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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Micheal Douglas went viral last year when he told THR on the “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” red carpet that he would only be interested in returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hank Pym in a fourth “Ant-Man” movie “as long as I can die.” It turns out that was actually Douglas’ wish for “Quantumania.” Appearing on “The View” (via Entertainment Weekly) to promote his new Apple TV+ historical drama series “Franklin,” Douglas revealed that he actually wanted to be killed off from the MCU in the third “Ant-Man” movie. He even asked for a huge special effects bonanza to help send Hank Pym into the great beyond.

Getting your hands on the latest tech from Apple or Samsung is no easy feat, that's if paying a cheap price is your priority. This is why money-saving conscious shoppers are rushing to snap up the latest tech deal, that'll get you a 16GB iPad Air for less than £100.

This is the device that sparked a bomb alert and led to evacuations on a Salford housing estate tonight.

Dan Neely There’s no denying that the announcement of Sora, OpenAI’s new text to video technology, has elicited a mixture of excitement and anxiety in Hollywood. Although a common reaction is that Hollywood is doomed, the truth is there should be optimism that the production process just got a whole lot easier. Creative people will have more tools to collaborate, communicate their visions, and more seamlessly engage with their fans.

Carlos Aguilar In the first minutes of “Oddity,” a woman is faced with an impossible choice. She is home alone while her doctor husband works the night shift at a psychiatric hospital. A strange man missing an eye shows up at her door.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer A group of actors filed a class action lawsuit Tuesday against Casting Networks, one of a handful of websites that connects actors to commercial auditions, alleging that the platform functions as an illegal pay-for-play system. Casting Networks offers actors a free tier and two premium tiers. The paid options allow actors to upload more video to their profile and to submit for unlimited roles.

William Earl Writers employed by “Sesame Street” producer Sesame Workshop have voted unanimously to support a strike authorization vote from the Writers Guild of America as the April 19 expiration of the current contract approaches. The 35 writers represented by the union have been in negotiations with the production company behind “Sesame Street” and other children’s programs since February.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The Disney/ESPN, Fox Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery sports-streaming joint venture has drawn congressional scrutiny.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Margaret Qualley is no longer going to star in Hulu‘s limited series about Amanda Knox, Variety has confirmed. The untitled series was announced in March with Qualley set to star and executive produce. She has reportedly exited the project due to scheduling conflicts.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic For an artist looking to break Coachella, it pays to enlist friends at a cutting-edge production firm. At this year’s festival, L.A.-based Silent House has laid claim to designing and executing the elaborate productions for three of the four headliners.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Despite the success of “Daisy Jones & the Six,” star Riley Keough says the band isn’t getting back together anytime soon. Despite fans hoping — and demanding — a second season of the Prime Video miniseries adaptation of Tara Jenkin Reid’s best-selling novel, Keough tells me, “I would love to but I don’t know if it’s in the cards…I haven’t heard anything.” The series followed Daisy Jones (Keough) and her bandmates (Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse, Will Harrison, Josh Whitehouse and Sebastian Chacon) as they make their way through the Los Angeles music scene of the 1970s. The series premiered just over a year ago to positive reviews.

Guy Ritchie‘s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” may be based on secret, real-life WWII commandos, but that didn’t stop him up from upping the Nazi-killing brutality. In a couple gleefully bloody scenes, Henry Cavill‘s character Major Gus March-Phillipps massacres Nazis while sticking his tongue out in a joyful, manic grin. As it turns out, Cavill improvised the scene, which caught viewers’ attention in the action film’s first trailer.

role of a lifetime in a Kevin Costner film — to the Oscar winner himself.“There was a movie, a script that I’d read and loved and was like, ‘I want to get that,’ and then someone said, ‘Kevin Costner has that [role],’” Hemsworth, 40, told “Entertainment Tonight” on April 11.The Aussie star continued: “I’d love [to have] him as a director. I was like, ‘Goddamnit!’ [I spent] an hour the other day trying to convince him, and he was like, ‘I’m doing it, kid.’ Didn’t work.

admitting to multiple murders said he felt “sad” over the chilling TV moment.“The Jinx” director Andrew Jarecki reflected on the alleged 2015 confession ahead of the release of “The Jinx: Part Two,” which follows on from Durst’s ensuing arrest, conviction and 2022 death behind bars at age 78.“The journalist part of me was thinking, ‘This is one of the greatest moments of my life,’” Jarecki told the Financial Times. “But another part of me felt sad that this incredible charade this man had persisted with for years was all coming down to this terrible moment of truth.”Durst’s apparent confession came after filmmakers for the HBO series showed him a letter — written in his own hand — that seemed to implicate him in the murder of his friend, Susan Berman, the outlet said.

