Nobu Malibu Is the Celebrity Pandemic Bubble - W Magazine
Nobu Malibu Is the Celebrity Pandemic Bubble - W Magazine |
- Nobu Malibu Is the Celebrity Pandemic Bubble - W Magazine
- TikTok celebrities criminally charged after LA house parties - Martinsville Bulletin
- Sweaty James Argent grins as women can't keep their hands off him at white party - Mirror Online
- 17 Famous Women on How Hollywood Still Can't Get Black Hair Right - Glamour
| Nobu Malibu Is the Celebrity Pandemic Bubble - W Magazine Posted: 28 Aug 2020 08:10 AM PDT On August 6, Kris, Kendall, and Kylie Jenner joined Fai Khadra, Stassie Karanikolaou, Victoria Villarroel, Zack Bia, and Corey Gamble for dinner at Nobu Malibu. In what we now consider "normal" times, that would have been perfectly ordinary. And for the Kardashian-Jenners, it still is. Kylie has made at least three such outings since Nobu Malibu reopened, and Kendall, at least seven. Even amid a pandemic, the family and the establishment remain synonymous. "Kendall is like, 'My quarantine bubble is my friends, family, and the entire waitstaff of Nobu, we're just keeping it really tight-knit and intimate,'" my colleague eventually couldn't help but quip. There are other reestablished regulars, too. Demi Lovato and fiancé Max Ehrich have paid Nobu Malibu at least six visits since it reopened on June 6. Leonardo DiCaprio, Kaia Gerber, and Jaden Smith have dropped by at least twice. The same goes for Justin and Hailey Bieber—if you're only counting last week. It's enough of a scene that Kim Zolciak "bumped into" Marlon Wayans while out to lunch with three friends, giving the pair the chance to end their feud. (They celebrated by cozying up for selfies.) Well over 100,000 U.S. businesses have closed since the pandemic began, but Nobu is not among them. The restaurant, apparently, has been thriving, and the same seems to go for its celebrity fanbase. For the uninitiated, Nobu is a chain of Japanese restaurants that got its start on La Cienega Blvd. in 1987. To say it's been exclusive ever since may be an understatement; even in its early stages, Tom Cruise had trouble getting a seat. Soon, Robert DeNiro had petitioned Nobu Matsuhisa to open another location, which is now just one of more than 40 Nobu outposts everywhere from Milan to Cape Town to Dubai. (There are also about a dozen Nobu hotels.) No matter which Nobu you choose, rest assured: The seats will be full, the fish will be fresh, and the prices will be steep. Still, Nobu Malibu stands apart. Even those who'd never dream of scrolling through a "where to see a celebrity in LA"-type list are drawn to its location, which is almost literally on top of the beach. The panoramic ocean view is practically built into the restaurant's architecture, down to the outdoor fireplaces that keep it open-air in winter. If there's anything accessible about Nobu Malibu, it's that no matter where you sit, you get to take it all in. But from March 16 to June 6, Nobu Malibu enthusiasts had another thing in common: Not one of them could land a reservation. The pandemic had closed its doors, prompting a flood of geotagged throwbacks and tributes. (Sample captions: "When everything was easier" and "I won't take anything for granted ever again.") For some, a mirage of future sashimi became a beacon of hope: "When this is all over, let's go to Nobu," one wrote just two days in. Related Videos "This," of course, is still far from over. But for the patrons who never questioned their return to Nobu, the wait finally is. Non-celebrities have realized as much; enough teens posted TikToks of themselves booking reservations as Kendall that she and the hosts apparently set up a password. To be clear, Nobu Malibu doesn't seem to have broken any rules since reopening. California is still under a stay-home ordinance, but restaurants are now permitted to offer sit-down dining outdoors. Guests are allowed (and legally permitted) to access the bathrooms, as Nobu guests have thoroughly documented with mirror selfies, but the rest of the establishment's interiors—bar and lounge included—remain off-limits. (Though one Yelp reviewer curiously posted a photo of herself enjoying champagne and miso soup while apparently indoors.) The Nobu staff undergoes daily wellness and temperature checks, and is "frequent and extensive" when it comes to hand-washing. They also "rigorously" disinfect guest and service areas every 30 minutes, and instruct guests to view the menu via QR code. Nobu Malibu also offers takeout, though for celebrities, that may be beside the point. The point is to see the view—and, above all, to have others see you. An appearance can even be powerful enough to serve as damage control. In late November, for example, Elon Musk attempted to reveal his supposedly bulletproof Cybertruck and ended up shattering its glass. A few weeks later, he drove to Nobu and declined to use the valet. By the time Musk had finished his meal, the Cybertruck had been photographed repeatedly—this time, in the immaculate condition he'd always intended. The following morning, TMZ ran a redemption story headlined "No Shattered Windows!!!" Back in March, when posting Nobu throwbacks was at its peak, Instagrammers were careful