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Exclusive: Gabriela Ortega (Huella), Bo Mitchell (Cobra Kai), Alice Kremelberg (The Sinner), Daryl “Chill” Mitchell and Oliver Yellin have joined the ensemble cast of the international thriller 52nd State.

Deadline first told you about the indie project, which is being directed by Netflix’s former longtime VP product Todd S. Yellin and is executive produced by Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings in his first credit as a producer.

Production is currently underway across Colombia and Costa Rica, with Bogota-based production company Jaguar Bite overseeing physical production.

The new cast additions join previously announced leads Moisés Arias, Teresa Ruiz, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio (Primo) and Ken Jeong.

Inspired by real events, 52nd State centers on Felipe, a disillusioned Costa Rican It worker who stumbles into a high-stakes scam operation that preys on vulnerable Americans.

As the scheme spirals out of control,...

Chloe Bailey is having a blast in Barbados!

The 27-year-old “Boy Bye” singer was all smiles as she waved to fans while on top of float in a parade during the 2025 Crop Over Festival on Monday (August 4) in Barbados.

For the parade, Chloe wowed in a bedazzled gold outfit with a matching crown and elaborate white wings.

The festival had its early beginnings on the sugar cane plantations during slavery and marks the end of the harvest.

Rihanna often attends the festival celebrations in her native Barbados and last year, she wore a colorful and bejeweled outfit.

In an interview from 2023, Chloe and sister Halle Bailey discussed their future music projects as the duo Chloe X Halle.

Click through the gallery inside for more photos of Chloe Bailey at the Crop Over Festival…...

Exclusive: Lorenzo De Moor (Another Simple Favor) has joined the cast of Italianna for Universal Pictures and Will Packer Productions.

The Dutch-Italian actor joins Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Marco Calvani and Aziza Scott in the film, which is now filming. Plot details are being kept under wraps.

Kat Coiro directs from Ryan Engle’s screenplay based on an original idea by Ryan Engle and Kristin Engle.

Universal Pictures will release Italianna wide on Friday, April 10, 2026. Will Packer and Johanna Byer will produce the film through his Will Packer Productions first look deal with Universal Pictures. Senior Executive Vice President Erik Baiers and Director of Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the studio. Alvie Hurtado will oversee the project for Will Packer Productions.

Most recently, on the feature side, de Moor had A Simple Favor 2, alongside Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, as well as a leading role in Maserati: The Brothers,...

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Ddg is making some bold jokes amid his ongoing custody battle with ex Halle Bailey.

During a livestream on his Twitch account on Thursday (June 26), the 27-year-old rapper shared his plan for future children.

According to Ddg, he won’t be having another child through the traditional route if he decides he wants to have another in the future.

Keep reading to find out more…

In a clip from his livestream, he appeared to be responding to a fan in his livestream when he shared his plans to visit a fertility clinic for a child in the future.

Ddg is seen in the clip saying, “If I’m 29 or something like that, and I ain’t got the time… I’ll just go to that little place, do my little one-two, put my s— in a cup. Take a little egg from somebody, throw it in another little body. Cook...

It’s been a long time since Regé-Jean Page and his longtime girlfriend Emily Brown have been seen together in public, but there are some new photos of them!

The 37-year-old Bridgerton actor and Emily, who works as a copywriter, were spotted out for dinner on Saturday (June 28) at Pierluigi restaurant in Rome, Italy.

Rege and Emily were seen enjoying their meal at an outdoor table. He even snapped a selfie with the waiter at the end of the night!

This is the first time that the couple has been spotted together in public in more than a year. They have been dating since at least 2020.

If you didn’t know, Rege is in town while shooting the movie Italianna alongside Halle Bailey and Lorenzo de Moor. His co-stars were spotted on set the other day!

While plot details are currently being kept under wraps, Deadline reports that the movie...

Halle Bailey has started production on her new movie!

The 25-year-old singer/actress arrived on set of Italianna to film a few scenes alongside co-star Lorenzo de Moor on Thursday (June 26) in Rome, Italy.

For their time on set, Halle wore an unbuttoned blue and striped shirt over a blue outfit while the 30-year-old Italian actor wore a green and blue striped, button-down shirt with black pants.

The movie, which was being directed by Kat Coiro, also stars Regé-Jean Page.

While plot details are currently being kept under wraps, Deadline reports that the movie is based on an original idea by Ryan and Kristin Engle and that Ryan is writing the screenplay.

If you missed it, Halle has been involved in a nasty custody battle with ex Ddg over their 17-month-old son Halo.

Aziza Scott is the latest actor to join “Italianna,” Universal Pictures and Will Packer Productions’ upcoming romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page.

