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Kevin Costner just opened up about the tragic stories he discovered for his new docuseries, Kevin Costner's The West. Kevin is one of the most accomplished actors in the entertainment industry. He has starred in such iconic films as Field of Dreams, The Bodyguard and Dances With Wolves. In recent years, Kevin's become more known for starring in the hugely successful TV show Yellowstone. Now he's got a brand-new docuseries called Kevin Costner's The West, which recounts real tales from the American West.

Kevin Costner couldn't believe the heartbreaking stories he learned while making Kevin Costner's The West.

While speaking with Fox News Digital, Kevin couldn't believe the heartbreaking stories he learned about while making Kevin Costner's The West. "Almost everything I found was tragic. Isn't that weird?" he said. "Every story, there weren't a lot of happy endings, although there were people that made it on the backs of...

The Billboard 200 albums chart measures the top releases during the weekly tracking period every Friday through Thursday. While it used to be determined strictly by record sales, the ever-changing landscape of music consumption led Billboard to update its methodology for the 21st century.

In 2014, Billboard started considering multiple metrics of music success, including online streams and individual track sales, in addition to the traditional album sales that previously made up the entirety of the Billboard 200's chart determinations. An album sale currently counts as one album unit. Sales of 10 individual tracks also counts as one unit. But an artist needs 3,750 ad-supported streams or 1,250 paid subscription streams to equal one unit. Then in 2020 Billboard began counting music videos on platforms like YouTube.

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TikTok has been banned in several countries for a variety of reasons, but it continues to be the hub for short-form storytelling all over the world, especially when it comes to the romance genre. Everyone from vampires to criminals keeps finding love with the dumbest humans imaginable in a matter of seconds or over the course of multiple videos; yes, there are serialized TikToks as well. But since there’s no room for nuance in such a short period of time, obtuse power dynamics and the romanticization of problematic tropes are the order of the day. And with its ever-rising popularity, that kind of content has been emulated via Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, thereby leading to a barrage of material that holds the power to absolutely rot the common man’s brain. It would’ve been fine if that brand of slop was limited to social media. However, after watching films like The Tearsmith,...

In 1992, Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston starred in The Bodyguard, a romantic thriller that became a cultural hit. Costner played a former Secret Service agent hired to protect Houston’s character, a global music star facing threats from a stalker.

There was romance, there was drama, there was action, there was everything! The film was a box office success, with Houston’s powerful performance of “I Will Always Love You” becoming iconic.

Costner, naturally, had plans for a sequel, but this time he wanted Princess Diana in the lead! Here’s what happened in detail!

Kevin Costner wanted Princess Diana to star in The Bodyguard 2!

For years, rumors have swirled that Kevin Costner was planning a Bodyguard sequel with none other than Princess Diana in the lead. As wild as it sounds, not all Hollywood gossip is just hot air, and this one was actually confirmed by Costner himself!

According to Rotten Tomatoes, there are only nine perfect horror movies, two perfect sci-fi movies, and two perfect war movies. The BBC's 1984 TV film, "Threads," however, doesn't fit neatly into any category, and as such, stands alone as a film with a perfect 100% score — a true one-of-a-kind.

"Threads" is a drama written by Barry Hines, the author of "A Kestrel for a Knave," which he helped adapt for Ken Loach's 1969 film "Kes." It depicts a massive nuclear attack on the United Kingdom by the Soviet Union and has been described as one of the most disturbing films ever made. When it debuted on September 23, 1984, in the United Kingdom, it caused an immediate stir, with the transmission date becoming known among broadcasters and in the media as "the night the country didn't sleep."

Directed by Mick Jackson, who went on to direct Hollywood blockbusters such as "The Bodyguard," the...

Kevin Costner is one such storyteller whose films are known for their heartwarming stories and creative nuances. It is, however, not only his finished cinema but also his personal anecdotes behind a film’s creation that add to the rich movie-going experience.

It is often said that the pen is mightier than the sword, or simply put, words are more powerful than violence. Costner, 70, would probably be one of those people who had to agree with it wholeheartedly.

After all, words, albeit laced with far-fetched embellishments, helped him win over billionaire George Steinbrenner in a battle of wills, which allowed the Oscar winner to use the Yankees’ Stadium.

Kevin Costner won over George Steinbrenner in an intense showdown…with the help of a little ‘lie’

In an instance of an epic face-off, Kevin Costner’s creative zeal went head-to-head against Steinbrenner’s protective streak over the use of the New...

When Kevin Costner chose not to appear on the much-acclaimed fifth and final season of Yellowstone, partially due to scheduling conflicts and largely to focus on his latest western, Horizon: An American Saga, hearts were broken. In doing so, the Oscar winner not only denounced the chance of encashing a hefty paycheck but also invested a significant amount of his own money to make the project see the light of day.

