He was nominated alongside Sterling K. Brown for 'American Fiction,' Robert De Niro for 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' Ryan Gosling for 'Barbie,' and Mark Ruffalo for 'Poor Things.'
When holding up his first Oscar, he began his speech with, "I'd like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy, in that order."
"I'd like to thank my veterinarian — I mean wife, Susan Downey — over there," he joked. "She found me a snarling rescue pet, and you loved me back to life. That's why I'm here. Thank you."
Inside Robert Downey Jr.'s Emotional Speech At The Oscars
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The actor then shared a "little secret" that he "needed this job more than it needed" him. "It was fantastic, and I stand here before you a better man because of it. What we do is meaningful, and the stuff we decide to make is important," he added.
"I'm just going to say this, my entertainment lawyer, Tom Hansen, of 40 years, the half of which he spent trying to get me insured and bailing me out of the hoosegow: Thanks bro," he concluded.
Now that he has taken home his first Oscar, he may be looking at his first Tony as he is making his Broadway debut.
Robert Downey Jr. To Make His Broadway Debut
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Fresh off his Oscars win, Robert Downey Jr. will make his Broadway debut in an upcoming drama titled 'McNeal.'
The show is from Pulitzer winner Ayad Akhtar and Downey will play Jacob McNeal, "a great writer, one of our greatest, a perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature," according to the announcement. "But McNeal also has an estranged son, a new novel, old axes to grind, and an unhealthy fascination with Artificial Intelligence."
“Good writers borrow, great writers steal. Jacob McNeal is a great writer, one of our greatest, a perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. But McNeal also has an estranged son, a new novel, old axes to grind and an unhealthy fascination with Artificial Intelligence. Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar’s new play is a startling and wickedly smart examination of the inescapable humanity – and increasing inhumanity – of the stories we tell.”
Following the announcement, fans of the 'Iron Man' actor could not contain their excitement as they flooded social media to congratulate RDJ.
Fans Congratulate Robert Downey Jr. Following The News
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"OMG OMG OMG Congrats!! What a year," one of his fans expressed as another wrote, "Gunning for that EGOT now huh?? Congratulations hon! Break a leg."
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME ??!! I can’t believe I’ll miss that, but happy for you. I hope you’ll have lots of fun," a third said.
"Tony Stark is on his way to win a Tony," one fan quipped.
Meanwhile, one of his followers said, "This is wonderful news! The theater is another world. I'm far away to go see it, but I wish you all the luck and success in the world."
Robert Downey Jr. Hopes To 'Knock The Dust Off Quick'
Following the announcement, RDJ took to Instagram to let his fans know how to get tickets.
"I am making my Broadway debut in the new play 'MCNEAL' at Lincoln Center Theater!" he wrote. "I knew I wanted to do Ayad’s new play before I was done reading it, then hearing Bart would be directing at the Beaumont theater sealed the deal. It’s been 40 years since I was last on 'the boards,' but hopefully I’ll knock the dust off quick."
"'MCNEAL' is a timely and important story about the future of creatives, and I intend to do it justice,' he added.
According to Downey, the "strictly limited engagement begins September 5 at Lincoln Center Theater" and tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, May 21 at 12pm ET by visiting LCT.org.
Even though the “Oops!... I Did It Again” singer seemingly denied those reports when they first leaked, Charli XCX has confirmed that there is truth to the rumors, although the music was never recorded.
Britney Spears Was Rumored To Be Working On New Music With Charli XCX
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Following the release of “Hold Me Closer” with Sir Elton John and “Mind Your Business” with will.i.am, fans of Britney Spears were looking forward to new music from the Princess of Pop.
That’s why fans were ecstatic when sources told The Sun that Charli XCX had been asked to write for Britney's new album.
The insider revealed that, although the two had yet to meet in person, Britney had reportedly given the British pop star "pointers" for what she wants her new music to be about.
“The Britney album is being kept top secret. Work has been going on behind the scenes for quite a while to gather a series of killer songs to bring Britney back with a bang," one source claimed. “She is known as one of the biggest pop stars of the 21st century so there is pressure for the music to be great. Charli has a great track record when it comes to writing clever pop songs."
“She went into the studio earlier in the year to make some songs using Britney’s guidance of what she is after. She came up with a really strong track that is expected to make it onto the album, which Britney’s team hopes will be out in 2024,” they added.