Scott, who is best known for roles in TV shows like “Home Before Dark,” “The Fosters” and “Insecure,” most recently delivered a standout turn in “One of Them Days,” the hit buddy comedy movie starring Keke Palmer and Sza. In the movie, produced by Issa Rae, Palmer and Sza play best friends in a race against the clock to deliver their rent money, with Scott’s Berniece as one of their most menacing, yet hilarious, hurdles.

Now, Scott brings her comedic chops to “Italianna,” appearing alongside Bailey, Page and Marco Calvani. Directed by Kat Coiro from a screenplay by Ryan Engle, the film is based on an original idea by Ryan and Kristin Engle. Plot details, including Scott’s role, are being kept under wraps. “Italianna...

Marco Calvani, the Italian star who delivered a breakout performance in Netflix’s “The Four Seasons,” is leaning into his roots for “Italianna,” Universal Pictures and Will Packer Productions’ upcoming romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page.

Directed by Kat Coiro from a screenplay by Ryan Engle, “Italianna” will be released theatrically on April 10, 2026.

Calvani, who is also a playwright and filmmaker, joins the project after making his U.S. acting debut in “The Four Seasons,” Tina Fey’s adaptation of the 1981 Alan Alda film by the same name. Calvani plays the charming (yet sometimes over-the-top) Claude, husband to Colman Domingo’s Danny, in the comedy about a group of friends navigating life, love and loss. Calvani told Variety that Domingo, whom he calls a “dear friend,” recruited him for the role while he was working on his second feature.

“[He] called me one morning and was like, ‘Hey, are you still an actor?...

Exploring Jimmy Kimmel’s Net Worth 2025 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jimmy Kimmel isn’t just a comedian anymore. He’s a late-night institution. Considered to be one of the most prominent TV hosts, Kimmel is also a comedian, writer, voice actor, and producer. He has been the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003.

Meanwhile, he has hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards thrice, in 2012, 2016, and 2020, and the Academy Awards four times, in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024. In 2018, Time named him one of “The World’s 100 Most Influential People.”

What Is Jimmy Kimmel’s Net Worth In 2025?

As of 2025, Kimmel has a net worth of $50 million, per Celebrity Net Worth, and every dollar screams longevity, loyalty, and laughs. He didn’t jump networks or chase film deals. He stayed at that desk, built a brand around it, and turned that consistency into cash.

Trending Selena Gomez x H&m Merch: Where To Buy & What Was Trending?...

Dakota Johnson Stuns In Her Barely There Bold Black Cut-Out Gown For The Materialists Premiere – A Sheer Masterpiece!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Dakota Johnson is a famed Hollywood actress known for the Fifty Shades franchise. She is also bold and daring off the screen, which is reflected in her fashion. Her latest red carpet appearance for Materialists’ premiere in New York is a sheer piece of art, and she pulled off the daring outfit with great confidence. Keep scrolling for more.

Johnson is known for her out-of-the-box movie choices, and she has not limited herself to a particular genre but surely prefers indie films. She was daring enough to do a movie like Fifty Shades of Grey, and it became wildly popular worldwide, which made her a big star. Last year, she also tried her hands in a comic book movie, Madame Web, which did not do well, and she faced...

Disney's Jacob Tremblay is set to star in Netflix's new movie about the Unabomber. Tremblay has previously starred in Disney and Pixar's Luca and the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid.

Netflix shared details about Unabom, the "true story of the Unabomber", which is now in production. Tremblay stars as young Ted Kaczynski, with Russel Crowe (Gladiator), Shailene Woodley (The Descendants) and Annabelle Wallis (Peaky Blinders) also starring. Janus Metz (All the Old Knives) is set to direct from a script written by Sam Chalsen and Nelson Greaves (Sleepy Hollow). Filming is currently underway, with Netflix teasing an official release date will be revealed in the future.

"Unabom is a story about a young man who feels increasingly disenfranchised by society and decides to take up violence as a means of revenge," Metz said in Netflix's press release. "We crosscut between two timelines, roughly speaking: the making of...

Halle Bailey Net Worth Breakdown (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Halle Bailey is officially making waves and the numbers back it up. At just 24, this multitalented singer and actress has amassed an estimated net worth of around $3 million in 2025. That’s no small feat for someone who’s only recently stepped into Hollywood’s spotlight as a leading lady. From her early YouTube days with sister Chloe to starring as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid live-action hit, Bailey’s journey is just getting started and her bank account shows it.

