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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Marvel fans erupt after new Black Panther is revealed as white
Marvel fans are in uproar after the debut of a controversial new storyline that reimagines Black Panther's legacy—with a shocking twist: his successor appears to be white. The premiere issue of Marvel Knights: The World To Come dropped Wednesday and introduced a new character named Ketema, whom T'Challa, prince of the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda and the original Black Panther, refers to as his son. According to the comic reveals that T'Challa fathered Ketema with his early love interest Monica Lynne, a character pulled from earlier comic arcs. But in a major shakeup, Ketema grows to resent his father and ultimately challenges him for the throne. After defeating T'Challa in battle, Ketema removes his mask—only to reveal blond hair, blue eyes, and distinctly Caucasian features. What if Ryan Gosling is coming into Marvel to play the Black Panther after all? In a new comic, the all new Black Panther is white dude. — meme bastard 🍕 (@mask_bastard) June 4, 2025 The reveal sent social media into meltdown. 'They looked at this and thought it was a good idea?' one user fumed. Another quipped, 'Life is a horror movie in 2025.' The character of T'Challa was famously portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman in Marvel's Black Panther films, celebrated for honoring African culture and representation. Now, fans are questioning whether the latest storyline undermines that legacy. 'Black Panther having a white son would be ridiculous,' one person posted, while another raged, 'Black Panther is WHITE! Marvel actually did the unthinkable and it's INSANE!' Some even speculated about which actor might play the character in a future film. 'I guess he looks a little like Ryan Gosling,' one fan wrote. Another added, 'What if Ryan Gosling is coming into Marvel to play the Black Panther after all?' Meanwhile, others online were quick to clarify that the writer behind the new comic is Black. 'Lol stop letting these non-Black people touch Black Panther. They do silly stuff like this,'' one critic commented—prompting another to respond: 'The writer is Black.' Indeed, Christopher Priest—who co-created Marvel Knights: The World To Come alongside Joe Quesada, Richard Isanove, and Richard Starkings—is widely recognized as the first Black writer-editor in mainstream comics. He previously served as editor of Spider-Man in the mid-1980s and later penned major titles at DC, including Green Lantern.
Buzz Feed
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
11 Times Actors Fought For Better Pay For Their Costars
Hollywood doesn't have the best track record in terms of equal pay for actors, especially in regard to gender and racial pay disparities, which still remain pressing issues today. However, many actors and workers in the entertainment industry continue to advocate for better compensation for themselves and their peers. So, here are 11 times actors stood against unfair pay and fought for better salaries for their costars! Chadwick Boseman used part of his salary to help his costar Sienna Miller earn the salary she requested for the 2019 action-thriller 21 Bridges. In September of 2020, it was revealed that Sienna Miller's 21 Bridges costar, Chadwick Boseman, generously donated a portion of his salary to bridge the pay gap between the two actors. Miller stated that Boseman was able "to get me to the number that I had asked for. He said that that was what I deserved to be paid." Initially, her salary demands were denied, with the studio unwilling to negotiate until Boseman stepped in to help Miller, which she responded to his actions with, 'It's just unfathomable to imagine another man in [Hollywood] behaving that graciously or respectfully." David Schwimmer advocated for equal pay for all his fellow castmates: Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow on the sitcom series Friends. During Season 1 of Friends, each cast member was making roughly $22,000 per episode. Yet, as the popularity of the show took off and the famous Ross and Rachel romance began, the studio wanted to compensate co-stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer more than the rest of the cast. However, right before Season 3, Schwimmer suggested that he and his castmates cut their earnings together so each of the six costars would make the same amount of money for their work on Friends. Mark Wahlberg donated his $1.5 million salary on the reshoots of the 2017 crime thriller, All the Money in the World, to Time's Up to help honor costar Michelle Williams. In late 2017, it was revealed the Michelle Williams was paid only $1,000 for her work on the reshoots of the film All The Money in the World compared to Mark Wahlberg's earnings of a whopping $1.5 million. Williams went