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The Shrek franchise has gained a star that’s bound to make waves. Zendaya has officially signed on for Shrek 5, lending her voice to the daughter of Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) and Fiona (voiced by Cameron Diaz). She joins the iconic Eddie Murphy, who will reprise his role as the ever-popular Donkey. ' Zendaya. ' Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images Zendaya has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after talents. Her busy schedule includes projects like Dune: Messiah, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, the highly anticipated Spider-Man sequel, and the third season of Euphoria. In 2024, she showcased her range with standout performances in Challengers, a tennis drama by Luca Guadagnino, and Dune: Part Two. Her addition to Shrek 5 brings an exciting new energy to the long-running franchise and may help attract a fresh, younger audience to the series. Scheduled for release on December 23, 2026, Shrek 5 will be the first film in the main series since Shrek Forever After in ...

Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on Tuesday of shooting a former acquaintance with a revolver on a Hollywood street in 2021. "Thank y'all for saving my life," he thanked jurors as they departed the Los Angeles courthouse. They acquitted him of two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic pistol. ' A$AP Rocky. ' Allison Dinner/Pool via Getty Images If convicted, the 36-year-old hip-hop sensation, fashion mogul, and aspiring actor — real name Rakim Mayers — could face more than 24 years in jail. On the eve of trial, he turned down a prosecution offer of only six months in jail, with probation and other conditions, if he pleaded guilty to one count. Rocky, 36, insisted on his innocence and gambled that a jury would agree, despite having two little baby kids at home with his longterm lover Rihanna. It paid off. The jury believed there was reasonable doubt about his guilt. When the verdict was delivered, Rihanna sobbed and hugged the defense att...

South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron, known for her compelling performances from a young age, was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on Sunday. She was 24. ' Kim Sae-ron. ' Imazins via Getty Images According to Reuters, Kim's body was discovered by a friend after she failed to arrive for an arranged meeting. Authorities discovered no evidence of foul play and are examining the circumstances surrounding her death. Kim was born in Seoul in 2000 and began her acting career when she was nine years old. She achieved international attention for her appearance in "A Brand New Life" (2009), which was shown at the Cannes Film Festival, making her one of the youngest performers to be accepted. Her performance in "The Man From Nowhere" (2010) reinforced her standing as a rising star in Korean cinema. The actor seamlessly shifted from kid parts to more sophisticated characters. Notable performances include "A Girl at My Door" (2014) and ...

Contrary to current findings, unstable billionaires appear to experience consequences on occasion. Kanye West and Bianca Censori appear to have ended their relationship, as we previously reported. Neither side has acknowledged the news, but reports of the breakup were all over the internet on Thursday, and the fact that Kanye didn’t reject them really tells us everything we need to know. ' Kanye West ' and ' Bianca Censori. ' Getty Images Because both parties have remained mute on the subject, we first knew very little about the cause of the split. However, given Kanye's pro-Nazi sentiments on X (previously Twitter), it's easy to understand why Bianca opted to end her marriage. According to a source, West's increasingly hostile attitude was the final nail in the coffin for his second marriage. "She's been an awesome wife and awesome collaborator, and she's been through so many crazy moments, but this one may be unsurvivable," a ...

After former adult industry actress Emily Willis had locked-in syndrome, a specialist explained what six grams of ketamine per day can do to the body. Willis, 26, (real name Litzy Lara Banuelos), has been unable to move her body except her eyes after a cardiac attack in a rehabilitation center in February 2024. ' Emily Willis. ' emilywillisx3/Instagram This is because it robbed her of oxygen for an extended length of time, leaving her 'permanently disabled'. In May, following the tragedy, her family released an update on her condition, stating that she had emerged from a 'vegetative coma'. Her family penned the following note: "Recently, Emily's world, and ours, was turned upside down when she was admitted to the hospital, marking the beginning of an incredibly tough and unforeseen battle." Unfortunately, Willis' condition means she can only move her eyes and is effectively paralyzed. It occurred after she was taken to the Malibu Re...

Justin Bieber seemed unconcerned about this morning's drama involving his wife, Hailey Bieber, and an Instagram unfollow. Justin, 30, posted a selfie on Instagram Stories on Tuesday, January 21, to the song "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" by Kendrick Lamar. Fans quickly speculated that Justin was reacting to news from earlier that day, when he seemed to unfollow Hailey, 28, on Instagram. ' Justin ' and ' Hailey Bieber. ' Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue "Someone went to my account and unfollowed my wife," he said in an Instagram statement that has since been removed. "S— is getting suss out here." On Tuesday morning, Hollywood confirmed that Justin had stopped following Hailey on the social networking platform, but she continued to follow him. Fans were shocked by the apparent unfollow and suspicion that the couple's relationship was on the rocks. Justin had just published a heartfelt social medi...

