Day: May 17, 2025

In the forthcoming children’s film, “The Smurf Movie,” Rihanna lends her voice to the character of Smurfette. Following the trailer release for this movie, Rihanna unexpectedly unveiled a new single titled “Friend of Mine.” This cheerful, synth-driven track appears tailor-made for kid-oriented dance events, surprising fans who were eager to hear any new music from her. Reactions on the YouTube video were largely positive, with many expressing their delight at hearing fresh tunes from the artist.

The film “Sinners,” a popular movie under Warner Bros., was not just any ordinary production for director Ryan Coogler. In a proactive move to underscore its significant themes of Black ownership, he secured full control over the horror flick 25 years from now. While the unique blend of genres is currently thriving, legal expert Jonathan Handel warns Business Insider that it’s uncertain if “Sinners” will continue its financial success by the year 2050.

Initially, let’s discuss what seems to be positive news. Contrary to speculation about Disney potentially ending its collaboration on Doctor Who, sources at The Mirror suggest that BBC One has plans for at least two more seasons of the show. Reports indicate that showrunner Russell T. Davies is nearing completion of scripts for Season 3, which would be the sixteenth season since the series was reintroduced in 2005, and plotlines are being developed for a seventeenth season as well.

As a movie enthusiast, I find myself pondering – how did this story unfold before my eyes? That’s the question that seems to be at the heart of Ari Aster’s somber comedy-Western, “Eddington,” which is screening in competition at Cannes Film Festival. The narrative begins in late May 2020, a time when major cities like New York were grappling with alarming daily death tolls – but “Eddington” isn’t about that. Instead, it transports us to the fictional city of Eddington, NM, where the local sheriff, Joe Cross (played by Joaquin Phoenix), spends his days managing minor crises, such as noise complaints. His life is filled with a loving wife, Louise (Emma Stone), who passes her days crafting whimsically eerie dolls and even manages to sell a few. However, it’s revealed that Joe is secretly buying these dolls from friends-of-friends. Louise is emotionally fragile, having been affected by some unspecified trauma that has led her to have no desire for intimacy. To make matters worse, her overbearing mother, Dawn (Deirdre O’Connell), has moved in with the couple, bringing along a baggage of conspiracy theories.

In the third season of the popular HBO show, a 53-year-old actor and a 31-year-old British actress played an older-younger romantic pairing. Unfortunately, their characters experienced a tragic ending in the final episode.

The pair ventured outside for The Standard’s unveiling in Brussels, snuggling together for their evening excursion.

In the agreement that was made between the professional dancer, aged 42, and the retired WWE wrestler, it’s stated that Bella, who is 41, will cover all expenses related to Matteo’s speech therapist, as their four-year-old son requires such services.

The tendency towards paranoia, community conflict, and extremely odd behavior was increasing before COVID-19, but the pandemic served as a catalyst for this acceleration. Instead of fostering unity, it created an everlasting rift that divided what once was a shared society into two separate worlds. Ari Aster’s film Eddington seems to be one of the first movies to capture this phenomenon, or at least attempt to do so, despite its flaws. Notably, it is another divisive production from the creator behind Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau is Afraid.

In just two seasons, the show “Andor” delved deeper into the struggle between the Rebellion and the Galactic Empire than any other “Star Wars” film shown before. The series provided additional background for the Rebel Alliance, as seen in “Star Wars Rebels“, and the original trilogy. Although it was a prequel story, the unexpected twist at the end of “Andor” made Cassian’s ultimate sacrifice in “Rogue One” even more poignant, while also encapsulating the spirit of “Star Wars“.

Indeed, the Gilmore Girls cast members Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia, and Matt Czuchry became three of the most beloved heartthrobs in Hollywood during that period. Yet, they were not the only ones to capture the hearts of teen viewers. Numerous shows from the 2000s targeted at adolescents showcased good-looking young stars that fans couldn’t get enough of. Among these two standouts were the teen drama series One Tree Hill and The O.C. Interestingly, both of these successful shows also had actors who previously appeared in Gilmore Girls.