Charli XCX Said She Did Write New Music For Britney Spears
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During a recent appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” Charli XCX insisted that she did write music for Britney Spears, although the “Toxic” singer never recorded her songs.
It leaked to the press. Britney then did this post where she was like, ‘I don’t have random people write for me.’ And I was like, ‘Oh. OK. Go off.’ So I don’t know that she was a part of the process,” Charli explained. “The team were present… But she didn’t record it. She obviously didn’t.”
However, it appears that the “Von Dutch” singer doesn’t have any bad blood for Britney, as she said that Britney singing any of her songs would be “a dream come true.”
Britney Said She Doesn’t Have ‘Random People’ Write About Her
In January 2024, only a few days after the news broke, Britney took to Instagram to insist that she does not have “random people” write songs for her. “Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash,” she wrote in a caption at the time. “They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry !!!”
“When I write, I write for fun or I write for other people !!! For those of you who have read my book, there’s loads that you don’t know about me … I’ve written over 20 songs for other people the past two years !!! I’m a ghostwriter and I honestly enjoy it that way !!! People are also saying MY BOOK WAS RELEASED WITHOUT MY APPROVAL ILLEGALLY and that’s far from the truth … have you read the news these days ??? I’m so LOVED and blessed !!!”
Britney Spears Shares Insight Into Working With Elton John
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In October 2023, Britney Spears released her memoir "The Woman In Me." The tell-all book touched on everything from her conservatorship to her decades-long career in music. She also opened up about working with Sir Elton John on their 2022 single "Hold Me Closer."
"For some time I hadn’t been thinking about recording. I changed my mind about that when I got invited to record a song with an artist I’ve admired my entire life: Sir Elton John. He’s one of my all-time favorite performers," Britney wrote in her memoir. "I’d met him at an Oscars party about a decade ago and we got along so well. And now here he was reaching out with the sweetest video message, asking if I would be interested in collaborating. I was so honored."
"Like me, Elton John has been through so much, so publicly. It’s given him incredible compassion," she continued. "To make the collaboration even more meaningful: as a child, I listened to 'Tiny Dancer' in the car in Louisiana as I rode to and from my dance and gymnastics classes. … Recording 'Hold Me Closer' and putting it out into the world was a fantastic experience. It didn’t feel good. It felt great."
Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori were nowhere to be found as several stars graced the famous stairs of the 2024 Met Gala.
West, who had previously been a regular with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, reportedly opted to continue moving out of his L.A. property instead of making an appearance at the event over 2,000 miles away.
On her part, Kardashian notably stole the show with her tiny corset dress that highlighted her snatched waist.
The Reason Why Kanye West & Bianca Censori Were Absent At The 2024 Met Gala
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According to the Daily Mail, the "Vultures 1" rapper and his wife didn't make an appearance at this year's Met Gala because of their relocation efforts out of their Los Angeles mansion.
Movers were seen yesterday outside their Hidden Hills home loading heavy exercise equipment and a pingpong table into a large truck as fans speculate that the couple may be nearing the end of their marriage.
The Yeezy designer was last seen strutting the Met Gala stairs in 2019 and hasn't been invited to the event since 2022, when Met Gala director Anna Wintour proposed never to work with him during the period when he made several anti-Semitic remarks.
A spokesperson for Vogue Magazine told Page Six at the time that the fashion magazine and its editor-in-chief "does not intend" to work with the rapper in the future, following his controversial White Lives Matter movement and bullying of the magazine's editor Karefa-Johnson.
Kanye West's Ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, Stole The Show
The "Gold Digger" rapper's ex-wife had no problem showing up for the evening and stole the show in her tiny corset dress that flaunted her outrageously cinched waist.
Kardashian's silver custom gown for the 2024 Met Gala was a staple from Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano.
She styled her newly dyed platinum blond locks in a loose mermaid braid and added a grey shrug to her dress. The reality star has been a regular face at the event, which is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York.
She appeared together with West in 2019 when she wore a stunning gold wet look with the Yeezy designer opting for a $42 black jacket.
In her first Met Gala appearance in 2013, the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" alum was heavily pregnant with their first child at the time and was only invited as his plus one.
She would later go on to become a regular, wearing a stunning midnight blue dress in 2014, a semi-sheer Roberto Cavalli white dress with a long and feathery white train in 2015, a metallic silver ensemble in 2016, and an off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood white dress for her 2017 appearance.
