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Dustin Hoffman on Career Longevity: ‘Life Is Easier If You’re Nice’ (Exclusive)

2026-05-19T16:33:58-07:00

Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall are dishing on their crime thriller “Tuner."

The film follows a gifted piano prodigy (Woodall) whose meticulous ear for pitch leads him to discover an unexpected, high-stakes aptitude for safe-cracking. Hoffman plays his veteran mentor.

Leo opened up to "Extra" about working with an icon like Dustin.

Leo admitted, “It was a huge incentive for me, obviously, to get to work with one of my heroes. It was also quite intimidating, but, you know, he’s an incredibly generous man but also a very generous actor. He pulls you into the world of make believe in a way that I’d never experience before with another actor.”

While Dustin described his character as “prick,” he is beloved both on and off-screen! What’s the key for a long-lasting career?

He answered, “Life is easier if you’re nice to people. It's just easier."

Dustin noted that it's easier to say yes to signing autographs than no, explaining, “If you say no, there’s an expression that you see on their face where you have reduced them and that’s going to make you unhappy for hours. 'Why the f***, why did I do that? Why didn't I just sign it?'"

Leo agreed, "That's a really wonderful philosophy on life... It costs nothing to be kind."

Hoffman also opened up about writing his memoir, sharing, "It's interesting because I didn’t expect it to be as painful as it is because you’re writing about something that’s past, and that means it’s not gonna happen again, and that’s the hard part, I guess. That part of my life over and all I have now is this limited amount of time.”

Dustin emphasized, “When you’re younger, you don’t think of life as being limited. It's unlimited, it's just gonna go on. But if you’re smart, you realize that every day is a miracle."

He said of the writing process, "And I guess the pleasure of it is that — I don't know the pleasure, because it's work."

He quipped, "But at least you're getting it down there before you can't remember whether you took a bath this morning or a shower that morning, which is gonna be soon. I say to my wife, 'Lisa, did I shower already.' Short-term memory is aptly named."

“Tuner” is out May 22 with a wider expansion on May 29.

Ciara Miller & Kyle Cooke React to Amanda Batula & West Wilson’s Romance in ‘Summer House’ Reunion Teaser Clip!

2026-05-19T15:25:44-07:00

Check out a sneak peek of the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion episode!

The teaser centers on Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship, which made headlines in March.

In the clip, Amanda’s ex Kyle Cooke reacted to the news, saying, “I don’t know what Amanda and West can say to, like, recover.”

The sneak peek featured a clip of Amanda and West kissing!

During the reunion, Andy Cohen asked Amanda and West if they were in love. He responded, “This isn’t, like, a sex scandal. It is, like, hanging out.”

Jesse Solomon chimed in, saying, “Why continue to lie?”

At one point, Solomon broke down in tears, telling West, “I feel like I’m losing a brother. I mean, I hope you can improve and prove us wrong, but it doesn’t look good.”

Kyle added, “I thought I knew you, man. I’ve been going back and forth between feeling concerned and betrayed.”

Amanda tried to defend herself, saying, “And no one in this world has ever been in a situation like this before?”

Several cast members responded, “No!”

Ciara Miller, who was close friends with Amanda and dated West in the past, said, “Over the past six years, I’ve been your f**king champion. I couldn’t fathom that I would be sitting here, pissed that you’re f**king my ex.”

“He wants to embarrass me. He wants to get his last little word,” Ciara insisted. “I hope it works because he’s with you to spite me.”

Amid all the tension, Amanda said while holding back tears, “I think I need to take a break for a second.”

Ciara told West, “You should go after your girl.”

Lindsay Hubbard yelled at West, saying, “Get up and go after her, West! Be a f**king man!”

West doesn’t move at all!

“Summer House” airs on Tuesday nights on Bravo.

Baylen Dupree Talks ‘Magical’ Wedding to Colin — Queso Fountain, Dogs & More! (Exclusive)

2026-05-19T14:59:04-07:00

Baylen Dupree visited “Extra” ahead of the season premiere of “Baylen Out Loud.”

She teased what’s in store for the new season, which will see her and Colin Dooley tie the knot!

Baylen described her big day, saying, “Of course, we had a queso fountain. Of course, my dogs are in the wedding. It was a magical day.”

She had lots of colors, too, saying, "It was a big rainbow sherbet fairy-tale wedding. Like it was just great. All my bridesmaids were in different colors. Five of them were in different colors and the other two were in florals. So, we definitely had a good mix.”

