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Hollywood actor Dave Bautista won’t star in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
Entertainment
May 25, 2021
Hollywood actor Dave Bautista won’t star in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
The actor had previously advocated for Gunn to be reinstated as the director of the movie after he was fired in response to insensitive tweets from his past resurfacing
Hollywood stars condole demise of rapper DMX
Entertainment
April 12, 2021
Hollywood stars condole demise of rapper DMX
American rapper DMX passed away on Friday, after being on life support following an April 2 drug overdose American rapper DMX passed away on Friday (local time), after being on life support following an April 2 drug overdose. Celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabrielle Union, and more expressed their love for rapper DMX following his tragic death.Music company Def Jam Recordings, tweeted a statement on Friday shortly after the news broke, saying in part that he was “nothing less than a giant.”Other fans like Gabrielle Union and Jada Pinkett Smith began to express their sentiments as well.“No words right now. Nothing but fierce love, prayers, and protection for X’s family, friends, and fans. This loss is devastating,” Union tweeted alongside prayer emojis and a black heart.“DMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMX” Pinkett Smith wrote.“Rest in Heaven DMX,” Chance the Rapper added. DMX will be remembered as one of the most prolific and influential artists of his time. The rapper was…
Mel Brooks to release his memoir in November
Entertainment
August 6, 2021
Mel Brooks to release his memoir in November
Mel Brooks is recognised as one of the select figures in Hollywood to be a part of the EGOT circle after winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award American actor, comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks has written his first memoir titled ‘All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business’.As per The Hollywood Reporter, Ballantine Books announced on Wednesday that they have acquired and will publish the comedy legend’s upcoming memoir. ‘In All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business’, the director, producer, writer, and actor will reflect on growing up in Brooklyn during the Depression-era from serving in the military during World War II to being a teenage comedian in the Catskills.The 95-year-old star will also chronicle his eventual journey to Hollywood and Broadway and detail the groundbreaking moments from his career, from co-creating the classic television series ‘Get Smart’ to his Tony-winning musical, ‘The Producers’ which also secured him an Oscar…
Sony unveils second trailer of ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’
Entertainment
August 3, 2021
Sony unveils second trailer of ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’
As per The Hollywood Reporter, ‘Venom : Let There Be Carnage’ is due to release in theaters on September 24 Sony Pictures Entertainment, on Monday released the second highly anticipated trailer of their most awaited film ‘Venom: Let there be Carnage’ and it was all about Tom Hardy vs. Woody Harrelson in the new official trailer.The film once again stars Hardy as Eddie Brock, a journalist who has an alien symbiote living within him. Together, they are Venom. This time around Harrelson is also starring, after the actor portrayed serial killer Cletus Kasady in the post-credits scene for the first ‘Venom’, released in 2018. The new movie will see Harrellson’s Kasady transform into Carnage, a villain known as Venom’s chief antagonist in the comics.The trailer hints that Cletus acquires his symbiote by chomping on Eddie’s hand and tasting his symbiote-infused blood, but there might be more to it than that. Viewers also catch a few…
Tom Hanks joins Wes Anderson’s next untitled project
Hollywood
July 31, 2021
Tom Hanks joins Wes Anderson’s next untitled project
Tom Hanks, who was last seen in ‘News of the World’, will next be onscreen in Amblin’s sci-fi feature ‘Finch Hollywood star Tom Hanks is all set to enter the jewel-box world of Wes Anderson films. The Oscar-winning actor will be playing a cameo role in the filmmaker’s next, as of yet untitled project.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the said project, which is expected to be filmed in Spain, marks the first time Hanks will appear in an Anderson production, which has already cast several of the filmmaker’s regular players, including Adrien Brody, Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton. Details about the plot of Anderson’s latest are being kept under wraps, but the film will no doubt be a meticulously constructed feast for the eyes, overflowing with hyper-stylised set design and framing.All these attributes were on full display this year at Cannes, where Anderson debuted ‘The French Dispatch,’ which was a love letter to journalism that…
Jamie Lee Curtis reveals her youngest child is transgender
Entertainment
July 30, 2021
Jamie Lee Curtis reveals her youngest child is transgender
