The Marvel Cinematic Universe (or MCU for short) is the biggest film franchise of all time by a country mile (certainly in terms of box office revenue), and the latest instalment (Avengers: Endgame) is on track to knock Avatar off the top spot at the worldwide box office. One of the franchise’s most popular and iconic characters is Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America, the super-soldier who was frozen in 1945 and awoke in 2011, where Nick Fury recruited him to the Avengers initiative. In his most iconic role to date, Chris Evans has starred as the super-soldier in the Captain…
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Anne Hathaway’s career-making franchise is all set to return for a third sequel, and surprisingly it might bring Zendaya into the foray with it. As people know, The Princess Diaries was confirmed to be returning with a third movie soon, and Hathaway’s original co-star Julie Andrews’ return is still shrouded in uncertainty. However, the rumor mill has been going crazy these days with talks about Hollywood sweetheart Zendaya being brought in for the project to fill Andrews’ gap as a whole new character. Although it is not yet confirmed, according to an insider, things might just be moving forward on that front…
In a recent video released by Porsche, ‘Going the Distance’, actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter from the cult comedy “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” took two Porsche Taycans down the Californian Coast for an electrifying adventure. With only one charge, both actors managed to experience the Taycan’s launch mode, a hill climb, and pushed the Taycan to its limits at the Porsche Experience Centre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2agbMNSIOJ4 With all that done, they still managed to travel from Santa Barbara to the Porsche Experience Centre Los Angeles (about 200 km). Porsche is out to prove that the Taycan is capable of long-range driving without…
While Zendaya has established herself as an industry muse, fronting Valentino campaigns and serving endless looks at Paris Fashion Week with the help of her stylist Law Roach, her boyfriend Tom Holland’s sense of style is just as noteworthy. The pair consistently delivers headline-grabbing ensembles when they’re together—even before officially confirming their relationship status in 2021. Whether in jaw-dropping eveningwear at the London premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home—Zendaya wore a custom spider-print Armani dress, while Tom opted for a chocolate-brown satin Prada suit—or making a stylish dash in New York City in matching monochromatic looks, the couple always serves exceptional style. Below,…
Selena Gomez is trying to kill them with kindness while still staying true to herself. The Emmy and Grammy nominee shared a raw reaction to an uncomfortable 2019 interview while promoting her single “Lose You to Love Me” in Europe. In a scene from Alek Keshishian’s Apple TV+ documentary “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” the “Only Murders in the Building” actress and producer calls out a video correspondent for making her “feel like a product” on air. “Can I sit, please? Fucking dumbest thing ever. I’m done. I can’t do that anymore,” Gomez said after finishing the interview with an unnamed…
The Maya Angelou quarters from the U.S. Mint are finally being rolled out, ABC 7 News reports. Last year, it was announced that Dr. Maya Angelou would make history as the first Black woman to be featured on a U.S. coin under the new American Women Quarters Program by the U.S. Mint. Senators Deb Fischer and Catherine Cortez Masto were first to introduce the program, which was passed in 2020. Now, the United States Mint has begun shipping the first quarters featuring an image of iconic poet Maya Angelou. “These past 100 years of suffrage would not have been possible without the work of so…
Will Smith has opened up about his marriage to Jada Pinkett-Smith and admits to sleeping with other people in a new, no-holds-barred interview. The 53-year-old actor has been married to Scream 2 star Jada for the past 24 years, and says that their relationship has never been ‘conventional’. In a new interview with GQ, Will discusses her admission to an ‘entanglement’ with August Alsina last year, and clarified that Jada wasn’t the only one to have extra-marital relations throughout their marriage. In fact, he admits when he was younger, he had dreamed of having a harem of women travelling with him, naming…
A Nigerian woman, identified as Chidimma Amaechi, and her husband have welcomed a set of quintuplets after nine years of marriage. Amaechi, who has been married for nine years without a child, finally gave birth to not one, not two, not three, not even four, but five healthy babies! The quintuplets, comprising three boys and two girls, were delivered at Trinity hospital Awka, anambra state on Thursday, March 30. Friends and family has since trooped to social media to congratulate the couple. A Facebook user, Nzubechi Elizabeth wrote, “God is gracious. A woman by the name Chidimma Amaechi just delivered…