It was nerve-racking too. “I almost puked before I walked down the aisle, so I was really nervous,” she said. "So, the only thing I was focused on was looking at [Colin]… I was really, really nervous to do our vows in front of people… Like, at the rehearsal dinner, I went to my wedding planner afterwards. I was like, ‘This is awkward’… I’m like, ‘What do I look at?’ And they're like, ‘Just look at the one person you're marrying.’ And I'm like, ‘Okay, that makes more sense.’ So, I was definitely more nervous during the rehearsal dinner than I was for the actual ceremony.”

Baylen also shared that we'll see her go a GLP-1 journey and deal with endometriosis.

Dupree explained, "I gained about 28 lbs., 30 lbs. being on a medication that really, really stabilizes me and helps me, but unfortunately causes weight gain to the point where I can't lose it. So, you'll also see me go on a GLP-1 journey as well. So, that's also really interesting because there is a little bit of problems with drinking on the bachelor-bachelorette trip and mixing a GLP-1 together. So, that's fun to watch."

As for endometriosis, Baylen shared, "You're able to follow a little bit of extra piece of my medical journey through discovering about endometriosis and the struggles with that and children and things down that area."

Are kids in the plans for Baylen and new hubby Colin?

"We've had multiple conversations definitely after getting married and kind of realizing like we do want kids, but where we're at right now in our lives just really isn't where I want to be to have kids."

Baylen emphasized, "I would definitely say this is the most vulnerable season yet. You get to come into a doctor's office with me and experience kind of the stress of endometriosis and… wondering kind of if we're going to be able to have kids… I was very, very vulnerable with sharing our wedding. I was very vulnerable in a lot of different aspects through this season. I would say this one is definitely the most vulnerable I've ever been."

“Baylen Out Loud” premieres Tuesday, May 19, on TLC.

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2026-05-19T17:37:02-07:00

Geena Davis and Bill Pullman posed at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Boroughs” at the Egyptian Theatre.

Rihanna Shooting Suspect Must Attend Mental Health Hearing

2026-05-19T13:46:24-07:00

Ivanna Ortiz, the woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home, is heading to mental health court.

Her L.A. Courts case record now indicates she must attend a Competency Hearing on June 2 at 8:30 a.m.

The record cites Penal Code 1368, which is brought into play when "a doubt arises in the mind of the judge as to the mental competence of the defendant."

It also means "the court shall recess the proceedings for as long as may be reasonably necessary to permit counsel to confer with the defendant and to form an opinion as to the mental competence of the defendant at that point in time.”

Page Six reports Ortiz’s lawyer “expressed doubt” about her competence on Tuesday during a hearing.

The paper adds that Judge Shannon K. Cooley, who is overseeing the case, was presented with information that caused her to move Ortiz’s proceedings to mental health court.

Last week, Ortiz requested a new attorney to represent her after her lawyer raised concerns about her mental capacity.

Despite her request, her lawyer asked for a welfare check, especially "an additional inquiry of competence” for his client, who appeared in shackles while sporting an orange jumpsuit.

The judge ruled that there was "not substantial evidence of incompetency” to delay the trial.

When the judge asked Ortiz if she agreed to preliminary hearing for July 7, she responded, "No, I’m not waiving my time.”

In March, Ortiz pleaded not guilty after she was charged with one count of attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic, and three counts of shooting an inhabited dwelling or camper.

Earlier that month, the D.A.’s office released a press release on the shooting.

The D.A.’s office stated, "On March 8, at about 1:20 p.m., Ortiz is accused of driving up to the front of a home belonging to Rihanna... and firing a semiautomatic weapon multiple times at the house. There were people on the musician’s property as well as an adjacent house, but no one was struck by gunfire."

Additional court docs, obtained by The New York Times, revealed more details about what went down.

According to the docs, Rihanna pushed her boyfriend A$AP Rocky to the ground of an Airstream trailer when she realized that a shooting was happening outside.

After pulling the curtains and seeing the bullet-riddled windows, she told A$AP, “They shooting at us.”

The police also interviewed Rihanna’s chef, who saw Ortiz’s face when she was parked outside the singer’s home. She noted that Ortiz appeared to be smirking “as if she was about to do something naughty”

When Ortiz was arrested and taken to a police station, she told detectives, "I would like to say that I wasn’t attempting murder. But that’s all I wanted to say.”

Paul Rudd on Pulling Nick Jonas into ‘Avengers’ World: 'Talk to Downey' (Exclusive)

2026-05-19T13:06:46-07:00

Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas are dishing on their new musical-comedy drama “Power Ballad.”

“Extra” spoke with the two about the movie, in which Paul plays Rick, a wedding singer who bonds with Jonas’ Danny, a fading boy-band star — until Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career.

Paul spoke about having to perform in front of the Nick, who he says was "very sweet to me,” while Nick raved that Paul “blew me away.”

Rudd recalled their first scene together “where we’re really getting to know each other,” saying, “It could be a really, kind of, stressful environment and scene to kind of start off. It was really easy to do, in large part to him.”

