Johnny Depp news: Rihanna fans call for boycott of Savage x Fenty over Depp cameo

Rihanna is facing intense backlash after it was revealed that Johnny Depp will make a “star” cameo in the upcoming Savage Fenty X Vol 4 fashion show.

The singer’s fans began to express concerns over the casting shortly after it was reported on Thursday, with critics now calling for a boycott of the lingerie brand and of Rihanna’s cosmetic company Fenty Beauty. The Independent confirmed Depp’s name features in the show’s end credits, while photos shared ahead of the Prime Video release of the show on 9 November show the actor dressed in an olive green outfit from Savage x Fenty’s men’s collection.

The controversial news of the actor’s cameo comes after Depp’s high-profile legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard over a 2018 op-ed written by the Aquaman star. The case concluded earlier this year when a jury ruled that Heard had defamed Depp in the op-ed.

As a result of the June ruling, Heard was ordered to pay Depp $10m (£8m) in compensatory damages and $5m (£4m) in punitive damages. The jury also awarded Heard $2m (£1.6m) in her counterclaim that she was defamed by one of Depp’s lawyers.

The details of the former couple’s marriage, and each moment of the lengthy trial, also played out on social media, where fans followed along with intense scrutiny.

Key Points

• Johnny Depp will appear in Rihanna’s upcoming Savage x Fenty fashion show

• Depp’s cameo has been labelled “problematic” by Rihanna’s fans

• Backlash over actor’s upcoming cameo comes as Depp appeals ‘erroneous’ verdict awarded to Heard

Op-ed: Rihanna, what were you thinking when you picked Johnny Depp for your Savage x Fenty fashion show?

09:33 , Kate Ng

Rihanna’s decision to give Johnny Depp a cameo role in her upcoming Savage x Fenty show continues to perplex fans.

The Independent’s Women’s Correspondent, Maya Oppenheim, writes: “I have always admired Rihanna for how effortlessly she exudes that timeless I don’t give a f*** category of cool that never goes out of fashion. But upon learning she is going to feature Johnny Depp in the November fashion show for her Savage X Fenty lingerie brand, I am thinking maybe she should give more of a f***.”

Read her op-ed below:

Opinion: Rihanna, what were you thinking when you picked Johnny Depp?

09:42 , Kate Ng

Thank you for following The Independent’s live updates as we brought you the latest developments on Johnny Depp’s cameo in Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty fashion show, which will stream on Prime Video from 9 November. This blog is now closed.

Thursday 3 November 2022 19:48 , Chelsea Ritschel

The uneasy response to the actor’s role in the upcoming Savage x Fenty fashion show has focused largely on the “problematic” nature of the casting, with many questioning why Rihanna chose to extend her platform to Depp.

“Rihanna can’t be serious? With all these beautiful and unproblematic men in Hollywood, and Johnny Depp is the one that appeals to you the most?” one person wrote.

Thursday 3 November 2022 20:08 , Chelsea Ritschel

The upcoming show, which has been described as a “fashion experience,” is expected to be a star-studded affair, with performances by Anitta and Burna Boy and cameos from Cara Delevingne and Irina Shayk.

Thursday 3 November 2022 20:09 , Chelsea Ritschel

Depp will reportedly feature in a “star” role in the show, an opportunity previously granted to celebrities such as Cindy Crawford and Erykah Badu.

You can read more about the details of the actor’s upcoming cameo below.

Johnny Depp makes cameo in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty show

Thursday 3 November 2022 20:20 , Chelsea Ritschel

Since the earlier reports of Depp’s cameo were confirmed, hundreds of fans have expressed their disapproval of the casting.

The growing criticism comes in contrast to reactions to the previous three Savage x Fenty shows, as the annual event had become known as an entertaining and inclusive experience.

However, as Rihanna fans have noted, the past Savage x Fenty fashion shows haven’t been entirely without controversy, as the singer faced accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore braids during the 2021 show.

Rihanna accused of cultural appropriation after models wear braids in fashion show

In 2020, Rihanna also apologised for the “honest, yet careless mistake” of using an Islamic song during the lingerie show.

