confirmed her marriage to actor-writer-filmmaker Taika Waititi. The couple married a few months back but kept the news under wraps and Ora finally confirmed the news recently while promoting her new single 'You Only Love Me'&nbsp;on Heart Radio Breakfast.<br />
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Ora described her wedding to be "perfect" and "special". "I am officially off the market, people. I chose to keep it more private and keep it to myself more but with my new video I am playing on what could have been."<br />
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In the new music video, Ora wears a rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent Autumn/Winter 1987 Rive Gauche gown and some of her famous friends make cameo appearances including Sharon Stone, Kristen Stewart, Lindsay Lohan and Jodie Turner-Smith.<br />
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Ora said that the video, which tells the story of a woman who appears nervous about her wedding day, plays on the rumours swirling around her and Waititi’s own nuptials.<br />
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“When the rumours came out, ‘Is she, isn’t she?’ I wanted to play on it. I wanted to do a wedding that didn’t go to plan,” she said, adding: “That’s not to say that is actually what happened."<br />
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Ora did not share the venue details or the date on which the wedding took place, the singer did describe it to be "perfect" and “exactly, exactly how I wanted”.<br />
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“It was nice and perfect. It is nice to keep some things just to myself sometimes, it was nice and sweet… Sorry, it’s not that interesting. One day I will throw a big party,” she said.&nbsp;Ora and Waititi recently co-hosted the MTV Europe Awards 2023.&nbsp;</p>


Singer-actress Rita Ora has finally confirmed her marriage to actor-writer-filmmaker Taika Waititi. The couple married a few months back but kept the news under wraps and Ora finally confirmed the news recently while promoting her new single 'You Only Love Me' on Heart Radio Breakfast.

Singer-actress Rita Ora has finally confirmed her marriage to actor-writer-filmmaker Taika Waititi. The couple married a few months back but kept the news under wraps and Ora finally confirmed the news recently while promoting her new single 'You Only Love Me' on Heart Radio Breakfast. Ora described her wedding to be "perfect" and "special". "I am officially off the market, people. I chose to keep it more private and keep it to myself more but with my new video I am playing on what could have been." In the new music video, Ora wears a rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent Autumn/Winter 1987 Rive Gauche gown and some of her famous friends make cameo appearances including Sharon Stone, Kristen Stewart, Lindsay Lohan and Jodie Turner-Smith. Ora said that the video, which tells the story of a woman who appears nervous about her wedding day, plays on the rumours swirling around her and Waititi’s own nuptials. “When the rumours came out, ‘Is she, isn’t she?’ I wanted to play on it. I wanted to do a wedding that didn’t go to plan,” she said, adding: “That’s not to say that is actually what happened." Ora did not share the venue details or the date on which the wedding took place, the singer did describe it to be "perfect" and “exactly, exactly how I wanted”. “It was nice and perfect. It is nice to keep some things just to myself sometimes, it was nice and sweet… Sorry, it’s not that interesting. One day I will throw a big party,” she said. Ora and Waititi recently co-hosted the MTV Europe Awards 2023.

Rita Ora finally confirms her wedding to filmmaker Taika Waititi

<p>American singer Rita Ora has finally broken her silence on speculations that she is in a "throuple" with her filmmaker-husband Taika Waititi and actress Tessa Thompson, which stemmed from a group picture that recently went viral.</p>

<p>The snap showed the 32-year-old singer&nbsp;and the 47-year-old filmmaker sitting and sharing an intimate hug with the 'Creed' star during a party session.</p>

<p>Addressing the rumours, Ora said, "Have you ever been in a situation where you've had a lot of drinks and everyone's your best friend? And then the next day you're like, 'I was talking to this person in the smoking area for four hours and I've got no idea who they are.' Literally - that (photograph) was just a bunch of friends having a good time. (Taika and Tessa) had a crazy schedule and everyone was letting loose."</p>

<p>She also told the British GQ that she chose "not to acknowledge" the headlines hoping that they would go away.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Waititi previously addressed the rumours&nbsp;in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald. He said,&nbsp;"I think in the world of the internet, everything goes away pretty quickly."</p>

<p>He added, "And also, 'Is it that big a deal?' No, not really. I was doing nothing wrong. It's fine."</p>

<p>Rita also said her life "became better" when she got together with Taika, with whom she had been friends for several years before they embarked on a romantic relationship.</p>

