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Ben Affleck is thrilled about his latest role, and it’s not just because of the script! The actor, who recently split from Jennifer Lopez, is set to star alongside The X-Files legend Gillian Anderson in Netflix’s upcoming thriller Animals—and he’s always had a soft spot for her.

An insider told RadarOnline.com that Affleck is buzzing about stepping into the lead role, which originally belonged to his longtime friend Matt Damon.

“Ben’s got quite the tale brewing about stepping in for Matt, claiming it’s all down to ‘scheduling,'” the source said. “Sure, the film’s been pushed back, but the buzz is that they’re rolling cameras by late March! And guess what? Everyone can’t stop gushing about the sizzling chemistry between Gillian and Ben.“

Affleck is reportedly a huge fan of Anderson: “He’s totally starstruck by her!” the insider added.

Exclusive: Luis Gerardo Méndez and Adriana Paz are the latest to join the cast of the Netflix crime thriller Animals. Ben Affleck will star and direct with Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun and Gillian Anderson also on board. The plan is for the film to shoot in Los Angeles from a script by Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray.

Plot details are being kept under wraps other than the film revolving around a kidnapping.

Affleck, Matt Damon and Dani Bernfeld will produce through their Artists Equity banner, the artist-led studio founded by Affleck, Damon and Gerry Cardinale/RedBird Capital Partners. Brad Weston and Collin Creighton are also producing for Makeready, which developed the project in partnership with Fifth Season. Artists Equity’s Michael Joe, Kevin Halloran and Lucy Damon will serve as executive producers alongside Fifth Season.

For Mendez, the role is a huge get for one of Mexico’s biggest stars.

Fresh off of Joe Carnahan’s upcoming thriller Rip, Ben Affleck is directing and starring in a new kidnapping thriller for Netflix: Animals. Written by Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray, the brand-new filmis coming soon to Netflix.

Also joining the film are Emmy winner Gillian Anderson, Emmy winner Kerry Washington, and Oscar nominee Steven Yeun. The cast also includes Luis Gerardo Méndez and Adriana Paz (Emilia Pérez).

Affleck is a classic Hollywood jack-of-all-trades; he’s starred in films including Gone Girl and Shakespeare in Love, won an Academy Award for co-writing Good Will Hunting, and successfully pivoted to directing and producing, most famously with his Best Picture–winning historical thriller, Argo. On top of all that, he also played Batman.

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The Cyrus family has been in the public eye for decades, Miley Cyrus and her father, Billy Ray Cyrus have carved their own paths in music, becoming cultural icons. But there seems to be a rift between their kin at times, and the recent drama only fueled the fire.

Miley Cyrus in the music video of Flowers | Miley Cyrus / YouTube

After the Wrecking Ball singer’s recent victory, her father’s actions did seem like an attempt to reconcile. But can we know for sure? Let’s unpack and find out if we should be hopeful about the two mending their relationship.

Miely Cyrus’ Grammy win and Billy Ray Cyrus’ public support Miley Cyrus in her Just Breath music video | Miley Cyrus / YouTube

Miley Cyrus is a global superstar with many awards to her name, she is known for her bold artistry, and for releasing music that defies genres. She...

Ben Affleck is a multi-talented star, who’s earned an Oscar for his impeccable writing, been an acclaimed director, and the Dark Knight himself. The actor seems to have a knack for building compelling narratives both in front and behind the camera.

Ben Affleck in Gone Girl | 20th Century Studios

He’s returning to the director’s chair again with Animals, and what makes this project exciting is the stellar cast that includes Steven Yeun and Gillian Anderson. Even before the release of any teasers and trailers, the movie seems promising and a great addition to Affleck’s impressive portfolio.

Ben Affleck’s new directorial: Animals starring Steven Yeun and Gillian Anderson Steven Yeun in Minari | A24

The Ben Affleck directorial, Animals, is a kidnapping thriller, set to release on Netflix. It’s written by Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray, and the best part is that Affleck will not only...

Kerry Washington and Steven Yeun have joined the cast of Ben Affleck‘s upcoming movie!

On Monday (February 10), it was announced that the two Emmy-winning stars will be appearing in the upcoming Netflix kidnapping thriller movie Animals, which Ben, 52, will be starring in and directing

Written by Connor McIntyre with revisions by Billy Ray, “the crime thriller concerns a mayoral candidate and his wife whose son is kidnapped. Surrounded by plenty of enemies, political and otherwise, the husband and wife have no choice but to get their hands dirty in order to save their son,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Keep reading to find out more…Matt Damon was originally expected to star in the movie, but it was recently announced that Ben will be replacing him. The longtime friends will be producing Animals through their Artists Equity banner.

