007 Director Reveals Henry Cavill Nearly Got The Role After ‘Tremendous’ Audition: ‘Would Have Made An Excellent Bond’

NBC’s beloved One Chicago and Law & Order franchises were not spared during the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.

Ryan Gosling is revealing the most embarassing role of his life, one he regretted bringing up the minute he spoke about it. While promoting “Barbie,” Gosling and his co-star Margot Robbie opened up about some of the most embarassing things they’ve done over the course of their career.Eva Mendes says Ryan Gosling is the most outstanding actor she’s ever worked withAll Barbie looks worn by Margot Robbie: See the original dollsIn an interview with BBC One, Gosling and Robbie spoke about some of the most ridiculous moments over the course of their lives. “I’ve looked very ridiculous my entire life,” said Gosling, cracking up.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are working on their relationship. The couple, who broke up in February, have reconciled and are reportedly still engaged.

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The case of the Alabama woman who went missing after supposedly helping a toddler on the interstate just took a MAJOR turn.

Scheana Shay and Tom Schwartz have been taking heat from “Vanderpump Rules” fans for seeming to be uncharacteristically friendly toward Tom Sandoval in the wake of his cheating scandal.

Jason Aldean‘s performance of his controversial song will be televised.

Sarah Hyland is opening up, and revealing that she almost didn’t get the role of Haley Dunphy on Modern Family.

Raquel Leviss has been spotted out for the first time in months since Scandoval.

Get ready for a blast from the past as Creed announces a reunion, set for summer 2024.

Ontel Arctic Air Pure Chill has become famous on TikTok, with reviewers praising the cooling portable air conditioner for pushing out major power from such a compact product. Right now, the Arctic Air is on sale for only $30, so you can keep your cool without worrying about your utility bill skyrocketing.The Hydro Chill technology of this TikTok-favorite cooler pulls in hot air through an evaporative air cooling filter and turns it into cool, refreshing air instantly. One TikTok review with over 1 million likes called the AC unit «amazing» for its regular price of $40 — and now the product is even easier on your wallet thanks to Amazon's 25% off deal.If your room gets bloody a$$ hot, this video is for you ✨ #arcticair#portableac#walmart#yayAnother TikTok reviewer couldn't get enough of how well the Arctic Air portable air conditioner worked. It's super simple to set up and use. Just pour water in the top fill tank, plug it in, and enjoy for up to 10 hours. «That's cold air! This thing f**king works — this is an air conditioner.

Jason Aldean's performance of his controversial song will be televised.ET has learned that the CMA Fest special, which will air Wednesday on ABC, will feature the 46-year-old singer's June performance of «Try That in a Small Town.» It will not, however, feature any footage from the song's music video.Aldean's performance was recorded during CMA Fest, which took place in Nashville last month, before the July 14 release of his music video.TMZ was first to report the news.Controversy around the song began swirling with the release of Aldean's music video, with some critics describing the tune as tone-deaf and divisive, and calling it out for its pro-gun lyrics.The music video, which was shot at the Maury County Courthouse, the site of the 1927 lynching of Henry Choate, also caught heat for including clips of protestors vandalizing cities in the wake of police brutality and racial unrest during the height of the pandemic.One of the most vocal critics was Sheryl Crow, who tweeted of the video, «I'm from a small town. Even people in small towns are sick of violence.

CNN, the gunman contained himself within the elevator shaft where police attempted to engage him.The Women's World Cup kicks off later in the day, with the host team facing Norway in the opening match. It's an absolute honor and privilege to welcome the @SecondGentleman to our training today in Auckland!

