George Clooney for Variety He Talks who should be the next ‘Batman’
George Clooney isn't ashamed to poke a little fun at his past roles!
Alongside his Catch-22 co-star Christopher Abbott, the 57-year-old actor, clad in a pinstripe suit, covers the latest issue of Variety. Inside the magazine and in an accompanying video interview, he gets candid on everything from TV shows he's binge-watching to who should play the next Batman.
In 1997, Clooney took on the role of Bruce Wayne for the Joel Schumacher-directed Batman & Robin film, starring opposite Chris O'Donnell as Robin. According to Forbes, the movie was a critical failure -- it made $238.2 million worldwide, the lowest-grossing live-action Batman film to date.
Asked who he thinks should step into the role next, Clooney said, "I''m not sure."
"I screwed it up so badly, I'm not allowed to weigh in on any of those subject matters anymore," he joked.
Later in the interview, Clooney was also asked whether he's seen Lena Dunham's comedy series, Girls, which ran from 2012-2017. The HBO show featured Abbott, who played Charlie Dattolo, Marnie's clingy college boyfriend-turned-drug addict.
Clooney joked that Abbott actually got the role of Capt. John Yossarian in their new Catch-22 limited series for Hulu because he watches Girls "sort of religiously."
"I actually went back and watched a couple of episodes of Chris on Girls," he admitted. "And, listen, it's not fully my cup of tea as a show but that's probably because I'm a 57 year-old man."
Clooney signed on to play Scheisskopf in Catch-22, marking his first series regular role since he starred as Doug Ross on ER from 1994-1999. The actor explained at Hulu's Television Critics Association winter press tour that it just took the right project for him to get back in front of the camera.
"It’s been a while," he confessed. "ER was a nutty moment in my career, but also in the lives of a bunch of actors. There was six of us who were thrown into the stratosphere. It was life-changing for all of us."
"Grant [Heslov, an executive producer on Catch-22,] and I have always been involved in television. I don’t care about the medium, I just care about the quality of work," he continued. "This is considered one of the great American novels of all time."
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#RHOA: Cynthia Bailey CLAPS BACK at NeNe Leakes for Being 'Very Vocal on Social. Also as for That 'Petty Incident'!
Season 11 of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" wrapped Sunday, but the off-screen drama is still going strong.
Cynthia Bailey stopped by "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" Sunday night following the final installment of the ladies' reunion special and ended up shading NeNe Leakes for supposedly cowering behind social media.
When a caller asked Cynthia if she felt NeNe hid behind the comfort of a phone or computer screen to send mean messages to her co-stars, Cynthia did not hold back.
"I think she is vocal to my face, but she is very vocal on social media," Cynthia explained. "And there was a very interesting post that she posted that I kind of feel like might've been about me? I kind of heard it was?"
"You mean the one we talked about on the reunion?" Andy asked."Yeah," Cynthia replied. "But she said it wasn't about me, so I let it go."
The tweet in question read: "Have you ever had a close friend that was setting you up for the kill? The gag is you know it, though! They, however, want EVERYBODY to think they are nice, pretty and supportive. But really, they are insecure, not that pretty, not talented and certainly not nice! Their day is coming."
Cynthia told Andy she called NeNe right after she saw the tweet to ask if it was about her. Just like she did at the reunion, NeNe said it wasn't.
"I don't go to social media to address social media," Cynthia jabbed.
NeNe feels Cynthia betrayed her by not giving her the heads up that her enemy and former Housewife, Kenya Moore, would be attending her party, which aired on the season finale. But Cynthia said she had no idea Kenya would be coming, especially since she turned down her invite.
During the festivities, however, cameras caught Cynthia whispering to boyfriend Mike Hill, "I'm supposed to act like I didn't know Kenya was coming." Then later, mics picked up Cynthia calling Kandi Burruss to make sure they were "on the same page setting up how Kenya got there" before they both talked to NeNe about it. Fans were outraged thinking Cynthia had lied, but she told TooFab she absolutely did not and that bad editing is to blame.
Cynthia told Andy she agreed that the scenes "looked crazy" and said she understood why NeNe was upset about "what it looked like."
