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Jonathan Majors ‘built’ whole new villain as Kang the Conqueror for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – despite already making his MCU debut

*Warning: Loki season 1 spoilers*New Marvel supervillain actor Jonathan Majors has revealed he ‘built’ his character of Kang the Conqueror from the ground up for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, even though he made his MCU debut back in 2021.The latest Marvel blockbuster release sees hero Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) stuck in the Quantum Realm alongside his family, including daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton), partner Hope Van Dyne/Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), and her parents, Dr Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer).Janet was rescued in the previous movie after being trapped there for 30 years, and Quantumania sheds light on what she was up to during that time – and who she met.In the role of Kang, Majors is being set up for a Phase Five story arc that will also include him in the next two Avengers movies as the latest big bad.However, with things as wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey as they already are thanks to the Marvel Multiverse, Majors previously appeared as Kang variant He Who Remains on the TV show Loki with Tom Hiddleston back in 2021.Asked if he took anything from his approach to his character to Loki over to Quantumania, the actor revealed it was all different.Speaking exclusively to Metro.co.uk at the UK gala screening, he said: ‘The thing is that for the missions of the Kangdom it’s important to build all the guys separately, build everything separately, and let them have their own life and their own understanding.
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Mindy Kaling admits she felt ‘unattractive’ growing up as Meghan Markle describes herself as ‘ugly duckling’ in Archetypes podcast
Meghan Markle was a ‘loner’ and ‘ugly duckling’ growing up as she admits she also struggled with feeling unattractive.The actress discussed the stigma and stereotypes around being a single woman in her 40s in the newest episode of Meghan Markle’s Archetypes podcast where she said she feels like ‘old mother hubbard’ but is genuinely happy without a relationship.In the podcast, the pair spoke about their childhoods and how they viewed themselves, with Meghan describing herself as an ‘ugly duckling,’ which Mindy couldn’t believe.Mindy, 43, opened up on her own childhood, saying she always felt ‘self-conscious’ and ‘unattractive,’ and this led to her staying in relationships where she was unhappy.The Always Sunny In Philadelphia star responded to a comment from Meghan who suggested that ‘a lot of women would perhaps sadly, rather be with the person who is not right for them than to be alone.’‘I’ve been that person,’ Mindy admitted.‘I’ve been in relationships where I’m like “That should have been a six month relationship, and instead it dragged on for two and a half years.”‘Asked why she believes that is, Mindy explained: ‘I grew up a dark-skinned, Indian girl, overweight, glasses, in the lily-white suburbs of Boston, never thinking I was attractive.‘I think a feeling of belonging was if a man deigns to make you their girlfriend. ‘You can’t shake that stuff.
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Willow Smith says mother Jada faced death threats as a Black artist making metal music
added to Glamour that when she showed interest in making a rock album, she felt ‘pushback’.The 21-year-old has been absolutely smashing it, recently performing an epic set at Reading festival and giving us full pop-punk.Meanwhile, she also recently spoke out on her famous family after Will Smith captured international attention when he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.Daughter Willow now says she viewed it as a ‘human’ reaction, and says because of her family’s celebrity status she thinks they sometimes aren’t viewed as such.In an interview with Billboard, the musician said: ‘I see my whole family as being human, and I love and accept them for all their humanness.Alec Baldwin ‘sued for $25million in renewed action’ by family of US MarineKim Kardashian accused of Photoshopping neck muscle in Instagram snapsSelling Sunset’s Jason Oppenheim ‘open to marrying’ new girlfriend Marie-Lou Nurk‘Because of the position that we’re in, our humanness sometimes isn’t accepted, and we’re expected to act in a way that isn’t conducive to a healthy human life and isn’t conducive to being honest.’Will, 53, later reached out to Chris in a lengthy apology video where he stated he had tried to get in touch with the comedian but had been told he ‘wasn’t ready’ to talk.Got a story?If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.
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Jennifer Lopez reveals gorgeous details from fairytale Ben Affleck wedding: ‘Nothing ever felt more right’
Jennifer Lopez has revealed all the beautiful details about her wedding to Ben Affleck, saying: ‘Nothing ever felt more right’.The couple, who recently returned from their honeymoon, legally tied the knot in Las Vegas earlier this year, but celebrated their marriage with a fairytale wedding ceremony in August with all of their children and loved ones in attendance.It certainly wasn’t all smooth sailing in the lead-up to the wedding, with Jen telling fans that in the week before, it had rained every day, there had been thunder and lightning, and all of them caught a stomach bug.However, she added: ‘The truth is, I never had one doubt. All week I felt the calm and easy certainty that we were in God’s hands…’Jennifer went on to say that the weather turned out beautiful, with the sun shining on her as she walked down the aisle to Marc Cohn’s The Things We’ve Handed Down and True Companion – a surprise for Ben that Jen organised.She reflected on how ‘we weren’t only marrying one another; we were marrying these children into a new family,’ and revealed she was thrilled when all five children wanted to be part of their wedding party.She added that she and Ben, who were previously engaged 20 years ago but called off the wedding, had come ‘full circle’ but not at all in the way they had initially planned.JLo added that for them, the wedding was ‘perfect timing’.