Production is scheduled to begin in April in Los Angeles.

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THR reports that Kerry Washington and Steven Yeun have joined the cast of Animals, the kidnapping thriller which Ben Affleck is directing for Netflix.

In addition to directing, Affleck will also star in the film alongside Gillian Anderson. Animals “concerns a mayoral candidate and his wife whose son is kidnapped. Surrounded by plenty of enemies, political and otherwise, the husband and wife have no choice but to get their hands dirty in order to save their son.” Affleck plays the mayoral candidate, Washington plays his wife, Anderson is a fixer, and Yeun is Affleck’s campaign manager. The script was written by Connor McIntyre with revisions by Billy Ray.

Animals will be shot in Los Angeles. Affleck will produce alongside Matt Damon and Dani Bernfeld for Artists Equity and Brad Weston and Collin Creighton for Makeready.

Related Animals: Ben Affleck to direct Matt Damon in a kidnapping thriller at Netflix

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Kerry Washington and Steven Yeun have joined Ben Affleck and Gillian Anderson in Animals, the kidnapping thriller Affleck is directing for Netflix.

The castings underscore the heat the project is generating now that it is back on track after being sidelined for a year. Animals is heading towards an April start in Los Angeles. The producers pushed for the L.A. shoot, with a desire to keep jobs within the community, and reinforce the city as a hub for filmmaking.

Written by Connor McIntyre with revisions by Billy Ray, the crime thriller concerns a mayoral candidate and his wife whose son is kidnapped. Surrounded by plenty of enemies, political and otherwise, the husband and wife have no choice but to get their hands dirty in order to save their son.

Affleck plays the candidate, while Washington plays his wife. Anderson is a fixer while Yeun is the candidate’s campaign manager.

Noah Cyrus is praising her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, amid tension within the famous family.

The singer took to her Instagram Story on Friday to celebrate her father’s newly released single, “Lost,” with Tinnesz and Profitt. The song is Billy Ray’s first new music drop since his controversial performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration last month.

“So proud of my Dad’s Incredible new single Lost with my good, old friend [Sam Tinnesz] and [Tommee Profitt],” Noah wrote, adding two red heart emojis.

Noah’s comments came a few weeks after her brother, Trace Cyrus, pleaded in a heartfelt open letter on Instagram for their father to seek help. His message was in response to the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer’s appearance, gruff voice and hostile reaction to several audio technical mishaps during his inauguration performance, which left several fans worried.

“Since my earliest memories all I...

Noah Cyrus is reaching out to her dad Billy Ray Cyrus.

Amid all of the recent Cyrus family drama, Noah, 25, took to her Instagram Story on Friday (February 7) to congratulate the 63-year-old country singer on the release of his new song “Lost.”

“So proud of my Dad’s Incredible new single Lost with my good, old friend [Sam Tinnesz] and [Tommee Profitt],” Noah wrote along with two red heart emojis.

Keep reading to find out more…Noah‘s message to her dad comes after her older brother Trace Cyrus shared a message begging Billy Ray to seek help following his concerning performance at one of Donald Trump‘s inauguration balls.

Trace, 35, particularly mentioned Noah in his message, writing, “Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away. Noah desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life...

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have done some great work together. That might hold true when Netflix releases Rip later this year. But another project involving Affleck and Damon has gone a bit awry.

The film is called Animals, with a screenplay penned by Billy Ray (who also wrote Captain Phillips and The Hunger Games) and Connor McIntyre, and Damon was set to star while Affleck directed. The start date for filming got pushed back, though, and other projects for each of Affleck and Damon forced a change in roles.

Damon had to bow out of Animals completely as he would soon be filming in Christopher Nolan's new film, The Odyssey, and that made his availability for Animals impossible. Affleck made the decision to not only keep directing the Netflix project, but to take over the featured role vacated by Damon as well.

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Ben Affleck has replaced his lifelong friend, Matt Damon, in the upcoming Netflix thriller ‘Animals.’

Affleck was set to remain behind the camera, serving as director, Damon was originally set to lead the film but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic ‘The Odyssey.’