"I tried to explain," she said. "We actually had a scene after the whole event, and we hugged it out. We went out. This happened in October. I've hung out with NeNe a lot since October."
Andy noted that they even showed up to his baby shower together "and seemed great."
"Absolutely! But here's the thing," Cynthia replied. "This is why I'm good where I'm at right now. Regardless of what you see or what you read, what you have seen since we've been friends is me be nothing but completely loyal and a great friend to this woman for years. So even if we had a moment or she didn't like it or give me an opportunity to try and explain it or whatever, that's fine, but that does not cancel out all the years that I have been a great friend to her. This one thing? This is it? Over this one, stupid, petty incident?"
When Andy polled the audience, 84 percent said they were on Team Cynthia, while the other 16 percent backed NeNe.
A caller later asked Cynthia if she was mad at Marlo Hampton for "instigating" NeNe's behavior during the finale.
"My issue with NeNe was my issue with NeNe," Cynthia replied. "And I really, honestly, went into the reunion feeling like we could get passed it. I was trying really, really hard to explain my way out of it, but she just wasn't really hearing it, and Marlo wasn't really helping."
#Empire: Lee Daniels Details 'Empire' Cast's Latest Feelings About Jussie Smollett
The cast of Empire is currently in the process of healing in the aftermath of Jussie Smollet's hate crime scandal. In a new interview with Extra, series creator, Lee Daniels detailed how the actors and crew feel about Jussie and the whole debacle.
"The cast is upset," he admitted. "It is a sad time and we are slowly healing."
Daniels did not reveal whether the cast believes Smollett staged his alleged hate crime earlier this year, but he said that he will not judge him. "What I am learning right now is that I can’t judge," he explained. "That that judgment is for that man wearing that black coat with a gavel and God. I can only support him because he is like my son, he is my son, so I am with him. I can only support him and I can only give him compassion."
As previously reported, the actor, who stars as Jamal Lyon on the hit Fox drama, told Chicago police that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack on Jan. 29. As the investigation continued, the attention turned to Smollett. He was arrested on Feb. 20, and indicted on 16 counts of disorderly conduct for making a false report and allegedly staging the incident. Those charges were subsequently dropped, but the city of Chicago is suing the actor for $130,000 for the time spent investigating the matter.
#NewMusic from Mary J. Blige – Stay With Me
R&B legend Mary J. Blige hasn’t been a stranger to dabbling in rock music before, notably linking up for a duet with U2, and she takes on that sound once again on her song “Stay With Me”. The song is her contribution to the soundtrack for the Nextflix series “The Umbrella Academy”. The series is a super drama where Blige stars as the character Cha-Cha.
“Stay With Me” is a cover of the classic rock song originally recorded by Faces and released in 1971.
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Additionally, Blige recently made the exciting announcement that she’s pairing up with Nas for a tour. “The Royalty Tour” will kick off later this Summer.
#HipHopNews: Travis Scott Sued $20M By Three 6 Mafia For Allegedly Jacking "No Bystanders"
LOS ANGELES, CA – DJ Paul is suing Travis Scott over the use of Three 6 Mafia’s hit song “Tear Da Club Up” on the Astroworld cut “No Bystanders.”
According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Paul has sued Scott for copyright infringement and claims he’s entitled to damages in excess of $20 million.
The Three 6 Mafia co-founder points out Scott’s “Fuck da club up, fuck da club up” hook on “No Bystanders” sounds just like the hook on “Tear Da Club Up.” He further claims the “cadence and sound” of the song are “virtually identical and strikingly similar.”
For reference, Paul highlights the Houston rhymer’s February performance at the 61st Grammy Awards. Scott’s set included a rendition of “No Bystanders” that actually swapped out his Astroworld hook out for the “Tear Da Club Up” version.
Paul claims Scott never asked for consent to use the Three 6 Mafia track. However, the veteran rapper/producer’s name (Paul Beauregard) is listed on the credits for “No Bystanders” on TIDAL.
Britney Spears Tells Fans Not to Worry ‘All Is Well’!
Britney Spears has broken her silence and posted a video telling her fans she is doing just fine, as rumors about her wellbeing swirl across the Internet.