Are Bianca Censori And Kanye West Having Marriage Troubles?
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Fans recently began speculating on social media that West's marriage to Censori has seemingly encountered troubles after the rapper revealed he was planning to launch his pornography studio.
West and Censori got married in December 2022, barely a month after his split from Kardashian, and fans are already thinking his latest business venture could spell doom for their marriage.
There have also been wild rumors that West would allow his wife to appear in one of his explicit content, prompting fans to speculate on the state of their relationship.
According to The Sun, one fan said, "You know, she really could leave. If it's support, the public would believe her, and I'd honestly be inclined to believe her side too."
"What is happening here [?] Why is this woman agreeing to do this? Someone help her," another fan quipped.
Kanye West Was Advised To Keep Bianca Censori Away From 'Yeezy Porn'
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In a conversation with TMZ, podcaster-turned-adult entertainer Adam22 weighed in on West's plans to launch an adult entertainment arm of his Yeezy empire.
Although Adam welcomed the idea, insisting the "Vultures 1" rapper would spice things up in the industry thanks to his creativity, he objected to him allowing his wife to have sex on camera.
He said, "I would assume that probably Kanye would not want to be dealing with the bulls--t that comes with your wife doing porn."
Adam noted that West's foray into the adult film world comes as a breath of fresh air because aside from the large amount of eyeball that comes with him, the "Donda" rapper is sure to ramp up the aesthetics and imagery, admitting that "porn does get to get kinda stale."
Kim Kardashian Unimpressed After Tom Brady Jab At Kanye West
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West and his ex-wife's marriage may have long been dissolved, but that didn't stop her from feeling unimpressed when it was ridiculed in Tom Brady's new Netflix roast show.
According to the DailyMail, the SKIMS founder had to endure a low-blow response from Brady after previously roasting him herself.
"I know Kim was terrified to be here tonight…not because of this but because her kids are at home with their dad," the former New England Patriots quarterback said, leaving the crowd roaring.
Kardashian, who shares daughters North and Chicago and sons Saint and Psalm with West, notably shook her head at the joke and maintained a restrained smile.
Country music singer and 'One Tree Hill' actress Jana Kramer is calling out Travis Kelce, accusing him of "always" being drunk.
The NFL star has been linked to Taylor Swift since last summer and has gained media attention ever since. The Hollywood "it" couple has made headlines for their romance, with Swifties becoming Kansas City Chiefs fans to support the two.
Travis Kelce And Taylor Swift Become Hollywood's 'It' Couple
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Every time the couple steps out, they are seen holding hands and showing major PDA, which makes many think they are endgame. Travis has flown across the world to watch his girl perform on her Eras Tour, with Taylor attending multiple NFL games, including the Super Bowl, to support her new man.
While the couple has millions of fans, some don't believe they are the real deal and think it is all a publicity stunt, including country music singer Jana Kramer.
Jana Kramer Accuses Travis Kelce Of Always Being Drunk
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When on her podcast, 'Whine Down,' Kramer had some choice words for Travis Kelce, claiming she has "heard things" that have "rubbed her the wrong way."
"I'm not saying [the relationship is] fake, I just have my own [opinions]," Kramer began. "He reminds me of my ex. It feels a little corner, cheesy, and [Travis is] loving the attention."
Kramer said she "loved it at first," but as time passed, something changed. "Honestly, the Super Bowl thing kind of rubbed me the wrong way," she said. "The aggression there, and then I just kind of heard things that I just don't like love."
The actress later added that "he's always drunk" and "every time [she sees] a video, he's just always drunk," and because of that, she has noticed Taylor is "drinking more now because of the company you keep."
In the end, she "just wants everyone to be happy."
Jennifer Coolidge Weights In On Travis Kelce And Taylor Swift's Relationship
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Before the Super Bowl, 'The White Lotus' actress Jennifer Coolidge expressed her love for the couple earlier this year.
“I really like her. I really like him,” she told Today in February, per Life & Style Magazine. “It’s so funny. Why would anyone be critiquing Taylor for anything after all, when they say how much she’s contributed now, how much these games have done financially, and how much she’s added to the game?"
She added, "And actually, even more important than financially, how much interest she’s piqued to people that aren’t even interested in it. How cool is that?”
Because both individuals are stars of their own, Coolidge says that allows for a balance in their relationship.