While the 70-year-old is no stranger to taking risks when it comes to pursuing his passion for western films, this is hardly the first time that he has chosen the creative freedom of the director’s seat over the lure of an eye-watering salary. In fact, in his prime, Costner left a lucrative opportunity to star with one of his idols – Sean Connery – in The Hunt for Red October that went on to gross over $200 million in the 1990s.

Kim Kardashian’s and Taylor Swift’s feud has become infamous in Hollywood. Tracing back to 2016, the two have had very public bad blood because of Kanye West and his obsession with the singer. After the couple tried to manipulate the world into thinking that Swift was a snake, the singer naturally wasn’t going to go down without a fight and receipts.

While most of Swift’s anger towards the situation was targeted towards West, The Tortured Poets Department featured a song that not-so-subtly called out Kardashian for the role she played in the entire situation. Although it seemed like Swift wasn’t getting her revenge, it would seem that their feud could get reignited because of recent events.

Is Taylor Swift acting again?

Although Taylor Swift is best known for her singing and songwriting capabilities, she has dabbled in acting over the years. While fans collectively agree that...

Kevin Costner’s docuseries, The West, is officially premiering on the History Channel on May 26. 2025. The eight-episode show centers on the history of the American West and explores a century of historical events that led to the formation of the American identity. Each episode is an hour long and takes the viewers through the stories of iconic figures such as Lewis and Clark and other Native American tribes who defended their ancestral land. The show is hosted by Costner, who also serves as an executive producer alongside historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

The West will make its debut on the network with back-to-back episodes followed by a special presentation of Episode 3 on May 27, 2025, before returning to its regularly scheduled programming on Mondays. In an exclusive History Channel trailer for the series, Costner asks: “What do we see when we think of the West,” before Goodwin steps in and calls it the “essence of the American dream.

Home Alone is one of the most beloved Christmas films of all time. Following the resounding success of the 1990 film, the team reunited for 1992's Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

The movie wasn't as beloved as the first installment and didn't achieve the same cult classic status. Even more, the movie now features a controversial cameo from then-businessman, now-President Donald Trump. In a new conversation with the San Francisco Chronicle, director Chris Columbus revealed he wished he could cut Trump's controversial cameo, but he can't do it for fear of getting deported.

Columbus directed the 1990 movie and returned for the sequel as well, with John Hughes writing the script and producing again. The sequel also featured a seven-second cameo from Trump, where he gives Macaulay Culkin's Kevin directions in New York's famed Plaza Hotel, which he owned at the time. The director called it a "curse" and "an albatross.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour director Sam Wrench is stepping into the hot seat for the remake of 1992’s The Bodyguard.

When a remake of The Bodyguard was first announced in 2021, it made a lot of sense. Having first been conceived in the 1970s as a vehicle for Diana Ross and Steve McQueen, it eventually become a hugely popular collaboration for Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.

Much like A Star Is Born – which now boasts four distinct films – The Bodyguard is surely a film that Warner Bros can return to every 30 years and remake with a hot acting talent and a musical superstar.

It’s taken a few years for the project to gain some traction, but things seem to be moving along now with the news that Sam Wrench will be stepping into the director’s chair.

Wrench is the director of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, the incredibly...

Warners Bros. and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour directorSam Wrench are set to remake The Bodyguard, one of the most popular romance thrillers of the 90s. In addition, Jonathan Abrams has been tapped to write the script; he debuted as a feature screenwriter on the classic Western star Clint Eastwood's courtroom drama, Juror #2. No further news of casting decisions has been shared, but there's a long list of multi-talented singers/actresses who could probably be up for the job to play Whitney Houston's iconic role. Warner Bros. Pictures Group co-heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy shared the news during an interview with Deadline.

Wrench's familiarity with working on musical productions could be a massive win for the remake. The director helmed Laufey's A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl and A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, which debuted on Netflix in 2024 with appearances from Chappell Roan, Tyla,...

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' movie director is set to direct Warner Bros.‘ remake of 'The Bodyguard'. Sam Wrench will helm a new version of the 1992 movie - which starred Whitney Houston as singer Rachel Marron and Kevin Costner as her bodyguard and love interest Frank Farmer. Jonathan Abrams, who wrote Clint Eastwood's 'Juror #2' is writing the script. Matthew Lopez wrote a previous version of the screenplay.Warner Bros. Film Group co-chairpersons and CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy confirmed the director news in an interview with Deadline.The Bodyguard tells the story of a former Secret Service agent who is hired to protect a celebrity from her stalker. It became 1992’s second-highest-grossing movie at the worldwide box office and went on to receive two Oscar nominations.No casting announcements have been made for the remake, which has been in various stages of development since 2011.Meanwhile,...

