passion

‘The Godfather’ director forced to sell watches after losing millions on passion project

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‘The Godfather’ director forced to sell watches after losing millions on passion project

“The Godfather” director Francis Ford Coppola is selling off several luxury watches from his personal collection, including one custom timepiece worth over $1 million, after losing most of his wealth financing his decades-long passion project, “Megalopolis.” The 86-year-old Oscar-winning filmmaker reportedly invested $120 million of his own fortune into making the epic science fiction movie, which … Read more

Inside the undying passion of ‘Disney Adults’ — as devotees named ‘the most hated group online’

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Inside the undying passion of ‘Disney Adults’ — as devotees named ‘the most hated group online’

For some adults, their hobby is fantasy football. For others, it is Broadway shows, day-trading or maybe pickleball. But for another passionate group of Americans — with or without kids of their own — it’s all about Disney. A recent article labeled Disney enthusiasts “the most hated group online” and such criticism often comes with viral … Read more

Gen Z has more purpose, passion for hobbies – but new report reveals surprising truths: ‘See the rising concerns’

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Gen Z has more purpose, passion for hobbies – but new report reveals surprising truths: ‘See the rising concerns’

They’re more purpose-driven, politically aware, and emotionally tuned-in than ever before – but not in the way you’d think. A new report has lifted the lid on the inner workings of Gen Z in 2025, and it paints a picture far deeper than the overused avocado on toast stereotype. The Gen Z Wellbeing Index 2025 … Read more

Kevin Costner’s passion project ‘Horizon’ ignites fresh legal battle after box office bomb

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Kevin Costner’s passion project ‘Horizon’ ignites fresh legal battle after box office bomb

Kevin Costner’s passion project, “Horizon,” has turned into a nightmare — and not just at the box office. The Western, which Costner, 70, plunked several million of his own fortune into, is the focus of a new behind-the-scenes legal war, according to The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, May 12. The alleged dispute is reportedly between … Read more

The woman who created Mother’s Day also hated it with a passion — and her family is upholding that tradition

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The woman who created Mother’s Day also hated it with a passion — and her family is upholding that tradition

Mother’s Day ain’t what it used to be. The family of Anna Jarvis, the holiday’s founder, are following in their ancestor’s footsteps — by refusing to recognize the controversial date. Jarvis, born in 1864, wanted moms to have a deeply personal day to celebrate them. Her vision for the holiday was to be a tribute … Read more

Mel Gibson warned Jim Caviezel that portraying Jesus in ‘The Passion of the Christ’ could cost him Hollywood career

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Mel Gibson warned Jim Caviezel that portraying Jesus in ‘The Passion of the Christ’ could cost him Hollywood career

Mel Gibson warned Jim Caviezel when they first discussed “The Passion of the Christ” that if he took the role of Jesus it could ruin his career, the 56-year-old actor said this week.   Caviezel said he originally met with Gibson’s producer about doing a surfer movie, but “the script wasn’t there yet.”  About 40 minutes into … Read more

Billy Zane felt pressure while playing Marlon Brando: ‘Passion project of mine for 6 years’

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Billy Zane felt pressure while playing Marlon Brando: ‘Passion project of mine for 6 years’

It was an offer he couldn’t refuse. When Billy Zane got the chance to portray iconic late actor Marlon Brando in “Waltzing With Brando,” he knew it was the role of a lifetime. “We’re so excited about the film. It’s coming out in the summertime in theaters. It’s been a passion project of mine for, like, six years,” … Read more

This butt-themed clothing is helping people pay for colonoscopies: ‘A– is our brand and our passion’

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This butt-themed clothing is helping people pay for colonoscopies: ‘A– is our brand and our passion’

Colon health is so chic right now. Rates of early-onset colorectal cancer are on the rise, with diagnoses before age 50 expected to double by 2030. Doctors have urged people to stay vigilant of symptoms and to undergo colonoscopies should they arise — and young people who’ve gotten their own colorectal cancer diagnoses are speaking … Read more

I found a job using my passion for baking but I hated it — what now?

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I found a job using my passion for baking but I hated it — what now?

I really thought that baking was it for me, but when I found classes and a job I found my motivation actually didn’t go past my home kitchen. I’m looking to reroute to another of my interests but now I’m starting to doubt myself. How do I know if a passion is strong enough to … Read more

‘Megalopolis’ review: Francis Ford Coppola’s $120 million, 4-decade passion project is a zero-star, wacko disaster

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‘Megalopolis’ review: Francis Ford Coppola’s 0 million, 4-decade passion project is a zero-star, wacko disaster

movie review MEGALOPOLIS Running time: 138 minutes. Rated R (sexual content, nudity, drug use, language and some violence). In theaters Sept. 27. There are two battles being fought in Francis Ford Coppola’s confounding “Megalopolis.” One feud is between a forward-thinking architect named Cesar (Adam Driver), who wants to rebuild the fictional American city of New … Read more

I spent three weeks bedazzling my BMW with Swarovski crystals by hand — people call it a road hazard but it’s my passion

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I spent three weeks bedazzling my BMW with Swarovski crystals by hand — people call it a road hazard but it’s my passion

Bling, bling. A San Diego woman sped her way to internet stardom after alleging she spent three weeks bedazzling her BMW with thousands of tiny Swarovski crystals — all applied by hand. Olga Azaroff posted a video on TikTok @crystals.motors, detailing the self-described painstaking efforts made in implementing the eye-popping aftermarket upgrade. The clip snagged her … Read more

Disney nail art is my passion — I quit my job to pursue my unusual hobby full-time and have no regrets

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Disney nail art is my passion — I quit my job to pursue my unusual hobby full-time and have no regrets

She’s nailing it. Kassie Payne, 34, quit her full-time job to become a press-on nail art designer, which now earns her up to $1,800 a week. The Bristol, England-based mom started out creating Disney-inspired designs as a hobby, but when people began to inquire about the intricate designs, she was encouraged to take her pastime … Read more

I had a fake heart implanted into my hand — extreme body modification is my passion

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I had a fake heart implanted into my hand — extreme body modification is my passion

The way to her heart is through her hand. A woman from suburban Houston had a silicone heart embedded in her left hand to add to her unique look. Orylan, 24, had already had her tongue split, her eyes tattooed and most of her skin inked when she made the spontaneous decision to get the … Read more

Venus cazimi in Leo 2023 ignites spicy passion for all zodiac signs

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Venus cazimi in Leo 2023 ignites spicy passion for all zodiac signs

Get ready for a heady dose of heart medicine my babies. The planet of love and the showboating, life giving sun are joining forces in the high shine sign of Leo on August 13, 2023 at 7:16 AM EST. What is a cazimi? Cazimi is the Latin rendering of the Arabic word kaṣmīmī which translates … Read more

Greta Gerwig responds to ‘woke’ ‘Barbie’ accusations: ‘There’s a lot of passion’

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Greta Gerwig responds to ‘woke’ ‘Barbie’ accusations: ‘There’s a lot of passion’

C’mon Barbie haters — let’s go party. “Barbie” director and co-writer Greta Gerwig isn’t letting negative responses to the blockbuster film get to her — and she wants complainers to just relax and have a good time, she revealed in a new interview with the New York Times. “Certainly, there’s a lot of passion. My hope for … Read more