Eminem allegedly wanted rumored ex Mariah Carey to play his mother in ‘8 Mile’

Eminem allegedly wanted rumored ex Mariah Carey to play his mother in ‘8 Mile’

We belong together — as mother and son. Eminem — who starred as aspiring rapper B-Rabbit in “8 Mile,” the 2002 movie based on his own life — reportedly had a certain pop superstar in mind to play the role of his alcoholic mom, who he lives with in a trailer home. And it was … Read more

Sydney Sweeney reveals how she gained 30 pounds to play boxer Christy Martin in biopic: ‘My boobs’ and butt ‘got huge’

Sydney Sweeney reveals how she gained 30 pounds to play boxer Christy Martin in biopic: ‘My boobs’ and butt ‘got huge’

Sydney Sweeney earned her spot in the ring. The actress, 27, opened up about her dramatic transformation to play professional boxer Christy Martin for the upcoming biopic being directed by David Michôd. “I came onboard to play Christy, and I had about three and a half months of training,” Sweeney said in a new W … Read more

Exclusive | I’m a doctor in rural Georgia — the illnesses, injuries and infections city folk couldn’t imagine

Exclusive | I’m a doctor in rural Georgia — the illnesses, injuries and infections city folk couldn’t imagine

When Dr. Jim Hotz attended medical school at The Ohio State University, an infectious disease specialist showed his class a slide of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. “And he said, ‘You’ll probably not see another case of tuberculosis in your career,’ ” Hotz, 75, recalled to The Post. “I come down to Georgia, and it … Read more

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s daughter blasts ‘Being the Ricardos’ storyline as ‘a crock of poop’

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s daughter blasts ‘Being the Ricardos’ storyline as ‘a crock of poop’

Aaron Sorkin – you got a lot of explaining to do. Lucie Arnaz, the daughter of the late Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, is getting candid on the director’s 2021 film “Being the Ricardos.” The 73-year-old still has a bone to pick about some of the plotlines in the film despite her and her younger brother, Desi Arnaz Jr., … Read more

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ review: Live-action remake is nice, but doesn’t always soar

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ review: Live-action remake is nice, but doesn’t always soar

movie review HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Running time: 125 minutes. Rated PG (sequences of intense action, and peril). In theaters June 13. Over the course of two hours, the macho Vikings of the village of Berk go from despising and demonizing dragons to loving them like adorable puppies. I can’t say I experienced the … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ star Tom Felton explains why J.K. Rowling’s trans views didn’t impact Draco Malfoy return

‘Harry Potter’ star Tom Felton explains why J.K. Rowling’s trans views didn’t impact Draco Malfoy return

Tom Felton stands by his decision to return to the “Harry Potter” franchise despite the J.K. Rowling drama. The British actor, 37, spoke to Variety at the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday and was asked if Rowling’s controversial views on the transgender community affected his decision to reprise his role as Draco Malfoy in Broadway’s … Read more

Mia Farrow recalls abruptly leaving ‘strange’ Joan Crawford’s apartment: ‘I was scared’

Mia Farrow recalls abruptly leaving ‘strange’ Joan Crawford’s apartment: ‘I was scared’

Mia Farrow was not a fan of Joan Crawford. In a new Interview magazine piece, Farrow, 80, spoke to fellow Broadway star Cole Escola about Crawford, calling the “Our Dancing Daughters” actress “scary.”  “And she was scary in person as well,” Farrow added. Mia Farrow attends the 78th Annual Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Event … Read more

‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ leaps into first position at the box office

‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ leaps into first position at the box office

The latest installment in the “John Wick” series leaped into first position at the box office. “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” pirouetted to the No. 1 spot Friday, its opener, raking in $10.65 million, according to The Numbers. The thriller, which The Post said “has good fights, bad everything else,” is the fifth installment … Read more

Don Rickles almost mutinied against Martin Scorsese during ‘Casino’: ‘You don’t have to take this from him!’

Don Rickles almost mutinied against Martin Scorsese during ‘Casino’: ‘You don’t have to take this from him!’

Comedy legend Don Rickles got fed up with Martin Scorsese during filming of “Casino” 30 years ago, the Oscar-winning director revealed. Before a Tribeca Film Festival screening Thursday at the Beacon Theatre celebrating the anniversary of “Casino,” Scorsese and the film’s star Robert De Niro remembered a night when things with Rickles — aka Mr. … Read more

‘Ballerina’ review: Ana de Armas’ John Wick spinoff has good fights, bad everything else

‘Ballerina’ review: Ana de Armas’ John Wick spinoff has good fights, bad everything else

movie review FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA Running time: 125 minutes. Rated R (strong/bloody violence throughout, and language). In theaters. Even assassins get a universe now.  Continuing the weedy sprawl of a franchise that hardly needs it is “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” an origin-to-revenge story about Eve, a dancer and … Read more

