News Rappid 4u: May 2022

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

17 Photos That Perfectly Capture Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's Chemistry

Ah, young love. "Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown has been cozying up to Jake Bongiovi (the son of Jon Bon Jovi) since July 2021, as she subtly shared her relationship with fans that summer. It's unclear when exactly the two began dating, but a blurred photo that Brown shared via Instagram in November 2021 seemingly confirmed their romance.

Though the pair have only shared a few posts with each other over the past few months, their captions have gradually gotten more lovey-dovey, making people swoon over how cute they look together. It wasn't until March that the two stepped out on a red carpet together, choosing the BAFTAs for their big debut. They also attended the "Stranger Things" season four premiere together earlier this month.

Now that they're officially official, we can't help but look back at their cutest moments together thus far as we happily cheer them on from the sidelines. See all their couple photos ahead.

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90 Day Fiancé's Deavan Clegg and Jihoon Lee's 3-Year-Old Son Diagnosed With Leukemia

Deavan Clegg is asking for prayers for her and Jihoon Lee's son Taeyang. The TLC star, who appeared on the first two seasons of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way alongside her ex and...

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E.U.’s leader says the new Russian oil import ban sends a ‘clear’ message to Moscow.

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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's Budding Romance in Photos

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have fans buzzing about their unexpected, blossoming romance. From their chill nights at home and romantic dinner dates to their trip to the Bahamas and red carpet debut, things seem to be heating up between them.

It's still unclear when Kardashian and Davidson officially began dating, but according to E! News, the two reconnected following the reality TV star's hosting stint on "Saturday Night Live" in October. "They are really happy and seeing where it goes," a source told the outlet, noting that they are "casually dating." Before "SNL," the two initially met at the 2021 Met Gala, which Kardashian clarified on the "Not Skinny but Not Fat" podcast in April.

Despite their recent public outings together, Kardashian and Davidson's romance is still a mystery. It doesn't seem like season one of "The Kardashians" will include any scenes of the two together, but Kardashian isn't opposed to having him on the Hulu series in the future. "I think I might film something really exciting coming, but it wouldn't be for this season," she told Variety in her family's March cover story.

Neither Kardashian nor Davidson has said too much about their romance publicly, but at this point, their photos pretty much speak for themselves. Guess we'll just have to wait and see where they pop up next.

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10 Rare Glimpses of Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett's Romance

Elizabeth Olsen seems to be enjoying married life with her beau Robbie Arnett. The low-key couple was recently spotted out in Porto Ercole, Italy on vacation, where they were photographed kissing and cuddling in the sun.

In June 2021, during a chat with Kaley Cuoco for Variety's Actors on Actors video series, the "WandaVision" star casually revealed that she and Arnett quietly tied the knot, though she didn't specify when. While doing the interview from her bathroom, Olsen referred to her longtime boyfriend as her husband as she noted how he put "Little Miss Magic" decor in the background. "I also just noticed that my husband put 'Little Miss Magic.' You know, the 'Little Miss books?'" she said to Cuoco. "They're these classic books but 'magic' because of 'WandaVision' because he's such a f*cking cutie!"

The surprise marriage news isn't too much of a shock for Olsen and Arnett as they've been notoriously private about their relationship over the years. The "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" actor first met the musician while on vacation in Mexico. The two eventually sparked romance rumors when E! News reported that they were spotted walking arm-in-arm in NYC in March 2017. In 2019, People confirmed that they were engaged, but the couple never commented on the news themselves. Though they've been quiet about their love, they have given us a few glimpses of it with their public appearances. See some of their cutest pictures ahead.

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There's a New "Taylor's Version" Song in the "Summer I Turned Pretty" Trailer

The latest trailer for "The Summer I Turned Pretty" dropped on May 31, and it looks like Jenny Han fans are in for a real treat. The show, which is based on Han's book series of the same name, hits Amazon Prime Video on June 17 and stars Lola Tung as Isabel "Belly" Conklin. Judging by the trailer, which is set to the debut of Taylor Swift's song "This Love (Taylor's Version)," the series is going to be just as charming as the book.

"It's all the thrill and excitement of first love and what it's like to really love someone from afar your whole life and then suddenly be interacting with them in a new way," Han told Entertainment Weekly about the series. "We'll see the night swims and big crushes and all those sort of big, epic love moments this season. I did try to drop in a lot of Easter eggs throughout the series for the fans of the books."