Five people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, according to a public notice issued by Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office. Liam Payne attends the World Premiere of ' I Am Bolt ' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 28 , 2016 in London , England. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Hotel manager Gilda Martin, receptionist Esteban Grassi, and Payne's buddy Roger Nores have all been charged with manslaughter. Additionally, hotel employee Ezequiel Pereyra and waiter Braian Paiz have been accused with drug distribution. In Argentina's judicial system, prosecutors gather evidence before a judge decides whether to continue to trial. Judge Laura Bruniard has advanced the case to the next step, a decision that the defendants' attorneys may challenge. If the appeal fails, the matter will go to ...

OG Maco died at the age of 32 on Thursday, December 26, his manager, Poppa Perc, has confirmed. Maco, born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., died at a Los Angeles hospital surrounded by friends and family, according to TMZ, the first to report the tragedy. OG Maco performs onstage at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash Block Show at Phillips Arena on June 20 , 2015 in Atlanta. Paras Griffin/Getty Images His family later confirmed his death in a joint statement posted on his Instagram account. "With sorrowful hearts, we announce the loss of our dear Ben, also known as OG Maco. His life exemplified endurance, ingenuity, and infinite love. He impacted so many people's lives with his music, passion, and unshakeable spirit, leaving an indelible mark," they wrote. "While we mourn his loss, we also celebrate his exceptional life, which will continue to inspire and encourage others. Maco's influence as an artist and as a person will live on in our hearts forever....

Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment months after the two co-stars of It Ends With Us reportedly fell out. In the lawsuit, filed on Friday, December 20 and acquired by Us Weekly after being published online by TMZ and The New York Times, Lively accused Baldoni of conducting a "social manipulation" campaign against her in order to "destroy" her reputation. Blake Lively , Justin Baldoni. Jeff Spicer/Getty; Bryan Bedder/Getty Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, branded Lively's charges "completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious" in a statement to Us, saying that Lively brought the case to "fix her negative reputation" and "rehash a narrative" about the film's development. Freedman also alleged that Lively made "multiple demands and threats" while filming It Ends With Us, including "threatening not to show up to set, threatening not to promote the film, ultimately leadin...

Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, co-star and director of It Ends With Us, for sexual harassment and an alleged organized effort to damage her image, according to a document acquired by Above. Baldoni's legal team responded, criticizing her "shameful," "serious and categorically false accusations against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and its representatives." Blake Lively. RW/MediaPunch/IPx According to Lively's lawsuit, things were so terrible during production that an all-hands conference was called to discuss her allegations of a hostile work environment. According to the filing first obtained by TMZ, the demands made at that meeting included not showing nude videos or images of women to Lively; no more mentions of Baldoni's alleged previous "pornography addiction"; no more discussions about sexual experiences in front of Lively and others; no more mentions of cast and crew genitalia; and no more inquiries...

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are engaged! The singer, actress, and Rare Beauty entrepreneur shared the good news on Instagram, showing photographs of her engagement ring with the comment "forever begins now…". Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. Amy Sussman/Getty Images Gomez, 32, disclosed she was dating record producer Blanco in December 2023, despite having been romantically together since June of last year. The two had previously collaborated on Gomez's 2023 track "Single Soon" and her 2019 song "I Can't Get Enough." selenagomez/Instagram In a November cover story for The Hollywood Reporter, Gomez said of her relationship with Blanco: "This is the safest I've ever felt in one, and I see a future with this person." selenagomez/Instagram Gomez has had an unbelievable year, with enormous success in cinema, television, and now her personal life. Gomez and her Emilia Perez co-stars Karla Sofía Gascón, A...

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Sean "Diddy" Combs has updated her complaint to include allegations of assault by Jay-Z at the same party. The woman first sued Combs in October, but on Sunday she added Shawn Carter, the musician and businessman known as Jay-Z, as a defendant in the civil action. Jay Z attends the Los Angeles premiere of ' The Harder They Fall ' at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on October 13 , 2021 in Los Angeles , California. Rich Fury/GI Carter is the first celebrity to be accused of sexual assault related to Combs. In a statement to CNN, Carter described the charges as "so terrible in nature that I beg you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!! Whoever who conduct such a crime against a minor should be imprisoned, do you not agree?" Combs faces allegations of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and prostitution-related offenses. Combs pled not guilty to the charges and has denied any wrong...

Jay-Z and Sean Combs faced a civil lawsuit on Sunday for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. The case, filed in October in the Southern District of New York, first named the Roc Nation entrepreneur, Shawn Carter, as an anonymous celebrity defendant. Carter has flatly refuted the accusation, accusing the lawyer who filed the action of attempting to extort him with bogus assertions. Jay-Z. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images The accuser, suing as Jane Doe, claimed she was raped by Combs and Carter while being transported to an afterparty for the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City. According to the amended lawsuit, Doe attempted to attend the VMAs but did not have a ticket. She was dropped off near Radio City Music Hall by a friend. She claims she contacted limousine drivers to ask for assistance in getting into the performance or afterparty. One of the drivers claimed to work with Combs and asked her to an after party. Per the lawsuit, he urged her to return to the pla...