Jonas weighed in on their first scene, saying, “That scene itself allowed us to just have fun and kind of mess around."

Nick also raved about Paul, saying, “Obviously, I know he’s an incredible actor and one of the best, but to see him just jump into the music stuff with such ease was incredible.”

Paul encouraged Nick to improv for the film.

Along with calling it a “dream come to true to work alongside Paul,” Nick shared, “The improv stuff was kind of natural for both of us because, you know, it was just an easy low-key environment on set.”

Paul added, “There were certain sections, where I think it actually called for improvisation. You don’t want to just improv stuff. The script was pretty rock solid, but when you’re kind of creating something or coming up with something and bouncing off of each other a little bit, if you’re being hit by inspiration, it’s nice that there’s something organic happening and maybe some back and forth that isn’t planned."

Could the guys take their act on the road in real life?

They both jokingly answered, “Probably.”

Paul quipped, “It’s a little tricky with our schedules, but I’m now the bonus Jonas and I can’t wait to get out on the road."

Plus, “Extra" had to ask Paul if he might pull Nick into the “Avengers” world.

Paul answered, “I have so little pull when it comes to those kind of decisions. Talk to [Robert] Downey [Jr.], he’ll get you in."

“Power Ballad” is in select theaters May 29 and everywhere June 5.

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Sacha Baron Cohen & Rosamund Pike Talk Battle of the Sexes in ‘Ladies First' (Exclusive)

2026-05-19T12:01:25-07:00

Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike are dishing on “Ladies First,” their new comedy about a male chauvinist who is transported to a matriarchal society and faces a formidable female version of himself.

“Extra” spoke with Sacha, who had to undergo a physical transformation to be more attractive in the flipped world.

Cohen noted, “Basically, my character realizes he can’t be heard in this company and progress unless he’s attractive.”

The 54-year-old dad of three had to get it right and tight!

He joked, “Rosamund had to wait for me, doing push-ups and you hear me slurping protein shakes and all of that kind of stuff, just so I could change it up.”

Rosamund said she was drawn to her character, noting, “I love a boss, having women behave just like the worst, most misogynistic men."

Channeling her character, Rosamund even showed us some of her best “man-spreading."

She quipped, "It’s about owning and believing in your right to be somewhere. It’s just knowing, in your core, that you’re the most important person in the room… I can take as much space as I want.”

According to Cohen, the movie sends a clear message, saying, “The idea is that, you know, a woman and a man will watch it and the woman will go, ‘See?,' and the man goes, ‘Oh. I get it now.’"

“Ladies First” is on Netflix May 22.

'Summer House' Drama: Andrea & Lexi on Kyle Cooke's Support of Amanda Batula (Exclusive)

2026-05-19T11:56:43-07:00

Andrea Denver and Lexi Sundin chatted with “Extra” about what’s in store on their new series “In the City,” as well as all the recent “Summer House” drama that exploded when Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s secret romance was revealed.

Andrea said, “We got caught off guard,” and Lexi added, "I think our reaction was like everybody else in the world, you know? Didn't see it coming at all.”

Sundin also mentioned West’s ex, Ciara Miller, and Batula’s ex, Kyle Cooke, saying, “We do care strongly about both Ciara and Amanda and Kyle as well, so it's just something that it's hard to see and you know it's played out in an interesting way so far.”

Andrea added, “It's been tough honestly, because also we spend the whole fall cheering for Kyle and Amanda. I was there at their wedding. I've been always a big fan of the both of them."

He said, "I reached out to everyone but I only heard back from Kyle and [Lexi] did the same, too.”

Cooke also spoke out this week after posing with Amanda at the "In the City" premiere, saying on Instagram Stories, “With all due respect, we’re all adults here and we all showed up to a premiere party. And, yes, Amanda did not want to come, and I convinced her to come and we took a photo together.”

As for how Cooke is doing, Denver said, “What I love about Kyle is he is emotional but he's also very strong person. So, you know, he is trying to keep it together and be supportive towards his wife despite… a tough situation for him as well.”

Lexi felt the same. "I think it shows just how much like how good of a person he is that he's still, you know, fighting for Amanda and, like, trying to defend her or just make sure that she's okay. And I think that really speaks volumes to who he is.”

Lexi also dished on the show “In the City,” saying, “We just have so many different things going on in all of our lives and there's a lot of transitions and… scary things... It's going to be really exciting for people to see what's going on in our lives.”

Andrea shared, “It's more about everyday life… There’s going to be some drama ‘In the City' as well, but I feel like it's more like fast-paced New York City. The group of friends is a great group."

Andrea and Lexi also talked about their plans to start a family.

