Lady Gaga’s same-sex kiss in ‘Joker 2’ was cut — here’s why

Lady Gaga’s same-sex kiss in ‘Joker 2’ was cut — here’s why

A viral moment of Lady Gaga locking lips with a female on the set of “Joker: Folie a Deux” didn’t make the final cut of the movie — and now, director Todd Phillips is revealing why. While filming the sequel in March 2023, the singer-turned-actress, 38, was photographed sharing a same-sex kiss with a female protester. In the deleted … Read more

‘Snow White’ reboot star Rachel Zegler responds to backlash over her comments criticizing original 1937 film: ‘Made me sad’

‘Snow White’ reboot star Rachel Zegler responds to backlash over her comments criticizing original 1937 film: ‘Made me sad’

The star of Disney’s live-action “Snow White” reboot, Rachel Zegler, is defending herself from backlash she received after calling out the “weird” love story in the original animated film years ago. In a new interview with Variety, Zegler accused her critics of taking her comments “out of context” after interview footage from 2022 featured her … Read more

Kevin Smith reveals the wild film he plans to pitch to Ben Affleck: He offers to produce my ‘cheap movies’

Kevin Smith reveals the wild film he plans to pitch to Ben Affleck: He offers to produce my ‘cheap movies’

Kevin Smith has a new idea about a collaboration with his longtime pal Ben Affleck. While promoting his new film “The 4:30 Movie,” the 54-year-old director exclusively told The Post that he would work with Affleck, 52, again “in a heartbeat.” In fact, Smith said he’s currently working on a new project that he wants … Read more

Lea Thompson admits she was ‘snooty’ to Michael J. Fox on ‘Back to the Future’ set

Lea Thompson admits she was ‘snooty’ to Michael J. Fox on ‘Back to the Future’ set

Lea Thompson is revisiting a very iconic road.  The actress, 63, revealed she didn’t initially hit it off with Michael J. Fox while filming “Back to the Future” in 1985.           “I was friends with Eric Stoltz who had just gotten fired,” Thompson said in an interview on the “Still Here Hollywood” podcast on Monday. “I had already done a movie called ‘The Wildlife’ … Read more

‘The Wild Robot’ review: Machine adventure is the best family film of the year

‘The Wild Robot’ review: Machine adventure is the best family film of the year

movie review THE WILD ROBOT Running time: 142 minutes. Rated PG (action/peril and thematic elements). In theaters. Wall-E and Iron Giant, meet Rozzum. Or, Roz for short. She is the latest nuts-and-bolts creature to capture the imagination of movie-goers and the star of “The Wild Robot” — the best family film of the year. From … Read more

Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ has died aged 89

Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ has died aged 89

LONDON — Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey,” has died, her publicist said Friday. She was 89. She was frequently rated the preeminent British actress of a generation which … Read more

Exclusive | Why ‘FNL’ and ‘White Lotus’ star Connie Britton prefers TV over film

Exclusive | Why ‘FNL’ and ‘White Lotus’ star Connie Britton prefers TV over film

Connie Britton has clear eyes and a full heart when it comes to filming television shows. The 57-year-old recently shared why she prefers starring in television series over films. “I actually love TV,” Britton exclusively told the Post Wednesday. “I kind of was brought up on television, on watching TV and I love serialized television … Read more

George Clooney pranked Tom Cruise by posing as Brad Pitt for fake ‘Interview with the Vampire 2’ pitch

George Clooney pranked Tom Cruise by posing as Brad Pitt for fake ‘Interview with the Vampire 2’ pitch

Some may call it Intolerable Cruelty. George Clooney recently revealed that he is a fan of sending letters that appear to be written by other people — which is exactly how he pranked fellow actor Tom Cruise. “Every actor I know I’ve sent a letter from Bill Clinton,” the actor, 63, said while on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday. … Read more

Lady Gaga fires back at ex-NYU classmate’s Facebook group claiming she’d ‘never be famous’

Lady Gaga fires back at ex-NYU classmate’s Facebook group claiming she’d ‘never be famous’

One Facebook group isn’t getting any applause from Lady Gaga. The Grammy award-winning singer fired back at her former NYU classmates who cruelly started a closed Facebook group titled, “Stefani Germanotta, you will never be famous.” “Some people I went to college (with) made this way back when,” Gaga said. “This is why you can’t … Read more

Usher celebrates 30 years of music with new tour, concert film: ‘I’m only getting better with time’

Usher celebrates 30 years of music with new tour, concert film: ‘I’m only getting better with time’

It’s a good time to be Usher. And nobody knows that more than the 45-year-old R&B superstar, who strolls into the room at the New York Edition hotel — dressed in a black sweater and matching pants — with the content, confident chill of a man in his moment. “A lot has changed,” Usher told … Read more

