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Seth Rogen told The New York Times he hasn’t spoken to James Franco in years and has no plans to work with him, continuing a split that began after Franco’s 2018 sexual misconduct allegations and a 2021 class-action settlement; Rogen reiterated a no-tolerance stance on abuse while noting the friendship’s personal, nuanced nature.
Seth Rogen says in a New York Times interview that he hasn’t spoken to James Franco in years and has no plans to work with him due to the sexual misconduct allegations, stressing that the nuances of their friendship are personal. The piece also covers O’Hara’s passing and notes that Season 2 of The Studio is more ambitious, with no romantic storylines on the show.
In a New York Times interview, Tucker Carlson claimed that spending time with Donald Trump puts you in a dreamlike state, “like smoking hash,” and attributed it to a spellbinding, possibly supernatural influence around the president. He said he can’t pinpoint the exact cause and isn’t a theologian, but believes those near Trump are often made more compliant. Carlson also criticized Trump’s Iran war thinking, mentioned regrets about interviewing Nick Fuentes, and floated a theory that loosening medical marijuana restrictions could lower testosterone and make people more passive.
Stephen Colbert revealed in a New York Times interview that CBS pressed him to sign a five-year renewal in 2023, but he opted for a three-year extension, a detail that adds context to CBS’s claim that The Late Show’s end was financially driven. With the finale set for May 21, Colbert’s choice may have preserved leverage for future talks, especially as Jimmy Kimmel’s deal looms in the background. Colbert also discussed the show’s evolution from a less political tone to a more political one and said he is exploring post-Late Show projects (including a Lord of the Rings script) but does not have concrete plans yet, aiming to wait for breathing room after the series ends.
Stephen Colbert says CBS’s decision to end The Late Show was driven by finances, noting that while broadcast TV faces monetization challenges, CBS was eager to sign him long-term just a couple of years earlier—suggesting a shift in the network’s stance as streaming and other factors reshape late-night economics.
Charlize Theron rebuked Timothée Chalamet’s comments about ballet and opera, arguing that while AI may eventually imitate an actor’s performance, it cannot replace live dance; she lauded dancers’ discipline and urged lifting up these classical arts, a point she reiterated from a New York Times interview cited by Deadline.
Kylie Jenner addressed rumors that she toned down her signature style after being linked to Timothée Chalamet, admitting to the New York Times that she's "stripping down a little bit" and opting for softer, more romantic looks with less makeup. While declining to discuss personal matters, she mentioned second-guessing her style after her son turned 1 and showcased a simpler aesthetic, including a classic black dress and minimal makeup at events. Despite split rumors, Jenner has been busy with new business ventures, releasing a fragrance and launching a line of sparkling vodka soda.