Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck embarked on a storybook romance almost 20 years after ending their first engagement. Now married, the couple have reportedly hit a rough patch again. While divorce rumors are swirling, neither Lopez nor Affleck are willing to fess up to what is going on inside their marriage. It wouldn’t be the first time they were secretive about a breakup. Let’s take a look back at the end of their original engagement.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s first relationship began on the set of a movie
The first incarnation of “Bennifer” started on the set of the highly criticized movie Gigli. Lopez was married when they first locked eyes. Her marriage to backup dancer Cris Judd ended quickly. The couple got together in 2002 following Lopez’s divorce. As a true Hollywood power couple, they were photographed all over Los Angeles and on the red carpet.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s first relationship began on the set of a movie
The first incarnation of “Bennifer” started on the set of the highly criticized movie Gigli. Lopez was married when they first locked eyes. Her marriage to backup dancer Cris Judd ended quickly. The couple got together in 2002 following Lopez’s divorce. As a true Hollywood power couple, they were photographed all over Los Angeles and on the red carpet.
- 5/25/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Law & Order Svu stars Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni have been shipped by fans for years. But in real life, Hargitay’s already been paired with her husband for 19 years Peter Hermann. But Hermann has been well aware of the bond between Hargitay and Meloni, and had a very understandable reaction to it.
Peter Hermann quipped he needed to negotiate with Chris Meloni when it came to his wife Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni | Jim Spellman/WireImage
Meloni and Hargitay have known each other far longer than she and Hermann have. The two signed on to Law & Order Svu in 1999 after screen testing together. They would grow closer over the years before Meloni’s departure from the show in 2011, but still seemed to remain good friends. Given their closeness, some have wondered if Hargitay and Meloni ever dated in real life.
“For four years, and we just broke up two months ago,...
Peter Hermann quipped he needed to negotiate with Chris Meloni when it came to his wife Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni | Jim Spellman/WireImage
Meloni and Hargitay have known each other far longer than she and Hermann have. The two signed on to Law & Order Svu in 1999 after screen testing together. They would grow closer over the years before Meloni’s departure from the show in 2011, but still seemed to remain good friends. Given their closeness, some have wondered if Hargitay and Meloni ever dated in real life.
“For four years, and we just broke up two months ago,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actors Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds collaborated for the 2012 feature Safe House for the first time. The film saw Washington in the rare role as a villain, whose character would undergo a torturous interrogation process by the government.
Although Washington could’ve used a stunt double for the dangerous scene, he wanted to experience the feeling of being tortured firsthand.
Denzel Washington terrified his co-workers when he was waterboarded in ‘Safe House’ Denzel Washington | Jim Spellman/WireImage
Washington mostly preferred to do his own stunts in his films. This was the case in Safe House, an action thriller that required Washington to be in decent shape. Since he couldn’t rely solely on stunt doubles, Washington and his co-star Ryan Reynolds worked with professionals to physically prepare for their roles. In a resurfaced interview with Black Film, Washington asserted that he also had time on his side while training for the feature.
Although Washington could’ve used a stunt double for the dangerous scene, he wanted to experience the feeling of being tortured firsthand.
Denzel Washington terrified his co-workers when he was waterboarded in ‘Safe House’ Denzel Washington | Jim Spellman/WireImage
Washington mostly preferred to do his own stunts in his films. This was the case in Safe House, an action thriller that required Washington to be in decent shape. Since he couldn’t rely solely on stunt doubles, Washington and his co-star Ryan Reynolds worked with professionals to physically prepare for their roles. In a resurfaced interview with Black Film, Washington asserted that he also had time on his side while training for the feature.
- 4/3/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kelly Bishop, the actor best known for portraying the Gilmore family matriarch on Gilmore Girls, is releasing a memoir. The book, titled The Third Gilmore Girl, will offer fans of the beloved actor a glimpse into her world, including her personal life.
Kelly Bishop announces her memoir
In a statement obtained by People, Bishop said she is excited to take fans through her life in the entertainment industry in her upcoming memoir. While Bishop might be best known for her work on Gilmore Girls, she had an illustrious stage and movie career before landing the role of Emily Gilmore in 2000.
Kelly Bishop | Jim Spellman/WireImage
Bishop won a Tony Award for her work in A Chorus Line in the 1970s. She dazzled fans as Marjorie Houseman in Dirty Dancing and, more recently, as Eleanor Lambert in Halston. Still, for many fans, she’ll always be Emily Gilmore. While Emily could be abrasive and uptight,...
Kelly Bishop announces her memoir
In a statement obtained by People, Bishop said she is excited to take fans through her life in the entertainment industry in her upcoming memoir. While Bishop might be best known for her work on Gilmore Girls, she had an illustrious stage and movie career before landing the role of Emily Gilmore in 2000.
