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Celebrities Roast Kevin Hart in Netflix Special, Tom Brady Takes Aim at Chelsea Handler
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Celebrities Roast Kevin Hart in Netflix Special, Tom Brady Takes Aim at Chelsea Handler

Numerous celebrities, including Lizzo, Dwayne Johnson, Usher, Tom Brady, and Pete Davidson, participated in 'The Roast of Kevin Hart' on Netflix, delivering a variety of jokes, some of which sparked controversy or were edited out. During the event, Tom Brady notably took aim at Chelsea Handler.

Celebrities Showcase Fashion at Annual Met Gala Event
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Celebrities Showcase Fashion at Annual Met Gala Event

The annual Met Gala saw numerous celebrities, including Nicole Kidman and Lauren Sanchez Bezos, showcasing their unique fashion choices and generating significant media buzz. The event highlighted various outfits and memorable moments from attendees.

CinemaCon Showcases New Trailers for Major Upcoming Films
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CinemaCon Showcases New Trailers for Major Upcoming Films

CinemaCon featured the debut of several highly anticipated movie trailers and first looks, including the epic fantasy "Children of Blood and Bone," Brad Pitt's survival thriller "Heart of the Beast," and the latest "Jackass" installment. The event provided audiences with a glimpse into upcoming cinematic releases.

Met Gala 2026: Celebrity Fashion and Sponsorship Controversy
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Met Gala 2026: Celebrity Fashion and Sponsorship Controversy

The 2026 Met Gala showcased a range of celebrity fashion, from Heidi Klum's Renaissance statue to Lisa of BLACKPINK's four-armed art, while also drawing backlash over its sponsorship by Jeff and Lauren Bezos. Attendees like Margot Robbie and Kris Jenner made headlines for their elaborate outfits and transformations, as the event sparked debate over its evolving nature.

Sony's "Jumanji: Open World" to Honor Robin Williams
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Sony's "Jumanji: Open World" to Honor Robin Williams

Sony's upcoming adventure film "Jumanji: Open World," slated for a Christmas release, will serve as a tribute to the late Robin Williams, with stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black promoting it at CinemaCon.

Dwayne Johnson's Maui Wig in Live-Action 'Moana' Trailer Draws Mixed Reactions
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Dwayne Johnson's Maui Wig in Live-Action 'Moana' Trailer Draws Mixed Reactions

The trailer for Disney's live-action 'Moana' has drawn significant online attention, with many social media users poking fun at Dwayne Johnson's curly wig for his role as Maui, while Disney reportedly stands firm on the film's look. The film, also starring Catherine Laga’ia as Moana, is set for release on July 8th.

Celebrities Showcase Bold Fashion at Annual Met Gala
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Celebrities Showcase Bold Fashion at Annual Met Gala

The annual Met Gala saw numerous celebrities showcasing a wide array of unique and often controversial fashion choices on the red carpet. Attendees' outfits, including Beyoncé's return and other notable looks, sparked widespread discussion and media coverage.

"Fighting With My Family" Film to Become Stage Musical
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"Fighting With My Family" Film to Become Stage Musical

The wrestling-themed film "Fighting With My Family," co-produced by Stephen Merchant and Dwayne Johnson, is being adapted into a stage musical. Both Merchant and Johnson are involved in the production of the new theatrical version.

New Spider-Man, Jumanji Film Details Unveiled at CinemaCon
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New Spider-Man, Jumanji Film Details Unveiled at CinemaCon

CinemaCon attendees received first looks at new footage and titles for upcoming films, including "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse" and the next "Jumanji" installment. Details about a new live-action "Spider-Man" film and Aaron Sorkin's "Social Reckoning" were also presented.

Disney Stands Firm on Live-Action 'Moana' Look Amidst Wig Ridicule
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Disney Stands Firm on Live-Action 'Moana' Look Amidst Wig Ridicule

The trailer for Disney's live-action 'Moana' has drawn significant online attention, with many social media users poking fun at Dwayne Johnson's curly wig for his role as Maui. Disney has reportedly decided to stand firm on the film's look, despite the online ridicule.

Do plans for a new Mummy film signal the end for the multiverse blockbuster franchise?
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Do plans for a new Mummy film signal the end for the multiverse blockbuster franchise?

With audiences fatigued by endlessly interconnected mashups, studios are reverting to movies with one storyline that ends in a natural conclusion – what a radical idea The news this week that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are to return in a new Mummy film for the first time in a quarter of a century feels a bit like Hollywood stumbling out of a very long house party it doesn’t entirely remember attending. The last time the pair appeared together was 2001, when The Mummy Returns (itself an insipid sequel to 1999’s much better The Mummy) hit multiplexes. Since then we’ve had a spin-off (2002’s The Scorpion King, featuring an early turn from Dwayne Johnson) and a second sequel that didn’t feature Weisz, 2008’s forgettable The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. And then, of course, there was the ill-fated “Dark Universe”, forever immortalised by that solemn publicity photograph of Russell Crowe (Dr Jekyll), Javier Bardem (Frankenstein’s Monster), Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp (The Invisible Man) staring into the middle distance like an ageing goth supergroup. The plan was to launch an interconnected saga in which Jekyll would act as a sort of monster-movie Nick Fury, corralling Dracula, Frankenstein and assorted undead assets into a synergised Marvel-style cinematic ecosystem. Fortunately it rapidly fell apart: 2017’s Cruise-led The Mummy landed with all the grace of a cursed sarcophagus dropped down a lift shaft. And that, as far as the Dark Universe was concerned, was that. Universal pivoted to smaller films such as Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man, while Bardem’s Monster and Depp’s Invisible Man never materialised at all. Continue reading...