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Has Stephanie Jones caused the messiest fallout of 2024 between It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni and actor Blake Lively? Justin Baldoni and his new publicist, Jennifer Abel, allegedly claim that Stephanie Jones, a veteran Hollywood publicist, is the linchpin behind the ugly $400 million celebrity legal battle between Baldoni and Lively.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us | Credits: Wayfarer Studios

Stephanie Jones founded Jonesworks, the former firm of It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni, which managed his Wayfarer Studios. Jennifer Abel is an ex-employee of Jonesworks who worked closely with Jones and Baldoni. Jones has been in the spotlight amidst the Baldoni-Lively lawsuit controversy. Her firm was the focal point of launching the drama and classified details, catalyzing the lawsuit further.

Stephanie Jones: The powerhouse publicist who managed Justin Baldoni Justin Baldoni / Credits: CBS

Stephanie Jones is not a rookie name in Hollywood. Over the years,...

Ahead of the Severance season 2 finale, Ben Stiller has promised we won’t have to wait too long for season 3 of the acclaimed TV show.

The Severance season 2 finale is almost upon us. We’re desperate to get some answers to all the questions writer Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller, who has directed several episodes of the show and is also making the final episode, have been teasing all season now.

Stiller has already stated that season 3 is in the works, although Apple hasn’t officially renewed the show yet. Season 1, all the way back in 2022, ended on a huge cliffhanger and fans had to wait three whole years to return to Lumon Industries and its depressing offices.

Stiller, talking to Jason and Travis Kelce on their New Heights Podcast (via The Independent here), feels positive that the wait won’t be quite as long this time around, though.

“No,...

Snow White arrives in theaters tomorrow and, despite what's felt like an endless series of controversies and online backlash, it's currently eyeing an opening somewhere between $45 million - $55 million in North America. Overseas, a $50 million debut looks likely for a $100 million global bow.

While social media reactions were positive, it's the reviews that count. After all, they - along with that all-important Rotten Tomatoes score - will decide whether Snow White opens closer to $45 million or $55 million.

So, what are critics saying about Snow White? As we mentioned on Toonado.com, it's always hard to say this soon into the embargo lifting but they do appear largely mixed/negative. Some critics adored this live-action remake, while others were none-too-impressed with the long-delayed feature from The Amazing Spider-Man director Marc Webb.

The majority agree that Rachel Zegler is a highlight, though, with Gal Gadot also receiving some faint praise for her...

When it comes to thrilling shows online, only some manage to grab the full attention of the viewers. In this, adaptations hold a special place, given the huge popularity of Game of Thrones, which was based on the novels of author George R.R. Martin. The same was true for Reacher as well, which was based on Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books.

Presenting actor Alan Ritchson as the lead, the show quickly gained a huge fan following and broke several records on Prime Video when it premiered in 2022.

Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher in Reacher | Credits: Prime Video

Since then, fans have been hooked on its amazing storylines and complex characters. Now, the show has broken yet another record and solidified its place as one of the most sought-after shows on a streaming platform.

Reacher Season 3 breaks Prime Video’s biggest streaming record

With its well-built characters and storylines, Reacher...

Julie Bowen has been gracing the screens with outstanding performance since 1992, having gained recognition years later with Happy Gilmore (1996) and Ed (2000-2004). But perhaps her most recognizable part to date and the very one that made her a household name in Hollywood was none other than her role as Claire Dunphy in Modern Family.

Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy. | Credits: Modern Family / ABC.

One of the most prominent characters on the sitcom, Dunphy is Phil’s wife and the mother of Haley, Alex, and Luke, though she wasn’t counted among the most likable characters of the saga throughout the time the series aired. And yet, the show earned her only so much fame, considering her brutal confession about being a “B-level TV person” even after all this time.

Modern Family fame couldn’t make Julie Bowen more than a “B-level TV person” Bowen as Claire. | Credits: Modern Family / ABC.

Kaleem Aftab has left his role as director of international programming at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival.

Aftab departed after the festival’s fourth edition, which ran from December 6-14, 2024.

“When I first started working for Red Sea, everyone said it would be impossible to put on a successful film festival in Saudi Arabia,” said Aftab. “I’m deeply proud of the work that I did there, and the progressive programming, including showing content that people never believed would be shown publicly in Saudi Arabia.

“Having seen the journey all the way to last year’s hugely...

Prince Andrew was seen riding horseback outside of Windsor Castle in the days after new accusations of “inappropriate behavior” with a masseuse in an upcoming memoir were published.

Andrew, 65, appeared in low spirits as his steed trotted the expansive grounds. A designated staffer rode alongside him to provide care and protection for the Royal animals. Andrew is fighting his older brother King Charles’ attempts to force Andrew to downsize due to his unreliable finances. While unable to pay the $190,000 maintenance bill, Andrew has refused to leave the premises and has taken the yardwork and other estate upkeep upon himself.