on to speak at the 2019 Capitol Hill event for Equal Pay Day, crediting fellow actor Jessica Chastain for previously speaking up about pay disparity in the industry, which led to her saying, "She wasn't afraid to pick up a megaphone and be heard." After learning of the news, Wahlberg donated his huge salary to the nonprofit organization Time's Up in William's honor. Jennifer Lawrence advocated for equal pay for herself and Amy Adams on the 2013 crime comedy American Hustle. After the gender pay was disparity was exposed between herself, her other female costars, and her male costars by Sony on American Hustle, Jennifer Lawrence took a stand and wrote the publicized essay "Why Do I Make Less Than My Male Co-Stars?" She highlighted how she and Amy Adams were paid significantly less than their male counterparts, like Bradley Cooper and Christian Bale, raising awareness on the unequal pay gap for male and female actors. Lawrence has since then inspired various female actors to speak up about the gender pay gap and fight for fair pay compensation. Jessica Chastain fought for her costar Octavia Spencer to earn five times her initial salary and help decrease the pay disparity between white actors and women of color. On an upcoming comedy Jessica Chastain was producing, she and Octavia Spencer teamed up to advocate for equal pay for the film. After exchanging stories about the pay disparity between white women and women of color in the entertainment industry, Chastain fought to have her and Spencer earn the same amount for the film. This resulted in a 5x salary increase for both actors, which was revealed at a panel at the Sundance Film Festival by Spencer in 2018. Spencer opened up an important conversation on pay disparity and is grateful to Chastain that 'She is walking the walk." She even hopped onto Twitter to explain, "I should clarify that I am making 5x my salary because Jessica stood with me. I don't know what or if it cost her anything as far as her rate, I just know she stood with me, and I am eternally grateful." In return, Chastain posted, "She had been underpaid for so long. When I discovered that, I realized that I could tie her deal to mine to bring up her quote. Men should start doing this with their female costars." The Cast of This Is Us banded together and negotiated for equal pay for main cast members Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Justin Hartley, Milo Ventimiglia, Chrissy Metz, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Chris Sullivan. After noticing pay disparities with fellow cast members during Season 1 of This is Us, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Justin Hartley, Milo Ventimiglia, Chrissy Metz, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Chris Sullivan decided to balance their salaries together in order to obtain pay parity. They've gone on to maintain equal pay for all main cast members since then, even securing seven-figure bonuses for the final season of the hit show. One of the main stars, Mandy Moore, spoke out about the salary negotiations, stating, 'I think when it comes to all things with us, we are not just a group of actors working together, but we regard ourselves as a family. And so in the matters of life, and love, and business, and everything in between, I feel that we were always going to stick together. It wouldn't feel right to do it any other way.' Chris Pratt advocated for a higher and more equal salary for costar Bryce Dallas Howard in the Jurassic World franchise. After learning that Bryce Dallas Howard was making significantly less in the Jurassic World franchise than Chris Pratt, he fought for equal pay and negotiated better deals for future films of the popular franchise for Howard. After false reports materialized back in 2018 claiming Howard earned $8 million to Pratt's $10 million for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Howard was quick to point out the error, claiming, "the reports were so interesting because I was paid so much less than the reports even said, so much less." However, concerning the pay gap, Chris Pratt assured Howard she'd be paid fairly, explaining, "We're gonna be paid the same and you don't have to think about this, Bryce," regarding theme park rides and game shares, as well as future installments of the famous franchise.-Variety The original five cast members of The Big Bang Theory each took pay cuts so their newly joined Season 3 cast members, Melissa Rauch and Mayim Bialik, could earn higher salaries. To decrease the pay disparity between The Big Bang Theory original cast members and new cast members Melissa Rauch and Mayim Bialik, each of the five took $100,000 pay cuts. Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, and Johnny Galecki were each making roughly $1 million an episode, but banded together to ensure their new fellow cast members would have better salaries. Will Smith helped decrease the pay gap between costars by giving the entire cast of King Richard personal bonuses. After learning of the 2021 film King Richard's day-and-date release, Will Smith advocated for his fellow costars, giving them each bonuses among other gifts during production. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor spoke out about the alleged payouts for the cast of the film, stating, "He did, but I think what's important to say about that and I think it's important that I say this. That, as I said, after you get the job the fight is not over. You have to fight to be paid and that kind of thing. And I did that job, and I'm thankful for it. But I could have been paid better. And so, I told him this, and he did something about it. And as a result of his doing, his responding to the letter that I wrote to him, not only did he address that with increasing my pay, but the other actors in the movie also. Their pay increased. Which is proof of when Black women do well, everybody does well."-CinemaBlend Robert Downey Jr. threatened to leave the Avengers franchise and Marvel Cinematic Universe if some of his costars, like Scarlett Johansson and Chris Hemsworth, weren't given pay raises. In 2013, Robert Downey Jr. became fed up with the pay disparities for his fellow costars in the Avengers franchise, as he was earning millions more than the rest of them and wanted to see his fellow actors earn the pay they deserved. It was reported that Downey made $50 million for one of the newer Avengers films, while Scarlett Johansson only made $20 million. A similar theme followed for Avengers: Age of Ultron, where Robert Downey Jr. was paid $10 million to Scarlett Johansson $1 million, and Chris Hemsworth and Jeremy Renner were paid nearly $3 million. He threatened to step down from the MCU to help fix the huge pay gap between his costars, which is said to have resulted in pay renegotiations and increases for fellow cast members. Ellen Pompeo fought for her costars Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. to be paid more after earning a huge salary increase herself back in 2017 and 2021 for Grey's Anatomy. In late 2017, Ellen Pompeo made a historic salary negotiation for her role as Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy, earning her a whopping $20 million annual salary for season 14. Her negotiations for higher pay inspired other female actors to speak up for better pay and reduce the gender pay gap among costars that she experienced in earlier seasons of Grey's Anatomy with Patrick Dempsey. She spoke on the issue, stating, "Once you get to a certain level, you can advocate for other women on your platform or in your workplace,' she stated. 'If you know that you are getting this much and all the other women are well beneath you, you can't just be OK with that. You really do have a responsibility to look and see what everybody else is making and use your power to say, 'Listen, I appreciate what I got. But I really think that all the women deserve a bump." Did we miss any celebs who have advocated for equal pay in the industry? Share them in the comments!
CNET
23-05-2025
- Health
- CNET
Colon Cancer Explained: What You Can Do to Identify and Prevent It
Colon cancer is now a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In the past few years, colorectal or colon cancer (not to be confused with stomach or gastric cancer) has become a hot topic with news of celebrities -- such as Chadwick Boseman -- dying after battling the disease. In 2025, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer in the US, with 54,510 new cases in men and 52,810 in women. And while colon cancer rates dropped by about 1% each year from 2012 to 2021, this was mostly in older adults. For people younger than age 55, rates have increased by 2.4% each year from 2012 to 2021. New research in April sparked further conversation around gut bacteria and colon cancer. The study published in the journal Nature suggests that certain strains of bacteria, such as E. coli, can then produce a bacteria toxin called colibactin. Studies as far back as 2006 have concluded that colibactin can alter the DNA of colon cells, increasing the risk of tumors and cancer. While all the recent chatter around colon cancer is alarming, new studies are also showing promising data around the positive impact of exercise on colon cancer survivors and long-term survival. Here are the signs of colon cancer, the risk factors and what you can do to prevent it. What is colon cancer? The colon is a part of the large intestine; colon cancer forms here when there's an abnormal growth of polyps that form into cancerous cells over time. According to the Mayo Clinic, the polyps are small and may cause few to no symptoms. Regular screening is recommended, particularly if you have risk factors or are showing signs of colon cancer. According to a report from Yale University, colon cancer tends to grow