Denver said, “Children is definitely like a big topic, is something that we really want, but of course you got to be on the same page about timing and everything.”

Sundin added, “We always knew that we wanted to have children. It's just about when… where.”

Would they ever want to move to Italy, where Andrea is from, and raise children there?

Lexi said, "I think maybe one day I could see myself there, but for now, our lives are here and we have so much going on… It's something that I'm definitely open to.”

“In the City” premieres today on Bravo.

'Star Wars’ Voice Actor Tom Kane Dies at 64

2026-05-19T11:26:00-07:00

“Star Wars” voice actor Tom Kane has died at the age of 64.

On Monday, Kane passed away at a Kansas City hospital after suffering complications from a 2020 stroke.

In a statement to NBC News, his rep Zachary McGinnis said, "From his unforgettable performances in 'Star Wars' to countless animated series, documentaries, and games, Tom brought wisdom, strength, humor, and heart to every role he touched. His voice became part of our lives, our memories, and the stories we carry with us.”

According to McGinnis, Kane was a "legendary voice actor whose work shaped the childhoods and imaginations of millions around the world.”

Aside from “Star Wars,” Kane also voiced Professor Utonium on "The Powerpuff Girls.”

Outside of his voice work, McGinnis described Kane as an "an extraordinary man” and a devoted husband to wife Cindy Roberts and his nine children.

McGinnis noted, "That compassion and generosity defined who he was just as much as his remarkable talent did. Though his voice may now be silent, the characters, stories, and love he gave to the world will live on forever. Rest in peace, Tom Kane. Thank you for everything. May the Force be with you, always.”

Princess Diana’s Brother Charles Spencer Marries for the 4th Time

2026-05-19T10:23:30-07:00

Charles Spencer, younger brother of the late Princess Diana, just wed for the fourth time.

Charles, 61, and archaeologist and podcast co-host Professor Cat Jarman, 43, tied the knot in Arizona on Friday.

Jarman stunned in a light blue wedding dress, while the 9th Earl Spencer looked dapper in a dark suit and blue shirt.

Sedona’s famous Cathedral Rock made for a stunning background in their wedding photos, seen here.

They shared in a joint statement to People, “We both feel so incredibly lucky to have progressed from being colleagues, to friendship, to deep love and connection. Each stage of our relationship has been underpinned by laughter and we share a passion for life.”

According to the magazine, Jarman met Charles, an author himself, when she asked him to review her 2021 book “River Kings.”

They went on to work together on archaeological digs and a podcast, confirming their relationship in October 2024.

Spencer announced his split from third wife Karen in June 2024. The exes, who were married from 2011 until their divorce in 2025, share daughter Charlotte Diana, 13.

Charles was previously married to Victoria Lockwood from 1989 to 1997, and they share four children. After their split he was married to Caroline Hutton from 2001 to 2007. They have two children together.

People reports Cat has two children with her ex-husband Tom Jarman.

Mandy Moore Sounds-Off on Ashley Tisdale's Toxic Mom Group Essay

2026-05-19T07:46:37-07:00

Mandy Moore is speaking out about Ashley Tisdale’s toxic mom group essay for The Cut.

In January, Ashley wrote about leaving a group of moms after feeling left out of some group activities. She said it started to feel “too high school,” and efforts to patch things up failed. Ultimately, Ashley said the group no longer felt “healthy and positive.”

Fans believed she was writing about a mom group that included celebs like Mandy and Hilary Duff and noticed that Ashley was no longer following them on social media.

Tisdale’s rep previously told TMZ the essay was not about that mom group or those celebrities.

Mandy, however, feels otherwise.

The "This Is Us" star opened up about the drama on SiriusXM’s "Andy Cohen Live,” saying, “It’s wild to have anybody talk about your life, and I know Hilary has sort of mentioned this, too... We both have grown up in this business and had people dissect who we are and the choices we make and all of that, but this was something altogether different and decidedly way more upsetting, you know what I mean? It just cuts to the core.”

Moore insisted, “The most important thing in my life is being a kind person and, like, that legacy of kindness, and anyone even insinuating that that might not be the case, and with the company that I choose to keep, is very upsetting. I’d say that was the biggest takeaway, sort of the shock of, like, ‘Wow.’”

The actress confessed she doesn’t like confrontation but is willing to have those conversations “if my feelings are hurt or there’s something I need to get something off my chest.”

Mandy explained, “It’s not always, like, the most comfortable of situations, but I think that’s where I sort of differed in feeling like I wouldn’t have handled the situation this way. I think the biggest takeaway from that whole ridiculous debacle of, like, ‘Wow, so it’s a real slow news day,’ is that I feel like it just sort of perpetuates this silly trope that women can’t be supportive of one another and that we’re inherently petty and that we’re inherently out to one-up each other, and I have not felt that one iota since becoming a parent.”

