Julia Roberts for Marie Claire Australia - August 2019
She reveals: There was method in the madness. Hollywood A-Lister Julia Roberts has reflected on the state of the film industry, saying it was more “methodical” 30 years ago.
At 51, Roberts’ successful career has spanned decades since her breakout roles in Pretty Woman and Steel Magnolias.
But in a new interview with Marie Claire magazine on stands today, the Oscar-winning actress explained how stars can “come from nowhere”.
“Things have changed a lot — it’s different now,” she told Marie Claire.
“When I started, there wasn’t any social networks, the internet barely existed, people couldn’t take photos with their mobile phones. There were logical stages of career progression.
“You did a film, if it worked you’d have a chance to work again. If your second film was a success, you could get a better pay cheque and another new role. Now someone can come out of nowhere and achieve incredible things, which I imagine is very destabilising.
“Building a career was a lot more methodical 30 years ago.” Roberts now has the luxury of picking which roles she chooses as she balances a career, marriage to cinematographer Danny Moder and her three children.
“It’s not just about me,” she said. “My husband and I avoid working at the same time. So there are my projects, Danny’s projects, the kids’ school calendar — organisation is basically maths,” she said.
#RHOA: Did Nene Go On A Date With Another Man?
She recently hinted at Gregg having inappropriate relations with a female employee. NeNe Leakes posted a cryptic Instagram photo of her getting cocktails with someone on Friday, July 5, that fans think was not her husband Gregg. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star hinted at him having inappropriate relations with a female employee late last month.
NeNe, 50, shared a close up Instagram photo of a cocktail next to a mysterious caption.
"Thanks for the cocktails!" she wrote. "Nice of you, we should have done this a long time ago." NeNe did not tag the person she was referring to in the snap.
This made fans think she stepped out on her 20-plus years long marriage to Gregg, 63.
NeNe may have been out with talent manager and producer Steven Grossman. The two exchanged funny messages in the Instagram post that alluded to him being the other person.
The RHOA star recently hinted at marriage troubles with Gregg when she talked about a situation revolving someone having an inappropriate relationship with a female employee. NeNe said she was "asking for a friend" when discussing the matter with her fans but some of them believed it was going on at home. In the past NeNe has threatened to divorce Gregg in the past but they patched things up as he underwent chemotherapy for his cancer diagnosis. Gregg announced that he was declared cancer free on June 3, 2019.
#STAR: Lee Daniels Says ‘Star’ Will Return As a “Movie Of The Week”
Lee Daniels’ long battle to find a home for his canceled Fox series Star seems to have taken a new and bigger twist today.
In a video post on social media Friday, the Oscar nominee announced that the axed musical drama will be returning as a “movie of the week to wrap up things up for y’all,” after three seasons on the Rupert Murdoch-owned network.
“Get ready for a two-hour gag!!!!!” Daniels wrote on Instagram.
Daniels did not reveal any details about where the Star finale would appear. An obvious assumption would be that a telefilm would be on Fox, which also is wrapping up Daniels’ Empire next year. Of course, one has to take into account Daniels is a Class A hype man, and news of Star‘s resurgence could be mere wishful thinking.
Meanwhile, 20th Century Fox TV and Fox Entertainment have not respond yet. About a month ago, Daniels promised that viewers “have not seen the last” of Star and vowed to create “closure” for fans of the show. While today’s announcement confirmed “the bad news that Star is not going to be picked up for series” — which Daniels noted is “too long a story to sort of cry about” — it did hint at an MOW endgame.
The series starring Jude Demorest, Brittany O’Grady and Ryan Destiny, and debuted in December 2016 with Season 3 of Empire as a lead-in.
Co-created by Daniels and Tom Donaghy, it focused on the chart-topping ambitions of its core trio while addressing such hot-button topics as class, gender and assault.
#NewMusic from Ed Sheeran Feat. Bruno Mars & Chris Stapleton – ‘Blow’
Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars collide on their new collaboration, which also features Chris Stapleton. The country crooner kicks off the rock-steady anthem followed by Bruno, who unleashes his inner rock star.
“I’m coming, baby / I’m coming for you / Pull my trigger / Let me blow your mind,” he sings over the guitar-driven number.