Will Smith is sharing an idea that went from “great” to “horrific” while in the midst of some self exploration. The actor, 53, who has been married to Jada Pinkett Smith since 1997, revealed in a new GQ profile that he once confessed thoughts about having a harem of girlfriends to an intimacy coach. When the coach pressed him on names, the actor, who was married at the time, said he wanted Halle Berry and dancer Misty Copeland to be included. As the plan to contact them began to form, Smith realized how absurd the idea was. “I don’t know where I saw it or some…
Keanu Reeves is in talks to star in Rally Car for Fundamental Films, which is being described as The Cannonball Run, set in China. Deadline reports that the actor will play an American race car driver, but no further plot details were released at this time. The project will be a Chinese co-production, which puts it in the advantageous position of securing a theatrical release in China, one of the world’s largest markets. Jeremy Lott wrote the screenplay, with Stephen Hamel producing for Company Films, the production company he runs with Keanu Reeves. This project will be sold to domestic and international buyers alike during the American Film Market, which…
Tom Holland is one of the actors who achieved immense popularity after his featuring in the Marvel universe as Peter Parker aka Spider-Man. Post his massive success, Tom has been a part of a few prestigious projects, including The Devil All The Time and Uncharted. His performance, along with the other two Spider-Men in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has been widely appreciated. But did you know once Tom lost a role in a billion-dollar franchise just because he couldn’t control his laugh? Scroll below to get the scoop! Well, not always every actor’s career works out the way they want.…
Tom Holland and Zendaya, two young Hollywood stars, are the latest golden couple of the industry. The actors first crossed paths on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming and quickly formed a close bond. Over time, the couple has become increasingly open about their relationship. The couple often posts affectionate photos and messages for each other on their social media accounts. Despite their near-perfect relationship, Zendaya revealed her difficulties with Tom Holland. What Problems Does Zendaya Face In Her Relationship In a recent interview, Zendaya opened up about her difficulty comprehending Tom Holland‘s British slang, especially of the rhyming variety. Despite her affection for…
Thank goodness it isn’t “baby” Selena Gomez might just be friends with Orlando Bloom, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have a cutesy pet name for the Pirates of the Caribbean actor! Don’t worry, it’s not “baby” (or any variation of the sorts): It’s just Orly. Selena, 23, revealed her longtime pal’s nickname on Instagram Wednesday when she wished him well turning 39. “Happy bday Orly,” she wrote, “celebrate kindness and who you are.” Sweet, right? Yeah, but don’t start shipping these two as a couple. Although Selena and Orlando have hung out on multiple occasions and are known to be friends, but multiple sources have told E! News these pals are of…
After 11 years, 22 films and $21.37 billion (and counting) at the worldwide box office (when all of the figures on Box Office Mojo are tallied up), the Marvel Cinematic Universe (or MCU for short) has become a pop culture phenomenon like no other. It has revitalised the superhero genre and its epic fight sequences are among the most hotly anticipated film moments every summer. While the superhero spectacle is undeniably excellent, one of the franchise’s more grounded motifs is fatherhood. The franchise has featured a number of characters who are fathers, including Scott Lang, Clint Barton and Tony Stark,…
She’s on top of the business world! Thasunda Brown Duckett has been named president and CEO of TIAA, the leading retirement, and investment company. Duckett, who is currently CEO of Chase Consumer Banking, will succeed Roger W. Ferguson, Jr. on May 1st, making her the second Black woman leading a Fortune 500 company after Rosalind Brewer this year! “Thasunda is widely recognized as an exceptionally dynamic and inspirational leader,” Ronald L. Thompson, Chairman of the TIAA Board of Trustees, said in a press release. “She brings invaluable experience leading and growing large, complex businesses, setting and executing strategy, improving client experience, and attracting and…
Jada Pinkett Smith married Will Smith back in 1997, though she never fully wanted to go through with a wedding. But Pinkett wasn’t Smith’s first bride. The actor was actually married to Sheree Zampino for a few years, though the two divorced shortly before he and Pinkett began dating. And, surprisingly, Pinkett has said that she is “so grateful” that Zampino is in her life. Will Smith and Sheree Zampino divorced in 1995 Though Smith fell in love with his first wife, he never set out to marry her. According to The Washington Post, Smith was filming Fresh Prince of Bel Air when Pinkett caught…