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Alec Baldwin ‘to return to acting with Broadway play in first job since Rust shooting’
Alec Baldwin has reportedly secured his first acting job since the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins.The 30 Rock star, 64, is at the centre of an investigation after a gun he was holding went off and shot and killed cinematographer Hutchins.Hutchins died in late 2021, with Baldwin insisting he is not responsible for the mum-of-one’s death.He recently issued a cryptic comment stating ‘everybody who was there… know exactly who’s to blame.’An FBI report suggested the prop weapons ‘could not be made to fire without a pull of the trigger,’ however, Baldwin disputes this and has consistently denied doing so.Baldwin has taken part in multiple emotional interviews since Hutchins’ death where he touched on how his career has suffered since the shooting.However it appears the actor is getting back on track as he is reported to be heading to Broadway for a new play.According to The New York Post, Baldwin plans to return to acting with a starring role in the play Art, by Yasmina Reza.It’s reported that the actor’s first role since the tragedy will see him star alongside Tony Shalhoub and John Leguizamo, while former Matilda stage director and Tony winner Matthew Warchus will direct.A source reportedly told the outlet that Art will open at a Shubert theater in the spring, however a producer has not yet been signed on for the project.They added that the Creative Artists Agency is currently ‘auditioning’ New York producers.Art would be Baldwin’s first major Broadway appearance since Orphans in 2013; he previously won a Tony for his role in 1992’s A Streetcar Named Desire.Baldwin recently described the coverage surrounding Hutchins’ death, and the slow progress of the investigation, as ‘troublesome’.He told US journalist Chris Cuomo on
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Sylvester Stallone ‘denies claims of wrongdoing over marital assets’ after Jennifer Flavin files for divorce
Sylvester Stallone has denied estranged wife Jennifer Flavin’s claims of any wrongdoing with their marital assets, it has been claimed.The Rocky actor has been married to his third wife for 25 years, after they tied the knot in 1997.However, just months after celebrating their milestone anniversary, it emerged that Jennifer had filed for divorce, and submitted documents to officially end their relationship.In the initial paperwork, it was claimed that she accused the Hollywood icon of hiding marital assets, suggesting that he ‘engaged in the intentional dissipation, depletion and / or waste of marital assets which has had an adverse economic impact on the marital estate’.He is thought to have responded to the allegations in court documents submitted in Palm Beach County, seen by People Magazine.The publication reports that he denied the allegations, with his legal team responding that he has ‘not engaged’ in that behavior.He also allegedly opposed his ex’s request to keep their Palm Beach home while proceedings are ongoing, but did not resist Jennifer’s plea to restore her maiden name.Sly reportedly agreed that their marriage is ‘irretrievably broken’.The former couple walked down the aisle in 1997, and welcomed daughters Scarlet, Sistine and Sophia together.Their romance was thrown into the spotlight recently when the Samaritan star covered up a tattoo dedication to Jennifer with a portrait of his beloved dog, but later insisted that their split was nothing to do with this.Speaking out about the end of their relationship, the mom-of-three said: ‘I’m sad to announce that after 25 years of marriage I have filed for divorce from my husband Sylvester Stallone.’Actress Charlbi Dean dies aged 32 after 'sudden illness'Piers
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Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia, 4, pays sweet tribute to mother with braids at US Open
Serena Williams’ daughter is no exception. The tennis superstar stepped out on Monday for her final US Open in New York, after she announced that she is going to retire from tennis earlier this month. As celebrities turned out in full force to see what could be one of the legendary player’s last games, all eyes were on Serena’s daughters’ sweet tribute to her mother. Olympia, four, watched on with the crowd with her father Alexis Ohanian as her mother went on to face Montenegro player Danka Kovinic, and she cheered and snapped photos on a disposable pink camera from the stands. However, it was her hairstyle that caught fans’ attention, as Olympia wore her short locks in braids with white beads on the end. Serena wore the exact same hairstyle in her first US Open, 23 years ago when won her first grand slam title. It is one of the most iconic matches in Serena’s career as it was the defining moment that propelled her status as a professional tennis player to a whole new level. At 17 years old, Serena won the final match against Martina Hingis in 1999 and wore her hair in braids with white beads.This was recently recreated in the Oscar-winning biopic about the Williams sisters’ lives, King Richard.  Alongside, Serena’s supportive family, A-List celebrities flocked to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York to see the match. Hugh Jackman looked more loved-up than ever with his wife of 26 years, Deborra-Lee Furness.
