Paul Mescal

Palestinian actress’ scenes removed from ‘Gladiator II’

The highly anticipated film "Gladiator 2" has sparked controversy after scenes featuring Palestinian-Egyptian actress May Calamawy were reportedly cut due to her vocal support for Palestine.

Calamawy, who was cast in a significant role, saw her screen time reduced to brief and only silent appearances after publicly criticizing Israel's 2023 Gaza attacks.

Natalie Portman on holiday in Mykonos – Her dance with a drag queen

Natalie Portman has chosen Mykonos as her holiday destination, and photos and videos of the Hollywood star are making rounds on social media.

In one video, the Oscar-winning actress is seen dancing with a drag queen at a popular spot on the island. Other images capture her relaxing on a beach.

Taylor Swift, The Weeknd invited to join Oscars panel

Taylor Swift, best supporting actor Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, "Elvis" star Austin Butler, "Nope's" Keke Palmer and The Weeknd have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The organization behind the Oscars said Wednesday that it extended invitations to 398 individuals to join its ranks this year.

France's ballet star on giving up the American dream

He conquered the New York stage, married a Hollywood star and directed a daring new film version of "Carmen." But Benjamin Millepied says he had to give up the American dream to return to France.

Millepied is best-known to tabloid gossip fans as the husband of actress Natalie Portman, whom he met while working as choreographer on the Oscar-winning film "Black Swan."