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It’s a-me, Chris Pratt! On Thursday afternoon, the highly anticipated first trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie dropped, and despite excited, ample buzz online, there was one thing fans were quick to complain about: Mario’s voice. Pratt, who starred in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, is the voice of Mario, the iconic Italian plumber

I love a bad dad. They are my favorite archetype, and Lord Asriel is pretty high up on that list. A character who masquerades as Lyra’s uncle at the start of HBO’s His Dark Materials series and then is revealed to be her father, he’s someone that we know we can’t trust. He did kill

When Zazie Beetz is lost in thought, she tends to reach for her impossibly curly, Pantene-commercial-ready hair. She does it again and again while we dine al fresco at Peacefood, a vegan café, on a crisp, sunny day on the Upper West Side of New York. It’s a simple yet disarming quirk for a movie

Roger Sollenberger got his first scoop about Herschel Walker by accident. “Just googling, really,” the Daily Beast reporter told me. It was June and he was searching for his next story. “I didn’t know that I was looking for a kid. I was just following some other track,” he said, when he stumbled upon some

Florence Pugh graced Paris fashion week with her presence and had a particularly big fashion moment during a night out in the French city. The Don’t Worry Darling star wore a gorgeous sheer two-piece ensemble from Valentino on Oct. 2 that showcased her figure, as the actress forewent a bra. “Trust the button. #Valentino,” Pugh

If you’ve ever worked as a server in the restaurant industry, and especially if you’re a woman, you know that charm and affability equals more tips. Add attractiveness and flirting to the package, and you’ve found the model that launched a thousand Hooters and similar breastaurants (ugh) into popularity. It’s hardly rocket science: men are

Sarah Ferguson says that not only did Queen Elizabeth approve of her career as a historical romance author, but the late monarch even provided some of the inspiration behind her fictional characters. The Duchess of York attended the Henley Literary Festival in Henley-on-Thames in the United Kingdom this week, during which she was interviewed about

Hilary Swank has a lot to be excited about. On Wednesday, the Alaska Daily star was on Good Morning America and shared the news that she and husband Philip Schneider are expecting twins. READ MORE: Hilary Swank rescues dog while filming in New York Read More Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ producers reach settlement with slain cinematographer’s

Bale has been a leading man since he first graced the big screen at 13 years old. By Florence O’Connor October 5, 2022 It’s hard to get more iconic than Christian Bale. And in the latest episode of GQ’s Iconic Characters, Bale gives exclusive insight into his most memorable onscreen moments. It may be hard

Saoirse-Monica Jackson knows it’s easy to confuse her with Erin Quinn, the character she plays on the Netflix comedy Derry Girls. For starters, they both hail from Derry, the city in Northern Ireland that was the center of the decades-long conflict known as the Troubles. But while Erin turns 18 during Derry Girls’ third and

Kanye West is no stranger to voicing bold, contrarian opinions. Nevertheless, attendees at his Yeezy Season 9 event at Paris Fashion Week on Monday were shocked to see the rapper wearing a shirt emblazoned with the slogan “White Lives Matter.” The shirt, worn by West (who changed his name to Ye in 2021) and several

Song Association is leaving the studio and heading to beautiful Venice, Italy with Gavin Leatherwood and Armani Beauty. Gavin joins ELLE for a scent-inspired round, capturing all things Aqua Di Giò. Tune in as he reveals his favorite karaoke song, his experience seeing music legend Elton John, and the story behind recording his single “Just

Alec Baldwin and producers for the western movie Rust have reached a settlement with the estate of the movie’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot dead on set during filming last year, Deadline reported on Wednesday, citing a statement from Hutchins’ husband. “We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death

Remember when Armie Hammer was supposed to be in a movie with Jennifer Lopez, but then came the allegations of rape, abuse, and cannibalism? Well, that movie is in post-production, and the trailer dropped. Attempting to subvert the phrase “shotgun wedding,” this film stars Lopez (Darcy) and Josh Duhamel (Tom) as a couple-to-be at a destination

