Patrick Stewart Says Paramount Asked Him to Wear a Wig for ‘Star Trek’ Audition, So He Shipped One From London to the U.S. — Then Execs Saw Him Bald

Actress Ione Skye is revealing the final text exchange she had with the late actor Matthew Perry, which took place on October 15, just 13 days before his death.

EXCLUSIVE: Black Bear and BlockFilm — the new production label of former Miramax boss Bill Block — are set to heat up the AFM market some more today with action movie Levon’s Trade, which will star Jason Statham (Fast & Furious franchise) and be directed by David Ayer (Suicide Squad) from a screenplay adapted by Sylvester Stallone (Creed).

Zack Sharf Digital News Director In an alternate universe, “Drake & Josh” star Josh Peck landed the role of Edward Cullen in “Twilight” over Robert Pattinson. At least that’s what the actor revealed on a recent episode of his “Good Guys” podcast, which featured “Twilight” actor Taylor Lautner as a guest. Lautner played the werewolf Jacob Black in the blockbuster series.

Living in the health-conscious California, it's no wonder that Prince Harry has a specially curated team of wellness experts helping him feel his best self. His wife Meghan Markle could have had something to do with introducing Harry to the world of wellness, who is known to love alternative health remedies and has been spotted sporting calming patches.

The stars are checking out the latest F1 event!

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Emily Blunt is getting ahead of a potential scandal by telling People magazine she is “appalled” about a September 2012 appearance on the UK’s “Jonathan Ross Show” in which she called a waiter “enormous.” The actor was promoting her role in Rian Johnson’s “Looper” at the time. A clip of Blunt calling the waiter “enormous” must’ve started circulated as she issued a statement to People in which she apologized for her language.

As a guest on The Playlist’s The Discourse Podcast, Matt Shakman talked about all kinds of topics, including Apple TV+‘s upcoming series “Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters,” which he directs the first two episodes of, his upcoming MCU installment “Fantastic Four,” and more.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden beamed for the camera and showed off her stunning long brown wig as she popped out for a spot of brunch with her husband, amid her ongoing battle with cancer. The Strictly Come Dancing pro, 33, received the news she had breast cancer back in May, and has been keeping her followers updated on her battle ever since. In her most recent Instagram post, Amy was seen with a huge smile on her face as she held up a green drink to the camera.The professional dancer looked stunning in a floral top and opted to wear her brown wig with a stylish black headband.

Coleen Rooney has revealed her husband Wayne's shocked response to her exposing Rebekah Vardy for leaking stories about their private life.The mother of four appeared on BBC's The One Show to discuss her new Disney+ documentary, Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story. The show will detail how Coleen turned into an amateur social media detective to find an explanation for why private stories about her and her family continued to appear in the media.

“Here’s the funny thing, I was talking to a director a few months ago, and I mentioned that I was I’ve been reading and thinking about King Lear, says Sir Patrick Stewart of his possible future career plans “And he said, Yes, yes, of course. But, you know, Patrick, you’re a little too old. Okay. Well, that was something of a shock.”

Rod Stewart has revealed that he turned down a big offer to perform in Saudi Arabia because of the country’s human rights issues.The rock legend was offered what may have been the biggest money sum of his career to bring his show to the Middle East but declined due to the kingdom’s discrimination against women, LGBTQ+ people and the press.“I’m grateful that I have a choice whether or not to perform in Saudi Arabia. So many citizens there have extremely limited choices… women, the LGBTQ community, the press.

British rocker Rod Stewart has said he recently turned down an offer to perform in Saudi Arabia in an effort to raise awareness of what he described as “injustices” in the country. 

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Horror master John Carpenter told the Los Angeles Times that he’s heard about the negative reaction to Universal and Blumhouse’s “Exorcist” reboot, which currently sits at a paltry 23% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and opened to under $30 million at the box office. Universal spent $400 million on rights to the franchise with the intent of starting a new trilogy. The reboot, titled “The Exorcist: Believer,” is directed by David Gordon Green, who worked with Carpenter on the most recent “Halloween” reboot trilogy.

Exciting news for fans of the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy!

Netflix is getting back into the “Star Trek” business. Wait, you didn’t know the prized Paramount/CBS/Viacom property has a recent history on the global streamer? Yes, before it jumped completely to Paramount+ in 2021, “Star Trek: Discovery” was a staple on Netflix for everyone outside the United States.

Keir Starmer shrugged off a protester who covered him in glitter as he arrived on stage to make his key-note conference speech today.

Patrick Stewart had a different idea for how he wanted Star Trek: Picard to end its run on Paramount+.

Legendary screen star Patrick Stewart is known for his iconic bald ‘do, having putting it promptly on display in his acting roles, such as playing Professor X in the “X-Men” series.However, the 83-year-old scored his shiny head earlier than fans realize.He explained in his new memoir “Making It So” that it was at the age of 17 when he began to loose strands.By 19, his head was completely bald.The “Star Trek: The Next Generation” alum revealed that he tried to pay for hair loss treatments at a clinic in Bristol.“I had grown up with thick, dark, wavy hair, but in my first year of drama school, when I was 17, it started to thin out at an accelerated rate,” he recalled, per the Evening Standard.The English actor noted that the more his hair diminished, he mustered up the courage to call the cosmetic medical institution and “have a chat with the people inside.”“They told me what the treatment would cost. That’s when I realized I needed more cash in my pocket,” Stewart penned.In order to earn enough money for the clinic, Stewart began laboring as a bricklayer near his home in West Yorkshire, England.“Just up the road from my parents’ house was the office of a small building firm.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Barry Keoghan‘s latest profile in Esquire magazine reveals that he spent $10 to make his viral self-tape audition for Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” which introduced Robert Pattinson as the latest iteration of the Caped Crusader. Keoghan sent in a tape to play the Riddler, though Paul Dano ended up getting the role. However, Keoghan impressed Reeves enough to land a surprise role that wasn’t on his radar: Joker.

Tom Hardy on the set of Star Trek: Nemesis.The Jean-Luc Picard actor detailed his experience working on the “particularly weak” 2002 film in his new memoir Making It So, where he starred opposite a young Hardy who played villain Shinzon.“I didn’t have a single exciting scene to play,” Stewart wrote about the film (via Insider). “And the actor who portrayed the movie’s villain, Shinzon, was an odd, solitary young man from London.