Rihanna apologises for using controversial song at lingerie fashion show

Johnny Depp files appeal against Amber Heard verdict

Thursday 3 November 2022 20:39 , Megan Sheets

Amid the controversy over Johnny Depp’s Savage x Fenty cameo, the actor has taken the next step in his appeal of the $2m verdict a jury awarded to Amber Heard in their bombshell defamation trial last spring.

In an appellate brief filed Wednesday in Virginia’s Court of Appeals, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor called the jury’s judgment awarding money to Ms Heard “erroneous”.

It marks the latest development in the explosive legal battle between Ms Heard and Mr Depp, who had sued his ex-wife for defamation over a 2018 op-ed for The Washington Post where she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse and spoke of feeling “the full force of our culture’s wrath for women who speak out”.

The Independent’s Andrea Blanco has more:

Johnny Depp files appeal against Amber Heard verdict

Thursday 3 November 2022 20:58 , Chelsea Ritschel

Amid the brand’s latest controversy, fans have claimed Savage x Fenty is “too big of a brand to be using controversy to sell”.

“Every year something happens and we say it’s a mistake or ‘they didn’t know’ and still defend y’all but this time it’s no ‘mistake,’” one person wrote, adding that Depp’s upcoming cameo is “so disappointing”.

Thursday 3 November 2022 21:04 , Chelsea Ritschel

The criticism over the show hasn’t just been contained to fans on social media, as Olly Alexander, who has partnered with Rihanna’s fashion brand in the past, has announced he plans to cut ties with the company over Depp’s inclusion in the show.

On Thursday, the British singer reacted to a tweet about Depp’s upcoming cameo with a sad face, prompting a fan to reply: “But, Savage X Fenty is you baby... you wear it so well.”

In response, Alexander said he would not be wearing the brand moving forward. “Thank you but after this news I won’t be wearing it anymore,” the “Years & Years” singer replied.

Olly Alexander vows to ditch Savage X Fenty after Johnny Depp confirmed as show guest

Thursday 3 November 2022 21:09 , Chelsea Ritschel

On social media, fans have begun urging others to use a hashtag to share their disappointment with the actor’s cameo, in the hope that Rihanna will reverse the decision to star Depp in the fashion show.

“RETWEET and REPLY to this tweet with ‘Drop Johnny Depp from the Savage X Fenty show’ with the hashtag #AmberHeardDeservesBetter,” one person tweeted Thursday. “Amber Heard deserves the same support she’s shown so many others. She deserves solidarity from fellow survivors, not betrayal. She deserves better.”

Thursday 3 November 2022 21:21 , Chelsea Ritschel

Ahead of the 9 November release of the fashion show, a number of celebrities, including Bella Poarch, Joan Smalls, Simu Liu, and Irina Shayk, all of who make appearances in the upcoming Savage x Fenty show, attended the Savage X Fenty Show Vol 4 premiere in Simi Valley, California.

Thursday 3 November 2022 21:32 , Chelsea Ritschel

While all of the details about the “star” role Depp will have in the upcoming show have not been released, TMZ reported that the cameo was orchestrated by Rihanna and her team, who “invited Johnny to be a part of it”.

“Both sides were super excited to make it happen,” the outlet stated, citing sources.

According to TMZ, Depp, who will appear in items from the Savage x Fenty men’s collection, does not walk the runway.

Thursday 3 November 2022 21:50 , Chelsea Ritschel

Photos shared on social media claim to show a first-look at Depp’s cameo in the fashion show, in which the actor can be seen wearing a check-patterned shirt, a green jacket and multiple necklaces.

Thursday 3 November 2022 22:34 , Chelsea Ritschel

As noted by TMZ, Depp will become the first male “star” in Savage x Fenty’s history with the cameo. In regards to what viewers can expect to see, the outlet reported that the vibe is “cool and chic”.