>King Charles Is ‘Fed Up’ With Brother Prince Andrew, Under Pressure To Disown Him

Now, former masseuse Monique Giannelloni accused Andrew of behaving “inappropriately” when she was summoned to Buckingham Palace in 2000.

Giannelloni’s forthcoming memoir remembers Andrew’s “abuse [of] privilege” during their time together. She was brought to Buckingham Palace...

Noel Clarke has been answering questions under cross-examinationat the High Court in London today about allegations made against him by a producer with whom he worked, as part of his libel trial againstGuardian News and Media (Gnm).

Gina Powell, a producerwho worked for Clarke’s company Unstoppable,accused the filmmaker of sexual assault, bullying and exposing himself to her in a car.

Clarke denies the allegations and is suingover eight articles in the Guardian in which 20 women who knew him professionally reported allegations of misconduct.

Gavin Millar Kc, representing Gnm, said Powell had to take a bar job in Soho,...

Following the release of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, the Russo Brothers left the MCU to focus on their own production company, Agbo. Unfortunately, outside of Extraction, the content they've produced hasn't been particularly well-received.

Cherry and The Gray Man received largely negative reviews, while Citadel - an Amazon TV series meant to take over the world with regional spin-offs - largely fell flat. Can The Electric State, which is another streaming exclusive for Netflix, turn things around?

Based on the first wave of reviews, no. In fact, the movie is taking a mauling from critics and currently sits at a lowly 18% on Rotten Tomatoes. That's worse than both Cherry (37%) and The Gray Man (47%).

"The movie’s message about taking a step back from technology to reconnect on a human level is a hackneyed one we’ve heard countless times before," reads The Hollywood Reporter's verdict. "But it’s especially rich coming from Netflix,...

Following the release of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, the Russo Brothers left the MCU to focus on their own production company, Agbo. Unfortunately, outside of Extraction, the content they've produced hasn't been particularly well-received.

Cherry and The Gray Man received largely negative reviews, while Citadel - an Amazon TV series meant to take over the world with regional spin-offs - largely fell flat. Can The Electric State, which is another streaming exclusive for Netflix, turn things around?

Based on the first wave of reviews, no. In fact, the movie is taking a mauling from critics and currently sits at a lowly 18% on Rotten Tomatoes. That's worse than both Cherry (37%) and The Gray Man (47%).

"The movie’s message about taking a step back from technology to reconnect on a human level is a hackneyed one we’ve heard countless times before," reads The Hollywood Reporter's verdict. "But it’s especially rich coming from Netflix,...

Meghan Markle’s long-awaited Netflix series Love, Meghan has been destroyed by critics, labeled as “exhausting,” among harsher evaluations.

Love, Meghan was supposed to mark a new page for Markle. The notices come after critics’ terrible reviews of Polo, Markle and her husband Prince Harry’s other Netflix series. Love, Meghan has endured extensive negative press in the months leading up to its release, with Markle being slammed for her poor promotion of the series. Originally slated to premiere in January, the release date was pushed to March 4 due to the Los Angeles wildfires. The widespread mocking of Markle and the show’s promotion has only grown in the interim.

The series comes amid enormous turnover at Markle’s companies, with employees openly venting to the press about her behavior.

The eight-episode series follows Markle around a beautiful house as she and celebrity chef guests offer cooking and hosting advice.

In Netflix’s new series Toxic Town, viewers are sent head-first into the lives of three U.K. mothers: Susan McIntyre (Jodie Whitaker), Tracey Taylor (Aimee Lou Wood), and Maggie Mahon (Claudia Jessie). The women have varied lives in Corby, Northamptonshire, but one thing connects them: All of their children, born around the same time, have birth defects. And they don’t think it’s a coincidence.

The four-episode series that recently dropped on Netflix takes its inspiration from the real-life story of the Corby toxic waste scandal, a cleanup...

Keke Palmer may have an extensive acting resume ranging from her own Nickelodeon show to horror films and buddy comedies, but that doesn’t mean she wants to do everything.

The Emmy winner recently opened up to The Independent about why she’s “always been reluctant to do nudity” on screen in movies or television shows.

“Just because I’m so shy and, you know, embarrassed,” Palmer admitted. “And to know that people are going to be able to have [those scenes] forever? I could never have the confidence to do something like that! I’m not that bold.”

However, many would probably disagree with the One of Them Days star’s latter point about not being “that bold,” as she has gone viral numerous times for her comedic timing, iconic catchphrases and memeable moments. But for Palmer, she looks at herself in a bit of a different light.

