Paul McCartney says John Lennon instigated the Beatles breakup

Paul McCartneyis finally opening up aboutthe Beatles' breakup, sayingJohn Lennonwas behind the group’s dissolution. “I didn’t instigate the split. Reps for McCartney and BBC Radio 4 didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment on Sunday. Paul McCartney and John Lennon.David Redfern/Getty “Stop right there,” he reportedly tellsThis Cultural Life. “I am not the person who instigated the split. Oh no, no, no. John walked into a room one day and said I am leaving the Beatles....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Joseph Reed

Paul Mescal replaces Blake Jenner in multi-yearMerrily We Roll Alongproduction

Mescal will play composer-turned-Hollywood producer Franklin Shepard Merrily We Roll Alonghas hit a bump in the road. Richard Linklater’s movie adaptation of the George Furth-Stephen Sondheimmusical has replaced one of its core cast members. His original cast includedBen Plattas Charley,Beanie Feldsteinas Mary, andBlake Jenneras Franklin. Karwai Tang/WireImage Jenner later issued an apology. He first broke out as the emotionally unavailable Connell Waldron inBBCandHulu’sadaptation ofSally Rooney’sNormal People. Lately, Mescal is a hot item in Hollywood, having also recently beennamed as the potential starofRidley Scott’slong-gestatingGladiatorsequel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Megan Bush

Paul Mescal to enter the arena in Ridley Scott'sGladiatorsequel

Are you not entertained by this news? But I would be interested in doing [the film], for sure. Scott is producing with Michael Pruss via Scott Free and Doug Wick & Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment. Darren Gerrish/Getty Images David Scarpa (All the Money in the World) is penning the script.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Donald Contreras

Paul Newman recounts getting intimate with Joanne Woodward in 'f--- hut' in posthumous memoir

“I felt like a goodman freak,” Newman wrote. “Girls thought I was a joke. A happy buffoon.” Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, circa 1965.Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images That all changed when he met Woodward, a fellow understudy in the Broadway playPicnic, in 1953. “I went from being not much of a sexual threat to something else entirely,” he said. He had an affair with Woodward and ultimately married her after divorcing Witte in 1958....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Bruce Johnson

Paul O'Grady, British comedian also known as drag queen Lily Savage, dies at 67

The Royal Family and Drag Race queen Willam remembered the performer on social media. “I’m sure she’s up there giving everyone an earful in heaven for us queens down here. Tell them to fix America, yo, girl. Paul O’Grady, also known as drag queen Lily Savage, has died.Nicky Johnston/TV Times/Future Publishing via Getty Images; Tony Harris - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images We need it,” Willam wrote on Instagram....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Ryan Miller

Paul Reiser will make his debut as comic book character the Legend onThe Boysseason 3 — Get a first look

The Stranger Things actor pops up in this week’s episode. A true legend has arrived! Today, we get a first look. Paul Reiser as The Legend.Amazon Prime He runs a comic book shop and knows virtually everything there is to know about supes. He was meant to be a parody of a real-life comic book legend: Marvel Comics' Stan Lee. The series' fourth episode introduced another notable comic book character in the form ofJamie the hamster....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Todd Hamilton

Paul Rudd becomes real-life superhero for 12-year-old whose classmates refused to sign his yearbook

“Things get better,” the actor told the boy over a series of uplifting exchanges. Not all heroes wear capes…or ant costumes. Paul Ruddhas come to the aid of a 12 -year-old boy whose classmates refused to sign his yearbook. Paul Rudd.Mike Coppola/Getty Images “My poor son. AWashington Postarticle later detailed how older students stepped in to support the Colorado preteen. The story caught the attention ofMarvelstar Rudd, who gave the boy a signedAnt-Manhelmet and a handwritten letter....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Amy Smith

Paul Rudd calls working onOnly Murders In the Buildingseason 3 the 'Mount Rushmore' of comedy

“It still doesn’t seem real.” “Surreal doesn’t even cover it,” Rudd says. “For a comedy fan like myself,Martin ShortandSteve Martin,that’s Mount Rushmore. Paul Rudd in ‘Only Murders in the Building’.Hulu I mean, truly hero worship. I’ve worked with her a couple of times and she’s the greatest. And then when I heardMeryl Streep was on board, it just didn’t seem real. It still doesn’t seem real.” Rudd’s character, Ben Glenroy, dropped dead while starring in Oliver’s Broadway directorial comeback opposite Charles....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Mr. Greg Maxwell DDS

Paul Rudd checks in to season 3 ofOnly Murders in the Building

Warning: This article contains spoilers about theOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 2 finale. Paul Ruddisdyingto star in the upcoming season ofOnly Murders in the Building. And “what a terrific, godd–ned finale” it was. Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images It is currently unclear if Rudd will star as a regular, guest or recurring character on the show. He ominously adds, “I know what you did.” As for whatthatcould mean? Well, it seems we’ll have to wait and see....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Gregory Moses

Paul Rudd pranked by Olivia Colman on BBC Radio: 'I'm actually sweating'

The pair also discuss their friendship of over 20 years. Oscar winnerOlivia ColmangotPaul Ruddgood. Colman rang and disguised her voice with a Welsh accent. Paul Rudd got pranked by his friend of over 20 years, Olivia Colman, on BBC Radio.Brendon Thorne/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/Getty Images “I wanted to pick your brains,” Colman began. And then not only has he not told you about it, he’s come onto a radio show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Jill Morrison

Paul Rudd reflects on 'surreal' experience of being inFriendsfinale: 'I shouldn't be here'

In a new interview withThe Heartbreakfast show, the star ofAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniareflected on that experience. “It was really fun, and they were great! But it also felt strange. Paul Rudd and Lisa Kudrow on ‘Friends.'.NBCU Photo Bank I was in that last episode, and I just thought, ‘I shouldn’t be here. I’m getting a front-row seat to things I’m not supposed to see.’ They were all crying, it was all emotional, and I was just like, ‘woah!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Tammy Bradford

Paul Rudd says his son thought he worked in a movie theater for years: 'I never corrected him'

The Ant-Man star’s son was in his teens when he “finally put it all together.” We come to this place for magic. We come to AMC Theaters to laugh, to cry, to care. Paul Rudd said his son thought he worked at a movie theater for years.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic And if you’rePaul Rudd’s son, to… randomly see a poster of your dad? “I didn’t really explain what I did.” But to his son’s credit, Rudd added, he kind of fed into the confusion....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Rachel Campbell

Paul Rudd sent Jeremy Renner hilarious fake Cameo video after snowplow accident: 'Feel better, Jerry'

“Hi Jerry, I hear you’re a little banged up. Got in a fight with a snowblower apparently?” “He sent me a video message. Jeremy Renner and Paul Rudd.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Renner asked while visitingJimmy Kimmel Liveon Monday. “Hi Jerry, I hear you’re a little banged up,” he said. “Got in a fight with a snowblower apparently?” “Anyway, I just wanted to send this video. It’s really from the heart. I hope you’re feeling better....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Kevin Cole