The mom of three added, “I’ve actually been so surprised by the meaningful relationships I found with other moms and other parents just in general. That has always been my takeaway, and you need that. You need community. You need to find that support wherever you can get it. We need to be able to talk about all of that.”

In February, Alex Cooper asked Duff about the essay on her “Call Her Daddy” podcast.

She shared, "I felt really sad. I honestly felt really sad. I was, like pretty, pretty taken aback and felt just sad.”

Hilary insisted, “I think I was just like, ‘Whoa.’ It sucks to read something that’s, like, not true and it sucks on behalf of, like, six women and all of their lives."

After Ashley dropped her essay, Duff’s husband Matthew Koma weighed in on the drama.

Koma roasted Tisdale on Instagram Stories by Photoshopping himself into one of her images from The Cut and including the headline, "When You're The Most Self Obsessed Tone Deaf Person On Earth, Other Moms Tend To Shift Focus To Their Actual Toddlers.”

He included the subhead, "A Mom Group Tell All Through A Father's Eyes.”

Matthew added, "Read my new interview with @TheCut.”

Alex asked Hilary if she knew about the post ahead of time. Hilary said, “No,” adding, "Honestly, everything he does makes me laugh. So, I was like, ‘Oh, my God. Oh, my God.' But I also don't censor him, and I don’t tell him what he can and can't post."

She said of their marriage, "He is so fierce for me, and I love him for that.”

The essay came out just as Hilary was preparing to step back into the spotlight with new music and a tour. She told Cooper of the essay, "I think it came at, like, the craziest time… The timing felt not great and I felt used.”

Kendall Jenner & Jacob Elordi Are Getting ‘Serious’ Since Hawaii Trip (Report)

2026-05-19T08:01:52-07:00

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi’s relationship is getting serious.

A source tells Page Six that a recent trip to Hawaii brought the stars closer. See a pic of the pair below from TMZ.

“Kendall really didn’t expect to be this into him this fast, but Hawaii kind of changed everything,” the source explained. “They got super close on that trip, and it definitely made their connection stronger. It’s becoming a lot more serious than she expected.”

The insider said the model is “really happy right now and loves how easy things feel,” noting "her friends and family can see how much she likes him.”

It helps that Kendall and Jacob and spend time with her younger sister Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet. The four stars were just spotted on a double date in L.A.

“It’s been really fun for her and Kylie being able to hang out with guys who genuinely get along and fit naturally into their lives, because they honestly haven’t really had that in a long time,” the source said.

“Jacob’s just a really good guy,” the insider added. “He’s super respectful and easy to be around, and it’s becoming a lot more serious than she expected.”

Kendall and Jacob’s reps did not respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

The paper adds that Jenner and Elordi have known each other for years, but started dating a couple months ago.

Kendall was previously linked to Bad Bunny, Devin Booker, Blake Griffin and Harry Styles.

Meanwhile, Jacob is known for dating Olivia Jade, Kaia Gerber, Zendaya and Joey King.

Mandy Moore Sounds-Off on Ashley Tisdale's Toxic Mom Group Essay

2026-05-19T07:46:37-07:00

Mandy Moore is speaking out about Ashley Tisdale’s toxic mom group essay for The Cut.

Fans believed she was writing about a mom group that included celebs like Mandy and Hilary Duff and noticed that Ashley was no longer following them on social media.

Tisdale’s rep previously told TMZ the essay was not about that mom group or those celebrities.

Mandy, however, feels otherwise.

The actress confessed she doesn’t like confrontation but is willing to have those conversations “if my feelings are hurt or there’s something I need to get something off my chest.”

In February, Alex Cooper asked Duff about the essay on her “Call Her Daddy” podcast.

She shared, "I felt really sad. I honestly felt really sad. I was, like pretty, pretty taken aback and felt just sad.”

Hilary insisted, “I think I was just like, ‘Whoa.’ It sucks to read something that’s, like, not true and it sucks on behalf of, like, six women and all of their lives."

After Ashley dropped her essay, Duff’s husband Matthew Koma weighed in on the drama.

He included the subhead, "A Mom Group Tell All Through A Father's Eyes.”

Matthew added, "Read my new interview with @TheCut.”

She said of their marriage, "He is so fierce for me, and I love him for that.”

‘90 Day Fiancé’ Couple Emily Bieberly & Kobe Blaise Welcome Baby #4

2026-05-18T16:44:37-07:00

“90 Day Fiancé” couple Emily Bieberly and Kobe Blaise are now parents of four!

Last week, the couple welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy who they named Rocky.

Emily wrote on Instagram, “Kobe and I are so excited to welcome our sweet baby boy to our family. We still can’t believe we’re officially a family of six.