Friday 4 November 2022 01:34 , Chelsea Ritschel

As of now, Rihanna has not addressed the backlash. However, she has been active on social media, with the singer posting a TikTok reaction to her new song “Lift Me Up” on Twitter.

On Instagram, the billionaire beauty mogul shared a series of photos of herself posing on the beach in a white satin corset gown.

Olly Alexander vows to ditch Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty brand after Johnny Depp confirmed as showcase guest

Friday 4 November 2022 04:00 , Peony Hirwani

Olly Alexander has reacted to the news that Johnny Depp will make a featured appearance in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Vol 4 fashion showcase.

On Thursday (3 November), Alexander responded with a sad face to a Pop Crave tweet that read: “Depp will become the first man to have his own spotlight segment at Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty fashion show.”

A fan replied to the British singer’s apparent upset over Depp’s cameo confirmation, writing: “But, Savage X Fenty is you baby... you wear it so well.”

“Thank you but after this news I won’t be wearing it anymore,” the Years & Years singer replied.

Read more:

Olly Alexander vows to ditch Savage X Fenty after Johnny Depp confirmed as show guest

What legal battle was Johnny Depp involved in earlier this year?

Friday 4 November 2022 05:05 , Peony Hirwani

Earlier this year, Depp was embroiled in a high-profile legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard concerning a 2018 piece published by The Washington Post. Depp’s legal team claimed that the op-ed, written by Heard, had defamed him by implying that he had abused Heard when the pair were married.

A jury ultimately found that Heard had defamed Depp, and ordered the Aquaman star to pay Depp $10m (£8m) in compensatory damages and $5m (£4m) in punitive damages.

However, the jury also awarded Heard $2m (£1.6m) in a simultaneous countersuit, ruling that, in characterising her abuse allegations as a “hoax”, one of Depp’s attorneys had defamed her.

Heard is set to appeal the verdict, with lawyers arguing that the two rulings handed down by the jury were contradictory.

Johnny Depp makes cameo in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty show

Friday 4 November 2022 06:15 , Peony Hirwani

ICYMI: Earlier reports had suggested that Depp would be the focus of the show’s “star” moments. In the past, celebrities such as Cindy Crawford and Erykah Badu have appeared in this capacity.

Read more:

Johnny Depp makes cameo in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty show

Rihanna’s fans upset over Depp’s involvement in Fenty show

Friday 4 November 2022 07:46 , Peony Hirwani

Rihanna’s fans are upset over Depp’s involvement in the Fenty show.

“Rihanna is a billionaire, so that’s strike one. One minute she’s not performing at the Super Bowl in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and the next minute she’s announcing she is and for some reason she invited Johnny Depp to be part of her show. Morals where?” writer Najma Sharif wrote on Twitter.

Another person added: “Rihanna inviting Johnny Depp to her show is so, so f***ing weird. Not a single billionaire on this planet with decency and she’s keeping up the trend sadly.”

Friday 4 November 2022 08:30 , Peony Hirwani

Although much of the reaction to the casting has been negative, not everyone has been critical of Rihanna’s decision to feature Depp in the show.

According to one fan of both Rihanna and Depp, the singer’s decision is the latest in a string of “successes” for the actor.

Friday 4 November 2022 09:17 , Peony Hirwani

Producer Drew Dixon expressed her disappointment over Depp’s involvement in the Fenty show.

“Johnny Depp has been embraced as a hero by unhinged right-wing misogynist extremists, and now he’s been invited to appear in the @SavageXFenty show. Never expected such a powerful woman to succumb to the #MeToo backlash. Really disappointing,” she wrote.

Friday 4 November 2022 10:23 , Peony Hirwani

The upcoming show, which has been described as a “fashion experience,” is expected to be a star-studded affair, with performances by Anitta and Burna Boy and cameos from Cara Delevingne and Irina Shayk.

Olly Alexander vows to ditch Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty brand after Johnny Depp confirmed as showcase guest

Friday 4 November 2022 11:16 , Peony Hirwani

ICYMI: Olly Alexander has reacted to the news that Johnny Depp will make a featured appearance in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Vol 4 fashion showcase.