The singer posted the short video on Tuesday night, saying, “Just checking in with all who are concerned about me. All is well. My family has been going through a lot of stress and anxiety lately, so I just needed time to deal.
She concluded the video by saying, “So don’t worry, I’ll be back very soon.”
Alongside the video, Spears wrote a lengthy caption, going into a little more detail about her recent situation. She began, “I wanted to say hi, because things that are being said have just gotten out of control!!! Wow!!!”
She continued, “There’s rumors, death threats to my family and my team, and just so many things crazy things being said. I am trying to take a moment for myself, but everything that’s happening is just making it harder for me. Don’t believe everything you read and hear.
Spears went on to say, “These fake emails everywhere were crafted by Sam Lutfi years ago… I did not write them. He was pretending to be me and communicating with my team with a fake email address. My situation is unique, but I promise I’m doing what’s best at this moment.”
Sources close to Britney tell The Blast she wanted to address the situation herself after old emails from her former manager recently resurfaced, in which he pretended to be her.
She concluded her post by saying, “You may not know this about me, but I am strong, and stand up for what I want! Your love and dedication is amazing, but what I need right now is a little bit of privacy to deal with all the hard things that life is throwing my way. If you could do that, I would be forever grateful. Love you.”
Britney Spears recently entered a treatment facility to deal with her ongoing mental health issues. She was spotted out on Easter Sunday with her boyfriend, Sam Asghari, at a hotel in Beverly Hills.
As reported, those close to Spears feared for health if she did not seek treatment. We’re told it recently it became apparent the singer’s life was “out of control” and that she was in no position, due to her mental health, to handle the workload or perform.
Jordyn Woods On Being Bullied After Tristan Thompson Scandal: ‘For The First Time I Understood What It’s Like Being A Black Woman In Society’
Jordyn Woods‘ scandal with Tristan Thompson and fallout with the Kardashians has allowed her to understand what it’s like being a black woman in society for the very first time.
While speaking on a panel during Nigeria’s Homecoming Festival, the 21-year-old said she was “bullied by the world” and targeted because she’s a black woman.
My little sister was bullied in school and I wanted to show her that I was bullied by the world.
I understood for the first time what it’s like being a black woman in just society, how we can be so disrespected and nobody can really understand that extent until you have to live it.
You may recall, Jordyn, who was Kylie Jenner‘s bestie, was accused of hooking up with Tristan and betraying Khloe and the entire Kardashian clan.
During an appearance on “Red Table Talk,” Jordyn denied sleeping with the NBA baller and said he only kissed her as she was leaving the kickback at his house.
Girl Bye!
Alabama Teen Commits Suicide After Anti-Gay Bullying
Nigel Shelby, a 15-year-old Alabama student, took his life Friday (April 19) after suffering anti-gay bullying on his Huntsville High School campus.
“We were saddened to learn this morning of the death of Nigel Shelby, one of our 9th grade students,” Aaron King, the principal of Shelby’s school, said in a statement Saturday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.”
Local LGBT organization Rocket City Pride took time to acknowledge Shelby and discuss the affects of bullying during its Easter Drag Brunch Sunday.
“I remember being called terrible words even when I was in elementary school before I knew what they meant,” Celia Malone said. “These bullies have to be held accountable, and until our state legislation shows that they have to do that, they’re able to run a muck and do whatever they want.”
A GoFundMe account was set up to help Shelby’s mother with funeral expenses, already exceeding its $10,000 goal by $5,000 as of Monday morning. A candlelight vigil was also held in the Huntsville area for the teen Sunday night.
Beyoncé's father is producing a Destiny's Child musical
Mathew Knowles announced Tuesday that he's producing a musical featuring the former girl group. His goal is to take "Survivor: The Destiny's Child Musical" on the road, including to Broadway and London's West End.
"I want to pull back the curtain," he said in a statement. "I feel it's time to give the world an opportunity to hear, see and feel the victories and failures that I've had as a husband, father and manager who risked everything in pursuit of fulfilling dreams."
Knowles said the musical will be told from his perspective. Before Knowles parted ways with Beyoncé professionally, he managed her career from the late 1990s, when she was in the multiplatinum selling group, through the launch of her career as a solo artist after Destiny's Child split in 2006.
