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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Ben Affleck Reveals His Personal Hip-Hop Mount Rushmore
Ben Affleck has given fans insight into his musical taste, as he recently revealed some of his favorite rappers of all-time. The award-winning actor recently sat down with Complex and was asked to weigh in on a classic Hip-Hop debate: who would make the cut on his personal rap Mount Rushmore? While Affleck confessed that narrowing down his list of all-time favorites was no easy feat, he delivered a surprising and eclectic lineup that reflects both his respect for rap history and his pulse on the current climate of the culture. Beginning with Lil Wayne, he included names he felt were significant at various points throughout his own life and the genre's history, rounding out his Mount Rushmore by adding Eazy-E, Slick Rick, and Kendrick Lamar alongside Weezy. Affleck's choices span generations and styles, from the gritty storytelling of Slick Rick and the pioneering West Coast swagger of Eazy-E, to the prolific lyricism of Lil Wayne and the Pulitzer Prize-winning artistry of Kendrick Lamar. Each selection represents a distinct era and regional influence, showcasing Affleck's broad appreciation for the genre's evolution. Though he may be best known for his film roles and directing chops, Affleck has long had a connection to Hip-Hop culture. A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Affleck is good friends with actor Mark Wahlberg, who rose to fame during the early '90s as part of the Boston-based group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. He recently costarred alongside Ice Spice in a Dunkin Donuts Super Bowl ad and previously casted Boston rapper George 'Slaine' Carroll Jr. in his 2007 film Gone Baby Gone. Affleck is also the former husband of music star Jennifer Lopez, who has worked with numerous rappers, including Ja Rule, The Lox, and 50 Cent. See Ben Affleck reveal his Hip-Hop Mount Rushmore below. More from Ice Spice And NFL Boo, Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner Maybe Go Instagram-Official Ice Spice, Sauce Gardner Use Social Media To Gas Up Those Dating Rumors Ben Affleck Reveals What Led To Jennifer Lopez Divorce
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jennifer Garner's fiancé John Miller bans Ben Affleck from wedding amid tensions
Jennifer Garner is set to marry John Miller, who insists Ben Affleck be banned from the wedding. Garner agreed to Miller's terms to limit Affleck's contact. Miller has moved in with Garner and is enforcing boundaries, aiming for a private ceremony without Affleck, despite Garner's past with him. Jennifer Garner is preparing to walk down the aisle once more, this time with her longtime fiancé, John Miller. However, her upcoming wedding will notably exclude her ex-husband, Ben Affleck , who has been barred from attending the ceremony. Miller Insists Affleck Stay Away Reported in Pinkvilla that John Miller insists the 'Justice League' actor stay away from his fiancée both during the wedding and afterward. Garner Accepts Miller's Conditions According to media sources, Jennifer Garner has accepted John Miller's terms before their wedding. An insider told that the '13 Going on 30' star agreed to Miller's requests, which involved restricting Ben Affleck from visiting unannounced and refraining from hugging her whenever he felt the need. Miller Takes Steps to Keep Affleck Away Insiders close to the couple say Miller is overjoyed that his fiancée has accepted the terms about Affleck. They added that John is actively taking all necessary measures to keep the 'Good Will Hunting' actor away from public view. An insider described that John is happy his previous ultimatum worked and Ben's not stinking up their romance with his clinginess, but now he's taking his hard-line tactics a step further and insisting that Ben be banned from the wedding. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nuova CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID CUPRA Configura Auto Undo Miller Moves In with Garner In addition, Miller has taken up residence with the mother of three at her home in Brentwood, California. Garner and Affleck's History Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have a shared past spanning many years. They co-parent three children and, even after their separation several years ago, have managed to maintain a respectful and amicable relationship. Reasons Behind Banning Affleck As per the sources, having Been there would attract too much attention and distract from the meaning and purpose of their special day, plus it would be a nightmare for John to have to talk to Ben. They continued to reveal, Jen has tried to tell John that Ben's like a brother to her, but so far John's not budging. Awkwardness Between Miller and Affleck Both Miller and Affleck have found it uncomfortable to share the same space. While John recognizes that there will be times ahead when they must come together under one roof for the children, he currently feels the need to establish firm boundaries. Background on Affleck and Garner's Relationship Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner married in 2005 and separated in 2015, with their divorce finalized in 2018. They share three children and have maintained a civil and cooperative co-parenting relationship since their split. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Global News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Global News