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<p>When asked how she knew Taika was the right person for her, she said, "When I didn't feel a change (from only being friends), like my life just became better."</p>

<p>"We were really good friends for six years, and I went to Australia and we both had separate jobs, and we didn't really know that many people out there. It was nice to see a familiar face and our universes just collided. That was it," she added.</p>

<p>Ora further reiterated that she never thought about settling down until she met Taika.</p>

<p>She said, "It was our bond that made me think, I'm ready to settle down. I never think about things like that because I don't want to jinx anything."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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American singer Rita Ora has finally broken her silence on speculations that she is in a "throuple" with her filmmaker-husband Taika Waititi and actress Tessa Thompson, which stemmed from a group picture that recently went viral.

American singer Rita Ora has finally broken her silence on speculations that she is in a "throuple" with her filmmaker-husband Taika Waititi and actress Tessa Thompson, which stemmed from a group picture that recently went viral. The snap showed the 32-year-old singer and the 47-year-old filmmaker sitting and sharing an intimate hug with the 'Creed' star during a party session. Addressing the rumours, Ora said, "Have you ever been in a situation where you've had a lot of drinks and everyone's your best friend? And then the next day you're like, 'I was talking to this person in the smoking area for four hours and I've got no idea who they are.' Literally - that (photograph) was just a bunch of friends having a good time. (Taika and Tessa) had a crazy schedule and everyone was letting loose." She also told the British GQ that she chose "not to acknowledge" the headlines hoping that they would go away. Meanwhile, Waititi previously addressed the rumours in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald. He said, "I think in the world of the internet, everything goes away pretty quickly." He added, "And also, 'Is it that big a deal?' No, not really. I was doing nothing wrong. It's fine." Rita also said her life "became better" when she got together with Taika, with whom she had been friends for several years before they embarked on a romantic relationship. Also read: Doja Cat makes a grand entrance at PFW covered in 30,000 crystals and red paint | WATCH When asked how she knew Taika was the right person for her, she said, "When I didn't feel a change (from only being friends), like my life just became better." "We were really good friends for six years, and I went to Australia and we both had separate jobs, and we didn't really know that many people out there. It was nice to see a familiar face and our universes just collided. That was it," she added. Ora further reiterated that she never thought about settling down until she met Taika. She said, "It was our bond that made me think, I'm ready to settle down. I never think about things like that because I don't want to jinx anything." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Singer Rita Ora and 'Thor: Love and Thunder' filmmaker Taika Waititi have reportedly exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in London recently. Several media reports state that the two exchanged vows in front of a select few guests and called the ceremony as 'special'.&nbsp;<br />
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The couple has been in a relationship since early 2021 and rumours of them getting engaged have been doing the rounds in recent months.&nbsp;<br />
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Reports of their wedding came to light when Taika Waititi was seen sporting a wedding band in a photo taken last week. Waititi is an Academy Award-winning director who has made films like 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Jojo Rabbit' in the past.<br />
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While the wedding was an intimate one, reports claim that the couple will be hosting a big bash for their friends and colleague in showbiz.<br />
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A source told the Sun, "It was a really intimate ceremony and super special for everyone there. Their nearest and dearest can see how madly in love they are.</p>

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<p>"Despite living in the spotlight, Rita is determined to keep the relationship as private as possible and didn’t want to make a big song and dance about the wedding."<br />
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This is Rita Ora's first marriage and Taika Waititi's second. The actor-writer-filmmaker has two daughetrs from his previous marriage.</p>

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Singer Rita Ora and 'Thor: Love and Thunder' filmmaker Taika Waititi have reportedly exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in London recently. Several media reports state that the two exchanged vows in front of a select few guests and called the ceremony as 'special'.

Singer Rita Ora and 'Thor: Love and Thunder' filmmaker Taika Waititi have reportedly exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in London recently. Several media reports state that the two exchanged vows in front of a select few guests and called the ceremony as 'special'. The couple has been in a relationship since early 2021 and rumours of them getting engaged have been doing the rounds in recent months. 'Thor Love and Thunder' review: Chris Hemsworth's film proves 'Avengers fatigue' is real Reports of their wedding came to light when Taika Waititi was seen sporting a wedding band in a photo taken last week. Waititi is an Academy Award-winning director who has made films like 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Jojo Rabbit' in the past. While the wedding was an intimate one, reports claim that the couple will be hosting a big bash for their friends and colleague in showbiz. A source told the Sun, "It was a really intimate ceremony and super special for everyone there. Their nearest and dearest can see how madly in love they are. Before 'Thor: Love and Thunder' 5 films of Taika Waititi that you need to watch "Despite living in the spotlight, Rita is determined to keep the relationship as private as possible and didn’t want to make a big song and dance about the wedding." This is Rita Ora's first marriage and Taika Waititi's second. The actor-writer-filmmaker has two daughetrs from his previous marriage. Taika Waititi addresses viral kissing picture with Rita Ora and Tessa Thompson

