The summer movie box office could be screwed

The summer movie box office could be screwed

Last weekend, audiences watched Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt yuk it up in the meh movie “The Fall Guy.” But the crowd, such as it was, looked nothing like the ticket buyers of nearly a year ago when the same A-list duo was part of the cinematic phenomenon known as #Barbenheimer. Remember those three surreal … Read more

Battered Ken doll, false teeth and a garden shed: ‘Weird and wacky’ items found in sewer system

Battered Ken doll, false teeth and a garden shed: ‘Weird and wacky’ items found in sewer system

Dora’s been exploring a little too much. A large UK water company has shared its top 10 list of “weird and wacky” items that workers have found clogging up sewers after they were questionably flushed down a toilet. On Friday, central England sewage service Severn Trent revealed that a Dora the Explorer action figure — … Read more

‘Doll makeup’ trend has celebrities looking like porcelain dolls and Y2K Bratz

‘Doll makeup’ trend has celebrities looking like porcelain dolls and Y2K Bratz

They’re getting all dolled up. More makeup lovers are toying with flushed cheeks, luminous highlights and a complexion so flawless it looks airbrushed, in a trend fashionistas have dubbed “doll makeup.” The babyfaced aesthetic began on the runway before spilling onto social media and the streets of the Big Apple.  Sexy celebs such as singer … Read more

Emily Blunt joins Ryan Gosling on ‘SNL’ for a Taylor Swift-themed ‘Barbenheimer’ sendoff

Emily Blunt joins Ryan Gosling on ‘SNL’ for a Taylor Swift-themed ‘Barbenheimer’ sendoff

You can still feel the Kenergy. Ryan Gosling announced during his opening monologue on “Saturday Night Live” that he has had to “break up” with his “Barbie” character Ken — but not before one final sendoff. “I’m here because of my new movie, ‘The Fall Guy’ with Emily Blunt,” Gosling, 43, told the cheering crowd. “So don’t worry, … Read more

Ryan Gosling reveals why he originally shot down viral ‘I’m Just Ken’ performance at Oscars: ‘100 percent no’

Ryan Gosling reveals why he originally shot down viral ‘I’m Just Ken’ performance at Oscars: ‘100 percent no’

He wasn’t feeling the Kenergy. Ryan Gosling revealed he almost didn’t perform his viral song “I’m Just Ken” at this year’s Oscars, but was persuaded to do so because of his daughters’ love for Barbie. The Canadian actor, who starred alongside Margot Robbie in the summer hit film, initially told the Academy he wasn’t interested … Read more

‘Barbie Girl’ band Aqua leaves concert-goers stunned after lead singer performs crying in her pajamas: ‘Floundering’

‘Barbie Girl’ band Aqua leaves concert-goers stunned after lead singer performs crying in her pajamas: ‘Floundering’

Concert goers have described pop group Aqua’s Perth show as “awkward” and “horrendous” after a series of bizarre incidents left the crowd confused. Mix94.5 producer Shelby Brady recounted the doomed performance on Pete & Kymba for Breakfast on Friday morning, telling the hosts the show was “instantly bad” but got worse when lead singer Lene … Read more

The 10 best dressed women from 2024 awards season — Emma Stone, Margot Robbie

The 10 best dressed women from 2024 awards season — Emma Stone, Margot Robbie

The dazzling 2024 awards season has finally come to an end, following the 96th annual Oscars ceremony in Hollywood last week. We’re sure it comes as a relief to the actors (and stylists) who’ve been tirelessly promoting their work across ceremonies, premieres, and parties for months on end — but it’s a sad day for … Read more

Eva Mendes pleads with Ryan Gosling to ‘come home’ after Oscars 2024 Kenfest

Eva Mendes pleads with Ryan Gosling to ‘come home’ after Oscars 2024 Kenfest

Ryan Gosling may have shared the stage with a troupe of dancing Kens at the 2024 Oscars Sunday, but there’s only one Barbie in his life: Eva Mendes. And even though the Best Supporting Actor nominee for “Barbie” walked the red carpet with his sister and parents instead of his wife — the Hollywood honeys … Read more

I was minutes from death after taking ‘Barbie drug’ — everyone needs to be warned

I was minutes from death after taking ‘Barbie drug’ — everyone needs to be warned

Dying to look all dolled up nearly cost this mom her life.  Edith Eagle, a 47-year-old stepmother of four, was rushed to the hospital in April 2023 after snorting a $32 self-tanning nasal spray, known as the TikTok-viral “Barbie Drug,” in the hopes of securing a haute hue ahead of a family vacation to the Canary Islands.  … Read more