“They both have their own thing,” she continued. “They’re both really good at something. And his football playing doesn’t have anything to do with what she’s got. I feel like it’s a power couple. I love it.”
Kathy Griffin Is 'Too Invested' In Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce's Relationship
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Last year, comedian Kathy Griffin admitted that she is "way too invested" in Taylor and Travis's relationship.
"I just want to say as a female stand-up comic — I’m on the road, I’m touring, I love it — and her being a musician, what I think is really great is the way he shows up for her has never been done," she told E! News. "So, when I think about the greats, the Cher‘s and the Stevie Nicks‘, you never heard about a football player going to their concert and cheer, right?"
"Those ladies didn’t have that grace, and I think that’s one of the reasons so many women are pulling for this relationship," she continued.
Travis Kelce And Taylor Swift Will 'Last Far Longer Than A Year'
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Despite Jana Kramer having her doubts, a body language expert recently spoke out, claiming otherwise. Adam Lyons, a world-leading dating coach, psychology and body language expert, and founder of Ask The Dating Coach, says that "love isn’t an emotion, it’s a hormone called oxytocin, and the most important body language cues to look for when wondering if someone is in love, are laughter and touching."
He looked at Travis and Taylor's body language, which shows that they will "last far longer than a year" thanks to their “amazing chemistry.”
"They’re always smiling, and they’re always looking at each other,” Lyons added, saying it is a sign of their true love for each other.
The ex-girlfriend of Cameron Douglas, the son of famed actor Michael Douglas, has filed documents to gain full custody of their children. The couple, who were together as soon as February of this year, appear to have split recently.
Cameron Douglas' Ex Wants Custody Of Two Kids
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On May 6, Cameron's ex-girlfriend, Viviane Thibes, filed documents with the Superior Court of Los Angeles asking for sole custody of their children, Lua Izzy Douglas, 6, and Ryder Thibes Douglas, 3. She asked for sole legal and physical custody of the two children, and for her ex to pay for her legal fees.
Back in February, People magazine reported that Cameron and Thibes were a happy family, as Cameron shared a photo of "longtime girlfriend" Thibes and their children to his social media to commemorate her birthday.
"Happy Birthday Vivi. This year is yours. The year of the dragon and you are on fire. Enjoy the ride @vivianethibes We Love you," he wrote. Thibes Instagram page shows her with her children multiple times, but photos with Cameron aren't to be found.
Cameron Douglas Comes From Acting Dynasty
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Cameron is the oldest son of acting legend Michael Douglas and Diandra Luker. Douglas has two other children, Dylan, 23, and Carys, 21, with his wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Cameron has been open about his struggles with substance abuse growing up as the son of a famous Hollywood star. His grandfather, Kirk Douglas, was also acting royalty. Cameron, who has appeared in films like "Mr. Nice Guy" and "It Runs In The Family," has had several run-ins with the law related to his substance abuse issues. In 2010, he was sentenced to five years in prison for drug possession and dealing. He was released in 2016 and has reportedly been sober since.
Cameron Has Publicly Battled Substance Abuse Issues
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In 2019, Michael and Cameron spoke to People about Cameron's sobriety.
"There were moments when hope dwindled… and then it’s just a train out of the station. Life became a series of crises. I thought I was going to lose him," Michael told the magazine.
"I hated the wreckage I saw in my life because of drugs, but I just couldn’t stop," Cameron added. "It’s the sneaky power, the stranglehold that addiction has when you’re in the throes of it. When you get that far down the rabbit hole, there are a couple options: there’s prison and then there’s death."
Cameron Wrote Memoir Detailing Struggles
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In 2019, Cameron released a memoir, "Long Way Home," that detailed his life and struggles. His father told the New York Times that he was supportive of his son's book.
"It was not a book that was solely based on how his parents let him down. There’s always going to be an element of criticism, which I certainly accept and understand. But no, it wasn’t combative... You learn how to balance between that public exposure and maintaining your own privacy," he said.
Last month, Cameron was out and about in Los Angeles celebrating the Oscars at the annual Vanity Fair afterparty with his famous dad.
While huge celebrities like Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, and Kim Kardashian walked the green carpet at the Met Gala on Monday, others who couldn’t make it were seemingly there in spirit through the magic of AI. Some artificially created photos were so realistic, even relatives were fooled. Just ask Katy Perry’s mom.