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“BLOW” follows Sheeran’s collaborations with Khalid (“Beautiful People”), Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock (“Cross Me”), and Justin Bieber (“I Don’t Care”). His album No.6 Collaborations Project drops July 12 featuring Eminem, 50 Cent, Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Travis Scott, Young Thug, H.E.R., Ella Mai, and more.
#NewHipHop from Post Malone Feat. Young Thug – ‘Goodbyes’
Post Malone has enlisted Young Thug for a new single titled “Goodbyes.” It’s produced by Brian Lee and Post’s frequent collaborator Louis Bell. Check out the accompanying music video, starring Kathryn Newton and directed by Colin Tilley, below.
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Post Malone released his Grammy-nominated sophomore album beerbongs & bentleys in 2018. Also last year, he shared the single “Wow.” So far in 2019, Post has shared a remix of “Wow.” (featuring Roddy Ricch and Tyga) and appeared on DJ Khaled’s Father of Asahd song “Celebrate.”
Last year, Young Thug released two EPs (Hear No Evil and On the Rvn) and the YSL label compilation Slime Language. He dropped his single “The London” in May 2019.
#USWNT Megan Rapinoe Helps the US Women win the World Cup!
United States captain Megan Rapinoe poses with the Golden Ball after winning the 2019 Women's World Cup.
It has been the summer of Megan Rapinoe. In so many ways, on soccer fields and off them. But most of all on them. And Rapinoe now has plenty of hardware to show for her brilliance.
Not only did she captain the U.S. to her second World Cup title and the nation’s fourth; she won awards for top scorer and best player at the 2019 tournament.
Her three assists lifted her above White. Morgan also had three, but Rapinoe tallied hers in fewer minutes played.
Morgan had the early lead after five goals against Thailand. Rapinoe only bagged one that day. But she converted two penalties against Spain in the Round of 16. She scored on an early free kick and again in the second half in a quarterfinal victory over France. After missing the semifinal with a hamstring injury, she ascended above Morgan and White in the final.
Rapinoe also won the Golden Ball, awarded to the tournament’s best player, via a vote – and via common sense. She was the U.S. catalyst, the hero when it mattered most.
Rose Lavelle, the USWNT’s breakout star, won the Bronze Ball, with England’s Lucy Bronze, ironically, taking silver. And Lavelle, if you were putting odds on the 2023 Golden Ball race, would surely be the early favorite.
But for now, Rapinoe is on top of the mountain. She is soccer’s queen. The 2019 World Cup has propelled her to new heights. She will forever be an icon, for soccer reasons and many others.
Adam Sandler pays tribute to late co-star Cameron Boyce
Adam Sandler posted a heartfelt tribute to late Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce on Sunday following news of the 20-year-old’s death.
“Too young. Too sweet. Too funny,” Sandler, 52, began on Twitter. “Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around. Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world.”
Sandler, who played Boyce’s father in the “Grown Ups” films, also thanked Boyce for “all you gave to us.”
“So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken. Thinking of your amazing family and sending our deepest condolences,” Sander concluded.
A spokesperson for Boyce’s family told ABC News that the “Descendants” star had “passed away in his sleep due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated.”
In addition to Sandler, Zendaya also shared a few words on her Instagram story Sunday, writing, “Absolutely heartbreaking, my heart goes out to his friends and family.”
“Descendants” director Kenny Ortega also honored Boyce’s memory in an emotional post.
“My Love, Light and Prayers go out to Cameron and his Family. Cameron brought Love, Laughter and Compassion with him everyday I was in his presence. His talent, immeasurable. His kindness and generosity, overflowing,” Ortega penned on Instagram. “It has been an indescribable honor and pleasure to know and work with him. I will see you again in all things loving and beautiful my friend. I will search the stars for your light. Rest In Peace Cam. You will always be My Forever Boy!”
Boyce portrayed Carlos, the son of Disney villain Cruella de Vil, in the “Descendants” franchise.
“From a young age, Cameron Boyce dreamed of sharing his extraordinary artistic talents with the world. As a young man, he was fueled by a strong desire to make a difference in peoples’ lives through his humanitarian work,” a spokesperson for Disney Channel told Page Six in a statement.