“This little man definitely made me work to get him here, but I would do it all over again and again and again. Having children with your true soulmate is one of the greatest blessings in the world, and there’s truly nothing else like it,” Emily added.

The couple opted to be surprised about the baby’s gender, but she thought they were having a girl, so she “didn’t even have any boy names picked out.”

After two days with their sons, they went with Rocky, saying, “It fits him so perfectly already.”

Rocky joins siblings Koban, Scarlett, and Atem.

Emily ended her post, writing, “Thank you all so much for the love, prayers, and support throughout this journey. We can’t wait to share our newest little addition with you all.”

They announced they were expecting in November.

At the time, Emily told People magazine, “What’s one more? My mom always said that any children after three are a piece of cake! From the very first day Kobe and I met, we talked about our shared dream of having a big family. He told me he wanted to beat his dad’s record of 10 kids, and I laughed and said we should meet in the middle at five."

In 2022, Emily and Kobe tied the knot after meeting in China.

She gushed, “Our love story is one of a kind, proof that you really can meet your soulmate in a random bar in China, get engaged two weeks later, and now, five years of marriage and four beautiful children later, still be building the life of your dreams together.”

Nicolas Cage Reveals He Considered Retiring Before ‘Spider-Noir’ (Exclusive)

2026-05-18T16:21:28-07:00

Nicolas Cage is dishing with "Extra's" Mona Kosar Abdi on his dark new superhero series “Spider-Noir."

Cage plays Ben Reilly, a private investigator in the 1930s New York, who is forced after a deeply personal tragedy to grapple with his past life as the city's one and only superhero.

He said, “I wanted to do something fresh and I had this vision in my imagination that, you know, this is one of the first times that my imagination manifested in a way that was exactly as I had hoped. I would take this old style of 1930s, '40s film performance... and mash it up with this enormous '60s and contemporary icon of Stan Lee's masterpiece, Spider-Man, put those two rocks together and get a spark and try to create something new."

"I wasn't sure it was gonna work until I saw all eight episodes," he admitted. "The whole time it was daunting."

The series is available in both black-and-white and color versions.

“I designed my performance to fit in the black-and-white format. I wanted to transport you to an old-world 1930s style of acting, specifically noir acting,” Cage noted.

Cage noted his character Ben Reilly is very different from Peter Parker.

"He's older, he's out of shape, he's breathing heavy when he climbs stairs," Nic said. "Spider-Man's a fresh-faced teenager that's full of vim and vigor, and this guy is guilt-ridden, he's parked the whole superhero thing. He doesn't want to have anything to do with it."

Nic continued, "The other thing I wanted to explore was the actual arachnid DNA. What would that do to someone’s physiology and their psychology? Well, you know, why don't we play a little with that? Let’s see if it would change the way he moves or the way he thinks.”

This is Cage’s first television series, and he reflected on why he wanted to do it.

He admitted, “The older you get, the harder it is to stay interested.”

Cage still sees himself as a student, saying, “What can I do to learn? Where can I go next? I got to a point after ‘Dream Scenario’ where I was just like, you know, I think I’ve said everything I’ve had to say with cinema. I don’t know what else to do."

He added, “I have great respect for any actor that carries a season of television. It’s harder than movies because it’s a different dynamic. It’s a different process.”

Did Nic ever consider retirement?

He answered, “I was thinking along those lines after ‘Dream Scenario’ because I didn’t know what else I could do with cinema. Then I did think, okay, maybe I’ll keep acting, because I have to, out of necessity, which you know, necessity is the mother of invention. I thought, all right, let’s try something else. So it's, what's next? Television. What's next? Maybe stage."

Asked if he would do Broadway, Nic answered, “You never say never. Maybe. I’m open.”

He emphasized, "I'm just trying to learn more and more, and I felt after I finished the series of 'Spider-Noir,' it did empower me. I felt like, 'Wow, I actually did it. I got through a season of television.' It's not easy. You have different directors. It's almost like a factory dynamic and you've gotta fit in that and you've gotta make it work and still be amusing and entertaining."

“Spider-Noir” premieres on Prime Video May 27.

Brooke Shields Dishes on Mysterious & Funny New Series ‘You’re Killing Me’ (Exclusive)

2026-05-18T15:13:20-07:00

Brooke Shields has lived her life in the Hollywood spotlight for more than five decades. From child star on the big screen to runway icon, sitcom star, and model mom, Brooke is going strong at 60.

The actress has no desire to put showbiz in her rearview and slow down or quit. She tells “Extra,” “It still excites me and I still love it.”

Now, Brooke has a brand-new murder mystery series co-starring Amalia Williamson called “You're Killing Me.”

