Blondeauthor Joyce Carol Oates defends Andrew Dominik's film: 'Obviously not for everyone'

“Surely Andrew Dominik meant to tell Norma Jeane’s story sincerely,” the author says. Oates dismissed the notion that Dominik’s retelling is exploitative, calling the film “brilliant.” surely Andrew Dominik meant to tell Norma Jeane’s story sincerely." Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in ‘Blonde’.Netflix “I’ve read everything there is to read about Marilyn Monroe,” Dominik said. “I’ve met people that knew her. I’ve done an enormous amount of research. But in the end, it’s about the book....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Robert Ruiz

Blondedirector Andrew Dominik 'surprised' about NC-17 rating: 'I thought we'd colored inside the lines'

“It’s just a weird time. It’s not like depictions of happy sexuality. It’s depictions of situations that are ambiguous. Actress Ana de Armas and director Andrew Dominik’s ‘Blonde’ film has received an NC-17 rating.Samir Hussein/WireImage; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images And Americans are really strange when it comes to sexual behavior, don’t you think? I don’t know why. They make more porn than anyone else in the world.” “Research and accent and everything you’re free to imagine....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Gregory Taylor

Blondedirector Andrew Dominik callsGentlemen Prefer Blondesa film about 'well-dressed whores'

The filmmaker also says “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” is “romanticized whoredom.” In a brief back-and-forth, the director elaborates on his feelings toward Monroe’s filmography. “Does anyone watch Marilyn Monroe movies?” Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’.20th Century-Fox/Everett Or is it just romanticised whoredom?" “I’ve read everything there is to read about Marilyn Monroe,” Dominik says. “I’ve met people that knew her. Andrew Dominik.Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Adam Carroll

Blondestar Adrien Brody reflects on his partnership with Wes Anderson, the gauntlet ofThe Pianist,and more

“All of these characters have shaped the man I am today,” says the actor. Brody describes his performance inBlondeas a culmination of his career to date. Still relatively unknown, Brody immersed himself in the punk scene of New York City before filming began. Everett Collection “At 23, it was such an amazing experience,” he says. I was just like, Oh, my God, I want to be a rock star." “It affected me on a much deeper level than any of the physically difficult aspects....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Timothy Brown

Blossomcast: Where are they now?

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. The classic sitcom ended in 1995. See what Mayim Bialik and her costars have been up to since. Touchstone Pictures/ABC via Getty Images; Peter Yang for EW (the other beingKen Jennings) in 2022. Lawrence is married to actress Samantha Cope. Wass also appeared onCall Me Katin 2022, playing Kat’s deceased father. Alice S. Hall/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Peter Yang for EW...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Joshua Robinson

Blu Hydrangea reveals horniest, shadiestDrag Race UK vs. the Worldmoments — plus a Pangina bombshell

The Northern Irish queen tells EW she pulled off a surprise Dr. Evil switch during Snatch Game and shares a moment she says a queen asked her to send Pangina home. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Congratulations on winning! ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Vs the World’ winner Blu Hydrangea with her scepter.WOW How did you celebrate last night? The atmosphere was amazing because I already knew that I’d won. My butthole was clenched so tightly!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Stephanie Hawkins

Blue Beetletrailer drops thrilling first look at DC's Latino-led superhero movie

Watch Cobra Kai star Xolo Mariduena suit up with help from an alien super weapon. Welcome to a new era ofBeetlemania. “We wanted to keep it as authentic as possible not Hallmark cookie-cutter Latinos,” Soto told press. Xolo Maridueña stars as the titular Blue Beetle in DC’s superhero movie.Warner Bros. Pictures (Lopez gets the biggest laugh in the trailer, as Jaime compares himself to Batman. Uncle Rudy grumpily replies, “Batman’s a fascist....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Kimberly Parker

Blue Beetlewill be DC's first Latino superhero movie: Get to know the character

Angel Manuel Soto (Charm City Kings) will direct the superhero film starring Mexican-American hero Jamie Reyes. Slowly but surely, superhero movies are getting more representative of the global population. There have been no less than three Blue Beetles throughout comic history. Monica Schipper/Getty Images; DC Comics He gained superhuman powers from a mystical scarab. What comics take away with one hand, they give with the other. The pages ofInfinite Crisisalso produced Ted’s successor as Blue Beetle....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · John Nguyen

Blue Crush: Read the first chapter of Taylor Jenkins Reid's new novelMalibu Rising

Nina Riva woke up without even opening her eyes. Consciousness seeped into her slowly, as if breaking the morning to her gently. She lamented it all without even peeking through the curtains of her own eyelashes. If Nina listened closely, she could hear the ocean crashing below the cliffjust faintly. A shabby beach bungalow off of PCH, built on stilts, extended out over the sea. But Brandon had wanted to live on a cliff....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Jennifer Boyd

Blue's Clueshost Steve Burns 'doubted' show's success after filming 'deeply weird' first episode

“I doubted it. I was skeptical that they would work,” he said. “I liked that it was kind of theRocky Horror Children’s Show.” Steve Burns as Steve on ‘Blue’s Clues.'.Everett Collection Despite his initial worries, the series instantly became an overnight hit. “Then it aired, and it became immediately No. 1, and it had this global reach and everything,” he recalled. A revival series starring Joshua Dela Cruz, titledBlue’s Clues and You, premiered in 2019....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Robert Martin

Blythe Danner feels 'lucky to be alive' after battling same form of cancer that killed her husband

“It’s a sneaky disease. But I’m fine and dandy now. And I’m lucky to be alive.” Blythe Danner reveals she privately battled the same kind of oral cancer that killed her husband.Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Paltrow was diagnosed with the same condition in 1999. He died in 2002 while traveling through Italy to celebrate his daughterGwyneth Paltrow’s 30th birthday. “I was obviously very shocked,” Gwyneth recalled of when she eventually found out....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Leon Hernandez

Bo Hopkins,American GraffitiandThe Wild Bunchactor, dies

Hopkins appeared in more than 100 movies and TV shows. Hopkins was born in Greenville, S.C., on February 2, 1938. His final film appearance was in Ron Howard’s 2020 filmHillbilly Elegy, in which he played writer J.D. Bo Hopkins.Jennifer Lourie/FilmMagic

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 40 words · Terry Thomas

Bob and Monét reveal BOMO Beauty line and howDrag Racecritiques shaped their 'elevated' makeup

The Pretty/Funny palette is now available for $39 on the BOMO Beauty website. BOB THE DRAG QUEEN:That sounds accurate. I’ll say, it would’ve been a shorter trip if we just partnered with somebody. Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change launch Bomo Beauty makeup line.Bomo Beauty (2) The bio for the line says, “This almost ruined our friendship, kindly buy it!” Can you elaborate on what elements of this almost ruined your friendship?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Megan Caldwell