Tag: Hollywood

  • Korean actor Park Seo-Joon set to star in ‘The Marvels’ film

    Korean actor Park Seo-Joon set to star in ‘The Marvels’ film

    South Korean actor Park Seo-Joon is all set for his Hollywood debut with the superhero film ‘The Marvels’. The ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim’ actor will reprise the role of Prince Han, the poster released on Marvel’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shows.

    The film also stars ‘Ms Marvel’ star Iman Vellani, Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson. It is all set for release on November 10. The official trailer was released on July 21.

    Park Seo-Joon has appeared in hit Korean dramas like ‘Fight For My Way’ and ‘Iteawon Class’.

  • Britney Spears reveals she had an abortion after Justin Timberlake got her pregnant

    Britney Spears reveals she had an abortion after Justin Timberlake got her pregnant

    Pop singer Britney Spears has released excerpts of her upcoming memoir ‘The Woman In Me’ which will explore some of the most controversial moments of her career, including the conservatorship she was placed under by father James Spears.

    A clip from the extracts is going viral on social media where the singer talks about her high-profile relationship with singer Justin Timberlake which lasted from 1999 to 2002. The ‘Womanizer’ singer revealed that she got pregnant by Justin, but was later forced to get an abortion as he was “not happy” about the announcement, believing they weren’t ready to become parents yet.

    Spears wrote that had the choice been up to her, she would not have had the abortion at all.

    “For me, [the pregnancy] wasn’t a tragedy. I loved Justin so much. I always expected us to have a family together one day. This would just be much earlier than I’d anticipated. But Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren’t ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young … I don’t know if that was the right decision. If it had been left up to me alone, I never would have done it. And yet Justin was so sure that he didn’t want to be a father.”

    Britney also addressed the conservatorship by writing: “Thirteen years went by with me feeling like a shadow of myself. I think back now on my father and his associates having control over my body and my money for that long and it makes me feel sick … I became a robot. But not just a robot – a sort of child-robot. I had been so infantilized that I was losing pieces of what made me feel like myself … The woman in me was pushed down for a long time. They wanted me to be wild onstage, the way they told me to be, and to be a robot the rest of the time.”

    ‘The Woman In Me’ is set to release on October 24.

  • Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour film’ is the top grossing concert film in the US

    Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour film’ is the top grossing concert film in the US

    Look what you made her do

    Taylor Swift has broken records with her concert film ‘Eras Tour’ to be declared the highest grossing concert film of all time in the US. According to distributers AMC Entertainment, domestic earnings for the film were between $95 million to $97 million for the opening weekend.

    The film has already surpassed previous concert films like Justin Bieber’s ‘Never Say Never’, which made $73 million on its opening weekend, and Miley Cyrus’s ‘Best Of Both World’s Tour’.

    According to CNBC, ‘Eras Tour’ was declared to be the highest grossing October debut, defeating the 2019 Joaquin Phoenix film ‘Joker’ which made $96.2 million on its opening weekend domestically.

    Internationally, ‘Eras Tour’ has made $32 million, and was number one at the box office in countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Germany and the Philippines.

  • These are the celebrities raising their voice for Palestinians

    These are the celebrities raising their voice for Palestinians

    While it does feel like many celebrities in Hollywood are either pushing false information or ignoring the bombing of Gaza, there are singers and actors who are raising their voice in favour of Palestinian civilians, demanding that a ceasefire be declared.

    Roger Waters

    The former Pink Floyd singer released a video statement where he spoke about his Palestinian friend Lomi Algeria, who lost 11 members of her family during the Israeli bombing. He called for a ceasefire between both parties. Waters has been a very vocal proponent of the Palestinian cause.

    Academy and Emmy award winning actor Riz Ahmed released a lengthy statement on his social media accounts where he called for the world’s attention to the crimes committed by Israel in Gaza.

    Veteran Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon has been a staunch supporter for the freedom of Palestine, sharing video clips on her Twitter account calling to attention the dilapidated hospitals of Gaza.

    Hollywood actor John Cusack shared an account of his visit to Palestine and the difficulty it took to get through the security and borders, describing the land as an “open air prison”.

    He also addressed the argument that Palestinians should call for their freedom in a peaceful manner, sharing how they were shot by Israeli’s

    Avengers star Mark Ruffalo, shared a post by the UN calling to attention the limited facilities available for children and women in Gaza.

  • ‘Treaty of Versailles for stan Twitter’: Beyonce, Taylor Swift pose together at Eras Tour movie premiere

    ‘Treaty of Versailles for stan Twitter’: Beyonce, Taylor Swift pose together at Eras Tour movie premiere

    Taylor Swift debuted a gorgeous bob and blue gown as she posed on the red carpet at the premiere of her Eras Tour movie, but what shook stan Twitter to it’s core was Beyonce showing up to the event.

    Beyonce and Taylor Swift were pitted against each other by media as the former led her ‘Renaissance World Tour’ around America, while Taylor was performing in concerts under the Eras tour. The duo have publicly praised each other in interviews over the years, and Beyonce was even seen attending Taylor’s 25th birthday celebrations, while Swift has publicly expressed her love for Beyonce’s songs and congratulated her over Grammy wins.

    Stan Twitter was overjoyed to witness the display of solidarity as the two women leading the music industry were seen posing together at Taylor’s film premier, shutting down all the haters.

    Taylor shared a boomerang with Beyonce at the cinema where she praised the ‘Formation’ singer for breaking all the rules and defying industry norms.

