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Quentin Tarantino has garnered the wrath of the internet with his latest comments on Paul Dano. via: World of Reel Quite honestly? I didn’t expect the backlash Quentin Tarantino was going to get for criticizing Paul Dano’s acting chops. I get it, what he did was probably not the wisest thing to do in an online culture where every word gets dissected, every sentence gets mulled over, but Tarantino was just being Tarantino. He’s always been honest about his feelings and sees hi

Twitter really is the gift (or curse) that keeps on giving, because my feed has been flooded by OnlyFans performer Whitexican’s rendition of Defying Gravity from Wicked. via: Queerty As the post-holiday hangover clears, we’d be remiss not to report on the biggest LGBTQ+ story that shook family get-togethers, gagged friendsgiving parties, and made us look at Wicked in a whole new light. Yes, we’re talking about the gay who painted himself green, sang “Defying Gravity,” and sho

On December 2 when World of Wonder RuVealed the season 18 cast of RuPaul's Drag Race, people were shocked to see contestant Discord Addams as part of the line-up, especially after it leaked a while ago that the drag performer was rumored to have been disqualified from the show. via: The Tab RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18 has now done its big cast reveal for the latest season airing next year, but one queen is at the centre of drama online. This is all because before the cast wa

Black Widow could be heading to Gotham City. via: Nexus Point News Pre-production on the highly anticipated sequel to The Batman finally ramps up with the first bit of casting news. Sources tell Nexus Point News (SIDEBAR: Word is that site Giant Freakin' Robot had the scoop first) that Scarlett Johansson is in talks to join The Batman - Part II. Details on who Johansson would potentially portray are being kept under wraps, but the role may be a new love interest to Bruce Wayn

A new report suggests the power structure at DC Studios—led by James Gunn and Peter Safran—could change should a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery happen. via: World of Reel Is it already game over for DC Studios and James Gunn? It’s a bit worrying that Zach Cregger (“Weapons”) is shopping his DC film to Skydance. I thought Gunn still had the authority to greenlight DC projects… There’s a blurb in Puck’s latest report  that Paramount Pictures co-chair Josh G

The DCU is gearing up for its next big leap with Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and if early reactions are any indication, fans might be in for something pretty awesome. via: CBM DC Studios' Supergirl will have a presence at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, which is scheduled to run from December 4–7, and there's a lot of online chatter about the first trailer debuting on Friday. We do know that the movie's official social media accounts recently went live, but it

Luann de Lesseps is aging in reverse. At home in Sag Harbor, New York, the 60-year-old Real Housewives of New York City icon is wrinkle-free and snatched — but that’s not the most impressive thing about her. via: Daily Mail Years before reality TV fame, Luann de Lesseps 'dodged a bullet' with her first fiancé, whom she abruptly split from while working as a licensed nurse in Connecticut. 'It's a crazy story, but I tell this in my cabaret show,' the 60-year-old RHONY alum sai

Bad Bunny dominates the majority of this year’s Spotify Wrapped Global Top Lists, which Billboard can exclusively reveal today (Dec. 3). via: Rolling Stone There’s no doubt about it, 2025 was Bad Bunny‘s year. On Wednesday, Spotify released its annual Spotify Wrapped data, confirming that the Puerto Rican star is the year’s most-streamed artist in the world with 19.8 billion streams. Bad Bunny dethroned Taylor Swift, who topped the list for two years in a row before 2025. Bad

Jamie xx has released a new remix of Robyn’s comeback single “Dopamine,” via Young. via: Rolling Stone Jamie puts his signature spin on the euphoric dance track, opening up the original’s thumping four-on-the-floor kicks into skittering grooves reminiscent of U.K. jungle, while adding more flashes and flourishes to the already strobe-like synths. The “Dopamine” remix marks Robyn and Jamie xx’s second project together, with the pair linking up just last year on “Life,” which a

Laurence Fishburne has plenty of sore memories from his time in “The Matrix.” via: EW Laurence Fishburne has plenty of memories from his time shooting the iconic franchise The Matrix — and some of them still live in his bones. During a recent appearance at this year's Marrakech Film Festival, the 64-year-old star looked back on the defining roles of his career, including how he got into character to play the sci-fi icon Morpheus, which demanded a lot more physical training th

