Ben Affleck and Matt Damon share a laugh while BFFS work on Northridge set of upcoming Nike movie

shark's teeth ripped through his flesh and bones like they were saws.Paul de Gelder, 45, lost part of his arm and leg in a shark attack but has urged people not to fear the ocean predators.Having been a paratrooper for four years, de Gelder became a Navy bomb disposal diver and was undergoing a routine military exercise in 2009 when he was swimming in across the waters of naval base HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney Harbour, Australia.READ MORE: Food blogger who ate 'great white shark' on video now being investigated by policeSwimming in the murky waters of the harbour on a February morning, De Gelder's worst nightmare came true as a battle for his life ensued when a shark bit him.De Gelder called it a moment he had "dreaded all [his] life" as he fell into a state of shock.He said: "I was in pain when it grabbed me, but at this moment it wasn’t any worse than some of the hard parachute landings I’d had in the army or skateboard accidents I’d had as a kid."I tried to punch the shark and that’s when I realised my right hand was pinned by its teeth on to my leg."All the fight left my body at that moment as the shark’s rows of teeth worked through my flesh and bones like saws."The Australian said he believed his death was inevitable during the attack and had accepted his fate after looking back on his past of being bullied and realising what he had achieved in his life since then.He started to "choke on bloody water" as the shark pulled him deeper into the ocean and to de Gelder's surprise, the shark let him go and disappeared.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Despite the 45-year-old almost miraculously escaping from the clutches of the apex predator, he was in no way

Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci had a candid conversation about learning what it meant to be gay when Ricci was just 9 years old and working with Depp's then-girlfriend, Winona Ryder, on the '90s classic, "Mermaids." The "Yellowjackets" star recalled the conversation while chatting with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM's "Radio Andy" show, and remembered later working with Depp on "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." "Johnny [Depp] is actually the person who explained to me what homosexuality was when I was 9," she said.  Johnny Depp "explained homosexuality" to Christina Ricci when she was 9 and working on her first film set, "Mermaids." (Getty Images) Cohen asked, "Really? And how did that come up and how did he explain it?"  "There was something going on on-set and someone was not being nice to someone else," Ricci said. "And they were like, ‘Oh, well he might be homophobic.' And then I was like, 'Well, I don't understand what that is.' And, and I was in Winona's [Ryder] trailer, and she was like, 'I don't know how … ' So, she put me on the phone with Johnny.

The reelection campaign of Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) unveiled a new ad spot featuring her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, in which he calls Donald Trump a “coward” and a threat to democracy.

Warner Bros. Discovery plans to launch its streaming service that combines the assets of HBO Max and Discovery+ next summer in the U.S., the company said during its quarterly earnings call Thursday. With a target date set, there is a lot to figure out in the coming months, including what the consolidated platform will be called.

Snoop Dogg is set to star in The Underdoggs, a comedy film based on an original concept he pitched with his producing partner, Constance Schwartz-Morini.According to Deadline, the film has since been picked up by the production company ​​Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Black-ish creator Kenya Barris has signed-on to co-produce the film alongside the rapper, while Drumline‘s Charles Stone will direct it, based off a screenplay by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis.Snoop based The Underdoggs‘ synopsis on his own experience as a youth football coach, centring the film around a former NFL player who agrees to manage a children’s football team to avoid time in prison.

Lady Gaga has confirmed she will star in the forthcoming sequel to Todd Phillips’ 2019 film Joker alongside Joaquin Phoenix.The musician and actor, real name Stefani Germanotta, shared a teaser of the film confirming both her and Phoenix’s involvement in Joker: Folie à Deux earlier today (August 4).Joker: Folie à Deux10.04.24 pic.twitter.com/obp7T9lBFL— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 4, 2022Phillips confirmed back in June that a sequel to 2019’s Joker was on the way, sharing a cover of the script written by himself and collaborator Scott Silver, along with a photo of Phoenix reading the screenplay.Shortly after Folie à Deux was revealed, it was reported that Gaga was in early discussions to play Harley Quinn, the Joker’s psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum who falls in love with him, helps him escape the facility and eventually becomes his sidekick and love interest. It was also rumoured that the film – the title of which translates to “shared madness” in French – will be a musical.Gaga has had multiple starring roles in recent years, such as 2018’s A Star Is Born – which Phillips produced – and last year’s House of Gucci.Gaga’s confirmation of her involvement in the film comes shortly after its release date was announced.

