Daniel Radcliffe Was Cast as Weird Al Thanks to a Graham Norton Appearance (Video)

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The Kid LAROI is putting Scooter Braun on blast.

doesn’t reflect the sentiment. In fact, revealed that one in five pet owners have actually gone into debt to pay for their pets, and for 21 percent of them, the debt is more than $1,000.

Viola Davis is opening up about her struggles with weight gain and body image, revealing during a recent interview with Jimmy Kimmel, that ever since she turned 56 she has noticed a shift in her metabolism and body shape.“I turn 56, and I don’t know what fits anymore,” she confessed, explaining that she gained some weight during the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, “I think something to do with those large glasses of liquor I’ve been drinking during the pandemic,” she smiled, “I’ve been knocking that back.” “That’s when it hit,” the actress said, “Everything gets wider, bulgier and here’s the thing, I work out,” in reference to her active lifestyle and workout sessions.She also says that she gets frustrated when weighs herself on the scale, “I get on the scale. I look at it.

Jerry Maguire star Cuba Gooding Jr., 54, pleaded guilty to one count of forcible touching in a criminal case on April 13, nearly three years after he was accused of violating three different women at various NYC nightspots in 2018 and 2019, according to Variety. The single guilty plea comes after Cuba’s 2019 arrest in the case that went through several delays, as his lawyers fought to get the charges reduced or dropped altogether. The cast had previously been scheduled to go to trial at least twice, but a surge in COVID-19 cases in April 2020 caused most court cases to get delayed.

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro hasn’t been in school for a while now, but the Jersey Shore alum will never pass up Spring Break, not when there’s a chance to hit up Baja for some sun and fun. Ronnie, 36, wasn’t alone with this year’s Spring Break: he had his fiancée, Saffire Matos, with him for this holiday in the sun. Saffire, 31, dressed accordingly, rocking a tiger-print bikini that would likely not give her any unsightly tan lines. Ronnie, in true fashion, opted for a black tank top and a pair of Givenchy slides. “#CaboWabo,” he captioned the photograph.

A weird encounter. Justin Timberlake reacted to Britney Spears’ pregnancy announcement and the internet is reeling over his response. Timberlake and his friend were caught by paparazzi, who interrogated the “Mirrors” singer about what he thought about the pregnancy. 

Brian Austin Green is sharing about a recent health set back. The former star posted a video on Instagram on Wednesday, explaining that he’s been absent from the site because he was battling Ulcerative colitis.  “I disappeared from Instagram for a while,” the 48-year-old told the camera.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly love some good PDA...but that wasn’t the case during their most recent red carpet appearance.Footwear News journalist Charlie Carballo caught an awkward moment between the couple at the Daily Front Row Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. Machine Gun Kelly talks about his friendship with Pete DavidsonMegan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly are planning a ‘dark’ weddingWhy Machine Gun Kelly fears his ‘stable life’ will have a negative impact on his songwritingIn the clip, MGK hovers over his fiancée’s neck, whispering something in her ear as she seemingly tries to give her a kiss.

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The 35th Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles will open next month with the L.A. premiere of Avi Nesher’s Image of Victory, which was nominated for a leading 15 Israeli Academy Ophir Awards last year. The film kicks off the hybrid in-person and online festival that runs May 5-26 and will see Henry Winkler receive the IFF Career Achievement Award and philanthropist David Wiener bestowed with the IFF Humanitarian Award.

ESX.io).ESX, a project being developed by Proxima founder Ryan Kavanaugh, is designed to allow users to invest in film projects and trade in and out of a film’s potential upside. “Skill House,” which Stolberg will write and direct, stars TikTok celeb Bryce Hall in a dark satire of social media and influencer culture, exploring how far people will go for online fame.

Fire chiefs have issued a safety warning following a number of “dangerous” blazes at a Paisley beauty spot in recent weeks.

Jenna Bush Hager is the latest on-air personality to test positive for Covid, forcing her to miss Wednesday’s Today with Hoda and Jenna.

Britney Spears’ fiancé Sam Asghari is more than ready to become a dad.The 28-year-old recently opened up about the prospect of fatherhood with the pop star in an interview with BBC News. Though Spears announced they were expecting earlier this week, the conversation was filmed before the announcement on March 20, according to a post on Asghari’s Instagram page.Rihanna says she wants to ‘redefine what’s considered decent for pregnant women’Celebrities react to Britney Spears pregnancy, including Paris Hilton and Jamie Lynn SpearsBritney Spears’ ‘husband’ Sam Asghari confirms they are expecting their first child“Yeah, I mean it should have happened three years ago, to be honest with you,” Asghari told the BBC about having kids with Britney, adding that he wants to be a father.“When you’re in a relationship with someone that you’re truly in love with, you want to recreate,” he continued.

A man who was brutally stabbed during the horrific Park Inn hotel attack in Glasgow almost two years ago says he is still ‘living with the trauma’.

On the heels of her first Oscar nomination for Spencer, Kristen Stewart has signed on to star in the A24 film Love Lies Bleeding from director Rose Glass (Saint Maud), Deadline has confirmed.

Top Scots comic Gary Faulds has announced an all-new mammoth 2023 tour with dates at four Lanarkshire venues.

EXCLUSIVE: Mohammed Ali, who manages the likes of The Patriot Act showrunner Prashanth Venkataramanujam and Euphoria actor Bruce Wexler, has joined Authentic Talent & Literary Management.