Singer Rita Ora and actor-filmmaker Taika Waititi marry in London: Reports

<p>Director Taika Waititi recently celebrated his 46th birthday and it seems his girlfriend Rita Ora helped him with all her heart.<br />
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Taking to her Instagram, the singer gave a glimpse of the sizzling star-studded night by sharing candid photos from the evening. &nbsp;The series started with Ora and Taika picture, where the singer simply smiling, while the Oscar winner is looking at another side. Moving&nbsp;forward, other picture gave a glimpse of Taika and his cake with a band playing at the back.&nbsp;<br />
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The much in love couple were twinning in black colours. Ora was wearing a body-hugging sheer dress, meanwhile, 'Thor 4' director was keeping it simple with a basic shirt.</p>

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<p>In the same post, Waititi commented two heart emojis and a fire emoji. Meanwhile, Kate Beckinsale wrote, “Best gf 😍.”<br />
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Singer Rita Ora and filmmaker actor Taika Waititi made their relationship official as they appeared together on the red carpet of the 'Suicide Squad 2' premiere in Los Angeles. Rumours of their relationship have been doing the rounds for the past few months now.&nbsp;<br />
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Few months back, Taika name trended on the Internet when a picture of him with his girlfriend Rita Ora and actress Tessa Thompson went viral. In the picture, the trio was seen cuddling and kissing each other.</p>


Director Taika Waititi recently celebrated his 46th birthday and it seems his girlfriend Rita Ora helped him with all her heart. Taking to her Instagram, the singer gave a glimpse of the sizzling star-studded night by sharing candid photos from the evening.

Director Taika Waititi recently celebrated his 46th birthday and it seems his girlfriend Rita Ora helped him with all her heart. Taking to her Instagram, the singer gave a glimpse of the sizzling star-studded night by sharing candid photos from the evening. The series started with Ora and Taika picture, where the singer simply smiling, while the Oscar winner is looking at another side. Moving forward, other picture gave a glimpse of Taika and his cake with a band playing at the back. The much in love couple were twinning in black colours. Ora was wearing a body-hugging sheer dress, meanwhile, 'Thor 4' director was keeping it simple with a basic shirt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RITA ORA (@ritaora) × In the same post, Waititi commented two heart emojis and a fire emoji. Meanwhile, Kate Beckinsale wrote, “Best gf 😍.” Singer Rita Ora and filmmaker actor Taika Waititi made their relationship official as they appeared together on the red carpet of the 'Suicide Squad 2' premiere in Los Angeles. Rumours of their relationship have been doing the rounds for the past few months now. Few months back, Taika name trended on the Internet when a picture of him with his girlfriend Rita Ora and actress Tessa Thompson went viral. In the picture, the trio was seen cuddling and kissing each other.

Rita Ora shares candid pics from boyfriend Taika Waititi’s 46th b'day party

<p>Singer Rita Ora and filmmaker actor Taika Waititi made their relationship official as they appeared together on the red carpet of 'Suicide Squad 2' premiere in Los Angeles. Rumours of their relationship have been doing the rounds for the past few months now.&nbsp;<br />
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According to a report, the duo indulged in much PDA as they posed on the red carpet at the event that took place on Monday. On their first red carpet appearance together, Rita and Taika could not keep their hands off each other as they walked arm-in-arm.&nbsp;<br />
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The singer wore a striking white blazer dress with daring cutouts, a plunging neckline and a sexy open back. She accessorised the outfit with diamond-embellished heels and drop earrings.<br />
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Taika wire a grey suit and a white button-down. The actor features in the film as 'Ratcatcher' in the DC film. &nbsp;<br />
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While Monday's appearance was their first at an event, the two have never shied away from showing affection in public. In April, a clip of them publicly making out with fellow actress Tessa Thompson went viral.&nbsp;<br />
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The two have also been spotted at restaurants in Sydney where Taika was shooting for 'Thor: Love and Thunder' and Rita had gone for a concert.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taika shares two daughters, Te Hinekahu and Matewa Kiritapu with his ex Chelsea Winstanley. He is known to be private about his personal life. However, he recently addressed his steamy get-together with Rita and Tessa.<br />
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"I think in the world of the internet, everything goes away pretty quick," he told a publication in July. "And also, 'Is it that big a deal?' No, not really."<br />
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He added, "I was doing nothing wrong. It's fine."<br />
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Singer Rita Ora and filmmaker actor Taika Waititi made their relationship official as they appeared together on the red carpet of 'Suicide Squad 2' premiere in Los Angeles.

