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UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Ariana Grande to star with Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller in 'Fockers' sequel
1 of 5 | Ariana Grande is confirmed to star in the 2026 comedy "Focker-in-Law." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) -- Universal announced Monday that Focker-in-Law, a new film in its Meet the Parents family franchise, is set for release in theaters on Nov. 25, 2026. Returning cast members Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Blythe Danner, Owen Wilson and Teri Polo will star alongside Ariana Grande and Beanie Feldstein in Focker-in-Law. John Hamburg -- whose credits include Along Came Polly, I Love You, Man and Why Him? -- is directing. The Focker family is expanding. See #FockerInLaw only in theaters Thanksgiving 2026. Focker In-Law (@fockerinlaw) July 28, 2025 Meet the Parents was released in 2000 and was followed by 2004's Meet the Fockers and 2010's Little Fockers. Ariana Grande turns 32: a look back Ariana Grande arrives for the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles on March 31, 2012. Grande starred in multiple Nickelodeon shows , including "Victorious" and "Sam & Cat." Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo
Gulf Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Kym Whitley happily joins the Adam Sandler universe with ‘Happy Gilmore 2'
There's the vaunted Marvel Cinematic Universe. There's the Star Wars Universe. And then there's the Adam Sandler Universe. It doesn't involve as many capes or existential threats, but Sandler expects actors who join him to bring the funny and bring it hard. And 'Happy Gilmore 2,' the sequel to his beloved 1996 film, is a comical cornucopia of original cast members, cameos and big-name stars. It's now streaming on Netflix. Veteran actress and stand-up comic Kym Whitley ('Next Friday,' 'Along Came Polly') got to join in on the fun and visited Atlanta recently to promote the movie for Netflix. Whitley has been in the comedy world for more than 30 years. In this film, she plays Bessie, part of Happy's alcohol recovery group led by the sadistic Hal (Ben Stiller), who was a nutty orderly in the first movie. 'I sometimes found myself watching the scene instead of being in the scene,' Whitley said in an interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at the Waldorf Astoria in Buckhead. 'Ben is crazy. Adam is crazy. It's hard to keep a straight face. Sometimes I kept my head down and held it.' At the same time, she added, 'my goal was to make Adam laugh in a scene. But he's a tough one to break. He's able to stay in character.' The set itself was relaxed because Sandler ensured everyone felt included, she said. 'You could always go up to director (Kyle Newacheck) or Adam and say, 'I thought of something. What if we do this?'' Whitley said. 'They make it a fun job. You never feel restrictive as a creative.' 'Happy Gilmore 2' in a pre-streaming world would have landed in movie theaters, but Sandler has forged a strong partnership with Netflix for more than a decade, releasing about a dozen movies on the platform. In this case, Netflix gave him a generous budget to ensure the sequel was packed with visual oomph and ridiculous star power. Two key players, of course, are back from the first film: Julie Bowen as Happy's loving wife and Christopher McDonald as Happy's bitter rival Shooter McGavin. According to Netflix, 30 past and current pro golfers appear as themselves, led by John Daly, who is living with Happy and gets plenty of airtime. Others include Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson and Jack Nicklaus. 'Jack Nicklaus is still around?' Whitley asked. (He's 85 and gets a couple of lines.) Lavell Crawford, a friend of Whitley's, plays the son of Chubbs, Happy's original mentor (Chubbs was played by actor Carl Weathers, who died in 2024). NFL star Travis Kelce is a waiter. Rapper Bad Bunny becomes Happy's caddie. Others who have notable roles include Steve Buscemi, Haley Joel Osment, Eric André, Kevin Nealon, Post Malone, Eminem and Rob Schneider. Whitley has steadily found work going back to the 1990s. She has 138 acting gigs listed on her IMDb page, including appearances in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'The Neighborhood,' 'Fuller House' and 'Black Dynamite,' as well as Atlanta-based productions like BET's 'Let's Stay Together' and Bounce TV's 'Act Your Age.' Tribune News Service
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Jennifer Aniston was home when a man drove his car through her front gate
National Jennifer Aniston was home when a man drove his car through her front gate A man crashed into the front gate of Jennifer Aniston's California home, police told news outlets. Featureflash Photo Agency / Jennifer Aniston was involved in a scary incident inside her home, police told news outlets. The 56-year-old 'Along Came Polly' actress was inside her Bel Air home on Monday, May 5, when a man drove his car through her front gate, news outlets reported. The incident occurred at about 12:20 p.m. local time, according to Officer Jeff Lee, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department, per CNN. NBC News later reported that Aniston was home but not injured at the time of the incident. Not much is known about the driver of the vehicle, but the outlet reported that the man, now identified as Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, is believed to be in his 40s. After the crash, one of Aniston's security guards pulled him from his vehicle and held him until police arrived, officers told KABC. Kathy Hutchins / The driver was taken into custody and booked on a charge of felony vandalism due to the damage caused in the wreck, the outlet reported. He 'complained of pain and had to get checked out by an ambulance,' per TMZ. It's unclear at this time if the driver was specifically targeting Aniston's property, but several sources say that the crash didn't appear to be an accident, per KABC. The driver has a 'minor criminal history,' but an investigation into his motive is ongoing, the outlet reported. After news of the incident went viral, KTLA sent a reporter and its Sky5 helicopter to assess the damage and found 'that the retractable arm of the front gate was broken off' and resting on the ground. The helicopter also observed people opening and closing the gate manually. Aniston, who was uninjured in the incident, has yet to release a statement about the crash. RB Ryan Brennan Miami Herald Email this person Ryan Brennan is a writer for Mamas Uncut, the online place for moms. He writes about the latest in baby names, parenting and entertainment.
