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Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Pedro Pascal responds to misconceptions and his answer is so on-brand
Pedro Pascal seems pretty relaxed with how the world views him, as one of Hollywood's hottest leading men stepping into his superhero era. Hitting the big screen as Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, in Marvel's retro-futuristic The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which has been met largely with positive reviews, continues a busy year for Pascal. He's also already broken hearts in The Last of Us, been to Cannes to promote new Ari Aster cowboy Covid film Eddington and teamed up with Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans for modern rom-com Materialists. And that's before mentioning his scene-stealing statement T-shirt at the Thunderbolts* London premiere in April. As someone who found A-list fame a little later in life thanks to turns in Game of Thrones and Narcos, the 51-year-old actor has always seemed relaxed about sharing his views. When we caught up with him at the UK launch event for The Fantastic Four: First Steps in London, Pascal had no records to set straight or corrections to issue with how fans see him. 'What is the biggest misconception about me? I don't know. I think I'm not aware of any misconceptions,' he mused to Metro. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The turning on his usual cheeky charm, he added: 'Unless… if it's all positive, then they're all right!' A very on-brand answer for the internet's favourite actor/'daddy'. He similarly brushed off being crowned Harper Bazaar's fourth (do we see a link?) hottest man of all time, sharing mock outrage until he learned James Dean was number one. 'Okay fine. If we're going that far back, then fine by me!' Grabbing a few minutes too with Pascal's co-star Joseph Quinn, who plays Ben Grimm/The Thing, the Stranger Thing actor revealed he'd not reached out to nor heard from Michael Chiklis or Jamie Bell, who portrayed the part in the previous Fantastic Four movies, in 2005, 2007 and 2015. And in terms of his performance, he said it was all his own – and helped along by the cast, which also includes Vanessa Kirby and The Bear's Ebon Moss-Bachrach. 'I wasn't drawing from any kind of specific performance for this, I don't think,' he shared. 'Going into it, I knew that the role would be very dependent on the dynamic that was created from the other the actors, so I didn't go into it with any kind of specific manifesto or aiming or any kind of target. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'It presented itself as we started filming.' Director Matt Shakman also explained how his previous work on Wandavision had helped him prepare to take on a feature-length MCU movie. 'In some ways Wandavision was six hours done in roughly the same amount of time so it felt a little bit like I'd been swinging two or three bats, and now I could swing only one and focus on two hours instead of six!' he laughed. 'But all the things that I've done before I feel like have given me little tools that I put in my toolkit, whether its working on Game of Thrones or Monarch for Apple, you get familiar with different ways to accomplish VFX or stunts or building character, building words. I like to gather things as I go and it helps me with the next project.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Shakman also teased a scene that he's especially excited for fans to see in the film. More Trending 'There's something that happens in the middle of the movie that I'm particularly proud of that I feel draws on my own experience a little bit as a parent.' With Disney keeping the full film firmly under wraps until its week of release, we'll have to wait to see it to find out exactly what that is. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is in UK cinemas now. This article was first published on July 11. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Benedict Cumberbatch blasts 'grossly wasteful' film industry MORE: Fantastic Four star Pedro Pascal reckons the world knows him pretty well MORE: Meet the 'hidden' Russo sibling leading her Marvel director brothers' studio
Metro
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Fantastic Four star Pedro Pascal reckons the world knows him pretty well