The “Dark Horse” singer shared several photos to her social media on Monday evening that depicted AI images of the star posing for photos on the Met carpet. In one image, Perry is pictured wearing an opulent green floral gown with her hair in loose waves. In another, her hair appears wet while she dons a gold corset top and a leafy skirt. In another photo, Perry shared a screenshot of a text conversation with her mom.
“Ha Feather! Didn’t know you went to the Met. What a gorgeous gown, you look like the Rose Parade, you are your own float lol,” her mom texted, along with a copy of an AI photo of Perry.
“Lol mom the AI got you too, BEWARE!” Perry responded to her mom’s text.
Perry captioned the photos, “Couldn’t make it to the MET, had to work.”
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AI photos of celebrities at the Met Gala flooded social media as the event took place. Photos of Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Dua Lipa, supposedly at the gala, fooled many, but some were wise enough to point out the fakes. While Lipa was at the gala, the AI photos that circulated of her were fake.
AI photos aren’t anything new, but the technology is getting so advanced that sometimes, the photos are indistinguishable from actual photos. While some AI photos are sloppily edited, with extra fingers or distorted faces, some are actually so lifelike that they appear real.
“AI-generated images are increasingly easy to make, and celebrity deep fakes are increasingly prevalent—from sexually explicit deep fakes of Taylor Swift circulating earlier this year to robocalls imitating President Biden ahead of the New Hampshire primary,” reported NPR.
Artists Sign Petition To Stop AI In Music Industry
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In April, more than 200 artists—including Kate Hudson, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Kacey Musgraves, and Katy Perry herself—signed a petition asking “AI developers, technology companies, platforms and digital music services to cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.”
AI 'Poses Enormous Threats' To Artists
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“When used irresponsibly, AI poses enormous threats to our ability to protect our privacy, our identities, our music and our livelihoods. Some of the biggest and most powerful companies are, without permission, using our work to train AI models. These efforts are directly aimed at replacing the work of human artists with massive quantities of AI-created ‘sounds’ and ‘images’ that substantially dilute the royalty pools that are paid out to artists,” the petition stated.
“We call on all AI developers, technology companies, platforms and digital music services to pledge that they will not develop or deploy AI music-generation technology, content or tools that undermine or replace the human artistry of songwriters and artists or deny us fair compensation for our work.”
Jenna Ortega has just made a huge announcement regarding the production of 'Wednesday' season two.
When it first debuted on Netflix, ' Wednesday' broke records. With 252 million views, it quickly became the most popular English-language series and spent 20 weeks in the global Top 10.
Shortly after, the production team announced they were working on a second season, and now we know more about what to expect.
Directors Al Gough and Miles Millar, who are also the creators and showrunners, spoke about the upcoming season. “We are thrilled that the entire Addams Family will be enrolling in Nevermore Academy this season, along with a dream cast of icons and new faces," they said in a statement, per The Hollywood Reporter.
On Tuesday, May 7, the actress made a huge announcement regarding the second season of the Netflix show. "We’ve begun season two," Ortega shared, along with a selfie of her in her iconic Wednesday Addams braids.
Fans could not contain their excitement as the post received 1.7 million likes and over 17,000 comments. "Can’t wait, super excited to see your work incredible as always," one of Ortega's followers said.
"WE WAITED FOR THIS DAY FOR SO LONG," another commented.
"Omggggg I am so excited for season 2!!!! I’m sure it will be great," a third expressed.
12 New Characters To Make Their Debut In 'Wednesday' Season 2
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Fans can look forward to A-List celebrities guest-starring in the second season. Christopher Lloyd ('Back to the Future'), Joanna Lumley ('Fool Me Once'), Thandiwe Newton ('Westworld'), Frances O’Connor ('The Missing'), Haley Joel Osment ('The Kominsky Method'), Heather Matarazzo ('The Princess Diaries') and Joonas Suotamo are all joining the cast, according to THR.
In addition to the new characters, the production team has added as series regulars Steve Buscemi ('The Big Lebowski'), Billie Piper ('Scoop'), Evie Templeton ('Return to Silent Hill'), Owen Painter ('Tiny Beautiful Things') and Noah Taylor ('Law & Order: Organized Crime').
Jenna Ortega 'Embraces' The 'Goth Culture'
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When speaking to Vogue last year, Jenna Ortega explained how she's "always respected goth culture."