Kelly Bishop | Jim Spellman/WireImage
Bishop won a Tony Award for her work in A Chorus Line in the 1970s. She dazzled fans as Marjorie Houseman in Dirty Dancing and, more recently, as Eleanor Lambert in Halston. Still, for many fans, she’ll always be Emily Gilmore. While Emily could be abrasive and uptight,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Usher is one of the most famous singers in the world with hits like “You Make Me Wanna,” “Yeah!” and “You Don’t Have to Call” to name a few. He dropped his first album three decades ago and has become one of the most influential figures in contemporary R&b and pop music. In 2024, the “My Boo” artist added Super Bowl halftime performer to his résumé.
As for his life away from the stage, Usher has been in a relationship with music industry executive Jenn Goicoechea since 2019. Here’s more about the pair including their age difference and how many children they have.
Usher and Goicoechea’s age difference
Usher Raymond IV was born in Dallas to parents Jonnetta Patton and Usher Raymond III on Oct. 14, 1978.
Goicoechea is from Atlanta, Georgia. Her mother, Barbara Kearney Goicoechea, is of Italian descent and her father is Puerto Rican. Like Usher, Goicoechea...
As for his life away from the stage, Usher has been in a relationship with music industry executive Jenn Goicoechea since 2019. Here’s more about the pair including their age difference and how many children they have.
Usher and Goicoechea’s age difference
Usher Raymond IV was born in Dallas to parents Jonnetta Patton and Usher Raymond III on Oct. 14, 1978.
Goicoechea is from Atlanta, Georgia. Her mother, Barbara Kearney Goicoechea, is of Italian descent and her father is Puerto Rican. Like Usher, Goicoechea...
- 2/12/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
‘Jersey Shore’: Vinny Guadagnino Once Explained the Real Reason He Hooked Up With Angelina Pivarnick
MTV’s Jersey Shore fans know about Vinny Guadagnino and Angelina Pivarnick’s love-hate relationship. Vinny and Angelina hooked up during the show’s first seasons, and they had lingering flirtation in more recent seasons of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. While fans wanted to see Vinny and Angelina date (before Angelina dated Vinny “2.0.” Tortorella), Vinny Guadagnino explained the real reason he and his castmate would hook up — and it’s not because of romantic feelings.
‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ star Vinny Guadagnino explained why he hooked up with Angelina Pivarnick
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 fans look forward to seeing Vinny Guadagnino and Angelina Pivarnick interact for another season. Vinny and Angelina have an interesting past. They care for each other but love making fun of each other and pushing each other’s buttons. Many fans would’ve loved to see Vinny and Angelina enter a full-blown relationship. But Vinny...
‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ star Vinny Guadagnino explained why he hooked up with Angelina Pivarnick
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 fans look forward to seeing Vinny Guadagnino and Angelina Pivarnick interact for another season. Vinny and Angelina have an interesting past. They care for each other but love making fun of each other and pushing each other’s buttons. Many fans would’ve loved to see Vinny and Angelina enter a full-blown relationship. But Vinny...
- 1/27/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis has shown his versatility as a performer in projects like My Left Foot and Phantom Thread. But one filmmaker noted there was one genre of film he didn’t think Day-Lewis was capable of mastering.
Daniel Day-Lewis couldn’t provide audiences with laughter according to this director Daniel Day-Lewis | Jim Spellman/WireImage
Day-Lewis is often known for playing tortured or traumatized characters in his movies. But he’s never really been seen in a more wholesome, positive light on the big screen. Filmmaker Pedro Almodovar noticed the lack of comedy features in the Oscar-winner’s filmography. Because of this, Almodovar put Day-Lewis in the same category as other veteran stars with very little humor in their film resumes like Marlon Brando.
“Brando, a comedy actor? No. And he tried it. He even sang and danced in Guys and Dolls, stiff as a board, but Brando was too self-aware.
Daniel Day-Lewis couldn’t provide audiences with laughter according to this director Daniel Day-Lewis | Jim Spellman/WireImage
Day-Lewis is often known for playing tortured or traumatized characters in his movies. But he’s never really been seen in a more wholesome, positive light on the big screen. Filmmaker Pedro Almodovar noticed the lack of comedy features in the Oscar-winner’s filmography. Because of this, Almodovar put Day-Lewis in the same category as other veteran stars with very little humor in their film resumes like Marlon Brando.
“Brando, a comedy actor? No. And he tried it. He even sang and danced in Guys and Dolls, stiff as a board, but Brando was too self-aware.
- 12/4/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ryan Gosling shared a strong bond with his co-star Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine. After getting to know the actor, Williams shared what she found uncomfortable about being around Gosling.
Michelle Williams opened up on her time with Ryan Gosling for ‘Blue Valentine’ Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling | Jim Spellman/WireImage
When Williams collaborated with Gosling for the feature, the pair went the extra mile to inhabit their Blue Valentine characters. They played a couple whose marriage wasn’t in a very healthy place in the romantic drama. The film would show their characters in different stages of their lives. They were shown as a young, passionate couple, and much more weathered lovers on the brink of a divorce.