Gillian Anderson has also joined the cast.

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Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray have penned the script. Affleck and Damon are producing the project with Dani Bernfeld through their company Artists Equity.

Brad Weston and Collin Creighton are producing ‘Animals’ with Fifth Season. Michael Joe and Kevin Halloran from Artists Equity are executive producing.

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2025 is shaping up to be quite the year for Ben Affleck. The multi-hyphenate filmmaker and actor already has two major movies releasing this year — Gavin O'Connor's long-gestating The Accountant sequel and Joe Carnahan's Netflix bound, Matt Damon co-starring thriller Rip — but that hasn't stopped him putting an exciting third into his pipeline. According to Deadline, Affleck is now set to both lead and direct kidnapping thriller Animals at Netflix, with Gillian Anderson also aboard to star.

First announced last January, the original plan for Animals was to have Affleck in the director's hotseat and his longtime creative partner and Artists Equity co-founder Damon leading the movie's line-up. However, a rights issue pushed production back just long enough for Christopher Nolan to swoop in and sign Damon up to lead his ambitious retelling of Homer's epic The Odyssey. As a result, Affleck has decided to crack on in...

Ben Affleck has replaced his friend Matt Damon in 'Animals'. Damon, 54, was due to appear in the Netflix thriller, but he has departed the forthcoming film due to scheduling conflicts with Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'.But sources have told Deadline that Affleck will now star in the movie as well as direct, and Gillian Anderson has also joined the cast. Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray have penned the script for the film, which is about a kidnapping, but precise plot details are yet to be revealed. 'Animals' is due to shoot in Los Angeles, with Affleck, Damon and Dani Bernfeld producing through their Artists Equity banner. It was initially thought Affleck was only planning to direct the movie, but Damon now has commitments via Nolan's 'The Odyssey', so Affleck has decided to star in the film himself.In August, it was revealed Affleck and Damon...

Matt Damon is no longer starring in the upcoming Netflix thriller Animals!

The 54-year-old actor was attached to star in and produce the movie, but is no longer set to star, according to Deadline.

However, his Bff Ben Affleck, who was poised to just direct, will now also take on the leading role, alongside new addition Gillian Anderson!

Keep reading to find out more…

Plot details are being kept mostly under wraps, aside from the fact that it is about a kidnapping.

Matt and Ben are also set to produce through their Artists Equity banner, alongside Dani Bernfeld. Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray penned the script.

Filming is said to start in April in Los Angeles.

Reasoning for Matt‘s exit is due to scheduling conflicts. He is set to begin filming the upcoming star-studded Christopher Nolan-directed The Odyssey adaptation this month, with filming locations set across the world.

Deadline reports that Ben Affleck is set to direct Animals, a new thriller for Netflix. He will not only helm the film. but also star in it. The report adds that Gillian Anderson will appear as well, which is just wonderful in my book.

We don’t know much about the plot of Animals at this time, except that it will revolve around a kidnapping. Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray wrote the script for the film, which will be shot in Los Angeles. Affleck will also produce alongside Matt Damon and Dani Bernfeld for Artists Equity and Brad Weston and Collin Creighton for Makeready.

Originally, Animals was set to star Damon in the leading role with Affleck just directing, but some issues with the rights forced the project to be put on hold. Affleck moved on to The Accountant 2, and by the time Animals was ready to move forward again,...

Ben Affleck and Gillian Anderson are set to star in kidnapping thriller “Animals” for Netflix, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

Affleck is also set to direct. Matt Damon was originally attached to star in the film but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.”

The film follows a mayoral candidate and his wife who must get their hands dirty to save their son after he is kidnapped. Connor McIntyre wrote the screenplay with Billy Ray revising.

“Animals” will be produced by Affleck, Damon, and Dani Bernfeld of Artists Equity, the artist-led studio founded by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Gerry Cardinale/RedBird Capital Partners — and Brad Weston and Collin Creighton of Makeready, who developed the project in partnership with Fifth Season.

Artists Equity’s Michael Joe, Kevin Halloran, and Lucy Damon will serve as executive producers alongside Fifth Season.

Affleck and...

Ben Affleck is set to star in his upcoming Netflix thriller “Animals,” which he’s also directing. His longtime friend Matt Damon was originally slated to lead the film but had to depart due to scheduling conflicts with Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey.”

