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Amid all the drama surrounding Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, the latter has made a major decision regarding his Broadway future. On August 9, the official social media accounts for Broadway’s upcoming Spamalot production announced its cast. Included in the cast is Slater who will play The Historian/Prince Herbert. Also in the cast is James […]

Sydney Sweeney is known for her roles in HBO hits Euphoria and The White Lotus. When asked which character she’d rather play, she had an interesting response. Speaking to Variety, Sweeney chose her Euphoria character, Cassie, over Olivia from The White Lotus. “Olivia is a fun, snarky character,” Sweeney admitted. “But Cassie challenges me in so […]

Last year, the first film in the Predator series was release in nearly four years: Prey. The film went straight to Hulu but was well-received. Director Dan Trachtenberg recently dished on the possibility of a sequel to the Amber Midthunder-led film. Speaking to The Playlist, Trachtenberg was treading lightly as it pertained to the future […]

A new series from HBO titled The Franchise will satirize the current franchise craze such as Marvel and DC. Former Succession writer Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and Sam Mendes (1917) joining forces to collaborate on the show. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news about the series. The Franchise will be a half-hour comedy series about […]

After a disappointing premiere at Cannes and underwhelming box office opening, Pixar’s Elemental seemed destined to be a flop. However, the president of the animation studio has made a bold claim regarding their latest film. Elemental opened to $29 million domestically back in June, which was far from impressive. It has since legged out to […]

While filming Under the Silver Lake, Riley Keough accidentally caused the production to shut down temporarily. This was due to Andrew Garfield’s allergies. In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Keough revealed that she shut down the Under the Silver Lake production after she was seen eating a granola bar. The issue? It had peanuts in […]

Swifties won’t be able to shake off Taylor Swift’s music at Starbucks. The coffee chain will be serving a new Swift-exclusive playlist in honor of the “Eras” tour wrapping up its first leg of domestic dates. TMZ broke the news as a Starbucks spokesperson revealed the playlist. It will be rolled out to U.S. company-operated […]

Viral rapper Lil Tay (aka Claire Hope) has tragically passed away at the age of 14. The news of Lil Tay’s passing came in a statement shared via her parents on her social media accounts. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire’s sudden and tragic passing,” […]

Euphoria and White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney has confirmed her role in the upcoming Spider-Man spin-off film, Madame Web. Speaking to Variety in a pre-SAG-AFTRA strike interview, Sweeney spoke about the Spider-Man film. Dakota Johnson will play the titular Madame Web, but Sweeney will play Julia Carpenter/Spider-Woman. “I was freaking out, of course,” she said. […]

Billboard’s all-time highest-grossing concert tours list has changed. Elton John has taken the top spot; leaping over Ed Sheeran and U2 along the way. Now that John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour officially wrapped, the receipts show that it’s the highest-grossing tour of all time. It grossed a total of $939.1 million during its 330-show, […]

Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam film failed to change the “hierarchy of power” in the DCU, grossing a measly $393 million during its theatrical run. The actor has candidly opened up about what went wrong. Appearing on Kevin Hart’s Hart to Heart, Johnson said, “I think that Black Adam got caught in a vortex of new […]

A few years ago, Disney made waves by acquiring 20th Century Fox. Now rumors are swirling that Disney could be bought by another media conglomerate, Apple. An anonymous source spoke to The Hollywood Reporter said to them, “I don’t think [Apple] would buy the company [Disney] as it presently exists, but if you see Bob […]

After saying that the MCU and superhero movies have “ruined” comedy, Adam Devine has walked those comments back. The actor took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify his viral comments. “As a guy who loves movies and tv it’s cool to be in Variety but this is misleading,” he said. “I like Marvel and think […]

Turns out that the internet’s fascination with Margot Robbie’s feet doesn’t bother the Barbie star at all. Speaking to CinemaBlend, Robbie revealed her feelings on this matter. “I have to say, I’m really flattered that people are excited about my feet,” Robbie confessed. “I think that’s lovely.” Both Ryan Gosling and the interviewer had surprised […]

While the world awaits James Gunn’s inaugural DCU project Creature Commandos, David Harbour has high praise for the director and revealed his character. Speaking to Collider prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike and ahead of the release of Gran Turismo, Harbour said, “I didn’t know what it [Creature Commandos] was when it was sent to me, […]

The upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has found a workaround with the looming SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. With the SAG-AFTRA strike, actors that are in the union are not allowed to film or promote projects. However, with a film like Sonic the Hedgehog — which is a hybrid of CGI and live-action — won’t be […]

If you were raised in a Baptist church, you’ve heard contemporary worship music. The likes of Hillsong, Elevation Worship, and many more owe a lot of their sound to U2’s The Edge, who turns 62 today. While his melodies aren’t sophisticated as some of George Harrison’s finest and he doesn’t shred like Jimmy Page, The […]

Riley Keough has got to have one of the most unique family trees out there. She is the granddaughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, and it turns out that Nicolas Cage is her stepfather. Turns out that Keough’s mother, Lisa Marie Presley, married Cage (for four months) after splitting from Michael Jackson. Turns out, Keough […]

Unsurprisingly, A24 has greenlit a sequel to Talk to Me from directors Michael and Danny Philippou (RackaRacka). Variety is reporting that the Talk to Me sequel is in the works. The Philippou brothers will return after making their feature-length directorial debut with the first film. Bill Hinzman co-wrote the first film’s script with Danny Philippou, […]

Thanks to a new book listing on Amazon, we have an idea of what Inside Out — the long-awaited Pixar sequel — could have in store. An Amazon listing with an Inside Out 2 middle school novelization (out May 7, 2024) has hit the website. The listing includes a synopsis that reads: “Get ready for […]