    “I’m so glad I’ll never know what my life would’ve been like without @beyonce‘s influence. The way she’s taught me and every artist out here to break rules and defy industry norms. Her generosity of spirit. Her resilience and versatility. She’s been a guiding light throughout my career and the fact that she showed up tonight was like an actual fairytale. ”

  • Rumors of Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper dating after duo spotted together in New York

    Rumors of Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper dating after duo spotted together in New York

    It looks like Hollywood is about to get another A-list celebrity couple because Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper were spotted at a dinner date together in New York. According to People Magazine, the actor and model were seen exiting the restaurant Via Carota, leaving in the same SUV, together.

    Both were dressed casually with Gigi wearing a white crop top and a black leather jacket with a miniskirt, and Bradley wearing a stripped jacket and dark jeans. Neither of their representatives have responded to publications asking about their relationship.

    Gigi was previously in a relationship with former One Direction boyband singer Zayn Malik, with whom she shares a daughter, Khai. The two broke up in 2021.

    Bradley Cooper was previously in a long-term relationship with model Irina Shayk, with whom he welcomed a daughter Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper in 2017. The two split in 2019, but have remained on good terms.

  • A major actor from the Harry Potter movies has passed away

    A major actor from the Harry Potter movies has passed away

    British thespian Michael Gambon, best known for playing the beloved headmaster Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ movies has passed away at the age of 82, BBC has reported.

    In a statement released to the press, the actor’s widow Lady Gambon, and son Fergus, said the actor suffered from a bout of pneumonia, and passed away with family members next to him at a local hospital.

    Gambon was best recognised for his performance in six of he eight Harry Potter films, where he played headmaster Albus Dumbledore, a mantle he took up after the death of veteran actor Richard Harris in 2003.

    Gambon was recognised as ‘The Great Gambon’ in acting circles. He recieved an Emmy nomination in 2010 for his performance in Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ as well as a Tony nomination in 2010 for his role in David Hare’s paly ‘Skylight’.

    Gambon was knighted for his services to the entertainment industry in 1998.

    Harry Potter stars have expressed grief on social media at the actor’s passing. James Phelps, who played Fred Weasley in the fantasy franchise released a statement, sending prayers to the actor’s family.

    Several Twitter users mourned the loss of the actor by sharing some profound quotes said by Albus Dumbledore in the movies.

  • K-dramas ‘Reborn Rich’, ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ bag nominations for International Emmy awards

    K-dramas ‘Reborn Rich’, ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ bag nominations for International Emmy awards

    Popular Korean dramas ‘Reborn Rich’ and ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ have been nominated for the prestigious International Daytime Emmy awards. ‘Reborn Rich’ which starred Song Joong-Ki and Lee Sung-Min, was nominated for the category of Best TV Movie/ Mini-Series while the Netflix series ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ is nominated for the ‘Best Drama Series’ category.

    ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ received critical acclaim for its exploration of autism and bullying. The series depicted the struggle of a woman Woo Young Woo (played by Park Eun-Bin), an aspiring lawyer with Asperger’s Syndrome, who applies for a job at Seoul’s prestigious law firm.

    ‘Reborn Rich’ centeres around Yoon Hyun-Woo (played by Joong-Ki), an employee working for the elite Soonyang Group, who is betrayed and murdered by a member of the Soonyang family to cover up a tax fraud. However, Hyun-Woo is re-born as the youngest grandson Jin Do-Jun, and plots his revenge to expel members of the family and take over the family company.

    Meanwhile prominent Bollywood stars have also been included as the final nominees for the Emmy awards. Actor Jim Sarbh secured a nomination for ‘Best Performance by an Actor’ for his portrayal in the series ‘Rocket Boys’, while actress Shefali Shah was nominated for the category of ‘Best Performance By An Actress’ for her role in the Netflix series ‘Delhi Crime’ Season 2.

  • Here is a chance for Pakistani Swifties to finally watch Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ concert film

    Here is a chance for Pakistani Swifties to finally watch Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ concert film

    Pakistani Swifties can no longer complain about having a Cruel Summer because soon, they will get a chance to watch Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert film ‘The Eras Tour’ in theatres. Like the mastermind that she is, the singer announced today that her film is releasing worldwide on October 13, and Pakistan is among the 100 countries where it is screening.

    Needless to say all the local Swifties are screaming, crying, throwing storms.

    Taylor Swift announced the Eras Tour concert film on August 31 on her Instagram account, which is set to feature 44 performances ranging from all of her ten albums. The tour has received rave reviews from journalists, with Billboard calling it ‘must-see blockbuster of the year’ and Rolling Stone praising the ‘Anti Hero’ singer delivering a legendary performance every night.

    “The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon Starting Oct 13th you’ll be able to experience the concert film in theaters in North America! Tickets are on sale now. Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged 1, 2, 3 LGB!!!! (iykyk)”

  • Reboot of popular sitcom ‘The Office’ is in the works

    Reboot of popular sitcom ‘The Office’ is in the works

    Oh my God, its happening. Everybody stay calm. Stay f***ing calm!

    With the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Production (AMPTP) reaching a tentative agreement on September 24 after a strike of 146 days, there are reports of several shows set to resume filming. Among them, reports are saying, is a reboot of the ever popular comedy sitcom ‘The Office’.

    According to Puck, the original creator Greg Daniels is behind the production, but there is no confirmation that original cast members like Steve Carell, John Krasinki and Jenna Fischer are set to return for the reboot.

    Carell, who had played the beloved boss and socially awkward Michael Scott on the show, addressed rumors in an interview with Esquire on whether ‘The Office’ should get a reboot or not, saying that the comedy series wouldn’t work in present times.

    “Because The Office is on Netflix and replaying, a lot more people have seen it recently. And I think because of that there’s been a resurgence in interest in the show, and talk about bringing it back. But apart from the fact that I just don’t think that’s a good idea, it might be impossible to do that show today and have people accept it the way it was accepted 10 years ago. The climate’s different.”