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Keanu Reeves, possibly one of the most humble actors on planet Earth was once blacklisted by Fox Studios for refusing to star in a sequel to a multi-million dollar movie. Reeves was blacklisted from appearing in many movies until much later when he starred alongside Jaden Smith in The Day the Earth Stood Still. Jaden Smith, the son of Will Smith recalled that The Matrix actor was a very cool guy and had a lot of jokes to crack. The Karate Kid actor further added that Reeves essentially made him feel welcome on the sets of the 2008 movie. Jaden Smith Felt Keanu Reeves Was…

When the role of Spider-Man was going to be re-cast again — following Tobey Maguire in Sam Raimi’s widely praised trilogy and Andrew Garfield’s angsty turn in the dark and underappreciated “The Amazing Spider-Man” series — Sony Pictures and the Marvel Cinematic Universe needed an actor who could step into the suit in new and exciting ways. Robert Downey Jr. refers to Spider-Man as “the gold standard in the MCU,” unlike his own comic book character. “Iron Man? Whatever. When I became Iron Man few had even heard of the character, ergo less pressure. But Spider-Man? Everyone knows Spider-Man,” he…

A supermarket chain has apologized after Zendaya claimed she was racially profiled while trying to purchase gift cards. The singer and actress, whose father is African-American and whose mother is white, detailed the incident she says happened on SnapChat Tuesday as she was walking out of Vons, a supermarket chain popular in southern California. Her exact location is unclear. “Now, I am trying to buy a lot of gift cards. There are some certain limits and some things, which is understandable. OK, cool. So I’ll take the less amount, whatever,” she said in one video. “But the lady that was…

Two years into Rare Beauty and Selena Gomez has a lot to be proud of. The brand, which launched in September 2020, has 5 million social media followers and counting and includes a portfolio of products that continues to grow — with everything retailing for $30 and under, making it affordable and approachable for a wide variety of people. But for Gomez, one of her proudest accomplishments isn’t necessarily one that’s quantifiable. “What I’m most proud of is the conversation that we’ve created in the beauty space,” Gomez, 30, tells PEOPLE exclusively at a press event celebrating the brand’s newest launches. “I…

One can only imagine what a shock Bobbie McCoy from Iowa (USA) experienced when an ultrasound showed that she was pregnant with septuplets. Yes, that’s right: as many as seven kids. True, few believed that all the crumbs would live to see the birth. And they not only survived, but grew up and learned, much to the delight of mom and dad. Now that the McCoy septuplets are adults, it’s time to remember the story of their amazing birth. Kenny and Bobby McCoy met at a meeting of the Baptist congregation to which they both belonged. Six months later, they…

I didn’t realise what success would really take,” says Willow Smith, biting into a toasted jam bagel. “I didn’t realise it was hard work. Now, because I’m older and know how I want to live my life, I’m more organised in my mind… because this industry is not a fluffy place.” She gives a wry grin. “You need to have some wits about ya, some strength in the spine!” We’re in a west London hotel bar her team has hired out for the afternoon. There’s not a publicist in sight, because the singer-songwriter – and scion of one of America’s…

Keanu Reeves is perhaps the most loved man in all of Hollywood. Go ahead and try to dig up some dirt on him, you can’t. He is a genuinely good-hearted guy who has never let fame go to his head. Even after being in the business for decades, he remains solidly glued down to earth. Keanu has endured a lot of loss over the years too. That heartbreak would be enough to bring the strongest person to their knees, but somehow Keanu has continued to steadily power on, showing us that anything is possible. We have to believe the support…

“Spider-Man” star Tom Holland has tasted pumpkin seeds, but never actual pumpkin. However, all that changed for the British actor during a recent Thanksgiving cooking lesson with “Avengers” co-director Joe Russo and chef Jessica Largey who introduced him to kabocha squash, a delicacy known as Japanese pumpkin. The exclusive cooking lesson was held at Russo’s new restaurant called Simone in the arts district of downtown Los Angeles. “It’s hard that I’m starting with probably the best pumpkin I’ll ever have,” Holland joked with The Associated Press. Russo is a co-owner of the restaurant with Largey, a James Beard winner. She…

