Zack Sharf Digital News Director Elijah Wood is “fascinated” and “surprised” over Warner Bros. developing multiple new “Lord of the Rings” movies. The studio announced the plan in February. Wood, of course, played the hobbit Frodo in Peter Jackson’s original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, which grossed $2.9 billion worldwide and remains one of cinema’s greatest fantasy achievements. “I’m fascinated and I’m excited. I hope it’s good,” Wood recently told GQ magazine about the new films. “I’m surprised—I don’t know why I’m surprised because, of course there would be more movies.” “Obviously at the core of that, is a desire to make a lot of money,” Wood continued. “It’s not that a bunch of executives are like, ‘Let’s make really awesome art.’ And, again, not begrudging anybody because, of course, it is commerce. But great art can come from commerce. So those two things are not mutually exclusive.”
Usher crushes hopes of Beyoncé cameo at Dreamville with April Fools’ prank
03.04.2023 - 02:15 / nme.com
Usher played a brutal prank on his crowd at Dreamville over the weekend, tricking them into thinking he’d be joined onstage by Beyoncé.The third edition of J. Cole’s boutique festival – named for his Dreamville Records label – went down at the Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina over the weekend (Saturday April 1 and Sunday 2), with Usher appearing alongside the likes of Drake, Burna Boy, Sean Paul, Lil Durk, J.I.D and GloRilla. After performing both parts of ‘Confessions’ towards the end of the set, Usher brought his prank – teased repeatedly throughout the night – to its climax: spurring on an eruption of cheers, he told the crowd, “I said I would have a special surprise for you tonight, ladies and gentlemen.
You guys wanna know what that surprise is? Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, put your hands together for the one, the only, Beyoncé!”Usher then turned to the side of the stage while his crowd cheered, pretending to be confused when “Beyoncé” didn’t walk out and signalling to his crowd that he’d run off to check on her. Upon his return to the mic, the R&B icon slyly quipped, “April Fools.”Have a look at the moment below:A post shared by Usher (@usher)The set was not without an actual surprise, as Usher then welcomed City Girls out to perform their recent collab ‘Good Love’.
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‘Star Trek: Picard’ Star Gates McFadden on the ‘Visceral’ Experience of Seeing [SPOILER] Again and Dr. Crusher’s Controversial Decision
Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments in Season 3, Episode 9 of “Star Trek: Picard,” currently streaming on Paramount+. Gates McFadden didn’t know what to expect when she first got on a Zoom call with “Star Trek: Picard” executive producers Terry Matalas and Akiva Goldsman. A few years earlier, Patrick Stewart had taken the cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” — Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Marina Sirtis, Michael Dorn, Brent Spiner and McFadden — to dinner to announce that he was going to star on the spinoff series without them. But for the show’s third and final season, Matalas wanted to bring the full cast back together.
Gary Usher wades into row after woman slams kids 'running uncontrolled around pubs'
The debate over whether kids should be allowed in pubs kicked off over the weekend, with chef Gary Usher among those wading in. Joe.co.uk’s political correspondent Ava Santina, who has over 85,000 followers on Twitter, sparked the debate as the Easter Weekend began, and the good weather saw pubs packed out.
Man City's next six Premier League fixtures compared with Arsenal after Southampton win
Manchester City have again managed to pile the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 4-1 win over Southampton.
Tristan Thompson ‘Hasn’t Completely Given Up Hope’ on Rekindling Romance with Khloe Kardashian After Moving In Next Door
From lovers to neighbors? Tristan Thompson is excited to spend more time with his ex Khloé Kardashian and their children as he settles into his new pad.
Michael Che's April Fool's Day Prank on Colin Jost Involved Entire 'SNL' Audience & It's Going Viral!
By now, you may have seen the SNL clip floating around on TikTok of Weekend Update anchor Michael Che‘s April Fools Day prank on Colin Jost.
Fans think Hollywood star Samuel L Jackson ‘throwing glow sticks’ at Bongo’s Bingo is an elaborate April Fools Day prank
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Sarah Polley Instructed To Return Her Oscar In ‘Cruel’ April Fool’s Day Prank From Her 11-Year-Old Daughter
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Keke Palmer Says She ‘Manifested’ Son Leodis After Last Year’s April Fools’ Pregnancy Joke
A lot has changed for Keke Palmer over the past year! The “Nope” actress shared a video on Instagram reflecting on the biggest change — her newborn son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson.