On Thursday (3 November), Alexander responded with a sad face to a Pop Crave tweet that read: “Depp will become the first man to have his own spotlight segment at Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty fashion show.”

A fan replied to the British singer’s apparent upset over Depp’s cameo confirmation, writing: “But, Savage X Fenty is you baby... you wear it so well.”

“Thank you but after this news I won’t be wearing it anymore,” the Years & Years singer replied.

Read more:

Olly Alexander vows to ditch Savage X Fenty after Johnny Depp confirmed as show guest

Friday 4 November 2022 12:00 , Peony Hirwani

Rihanna has not addressed the backlash to Depp’s appearance in Fenty show so far.

Friday 4 November 2022 13:38 , Chelsea Ritschel

While Rihanna has not addressed the backlash, fans are still holding out hope that she or her team will reverse the decision.

“I don’t think Rihanna cares about backlash but I hope it’s strong enough that her team will be like.. woah maybe this isn’t a good idea,” one person tweeted on Thursday.

The post has since been liked more than 56,000 times.

Friday 4 November 2022 14:20 , Chelsea Ritschel

Others have alleged that the move will damage the inclusive space Rihanna has fostered in the fashion industry.

“I’m not gonna act like I thought Rihanna had better ethics than this, but this specifically is a wild way to plummet the positive, ‘inclusive’ brand recognition you’ve been building for years,” one individual claimed.

In a follow-up post, they then acknowledged the singer’s status as a billionaire and alleged that you “don’t become a billionaire by being a good person”.

Friday 4 November 2022 14:33 , Chelsea Ritschel

In light of the news that Depp will appear in a cameo during the upcoming fashion show, many fans have called for a boycott of the lingerie brand.

Friday 4 November 2022 15:05 , Chelsea Ritschel

According to one individual who has said they will no longer purchase items from Savage x Fenty, the decision stems from their feelings about a brand that would choose to work with Depp.

“How are we supposed to feel empowered in these clothes? It’s just disgusting to me,” they wrote.

Friday 4 November 2022 16:14 , Chelsea Ritschel

Others have claimed they also plan to boycott Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty company as a result of the Depp cameo in the upcoming fashion show.

“I’m so glad I never bought any Savage x Fenty stuff and I can’t wait to never buy a Fenty Beauty product ever again,” one person wrote on Twitter.

According to Forbes, which estimates Rihanna’s net worth to be $1.7bn, the singer’s billionaire status is largely due to the value of her cosmetics company, of which she owns 50 per cent. In 2021, the outlet reported that an estimated $1.4bn of Rihanna’s fortune comes from Fenty Beauty.

Friday 4 November 2022 17:21 , Chelsea Ritschel

As fans continue to criticise the singer, some have argued that, if Rihanna had wanted to make a “powerful statement,” she could have cast Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard in the show.

“It really sucks because imagine what a powerful statement Rihanna could have made by inviting Amber to be a part of her show,” one tweet reads.

The suggestion prompted a debate of its own, as some claimed that Rihanna should not have extended the platform to either one. “How about don’t invite either one of them… it should’ve never happened,” one individual said in response, while another said: “I’d prefer if she invited neither of them.”

Friday 4 November 2022 18:12 , Chelsea Ritschel

As the criticism directed at Rihanna for working with Depp continues, fans have also noticed that Heard’s Twitter account appears to have disappeared. As of Thursday, Heard’s handle @realAmberHeard was no longer active.

It is not currently clear whether the Aquaman star removed the account herself or if it deactivated, however, its disappearance comes just days after Heard’s ex-boyfriend Elon Musk took over the social media platform.

Heard last used her account to tweet in June, when she shared a statement regarding the outcome of the defamation trial brought against her by Depp.

You can find more details about Depp’s last tweet below.

Friday 4 November 2022 18:31 , Chelsea Ritschel

Depp’s cameo in the upcoming show marks the latest in a number of public appearances he’s made post-trial. The first took place during the 2022 VMAs in August, when he made a surprise appearance dressed as the award show’s Moonperson.