To better capture their roles, Gosling and Williams really lived with each other for a month.
“During the month, we tried to dismantle this thing that we had been building,” Gosling once said according to NPR.
Michelle Williams opened up on her time with Ryan Gosling for ‘Blue Valentine’ Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling | Jim Spellman/WireImage
When Williams collaborated with Gosling for the feature, the pair went the extra mile to inhabit their Blue Valentine characters. They played a couple whose marriage wasn’t in a very healthy place in the romantic drama. The film would show their characters in different stages of their lives. They were shown as a young, passionate couple, and much more weathered lovers on the brink of a divorce.
To better capture their roles, Gosling and Williams really lived with each other for a month.
“During the month, we tried to dismantle this thing that we had been building,” Gosling once said according to NPR.
- 10/14/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman went through a somewhat tumultuous divorce that emotionally impacted the both of them. But it also may have affected Hawke’s work, as he might have channeled his heartbreak into his Before Sunset performance.
How Ethan Hawke’s divorce from Uma Thurman affected his ‘Before Sunset’ performance Ethan Hawke | Jim Spellman/WireImage
Hawke holds his Before films very closely. Directed by Richard Linklater, the three movies have focused on the fleeting relationship between Hawke and his co-star Julie Delpy. The first film in the trilogy, Before Sunrise, saw Hawke and Delpy’s characters meeting each other. It was a project that meant emotionally more to Hawke than some of his other films.
“Dead Poets Society was all about how brilliant [director] Peter Weir was – anyone could’ve played my part,” Hawke once told New York. “But being in Before Sunrise was the closest thing I...
How Ethan Hawke’s divorce from Uma Thurman affected his ‘Before Sunset’ performance Ethan Hawke | Jim Spellman/WireImage
Hawke holds his Before films very closely. Directed by Richard Linklater, the three movies have focused on the fleeting relationship between Hawke and his co-star Julie Delpy. The first film in the trilogy, Before Sunrise, saw Hawke and Delpy’s characters meeting each other. It was a project that meant emotionally more to Hawke than some of his other films.
“Dead Poets Society was all about how brilliant [director] Peter Weir was – anyone could’ve played my part,” Hawke once told New York. “But being in Before Sunrise was the closest thing I...
- 8/6/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rozonda Thomas better known by her stage name Chilli is a member of the best-selling girl group of all time. Along with Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, TLC had plenty of hits in the 1990s and early 2000s including “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs,” and “Unpretty.”
Chilli and T-Boz still tour today and fans have been curious about their lives off stage. Well, Chilli is currently dating Boy Meets World alum Matthew Lawrence and T-Boz admitted that she has never seen her friend this happy. Here’s more about the singer and actor‘s relationship including how much older Chilli is than her boyfriend.
Matthew Lawrence and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas attend an even together in Los Angeles | Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Lifetime Lawrence and Chilli’s age difference
Lawrence was born Feb. 11, 1980, in a suburb outside of Philadelphia to parents Donna Lynn and Joseph Lawrence Mignogna Sr.
Chilli and T-Boz still tour today and fans have been curious about their lives off stage. Well, Chilli is currently dating Boy Meets World alum Matthew Lawrence and T-Boz admitted that she has never seen her friend this happy. Here’s more about the singer and actor‘s relationship including how much older Chilli is than her boyfriend.
Matthew Lawrence and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas attend an even together in Los Angeles | Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Lifetime Lawrence and Chilli’s age difference
Lawrence was born Feb. 11, 1980, in a suburb outside of Philadelphia to parents Donna Lynn and Joseph Lawrence Mignogna Sr.
- 6/4/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some Love is Blind fans petitioned and demanded that hosts Vanessa and Nick Lachey be replaced after a disastrous reunion.
Fans on the Change.org petition wanted the Lacheys replaced by “literally anyone else” alleging that the couple were more concerned about drawing attention to themselves and not acting as fair reality TV show hosts.
And while rumors have surfaced that production plans to replace the couple, Bachelor star Wells Adams doesn’t think they will ultimately be replaced.
Nick and Vanessa Lachey aren’t likely to be replaced, Wells Adams says
“You can have a petition all you like. But there are things like contracts that are pretty hard to break. And generally would probably be more expensive than finding new people,” he explained on the Behind the Velvet Rope with David Yontef podcast.
Nick and Vanessa Lachey | Jim Spellman/Getty Images
“So I would doubt that highly but I also,...
Fans on the Change.org petition wanted the Lacheys replaced by “literally anyone else” alleging that the couple were more concerned about drawing attention to themselves and not acting as fair reality TV show hosts.
And while rumors have surfaced that production plans to replace the couple, Bachelor star Wells Adams doesn’t think they will ultimately be replaced.