Taylor Swift went to the venues of her record-breaking Eras Tour aboard her private plane.  Swift flew her plane 98 times in 2024, according to the aviation magazine Simple Flying. Her overall flight time came to almost 225 hours. Taylor Swift performs onstage during ' Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour ' at Rogers Centre on November 14 , 2024 in Toronto , Ontario. Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management The popular musician has a reputation as a frequent user of private jets. Throughout the year, she utilized her jet to go to various tour locations, visit her boyfriend (Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce), and fly back to her residences in Los Angeles and Nashville.  Her plane's most frequent stops were Nashville International Airport, Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City (where Kelce lives), and Hollywood Burbank Airport in Southern California.  Swift flies a Dassault Falcon 7x, a three-engine aircraft capable of flying m...

Debbie Nelson, Eminem's mother, has died. She was 69 years old. TMZ was the first to report the story. According to the publication, Nelson died in St. Joseph, Missouri, from symptoms connected to severe lung cancer. Billboard has contacted the Medical Examiner's Office. Reports of her cancer diagnosis emerged earlier in 2024. Eminem performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13 , 2022 in Inglewood , California. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Nelson was the oldest of five children, born on a military installation in Kansas. She married Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. as a teenager and gave birth to Eminem (born Marshall Mathers) on October 17, 1972. Em and his mother had a tumultuous relationship throughout his youth and throughout his Hall of Fame career. On hits like "Cleanin' Out My Closet" and "My Name Is," the Detroit rap legend mocked his mother. Eminem 's mother Debbie Mathers during a...

Zayn Malik honored his late friend, Liam Payne, in his birthplace of Wolverhampton, England. As part of his Stairway to the Sky tour, the artist visited the English city and spoke with the crowd about Payne, who died on October 16 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Zayn Malik. Getty Images for ABA "So, at the end of each event, I've been doing something special for my brother Liam Payne. Rest in peace. I hope you're seeing this in your hometown tonight, Wolverhampton; this is for you, Liam," Malik stated in a fan video from the event on Friday, before playing "it's YoU." The Room Under the Stairs artist already honored Payne in his Leeds show earlier this week, displaying the words "Liam Payne, 1993-2024." "I love you bro," he said on stage, holding a heart. Prior to the gigs in England, Malik had postponed the U.S. portion of the tour due to the death of a friend and former One Direction member. "Given the heartbreaking los...

Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, alleging that the two businesses collaborated to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." Drake watches on as the Sacramento Kings play the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on November 2 , 2024. Mark Blinch/Getty Images In a petition Monday, November 25, in Manhattan court, Drake's Frozen Moments LLC accused UMG of starting an unlawful "scheme" including bots, payola, and other ways to boost Lamar's song - a single that severely attacked Drake amid the two singers' continuing spat. "UMG did not rely on chance, or even ordinary business practices," Drake's attorneys claim. "It instead launched a campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services and airwaves." Drake's lawyers accuse UMG of breaking the federal "RICO" act, which is ...

Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with an early Christmas present: a new album. On Friday, the rap superstar released GNX. It includes 12 tracks, the most of which are produced by longtime collaborator Sounwave and hitmaker Jack Antonoff, with SZA appearing on the soulful ballad "Luther." The album comes months after his stellar chart run with Drake's diss single "Not Like Us," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 list and received five Grammy nominations, including song and record of the year. He also topped the mainstream charts with "Like That," a duet with Future and Metro Boomin. Kendrick Lamar 's ' GNX ' album cover . Dave Free Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, released in 2022, was Lamar's last album and won numerous Grammys. His 2017 album, DAMN, earned the Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming him the first non-classical or jazz musician to receive the coveted award. He has 17 Grammy Awards and was nominated for the best or...

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, making her the first Dane to win the competition. The 21-year-old competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer beat over 120 other participants to win Mexico City's annual beauty pageant on Saturday night. Miss Denmark , Victoria Kjær Theilvig , is crowned Miss Universe 2024 in the 73rd Miss Universe Competition in Mexico City on November 16 , 2024. Hector Vivas/Getty Images Other contenders on stage congratulated her as she took the tiara from Nicaragua's reigning titleholder, Sheynnis Palacios. This year's finale included a performance by musician Robin Thicke and was hosted by Mario Lopez from "Saved by the Bell" and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo. The extravagant pageant kicked off with contenders being reduced to a shortlist of 30, based on the results of Thursday's preliminary event, which featured a showy national costume competition. The semi-finalists th...

John Krasinski has been crowned People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The announcement was made Tuesday night on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." "It was just an immediate blackout. I had no thoughts," Krasinski told People about his reaction to learning he would be this year's recipient. "Other than that, perhaps I'm being punked. That is not how I wake up, wondering, 'Is this the day I'll be asked to be the Sexiest Man Alive?' And yet, it was the day you two did it. You've truly elevated the bar for me." John Krasinski. Mike Coppola/Getty Images Krasinski said his wife Emily Blunt was "very excited" when she heard the news. "There was a lot of joy involved in me telling her," he told People. Krasinski is best recognized for his roles as Jim Halpert in the American version of the mockumentary sitcom "The Office" and as the titular CIA analyst in the Prime Video series "Jack Rya...