Bailey’s rise began long before her Disney debut. As part of the R&b duo Chloe x Halle, she earned critical acclaim, Grammy nods, and a loyal fanbase. Their mixtape The Two of Us landed on Rolling Stone’s top R&b albums list, and Ungodly Hour brought their first Billboard Hot 100 entry.

But it’s her acting that...

Halle Bailey is denying Ddg‘s claims about her mental health issues amid their custody battle.

On Wednesday (June 4), Ddg filed a request for a restraining order against Halle following her accusations of domestic violence. According to the 27-year-old rapper, the 25-year-old singer and actress has used threats of self-harm to emotionally manipulate him. The following day, Halle filed a response statement and denied his claims.

Keep reading to find out more…

According to the declaration filed by Halle, Ddg has “exaggerated, lied and misconstrued” her mental health issues.

“I have been very vocal about my anxiety, depression and previous thoughts of suicide. Without waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege and physician-patient privilege, I have reached out to my doctor and received treatment to address these issues. I have been and remain 100% available and capable as a parent to our son,” Halle wrote in her response to the court.

Halle then went...

Ddg‘s request for a domestic violence restraining order against ex-girlfriend Halle Bailey has been denied.

On Wednesday (June 4), it was reported that the 27-year-old YouTuber filed his own motion against the 25-year-old singer/actress to stop her from bringing their 17-month-old son Halo to Italy to film a movie, where she was previously granted permission to do so from a judge.

In his filing, he also cited that she poses “imminent emotional and psychological risk” to their son. He also claimed that Halle is abusive and has threatened self-harm for emotional manipulation.

On Thursday (June 5), a judge denied Ddg‘s request.

Keep reading to find out more…According to TMZ, the judge ruled that Halle is free to leave the country with their child for business or personal reasons.

Halle is set to leave on Saturday (June 7), to go film a new movie, Italianna, with Rege-Jean Page.

Ddg‘s...

Halle Bailey and Ddg, real name Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., sparked dating rumors in January 2022, and a year later, they welcomed their child, Halo. In October 2024, the rapper took to Instagram to announce that he and Bailey were unfortunately separating ways.

The whirlwind romance of the former couple did not end well, despite Ddg previously claiming that the split was amicable. Now, he is accusing his ex-girlfriend of being a psychological risk to their child following accusations of repeated self-harm.

The reason why Halle Bailey and Ddg broke up Halle Bailey in The Little Mermaid / Credits: Walt Disney Pictures

Halle Bailey rose to fame for her portrayal of Ariel in 2023’s The Little Mermaid. Her casting received backlash, although the movie was a moderate success. She is also the other half of the singing duo Chloe x Halle, known for their R&b music.

Her stint in the Disney movie catapulted her to worldwide fame,...

Warning: This article includes serious topics like harm and threats. Please read with care.

What began as a quiet breakup between Halle Bailey and Ddg has unraveled into something far more disturbing. In the middle of a bitter custody fight over their 17-month-old son, Halo, an old video has resurfaced, allegedly showing Bailey threatening Ddg with a knife during his livestream. The timing couldn’t be more critical.

On June 4, Ddg filed an emergency court motion to block Bailey from taking their son to Italy, accusing her of emotional instability and even sui*idal threats. His filing outlines a deeply troubled relationship marked by manipulation, self-harm threats, stalking, and verbal and physical abuse. Bailey has fired back with her own accusations.

Halle Bailey’s alleged knife threat against Ddg resurfaces amid custody battle Ddg in a still from his music video | Credit: Trickin’ Mv / YouTube

The video capturing Halle Bailey...

The legal battle between singer-actress Halle Bailey and her ex, YouTuber and rapper Ddg (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.), has taken a sharp and emotional turn as both parties accuse each other of serious misconduct. In new court documents filed on Wednesday, June 4, Ddg is requesting an emergency hearing in Los Angeles to prevent Bailey from traveling internationally with their 17-month-old son…

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Ddg is attempting to block ex Halle Bailey from traveling with their son Halo.

The 27-year-old rapper filed his own motion against her to stop her from going to Italy to film a movie, where she was previously granted permission to do so from a judge.

In his filing, he cites that she poses “imminent emotional and psychological risk” to their one-year-old.

Keep reading to find out more…

According to Billboard, Ddg made his own claims against Halle saying she is abusive and has threatened self-harm for emotional manipulation.

This follows Halle getting a restraining order against Ddg last month, with a judge granting her temporary sole physical and legal custody of their son Halo.

Ddg‘s new allegations claims Halle has repeatedly punched and slapped him, stalked him by hiding Airtags in his cars and more.

“In or about August 2023, during a particularly volatile argument, petitioner became enraged and...

