Laurence Fishburne declined ‘Pulp Fiction’ role over glorification of heroin use

Sean Cusick from Glasgow has found himself in an unimaginable situation, stranded in Eastern Ukraine with his wife and their two-year-old son.The family have "no money" for food and are spending their time hiding in a bunker after "waking up to huge explosions." Due to travel document issues, Sean and his family have no means of escaping back to Scotland where they desperately want to be. Here, Sean tells OK! his account of things amid Russia's "full-scale" invasion of the country... Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The atmosphere here in Kharkiv, Ukraine, is scary.Tension can be felt everywhere, and a lot of people are desperately trying to find shelter, my neighbours included.

Weeks after Victoria Police arrested six teenagers for a series of gay-bashing attacks in the parklands in Ashwood, the Monash City council on Tuesday passed a motion condemning homophobia.Trigger Warning: This story has details of homophobia and homophobic slurs, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.The councillors unanimously passed a motion in a council meeting on February 22 to fly the Pride flag across the municipality till March 7, in solidarity with the LGBTQI community. “One of the worst things about these sorts of incidents is the isolation and vulnerability that people feel. Everyone needs to feel secure and needs to feel that they belong.

Cardi B keeps her finger on the pulse of politics and other world events, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that she has something to say about the current Russia-Ukraine crisis.As Russia President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine’s two pro-Russia breakaway regions, one of Cardi’s fans tweeted that she was wondering what the rapper thought of the ongoing affairs. In response, the former Love & Hip Hop star tweeted, “Wish these world leaders stop tripping about power and really think about whose really getting affected (citizens) besides the whole world is in a crisis.War,sanctions,invasions should be the last thing these leaders should worry about.”Wish these world leaders stop tripping about power and really think about whose really getting affected (citizens) besides the whole world is in a crisis.War,sanctions,invasions should be the last thing these leaders should worry about.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy couldn't have looked more smitten as she enjoyed a rare date night with her fiancé Marc Humphries.The 38 year old, whose daughter took part in Junior Bake Off, checked into a London hotel for a romantic night away from the children with her other half. Smiling for the camera, the soap star was seen with a glass of wine while Marc enjoyed a pint of beer. Continuing on with their romantic evening, Natalie revealed they were heading out to see a show, as she wrote in an Instagram Story snap: "A very rare night away! Off to the theatre ain't I..." Natalie looked sensational for the evening, as she wore an oversized white chunky atop matching white bottoms and comfortable trainers.

Kate Ferdinand has posed for an adorable photo with son Cree, after revealing she sometimes “feels embarrassed” if she can’t answer questions about her stepchildren.The star, 30, shares Cree with husband Rio Ferdinand, but is also step-mum to his three children - Lorenz, 15, Tate, 13, and Tia, 10.The former TOWIE star shared two snaps of her with her 14 month old son, where they can both be seen wearing matching cream jackets, with Cree’s name stitched on the back of his jacket. Kate’s followers complimented the sweet photos, with Olivia Bowen, who’s currently expecting a baby with husband Alex, writing: “Ahhhh this is too much”.

Carmel Dagan Staff WriterSally Kellerman, who was Oscar nominated for her supporting role as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s “MASH” feature film, died Thursday in Woodland Hills, Calif. She was 84.Her publicist Alan Eichler confirmed her death.Among her other roles were a cameo in Altman’s “The Player,” a professor in Rodney Dangerfield’s “Back to School” and a Starfleet officer in the “Star Trek” episode, “Where No Man Has Gone Before.”The willowy blonde actress with the characteristically throaty voice appeared in two Altman films in 1970; the other was the more experimental “Brewster McCloud,” in which she starred with Bud Cort and Michael Murphy.

Jennifer Lopez will receive the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award "honoring her impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force".MORE: Jennifer Lopez shares heartfelt tribute to rarely-seen twins amid major family milestoneThe ultimate multihyphenate -  a musician, dancer, actress, and producer - has had a career spanning two decades, and remains the only artist to ever have a number one album and number one film simultaneously.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez wows in figure-hugging nude jumpsuitThe 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2021.Fan voting will also determine this year’s Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year and the first-ever TikTok Songwriter of the Year and Best Comeback Album.MORE: Carrie Underwood encourages fans with a fun new workout challenge Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean have been nominated for Country Song of the Year for their duet If I Didn't Love You, and the song is also up for Best Collaboration.Miranda Lambert, meanwhile, is going head to head with Jason, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett for Country Artist of the Year. Famous Friends by Chris Young & Kane Brown, Forever After All by Luke Combs, Parmalee featuring Blanco Brown's Just The Way and Gabby Barrett's The Good Ones are all also up for Country Song of the Year.Adele, Abba, and Kacey Musgraves are all nominated in the Best Comeback Album category.