If Keanu Reeves wasn’t eyeing a lead superhero role before, then he sure is now. After news broke of Joaquin Phoenix dropping out of Marvel’s Doctor Strange, fans quickly rallied behind Reeves stepping into the comic book hero’s shoes. The actor, who recently sat down to discuss his latest film John Wick, didn’t shy away from the possibility of taking on the sat down to discuss his latest film John Wick, didn’t shy away from the possibility of taking on the neurosurgeon-turned-sorcerer. In fact, Reeves was very open and receptive to the idea of leading Marvel’s latest development. “Yeah – you know, I don’t know…
The biggest stars in the film industry today are some of the most recognizable names and faces in the world. One of those names is unavoidably Tom Holland. Holland has been in the professional acting space for a long time, and at the young age of 26, he has easily become a household name. Holland is probably most known for his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this franchise, Holland has showcased his charisma, wit, and physicality in his acting. Well, in Netflix’s The Devil All The Time, Holland switches things up for the better. Holland plays Arvin…
The Disney star is all grown up and even had her first heartbreak, she revealed in the July issue of Vogue magazine. Zendaya, 20, said her boyfriend of four years broke up with her shortly after giving her a miniature black schnauzer named Noon. “It was my first love. It wasn’t a good ending,” she explained. “You know you’re OK in a breakup when your first thought is not ‘What did I do wrong?’ [but] ‘That was the dumbest decision of your life, and you’re going to regret it forever,'” she said. Since then, Zendaya hasn’t tried her hand at another…
Recently, Selena Gomez attracted attention when sharing on her personal Instagram page with a warm image with her pet sister. In the picture, Justin Bieber’s ex-lover wears a body-hugging pink camisole dress. However, Selena lost serious points because she revealed her second round in front of the camera. It can be seen that although she has lost a lot of weight, this female singer has not yet eliminated the amount of fat accumulated in the abdominal area. Especially the pleated design of the punch also makes her waist look quite big. About 1-2 years ago, Selena Gomez shocked because she repeatedly appeared with a body…
And the teacher of the year award goes to… Dr. Nathan Alexander, a mathematics professor at Morehouse College who held his student’s baby during class after the father couldn’t find a babysitter. Wayne Hayer studies kinesiology at the Atlanta historically Black men’s college and works two jobs. On the day the 26-year-old had Dr. Alexander’s class, his wife made plans to go get their baby girl Assata’s birth certificate. However Hayer, didn’t want her struggling with their 5-month-old daughter on public transportation while trying to run an errand. He decided to take Assata instead, but when he couldn’t find childcare, Hayer figured he’d take Dr. Alexander up on his offer. “Dr. Alexander did…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most consistently entertaining modern film franchises. One of the reasons that the MCU is so endearing is its sense of humor. Many of the Marvel films and shows feature the characters joking around and making pop culture references. This allows the universe to feel more relatable as if you are getting to know your friends. However, that doesn’t mean that the MCU lacks the ability to get dark. If the characters don’t face consequences for their decisions, then there isn’t any reason that viewers should fear for their survival. Some MCU projects are…
A Florida woman is making history as the state’s first Black female winemaker, Click Orlando reports. Four years ago, Desiree Noisette founded Mermosa, a wine company she was inspired to create after learning about her family’s story. She reflected on her ancestor, Celestine Noisette, who the family lovingly called a mermaid. “Her audacious spirit and their eternal love are infused in every sip of Mermosa,” Noisette told Travel Noire. “This story stokes the fire in my heart and my determination to honor this remarkable woman, who I’ve always believed was the original mermaid.” In the 1700s, Noisette’s ancestor Celestine lived in Haiti, met…
Jada Pinkett Smith’s opening up about where she stands with Will Smith’s ex-wife. The longtime celebrity couple often talks about their marriage but now Pinkett Smith’s dishing on relationship with Smith’s ex, Sheree Zampino. In the Sept. 22 episode of Red Table Talk, Pinkett Smith said there’s a “real sisterhood” between her and Zampino. Will Smith’s ex-wife didn’t initially like Jada Pinkett Smith Zampino and Pinkett Smith might be on good terms today but that wasn’t always the case. As Zampino recalled during a Hollywood Exes reunion special, she didn’t initially like the Bad Moms actor. “Will told me and I wasn’t happy. I wasn’t happy because…