The Star Wars galaxy is vast, full of Sith, droids, Jedi, space politics, and daddy issues. Honestly, this franchise has got more reboots than a malfunctioning droid. After George Lucas launched the original trilogy into pop culture orbit, every new entry since has tried to recapture that same force-powered magic. Unfortunately, not all lightsaber swings hit the mark.

Take the sequel trilogy led by Daisy Ridley’s Rey. It had the budget, big names, and callbacks galore, but it left many fans feeling more nostalgic than genuinely moved. And then came Andor, the surprise rebel of the franchise.

Created by Tony Gilroy, it’s grounded, gritty, and proof that Star Wars can still tell emotionally rich, adult stories without clinging to legacy crutches. While half the galaxy leans on old heroes, Andor brings real tension and stellar performances. Gilroy made it clear, fan manipulation isn’t storytelling, it’s emotional bribery.

Star Wars was more than a simple story of good vs. evil. It was also a politically charged narrative wherein a rebellion against an empire is shown from the ground up until their victory.

Despite George Lucas pouring his heart and soul into the films, it seems that the endings of Andor and Rogue One might have accidentally dulled an iconic moment from the 1977 movie, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, and after watching Tony Gilroy’s work in the franchise, the irony and propaganda in Lucas’ film is clearly visible.

Andor taught us the true cost of freedom

It was in 2016 when the world was introduced to Jyn Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Alongside Erso, fans were also introduced to Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor, who was imprisoned and forced to work on the Death Star.

A still from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story...

Well, it seems like fans aren’t the only ones who are hating the live-action remakes of Disney. Lucasfilm, which is the creator of the Star Wars franchise (and currently owned by Disney), also seems to have a problem with the entertainment giant!

Andor has been gaining worldwide fame and critical acclaim for being one of the finest Star Wars projects that the world has ever seen. Tony Gilroy, who is the creator of this iconic show, has a beef to take on with Halle Bailey’s The Little Mermaid, and it does make a lot of sense.

Tony Gilroy has a problem with The Little Mermaid

There have been several remakes and retellings of the same story again and again, as every 5 to 10 years, The Little Mermaid receives a remake. It was in 2023 when Disney released a live-action remake of the movie starring Halle Bailey in the lead role.

Aleksandro A24 wrapped principal photography this month on Jesse Eisenberg’s untitled musical comedy, marking a rapid turnaround since cameras rolled in April at various community theatre venues and studio stages. The film, which reunites Eisenberg with producers Emma Stone’s Fruit Tree banner and A24, stars Julianne Moore as a withdrawn woman suddenly thrust into a local musical production by Paul Giamatti’s charismatic director.

Halle Bailey, Havana Rose Liu and Bernadette Peters join an ensemble that also features Bonnie Milligan, Colton Ryan, Lilli Cooper and Maulik Pancholy, reflecting Eisenberg’s ambition to blend veteran talent with emerging voices. Moore––who announced “that’s a wrap” on social media––revealed she performed all her own singing, underscoring the production’s commitment to authenticity.

Eisenberg, who wrote the screenplay and original songs, told Variety the project is “completely joyful and unhinged,” aiming to “celebrate the chaos and catharsis of community...

Julianne Moore celebrated the premiere of her next project, “Sirens” on Netflix, on Tuesday, May 20 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The limited series features Moore alongside Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Kevin Bacon, and Glenn Howerton in the Margot Robbie-produced project from “Maid” creator Molly Smith Metzler.

On the carpet, IndieWire caught up with Moore about Jesse Eisenberg’s upcoming A24 musical film. As for what she can tease, Moore told us that she will indeed be showing off her vocal chops, a follow-up to singing a little bit in 2021’s “Dear Evan Hansen”: “Yes, I am. I’m singing. We’re all singing in it,” she said.

“Jesse Eisenberg is just the most extraordinary person,” she continued. “He’s so incredibly creative. I feel so fortunate to be able to work with him. This is very different, but I think that he can have sort of a satirical worldview.

Rapper and internet personality Ddg found himself at the center of a controversy as serious allegations surfaced involving his former partner, Halle Bailey. The news broke when Ddg was live with fellow streamer Adin Ross. While the rapper responded with disbelief, Ross rushed to defend his friend in front of thousands of viewers.

The couple broke up last year, and Bailey finally filed a police report against her ex-boyfriend, who allegedly abused her. Both Ross and Ddg were blindsided by the news that Bailey had filed for. The court granted a temporary restraining order against Ddg. The moment, already circulating widely online, has fueled divided fan reactions.

Ddg reacts in real-time as Halle Bailey was granted a restraining order over abuse allegations Ddg in a still from his music video | Credit: Trickin’ Mv / YouTube

Ddg, whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., was visibly shocked when reports surfaced mid-live-stream...