"Survivor: The Destiny's Child Musical will start its roller coaster tale at the point of humble beginnings and travel through a captivating storyline addressing the layers of evolution -- good and bad -- that Knowles faced during his pioneering climb into the music industry," the statement said.
When Beyoncé cut professional ties with her father in 2011, both sides said it was amicable.
'I've only parted ways with my father on a business level," Beyonce said in a statement at the time. "He is my father for life and I love my dad dearly. I am grateful for everything he has taught me."
The musical is expected to premiere next year in Beyoncé's hometown of Houston before it goes on the road.
Wendy Williams Looking For New ‘Wendy Show’ Executive Producer & Manager After Filing For Divorce
While Wendy Williams ended her marriage to Kevin Hunter, after filing for divorce this month, she also lost the Executive Producer of her show and her manager. Hunter served in those roles during his more than 20-year marriage to Williams. And now that they’re going their separate ways, she’s on the hunt for a new EP and manager, according to reports. There’s no word on how the search is going, but Williams reportedly took quite a while to come to the decision to begin with. It was clear which direction she was going in when headlines swirled that Hunter was fired from the show. According to reports, he still hasn’t received any money after his firing, but he’s expected to try to get a compensation package for his exit.
As for their personal lives, Williams is said to have cut off Hunter from that too, especially when it comes to her finances. Reportedly, she already has a new team that will confirm all of her money is safe. She’s opened up her own accounts before filing for divorce.
She is said to have also moved out of their New Jersey home into a new home in Manhattan and has rent paid up for the next year. Interestingly enough, Hunter had 48 hours to remove his things from the home the two once shared together.
Williams filed for divorce amid rumors that Hunter’s alleged mistress of more than a decade had his child. Williams has yet to confirm the reports are true, but she did throw a slight dig on her show just days after filing for divorce. She said,
“Cause I don’t know about you but my diaper changing days are over.”
Sam Smith Cancels Billboard Music Awards 2019 Performance
Sam Smith was forced to cancel his 2019 Billboard Music Awards performance on May 1.
The 26-year-old singer also had to cancel other shows on doctor’s orders.
Sam released a statement on his Twitter account, saying, “In the wake of cutting his South African tour short last week, Sam‘s medical specialists are requiring him to have further rest.”
The statement continued, “Regrettable, this means that he will be unable to perform at the Azerbaijan Gran Prix in Baku this weekend or the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas next week.”
The statement concluded, “We apologize for the disappointment for those affected, but the primary focus at this time needs to be on Sam‘s recovery and health.”
The Easter Bunny Brawler Has History of Violence and Armed Robbery
The Easter bunny who went viral for fighting on Easter Sunday is wanted in at least 2 states and has a history of armed robbery and other violent crimes.
Antoine McDonald gained national fame as the man inside the giant Easter bunny costume who defended a woman being attacked by a drunkard in Orlando.
McDonald, 20, is seen in viral video landing furry blows on a drunk man who was assaulted a woman outside a bar on Easter Sunday.
After the video went viral, McDonald contacted TMZ and spoke with other news media outlets.
"I saw him spit on her and then I saw, you know like a fight break out," he told TMZ. "I just ran over there." Orlando police quickly broke up the melee.
But after McDonald's face was broadcast on the local news, police in Florida recognized him as a "person of interest" in a carjacking and two armed robberies in Pasco County, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
McDonald is also a suspect in crimes in 2 other states.
According to police in Dover, Delaware, McDonald was charged with two counts of robbery, Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, second-degree conspiracy and tampering with physical evidence.
McDonald is also a wanted man in Brunswick, NJ. Cops there say McDonald and an accomplice were caught on surveillance cameras breaking into a car. After a warrant was issued for his arrest McDonald fled the state.
Marshawn Lynch Reportedly Retires From The NFL For The Second Time in Three Years
Back in 2017, Marshawn Lynch came out of retirement to play for his hometown team upon learning the Oakland Raiders would relocate to Las Vegas in 2020. But now, for the second time in three years after two seasons with his hometown team, Lynch is, once again, hanging up his cleats.
Lynch first pulled the plug on his career in 2016, during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl between the Panthers and the Broncos. In a simple tweet, Lynch shared a photo of cleats hanging over a cable line with a “peace” emoji, which symbolized the end of his nine years in the NFL.
