Rob Reiner Responds To Being Banned From Russia By Putin

Tom Hanks opened up on straight performers playing LGBTQ characters, saying he would not accept a role in such circumstances in current times after winning an Oscar for his performance of a gay man living with the HIV virus in the 1993 movie Philadelphia.The Academy Award winner, 65, speaking with The New York Times Magazine Monday, said, 'Let's address, "Could a straight man do what I did in Philadelphia now?" No, and rightly so.'Hanks in the film portrayed the role of lawyer Andrew Beckett, a gay man who is fired from his law firm after his bosses discover details about his personal life. The latest:Tom Hanks, 65, opened up on straight performers playing LGBTQ characters, saying he would not accept a role in such circumstances in current times after winning an Oscar for his performance of a gay man living with the HIV virus in the 1993 movie Philadelphia.

Maisie Williams' beloved Game of Thrones character Arya Stark had one of the more unique arcs throughout the show, though the actress recently revealed an interesting tidbit: she always thought Arya was queer.The 25-year-old actress' character was one of the few to survive from the first episode until the last, with an arc that saw her going from pretending to be a boy to survive after her father Ned (Sean Bean) was beheaded, to becoming one of the deadliest killers in all of Westeros.Williams opened up in her first interview with Teen Vogue, where she opened up about Arya's sexuality, and her now-infamous sex scene with Gendry (Joe Dempsie). Opening up:Maisie Williams' beloved Game of Thrones character Arya Stark had one of the more unique arcs throughout the show, though the actress recently revealed an interested tidbit: she always thought Arya was queer Arya's arc:The 25-year-old actress' character was one of the few to survive from the first episode until the last, with an arc that saw her going from pretending to be a boy to survive after her father Ned (Sean Bean) was beheaded, to becoming one of the deadliest killers in all of WesterosWilliams was just 12 years old, making her professional acting debut when she was cast as Arya Stark.The Arya character was established early on as always much more of a tomboy than her prim and proper sister Sansa (Sophie Turner).

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber continue to prove that they're the epitome of 'friendly exes' as they enjoyed an outing with their new partners on Wednesday.The former couple, who divorced in 2016 after 11 years of marriage, were also joined by their teen children, Kai and Sasha, as they strolled the New York City sidewalks.Naomi, 53, put on an animated display as she gathered the jovial group together for a selfie under a nearby tree. Family outing:Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber continue to prove that they're the epitome of 'friendly exes' as they enjoyed an outing with their new partners on Wednesday; (L-R) Sasha Schreiber, Liev Schreiber, Kai Schreiber, Billy Crudup, Naomi Watts and Taylor NeisenThe King Kong actress looked chic in a loose fitting white button-up shirt and a pair of matching wide-legged trousers.Her blonde shoulder-length strands were parted to one side and styled straight.

The casting for the upcoming Hunger Games prequel is taking shape.On Wednesday, it was announced that West Side Story actor Josh Andrés Rivera had officially joined the cast of The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes, according to The Wrap.This latest casting comes just over two weeks after it was revealed that Rivera's West Side Story co-starRachel Zegler, who also just happens to be his real-life girlfriend, had been hired to play Lucy Gray in the upcoming dystopian film. New role: West Side Story actor Josh Andrés Rivera, 27, has been added to the cast of The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes, which is the fifth installment in The Hunger Games film franchiseForthe fifth installment in the Hunger Games film series, Rivera will play the role of Sejanus Plinth, who's the mentor to a tribute from District 2 and a close friend of young Coriolanus Snow, who will be played by Tom Blyth.'Loyalties will be tested,' it began in the caption on the film franchise's official Instagram page, before posting, 'Josh Andrés Rivera has been cast as Sejanus Plinth in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – arriving in theaters November 2023.' In the movie, Coriolanus Snow not only mentors but also develops feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the 10th Hunger Games.'Never been prouder of someone in my life lemme tell you,' Zegler, 21, wrote on her Instagram Story, along with a red heart emoji, when she shared the news of her boyfriend being hired for The Hunger Games prequel that being directed by Francis Lawrence.

Dakota Johnson kept it classy in a creme outfit on Wednesday while promoting her movie projects in New York City.The 32-year-old actress wore a light jacket over a bandeau top along with a matching skirt.The Fifty Shades star completed her outfit with ivory Larroudé mule heels. Hollywood actress:Dakota Johnson kept it classy in a creme outfit on Wednesday while promoting her movie projects in New York CityThe daughter of Don Johnson, 72, and Melanie Griffith, 64, had her dark hair down below her shoulders and accessorized with black sunglasses and earrings.She was spotted outside the Today studio in NYC where she promoted her upcoming comedy-drama Cha Cha Real Smooth.

Matthew Broderick is enjoying a rare night out with his son James Wilkie!

