Lizzo Delivers Epic Performance of '2 B Loved' at MTV VMAs 2022

Tom Hanks has revealed there were discussions about making a sequel to Forrest Gump, but it only “lasted all of 40 minutes”.The 1994 Oscar-winning film was originally based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom, which received a sequel titled Gump and Co. in 1995.Despite the success of the film adaptation, which won six Oscars including Best Picture, Hanks explained that talks of sequel were quickly brushed aside.Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Hanks said: “I will say that, with a long time in between, we did take a stab at talking about another Forrest Gump that lasted all of 40 minutes.

The cast of Pinocchio stepped out to celebrate the film’s premiere just hours before it debuted on Disney+!

“Pinocchio” comes from director Robert Zemeckis. The Academy Award-winning director guides his live-action retelling of a wooden puppet who wishes to become a real boy. The original tale was written by Carlo Collodi in the late 19th century and was, of course, famously adapted by Disney in animated form in 1940.Guillermo del Toro also has an animated version of “Pinocchio” coming to Netflix at the end of this year, with Ewan McGregor voicing Jiminy Cricket.Fans of Zemeckis or the story may be wondering how to watch Disney’s new live-action remake of “Pinocchio.” We have the details below.The 2022 reimagined story from Zemeckis arrives Sept.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are certainly solidifying their place as one of Hollywood's most beloved couples with their latest public appearance together.MORE: Tom Hanks loses his cool with overzealous fan following health fearsThe two were photographed hand-in-hand at the world premiere of Disney's live-action Pinocchio at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.VIDEO: Tom Hanks chokes up as he remembers late friend Peter ScolariThe two walked the red carpet together and gave interviews about their love for the iconic 1940 animated film while also posing with his co-stars.Tom was seen laughing and posing along with the other stars, Luke Evans, Cynthia Erivo, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, and also director Robert Zemeckis.MORE: Rita Wilson shares sweet pictures alongside husband Tom Hanks amid health concernsThe two have been married since 1988, having first met back in 1981 when Tom was still married to Samantha Lewes, and are parents to Chet and Truman.The happy night out came soon after photos were shared on DailyMail of a seemingly emotional Rita dining out with Tom and Chet, and also Elizabeth, Tom's daughter from his first marriage. Tom and Rita were attended the Pinocchio premiere togetherRecently, the couple did get to spend a romantic day out at a carnival, though, reminiscent of Tom's appearance in the latest Elvis movie.Rita captured the night together on her social media with a selfie of theirs on the ferris wheel and another photograph of a similar scene from the hit film.MORE: 1883 fans are losing their minds at Tom Hanks cameo – see best reactionsMORE: Tom Hanks rocks long hair in must-see school photos"Colonel Tom Parker took me to the carnival and we rode the Ferris wheel.

is back and now being told in a live-action adaptation starring Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Cynthia Erivo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco and Luke Evans. With just 10 days to go until Disney+ Day, ET has an exclusive featurette, with the cast teasing an all-new magical movie experience to come. “The idea of taking on a treasured classic, as Disney’s, it’s an incredibly rich opportunity to revisit and go deeper into this great masterpiece,” says Hanks, who plays Geppetto, the woodcarver and toymaker responsible for creating the titular wooden puppet, who dreams of becoming a real boy.“It’s a really special story that encourages people to wish and to dream,” says Erivo, who appears as the Blue Fairy, who first brings Geppetto’s creation to life. In this film, Pinocchio is voiced by Ainsworth while Gordon-Levitt lends his vocal talents to Jiminy Cricket, the insect who acts as the toy’s conscience.

Lizzo is making a clarification about her 2022 MTV Video Music Awards speech last night.

It’s been four years since Nicki Minaj took to the MTV Video Music Awards stage, and she’s come back to sit on her throne.

Lizzo is not here for fat-shaming. The chart-topping singer directly addressed comic Aries Spears’ comments about her body while taking home the trophy for Video For Good at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

The MTV Video Music Awards are a fan favourite and this year’s awards were full of plenty of surprises, drama and incredible performances from artists such as Fergie, Eminem and Snoop Dogg.The 2022 MTV VMAs, which took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, kicked off with a red carpet that was a homage to some of the dramatic looks A-listers could muster up.The 39th annual ceremony dedicated to the pop world opened with a red carpet and we round up the best – and most daring looks – including Lizzo’s “curtain dress” and Lil Nas’ Little Mermaid inspired ensemble… Avril Lavigne Avril Lavigne kept her Versace look relatively low key – but her hair was unmissable.The singer, 37, rocked an all black number of a jumper and cargo pants with a quirky belt. She stuck to her punk look with her long hair alternating between the bright shades of orange and blonde and kept her trademarked kohl-ed up eyes on show.