Kevin Costner addresses future of his ‘Horizon’ movies after first film bombed at the box office

Kevin Costner addresses future of his ‘Horizon’ movies after first film bombed at the box office

Kevin Costner doesn’t care about box office numbers. The actor, 69, was at Venice Film Festival over the weekend for the premiere of his sequel to “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter One,” which bombed at the box office when it came out in theaters in June. Like its predecessor, “Horizon: An American Saga — … Read more

Nicole Kidman leaves Venice Film Festival early after her mom’s death: ‘I’m in shock’

Nicole Kidman leaves Venice Film Festival early after her mom’s death: ‘I’m in shock’

Nicole Kidman is mourning the death of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman. The actress, 57, had to leave the Venice Film Festival early on Saturday due to her mom’s passing. Janelle was 84. Nicole Kidman with her mom, Janelle Ann Kidman, at the American Film Institute Awards in 2004. ASSOCIATED PRESS Janelle and Nicole Kidman … Read more

‘Little House on the Prairie’ star Melissa Gilbert reveals why she ditched Hollywood: ‘Had to get out of there’

‘Little House on the Prairie’ star Melissa Gilbert reveals why she ditched Hollywood: ‘Had to get out of there’

“Little House on the Prairie” star Melissa Gilbert “had to get out” of Hollywood after gaining fame as a child star. Source link #House #Prairie #star #Melissa #Gilbert #reveals #ditched #Hollywood

Demi Moore’s nudity-packed horror film ‘The Substance’ is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen

Demi Moore’s nudity-packed horror film ‘The Substance’ is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen

movie review THE SUBSTANCE Running time: 140 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity and language). In theaters Sept. 20. One question repeatedly popped into my mind during “The Substance,” an outrageous and beyond bizarre horror movie that had its North American premiere Thursday night at the Toronto International Film Festival. What’s … Read more

Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon have ‘Bull Durham’ reunion: ‘Catching up with an old friend’

Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon have ‘Bull Durham’ reunion: ‘Catching up with an old friend’

It was a home run. Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon had a reunion at the 81st annual Venice Film Festival, 36 years after the duo co-starred in the baseball romance “Bull Durham.”  Costner, 69, documented the occasion with an Instagram post.  “There’s nothing like catching up with an old friend,” Costner wrote on his Instagram … Read more

Lady Gaga praised for ‘comforting’ shy fiance Michael Polansky at Venice Film Festival: ‘I’m crying so hard’

Lady Gaga praised for ‘comforting’ shy fiance Michael Polansky at Venice Film Festival: ‘I’m crying so hard’

Lady Gaga’s fans loved how she comforted her “very private” fiancé, Michael Polansky, as the pair attended the Venice International Film Festival.  Mother Monster, 38, brought Polansky, 46, with her to the Floating City for the premiere of her new movie “Joker: Folie à Deux” on Wednesday, September 4, and the pair faced an overwhelming … Read more

Joaquin Phoenix refuses to reveal why he quit gay romance film: ‘Not sure how that would be helpful’

Joaquin Phoenix refuses to reveal why he quit gay romance film: ‘Not sure how that would be helpful’

Joaquin Phoenix isn’t speaking on his sudden departure from Todd Haynes’ NC-17 gay detective romance movie — just five days before the film was set to start filming. The 49-year-old was asked about his controversial exit during a press conference for his upcoming movie, “Joker: Folie à Deux,” at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday. “I think if I … Read more

Daniel Craig gets 9-min standing ovation for erotic film ‘Queer’ after laughing off ‘Gay James Bond’ question in Venice

Daniel Craig gets 9-min standing ovation for erotic film ‘Queer’ after laughing off ‘Gay James Bond’ question in Venice

It was a very queer day at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday.  Daniel Craig was praised after Luca Guadagnino’s erotic film “Queer” premiered at the festival, garnering a nine-minute standing ovation. The movie also features “Outer Banks” star Drew Starkey, 30.  Craig’s performance has already been labeled “a career best,” and it’s clear the … Read more

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ star Jenna Ortega summons original film with these spooky styles

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ star Jenna Ortega summons original film with these spooky styles

“It’s showtime” for Jenna Ortega. The 21-year-old actress’ wardrobe lately isn’t as strange and unusual as it may seem — at least not for the star of director Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” The actress has been celebrating the original film’s funky fashions with tributes to the 1988 cult classic “Beetlejuice” while promoting the sequel on red … Read more

George Clooney denies report he and Brad Pitt were paid $35M each for new film ‘Wolfs’

George Clooney denies report he and Brad Pitt were paid M each for new film ‘Wolfs’

George Clooney is disputing a report about his salary for his new film with longtime pal Brad Pitt. The New York Times reported last week that the “Ocean’s 11” stars had been paid over $35 million each to star in the film. During a press conference for the film on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival, … Read more