This week, the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial began. The government’s star witness is Cassie, Combs’ ex, whom he settled a November 2023 sexual assault lawsuit to the tune of $20 million. Her lawsuit alleged sexual assault, physical abuse, and coercion to participate in prolonged sex acts deemed “freak offs.” Throughout her testimony, Cassie went into graphic detail on a relationship she said became more based on “shame” and “guilt” than genuine love. She said that he sexually assaulted her in 2018 and that she participated in so many “freak offs” that she...

Every Live-Action Disney Princess Movie Ranked As Per IMDb Score(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Let’s face it, nobody does fairy tales like Disney. For decades, we grew up with animated princesses singing through magical forests, falling in love, and battling villains with a little help from animal sidekicks. But in recent years, Disney’s been busy giving these classics a fresh coat of paint with live-action remakes. Some were total crowd-pleasers; others… not so much. Whether you’re a die-hard Disney fan or just curious about which remake is worth a watch, here’s a breakdown of how the live-action princess movies have fared according to IMDb ratings.

1. The Little Mermaid (2023) – IMDb: 7.2

There was a lot of buzz around this one long before it even dropped. And you know what? It delivered more than people expected. Halle Bailey stepped into Ariel’s fins with grace and power—her performance was heartfelt and nuanced,...

Halle Bailey and Ddg‘s son 16-month-old son Halo will be in her primary care for the next several weeks.

On Wednesday (May 14), it was revealed that the 25-year-old singer/actress has been granted temporary sole physical and legal custody of the toddler after she accused the 27-year-old rapper/YouTuber, whose real name is Daryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., of allegedly attacking her on several occasions.

Keep reading to find out more…Halle officially petitioned the court for sole custody on May 13. Halo will remain in The Little Mermaid star’s custody until her and Ddg‘s court hearing on June 4, according to Page Six.

According to legal documents, Halle claimed that she filed for sole custody without giving notice to Ddg because she “was afraid that the violence would reoccur” and that she feared “the other party would take the children out of the area” before the order could be granted and served.

Ddg is reacting to ex Halle Bailey‘s accusations.

On Tuesday (May 13), the 25-year-old singer/actress received a temporary restraining order against the 27-year-old rapper/YouTuber, whose real name is Daryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., after he allegedly attacked her on multiple occasions.

The following day, Ddg, who shares 16-month-old son with Halo, seemingly responded to Halle‘s accusations.

Keep reading to find out more…“i’m chillin btw.. i have no worries...

Halle Bailey, the singer and actress who played Ariel in Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid,” filed a temporary restraining order this week in Los Angeles, accusing her ex-boyfriend Darryl Granberry of harassment and abuse in an ongoing feud over custody of their toddler son.

Bailey, a former Beyoncé prodigy as a member of Chloë x Halle, and Granberry, the rapper and Twitch streamer who goes by Ddg, were still together when they had their son Halo in December of 2023, and split the following year. The 25-year-old Disney star also listed Halo as protected from Granberry, 27, in the Tro filing, which was granted and remains in effect until a June 4 hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

“I realize that there is no placating Darryl. I cannot allow this abuse any longer,” Bailey writes in legal filings obtained by TheWrap. Documented incidents date back to January 2025 and include verbally abusive...

A bruise is how the body remembers trauma; silence is how the soul carries it. Sometimes, what we see as a smiling face on a red carpet hides a story so splintered it could slice through glass. When we saw the pictures of Halle Bailey — the chip in her tooth, the purpled skin on her arm — we didn’t see just wounds. We saw a woman finally saying, enough.

Well, her recent legal steps against her ex, Ddg, are not tabloid fodder; they are a loud whisper from someone long muted. The Little Mermaid star was granted a temporary domestic violence restraining order against the musician on May 13.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the timeline of the alleged abuse. Let’s not read this with curiosity. Let’s read with conscience.

Halle Bailey granted restraining order against Ddg following alleged assault Ddg | Credit: Trickin’ Mv / YouTube

Let’s rewind to January.

Halle Bailey has been granted a restraining order against Ddg, her ex-boyfriend and the father of her one-year-old son, according to multiple reports.

TMZ first reported the news of the 25-year-old singer and actress taking legal action against the rapper and streamer, whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., seven months after announcing their split. In a restraining order request filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Bailey accuses Granberry, 27, of physical, emotional, verbal, and financial abuse.

Representatives for Bailey and Granberry did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone‘s request for comment.

Halle Bailey is taking legal action against ex-boyfriend Ddg.