The director for Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour documentary is tackling a new project tied to another major pop star.

Sam Wrench, who was the director for the massively successful concert movie Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, has signed on to direct a remake of the 1992 film The Bodyguard.

The Bodyguard famously starred Whitney Houston, who played a pop singer who hires a former secret service agent to protect her from a stalker. The movie earned $411 million in the box office worldwide, was nominated for two Oscars, and is also known for its best-selling soundtrack that features Whitney‘s legendary version of “I Will Always Love You.”

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Sam is no stranger to helping create top-grossing films himself, as Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie garnered a whopping $261.7 million worldwide, according to Deadline.

Meanwhile, the cast for Sam‘s version of The Bodyguard has not yet been set.

Warner Bros. has set director Sam Wrench to lead a new version of The Bodyguard, the 1992 romantic thriller that starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. Wrench, known for directing Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, will helm the studio’s long-developing remake, which has cycled through various iterations since it was first proposed over a decade ago.

Jonathan Abrams has been brought on to write the screenplay. Abrams made his feature writing debut with Juror #2, the Clint Eastwood courtroom drama completed in 2023. A previous version of The Bodyguard remake script was written by Matthew Lopez, though the current iteration will reflect Abrams’ take on the material. Casting for the project has not yet been announced.

Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, co-heads of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, confirmed the studio’s plans in an interview with Deadline. The film is being positioned as a key project within the studio’s slate,...

And I will alwaaaays remaaaaake yooooou! Deadline reports that Warner Bros. is moving forward with a remake of The Bodyguard, the classic 1992 romantic thriller which starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. They have tapped Sam Wrench (Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour) to direct from a script by Jonathan A. Abrams (Juror No. 2).

The original film featured Costner as Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent who becomes the bodyguard for Rachel Marron (Houston), an award-winning actress and music superstar. With a dangerous stalker lurking just around the corner, the film brought some serious drama, thrills, and romance. The soundtrack album became the best-selling of all time, which included timeless hits such as I Will Always Love You, I’m Every Woman, Queen of the Night, Run to You, and I Have Nothing.

The Bodyguard was a big success upon release, and Costner even started developing a sequel in which he...

Warner Bros.’ remake of The Bodyguard has found its director.

Sam Wrench, who directed the 2023 concert feature Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, is attached to a new version of the original 1992 drama film that starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. No casting announcements have been made.

Jonathan Abrams, who penned last year’s Clint Eastwood-helmed Juror #2 for the studio, is writing the script. Matthew Lopez wrote a previous version of the screenplay for the long-gestating remake that has been in various stages of development since 2011.

The Bodyguard centers on a former Secret Service agent (Costner) who is hired to protect a celebrity (Houston) from a stalker. Marking Houston’s feature acting debut, the movie was a big hit and became 1992’s second-highest-grossing title at the worldwide box office. The Bodyguard landed two Oscar nominations and featured Houston’s cover of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” which...

Michael Giacchino's remake of Them! just got an infusion of star power behind the scenes. Matt Reeves, the director of the 2022 superhero blockbuster The Batman, is producing the giant creature feature for Warner Bros. WB Pictures studio heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy revealed the news in a new sweeping interview with Deadline.

De Luca and Abdy discussed a number of upcoming projects exploiting WB's massive IP library, including a new The Matrix film with Drew Goddard, a reimagining of The Bodyguard, and new Goonies and Gremlins projects from Chris Columbus. Reeves is a high-profile star in WB's stable, and is no stranger to giant creatures: he directed Cloverfieldin 2008, which saw a giant monster rampage through NewYork City. Many of his subsequent films have had beastly stars, as well: he helmed the vampire chiller Let Me In, and two installments of Fox's revitalized Planet of the Apes franchise.

Warner Bros. is planning to remake “The Bodyguard” with Sam Wrench on board to direct. Wrench directed the box office smash “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.” Jonathan Abrams, who debuted as a feature screenwriter with Clint Eastwood’s courtroom drama “Juror #2” last fall, has been tapped to pen the script. No casting decisions have been set.

The news was revealed by Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, the co-heads of the Warner Bros. Pictures Group, in an interview with Deadline.

Aside from directing “The Eras Tour,” Wrench has oft toed the line between the film and music industries, helming “Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl” and “A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter,” as well as concert docs for stars like BTS, Billie Eilish and Lizzo.

The original “The Bodyguard” was directed by Mick Jackson and centered on a former Secret Service agent, portrayed by Kevin Costner, hired to protect a famous singer,...

Warner Bros. will always love you and is in the works to remake a romantic, box office ’90s hit. Warner Bros. Pictures will remake the 1992 film “The Bodyguard” starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, the studio’s film chiefs announced in an interview Friday.