Nick and Vanessa Lachey aren’t likely to be replaced, Wells Adams says
“You can have a petition all you like. But there are things like contracts that are pretty hard to break. And generally would probably be more expensive than finding new people,” he explained on the Behind the Velvet Rope with David Yontef podcast.
Nick and Vanessa Lachey | Jim Spellman/Getty Images
“So I would doubt that highly but I also,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Snow may be pretty, but it is not everyone’s cup of tea! Fans of the hit show Chicago P.D. know it is filmed on location, meaning that the show’s stars have to deal with some pretty frigid temperatures while filming. One of the show’s former stars, Jesse Lee Soffer, lived in the chilly city and has for a few years due to his work on Chicago P.D., and he is no stranger to cold climates.
Now that the actor has exited the show, he is excitedly thinking about what new projects to take on, which may require him to relocate. Now, we have learned that Soffer is considering leaving Chicago for a warmer home.
Why did Jesse Lee Soffer leave ‘Chicago P.D.’?
Soffer’s character, Jay Halstead, was a key cast member, not to mention a fan favorite. He seemed to love his time on Chicago P.
Now that the actor has exited the show, he is excitedly thinking about what new projects to take on, which may require him to relocate. Now, we have learned that Soffer is considering leaving Chicago for a warmer home.
Why did Jesse Lee Soffer leave ‘Chicago P.D.’?
Soffer’s character, Jay Halstead, was a key cast member, not to mention a fan favorite. He seemed to love his time on Chicago P.
- 4/15/2023
- by Lisa Geiger
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Penn Badgley is currently steaming up screens with his role in the hit Netflix series You. As Joe Goldberg, Badgley has earned critical acclaim and helped make You a huge success. However, long before acting in You, Badgley was appearing in another popular TV show – Gossip Girl. Badgley’s role as Dan Humphrey was responsible for making him a star. Ultimately, Dan would prove to be one of the most important characters in Gossip Girl. In a recent Wired interview, Badgley discussed his time on Gossip Girl, admitting that he had no idea his character would turn out to be so instrumental to the fabric of the show.
Penn Badgley played Dan Humphrey in ‘Gossip Girl’
Penn Badgley attends the Build Series in 2020 I Jim Spellman/Getty Images
Badgley was cast as Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl in 2007. As one of the core characters in the show, Badgley portrayed a young man who was charismatic,...
Penn Badgley played Dan Humphrey in ‘Gossip Girl’
Penn Badgley attends the Build Series in 2020 I Jim Spellman/Getty Images
Badgley was cast as Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl in 2007. As one of the core characters in the show, Badgley portrayed a young man who was charismatic,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
TLC’s Dr. Pimple Popper Season 9 is here, and Dr. Sandra Lee is back to tackle more skin ailments. The premiere of the new season features a man with Gardner syndrome. The disease causes hundreds of tumors to grow on his skin. Here’s what to know about Gardner syndrome and whether it can be cured.
The ‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ Season 9 premiere features a man with Gardner syndrome Dr. Sandra Lee from ‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ | Jim Spellman/Getty Images
Kenny visits Dr. Sandra Lee in Dr. Pimple Popper Season 9. In a clip posted to Instagram, he explains how he has over 400 tumors on his body in total.
“On my back, from the top of my neck down to my tailbone, I probably got over 200 tumors,” Kenny says. “On my chest, I probably have 40 to 50 tumors; on my head, I have two to three dozen. And in between my arms and legs,...
The ‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ Season 9 premiere features a man with Gardner syndrome Dr. Sandra Lee from ‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ | Jim Spellman/Getty Images
Kenny visits Dr. Sandra Lee in Dr. Pimple Popper Season 9. In a clip posted to Instagram, he explains how he has over 400 tumors on his body in total.
“On my back, from the top of my neck down to my tailbone, I probably got over 200 tumors,” Kenny says. “On my chest, I probably have 40 to 50 tumors; on my head, I have two to three dozen. And in between my arms and legs,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Penn Badgley discussed what it’s like filming sex scenes for Netflix’s You, and his comments have shed new light on what it’s like for male actors in the industry. While some may consider it just part of the job, Badgley disagrees, calling that aspect of his work “very disturbing.”
Penn Badgley wishes he didn’t have sex scenes
Badgley, who plays Joe Goldberg on Netflix’s beloved psychological thriller You, recently opened up to Variety about what he considers a major pitfall of acting. Despite filming his fair share of sex scenes throughout his career, they still make him uncomfortable.
“There’s almost nothing I could say with more consecration. That aspect of Hollywood has always been very disturbing to me — and that aspect of the job, that mercurial boundary — has always been something that I actually don’t want to play with at all.”
As Joe Goldberg,...
Penn Badgley wishes he didn’t have sex scenes
Badgley, who plays Joe Goldberg on Netflix’s beloved psychological thriller You, recently opened up to Variety about what he considers a major pitfall of acting. Despite filming his fair share of sex scenes throughout his career, they still make him uncomfortable.