Singer Rita Ora and filmmaker actor Taika Waititi made their relationship official as they appeared together on the red carpet of 'Suicide Squad 2' premiere in Los Angeles. Rumours of their relationship have been doing the rounds for the past few months now. According to a report, the duo indulged in much PDA as they posed on the red carpet at the event that took place on Monday. On their first red carpet appearance together, Rita and Taika could not keep their hands off each other as they walked arm-in-arm. The singer wore a striking white blazer dress with daring cutouts, a plunging neckline and a sexy open back. She accessorised the outfit with diamond-embellished heels and drop earrings. Taika wire a grey suit and a white button-down. The actor features in the film as 'Ratcatcher' in the DC film. While Monday's appearance was their first at an event, the two have never shied away from showing affection in public. In April, a clip of them publicly making out with fellow actress Tessa Thompson went viral. The two have also been spotted at restaurants in Sydney where Taika was shooting for 'Thor: Love and Thunder' and Rita had gone for a concert. Taika shares two daughters, Te Hinekahu and Matewa Kiritapu with his ex Chelsea Winstanley. He is known to be private about his personal life. However, he recently addressed his steamy get-together with Rita and Tessa. "I think in the world of the internet, everything goes away pretty quick," he told a publication in July. "And also, 'Is it that big a deal?' No, not really." He added, "I was doing nothing wrong. It's fine."

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi make their relationship official at the premiere of 'Suicide Squad 2'

<p>Rita Ora sizzles in a new look as she shoots her next music video. Dressed in a dazzling sheer gown with a tie up bikini worn underneath, Rita can be seen in the water, looking as gorgeous as one can be.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She kept her hair open in loose waves with heavily bleached strands at the front.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rita is set to release a new single ‘You For Me’ with Sigala next month. The music video will be for her subsequent release after You For Me.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Rita shared a teaser for her upcoming single, as she wrote: 'Who’s ready for summer?! I’m sooooo excited to join @Sigala on this summer banger YOU FOR ME out July 2nd!! Here we go!!!'</p>


Rita Ora sizzles in a new look as she shoots her next music video. Dressed in a dazzling sheer gown with a tie up bikini worn underneath, Rita can be seen in the water, looking as gorgeous as one can be.

Rita Ora sizzles in a new look as she shoots her next music video. Dressed in a dazzling sheer gown with a tie up bikini worn underneath, Rita can be seen in the water, looking as gorgeous as one can be. She kept her hair open in loose waves with heavily bleached strands at the front. Rita is set to release a new single ‘You For Me’ with Sigala next month. The music video will be for her subsequent release after You For Me. Earlier this month, Rita shared a teaser for her upcoming single, as she wrote: 'Who’s ready for summer?! I’m sooooo excited to join @Sigala on this summer banger YOU FOR ME out July 2nd!! Here we go!!!'

Rita Ora sizzles in bikini while shooting for new music video

<p>New couple alert! Looks like actor-filmmaker Taika Waititi&nbsp;and actress-singer Rita Ora have made their romance public. The couple were spotted having breakfast together and strolling around in Sydney amid rumours that the duo is dating.<br />
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Several reports state that during their meal on Sunday, the Oscar-winning `Jojo Rabbit` director was apparently seen packing on PDA as he got snapped tenderly holding Ora`s hand while they both laughed.<br />
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The 45-year-old comedian was also photographed with his arm around Ora that same day as they took a walk through the streets carrying various food items and beverages.<br />
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During the outing, the `Thor: Ragnarok` filmmaker was sporting bright print shorts and a turquoise sweatshirt and Ora donned a chic black belly-baring lace top, black skirt, black sweater and bucket hat.</p>