At the time, the actor joked that he’d “needed the work”.

The stunt divided viewers, with some calling the actor’s appearance at the awards show “out of touch”.

How MTV VMAs viewers responded to Johnny Depp’s shock appearance

Friday 4 November 2022 19:31 , Chelsea Ritschel

As of now, neither Rihanna nor Savage x Fenty have addressed the backlash.

However, on Instagram, the comments under the lingerie company’s posts have continued to reference the controversial casting decision, with some condemning Depp’s cameo while others have said they are looking forward to seeing the actor in the show.

“Why is Johnny Depp in the show?” one follower asked, while another said: “So excited for this show. Glad to hear Johnny is part of it.”

Friday 4 November 2022 19:50 , Chelsea Ritschel

As for the role Depp will play in the upcoming fashion show, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor is not expected to walk the runway with the other models. Rather, Depp is featured in a “spotlight moment,” according to the Los Angeles Times.

The moment, which NBC News reports occurs 20 minutes into the 40-minute runway show, sees Depp walk toward the camera as Outkast’s “So Fresh, So Clean” plays in the background.

In photos that have circulated on social media ahead of the 9 November release of the runway show on Prime Video, Depp can be seen wearing an olive green ensemble and multiple necklaces.

Friday 4 November 2022 20:31 , Chelsea Ritschel

A significant portion of the backlash surrounding Depp’s casting has focused on Rihanna’s own history with domestic violence, as the singer was assaulted by then-boyfriend Chris Brown in 2009.

The rapper was arrested and accused of physically assaulting the singer, and sentenced to five years of probation.

In 2015, Rihanna opened up about the assault during an interview withVanity Fair, where she revealed that she felt she was “punished over and over” each time she was asked to relive the incident by the media.

“Well, I just never understood that, like how the victim gets punished over and over. It’s in the past, and I don’t want to say:‘Get over it,’ because it’s a very serious thing that is still relevant; it’s still real,” she said. “A lot of women, a lot of young girls, are still going through it. A lot of young boys too. It’s not a subject to sweep under the rug, so I can’t just dismiss it like it wasn’t anything, or I don’t take it seriously.

“But, for me, and anyone who’s been a victim of domestic abuse, nobody wants to even remember it. Nobody even wants to admit it. So to talk about it and say it once, much less 200 times, is like… I have to be punished for it? It didn’t sit well with me.”

Friday 4 November 2022 21:31 , Chelsea Ritschel

This is not the first time that Rihanna and Savage x Fenty have been embroiled in controversy.

In 2021, Rihanna was accused of cultural appropriation after models wore braids while walking in the fashion show.

The third annual show featured big names such as Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima, Vanessa Hudgens and Emily Ratajkowski.

However, shortly after the fashion show aired, viewers expressed concerns over the hairstyles chosen for some of the models, as Ratajkowski and Hudgens both wore their hair in braids during the event, sparking a conversation about the appropriation of Black culture.

Rihanna accused of cultural appropriation after models wear braids in fashion show

Friday 4 November 2022 22:31 , Chelsea Ritschel

Rihanna was also forced to apologise after the 2020 Savage x Fenty show, after many took issue with the use of an Islamic song during the lingerie show.

The song in question, called Doom by artist Coucou Chloe, includes a Muslim text known as a Hadith. The Hadith is part of a collection of texts believed to be the spoken words of the Prophet Muhammad and is one of the most sacred and important religious texts to Muslims.

Following criticism over the use of the song, Rihanna issued a statement on her Instagram, where she apologised for the “honest, yet careless mistake”.

You can read her apology in full below.

Rihanna apologises for using controversial song at lingerie fashion show

Saturday 5 November 2022 00:00 , Chelsea Ritschel

Both Rihanna and the official Savage x Fenty social media accounts have continued to post amid the ongoing backlash, with the lingerie company sharing photos taken on the red carpet at the premiere of the fashion show in Simi Valley, California.

Rihanna has focused on her music, with the singer sharing a TikTok reaction to her new song “Lift Me Up” on Twitter.

