Ben Affleck has spent decades weighing in on politics, campaigning for presidential candidates, and even testifying before Congress. But don’t expect the Oscar winner to put his own name on a ballot anytime soon.
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Marvel Casts Samara Weaving as Emma Frost in X-Men Reboot
Marvel Studios has reportedly found its new Emma Frost.
Mamdani’s Celebrity Supporters May Soon Be Paying His New Luxury Home Tax
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani built much of his political brand around the promise of making wealthy New Yorkers pay a larger share of the city’s costs. Now, some of the celebrities who helped propel his campaign may find themselves paying those higher taxes.
Nathan Fillion Admits He Avoided a Ticket When Officer Mistook Him For Jason Bateman
While Nathan Fillion has spent nearly a decade playing a police officer on The Rookie, it is unlikely that he would ever seriously impersonate an officer of the law. However, that does not mean he is above assuming the identity of another actor to avoid a speeding ticket—even Jason Bateman.
Kelsey Grammer Says It’s “Exhausting” When Hollywood Rewrites History as ‘The Odyssey’ Debate Continues
For months, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has found itself at the center of a heated cultural debate over historical authenticity, modern reinterpretation, and whether Hollywood has become more interested in reshaping classic stories than faithfully adapting them....
Rosie O’Donnell Admits to Still Re-Watching ‘The View’ Argument That Caused Her to Quit
The explosive 2007 argument between Rosie O’Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck on The View remains one of the show’s most infamous moments.
NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani Accused of Doxxing Celebrity Supporters With Pied-à-Terre Tax List
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is facing a wave of criticism after publishing a searchable list identifying hundreds of thousands of property owners who could potentially be subject to the city's new pied-à-terre tax — a database that includes the...
Johnny Depp Appears at Comic Con as Ebenezer Scrooge — Makes Anti-Trump Tariff Joke
Johnny Depp surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con by appearing in full costume as Ebenezer Scrooge—and slipping an apparent joke about President Donald Trump’s tariffs into his performance.
Olivia Wilde Calls Elon Musk a “Creature,” Connects Him to “Incel Culture”
Actress and filmmaker Olivia Wilde has made her feelings about Elon Musk unmistakably clear, referring to the billionaire as a “creature” and saying she now “deeply” resents him.
Journey’s Jonathan Cain Blasts Bruce Springsteen as “Annoying, Bitter Old Man”
Veteran rock star Bruce Springsteen is facing growing backlash after his “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour was largely defined by political messaging and repeated attacks on President Donald Trump. The criticism is not coming solely from fans and commentators, but also from his peers.
Ricky Gervais Doesn’t Care if You’re Offended — Comedian Rejects Calls to Tone His Humor Down
During a recent appearance on BBC Radio 2, Ricky Gervais made it clear that he has no intention of toning down his comedy. In fact, he argued that comedians cannot express an interesting opinion without eventually upsetting someone.
Mark Ruffalo Once Effusively Praised Elon Musk and Tesla Before Condemning Him Over Politics
Hollywood actor and activist Mark Ruffalo has resumed condemning Elon Musk on Musk’s own platform. Ruffalo bookended the week with pointed attacks against the tech mogul, alongside posts about political and environmental issues and calls to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
Former Superman Dean Cain Declares That Hollywood’s “Woke” Era is Ending
Among his many attributes, Superman has long served as a symbol of hope, largely because of his unwavering optimism. Now, former Superman actor Dean Cain is expressing optimism that Hollywood is finally moving away from the “woke” era that alienated audiences and damaged the entertainment industry.