Zendaya Coleman is speaking out again following an apology by Giuliana Rancic for comments made about her Oscars hairstyle. The “Fashion Police” host sparked outrage Monday when she criticized Zendaya’s look, saying she thought the actress-singer, who sported dreadlocks on the red carpet, “smelled like patchouli oil and weed.” Zendaya posted a statement on her social media accounts calling the comments “offensive,” and stars including Kerry Washington, Viola Davis and “Selma” director Ava DuVernay voiced their support. Fellow “Fashion Police” host Kelly Osbourne also came to her friend’s defense and said she was “seriously questioning staying on the show.” Rancic tweeted an apology and followed that…

Selena Gomez is launching a line of kitchenware aimed toward bringing families together. On Thursday, the 29-year-old pop star and entrepreneur revealed she’s collaborating with trendy cookware brand Our Place on a collection of cookware products and will donate a portion of the proceeds to her Rare Impact Fund. Released as part of Our Place’s Essentials Collection, Gomez’s additions include the brand’s signature “Always Pan” and “Perfect Pot” as well as a knife trio, drinking glasses, main plates and side plates in two brand-new limited edition colors: a bright electric blue called Azul (aka blue in Spanish) and a deep, vibrant berry pink called Rosa…

With Michael Keaton’s Batman set to have a major role in The Flash, it looks as though the Burtonverse’s Dark Knight will have a lot in common with the MCU’s Iron Man. Reprising his role to help Barry Allen’s Flash after he inadvertently breaks the multiverse, Keaton’s return will reveal new insights into Batman’s history following the two Batman films directed by Tim Burton. As a result, the first trailer for The Flash looks to confirm some major similarities with Marvel’s Tony Stark. Despite having 1989’s Batman and the subsequent Batman Returns in 1992, Keaton’s Batman never received a definitive ending for his arc or career as Val Kilmer…

Willow Smith says that she and brother Jaden felt “shunned” by the black community as they grew up bucking norms in their creative lives. “With the African American community, I kind of felt like me and Jaden were shunned a little bit,” Willow, 19, said Tuesday on mom Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Red Table Talks” show on Facebook Watch. Willow described the reaction to the pair’s unconventional presentation as “We’re not gonna take pride in them because they’re too different. They’re too weird.” Willow, who appeared on the show along with her grandmother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, added that she felt the pressure…

When the University of South Carolina holds its 2019 Spring Commencement exercises, Toniqua Mikell will make history as the first Black person in the school’s history to earn a PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice. After deciding against law school, Mikell determined pursuing a PhD was the best way to fulfill her purpose. Not only did she want to be in a position to advance social justice for marginalized communities, but she wanted to do it while being a tangible representation for students who look like her. “In all these years of school I can count on one hand the…

Keanu has been regularly spotted with women who aren’t famous, unlike other stars who’d only date someone that would help their image. Keanu Reeves is not like other celebrities! For years, he’s been supporting and running charitable organizations – without attaching his name to them. With Hollywood a place that’s seemingly running entirely on greed, Keanu goes against the grain by saying money is the last thing he thinks about, and that he could live on what he already has for centuries. It’s not just the money that makes him seem like a down to earth guy though. Keanu has…

British actor Tom Holland said he employed his close friend as his assistant to stay grounded. The 21-year-old actor’s life has changed dramatically since he was cast as Spider-Man/Peter Parker in the Marvel movies. Tom Holland said he was delighted to be able to share his new lifestyle with his childhood friend, reported Contactmusic. “I had my best mate, Harrison, with me through all this and having him with me has been my touchstone to reality,” Holland said. Meanwhile, the actor previously also revealed both Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr. – who too play Marvel superheroes Thor and Iron…

Zendaya said her “heart was filled” when she saw her fellow nominees, including Jennifer Aniston, cheering on the “Euphoria” actress for becoming the youngest drama lead actress to win an Emmy. The 24-year-old Zendaya became emotional after she took home the trophy for her role in the HBO series, scoring one of the few long shot victories Sunday night. She is only the second Black actress to claim the lead drama actress award, following Viola Davis’ groundbreaking 2015 win for “How To Get Away With Murder.” Zendaya’s family and friends screamed, cheered, hugged and cried behind her as the stunned…