“He was an incredibly talented performer, a remarkably caring and thoughtful person and, above all else, he was a loving and dedicated son, brother, grandson and friend. We offer our deepest condolences to his family, castmates and colleagues and join his many millions of fans in grieving his untimely passing. He will be dearly missed.”
Musical ICON Stevie Wonder Announces He’s Undergoing Kidney Transplant Surgery
During his concert in London, Stevie Wonder announced he’s undergoing kidney transplant surgery in September.
The news comes days after rumors about the legendary singer’s health began circulating online.
After performing “Superstition,” Stevie told fans at the British Summer Time concert in London’s sprawling Hyde Park:
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I’m going to be doing three shows then taking a break. I’m having surgery. I’m going to have a kidney transplant at the end of September this year.
I came here to give you my love and to thank you for yours. You ain’t gonna hear no rumors about us. I’m good.
A representative for Stevie Wonder didn’t provide any additional information about his health.
Chris Brown’s Baby mama Nia Guzman says the report that he owes her child support is NOT TRUE!
There’s no bad blood between Chris Brown and ex Nia Guzman, who is the mother of his daughter Royalty.
Although he’s expecting another child with another ex-girlfriend, Ammika Harris, it appears he and Guzman are on good terms. After a report surfaced that Brown was accused of not paying child support for his and Guzman’s 5-year-old daughter, Page Six reached out to her for a comment.
Upon seeing our request, Guzman vehemently defended the “Loyal” rapper and said he isn’t behind on any payments.
“Not true! All is great on our end!” she said. “Please stop with the Chris Brown bashing.”
She added, “It’s just sad that negative things hurry and try and get published! We are just tired of it. … He does pay and is not behind what so ever [sic].”
A rep for Brown also confirmed to Page Six that the lack of child support is not true.
“Chris has been taking care of his child and he and his daughter’s mother have no issues,” his rep said.
#BoxOfficeNews: Spider-Man: Far From Home Wins the Weekend Box Office
Spider-Man: Far From Home dominated the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $93.6 million for the weekend and $185.1 million since opening Tuesday, July 2.
Internationally, Spider-Man: Far From Home earned an additional $395 million since opening day for a worldwide total of $580.1 million as of Sunday, July 7.
With $93.6 million, Far From Home had the 16th highest-grossing three-day opening weekend of the 23 Marvel Cinematic Universe films released so far. It's made roughly double that amount in its six days of release, already making it the 19th highest-grossing film in the MCU.
The $93.6 million weekend haul is the fourth largest opening weekend in Sony's entire Spider-Man franchise, behind Spider-Man 3 ($151.1 million), Spider-Man: Homecoming ($117 million), and Spider-Man ($114.8 million). (Those figures are not adjusted for inflation.)
Domestically, it's also the fourth largest opening weekend of 2019 behind Avengers: Endgame ($357.1 million), Captain Marvel ($153.4 million), and Toy Story 4 ($120.9 million).
In other box office news, the critically acclaimed indie horror film Midsommar opened strong in sixth place with an estimated $6.6 million for the three-day weekend and a total of $10.9 million since opening Wednesday.
Here are the weekend's Top 10 North American box office estimates (via Box Office Mojo):
1. Spider-Man: Far From Home $93.6 million
2. Toy Story 4 $34.3 million
3. Yesterday $10.8 million
4. Annabelle Comes Home $9.8 million
5. Aladdin $7.6 million
6. Midsommar $6.6 million
7. The Secret Life of Pets 2 $4.8 million
8. Men in Black: International $3.6 million
9. Avengers: Endgame $3.1 million
10. Rocketman $2.8 million
Meghan Markle glows in Dior at baby Archie's christening
Being a new mom clearly suits Meghan Markle.The 37-year-old Duchess of Sussex looked incredible at her son, Archie's, christening on Saturday, wearing an elegant white Christian Dior quarter-sleeve dress, which she paired with a white fascinator and Cartier earrings.
Her dark locks were pulled back in a sleek bun and her makeup consisted of light eye shadow, blush and a nude lip. The Duke of Sussex, on his end, looked dapper in a beige suit with a baby blue tie and white button-up shirt.
The proud parents were all smiles in the official family photo, which also included Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, Prince Charles, Camila, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Kate Middleton -- in a delightful pink Stella McCartney dress -- and Princess Diana's sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes.
