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Happy May the 4th! Today marks a special day for Star Wars fans worldwide. Among the most beloved characters are the Jedi, who are tasked with keeping peace in the galaxy using their unique abilities to wield the Force. These noble warriors inspired by samurai and medieval knights, are the enduring symbol of the Star […]

Kanye West’s fashion brand, Yeezy, has been ordered by a Manhattan Supreme Court judge to pay $300,000 in damages to freelance creative director Katelyn Mooney. The lawsuit was filed after Mooney claimed that she was not paid in full for her work on Yeezy’s YZY SHDZ campaign, Complex reports. The deal was discussed over text […]

City Girls’ member, Yung Miami, made headlines after opening up about her sexuality in a recent interview. The rapper confirmed that she is bisexual and revealed that she’s been intimate with another woman in the past, adding that she enjoys it, reported by Vibe. When asked about fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion, Miami did not […]

LL Cool J revealed that he has never been invited to the annual pre-Grammy Roc Nation Brunch, and he thinks he knows why, Yahoo reports. During his recent appearance on the Big Boy’s Neighborhood podcast, the rapper and actor disclosed that he once laughed at Jay-Z during a high school rap battle. Laughing, he suspects, […]

Emilio Estevez, 60, recently recounted a harrowing experience on The Jennifer Hudson Show that took place when he was just a teenager. Estevez was visiting his father, Martin Sheen, on the set of the 1979 Vietnam War movie Apocalypse Now when he nearly drowned in a river in the Philippines, according to Variety. Estevez recalled […]

Warner Bros. has hired writer Robert Rugan to pen a new live-action and animation hybrid movie featuring the iconic character Bugs Bunny. While the project has not been officially announced by the studio, Rugan shared the news on his website before deleting the post shortly after, Screenrant reports. The new movie will likely aim to […]

Jamie Foxx has finally spoken out about his medical emergency that occurred over three weeks ago. The actor, comedian, and singer shared his first public statement on Instagram, which has over 16 million followers, Deadline shares. The photo was an all-black image with the words, “Appreciate all the love. Feeling blessed.”   View this post […]

Frank Ocean has been making headlines once again, following the leak of a new track featuring ROSALÍA titled Changes, Complex shares. The song first surfaced online a few days ago along with a full music video for it, and since then, fans have been in a frenzy over the leak, especially on social media platforms […]

The Hollywood writers are on strike due to the failed contract negotiations between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). As the May 1 deadline passed without a new agreement, 11,500 unionized screenwriters stopped all script writing and took to the picket lines for the WGA’s first […]

After much speculation, HBO Max confirmed a new Harry Potter show is in the works. Fans can expect a faithful adaptation of the beloved book series, set to span over a decade with a new cast, IMDB confirms.  However, this means saying goodbye to the iconic actors who brought the Wizarding World to life on […]

The Creed franchise is expanding beyond the silver screen and into the comic book realm with a new series set to release in June of 2023. The comic takes place ten years after the events of Creed III, with Adonis retired and his daughter Amara now an amateur boxing champion, CBR reports. However, the Creeds […]

Former Nickelodeon stars Jennette McCurdy and Josh Peck have been at odds recently. The two actors, who starred in the network’s hit shows iCarly and Drake & Josh, respectively, have been in the news after Peck claimed that McCurdy “owes him” for scrapping their debut podcast episode at her request, TMZ reports. In August, Josh […]

Adidas is facing a class action lawsuit from investors who claim that the sportswear company was aware of Kanye West’s problematic behavior for years before it ended their partnership. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oregon, alleges that Adidas failed to take sufficient precautionary measures to limit financial losses when the partnership ended due […]

Nia Long is seemingly taking a jab at her ex-fiancé, Ime Udoka after he cheated on her while they were engaged. The 52-year-old actress took to Instagram on Saturday to post a quote that reads: “The best revenge, is no revenge, Move on. Be happy.” Her post received an outpouring of support from various celebrities, […]

Mila Kunis straight denied her involvement in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Fantastic Four, but fans still speculate on her role in the film. James Corden asked the actress about the rumors during an interview, and she denied playing Sue Storm, aka Invisible Woman. However, insiders have suggested that she might be playing a different […]

Michelle Obama joined Bruce Springsteen on stage during a concert in Barcelona, Spain on Friday. The former first lady was seen playing the tambourine and singing Glory Days with The Boss and the E Street Band. The performance took place at Barcelona’s Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium according to The Hill. Actress Kate Capshaw, who is […]

Days before King Charles III’s Coronation, Meghan Markle’s estranged family will release a TV interview that promises to reveal unseen footage and “home truths” about the Duchess of Sussex, the New York Post shares. Her father (Thomas Markle), half-sister (Samantha Markle), and half-brother (Thomas Markle Jr) will participate in the documentary-style show on Australia’s Channel […]

Chance the Rapper is in hot water after a video went viral on social media showing him dancing “inappropriately” with a woman at Jamaica’s Carnival. The clip prompted some social media users to accuse the artist of cheating on his wife, Kirsten Corley-Bennett. In response, Corley-Bennett took to Instagram to share an excerpt from Maya […]

Kim Kardashian is no stranger to making headlines and creating a buzz with her fashion choices, and she did it again in the newly released trailer for Season 3 of The Kardashians. In one scene, Kardashian is seen wearing a black T-shirt with “Kendall Starting Five” printed on it, PageSix shares a clip. The shirt […]