William Earl It’s hard to believe that Jenny Lewis has been an indie rock mainstay for almost 25 years. She first burst onto the scene as lead singer and guitarist of Rilo Kiley, and since the release of their debut EP in 1999, she’s been dashing through genres and writing songs about love and heartbreak. After Rilo Kiley’s 2013 breakup, Lewis was prolific with new material and touring, releasing solo albums as well as collaborative work with Johnathan Rice, The Watson Twins and her supergroup Nice as Fuck. After spending much of 2021 playing arena shows opening for Harry Styles, Lewis is back on the road solo again promoting her breezy new album “Joy’All.” Her energetic show Tuesday night at New York’s The Rooftop at Pier 17 brought a great bounce to the new music from her fourth solo album and added a cheery sheen to her older material.

J. Kim Murphy Bron Studios, the Canadian finance and production company that emerged as a media force in 2017 and has backed awards favorites like “Joker,” “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “Licorice Pizza” and commercial plays like “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “The Mule” and “65,” has filed for bankruptcy. Co-founder and CEO Aaron L. Gilbert disclosed the news in a statement on Wednesday, penning a letter to the banner’s “friends, partners, team members and backers.” “Having explored many options for many months, BRON had no choice but to take this step in light of its financial circumstances. The last few years have been incredibly difficult for BRON, and things have only gotten more complicated over these past months,” Gilbert shared, citing the COVID pandemic and both the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes as insurmountable headwinds for the company’s continued operations. The exec also stated that the company would not be doing press.

Julie Ertz, Sophia Smith and more players on the U.S. Women’s National soccer team got one piece of home before heading off to the World Cup.

 

Oprah Winfrey's favorite bedding brand Cozy Earth is currently holding a Summer Sale to help you create a perfectly restful sleep space. Whether you are looking for lightweight sheets with impressive cooling capabilities or some Oprah-approved pajamas, Oprah's hand-selected picks that made it onto her Favorite Things lists five years in a row are now on sale for up to 25% off.Save on Oprah's FavoritesOprah loves Cozy Earth for their ultra-soft, breathable bedding that is perfect for hot sleepers because the temperature-regulating technology helps keep your body cool while you snooze. The hypoallergenic sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers and comforters are made from 100% viscose from bamboo that feels degrees cooler than cotton. Described by Oprah as “the softest EVER," the cooling sheets along with the bamboo pajamas are excellent for lazy mornings, cozy nights, and everything in between.Oprah loves the Cozy Earth bamboo sheet set for its soft comfort and breathable, moisture-wicking fabric. When adding the sheet set to her Favorite Things in 2018, she wrote it's «the softest ever and may help regulate body temperature, meaning both chilly sleepers and hot flashers can get a good night’s rest.» This set comes with one flat sheet, one fitted sheet and two pillowcases. The summer-ready bamboo sheet set includes a fitted sheet, top sheet and two pillowcases.

Joe Manganiello has officially filed for divorce from his wife, Sofia Vergara, after seven years of marriage.The star's lawyer, Laura Wasser, filed the divorce docs on Wednesday, reports. According to the docs, Manganiello cites «irreconcilable differences» as the reason for their decision to split.According to the divorce petition, Manganiello and Vergara signed a prenuptial agreement that stipulates that they each keep any assets that were accumulated during their time together.The docs also state their date of separation as July 2, 2023.The first announced their split, and intention to divorce, on Monday, in a statement to .«We have made the difficult decision to divorce,» the pair's joint statement reads.

Miranda Lambert has fans both cringing and defending her after she stopped her show in Las Vegas to call out a group of fans who were taking photos during her show. Lambert was amid singing “Tin Man,” which is believed to be about her ex-husband Blake Shelton. “These girls are worried about a selfie and not listening to the song, and it’s pissing me off a little bit,“ she says in the viral TikTok.The 39-year-old singer started the song again, but seven audience members can be seen leaving the video.

Victoria Beckham has a key eye for fashion, and the former singer also has a great sense of humor. The British star recently added a playful twist to her follower’s social media feeds after poking fun at her husband, David Beckham, who had a near-tumble during a presentation welcoming Lionel Messi to Inter Miami C.F.On July 17, Victoria shared a video of David’s close call on her Instagram Stories.

