Dakota Johnson Got Called “Pompous” for Shaking Hands at an Audition. Yeah, That Actually Happened.

Dakota Johnson at the Valentino fashion show January 28, 2026 in Paris.

Dakota Johnson lost a job for having manners. The audition story that explains exactly why she stopped waiting for Hollywood’s permission. So Dakota Johnson went on Hits Radio to talk about the U.K. release of her film Splitsville — and somewhere in that conversation, she dropped a story that’s genuinely hard to believe. She walked … Read more

David Alan Grier Admits He Passed On ‘Ace Ventura’ And ‘Seinfeld’: “The Bag Was Fumbled”

David Alan Grier

He passed on “Ace Ventura”. He passed on “Seinfeld”. David Alan Grier called himself out on live TV. David Alan Grier sat down on NBC’s Today with Jenna & Sheinelle and basically handed us a reminder of how fast a Hollywood career can turn on a single bad read. He turned down Ace Ventura: Pet … Read more

Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Is Now a Massive Hit — Warner Bros. Has a Serious Problem

“Project Hail Mary” Box office.

“Project Hail Mary” hits $164.3M domestic. “They Will Kill You” hits rock bottom. The gap between the two tells you everything about where movies are headed right now. A $54.5 million second weekend is not normal. Most movies crater after their opening. Project Hail Mary dropped only 32% from its debut, which in 2026 money … Read more

Antonio Banderas Reveals He Was Told Hispanics Can Only Play Bad Guys In Hollywood

Antonio Banderas Instagram Photo.

Hollywood told Antonio Banderas he was born to play bad guys. He played a hero in a mask instead. Now “Shrek 5” won’t even call him back. Look, I’ll be real — when a Hollywood legend sits down with The Times and says casting directors literally told him “you are here, like the blacks and … Read more

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer Hits 1 Billion Views in Days, Breaks All-Time Record

Spider-Man

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” trailer just crossed 1B views in days, breaking records and proving Spidey hype is bigger than ever right now. If it feels like everyone on your feed is talking about “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” you’re not wrong. The trailer didn’t just go viral — it smashed records in a way we’ve … Read more

Teyana Taylor Responds After Critics Mock Her Reaction to Amy Madigan’s Oscars Wi

Teyana Taylor

After losing the Oscar for supporting actress, Teyana Taylor celebrated Amy Madigan’s win — then pushed back at critics who mocked her enthusiasm. When the envelope opened for best supporting actress at the 98th Academy Awards, the camera caught Teyana Taylor springing from her seat in applause. Moments earlier, Taylor had been one of the … Read more

Josh Zuckerman says he still “takes offense” at the funny reason he got his Young Dr. Evil audition

Josh Zuckerman in 'Austin Powers in Goldmember'.

Josh Zuckerman says landing his “Austin Powers in Goldmember” role was an honor — but the strange reason he got the audition still stings. More than two decades after the release of Austin Powers in Goldmember, actor Josh Zuckerman still has mixed feelings about how he first got his shot at playing the younger version … Read more

Review: ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Turns the Elite’s Deadly Game Into a Bigger, Bloodier Midnight Spectacle

Kathryn Newton and Samara Weaving in 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come'

Samara Weaving returns as Grace in “Ready or Not 2,” a louder, bloodier sequel that doubles the chaos and satire of the cult horror hit. When “Ready or Not” arrived in theaters in 2019, it surprised audiences with a wicked mix of horror, satire, and slapstick brutality. The film turned a simple premise — a … Read more

Buried Secrets in the Woods: ‘A Safe Distance’ Debuts Tense First Clip at SXSW

A Safe Distance’ Brings Wilderness Terror to SXSW.

At SXSW, Gloria Mercer’s thriller “A Safe Distance” debuts with a tense clip of backpackers hiding a body, teasing a dark survival tale. As the lights come up on the 40th edition of the SXSW, one of the festival’s opening-night premieres is already stirring curiosity — and unease. A Safe Distance marks the feature directorial … Read more

Rachel Zegler Opens Up About ‘Snow White’ Backlash: “I Refuse to Assimilate for Anybody Else’s Comfort”

Rachel Zegler

After years of online backlash over “Snow White,” Rachel Zegler says the criticism forced her to confront identity, fame and speaking out. For Rachel Zegler, the journey from breakout star to global headline-maker has been marked not only by career milestones but also by intense public scrutiny. In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, … Read more