"I've always had a darker sense of humor, but I never felt like I was able to express that. Now I feel like I can embrace those qualities in myself," she told the outlet.
The actress explained how the show and her role as Wednesday Addams have influenced her looks.
"Up until then I was really, really attached to my long hair," Ortega said. "Changing it encouraged me to be more adventurous; to experiment and be more creative in that way."
The 'You' actress also spoke with Vanity Fair where she admits Wednesday Addams sometimes comes out in her everyday life. “I know, I get it all the time,” she told the outlet. “I’ve always been pretty dry, but it’s so funny because now anytime I do an interview, I could be so happy, and it’s always just that one portion of a quick joke that I make, or a dry ‘whatever,’ and then it’s all I’m known for.”
Jenna Ortega Says 'Wednesday' Has Been A 'Whirlwind'
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After 'Wednesday' debuted on Netflix and took the world by storm, Jenna Ortega spoke on how the entire thing was a "whirlwind."
"It felt like a whirlwind maybe more at the end of the year when the show initially came out," she told PEOPLE. "I feel like I tried to avoid the chaos as much as possible and keep myself surrounded by people that I love and know, and I think that they kind of helped ease my nerves."
Ortega added, "I've felt my life change, but I think I'm more focused on my work than anything, which kind of has made it a bit more of a seamless transition."
She also explained how she landed the role. "Netflix sought me out specifically," she told Vanity Fair. "I didn’t know that my name was even being thrown out or anything like that. I just got an email one day saying, 'Hey, Tim Burton really wants to meet with you tomorrow for this job.' It really was just Tim and I speaking and me not really understanding the magnitude of the project or what it could be."
"I was just excited to be meeting Tim," she concluded.
Tom Brady might be known as the GOAT on the football field, but at his Netflix roast on May 5, his greatest strength was withstanding all the jabs thrown at him. But some jabs might have hit a little too close to the vest.
On May 6, Brady’s ex-girlfriend, actress Bridget Moynahan, shared a cryptic message to her social media.
“Loyal people take s--- more personal because they never would have did that s---- to you,” she shared, along with the caption, “So true.”
Messy Split Was Subject Of Roast Jokes
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Speculation about what Moynahan may have been referencing grew since Moynahan and Brady’s relationship was the subject of jabs at the roast. Comedian Nikki Glaser took aim at Brady for leaving Moynahan while she was pregnant with their son, Jack, now 16.
“But seriously, Tom, you’re the best to ever play for too long. You retired, then you came back and then you retired again. I get it, it’s hard to walk away from something that’s not your pregnant girlfriend, it’s tough,” she said during the roast.
“Hey, to be fair, he didn’t know she was pregnant, he just thought she was getting fat,” she quipped.
Later, Will Ferrell also took aim at Brady’s relationship with Moynahan.
“The last time this guy went truly deep, he ended up paying child support to Bridget Moynahan,” he said, while in character as Ron Burgundy from “Anchorman.”
Those are not the only jabs that ruffled feathers that night, as Brady's ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, was reportedly upset at some of the jokes taking aim at their marriage.
Moynahan Announced Pregnancy After Splitting With Brady
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Moynahan, 53, and Brady, 46, were first linked back in 2004. At the time, Moynahan was an actress, perhaps best known for her role as Natasha on “Sex and the City.” Brady was the handsome quarterback who had just been named MVP of the 2004 Super Bowl with the New England Patriots. The two dated for a few years before splitting in late 2006.
A few months after their split, Moynahan announced her pregnancy. Brady, however, had already moved on with supermodel Bündchen, whom he would eventually marry and have two children, Benjamin, now 14, and Vivian, now 11, with. Brady and Bündchen split in October of 2022.
Moynahan Said Split Was 'Tough And F----- Up'
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Moynahan discussed the complicated split in 2008 in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar.
"I'm not sure anyone—and I could be wrong in this—grows up thinking, I want to be a single mom,” she said.
“Going through that traumatic time of being heartbroken and then being pregnant turned my whole life upside down and inside out and just knocked the wind out of me. But I got so much out of that. It's golden and it's tough and it was f----- up. But now I have a child, and it's the best thing in the world,” the “Coyote Ugly” actress said.
Despite Moynahan’s cryptic post, the former couple appear to have a healthy coparenting relationship. In 2022, Moynahan even shared a post expressing her pride in her ex.