Jamie Lee Curtis and her fiance will get married next year Hollywood actor Jamie Lee Curtis recently shared that her youngest child with husband Christopher Guest has come out as transgender and is expected to be married next year.According to The Hollywood Reporter, in a recent interview with an entertainment outlet for their cover story, the ‘Halloween’ actor proudly shared the news with her daughter Ruby’s permission. The wide-ranging conversation touched upon the philanthropist, actor and author’s “great mental migration” that started in her 50s after raising her two children into adulthood, overcoming drug addiction and “doing a whole lot of reading.”Describing this point in her life as one of “shedding,” Curtis told the outlet that in addition to other things, she’s letting go of, “vampire” like friendships, she’s also ditched one of the biggest and oldest ideas that gender is fixed. That’s when she shared that her daughter Ruby, a 25-year-old computer gaming editor,…
Disney sets November release date for ‘Hawkeye’ series
Hollywood
July 30, 2021
Disney sets November release date for ‘Hawkeye’ series
Hawkeye’ would continue its run through December and it is unlikely two Marvel shows would air at once Disney Plus has unveiled November 24 as the release date for its Marvel show ‘Hawkeye’, which stars Hollywood actor Jeremy Renner as the Avengers hero of the same name.According to The Hollywood Reporter, directors for ‘Hawkeye’ include Bert and Bertie, as well as ‘Saturday Night Live’ director Rhys Thomas. Jonathan Igla from ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Pitch’ is writing the script. As the viewers of ‘Black Widow’ might know, in the upcoming series actor Florence Pugh will be reprising her role as Yelena Belova. The show will also star Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop, the fan-favourite character who becomes a protege of Renner’s Clint Barton.Next up, Marvel has the animated series ‘What If…?’, which is due out August 11. The studio had made its TV debut in January with ‘WandaVision’. Earlier this month, the series earned 23 Emmy…
‘Breaking Bad’ actor Bob Odenkirk hospitalized after collapsing on set
Hollywood
July 28, 2021
‘Breaking Bad’ actor Bob Odenkirk hospitalized after collapsing on set
Bob Odenkirk has been nominated for four Emmys for playing lawyer Jimmy McGill Actor Bob Odenkirk was immediately taken to a hospital after he collapsed on the set of ‘Better Call Saul’ show on Tuesday.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Odenkirk was filming the sixth and final season of the Breaking Bad spinoff series in New Mexico when he collapsed. The cause of his collapse is not known yet. Even. representatives for Sony Pictures Television, which produces the acclaimed series, have not provided any information about Odenkirk’s health till now. The highly-anticipated Breaking Bad movie – codenamed Greenbrier – has wrapped filming, according to Better Call Saul actor Bob Odenkirk. https://t.co/xIn7bEIFTB pic.twitter.com/CU2dZV0vve— IGN (@IGN) August 22, 2019 Bob Odenkirk, 58, has been nominated for four Emmys for playing lawyer Jimmy McGill, a role he originated on AMC’s Emmy-winning drama ‘Breaking Bad’. He reprises the role and leads the call sheet on prequel spinoff ‘Better Call Saul’.…
Issa Rae marries longtime beau Louis Diame
Hollywood
July 27, 2021
Issa Rae marries longtime beau Louis Diame
Issa Rae has finally tied the knot with her longtime beau and businessman Louis Diame in a destination wedding Emmy-nominated actor Issa Rae has finally tied the knot with her longtime beau and businessman Louis Diame in a destination wedding in France over the weekend.The ‘Insecure’ star wrote on Instagram that she got married to Diame on July 25 and shared glamorous photos from the ceremony which was held at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a commune in the South of France. In the wedding photos, Rae could be seen all smiles in her custom Vera Wang gown, as well as in romantic snapshots with her new husband, who wore a red Dolce and Gabbana velvet tux.Still, the multihyphenate star, who’s famously private about her personal life, played it coy, posting a tongue-in-cheek caption, referring to the big day as an “impromptu photo shoot.” CONGRATS to Issa Rae on getting married in a beautiful ceremony in the South of…
Kanye West confirms new album ‘Donda’ to drop soon
Entertainment
July 22, 2021
Kanye West confirms new album ‘Donda’ to drop soon
Kanye West announced the release of his newest album ‘Donda’, which is set to come out this Friday American rapper Kanye West announced the release of his newest album ‘Donda’, which is set to come out this Friday.As per The Hollywood Reporter, the announcement was featured in a Beats by Dre ad — scored and edited by West — starring America’s fastest woman Sha’Carri Richardson. The ad featured the track star lining up to run a 100m sprint, while a preview of the album track ‘No Child Left Behind’ played in the background.The commercial spot aired during Game 6 of the NBA finals. ‘Donda’ will be West’s most recent project since his last album ‘Jesus is King’, which was released in 2019.The ad also announced an album listening event set to take place this Thursday in Atlanta. The event will take place at 8 pm ET and will be live-streamed globally via Apple Music. JUST…