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Rita split from French director Romain Gavras earlier this year<br />
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<p>In March, Page Six reported that Ora was in Sydney to film the upcoming season of `The Voice.` Waititi, meanwhile, is there shooting `Thor: Love and Thunder,` which he is directing.<br />
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Rumours first surfaced that Ora and Waititi were dating last month after she shared a collection of images on Instagram. One of the pictures showcased Waititi hugging her - with the caption, "Good times, memories, random things on my phone and the ones I love.. #midweekupdate."<br />
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The two even then attended the `RuPaul`s Drag Race Down Under` premiere together in Sydney. While they weren`t photographed together at the event, they sat together inside.<br />
"They`ve been a couple since early March but kept things low key. However, all their friends know about the relationship - they`re really into each other," a source told The Sun.<br />
It's been reported that Waititi and his wife, Oscar-nominated producer Chelsea Winstanley, were separated two years back. They have two children. Ora has never been married.&nbsp;</p>


New couple alert! Looks like actor-filmmaker Taika Waititi and actress-singer Rita Ora have made their romance public. The couple were spotted having breakfast together and strolling around in Sydney amid rumours that the duo is dating.

New couple alert! Looks like actor-filmmaker Taika Waititi and actress-singer Rita Ora have made their romance public. The couple were spotted having breakfast together and strolling around in Sydney amid rumours that the duo is dating. Several reports state that during their meal on Sunday, the Oscar-winning `Jojo Rabbit` director was apparently seen packing on PDA as he got snapped tenderly holding Ora`s hand while they both laughed. The 45-year-old comedian was also photographed with his arm around Ora that same day as they took a walk through the streets carrying various food items and beverages. During the outing, the `Thor: Ragnarok` filmmaker was sporting bright print shorts and a turquoise sweatshirt and Ora donned a chic black belly-baring lace top, black skirt, black sweater and bucket hat. Kiwi director Taika Waititi and Rita Ora pack on the PDA as they are pictured together for the first time as a couple in Sydney Rita split from French director Romain Gavras earlier this year Waititi couldn't keep his hands off Rita and kissed the hand of his lady companion. pic.twitter.com/aKjc26mhrO — Lilian Chan (@bestgug) May 16, 2021 × In March, Page Six reported that Ora was in Sydney to film the upcoming season of `The Voice.` Waititi, meanwhile, is there shooting `Thor: Love and Thunder,` which he is directing. Rumours first surfaced that Ora and Waititi were dating last month after she shared a collection of images on Instagram. One of the pictures showcased Waititi hugging her - with the caption, "Good times, memories, random things on my phone and the ones I love.. #midweekupdate." The two even then attended the `RuPaul`s Drag Race Down Under` premiere together in Sydney. While they weren`t photographed together at the event, they sat together inside. "They`ve been a couple since early March but kept things low key. However, all their friends know about the relationship - they`re really into each other," a source told The Sun. It's been reported that Waititi and his wife, Oscar-nominated producer Chelsea Winstanley, were separated two years back. They have two children. Ora has never been married.

Taika Waititi, Rita Ora make their romance public as they are spotted hand in hand in Sydney 

<p>Singer Rita Ora’s laid back attitude towards COVID-19 guidelines in public spaces has led to a financial loss as she was recently dropped from being the face of the latest EE and Apple campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was a part of the augmented reality ad to celebrate the launch of the Apple 12 Pro in November, but hit the headlines shortly after when she was caught flouting strict COVID-19 rules twice. Rita Ora has now been dropped from the campaign according to reports.</p>

<p>A report in The Mirror stated that “EE took the lockdown breach very seriously and didn’t want to be seen to be endorsing her actions by having her as the face of their brand.”</p>

<p>The augmented reality ad saw Rita Ora dancing and singing to her single ‘Let You Love Me’ among London's picturesque skyscrapers while wearing a gold jumpsuit as an 'AR avatar’.</p>

<p>Rita Ora had recently flouted social norms in November when she was caught flying privately to Egypt and not quarantining afterwards, and throwing an illegal bash for her 30th birthday when gatherings were banned. She had even performed in Cairo on November 21.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Apologising for not following the mandate, Rita issued a statement that reads: “Hello all, I attended a small gathering with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday. It was a spur of the moment decision made with the misguided view that we were coming out of lockdown and this would be OK… I'm deeply sorry for breaking the rules and in turn understand that this puts people at risk. This was a serious and inexcusable error of judgement. Given the restrictions, I realise how irresponsible these actions were and I take full responsibility. I feel particularly embarrassed knowing first-hand how hard people have worked to combat this terrible illness and being fully aware of the sacrifices that people and businesses have made to help keep us all safe. Even though this won't make it right, I want to sincerely apologise.”</p>

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<p>The singer also paid a hefty £10k fine.</p>


Singer Rita Ora’s laid back attitude towards COVID-19 guidelines in public spaces has led to a financial loss as she was recently dropped from being the face of the latest EE and Apple campaign.