The 2024 Oscars were a giant snooze fest — again

The 2024 Oscars were a giant snooze fest — again

We all knew who was going to win. We’ve known for months, really. At Sunday night’s snooze-o-rama Oscars, “Oppenheimer” deservedly took home seven trophies: best picture, director (Christopher Nolan), actor (Cillian Murphy), supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr.), cinematography, score and editing. It wasn’t a brutal beatdown. “Poor Things” starring Emma Stone snapped three technical awards … Read more

Best and worst moments of Oscars 2024: From a naked John Cena, ‘Barbenheimer’ and more

Best and worst moments of Oscars 2024: From a naked John Cena, ‘Barbenheimer’ and more

It was an explosive night for “Oppenheimer.”  The 2024 Oscars were hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday, March 10, airing at ABC (in the new earlier time slot of 7 p.m.).  The Christopher Nolan flick starring Cillian Murphy was this year’s frontrunner, with a staggering 13 nominations – including best picture, best director, and best … Read more

‘What Was I Made For?’ Wins Billie Eilish (and ‘Barbie’) an Oscar

‘What Was I Made For?’ Wins Billie Eilish (and ‘Barbie’) an Oscar

Billie Eilish’s tender, yearning ballad “What Was I Made For?” won for original song, ensuring that “Barbie” will leave the ceremony with at least one Oscar. The soundtrack for Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster film became a powerhouse unto itself, loaded with songs by A-list stars. “What Was I Made For?,” which Eilish wrote with her brother, … Read more

Now that’s Kentertainment! You can’t unsee Ryan Gosling’s crazy ‘I’m Just Ken’ Oscars 2024 performance

Now that’s Kentertainment! You can’t unsee Ryan Gosling’s crazy ‘I’m Just Ken’ Oscars 2024 performance

Can you feel the Kenergy? Ryan Gosling’s rendition of Matchbox Twenty’s “Push” was, well, no match for his live rendition of “I’m Just Ken” at the 2024 Oscars. Gosling, 43, joined Mark Ronson, 48, (who also produced Dua Lipa’s “Barbie” hit “Dance the Night”) onstage at the Dolby Theatre in LA on Sunday — with … Read more

Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling trade insults over ‘Barbenheimer’ rivalry at the 2024 Oscars

Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling trade insults over ‘Barbenheimer’ rivalry at the 2024 Oscars

It was the ultimate showdown! “Barbie” lead Ryan Gosling, 43, and “Oppenheimer” star Emily Blunt, 41 came out together at the 2024 Oscars to present a segment that had a tribute to stunts.  Onstage during the 96th Academy Awards, Gosling and Blunt – who both got nominated for “best supporting actor” for their respective roles as Ken … Read more

Oscars 2024: Full list of nominees and winners

Oscars 2024: Full list of nominees and winners

Hollywood’s biggest night has once again come and gone. The 96th annual Academy Awards took center stage Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles as “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and more competed for the coveted Best Picture award. Hollywood’s elite were in good hands as late-night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to serve as the show’s emcee … Read more

Oscars 2024: Here’s how to stream all the Best Picture nominees

Oscars 2024: Here’s how to stream all the Best Picture nominees

Hollywood’s biggest films are quite literally at your fingertips. The 2024 Oscars may be this weekend, but there are still plenty of ways to stream all of the Best Picture nominees from Hollywood’s biggest night right from the comfort of your own home. This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated 10 … Read more

The wackiest Best Original Song performances in Oscars history

The wackiest Best Original Song performances in Oscars history

In the battle of the “Barbie” tunes, “What Was I Made For?” is the far-and-away favorite over “I’m Just Ken” in the Best Original Song race at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday night. Indeed, the Billie Eilish tune already earned the singer and her producer brother Finneas the prestigious Song of the Year prize at the … Read more

Is it written in the stars? Find out which Oscar 2024-nominated movie matches your zodiac sign

Is it written in the stars? Find out which Oscar 2024-nominated movie matches your zodiac sign

It’s that time of the year when red carpets unfurl, cleavage heaves and the academy recognizes and gilds the cinematic achievements of the year past. The list of nominees in the Best Picture category is ten deep in 2024, including such sunny subject matter as the holocaust, the atomic bomb, domestic violence, patriarchal oppression, systematic … Read more

Which songs have won the Oscar-Grammy double — as Billie Eilish vies to complete the rare feat

Which songs have won the Oscar-Grammy double — as Billie Eilish vies to complete the rare feat

“Barbie” — the summer blockbuster that none other than Meryl Streep said “saved the movies” in 2023 – may have been snubbed in some of the major categories at the 2024 Academy Awards. (Shout-out to Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig!) But there is no stopping that arch-footed doll in at least one category — Best … Read more