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‘It was supposed to be a kid’s movie’: George Lucas has come out to defend his Star Wars prequels

George Lucas has defended his Star Wars prequels. The 80-year-old director insisted that his movies were never meant to appeal to grown ups and he doesn't understand the hate directed at them. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he said at the Cannes Film Festival: "It was supposed to be a kid's movie for 12-year-olds that were going through...

Mary Poppins songwriter Richard Sherman dies at age 95

Richard Sherman, 95, a man behind famed Disney songs that delighted generations, such as It's a Small World (After all) and Mary Poppins' songs Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Chim Chim Cher-ee and Spoon full of Sugar died on Saturday (May 25), the Walt Disney Co announced on its website. He passed at a Beverly Hills California, hospital. The cause was only listed as...

Rapper Nicki Minaj cancels show in England after being held at Amsterdam airport

American rapper Nicki Minaj on May 25 cancelled a show in Manchester, England, after she said she was held by police at Amsterdam Schiphol airport on allegations of possession of soft drugs. “Despite Nicki’s best efforts to explore every possible avenue to make tonight’s show happen, the events of today have made it impossible,” the Co-op...

Anya Taylor-Joy, Jared Leto & Nicholas Galitzine Among Many Celebs at Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix

The stars were out in full force at the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2024 on Sunday (May 26) in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Anya Taylor-Joy, Jared Leto and Nicholas Galitzine were just a few of the many celebrities who were in attendance at the ninth F1 race of the season. Also seen in the paddocks and at the race to watch were Heidi Klum, Joe...

Austin Butler & Jodie Comer Attend Star-Studded Indy 500 Race, Serve As Honorary Starters

Austin Butler and Jodie Comer pose for photos while stepping out for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday (May 26) in Speedway, Ind. The two actors star in the upcoming movie The Bikeriders and served as honorary starters at the race, waving the green flag at the beginning of the race! Also in attendance and taking part...

Ayesha Curry Gives Birth Early, Welcomes 4th Child With Steph Curry!

Ayesha and Steph Curry are parents once again! The 35-year-old actress and the 36-year-old basketball star welcomed their fourth child together, the couple confirmed with a joint social media post.   “Our sweet baby boy decided to make an early arrival!! He’s doing great and we are finally settling in at home as a family of 6! So grateful!” Steph captioned a photo...

Vanna White Reveals How Pat Sajak Comforted Her on First Day of ‘Wheel,’ Shares How Long She Plans to Stay On Show After He Retires

Vanna White is opening up about the beginning of her career on Wheel of Fortune and the possible end. The 67-year-old staple on the game show, where she has served as co-host alongside Pat Sajak since 1982. While Pat is set to retire this year, with his final episode coming up soon, Vanna is remaining for a couple more years, at least. In a new interview, Vanna opened up about her first...

Justin Timberlake Delivers Peak Performance at Hits-Filled L.A. Forum Show: Concert Review

“What you are about experience may or may not be real,” reads a caption on a TV that Justin Timberlake gazes upon during an introductory vignette for his Forget Tomorrow world tour. At Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Friday night, the pop star existed in the throes of fantasy and spectacle — an arena where he continually...

Movie Review: ‘The Garfield Movie’ is a bizarre animated tale that’s not pur-fect in any way

If you catch the latest Garfield movie, you might not expect to find the famous orange feline at one point running from bad guys on the top of a speeding train If you catch the latest Garfield movie, you might not expect to find the famous orange feline at one point running from bad guys on...

Jennifer Garner Breaks Down in Tears Over Her and Ben Affleck’s Daughter Violet Graduating School

Jennifer Garner Breaks Down in Tears Over Her and Ben Affleck's Daughter Violet Graduating School   Jennifer Garner is experiencing bittersweet joy. The 13 Going on 30 actress shared she's feeling emotional because her and Ben Affleck's daughter Violet, 18, recently hit a major milestone by finishing high school. "Tell me you have a graduate without telling me you have a graduate," she wrote on Instagram May 20. "bless our hearts." One photo...