Singer Rita Ora’s laid back attitude towards COVID-19 guidelines in public spaces has led to a financial loss as she was recently dropped from being the face of the latest EE and Apple campaign. She was a part of the augmented reality ad to celebrate the launch of the Apple 12 Pro in November, but hit the headlines shortly after when she was caught flouting strict COVID-19 rules twice. Rita Ora has now been dropped from the campaign according to reports. A report in The Mirror stated that “EE took the lockdown breach very seriously and didn’t want to be seen to be endorsing her actions by having her as the face of their brand.” The augmented reality ad saw Rita Ora dancing and singing to her single ‘Let You Love Me’ among London's picturesque skyscrapers while wearing a gold jumpsuit as an 'AR avatar’. Rita Ora had recently flouted social norms in November when she was caught flying privately to Egypt and not quarantining afterwards, and throwing an illegal bash for her 30th birthday when gatherings were banned. She had even performed in Cairo on November 21. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RITA ORA (@ritaora) × Apologising for not following the mandate, Rita issued a statement that reads: “Hello all, I attended a small gathering with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday. It was a spur of the moment decision made with the misguided view that we were coming out of lockdown and this would be OK… I'm deeply sorry for breaking the rules and in turn understand that this puts people at risk. This was a serious and inexcusable error of judgement. Given the restrictions, I realise how irresponsible these actions were and I take full responsibility. I feel particularly embarrassed knowing first-hand how hard people have worked to combat this terrible illness and being fully aware of the sacrifices that people and businesses have made to help keep us all safe. Even though this won't make it right, I want to sincerely apologise.” The singer also paid a hefty £10k fine.

Rita Ora dopped from prominent ad for flouting lockdown rules amid COVID-19

<p>The year 2020 has been unprecedented. The pandemic not only took away lives but also created distances, affected economy and made everyone more conscious of the importance of hygiene. While most of the world had shut down in the initial part of the year owing to coronavirus, things started opening up in the later months in many cities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even as offices, schools and public places have opened to the public, government authorities across the world are still urging everyone to follow safety precautions. Celebrities have themselves urged fans to maintain social distancing in this holiday season. But some of them have themselves flouted the safety norms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Celebrities like Madonna, Cardi B, Rita Ora, Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner have all faced backlash after photos of them partying amid pandemic surface online.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here, take a look.</p>

<p><strong>Cardi B:</strong> The rapper recently took to Twitter to apologise after her Thanksgiving celebrations drew severe criticism. The rapper had shared on Twitter that she celebrated the festival with '12 kids and 25 adults' even as the US govt urged everyone to stay indoors and avoid travelling for Thanksgiving. She later apologised and clarified that she had got all her family members tested for covid before meeting for Thanksgiving.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Rita Ora:</strong> The singer apologised on Monday after she admitted she had attended a party to celebrate her 30th birthday which broke England’s strict COVID-19 lockdown laws. While Ora stated her party was a 'small gathering', a newspaper reports stated Ora attended a party at a restaurant in London which had 30 people in attendance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Reginae Carter: </strong>Rapper Lil Wayne and his daughter Reginae Carter were called out for celebrating the latter's birthday at a packed Atlanta nightclub during the Thanksgiving weekend. Posts of the party went viral as fans pointed out how guests were seen interacting freely without masks or observing social distancing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Kim Kardashian:</strong> Kim Kardashian turned 40 in November this year. To celebrate the special day, she flew her 'inner circle' of friends and family to a private island in the Caribbean. 80 people reportedly celebrated Kim's 40th birthday including her husband, rapper Kanye West, sisters Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall and mother Kris Jenner. Kim's lavish birthday photos not only were criticised for not following social distancing norms but the reality TV star was also called 'tone-deaf' for having such a lavish celebration in a year that has seen many losing their jobs and facing a financial crisis due to the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Kendall Jenner:</strong> Days after Kim was called out for her lavish birthday celebrations, her sister Kendall Jenner faced heat for throwing a Halloween themed party for her 25th birthday. The party had 100 people in attendance and even though the Jenners assured that everyone had to undergo rapid tests before entering the venue, fans still dissed the model for celebrating amid the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Madonna:</strong> Pop Diva Madonna tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies in summer this year but promptly went to New York from the UK to attend friend Steven Klien's birthday party. The pop star was seen hugging Klein at the private gathering, which was live-streamed.&nbsp;</p>

