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Rocket Raccoon (voice: Bradley Cooper) has stealthily become the MCU’s secret weapon.Courtesy of Walt Disney Co via Everett Collection An ode to your favorite Goodfellas-imitating, gun-toting CGI-animal and the Oscar nominee who voices him. By William Goodman May 5, 2023 Spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 below. On the opening weekend of James Gunn’s Guardians

Descrease article font size Increase article font size When Marion Portelance plays in King Charles’s coronation concert on Sunday, she’ll be playing a cello with a special connection to the monarch. The student from the Royal College of Music, who is originally from Montreal, will be playing on a William Forster cello from 1804 that

During the last years of my run at The New York Times, it seemed possible that digital news start-ups, like Vice and BuzzFeed, could eclipse old, legacy news organizations like us. The Gray Lady was looking every bit her age and she was stumbling in the age of social media. From its origins as punk magazine

When, oh when, will Kelly Reilly return to TV, tossing her bangs and slinging curse words? Now that news of Kevin Costner’s exit from the Paramount Network hit Yellowstone is official, the future of the as-yet-unfinished season 5 is finally sharpening into focus. The season, comprising two parts and 14 episodes total, took a break

Television and movie writers declared late Monday that they will launch a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era. The Writers Guild of America said that its 11,500 unionized screenwriters will head to the

While Saunders never met Lagerfeld (who died at age 85 in 2019), Usher had “the opportunity to meet him a few times,” he said, and it was important that the designer draw parallels between Lagerfeld’s influence and the hitmaker’s final look. “He was very much heavily into music,” Saunders explained of Lagerfeld. “I watched quite a

Have you ever gotten so angry that you burst into flames? Maybe it was because you found out that Luffy still hasn’t found the One Piece? Or maybe it was because your favorite character got merc’d. Or maybe it’s because you have some severe trauma that causes you to lash out in a hot and

After ex-NHLer P.K. Subban made a jab about pop singer Lizzo‘s weight, many critics think it’s About Damn Time the former defenceman understand body positivity. While appearing as an ESPN commentator during Tuesday night’s Florida Panthers-Toronto Maple Leafs game, Subban, 33, seemingly made a comment about the plus-sized singer. Subban and ESPN co-host John Buccigross

Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya’s Dune: Part 2 finally has a new trailer.Courtesy of Niko Tavernise for Warner Bros Pictures Franchise newcomers Florence Pugh and a jarringly bald Austin Butler also get their closeups in the latest preview  of the hotly anticipated sequel. By William Goodman May 3, 2023 During last week’s CinemaCon event, Dune director Denis Villeneuve

A jury has found Ed Sheeran not liable in a case of copyright infringement, determining that he did not plagiarize elements of Marvin Gaye’s soul classic Let’s Get It On. The unanimous verdict was reached Thursday, on the second day of deliberations. As the New York jury answered the single question of whether Sheeran proved

Bemelmans Bar, the watering hole at the Carlyle hotel, is certainly one of the world’s best places to get a drink—and has been for most of its 75-plus-years existence. But it’s also undergoing a bit of an identity crisis. For seven decades it was simply a good place to enjoy a cocktail surrounded by whimsical

Walk into any motorsport event, and you’ll be hit with the overpowering smell of gas and hot rubber, and the near-deafening sound of revving engines. Look closer—in the pits, behind the wheel, in the team trailers—and you’ll be struck by something else. From the drivers to the engineers to the crews keeping cars in tip-top

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kevin Costner‘s wife, Christine Baumgartner, has filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage. A representative for Costner, 68, confirmed the news in a statement released Tuesday. “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to

In Ted Lasso season 3 episode 3, “4-5-1,” Rebecca finally gives in to her mother’s suggestions that she see her psychic, Tish. Rebecca is understandably skeptical, and she doesn’t hide it, responding to Tish’s every move with snark or deflection. Still, though, after Tish begins the session in earnest, she manages to give Rebecca three

