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Johnson's Silence Sparks Fire: Backlash Over Politics-Free Public Image
entertainment11 days ago

Johnson's Silence Sparks Fire: Backlash Over Politics-Free Public Image

Dwayne Johnson faced online criticism after telling Esquire he will stop publicly weighing in on politics, with George Takei and Wil Wheaton calling his stance cowardly and complicit in silence. Johnson, on a worldwide Moana press tour, says he regrets endorsing Biden in 2020 and will keep politics off his public agenda to avoid dividing fans, choosing to express his views through his work instead. The piece also notes that other stars, like Jennifer Lawrence, have reflected on similar choices about public political commentary.

via Variety|
#backlash#dwayne-johnson#entertainment
Holland Hints Owen Cooper Could Be the Next Spider-Man
entertainment24 days ago

Holland Hints Owen Cooper Could Be the Next Spider-Man

Tom Holland told Esquire that Owen Cooper would be awesome as the next Spider-Man and could be a great springboard for a fresh face. He said he’d like to mentor the successor, similar to Robert Downey Jr.’s mentorship, and hopes to stay involved as a producer, even though securing producing credits can be tough. Cooper has previously expressed interest in playing Spider-Man, and his rising profile from Adolescence strengthens his candidacy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Dwayne Johnson reveals cancer scare, Oscar buzz, and a pledge to keep politics private
entertainment1 month ago

Dwayne Johnson reveals cancer scare, Oscar buzz, and a pledge to keep politics private

In an Esquire cover feature ahead of Jumanji/Moana press and ongoing awards chatter, Dwayne Johnson reveals he faced a cancer scare after a lump on his testicle prompted an ultrasound, which ultimately showed epididymitis rather than cancer. He also acknowledges Oscar buzz and a lack of a nomination, saying it would have been incredible but doesn’t define him, and he plans to return to work. Johnson also says he will keep politics off his public platform, noting a prior Biden endorsement caused division, while remaining open to discussions about AI and other topics.

via Variety|
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Cranston Roasts Shia LaBeouf, Urges Him to 'Get Some Help'
entertainment2 months ago

Cranston Roasts Shia LaBeouf, Urges Him to 'Get Some Help'

Frankie Muniz revealed in an Esquire interview that he was set to star in Holes before choosing Agent Cody Banks, a decision that handed Shia LaBeouf the lead and helped launch his career. In response, Bryan Cranston jokingly roasted LaBeouf, telling him to “get some help” after noting LaBeouf’s well-documented history of legal issues and rehab, including a Mardi Gras arrest, while Muniz wonders how differently his own career might have unfolded.

via Variety|
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