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Matthew McConaughey Once Turned Down Joel in The Last of Us: "I Wasn't Acting Back Then"
Back when HBO's The Last of Us was still in early development, showrunner Craig Mazin approached Matthew McConaughey about playing Joel—but he turned it down. McConaughey has now explained why in his own words, and Craig Mazin has offered his side of the story too.
Jorja Smith Drops Third Album at 29, Throwing All Her Feelings Onto the Dance Floor
Working with producer P2J across three immersive recording sessions, Jorja Smith packs heartbreak and fame anxiety into house and afro-house beats on her new album "What Are The Odds," out August 21 via FAMM.
At Career Peak Yet Taking Turns on Leave: KATSEYE Still Can't Find Its Voice on "Wild"
With a first Grammy nomination and a tour that sold out in seconds on the horizon, KATSEYE's third EP delivers a wishy-washy record, while two members have taken turns pausing activities for mental health.
Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp Heads to London Stage, Playing Two Roles in New Departure
Stranger Things just wrapped with its New Year's special, and Noah Schnapp is already jumping into a London stage production called Affluenza, taking on two roles at once. It's also his first project since leaving Hawkins that has zero connection to the original show.
House of the Dragon Season 4 Confirmed as Series Finale—HBO Boss Says the Ending Was Always Planned
Following the Season 3 finale, HBO has confirmed that House of the Dragon will conclude with its fourth season. CEO Casey Bloys made clear this isn't a last-minute cancellation — the endpoint was mapped out from day one.
BTS' V Reveals Hearing Loss in Right Ear, Jungkook Completes ARIRANG Tour Despite Injury
During a Weverse Live, V opened up for the first time about his right ear hearing loss—now at just 30%—and revealed he's still on medication and monitoring the condition after his discharge. In the same broadcast, Jungkook admitted he completed part of the ARIRANG world tour while nursing a shin injury.
aespa Opens Up About the Exhaustion of Idol Life Ahead of Lollapalooza
From the fictional Kwangya universe to their rain-soaked Lollapalooza debut in Chicago, aespa's four members open up about new album "Lemonade" — and drop a rare, honest take on the toughest part of being an idol.
Anne Hathaway Shows Off Baby Bump at Premiere in Self-Designed Costume With a Dorothy Twist
At the premiere of "The Oakwood Street Apocalypse," Anne Hathaway's baby-bump red carpet look was just the opener — the real detail worth unpacking is the costume she helped design herself.
Jacob Elordi Reportedly in Talks to Join Ari Aster's Mysterious New Film 'Scapegoat'
A24 and Ari Aster's new project 'Scapegoat' has kept its plot completely under wraps. Scarlett Johansson is confirmed to star and produce, while Jacob Elordi is reportedly in talks to join the cast.
Awich Has Lived Through More Chaos Than Any Cast Member: From Dodging Gunfire to Becoming Japan's Hip-Hop Queen
The new MC on Netflix's dating reality reboot once shielded her infant daughter from gunfire and lost her husband to a shooting — now she's gone from rock bottom in Okinawa to headlining Budokan, calling herself "the voice for society's outsiders."
Director Couldn't Resist Yoo Seung-ho's Face, Piled On Screen Time — 'Flex X Cop 2' Cranks Up the Money-Powered Crime Fighting
Ahn Bo-hyun's Jin Yi-soo is now a full-fledged detective, Jung Eun-chae steps in as the new "devil instructor," and Yoo Seung-ho — originally meant to be the show's "hidden ace" — got so much extra screen time the director just couldn't hold back. 'Flex X Cop 2' is ready to take the flex-your-way-through-crime-solving formula even further, with private jets, supercars, and black cards galore.
When "Not Authentic Enough" Becomes a Motive for Murder: Ariana Grande's "Petal" Video
A seven-minute black-and-white short opens with a content warning for younger viewers. Ariana Grande plays Pepper, a struggling actress pushed to the edge after a producer tells her she's "not real" — and director Christian Breslauer turns the audition room into a horror set once again.
'The Killer's Shopping List' S2 Recap: The Fake Death Twist and Betrayal Clues Explained
Two key characters are already dead just four episodes in, and when Jung-ah screams her uncle Jin-wan's name at the sky, her face isn't just breaking down. Here's everything connecting Season 2 to the original, plus the wildest betrayal from the source novel.
Ariana Grande Exits West End Musical, Plans to Step Back From the Spotlight After Tour
After wrapping up the final 13 shows of the Eternal Sunshine Tour, Ariana Grande is stepping away from the London revival of Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park With George" — choosing to take a temporary step back from public life.
Ryan Murphy Cracks Open the Door to a 'Glee' Revival: "Too Many Young People Are Watching It"
A decade after *Glee* wrapped, Ryan Murphy told reporters at his new project's premiere that the musical dramedy has unexpectedly found a young new audience — and admitted he's now seriously entertaining the idea of bringing it back in some form.
Two Shows in Two Hours: Little Simz Makes Marathon Touring Look Effortless
From the main stage straight to the DJ booth at Hacienda PATRÓN, Little Simz pulled off two shows in one day at Lollapalooza. She says nerves just make her need the bathroom — and her outfit was a last-minute Muji grab.
Gong Hyo-jin's Assassin Mom Role Comes With Two Delvaux Bags
In MBC's new drama 'Killer Mommy,' Gong Hyo-jin steps out carrying a cinnamon brown Delvaux Brillant Tempo L and a black Tempête XL — two bags in two sizes and colors that hint at her character's double life.
Olivia Rodrigo Strikes Again: Joins Smashing Pumpkins for "Thirty-Three" at Lollapalooza
After teaming up with a string of '90s rock legends, Olivia Rodrigo popped up during Smashing Pumpkins' headlining set on Friday to sing a 1995 classic. Yungblud and Melissa Auf der Maur also joined in on the fun.
Cardi B Claps Back at Haters With New Single "Ah Ha"
Cardi B has dropped her new single "Ah Ha," produced by DJ SwanQo—the mastermind behind "Up"—continuing her signature formula of clapping back at haters, counting her money, and clowning on trash men. It's her first solo release since "Am I The Drama?"
HBO's "Harry Potter" Recasts Professor Lockhart with Kit Harington
After Nicholas Hoult dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, Kit Harington has stepped in to play Gilderoy Lockhart — and this isn't actually his first time voicing the character. Season 2 is expected to start filming this fall.
Dakota Fanning Plays an Alaskan Construction Worker, and Sister Elle Says This Is the Real Her
32-year-old Dakota Fanning plays Wendy, an IPA-loving construction worker, in Joe Swanberg's new film "The Sun Never Sets." After watching it, her sister Elle didn't hold back: this is the least like her, yet also the most like her, role she's ever played.
Harry Styles Lands on the Cover of W Magazine, Love Island Couple Signs on as Maybelline's New Faces
Three fashion world updates this week: Harry Styles is the latest cover star for W Magazine, Love Island USA champions Bryce and Trinity become the new faces of Maybelline, and FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) creates its first-ever Chief Marketing Officer position.
Serena Williams Returns to US Open Mixed Doubles After 28 Years
The USTA has announced its wild card picks for the 2026 US Open mixed doubles, with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams pairing up with defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz. The two bring vastly different storylines back to the grounds of Flushing Meadows—one marking a 28-year return, the other a comeback from injury.
'Yellowstone' Accused of Copying Rejected 2016 Pitch
Screenwriter Lauren J. Salkin is suing Taylor Sheridan and Paramount, claiming her 2016 pitch "Sovereign Nation" — which was rejected at the time — shares extensive overlap with "Yellowstone" in scenes and character setups.