differently in men compared with women. Rates of colon cancer are lower among women, but they're also more likely to develop right-sided colon cancer, a more aggressive type of colon cancer. Colon cancer signs Bleeding from the rectum Blood in the stool Bowels don't feel empty Change in your bowel movements or stool consistency Constipation or diarrhea Regular stomach pain, discomfort or cramps Sudden weightColon cancer risk factors Increased risk factors for colon cancer include: You're 50 years or older Family history of colon cancer Chronic inflammatory conditions like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease Poor diet that's high in fat and low in fiber Alcohol Smoking An inactive lifestyle Obesity Whole grains, fruits and vegetables are great food choices if you want to start healing your gut. piotr_malczyk/Getty Images Ways to reduce the risk of colon cancer
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Scarlett Johansson was shocked when Marvel's Avengers: Endgame was not nominated for Best Picture: ‘It was an impossible movie…'
Avengers: Endgame is hailed by many as the biggest superhero movie of all time. Marvel completely hit it out of the park, be it with box-office collection, the overall expanse of the narrative, or the star-studded cast, which, to everyone's surprise, worked seamlessly on screen. However, no matter how big or impressive superhero films have gotten over time, whenever it comes to award functions, there are only a few who have cracked their way into nominations apart from visual effects and costumes. Actor Scarlett Johansson pointed out this very fact in a recent interview and revealed that she was shocked when she heard that Avengers: Endgame has not been nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. While talking to Vanity Fair, the Black Widow star voiced her disappointment over the supposed snub and questioned how such a successful movie failed to make the cut for the Best Picture award. 'How did this film not get nominated for an Oscar? It was an impossible movie that should not have worked that really works as a film — and also, it's one of the most successful films of all time.' Like most superhero movies in the past, Endgame received a nomination for the movie's visual effects, but that was it. Among Marvel's wide filmography, only one movie has ever been nominated for Best Picture, and that was Black Panther (2018), and the Chadwick Boseman starrer took home other awards such as the Oscar for Best Costume, Best Soundtrack and Best Production Design. ALSO READ: Fans react to new Superman trailer: Amid poor VFX complaints, many fans declare 'Henry Cavill is still their Superman' Scarlett Johansson seems to have pointed out a reality which is quite prevalent in the film fraternity. Renowned director Martin Scorsese once compared Marvel movies to 'theme parks' and said that they couldn't be considered cinema. While talking to Empire, he said, 'I don't see them. I tried, you know? But that's not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks.' Even director James Cameron told IndieWire about feeling 'fatigue' from watching superhero movies. 'Come on, guys, there are other stories to tell besides hypergonadal males without families doing death-defying things for two hours and wrecking cities in the process. It's like, Oy!' Apart from snubbing at awards shows, Marvel is currently focusing on its upcoming projects like The Fantastic Four: The First Steps and the new Avengers film, Doomsday. Since Endgame, the studio has struggled while trying to deliver a hit in theatres, and now with Robert Downey Jr coming back to the cast, Marvel will be hoping to put a win on the board.
India Today
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sinners production designer reveals hidden tribute to Chadwick Boseman
'Sinners' production designer Hannah Bleacher has revealed a hidden tribute to Chadwick Boseman within the film. Speaking to Variety, she shared the easter egg.'We have an X-shaped cross in the rafters, and it was homage to 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and Chadwick Boseman because it was doing the Wakandan gesture in the beams. And that cross followed certain characters around."advertisementWatch the trailer of 'Sinners' here: Hannah had earlier also posted about the same scene on her official X handle and wrote, "Threee crosses, Sammy & his Father are The Father, The Son&The Holy Spirit. The rough sawn beams the crosses hold are exactly 33 inches apart, the age Jesus died, & the number that represents the end The crossed beams above are for Chadwick, making the Wakanda Forever gesture (sic)."Directed by Ryan Coogler, 'Sinners' features Michael B Jordan as twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown to start again, only to be confronted by a supernatural evil. The film also features Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Watch