A Tasmania-based lesbian woman and supporter of the anti-trans group LGB Alliance, is raising funds to take her battle to ban trans women and men from her drag shows, to the High Court. Trigger Warning: This story discusses comments against the transgender community, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Jessica Hoyle has raised over $3,300, since she launched her campaign on a fundraising platform last month. Last year, Hoyle failed in her bid to get an exemption from the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to hold her “female-only event” and now plans to take her fight to the High Court.

Kylie Jenner has been accused by a prominent cosmetics developer and makeup artist, who claims she bypassed «proper sanitation protocols» for the sake of a photo op, but the 24-year-old mogul is clapping back saying he's got it twisted.Kevin James Bennett took to Instagram on Wednesday and posted a scathing caption in a post that shows Jenner in a makeup lab, wearing a white coat and overseeing a product. The picture is one of a few Jenner posted on Instagram, which also shows her mixing several of her beauty products at a makeup manufacturer in Milan, Italy.«I'm a cosmetic developer and work with cosmetic manufacturers (and their labs) as part of my job,» Bennet captioned his post, in part.

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Ellen Pompeo is heading into her 19th season on ABC's Grey's Anatomy, debuting in early October, though she wants the show to change its approach to social issues.The long-running series created by Shonda Rhimes has never shied away from hot-button issues in the past.The 52-year-old actress opened up on her Tell Mepodcast on Tuesday, revealing she wanted the show to be 'less preachy.' Change:Ellen Pompeo is heading into her 19th season on ABC's Grey's Anatomy, debuting in early October, though she wants the show to change its approach to social issues Grey's:The 52-year-old actress opened up on her Tell Me podcast on Tuesday, revealing she wanted the show to be 'less preachy''I think if I had any desire, honestly, it would be to be less sort of preachy in one episode about certain things,' Pompeo began.'It’s like, we do one episode about, let’s see … Asian hate crimes is one that we did this past season that was really moving. I think I’d like to see things happen a little more subtly and over time,' she added.

Gigi Hadid was snapped in New York City on Thursday sporting a casual ensemble as summer begins to wind down.The 27-year-old model paired a patterned bodysuit from her Gigi Hadid x Frankies Bikinis line with light blue Levi's jeans and brown Birkenstock sandals as she toted a blue Prada Raffia tote bag.The A-list model had her blonde locks pulled back into a ponytail and wore dark sunglasses and earrings on the daytime outing. The latest:Gigi Hadid, 27, was snapped in New York City on Thursday sporting a casual ensemble as summer begins to wind downHadid, who is mother to daughter Khai, one, with ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik, 29, on Thursday revealed she is working on a new clothing line called Guest in Residence.She inserted the title 'founder, creative director @guestinresidence' onto her bio on the site, and shared a series of images of the knitwear line in the early stages.

Katy Perry took a playful jab this Thursday at Kim Kardashian's romance with Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson.During a game of MASH on her TikTok page, Katy, 37, was assigned Pete as a 'lover' - and cringed on camera at the prospect.'No offense @Kim Kardashian (and Orlando?)' she wrote in her caption, referring to her heartthrob fiance Orlando Bloom. Goofing about:Katy Perry took a playful jab this Thursday at Kim Kardashian's romance with Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson Katy's previous celebrity feuds have included Taylor Swift, although the pair have since buried the hatchet and even starred in a music video together.Taylor happens to have also engaged in a public war of words with Kim and her third husband Kanye West, whom Kim has since left.

TMZ, she says their union is “irretrievably broken with no hope for reconciliation.”This comes as Renay publicly accused her husband of cheating on Instagram, and alleged he did so unprotected. She elaborated in the papers on what she meant by that, as she’s claiming that he fathered a child outside of their marriage with another woman. The pair share three children of their own, including a daughter born in June 2021.