“The Bodyguard” starred Costner as a former Secret Service agent as a man who takes a job protecting an R&b singer with a lifestyle far different than what he’s accustomed to and whom is being pursued by a stalker. The film was released at the height of Whitney Houston’s pop stardom and includes some of her classic hits including “I Will Always Love You,” and it also was nominated for two Oscars for Best Original Song. The film made $411 million worldwide, and Warner Bros. has even tried to remake the property before, including most recently in 2011.

Warner Bros. has already attached a director and writer to the project.

Warner Bros. is officially saying "I Will Always Love You" to the classic Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston-led romantic thriller The Bodyguard. During a massive interview with Deadline on Friday, the company's co-chairmen/CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy revealed that a remake of the 1992 box office smash hit is in the works with Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour director Sam Wrench at the helm. He'll direct from a screenplay penned by Jonathan A. Abrams, who most recently scripted Clint Eastwood's final film Juror #2. No casting has been set at this time.

Directed by Mick Jackson and written by Raiders of the Lost Ark writer Lawrence Kasdan, the original Bodyguardcentered on R&b star Rachel Marron (Houston) and her newly-hired bodyguard, Frank Farmer, who is brought in after the singer starts receiving disturbing threats from a stalker. Their initially icy relationship grows fonder as Frank does his...

Exclusive: Warner Bros has just set plans to revamp The Bodyguard, the 1992 romantic drama thriller that teamed superstars Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. The studio, which released the original, has set Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour director Sam Wrench to helm and script by Juror No. 2 writer Jonathan A. Abrams, Deadline has learned.

The news was revealed Friday in an interview with Warner Bros’ co-film bosses Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy. No casting has been set, but after the first film’s star duo and box office success (it made $411 million worldwide box office and landed a pair of Oscar nominations) it certainly will be a casting process to watch. Beyond Swift, there are many singers who could play the singing star that this should be a magnet for an exciting cast.

The original plot centered on Costner’s former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer, who takes a job...

Exclusive: If you focus on snarky and largely unsubstantiated reports, you might figure Warner Bros Pictures co-chairman/CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy would spend this weekend boxing up their belongings. Using a couple flops and risky upcoming films as fodder, several reports with scant backup say their Warner Bros Discovery boss David Zaslav is scouring for replacement candidates (which he denies in a tepid manner). Despite the rough press, De Luca and Abdy will actually spend this weekend same as their counterparts at other studios do: trying to keep an eye on kids while they read scripts, watch dailies and dream up slates for 2026 and beyond.

The overheated reports quieted after A Minecraft Movie did way better than anyone imagined, and quickly joined another surprise blockbuster, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, as top-priority sequels to go with other IP revivals from The Matrix to Practical Magic, Gremlins and Goonies.

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A Kevin Costner sports flick from over a decade ago just pulled the ultimate comeback, blitzing its way to the top of Netflix’s trending charts. Co-starring Jennifer Garner, this long-forgotten football drama didn’t exactly light up theaters back in the day. But now, it’s Netflix’s new Mvp.

Packed with front-office drama, game-day tension, and a surprising emotional punch, the film’s sudden rise proves that some plays just age better on the streaming field.

Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount Network Draft Day scores big: Kevin Costner’s forgotten football flick climbs Netflix charts Kevin Costner in Draft Day | Credits: Summit Entertainment

After 11 years, Draft Day is suddenly Netflix’s top pick, and fans can’t get enough of Kevin Costner’s forgotten football flick.

Originally released in 2014, Draft Day saw Costner suit up as Sonny Weaver Jr., Gm of the Cleveland Browns,...

Netflix’s new limited series Adolescence, starring Stephen Graham and Jimmy (Reece Dinsdale), as they decide to get married after Ruth becomes pregnant. Set in Sheffield, the couple is threatened when the Soviet Union and the United States go to war. Ruth and Jimmy become separated as fallout spreads from a nuclear attack that destroys a NATO base near Sheffield, and Ruth must try to survive alone in the aftermath of the nuclear war.

Threads is Perfect for Warp Films, Says Founder

The original film was directed by Mick Jackson, who has also directed films like The Bodyguard (1992), Volcano (1997), and Temple Grandin (2010). Barry Hines wrote the script.

Founder and CEO of Warp Films, Mark Herbert, said of the original film, “Threads was, and remains, an unflinchingly honest drama that imagines the devastating effects of nuclear conflict on ordinary people. This story aligns perfectly with our ethos of telling powerful, grounded...

Warp Films, the British production company behind Netflix’s “Adolescence,” is turning 1984’s Threads into a TV series.

“Renowned for its groundbreaking portrayal of a fictional apocalypse, Threads offers a harrowing depiction of life in nuclear war-era Britain, set in Sheffield,” Warp noted. “This adaptation will explore prescient issues through rich, character-driven storytelling. The original film’s chilling account immerses viewers in the struggles of ordinary people facing unimaginable hardship.”