As one of the four Sister Wives women announced that she planned to leave husband Kody Brown, he asked his remaining wives to “conform to patriarchy.” During Sunday’s episode of the popular long-running TLC series Sister Wives, Christine — Kody’s third wife — announced the end of their marriage. Christine and Kody were “spiritually” married,

Liz Truss presented herself as a straight talker with a clear plan; a leader who would happily make unpopular decisions—and stick by them—to grow Britain’s economy. A month into her premiership, Truss has badly stumbled on the very selling points that took her into Downing Street. An unpopular package of tax cuts has turned public

“The fact that I get to tell this story and we’re on Season 3, I mean, that’s better than any Emmy.” By Ariel LeBeau October 3, 2022 Devery Jacobs, Lane Factor, Paulina Alexis, and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai in Reservation Dogs.Courtesy of Shane Brown for FX In the final minutes of the second season of Reservation Dogs,

Angelina Jolie has accused ex-husband Brad Pitt of abusive behaviour toward her and their six children onboard a private plane in 2016 — behaviour she claimed led to the dissolution of their marriage. The New York Times, who obtained the countersuit put forward by Jolie, reported that she filed the claim in response to an

The BAFTA TV and Craft Awards have changed their rules in a bid to improve gender parity among the nominees. Per the Hollywood Reporter, the top three male and top three female vote receivers in round one of both directing categories—Factual, and Fiction and Multi-Camera—as well as the entertainment performance category will automatically go through

Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died. She was 90. In a statement provided to The Associated Press, Lynn’s family said she died Tuesday at her home in

Spooky season is here, and Lizzo leaned into it during her Madison Square Garden show last night. The singer wore a neon and nude catsuit, featuring a spider-like design. It’s giving Spider-Woman meets pop star vibes: Jamie McCarthy//Getty Images Lizzo had her hair styled down in waves and wore a smoky eye for makeup. Jamie

Dream, a Minecraft YouTuber and one of the most popular names on the internet, has finally revealed his face from behind a smiley-face mask that he used for eight years. Dream is a big deal in the online gaming community, having amassed over 30 million YouTube subscribers. A quick scroll through his YouTube channel reveals

Paul McCartney showed his support for his daughter Stella McCartney‘s fashion line by attending her latest runway show. The legendary musician sat in the front row at the brand’s spring 2023 runway show on Monday at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France where he was joined by his wife, Nancy Shevell. His other daughter Mary

Y’all, this is a tough one. This is like trying to pick out the best Beatles album. Or the best Halloween candy. Or the sexiest of the tumblr sexymen. It’s just really hard and there are lots of valid opinions. But I’m going to practice self love here and say that my own opinion is

Sacheen Littlefeather, the actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Academy Award for The Godfather on his behalf in an indelible protest of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans, has died. She was 75. Littlefeather’s niece, Calina Lawrence, confirmed that she died peacefully Sunday, surrounded by loved ones at her Marin County, California, home. The

It started with Legolas.  By Gabriella Paiella October 3, 2022 Photographs: Everett Collection; Collage: Gabe Conte In Sex and the City, the unspoken main character—a non-living entity that is nonetheless omnipresent and exerts great aesthetic power and influence—is New York City itself. House of the Dragon, another HBO series concerned with brutal matters of the

The royal family just unveiled a new official portrait. On Saturday, the palace released a new image on social media of King Charles, Camilla, Queen Consort, Prince William, and Princess Kate. In the photo, taken by Getty photographer Chris Jackson, the four royals, all dressed in black, pose side-by-side inside Buckingham Palace on the night

Kim Kardashian has agreed to pay $1.26 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges that she promoted a cryptocurrency on Instagram without disclosing she’d been paid $250,000 to do so. The SEC said Monday that the reality TV star and entrepreneur has agreed to cooperate with its ongoing investigation. The SEC said Kardashian failed

Kylie Jenner continues to stun with her ensemble choices at Paris Fashion Week, this time at the Business of Fashion gala dinner on Saturday night celebrating the BoF 500 from 2022. Jenner chose a form-fitting cutout gown made from sheer panels and black lace pieces, revealing her matching lacy bra. The fabric of the skirt