Helen Mirren Shares Why Playing the Villain in 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' Means So Much to Her (Exclusive)

LeBron James partied like it was his birthday during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show on Sunday February 13. The 37-year-old basketball player showed that he’s clearly a 50 Cent fan, as he rapped along to “In Da Club,” during the rapper’s surprise appearance at the game. The respect was clearly mutual, as the 46-year-old rapper posted the video of LeBron jamming out along with him.

Cardi B is having the best Valentine’s Day ever. The rapper, 29, came home after Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13 and discovered her husband Offset, 30, decorated their entire L.A. home with roses. Cardi went through their house and recorded countless pink and red roses scattered on the floor for her Instagram Stories. Offset also set up bountiful amounts of bouquet of roses, romantic candles, and large heart wreaths inside the house and near the outdoor swimming pool area for his wife.

Premier League star Olivier Dacourt has called Kurt Zouma's cat-slapping actions "undefendable" but then went on to say "he hasn't killed anyone."The West Ham defender has faced a widespread public backlash after a video emerged of him slapping and kicking his pet cat.Hammers boss David Moyes has stood by Zouma and continued to select him for games while the RSPCA - which has confiscated the two animals - proceed with their investigation. Ex-Newcastle, Leeds and France star Dacourt has given his opinion on his fellow countryman's actions while working for French broadcaster Canal.

Valentine’s Day today which means thousands of Brits are heading our for dinner, drinks, dates and even the occasional proposal.But, some romantics have gone a step further than placing a takeaway order or nipping to a restaurant thanks to Deliveroo's latest promotion.Deliveroo is running a competition offering for customers to have a wedding at their doorstep – overseen by the app’s “Roo-gistrar Riders”.Any lucky couples chosen had their food delivered alongside rings, flowers and even a Deliveroo voucher.And, to test out the experience, Anna and Emily, from MyLondon, enjoyed the ceremony on their doorstep earlier this week.Anna explained: “My girlfriend and I are obsessed with two things: food, and each other. So when I heard Deliveroo were marrying off couples in doorstep wedding ceremonies, it was like the stars aligned..“When our wedding party arrived it was like a Deliveroo food delivery on steroids - we had flowers, confetti, a big plate of sushi, and got to make out on the doorstep while angry cab drivers beeped at us for holding up the traffic.“Plus, saying “I roo” instead of “I do” during our vows took away any lingering anxiety of the wedding being actually legally binding.”Amusingly, the pair now think that ordering food won’t ever live up to the hype again after enjoying cheering crowds, some Ed Sheeram music and confetti.

Kate Garraway has confessed that she and husband Derek Draper are "in many ways strangers" as he continues to battle on after Covid-19 left him hospitalised for 374 days. The 54-year-old former Labour party advisor was placed into a medically-induced coma and was left with holes in many of his vital organs.Derek survived one of the worst bouts of Covid that any expert had ever seen and was kept in hospital for over a year before he was reunited with his family - Kate and her children, Darcey, 15, and William (also known as Billy), 12.The upcoming documentary is a follow on from the award-winning Finding Derek which now explores life at home and the everyday struggles he faces.Derek's body was ravaged by Covid, with his major organs severely affected which means he now needs 24-hour care.

Manchester United fans have spotted an embarrassing moment where Paul Pogba was forced to ask Marcus Rashford to track back in the lead up to Southampton’s goal on Saturday.The Red Devils suffered another disappointing result in the Premier League as Southampton came back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.United were put in front by Jadon Sancho, who grabbed his first league goal of the season in the first-half, before Che Adams fired back three minutes after the break.There was poor defending all around as Southampton dissected the United defence, but eagle-eyed fans especially noticed Rashford’s reluctance to help out his team-mates by tracking back.Rashford, 24, came out fresh and ready after the break but did not show any interest in hunting down the marauding Saints left-back. His frustrated French teammate Pogba, sensing the danger, even waved for the Englishman to press to no avail.

Valentine's Day on a budget.Harry Crookenden and Georgie Park, both 35, believe you can mark the most romantic day of the year for just £25.They have been keeping a tight grip on their spending over the past two years as they’re saving for their wedding and a deposit on a home.With some simple swaps, you can enjoy an evening worth £210 for a fraction of the price.Their hacks include waiting until February 15 to buy half-price roses, cooking dinner at home and unwinding with the latest film on Netflix.In line with this, new research from the communications provider who know good value; Plusnet found the same number of Brits (11%) want a partner who is good with money as one who is good in bed*. while over one in five Brits (21%) find being frugal a turn on in a partner.Digital marketing manager Georgie said: “There is definitely a load of pressure placed on couples to spend money on Valentine’s Day but with a wedding to plan and a deposit to save for - we want to know we’re not overspending and getting the most for our money.“This is our first Valentine’s Day since we got engaged so we definitely want to make the most of it but without spending hundreds of pounds on one evening.“We set ourselves a budget of £25 for Valentine’s Day - which you’d normally spend on a takeaway or a couple of drinks in the pub - and challenged ourselves to have the most for our money and special evening at a low cost.”To cut down the couple are looking at ways to make their spend work harder, Harry is waiting until February 15 to buy Georgie roses flowers when they will be half price, saving £15.

