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If covering pro athletes like a pro wasn’t enough for Mina Kimes, now she’s making a salary in line with the sports professionals she reports on as well. According to The New York Post, she has signed a contract with ESPN that will pay her more than $1.7 million per year. Keeping Mina Kimes at […]

Michael Chaves, director of The Nun II, revealed the “Holy Trinity” that’s keeping the Conjuring franchise afloat. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Chaves accredited the success of the Conjuring films to three key factors. “The movies are always scary, and they always deliver on that core experience,” he said. “The other things that really make […]

During the filming of “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” some of the franchise’s iconic actors had a rather humorous challenge on set. Liam Neeson, who portrayed Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in the film, recently revealed that he and Ewan McGregor, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi, couldn’t resist making lightsaber noises during their scenes, […]

The anticipation for Avengers: Secret Wars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is reaching a fever pitch. Scheduled for release in 2027, this film marks the culmination of Phase 6 and the Multiverse Saga. While details about the film remain unknown, a rumor suggests that the Avengers movie could serve as a complete MCU reboot. […]

A new report indicates that an iconic Toy Story character could be returning in the eventual fifth installment. The DisInsider released a “What We Know So Far” video on Toy Story 5, and during their rumors segment, they revealed that Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head will return. Granted, Don Rickles and Estelle Harris have both […]

Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ recently made its triumphant debut at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. But it’s not just the crowd’s seven-minute and 30-second standing ovation that made it iconic. It’s Priscilla Presley’s seal of approval too, as she held back tears during the movie premiere. During the film festival, Sofia Coppola joins Priscilla Presley herself […]

The Global Citizen Festival better make room for the BTS ARMY — the 2023 edition of the do-gooder music fest just announced that K-pop mega-star Jungkook from BTS will be a co-headliner at the New York City event. He’ll join fellow previously announced headliners Anitta, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Red Hot Chili Peppers for the […]

Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul has spoken out about the residuals he receives from Netflix for the show. While speaking to Entertainment Tonight Canada from the SAG-AFTRA strike picket lines, Paul revealed that he doesn’t get anything from Netflix for Breaking Bad. “I don’t get a piece from Netflix on Breaking Bad to be totally […]

The star of Disney’s live-action Little Mermaid film, Halle Bailey, has made a major announcement regarding her solo debut EP. In a new interview with Cosmopolitan, Bailey confirmed that her solo debut EP is “definitely” coming out “before the end of the year.” Bailey is one half of the musical duo, Chloe x Halle, consisting […]

Episode 4 of Ahsoka marked the return of a major Star Wars character. The return had X talking. Warning: Major spoilers for Ahsoka ahead The fourth episode of Ahsoka featured the return of Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen). After a battle with Baylan Skol (Ray Stevenson), Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) is transported to some sort of celestial […]

The fourth episode of Ahsoka featured a major Star Wars return. Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Ahsoka At the end of the fourth episode, titled “Fallen Jedi,” Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) battles Baylan Skoll (Ray Stevenson). She appears to be on the ropes, and after tripping and being seen unconscious, we see her in some sort […]

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is at the heart of a romantic comedy revival, and it’s all thanks to the Netflix hit “Love Again.” This film, which initially flopped in theaters, has found a second life on the streaming giant’s platform, Screenrant reports. “Love Again,” a remake of the 2016 German movie “SMS für Dich,” tells the […]

Father-daughter duo Ethan Hawke and Maya Hawke tackled the topic of nepotism in a new interview. In a new profile cover story interview for Variety, the Hawkes discussed what famous parents can do for their kids. “Famous parents can help you get an audition [to Julliard, in the case of Maya],  but they’re not going […]

The Denzel Washington-led Equalizer 3 hit theaters and topped both Barbie and Blue Beetle at the box office. During its opening weekend, The Equalizer 3 grossed $34.6 million ($42.25 million across the four-day holiday weekend). That was more than enough to top both Barbie ($10.2 million) and Blue Beetle ($7,115,000). Both of those films have […]

It’s clear that Olivia Rodrigo was going through heartbreak when she made Sour. Her second album, Guts, was apparently a lot harder to find inspiration for. In an interview conducted by Phoebe Bridgers for Interview Magazine, Rodrigo spoke about this struggle. She first discussed the difference between “album-writing” mode and when she’s not in that […]

While fans think there is “Bad Blood” between Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift, the former assured fans that “Vampire,” the first single off of Guts, isn’t about the latter. Speaking to the Guardian in an extensive interview, Rodrigo claims she was “very surprised” that people thought “Vampire” was about Swift. “I never want to say […]

David Fincher wants people to fear their Home Depot shopping experience. Speaking at the Venice Film Festival during the press conference for his newest film, The Killer and its titular character, played by Michael Fassbender. “He didn’t need to be frightening,” Fincher said of Fassbender’s character. (WATCH) David Fincher on main character, hopes people will […]

Christopher Nolan, director of the three-hour-long film Oppenheimer, defended long runtimes. Nolan recently spoke about long runtimes and doesn’t think it’s the length that is the issue (via @NolanAnalyst on X). “I’ve been working in films now for, I don’t know, 25 years. And I’ve been hearing for all that time how young people’s attention […]

The Rolling Stones has a new album on the way, as announced on Monday. This will mark the band’s return with their first album of original music in nearly 20 years. Band members are now calling it their “new era.” But to be clear, the band has put out numerous albums in recent times. But […]

