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Jenna Ortega talks about feeling ‘incredibly misunderstood’

Actress Jenna Ortega says she feels “incredibly misunderstood” due to fame, and that public recognition sometimes feels “horrific.” In a candid interview, she opened up about dealing with assumptions, privacy issues, and how director Tim Burton helped her build confidence. Los Angeles: Hollywood star Jenna Ortega says she feels “incredibly misunderstood” due to other people forming perceptions of her due to the fame she has attained. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Ortega said: “I think that’s part of my struggle with that side of the job, because you feel incredibly misunderstood. It’s almost to a point where it feels like your name doesn’t belong to you. I almost don’t even resonate with it anymore.” She said that she hates assumptions, “and a big part of this job is that people are going to make assumptions about you.” The Wednesday star feels that too much information about performers is revealed to the…

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Jaafar Jackson’s Michael to hit screens in April 2026

Michael Jackson’s biopic Michael, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua, is set for worldwide release on April 24, 2026, after reshoots delayed its original 2025 release. Los Angeles: The biopic based on the life of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, titled Michael, will now release worldwide on April 24, 2026. The film was earlier scheduled to release in October 2025. Antoine Fuqua directs the film, with John Logan as screenwriter and Jaafar Jackson starring as his late uncle. Graham King, an Oscar winner for The Departed, produces, reports Variety.com. “Michael explores the global superstar’s journey to become known to the world as the King of Pop, presenting an intimate look at the life and enduring legacy of one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known,” the synopsis reads. Lionsgate is releasing the film domestically, with Universal handling distribution in the rest of…

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Ariana Grande finds it ‘silly’ to think she’s abandoning music

Ariana Grande reassured fans she’s not leaving music despite focusing on films like Wicked and Oh, the Places You’ll Go. Calling music her “lifeline,” she promised to return next year, balancing her singing career with other creative projects Los Angeles: Grammy Award-winner Ariana Grande has assured her fans that she is not abandoning music, even after her ventures into the “Wicked” franchise and her upcoming role as part of the voice cast in John M Chu’s ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go” film. She took to social media to explain that she has read the comments and revealed that she is not leaving music as it has been her lifeline. “Very silly of you all to assume that just because i have my hands full with many things that i plan to abandon singing & music!!! it is and has always been my lifeline. there will need to be room made for…

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Rihanna says she always wanted a baby girl

Rihanna already has RZA, three, and Riot, 23 months. She now said that she’d love to have a baby girl, even though she’s relished the experience of raising her two boys. Los Angeles: Grammy Award-winner Rihanna, who is currently pregnant with her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky, has said that she would love to have a baby girl. Asked about the sex of her unborn baby, Rihanna, who is a mother to two boys, told Extra: “You have to wait and see. Oh, my gosh, are you guys going to be so hurt if it’s a boy?” The host then replied: “I think we’re secretly hoping you have a girl … because you’ve got your two sweet, sweet boys.” Rihanna already has RZA, three, and Riot, 23 months. She now said that she’d love to have a baby girl, even though she’s relished the experience of raising her two…

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Johnny Depp doesn’t want to ‘hold onto hate’

Johnny Depp says he refuses to hold onto hate after years of legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard. Calling the journey painful but insightful, the actor said he has no ill will and chose truth over lies to reclaim his career. Los Angeles: Hollywood star Hollywood actor Johnny Depp said that he ‘refuses’ to “hold” onto “hate” following his bitter court battle with his former actress-wife Amber Heard. It was in 2016 when Depp split from Heard and his career went into freefall when she later wrote an op-ed about being a victim of domestic abuse, which led to a lengthy court battle after he sued her for defamation. Depp told The Telegraph newspaper: “This sounds like, but one can simply hold hate [until it] inspires some species of malice in your skull. He added: “Makes you think of revenge. But hating someone is a great big responsibility to hang on…

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Brad Pitt’s home in Los Angeles targeted in burglary

Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home was burglarized while he was away promoting his new film F1. Three unidentified suspects broke in and fled with valuables. Police are investigating the incident at the $5.5 million Los Feliz property bought in 2023 Los Angeles: Hollywood star Brad Pitt’s home was ransacked by burglars, when the actor was not on the premises. Police are investigating a burglary at a Los Angeles home reportedly owned by Pitt. The actor was not on the premises at the time of the break-in as he has been traveling to promote his new racing thriller ‘F1’ reports variety.com. A carpet premiere event for the film was held Monday in London. The Los Angeles Police Department said that authorities responded to a break-in on the 2300 block of North Edgemont Street in the Los Feliz neighborhood of the city. Three suspects reportedly breached the premises by climbing a fence and…

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Tom Cruise is finally getting Oscar, but here’s a catch

Academy President Janet Yang spotlighted Tom Cruise’s “incredible commitment to the filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community.” Washington: Twenty-five years after Tom Cruise received his first Oscar nomination, he’s finally getting a trophy. It’s not for his death-defying stunts, either. At least, not exclusively. Cruise, choreographer Debbie Allen and “Do The Right Thing” production designer Wynn Thomas have all been selected to receive honorary Oscar statuettes at the annual Governors Awards, the film academy said Tuesday. Dolly Parton will also be recognised with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her decades-long charitable work in literacy and education. “This year’s Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact,” Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement. Most recipients of the prize historically have not yet won a competitive Oscar themselves. Cruise, 62, has been nominated four times,…

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Will Smith says he turned down ‘Inception’ because he didn’t understand the story

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio ended up headlining the cerebral action thriller instead Los Angeles: Star Will Smith took everyone by surprise by sharing that he turned down the lead role of filmmaker Christopher Nolan‘s “Inception” because he didn’t “understand the plot”. Smith shared the anecdote during a recent interview with radio station Kiss Xtra (via HuffPost). Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio ended up headlining the cerebral action thriller instead, reports variety.com. “I don’t think I’ve ever said it publicly but I am going to say it because we are opening up to one another,” Smith said. He added: “Chris Nolan brought me ‘Inception’ first and I didn’t get it. I’ve never said that out loud. Now that I think about it, it’s those movies that go into those alternate realities… they don’t pitch well. But I am hurt by those, too.” Nolan’s blockbuster opened in theaters and went on to gross $839…

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Shakira says being an immigrant in US ‘means living in fear’

The Colombia-hailing pop star alluded to president Donald Trump‘s attitude toward immigrants, which were among the key tenets of his administration that protested nationwide Los Angeles: Grammy-winning Colombia star Shakira has talked about the dire socio-political instability facing immigrants in the US. In a new interview with BBC, the Colombia-hailing pop star alluded to president Donald Trump’s attitude toward immigrants, which were among the key tenets of his administration that protested nationwide yesterday as thousands marched in cities from Los Angeles to Austin in the “No Kings” rallies, reports deadline.com. Asked how it feels to be an immigrant living in America today, the four-time Grammy winner responded, “It means living in constant fear, and it’s painful to see.” She continued, “Now, more than ever, we have to remain united. Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration…

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#MeToo case: Harvey Weinstein found guilty of criminal sex act, acquitted on another

Convicted on one charge in his New York sex crimes retrial, acquitted on another, while the jury remains undecided on a third. The split verdict follows the overturning of his 2020 conviction in a landmark #MeToo case New York: Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted on Wednesday on one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial — but acquitted of another, while jurors remained deadlocked on a third charge. The split verdict delivered a partial vindication to both his accusers and the prosecution — as well as to Weinstein — in a landmark case that had previously been thrown into uncertainty. Weinstein’s initial conviction five years ago marked a pivotal moment for the #MeToo movement and seemed to confirm the downfall of one of Hollywood’s most powerful men. However, that conviction was overturned last year, leading to a retrial in the same Manhattan courthouse. This time, a majority-female jury convicted…

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