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Irina Shayk and ex Bradley Cooper spark romance rumours with idyllic new holiday snaps
Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooperhave sparked rumours that they have rekindled their romance after enjoying an idyllic holiday in the Bahamas together.The supermodel shared a series of snaps of the pair looking happier than ever on the sunny getaway on her Instagram page, leading fans to wonder if they were an item again.In one snap, the 36-year-old model, who is in a multi-coloured bikini with a mesh cover-up at the bottom, is seen leaning on the actor’s shoulder as she smiles and poses.Bradley, who is topless and in black swimming trunks, looks in his element as he fills a drum with water being drunk by some thirsty pigs.In another picture, only the pair’s legs are shown dangling together in the ocean.While this could be just a case of the friendly exes – as they took their daughter Lea, five, on the trip – there has been speculation since early last year that they have indeed reconciled.Irina was seen out in New York after she was spotted heading to Bradley’s house last November where she celebrated Thanksgiving.Early 2021, the two were also seen walking in NYC with their arms linked.The pair has also been seen spending time together with their daughter since announcing their split after five years together in 2019.In December 2021, Irina also supported Bradley on the red carpet at the New York premiere of his film Nightmare Alley.And recently A Star is Born actor Bradley has been rumoured to be dating Huma Abedin, a former top aide for Hillary Clinton.Britney Spears shares horrifying new claims about conservatorshipSylvester Stallone shares sweet family photos in birthday tribute amid divorceElon Musk’s mother slums it and sleeps in garage while visiting billionaire sonAn insider told PageSix Bradley and Huma have been
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Jennifer Lopez appears to call out Ben Affleck wedding video being ‘leaked’ online: ‘This was stolen without our consent’
Jennifer Lopez has seemingly called out a guest at her wedding for ‘leaking’ a video of the event without her or Ben Affleck’s consent.The musician, eloped to Vegas with actor Ben, last month after reuniting almost 20 years after they were first engaged.Last weekend the pair were joined by friends and family at a lavish celebration at their estate 87-acre and $8.9million (£7.3million) Georgia, wihth Jennifer walking down the aisle in a white couture Ralph Lauren gown.The Jenny From The Block icon had shared some moments with fans through her OnTheJLo blog, but the pair had decided to keep parts of their wedding just for them and those closest to them.Now, however, a video of their celebration has seemingly been leaked by someone in attendance, with Jennifer appearing to have vented her frustrations online.A fansite for the star, Jlow0rld, shared the video to Instagram, with Jen then reportedly commenting that the clip was ‘taken without permission.’She wrote: ‘Whoever did it took advantage of our private moment.‘I don’t know where you all are getting it from bc we had ndas and asked everyone not to share anything from our wedding (sic).’The comment – which has since been deleted as the fansite removed the post – went on: ‘That is our choice to share. Anything I put out private is OnTheJLO and it’s to share w my fans.
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Britney Spears celebrates chart success of Elton John track Hold Me Closer with excited video ‘in the tub’
Britney Spears is as buzzing as the rest of us for the release of her new single with Sir Elton John.Tiny Dancer remix Hold Me Closer was released on Friday after weeks of rumours, speculation and growing excitement, and it didn’t disappoint.The track – which represents Britney’s first new music in six years, and the first since she was released from her conservatorship – has proved massively popular with fans, and has been shooting up the iTunes charts worldwide.Among those celebrating is, naturally, Britney herself, who took to Twitter to thank fans for their support in her own brilliantly unique way – in the bathtub.Doing what appeared to be a British accent (Brit accent, right? No? Nevermind), the Toxic singer began by addressing Sir Elton directly.‘Hello Sir Elton John, we are like, number one in 40 countries!’She then paused just slightly before shouting: ‘HOLY S***!’‘I’m in the tub right now and I’m about to go have the best day ever! And I hope you’re well,’ she finished, signing off with a wink.Warning – Explicit language belowpic.twitter.com/1vShOsFlDhThe ridiculously catchy revamp of Sir Elton’s 1971 hit comes as Britney continues to deal with tough times, including her ex Kevin Federline recently publicly claiming that her sons do not want to see her.Her collaborator, Sir Elton, opened up in an interview with The Guardian following the song’s release where he revealed he had been ‘holding her hand’ all the way through the creation of the track as she had a lot of ‘fear’ about being back in the studio.‘We had to get her to approve what she did,’ he said, going on to describe her as ‘broken.’‘She’s been away so long – there’s a lot of fear there because she’s been betrayed so many times and she hasn’t really
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