The microphone that Cardi B infamously threw at a concertgoer has sold on eBay. After being listed on eBay a few days ago, the microphone has sold for a whopping $99,900.o0. The Cardi B memorabilia piece received 122 bids and ultimately sold on August 8 at 11:15 a.m. According to the listing, it was auctioned […]

Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan recently revealed he was “quite jealous” of Robert Pattinson in the early stage of his career. During an “Autocomplete Interview” with Wired, Dornan said, “I’ve known Rob forever. He’s a really good friend. I love him. I think he’s one of the most investing, exciting actors around.” “I […]

While a Barbie sequel is far from a done deal, Greta Gerwig does seem eager to return to Barbie Land. Speaking with People earlier this month, Gerwig said that she hoped that her film “is the launch of a world and a bunch of different Barbie movies.” That’s not to say that she doesn’t want […]

Ridley Scott directed the sci-fi classic Blade Runner while Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve took on the second film, Blade Runner 2049. Scott said he regrets choosing Alien: Covenant over the Blade Runner sequel in a recent interview. Speaking to Empire, Scott revealed his regret over not directing Blade Runner 2049. “I shouldn’t have had to […]

Unlike a certain MCU villain, Emilia Clarke can’t go back in time and change the past. She recently clapped back at MCU and Game of Thrones fans who may have called her out for career decisions or the creative direction of her projects she has been in. In an interview for her MCU debut Secret […]

During a recent interview, Daisy Jones & The Six star Riley Keough revealed the name of her daughter. It wasn’t known that Keough had a child with her husband Ben Smith-Peterson until this past January at the funeral of Lisa Marie Presley — her mother. Her eulogy — which she was too overwhelmed to read […]

Since being released on July 21, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has dominated IMAX auditoriums (much to the dismay of Tom Cruise). That domination will continue amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Variety is reporting that Oppenheimer’s 70mm IMAX run has been extended. This is due to the popular demand by moviegoers to see the film in […]

While the DCU’s upcoming Blue Beetle was initially tracking for a disastrous debut, new figures have come in and has given a massive boost to the film. Deadline is reporting that Blue Beetle’s latest tracking figure is at $30 million domestic. This over double of the initial low-end projection ($12 million) and a little less […]

For one reason or another, I cannot believe that Gran Turismo is the first film based on the video game. Perhaps I’m getting it confused with the likes of Need for Speed, but perhaps after seeing this film, it makes sense. Gran Turismo isn’t bad so much as it’s filled with ideas but never takes […]

Comedian Adam Devine ripped the MCU for ruining comedy. During an appearance on the This Past Weekend podcast in anticipation of Netflix’s The Out-Laws, Devine spoke about the state of comedy. “You watch comedies nowadays and you’re like, ‘This is not a f**king comedy,’” he said. “Where are the jokes? Where are the bits? There’s […]

Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña revealed that he has met with James Gunn and Peter Safran regarding his DCU future. The latest DCU film is not tracking particularly well (BoxOfficePro only had it between $12-17 million), nor have recent films in the franchise performed well. Shazam! 2 only made $133 million worldwide and The Flash […]

YouTubers Michael and Danny Philippou (RackaRacka) recently made their feature-length directorial debut with Talk to Me. The film has been a hit for A24, But they got their start doing WWE recreations of famous spots. Speaking to the duo, it appears that Michael was the one taking the bumps, but the two both grew up […]

Barbie just crossed $1 billion at the box office, and the Sharknado franchise seems to hope its upcoming re-release can do the same. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news of the Sharknado re-release (coming just in time for its 10th anniversary). Sharknado will hit theaters once again on August 15 and 16. Not only is […]

The Duffer brothers recently teased the fifth season of Stranger Things will place Will (Noah Schnapp) “center stage.” In an interview with Variety, the Duffers spoke about their upcoming season of Stranger Things. “Will really takes center stage again in [Season 5],” Ross Duffer revealed. “This emotional arc for him is what we feel is […]

In recent social media posts, McDonalds has begun teasing an epic MCU collaboration ahead of Loki Season 2’s release. https://twitter.com/McDonalds/status/1688567373811331073?s=20 A series of posts began hitting Twitter this morning from the official McDonalds account. It began with a video captioned “no spoilers” that showed vignettes of various TV and film clips that bring up McDonalds […]

Oscar-winning filmmaker William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection) has tragically passed away at 87. According to his wife and former producer Sherry Lansing, Friedkin passed away in Los Angeles. Friedkin played a critical role in Hollywood in the 1970s as a part of the “New Hollywood” movement. His film The French Connection, which starred […]

Singer-songwriter Ne-Yo is walking back his anti-transgender comments. He took to Twitter to post his apology. “I’d like to express my deepest apologies,” he captioned the post with. I’d like to express my deepest apologies… pic.twitter.com/M5aTFN40tn — NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) August 7, 2023 “After much reflection, I’d like to express my deepest apologies to anyone that […]

Who knew that iconic NFL running back Marshawn Lynch is also one heck of a quarterback? Thanks to a new Stars on Mars clip that ClutchPoints is proud to present, we now do. While hanging out with fellow athlete Paul Pierce, who questioned Lynch’s ability to throw a football, the former Seahawk revealed that he […]

A24’s latest horror hit, Talk to Me, has been banned in Kuwait over the sexuality of one of the film’s stars, Zoe Terakes. The actor has responded. The Hollywood Reporter broke the initial news of Talk to Me’s ban in Kuwait. Its ban has nothing to with the film or its ocntent. Rather, it’s due […]