HBO pauses production on ‘House Of The Dragon’ due to COVID positive case
Hollywood
July 20, 2021
HBO pauses production on ‘House Of The Dragon’ due to COVID positive case
House of the Dragon’ brings the story of the Targaryen family in Westeros and is set 300 years before the events in Game of Thrones HBO has shut down production on ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series ‘House of the Dragon’ due to Covid-19. Reports suggest that the UK shoot has been paused for two days after a positive case was found in zone A, which includes cast and crew.According to The Hollywood Reporter, in compliance with industry guidelines, the COVID positive member is currently in isolation, and close contacts will be required to quarantine. The member had tested positive after rigorous testing was implemented for all production employees. Production will resume on Wednesday after a two-day pause. The series stars Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen and Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon (also known as the Sea Snake), Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Rhys Ifans as Otto…
TED Talks are coming to Clubhouse
Digpu
July 13, 2021
TED Talks are coming to Clubhouse
TED’s mission has always been to share ideas and foster discussion around them TED, the organization behind those viral TED Talks, has partnered with Clubhouse to bring TED speakers to the live social audio app. The first show, ‘Thank Your Ass Off’, will launch today with A. J. Jacobs, an author and TED speaker who has spoken about trying to thank everyone involved in making his morning coffee and living a year of his life following the Bible as literally as possible, reported The Hollywood Reporter. He will be joined by Clubhouse creator and former music industry executive Mir Harris, where the duo will invite guests and other Clubhouse members to express their gratitude for the unsung heroes in their lives, as well as engage with listeners to answer questions. Other shows and TED speakers participating in the Clubhouse partnership will be announced at a later date, the companies said. Clubhouse to host TED talks.…
Pete Davidson admits being not sure about his ‘SNL’ future
Hollywood
June 24, 2021
Pete Davidson admits being not sure about his ‘SNL’ future
Pete Davidson said Season 46, which ended in May, was “really emotional” because it was the seventh and seemingly final year of his contract American comedian and actor Pete Davidson recently admitted that he is not sure about his future on ‘Saturday Night Live’. He had previously hinted that he’s ready to pursue other opportunities.According to Fox News, Pete isn’t easing up on the rumours that he’s leaving the NBC sketch series, saying in a new interview that his role is “up in the air.” On Monday, he said, “I don’t know what the plan is. Everything’s kind of up in the air right now just depending on scheduling.” Davidson said Season 46, which ended in May, was “really emotional” because it was the seventh and seemingly final year of his contract.He shared, “It is my seventh year, and that’s usually what the contract’s usually for, so it was really emotional. I worked with these…
Jessica Henwick will be seen in Netflix’s upcoming ‘Knives Out 2’
Entertainment
June 15, 2021
Jessica Henwick will be seen in Netflix’s upcoming ‘Knives Out 2’
The original 'Knives Out' starred Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana de Armas, Christopher Plummer, Michael Shannon, and Toni Collette, among many others.
James Wan reveals ‘Aquaman’ sequel title ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’
Hollywood
June 11, 2021
James Wan reveals ‘Aquaman’ sequel title ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ is slated to release on December 16, 2022 The much-awaited ‘Aquaman’ sequel has finally got its title and it is — ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’.Filmmaker James Wan, who is helming the sequel, revealed on Thursday as the film enters pre-production.The upcoming project stars Jason Momoa as Aquaman, with Amber Heard expected to return as Mera and Patrick Wilson back as Orm, as per The Hollywood Reporter.The Warner Bros studio took the first step toward the ‘Aquaman’ sequel in February 2019, by bringing back David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick to write the script. The film will be produced by original director James Wan and Peter Safran. ‘Aquaman 2’ Is Titled ‘The Lost Kingdom’ https://t.co/YGUiBEDDiX— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 10, 2021 ‘Aquaman’ over-performed for Warner Bros., coming in above pre-release projections after launching with USD 68.7 million in its opening weekend in North America. The title gained momentum in subsequent weeks and…
Bill Skarsgard is in talks to star in the upcoming ‘John Wick 4’ film
Hollywood
June 10, 2021
Bill Skarsgard is in talks to star in the upcoming ‘John Wick 4’ film
'John Wick: Chapter 4' will be produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Stahelski. Reeves will serve as an executive producer along with Louise Rosner.