The first film to depict nuclear winter, the British made-for-tv docudrama shows the bleak effects of a nuclear attack on the working-class city of Sheffield, England as the fabric of society unravels.

“Threads was, and remains, an unflinchingly honest drama that imagines the devastating effects of nuclear conflict on ordinary people,” said Warp founder and CEO Mark Herbert. “This story aligns perfectly with our ethos of telling powerful, grounded narratives that deeply connect with audiences. Reimagining this classic film as...

ABC’s cop-drama, Will Trent, starring Ramón Rodríguez, has been renewed for Season 4, with an 18-episode order. The show first premiered in January 2023 and follows Rodriguez, who plays the titular Georgia Bureau of Investigations (Gbi) detective with a troubled past. Based on Karin Slaughter’s New York Times bestselling series of the same name, the show also stars Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, and Sonja Sohn in notable roles.

Will Trent Season 3 premiere in January 2025 attracted 9.75 million total viewers on ABC, Hulu, Disney+, and other digital platforms. The show also earned a series-high in streaming viewership at the time, which solidified its place as one of ABC’s top performers.

The police procedural joins other fan-favorite shows that have been renewed for ABC’s 2025-26 primetime lineup. The list includes 9-1-1, Grey’s Anatomy, The Rookie, Abbot Elementary, and High Potential. Will Trent is the network’s “underrated success story.

When you think of songs written specifically for movies, you probably think of one of two things. First, songs from borderline-or-full-blown musicals that then became huge in their own right, like “Shallow” from A Star Is Born or “The One That I Want” from Grease. The other is god-awful songs about whatever’s happening in some terrible movie that are usually a lowlight of an artist’s catalogue, like Eminem’s “Venom.”

Occasionally, though, a song that was meant to serve as a complement to a movie becomes an unmitigated success in its own right, sometimes even eclipsing the lasting power of the movie itself.

Here are 11 legitimate hit songs you might not realize were written for a movie…

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The Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” is an absolutely iconic part of the late 1990s cultural landscape. Much more so than the movie it was actually written for,...

Dolly Parton made a career-defining choice when she refused to let Elvis Presley record one of her biggest songs — and it may have made her a lifelong enemy in his camp. Standing her ground on copyright, Parton chose business over flattery, a move she calls the most important of her career.

Austin Butler as Elvis Presley in Elvis (2022) | Credits: The Jackal Group

While it cost her a collaboration with the King, it cemented her as a music industry powerhouse.

When Dolly Parton said no to Elvis Presley — and kept her biggest hit Dolly Parton on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Credits: NBC

Elvis Presley wanted I Will Always Love You, but Dolly Parton wasn’t about to give it away — not even to the King himself.

Back in the ‘70s, when Parton’s heartfelt ballad was climbing the charts, Presley expressed interest in recording it. For Parton, it was a dream come true.

Borderline wants to be a chaotic thrill ride—a pulpy, twisted home-invasion thriller where a deranged stalker traps a pop star in his delusion of love. And in flashes, it gets there. But for a movie with such an unhinged premise, it feels strangely restrained, like it’s holding back when it should be cranking the tension up to eleven. The performances are solid, the setup is fun, and Penny (Alba Baptista) nearly steals the whole show, but Borderline never fully embraces the madness it promises.

Written and directed by Jimmy Warden in his feature debut, the film is set in 1990s Los Angeles and follows Sofia (Samara Weaving), a pop star whose home is invaded by Duerson (Ray Nicholson), an obsessive fan convinced they are destined to be together. Duerson isn’t working alone—his equally deranged accomplices, Penny and J.H. (Patrick Cox), broke out of a psychiatric facility with him,...

Cher is one of the oldest and most commendable multifaceted talents in the entertainment industry of all time, being a singer, actress, and television personality all in one. Besides being famous for her androgynous control voice, the widely dubbed Goddess of Pop is also renowned for her dating life, which currently has her romantically involved with Alexander Edwards.

The Believe singer. | Credits: @cher / Ig.

Despite the age gap, the two seem to be basking in each other’s love—but it feels like someone closer to the 78-year-old actress’ own age is now posing a problem: Kevin Costner. According to sources, Costner was reportedly spotted hitting on the Believe singer recently, and her young boytoy, also known as Ae Edwards, is apparently threatened by the 70-year-old multi-talented actor.

Kevin Costner reportedly tried to hit on Cher recently Kevin Costner. | Credits:

2024 hadn’t been all that kind of a year for Costner,...