On Instagram, the 34 year old shared photos taken of her on a beach while filming the song’s music video.

While the majority of comments under the Instagram post have been from fans praising the singer, others have focused on the Depp cameo in the upcoming show.

“Johnny Depp? Really?” one comment reads, while another says: “Why is Johnny Depp in your show?

Saturday 5 November 2022 02:31 , Chelsea Ritschel

“I have always admired Rihanna for how effortlessly she exudes that timeless I don’t give a f*** category of cool that never goes out of fashion. But upon learning she is going to feature Johnny Depp in the November fashion show for her Savage X Fenty lingerie brand, I am thinking maybe she should give more of a f**,” writes Maya Oppenheim.

Opinion: Rihanna, what were you thinking when you picked Johnny Depp?

Saturday 5 November 2022 04:31 , Chelsea Ritschel

Critics have also questioned why Rihanna chose Depp for her brand, which has become known for inclusivity.

“Rihanna can’t be serious? With all these beautiful and unproblematic men in Hollywood, and Johnny Depp is the one that appeals to you the most?”

In addition to Depp, the fourth instalment of the fashion show will feature stars such as Ángela Aguilar, Bella Poarch, Cara Delevingne, Damson Idris, Irina Shayk, Joan Smalls, Lilly Singh, Marsai Martin, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Simu Liu, and Taraji P Henson.

Saturday 5 November 2022 07:31 , Chelsea Ritschel

The controversy surrounding the singer comes at the conclusion of a big year for Rihanna, who welcomed her first child with rapper A$AP Rocky in May, and who announced in October that she would be headlining the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show in February.

Of the opportunity, Rihanna said she is “nervous but excited”.

Rihanna is “nervous but excited’ about performing at the Super Bowl

Saturday 5 November 2022 09:31 , Chelsea Ritschel

According to one critic, the decision to star Depp in the fashion show shows just how “out of touch” Rihanna is.

“Savage x Fenty is already a flop adding Johnny Depp to the mix is just another example of how out of touch Rihanna actually is,” the critic alleged on Twitter.

Saturday 5 November 2022 11:31 , Chelsea Ritschel

As the backlash over the casting has continued, many fans have announced they will no longer support Rihanna’s lingerie brand, or her cosmetic company Fenty Beauty going forward.

Saturday 5 November 2022 13:00 , Chelsea Ritschel

While the casting has proven controversial, it comes amid a number of public appearances for Depp. In addition to his role in the Savage x Fenty fashion show, the actor is also set to direct a biographical drama produced by Al Pacino and Barry Navidi, and star as King Louis XV in the upcoming film Jeanne du Barry.

Johnny Depp to direct first feature film in 25 years with Al Pacino co-producing

Olly Alexander says he will no longer wear Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty brand

Saturday 5 November 2022 14:30 , Saman Javed

Olly Alexander has reacted to the news that Johnny Depp will star in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Vol 4 fashion showcase.

After news of Depp’s cameo broke, Alexander responded with a sad face to a tweet that read: “Depp will become the first man to have his own spotlight segment at Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty fashion show.”

After a fan pointed out that Alexander previously modeled for the brand, the Years & Years singer replied: “But after this news I won’t be wearing it anymore.”

Inga Parkel has the details.

Olly Alexander vows to ditch Savage X Fenty after Johnny Depp confirmed as show guest

Phoebe Bridgers calls out Johnny Depp fans for ‘disgusting’ online treatment of Amber Heard

Saturday 5 November 2022 16:00 , Saman Javed

Phoebe Bridgers has spoken out against the “disgusting” online treatment Amber Heard received from Johnny Depp fans.

In her recent Teen Vogue cover story, 28-year-old Bridgers addressed the public reaction to the high-profile trial, saying she found it entirely “upsetting”.

Bridgers described the online backlash against Heard as a “fandom war”.

“I think that there’s been this falsehood – and I think queer people are included in this – of having to be the perfect victim, or the perfect survivor, or the perfect representation for your marginalised community,” the singer said.