to clarify their photos were relics of the past. After all, social gatherings—which California defines as "meetings or other events that bring together persons from multiple households at the same time for a shared or group experience in a single room, [indoor or outdoor] space, or place"—were, and still are, banned. Earlier this month, Demi Lovato took their lead when she posted three Instagrams of two separate Nobu outings in the space of a week. "We all tested negative beforehand and recommend everyone does the same before seeing friends!!," she captioned an image of herself and Ehrich embracing two of theirs. ("Haven't been out much," Ehrich captioned his own solo Nobu gram.) They may not flaunt it on Instagram, but celebrities are well aware that their outings—and perhaps even pandemic transgressions—will be documented anyway. (And despite all the dating rumors, it doesn't seem likely that Cara Delevingne is part of the Gerber family household.) But plenty don't seem to mind. After all, what's a little Nobu gathering to a mask-less Bieber house party—especially when COVID-19 tests are at your fingertips? Perhaps it's a public service. After months of starvation, the paparazzi—and Just Jared and the Daily Mail's loyal readerships—finally have something to eat. There's something jarringly ordinary about their photos, which of course only adds to the allure. There's Leo, still going strong with 23-year-old Camila Morrone! There's Cole Sprouse, "surrounded by ladies" at his 27th birthday! There's Angelina Jolie, taking up precious seating real estate with six of her kids! And there's Leo—or is it Leo?—again, channeling Watchmen with a comically large hood atop his already completely obscured face! The urge to cover up is understandable. Now, more than ever, scrutiny is guaranteed. For Justin Bieber, it's presented the opportunity to plug his new Drew House face masks; for Kendall and Kylie Jenner, those of their sister Kim Kardashian's Skims. For the first time in months, brands can boast that their designs were spotted out in the wild. The new red carpet just might be the newly reopened Nobu Malibu valet. Of course, celebrities aren't the only members of Nobu's fanbase. Though for those who've helped make the Malibu outpost's Yelp page more vibrant than ever, the experience has been a bit less idyllic. Take this review from a California resident named Tiffany:
Tiffany wasn't kidding about being on hold. When I finally got through, an employee told me what another eventually told Tiffany: Reservations must be booked 30 days in advance. That, allegedly, goes for everyone; because Nobu is operating at reduced capacity, the employee said, the restaurant no longer makes special exceptions for high-profile guests. If that's indeed the case, here's hoping the assistants behind their schedules are getting a raise. Related: Remembering the Bizarre History of New York's Fashion Café  |
| TikTok celebrities criminally charged after LA house parties - Martinsville Bulletin Posted: 28 Aug 2020 10:53 AM PDT  FILE - In this June 20, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer talks during a news conference in Los Angeles. Feuer's office filed misdemeanor charges against TikTok celebrities Bryce Hall and Blake Gray after they hosted recent parties in the Hollywood Hills despite the city's ban on large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. Feuer said he is not aware of any COVID-19 cases that have been linked to their parties. LOS ANGELES (AP) — TikTok celebrities Bryce Hall and Blake Gray are facing criminal charges after they hosted recent parties in the Hollywood Hills despite the city's ban on large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Friday. The Los Angeles city attorney's office filed misdemeanor charges Thursday against Hall and Gray. The internet celebrities with millions of followers on TikTok share a home and allegedly held two parties less than a week apart. It was not immediately clear if Hall and Gray had attorneys who could speak on their behalf and efforts to reach their representatives were unsuccessful. City Attorney Mike Feuer said he is not aware of any COVID-19 cases that have yet been linked to the Aug. 8 and Aug. 14 house parties, but the two-week period for symptoms to appear has not passed. Los Angeles police responded to both parties, which featured several hundred guests, and issued citations. "If you have a combined 19 million followers on TikTok in the middle of a public health crisis, you should be modeling great behavior, best practices, for all of us, rather than brazenly violating the law and posting videos about it," Feuer said during a news conference Friday. Hall and Gray are accused of violating the city's pandemic health order and a party house ordinance. Penalties include a year in jail and up to $2,000 in fines. The Aug. 14 party was reportedly to celebrate Hall's 21st birthday. Mayor Eric Garcetti last week authorized the city to shut off water and power to the home. "Despite several warnings, this house has turned into a nightclub in the hills," Garcetti said. With bars closed in town, large house parties can become "superspreaders" of COVID-19, Garcetti said. Garcetti's action followed an Aug. 3 party at a different home in the city where hundreds of people gathered without masks or social distancing. The party ended in a shooting that killed a woman and wounded two other people. Los Angeles County has recorded nearly 237,000 cases of COVID-19 and more than 5,700 deaths, making it the hardest-hit county in the state. "It isn't just the party house itself that's affected," Feuer said. "These individuals who attend your parties could leave and spread (the virus) to siblings, to parents, to grandparents, to coworkers, to others in the public." Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Sign up now to get the most recent coronavirus headlines and other important local and national news sent to your email inbox daily.  |