“There’s almost nothing I could say with more consecration. That aspect of Hollywood has always been very disturbing to me — and that aspect of the job, that mercurial boundary — has always been something that I actually don’t want to play with at all.”
As Joe Goldberg,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Rose Burke
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Has Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper met her match? The doctor and reality TV star recently looked pretty stunned when viewing a video of a protruding callus on a patient’s heel that actually resembled a large piece of corn.
What did Dr. Pimple Popper have to say about the video of the large, hardened callus?
Dr. Pimple Popper sees someone who is probably in pain in the video
Lee observed the corn callus extraction video and thought the patient had to be experiencing a significant amount of pain. “That’s a corn,” she said in her Instagram video. “I don’t even know how you walk around with that, without having crutches or wearing a donut bandage.”
Dr. Sandra Lee | Jim Spellman/Getty Images
She winced, as though she could understand how painful having such a large, hardened piece of skin sitting at the bottom of the...
What did Dr. Pimple Popper have to say about the video of the large, hardened callus?
Dr. Pimple Popper sees someone who is probably in pain in the video
Lee observed the corn callus extraction video and thought the patient had to be experiencing a significant amount of pain. “That’s a corn,” she said in her Instagram video. “I don’t even know how you walk around with that, without having crutches or wearing a donut bandage.”
Dr. Sandra Lee | Jim Spellman/Getty Images
She winced, as though she could understand how painful having such a large, hardened piece of skin sitting at the bottom of the...
- 3/29/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Starsky and Hutch is a police comedy that aired on ABC from 1975 to 1979. Here are six TV shows to watch if you liked the series.
‘Miami Vice’ Don Johnson and Philip Michael | Randee St. Nicholas/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Miami Vice aired on NBC from 1984 to 1989. The main stars of the show are Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. The TV series takes place in Miami, Florida, and follows the lives of undercover detectives James “Sonny” Crockett (played by Johnson) and Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs (played by Thomas). The partners work in the vice division of the Miami-Dade Police Department and investigate cases involving drug trafficking, organized crime, and more.
‘CHiPs’
CHiPs aired on NBC from 1977 to 1983. The cast includes Michael Dorn, Erik Estrada, Brodie Greer, Paul Linke, Randi Oakes, Robert Pine, Lou Wagner, and Larry Wilcox.
CHiPs follows the lives of Jon Baker (played by Wilcox) and...
‘Miami Vice’ Don Johnson and Philip Michael | Randee St. Nicholas/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Miami Vice aired on NBC from 1984 to 1989. The main stars of the show are Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. The TV series takes place in Miami, Florida, and follows the lives of undercover detectives James “Sonny” Crockett (played by Johnson) and Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs (played by Thomas). The partners work in the vice division of the Miami-Dade Police Department and investigate cases involving drug trafficking, organized crime, and more.
‘CHiPs’
CHiPs aired on NBC from 1977 to 1983. The cast includes Michael Dorn, Erik Estrada, Brodie Greer, Paul Linke, Randi Oakes, Robert Pine, Lou Wagner, and Larry Wilcox.
CHiPs follows the lives of Jon Baker (played by Wilcox) and...
- 3/21/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Miles Teller Was Surprised to Learn What Kate Winslet Was Like After Working With Her on ‘Divergent’
Kate Winslet once collaborated with young actor Miles Teller in the popular sci-fi series Divergent. But when Teller worked with the actor, Winslet wasn’t exactly how he expected her to be.
Kate Winslet didn’t realize how villainous her character was in ‘Divergent’ Kate Winslet | Jim Spellman/Getty Images
Divergent was a bit of a departure from Oscar-winner Kate Winslet’s usual roles. The hit sci-fi movies were based on a series of successful young adult novels, and starred Shailene Woodley and Theo James as the leads.
Winslet shared that the script was what attracted her to the movie first. Divergent would also see Winslet playing a villain for the first time in her career. This was a surprise to the actor, who didn’t realize just how sinister her character was originally.
“I haven’t played a villain before but I didn’t realise that until I agreed...
Kate Winslet didn’t realize how villainous her character was in ‘Divergent’ Kate Winslet | Jim Spellman/Getty Images
Divergent was a bit of a departure from Oscar-winner Kate Winslet’s usual roles. The hit sci-fi movies were based on a series of successful young adult novels, and starred Shailene Woodley and Theo James as the leads.
Winslet shared that the script was what attracted her to the movie first. Divergent would also see Winslet playing a villain for the first time in her career. This was a surprise to the actor, who didn’t realize just how sinister her character was originally.
“I haven’t played a villain before but I didn’t realise that until I agreed...
- 3/14/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
You season 4 just ended, and fans are already clamoring for season 5. Penn Badgley, who plays protagonist Joe Goldberg, revealed he thinks the next season will end the Netflix series. Here’s what Badgley said about You season 5 and what the show creator thinks about making more episodes.
[Spoiler alert: You season 4 spoilers ahead.]