A walker has criticised Stirling University after finding an area of the campus “looking like a tip”.

Drivers became stuck in miles of congestion and delays after multiple collisions took place on the M62 on Wednesday afternoon (April 13). A crash between two cars near Birchwood and a collision between a car and a lorry were among the incidents that occurred on the busy motorway.

Manchester families who are sponsoring Ukrainian refugees are complaining the Homes for Ukraine scheme is a "frustrating shambles" that is leaving them and the desperate people they are helping in limbo.

Amy Schumer stands by the belief that Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars was traumatizing for everyone.

Denise Welch took to Instagram on Wednesday and she tackled rumours of arguing behind-the-scenes of Loose Women as she did so.Posting a photo with her colleagues taken on the set of the ITV show, the presenter asked fans to vote in the TRIC Awards, hosted by the Television and Radio Industries Club.MORE: Loose Women stars left in shock after Denise Welch shares unbelievable photoShe also took the opportunity to make a tongue-in-cheek remark about news reports suggesting that the programme's panellists don't get along.She wrote: "Would you mind voting for @loosewomen in the @tricawardsuk please? We're all too busy feuding, fighting and clashing backstage so we don't have time. Thank you."WATCH: Loose Women's Kaye Adams and Denise Welch clash during furious debate on showThe mum-of-two followed her post with three clapping emojis. SEE: Denise Welch displays incredibly toned legs with stunning swimsuit snapMORE: Denise Welch shares rare photos of son Louis for very special occasionRumours have swirled for several months that the Loose Women cast don't get along, with reports of a particular rift between Coleen Nolan and Nadia Sawalha that no one on the show has confirmed.

Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will executive produce “Two and Only,” an original screenplay by Latina and LGBTQ+ writer Jen Rivas-DeLoose (“Selena: The Series”) for Sony’s Screen Gems, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.The project will serve as a star vehicle for DeBose, who recently became the first openly queer woman of color to win an Academy Award for her portrayal of ‘Anita’ in Spielberg’s “West Side Story.”While plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as “My Best Friend’s Wedding” with a bisexual Latina pov, and will be overseen at Screen Gems by Scott Strauss and Giselle Johnson.Producing the project are Sad Unicorn’s Randall Einhorn and Jeremy Stern.DeBose was most recently seen in Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of “West Side Story,” for which she won the Academy Award, SAG Award, BAFTA, and Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is currently in production on Sony Pictures’ “Kraven,” which is set to release January 13, 2023.

Word just broke about The Flash‘s ninth season, and there appears to be one cast member leaving as a series regular.

Bethenny Frankel believes the Big Apple is in big trouble.After a gunman opened fire on a Brooklyn subway on Tuesday, April 12, injuring upwards of 30 people, the former "Real Housewives of New York City" star sounded off on the city."This subway situation is terrifying, and New York is not what it used to be," she said in an Instagram video. "New York City is not safe."Bethenny claimed she can see past the city's glitz and glamour … or, in her mind, what's left of it.

Gary Coleman wasn’t always as “cute” as he seemed, according to Molly Shannon.

Ray J’s former manager is calling out Kim Kardashian!

Jordan Moreau Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded guilty to one count of forcible touching in a criminal case that accused him of violating three different women at Manhattan nightclubs in 2018 and 2019.Gooding was arrested in June 2019 after an incident at a Manhattan club, after which he was released and the trial was delayed several times.

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Daniel Radcliffe has said that he was “mystified but excited” when he was asked to play ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic in a new biopic of the comedy musician.It was announced earlier this year that Radcliffe would star in ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’, with Yankovic himself saying: “I am absolutely THRILLED that Daniel Radcliffe will be portraying me in the film. I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for”.Appearing on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, Radcliffe said: “When I talked to Al for the first time, I was like, ‘I’m immensely flattered by the idea that you would pick me to play you, but like, why me? I’m mystified but excited’”.He goes on to explain that Yonkovic told him that it all went back to an appearance by Radcliffe on BBC One’s ‘The Graham Norton Show’ nearly fifteen years ago, where the Harry Potter star sang a Tom Lehrer song.“I sang ‘The Elements’ next to Colin Farrell and a very bemused Rihanna”, Radcliffe recalled.

Daniel Radcliffe has opened up about how he landed the role of Weird Al Yankovic in the upcoming biopic, explaining how Rihanna played an (indirect) role in the casting.The Harry Potter star is set to play the iconic comic musician in Roku Channel film WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, though revealed in a new interview that a rendition he did of Tom Lehrer’s song ‘The Elements’ likely put him in the frame for the part.“When I talked to Al for the first time, I was like, ‘I’m immensely flattered by the idea that you would pick me to play you, but like, why me? I’m mystified but excited,” he revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Radcliffe then recalled an appearance on The Graham Norton Show over a decade ago, where he appeared alongside Rihanna, admitting she was “bemused” by his rendition.“I sang ‘The Elements’ next to Colin Farrell and a very bemused Rihanna,” the actor said. “I think she was like, ‘Who is this kid, and why is he singing all of ‘The Elements’?“I guess Al saw that and was like, ‘This guy maybe gets it,'” Radcliffe added.

Daniel Radcliffe will soon be seen as “Weird Al” Yankovic in a biopic for the Roku Channel, and during a Friday-night appearance on “The Tonight Show” he explained the strange confluence of events that led him to be cast as the song-parody superstar.