Carlos Alcaraz has a lot to be proud of after beating Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. The 20-year-old now has a second Grand Slam title with a long future ahead of him. While he played some of the best players in the world, one notable player was missing, Rafael Nadal, who is recovering from surgery.While Nadal was not in London, he was supporting Alcaraz from home.

Nadia Ferreira welcomed her baby a month ago, and she is getting used to her new life. Last Sunday she attended Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut with Marc Anthony, and while she looked fresh faced, sleeping has not come easy with the newborn.

Lily-Rose Depp, and it’s all eyes on the French-American actress and model. Star of The Weeknd’s controversial The Idol has captivated audiences with her talent.

Reese Witherspoon’s ex-husband, Jim Toth, seems to be moving on. The former talent agent was spotted vacationing with an unknown woman in Costa Rica last week, reportedly his new girlfriend.

Margot Robbie is not only the star of “Barbie”, she’s also a producer on the hugely anticipated new movie, through her LuckyChap Entertainment production company.

Whilst by themselves, pizza and pasta are the crème de la crème of delicious dining, the mixture of the two has proved controversial, with many longtime lovers unsure how they feel about the collaboration of the two in one dish. 

Jennifer Lopez is getting in her daily workout.

Alex Wolff and Olivia Thirlby had to skip the red carpet for the NYC premiere of Oppenheimer over the weekend due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, and instead, headed to a bar!

Idris Elba has said he’s been put off from playing James Bond after responses to his potential casting “became about race”.The actor, known for starring in Luther and The Wire, has often been mentioned as a favourite to take over from Daniel Craig in the role of 007.Speaking on the SmartLess podcast (via The Telegraph) with hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, Elba explained that any interest in playing the character was soured due to some of the “disgusting” reactions to the rumours.“The truth is, I was super complimented for a long time about this,” Elba said. “James Bond… it’s one of those coveted [roles].“Being asked to be James Bond was like ‘OK, you’ve sort of reached the pinnacle’.

Directing a big blockbuster isn’t on Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s agenda just yet.

Casino Royale director Martin Campbell has revealed that Henry Cavill could have been an “excellent” James Bond “if Daniel [Craig] didn’t exist”.Speaking to Express UK, Campbell, who led the Craig-starring James Bond reboot with Casino Royale, revealed that Cavill – now most famous for playing Superman and Geralt in The Witcher – had auditioned for the 007 franchise but was “a little young at the time”. For context, the reboot’s auditions were held 18 years ago, when Cavill was just 22-years-old.Campbell said of Henry Cavill’s audition: “He looked great in the audition. His acting was tremendous.

Casino Royale director Martin Campbell believes that Superman star Henry Cavill had a good audition, but wasn’t the perfect fit when producers were looking for a new James Bond.

Daniel Craig famously portrayed the role of James Bond, aka 007, in the last few James Bond movies.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Casino Royale” director Martin Campbell revealed in a new interview with Express UK that Henry Cavill could have been James Bond had Daniel Craig not earned the role of 007 in his 2006 franchise reboot. The film reinvigorated the Bond franchise after Pierce Brosnan’s divisive “Die Another Day” in 2002, and it kicked off Craig’s acclaimed tenure as Bond. As for Cavill, Campbell had nothing but raves for the Superman actor’s audition. “He looked great in the audition. His acting was tremendous,” Campbell said. “And look, if Daniel didn’t exist, Henry would have made an excellent Bond. He looked terrific, he was in great physical shape…very handsome, very chiseled. He just looked a little young at that time back then.”

Kraven The Hunter starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson – check it out above.Directed by J.C. Chandor (A Most Violent Year), the film serves as an origin story for the Marvel villain and is the fourth installment in Sony’s Spider-Man universe, following Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage and last year’s box office flop Morbius.While the character is typically portrayed in the comics as simply being a renowned game hunter, the film adaptation appears to add lion blood dripping into his wounds as part of his origin story.