Celebrities - Page 15
The Studio Boss Who Dared to Sack Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise’s high-profile dismissal from Paramount by Sumner Redstone sparked a notorious public row, but the Hollywood icon’s story with the studio didn’t end there.
January 2, 2026 10:21 am
Ron Howard’s Biggest Regret: The Film He Wishes He’d Skipped
Ron Howard opens up about his directorial missteps, focusing on Hillbilly Elegy—a film he now views as his lowest point, and one he’d have avoided if he’d foreseen its political fallout.
January 2, 2026 9:16 am
Matt Damon Reveals the Scorsese Film He Calls Flawless
Matt Damon shares his admiration for Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, reflecting on its enduring legacy and why he considers it the director’s finest achievement.
January 1, 2026 9:36 pm
Why Billy Bob Thornton Gave Up His Wilburys-Inspired Alias
Billy Bob Thornton once adopted an alter ego to avoid the spotlight in his band, echoing the Travelling Wilburys’ approach, but soon returned to using his real name.
January 1, 2026 8:45 pm
Robin Williams Remembers the Wild Filming of Popeye
Robin Williams once called his early film Popeye a "crazy-ass movie," recalling a production so chaotic that the cast was often stoned and the studio nearly ran out of funds before the end.
January 1, 2026 8:34 pm
Why Tom Hanks Nearly Refused to Play Fred Rogers
Tom Hanks hesitated to portray Fred Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, declining the part several times before director Marielle Heller persuaded him, leading to his first Oscar nod in two decades.
January 1, 2026 8:26 pm
Why Macaulay Culkin Walked Away from Fame for Years
After dominating screens as a child, Macaulay Culkin stepped back from the spotlight, seeking a sense of normality and a chance to rediscover himself beyond Hollywood’s glare.
January 1, 2026 8:22 pm
James Stewart’s Two Grievances with It’s a Wonderful Life
James Stewart cherished It’s a Wonderful Life, yet he harboured two notable complaints: he faulted Donna Reed for its early flop and was appalled by the later colourised version.
January 1, 2026 8:13 pm