TV personality Chrissy Teigen exits Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’
Hollywood
June 5, 2021
TV personality Chrissy Teigen exits Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’
Teigen opted to drop out of the planned voice role in one episode of the upcoming second season of the Netflix coming of age comedy from Mindy Kaling
Pete Davidson hints at taking an exit from ‘Saturday Night Live
Entertainment
May 28, 2021
Pete Davidson hints at taking an exit from ‘Saturday Night Live
Pete Davidson said he was “so happy” when he found out “SNL” would resume filming because his mental health was taking a nosedive American actor and comedian Pete Davidson recently hinted that he may be leaving the popular NBC sketch show ‘Saturday Night Live.’According to Page Six, the 27-year-old ‘King of Staten Island’ star in a roundtable with The Hollywood Reporter published on Thursday (local time) dropped a hint that his tenure on the ‘SNL’ could be coming to an end. Davidson said while discussing castmate Kenan Thompson’s 18-year run,”Yeah, I am good. I am surprised I made it to seven [seasons]. I am ready to hang up the jersey. Kenan’s, like, f***kin’ Karl Malone out there.”Pete Davidson and several other key cast members, including Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong, sparked exit rumors during the Season 46 finale last week. While closing out ‘Weekend Update,’ the ‘Big Time Adolescence’ star delivered an emotional message that…
‘Grey’s Anatomy is losing another cast member
Entertainment
May 21, 2021
‘Grey’s Anatomy is losing another cast member
American broadcast company ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is saying goodbye to its third series star – Greg Germann American broadcast company ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is saying goodbye to its third series star – Greg Germann, this season.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Germann, the Ally McBeal graduate who has played Dr Thomas Koracick for four seasons, will leave the Shonda Rhimes-made medical drama during its May 20 episode. The actor joined Grey’s as a recurring character in its 14th season before he was upped to series regular ahead of its 16th season.“Greg Germann is a comic genius and we are so lucky that he brought his talents to our show these last few years. We will miss Greg terribly in the day to day — but we plan to see Tom Koracick again!” showrunner Krista Vernoff said in a statement Thursday (local time).As per The Hollywood Reporter, Germann becomes the third star of the series to leave…
Kate Hudson joins the cast of Netflix’s star-studded ‘Knives Out 2’
Entertainment
May 21, 2021
Kate Hudson joins the cast of Netflix’s star-studded ‘Knives Out 2’
‘Knives Out’ was released via Lionsgate in 2019, earning a total of USD 311.4 million at the box office on a USD 40 million budget Netflix‘s upcoming ‘Knives Out’ sequel has added actor Kate Hudson to the already packed star cast of the film.As per The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has joined the first sequel to ‘Knives Out’, teaming up with a star-studded list of previously announced cast members including Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Janelle Monae, Leslie Odom Jr. and Edward Norton. Actor Daniel Craig, who essayed the role of master sleuth Benoit Blanc in the hit 2019 whodunnit, will reprise the role in the sequel.The upcoming second installment will be written and directed by Rian Johnson. He is also set to produce with Ram Bergman under their T-Street banner. Plot details are being kept under wraps but the follow-up will be another star-studded murder mystery anchored by Craig’s character Blanc.‘Knives Out’ was released via…
‘Deliciously Droll’ actor Charles Grodin passes away at 86
Entertainment
May 19, 2021
‘Deliciously Droll’ actor Charles Grodin passes away at 86
Charles Grodin passed away due to bone marrow cancer at his home in Wilton ‘The Heartbreak Kid’, ’12 PM Run’ ‘Deliciously Droll’ and the ‘Beethoven’ actor Charles Grodin, who charmed audiences with his droll, understated and awkward humour has died. He was 86.As per The Hollywood Reporter, Charles Grodin passed away on Tuesday (local time) of bone marrow cancer at his home in Wilton, Connecticut, his child, Nicholas, revealed to The New York Times. Grodin invigorated Neil Simon’s ‘Seems Like Old Times’ (1980) when he depicted a driven D.A. whose spouse (Goldie Hawn) and life are diverted and upset when her ex (Chevy Chase) plops into their serious marriage.On the other side, the Pittsburgh native carried a tricky cleverness to a positive character in ‘Sunburn’ (1979), playing an insurance investigator who poses as a tourist while investigating a murder.In Albert Brooks’ mockumentary of a commonplace American family, Real Life’ (1979), Grodin’s deadpan depiction of the veterinarian…
‘Outlander’star Graham McTavish cast in HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’
Entertainment
May 18, 2021
‘Outlander’star Graham McTavish cast in HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’
‘House of the Dragon’ will tell the story of the Targaryen family in Westeros and is set 300 years before the events in ‘Game of Thrones Actor Graham McTavish, widely known for ‘Outlander’ and ‘The Hobbit, has confirmed rumors that he has been cast in the ‘Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon’.As per The Hollywood Reporter, while HBO is not commenting or confirming the casting, the actor was reportedly spotted in costume on the sets and recently said in a new interview with the UK fashion magazine Stylist that he is appearing in the upcoming show. “I’m enjoying that, yes,” McTavish said when asked about the series in an interview promoting his new documentary ‘Men in Kilts’.He added, “I’m really having a lot of fun. We’ve just started. It’s a very big project, so we’re getting to know each other. They’re lovely people. It’s great, but I can’t tell you too much.…