Han said that there will be quite a few changes from the book series. "It's about distilling what are the most important pieces of the story, and I hinged it around those big moments that I thought were really important to the fans," she said. "I continually asked myself, what do the fans care most about, what do they want to see the most, what are those big tentpole moments, and trying to make sure that I deliver those while still allowing myself room to expand and find new ways into the story."

Han also promised that the characters fans already love will be joined by brand-new characters created just for the show. Read on for all the details we have about "The Summer I Turned Pretty," including the cast, crew, plot, release date, photos, and trailers.

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Monday, May 30, 2022

$2 Million Tabernacle Is Stolen From a Brooklyn Church, Police Say

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Washington University Basketball Star Justin Hardy Dies at 22 After Cancer Battle

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A Dutch energy company says Russia’s Gazprom will cut off its gas supply.

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Inside Sofia Richie and Fiancé Elliot Grainge's Engagement Party

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Sunday, May 29, 2022

12 '80s-Inspired Easter Eggs in "Stranger Things" Season 4

After a three-year wait, "Stranger Things" is finally back with a brand-new, creepy adventure in Volume 1 of its fourth season. Just like in the previous seasons, this latest drop of episodes is chock-full of fun pop culture references that add an extra layer of detail to the nostalgic '80s vibe. With a cast of characters who are always up to date on their pop culture knowledge (including the deep dives and geek culture!), it's no surprise to see plenty of Easter eggs, quotes, and allusions scattered throughout the season.

How many Easter eggs did you spot in the latest episodes? Take a look at our roundup of the most fun and notable references, and see which ones you found too!

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Dwayne Johnson Has an Adorable Tea Party With His Daughter--Who Still Doesn't Believe He's Maui

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Nice try, Dad. Again. On May 28, Dwayne Johnson offered fans another adorable glimpse at his life with his kids, sharing on Instagram a video of himself with his youngest daughter Tiana...

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Stampede Ensues After Loud Noise at Barclays Center Incites Fear of Gunman

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Disney+ Introduces Kamala Khan and Her Friends in New "Ms. Marvel" Character Posters

Disney+ and Marvel's newest series, "Ms. Marvel," is almost here, and the streamer is celebrating with the release of a brand new set of character posters, which were unveiled on Instagram. The colorful posters pay homage to the "Ms. Marvel" comics on which the series is based. In addition to showing off Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan in full Ms. Marvel mode, the new images also offer a closer look at Kamala's best friends Bruno (Matt Lintz) and Nakia (Yasmeen Fletcher), her parents Yusuf (Mohan Kapoor) and Muneeba (Zenobia Shroff), and her potential love interest, Kamran (Rish Shah).

The character posters come just days before the show's June 8 premiere. Previously, Disney+ released the show's official trailer, which offered fans a glimpse at the action-packed, coming of age story. The show - which will be the seventh Marvel series created for the streamer - stars Vellani as Kamala, a 16-year-old girl from a Muslim, Pakistani-American family who lives in Jersey City, NJ. Kamala - who idolizes the Avengers, especially Captain Marvel - is struggling to find her place in the world when she ends up with superpowers of her own, making her just like the heroes she's spent so many hours fangirling over.

Like the "Moon Knight" series, "Ms. Marvel" introduces not just a brand-new hero to the Marvel Cinematic Universe but also a totally new cast of characters. Here's everything you need to know about Kamala Khan, her upcoming Marvel show, and her place in the greater MCU.

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See Kim Kardashian and North West on Adorable Mother-Daughter Date in Italy

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Saturday, May 28, 2022

Elizabeth Olsen and Husband Robbie Arnett Get Cozy in New Vacation Photos

The always private Elizabeth Olsen and her husband, Robbie Arnett, were spotted showing some rare PDA during their vacation in Italy this week. On May 25, the married couple were spotted getting cozy in the town of Porto Ercole, where they were photographed kissing and cuddling in the sunshine, despite the early summer heat.

Olsen and Arnett both appeared to be enjoying their beachy vacation, with Olsen wearing a brown bikini, while Arnett sported light-green swim trunks. This marks the first time they have been photographed together since the 2021 Emmys when Olsen was nominated for her role in "WandaVision." Since neither half of the famous pair (Arnett is in the Milo Greene band) is active on social media, fans rarely see them together unless they hit the red carpet arm in arm.