Archie's christening took place in a small, private ceremony by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. The official photos were released shortly after the intimate ceremony.
Meghan has laid low since the birth of Archie on May 6, only attending the Trooping the Colour parade on June 8 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday, and making a surprise appearance with Harry at the first-ever regular season Major League Baseball game in London between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox on June 29. Meghan looked lovely as ever at the baseball game, sporting a belted black Stella McCartney dress.
She also stepped out on Thursday to watch her good friend, Serena Williams, in her round two match against Slovenia's Kaja Juvan during Wimbledon at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
Starbucks Apologizes After Six Tempe Officers Were Asked To Leave For Making A Customer Feel “Uncomfortable”
A group of six Tempe police officers were reportedly asked to leave an Arizona Starbucks by a barista after a customer complained.
The incident reportedly took place on Thursday, July 4th at a location on Scottsdale and McKellips roads.
A statement from the Tempe Officers Association says the officers paid for their drinks and were congregating in the coffee shop. When they were approached by a barista and said that they were making a customer “feel uncomfortable.”
Allegedly the officers were then asked to move out of the customer’s sight, or they’d have to leave, and the officers decided it was time to go.
The incident has since sparked a #DumpStarbucks trend on social media. While the Tempe Officers Association said in their statement that they understand that this is not a national Starbucks policy:
“This treatment of public safety workers could not be more disheartening. While the barista was polite, making such a request at all was offensive. Unfortunately, such treatment has become all too common in 2019. We know this is not a national policy at Starbucks Corporate, and we look forward to working collaboratively with them on this important dialogue.”
A corporate representative from Starbucks says it is looking into what led up to the incident and that the company has a deep respect for police and the service they do for the community.
Saturday evening, Starbucks issued an apology. In a letter addressed to the Tempe Police Department, the executive vice president of Starbucks apologized on behalf of the company for the experience the six officers had during the July 4 encounter.
“When those officers entered the store and a customer raised a concern over their presence, they should have been welcomed and treated with dignity and the utmost respect by our partners (employees),” Rossann Williams said. “Instead, they were made to feel unwelcome and disrespected, which is completely unacceptable.”
Williams said no customer should have the experience the officers had, and that Starbucks is taking the necessary steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
Billionaire Financier Jeffery Epstein Arrested For Sex Trafficking Minors
Jeffrey Epstein, a billionaire financier with major Hollywood and political ties, has been arrested on charges of sex trafficking of minors in New York and Florida between 2002 and 2005 and is scheduled to appear in a New York court on Monday.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, this arrest comes 11 years after the billionaire plead guilty to state charges for solicitation of prostitution and was sentenced to 18 months in jail.
In the latest charges against the money manager/ financier, it is alleged that employees and friends procured dozens of underage girls, as young as 14, for Epstein, who clearly understood they were under 18. The charges claim, Epstein paid the girls in cash for “massages” but later sexually assaulted or abused them. According to law enforcement, some victims of the scheme went on to become recruiters for Epstein, themselves.
Eleven years ago, Epstein was able to avoid federal charges. At the time, he was accused of working with personal assistants who lured underage girls back to his home in Palm Beach, Fla., under the guise of asking for “massages” and then sexually assaulting or abusing them and paying them between $200 and $1,000.
Later, his sentence was reduced to a mere 13 months, with one year of parole; while incarcerated, Epstein lived in the private wing of a county jail and was able to leave confinement for 12 hours a day to go to his office for work.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the highly unusual non-prosecution agreement forestalled an FBI investigation into further victims, offered immunity to co-conspirators and kept the deal a secret from the alleged victims.
Since then, Epstein has continued to socialize with the Hollywood Elites, names including Katie Couric, George Stephanopoulos, Chelsea Handler, Woody Allen, and Britain’s Prince Andrew, The Daily Beast reported in 2017.
Before his sentence, the billionaire was known to hobnob with Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Chris Tucker, Kevin Spacey, Woody Allen and Mort Zuckerman. A high powered donor to the Clinton Foundation, Epstein reportedly flew the former president overseas in his private jet multiple times; Spacey and Tucker also flew out to Africa on Epstein’s Boeing 727 for “charity work.”