“So proud of @tombrady. Yesterday and today and I know you will do great things tomorrow. Looking forward to the next steps,” she said after he announced his retirement from football. Brady has also shared photos of himself and Moynahan with their son.
Rihanna's absence at this year's Met Gala left her fans surprised after she had given hints about her plans to attend the fashion event.
The singer had earlier teased a "real simple" look, sparking curiosity about her planned attire. Her previous iconic looks include a bishop's headdress ensemble in 2018 and a canary yellow dress in 2015.
The Reason Rihanna Missed The 2024 Met Gala
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According to a source who spoke to People Magazine, the Grammy-award-winning artist had to forego attending the fashion show due to an unexpected bout of flu.
In recent years, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have become renowned for their fashionably late entrances. They established a tradition of arriving well after the call time, making a memorable mark on the event.
In anticipation of Met Monday, the "Umbrella" hitmaker told Extra in an interview that she would keep her outfit "real simple."
"I'm actually keeping it real simple this year. ... It's gonna come to what my makeup and what my hair is going to do," she teased.
She also revealed that she had already selected two gowns for the occasion and described them as "Very simple-ish ... compared to everything I have done," sparking curiosity among fans about her planned look.
The Singer Was 'Touched' By Her Most Iconic Met Gala Look
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Rihanna always came ready in her previous epic solo looks at past Met Galas. In 2018, as co-chair of "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination," the Fenty Beauty mogul commanded attention in a striking ensemble consisting of a bishop's headdress, a bejeweled minidress, and a collared robe, all crafted by Maison Margiela Artisanal under the creative direction of John Galliano.
Equally memorable was her appearance in 2015, themed "China: Through the Looking Glass," where she captivated audiences in a breathtaking canary yellow dress with a fur-trimmed cape cascading down the steps by Guo Pei.
Pei revealed to Women's Wear Daily at the time that he "actually didn't think the dress was the right one for her." He added, "I thought it would be too heavy and too hot, but she was so touched the moment she put it on."
Rihanna Reflects On Her Style Change Since Becoming A Mom
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During the interview with Extra, Rihanna also reflected on how her style has transformed since becoming a mother, noting that "When you become a mom, your style goes from like 'blah' to 'let's see what fits' to 'I'm gonna be a bad b-tch today."
She added, "You've got to remind yourself a little bit sometimes, you know, bad b-tch is still in there somewhere. You wanna be comfortable because you're moving around so much, and then it's whatever fits. Right now, my clothes are either too big or too small most of the time."
The mom of two also expressed excitement about her older son RZA's upcoming second birthday. "It just hit me over the head the other day," she said. "Two under 2 — that's a royal rumble right there."
Describing her son RZA, she shared: "He's very into everything sensory — sounds, touch, climbing. He's active, he's fearless, but still cautious at the same time."
She Is Done With Her Racy Fashion Style
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On the red carpet at a recent launch event for her Fenty X Puma shoe, Rihanna looked back on some of the revealing ensembles she'd donned over the years and expressed shock over them.
Rihanna told the publication that she had done many racy things in the past and that now that she's a mom, she would likely not consider wearing such outfits.
"I've done so much sh-t in my life. I've had my nipples out, my panties out, "Rihanna shared.
She continued, "But now, those are the things which, I guess, as a mom and an evolved young lady — emphasis on 'young' — there are things I feel like I would never do. Like, 'Oh my God, I really did that? Nips out?'"
Rihanna And A$Ap Rocky In Miami
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Over the weekend, snapshots emerged from Miami, capturing Rihanna flaunting a striking pink candy-colored hairdo. The singer and her partner enjoyed their time in Miami, where the billionaire supported Rocky's Puma pop-up shop.
For the event, she donned an elegant black John Galliano vintage 1995 off-the-shoulder slip dress paired with a coordinating corset, revealing a black lace Savage X Fenty bra underneath, accentuating the vibrancy of her pastel locks.
Completing her look with a dazzling diamond "A" pendant and a statement silver ring, she added a playful touch with pink sneakers.
On the other hand, Rocky mirrored his partner's opulence. He sported a unique racing helmet-inspired balaclava, a T-shirt reminiscent of a racing harness, and a diamond-encrusted "R" ring symbolizing both Rihanna and Rocky.