Shakira will officially tour North America as part of her upcoming ‘LAS MUJERES YA NO LLORAN WORLD TOUR’ (which translates to “women no longer cry”).Midway through the 14-concert run, the three-time Grammy winner is scheduled to stop in at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Thursday, Dec. 5.At all shows, fans can expect to hear cuts from the Colombian icon’s recently released album that shares a name with the tour.Hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Whenever, Wherever,” and “Dia De Enero” will likely sneak into the set list as well.For those that can’t wait to get their hands on tickets, they can be secured as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Monday, April 22, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.On March 22, Shakira released her 12th studio album “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.”Comprised of 17 tracks featuring big-name collaborators like Cardi B, Bizarrap, Grupo Frontera, Rauw Alejandro and Ozuna among others, the 47-year-old songstress sticks to español this time around.

news broke that Abby got married in 2021. In new photos, they can be seen running errands and driving in Minnesota earlier this month.

TikTok on Tuesday, telling fans, “There are a lot of rumors going around that Jenna and I are getting a divorce, and I’m making this video to confirm that.”The estranged couple tied the knot on May 23 in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony at Little Church of the West. Jameson’s agent told The Post at the time, “Jenna’s relationship is different with Jessi because women understand women, and Jenna feels completely at ease and peace with Jessi. She is able to be herself around her.”Lawless, 41, claimed Tuesday that she drew a “hard line” on 50-year-old Jameson’s alleged drinking since the beginning of their relationship because alcohol led to “so many problems” in the former porn star’s life, but Jameson allegedly betrayed her by drinking during a solo trip to Chicago.“This is the first time she’s gone to an event without me since we’ve been married.

announced the news Monday on Instagram, claiming the content creator passed away last week.“I know she touched so many people with her humor, intelligence, beauty, gossip activism, athleticism and more – she had so many gifts,” she wrote. “If anyone wants to connect about Kyle, I’m here to talk and share memories.”Here’s everything to know about her.

Olivia Williams recently recalled a “harrowing” and “alarming” experience she allegedly had while appearing on the iconic TV show “Friends.” “Well, just as an example, I was taken to the studio in a shared car with a wonderful actress whose character, I think, was called ‘Old Woman,’ ” Williams, 55, told the Independent. According to “The Crown” alum, the actress — whose name Williams cannot remember — quickly found herself in hot water with one of the show’s producers.

Travis Kelce’s year just continues to be a bust-out game changer.The NFL star, who helped lead his Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl championship over San Francisco in February, will now host the game show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” for Prime Video.Oh, and his relationship with the world’s biggest pop star, Taylor Swift, continues to be hot and heavy.Not too shabby.While word emerged earlier this year that Kelce was in talks to host “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” it’s now official, according to Deadline. There’s no premiere date yet.This won’t be Kelce’s first TV gig; he starred in the reality dating show “Catching Kelce” (2016) for USA Network and signed with CAA last spring with an eye toward more TV work.Kelce was reportedly in talks to host “a major new music competition series” for one of the networks but the deal never came to fruition.His deal with Prime Video is to host 20 episodes of “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” which is a reboot of the old Fox series “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” hosted by Jeff Foxworthy, which aired from 2007 to 2009 and again in 2015.

The Beatles released their debut single in the UK, 1962’s “Love Me Do,” as the first of many classic songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, their offspring have come together to bring back their tune-making magic.“Primrose Hill,” the new single by James McCartney — Sir Paul’s only son, with his late wife Linda — was co-written by Sean Ono Lennon, John’s youngest son from his marriage to Yoko Ono.And the next generation does their papas proud on this wistful beauty of a ballad that recalls some of the nostalgic reverie of “Now and Then” — which was released to much fanfare in November as the last Beatles song (and their first new tune since 1996).Released on Friday, “Primrose Hill” — which is a public park north of Regent’s Park in London — is the first-ever collaboration between McCartney, 46, and Lennon, 48.And if any song could sound just like taking a bittersweet stroll in the park with nothing but your longing memories, then this one pretty much captures it.There’s instantly something familiar about it — both the dreamy moodiness and McCartney’s lilting delivery — but it never seems to fall into Beatles mimicry.Nor does it ever reach the reach the heights of Beatles transcendence — I mean, how could it?The lyrics almost border on lovesick cliche at one point: “Forever’s not long enough to be loving you/Forever and a day/I look into your eyes, it’s such a great surprise/You take my breath away.”But if you just lose yourself in the warm, woozy feeling, you’ll get over that.And the bluesy guitar that comes in at the end adds a nice bite to the bliss.“ ‘Primrose Hill’ is here!” McCartney wrote in a post on Instagram, alongside a photo of him and Lennon.