But even though they keep their relationship private for the most part, they do open up about their marriage on occasion. Olsen and Arnett were first spotted together in March 2017. Two years later, People reported they were engaged in July 2019. During a June 2021 "Actors on Actors" interview with Kaley Cuoco for Variety, Olsen seemingly confirmed her marriage to Arnett when she referred to him as her husband while pointing out he had left a "Little Miss Magic" book in her Zoom background as a nod to her role as Wanda Maximoff in the MCU.

Since then, they've continued to keep the focus on their work, but Arnett and Olsen do have a fun joint project coming up. In December 2021, Olsen revealed to People that she and her husband have cowritten a children's book about dealing with anxiety, "Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective." The book is set to be released this June. "Robbie and I couldn't be more thrilled to introduce the world to Hattie Harmony," she told the outlet. "Inspired by the picture books we adored as kids, we hope that Hattie will become a friend and a welcomed reminder to be kind to yourself and to each other."

With "Hattie Harmony" heading to bookstores soon, it's no wonder the busy couple took a break to vacation in Italy before the big release. Click through the gallery to see photos from their European vacation.

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Nina Dobrev Showcases Her Most Daring Look Yet at Cannes With Shaun White

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Pregnant Kelly Osbourne Celebrates One Year of Sobriety

Kelly Osbourne has twice as much to celebrate these days. On May 27, the daughter of Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne, announced on her Instagram page that she has been sober for one...

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita Are Expecting Baby No. 2

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita's family is about to get a little bit bigger. On Friday, May 27, Ferguson announced in an Instagram video that he and his husband are expecting their second child. The new baby will join their son, Beckett Mercer, who was born in July 2020.

Ferguson's lengthy Instagram caption began, "@justinmikita and I have some exciting news, we're expecting number 2! Our growing family will be a family of four later this fall! We are so excited for Beckett to have a sibling."

From there, the actor used his post to touch on the heartbreaking current events that are affecting everyone's lives right now. "Like the majority of people in this country right now, we are heartbroken at the attacks all over the country - from senseless gun violence to state by state attacks on our transgender family and an onslaught of attacks on women's reproductive health," he wrote.

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The "Modern Family" star went on to share how he and Mikita are taking action. The couple are partnering with the female-owned small business MiliMili on a line of "sleep sacks, crib sheets, eye masks & robes" designed by queer artist Katie Kaapcke. All of the proceeds from the collaboration will go to Ferguson and Mikita's nonprofit organization, Pronoun.org. "We will be using these resources to target states where reproductive health and transgender rights are currently under constant attack," Ferguson wrote.

Additionally, the couple are kicking off their campaign with $25,000 donations to the ACLU, the National Abortion Federation, and Everytown For Gun Safety. "We are so excited to have a little one joining our growing family - and so proud to support the choice to do it," Ferguson added.

Ferguson and Mikita tied the knot in 2013. Since then, they've been devoted to preserving and furthering LGBTQ+ rights through their nonprofit. They've also been open with their fans about their parenting journey since welcoming Beckett in the midst of the pandemic. Earlier in May, Ferguson revealed to People that Beckett may have already caught the acting bug. "Maybe he caught the bug early," Ferguson said. "We're starting him with 'Sesame Street.' We've shown him some videos of me performing. He's excited to see me on stage. It's exciting for him."

As exciting as becoming a big brother? Fans of the couple will have to stay tuned until the fall to see how Beckett reacts to his new role.

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Friday, May 27, 2022

Meet the Stars of Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" Biopic

"Elvis," Baz Luhrmann's biopic about legendary singer Elvis Presley, is almost here. "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"'s Austin Butler has made headlines for taking on the role of a lifetime as the "King of Rock n' Roll." But the cast contains a number of other stars, including Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, Presley's manager, and Olivia DeJonge as Presley's wife, Priscilla.

The film has garnered significant support leading up to its theatrical release, as the real Priscilla Presley gave the film her stamp of approval. "This story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker's relationship. It is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique artistic way, could have delivered," she wrote on Facebook in April. "The story, as we all know, does not have a happy ending. But I think you will understand a little bit more of Elvis' journey, penned by a director who put his heart and soul and many hours into this film. I relived every moment in this film. It took me a few days to overcome the emotions as it did with Lisa [Marie]. Beautifully done Baz, Tom, Austin and Olivia."

"Elvis" focuses on the relationship between a young Elvis rising to fame under the thumb of his controlling, yet successful, manager Parker. It premieres in theaters on June 24 and will be available to stream on HBO Max 45 days after. In the meantime, get a closer look at all the actors who star in the biopic ahead.