“On a deep level,...

Daniel Radcliffe dodging Wolverine only to land in James Gunn’s DC playground? Now that’s a plot twist. Just when Marvel fans were hoping to see him sharpen his claws, Gunn swooped in and handed him a villain role instead. And not just any villain – an iconic one.

James Gunn | Image by Erik Drost, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Looks like the Harry Potter star is trading magic for mayhem, and honestly, that’s a way more exciting move.

Daniel Radcliffe’s dark turn: From dodging superheroes to DC’s Clayface? Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Credits: Warner Bros. Studio

Reports say Daniel Radcliffe is in talks to play Basil Karlo in James Watkins’ Clayface.

Radcliffe has been dodging the superhero game for years, but James Gunn clearly had other plans. Instead of another mutant fan-casting, he’s stepping into DC’s darker, weirder side – right where Gunn thrives.

Alexander Westwood, a British actor who appeared in multiple episodes of hit Netflix series Sex Education, has been jailed after being found guilty of 26 sex offenses.

Westwood was sentenced to 15-and-a-half years in prison after raping a 16-year-old and sexually abusing another teenager who came to him for acting lessons.

BBC News reported that Westwood smirked in the dock as the details of his crimes were read out at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

Judge Neil Chawla said Westwood had used his status and credits on shows, including BBC series Doctors, to prey on impressionable teenagers.

“This was a campaign of sexual offending, lasting just over a decade with devastating consequences,” the judge said, per The Independent. “You used your minor celebrity status as an act to prey on impressionable and naive young girls under the guise of acting lessons.”

He added: “You have failed to show any remorse and you have...

“Joker: Folie à Deux” may not have many fans, but those who do appreciate its contrarian energy really love saying so. No, we’re not just talking about Quentin Tarantino, but “The People’s Joker” herself, Vera Drew. Speaking in a recent interview with “The Independent,” the indie filmmaker voiced her admiration for co-writer/director Todd Phillips’ efforts and the whole team’s commitment to subverting expectations.

“It’s a middle finger to incels and ‘Joker’ (2019) fans,” said Drew. “There’s a sequence in ‘Joker 2’ where Joaquin Phoenix loses his virginity to Lady Gaga, and he cums in less than four seconds. How could I not love that film? It had a sexy grossness to it that I was just not anticipating. Todd Phillips, please call me.”

This praise carries a huge weight coming from Drew, as “Joker” was the film that kicked off a journey that resulted in her own creation,...

For years, fans have argued whether Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie. While some see it as a must-watch holiday film, others believe it’s just a regular action movie with some Christmas elements. Bruce Willis, who played the main character John McClane also spoke up in the past to share his opinion on the debate.

Keira Knightley in the film Misbehaviour | Credit: 20th Century Studios

However, his opinion hasn’t convinced everyone. Actress Keira Knightley, for example, still believes that Die Hard should be considered a Christmas classic, showing that the debate is far from over.

Bruce Willis settles the Die Hard Christmas debate, but Keira Knightley disagrees

The debate over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie has been ongoing for years, with fans and critics divided on the matter. Bruce Willis, who famously plays the role of Detective John McClane in the action-packed thriller finally weighed in on the discussion.

Writing a profile story on P Diddy was possibly the hardest thing that writer Tressie McMillan Cottom had to do for Vanity Fair. Back in 2021, prior to the rapper’s scandal, when Cottom went to interview Diddy at his house, she learned a lot about the music mogul—but none of which came in handy for her article.

P Diddy on Watch What Happens Live | image: YouTube

Opening up about her experience to The Independent, Tressie McMillan Cottom revealed how P Diddy came across as a little boy, boasting about himself to hide his insecurities. Further, addressing his comments on the #MeToo movement, Cottom revealed the rapper’s discomfort and vague responses upon being asked follow-up questions.

Tressie McMillan Cottom exposed P Diddy’s hollow brags P Diddy in Closer to God music video | image: YouTube

Before his recent explosive scandal involving allegations of s*xual assault and trafficking, P...

Director Guillermo del Toro is best known for his work on movies such as The Shape of Water and Pacific Rim. At the same time, del Toro’s Hellboy films continue to receive a cult following. However, the Ron Perlman-led franchise never got to finish its story as a planned third installment was canned in favor of two unsuccessful reboots.

Guillermo del Toro directed two Hellboy movies (Credits: CBS News).

Therefore, it might be time for the character’s next cinematic outing to return to del Toro’s unfinished storyline from his planned trilogy of movies. Furthermore, the success of James Gunn’s Creature Commandos might provide the perfect blueprint for the franchise’s return. Here is why and how del Toro’s Hellboy 3 might finally happen with Ron Perlman.