Harrison Ford has a message for the late Jimmy Buffett — ears to ya.Ford, 81, revealed that he got his famous ear piercing years ago after a boozy lunch with the “Margaritaville” singer and late “60 Minutes” correspondent Ed Bradley.Ford made the admission during the “Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” concert, which was held April 12 at the Hollywood Bowl in LA, according to People.Buffett died last September at the age of 76. Bradley died in November 2006 at the age of 65.Ford appeared at the Buffett tribute to introduce a performance by Zac Brown Band and told the crowd that “Jimmy Buffett was a cool guy,” according to the report.“I remember one day that a long — some might say boozy — lunch with Jimmy and Ed Bradley, and it was Bradley’s birthday,” Ford said.

the popular “The Beatles: Get Back.” The announcement of the rare film’s release will make fans twist and shout. Until now, the doc had only officially been sold on out-of-print — and grainy — VHS and laserdisc copies.Reviews of “Let It Be” weren’t euphoric at the time, but The Post enjoyed it.“The most remarkable thing about the picture is the way it sustains interest, so unexpectedly, throughout the long session and without all the written assists that customarily pep up entertainments of this sort,” Post critic Archer Winsten wrote in May 1970.Director Michael Lindsay-Hogg, 83, said in a statement that the release was hampered by the Beatles’ recent split.“ ‘Let It Be’ was ready to go in October/November 1969, but it didn’t come out until April 1970,” he said.

Pamela Anderson has signed on to star opposite Liam Neeson in a new “Naked Gun” movie, expected to release July 18, 2025.Neeson, 71, has been cast as the clueless police detective Frank Drebin with Anderson, 56, slated to play his love interest. The Post has reached out to both Neeson and Anderson for comment.The original film, written and directed by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams and David Zucker, was based on the short-lived series “Police Squad,” which aired for six episodes in the 1980s. Leslie Nielsen, who died at the age of 84, originated the role of Drebin while starring opposite Priscilla Presley.

original production team behind the 1999 film “The Blair Witch Project” revealed Monday that they’ve not been asked to return to the most recent reboot of the franchise. “It’s bittersweet, honestly,” production designer Ben Rock told the Hollywood Reporter after learning of the new installment during CinemaCon last week. According to Rock, 56, this is not the first time that the production team has been ignored when it came to revamping the thriller series.

, who previously hosted a well-received episode of Saturday Night Live and once starred on his own reality dating show, has just been named the host of Prime Video's Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?“I grew up loving game shows, and I’m excited to be following in the footsteps of so many TV icons by hosting my very first one with Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” said Kelce in a statement to . “The original show [Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?] is a great success, so to be bringing a new format with everyone’s favorite celebrities to the screen will definitely be entertaining.

who was the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, celebrated her milestone achievement alongside her boyfriend, fellow player McCaffery, who at 23, is no slouch on the court, either, having played in college and is now pursuing a coaching career.Here's a full timeline of Caitlin Clark and boyfriend Connor McCaffery's relationship, since we've already watched Love & Basketball like twice this week.April 15, 2024: After Clark was drafted by the Indiana Fever, McCaffery responded cheekily to a question about his reaction to .

is a nonnegotiable when it comes to protecting your skin against the sun’s harmful UV rays, but it’s not the only skin care product to have on hand this summer. In addition to your , dermatologists recommend the best after-sun lotions to help hydrate your skin from sun damage, an overlooked part of sun care.After-sun lotions hydrate and soothe the skin after sun exposure, says , a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist in NYC.

very , a turtleneck, and .This past weekend, she wore two almost identical looks with basically the same garments. The biggest difference between them? One time she wore a crop-top turtleneck.

By In recent weeks, the surge in attention toward women's sports has been electrifying. The shattered glass ceilings and TV records and led to broader recognition of athletes like and .

EXCLUSIVE: Margaret Qualley has pulled out of playing Amanda Knox in Hulu‘s upcoming limited series for scheduling reasons.

Congratulations are in order for Alison Hammond’s teenage son Aidan who, in a surprise announcement, has revealed that he is soon set to celebrate a huge career milestone. Aidan, who has occasionally joined his mum on our TV screens, has revealed that he will be making his festival DJ debut at Camp Bestival in Dorset later on this summer as he takes to the iconic Bollywood tent on the Saturday night.

Kate Garraway has issued a desperate plea for help as the grieving presenter tries to deal with "unsettling post making demands" which her late husband "obviously can't respond to".The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, took to Twitter on Tuesday night to publicly message her local Haringey Council after struggling for 10 days in her attempt to speak to someone regarding her husband Derek Draper's death earlier this year. In her message to the council, visible to her 524,600 followers, Kate explained how she had been on hold for almost 50 minutes trying to get through to the correct department in order to discuss "unsettling post making demands" which Derek "obviously can't respond to".

One year on since the death of the late, great Paul O’Grady, Alison Hammond stepped into the shoes of the canine loving host to helm a brand new series of For The Love of Dogs - and fans were divided about the star’s debut. As regular viewers will know, the smash hit ITV series follows the efforts of staff at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as they help to care for and re-home animals in need.

Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner have welcomed their fourth child together.The pair's marriage recently hit the headlines when Annie announced that they had split following the revelation that he had secretly fathered a second child with ex Lauryn Goodman. It was then revealed that Annie was pregnant at the time of the split. Now it has been reported that she has given birth the couple's fourth child.

New York Mayor Eric Adams visited the scene outside the Manhattan criminal courthouse, where media outlets and reporters have stationed themselves as Donald Trump‘s hush money trial takes place inside.