Why Kate Hudson turned down a ‘defining’ role in Kurt Russell film

Why Kate Hudson turned down a ‘defining’ role in Kurt Russell film

Kate Hudson was running point on her career from an early age. The actress, 46, who is the daughter of actress Goldie Hawn, revealed during a live taping of the “Awards Chatter” podcast while at Newport Beach TV Fest on Thursday why she turned down an acting job at the age of 16. At the time, Hudson had … Read more

Video: ‘Ballerina’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Ballerina’ | Anatomy of a Scene

new video loaded: ‘Ballerina’ | Anatomy of a Scene transcript Back transcript ‘Ballerina’ | Anatomy of a Scene The director Len Wiseman narrates a sequence from his film “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” featuring Ana de Armas. Hello, I’m Len Wiseman and I am the director of “Ballerina.” So at this point in … Read more

Tom Felton set to reprise ‘Harry Potter’ Draco Malfoy role in Broadway’s ‘Cursed Child’

Tom Felton set to reprise ‘Harry Potter’ Draco Malfoy role in Broadway’s ‘Cursed Child’

Ten points to Slytherin for Tom Felton’s new gig. The actor, 37, is set to reprise his beloved role as Draco Malfoy for his Broadway debut in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Felton played the blonde antagonist in all eight “Harry Potter” movies from 2001 to 2011 alongside Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Emma Watson … Read more

Sinbad returns to acting 5 years after stroke: ‘It’s been really difficult’

Sinbad returns to acting 5 years after stroke: ‘It’s been really difficult’

He’s back! Sinbad has returned to the spotlight, starring in Tyler Perry’s upcoming thriller, “Straw.” The role marks the first time the 68-year-old comedian has been back on the screen since suffering a stroke that left him hospitalized for months five years ago. Sinbad — whose real name is David Adkins — plays Benny in the … Read more

Christian Bale shocks with ‘next level’ transformation for ‘Madden’ role

Christian Bale shocks with ‘next level’ transformation for ‘Madden’ role

Christian Bale has once again surprised fans with a stunning transformation for a movie role. The “Dark Knight” actor, 51, was spotted in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 4, while filming the upcoming sports biopic, “Madden,” with Nicolas Cage and John Mulaney. Sporting long brown hair, gray sideburns and a widow’s peak, Bale looked unrecognizable as … Read more

Michael J. Fox’s ‘Back to the Future’ guitar has been missing for decades — and a new doc is hunting it down

Michael J. Fox’s ‘Back to the Future’ guitar has been missing for decades — and a new doc is hunting it down

The power of — a doc. Michael J. Fox famously rocked out on guitar to Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” in an iconic scene from “Back to the Future.” But now it’s more like “Johnny B. Gone”: The instrument Fox’s Marty McFly played at the Enchantment Under the Sea high school dance has been missing … Read more

‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ star Mia Sara, 57, makes 1st red carpet appearance in over 10 years

‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ star Mia Sara, 57, makes 1st red carpet appearance in over 10 years

No more days off. “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” star Mia Sara returned to the spotlight for the premiere of “The Life of Chuck” — her first film in over a decade — in Los Angeles on Monday. Sara, 57, walked the red carpet at the Hollywood Legion Theater to celebrate her new sci-fi movie based … Read more

Richard O’Brien reveals this famous rocker tried to buy ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ film rights

Richard O’Brien reveals this famous rocker tried to buy ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ film rights

Owned by Jagger. In the new documentary “Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror,” creator Richard O’Brien revealed that Mick Jagger and his team tried to buy the film rights to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” after the stage show made its US debut in 1974. But director Jim Sharman advised that they shouldn’t go … Read more

Danny DeVito ‘lusted after’ Michelle Pfeiffer on set of ‘Batman Returns’: ‘She was a goddess’

Danny DeVito ‘lusted after’ Michelle Pfeiffer on set of ‘Batman Returns’: ‘She was a goddess’

Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman had Danny DeVito purring. The actor, 80, revealed he pined after his co-star, 67, when the two filmed the 1992 film “Batman Returns.” DeVito sat down with Colin Farrell to swap “Batman” stories for Variety’s “Actors on Actors,” published on Monday, June 2, and divulged his secret crush. Danny DeVito and … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Princess Diaries 3’ team has been ‘castle shopping’ in Europe

Exclusive | ‘Princess Diaries 3’ team has been ‘castle shopping’ in Europe

Looks like the royal diary has still got some pages left to fill. Disney’s “The Princess Diaries 3” is full steam ahead, The Post has learned. The creative team recently jetted to the Czech Republic to scout locations. “Castle shopping,” a source close to the production said. Anne Hathaway is returning to the “Princess Diaries” … Read more