Guillermo del Toro might get to finish his Hellboy trilogy after Creature Commandos’ success

Guillermo del Toro directed 2004’s Hellboy,...

The night the third “Bridget Jones” novel, “Mad About the Boy,” came out in October 2013, author Helen Fielding was taking a walk in London when she passed her local pub and was accosted by a tipsy patron. “You’ve killed Colin Firth!” they shouted dramatically.

“Well the truth is, I didn’t ever intend to actually kill Colin,” Fielding tells Variety over Zoom, remembering the details of that day with a mischievous smile. She had instead ended the fictional life of Mark Darcy, the character Firth played alongside titular heroine Renée Zellweger in the “Bridget Jones” film adaptations, of which there were two at the time. Human rights lawyer Darcy was killed by a landmine in Sudan while negotiating the release of aid workers — an honorable way to go.

As a result, “Mad About the Boy” — the long-gestating film version of which debuts on Peacock in the U.S. Thursday and in U.

Following his appearance in Netflix’s 2024 rom-com series Nobody Wants This, Adam Brody has managed to make a whole new generation of fans fall in love with him. On a side note, he also managed to make American socialite Kim Kardashian confuse him for The Pianist star Adrien Brody.

Unlike the Oscar-winning star, Adam Brody is known for his role in The O.C., as well as his appearance as Dave Rygalski in Gilmore Girls.

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester in Single Parents | image: ABC

But today, we’re not here to celebrate his career; instead, we look at his relationship with his wife Leighton Meester. After the couple shared a steamy kiss at the 2025 Critics Choice Award and Brody left fans sobbing with his tribute to Meester, it would be a crime not to talk about his wife. So, let’s dive right into it and get to know Meester better.

Claire Dunphy may just be into the firefighters of LA, but Modern Family star Julie Bowen had a different crush back in the day. The actress began her career in the ‘90s and was struggling to make it in Hollywood while the decade saw the emergence of the quirky yet attractive Johnny Depp.

Bowen mentioned that she had a huge crush on Depp and had even fantasized about how they would fall in love when she was hanging out at his club ‘The Viper Room’. While she imagined a cinematic meet-cute, fate seemed to have other plans and the first time they met in real life turned out to be like a Modern Family episode.

Julie Bowen had a huge crush on Johnny Depp back in the ‘90s Johnny Depp in 21 Jump Street | Credits: Fox

Johnny Depp may be struggling to get back on top after a tumultuous past couple of years,...

David Fincher’s Se7en is a movie that people still can’t stop talking about, even years after it first came out. The dark thriller, starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey, has a shocking ending that has led to plenty of fan theories. One of the most interesting claims is about a connection between Se7en and Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion.

David Fincher | Credits: Elen Nivrae from Paris, France | Cca 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

At the heart of this theory is Gwyneth Paltrow’s severed head. Recently, Fincher shared his thoughts on the rumor, and his answer gives us a glimpse into the effort behind creating such an unforgettable film.

What does David Fincher think about the Gwyneth Paltrow severed head theory?

David Fincher, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Se7en, has addressed one of the most bizarre fan theories surrounding the 1995 thriller. Over the years, some have speculated that the...

Elisabeth Shue’s career appeared to be on an upward trajectory. From her Oscar-nominated role in Leaving Las Vegas to her iconic portrayal of Ali Mills in The Karate Kid, the actress had firmly established herself as a Hollywood star. However, just when it seemed like she was at the peak of her success, she made the surprising choice to step away from acting.

Elisabeth Shue in The Karate Kid | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Fans were left wondering what could lead an actress at the height of her career to take such a bold step. The reasons behind her decision go beyond just the usual career choices, revealing a deeper and more personal side of her journey.

What made Elisabeth Shue take a break from acting at the peak of her career?

Oscar-nominated actress Elisabeth Shue is celebrated for her iconic roles and projects. From The Karate Kid to Adventures in Babysitting,...

Amid the tantalizing suspense surrounding the final winners’ list of Golden Globes 2025, a lot has been happening around the world of celebrity gossip. But nothing caught our attention like the buzz surrounding Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s appearance at the award event.

Timothée Chalamet in a still from A Complete Unknown | image: Searchlight Pictures

While Jenner and Chalamet have been an item for years, it was quite natural for them to appear at the award show. But people somehow failed to agree with their romance. Hellbent on their preconceived notion of the couple’s relationship being a PR stunt, netizens attacked the duo with backlash, despite Jenner and Chalamet previously accompanying each other at other red carpet events.

Kylie Jenner joined Timothée Chalamet at the Golden Globes 2025

While all eyes are focused on the list of winners for this year’s Golden Globes, eagle-eyed netizens spotted Kylie Jenner and...

