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23 April 2026 Nicole Kidman had her team conduct extensive “research” in preparation for Lioness. Nicole Kidman stars in the spy show The Oscar-winning actress stars in the Taylor Sheridan-created spy thriller, but Nicole admits that she needed help to navigate the show’s “technical jargon”. Speaking at the Icons of Taylor Sheridan’s Universe event in…
With three features under her belt and two on the way, Elizabeth Banks recently opened up about the misogyny she’s faced as a woman director. The 4x Emmy nominee opened up about being told she “can’t direct men,” despite having worked with the late Ray Liotta on the 2023 dark comedy horror Cocaine Bear, which…
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Craig Melvin had a special guest with him for “Bring Your Kids to Work Day” on Thursday, April 23. The Today co-anchor brought his 12-year-old son, Delano, to join him on the morning broadcast, alongside Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer at the roundtable during the 3rd Hour “My son, Delano, woke up early, very early,”…
For many, Michael Jackson’s legacy remains a complicated one: a career defined by unparalleled musical achievement, yet permanently overshadowed by serious and allegations. There was a time when he was undeniably the biggest star in the world, long before the weight of the controversies surrounding his personal life became clear. Despite the complexity of his…
Patton Oswalt‘s wife Meredith Salenger is fully supportive of honoring the memory of lost loved ones. After the comedian shared a heartfelt tribute to his late wife Michelle McNamara, Meredith weighed in on critics who suggested that she took issue with Patton’s message. Patton marked the 10-year anniversary of Michelle’s passing on Instagram on April…
Anyone who has seen Charlize Theron kick butts onscreen knows she has the tough athleticism to handle herself in the most punishing action roles. Whether with firearms and blades, fists and feet or behind the wheel, her work is made more visceral by the insistence on doing her own stunts whenever possible. In films like Mad…
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23 April 2026 Zara Larsson kissed her best friend’s boyfriend at 16. Zara Larsson has opened up about the kiss The 28-year-old pop star has revealed that she kissed her friend’s boyfriend at a New Year’s Eve party, after he’d spent all night flirting with her. She told the Call Her Daddy podcast: “I just…