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's Defamation Trial: All the Highlights From Closing Arguments

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Here's Why You Recognize Long-Haired "Stranger Things" Newcomer Argyle

"Stranger Things" season four welcomes a handful of newcomers, but Argyle is one of our favorite additions to the supernatural chaos. With long, dark brown hair that reaches all the way to his hips, Argyle has a distinctive look we recognized as soon as he made his onscreen debut. The laid-back character is played by Eduardo Franco, who's brought his lucious locks and acting skills to a handful of big titles through the years, including the 2019 film "Booksmart" and the Netflix show "American Vandal." The 27-year-old actor also held a recurring role in a Disney XD series from 2015 to 2017 and voiced a frog in a recent animated film, so yep, he's got range.

Introduced in the first episode of "Stranger Things" season four as Jonathan Byers's stoner pal who lives in Lenora Hills, CA, Argyle delivers humor right off the bat with his first line. "Hold onto your butts, brochachos!" he says before speeding off to drive Jonathan, Eleven, and Will to school in his Surfer Boy Pizza van. He continues to provide much-needed levity and laughs between dark season four scenes that revolve around Vecna the murderous wizard, Eleven reliving her haunting past, and Hopper trying to escape the Russian prison. Plus, Argyle just makes sense in the "Stranger Things" universe - his laid-back vibe is perfectly '80s, and he fits right in with Will, Mike, and the rest of the gang.

In addition to Franco's Argyle, other familiar-faced cast newbies this season include Dmitri, the Russian prison guard portrayed by Tom Wlaschiha, who appears in "Game of Thrones" as Jaqen H'ghar. There's also Victor Creel, played by Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund, and "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier"'s Regina Ting Chen stars as guidance counselor Ms. Kelly. Read ahead to refresh your memory on Franco's prior roles before he joined "Stranger Things" as Argyle, and stay tuned for more scenes with the sure-to-be fan-favorite in season four volume two later this summer.

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

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Netflix's June Releases Include "The Umbrella Academy," "Peaky Blinders," and More

Newer, shinier streaming services may keep launching, but for a reliable source that has plenty of variety, it's still hard to beat the one, the only, the original: Netflix. The sheer volume of Netflix's library keeps it as one of the biggest players in the streaming game - but at the same time, that enormous amount of content can make it a little intimidating for your average viewer to sift through. After all, how many times have you wanted to watch something new, but you end up becoming so overwhelmed by all the recommendations (even the hilariously specific category suggestions) that you just end up rewatching the same show for the 10th time?

If you are looking to break this cycle and want to commit to watching new series, perhaps Netflix's latest batch of TV shows releasing in 2022 is a good place to start. From brand-new Netflix originals and new seasons of your favorite shows to licensed titles from other networks, there's a whole lot of new content coming your way. This time, though, you won't get overwhelmed - just take a sneak peek at what's coming next with this handy guide. No matter what kind of TV shows you enjoy, there's definitely something coming soon to Netflix that will be just right for you!

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Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky Step Out For "Interceptor" Premiere

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have been married since 2010, and from the looks of it, they're still going strong. On May 25, the pair stepped out in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate the upcoming release of their film "Interceptor." Pataky, 45, wore an elegant long black gown, while Hemsworth, 38, donned a sharp black three-piece suit and a slightly unbuttoned white button-down. Shortly after the premiere, Hemsworth posted photos of the pair on Instagram, writing, "Amazing night at the premiere of my beautiful and talented wife's new film Interceptor!"

In "Interceptor," Pataky plays a military captain named JJ Collins who is forced to fight a coordinated assault on her missile interceptor base. The film required Pataky to partake in a demanding training regimen. "In the four months leading up to filming, I was training four to five hours a day, learning all the moves," Pataky said to Tudum. "All 800 of them. It was really hard work, but I enjoyed every second of it."

Hemsworth executive produced the film, and apparently, he used his extensive previous action film experience to show Pataky the ropes. "He was so bossy!" Pataky said in a May 24 interview on "The Project." "He was just telling me, like, 'This is the right angle when you punch.' He was just showing me how to do it, what is the right position you have to have. He has been doing it for a long time. It was great having him. He was supporting me from the beginning, from when he first read the script. He said, 'You have to do this. It's going to be fun – you will enjoy it. I know how much you like this kind of movie.'"