Prince William’s grandmother Queen Elizabeth the II was often referred to as Britain’s rock, but now it seems Prince William has stepped up to the important role. The Prince is receiving the sweet praise following what he himself termed a “brutal” year, with the double cancer diagnosis of his father and wife.

Prince William Won the Nation’s Heart With His Vulnerability And Strength

In 2024, the Prince of Wales showed the world what it’s like to encounter a tough year and rise above it. His honesty about how the year has inflicted on his mental health helped to humanize his situation and make more people, like royal historian Tessa Dunlop, more sympathetic to his case.

“Naysayers who doubted William’s mettle have been forced to rethink. The Prince of Wales is royalty’s new rock,” Dunlop wrote in The Independent. “A reincarnation of his late grandmother, the...

Emma Stone was ranked as the #2 greatest actor of the millennium by ‘The Independent,’ beating out iconic stars like Denzel Washington (#4), Nicole Kidman (#5), and Daniel Day-Lewis (#3). The top spot went to the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.

While many admire Emma’s talent and her two Academy Awards, some fans are upset about the ranking, especially Denzel’s supporters, who voiced their frustration online with memes and criticism. Despite the backlash, others believe Emma’s achievements speak for themselves, making the heated debate a trending topic.

Hollywood Legends like Tom Cruise (#60), Hugh Grant (#57), Matthew McConaughey (#55), Kate Winslet (#45) Leonardo DiCaprio (#17) are seemingly overshadowed by their younger colleagues as names like Florence Pugh (#10), Jennifer Lawrence (#15) Kristen Stewart (#16) outrank them.

Fans voiced their opinions online and they were quite convinced that the list was fake:

Emma Stone over Nicole Kidman???

— Kc Cooper (@KrisciaCooper) December 28, 2024

Emma Stone won an Oscar for a musical in which...

Netflix has another major hit series on its hands, as the streamer’s adaptation of the treasured 1967 novel One Hundred Years of Solitude (2024) by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez lands rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike. The series, which adapts the multi-generational story of the Buendía family and the magical realism that surrounds them in the fictional town of Macondo, has now landed a score of 84% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as entering the Netflix global top 10.

Alongside the critical acclaim, audiences have been left even more impressed, with the series landing a near-perfect 92% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter. Starring Diego Vásquez as José Arcadio Buendía alongside Marleyda Soto as Úrsula Iguarán, Claudio Cataño as Colonel Aureliano Buendía, Loren Sofía as Amaranta, Janer Villarreal as Arcadio, among others, you can check out the official synopsis for the series below.

“In the mythical town Macondo, seven generations of the Buendía family navigate love,...

Ralph Fiennes uncovers secrets in the high-stakes papal election of ‘Conclave.’

It’s time to take a look behind the curtain at one of the oldest, and most controversial, institutions of all time: the Vatican. The movie, “Conclave,” is a gripping drama that stars Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence, who must navigate the high-stakes world of the Vatican’s papal election. As the sacred process of choosing a new pope unfolds, deep secrets, betrayals, and scandals come to light, threatening to shake the foundation of the church itself. Premiering Friday, Dec. 13 only on Peacock, “Conclave” is an exploration of one of the world’s most secretive institutions. Watch “Conclave” with a subscription to Peacock.

How to watch ‘Conclave’ When: Friday, Dec 13, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. Et Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com Everything you need to know about ‘Conclave’:

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Along with its interesting premise, Shark Tank also brought forth five venture capitalists who are definitely at the top of their respective fields. In this, after Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary enjoys the maximum limelight with his no-nonsense attitude. Also known as Mr. Wonderful, his sharp critiques and unapologetic behavior have also earned him the reputation as the show’s meanest Shark.

Barbara Corcoran in a still from Shark Tank | Credits: ABC

However, viewers who have watched the show closely know another judge can easily give him a run for his money when it comes to being mean. The judge in question is Barbara Corcoran, who joined the show in 2009 and quickly grabbed the attention of viewers. And with her smile and business smarts, the “Queen of New York Real Estate” can be just as ruthless.

Not Kevin O’Leary, but Barbara Corcoran Holds the Title of Meanest Judge on Shark Tank...

Keira Knightley admitted in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times that she told “Love Actually” director Richard Curtis while filming the infamous cue card scene with Andrew Lincoln that it was all “quite creepy.” Knightley was 17 years old when she was filming the Christmas romance. Both “Love Actually” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” opened in theaters in 2003, turning Knightley into a global star.

The “Love Actually” scene features Lincoln’s character unexpectedly showing up at Knightley’s door with cue cards that express his love for her. The cards read: “Let me say, without any hope or agenda, just because it’s Christmas (and at Christmas you tell the truth) to me you are perfect.” The moment is complicated by the fact that Knightley’s character’s husband (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor) is inside. Many viewers now consider the moment stalker-ish.

