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Joaquin Phoenix Abandons Todd Haynes' Gay Romance Movie, Just Five Days Before Filming … Phoenix had developed the screenplay for the detective love story with Haynes and Jon Raymond. A source close to the production tells Variety the actor got “cold feet.”
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Ryan Lattanzio / IndieWire:
Joaquin Phoenix Drops Out of Todd Haynes' Gay Romance, 5 Days Before Production — Exclusive — The untitled film, which was set to be Haynes' “May December” followup, is on pause after star Phoenix pulled out of the project on location in Mexico. People still need to be paid. — Post
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Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Todd Haynes' Joaquin Phoenix Gay Romance Pic Not Moving Forward As Actor Exits Set
Todd Haynes' Joaquin Phoenix Gay Romance Pic Not Moving Forward As Actor Exits Set
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Tommy McArdle / People:
It Ends With Us Director Justin Baldoni Suggests Blake Lively Should Direct Sequel: ‘Better People for That One’ — “I think Blake Lively's ready to direct, that's what I think,” Justin Baldoni said — It Ends With Us director and star Justin Baldoni isn't sure he's up to the task …
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Emily Sher / TODAY.com:
Justin Baldoni laid his heart on the line for ‘It Ends With Us’
Justin Baldoni laid his heart on the line for ‘It Ends With Us’
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Rebecca Hardy / Daily Mail:
'I am NOT a monster. I am not abusive.' Strictly star Graziano breaks silence after he was dropped from the show following anonymous complaints - and in world-first interview reveals what really happened... Graziano Di Prima is in pieces. So much so that his large, loving family …
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Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Lily Sullivan Lands Lead In ‘M3GAN’ Spinoff ‘SOULM8TE’ … Sullivan will portray the gorgeous, artificially intelligent android that a man acquires to help him cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, the man inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.
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Associated Press:
3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna — Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack — Authorities foil plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts — Austrian authorities on Friday announced a third arrest …
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Mia Alberti / CNN:
Iraqi teen arrested in Vienna after Taylor Swift terror attack plot thwarted
Iraqi teen arrested in Vienna after Taylor Swift terror attack plot thwarted
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Saskya Vandoorne / CNN:
Travis Scott arrested in Paris after hotel fight with his bodyguard, authorities say — American rapper Travis Scott was arrested in Paris early Friday morning after getting into a fight with his bodyguard, authorities in the French capital said. — Police were called to the George V luxury hotel …
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Tommy McArdle / People:
Why Robert Downey Jr. Turned Down Iron Man Cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine — Even After ‘Ryan Gave Him the Hard Press’ — “Downey read the scenes, but what we didn't know behind the scenes was this Doctor Doom thing,' screenwriter Paul Wernick said — Before Marvel announced Robert Downey Jr …
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Tommy McArdle / People:
Ben Affleck Is ‘Doing Well’ as He Stays ‘Focused’ on Work: 'He Thrives When He's Busy' (Exclusive Source) — “It hasn't been the easiest summer for him either,” a source tells PEOPLE — Ben Affleck is spending significant time working this summer, as rumors continue to swirl regarding his marriage to Jennifer Lopez.
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TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Yells at Teenagers Harassing Him in Beverly Hills — YOU KIDS, LEAVE ME ALONE!!! … Justin Bieber's definitely all grown up and sounding more like Clint Eastwood than a young pop star when some teens in Bev Hills ticked him off in a fancy hotel.
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Jack Smart / People:
Aaron Rodgers ‘Finally’ Shuts Down ‘Ridiculous’ Rumors Olivia Munn Caused Family Rift (Exclusive Source) — A new book about Aaron Rodgers makes clear that his ex Olivia Munn had “nothing to do with” years of estrangement from his family — Aaron Rodgers' years-long estrangement from his family had …
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Katie Campione / Deadline:
‘Agatha All Along’: Kathryn Hahn Assembles A Coven To Conquer The Witches Road In New Trailer — Video — It's almost spooky season, which means it's only fitting that Marvel would release some new footage from Agatha All Along at D23. — During Friday night's Disney Entertainment Showcase …
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Esther Kang / People:
Selena Gomez and David Henrie Go Back to ‘Where It All Started’ in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place — See the First Look! — In the series' first look, ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ star David DeLuise returns in his role as the family patriarch, Jerry Russo — The Russos are back, but this time they're not in Waverly Place!
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Incredibles 3 Is Officially in the Works at Pixar 20 Years After the First Film — Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter starred in 2004's ‘The Incredibles’ and 2018's ‘Incredibles 2’ — More super-powered Incredibles missions are incoming. — Disney and Pixar announced at the D23 fan event …
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Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Snow White Trailer: Gal Gadot's Evil Queen Targets a Singing Rachel Zegler in First Footage — Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot star in ‘Snow White,’ in theaters March 21, 2025 — The first footage from Disney's live-action Snow White is here. — At D23 on Aug. 9, the first teaser trailer …
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Avatar 3 Title Revealed at D23: ‘Get Ready to Journey Back to Pandora’ — The sequel is in theaters Dec. 19, 2025 — The third Avatar film will be titled Avatar: Fire and Ash. — The sequel, due in theaters Dec. 19, 2025, had its official title revealed Aug. 9 at Disney's D23 fan event held in Anaheim, Calif.
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‘Moana 2’ Trailer Debuts, Introduces Moana's Little Sister & Teases New Villain - Watch Now! — The official trailer for the upcoming Disney sequel Moana 2 was just released! — Stars Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho debuted the trailer while attending D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event …
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Emily Ratajkowski Ex'S / TMZ.com:
Emily Ratajkowski Casually Seeing Shaboozey, Not Officially Dating — EMILY RATAJKOWSKI KEEPING IT CASUAL WITH SHABOOZEY … Emily Ratajkowski and Shaboozey are showing an interest in one another ... but they aren't quite an item ... at least not yet. — Emily and Shaboozey sparked dating rumors …
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Hedy Phillips / People:
Blake Lively Shopped Her Jewelry Vault for It Ends with Us: ‘She Has Incredible Taste,’ Costumer Says (Exclusive) — Costume designer Eric Daman likened Lively's collection of Lorraine Schwartz jewelry to “the Holy Grail” when speaking with PEOPLE about the movie — Blake Lively poured her heart and soul into It Ends with Us.
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