Pataky and Hemsworth reside in Byron Bay in Hemsworth's homeland of Australia, and are parents to three kids, Sasha, Tristan, and India. The couple often share adorable photos of their kids, and they also regularly support each other online.

Hemsworth will soon star in "Thor: Love and Thunder," which premieres July 8. Meanwhile, "Interceptor" hits Netflix on June 3.

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This Singer Is Manifesting a TikTok Musical With Hits From the 2000s

Rik Rok and Shaggy redefined shower sing-alongs when they released "It Wasn't Me" at the turn of the century. Over two decades later, the catchy chorus spills out almost reflexively at karaoke bars and during late-night fast-food runs with friends. The unofficial millennial anthem was the first of many songs Denver-based musician Michelle Rocqet put a Broadway twist on as part of her ongoing "If They Made a Musical With Hits From the 2000s" TikTok series.

"I've always appreciated how [musical theater] is a storytelling mechanism."

Rocqet's Y2K covers range from Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" set to the tune of "The Ladies Who Lunch" from the George Furth musical "Company" to Eminem's "Lose Yourself" paired with the "Hamilton" soundtrack, and even "Get Low" by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz set to music from "Dear Evan Hansen." "I've always appreciated how [musical theater] is a storytelling mechanism, so I found it really fun to put these ridiculous 2000s lyrics over really campy music, to tell a story in a different way," she tells POPSUGAR. "With ['It Wasn't Me'], there was obviously a bigger story in that song. It's one of those songs that we know, we think about, we sing along to, and then we're like, 'Wait, what is actually going on in this song?' So that one lent itself to the dramatics of musical theater. It was really fun to reinterpret."

On Creating 2000s Song Covers

Since posting her first video in the series in September, Rocqet has amassed millions of views. "It was really liberating because I didn't really know anyone on TikTok. It gave me this freedom to try things out," she says about getting her start on the platform. She's grateful for the online community she and her followers have cultivated. "I'm just pleasantly surprised," she says, giving a special shout-out to "Glee" star Heather Morris, a notable fan. "It was a really surreal moment because I loved watching 'Glee' growing up," Rocqet says. "I loved how dramatic it was. I loved how corny it was. It taught me a lot about singing, and it taught me a lot about how to reevaluate and understand covers. It was really meta to see somebody from the show that taught me basically how to do what I was doing enjoy the music."

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On Her Band and Solo Career

While TikTok is Rocqet's space to play around and be "goofy," her music career outside of the platform is also blossoming. In high school, Rocqet participated in choir and theater. She later studied recording arts and vocal performance in college and took part in her school's a cappella groups. For over 10 years, Rocqet has been a member of The Milk Blossoms, an experimental pop band where she sings and beatboxes. Beyond the band, she's also a budding lo-fi R&B artist; she released her first solo single, "Interview," in 2020.

On "Millennial the Musical"

In college, Rocqet, a huge musical-theater fan, took a step back from theater because she noticed a drastic lack of representation. "I noticed that people that looked like me weren't on stage and weren't in leading roles," she says. "That was discouraging, and I wasn't sure if I had a career in musical theater. Things have changed and things have evolved, but it's a slow-moving industry." Today, Rocqet has dreams of breaking into that industry with a musical project entirely her own.

"I think that's been the most exciting thing to see: people taking the idea and making it their own."

She plans to start a '90s music cover series, showcase her original songs, and release more musical theater content, including her own musical. "I've always wanted to write 'Millenial the Musical,'" she says, joking that the songs would all be about Tinder. "What [TikTok] does allow is this collaboration, in a way, that is not possible in person. All of these people are doing their own versions of [what I do], and I think that's been the most exciting thing to see: people taking the idea and making it their own."

See Rocqet's best 2000s song remixes - and a doo-wop-inspired "WAP" cover - ahead.

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10 Photos of Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler's Budding Romance

Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber have been dating since December 2021, but for the most part, they prefer to keep their romance away from the spotlight. Other than their casual outings, their red carpet debut as a couple at this year's Met Gala, and their loved-up appearance at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, neither Butler nor Gerber has publicly revealed much about their relationship.

And they prefer to keep it that way. When Butler was recently asked to comment on his relationship with Gerber in an interview with GQ, he responded, "I don't think there's anything I want to share about that. But thank you for providing the space." However, he did briefly comment on being recently photographed with Gerber. "I go, 'If I don't see the picture, then it doesn't really exist to me,'" he said. "I don't want to be really negative, but there's hardly any job I despise more than paparazzi."

