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Michael B. Jordan: It's a lively time to be an actor right now
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"I think it is always the right time to be an actor. Artistes use their platforms to express themselves. For me, I use my platform in a multitude of ways. I think it is a lively time to be an actor right now. I think it is pretty lively at the moment," Jordan, who was voted Sexiest Man Alive last year by People," Michael B. Jordan told IANS in an exclusive chat.
Ludacris recalls his last-minute auditioning for '2 Fast 2 Furious'
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Speaking about "2 Fast 2 Furious", the second film of the series that released in 2003, Ludacris recalled how his role and audition happened at the last minute. "The studio was initially looking for Ja Run to bring back as Edwin, however, he turned down the offer and Tej Parker came into existence," he said.
Scarlett Johansson to receive Generation Award at MTV Movie & TV Awards
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Recipients of the award in the past have included the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Dwayne Johnson, Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler, Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Bullock, Mark Wahlberg, Jamie Foxx, Ben Stiller, Chris Pratt, Mike Myers, Johnny Depp, and the "Fast & Furious" film franchise. The award celebrates "beloved actors whose diverse contributions to both film and television have turned them into household names", according to MTV
Jennifer Lopez spotted with Ben Affleck; actor's buddy Matt Damon wishes they unite
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Affleck and Lopez, known to fans as Bennifer back in the day when they were a couple, have lately been spotted together, and photos of the two have been doing the rounds. Post J.Lo's split with baseball ace Alex Rodriguez, the buzz is rife that Bennifer might be back together. Damon, who is a close friend of Affleck, was drawn into discussion on Tuesday's "Today" show
Drew Barrymore urges all to donate to Priyanka Chopra's Covid relief fund for India
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"I would like to start this show by giving our love and heart to India. We have all been reading about the Covid crisis there and they have been hit with 300 thousand new cases a day more than any country at its peak," Barrymore said.
Katy Perry unfazed by Luke Bryan's criticism of her leg hair
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"I know you're a mom and everything, but we gotta do something about this leg hair," Bryan tells Perry. Perry, who appears to be the one holding the camera, then showed her unshaven leg. "No, I don't got time!" Perry yelled at her fellow "American Idol" judge, though her face remained unseen. Citing her busy schedule as a working mom, she said: "I'd rather cuddle with my daughter!"
Tom Cruise returns Golden Globes to join protest against HFPA
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Cruise's action comes at a time when HFPA has continued facing allegations of corruption and lack of diversity, following an expose by LA Times earlier this year, reports nme.com. The committee that organises the awards has promised "transformational change" following the revelation that there has been no Black member in HFPA for decades, besides allegations of corruption.
Chris Rock: Success does not erase trauma
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Asked if his experiences of childhood racism still have an impact, Chris Rock said: "Yeah, it's weird. I've been doing therapy. That's what I did during Covid -- lots of therapy. Success does not erase trauma. It just doesn't. So, I definitely had to go back through therapy and really go through my childhood."
Jason Statham-starrer 'Wrath Of Man' kicks off Hollywood's summer with $8.1mn haul
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The Hollywood trade considers the opening of Statham's film a cautious start, expecting things will improve. The US exhibition sector was hoping for a typically huge first release for the summer with Marvel's "Black Widow". According to variety.com, the Scarlett Johansson superhero adventure, originally scheduled for May 7, will now release on July 9.
'Minari' to premiere digitally on May 11
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The bittersweet tale of a Korean-American family was in the race for six Academy Awards, and won in the Best Supporting Actress category for veteran Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung's performance. She became the first Korean to win an Oscar in an acting category. The film also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film earlier this year.
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