Around 350 items intended for use in the filming of the fifth season of The Netflix hit The Crown were taken from vehicles this weekend while filming of the series was taking place.

Jessica Kiang Who knows why a sight as pitiful as 14-year-old Balli (Áskell Einar Pálmason), the unwashed, neglected child of an abusive stepfather and a largely absent mother, inspires a protective instinct in some kids, and a vicious one in others? Who knows why, at times, a protector can himself become a bully? Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson’s beautiful and cruel second feature boasts an outstanding juvenile ensemble cast. But almost more than it stars any of them, it stars the ebbs and swells of an inescapable legacy of heteronormative male violence, that fills childhoods with dark, shameful corners that no pale, bright splashes of Icelandic sun can ever warm.

Tyler Perry has revealed that both Beyoncé and Adele are big fans of his memes, referencing his famous character Madea.During a recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Hollywood actor talked about his upcoming movie A Madea Homecoming and mentioned some of the funny memes he has posted on Instagram in recent weeks, including the two singers photoshopped into the character.A post shared by Tyler Perry (@tylerperry)Tyler posted an image of ‘Ma-Delle’ in January, writing in the caption, “After many years Ma-delle releases her new album, 90. Tune in for a very special interview with Oprah where she talks about her divorce and the new album.

EXCLUSIVE: Bron Studios has snapped up rights to The Selfless Act of Breathing, the newly released novel by JJ Bola, to develop into a feature-length film.

Former Loose Women panelist Saira Khan has been making the most of her children’s half-term holidays by jetting off on a family holiday to Florida. Saira, 51, has given fans a glimpse into her fun-filled holiday on Instagram, where she has shared a series of travel-related updates with her 103,000 followers. The Apprentice star, whose daughter recently donated 12 inches of hair to charity, shares children Zac and Amara with husband Steve.

Actress Sally Kellerman, most famous for her role in the 1970 satirical war film MASH, has passed away at age 84 from complications of dementia. Below we’re breaking down five things to know about the actress who had an illustrious and wide-spanning career in Hollywood.

Priyanka Chopra responded to Rosie O'Donnell mistakenly referring to her as the daughter of Deepak Chopra. O'Donnell took to TikTok to describe an encounter she had with Nick Jonas and Chopra at sushi restaurant Nobu in Malibu.  While retelling the story, O'Donnell referred to the "Quantico" actress as "someone Chopra." "I have never taken myself so seriously to think everyone would know who I am, or my work for that matter," Chopra, who just welcomed a baby via surrogate with Jonas, wrote on her Instagram Story.

Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. “The Louis CK Show in Kyiv has not been cancelled,” tweeted a fan Wednesday. The trending post was accompanied by a graphic reading: “Dear attendees, Louis C.K.

Superbowl outcomes among other light-hearted events, “The Simpsons” has most recently been credited on social media for anticipating something not so humorous: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Following to the tragic event, astute Twitter users analogized the conflict to a 1998 episode in the prophetic series called “Simpson Tide.” In it, Homer accidentally fires a submarine captain into Russian waters during a military exercise, prompting a newly resuscitated Soviet Union to deploy troops and tanks to the streets and instantly resurrect the Berlin Wall.

Sally Kellerman has died at 84.

Steve McManaman has claimed that he would be 'shocked' if Paul Pogba were to join a Premier League rival when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Manchester United are keen to land free agent Antonio Rudiger this summer.

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Everyone needs a friend like Kevin Smith!

Laurence Fishburne has appeared in everything from John Singleton’s to the film franchise. He earned an Oscar nomination for and won two Emmys, for performances in and.

The Matrix movie.The actor – who plays Morpheus in the original trilogy – has revealed that he won’t be starring in The Matrix 4, but wishes the team behind the project all the best.Speaking to New York Magazine, he said: “I have not been invited. Maybe that will make me write another play.

Matrix franchise co-creator Lana Wachowski would be returning to write and direct a fourth installment of the series, fans couldn’t help but rejoice. And with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss set to reprise their roles as Neo and Trinity, it seems like all of our Matrix dreams were coming true. But aht aht, not so fast.

One iconic character will not be returning for The Matrix 4 – Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus.

There is one star noticeably absent from filming “The Matrix 4” — Laurence Fishburne.

When you think of “The Matrix” and the most memorable characters, there are really four that immediately come to mind. You have Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving), and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne.

Laurence Fishburne will not take another trip down the rabbit hole. The actor told New York Magazine that he “has not been invited” to reprise his iconic role in Lana Wachowski’s “The Matrix” sequel.“I have not been invited.