On Tuesday (May 13), the 25-year-old singer/actress received a temporary restraining order against the 27-year-old rapper/YouTuber, whose real name is Daryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., after he allegedly attacked her earlier this year.

If you didn’t know, Halle and Ddg dated for more than two years before splitting in October 2024, less than a year after welcoming Halo, who was born in December 2023.

Keep reading to find out more…In the request filed in Los Angeles, and obtained by TMZ, Halle claims that the pair got into a fight in January 2025 during which Ddg allegedly slammed her face against the steering wheel of a car.

Halle alleges that the attack left her with bruises on her arm and a chipped tooth, according to the court documents, which included photos of her injuries.

“I then stopped fighting back as I was in a lot of pain,...

At the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, rapper Megan Thee Stallion took the ultimate risk and snuck her phone into the high-profile event.

The Met Gala famously has a strict no-phone policy, with Vogue explaining the goal to keep the event “largely under wraps.”

However, Megan Thee Stallion disregarded the rule and posted a video of her, rap queen Doechii, and WNBA star Angel Reese feasting on fancy appetizers, including truffle lobster rolls, caviar and vegan lox.

She laughed, “We’re not supposed to have our phones, but we’re doing it.”

While there is no information regarding any potential punishment or consequences for using phones at the gala, Megan Thee Stallion was not the only celebrity who ignored the rule.

Sydney Sweeney, Halle Bailey and Lisa all posed for a selfie together. Angela Bassett and Tara Shahidi also shared a photo of the evening, as well as Questlove, Kim Kardashian and Jaden Smith.

One of the rules at the Met Gala is that attendees are not allowed to use their phones to document the night, but many stars still snapped pictures inside the 2025 event!

Celebs like Kim Kardashian, Laura Harrier, Tyla, Chance the Rapper, and more shared their photos that they took while attending the gala on Monday evening (May 5) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Megan Thee Stallion made a video in which she reviewed the food that was served and noted “we’re not supposed to have our phones, but we’re doing it anyway.” One commenter even noted, “Here before Anna make you delete this.”

The “no phones” rule seems to be a rule that is broken by lots of celebs every year, so it doesn’t seem like it’s actually enforced.

Halle Bailey was photographed by the official event photographer while snapping a selfie with Sydney Sweeney and Lisa.

Pharrell Williams found a unique way to unwind after the 2025 Met Gala!

The 52-year-old Louis Vuitton men’s creative director, who was a co-chair for the evening, held an intimate evening centered around an Uno tournament following his attendance at the gala alongside wife Helen Lasichanh on Monday evening (May 5), which was held at Crane Club in New York City.

Vogue notes that there were “cocktails, a bit of dancing, and the usual merrymaking, though none of the paparazzi crush or nightclub chaos found at the other 16 (!) after-parties unfolding across Manhattan.”

Keep reading to find out more…

Winners could walk away with one of four extravagant prizes: a Richard Mille watch, Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings, a Louis Vuitton trunk, or a custom varsity jacket designed by Pharrell himself.

Party attendees included Kim Kardashian, La La Anthony, Ciara, Halle Bailey, Jaden Smith, Pusha T, David Blaine, Adam Mosseri, Eva Chen,...

The party doesn’t stop at the 2025 Met Gala!

Celebs partied into the early morning at the Boom at The Standard Hotel Met Gala 2025 After Party for fashion’s biggest night out.

Stars like Shaboozey and Busta Rhymes hit the DJ booth after 2 a.m., following sets by Burna Boy and Black Coffee, per Wwd.

Chance the Rapper, Darren Criss, Mia Criss, Central Cee, Nick Jonas and wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Halle Bailey, Yara Shahidi, Lupita Nyong’o, Daniel Lee, Sergio Hudson and Leon Bridges were among the many star-studded attendees.

Coco Rocha, Christian Siriano, Bebe Rexha, Dascha Polanco, Bronwyn Newport, Adam Lambert, Sharareh Siadat, Shaun Hardy, Alex Moss, Sasha Pinto, Jennifer Lee, Chloe King, Henry Zankov, Victoria Seabrooks, Early Fontenette, David Graver, Erin Lichy, Big Sean, Ezra J. William, Tina Leung, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Dapper Dan, and Mia Moretti were also among the many names.

Check out 150+ photos from the...

Disney's Snow White was the studio's latest attempt to turn its beloved animated fairy tales into live-action versions. The House of Mouse previously had massive success with titles like 2015's Cinderella, 2017's Beauty and the Beast, and even 2023's The Little Mermaid, but the live-action adaptation of the first Disney Princess wasn't a hit.