“Animals” is aiming to begin production in Los Angeles this April, according to Deadline, who first reported the casting shakeup. Meanwhile, “The Odyssey” is expected to commence shooting in various global locations later in February.

Billy Ray, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Captain Phillips,” “The Hunger Games” and AMC Theatres’ iconic Nicole Kidman ad, is penning the screenplay with Connor McIntyre. The crime thriller reportedly follows a mayoral candidate whose child is kidnapped.

Though Damon won’t appear in “Animals,” he’s remaining on the project as a producer with Affleck through their company Artists Equity, along with executive Dani Bernfeld. Additional producers are Brad Weston and Collin Creighton of MakeReady,...

Ben Affleck’s crime thriller Animals is coming back together, this time with a new star very familiar to the filmmaker. Himself.

Matt Damon was originally on board to star in Animals, with Affleck in the director’s chair, when Netflix and Artists Equity were producing the movie a year ago. The project fell apart due to script issues, but those have since been resolved. In the meantime, however, Damon went on to sign on to star in a small movie titled The Odyssey that is being directed by up-and-coming filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Odyssey is due to begin principal photography later this month and shoot in locales around the world.

The project has been revived with Affleck still in the director’s chair. But he will now star in it as well. Gillian Anderson, the X-Files star who in recent years appeared as Margaret Thatcher in Netflix’s The Crown,...

Exclusive: Ben Affleck is ramping things up on his upcoming Netflix thriller Animals. He not only will direct the pic but star as well, sources now say. Insiders add that Gillian Anderson also is aboard. The plan is for the film to shoot in Los Angeles from a script by Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray.

Plot details are being kept under wraps other then the film revolving around a kidnapping.

Affleck, Matt Damon and Dani Bernfeld will produce through their Artists Equity banner, the artist-led studio founded by Affleck, Damon and Gerry Cardinale/RedBird Capital Partners. Brad Weston and Collin Creighton are also producing for Makeready, which developed the project in partnership with Fifth Season. Artists Equity’s Michael Joe, Kevin Halloran and Lucy Damon will serve as executive producers alongside Fifth Season.

Affleck was eyeing this film as his next directing outing last year but was only planning to direct,...

Billy Ray Cyrus is celebrating daughter Miley Cyrus‘ latest Grammys win.

During the 2025 Grammys pre-show on Sunday (February 2), the 32-year-old singer and Beyoncé won the award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song “II Most Wanted.”

Following their win, Billy Ray, 63, took to Instagram to congratulate Miley and Beyoncé, 43, amid all of the latest Cyrus family drama.

Keep reading to find out more…“Congratulations @mileycyrus and @beyonce on their well-deserved @recordingacademy Grammy wins!” Billy Ray wrote along with an image announcing their win.

“Couldn’t be prouder!!!” he added. Miley “liked” her dad’s post.

Billy Ray‘s comment comes after his eldest son Trace Cyrus shared an open letter begging his dad to seek help following a concerning performance at one of President Trump‘s inauguration events.

Trace, 35, then got into a bit of a public feud with younger brother Braison Cyrus before claiming that Billy Ray is threatening legal action him.

Billy Ray Cyrus has stepped out amid his son, Trace Cyrus’ cries for help. He desperately wants his dad to get better as he feels something is seriously off. Unfortunately, his words fell on deaf ears and Billy Ray has gone on with his life. So, where was Billy Ray seen out and about? Keep reading for further details.

Billy Ray Cyrus Steps Out Amid Son’s Cries For Help

It has been a rough time for Billy Ray Cyrus as he was married to Firerose for just seven months. Then, he filed for an annulment, citing fraud and other awful things in the marriage. They appeared so happy after his three-decade marriage to Tish Cyrus officially fell apart. She had filed for divorce three times in the time they were together so their having problems was nothing new. Yet, him finding love with someone thirty years his junior so...

Following Billy Ray Cyrus’ whisper-toned performance at the Liberty Inaugural Ball Jan. 20, a family member and online fans have expressed concern for the country star. Cyrus took the mic again, this time to spread a message of “healing.” He shared a music video to his 2009 track, “Somebody Said a Prayer” featuring his son, Trace Cyrus, who has been outspoken around his father’s mental and physical health.

“Sunday callin,” the elder Cyrus wrote in the caption of a YouTube video posted on Sunday. “Giving thanks for the California Rain. Praying...