“The...

Stephen Dorff Backpedals After Criticizing Scarlett Johansson & Black Widow. (Photo Credit – Wikimedia/Instagram)

Stephen Dorff went full throttle on Black Widow, calling it “garbage” and saying he was “embarrassed” for Scarlett Johansson. But now? The Blade star pulls a classic Hollywood U-turn, claiming his words were “taken a bit out of context.” Oh, the drama.

In his now-viral rant with The Independent, Dorff didn’t hold back. “I don’t want to be in Black Widow. It looks like garbage. It looks like a bad video game. I’m embarrassed for Scarlett!” he said, adding, “I’m sure she got paid five, seven million bucks, but I’m embarrassed for her.” Ouch. He even went on about hunting for “good s**t” and working with “the next Kubrick” over big-budget superhero flicks. Bold move, Deacon Frost.

But fast forward a few weeks, and Dorff’s backpedaling harder than a cyclist on a hill.

Melissa Barrera is looking back at what she describes the “darkest” year of her life.

In an interview with U.K.’s The Independent, the actress reflected on being fired from the Scream franchise over social media posts she’d shared to Instagram Stories after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack and Israel’s subsequent invasion of Gaza.

“It was the darkest and hardest year of my life, and I had to reevaluate everything. There were times where I felt like my life was over,” she said.

After being dropped from the franchise — the actress was set to star in Scream 7 — she admits that job offers were scarce. “It was quiet for, like, 10 months. I was still getting offers for small things here and there — I’m not going to lie and say there was nothing — but [the message] was, like, ‘Oh, she probably doesn’t have work, she’ll say yes to anything.

Dating since August 2023, after meeting at the Cannes Film Festival in May, Leonardo DiCaprio and model Vittoria Ceretti have recently sparked engagement rumors. After several outlets including Deux Moi released images of Ceretti wearing a ring while outing with DiCaprio, the media went into a frenzy over the speculations of the actor finally settling down.

Leonardo DiCaprio in Inception | image: Warner Bros.

Although there has been no official confirmation about the engagement rumor, and insiders close to Leonardo DiCaprio tried subsiding the speculations, fans took to social media to express their excitement. Addressing how this engagement might finally break DiCaprio’s dating curse, netizens rejoiced at the rumor.

Leonardo DiCaprio Sparked Engagement Rumor with Girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti

After dating a fair share of renowned women since the beginning of his career, Leonardo DiCaprio made headlines in 2023 for dating model Vittoria Ceretti, who was 25 back then. Although the duo rarely went public about their year-old romance,...

A fourth Bridget Jones film is on the way, and some returning faces as well as new famous ones have joined the latest installment in the rom-com franchise.

Renée Zellweger, who first brought the titular character to life in Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) will return to reprise her role in the film. The news of the fourth film first arrived in April 2024, and a cast has been rounded out. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is the working title for the upcoming film.

For everything we know about the Bridget Jones 4 release date, cast and plot, read on below:

When will Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy come out?

As of August 2024, the film is slated for a streaming release on Galentine’s Day 2025, exclusively on Peacock.

Who will be in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy?

Alongside Zellweger, returning cast include Emma Thompson, who appeared as Bridget’s Ob/Gyn Dr.

From performing in The Gumm Sisters to gaining international stardom for her role as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland was one of the most iconic actresses of her time. But the very movie that established her fame also exploited her in many ways. From the Munchkins making her life miserable on set to now the revelation that one element of the movie also put her life in mortal danger.

Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz | Credits: MGM

The snow that was in the movie to make it more cinematically pleasing was actually very harmful and could have had a very harmful effect on the actress.

How The Wizard of Oz Put Judy Garland’s Life in Danger?

The Wizard of Oz was truly a classic that launched actress Judy Garland to international stardom. While her memorable performance gained everyone’s attention, it also had several questionable elements attached to it.

When Pedro Almodóvar’s philosophical drama The Room Next Door made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 2, headlines in publications ranging from People to The Independent focused on the length of its post-screening standing ovation — a whopping 17.5 minutes, the longest ever recorded at the gathering.

Surely, this enthusiastic reception means the Julianne Moore-Tilda Swinton picture is bound for 2025 Oscar glory, right?

Not so fast.

While attendees at such European festivals as Cannes and Venice in recent years have made a social media-fueled sport of clocking and breathlessly reporting ovation times, their significance back in the real world has always seemed … less clear.

So THR set about finding out. We crunched the numbers of some of the biggest (and not-so-biggest) applause-getters in recent years. What we found was revealing.

It turns out correlations get very shaky when comparing the tastes of enthused festival crowds with thousands of Academy voters.

