Will Smith almost wasn’t in ‘Independence Day’ “because he’s Black”

Bradley Walsh was left red-faced on a Valentine’s Day special of The Chase after a chocolatier brought the host a flirty gift to celebrate the romantic holiday.As four new contestants lined up to face chaser Anne Hegerty - aka The Governess – on the love-themed episode, Bradley Walsh found himself the object of one contestant’s affections as she offered him a sweet gift made just for him.As chocolatier Chris, 61, took to the stage for her cash builder round, the Horwich native began teasing Brad with details of her delightful occupation as a chocolate maker, explaining that she makes delicious treats from home.Impressed by her profession, Chris replied by telling the host that she’d made some special chocolates and brought them to the set for him to enjoy.“Oooh hello,” said Bradley upon learning of her profession.“I did bring some for you to get a taste of,” gushed Chris, as a flattered Bradley replied: “Did you just say you brought some in just for me?”“I did,” said Chris, shooting blushing Bradley a massive smile.“See that’s what you call a proper contestant, replied Brad, before joking: “You’re through congratulations!”Fans oozed with excitement for Bradley and his new admirer, taking to Twitter to comment on the flirty exchange.“Does Chris know Bradley Walsh is married?” and a second adding: “Think Chris has a crush on Bradders.”Chris joined three other contestants all suited to the love theme on the ITV quiz, including a heart doctor, a florist and a contestant called Valentine who was born on Valentine’s Day.“Loving the valentines theme running through the contestants today on #thechase,” said one viewer.

When possible suspects join the line-up in Season 2 of Hulu‘s hit comedy Only Murders in the Building, could Teddy Dimas be among them?

It’s a busy morning of pilot pickups at ABC.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was among the tens of thousands at SoFi Stadium yesterday who decided to doff their masks. A shot of the mayor maskless in his Rams gear at the game began circulating online on Sunday afternoon, prompting criticism from many who pointing out that L.A. County’s mask mandate for outdoor mega-events is still in effect.

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No hard feelings. While reflecting on the end of her marriage, Zoë Kravitz opened up about where she stands with her ex-husband, Karl Glusman.

Guy Lodge Film CriticIt’s been nearly seven years since the devastating November 2015 terrorist attacks on Paris that left 137 dead, and while the effects of the tragedy have been indirectly felt in a surge of French films centered on terrorism, security fears and cultural conflict, filmmakers have largely shied away from direct dramatizations of the events and their fallout. Isaki Lacuesta shows no such hesitation in his ambitious, windingly structured “One Year, One Night,” which provides an explicit anatomy of trauma as experienced over the course of a year by a Franco-Spanish couple who survived the Bataclan nightclub massacre — itself reconstructed in claustrophobic, stomach-knotting flashbacks.

Ethan Shanfeld ABC has ordered the pilot for “Not Dead Yet,” a single-camera comedy from writing duo Casey Johnson and David Windsor, executive produced by McG.“Not Dead Yet” follows 40-something Nell Stevens, who is down on her luck, low on cash and newly single. When she lands the only job she can find, writing obituaries, she starts receiving life advice from an unlikely source.

Vivica A. Fox fought hard for her role in This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Will Smith-starring action flick, with Fox telling ET's Kevin Frazier while guest hosting Friday's show that it was a «life changing» opportunity for her.

Jaden Smith has a lot of thoughts in his head. That’s been clear to everyone on Twitter since he joined the social media platform in March 2011 and started unleashing some of the hottest takes ever seen on the internet.The young actor, rapper, and singer boasts over 8 million followers, whether from Smith family superfans (Jaden’s parents are Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, and his sister is Willow Smith) or fans of Jaden’s own projects.

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Will Smith dived right in with a video he shared with fans on Wednesday and to say they were worried would be an understatement. The Men in Black actor left his social media followers concerned for his safety when he posted a clip of himself at a swimming pool in Dubai. MORE: Will Smith’s daughter Willow is his double in remarkable new photoWill was perched on the edge of the water wearing a wetsuit and at first glance, he appeared to be preparing to take a casual dip in the water.  WATCH: Will Smith goes diving at the deepest swimming pool on earth But he then explained what was going on which caused a mass reaction from his fans."So I’m always in Dubai. But a friend of mine told me I had to check out this pool.