Penn Badgley | Jim Spellman/Getty Images Penn Badgley says fans need ‘You’ season 5 to see ‘Joe come to a conclusion’
You season 4 shows a never-before-seen side of the main character, serial killer Joe Goldberg. In past seasons, he justifies his murders by using them to protect himself or others (with several casualties along the way).
But by the end of the fourth installment of the Netflix series, Joe is revealed as the mysterious “Eat the Rich” killer, meaning he no longer only murders as an act of protection or self-preservation.
The season ends with Joe attempting to stop the killings by taking his own life.
[Spoiler alert: You season 4 spoilers ahead.]
Penn Badgley | Jim Spellman/Getty Images Penn Badgley says fans need ‘You’ season 5 to see ‘Joe come to a conclusion’
You season 4 shows a never-before-seen side of the main character, serial killer Joe Goldberg. In past seasons, he justifies his murders by using them to protect himself or others (with several casualties along the way).
But by the end of the fourth installment of the Netflix series, Joe is revealed as the mysterious “Eat the Rich” killer, meaning he no longer only murders as an act of protection or self-preservation.
The season ends with Joe attempting to stop the killings by taking his own life.
- 3/13/2023
- by Grace Turney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Penn Badgley has come a long way since his early days on the CW’s hit teen drama, Gossip Girl, becoming a leading man for Netflix’s ultra-popular You. But as he grows as an actor, it seems his tastes have shifted. In a recent interview, Badgley shared that he doesn’t think he’ll ever make one kind of movie again.
Penn Badgley has appeared in several romantic comedies Actor Penn Badgley attends the Build Series to discuss his show “You” at Build Studio in 2020 I Jim Spellman/Getty Images
Badgley has appeared in several romantic comedies throughout his career. One of Badgley’s most notable roles in a romantic comedy is in the 2011 film Easy A.
In the film, the actor plays the character of Woodchuck Todd, the love interest of the main character, Olive Penderghast, played by Emma Stone. The film follows Olive as she becomes the...
Penn Badgley has appeared in several romantic comedies Actor Penn Badgley attends the Build Series to discuss his show “You” at Build Studio in 2020 I Jim Spellman/Getty Images
Badgley has appeared in several romantic comedies throughout his career. One of Badgley’s most notable roles in a romantic comedy is in the 2011 film Easy A.
In the film, the actor plays the character of Woodchuck Todd, the love interest of the main character, Olive Penderghast, played by Emma Stone. The film follows Olive as she becomes the...
- 3/10/2023
- by William Decker
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When it comes to the Ziegler sisters, Maddie is typically the one who is associated with Sia. When the dancer was just 11, she was tapped to portray the Australian singer in her music video, Chandelier. The video went viral and made Maddie a household name. It also was the beginning of the actor’s many collaborations with Sia. However, over the years, Sia has also become close with Kenzie and often gives her fellow singer musical advice.
Kenzie Ziegler and Sia | Jim Spellman / Contributor What kind of relationship does Kenzie Ziegler have with Sia?
The Zieglers have made it clear that Sia has become like family to them over the years. The “Move Your Body” singer is actually the godmother to both Maddie and Kenzie. The Dance Moms alums have also spoken candidly about how Sia has impacted their careers. Maddie first became aware of her interest in acting thanks...
Kenzie Ziegler and Sia | Jim Spellman / Contributor What kind of relationship does Kenzie Ziegler have with Sia?
The Zieglers have made it clear that Sia has become like family to them over the years. The “Move Your Body” singer is actually the godmother to both Maddie and Kenzie. The Dance Moms alums have also spoken candidly about how Sia has impacted their careers. Maddie first became aware of her interest in acting thanks...
- 2/27/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
You is one of Netflix’s hottest shows, and has revitalized the career of star Penn Badgley. The first half of the fourth season dropped on Netflix on February 9, and with the second half scheduled to hit the streamer in early March, fans are eager to catch up with Joe Goldberg’s latest exploits. Badgley, who began his career as a star of the TV show Gossip Girl, plays an entirely new type of character in You, and has no hesitation about praising the show’s unique subject matter. In a recent interview, Badgley discussed the latest season of You, revealing why he thinks that more streaming services will start to emulate the two-part season format.
‘You’ has been separated into two parts for season 4 Penn Badgley attends the Build Series to discuss his show “You” I Jim Spellman/Getty Images
The first season of You hit the Lifetime network...
‘You’ has been separated into two parts for season 4 Penn Badgley attends the Build Series to discuss his show “You” I Jim Spellman/Getty Images
The first season of You hit the Lifetime network...
- 2/26/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paris Hilton and her sister Nicky Hilton were used as inspirations for the movie White Chicks. But when Nicky Hilton confronted the Wayans brothers herself, the two initially denied this was the case.
