Sting offered Austin Butler his original ‘Dune’ codpiece to wear: ‘He’s going to dry-clean it’

Sting offered Austin Butler his original ‘Dune’ codpiece to wear: ‘He’s going to dry-clean it’

Sting is getting a little, um, personal with “Dune: Part Two” star Austin Butler. Sting, 72, who played the villain Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in the original 1984 movie “Dune,” met “Elvis” star Butler at the “Dune: Part Two” premiere Sunday in New York City — and offered him not advice but a piece of his movie wardrobe. “I met him … Read more

Austin Butler loses method acting approach for ‘Dune: Part Two’ role: ‘That would be unhealthy for my family’

Austin Butler loses method acting approach for ‘Dune: Part Two’ role: ‘That would be unhealthy for my family’

“Elvis” star Austin Butler, who went all-out on his method acting to portray the King, Elvis Presley, in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 movie, said he’s toning it down for his next big-screen role. Butler, 32, co-stars as uber-villain Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in “Dune: Part Two,” which hits theaters March 1. “I’ve definitely in the past, with ‘Elvis,’ explored … Read more

Austin Butler defends calling ex Vanessa Hudgens his ‘friend’ after 8 years together

Austin Butler defends calling ex Vanessa Hudgens his ‘friend’ after 8 years together

He’s in a ring of fire. Austin Butler clarified his statement Tuesday after several fans got angry with the “Elvis” star for calling ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens his “friend” after their 8-year relationship. “Oh, yeah, I learned a lesson with that one,” Butler, 32, said during an interview with Esquire. “I felt that I was respecting … Read more

Elvis finally left the building: Austin Butler had to hire a dialect coach to get rid of his accent

Elvis finally left the building: Austin Butler had to hire a dialect coach to get rid of his accent

His dialects were all shook up. Austin Butler’s Elvis Presley accent apparently still lingered in his voice — two years after playing the late musician. To get rid of it, the 32-year-old had to hire a dialect coach to phase out his Tennessee twang in order to prepare for the Apple TV+ miniseries “Masters of … Read more

This is the luxury gift Prince William is giving Kate Middleton for Christmas: royal butler

This is the luxury gift Prince William is giving Kate Middleton for Christmas: royal butler

Kate Middleton will be watch-ing out for a luxury Christmas gift from Prince William. The Princess of Wales is likely to receive a new timepiece or some jewelry from her husband this festive season, King Charles’ former butler Grant Harrold believes. Harrold is quoted in the Express as saying the Royal Family’s Christmas gifts to … Read more

Here are the ‘bizarre’ gifts King Charles gives his staff for Christmas: butler

Here are the ‘bizarre’ gifts King Charles gives his staff for Christmas: butler

King Charles III may be the monarch of the United Kingdom, but he still has a wacky sense of humor. His former butler Grant Harrold divulged the unique holiday presents that the sovereign, 75, would leave for them during Christmastime. Charles would sneak gifts into the lockers of staff members at Highgrove, his Gloucestershire abode. … Read more

King Charles ‘will be missing’ Harry on his 75th birthday as they ‘used to be so close’: ex-royal butler

King Charles ‘will be missing’ Harry on his 75th birthday as they ‘used to be so close’: ex-royal butler

King Charles’s upcoming birthday will be a bittersweet day for the monarch as his rift with son Harry rages on, according to his former royal butler. Grant Harrold, who worked for King Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales, says the King “will be missing” his youngest son on his 75th birthday … Read more

Princess Diana’s butler says Meghan becoming a politician ‘is not so far-fetched’

Princess Diana’s butler says Meghan becoming a politician ‘is not so far-fetched’

Could Meghan Markle be entering the political world? Princess Diana’s ex-butler Paul Burrell has claimed that the Duchess of Sussex, 41, has the potential to run for California’s governor seat in the future. The self-made royal expert, 65, divulged to Slingo that others shouldn’t “underestimate” the former actress because she’s “ambitious.” “What if she became … Read more

King Charles’ former butler reveals how you’re really supposed to drink tea

King Charles’ former butler reveals how you’re really supposed to drink tea

He’s spilling the tea… King Charles’ former butler, Grant Harold, recently revealed the proper way to stir a cup of tea — and you might need to make some adjustments from here on out. “You’re supposed to do a very gentle back and forward motion,” Harold said in a video with Hello! Magazine, demonstrating with … Read more