Butler is portraying the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, in Baz Luhrmann's forthcoming biopic, alongside Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as B.B. King, and Tom Hanks as Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker. Now that Butler has started doing press for the film, perhaps we'll get to see more of him and Gerber on the red carpet? In the meantime, see more photos of the couple ahead.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

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Austin Butler Was Hospitalized After "Elvis" Filming: "My Body Just Started Shutting Down"

Biopics can be grueling work for any actor, especially one who' portraying rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley. 30-year-old actor Austin Butler plays the music icon in Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis," which hits theaters on June 24 - and his Presley transformation wasn't exactly a walk in the park.

"My body just started shutting down the day after I finished 'Elvis.'"

In his June British GQ cover story, Butler opens up about how he stayed in Australia to study Presley's persona after production for "Elvis" shut down at the start of the pandemic. "Just images of Elvis everywhere, from every time period," he told the outlet of his apartment decor. "I think the film would have been very different if we had started shooting at that point, and I'm grateful I had the time to let myself marinate."

Variety reported that "Elvis" resumed filming in September 2020; it wrapped six months later in March. By that time, Butler told GQ, he'd given so much of himself to the biopic that it literally made him sick. "The next day [after filming wrapped], I woke up at four in the morning with excruciating pain, and I was rushed to the hospital," he said. "My body just started shutting down the day after I finished 'Elvis.'" Butler was later diagnosed with a virus that mimics appendicitis.

Butler's years-long commitment to his role is more than what we expected of him after his casting was announced in July 2019. It's rumored that the actor went method for the movie, most notably with the Southern accent he's adopted. Butler also learned how to move and sing like Presley during his preparation for the film.

Butler's highly anticipated portrayal of Presley seems like it may be worth the wait, considering the cosigns from the late singer's ex-wife, Priscilla, and daughter, Lisa Marie. On May 14, the latter tweeted after seeing the film twice that Butler "channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." Priscilla has also been supportive of Butler, accompanying him to this year's Met Gala. With the family's official stamp of approval, it seems that Butler's ordeal when filming "Elvis" wasn't in vain.

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Love is in the air for Kaley Cuoco. The "The Flight Attendant" star and "Ozark" actor Tom Pelphrey confirmed their new relationship on May 3, sharing loved-up photos on Instagram. Cuoco posted a gallery of snaps from what appears to be a mountain vacation - including a selfie of Pelphrey kissing her cheek - captioning it, "Life lately . . . 'the sun breaks through the clouds, rays of gold slipping into my eyes and heart, rays of yellow to break the grey.'" Meanwhile, Pelphrey posted two Polaroids of them smiling and making silly faces together (seen below), with a lengthy, poetic caption about being "saved" by someone.

A few weeks later, the pair made their public debut as a couple at the Hollywood Walk of Fame star-unveiling ceremony for television producer Greg Berlanti. Cuoco and Pelphrey looked adorable as they held hands and laughed together in the audience.

The news of Cuoco's budding romance comes eight months after she filed for divorce from professional equestrian Karl Cook, to whom she was married for three years. They announced their split in September with a joint statement: "Despite a deep love and respect for one another, we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions. We have both shared so much of our journey publicly so while we would prefer to keep this aspect of our personal life private, we wanted to be forthcoming in our truth together. There is no anger or animosity, quite the contrary."

In a recent cover-story interview with Glamour, Cuoco touched on the "trauma" of her divorce and her outlook on marriage moving forward. "I would love to have a long-lasting relationship or a partnership, but I will never get married again. Absolutely not. You can literally put that on the cover," she said. "But I believe in love, because I've had incredible relationships. I know that they're out there. I like being someone's partner and having that companionship. We've all been there where you think, 'Oh, my God, I'm never going to meet someone else.' And you do."

Before Cook, Cuoco was married to tennis player Ryan Sweeting from 2013 to 2015. Pelphrey has been linked to several costars in the past, including Jaimie Alexander, Lili Simmons, and Gina Tognoni.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Becca Tilley Gushes Over Hayley Kiyoko: "[She] Has Really Made Me Feel Brave"

After much speculation, Becca Tilley and Hayley Kiyoko confirmed their romance on May 20 in the singer's "For the Girls" video. And on the May 23 episode of Tilley's podcast, "Scrubbing In With Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad," Tilley said she's been floored by the public's response to the news.