Kevin Costner has built a career playing men of principle. But long before Yellowstone turned him into TV’s ultimate cowboy, he starred in one of the biggest films of the 90s alongside music icon Whitney Houston. Though often remembered for its soundtrack, The Bodyguard is much more than a love story set to Houston’s vocals.

Decades later, The Bodyguard remains one of the most successful films of its era, even though its reputation doesn’t always reflect that. Far too often dismissed as just another sappy romance, the film is a heart-pounding action thriller with depth, substance and one of the most unforgettable cinematic moments of the decade.

The Bodyguard Was a Blockbuster 1990s Hit

Starring an unlikely duo, The Bodyguard is James Bond meets My Best Friend’s Wedding. Whitney Houston plays Rachel Marron, a superstar actress and singer who’s receiving death threats from an obsessive stalker.

"Tombstone," from 1993, is the Wyatt Earp movie most people remember from the '90s, but it's hardly the only star-studded spectacle about the legendary marshal. A year later, "Wyatt Earp" came out, reuniting actor Kevin Costner with filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan, the director who first made him a charismatic cowboy in 1985's "Silverado." A love of the old west clearly stuck with Costner, who made his directorial debut with "Dances With Wolves," an epic about a Union Army Lieutenant (Costner) who goes native. If you haven't seen it, you've probably at least heard the plot of "Avatar" compared (unfavorably) to it. It won seven Oscars, including Best Picture and another for Costner as Best Director.

Covering more of Earp's life than just the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral, "Wyatt Earp" came loaded with actors both familiar and new, as one would expect of an old Hollywood epic biopic. It...

At the outset of 1993, there wasn't a more bankable movie star than Kevin Costner. Dating back to Brian De Palma's "The Untouchables" in 1987, Costner had starred in at least one blockbuster every year. He possessed an earnestness and practical facility that recalled Gary Cooper, but he could place a sexy, ornery spin on the ball if need be (particularly as minor league catcher Crash Davis in Ron Shelton's masterful "Bull Durham"). He was such a winning presence onscreen and as a Hollywood concept in general that his Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences peers enthusiastically declared his "Dances with Wolves" the Best Picture of 1990 over Martin Scorsese's undeniable "Goodfellas." He also snagged the Best Director trophy, which felt like a statement of principle from the Oscars: let's make movies big and sweeping and morally upright again.

After the success of "The Bodyguard" in the fall of 1992, Costner had it all,...

“Heart Eyes,” in theaters this weekend, is a one-of-a-kind accomplishment.

It’s a slasher movie that is just as much a romantic comedy and vice versa. It’s not trying to be either of these things, it just is. Stars Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt have genuine chemistry, so when their meet-cute is interrupted by the Heart Eyes Killer, a serial murderer who has been stalking couples for years, you’re rooting for their continued survival, not the least of which because you want to see their relationship blossom. It’s odd to call a movie with this much arterial spray cute, but it really is cute.

And the movie feels like even more of an accomplishment because it maintains the quirks and charms of its director Josh Ruben, who is making his studio movie debut. Ruben is a veteran of CollegeHumor, the online comedy site, and his two features,...

Does Whitney Houston’s bodyguard blame her team for her sad demise? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

David Roberts, Whitney Houston’s real-life bodyguard and the inspiration behind Kevin Costner’s character in the 1992 movie ‘The Bodyguard,’ remains furious at the late pop star’s team for not getting her the help she needed before her tragic death.

In his upcoming memoir, ‘Protecting Whitney: The Memoir of Her Bodyguard,’ Roberts reveals how her handlers prioritized her “clean-cut image” over her well-being, refusing to send her to rehab despite his warnings.

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Kevin Costner might as well be deemed one of the hottest stars in Hollywood, acing the fame game even at 70 years of age with not just his impeccable acting chops but even his undeniable charms. But while he does seem like his rizz game must have always been strong and he could have gotten any girl, it sounds like that wasn’t always the case.

Kevin Costner. | Credits: Yellowstone / Paramount Network.

As it turns out, there was one time when the former Yellowstone actor felt that he was playing his cards just right and that a cute girl was really trying to get on his good side. But, unfortunately for him, that hardly seemed to have been the case, as the girl turned out to be more interested in his co-star, the late legendary Sean Connery.

Kevin Costner once tried to rizz a girl like Sean Connery

Even though he...

Netflix’s American Primeval is quickly turning heads with its strong take on the western genre. The show delivers an interesting narrative that has caught the attention of fans and critics alike. While Yellowstone has dominated the western scene for years, American Primeval is stepping up as a serious competitor. At the center of the show is Taylor Kitsch, whose performance is earning praise as his best yet.

Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount+

This new role has allowed him to show off his acting chops in ways that fans haven’t seen before. But in the midst of this, the real question, though, is whether American Primeval has what it takes to rival the success of Yellowstone and redefine what we expect from modern westerns.