Mike Tyson is one of the most formidable boxers of all time and one of the most complex public figures in the sport. The youngest boxer to ever win a heavyweight title, his vibrant life outside the ring contributed to his fame just as much as his lethal attacks in the ring. In the sports world, Tyson is one of the most revered and distinctive personalities. Years after retiring from the ring, the name Tyson is still one of the biggest names in the world. At 58, the former heavyweight champion hosts a podcast, owns a cannabis business, and appears in films and TV shows and at boxing events.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson | Credit: Jake Paul/X

Most recently, he made headlines with his return to the ring for a fight against Jake Paul, for the first time since 2005.

One of Tyson’s many recognizable characteristics is his tattoos, the...

The most sensational fight of the year between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is finally here. The bout has been making headlines ever since it was announced, with many critiquing the pairing between the 58-year-old legend and the 27-year-old controversial star. The match was postponed in July due to Tyson’s health scare.

During their weigh-ins, Tyson made headlines after he slapped Paul on stage. The young boxer reportedly shouted expletives at the veteran boxer and while it is not known why Tyson slapped Paul, many have speculated if it was staged to sensationalize the fight. However, Tyson is not a stranger to erratic behavior.

Many Claim Mike Tyson’s Slap To Jake Paul Might Have Been Staged Jake Paul and Mike Tyson | Credits: Instagram/JakePaul

Ever since the match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul was announced, boxing pundits and fans have been questioning the legitimacy of the bout.

Change can be scary. Change can be exhausting. Change can be a lot of things often necessary and good. But one thing that's not changing 'round these parts any time soon: Bond. James Bond. The secret agent man whose sexy and thrilling cinematic adventures have lit up screens for decades, is on the cusp of having his new face announced.

And for anyone worrying about who might be taking up the mantel, have no fear: it's still going to be a man.

In a new interview with franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and her brother Michael G. Wilson in The Independent, the daughter and step-son of late James Bond producer Albert "Cuddy" Broccoli have shared their views on what's to come and how they're handling the changeover from Daniel Craig to whomever comes to carry the gun and gadgets next.

For the siblings, James Bond has always been about change and a new perspective.

Renee Zellweger is back as Bridget Jones in Mad About The Boy, and here’s the trailer for the new film.

The long awaited fourth film is called Mad About The Boy, adapted from Fielding’s 2013 novel of the same name, and it’s now far away at all. As well as a returning Renee Zellweger, the cast also includes Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker and Leila Farzad.

Michael Morris directed the film from a screenplay by Fielding, with contributions from screenwriters Abi Morgan and Dan Mazer.

The first trailer for it is with us, and it looks like this:

Helen Fielding’s big knicker wearing, perennial singleton Bridget Jones began life as a character in a series of columns in The Independent, which became a bestselling series of novels. They were soon adapted into hugely successful films, with Renee Zellweger starring in 2001’s Bridget Jones’ Diary, 2004’s Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason...

It has been the more significant part of a year since the world learned that Kate Middleton had a planned abdominal surgery that turned into a diagnosis requiring preventative cancer treatments.

Since then, Royal Family fans have wanted to hear about their beloved Kate and how she is doing during her recovery and treatments.

Kate has shared bits and pieces about her health, most recently as Monster and Critics reported, and she wants to focus on staying cancer-free in the future.

Kate’s husband, Prince William, is visiting Africa to present the Earthshot Prize rewards in an elaborate celebration, and while there, he shared an exciting update about her.

Prince Wiliam founded the Earthshot Prize and the Royal Foundation in 2020 and will present the award.

While it would have been great for Kate to travel to Africa with her husband to help present, Prince William offered an update about her health while there.

Actress Rebecca Ferguson Revealed She Was Once Molested On Set (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson has made a remarkable impact on the film industry with her captivating performances and acting skills. She gained her breakthrough for her role as Ilsa Faust in the Mission: Impossible series and went on to star in other hit projects like Doctor Sleep, The Greatest Showman, and Dune. While her stardom is recognizable from her work, her rise to success didn’t come without challenges.

Ferguson previously opened up about the dark sides of the industry, acknowledging the complex and shadowy world that actors have to go through while pursuing their careers. During an old interview with The Independent, the Dune actress opened up about her disturbing experience with sexual harassment in the industry. Ferguson recalled the nasty on-set incident and revealed how she felt someone touching her from behind.

The Mission: Impossible star said,...

A recent Netflix docuseries has captured the attention of subscribers, and it's one that deserves a slightly deeper dive. "The Manhattan Alien Abduction" tells the alleged true story of a woman named Linda Napolitano, who claims to have been abducted by aliens in the late '80s. This series attempts to get to the bottom of it all. The true story behind the documentary is, as one would expect, a bit messy, given that we're dealing with an uncertain phenomenon. That said, it's worth going over the history of this case for viewers who are either reckoning with what they just witnessed or who are looking to ride the wave of popularity surrounding this doc right now.