Willow Smith has been tapped to front the campaign for Mugler's latest Alien fragrance. The star, who is the daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, is headlining the imagery for the luxury brand’s brand-new Alien Goddess perfume.

Jada Pinkett Smith has talked about her frequent drug use in the past during her hit Facebook Watch series.The wife of Will Smith admitted on Wednesday's episode of Red Table Talk that she very often did drugs and drank alcohol in the Nineties.And the beauty even admitted that she passed out on the set of The Nutty Professor from a bad batch of Ecstasy, a psychoactive drug that increases empathy.But when the Hollywood staple reached for a third bottle of wine one night she realized she had a problem and quit cold turkey.

Will Smith celebrated 4th of July with a very generous donation, as it was revealed by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.The Hollywood star who recently shared his excitement for the launch of his upcoming book titled  Will, decided to pay $100,000 out of his own pocket, after he found out New Orleans didn’t have celebratory fireworks planned.Will is currently staying in Louisiana working on the set of his new film Emancipation, which follows the story of a slave trying to escape a plantation, based on the harrowing true story of a runaway slave known as The Scourged Back in 1863.The Mayor of New Orleans released a statement showing appreciation for the actor, declaring that “the gift of city fireworks was made possible,” by the actor and

Will Smith has reportedly paid $100,000 (£85,700) to save New Orleans’ Fourth of July fireworks display.The annual display was said to be in jeopardy on account of a lack of funding. Smith, who is in the city shooting upcoming slave thriller Emancipation, was praised for his gesture by Mayor LaToya Cantrell.Cantrell took to Twitter to voice her gratitude.

Fireworks are returning to New Orleans on Independence Day thanks to actor Will Smith.Smith is picking up the roughly $100,000 tab for the pyrotechnics over the Mississippi River after learning New Orleans didn't plan a 2021 show, city officials told news outlets.New Orleans canceled last year's fireworks because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the AP. The latest: Will Smith, 52, is picking up the roughly $100,000 tab for the pyrotechnics over the Mississippi River after learning New Orleans didn't plan a 2021 show, city officials told news outlets.

A quarter-century ago, Will Smith’s Capt. Steven Hiller was “a little anxious to get up there and whoop ET’s ass” and save Earth from alien invaders in Independence Day. In 2021, the actor paid it forward in a less-dramatic but equally cool way: He paid a reported $100,000 to help pay for New Orleans’ Fourth of July fireworks display.

Angelique Jackson Some people like “Independence Day” for its campy take on “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”; or for its technical achievements, which won an Oscar and set director Roland Emmerich on the path for becoming the disaster director du jour; or for establishing Will Smith as the “King of the Fourth of July.”Other people — like me — watch the movie religiously every time the Fourth of July rolls around. Let’s face it, when Smith’s Capt.

Director Roland Emmerich and screenwriter Dean Devlin have been longtime collaborators that started with the hit Jean-Claude Van Damme sci-fi action film “Universal Soldier.” Their most well-liked film is easily the 1996 alien invasion film “Independence Day” that helped launch a new era of disaster films, most made by Emmerich. READ MORE: ‘Moonfall’: Halle Berry & Josh Gad Are Earth’s Last Hope In Roland Emmerich’s Upcoming Disaster Film “Independence Day” was done on a budget of $75 million that sci-fi call back to classic alien invasion films ended up earning a massive $817.4 million at the global box office, making it one of the most popular films of the 1990s.

Will Smith’s many blockbusters that would earn him the nickname “King of the Fourth of July,” which isn’t a reference to the movie’s title, per se, but rather the rapper turned sitcom actor turned action-star’s reliable success at summer box offices. Following ending its six-season run in May 1996, Smith’s next career chapter was solidified two months later with director Roland Emmerich’s alien-invasion epic. When ET chatted with Smith leading up to ’s premiere, he recalled the first moment that convinced him the movie was destined to be a hit.