Is American Primeval the western that can dethrone Yellowstone? Taylor Kitsch in a still from American Primeval | Credits: Netflix

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As he turns 70, Kevin Costner is paying tribute to Whitney Houston.

Amidst the relationship speculation about Costner, some of his most defining relationships were not romantic.

Now, the veteran actor has marked a major milestone birthday.

He is also waxing nostalgic about what he and Whitney Houston meant to each other.

Kevin Costner talks with SiriusXM host Michael Smerconish during a town hall special edition of â€.The Michael Smerconish Programâ€. at SiriusXM Studios on November 11, 2024. (Photo Credit: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images) Happy birthday, Kevin Costner!

On Saturday, January 18, Kevin Costner celebrated his birthday. The critically acclaimed actor is now 70 years old.

To celebrate his birthday, he took to his Instagram Story to share a throwback photo. This blast from the past dates back to the set of the 1992 film, The Bodyguard.

Memorably, Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston costarred in the iconic romantic thriller. “This photo reminds...

Kevin Costner remembered Whitney Houston on his 70th birthday, January 18, while sharing memories of their work in the 1992 film The Bodyguard. Through an Instagram Story, Costner commented on a behind-the-scenes photo from the movie set that appeared on Houston’s official account, which her estate now runs.

“This photo makes me think about each birthday I receive,” Costner wrote. “Whitney’s death left an empty space.” The image showed them with Houston’s hairstylist Ellin Lavar during their time making the Warner Bros. hit movie.

The Bodyguard became a standout romantic drama. Costner acted as Frank Farmer, who left the Secret Service to guard pop star Rachel Marron, played by Houston, against a stalker. The movie mixed suspense with romance, drew large audiences, and helped Houston become both a music and film star.

Houston died in 2012 at 48 years old. Costner often speaks about their friendship and his appreciation of her skills and character.

Kevin Costner honored his friendship with the late and great Whitney Houston on his 70th birthday over the weekend.

The veteran actor remembered his co-star in 1992’s romantic thriller The Bodyguard, reposting a behind-the-scenes photo of the two shared by Houston’s Instagram account, which is managed by her estate following the multi-hyphenate’s death in 2012.

“This photo reminds me of how lucky I am to be getting another birthday,” Costner said in his Instagram Story Jan. 18. “We lost such a light when we lost Whitney.”

The original post featured Costner and Houston alongside Houston’s hairstylist for the pic, Ellin La Var. “Happy birthday to Kevin Costner!” the caption read.

Warner Bros.’ blockbuster classic stars Costner as a former Secret Service agent hired to protect pop star Rachel Marron (Houston), who is under threat due to a stalker. While the two are initially at odds, especially given the former’s by-the-book security rules,...

On a quiet Saturday, Kevin Costner took a moment to reflect on a friendship that would forever remain etched in his heart. He wasn’t just remembering a legend; he was honoring the unforgettable Whitney Houston on his 70th birthday. The actor shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, pulling up a candid throwback from the iconic 1992 film The Bodyguard.

Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992) | Credit: Warner Bros.

Costner’s sentiments were not just words. They were a reflection of a deep, enduring connection he shared with Houston, both as a colleague and a friend. Their relationship wasn’t confined to the studio lights or the red carpet. On the set of The Bodyguard, Costner watched over Houston with care that went beyond the script, often stepping into the role of a guardian during their time together.

Kevin Costner honors Whitney Houston on his 70th birthday

As Kevin...

As Kevin Costner turns 70, he remembers his once costar Whitney Houston.

On his birthday, Jan. 18, Costner shared a photo to his Instagram Stories of himself and Houston on the set of 1992’s “The Bodyguard,” in which the pair costarred. The photo originated from Houston’s account, which is run by her estate.

“This photo reminds me of how lucky I am to be getting another birthday,” Costner wrote in the post. “We lost such a light when we lost Whitney.”

Houston died at age 48 on Feb. 11, 2012. She would’ve been 61 this year.

In the photo, Costner and Houston are joined by hairstylist Ellin Lavar.

“Happy birthday to Kevin Costner!,” read the photo’s caption. “A behind the scenes photo from ‘The Bodyguard’ with Kevin, Whitney and Ellin Lavar, Whitney’s hairstylist for the film.”

In June of 2024, Costner said that when speaking at Houston’s funeral in 2012, he refused to...

Throughout the time that Yellowstone aired, one of the most interesting elements in it was unarguably the character of John Dutton, embodied by Kevin Costner for nearly half a decade. Perhaps this was why, when Costner left midway through season 5, fans couldn’t help but feel a glaring hole in the Taylor Sheridan-helmed smash-hit Western television series.

Yellowstone. | Credits: Paramount Pictures.