Ben Affleck fit in some quality time with his daughter Violet as he worked in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The 49-year-old filmmaker was seen in character asNike co-founder Phil Knight as his 16-year-old daughter visited.Ben wore a light blue button-up shirt with slacks while Violet sported a long, printed dress. Multitasking: Ben Affleck fit in some quality time with his daughter Violet as he worked in Los Angeles on TuesdayBen added a dark tie, light grey dress pants, and black dress shoes to complete his outfit.He used a dark leather belt to secure the pleated and cuffed trousers as he worked on the not-yet-titled film.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were spotted having a giggle as they worked together in Los Angeles on Friday.The two filmmakers, 49 and 51, respectively, have teamed up once again for a new feature about how Nike worked to secure a deal with Michael Jordan in the 1980s.Affleck kept it casual in a long-sleeved gray T-shirt and sneakers while Damon wore slacks and loafers. Taking it easy: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were spotted having a giggle as they worked together in Los AngelesBen added a pair of dark pants and contrasted them with white sneakers that had grey accents.He rolled the sleeves of his crewneck shirt up to his elbows and sported his usual full beard.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are enjoying their time on set together!

On Thursday, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were spotted grinning ear-to-ear on the Los Angeles set of Amazon Studios' untitled film about the origin of Nike Air Jordan sneakers.The longtime Boston BFFs were not in costume as they strolled past a Star Waggons trailer while chatting with two other gentlemen.The sports marketing drama, which began principle photography on June 6, marks 49-year-old Ben's fifth feature directorial effort. Thick as thieves: On Thursday, Ben Affleck (R) and Matt Damon (L) were grinning ear-to-ear on the LA set of Amazon Studios' untitled film about the origin of Nike Air Jordan sneakersIt's the first time Affleck has directed 51-year-old Matt, who helped him punch up Alex Convery's 2021 blacklist script Air Jordan which was inspired by ESPN's 2015 documentary Sole Man.Damon plays former Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, who embarked on a relentless quest to sign Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan to what was then the fledgling running-shoe company in 1984.

Ben Affleck was hard at work in the director's chair as production continued on his untitled Nike project.The 49-year-old filmmaker was spotted on the Los Angeles set of his project, alongside his star and childhood friend Matt Damon, along with Viola Davis.Filming started earlier this month in Los Angeles, with Amazon Studios set to release the film on their Amazon Prime Video streaming service. Director Ben:Ben Affleck was hard at work in the director's chair as production continued on his untitled Nike project Matt on set:The 49-year-old filmmaker was spotted on the Los Angeles set of his project, alongside his star and childhood friend Matt Damon, along with Viola DavisAffleck was spotted on set wearing a plain white t-shirt, blue jeans and white sneakers for his on-set look, along with black headphones.He was also seen enjoying a cigarette and a small can of Diet Coke between takes on his currently-untitled drama.

Viola Davis is getting to work on her next project!

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were spotted on the set of the untitled Nike movie for the first time. The two were spotted walking and talking while drinking Diet Cokes on set in Los Angeles. Affleck is set to direct, write, co-star and produce while Damon will star, write and produce the film about former Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro's life story, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Ben Affleck was snapped Tuesday on his forthcoming film about Nike in Los Angeles, two days after his 10-year-old son Samuel accidentally backed a Lamborghini into a BMW.Affleck, 49, donned a sage green button-down top over a white T-shirt with light grey jeans and brown sneakers on the set of the forthcoming film.The A-lister, who plays the role of Nike co-founder Phil Knight in the movie, sported a beard as he took a break from filming on the summer day in the City of Angels while chatting with the film's Chris Messina, 47. The latest:Ben Affleck, 49, was snapped Tuesday on his forthcoming film about Nike in LA, two days after his 10-year-old son Samuel accidentally backed a Lamborghini into a BMWAffleck stars in the film opposite his longtime friend and collaborator Matt Damon, who plays sneaker salesman Sonny Vaccaro.