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On The Late Show’s second-to-last episode, Stephen Colbert hosts a star-packed edition featuring guests like Billy Crystal, Martha Stewart, Mark Hamill, Ben Stiller, Aubrey Plaza, Robert De Niro and more for The Colbert Questionnaire. Highlights include De Niro teasing about Epstein files and a ship-in-a-bottle gift from Stiller, as the show gears up for its final episode set to air May 21 with details on guests still under wraps.
OutKick’s culture writer Matt Reigle reviews the trailer for the Meet the Parents sequel Focker-In-Law, arguing the clip looks like a recycled, less funny redo of the original premise, with Greg facing a reverse family dynamic. Despite skepticism about its jokes, he predicts strong box-office buoyed by nostalgia and online hype, noting the internet’s mixed reception but acknowledging the franchise’s enduring appeal.
The Focker-in-Law trailer confirms Ariana Grande joining the Meet the Parents sequel, with Greg Focker facing off against his fiancée Olivia Jones while Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner, and Teri Polo return; Beanie Feldstein and Skyler Gisondo join the cast as new family members, John Hamburg returns as writer/director, and the film is set for a Thanksgiving-week release on November 25 after a CinemaCon trailer debut.
Universal Pictures unveiled the first trailer for Focker In-Law at CinemaCon, with Ariana Grande joining Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in a Meet the Parents–style comedy. Grande plays Henry’s girlfriend Olivia Jones, a former FBI hostage negotiator who disrupts Greg Focker’s family dynamic as the film heads to a Thanksgiving release.
At Carnegie Hall’s Tibet House US benefit, Robert De Niro recited Abraham Lincoln’s civility admonition from the Lyceum Address, urging reason, morality, and reverence for the Constitution as part of a diverse, experimental program that avoided overt political talk about current events.
President Trump raged against Robert De Niro after the Oscar winner spoke out against his State of the Union, calling for De Niro to be deported along with Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. The tirade came as the speech featured high-profile moments about Supreme Court attendance and Trump’s tariff policy, and amid polling showing his approval dipping ahead of the midterms.
President Donald Trump vented on Truth Social after Robert De Niro criticized him at a 'State of the Swamp' counter-event, calling Omar and Tlaib 'lunatics' who should be deported; De Niro said he felt betrayed by his country, urging a return to core values. Trump responded with insults toward De Niro and reiterated attacks on the Democratic lawmakers, illustrating the sharp exchanges that followed the counter-programming around Trump’s State of the Union address.
Robert De Niro warns on Nicolle Wallace’s show that Trump would not voluntarily exit after a potential 2028 term, saying it’s up to Americans to remove him and to safeguard elections amid talk of federalizing voting during the midterms.
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro paid tribute to the late Robert Duvall, praising his gift and influence after his death at 95; Duvall’s iconic Godfather roles with Pacino and De Niro sparked widespread condolences from fellow stars like Viola Davis and Adam Sandler as his legacy as a towering, versatile actor is celebrated.
Celebrating 30 years of Michael Mann's 'Heat', the article highlights its groundbreaking portrayal of complex characters, intense heist scenes, and the nuanced exploration of work, sacrifice, and human connection, emphasizing its lasting influence and emotional depth beyond typical crime genre tropes.
Robert De Niro visited Rome and met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, where they exchanged greetings and he received a Rosary. The actor, of Italian descent, also received the Lupa Capitolina honor from Rome's mayor and expressed his emotional connection to Italy and its culture.
Five individuals have been charged with running a fentanyl distribution network that sold counterfeit pills via social media, leading to the overdose deaths of Robert De Niro's grandson and two other teenagers in New York in 2023. The suspects face serious charges with potential life sentences if convicted.
Nearly six people have been indicted for selling fentanyl-laced pills that led to the July 2023 overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, who died after using fake Xanax pills sold via social media in New York City.
Robert De Niro criticized Stephen Miller, a top aide in the Trump administration, calling him a 'Nazi' and condemning his immigration policies and political tactics, while expressing concern over Trump's potential to manipulate the electoral process and warning Americans about intimidation strategies.
Jimmy Kimmel made a strong return to ABC after a weeklong suspension, addressing recent controversies with humor and wit, featuring a comedic skit with Robert De Niro, and highlighting ongoing political tensions, especially with Donald Trump, while emphasizing free speech and resilience in late-night TV.