“If Amber Heard exhibited any neurotic behaviour, it was held against her. Then Johnny Depp, out of his mouth, admitted some of the most violent, crazy s*** in court, and it’s somehow like, people aren’t surprised?”

Inga Parkel has the details:

Phoebe Bridgers condemns Johnny Depp fans for ‘disgusting’ treatment of Amber Heard

Rihanna is yet to address the backlash over Johnny Depp’s cameo

Saturday 5 November 2022 18:30 , Saman Javed

Rihanna has not addressed the backlash. However, she has been active on social media, with the singer posting a TikTok reaction to her new song “Lift Me Up” on Twitter.

On Instagram, the billionaire beauty mogul shared a series of photos of herself posing on the beach in a white satin corset gown.

Rihanna, what were you thinking when you picked Johnny Depp for your Savage X Fenty fashion show?

Sunday 6 November 2022 10:30 , Saman Javed

“I have always admired Rihanna for how effortlessly she exudes that timeless I don’t give a f*** category of cool that never goes out of fashion. But upon learning she is going to feature Johnny Depp in the November fashion show for her Savage X Fenty lingerie brand, I am thinking maybe she should give more of a f***.”

Read more from Maya Oppenheim:

Opinion: Rihanna, what were you thinking when you picked Johnny Depp?

Three days to go until the Savage x Fenty Vol 4 showcase

Sunday 6 November 2022 12:30 , Saman Javed

There are now three days to go until the Savage x Fenty Vol 4 show premieres on Amazon Prime.

The official Savage x Fenty social media account has continued to post amid the ongoing backlash.

Other high-profile figures who will appear in the show include singer Burna Boy, Simu Liu, Damson Idris and Precious Lee.

Amber Heard’s Twitter account vanishes

Sunday 6 November 2022 14:30 , Saman Javed

As the criticism directed at Rihanna for working with Depp continues, fans have also noticed that Heard’s Twitter account appears to have disappeared. As of Thursday, Heard’s handle @realAmberHeard was no longer active.

It is not currently clear whether the Aquaman star removed the account herself or if it deactivated, however, its disappearance comes just days after Heard’s ex-boyfriend Elon Musk took over the social media platform.

Heard last used her account to tweet in June, when she shared a statement regarding the outcome of the defamation trial brought against her by Depp.

Johanna Chisholm has the details:

Amber Heard’s Twitter account vanishes days after takeover by her ex Elon Musk

Olly Alexander says he will no longer wear Savage x Fenty

Sunday 6 November 2022 16:36 , Saman Javed

Olly Alexander, who has partnered with Rihanna’s fashion brand in the past, has announced he plans to cut ties with the company over Depp’s inclusion in the show.

The Years & Years singer reacted to a tweet about Depp’s upcoming cameo with a sad face, prompting a fan to reply: “But, Savage X Fenty is you baby... you wear it so well.”

In response, Alexander said he would not be wearing the brand moving forward. “Thank you but after this news I won’t be wearing it anymore,” he said.

Olly Alexander vows to ditch Savage X Fenty after Johnny Depp confirmed as show guest

Rihanna ‘invited Johnny Depp’ to be a part of Savage x Fenty showcase

Sunday 6 November 2022 18:30 , Saman Javed

While all of the details about the “star” role Depp will have in the upcoming show have not been released, TMZ reported that the cameo was orchestrated by Rihanna and her team, who “invited Johnny to be a part of it”.

“Both sides were super excited to make it happen,” the outlet stated, citing sources.

According to TMZ, Depp will appear in items from the Savage x Fenty men’s collection but will not walk the runway.

Amber Herd’s friend who was ejected from defamation trial chimes in on Rihanna

Sunday 6 November 2022 18:33 , Graig Graziosi

Eve Barlow, a writer and friend of Amber Herd who was tossed out of the defamation trial for live-tweeting and posting during the proceedings, has expressed her disdain for Rihanna’s decision to feature Johnny Depp in her fashion show.

“I never thought I would say this, but: F*** Rihanna,” Ms Barlow wrote on Twitter.