Nikki Spoelstra isn’t here for the needless commentary. In a post shared Wednesday on Instagram, Nikki — who was previously married to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra — called out internet critics for latching on to the “‘thirst trap’ narrative” after sharing a series of full-body snaps. “Knock it off with the ‘thirst trap’ narrative guys, … Read more
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ The latest in this sci-fi series follows a group of rebels as they face off against an authoritarian ruler who has twisted the peaceful teachings of a previous leader. From our review: There’s a knowing sense that all this has happened before, and all this will happen again. … Read more
The most Sisyphean thing about my life, on the other hand, is the awards season; this movie was originally slated to open the Venice Film Festival last fall, which probably means it would have been trapped in Oscar discourse pretty fast. Flung out into the spring movie calendar, the whole thing takes on a different … Read more
A vampire flick with a familiar bite. ‘Abigail’ A group of bumbling criminals kidnap a young girl and hold her for ransom, but the titular 12-year-old ballerina turns out to have more than just tulle up her sleeve. From our review: A cheerfully obvious splatterthon, the new horror movie “Abigail” follows a simple, time-tested recipe … Read more
Dan Best, the general manager at Park Road Post, acknowledged the debate around remastering movies. “The thing is, technology is changing,” he added. “People are viewing things at a lot higher resolutions at the moment. Therefore, a lot of recent films are being enhanced for these new viewing platforms.” Traditional home video releases were adequate … Read more
‘Civil War’ Alex Garland’s “Civil War” is set in a near-future when the United States is at war with itself and something called the Western Front, made up of Texas and California, is fighting the federal government. From our review: It’s mourning again in America, and it’s mesmerizingly, horribly gripping. Filled with bullets, consuming fires … Read more
The star of “The Devil Wears Prada” insists she’s no angel. In a deeply personal interview with Vanity Fair, Anne Hathaway shot back at critics from early on in her career who said she had no sex appeal. “I was like, ‘I’m a Scorpio’,” Hathaway, 41, said. “‘I know what I’m like on a Saturday … Read more
Critics who have cast doubt on Kate Middleton’s post-surgery recovery will feel “incredibly guilty” once the truth comes out, a royal expert has warned. Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield has called out those who are “making light” of the Princess of Wales’s health and well-being, saying they’ll soon feel “horrifically ashamed” of their behavior. “I know … Read more
After his latest single “Carnival” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart Monday, you can’t tell Kanye West nothing. Indeed, the rapper and hip-hop mogul celebrated his fifth chart-topper — which also features Ty Dolla $ign, Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti — by slamming everyone from Drake and Hailey Bieber to his … Read more
A woman has hit back at critics after she was ridiculed for sharing a controversial “parenting hack” that stops her toddler from running away in crowded spaces. Mum-of-one Rachel Butcher shared a picture of her son on social media and explained that she had to put him “on a leash” to keep him safe. The … Read more
Jon Stewart knows just how to turn his haters into punchlines. The 61-year-old host of “The Daily Show” made his return to the program last week after nearly a decade away from the desk. On Monday’s show, he reacted to people’s opinions of his revival from X, the platform previously known as Twitter. Displeased ex-MSNBC … Read more
Nicola Peltz Beckham, the daughter of a billionaire and the newest member of the famed Beckham family, is addressing criticism that she “doesn’t work.” “I get a lot of mean comments on my Instagram that, unfortunately, I do read, and they always comment, ‘She doesn’t work,”‘ the heiress and actress, 29, told Byrdie. “And that’s … Read more
We’re in the pink. Korean scientists have come up with an astonishing new type of lab-grown rice — one packed with animal protein. The rose-tinted spectacle has hungry tongues wagging in the sustainable food community, after researchers successfully showed they had been able to infuse raw grains with beef and cow fat cells. The bulked … Read more
Prince Harry believes that critics should be more focused on King Charles’ health rather than his and Meghan Markle’s shiny new Sussex website, according to a report. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were hit with backlash after using their royal titles and the Royal Coat of Arms on their new Sussex.com website. But as the … Read more
No hard feelings here! Bella Ramsey and Ariana DeBose shared a sweet moment at the Emmys 2024 show on Monday night. The pair hugged it out after Ramsey, 19, made a joke while presenting at the Critics Choice Awards ceremony about the “West Side Story” star’s singing. On Sunday night’s event, the “Last of Us” … Read more
Hannah Waddingham showed her support to Ariana DeBose on the Emmys 2024 red carpet after the “Hamilton” star’s singing ability was shaded at the Critics Choice Awards. Fellow theater actress Waddingham, 49, appeared to give DeBose, 32, a pep talk Monday night as the pair held hands and engaged in a close conversation. One night … Read more
Eva Mendes thinks Ryan Gosling is Kenough. On Sunday night, Gosling, 43, looked visibly stunned when his “Barbie” song, “I’m Just Ken,” won a Critics Choice Award. When presenters Bella Ramsey and Anthony Ramos announced that writers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt took home the trophy for best song — for the anthem that Gosling belted … Read more
Jennifer Aniston remembered her “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry while attending the 2024 Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday, less than three months after his death. “The Morning Show” actress, 54, was asked how she hopes Perry’s fans continue to honor his legacy by Entertainment Tonight. “[To] celebrate him,” she said on the red carpet in Santa … Read more
Chelsea Handler took a subtle jab at her ex-boyfriend Jo Koy on Sunday at the Critics’ Choice Awards after he received not-so-flattering criticism for his Golden Globes monologue. “Unfortunately, Martin Scorsese isn’t here tonight, but that’s not going to stop me from letting everyone in this room know that I would toss him around like … Read more
Going into the Critics Choice Awards tonight, “Barbie,” packed with a cast of household names and filled with hit songs, had by far the most nominations — 18, far ahead of its rival all season, “Oppenheimer,” and “Poor Things,” which both had 13. “Killers of the Flower Moon” also made a strong showing, with a … Read more