Airing now on Acorn TV, Brooke stars as a best-selling author who teams up with a young true crime podcaster to solve murders in their small New England town with a little help from a local detective played by Tom Cavanagh.

Brooke told us, “We are forced to come together and solve these mysteries.” Surprisingly, “In a sleepy little town in Maine, there's a dead body every week.”

What can fans expect from the show? She said it is “in the mystery genre, but it is very comedic.”

Shields shared, “Being an executive producer, I weigh in on every decision that's made. And that kind of creative ensemble has been very empowering to me.”

Pete Davidson’s Ex, Elsie Hewitt, Says She’s Solo Parenting Their Daughter

2026-05-18T12:12:59-07:00

It was recently reported that Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt called it quits, five months after welcoming their daughter Scottie Rose.

Over the weekend, Elsie took to TikTok to claim that she is taking care of their daughter solo.

Sounding off on recent paparazzi photos of herself looking casual, she said, "That's not what I'm thinking about right now, because I have a baby to take care of, and I also have to work and make money, and I'm doing it on my own, which is hard.”

Elsie also took to Instagram to ask for some help.

She wrote on her Instagram Story, "I'm currently trying to find an assistant/ mother's helper / nanny type / basically [a] right hand person.”

Elsie added, "Apply here if qualified & serious. Only looking @ responses with resumes.”

In response to Elsie’s latest posts, a source close to Pete told People magazine, "Pete has made himself extremely available and has provided full financial support. Pete is actually covering all Scottie costs and more.”

The insider added, "He is hoping Elsie has good health and success for the sake of their daughter.”

Amid the split, another source claimed, "They're not getting along right now. They were already struggling a bit while Elsie was pregnant. Things just happened so quickly between them, and they didn't know each other very well.”

The two were linked in March 2025 and nine months later, they welcomed Scottie.

In July, “Extra” spoke with Pete at the L.A. premiere of “The Pickup,” where he discussed his impending fatherhood.

He said, "I mean, it's the most exciting thing ever. I don't even really have words. I’m just so excited about it, and I can't I just can't wait for it. And I just… I feel like I'm finally in a place where I'm ready for it."

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Pedro Pascal Says It's 'Surreal' & 'Emotional' Being in 'Mandalorian and Grogu' (Exclusive)

2026-05-18T12:11:56-07:00

Pedro Pascal sat down with “Extra” about bringing “The Mandalorian and Grogu” to theaters.

He recalled "My first experience with 'Star Wars' as early as I can remember in life was seeing it on the big screen, so that is surreal and emotional for me, because I would love for a whole new generation of audience goers to have the kind of memories that I have going to see an action-adventure 'Star Wars' movie on a big screen."

Pedro also teased what fans can expect, saying, "If you love movies, know that Jon Favreau not only loves 'Star Wars,' but loves movies… and he has put all of that love into this. One of my favorite things is how 'Star Wars' it is, how 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' it is, how ‘Gladiator’ it is.”

He even drew comparisons to "Apocalypse Now,” but insisted “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is much more child friendly.

Pascal also opened up about filming some of his scenes in water.

"I'll tell you, it's a lot easier to float around in the suit than it is to walk around on dry land in it,” he said. "I love the water and that's just Jon being his brilliant self… and Jon knows that that I'm comfortable in the water, so he just put two and two together."

Plus, since Pedro co-stars with Sigourney Weaver, we had to ask his Mount Rushmore of Sigourney movies!

"'Aliens,’ 'Gorillas in the Mist,’ 'The Year of Living Dangerously’… the last spot has to fight it out on their own… ‘Ghostbusters,' 'Working Girl,' ‘Avatar,’ 'The Ice Storm,' they all just have to duke it out in the arena."

“The Mandalorian and Grogu” is in theaters May 22.

'90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life': Liz & Alec Are Engaged!

2026-05-18T13:31:11-07:00

Liz Woods, from “90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life,” is getting married!

She announced on Instagram via “90 Day Fiancé,” writing, “After all the laughs, adventures, late nights, and memories together, we finally get forever! Alec and I are so excited for this next chapter.”

The account also shared a carousel of loved-up photos of Liz and Alec by McKenzie Wilson of @funframesphotobooth, as Liz showed off her engagement ring.

People magazine reports the ring is by Presley & Co. Fine Jewelers.

Woods told the magazine, "I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful custom ring from Alec. Every detail was so thoughtful and timeless — they made this moment even more meaningful."

Alec added, "We took weeks to design and I chose a radiant cut because it reminded me of Liz, full of light, impossible to ignore, and more beautiful the closer you get to her.”

Liz will share the news on Part 1 of the "Tell All” tonight at 8 p.m. on TLC.

In a clip obtained by People, host Ross Mathews asks Liz why her left hand is so heavy.