Ryan Murphy‘s domination of FX’s programming will continue into the new year when The Beauty arrives on January 21, 2026. via: Bloody Disgusting The world of high fashion turns dark when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways in “The Beauty,” a new FX series from executive producer Ryan Murphy (“American Horror Story”). The series premieres Wednesday, January 21 on FX & Hulu. The series premiere of “The Beauty” will include the first three episo

Disney+ Originals boss Eric Schrier told producers not to pitch kids and family content, which is primarily being developed in-house. via: Variety “We’re not dogmatic,” Schrier said during a keynote presentation at confab Content London . “Obviously, comedies, dramas, limited series are the backbone of what we do. Unscripted is a big part of the Disney brand, and Disney+ and ABC in particular, whether it’s ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ or our doc series or our true crime-bas

It’s time to play another deadly game. via: Bloody Disgusting Samara Weaving is joined this time around by a killer cast including Kathryn Newton (Abigail), Sarah Michelle Gellar (“Dexter: Original Sin”), Shawn Hatosy (“The Pitt”), Elijah Wood (“Yellowjackets”), and even horror master David Cronenberg! Ready or Not 2 opens in theaters April 10, 2026. Here’s the official synopsis: “Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace (Samara Weaving) disco

Comedian Tig Notaro and Zack Snyder are getting the band back together! via: Variety The actor and comedian was on the Dec. 1 episode of the podcast “ On With Kara Swisher ,” where she spoke about her role in Snyder’s 2021 action film “Army of the Dead.” Notaro joined as a replacement for comedian Chris D’Elia — and the role had unexpected results for her. “I go viral for being sexy in this film,” she said. “And it was so unexpected. My phone’s exploding. I’m not walking arou

The social media embargo for James Cameron‘s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press ahead of its theatrical rollout later this month, and journalists are calling the third trip to Pandora an “ultimate cinematic spectacle” that pushes “visuals and emotion to new heights.” via: CBM For the most part, the reactions are very positive, with many hailing Fire and Ash as the most visually-striking, action-packed, violent and emotional film of t

Ray J isn’t holding back with his latest live rant, and this time his sights are set on music “it” couple Beyoncé and JAY-Z. via: Complex Ray J is calling out Beyoncé and Jay-Z for seemingly not taking any pictures with Brandy when they come to The Boy Is Mine tour shows. Ray J posted a message directed to one of the music industry’s most powerful couples on Instagram, in the form of a video directly addressing them for what he suggests is a slight against his sister. “N****a

Nicholas Galitzine has shared new details about the upcoming Masters of the Universe film. via: CBM Masters of the Universe finally returns to the big screen in 2026, and while early test screening reactions have been very positive, only time will tell whether the reboot can live up to the lofty expectations of fans. Nicholas Galitzine has been tapped to bring He-Man to life, and set photos have shown him looking suitably bulked up as the new Prince Adam of Eternia. It will b

Word on the street is that Dune Messiah may be looking to move it's original release date as to not go head-to-head with Avengers: Doomsday at the box office. via: CBM As of now, Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three are both scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. It's a move that's unlikely to do either movie any favours, though it's hard to shake the feeling that "Dunesday," as it's been dubbed by fans, will see the Dune threequel suffer most. Marvel Studios has no i

Tony- and Grammy-winning, three-time Emmy- and two-time Oscar-nominated singer, songwriter and actor Leslie Odom Jr is set adapt the August 2024 Rolling Stone article “Dance With the Devil” by Alex Bhattacharji. Odom will also star in the horror feature. via: EW The article explores American singer Sammy Davis Jr.’s "unlikely connection to Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan, what drew Davis into that world, and the surprising overlap between the beloved entertainer and one o

Mariah Carey, Chappell Roan and Post Malone are among the performers helping to ring in 2026 as part of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest.” via: Rolling Stone Dick Clark‘s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest is kicking off 2026 with a stacked line-up of performers. Chappell Roan, 50 Cent, and Mariah Carey are among the artists performing in a supersized version of the annual special. This year’s telecast is being touted as the longest in the sh