Miley Cyrus is steering clear of the familial drama between her older brother, Trace Cyrus, and their father, Billy Ray Cyrus. Billy Ray has not been on the best of terms with most of his children since he and their mother, Tish Cyrus divorced in 2022. Now, things have only gotten worse but Miley is staying further away than ever before. Keep reading for more details.

Miley Cyrus Steering Clear Of Trace & Billy Ray’s Family Battle

Growing up, Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus appeared to be thick as thieves. He played her dad in her hit Disney series, Hannah Montana and they would sing side by side. It was clear that she was following in his musical and acting footsteps which made him immensely proud. Sadly, his marriage to Tish Cyrus hit several hiccups and they filed for divorce three times. In 2022, it was the last straw and they went through with it.

Billy Ray Cyrus is speaking out amid all of his family drama.

After his concerning performance at one of President Donald Trump‘s inauguration balls last week, the 63-year-old country music singer’s son Trace Cyrus shared an open letter begging his dad to seek help.

Trace, 35, then got into a bit of a public feud with younger brother Braison Cyrus before claiming that Billy Ray is threatening legal action him.

Amid all of the family drama, Billy Ray has now released a message addressing the situation.

Keep reading to find out more…On Sunday (January 26), Billy Ray took to his YouTube channel to share a snippet of his 2009 “Somebody Said a Prayer” music video, which features a younger Trace.

In the caption of the post, Billy Ray wrote, “Sunday callin. Giving thanks for the California Rain. Praying for the brokenhearted and their pain,” referencing it finally raining in California amid the devastating fires.

Miley Cyrus is a mammoth of a name in pop culture. Over the years, she’s served up plenty of headlines. But as wild as her public life has been, it seems the real drama has always been brewing closer to home, more specifically within the Cyrus family itself.

Miley Cyrus in her Just Breathe music video | image: YouTube

Once close with her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, the star now appears to be on shaky ground with him, and it turns out she’s not alone. Tensions reportedly run high among her siblings too, here is what’s going on.

Inside the Cyrus brothers’ feud! What’s really going on?

The Cyrus family drama just keeps getting messier, and this time, it’s a showdown between brothers Trace and Braison over their father, Billy Ray Cyrus. The tension escalated after Billy Ray performed at one of Donald Trump’s inaugural balls,...

Singer Firerose has spoken out about her ex-husband, Billy Ray Cyrus, after the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer’s disastrous performance during Donald Trump’s inaugural ball.

During the show, Cyrus stumbled through his performance at the Liberty Ball after technical difficulties.

“What’s being seen in public now reflects much of what I experienced during our relationship,” Firerose told Page Six. “It’s very sad to see those same struggles continue for him, but I’m glad the truth is coming to light. It is for his potential good because healing is only possible when you confront the truth and accept there’s a problem.”

Last week, Cyrus’ son, Trace Cyrus, wrote an open letter to his dad about his concerns for his health.

The 35-year-old star issued an emotional open letter after his father’s performance on Instagram, writing, “Since my earliest memories, all I can remember is being...

Billy Ray Cyrus is allegedly going after his son, Trace Cyrus for implying that the country superstar needs “help.” After he performed at President Donald Trump’s inauguration Liberty Ball, it raised concern for Billy Ray and his wellbeing. So, what does his son have to say about his father’s reaction to a call for help? Keep reading for more details.

Billy Ray Cyrus Going After Son For Implying He Needs ‘Help’

When fans saw Billy Ray Cyrus perform at the Liberty Ball, it was shocking. He did not sound like himself in any capacity and he appeared very troubled. This is not new news as his ex-wife, Firerose has alleged he was abusive and tried to control her. More so, audio was released of him slamming her and his other ex-wife, Tish Cyrus as well as his daughter, Miley Cyrus. It was unbelievable that this was once the...

Trace Cyrus, brother of Miley Cyrus and son of Bill Ray Cyrus, wrote on social media Saturday that his father threatened legal action against him following a plea for Billy Ray to get help.

“Dad my message was beyond loving,” Trace wrote in reference to his Jan. 22 post regarding Billy Ray’s health. “I could have been extremely honest about a lot more but I don’t want to put your business out there like that.”

The 63-year-old “Achy Breaky Heart” singer’s appearance, gruff voice and hostile reaction to enduring several audio technical mishaps had fans worried for the country star, with some dubbing the performance a “disaster” and “train wreck.”