Amid mounting frustrations, British singer Ed Sheeran threatened he’d leave the music industry entirely if he were to lose an ongoing copyright lawsuit over his 2014 single Thinking Out Loud. On Tuesday, the fifth day of the trial, Sheeran again denied that he plagiarized elements of Marvin Gaye’s soul classic Let’s Get It On. While on

Royal reporter and co-author of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry biography Finding Freedom Omid Scobie made an appearance on ITV’s “This Morning” today, where in addition to speaking about Meghan Markle’s decision not to attend King Charles’ coronation, he also touched on the state of affairs between Harry, his father King Charles, and his brother

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Jamie Foxx appears to have broken his silence, three weeks after he was hospitalized for a mysterious “medical complication.” The Oscar winner’s Instagram feed and story were both updated Wednesday. “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed,” the 55-year-old actor shared in a post. Story continues below advertisement

Last week, the talented Liv Hewson, who plays Young Val on Showtime’s Yellowjackets, chose to withdraw from Emmy consideration in the acting categories. Hewson is non-binary, and said simply, It would be inaccurate for me to submit myself as an actress. It neither makes sense for me to be lumped in with the boys. It’s

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It was a night of glitz, glamour and wild sartorial selections as Hollywood’s most fashionable stars descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday for the Met Gala. The theme of the evening’s annual fundraiser, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” was

When it comes to the details of the coronation of King Charles III, it seems like Princess Anne is going to be just as surprised as the rest of us come Saturday. In an interview with Adrienne Arsenault of the CBC, Anne said that Charles hasn’t given her too much information about the coronation because

Photograph: HBO; Collage: Gabe Conte As Hugo and Karolina, Fisher Stevens and Dagmara Dominczyk are quietly one of the funniest duos on Succession. By Caroline Reilly May 2, 2023 A series of small ecosystems make up the Waystar Royco C-suite on HBO’s Succession; groupings of individuals bound by trust, loyalty, fear, and blackmail. There are of course,

Canadian TV viewers might notice the short-term impacts of the Hollywood writers strike as late-night shows go dark this week, but experts say the lasting effects of the work stoppage might come when artificial intelligence rises to feed the content demands of the modern streaming landscape. While AI might not be ready to staff the

Cardi B truly committed to having the most outfit changes at the Met Gala last night, debuting four different ensembles at the event and subsequent after parties. The rapper was first photographed in a pink tulle column gown by Miss Sohee when exiting her hotel: Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images She then changed into

The House of Commons held a moment of silence Tuesday in honour of Gordon Lightfoot, the iconic Canadian singer-songwriter who passed away on Monday. Lightfoot died at the age of 84 in a Toronto hospital on May 1, according to a representative for his family. A cause of death has not been revealed. The musician’s

Ahead of his Met Gala 2023 debut, Pusha T was relaxed as ever. “There’s actually no pressure. I’m really impressed with the look. It takes just enough risk for me,” the rapper told Vanity Fair of the Thom Browne look he wore to Monday night’s Met Gala.  By Brendan O’Connor An avid Thom Browne shopper, Pusha started cultivating a formal

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 may finally be hitting theaters this week, but we’ve already seen a lot of opinions about it out on the internet—mainly about how good the movie is, and I can confirm; it’s very good. But one thing I can also confirm is that many of us have left our

Aerosmith will be touring a city near you for the last time to celebrate the rock band’s 50-plus years together. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band announced Monday the dates for their farewell tour called “Peace Out” starting Sept. 2 in Philadelphia. The 40-date run of shows, which includes a stop in the

Though many of the attendees at the 2023 Met Gala were wearing gowns inspired by Karl Lagerfeld’s favorite looks and habitual choices, a handful will be arriving in couture designed by the legend himself. On Monday, Nicole Kidman brought back a dress that will be familiar to any Chanel obsessive of a certain age, designed

Ari Aster attends the Los Angeles premiere of his new film Beau Is Afraid at the Directors Guild of America on April 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Courtesy of Frazer Harrison via Getty Images Watch the legendary filmmaker interview Aster about his new film, Beau Is Afraid. By Grant Rindner May 1, 2023 Martin Scorsese