"I was prepared for anything and everything," she said. "I was not prepared for the amount of love and support that we got. Like, I just could have never predicted." Apparently, Kiyoko's encouragement helped Tilley feel comfortable with finally coming out. "Hayley has really made me feel brave," she said. "And she was always like, 'People are gonna love you, people love you, and they want to see you happy.'"

Rumors about their relationship have been swirling since 2018, when Tilley and Kiyoko cozied up in photos at Nylon's annual Young Hollywood party. In 2019, Tilley revealed that she was in a relationship but wanted to keep it private. But in Kiyoko's video for "For the Girls," which parodies "The Bachelorette," Tilley steps out of the limousine at the eleventh hour and sweeps Kiyoko off her feet.

Being in one of Kiyoko's music videos has always been a part of Tilley's plan. "I've always said, 'I'll go public - we can go public if I can be in one of your videos, like, be the video girl,'" she said on the podcast. "And I'm not an actress and she always hires actors, like, legit actresses. And so she was always like, 'OK,'" she said. "And I just was kind of like, 'I think I'm ready, like, I think it's time.' For four years, you know, it's been our relationship."

Despite keeping their relationship out of the public eye until now, Tilley and Kiyoko haven't exactly kept their relationship a total secret. "We were very much ourselves. We held hands in public. We kiss," Tilley added. "If I met someone . . . I introduce her [as] my girlfriend, Hayley. I never was like, 'This is my friend or my best friend,'" she continued. "I really made an effort to make sure that there was that distinction between private and secret." Tilley also discussed introducing Kiyoko to some of her "Bachelor" community, including Ben Higgins, and the pair also attended JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers's recent wedding together.

Tilley went on to discuss her sexuality, adding that she's never identified with a specific label. "Leading up to this point, I was like, 'Oh, my gosh, I'm gonna have to address, like, my sexuality, my label,'" she said. "I've never connected with that. And I think my story is different from other people . . . This isn't something, like, I personally navigated my whole life. When I met Hayley, that was the first time I had that specifically for a woman." Tilley added that she had had crushes on both Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in "Titanic" and Joey and Pacey on "Dawson's Creek" but had never given much thought to fitting into a particular category of sexuality.

Tilley also dropped a few other gems on the podcast, including the fact that Taylor Swift was the first person outside of Tilley and Kiyoko's immediate friends and family to know about their relationship. "The first person who found out outside of my family and friends in a weird way, I think was Taylor Swift," Tilley said. "Because I flew out for Hayley [when she] went on stage with her in Boston, and after the show, I got to meet Taylor in her dressing room," Tilley said. "When I was thinking about it, I was, like, 'I think that was the first person who knew other than my friends and family.' . . . It felt like talking to a friend."

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Austin Butler Croons His Way Through the New "Elvis" Trailer

Austin Butler transforms into the King of Rock and Roll in Baz Luhrmann's forthcoming biopic of Elvis Presley. The new "Elvis" trailer, released May 23, previews the way Luhrmann will put his iconic, over-the-top spin on the classic tale. The clip also spotlights some key players in Presley's story, including Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as B.B. King, and Tom Hanks as Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

Per Deadline, Luhrmann announced Butler as his Presley back in 2019. Of his dazzling role, Butler told The Hollywood Reporter that he prepped for the movie by first working on his Presley voice. "When I began the process, I set out to get my voice to be identical," he said. "That instills fear. So that got the fire burning. For a year before we started shooting, I was doing voice coaching." Luhrmann also clarified what we'll hear of the legendary singer's voice in the movie, which features Butler's voice for a young Presley and a blend of his voice and Presley's voice when the character ages.

Meanwhile, Presley's actual family members have spoken out about their love for the film and Butler's performance. Lisa Marie tweeted out her praise, writing, "Austin Butler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully. . . . In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and FINALLY done accurately and respectfully. (If he doesn't get an Oscar for this, I will eat my own foot, haha.)" She also praised Luhrmann for the choices he made in the adaptation.

Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, told Variety that the film immediately made her cry. She said, "There's a lot of family trauma and generational trauma that started around then for our family. I felt honored they worked so hard to really get his essence, to feel his essence. Austin captured that so beautifully."

"Elvis" arrives in theaters on June 24. Watch the new "Elvis" trailer below.

"Elvis" Trailer 2

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