Over a decade ago, “Witcher” star Henry Cavill missed out on the chance to star as one of Britain’s greatest movie protagonists, 007. Cavill lost out on the role to Daniel Craig, who spent well over a decade as James Bond. Yet, the former Man of Steel says he would jump at the chance if it were offered in the future. Henry Cavills Tries Out for Bond Gig Source: Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Images Back in the mid-2000s, Henry Cavill auditioned to play British spy James Bond in 2006’s “Casino Royale.” The actor said in 2019, “I probably could have prepared…
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A statue of baseball icon Jackie Robinson that went missing in Wichita, Kansas, has unfortunately been found in a state beyond repair. Firefighters who discovered the prized possession of the small community revealed it had been severely burned and broken into numerous pieces. Baseball Icon Source: Archive/Getty Images Jackie Robinson is considered by many to be one of the greatest baseball places ever to grace the game. But his legacy goes beyond his skill set. During the 20th century, he became the first Black American to play Major League Baseball in the U.S. Breaking the Color Barrier Source: Victor Decolongon/Getty…
Representatives of the adored pop star Taylor Swift have threatened to sue a college student who continues to expose her carbon emissions. The young college released information on Swift’s frequent use of her private jet in the past. Yet, it could now land him severe legal trouble, with lawyers saying he’s endangered the singer’s life. Young Student Tracks Private Jets Source: Freepik Jack Sweeney, a young student from the U.S., is being praised by environmentalists around the world for his role in exposing the world’s worst polluters (via AS). Currently studying at the University of Central Florida, Sweeney uses public…
A decades-long dispute between two co-stars of the 60s hit movie “Easy Rider” led to one banning the other from attending his funeral. Dennis Hopper demanded that his co-star Peter Fonda remain absent from his funeral due to the hatred he possessed for the actor. Established as Hollywood Stars Source: Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images When Easy Rider hit the screens in 1969, it helped establish Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper as two of Hollywood’s newest stars. While the movie garnered great success, it marked the beginning of a decades-long feud between Fonda and Hopper. Beef Grows Between Hopper and Fonda…
CEOs from the world’s largest social media apps came under fire during a meeting with the Senate Judiciary Committee in January. The executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, were roasted for the part their social networks play in the declining mental health of younger children who are exposed to abuse and exploitation online. Senate Comes Down Hard on Social Media Executives Source: Alex Wong/Getty Images At the end of January, several executives of social media networks, including Meta, TikTok, and X, attended a meeting with the Senate Judiciary Committee (via Fox News). The gathering was centered on the mental health risks that…
A father and daughter from the U.K. have seen a TV network, which started in their own home, become one of the nation’s fastest-growing channels, reaching millions of viewers. Noel Cronin, a 74-year-old, accompanied by his daughter Sarah, is behind Talking Pictures, a network that’s garnered popularity for its lineup of classic movies and TV shows. Launch of the Network Source: @Classicbritcom/X Noel Cronin has been involved in the film industry for five decades, buying and selling the rights to classic shows (via The Daily Mail). In 2015, after pitching the idea of a channel dedicated to older movies and…
Popular ’50s sitcom “I Love Lucy” has withstood the test of time and is still loved by viewers around the world 70 years after it first aired. Stories of the original cast and their antics on and off camera have been shared by the media over the years. Yet, one stands out among the rest as it left the show’s star in tears. History in the Making Source: Archive Photos/Getty Images In the early ’50s, television history was made as the first-ever episode of “I Love Lucy” aired on CBS. The show followed the life of Lucille Ball, the quirky…
In just a few weeks, we’ll have front-row (couch) seats to the kickoff of the Super Bowl. We may be divided as a country in who we root for, but during the half-time show, we all gather and unite to see some of the biggest and brightest names in entertainment. This year? Usher graces the stage nearly 20 years after his rise to fame — and no one really knows what to expect. Usher will take the stage at the half-time show of Super Bowl LVII in Las Vegas on February 11th. Many fans are excited to see his unique stage…
Robin Williams tragically took his own life in 2014. The actor who made the whole world smile sadly struggled with depression for years. But his friend and fellow actor Glenn Close recently said that she believes if beloved actor Christopher Reeve, who passed in 2004, had lived, Robin Williams would still be with us today. The Life-Long Friendship Between Reeve and Williams Source: Fotos International/Frank Edwards/Getty Images Anyone who knew either Christopher Reeve or Robin Williams knew how important their friendship was to them both. Williams and Reeve met while attending Juilliard in New York City in the early 1970s.…
Taylor Swift has broken the internet for the millionth consecutive time — but this time, it’s prompting politicians to take notice. The superstar has recently fallen victim to AI technology in late January, as internet users used AI technology to create deepfakes of her in the nude. These photos then went viral nearly instantly, flooding fan and social media sites. Here’s what we know. Has Taylor Swift Ever Had Compromising Photos Leaked? Source: KESQ Taylor Swift is one of the most popular (yet private) stars of her time and has already gone viral due to the extreme lengths she takes to…