Chris Columbus, the director and producer of the early Harry Potter films, has stated that he won’t be adapting the Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. He says it has become “so complicated” to work on anything related to the Wizarding World due to J.K. Rowling’s controversial comments on transgender issues. In a recent interview with The Times, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker clarified that a reunion with the original cast would be “impossible” and would “never” happen. The Cursed Child, the eighth installment in the Harry Potter series, takes place nearly two decades after Harry Potter and the Deathly…
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Kim Novak has spoken out against the upcoming biopic, Scandalous, which stars Sydney Sweeney as the screen icon and explores her 1950s romance with entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Speaking to The Guardian from the Venice Film Festival, where a documentary about her life is premiering, the 92-year-old actress expressed her discomfort with the film’s title and her fear that it may exaggerate the nature of her relationship. Novak said, “I don’t think the relationship was scandalous. He’s somebody I really cared about. We had so much in common, including that need to be accepted for who we are and what…
In a recent Instagram post shared over the weekend, Romeo Beckham is the spitting image of his famous father, David Beckham. The football legend posted a photo of his 22-year-old son sporting a buzz cut and black sunglasses from his eyewear line, EYEWEAR by DAVID BECKHAM. In the caption, he playfully asked, “Who wore them best?” before tagging Romeo and his brand. The former England captain then followed up with a selfie of himself wearing the same shades and hairstyle. He jokingly captioned the second photo, “But great glasses @dbeyewear — Romeo wins.” According to the Daily Mail, the lighthearted…
Jacob Elordi has opened up about the significant transformation he underwent to portray a monster-like creature in Frankenstein. During a press conference at the Venice International Film Festival, the film’s director, Guillermo del Toro, shared his creative vision for the movie. “I always waited for the movie to be done in the right conditions, both creatively in terms of achieving the scope that it needed for me to make it different, to make it at a scale that you could reconstruct the whole world,” del Toro said. Elordi also spoke about his role, saying, “It was a vessel that I…
Hailey Bieber, wife of Justin Bieber, has shown her support for fellow artist Sabrina Carpenter. When Sabrina released her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, on August 29, 2025, Hailey appeared to reveal her favorite track from the album. On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Hailey shared a screenshot of the newly released track, Tears, on her Instagram Stories. The screenshot showed the album’s bold cover art, which had previously drawn criticism from some fans. In an interview with CBS Mornings, the Please Please Please singer responded to the criticism, saying, “Y’all need to get out more, I think.” Sabrina explained…
Jodi Benson, the voice behind Ariel in The Little Mermaid, has revealed her lifelong connection to the Disney princess. During the World Princess Week Celebration at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Jodi spoke to PEOPLE magazine and explained that her appreciation for Ariel has only “deepened” over the years. “Because we kind of are one and the same now,” she said. “We’re going [almost 40] years of having this character, and I know her — and she is me — and we’re kind of combined… so it still just kind of amazes me that I have the privilege to be this…
Cardi B’s $24 million civil trial in Los Angeles continued on Thursday, generating several viral moments that quickly became a sensation online. The Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar, is defending herself against a former security guard, Emani Ellis, who claims Cardi assaulted her in 2018. Allegations Against Cardi B: According to The Guardian, Ellis alleges that during an incident outside a Beverly Hills doctor’s office, Cardi spit on her, scratched her face, and verbally abused her. The WAP singer, however, maintains that the confrontation never turned physical. The day began with a lighthearted exchange when the defense…
After a five-year hiatus, Lady Gaga is officially making her comeback to the MTV VMAs stage this year. On Saturday, August 30, 2025, MTV confirmed the singer’s return in an official statement. The VMAs’ official Instagram account announced, “There will be magic in the air at the 2025 #VMAs because @LADYGAGA IS PERFORMING!” It added, “You won’t want to miss her return, September 7 on @cbstv and @paramountplus!” Gaga is scheduled to perform on September 6 and 7, joining artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, and Post Malone. She is a leading nominee at this year’s awards with…
Lewis Capaldi recently claimed that some celebrities lied about checking in on him during his music hiatus due to Tourette’s Syndrome. The 28-year-old singer, who was unable to finish his 2023 Glastonbury set as symptoms of the disorder appeared, revealed that Sir Elton John was one of the first people to contact him after the incident. Speaking on Hits Radio, Lewis called the Rocket Man hitmaker a “really cool dude,” recalling, “The day after Glastonbury Elton phoned and said it was wise to take a break. I knew he had my email but I didn’t know he had my number…
Pip Edwards has shared the emotional struggles she’s facing after her son, Justice Single, moved to the United States to pursue his basketball career. The 45-year-old founder of P.E Nation told Stellar magazine that she’s been dealing with loneliness since Justice left for college in California. Edwards admitted, “I’ve been sleeping in his bed, just adjusting to the emptiness in the house. There’s a big energy missing.” She added that the transition has been particularly difficult for her as a single parent. To help herself move forward, Edwards, who co-parents Justice with her ex-partner Dan Single, has decided to sell…