| Posted: 28 Aug 2020 03:18 AM PDT James Argent was the centre of attention when he sung at a white party in Malaga last night. The former TOWIE star, 32, had a huge grin on his face as several women couldn't keep their hands off him during his performance at Olivia's La Cala restaurant. He donned a baggy white shirt and a pair of smart black trousers for the gig, which was held at his Essex pal Elliot Wright's swanky venue. The Spanish sunshine appeared to be getting too much for Arg, who was seen sweating as he belted out rat pack songs with his covers band.  As he sung on stage women came up from the dancefloor to hold his hand. He also stepped into the crowd and danced with several different women. The reality TV regular was later seen leaving the club while wearing a pair of sunglasses, despite the late hour. Mirror Online has contacted Arg's reps for comment.  Arg appears to be getting back into his singing career after a difficult year for him. He had a stint in rehab last year to beat his cocaine addiction. Arg admitted he would often lock himself away to consume class A drugs alone in the dark for days at a time – and endured two near death scares at his lowest points.   It was recently reported that Arg lost two stone in two weeks after going on a life-changing diet. He used to weigh 18st and 7lb before he slimmed down to 13st 7lb following his rehab stint, but regained some of the weight during lockdown. Arg then did a juice diet that helped him lose a lot of weight in a short space of time.  |
| 17 Famous Women on How Hollywood Still Can't Get Black Hair Right - Glamour Posted: 27 Aug 2020 11:15 AM PDT  A Black woman's relationship with her hair is personal. Some of us prefer the sleek look of straight hair. Others turn to weaves, wigs, or protective styles for ease of maintenance or freedom of expression. While others of us wear our kinks and coils big and bold. No one choice is "better" or "worse" than the other, and that's the beauty of our hair: The versatile ways in which we can celebrate ourselves and our roots are endless. But for years in Hollywood, the styles we saw told an entirely different story—one where only straight hair or long, shiny, Eurocentric-looking "beach waves" were something to covet. This, of course, was an ideal upheld by the traditional—racist—standards of beauty that have persisted in American culture for centuries. As Hollywood continues to diversify and more roles are made for people of color, though, things are changing. Celebrities are pushing back against prejudiced stereotypes of what "red-carpet hair" or "TV hair" should look like. "There was a moment after Grey's [Anatomy] and Scandal and [How to Get Away With] Murder were all on the air, when we started casting and I started seeing actresses of color come in with natural hair," said Shonda Rhimes at a Dove event for the Crown Act in 2019. "Five years ago, that never would have happened. Everybody had straight hair and looked a certain way. At a certain point in time, it just shifted. It was kind of wonderful." Still, it hasn't been without a fight. Time and time again, Black celebrities make headlines as they speak out about their horror stories from behind the scenes—like being told their styles of choice are "too Black" (as recently happened to Gabrielle Union on America's Got Talent) or being forced to treat their hair to make it more "manageable" (as happened to Revenge's Ashley Madekwe). Even with the increasing number of Black stylists who are revolutionizing what Hollywood beauty means, there are still not enough professionals who actually know how to style Black hair. Just look at the comments on this viral tweet from Hair Love director Matthew A. Cherry. The responses are telling. In a 2017 Glamour essay, Union reflected on her experiences as an up-and-coming actress. "I was like a guinea pig on set, and I didn't yet have enough power to request a stylist who I actually wanted to touch my hair," she wrote. "It got to the point that I would pay to have my hair done before I got to work and pray they didn't screw it up." That was years ago, and the issue hasn't gotten much better. But one thing is sure: Celebrities will no longer sit in silence over it. Paulina Jayne Isaac is a writer and editor based in New Jersey. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @paulinajayne15. Additional reporting by Khaliha Hawkins.  |
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