She tells him, "I have this beautiful, 4-carat ring,” as she flashes her new bling and confirms she’s engaged to Alec.

Woods also clarified that she was hanging out with Alec before the girls took a trip to the Dominican Republic on the show. While she did hang out with a guy named Villa on that vacation, she said she reunited with Alec afterward.

Nate Bargatze on His Wife Being ‘Man of the House’ & Girl Dad Struggles (Exclusive)

2026-05-18T13:28:57-07:00

Nate Bargatze and Mandy Moore are dishing on their new comedy “The Breadwinner."

“Extra” spoke with Nate and Mandy as they were making some banana bread.

Their new comedy is about a man who becomes a stay-at-home dad when a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity takes his wife on a prolonged business trip.

In real-life, Nate has joked about how his wife is the “man of the house” and very handy.

He said, “Your typical roles can be very reversed. Whenever anybody comes to fix anything at our house, they come talk to me and I’m like, ‘I don’t even know why you’re here.’ I’m like, ‘I got to go get my wife.’ She’s the one that deals with all that."

Their life together inspired his stand-up, which then led to his movie.

Mandy shared that she’s the schedule keeper in her home.

She revealed, “We do have a big sort of like digital calendar in the kitchen that has, like, everybody’s different activities and what I’m doing and what my husband’s doing and when we’re gone and who’s picking up who from school.”

“I like being able to see something clearly and knowing, like, what the objective of the day is and I love a laundry list and being able to, like, physically check things off,” Moore added.

Mandy acknowledged that her and her husband do things “differently," but she noted, “I try to reserve my judgment, like, if it gets handled, it could get handled his way."

They also talked about parenting boys versus girls.

Being a boy himself, Nate said, “I think boys, you get more, kind of just, like, straight up, what it is, what’s happening is what’s happening.”

Nate is a girl dad to a 13-year-old. He commented, “You got to kind of read between the lines a little more, so... I’m just like, ‘Just don’t let them do that,’ if she’s upset and I’m learning from my wife that maybe you let her vent.”

“Sometimes, it’s a little more complicated and I’m learning that nuance,” Nate emphasized.

Mandy chimed in, “They say you pay your taxes early with boys and later with girls."

“The Breadwinner” is out May 29.

Pete Davidson’s Ex, Elsie Hewitt, Says She’s Solo Parenting Their Daughter

2026-05-18T12:12:59-07:00

It was recently reported that Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt called it quits, five months after welcoming their daughter Scottie Rose.

Over the weekend, Elsie took to TikTok to claim that she is taking care of their daughter solo.

Elsie also took to Instagram to ask for some help.

She wrote on her Instagram Story, "I'm currently trying to find an assistant/ mother's helper / nanny type / basically [a] right hand person.”

Elsie added, "Apply here if qualified & serious. Only looking @ responses with resumes.”

The insider added, "He is hoping Elsie has good health and success for the sake of their daughter.”

The two were linked in March 2025 and nine months later, they welcomed Scottie.

In July, “Extra” spoke with Pete at the L.A. premiere of “The Pickup,” where he discussed his impending fatherhood.

Pedro Pascal Says It's 'Surreal' & 'Emotional' Being in 'Mandalorian and Grogu' (Exclusive)

2026-05-18T12:11:56-07:00

Pedro Pascal sat down with “Extra” about bringing “The Mandalorian and Grogu” to theaters.

He even drew comparisons to "Apocalypse Now,” but insisted “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is much more child friendly.

Pascal also opened up about filming some of his scenes in water.

Plus, since Pedro co-stars with Sigourney Weaver, we had to ask his Mount Rushmore of Sigourney movies!

“The Mandalorian and Grogu” is in theaters May 22.

Josh Duhamel Welcomes Baby #3

2026-05-18T11:42:55-07:00

Josh Duhamel is a dad again!

Duhamel and his wife Audra Mari have welcomed their second child together, a baby girl.

Over the weekend, the couple shared on Instagram, "Rocca de Leon Duhamel. Our baby girl is here 🤍🕊️."

Their little girl is joining their son Shepherd, 2. Duhamel is also the father of son Axl, 12, with his ex-wife Fergie.

In response to the post, Fergie commented, "🎀🎀💗💗."

Last month, “Extra’s” Derek Hough spoke with Duhamel, who discussed becoming a girl dad for the first time.

While promoting his movie “Preschool,” he gushed, "I cannot wait to meet her. And I think there’s something about dads and their little girls. It’s different, you know?”

Duhamel is raising his kids mostly in North Dakota.

He noted, “It’s great for the kids because they get a taste of L.A. and all the things that has to offer, and then you send them out there in the woods and they’re just exploring, they’re swimming, they’re jet skiing. It’s a pretty special place.”