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  1. Ridley Scott Calls Himself an Influencer

    Ridley Scott Calls Himself an Influencer

    The director argues that staying ahead of Hollywood trends makes him an influencer, while outlining several projects still on his career list.

    2 min read
  2. Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Stubborn’ Friends Co-Star Became Her First Rescue Dog

    Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Stubborn’ Friends Co-Star Became Her First Rescue Dog

    Jennifer Aniston has revealed how a difficult canine cameo on Friends unexpectedly led her to adopt Norman, the rescue dog she later memorialised with a tattoo.

  3. Michael Cera Turned Down Harry Potter for One Surprising Reason

    Michael Cera Turned Down Harry Potter for One Surprising Reason

    Michael Cera revealed he walked away from a possible role in the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise because he feared the long-term commitment, and becoming “too famous.”

  4. Meryl Streep Nearly Walked Away From ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

    Meryl Streep Nearly Walked Away From ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

    Meryl Streep says she initially rejected The Devil Wears Prada, doubled her salary demand and got exactly what she wanted: “They needed me.”

  5. Nicolas Cage Says Nolan Never Called Back

    Nicolas Cage Says Nolan Never Called Back

    Nicolas Cage says turning down Christopher Nolan’s “Insomnia” may have cost him future roles, and claims several major directors simply stopped calling after he said no.

  6. Lady Gaga Refused to Meet the Woman She Played

    Lady Gaga Refused to Meet the Woman She Played

    Patrizia Reggiani wanted Lady Gaga to meet her before House of Gucci. Gaga deliberately refused, and her reason reveals just how far she went to become the infamous “Lady Gucci.”

  7. Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez Just Made It Very Obvious

    Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez Just Made It Very Obvious

    Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez were spotted together in London during her Eternal Sunshine Tour run, adding another very public clue to their rekindled romance.

  8. Mark Ruffalo Antisemitism Row Escalates

    Mark Ruffalo Antisemitism Row Escalates

    The Simon Wiesenthal Center and Creative Community for Peace have backed Paramount after it condemned Mark Ruffalo’s social media post.

    4 min read
  9. Will Smith Reveals the Christopher Nolan Blockbuster He Turned Down Because He ‘Didn’t Get It’

    Will Smith Reveals the Christopher Nolan Blockbuster He Turned Down Because He ‘Didn’t Get It’

    Will Smith says Christopher Nolan offered him the lead role in Inception before Leonardo DiCaprio, but he rejected it because he couldn’t understand the film’s mind-bending premise.

  10. Meghan Markle’s Acting Return Gets Complicated

    Meghan Markle’s Acting Return Gets Complicated

    A reported British role could expand Meghan Markle’s screen comeback, but the production remains unidentified and the Sussexes have not confirmed their move.

    4 min read
  11. Gillian Anderson Finally Reveals the Surprisingly Simple Reason Behind Her Iconic 2001 Thong Dress

    Gillian Anderson Finally Reveals the Surprisingly Simple Reason Behind Her Iconic 2001 Thong Dress

    Gillian Anderson’s daring 2001 Oscar afterparty look became one of the era’s most unforgettable red-carpet moments — but the actress says the exposed thong was actually a “practical choice.”