Spider-Man films, covering all three franchises, are coming to Disney+ UK this week, the streaming service has announced.Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Homecoming – variously starring Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland – will be available to stream from June 17, 2022.Further titles from Sony’s catalogue will join the streaming platform later this year.On Monday (June 13) it was announced that the record-breaking Spider-Man: No Way Home, the latest Peter Parker adventure, is set to be re-released in cinemas as a new extended version.The blockbuster Marvel film was originally released last year, going on to make $1.9billion (£1.5billion) at the global box office and marking the first film to hit the $1billion (£746.4million) mark at the box office since 2019.Following its success, Sony has confirmed No Way Home: The More Fun Stuff Version will hit the big screen on September 2 in the US and Canada, and will have “added and extended scenes”, according to Marvel.The announcement was made with a Twitter video of stars Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire, in which they all jokingly claim to be Spider-Man. The clip ends with a picture of the three recreating the famous meme, with the added words: “Who’s going?”Earlier this year, franchise veterans Garfield and Maguire opened up about meeting Holland for the first time after teaming up for the recent film.“There was just such an open-hearted coming together, embracing each other and supporting each other,” Maguire recalled to Digital Spy.

Gunna has issued a statement about his current incarceration on racketeering charges, stating that he is “being falsely accused and will never stop fighting” to clear his name.After being named in a 28-person grand jury indictment that also included Young Thug earlier this month, the rapper (real name Sergio Kitchens) was taken into custody on May 11 and charged with conspiracy to violate the state of Georgia’s RICO Act.The indictment centres around the YSL record label and collective, allegedly formed by Thug (real name Jeffery Lamar Williams) in 2012, which authorities claim is a “criminal street gang”. Part of the indictment is based around Williams, Kitchens and other YSL associates’ lyrics and social media posts allegedly being “acts in furtherance of the conspiracy”.Gunna has been denied bond, with his trial scheduled to begin on January 9, 2023.

Hans Zimmer has announced that he’ll be performing a series of arena shows in the UK and Ireland next year as part of his 2023 European tour – get tickets here.Following the major success of his recent tour across Europe, the award-winning composer will return to the continent for a 32-date tour that will include a pair of shows at The O2 in London before making stops in Manchester and Dublin.The “groundbreaking audio and visual show” will see Zimmer, his band and the Odessa Opera Orchestra & Friends perform many of the composer’s worldwide successes. The newly arranged concert suites include music from Gladiator, Pirates Of The Caribbean, The Dark Knight, Interstellar, The Lion King, The Last Samurai and Dune.“I’m thrilled to return to the stage for another tour in Europe and excited to share this phenomenal show that the band and I are preparing for,” Zimmer said in a statement. “I’m grateful to be able to play our music that brings together so many people for a truly unforgettable experience.”A post shared by Hans Zimmer Live (@hanszimmerlive)Tickets for the UK dates are on sale now here.

Cherelle Griner has only spoken to her wife Brittney Griner “sporadically” via letter mail since she’s been detained in a Russian jail. Now, she’s demanding action from President Biden to bring the WNBA star home.Speaking publicly about her wife’s ordeal for the first time on Good Morning America today,Griner opened up to Robin Roberts about how her wife is holding up while being held in a Russian jail facility for 100 days now.

Taylor Swift has said that she is “filled with rage and grief” following a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas which left 19 young children and two adults dead.An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10, yesterday (May 24). Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforcement officials.In an address given at The White House last night, US President Joe Biden said he was “sick and tired” of responding to mass shootings and called for tougher gun control measures.“How many scores of little children who witnessed what happened – see their friends die, as if they’re in a battlefield, for God’s sake,” he said.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterL.A. mayoral candidate Rick Caruso responded on Tuesday to TV ads that compare him to Donald Trump, accusing the ads’ principal financial backer, mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, of “lying” about him.The mayoral primary is just two weeks away, and polls show Caruso in a tight race against Karen Bass in a multi-candidate field. If no candidate secures a majority, the top two finishers will advance to a November runoff.Katzenberg, a longtime Hollywood power broker and Democratic fundraiser, has contributed $600,000 to an independent committee supporting Bass, a Democratic congresswoman.

Morgan Freeman is part of Russia’s permanently banned list, as it was revealed by the Eastern European country, in a list of 1,000 Americans that also includes President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.The Hollywood star was added to the list following his involvement in a promotional video for an organization called ‘The Committee to Investigate Russia’ where the actor said, “We have been attacked,” adding “We are at war.”Freeman was described on the list as “a well-known film actor who in September 2017 recorded a video message accusing Russia of conspiring against the United States and calling for a fight against our country,” stating that he accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of using “cyber warfare to attack democracies around the world,” and to his “sworn enemy, the United States.”The updated list includes former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, President’s son Hunter Biden, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, former White House press secretary Jen Psaki, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley.The country states that many of the people on the list “incite Russophobia,” emphasizing that “the hostile actions taken by Washington, which boomerang against the United States itself, will continue to receive a proper rebuff.”And while politicians, journalists and celebrities on the list have yet to share their thoughts after appearing on the list, former federal prosecutor Norman Barbosa declared, “at least I’m still in good company,” while US ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe wrote, “What an

Just days after Fox made a portfolio pitch to advertisers at its upfront showcasing Fox shows, including The Simpsons, and Fox News in the same breath, Matt Groenig & Co. shot back.

