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  • Blake Griffin and Francesca Aiello Spark Wedding Buzz in Italy

    Blake Griffin and Francesca Aiello Spark Wedding Buzz in Italy

    Blake Griffin and Francesca Aiello have fans wondering if they have finally tied the knot.

    The former NBA star and his fiancée spent the weekend partying with friends in Porto Ercole, Italy, in what looked very much like a wedding celebration.

    The couple shared romantic moments during the gathering, including kissing and dancing by the water.

    They have not publicly confirmed that they are married.

    The weekend has nevertheless fueled speculation that the couple chose Italy for their big day.

    Griffin and Aiello announced their engagement in 2025 after several years together.

    The former basketball star previously dated Kendall Jenner, who also appeared to support Griffin during the apparent wedding weekend.

    For now, the couple are keeping the biggest detail private.

    If the celebrations were indeed part of their wedding, Griffin and Aiello appear to have chosen a relaxed Italian setting surrounded by friends to mark the occasion.

  • Robert Pattinson Responds to Chris Hansen Criticism of “Primetime”

    Robert Pattinson Responds to Chris Hansen Criticism of “Primetime”

    Robert Pattinson has responded to Chris Hansen’s criticism of his new movie “Primetime.”

    The British actor plays a character inspired by Hansen, the television host known for “To Catch a Predator,” in the new A24 thriller.

    Hansen has criticized the project and said he did not agree to sign an agreement that would have allowed him to see an early version of the film.

    Pattinson, however, says he hopes Hansen eventually likes what he sees.

    I hope he likes the movie.

    Speaking at the Venice Film Festival, Pattinson also praised the real-life figure who inspired his performance.

    There is something magnetic about his presence.

    The actor said he watched thousands of hours of Hansen’s work while preparing for the role.

    Pattinson also embraced the memes that have emerged around “Primetime,” saying audiences have found creative ways to reuse moments from the film and its trailer.

    It is fun to repurpose them.

    “Primetime” has already sparked plenty of conversation because of its unusual take on Hansen and the controversial world surrounding “To Catch a Predator.”

  • Phaedra Parks Confirms Romance With CT Tamburello

    Phaedra Parks Confirms Romance With CT Tamburello

    Phaedra Parks and Chris “CT” Tamburello have finally confirmed what reality television fans suspected.

    The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and “The Challenge” veteran are officially dating after weeks of flirting and speculation.

    Parks confirmed the romance during an appearance on “Jeff Lewis Live” on September 4.

    Jeff Lewis asked her directly whether her relationship with CT was platonic.

    It is not.

    Parks then confirmed that CT would attend the Creative Arts Emmys with her as her date.

    The pair later made their first official red carpet appearance together at the awards ceremony.

    Their romance has attracted plenty of attention because they first met while competing on the second season of “The Traitors.”

    At the time, CT insisted that nothing romantic happened between them.

    Nothing real happened.

    That clearly changed.

    The pair began fueling romance rumors through social media before Parks finally confirmed their relationship.

    CT even posted that he was going to pick up his “bae,” while Parks previously commented on one of his posts, “Baby I’m already yours.”

    Now the “Traitors” connection has turned into a real-life romance.

  • Bad Bunny Wins Seven Emmys for Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Bad Bunny Wins Seven Emmys for Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Bad Bunny is officially an Emmy winner, and he did it in a huge way.

    The Puerto Rican superstar’s Super Bowl LX halftime show won all seven categories in which it received nominations at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys.

    The performance won Outstanding Variety Special (Live), making it only the third Super Bowl halftime show to win the category.

    It also picked up awards for music direction, choreography, sound mixing, lighting design, technical direction and camerawork, and directing.

    That seven-award haul made Bad Bunny’s halftime show the most-awarded nominee of the night.

    The victory also gave Bad Bunny his first Emmy.

    His success extended to Jay-Z, who served as an executive producer on the halftime show and also collected another Emmy through the performance.

    Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance had already become one of the biggest music moments of the year.

    Now it has an Emmy record attached to it.

    The achievement adds another major award to Bad Bunny’s growing international career and shows just how far his Super Bowl performance reached beyond music.

  • Kim, Kanye Support North West at First Solo Concert

    Kim, Kanye Support North West at First Solo Concert

    North West had both of her famous parents in the audience as she took a major step in her music career.

    The 13-year-old performed her first headline concert at The Vic Theatre in Chicago on September 5, with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West both showing up to support her.

    Kim and Kanye arrived separately, but both watched their daughter perform.

    Kim sat in the VIP section while Kanye filmed North on stage.

    North released her debut EP “N0rth4evr” in May and has been making it clear that music means more to her than simply having famous parents.

    She previously told Dazed that performing her music feels “fun, relieving and exciting.”

    The teenager has also pushed back against the idea that she should wait before starting her career.

    It is like, nah, this is my hobby, this is what I like to do, this is what I wanna do with my life.

    Her Chicago concert also created a rare public moment for Kim and Kanye, who divorced in 2022 after nearly eight years of marriage.

    For North, however, the night belonged to her.