It's not a memorable Met Gala if Kim Kardashian doesn't cause a stir with her wardrobe choices — and she happily served her voluptuous figure on a silver platter.
This year, the reality TV star took a unique spin on the fashion event's theme, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," by linking "The Garden of Time" dress code to an unforgettable night of her life.
Kim Kardashian Dazzles In Silvery Fantasy-Themed Dress
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The "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" alum graced the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night in a fantasy-themed dress. The sparkly Maison Margiela piece by John Galliano turned heads for multiple reasons.
Kim's famous curves were fully displayed in the sheer silver gown, which featured a metallic floral print top followed by a lace train made out of leaves and floral embroidery.
Of course, the most attractive detail was the silver corset, which cinched the entertainer's waist to a petite size.
The glamorous details didn't end there as Kim ditched her black hair for an icy bleach-blonde look that complimented her dazzling outfit. She rocked the new color in loose waves and opted for subtle makeup rather than her usual bold choice.
Kim came fully prepared to shock the world with her Met Gala look as she used a simple gray sweater to cover her top half. However, she flashed cameras a peek of her chest while posing on the red carpet before bundling up.
Although Kim's sweater would have kept her cozy during the Met Gala, she didn't throw it on just for comfort. She explained that the gray piece served a significant purpose to the event's dress code, "The Garden of Time."
She noted her outfit was the aftermath of "the wildest night of [her] life in a garden," saying: "I just ran out and grabbed my boyfriend's sweater and threw it on and had to get to work. And my hair is all messed up."
While the sweater was a fashion statement for Kim, some fans didn't see it that way. Others also called out the socialite for negatively influencing women with unrealistic body standards over her cinched waist.
However, Kim defended her whittled-down waistline and linked it to her healthy lifestyle. Stressing that she "didn't starve" herself, the 43-year-old told Vogue:
"I would wear a sauna suit twice a day, run on the treadmill, completely cut out all sugar and all carbs, and just eat the cleanest veggies and protein."
Following the Met Gala, pictures and videos of Kim's appearance went viral on social media platforms like X. One fan drew attention to a moment where the KKW Beauty founder was assisted up the stairs due to her constricting dress, writing:
"Kim Kardashian is literally struggling to walk and breathe because her waist is smaller than her neck, and people are just taking photos of her like we should be proud of her for this. What the actual f-ck."
Another critic agreed, adding, "Straight up contributing mightily to body dysmorphia among these women. They follow whatever the family does. Underboob, strap hiking, everything. Get ready to see a new wave of Kimpossible-sized waists who look like pop culture aliens."
A third bashed Kim's outfit as extreme, writing, "Kim Kardashian with blue lips, barely able to breathe due to extreme corseting at #MetGala. Extreme corseting is an S/M practice, but is KK consenting? And should she be? This extreme look sends all kinds of wrong messaging."
More Fans Bash Kim's Dramatic Cinched Waist
Kim Kardashian at last nights MET Gala trying her hardest to look sexy - is dead inside.
— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) May 7, 2024
The X platform was filled with many concerned fans who didn't believe Kim should have donned what appeared to be a restricting corset. One individual noted the entertainer frequently cinched her waist for fashion, writing:
"Kim Kardashian corseted again and shoved her liver into her asshole to look snatched to historical proportions. Unfortunately, her efforts have been overshadowed by ice-blonde, overly teased hair, and a kindergarten teacher sweater."
The X user continued bashing Kim's look, adding: "Face card is looking tampered with. She's always pretty, but I want her to go easy on the fillers." A fellow critic echoed similar sentiments about the 43-year-old being past her prime with the comment:
"Kim Kardashian at last night's MET Gala trying her hardest to look sexy - is dead inside. You can see it in her eyes. Hollywood celebrities are finished & they know it."
Kim Kardashian Is No Stranger To Icy Reactions
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The criticisms surrounding her Met Gala outfit may not surprise Kim as this isn't the first time fans have bashed her. Before her controversial appearance at the fashion event, The Blast reported she received no love at Netflix's live "The Roast of Tom Brady" special.
Kim was met with an icy reception when she walked onto the stage in a sleek black dress and a glass of champagne in her hand, ready to join the comedic banter directed at Brady.
However, the crowd wasn't willing to listen, and they filled the Kia Forum in Los Angeles with boos before Kim could even begin her roast. Their taunts left the 43-year-old visibly flustered and annoyed.
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