Keke Palmer Says She 'Manifested' Son Leodis After Last Year's April Fools' Pregnancy Joke
Keke Palmer over the past year! The actress shared a video on Instagram reflecting on the biggest change — her newborn son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson.«And to think! Just last April fools I 'joked' about being preggers… we manifested you little buddy! I love hanging with you and you just be looking crazy like a caveman,» the 29-year-old new mom wrote alongside the video of her snuggling her son — whom she shares with her boyfriend, Darius Jackson -- as she dances to music.Last April, Palmer made headlines when she shared a mirror selfie of herself holding her back and sticking her stomach out on social media. «I've officially joined the summer MOM club,» she captioned the since-deleted post, surprising her fans and followers.Later, Palmer confirmed that she was joking, writing: «I don't lie… But I do tell JOKES! Haha Happy April Fool's Day y'all, I know most of y'all wouldn't believe me.» She added, «I will be a mom one day and me and the baby both gon' be silly as hell together hahaha.»A post shared by BIG BOSS
SNL Tackles Trump’s Indictment, Quinta Brunson Calls Out Friends' Lack Of Diversity, & Michael Che Pulls April Fools' Day Prank On Colin Jost -- Highlights HERE!
The moment many of us have been waiting for is here – Saturday Night Live tackled Donald Trump’s indictment!
Michael Che pranks Colin Jost in 'evil' April Fool's Day prank during 'SNL' Weekend Update segment
Thanks to the 2023 calendar year, April Fool's Day happened to fall on a Saturday, giving the cast of "Saturday Night Live" ample opportunity to be extra silly. During the "Weekend Update" segment with Colin Jost and Michael Che, things went awry when Jost's jokes were not well received by the audience.
‘SNL’: Michael Che Pulls Epic April Fool’s Prank On Colin Jost During Weekend Update: ‘That’s The Meanest Thing You’ve Ever Done’
During the April 1 edition of “Saturday Night Live”, Michael Che celebrated April Fool’s Day by pulling an epic prank on fellow Weekend Update anchor Colin Jost.
Colin Jost Says He’s ‘Covered in Sweat’ After Michael Che Pulls ‘Saturday Night Live’ April Fools’ Day Prank
The Saturday, April 1, episode of Saturday Night Live started like any other — until Colin Jost did not receive any laughs during his “Weekend Update” segment.
“Please Return Your Oscar” – Sarah Polley Reveals Shock At Daughter’s Convincing April Fool’s Prank
Recent Oscar winner Sarah Polley has revealed her huge shock on Saturday morning at receiving a letter saying she had won her award in error, and she needed to mail it back to the Academy.
April Fools Day 2023 Celebrity Pranks that Made Us Do a Double Take
April Fools Day is the day of the year when you can never really trust anything you read online!
‘Weekend Update’ April Fool’s Prank: ‘SNL’ Audience Member Yells ‘You Stink!’ at Colin Jost
Katie Reul editor Michael Che, co-anchor of “Weekend Update,” played a prank on fellow host Colin Jost on the April Fool’s day episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The segment kicked off as normal, with Jost delivering piercing commentary about former president Donald Trump’s indictment by a grand jury on Mar. 30. But as Jost levied each jab, his jokes were received with timid chuckles. After Jost concluded his portion of the banter, Che made another joke about the ex-president that resulted in uproarious laughter. Dismayed but not deterred, Jost pressed on with another joke. Following the punchline, an audience member shouted, “You stink!” which caused Jost’s head to immediately fall into his hands. No longer able to keep it together, Che erupted into laughter alongside the viewers, explaining to Jost he told the audience not to laugh at him as an April Fool’s Day prank.
Michael Che Pulls April Fool’s Prank On Colin Jost During ‘SNL’s Weekend Update: “That’s The Meanest Thing You’ve Ever Done”
Saturday Night Live’s Michael Che celebrated April Fool’s Day by pulling a prank on his “Weekend Update” co-host Colin Jost during the live segment.
Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan & ‘Yellowstone’ Leading Cast Drop Out Of PaleyFest In No April Fool’s Joke
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Chris Pratt Addresses ‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’ Casting Controversy With April Fools’ Day Prank
He gets the last laugh. Chris Pratt has been criticized and questioned since landing the role of Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and the controversy inspired his April Fools’ Day prank.