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Billy Baldwin says he refused to kiss Sharon Stone during Sliver’s climactic scenes and describes a long-running feud dating back to their 1993 film, claiming Stone alleged a producer tried to force her to sleep with him; he adds he would love to bury the hatchet and potentially work with her again, though he’s adamant he’ll never collaborate with Stone again.
Rory Kinnear, who played Bill Tanner in the Daniel Craig-era Bond films, says he’d reprise his role if asked but has heard nothing about the next 007 project. He suggests the new film will aim for continuity while taking a fresh direction, as Amazon-led casting rumors swirl around contenders such as Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden, Jack Barton, Callum Turner and Harris Dickinson.
Katy Perry says her nine-year relationship with Orlando Bloom ended during a difficult period but taught her important lessons, and she has since started dating former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau; Bloom has said they’re on good terms and they remain focused on co-parenting their daughter Daisy Dove.
Ariana Grande closed her Eternal Sunshine tour with an emotional show at London’s O2 Arena, tearfully thanking fans and signaling a long break from public life amid intense scrutiny of her appearance and health; she had previously announced a planned hiatus and will not join the London stage revival of Sunday in the Park with George, with future projects including a film in the Meet the Parents franchise.
Sean Ono Lennon and partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl welcomed their first child, a son named Aurelius, sharing photos on social media and adding another generation to John Lennon’s family.
Miley Cyrus appears to be entering a mononym-era, posting the single word 'MILEY' on Instagram and hinting at her tenth studio album described as a love story, as fans await new music and she pays tribute to Dolly Parton after her passing.
Andy Cohen will replace Howard Stern on a SiriusXM channel in a lineup shake-up, effective September 1, with the Radio Andy channel moving and the station rebranding to 'Andy 100' as Cohen takes over. The move follows Stern’s earlier on-air prank about leaving and comes after prior staff changes at his show.
Kenan Thompson will serve as a guest judge on America’s Got Talent on September 1 while Simon Cowell recovers from back surgery, NBC announced on the show's Instagram. Thompson previously filled in during the 2020 live quarterfinals. Cowell has undergone multiple back surgeries after 2020 and 2022 injuries, and more guest judges will be announced later.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s forthcoming Ali G: Who Iz I? has sparked controversy in the UK, with NewsCord urging theaters to boycott and Picturehouse Cinemas saying they have no plans to screen the film. The trailer shows Cohen in Ali G’s persona in a fly-on-the-wall format, drawing criticism that the character perpetuates racial stereotypes, while supporters argue the comedy subverts mainstream norms. The Amazon MGM Studios release is set for October 23 and follows Ali G as he confronts new family pressures while attempting to reclaim his fame, amid debate over the relevance of the humor.
Andrew Garfield says he often thinks about leaving Hollywood, explaining that after back-to-back projects this year (including The Magic Faraway Tree, The Uprising, and Artificial), he longs for a simpler life and stronger relationships. He’s currently juggling multiple big roles and, after a roughly two-year hiatus, recently returned with We Live in Time while promoting The Magic Faraway Tree and other projects.
The Independent reports that the US Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death in South Carolina. An autopsy showed no signs of trauma and toxicology results could take up to 12 weeks as police assess potential criminal conduct related to her on-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson; Panettiere, famed for Heroes, Nashville, and the Scream films, died at age 36 amid ongoing tributes.
Phia Saban, who plays Helaena Targaryen on House of the Dragon, says she was honoured to die in the season 3 finale, having sensed her character’s fate as the series diverges from the books. She received the official call from showrunner Ryan Condal and described the moment as exhilarating, as the show moves toward its final season. The finale depicts Helaena’s death after being imprisoned by Rhaenyra, a brutal moment that continues the show’s departures from George R.R. Martin’s source material and fuels ongoing debates about adaptation, underscored by Martin’s distancing from the project and Condal’s defense of their creative choices.
Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend is a candid, autobiographical album that threads grief, love, and a high-profile breakup with Paul Mescal into intimate lyricism and lush production, with collaborators like Jack Antonoff and Maya Hawke; the piece highlights Bridgers’ evolving songwriting and suggests the album—out August 14 on Dead Oceans—confirms her status as a defining voice in contemporary indie music.
House of the Dragon director Nina López-Corrado defends the show’s deviations from George RR Martin’s books, saying the changes are deliberate and advance the story, despite Martin’s criticism. Showrunner Ryan Condal has argued that adapting the source requires invention and collaboration with Martin, though Martin has voiced frustration with the process. The interview references season 3 developments (including Dreamfyre and Corlys Velaryon’s kidnapping) and teases a path toward a fourth season and a major finale, underscoring that departures are meant to deepen character arcs and upcoming battles.
Ariana Grande is stepping back from public life after finishing her Eternal Sunshine tour in London on Sept. 1, citing ongoing scrutiny of her health and body. Her representative says she will complete the tour on a high note and then take a much-needed break from public-facing work, including stepping away from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George, following the release of her eighth album Petal.