LOS ANGELES – Acclaimed Mexican filmmaker and author Guillermo del Toro has lauded actor Jacob Elordi’s commitment to portraying Frankenstein’s Creature in his upcoming project, emphasizing the intense physical and emotional demands of the role. Speaking with E! News’ Francesca Amiker, the Oscar-winning director revealed the arduous process Elordi underwent daily to embody the iconic monster. Del Toro highlighted the young actor’s work ethic in enduring a lengthy preparation ritual before filming even began. “He took around 10 hours every day,” del Toro began, detailing the technical challenge. “About 42 pieces of makeup, prosthetics. And then he would have to…
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NEW YORK – Pop culture icon Jennifer Lopez navigated tough questions about her recent divorce from Ben Affleck during an appearance on the Today show, successfully pivoting the focus to her new movie, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and the role of art in personal healing. Host Craig Melvin attempted to introduce the topic of her divorce, finalized in 2024 only two years after their wedding, but Lopez swiftly interrupted the line of questioning. When Melvin stated, “In the middle of filming this elaborate, beautiful musical, your divorce was also finalized with Ben,” Lopez responded defensively, “There you go! Look…
NEW YORK – Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has publicly addressed and dismissed long-standing rumors that she declined the offer to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Appearing on the latest episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 35-year-old artist clarified the situation, attributing her decision not to perform to her emotional commitment to her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce. When pressed by host Jimmy Fallon about “speculations that she has turned down the Super Bowl due to performance footage,” the singer of The Life of a Showgirl simply responded, “No.” Swift explained that discussions about the…
LOS ANGELES – Amidst a challenging period marked by the breakdown of her marriage to Ben Affleck and recent professional disappointments, pop icon Jennifer Lopez is reportedly focused on achieving the highest ambition of her career: winning an Academy Award. A well-placed insider, speaking to Heat World, shed light on the singer-actress’s intense focus, particularly surrounding the promotional tour for her latest film, Kiss of the Spider Woman. Lopez’s recent setbacks, including a ‘lukewarm’ response to ticket sales for her Las Vegas residency and the reported failure of her comeback tour, are said to be weighing heavily on her experience.…
NEW YORK – Global music phenomenon Taylor Swift appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, sharing her excitement over the record-breaking success of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, and offering rare insight into her emotional connection to her music. The conversation quickly addressed the album’s massive commercial impact, with Fallon highlighting that the release had achieved the title of “the biggest streamed album” across all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple, and Amazon. Swift expressed deep gratitude for her dedicated fanbase, using a relatable analogy to describe the feeling of sharing her latest work: “I was so…
LOS ANGELES – Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney has offered a rare, candid glimpse into his personal history, discussing his experimentation with drugs during his early years in Hollywood, primarily in the 1980s. In a recent, in-depth conversation with Esquires magazine, the actor took a reflective look back at the cultural landscape of the era, admitting to drug use early in his career. While immediately confirming he “did blow and stuff,” Clooney was careful to contextualize the experience, clarifying that it “was never a big issue for me at all.” “Eighty-two, I tried — I did blow and stuff,” the…
LOS ANGELES – American media mogul and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has reportedly escalated her personal security to an unprecedented level after learning of a credible assassination threat originating from an individual “extremely close” to her inner circle. The shocking revelation has left the 44-year-old celebrity “rattled to her core,” according to sources. The severity of the threat came to light in the new trailer for season seven of The Kardashians, where the SKIMS founder tearfully disclosed the chilling details. “I got a call from investigators,” Kardashian stated in the clip. “Someone extremely close to me has put a hit out…
Beijing: Hundreds of trekkers were stranded by an unseasonal and severe blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet, Chinese state media reported. Rescuers successfully guided many to safety after unusually heavy snow and rainfall pummelled the Himalayas. State broadcaster CCTV reported on Sunday that some 350 trekkers had reached the small township of Qudang, while rescuers had established contact with over 200 others still trapped in the mountains. The visitors were in the remote Karma valley, taking advantage of China’s eight-day National Day holiday. The severe weather, which began on Friday evening, was a shocking and dangerous…
Cairo / Washington: Ahead of crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year-long Israeli invasion of Gaza, Hamas on Sunday called for a swift start to a prisoner exchange with Israel. Negotiators from both sides are scheduled to meet in Egypt today (Monday) as foreign ministers from several Islamic countries deem the discussions a “real opportunity” for a sustainable ceasefire. The diplomatic surge follows Hamas’ flexible response to US President Donald Trump’s roadmap for ending the fighting and securing the release of captives held in Gaza. Despite the momentum, the US issued a direct call for Israel to halt its…
Putrajaya, Malaysia: The leaders of Pakistan and Malaysia resolved on Monday to reignite bilateral cooperation and adopt a “more aggressive and forward-looking policy,” including exploring avenues for collaboration under the strategic ASEAN economic bloc umbrella. The renewed commitment followed a series of productive meetings between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim. During his three-day official visit, PM Sharif finalized six accords and multiple trade and bilateral agreements on Monday. Host PM Ibrahim noted that despite their long-standing ties, relations had become “somewhat stagnated,” necessitating a renewed, practical approach anchored in clear policies. He emphasized that modern…