Shawn Wayans came up with the idea for ‘White Chicks’ after reading an article about the Hilton sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton | Jim Spellman/Getty Images
Shawn and Marlon Wayans were used to co-starring and sometimes even developing their own projects. The pair enjoyed a long run on the hit sitcom simply titled The Wayans Bros. Afterward, the duo turned their attention to movies, and developed two of the Scary Movie films. Disagreements with the studio would eventually see the two Wayans brothers leave the Scary Movie franchise behind. But this allowed them to tackle a brand new movie idea in White Chicks.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Shawn Wayans revealed he rung up his brother...
Shawn Wayans came up with the idea for ‘White Chicks’ after reading an article about the Hilton sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton | Jim Spellman/Getty Images
Shawn and Marlon Wayans were used to co-starring and sometimes even developing their own projects. The pair enjoyed a long run on the hit sitcom simply titled The Wayans Bros. Afterward, the duo turned their attention to movies, and developed two of the Scary Movie films. Disagreements with the studio would eventually see the two Wayans brothers leave the Scary Movie franchise behind. But this allowed them to tackle a brand new movie idea in White Chicks.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Shawn Wayans revealed he rung up his brother...
- 2/24/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gilmore Girls remains one of the most popular streaming series on Netflix right now. While the original series ended its run in 2007, it’s amassed new fans each year. The series remains popular because of its generally wholesome storylines and quaint setting. Not everything about Gilmore Girls was all that wholesome, though. Several side plots were creepy. We’ve collected three Gilmore Girls storylines that we believe are extraordinarily creepy when you think about it.
Kirk Gleason amassing a jewelry collection from elderly women was one of the creepiest ‘Gilmore Girls’ storylines
Kirk Gleason was Stars Hollow’s most eccentric resident. Still, he is beloved by Gilmore Girls fans, and we totally get why. He seemed mostly harmless and well-intentioned. Every so often, though, Kirk made a really strange revelation.
Kirk Gleason | Saeed Adyani/Netflix
In season 6, when Luke Danes sat down with Kirk to look through his jewelry collection,...
Kirk Gleason amassing a jewelry collection from elderly women was one of the creepiest ‘Gilmore Girls’ storylines
Kirk Gleason was Stars Hollow’s most eccentric resident. Still, he is beloved by Gilmore Girls fans, and we totally get why. He seemed mostly harmless and well-intentioned. Every so often, though, Kirk made a really strange revelation.
Kirk Gleason | Saeed Adyani/Netflix
In season 6, when Luke Danes sat down with Kirk to look through his jewelry collection,...
- 2/19/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dick Wolf’s name is probably in more TV credits than anyone else. He’s best known for producing the Law & Order franchise but has created dozens of police and courtroom dramas. Even those who aren’t in the industry would agree with Sophia Bush that meeting Wolf is like meeting the Wizard of Oz. Bush began working with the “legendary” producer in 2014 on the set of Chicago P.D.
In an interview on Sway in the Morning on SiriusXM, the actor described meeting him for the first time. “When we first started working on the show, people were asking me what it was like, and I was like, ‘Guys, it’s like meeting the Wizard of Oz, but you pull the curtain back, and he’s still a f***ing wizard.'”
Dick Wolf’s career started strong TV producer Dick Wolf | Jim Spellman/WireImage via Getty Images...
In an interview on Sway in the Morning on SiriusXM, the actor described meeting him for the first time. “When we first started working on the show, people were asking me what it was like, and I was like, ‘Guys, it’s like meeting the Wizard of Oz, but you pull the curtain back, and he’s still a f***ing wizard.'”
Dick Wolf’s career started strong TV producer Dick Wolf | Jim Spellman/WireImage via Getty Images...
- 2/3/2023
- by Rose Burke
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While The Vampire Diaries featured plenty of supernatural drama, it remained a story of love, loss, and redemption at its core. The series finale was a fitting tribute to the characters who had become so beloved by fans throughout its eight-season run.
One of the most iconic relationships of the series was between Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder). The final episode gave viewers a bittersweet glimpse into their future.
In the end, Damon and Elena eventually grow old together. When they die, they both still looked incredibly young. According to co-creator Kevin Williamson, there’s a simple reason why the couple didn’t age.
Elena and Damon in ‘The Vampire Diaries’ finale The Vampire Diaries stars Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev, and Ian Somerhalder in 2009 | Jim Spellman/FilmMagic
In the series finale of The Vampire Diaries, viewers were treated to an emotional and bittersweet ending for Damon and Elena.
One of the most iconic relationships of the series was between Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder). The final episode gave viewers a bittersweet glimpse into their future.
In the end, Damon and Elena eventually grow old together. When they die, they both still looked incredibly young. According to co-creator Kevin Williamson, there’s a simple reason why the couple didn’t age.
Elena and Damon in ‘The Vampire Diaries’ finale The Vampire Diaries stars Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev, and Ian Somerhalder in 2009 | Jim Spellman/FilmMagic
In the series finale of The Vampire Diaries, viewers were treated to an emotional and bittersweet ending for Damon and Elena.
