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Celebrities Get Weird at 2026 Met Gala From Rachel Zegler to Bad Bunny and Beyond
The 2026 Met Gala theme, “Fashion Is Art,” gave celebrities license to lean into the unconventional—and some used the opportunity to get weird. While many of the entertainment industry’s biggest names opted for more polished, traditional looks, others pushed boundaries in strikingly bizarre ways.
The Rock Claims the “Most Masculine Men” Wear Skirts While Wearing a Skirt
For decades, Dwayne Johnson has portrayed a form of hyper-masculinity in popular culture. His screen persona now stands in sharp contrast after a recent red carpet appearance. At the 2026 Met Gala, The Rock arrived wearing a skirt.
Haunted Mansion Reopened After Surprise Weekend Closure at Magic Kingdom
The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom has reopened after being closed without warning over the weekend, returning to normal operations on Monday morning. The attraction was unavailable for two whole days, beginning Saturday and continuing through Sunday, before...
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Lawsuit Ahead of Trial
One of Hollywood’s most high-profile legal dramas in recent years has come to an end. Late Monday afternoon, it was announced that the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has been settled. Despite earlier indications that Lively intended to take the case to trial, the agreement comes just ahead of the scheduled court date.
Dolly Parton Gives Health Update With Good News and Bad News
Dolly Parton, 80, shared a health update on May 4 through a post on X. The message focused on her current health status and ongoing recovery. It also responded to public interest in her recent time away from some professional commitments as well as what she is...
Draco Malfoy Actor Claims He’s Putting His “Own Spin” on Character for HBO Max Series
The upcoming Harry Potter adaptation is facing renewed scrutiny following an interview with one of its young stars. Lox Pratt, who plays Draco Malfoy in the HBO Max series, recently told Variety that he plans to put his “own spin” on the character. The comment suggests his portrayal may differ in meaningful ways from the version seen in the original films.
Andy Serkis Claims Viggo Mortensen Was “Thrilled” to Pass the Torch as Aragorn is Recast for The Hunt for Gollum
As The Hunt for Gollum moves forward, the biggest question hanging over the project isn’t the story—it’s how fans will react to a newly recast Aragorn. Now, according to Andy Serkis, we’re getting the first real insight into how the original Aragorn Viggo Mortensen...
‘Star Wars’ Streaming Data Shows Viewership Still Driven by Legacy Films — Not Sequel Trilogy
Despite years of uneven projects, Star Wars remains a significant cultural presence—with viewership numbers to back that up. However, according to Nielsen data reported by Variety, audience attention is concentrated around specific eras of the franchise—rather than Disney’s newer entries driving overall engagement.
Former Nintendo President Alleges Amazon Made Illegal Demands
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says the company’s early-2000s clash with Amazon stemmed from what he describes as illegal demands. For years, the absence of the Nintendo Wii and DS from the fast-growing retailer fueled speculation.
‘Supergirl’ May Lose $200 Million at Box Office
Industry insiders are expressing growing uncertainty about the potential box office success of Supergirl.
Tim Allen Trolls “No Kings” Crowd for Fawning Reaction to King Charles
Veteran comedian Tim Allen didn’t hesitate to mock “No Kings” protesters following King Charles III’s recent visit to Washington.
Meryl Streep Claims Marvel Has Made Movies “So Boring”
While promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2, actress Meryl Streep called out Marvel for making new movies “so boring.”