Dwayne Johnson had the perfect game plan. The Rock, 53, shared the sentimental way he paid tribute to the late Robin Williams on the set of the new “Jumanji 3” movie. Johnson posted a clip to Instagram on Wednesday, telling fans he will be wearing an item from Williams’ original 1995 project in the next film. … Read more
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has friends in high places. The “Smashing Machine” actor has revealed how he knew Osama bin Laden was killed before then-President Barack Obama even announced the news to the world in May 2011. Johnson, 53, explained that he has “a friend of a friend” who gave him a call at the … Read more
Dwayne Johnson isn’t looking to throw punches. The actor, 53, starred as real-life MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the sports drama “Smashing Machine.” The project, directed by Benny Safdie, follows Mark (Johnson) as he “reaches the peak of his career but faces personal hardships along the way,” per the synopsis. After the film opened at … Read more
When it came to playing the brutal, battered and drug addled UFC fighter Mark Kerr in his new movie, “The Smashing Machine,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson agreed to a hard bargain. It was clear that there would be scenes of extreme ring violence. After all, the movie takes place in the 1990s, when UFC bouts … Read more
TORONTO — Never in a gazillion years did I think I’d be writing an analysis of The Rock and Sydney Sweeney’s Oscar chances. But, hey, a driverless car costs more than a manned Uber in San Francisco. Anything can happen. The main portion of the fall film festival season ended today with the Toronto International … Read more
movie review SMASHING MACHINE Running time: 123 minutes. In theaters Oct. 3. TORONTO — In a canyon-sized leap for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the man has gone from being a professional wrestler to playing an MMA fighter. What a stretch! But I suppose the old chestnut “write what you know” can just as easily apply … Read more
The Rock has a soft spot after all. Dwayne Johnson, 53, was brought to tears on Monday night after his newest movie, “The Smashing Machine,” received a 15-minute standing ovation and sparked Oscar buzz following its premiere at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, per Variety. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at the Venice Film Festival premiere … Read more
From The Rock to The Pebble. Dwayne Johnson shocked fans with his slimmed-down physique at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend. The wrestler-turned-actor, 53, transformed his body to play MMA fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie’s film “The Smashing Machine,” which is premiering in Venice Monday night. Dwayne Johnson arrive at Venice Airport on … Read more
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had a digestive issue that he couldn’t kick — and no answers in sight. Johnson, one of WWE and Hollywood’s biggest stars, opened up about his health journey during a recent conversation with the man who saw him through to the other side in Dr. Mark Hyman. The 53-year-old, after years … Read more
Where Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson goes, the “chicken guy” follows. “Saturday Night Live” star Mikey Day exclusively told The Post that the wrestler-turned-movie-star, 52, had plenty of protein on hand when he hosted the sketch comedy series. “This is more amusing than surprising. I figured Dwayne Johnson would have an intense diet and stuff to … Read more
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s private jet suffered a serious mechanical issue that forced him to make an emergency landing and pull the plug on his trip. The Hollywood actor, 52, was on a flight from Hawaii to Houston, Texas, for the opening of the United Football League’s second season when his $65 million Gulfstream G650 … Read more
D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Tony! Toni! Tone! behind the classic 1990s jams “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow,” has died. He was 64. Wiggins died Friday morning after battling bladder cancer for over the past year, according to a statement released by … Read more
Vin Diesel and The Rock have buried the hatchet. The “Fast & Furious” actors — who first sparked feud rumors in 2016 — acknowledged each other’s existence at the Golden Globes 2025, hosted by Nikki Glaser at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday. When Diesel, 57, hit the stage to present an award, he … Read more
It’s already Jingle Bell Rock-ing the box office. The Christmas action comedy “Red One” — starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — flew to the top of the box office on its opening night Friday, with close to $11 million in sales, according to The Numbers. Johnson, who plays the head of North Pole security trying … Read more
Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons, and Kiernan Shipka attended the NYC premiere of “Red One” at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, on Monday, November 11, 2024. Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu and Chris Evans. FilmMagic Kiernan Shipka. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Lucy Liu signs autographs. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock Kiernan Shipka. Kristin Callahan/Shutterstock Keegan-Michael Key and … Read more
Another musical adventure at sea. Disney dropped the first trailer for “Moana 2” Wednesday with Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson back as the voices of Moana and Maui, respectively. The trailer also features new music for the highly-anticipated Disney sequel, which arrives in theaters in November. Auliʻi Cravalho voices Moana. Disney Dwayne Johnson voices … Read more
Reading, ‘Riting, ‘Rithmetic and The Rock. The students at P373R on Staten Island got a big surprise when Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sent a personalized video — and even serenaded them with a song his character Maui sings in the beloved Disney animated film “Moana.” Students at the school had voted to put the musical … Read more
John Cena has shared his insight into the nearly decade-long feud between “Fast & Furious” co-stars Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. During an appearance on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, the WWE superstar turned Hollywood actor, 46, spoke about the rumors concerning Johnson and Diesel’s on-set tension. “There’s certainly rumors about that. I can’t deny that,” … Read more
After merging the XFL and USFL, the new-look United Football League (UFL) is set to kick off later this month. But apparently, Larry David is not fond of goalposts on football fields. The actor and comedian offered up a suggestion for the UFL as its season-opener looms. During a recent appearance on the “Rich Eisen … Read more
They needed to settle it inside the ring. Some former WWE wrestlers felt a sense of “jealousy” over the rise of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the 1990s — and didn’t hold back about their grievances in the Season 3 premiere of A&E’s “WWE Rivals.” “I’ll tell you, when he first came in there was … Read more