    She now has her first headline show behind her and a growing music career of her own.

  • Susan Sarandon Says She Is Still Losing Hollywood Roles Over Gaza Remarks

    Susan Sarandon Says She Is Still Losing Hollywood Roles Over Gaza Remarks

    Susan Sarandon says her outspoken support for Palestine continues to cost her work in Hollywood.

    The Oscar-winning actress made the claim during a press conference at the Venice Film Festival.

    Sarandon said some agencies still tell people not to hire her because of her public views.

    I have still had movies taken away recently because there are agencies that are telling people not to hire me still.

    The 79-year-old actress has openly spoken about the Israel-Palestine conflict and has attended pro-Palestinian events.

    Sarandon’s comments come as she continues to work in film, despite what she describes as professional consequences.

    Her political views have sparked controversy in Hollywood before, but she says the impact on her career has not ended.

    The actress has enjoyed a career spanning decades, with films including “Thelma & Louise,” “Dead Man Walking,” “The Client” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

    She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for “Dead Man Walking” in 1996.

  • “Eternals” Director Chloé Zhao Defends Superhero Movies

    “Eternals” Director Chloé Zhao Defends Superhero Movies

    Chloé Zhao is defending superhero movies at a time when Hollywood continues to debate the future of the genre.

    The Oscar-winning director, who helmed Marvel’s “Eternals,” said filmmakers and audiences should not dismiss comic-book stories simply because some critics do not consider them high art.

    Speaking at the Venice Film Festival, Zhao argued that superhero stories have a place in cinema.

    “It is important to not write off stories because we do not consider them high art.

    Zhao also described comic-book stories as something that people from different backgrounds can share.

    It is something we all share.

    Her comments come several years after “Eternals” received a mixed response from critics and audiences.

    Despite that experience, Zhao has not turned against the superhero genre.

    Instead, she continues to defend the idea that popular stories can have cultural value even when they do not fit traditional ideas of prestige cinema.

    The director’s comments also arrive as Marvel and other studios continue to search for the next big superhero hits.

    For Zhao, the genre still deserves a place at the table.

  • The Chainsmokers Concert Leaves 14 People Hospitalized

    The Chainsmokers Concert Leaves 14 People Hospitalized

    A concert by The Chainsmokers ended with 14 people hospitalized after emergency crews responded to multiple medical calls at the San Jose show.

    The electronic music duo performed in California on September 4 when several concertgoers needed medical attention.

    Fourteen people eventually went to hospital, according to reports.

    Some patients received treatment for suspected alcohol-related issues, while emergency crews also responded to other medical calls during the event.

    The incident did not stop the concert from going ahead, but it created a major emergency response around the venue.

    The Chainsmokers, made up of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, have built a huge international following through hits including “Closer,” “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Something Just Like This.”

    The San Jose show was part of the duo’s ongoing live performances.

    The incident has now become one of the biggest talking points from the concert, with emergency teams dealing with multiple cases during the night.

  • Sabrina Carpenter Wins Her First Emmy

    Sabrina Carpenter Wins Her First Emmy

    Sabrina Carpenter has officially added an Emmy to her growing collection of major awards.

    The American singer and actress won her first Emmy for “The Muppet Show,” which took home Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded).

    Carpenter served as an executive producer and performer on the special.

    She celebrated the victory after the September 5 Creative Arts Emmy ceremony.

    “So incredibly proud.”

    The win gives Carpenter another major achievement after her huge rise in music and entertainment.

    “The Muppet Show” beat several major contenders, including Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour | The Final Show.”

    Carpenter has become one of pop music’s biggest names in recent years, with hits such as “Espresso,” “Please Please Please” and “Manchild.”

    Her Emmy win now adds another major award to her growing résumé.

    And with her success in music, television and production, Carpenter is quickly becoming more than just a pop star.

  • Andrew Garfield Shuts Down “Avengers: Doomsday” Appearance

    Andrew Garfield Shuts Down “Avengers: Doomsday” Appearance

    Andrew Garfield is once again denying that he will return as Spider-Man in Marvel’s upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday.”

    The British-American actor, best known for playing Peter Parker in “The Amazing Spider-Man” films, addressed the rumors at the Los Angeles premiere of his new film “The Uprising.”

    When asked directly if he appears in “Avengers: Doomsday,” Garfield kept his answer short.

    “I’m not,” he said.

    Garfield Has Denied Spider-Man Rumors Before

    The denial has already sparked interest because Garfield played a similar game with fans before.

    He repeatedly denied appearing in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” before the movie eventually revealed him alongside Tom Holland and Tobey Maguire.

    So when Garfield faced another question about his latest Marvel denial, he left the door slightly open.

    Smiling, the actor added, “You’ll find out, I suppose, one way or another.”

    Garfield has not confirmed a return as Spider-Man, but his playful response is likely to keep the speculation alive.

    “Avengers: Doomsday” is scheduled to hit cinemas on December 18, 2026, giving fans only a few more months to find out whether Garfield is really staying away from the Marvel blockbuster.

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