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The year 2020 has been unprecedented. The pandemic not only took away lives but also created distances, affected economy and made everyone more conscious of the importance of hygiene.

The year 2020 has been unprecedented. The pandemic not only took away lives but also created distances, affected economy and made everyone more conscious of the importance of hygiene. While most of the world had shut down in the initial part of the year owing to coronavirus, things started opening up in the later months in many cities. Even as offices, schools and public places have opened to the public, government authorities across the world are still urging everyone to follow safety precautions. Celebrities have themselves urged fans to maintain social distancing in this holiday season. But some of them have themselves flouted the safety norms. Celebrities like Madonna, Cardi B, Rita Ora, Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner have all faced backlash after photos of them partying amid pandemic surface online. Here, take a look. Cardi B: The rapper recently took to Twitter to apologise after her Thanksgiving celebrations drew severe criticism. The rapper had shared on Twitter that she celebrated the festival with '12 kids and 25 adults' even as the US govt urged everyone to stay indoors and avoid travelling for Thanksgiving. She later apologised and clarified that she had got all her family members tested for covid before meeting for Thanksgiving. Rita Ora: The singer apologised on Monday after she admitted she had attended a party to celebrate her 30th birthday which broke England’s strict COVID-19 lockdown laws. While Ora stated her party was a 'small gathering', a newspaper reports stated Ora attended a party at a restaurant in London which had 30 people in attendance. Reginae Carter: Rapper Lil Wayne and his daughter Reginae Carter were called out for celebrating the latter's birthday at a packed Atlanta nightclub during the Thanksgiving weekend. Posts of the party went viral as fans pointed out how guests were seen interacting freely without masks or observing social distancing. Kim Kardashian: Kim Kardashian turned 40 in November this year. To celebrate the special day, she flew her 'inner circle' of friends and family to a private island in the Caribbean. 80 people reportedly celebrated Kim's 40th birthday including her husband, rapper Kanye West, sisters Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall and mother Kris Jenner. Kim's lavish birthday photos not only were criticised for not following social distancing norms but the reality TV star was also called 'tone-deaf' for having such a lavish celebration in a year that has seen many losing their jobs and facing a financial crisis due to the pandemic. Kendall Jenner: Days after Kim was called out for her lavish birthday celebrations, her sister Kendall Jenner faced heat for throwing a Halloween themed party for her 25th birthday. The party had 100 people in attendance and even though the Jenners assured that everyone had to undergo rapid tests before entering the venue, fans still dissed the model for celebrating amid the pandemic. Madonna: Pop Diva Madonna tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies in summer this year but promptly went to New York from the UK to attend friend Steven Klien's birthday party. The pop star was seen hugging Klein at the private gathering, which was live-streamed.

Madonna to Cardi B: Irresponsible celebrities face backlash as they flout social distancing norms

<p>British pop star Rita Ora apologised on Monday after she admitted she had attended a party to celebrate her 30th birthday which broke England’s strict COVID-19 lockdown laws.</p>

<p>Ora said she had gone to a “small gathering with some friends” which the Sun newspaper said was held at a restaurant in west London on Saturday night with 30 people in attendance.</p>

<p>Under the lockdown rules, people in England are not allowed to mix with other households indoors and can meet one person outside. Restaurants have been closed except for takewaways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.</p>

<p>“It was a spur of the moment decision made with the misguided view that we were coming out of lockdown and this would be OK,” Ora said in a statement on Instagram Stories.</p>

<p>“I’m deeply sorry for breaking the rules and in turn understand that this puts people at risk. This was a serious and inexcusable error of judgment. Given the restrictions, I realise how irresponsible these actions were and I take full responsibility.”</p>

<p>Police said officers had been called to reports of breach of COVID rules but had not found any offence being committed.</p>

<p>“Officers continue to assess the allegations and are liaising with the local authority regarding a potential breach of regulations at the premises,” police said in a statement.</p>

<p>The BBC reported that Ora was voluntarily paying a fine.</p>


British pop star Rita Ora apologised on Monday after she admitted she had attended a party to celebrate her 30th birthday which broke England’s strict COVID-19 lockdown laws.