Because the Kremlin apparently has no other pressing issues at the moment, more than 960 Americans have been “permanently banned”  from entering Russia. The list includes such seeming no-brainers as Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, but there’s no shortage of eyebrow-raising names as well.

Over the weekend, Russia released a lengthy list of people who are indefinitely banned from entering the country’s borders.

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and Microsoft chief Satya Nadella were skedded to join 2,500 politicians, business and nonprofit leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week as the annual gathering kneecapped by Covid is back in person. It reconvenes, a bit subdued, at a critical moment with the world staggering under food scarcity, raging fuel prices and war.

Pete Davidson's  exit over the weekend featured tributes from a long list of big names (girlfriend Kim Kardashian included), but you may have missed Eminem’s appearance on the roster. The famed rapper made a cameo on Saturday in a cut-for-time sketch that parodied his and Dr. Dre's 1999 hit, «Forgot About Dre.»The sketch, «Forgot About Lorne,» is Davidson's thank you to producer Lorne Michaels for his role in shaping so many careers.

CNN, the Oscar-winning actor narrated the promotional video for an organisation named The Committee to Investigate Russia. It was directed by When Harry Met Sally director Rob Reiner, who has also been added to the Kremlin’s list.“We emphasise that the hostile actions taken by Washington, which boomerang against the United States itself, will continue to receive a proper rebuff,” the Russian foreign ministry said [via ITV News].“Russian counter-sanctions are forced and aimed at forcing the ruling American regime… to change its behaviour, recognising new geopolitical realities.”Russia previously banned US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris from entering the country.Freeman has yet to comment publicly on the move.In other news, the actor spoke out last year against the ongoing call to defund the police, saying that he is “not the least bit for” the movement.The actor was asked for his thoughts on police abolition during an interview, in light of protests against racially motivated police brutality.“Police work is, aside from all the negativity around it, it is very necessary for us to have them and most of them are guys that are doing their job,” Freeman told Selina Hill on Black Enterprise last October.Meanwhile, Russian DJ Nina Kraviz has responded to being dropped from Clone Distribution over her alleged “pro-Putin” views.

Thania Garcia After eight seasons of “Saturday Night Live,” Pete Davidson got his commemorative farewell from Eminem, who made a surprise cameo in a parody of his and Dr. Dre’s 1999 hit “Forgot About Dre.”For the season 47 finale of “Saturday Night Live” on May 21, Eminem made an appearance as part of a cut-for-time musical sketch in tribute to “SNL” producer Lorne Michaels.In the skit, Davidson raps about the legendary producer’s accomplishments, crediting him for promoting the careers of prominent comedians such as John Belushi, David Spade, Tina Fey and Will Ferrell.The sketch starts with host Natasha Lyonne approaching Davidson to tell him Michaels is upset because now that Davidson’s leaving, he won’t be able to fulfill his long-lasting wish of starring alongside the young comedian in one of his music video parodies.

Morgan Freeman is among 963 Americans who have been ‘permanently banned’ from entering Russia.The Shawshank Redemption actor, 84, joins a bumper list of celebrities who are forbidden to set foot in the country, including Mark Zuckerberg and the former first lady Hilary Clinton.The move comes in response to US sanctions imposed on the country for its invasion of Ukraine.Freeman was reportedly added to the list after appearing in a video clip in 2017 that accused the Russian government of meddling with American democracy.The Hollywood A-lister narrated the promotional video for an organisation named The Committee to Investigate Russia, according to CNN.The clip was directed by filmmaker Rob Reiner, best known for movies including The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally, and he has also been added to the Kremlin’s list.‘We emphasise that the hostile actions taken by Washington, which boomerang against the United States itself, will continue to receive a proper rebuff,’ Kremlin officials said.‘Russian counter-sanctions are forced and aimed at forcing the ruling American regime… to change its behaviour, recognising new geopolitical realities.’Democratic lawmaker Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was also listed, alongside the late US senator John McCain, who died in 2018.Russia previously banned US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris from entering the country.Secretary of State Antony Blinken, CIA chief William Burns, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, and national security adviser Jake Sullivan were also among the names.The updated list comes after reports that Vladimir Putin’s health has been deteriorating for the past five years.Independent Russian media outlet Proekt scrutinised the Russian President’s absences,