How does Selena Gomez get her voice in tiptop shape before a concert? She has a warm-up routine – and it’s not a traditional one: She drinks olive oil. “It’s awful,” Gomez tells Ellen DeGeneres in an interview set to run on her talk show Wednesday. “You let it go down and it coats your throat. I gag every time.” So where did Gomez, 18, learn the trick? From Kelly Clarkson – though the two haven’t actually met in person. “I read it in an interview,” she says, “so, I just copied her.” “So, you know it’s true,” DeGeneres responds, joking. “Everything you read in a magazine is…

7-Eleven typically celebrates July 11 by providing an endless supply of free Slurpees to anyone with an empty container. However, this year the company is going above and beyond by investing in one of its future customers. J’Aime Brown was born in St. Louis on July 11 at 7:11pm, weighing seven pounds and 11 ounces. It’s a number J’Aime’s mother, Rachel Langford, recalled seeing throughout her pregnancy. “I thought it was weird at first, and I didn’t know that the numbers meant so much,” Langford said in an interview with CNN. “A lot of the times during the pregnancy I would look…

The MCU has done most Marvel characters proud, bringing comics-accurate versions of their mightiest heroes to the screen with all their weird quirks intact. But of late there are a few decisions that have had fans raising their eyebrows, with one particular sticking point Marvel’s biggest, angriest, and greenest hero. Yup, we’re talking about the Hulk. Famed for his rage-powered strength, Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner has now been substantially more chilled for four years. The last time we saw the ‘Savage’ Hulk was way back in the opening of Avengers: Infinity War when he suffered a brutal beatdown from Thanos, and since then the green…

Keanu Reeves has been acting for nearly three decades and ET has been with him every step of the way. In celebration of John Wick, the 50-year-old actor’s latest film out this Friday, we dug into the ET vault to find the first time we interviewed the actor—way back in 1985 on the set of the TV movie Young Again. “I can feel it, I’m having fun,” a 21-year-old Keanu told ET. The young actor was wide-eyed and bushy-tailed working alongside TV’s Bionic Woman Lindsay Wagner, and had dreams of making it big himself one day. “I hope something gets out there that is magic –…

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” has been heralded by critics as a return to glory for the web-slinger, with much of the credit being directed toward the franchise’s newest Peter Parker: London-born Tom Holland. In the new film, Holland portrays a high school-aged Peter Parker who is still learning how to use his powers. But, as it turns out, Holland has had a lot in common with Spider-Man since well before he put on the iconic suit. The 21 year old beat out hundreds of actors vying for the coveted role, and it’s easy to see why. In addition to reading lines, the actor told the Associated Press back…

Zendaya’s career keeps skyrocketing thanks to her success in the hit show Euphoria – which has landed her a 2022 Emmy nomination – so it’s not surprising she has splashed out on some jaw-dropping real estate. The Spider-Man star purchased a $4.9 million condo in the spectacular Quay Tower in Brooklyn, New York, back in December 2020 and the dreamy pad has some incredible features that could rival a five-star hotel. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom unit is 2,050 square feet and has a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor from every room. One of those rooms is her bathroom, which could…

Selena Gomez is aready finding out what it means to be a worried mom. The Disney star’s newly adopted pup, Baylor, is sick and now needs surgery, Justin Bieber’s girlfriend sadly tweeted today… “My baby is sick 🙁 praying for his surgery,” she wrote, attaching a picture of the little guy lying down. No word on what’s wrong with the cute canine, whom Selena adopted just weeks ago from D’Arcy’s Animal Rescue Centre in Winnipeg, Canada. The Biebs was along for that trip, although he has said the Husky mix is not his, but “a friend’s.” Selena picked the lucky dog after hours of looking around at the…

One of the most recent graduates of the University of Maryland is Dr. Alena Maze, who is believed by members of the academic community to be among the world’s first Black Ph.D. holders in the field of Survey Methodology, if not the very first. Reflecting on the milestones she has achieved, Dr. Maze said that, from a young age, she was encouraged by her family to take an interest in mathematics. “I think it’s amazing that it turned out this way. Both my mother and father were mathematicians. My mom played math games with my sisters and me, sang us…