‘Kandahar’ review: Gerard Butler goes to war — against entertainment

‘Kandahar’ review: Gerard Butler goes to war — against entertainment

“Kandahar,” starring Gerard Butler, is the sort of textureless action thriller that sounds like it’s been musically scored by a subwoofer.  The bass never stops booming as grizzled men frown and gravely whisper about matters of the utmost seriousness, and a simple race-against-time story is tied into impossibly confusing knots.  movie review Running time: 120 … Read more

Princess Diana’s butler shares her secret letter: ‘I so want monarchy to survive’ 

Princess Diana’s butler shares her secret letter: ‘I so want monarchy to survive’ 

The People’s Princess supported the royal family, a newly released letter reveals. The late Princess Diana’s longtime butler Paul Burrell has unveiled a never-before-seen letter penned by the royal, where she admitted that she supports the British monarchy. The A Royal Duty author, 64, recently shared the note — allegedly written between 1993 and 1997 … Read more

Angela Bassett comforts Austin Butler amid Oscars losses: viral video

Angela Bassett comforts Austin Butler amid Oscars losses: viral video

Neither Angela Bassett nor Austin Butler “did the thing” — but at least they had each other at Oscars 2023. Bassett, 64, and Butler, 31, both lost out on their nominations at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony Sunday night — and now a touching video of the two holding hands has gone viral. Bassett was … Read more

Austin Butler brought his Elvis accent to the 2023 Oscars: ‘It’s so cringe’

Austin Butler brought his Elvis accent to the 2023 Oscars: ‘It’s so cringe’

Love me timbre! Austin Butler rocked his infamous “Elvis” accent at the Oscars on Sunday — much to the chagrin of fans tired of hearing his take on the southern drawl. Live from the champagne carpet, Butler told ABC that being at the Oscars as a nominee “feels like an impossible dream” and he has … Read more

Oscars 2023 nominee Austin Butler is the leading man Hollywood needs

Oscars 2023 nominee Austin Butler is the leading man Hollywood needs

2022 won’t be remembered as a banner year for film. But we might look back on it as the storybook time when a new superstar was crowned.  That would be Austin Butler, who wowed the world with his performance as the King in “Elvis,” and who’s nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars on Sunday. … Read more

‘Elvis’ star Austin Butler rushed to ER after ‘body just started shutting down’

‘Elvis’ star Austin Butler rushed to ER after ‘body just started shutting down’

Transforming into Elvis Presley landed Austin Butler in the hospital. “Elvis” star Butler, 31, said that playing the King of Rock ‘n Roll was “the greatest ride of my life” — but it all caught up with him at the end. “I didn’t get sick the entire time I filmed, but the day that I finished, … Read more

Austin Butler, Angela Bassett and more snubbed at 2023 SAG Awards

Austin Butler, Angela Bassett and more snubbed at 2023 SAG Awards

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” had a historic night at the 2023 SAG Awards on Sunday, but some fan-favorite shows and movies were shut out. The best actor in a film category was a tight race, but ultimately “Elvis” lead Austin Butler lost to “The Whale” star Brendan Fraser. Fraser, 54, also scored an award at the … Read more

Ana de Armas, Austin Butler, Regé-Jean Page spill about Hollywood

Ana de Armas, Austin Butler, Regé-Jean Page spill about Hollywood

Vanity Fair unveiled its annual Hollywood cover on Wednesday, and the sexy young stars of “Bridgerton,” “Blonde,” “Don’t Worry Darling” and more reveal what it’s like to be the hottest things on the A-list. Ana de Armas, who is nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress this year, said she sees a lot of herself … Read more

Austin Butler blames ‘muscular habits’ for Elvis accent

Austin Butler blames ‘muscular habits’ for Elvis accent

Austin Butler could use a little less conversation about his post-“Elvis” accent. Butler, 31, was nominated Tuesday for an Oscar for his role as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic — but instead of his performance, people can’t stop talking about his “cringe” voice. “It’s funny to me because I don’t even think about it,” … Read more

Oscars 2023 nominations reactions: Austin Butler, Michelle Yeoh and more

Oscars 2023 nominations reactions: Austin Butler, Michelle Yeoh and more

The chase for Oscars gold is officially on. The Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday, with several notable contenders vying for statuettes March 12. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads with 11 nominations, while the Irish drama “The Banshees of Inisherin” scored nine nods. Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” received eight noms, and Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical flick “The … Read more