
John Goodman Says He Stopped Grilling Because It Was a Booze-Fueled Excuse
Actor John Goodman says he quit grilling because it became a handy excuse to drink, reflecting on past behavior in a recent interview.
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Actor John Goodman says he quit grilling because it became a handy excuse to drink, reflecting on past behavior in a recent interview.

Director Clare Kilner explains that Episode 3 of House of the Dragon Season 3 was crafted to place viewers in Rhaenyra's mind, using a Steadicam-driven, POV-focused approach inside the Red Keep and carefully chosen lenses to convey her internal conflict as she rules after Otto Hightower's execution. The piece covers working with Emma D'Arcy under demanding conditions, the collaboration with Sara Hess on the script, and Kilner's three-episode block that maps Rhaenyra's evolving sense of power and responsibility, with hints about future seasons and other projects like Task.

In a preview interview ahead of his 80th birthday, K. C. Nicolaou reflects on a career that defined modern total synthesis, detailing his approach to assembling complex natural products, the challenges overcome, and the impact of his work on drug discovery and chemical biology, as shared with Stephanie Greed in Nature Reviews Chemistry.

A California couple, Roger Lieb and Bonnie Taff, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on the United States' 250th birthday, recalling how the bicentennial year felt like the whole country was celebrating with them.

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge—co-stars in the Enola Holmes series—sit down for a candid, playful interview about their on-screen romance across three films, the deep trust built since their first audition, and how they each navigate growing as actors. They share personal moments, discuss their differing acting processes, and tackle lighthearted topics from hot takes to goat dung, with Brown revealing a sewing hobby and a future interest in directing.

The Verge piece follows Silo’s Season 3 expansion—more timelines, new characters, and larger scope—explaining how showrunner Graham Yost and the cast manage the complexity with back-to-back filming; actors describe strategies to stay aligned (director-led story-time, makeup continuity, or reading only their own scenes) as the series heads toward its planned four-season wrap, with Season 3 debuting on Apple TV on July 3.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp delivered a high-energy CNBC interview railing against frontier AI firms' token-based models, warning about intellectual-property security, criticizing proposals for wealth taxes on tech companies, and weighing in on politics and Israel, all while addressing past drug-use rumors and turning the appearance into a televised spectacle.

In a wide-ranging profile, Olivia Wilde explains how public backlash to Don’t Worry Darling pushed her to rethink her public persona, details The Invite’s record Sundance sale and theatrical release as a turning point for her career, and describes the personal growth that followed—therapy, solo travel, and time with her kids. She also reflects on her relationships (including with Harry Styles and Caspar Jopling) and her evolving approach to art, while navigating co-parenting with Jason Sudeikis and preparing new projects with renewed confidence.

Mia Sara says filming Ferris Bueller's Day Off was not a good experience, describing a fraught dynamic with director John Hughes who she called a strange guy, and admitting she struggled with the set's egos; she later left acting for poetry, though the film's cultural impact endures.

Madonna uses Interview’s Summer 2026 cover to reveal plans for Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II and a Netflix series, detailing her collaboration with Stuart Price, the shift from a Universal film project, and how dance, memory, and personal loss shape the record. She recalls the 1980s Danceteria era, her early path to Sire Records, and how she channels past personas into new work, all while discussing spirituality, writing by hand, fitness, and fashion moments from the shoot. The piece blends candid anecdotes with style-driven detail and a peek into her ongoing evolution as an artist and storyteller.

Damien Atkins explains Magnus’s three-form portrayal in Episode 3 of The Vampire Lestat—an offbeat music-video framing that belies a brutal past kidnapping and assault—detailing how he balanced satire with trauma, drew on the novel and pop references, and relied on makeup, accent, and collaboration with Sam Reid and director Claudia Llosa to portray a disturbing, sincere villain.

Tom Hanks revealed that he would physically get up and leave the room if a particularly painful scene from his movies were shown, underscoring his sensitivity to emotionally charged moments.

In a sprawling Axios Show transcript, Trump argues his second term is more powerful than his first, citing a stronger economy and rebuilt military, while praising Xi and Modi as capable leaders. He paints a confrontational view of Iran—bragging about killing Soleimani and targeting Iran’s leadership—calling the JCPOA a disaster and saying Iran won’t obtain a nuclear weapon thanks to his actions. He also discusses Ukraine aid (citing Javelins), Cuba and Venezuela as future targets, and weighs AI policy, warning of misuse but asserting U.S. leadership and potential use of the Defense Production Act. Throughout, he casts himself as the indispensable, decisive leader and hints at ongoing, high-stakes geopolitical brinkmanship ahead of his presidency, including upgrades to the White House and electoral prospects.

Colin Farrell says Sugar season 2 deepens John Sugar’s humanity as he tackles a new LA case, navigates loneliness and love, and learns more about his alien origins, with a notable jeans moment signaling his growth.

Anya Taylor-Joy says it’s difficult to talk openly about working with George Miller on Furiosa, highlighting the sensitivities and pressures of collaborating with a legendary director on the high-profile prequel.