In the original open letter, Trace addressed his father’s viral Trump inauguration performance, which left some fans worried after videos surfaced of the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer’s gruff voice and hostile reaction to enduring several audio technical mishaps.

Bollywood Mascot: The Cyrus family, once known for their close bond, has faced significant challenges in recent years. Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, and other family members have been navigating a series of disputes that have impacted their relationships.

Central to the family’s dynamics are differing perspectives on personal and professional matters. Billy Ray’s engagement to Australian singer Firerose has reportedly been a point of contention, with Miley and her siblings allegedly expressing concerns about the timing and nature of the relationship following his divorce from Tish Cyrus.

Miley, a global pop sensation, has focused on her music career, but the emotional strain within the family has not gone unnoticed. Her close relationship with her mother, Tish, has been a source of strength, even as the family has experienced division. Tish, after separating from Billy Ray, has sought to maintain stability for the children while moving forward in her personal life.

Braison Cyrus spoke out about an alleged feud in his family.

If you were unaware, the Cyrus family – Billy Ray, Tish, Miley, Noah, Trace, Brandi and Braison - has been caught up in rumors about a behind-the-scenes feud for a while now.

However, things came out into the open after Trace shared a public letter, which said that he and his sisters were concerned about Billy Ray‘s wellbeing.

On Saturday (January 25), Trace alleged that his dad was threatening legal action against him.

Amid the growing tension, Braison issued a public statement.

Keep reading to find out more…

People noted that Braison “has no ill will toward either his dad or siblings.”

“I don’t have any bad feelings toward anyone in my family,” he told the outlet.

His statement comes after an insider spoke to People, saying that Braison, Tish, Miley and Noah were trying to avoid this evoling into “this Cyrus family feud.

Trace Cyrus said that his dad Billy Ray Cyrus is threatening to take legal action after he shared an open letter expressing concern for his health and wellbeing.

Earlier this week, the 35-year-old musician took to social media to reveal that he and his sisters – Miley, Brandi and Noah Cyrus – were worried about the 63-year-old “Achy Breaky Heart” star.

The letter came after Billy Ray seemed to struggle through a performance at Donald Trump‘s inauguration, which he blamed on malfunctioning equipment.

On Saturday (January 25), Trace provided an update and responded to his dad’s alleged threat.

Keep reading to find out more…

“For all of you wondering no I still haven’t heard from my dad. He did contact a family member to let me know he’s taking legal action against me for encouraging him to get help,” Trace wrote on his Instagram story.

He continued, writing, “Dad...

Firerose is breaking her silence on ex-husband Billy Ray Cryus‘ inauguration performance controversy.

While performing at the Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday evening (January 20), the 63-year-old country music star wandered around the stage and spoke to the audience. After sparking concerns about his well-being, he later blamed it on malfunctioning equipment.

Following the performance Billy Ray‘s adopted son Trace Cyrus penned an open letter saying that their family is worried about him.

Now, Firerose, 36, whose real name is Johanna Rosie Hodges, is addressing the situation.

Keep reading to find out more…“What’s being seen in public now reflects much of what I experienced in private during our relationship,” Firerose shared in a statement with People.

If you didn’t know, Firerose and Billy Ray were together for four years before marrying in October 2023. They split seven months later and their divorce was finalized in August 2024. Firerose claimed that...

Billy Ray Cyrus and his son, Braison, announced a new album that they worked on together as the country music star’s other children express concern for his health and wellbeing.

On Friday (January 24), the 63-year-old “Achy Breaky Heart” singer revealed that he would be dropping a new album produced by Braison, 30, at some point this year.

The news comes following a performance during Donald Trump‘s inauguration sparked criticism online and led to Billy Ray‘s son, Trace, 35, issuing a public letter revealing that he and his sisters – Miley, Brandi and Noah Cyrus – were worried about him.

Keep reading to find out more…

People reported on the new album, which does not have an official title or release date yet.

“I’ve spent this past year getting to know my dad better than I ever have,” Braison said in a statement shared with the outlet. “I’ve heard stories,...

Trace Cyrus shared an open letter to his father, Billy Ray Cyrus, following his performance at Donald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball.

In the emotional letter, Trace shared his health concerns for the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer.

“Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever. I wanted to be just like you,” Trace, who Billy Ray adopted after marrying his now ex-wife Tish Cyrus. “The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you.”

The former Metro Station bandmember acknowledged that Billy Ray “may be upset” for him posting the letter on social media but Trace said, “I really could care less at this point.