The baller’s retirement also came one year after Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks chose to throw an inside slant pass instead of handing the ball off to Lynch in Super Bowl XLIX. With the opportunity to win the game on second and goal from the one-yard line, the ball was intercepted, costing the Seahawks the game. But now, three years later, Lynch’s retirement comes after his triumphant return to game, which was inspired by the youth of his hometown community.
In an interview with USA Today, Lynch revealed that his hiatus was cut short because he wanted the kids from his hometown in Oakland to see a “homegrown star,” an Oakland native, play for their hometown team before it relocated to Las Vegas.
Now though, after two seasons at home, Lynch is ready to return home for good. According to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the baller has decided to retire again.
“After two seasons playing for his hometown Oakland Raiders, Marshawn Lynch is not planning to play football again, league sources tell ESPN,” Schefter wrote.
Halle Berry Sends People Into a Frenzy With Her Sexy ‘#SelfCare’ Bubble Bath Pic: ‘I’ll Drink Your Bath Water’
Halle Berry has been driving people crazy with sexy Instagram photos of herself over the past month or so. The latest finds her sitting in a bathtub and flashing a huge smile. She also explained what the bubble bath photo was all about.
“It’s been a really long day, but still making time for #SelfCareSunday with my bubble bath 🛁 💋,” she wrote in the picture, posted on Sunday.
Of course, it didn’t take long for people to express their wildest dreams concerning the actress. They also left all kinds of comments about joining her for a little tub time.
“Looks like there’s room for me!!! Rub a dub dub😁😁😁😁😁😁,” someone wrote.
“I’ll drink your bath water,” a second person commented.
“I’ll bite the bubble,” wrote a third.
“Who was lucky enough to get to take the picture and maybe towel you off?” someone asked.
There’s was also someone who admitted he couldn’t come up with a witty comment under the post, because he was just too taken aback.
“See I couldn’t even concentrate enough to type back 😚” that person admitted.
And on Thursday, April 18, Berry blew folks away with a throwback photo of herself in a bikini surrounded by foliage.
“I surrender to my speechlessness,” someone wrote underneath that pic.
“Forever my woman crush!! 😊😊🔥🔥” a second person commented.
But another person said they prefer today’s version of Berry, and that she’s even more stunning now compared to yesteryear.
The mother of two recently described herself as being her best shape ever, which is why she’s been sharing the sexy images. Halle also mentioned that she had gotten in shape by training for her role in the film “John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum,” which opens on May 17.
She'll Always Love Her! Robyn Crawford Details Relationship With Whitney Houston in New Book
Robyn Crawford is clearing the air on her much talked-about relationship with deceased icon and best friend, Whitney Houston, in upcoming book, A Song for You: My Life With Whitney Houston.
According to a press release, Crawford will detail her time with the icon, beginning when they met as teenagers.
“With warmth, candor, and an impressive recall of detail, Robyn gives readers insight into Whitney’s life and career. She traces the years from when she and Whitney first met as teenagers in the 1980s to the recording of Whitney’s first album and the infinite success that followed. From countless sold-out world tours to her epic rendition of the US national anthem to the set of The Bodyguard, her tempestuous marriage, and the birth of her only child, Robyn was there.”
It goes on, “Since Whitney’s death in 2012, that trusted and loyal friend, Robyn Crawford, has stayed out of the limelight and held the great joys, wild adventures, and hard truths of her life with Whitney close to her heart. In A Song for You, Robyn breaks her silence to share the moving and often complicated story of her life and relationship with Whitney.
“Deeply personal and heartfelt, A Song for You is the vital, honest, and previously untold story that provides an understanding of the complex life of Whitney Houston. Finally, the person who knew her best sets the record straight.”
Houston’s ex-husband Bobby Brown claimed the superstar was bisexual, telling US Weekly in 2016 that she and Crawford carried on a same-sex relationship for years behind closed doors. According to the New Edition singer, Houston was afraid to publicly embrace her sexuality due to judgement from her mother Cissy Houston and others.
A Song for You: My Life With Whitney Houston is set for a November 2019 release.
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