Based on the 1937 animated hit Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first animated film produced in the U.S., and Disney's first title. Based on the 1812 German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, Snow White is one of the most recognizable Disney Princesses, but her popularity didn't translate into the new adaptation starring Rachel Zegler as the titular princess. According to Deadline, Snow White is officially heading to digital platforms on May 13 after a disastrous box office run.

Alongside its debut on digital platforms on May 13, Disney has also confirmed the date for its physical release.

Rege-Jean Page and Halle Bailey walk the blue carpet at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 5) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The 37-year-old actor and the 25-year-old singer/actress may have attended the event separately, but they’re starring in an upcoming new movie together.

Details on the new project are being kept under wraps, but you can learn all we know about it here!

At the Met Gala, Rege-Jean is wearing a custom Brioni look featuring a “silk double-breasted coat, paired with an evening jacket and shirt, silk-wool blend trousers, and silk accessories.”

Halle is wearing a custom Coach look by creative director Stuart Vevers, who she posed with on the carpet. The Harlem Renaissance-inspired look featuring “a peak-lapel pinstripe evening jacket in navy and cream wool crafted with dramatic hourglass proportions,” following “Savile Row-inspired made-to-measure techniques that nod to the broader transatlantic...

Trolls will find ways to circumvent the system, no matter how hard platforms try to send them back into their caves. Most recently, they crawled out to spread venom againstThe Last of Us Season 2, based on the acclaimed video game The Last of Us Part II, which suffered similarly upon its release. The first season of the HBO series was critically acclaimed, and it initially seemed like Season 2 was being met with similar warmth. But, despite the positive reviews that it opened to a few weeks ago, the audience reception — or, as one should point out, the troll reaction — has been quite negative.

Whether these folks should be taken seriously is another matter. But the fact that they're able to manipulate audience scores on aggregator platforms, despite the efforts taken to prevent this sort of behavior, is a matter of concern. The Last of Us Season 2's audience score on...

Ruby Sunday resurfaces Saturday, when the fourth episode of the new Doctor Who season streams on Disney+.

In the episode “Lucky Day,” we see Ruby Sunday (played again by Season 14 companion Millie Gibson) face life back on Earth without the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) in her orbit. Then, when a dangerous new threat emerges, Ruby works with Unit to save her new boyfriend, Conrad (World on Fire‘s Jonah Hauer-King), from its terrifying power.

More from TVLineAndor: Could Syril Handle the Dark Truth About Ghorman? Kyle Soller Hints at Tipping Point AheadJeremy Renner Explains Hawkeye Season 2 Hold-Up, Says He Was Offered...

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" originates from the gruesome fairy tales by Giambattista Basile and the Brothers Grimm, which are bloody, nightmarish stories that most parents wouldn't read to their children. Since then, "Snow White" has inspired everything from horror flicks to erotic films, further adding to its legacy as a twisted story at heart.

However, thanks to Disney reimagining the once-brutal narrative as a more wholesome story, "Snow White" is now regarded as a family-friendly fantasy about a princess, her loyal dwarf companions, and a handsome prince who steals her heart. Well, that's how it used to be perceived, as the House of Mouse's live-action "Snow White" remake, starring Rachel Zegler as the titular princess, is even more controversial than the story's horrifying roots.

2025's "Snow White" is a passable live-action retelling that updates the story for modern times, but the film's myriad of scandals have turned it...

Universal has set an April 10, 2026 theatrical release for the Kat Coiro directed Italianna.

The movie’s plot is under wraps for the Ryan Engle penned fesature which stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page.

The pic is based on an original idea by Ryan Engle and Kristin Engle. Will Packer and Johanna Byer are producing through Will Packer Productions’ first look deal with Universal Pictures. Coiro directed the Jennifer Lopez-Owen Wilson Universal romcom Marry Me. That movie went Peacock and theatrical day-and-date and grossed $50.5M worldwide.

Currently, Italianna stands as the only major studio release in the post Easter corridor next year, the holiday falling on April 5. Universal currently has the Easter release date on hold with an untitled Illumination Animation film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.

Other 2026 releases for Universal with...

Nicolas Winding Refn’s next feature is taking shape.

“Her Private Hell,” announced by Neon, is set to star Charles Melton, Sophie Thatcher, Kristine Froseth and Havana Rose Liu.

Little else is known about the project from the director of “Drive,” “Only God Forgives” and “Bronson,” with Neon’s cryptic message on social media merely naming the cast and describing it as “something groovy.”

Whatever “Her Private Hell” is, it would mark Refn’s first full feature since 2016’s “The Neon Demon,” with the director having since focussed on TV with “Too Old to Die Young” at Amazon and Netflix series “Copenhagen Cowboy.”