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Trace Cyrus has called out his famous father.

In a lengthy, scathing and personal open letter shared on Instagram, the 35-year old brother of Miley Cyrus addressed his dad, Billy Ray, directly.

And held absolutely nothing back.

Trace Cyrus attends the Tom Ford AW20 Show at Milk Studios on February 7, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

“Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever,” wrote Trace, who was adopted by the musician as a child.

“I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now.”

Trace is also related to Brandi, 37, Braison, 30, and Noah, 24.

“It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you,...

Billy Ray Cyrus’ son, Trace Cyrus, is concerned about his dad. So much so that he shared a post on social media urging his dad to get help. So, what happened recently to warrant this heightened level of concern, and what did Trace have to say about his famous dad?

Billy Ray Cyrus Has Strained Relationship With Miley Cyrus

For anyone who has not been keeping up with the dynamics of the Cyrus family, there has been plenty of drama. Miley seemed to side more with her mother, Tish, once she and Billy Ray got divorced. Adding more strain to the relationship was the fact that Billy Ray soon dated a much younger musician named Firerose.

Not surprisingly, the relationship between Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose did not last very long. While Miley does have good things to say about her father and her upbringing, there’s no denying that...

Billy Ray Cyrus’ son Trace Cyrus has expressed concern for his adoptive father after a disastrous performance at one of President Donald Trump’s inaugural balls.

In an open letter posted to Instagram, Trace said he “barely recognize[s]” Billy Ray, adding that his sisters, Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus, were also “genuinely worried” about their father’s condition.

“The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life,” Trace wrote. “Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you.”

He continued, “Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away. Noah desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life and you haven’t even been there for her. That’s your baby girl.

Trace Cyrus wrote a public plea to dad Billy Ray Cyrus after the singer exhibited concerning behavior while performing at the Liberty Ball for Donald Trump‘s presidential inauguration. The Metro Station singer referenced sister Noah Cyrus in his post and hinted that Miley Cyrus and Brandi Cyrus shared his feelings about their father. “Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever,” Trace wrote, alongside a throwback photo of himself with Billy Ray on stage. “I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now.” Trace acknowledged that his father “may be upset” with him for posting about this family issue so publicly, but admitted that he didn’t ...

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Among the countless headlines to emerge in the days following Donald Trump’s second inauguration, one narrative has been largely overlooked by the mainstream press.

And with good reason. After all, Billy Ray Cyrus mangling his most famous songs during the inaugural concert isn’t exactly a national emergency.

But it is a big deal to the singer’s loved ones, who are apparently concerned about his well-being following his disastrous performance.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus perform on the Pyramid stage on day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 30, 2019 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Billy Ray’s time on stage was marred by technical and vocal issues, but according to son Trace Cyrus, there might be something bigger going on.

Trace Cyrus Expresses Concerns About Billy Ray

“Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be...

Only days after his performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration, Billy Ray Cyrus’ son Trace Cyrus published an open letter on Instagram asserting that his father is someone “I barely recognize now.”

“Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever,” Trace wrote on Instagram last night alongside a photo of himself and Billy Ray. “I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Sadly the man that...

Trace Cyrus expressed concern for his stepdad Billy Ray Cyrus after he delivered a concerning performance during Donald Trump‘s inauguration.

While performing at the Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday evening (January 20), the country music star wandered around the stage and spoke to the audience. He later blamed it on malfunctioning equipment.

However, Trace said that he and his sisters – Miley, Brandi and particularly Noah Cyrus – were worried that something was wrong.

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Taking to Instagram, Trace posted a throwback photo of himself and Billy. In it, they’re shaking hands while the country music singer holds a guitar.

“Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever. I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life,” Trace wrote. “Sadly the man that...

Martin Scorsese’s schedule has been uncertain of late. When we talked to Rodrigo Prieto in November he revealed they were supposed to be at work on a new project––not Home or Life of Jesus, which had both generated much heat in the last year, but Sinatra, a project many thought dead. Par for the course, then, if he goes back to the well. Per Deadline, Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are looking to reunite for The Devil in the White City, an adaptation of Erik Larson’s non-fiction sensation with which they were involved some ten years ago and which is being revived at 20th Century Studios.

But for a filmmaker who stressed there’s no time left, this is a curiously soft prospect: no script yet exists, despite decade-old word that Billy Ray would be adapting. Assuming the project happens at all, I wouldn’t be surprised if...