- 1/31/2023
- by Mishal Ali Zafar
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
(Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
Frank Grillo (Kingdom, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, Copshop) is set to lead Liam O’Donnell’s (XYZ Films’ Skylines franchise) upcoming horror-thriller Merciless, according to Sentient Pictures International (Spi) who added the film to its Marche du Film slate.
Copshop, (aka Cop Shop), Frank Grillo, 2021. © Briarcliff Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection
Tab, Morel and Tuffin will produce alongside Andy Schefter for Spi. Tuffin developed the story with The Cooler writer Frank Hannah, who wrote the script. Principal photography is set to commence on location in Alabama in August 2022.
In Merciless, when his wife is possessed by a malevolent spirit, the government’s top interrogator seeks vengeance on those who were closest to the entity in its previous life in order to drive it out of her body only to discover that everything is not what it appears to be.
Grillo is starring in the upcoming Lionsgate...
Frank Grillo (Kingdom, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, Copshop) is set to lead Liam O’Donnell’s (XYZ Films’ Skylines franchise) upcoming horror-thriller Merciless, according to Sentient Pictures International (Spi) who added the film to its Marche du Film slate.
Copshop, (aka Cop Shop), Frank Grillo, 2021. © Briarcliff Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection
Tab, Morel and Tuffin will produce alongside Andy Schefter for Spi. Tuffin developed the story with The Cooler writer Frank Hannah, who wrote the script. Principal photography is set to commence on location in Alabama in August 2022.
In Merciless, when his wife is possessed by a malevolent spirit, the government’s top interrogator seeks vengeance on those who were closest to the entity in its previous life in order to drive it out of her body only to discover that everything is not what it appears to be.
Grillo is starring in the upcoming Lionsgate...
- 5/25/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Image Sources: Getty / Dia Dipasupil / Jim Spellman
Who said tweets can't make dreams come true? Newly engaged actor Kal Penn tweeted on Nov. 3 that he had a dream that Cardi B officiated his wedding to his longtime partner, Josh, but little did he know that the power of Twitter would actually turn his dream into a reality. "Cardi B was on my flight to LA," he wrote online. "I fell asleep and had a dream that she officiated our wedding on the plane and the three of us walked out of Lax holding hands." Well, Cardi obviously saw his tweet, because she promptly asked why he didn't bother to greet her in the dream before giving him an offer he couldn't refuse.
"First, why didn't you say hi!" she wrote in response to his tweet. "Second, I'm licensed to do that sooo……..let me know." Kal, of course, responded like...
Who said tweets can't make dreams come true? Newly engaged actor Kal Penn tweeted on Nov. 3 that he had a dream that Cardi B officiated his wedding to his longtime partner, Josh, but little did he know that the power of Twitter would actually turn his dream into a reality. "Cardi B was on my flight to LA," he wrote online. "I fell asleep and had a dream that she officiated our wedding on the plane and the three of us walked out of Lax holding hands." Well, Cardi obviously saw his tweet, because she promptly asked why he didn't bother to greet her in the dream before giving him an offer he couldn't refuse.
"First, why didn't you say hi!" she wrote in response to his tweet. "Second, I'm licensed to do that sooo……..let me know." Kal, of course, responded like...
- 11/4/2021
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
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Getty / Theo Wargo / Jim Spellman
For months, John Oliver has been dedicated to his thirst for Adam Driver on Last Week Tonight, and it seems that Adam has had enough. On Nov. 15,
Adam FaceTimed the late-night host
to jokingly confront him on what it feels like to be called a "human wall" and have John wish for him to step on his throat. What started as an innocent case of "Adam Driver fever" turned into something both sexual and violent, as John readily admitted.
"What the f*ck are you doing?," Adam hilariously said. "This thing you've been doing that's either sexual or violent . . . This strange, strange bit that for some reason you've pulled me into. What is it?" It didn't take long for Adam to launch into a list of everything John had "asked" him to do over the year. "Collapse on your chest. Tie your fingers in a square knot.
Getty / Theo Wargo / Jim Spellman
For months, John Oliver has been dedicated to his thirst for Adam Driver on Last Week Tonight, and it seems that Adam has had enough. On Nov. 15,
Adam FaceTimed the late-night host
to jokingly confront him on what it feels like to be called a "human wall" and have John wish for him to step on his throat. What started as an innocent case of "Adam Driver fever" turned into something both sexual and violent, as John readily admitted.
"What the f*ck are you doing?," Adam hilariously said. "This thing you've been doing that's either sexual or violent . . . This strange, strange bit that for some reason you've pulled me into. What is it?" It didn't take long for Adam to launch into a list of everything John had "asked" him to do over the year. "Collapse on your chest. Tie your fingers in a square knot.
- 11/16/2020
- by Grayson Gilcrease
- Popsugar.com
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