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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...

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.

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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.

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.

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...

Ever thought about betting the farm on a hunch and coming out smelling like roses? That’s exactly what Christina Hendricks did when she hitched her wagon to the ’60s-era drama Mad Men. Well, fortune favors the bold! And, this actress owned that phrase like a boss.

When she first laid eyes on Matthew Weiner’s script, she couldn’t resist the allure of becoming Joan Holloway, the sharp-witted and glamorous secretary who would become a pivotal character in this iconic series.

Christina Hendricks in Mad Men | Credit: AMC

But, curveball ahead! While her excitement was through the roof, her agency was singing a different tune. Instead of backing her enthusiasm, they were playing it safe and raising eyebrows. Just imagine if she had walked away from that script—we would have missed out on a career spectacle for the ages!

Against the Odds: How Christina Hendricks Became Joan Holloway...

Jared Harris, son of Richard Harris, who originated the role of Dumbledore in the Warner Bros. Harry Potter franchise, doesn’t see the need for HBO’s television reboot.

In a recent interview with The Independent, Jared Harris — who followed in his late father’s footsteps with credits in Mad Men and Chernobyl (from HBO), garnering Emmy nominations for each project — emphatically dismissed the idea of portraying the beloved mentor character.

“No, thank you,” he said simply, when asked if he would consider playing Dumbledore on the small screen.

He continued, “Also, I mean, why do it? I don’t understand. The films were fantastic – leave them alone.”

At the same time, The Crown actor did acknowledge that the show, which will likewise...

Richard Harris played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies until his death forced the studio to recast the role with Michael Gambon. With the upcoming Harry Potter TV series starting the casting process, some fans have thought that Harris’ son, Jared Harris, would make for a good Dumbledore.

During an interview on the The Independent series Go to Bat, Jared Harris was asked if he’d be down to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series. His response should shut down any more fan casting. “No, thank you,” he said. “Also, I mean, why do it? I don’t understand. The films were fantastic – leave them alone.” Although Harris doesn’t seem keen on the idea of a TV series, he did acknowledge that “a lot of storytelling” was left out of the movie franchise.

While Harris may not be an option to play Dumbledore, Gary Oldman...

Jared Harris, son of original Dumbledore actor Richard Harris, has taken his name out of the running to play the legendary “Harry Potter” wizard in HBO and Max’s upcoming television series based on J.K. Rowling’s book series. The “Mad Men” and “Chernobyl” actor was asked about playing Dumbledore during an interview on the The Independent series “Go to Bat,” to which he responded: “No, thank you.”

“Also, I mean, why do it? I don’t understand,” Jared added. “The films were fantastic – leave them alone.”

Jared is not interested in taking on his father’s beloved role, although he admitted to the publication that “a lot of storytelling” was left out of the original “Harry Potter” film franchise and will now be able to be filmed due to the expanded runtime of the HBO series. Each season of the show will cover one of Rowling’s books. Francesca Gardiner,...

Kate Middleton has taken some much-needed time away from the spotlight this year. In early March, the Princess of Wales announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer and would be spending more time away from the spotlight. The princess’ last public appearance prior to her announcement was in December 2023.

In 2024, Kate has made two official public appearances: Trooping the Colour and Wimbledon. Now, she’s made another surprise appearance while vacationing in Scotland, which signals a “positive step” in her recovery.

Kate Middleton at Wimbledon 2024 | Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images Kate Middleton was spotted in Scotland with Prince William

The Princess of Wales has kept a low profile this year amid chemotherapy and recovery. But she has been getting out and about slightly more. Earlier in the year, Kate wasn’t even spotted leaving her home, which led people to question her health status. But after making a handful of appearances this year,...

Exclusive: Kecia Lewis, who won a Tony Award this year for her featured portrayal of Miss Liza Jane in the Alicia Keys Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen, has signed with Paradigm Talent Agency.

Hell’s Kitchen is Lewis’ 10th Broadway show following performances in Leap Of Faith, Children Of A Lesser God, The Drowsy Chaperone and Once On This Island, among others. She started her career in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls.

On television, Lewis was a series regular on the Fox series The Passage and the 2019 reboot of Mad About You opposite Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt. She has recurred on Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Law & Order: Svu and The Blacklist. She recently appeared in …And Just Like That.

In film, Lewis played Jodi Turner-Smith’s mother in The Independent.

Lewis continues to be represented by Jed Abrahams at The Rosenzweig Group.