British pop star Rita Ora apologised on Monday after she admitted she had attended a party to celebrate her 30th birthday which broke England’s strict COVID-19 lockdown laws. Ora said she had gone to a “small gathering with some friends” which the Sun newspaper said was held at a restaurant in west London on Saturday night with 30 people in attendance. Under the lockdown rules, people in England are not allowed to mix with other households indoors and can meet one person outside. Restaurants have been closed except for takewaways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “It was a spur of the moment decision made with the misguided view that we were coming out of lockdown and this would be OK,” Ora said in a statement on Instagram Stories. “I’m deeply sorry for breaking the rules and in turn understand that this puts people at risk. This was a serious and inexcusable error of judgment. Given the restrictions, I realise how irresponsible these actions were and I take full responsibility.” Police said officers had been called to reports of breach of COVID rules but had not found any offence being committed. “Officers continue to assess the allegations and are liaising with the local authority regarding a potential breach of regulations at the premises,” police said in a statement. The BBC reported that Ora was voluntarily paying a fine.

Singer Rita Ora apologises for breaking lockdown rules with party

<p>A group of more than 700 members of the UK music community, including artists, managers, executives at record companies, agencies, the live music industry, in addition to creatives like songwriters and producers, have come together to sign a letter pledging to combat division and hate.<br />
<br />
According to Variety, citing instances of anti-Semitism, like British rapper Wiley`s recent Twitter rant, islamophobia, xenophobia, homophobia and transphobia as well as "systemic racism and racial inequality highlighted by continued police brutality in America," the signatories declare, "We are at our worst when we attack one another."<br />
<br />
Variety reported that among the artists endorsing the open letter titled "#NoSilenceInMusic" are pop band- The 1975, singer Lewis Capaldi, Lily Allen, Niall Horan, Rita Ora, Violet Skies, Westlife, Years &amp; Years and Yungblud.<br />
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Top executives from across the industry are also well-represented, including Island Records CEO Darcus Bease, CAA co-head Emma Banks, Warner/Chappell CEO and co-chair Guy Moot, Hipgnosis Songs` Merck Mercuriadis and Modest Management`s Richard Griffiths.<br />
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Companies, agencies and management firms who also attached their names include the three major label groups, Sony Music, Warner Music and Universal Music Group, along with Capitol, Domino, EMI Records, TaP Music, UTA and X-Ray Touring, as well as songwriter Jimmy Napes and producer Nile Rodgers.</p>


A group of more than 700 members of the UK music community, including artists, managers, executives at record companies, agencies, the live music industry, in addition to creatives like songwriters and producers, have come together to sign a letter pledging to combat division and hate.

A group of more than 700 members of the UK music community, including artists, managers, executives at record companies, agencies, the live music industry, in addition to creatives like songwriters and producers, have come together to sign a letter pledging to combat division and hate. According to Variety, citing instances of anti-Semitism, like British rapper Wiley`s recent Twitter rant, islamophobia, xenophobia, homophobia and transphobia as well as "systemic racism and racial inequality highlighted by continued police brutality in America," the signatories declare, "We are at our worst when we attack one another." Variety reported that among the artists endorsing the open letter titled "#NoSilenceInMusic" are pop band- The 1975, singer Lewis Capaldi, Lily Allen, Niall Horan, Rita Ora, Violet Skies, Westlife, Years & Years and Yungblud. Top executives from across the industry are also well-represented, including Island Records CEO Darcus Bease, CAA co-head Emma Banks, Warner/Chappell CEO and co-chair Guy Moot, Hipgnosis Songs` Merck Mercuriadis and Modest Management`s Richard Griffiths. Companies, agencies and management firms who also attached their names include the three major label groups, Sony Music, Warner Music and Universal Music Group, along with Capitol, Domino, EMI Records, TaP Music, UTA and X-Ray Touring, as well as songwriter Jimmy Napes and producer Nile Rodgers.

UK music industry pledges to combat hate in open letter signed by The 1975, Lewis Capaldi, Rita Ora, among others

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