Emilia Clarke became one of television’s biggest stars through her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. Since then, however, several of the actress’s attempts to join major franchises have resulted in major—if not historic—flops.
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Michael B. Jordan 2021 Quote Saying Killmonger is “Not a Villain” Sparks Renewed Backlash in 2025
Back in December 2021, actor Michael B. Jordan sat down with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks for an interview about his role in Marvel’s Black Panther. The conversation turned to Killmonger, the antagonist Jordan brought to life on the big screen. When asked point-blank whether Killmonger should be considered a villain, Jordan gave an answer that raised eyebrows then—and is now reigniting fierce debate today.
BlueSky Users Call for Death of Donald Trump, J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk, and More After Charlie Kirk Assassination
In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the social media platform BlueSky has become a disturbing showcase of deranged political rhetoric. Instead of mourning or condemning the violence, many users are celebrating Kirk’s death—and going further by demanding that other figures within the conservative spectrum be targeted next. The combination of BlueSky and Charlie Kirk has revealed a horrifying trend: online mobs openly fantasizing about assassinations with no accountability.
Jimmy Kimmel Slams ‘Angry Finger Pointing’ Following Charlie Kirk Shooting After Building a Career off Angry Finger Pointing
The tragic death of Charlie Kirk has shaken political and media circles alike. Yet the fallout has already exposed sharp divisions about how to react, and who gets to claim the moral high ground. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, long known for his scathing barbs aimed at conservatives like Charlie Kirk, is now urging Americans to stop “angry finger-pointing.”
Kotaku Founder Brian Crecente Mocked Death of Charlie Kirk on Social Media Hours After Fatal Shooting
The founder of Kotaku openly mocked the death of Charlie Kirk just hours after a tragic shooting took the conservative commentator’s life.
Conservative Commentator Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University Event in Shocking Attack
Conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, sparking shockwaves across the political world and raising new concerns about political violence in America.
Mark Hamill Infers Trump Supporters Are Dishonest and Indecent in New Interview Taking Him to All-New Levels of Vile
Even as the lights of Hollywood begin to dim for Mark Hamill, the actor behind Luke Skywalker isn’t ready to fade quietly. Instead, he’s become one of the most candid and persistent voices in political commentary today. Whether or not he is effective at persuading...
Jimmy Kimmel Comments on ‘Defending Democracy’ Against Trump at Emmy’s
Jimmy Kimmel has built his late-night persona on mocking President Trump. At this year’s Creative Arts Emmys, he kept that streak alive while also brushing off any suggestion that he’s some noble figure “defending democracy.” Still, if his comments backstage sounded dismissive, his attitude showed the same smug self-satisfaction that has defined his Emmy-night politics for years.
The End of Disney’s Girl Boss Celeb Era: Rachel Zegler of Snow White and Amandla Stenberg of Acolyte Are Done
Rachel Zegler burst onto the scene with powerful performances in West Side Story (2021) and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023). Discovered by Steven Spielberg, she was a force to be reckoned with if even if both her first films flopped...
Beast Boy Voice Actor Claims He Was Fired by WB After Parkinson’s Diagnosis
The long-running voice of Beast Boy, Greg Cipes, has come forward with a serious allegation against Warner Bros. According to Cipes, he was fired from his role as Beast Boy the day after he publicly shared his Parkinson’s diagnosis—ending over two decades of work with DC’s animated projects.
Colbert Wins First Late Show Emmy After Being Cancelled: Is This Recognition or a Hollywood Political Statement?
In one of the strangest twists in recent Hollywood memory, Stephen Colbert has finally won an Emmy for The Late Show—just weeks after CBS announced his program is being canceled. After nearly a decade on the air and 33 nominations without a single victory, Colbert’s show secured its first statuette in the Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series category.
The timing couldn’t be more suspicious. Was this really about rewarding creative merit, or was Hollywood sending a political message after CBS pulled the plug on the partisan host?
Howard Stern Claims SiriusXM Show Isn’t Canceled—But the Contract Question Lingers
Howard Stern is back in the headlines with SirirusXM, though not for anything particularly new. After vanishing from the airwaves and sparking widespread speculation about his future, the veteran shock jock resurfaced on SiriusXM this week with a prank aimed at media outlets and his own listeners.
Sydney Sweeney Shuts Down American Eagle Questions as “Great Jeans” Campaign Fallout Continues
Sydney Sweeney stepped onto the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival this week with her new movie Christy front and center. But while promoting the biopic about boxer Christy Martin, one reporter shifted gears and asked about her recent American Eagle partnership and the viral fallout of the “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” campaign.