Before becoming one of Hollywood’s most successful actors, Chris Pratt had a different kind of audition in mind. The 43-year-old Guardians of the Galaxy actor recently confessed that he once auditioned at a male strip club in Edmonds, Washington when he was 18 years old, Fox News shares. During his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, […]

The long-awaited trailer for the Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, has finally arrived, and Peter Dinklage’s performance is already garnering praise. The prequel features Viola Davis and Peter Dinklage in the roles of Volumnia Gaul, Head Gamemaker, and Casca Highbottom, respectively, Yahoo reports. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and […]

Paris Hilton is set to attend the Met Gala for the first time in her life, according to sources close to the star. Hilton, who is attending as a guest of Vogue and the designer of her look, will be flying to the gala, which takes place on May 1, from Washington, D.C. where she […]

Pop icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter filed a petition in the U.S. Tax Court disputing $2.7 million in tax and penalties, Forbes reports. The petition, filed on April 17, 2023, asks the court to reconsider additional tax and penalties assessed by the IRS in a January 18, 2023, Notice of Deficiency. According to the notice, additional taxes […]

Lance Bass, a former member of the boy band NSYNC, told listeners that the band was not as financially successful as fans assumed. During his appearance on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show, Bass shared that despite the group’s massive success, they were not rich, and their former manager, Lou Pearlman, took all their money, TODAY […]

Rihanna stunned attendees at CinemaCon, Las Vegas’ annual convention of movie theater owners, by announcing her involvement in a new live-action hybrid feature from Paramount Animation, The Smurfs Movie, Variety shares. The singer revealed she has been cast in the voice role of Smurfette and will also write and record original songs, as well as […]

Golf icon Tiger Woods and legendary artist Justin Timberlake have joined forces with billionaire Joe Lewis and equestrian entrepreneur Mark Bellissimo to build a luxury residential club community in Wellington, Florida. The partnership, called Wellington Lifestyle Partners, plans to construct The Wellington, which will highlight the area’s rich equestrian sports history and offer resort-style living […]

Ticketmaster faces yet another controversy, this time related to the allocation of free tickets to the coronation concert of King Charles III at Windsor Castle. BBC organized the event, with feature performances by Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Andrea Bocelli, and Ticketmaster had the responsibility of distributing 10,000 tickets. However, some fans who received confirmation […]

Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel landed a guilty verdict for charges related to a multimillion-dollar political conspiracy, reported by CNN. The trial included testimony from notable figures such as actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The accusations against Pras Michel included using straw donors to funnel money from a now-fugitive Malaysian […]

The news of a new Harry Potter series left fans with mixed emotions. While some are excited about a fresh spin-off, others are disappointed that the studio has chosen to adapt the original books once again. However, this time around, the series promises to stay true to the original films, Looper reports. The decision to […]

Actress and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus recently shared the heartbreaking story of her late-term miscarriage for the first time on her podcast, Wiser Than Me, produced by Lemonada Media. The Seinfeld star opened up about her experience, which happened when she was around 28 years old, during the first season of the hit sitcom. The actor […]

After being fired from CNN, Don Lemon received a job offer from rapper Rick Ross to work at his Wingstop franchise. The 57-year-old news anchor had worked for CNN for 17 years and said on Twitter that he was “stunned” to have been let go and had only found out through his agent, Insider shares. […]

Netflix’s dystopian anthology series, Black Mirror, is back with its sixth season, which promises to be the “most unpredictable, unclassifiable, and unexpected yet,” according to Deadline. Creator Charlie Brooker hinted that he has stretched the parameters of what a Black Mirror show is for this season, and the trailer confirms that it will be even […]

The latest trailer release for Wonka unveiled the unexpected sight of Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa. As wild as that may sound, it’s nothing but the truth. The forthcoming Willy Wonka origins story stars Timothée Chalamet as the eponymous chocolatier, who begins his journey in a mid-European city after traveling the world to perfect […]

After SZA’s Kill Bill hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Miley Cyrus tweeted congratulations to the R&B star. Cyrus is well acquainted with the long journey it took for SZA’s revenge anthem to reach the top, as her own song Flowers blocked it for multiple weeks, Billboard reports. Miley’s single spent eight non-consecutive weeks […]

J.K. Rowling’s beloved seven-book Harry Potter series will now get a 10-year-long TV series set to launch on air in 2025/26 on HBO Max’s streaming service. “This new Max Original series will dive deep into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman […]

Ed Sheeran is currently facing a lawsuit brought by the family of Ed Townsend, Marvin Gaye’s songwriting collaborator for Let’s Get It On. Townsend’s family accuses Sheeran of copying parts of Let’s Get It On for his own hit, Thinking Out Loud. The lawsuit against Ed Sheeran by the heirs of Marvin Gaye’s songwriting partner […]

Rising star Ana de Armas got asked about rumors that she would be taking over the role of Wonder Woman in the DC Universe in a recent interview Deadline reported on. “Well, I feel like Gal Gadot is doing a great job,” de Armas said. “I think she should keep doing that.” While Gadot recently […]

The Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala returned on Saturday, honoring Keke Palmer and Pamela Anderson for their contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. Palmer received the Vanguard Award and opened up about her experiences with sexuality and gender, expressing her gratitude for getting embraced by the community she’s always felt accepted by, The Hollywood Reporter shares. […]

Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom Friends, made a bold decision regarding his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. The actor decided to remove any mention of Keanu Reeves from future editions of the book, following negative comments made about the John Wick actor, CNN reports. […]