Katie Price is offering OnlyFans subscribers an opportunity to sign up to her racy content for huge 50 percent reduction with the monthly fee. The 43-year-old is giving fans on the steamy site a chance to sample her snaps for a 28 day period with a slashed fee.Instead of the usual £11-per-month sum, the reality star is flogging a taste of what she has to offer for just £5.50 for the one month.The mum-of-five took to Instagram, telling her followers she had "big news" to share which included a link to her site.She also captioned: "50% sale on my OnlyFans!" along with a blue love heart.The post lands after Katie unfortunately had to announce last week that she had needed to step away from sharing content on the fee-paying platform.Katie had been forced to hold back with upcoming photoshoots and fresh content after it is claimed she'd been on the surgery table again.Her OnlyFans platform had not even been live for one month, when she had to break the news to subscribers that she wouldn't be able to share fresh content until her wounds had healed.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly furious with Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United, with the two reported to have a ‘fractured relationship’. The Portugal international has in the midst of his worst goal drought for over 13 years after failing to hit the target in six matches.It has coincided with some poor form from the Red Devils, who have dropped a worrying amount of points in recent weeks.

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy determined, “a holistic understanding of female sexuality includes examining sexual expression, pleasure, intimacy, and other dimensions of sex.” The writers, producers, and showrunners presenting sex-positive characters are expressing their ideas about what it means to be a Black woman in charge of your own sexuality smartly with sensitivity and fun. Crossing education level, ages, professional spectrums, political ideologies and marital statuses these women have each opted to leave the respectability politics behind to develop interior lives that honor their desires and boundaries.

Emily Andrea has looked back on the time her husband Peter Andre was asked for pictures from his fans while she was heading to the delivery suite in hospital to give birth. Writing in her weekly OK! column, the mum of two and NHS doctor, 32, added that it was the first time she had witnessed her other half Peter, 42, to refuse to take a selfie. Elsewhere in her column, Emily discusses why blood transfusions are “safe” despite sounding distressing and why she will be seeing Peter at home more often from now on.

Danny Miller and his fiancée Steph Jones have opened up on life three months after they introduced their newborn son Albert to the world. And the Emmerdale star turned I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! champion, 31, has opened up his experiences with dad guilt while his and Steph's newborn son has been suffering from colic and reflux recently.

Coleen Rooney has suffered a setback in her defence against Rebekah Vardy's libel case. She has been denied permission to bring a claim against Rebekah's agent as part of a legal battle between the footballer's wives.

Soul, it’s titled “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure,” and it’s latest stop is in NYC at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem to celebrate our past heroes. 

Shazam! sequel.Shazam! Fury of the Gods will see Mirren take on the role of Hespera, a daughter of Atlas, in the upcoming DC sequel.Zachary Levi will reprise his role of Shazam in the film, whilst Rachel Zelger also confirmed her role in the film back in February.According to Deadline, the film will “continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word ‘SHAZAM!’ is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego.”You can see the trailer for Shazam, which earned $364million worldwide and earned generous reviews, here:Following delays to filming the sequel through the coronavirus pandemic, the film is now scheduled for a November 2022 release, three years after the

A major update on Shazam 2 has dropped and it is sure to leave you super excited. As reported by Deadline, Shazam: Fury of the Gods will star actress Helen Mirren in the role of the lead antagonist.

Dame Helen Mirren is set to play the villain Hespera, a daughter of Atlas, in her first-ever superhero film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods hitting US/UK theaters June 2, 2023.Shazam director David F. Sandberg confirmed Deadline's report via Twitter on Tuesday: 'Awesome cast getting awesomer!'YouTuber Rachel Zegler - who plays 'a mysterious key role' in the sequel - also reacted to the news via Twitter: 'I'm gonna be in a movie with Helen Mirren???' Welcome to the DCEU! Dame Helen Mirren(pictured March 10) is set to play the villain Hespera, a daughter of Atlas, in her first-ever superhero film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods Shazam director David F.

Director David F. Sandberg‘s ‘Shazam!‘ was an endearing family-focused superhero film that explored one of the more interesting power fantasies in comic books, with a kid being endowed with super-human abilities and becoming an adult in the process.

Helen Mirren is set to show her evil side. The Oscar-winning actress will soon be joining the DC Extended Universe in the upcoming sequel.Mirren, 75, has been cast to play the villainous Hespera in forthcoming, ET has learned.The character is a bit of a mystery for fans, as Hespera, the daughter of the god Atlas, does not appear in the comics.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterShe’s played a queen, and now she’ll be a god.Helen Mirren has joined New Line’s DC comics adaptation “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” as Hespera, the villainous daughter of the god Atlas.Practically the entire team behind 2019’s “Shazam!” is returning for the sequel, including stars Asher Angel (who plays teenager Billy Batson, who becomes imbued with the power of the superhero Shazam whenever he says the name) and Zachary Levi (who plays the adult version of Billy whenever he has the power of Shazam).

Helen Mirren has closed a deal to play the villain Hespera, a daughter of Atlas in, in New Line and DC Films Shazam: Fury of the Gods, the sequel to the box office hit adaptation of the comic book character. Zachary Levi is set to reprise his role of Shazam with Rachel Zelger also board to join the cast.