That said, it’s no news that throughout the time Costner maintained to be a part of the show, the storyline somehow pretty much always fit perfectly. Even when Sheridan ostensibly tried to deliver a finale that just lived up to fans’ expectations, he inevitably fell short, and now even fans can’t help but admit that it was none other than Costner who kept the series alive all this time.

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As a singer, Whitney Houston needs no introduction. As a Christmas movie star, though, she may come across as somewhat more obscure. Despite this, she found success on that avenue of life as well. Not only did she star in the surprisingly good 1996 Christmas film "The Preacher's Wife," but she also did so opposite the great Denzel Washington, and earned plenty of money for her efforts.

A remake of the 1947 film "The Bishop's Wife" (itself based on the 1928 book of the same name), "The Preacher's Wife" is a fantasy comedy-drama about Henry Biggs (Courtney B. Vance), a stressed-out reverend who's going through a crisis of faith while his church is standing in the way of a real estate mogul's (Gregory Hines) construction project. Fortunately, an angel named Dudley (Washington) and Biggs' wife Julia (Houston) are there to support the preacher. Unfortunately, it seems that the two are also falling in love.

Tubi has become one of the best places for action fans to get their fix of explosions, espionage, and endless body counts. One classic thriller to have found renewed success on the platform after years in limbo is the Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman action movie No Way Out, the 1987 movie that not only provided both stars with a hit but was also one of their most critically successful films.

A political conspiracy thriller based on the 1946 novel The Big Clock by Kenneth Fearing that rivals some of the best in the genre, Costner stars as Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Farrell, who becomes caught up in the suspected murder of the mistress of Secretary of Defense David Brice (Hackman). With both men romantically tied to the victim, Farrell must play a cat and mouse game in order to prove his innocence after Brice frames him for the murder. From tense stand-offs to a satisfying climax,...

Kevin Costner has built a long career both as an actor and director, earning two Oscars for his 1990 epic Dances with Wolves. He’s been part of major hits like Field of Dreams, The Bodyguard, and Bull Durham. Critics and audiences alike have praised his work, with films like Hidden Figures scoring 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.

But not everything he’s touched has turned to gold. Costner has had his share of failures, too. His 2002 movie Dragonfly sits at the bottom of his Rotten Tomatoes list with just 7%. Even The Postman, now considered a cult classic, was a disaster at the box office, grossing $17 million against an $80 million budget and scoring only 14% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The challenges continued with his 2024 film Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1. This Western, released in June, earned $38.2 million worldwide on a massive $100 million budget. Critics weren’t impressed either, giving it a 51% Tomatometer score.

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Kevin Costner has a deep history both in front of and behind the camera. He has won two Oscars, including for Best Director and Best Picture for his 1990 historical epic Dances with Wolves. The actor has also been a part of other iconic projects, including Field of Dreams, The Bodyguard, and The Postman. Many of his works have been critically acclaimed, including Bull Durham and Hidden Figures, which have 97% and 93% Rotten Tomatoes scores, respectively.

While many of these films have been well-received, not all of Costner's films have been so lucky. Through all his successes, the actor has also had flops both critically and commercially. His lowest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes was Dragonfly, a 2002 film that managed only a 7% approval rating. Even The Postman, which has become a staple film in his career, was a critical and box office bomb, scoring a 14% Tomatometer and making just over $17 million on an estimated $80 million budget.

Whitney Houston‘s former bodyguard opened up about the nature of their relationship in a new interview.

David Roberts protected the music icon at a time when she was one of the biggest stars on the planet. His work with her helped inspire Whitney‘s iconic movie The Bodyguard, which she starred in with Kevin Costner.

During a recent conversation ahead of the release of his memoir “Protecting Whitney,” David reflected on his time with Whitney and shared little details about their relationship that ended up being played out on the big screen.

He also said that there was a time when he might have been tempted to “give up everything” for more with the star.

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Speaking to the Daily Mail, David affirmed that he and Whitney‘s relationship was not romantic, unlike what we saw play out in The Bodyguard.

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Was Kevin Costner in love with Whitney Houston? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Yes, Kevin Costner proved the same by saying, “She was my one true love.” And yeah, he wasn’t shy about it, even years after Whitney Houston’s passing. But this wasn’t your average Hollywood love story. It all started when Costner played matchmaker, not for romance, but for The Bodyguard.

Whitney had doubts. She was a chart-topping pop queen, stepping into acting. She was nervous, thinking she’d be picked apart by critics—like Madonna before her. “I’m afraid. I don’t want to go out there and fall,” she admitted. Costner wasn’t having it. He picked up the phone and said, “Listen, are you going to do this movie with me or not?” His pitch? “I promise you I will not let you fall. I will help you.” No pressure, right? He knew she...