During an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s SiriusXM podcast, Liam Neeson spoke about Star Wars and its fanbase. In an interview conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Neeson revealed that Star Wars fans don’t approach him “all the time.” However, the fanbase is like a “cult,” he says. “I mean, it is a cult,” Neeson said […]

ESPN’s First Take has a brand new look with Shannon Sharpe joining the show alongside Stephen A. Smith. After leaving Skip Bayless and FS1’s Undisputed, it’s clear that the former NFL star has to fully mentally shift into his new show. On his debut appearance as the co-host of ESPN’s hot-take show, Sharpe called Smith […]

Ari Aster has made three acclaimed films for A24 — Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau is Afraid — and dropped a bold claim about his latest film. While Beau is Afraid did nothing for yours truly, Aster revealed that he’s “proudest” of this film. “I would say that it’s the film I’m proudest of,” Aster said […]

Warner Bros Discovery’s financial loss saw an increase between $300 million-$500 million. This is after the studio company revised its 2023 earnings forecast due to the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. The said adjustment lowers the expected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). Now, Warner Bros Discovery’s loss would mean earnings of $10.5 billion-$11.0 […]

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune film is a visual feast. That includes the sandworm setpiece which the film builds to. While there aren’t real sandworms to shoot with, Villeneuve and his team spilled on filming these sequences for the upcoming sequel. Speaking to Empire (via /Film) for their latest cover issue, Villeneuve and the production crew behind […]

A lot of Wes Anderson’s films feel like they could be a stageplay. The blocking and sets are so whimsical and create that illusion. Others clearly agree, as Anderson recently revealed a pitch he received for a Grand Budapest Hotel play. Anderson spoke to Vogue at the Venice Film Festival in anticipation of his new […]

Creator of the HBO Last of Us series Craig Mazin teased a Pirates of the Caribbean movie he worked on prior to the WGA strike. Speaking to the LA Times, Elliot revealed a Pirates of the Caribbean film he and Ted Elliot worked on, “We pitched it [a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie] and […]

The creative team behind Season 2 of “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” compiled a companion guide outlining the historical accuracy of each episode, which they provided to ClutchPoints’ Lakers reporter. “We felt it important to show our work out of respect for the many living characters depicted,” the creators wrote. (Episodes begin with […]

Scott Pilgrim creator, Bryan Lee O’Malley, is getting ready to release the Netflix anime adaptation of his graphic novels. In a new interview, O’Malley revealed the goals for the upcoming series. O’Malley will team with BenDavid Grabinski for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, and the two spoke to the LA Times about the series. “If you […]

It was only a matter of time before that slimy Bob Sugar married his way into the top of the sports world. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss tied the knot with comedian Jay Mohr in an intimate wedding ceremony on Malibu Beach this past Sunday, via TMZ. The two had been publicly dating since […]

Shannon Sharpe made his debut on ESPN’s “First Take” Monday morning next to Stephen A. Smith. Sharpe, who was co-host with Skip Bayless on FS1’s “Undisputed” for the last seven years, had a few hiccups when next to his new partner. Sharpe called Smith “Skip” a few times and apologized. Smith, who wanted Sharpe on […]

Renowned pop icon Beyoncé is facing a wave of criticism and backlash from fans and concertgoers over the set-up of her recent performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The event, part of her highly anticipated tour, has drawn mixed reviews due to issues with the venue’s setup and organization. Fans who attended the concert […]

The annual Burning Man event, known for its vibrant art installations and celebration of radical self-expression, took an unexpected turn this year as heavy rains swamped the festival grounds in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, leaving approximately 70,000 participants stranded and facing logistical challenges. The event, which typically occurs in a remote desert environment, […]

Michael Jackson and his Billie-genes are uncanny! In a casting decision that is already sparking excitement and anticipation, Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of the legendary King of Pop, has been chosen to portray his late uncle in the upcoming biographical film, titled “Michael.” This casting choice not only adds an element of authenticity to the […]

Disney is at it again, changing the title and release date of one of its highly-anticipated MCU Phase 5 spin-offs set to stream on Disney+, CBR reports. This time, it’s the WandaVision spinoff, originally named Agatha: House of Harkness. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series has officially been retitled as Agatha: Darkhold Diaries. It […]

Nicki Minaj does it again by making iTunes US history. She now has the most No. 1 songs on the platform under the category of rap. The Queen of Rap certainly knows what she’s doing as she continues to extend her record. With her latest release “Last Time I Saw You,” she topped the charts […]

The latest episode of Harley Quinn Season 4, titled Episode 8, takes a cheeky jab at the Snyderverse fandom, marking a full-circle moment from a similar dig in Season 2. This humorous reference has generated mixed reactions on social media, with some viewers chuckling and others, particularly fans of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, taking offense. […]

Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour concert film has made waves in the film scene. The presales have exceeded expectations, outgrossing Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with $37 million across AMC, Regal, and Cinemark. That hype has scared off the upcoming Exorcist sequel and Meg Ryan’s new film, What Happens Later. Two big releases have shifted in […]

It appears that once the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes wrap up, HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 won’t take long to get into production. Neil Druckmann, who co-created The Last of Us and is a co-showrunner of the show, spoke to Entertainment Weekly. “We’ve outlined all of Season 2 and we’re ready to go […]

Will Smith might not be able to take back The Slap, but at least some things can be fixed in post production — it seems the I Am Legend 2 creative team is finding a way to get around the fact that Will Smith’s character died at the end of the original film, so that […]