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio’s next collaboration “The Devil in the White City” is taking shape once again, as 20th Century Studios has boarded the project. Scorsese and DiCaprio will also produce alongside Stacey Sher, Rick Yorn and DiCaprio’s Appian Way partner Jennifer Davisson.

The film, which does not yet have a script, will be an adaptation of Erik Larson’s bestselling 2004 book “Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America.” The book follows Dr. H.H. Holmes, a serial killer who used the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago to lure his victims to their death.

The long-gestating project has been in development for nearly two decades. DiCaprio and his Appian Way Productions acquired the rights in 2010 with plans to adapt it as a film in which he would star as Holmes. Martin Scorsese came onboard to direct in 2015, with Billy Ray set to write the script.

Billy Ray Cyrus is breaking his silence on his lackluster performance at the Liberty Ball on Donald Trump‘s Inauguration Day.

The 63-year-old Grammy-winning entertainer has placed blame on the equipment going “to hell” for his performance not being up to par.

Billy Ray has faced criticism for his hoarse voice and for wandering aimlessly around the stage throughout the performance.

“If you encourage me I’ll keep going,” Billy Ray told the crowd halfway through his set. “They told me to kill as much time as possible so…”

So, what is he saying now that the performance has gone viral for the wrong reasons?

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“I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not. I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me. I had a ball at the Liberty Ball last...

Billy Ray Cyrus did not have the best performance during the Liberty Ball. This was a part of Donald Trump’s inauguration. However, fans were shocked when Billy Ray Cyrus was on the stage. He did not do his best. Now he has spoken out about the issue. Keep reading to find out more about this.

Billy Ray Cyrus Has Disappointing Performance

Billy Ray Cyrus was asked to perform at the Liberty Ball. This was a part of Donald Trump’s inauguration. He was elected into office on January 20, 2025. However, during Cyrus’s performance, things went wrong. He was first singing “Old Town Road”. However, he began to mumble the words and no one could hear or understand him. There was no backing track. Then, when he tried to play “Achy Breaky Heart”, his guitar stopped working. Billy kept asking the crowd to help him sing. Fans were not impressed...

Billy Ray Cyrus left people confused and in shock while watching his performance at Donald Trump‘s Liberty Inaugural Ball.

The Grammy-winning country singer was one of the performers at the event on Monday night (January 20) in Washington, D.C.

Billy Ray started his set by standing on stage while the music video for “Old Town Road” played on a screen behind him. He played guitar and sang along to the music video, but the pre-recorded track is what we heard instead.

“If you encourage me I’ll keep going,” Billy Ray told the crowd after the video ended. “They told me to kill as much time as possible so… Does anybody know the words of achy breaky heart?”

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Billy Ray‘s guitar could not be heard when he tried strumming it. He called out on stage, “Hey is my guitar still on? I think they cut me off.

A new group of performers has been announced ahead of Donald Trump‘s inauguration weekend celebrations.

The 78-year-old president elect will officially return to office on Monday (January 20). In the leadup to the big day, a variety of events will be taking place across Washington, D.C. in the coming days.

On Wednesday (January 15), we learned that stars including Billy Ray Cyrus, Jason Aldean and Kid Rock would take the stage to perform.

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According to reporting by AP, Billy Ray and Kid Rock will perform at the Mage America Great Again Rally on Sunday (January 19). They join previously announced performers Lee Greenwood and The Village People. The latter group explained their decision to join the festivities earlier this week.

The Village People will also perform on Monday night at The Liberty Ball. Jason will also participate in this event.

Other confirmed performers include Rascal Flatts,...

Miley Cyrus has opened up about her relationship with her father Billy Ray Cyrus. They have had a rocky relationship, and things have not improved after his Marriage to Firerose has ended. Miley is one of six children that Billy Ray has. The relationship between Miley, 32, and Billy Ray, 63, is strained. Miley is upset that her father chose to sacrifice the relationship with his family in favor of his marriage to Firerose. Firerose is 29 years younger than Billy Ray and only two years older than Miley. The marriage between Cyrus and Firerose has already ended.

Miley And Her Father Billy Ray Cyrus Have A Difficult Past

The relationship between rock star Billy Ray and his pop star daughter Miley has been strained for many years. The pair have been feeding over the choices that Cyrus has made about his family for a long time. Miley has gone so far as...