Jay-Z’s Companies Sue NYC Licensing Company For Fraud
Jay-Z’s business entities have sued a New York City licensing firm, claiming it cheated the companies as part of a “colossal accounting scandal.”
In the lawsuit, Jay-Z’s companies accuse Iconix Brand Group Inc. of lying about its finances when it made deals with the rapper’s Roc Nation apparel company.
When Roc Nation entered into a brand partnership with Iconix in 2013, the defendant was fabricating their financial reports to falsely inflate its earnings, according to the lawsuit filed Thursday in state court in Manhattan.
According to ABC News, the allegations arise “out of a massive years-long fraud perpetrated by Iconix and its affiliates to amass a portfolio of trademarks under false pretenses, in the process defrauding its licensees and partners, and setting off a colossal accounting scandal the depths of which are still being uncovered,” the suit said.
The scheme “sent its share price from a peak of more than $400 per share in 2014 to less than a dollar today,” the suit also claimed.
The lawsuit also claimed that Jay-Z’s companies “have incurred substantial legal expenses in connection with, among other things, the federal government’s investigations into Iconix’s massive fraud.”
Jay-Z was questioned behind closed doors last year about the fraud allegations by the Securities and Exchange Commission. At the time, his lawyers stated that they didn’t believe he had any relevant information to share with SEC investigators.
As the plaintiffs, Jay and his companies are seeking payment of legal fees and unspecified damages.
Is The New Live Action 'Mulan' a Musical?
The first teaser trailer for the live action Mulan debuted earlier today (July 7), and some things seem to be missing.
In the minute and a half long clip, there is no hint at any of the songs from the original animated film, and it has left fans going crazy.
Director Niki Caro opened up in a 2017 interview about whether or not the film would be a musical.
“Yes, from what I understand, no songs right now, much to the horror of my children,” she told Moviefone, adding, “It’s a big, girly martial arts epic. It will be extremely muscular and thrilling and entertaining and moving.”
It is being reported that songs from the animated movie will be included in the new live action remake, but they will be featured as instrumentals, and will NOT be sung by the cast.
Some of the famous songs include, “I’ll Make a Man Out Of You,” “Reflection,” and “Honor To Us All.”
Mulan won’t be the first Disney live action remake to exclude music from it’s animated counterpart. 2015′s Cinderella, starring Lily James and Richard Madden, and 2019′s Dumbo, starring Eva Green and Colin Farrell, were both non-musicals.
Be sure to check out Yifei Liu in the first teaser trailer for Mulan!
Khloe Kardashian Responds to Fans Who Say Spends Money on 'Worthless Materialism'
Khloe Kardashian is defending herself on how she spends her money.
The 35-year-old reality star took to Instagram on Saturday (July 6) to share a cute video of daughter True, 14-months-old, riding around in a mini sparkling, pink Bentley – and was quickly called out for spending money on “worthless materialism.”
“Great, another kardashian in a Bentley. You guys are so oblivious to how your excessive spending looks to the outside world,” one fan wrote. “I really loved your family’s story and now just can’t bare to watch as you spend all this money on worthless materialism. It’s so sad.”
Khloe replied, “Ummm you know this is not a real Bentley? It’s a toy. No reason to get sad over a baby in a toy car. Either way I’m sorry you feel that way but I hope you have a great weekend! Focus on things that make you happy! Smile.”
The fan responded, “Appreciate your responding. Just figured it’s something to be thinking about. You have so much influence and know you’ve had a positive impact on so many. Always ways we can improve as people, though – myself 100% included.”
Khloe then commented back, writing, “I appreciate this! I am able to digest what you have to say because how you stated it. I hear you. I personally don’t believe that all we ‘do is spend money on worthless materialism.’ I’m not here to prove what I do or don’t do. But what I can say is that I’m able to look myself in the mirror and sleep well at night. I’m able to do that because I know I’m a good person and life is all about balance.”
Khloe continued: “Yes, I do choose to my spoil my daughter. I want to spoil her with love and as well as material items. She will also be raised with values, responsibilities, chores, respect, self love…We all work hard and we are able to spend our money in the day that we choose. I hope that’s what comes across to ‘the outside world,’ to lead with love about anything else.”
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