Although Maggie Gyllenhaal has made a name for herself through projects like Donnie Darko, The Dark Knight Rises, and The Lost Daughter, she, like most, started her career in smaller productions. One of the starting points of her professional life was the 2002 film, Secretary, where he starred alongside Ultron actor, James Spader.

Maggie Gyllenhaal in Secretary I Credit: Lionsgate

Although the film did not garner a lot of attention, it seemed to have had a lasting impact on one of the stars. During an interview, Gyllenhaal revealed that she had developed feelings for the actor during the production of the film, and this interest ended up seriously hurting her.

Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader’s Complicated Relationship

When Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader starred in Secretary, they seemed to have developed quite an interesting relationship with each other. Spader has quite a reputation in Hollywood, being known for being very...

In early February, King Charles’ spokesperson officially announced that the monarch has been diagnosed with cancer. This happened shortly after he shared that he was getting a surgery for a benign prostate tumor. At the time, it was acknowledged that the reason he was being so open about his enlarged prostate was to make the public aware of the condition.

However, according to a royal expert, Queen Camilla wasn’t onboard with the whole sharing the health thing with the public. Here’s why.

King Charles – Overruled Queen Camilla’s Advise Not To Talk About His Prostate

According to Robert Jobson, Queen Camilla was initially not a fan of the King being so open about his health and advised him against “disclosing his condition.”

The King, in his own views, felt that sharing the information with the public will serve to open communication about the condition, and therefore lead many...

The phenomenally talented Emma Watson who became synonymous with the Harry Potter franchise didn’t succeed out of the blue. Initially harboring a passion for acting through school plays, Watson prepared herself for the franchise by spending consecutive hours going over her audition and perfecting it.

Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | image: Warner Bros.

However, surprisingly, her first screen test was perhaps the only time she watched herself perform, for Emma Watson wasn’t comfortable with seeing herself on screen. Like many Hollywood actors including Johnny Depp, Watson claimed to be nervous to watch her performance on screen. But then one Harry Potter star offered her some sound advice that helped her overcome her fear.

Maggie Smith’s Golden Advice Helped Emma Watson in the Long Run

Emma Watson‘s rise to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise initially...

Actress Kirsten Dunst is widely recognized for her role as Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man trilogy, but she was already a well-established figure in the film industry long before starring alongside Tobey Maguire in the Spider-Man trilogy. She had played the role of Judy in the all-time favorite Jumanji and had also led iconic films like Bring It On. Clearly, she has been a prominent figure in Hollywood since time immemorial.

Kirsten Dunst in Bring It On | Credits: Universal Pictures

Despite her fame, Kirsten Dunst once opened up about the pay disparity between her and Tobey Maguire. He reportedly earned much more than she did, despite having fewer films under his belt compared to Kirsten Dunst. The actress became the victim of trolling at the hands of comedian Jeff Dye who blasted the actress for wanting to be paid more than the actor who plays the literal titular character.

Connie Chiume, a South African actress who appeared in Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Beyoncé’s Black Is King, has died. She was 72.

Chiume died Tuesday at the Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, her family announced on Instagram. Her cause of death wasn’t immediately available.

“The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume,” they wrote in a statement. “The Family asks for privacy during this difficult period. The family will communicate further details.”

Born on June 5, 1952, in Welkom, South Africa, Chiume trained as a nurse and graduated with a teaching degree prior to finding her way into the movie and television industry, The Independent reported. It wasn’t until 1977 that she started her career as an actor, moving to Greece to join the cast of the musical Sola Sola.

She later became more recognized among...

Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive writer-director David Lynch has revealed he is housebound with emphysema but insisted on social media on Monday: “I will never retire.”

The American director, 78, posted on X after his condition emerged in a story in The Independent quoting from a new interview in Sight & Sound.

Lynch told the outlet, “I’ve gotten emphysema from smoking for so long and so I’m homebound whether I like it or not. It would be very bad for me to get sick, even with a cold.”

He added that the lung disase had left him unable...

David Lynch is promising to “never retire” after revealing he suffers from emphysema.

In a new interview with Sight & Sound magazine (via The Independent), Lynch shared the diagnosis due to years of smoking, explaining that he can’t “go out” because catching Covid-19 or any other bug would potentially exacerbate his health issues. However, the 79-year-old director later shared on X that he’s in “excellent shape” and doesn’t plan to quit anytime soon.

“Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking,” Lynch wrote on X after the interview.