Panic! At The Disco brought a cinematic version of ‘Don’t Let The Light Go Out’ to the MTV VMAs 2022 tonight (August 28).The band performed their recent single to the stage at Newark’s Prudential Center, where the ceremony was held this year.Shot in black-and-white, Panic! At The Disco performed with a vintage car on stage with them, which became a podium for members of the band to perform from during the song.Pyrotechnics and dry ice also filled the performance, while dancers brought a theatrical edge to the epic rendition. The cameras turned to colour as the song hit its final throes and the car’s headlights turned on.

Lizzo is not here for fat-shaming. The chart-topping singer directly addressed comic Aries Spears' comments about her body while taking home the trophy for Video For Good at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.During a recent interview with the  the 47-year-old took jabs at Lizzo's appearance and even put down the women who support her and are inspired by her confidence.«I can’t get past the fact that she looks like the s**t emoji,» he said on the YouTube channel.

Eminem and Snoop Dogg teamed up for a special “metaverse-inspired” performance at the MTV VMAs 2022 tonight (August 28).The rappers were among a raft of performers at the ceremony, which is being co-hosted by Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow and LL Cool J at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.Eminem and Snoop Dogg shared a version of their recent collaboration ‘From The D 2 The LBC’ that saw them mix in-person performance with digital technology. The appearance was organised in partnership with Yuga Labs – an NFT and cryptocurrency company best known for the Bored Apes project – and was inspired by “the world of the Otherside metaverse”.The performance began with the pair sitting on a couch, with Snoop smoking a comedically large joint.

Lizzo had the whole crowd feeling ready for love at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards! The singer added another amazing performance to her list of wins during Sunday night’s awards show, delivering a stellar live rendition of her recently released hit, “2 B Loved (Am I Ready).”

Lizzo is seemingly sending a message to Aries Spears after he made distasteful comments about her in the press.

Snoop Dogg and Eminem brought the heat to the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards stage, performing a live rendition of their latest collaboration — their first in more than 20 years -- «From the D 2 the LBC.»LL Cool J took the stage to introduce their collab performance at the VMAs on Sunday, calling them «two hip-hop giants.»Inspired by the world of the Otherside metaverse, MTV partnered with Yuga Labs to bring the creative experience to life. Moments later Snoop and Eminem, both dressed in black and lounging on the couch, appeared onstage as Snoop «smoked» a cartoonishly large joint to open their headline-making performance.They're soon transported to another universe where they transform into animated versions of themselves, as they both go on a literal, colorful trip for the song.

Nicki Minaj took to the MTV Video Music Awards stage, and she's come back to sit on her throne. Before accepting the most prestigious award of the night — the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award -- the 17-time VMA nominee and five-time winner celebrated her return with a show-stopping medley of her biggest hits.The rapper donned a pink wig and a matching outfit as she performed snippets from tracks including «Monster,» «Beez in the Trap,» «Moment 4 Life» and «Super Bass» all against a Barbie Dreamhouse backdrop, complete with several rooms and a slide.When it came time to perform «Super Freaky Girl,» Minaj leaned into the sexy nature of the song as she danced on a pole and with male dancers wearing leather outfits.Following the epic performance, videos from fans praising Minaj played, before she was introduced back to the stage by several members of the Barbz.After giving each of her fans a hug, the 39-year-old performer stepped up to the mic to thank them, as well as her family, fans, and peers for supporting her throughout her career.She began by acknowledging «all of the key people who inspired me,» a list that included Lil Wayne, JAY-Z and Lauryn Hill. Next, were the «people who gave me huge opportunities that I'll never forget,» including Kanye West, Beyonce, Britney Spears and Rihanna.After thanking her label and others involved in the production of her music, Minaj spoke about people she wishes were still here.«I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here.

Nicki Minaj delivered a career-spanning performance at the MTV VMAs 2022 tonight (August 28), where she is collecting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.The rapper is also co-hosting the ceremony alongside Jack Harlow and LL Cool J at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.Minaj blasted through several of her biggest hits from throughout her career, including ‘Super Bass’, ‘Bees In The Trap’, ‘Anaconda’, ‘Moment 4 Life’, and her verse from Kanye West’s ‘Monster’.The rapper also featured her new single ‘Super Freaky Girl’ in the performance, for which she was joined by male and female dancers to help deliver a raunchy choreography from a neon-lit stage complete with poles and podiums.

Lizzo hit the stage to perform her new single at the VMAs!

Lizzo brought her latest single ‘2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)’ to the MTV VMAs stage tonight (August 28) – scroll down to watch the performance now.The star was one of the first artists to take to the stage at tonight’s ceremony, which is being held at Newark’s Prudential Center and co-hosted by Jack Harlow, LL Cool J and Nicki Minaj.Lizzo delivered a colourful performance of the single, dressed in a pink outfit and backed by visuals complementing her look.At the end of her performance, the artist was shown giving an excited scream into the microphone, while bouncing around the stage. Taylor Swift was also shown singing and dancing along to the rendition.