Jennifer Lopez announces Las Vegas residency after cancelling 2024 tour
Let's Get Loud — Jennifer Lopez is returning to Las Vegas for a new residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The show, Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas, will begin the week of New Year's Eve with four shows taking place on December 30 and 31 and January 2 and 3, along with eight performances scheduled for March 2026. Lopez announced the news on social media after hosting the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday. 'We're back! I'm doing a residency in Las Vegas! Join me for Up All Night Live In Las Vegas At The Colosseum at Caesars Palace,' Lopez wrote. Story continues below advertisement This residency marks Lopez's return to Las Vegas after her previous recording-breaking show, Jennifer Lopez: All I Have at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, which featured 120 performances from 2016 to 2018, grossing more than $100 million. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The star's latest residency promises to keep audiences 'Up All Night,' singing, dancing and living it up with the 55-year-old singer, who'll be performing hits from across her musical career, along with exclusive 'never heard before' songs. 'We just feel things out. There's not a … you know, like, 'We're going to do this at this time.' I just feel like I'm ready to perform again. I had to cancel my tour last year, and so I've been thinking of performing a lot, and I had such a great time when I was here in Vegas,' Lopez told Las Vegas Now on May 26. Lopez cancelled her summer 2024 tour, This Is Me… Live, to spend more time with family. Story continues below advertisement In a May 2024 statement on her website, OntheJLo, Lopez said she was 'devastated' by the cancellation but did not offer further explanation. 'I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn't do this if I didn't feel that it was absolutely necessary,' she wrote. 'I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time …' The tour cancellation came during a time of intense speculation about possible marital issues between Lopez and ex-husband Ben Affleck. The pair officially filed for divorce last August, more than two years after their secretive Las Vegas wedding. The Get Right singer listed April 26, 2024, as the date of her separation from Affleck. The pair, nicknamed 'Bennifer' in the tabloids, married in July 2022. Lopez has been married four times. Before Affleck, she was married to Cuban actor and producer Ojani Noa from 1997 to 1998. She then married dancer Cris Judd in 2001, and the couple were together for two years. In 2004, Lopez married singer Marc Anthony, with whom she shares two children. Lopez and Anthony divorced in 2014. — With files from Global News' Michelle Butterfield
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Ben Affleck Admits He ‘Still Likes Latinas' Amid Jennifer Lopez Divorce
Newly single Ben Affleck still has a joke or two up his sleeve about his dating life, and Latina women being his type, months after he and settled their divorce. The actor and have seemingly come to terms with their split and now focus on tying up certain loose ends, like selling their Beverly Hills mansion. On Thursday, TMZ approached Affleck as he stepped out for dinner in West Hollywood's Lavo Ristorante weeks after his 'Accountant 2' hit the theaters. He appeared all suited up and conversed with the reporter in Spanish in a funny exchange, admitting that he 'still likes Latinas.' In a comical exchange with TMZ, Ben Affleck jokingly reaffirmed that Latina women are still his type after his split from Jennifer Lopez. Recently, there has been speculation surrounding his dating life ever since his breakup, with reports suggesting that he might be looking forward to finding love again. More recently, he spent Thursday evening having dinner at Lavo Ristorante in West Hollywood and appeared well-dressed as always. The outlet approached him outside and caught him in a good mood. The photographer first congratulated the Oscar winner on his new film and asked how he felt about being 'Hollywood's most eligible bachelor' in Spanish. He responded with a laugh before saying, 'Muy bien,' which translates to 'very good' in English. The publication then asked Affleck if he still liked 'Latinas,' and he was just about prepared with his answer. 'Of course, I do,' the industry veteran replied as he admitted to his fondness for Latina women. The clip then showed him getting into his vehicle. Ben Affleck's witty response to the reporter's questions came after his and Jennifer Lopez's highly publicized divorce. However, rumors are that the actor might be getting back into his dating game. A source exclusively told In Touch that Affleck is 'most happy' when he's in a 'relationship with somebody he respects and sees as an equal.' Now, he is reportedly 'determined to find another relationship like that again.' The post Ben Affleck Admits He 'Still Likes Latinas' Amid Jennifer Lopez Divorce appeared first on Reality Tea.
Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ben Affleck, Islamophobia and global stakes of speaking up
Listen to article In an era when celebrity commentary often seems either performative or superficial, a rare moment of sincerity can stand out — especially when it affirms dignity over division. That's exactly what happened last month when I had a brief but meaningful encounter with Ben Affleck. While walking together, my wife spotted Affleck in the distance. To her horror, I walked straight up to him before she could stop me. "Hey Ben," I said. He looked up, clearly caught off guard — likely expecting a selfie request or a comment about The Accountant 2. But instead, I told him, "You probably don't remember, but I want to thank you for standing up for Muslims and calling out Islamophobia years ago on " Before I could finish, he smiled and said, "On Bill Maher show?" I nodded. Without missing a beat, he replied: "It should be obvious. There's no place for hate." My wife had caught up by then and instinctively recorded the tail end of our chat — a brief handshake, but a powerful moment of moral clarity. A moment that reminded me — and clearly millions of others, given how widely the story resonated online — that Hollywood, at its best, can push back against harmful narratives. That exchange brought me back to 2014, when Affleck famously challenged Bill Maher and Sam Harris on HBO's Real Time. Harris, a neuroscientist and prominent atheist, had declared that "Islam is the mother lode of bad ideas" and argued that liberals fail to confront theocratic extremism. Maher backed him, claiming that Muslim societies broadly lack liberal values. Affleck didn't let it slide. "It's gross. It's racist," he said, comparing the generalisations to saying, "Oh, you shifty Jew." He reminded the panel — and the audience — that there are more than a billion Muslims who are not fanatics, who "just want to go to school, have some sandwiches." In the years since, Harris has doubled down, blaming Hamas entirely for Gaza's suffering, suggesting that Western civilisation alone represents "civilisation", and arguing that liberal institutions are being infiltrated by "stealth Islamists". Meanwhile, Bill Maher has continued to use his platform to attack Muslims. He has said Islam has "too much in common with ISIS", joked that he's afraid of people named "Muhammad", and mocked a Muslim teenager arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school. This is not principled critique. It's a pattern. And it's a pattern we see repeated in more respectable tones, too. In a recent op-ed for Newsweek, Dr Qanta Ahmed warned of the dangers of "radical Islamism" in the US, citing a Muslim housing development in Texas and its spiritual leader, Dr Yasir Qadhi, as causes for concern. But her argument rested on associations, not evidence. The implication was clear: visibly devout or politically engaged Muslims are to be viewed with suspicion. As someone who has spent years in both academic and legal circles defending religious freedom and civil liberties, I find this shift troubling. We are watching liberal ideals — free expression, equal protection and due process — increasingly applied selectively. Critique of extremism is necessary. But when that critique becomes a vehicle for collective blame, it ceases to be liberal. It becomes a form of ideological tribalism. Affleck's words that day stayed with me: "There's no place for hate." Not against Muslims. Not against Palestinians. Not against anyone. If liberalism is to mean anything at all, it must mean a consistent defence of human dignity, regardless of who is speaking, praying or resisting. We must challenge extremism wherever it arises. But we must also challenge the quiet, polite, professional Islamophobia that too often hides behind the mask of rationalism. In a world where celebrity voices are often louder than policy papers, Affleck's moment of moral clarity matters. And as the viral reaction to our brief encounter suggests, people are hungry for voices that speak up — not just for themselves, but for fairness. And this matters just as much in Pakistan as it does in the US. Those in the Global South are often on the receiving end of these narratives — through media, foreign policy, or biased gatekeeping in global discourse. When someone like Affleck uses his platform to push back against lazy stereotypes, it ripples far beyond Hollywood. Because there is, indeed, no place for hate.