For Melton, the film marks the next high-profile film director he’s worked with in a sharp cinematic trajectory since breaking out on...

Is The Last Of Us Season 2 facing a casting backlash? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The trolls have clocked in to take a dump once again, dragging down what should’ve been another celebration for prestige television. Despite HBO’s The Last of Us returning with a bang, with high ratings, glowing critic reviews, and a rock-solid 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, its audience score is slipping fast, like a runner with a busted ankle in clicker territory. Just hours ago it clung to 55%, and now it’s already sunk to 52%, Collider reports.

The Usual Suspects

There’s a stench in the air, and it reeks of targeted review-bombing. The kind that’s become a tired ritual anytime a show or film dares to cast a woman, especially one who doesn’t fit into some narrow, outdated mold.

Bella Ramsey’s return as Ellie seems to have lit a fire under a subset of keyboard crusaders,...

It would appear that the trolls are out of their caves. Despite the best efforts of Rotten Tomatoes to prevent this sort of thing, the second season of HBO's The Last of Usseems to have become a victim of review-bombing. This is when a group of disgruntled viewers make a collective effort to manipulate a film or show's rating on aggregator platforms. One look at The Last of Us' Rotten Tomatoes page might make the casual observer curious to know how a show that has been so widely acclaimed can have such a dismal audience rating. The answer is often very simple.

The Last of UsSeason 2 premiered last week to excellent viewership figures and positive reviews. It holds a "certified fresh" 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But the second season's audience score is in a free-fall. Only a few hours ago, it stood at 55%, but now, the score has dropped further...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Lana Del Rey yearns for freedom on her latest ballad, Addison Rae invites listeners into her synth-pop fantasy, and Jid puts the bar work in on his latest release. Plus, new music from Wiz Khalifa, Julien Baker, Torres, and more.

Lana Del Rey, “Bluebird” (YouTube)

Addison Rae, “Headphones On” (YouTube)

Jid, “Wrk” (YouTube)

Wiz Khalifa feat Larry June, “Cashed Out” (YouTube)

Julien Baker, Torres, “Bottom of a Bottle” (YouTube)

Ryan Castro,...

Jesse Eisenberg has described his next film as “completely joyful and unhinged”.The 40-year-old actor and director is following up his Oscar-nominated film ‘A Real Pain’ with the as-yet untitled musical project, which stars Julianne Moore, 63, and 56-year-old Paul Giamatti.Produced by A24 and Emma Stone’s Fruit Tree banner, it began shooting in April and centres around Moore’s character – billed as a “shy woman who is unexpectedly cast in a community theatre musical production, going to extremes as she loses herself in the role” – according to the official synopsis.Jesse, who also stars in the film, has written the original music and lyrics. He was quoted by Variety saying: “It’s completely joyful and unhinged. I wanted to create something that celebrates the chaos and catharsis of community theatre.” The film also features performances from Halle Bailey, 24, Havana Rose Liu, 26, and Bernadette Peters, 76, alongside Eldar Isgandarov, Bonnie Milligan,...

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The Four Seasons trailer unites Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Colman Domingo

Netflix released the trailer for The Four Seasons, a comedy series from creators Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield and based on Alan Alda's 1981 film of the same name. It follows a group of longtime friends in their 50s over the course of four seasonal vacations throughout a year, where they all experience hardships and victories. In addition to Fey, Steve Carell, and Colman Domingo, the cast includes Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, and Erika Henningsen. It premieres May 1.

Jesse Eisenberg's A24 musical comedy adds Halle Bailey, Havana Rose Liu, and Bernadette Peters

Jesse Eisenberg's follow-up to his Academy Award-winning film A Real Pain has added Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid), Havana Rose Liu (Bottoms), and Broadway icon Bernadette Peters to its cast. They join Julianne Moore...

Jesse Eisenberg‘s musical comedy film adds new talent to its star-studded cast.

Halle Bailey, Bernadette Peters, and Havana Rose Liu have signed on for Jesse‘s upcoming film, which will be produced by A24. Other stars in the project include Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Bonnie Milligan, Colton Ryan, Lilli Cooper, and Maulik Pancholy.

The movie will tell the story of “[A] shy woman [Moore] who is unexpectedly cast in a community theater musical production, going to extremes as she loses herself in the role,” according to Variety.

Jesse wrote the the lyrics and music for the film, which started production this month.

This will be Jesse‘s follow-up project to the film A Real Pain, which he wrote and directed. Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie at the 2025 Oscars.

If you didn’t see, last month, Jesse was given another major honor for A Real Pain.