David Lynch may be “homebound” but he is never leaving Hollywood.

The auteur took to social media to clarify making his emphysema diagnosis public in an upcoming interview with Sight & Sound magazine.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking,” Lynch tweeted. “I have to say that I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do love tobacco — the smell of it, lighting cigarettes on fire, smoking them — but there is a price to pay for this enjoyment, and the price for me is emphysema. I have now quit smoking for over two years.”

Lynch continued, “Recently I had many tests and the good news is that I am in excellent shape except for emphysema. I am filled with happiness, and I will never retire. I want you all to know that I really appreciate your concern. Love, David.”

The 78-year-old “Mulholland Drive” auteur told Sight...

David Lynch has revealed that after decades as a director, he is now “homebound” amid an emphysema diagnosis.

The 78-year-old auteur told Sight & Sound magazine (via The Independent) that he cannot leave his house due to his weakened immune system. However, the “Mulholland Drive” and “Twin Peaks” auteur is open to directing remotely “if it comes to it.”

“I’ve gotten emphysema from smoking for so long and so I’m homebound whether I like it or not. I can’t go out,” Lynch said. “Because of Covid, It would be very bad for me to get sick, even with a cold.”

Lynch added that he “can only walk a short distance before” he is “out of oxygen.”

Emphysema, which is also referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is predicted to be the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2030, according to the World Health Organization.

But while Lynch...

David Lynch, the groundbreaking director of “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the creator of “Twin Peaks,” says that it’s unlikely that he’ll direct again after being diagnosed with emphysema.

In an interview with Sight & Sound magazine (via The Independent), the 78-year-old director said, ““I’ve gotten emphysema from smoking for so long and so I’m homebound whether I like it or not. It would be very bad for me to get sick, even with a cold.” He is afraid of catching Covid-19 and doesn’t “go out” anymore. He also said that he can “only walk a short distance” before he’s “out of oxygen.”

Still, the director, who last helmed the ambitious third season of “Twin Peaks” for Showtime in 2017, leaves the door open for directing remotely. “I would do it remotely if it comes to it,” Lynch told the publication, although he did say,...

No one does murder quite like Ella Purnell. The “Yellowjackets” and “Fallout” actress next leads the upcoming Starz series “Sweetpea,” which is billed as a “deviously twisted coming-of-rage story.”

Purnell stars as Rhiannon, a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and intoxicatingly liberating taste for murder after her life is upended. She’s overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is sick.

So how does Rhiannon cope? Well, according to this first teaser, all it takes is a cathartic scream and blood on her hands to cleanse her anger. Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey, Jeremy Swift, and Dustin Demri-Burns co-star.

“Army of the Dead” alum Purnell returns to Starz after starring in another “sweet” series: The actress previously led the adaptation of Stephanie Danler’s novel “Sweetbitter” at the network back in 2018. Now, Purnell is both the lead...

Update: 04:27 a.m. Pt: Eurosport commentator Bob Ballard has apologized for making a sexist remark about Australia’s female swimmers that has seen him dropped from the broadcaster’s coverage.

Ballard posted the statement to X in the past few minutes, acknowledging that the “comments I made during the Australian freestyle relay victory ceremony on Saturday have caused some offence.”

“It was never my intention to upset or belittle anyone and, if I did, I apologise,” he added. “I am a massive advocate of women’s sport.”

Ballard was dropped after saying about the Australian female swimmers: “Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are like… hanging around, doing their make-up.”

He said he will “miss the Eurosport team” and will not be commenting further.

Previous: Eurosport commentator Bob Ballard has been removed from the broadcaster’s coverage of the Olympic Games for a sexist remark about Australia’s female swimmers.

For an acting career that started with 1985’s Witness, the 65-year-old Viggo Mortensen has truly come a long way. With a series of star-studded roles trailing right behind him to remind everyone of the legacy he has led so far like as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings saga, he is easily one of the most commended and respected celebrities in the entertainment industry.

Viggo Mortensen. | Credit: Ministerio de Cultura de la Nación/Cca-Sa-2.0/Wikimedia Commons.

But despite having scored some of the best roles of all time, Mortensen also felt gutted over some roles that ended up choosing other actors over him. Like 1986’s classic action-war masterpiece Platoon, which originally cast him before switching over to Willem Dafoe to replace him — the same film that Keanu Reeves also turned down for being a bit too violent for him.

Viggo Mortensen was Gutted Over Being Fired from Platoon...