Netflix using true stories to craft popular television is nothing new. The success of stuff like "Files of the Unexplained" on the streaming service is proof enough of that, but there are near-countless examples.

Eddie Redmayne, star of The Theory of Everything, the Fantastic Beasts movies, and The Danish Girl, once received the most prestigious award in Hollywood for terrible performances. Redmayne, who is starring in Skys upcoming The Day of the Jackel, was nominated for his performance in Jupiter Ascending.

The Award a Razzie was given to Redmayne in 2006 for his performance as Balem Abrasax, a vicious and psychopathic space businessman. Redmayne is one of 11 actors who has earned both an Oscar and a Razzie.

"There was a moment in the Jupiter Ascending script that described the characters voice, Redmayne said in a recent interview about how he sounded in the film, per The Independent. It said that his throat had been gnarled out, or something like that. So at the audition I put on my best space emperor with mummy issues voice, and that was what came out.

He added, "I had...

Peter Gallagher reveals which of his former co-stars on The O.C. he’s “very protective” of.

The actor, who played Sandy Cohen in the hit teen drama, recently opened up to The Independent about the negative impact of fame and how he always found himself looking out for Mischa Barton, who played Marissa Cooper on the show centered on wealthy teens living in Newport Beach, California.

“I’ve always felt very protective of her,” Gallagher said. “First fame is toxic. First fame can kill you. She was 16 years old when she started working with us, so just the fact that she’s still alive, I’m just so grateful.”

Gallagher and Barton worked alongside each other throughout the first three seasons of the show, which ran from 2003 to 2007. Marissa was the love interest of Ryan Atwood (Ben McKenzie), who was taken in by the Cohen family, including Peter, Seth Cohen...

The tragic passing of the 31-year-old singer and former One Direction member has left millions grieving worldwide. From his former bandmates to the broader music community, tributes have poured in as everyone mourns the heartbreaking loss.

Liam Payne | Credit: Liam Payne Official YouTube Channel

Among those expressing their sorrow is the professional dancer and his ex-girlfriend, Danielle Peazer, who recently shared her feelings about the loss of a dear friend.

Who is Liam Payne’s Ex-Girlfriend, Danielle Peazer?

Danielle Peazer is a professional dancer and fitness influencer who studied at the English National Ballet School before landing her big break as a backup dancer on The X Factor, the reality TV show that also brought Liam Payne into the spotlight as a member of One Direction.

One Direction | Credit: Eva Rinaldi/Cca By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

As per her official website, she has established herself as one of London’s most...

Madison Beer became a musical sensation over a decade ago when Justin Bieber made her famous with one social media post. Not long after, she was on stage alongside Bieber as the Baby singer sang her “Happy Birthday” in front of 20,000 fans. The popularity also became a curse for the singer when she went through the darkest phase in her life.

Madison Beer in Make You Mine music video | Credits: Epic/Sing It Loud

In 2016, Beer became a victim of an online attack that resulted from her n*de photos being leaked online. Beer revealed last year that she contemplated suicide over this darkest phase in her life. Beer has released two albums, one EP, and several singles.

Madison Beer Opens Up About The Darkest Phase In Her Life Madison Beer in the music video Home To Another One | Credits: Epic Records

Madison Beer posted a video to her YouTube channel,...

In the season 1 finale of Outlander, "To Ransom a Man's Soul," Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) is raped in prison by Black Jack Randall, played by Tobias Menzies. Nearly a decade later, that remains one the touchiest, most controversial scenes from the show, and not one that Heughan enjoyed making, as he revealed in his 2022 memoir Waypoints: My Scottish Journey, where he called the experience "harrowing" and "exhausting." He wrote that he didn't think it was necessary to be nude for the scenes, and that the scene sexualized a traumatic moment for Jamie. In the final edit, we only glimpse Jamie nude after the fact, with the more explicit shots left "on the cutting room floor." Still, it left an impact on Heughan, who was spurred to hire an intimacy coordinator going forward.

While speaking with Tobias Menzies about his career for a recent story, The Independent brought up Heughan's comments about the rape scene.

Will Ferrell discussed why he feels transphobia persists around the world, acknowledging that “there is a lot of hatred out there,” for trans individuals.

“It’s very real and it’s very unsafe for trans people in certain situations,” the actor told The Independent in an interview published Wednesday. Ferrell’s comments come days before Netflix’s release of Will & Harper, the documentary that follows a road trip with Ferrell and best friend Harper Steele, a former head writer for Saturday Night Live who came out as transgender.

“But...