Pedro Pascal seems pretty relaxed with how the world views him, as one of Hollywood's hottest leading men stepping into his superhero era. Hitting the big screen as Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, in Marvel's retro-futuristic The Fantastic Four: First Steps continues a busy year for Pascal, where he's already broken hearts in The Last of Us, been to Cannes to promote new Ari Aster cowboy Covid film Eddington and teamed up with Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans for modern rom-com Materialists. And that's before mentioning his scene-stealing statement T-shirt at the Thunderbolts* London premiere in April. As someone who found A-list fame a little later in life thanks to turns in Game of Thrones and Narcos, the 51-year-old actor has always seemed relaxed about sharing his views. Speaking to Metro at the UK launch event for The Fantastic Four: First Steps in London on Thursday night, Pascal had no records to set straight or corrections to issue with how fans see him. 'What is the biggest misconception about me? I don't know. I think I'm not aware of any misconceptions,' he mused to Metro. The turning on his usual cheeky charm, he added: 'Unless… if it's all positive, then they're all right!' He similarly brushed off being crowned Harper Bazaar's sixth hottest man of all time, sharing mock outrage until he learned James Dean was number one. 'Okay fine. If we're going that far back, then fine by me!' Catching up with Pascal's co-star Joseph Quinn, who plays Ben Grimm/The Thing, the Stranger Thing star revealed he'd not reached out to or heard from Michael Chiklis or Jamie Bell, who portrayed the part in the previous Fantastic Four movies. And in terms of his performance, he said it was all his own – and helped along by the cast, which also includes Vanessa Kirby and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. 'I wasn't drawing from any kind of specific performance for this, I don't think,' he shared. 'Going into it, I knew that the role would be very dependent on the dynamic that was created from the other the actors, so I didn't go into it with any kind of specific manifesto or aiming or any kind of target. 'It presented itself as we started filming.' Director Matt Shakman also explained how his previous work on Wandavision had helped him prepare to take on a feature-length MCU movie. In some ways Wandavision was six hours done in roughly the same amount of time so it felt a little bit like I'd been swinging two or three bats, and now I could swing only one and focus on two hours instead of six!' he laughed. 'But all the things that I've done before I feel like have given me little tools that I put in my toolkit, whether its working on Game of Thrones or Monarch for Apple, you get familiar with different ways to accomplish VFX or stunts or building character, building words. I like to gather things as I go and it helps me with the next project.' Shakman also teased a scene that he's especially excited for fans to see in the film. More Trending 'There's something that happens in the middle of the movie that I'm particularly proud of that I feel draws on my own experience a little bit as a parent.' With Disney keeping the full film firmly under wraps until its week of release, we'll have to wait to see it to find out exactly what that is. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is in UK cinemas from Thursday, July 24. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Last of Us fans fear show is 'ruined' after creator quits before season 3 MORE: Pedro Pascal says 'bullies make me sick' as he defends JK Rowling criticism MORE: Disappointed fans fume star-studded new rom-com is 'not what was advertised'
Globe and Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Zhang Zhehan Releases Third Physical Album Scavenger and Graces the Cover of Harper's Bazaar Vietnam for the First Time
Actor and singer Zhang Zhehan has officially released his third physical album, Scavenger. At the same time, the album's namesake concert successfully concluded this May in Hong Kong, China. In recent years, Zhang has been steadily advancing his music career, and now, for the first time, he appears on the cover of the July issue of Harper ' s Bazaar Vietnam. This marks a major step forward in the fashion world and reflects his steadily growing international presence. Scavenger: A Bold Exploration of Diverse Musical Styles As Zhang Zhehan's third solo album, Scavenger features eight carefully crafted tracks, five of which he co-wrote. Explaining the meaning behind the album's title, Zhang says, 'A scavenger is like someone quietly exploring on a lonely planet—bending down, head lowered, always remaining humble while searching for the unknown.' Musically, the album embodies a spirit of exploration and artistic ambition. From operatic vocals filled with theatrical intensity, sharp and rhythmic rap, to melodies inspired by travel and emotionally charged rock, Zhang continues to push his creative boundaries—offering a rich and varied listening experience. Final Track WU: A Three-Part Philosophical Journey The final track on the album, WU, was composed by Zhang Zhehan and written in a single night. The song is structured in three parts: the first, WU (fog), expresses a state of confusion and mystery; the second, WU (enlightenment), symbolizes an intense period of growth and self-realization; and the final part, WU (restraint), returns to calm, conveying a higher state of reason—one where discipline and tolerance lead to true inner freedom. Rather than just a song, WU feels like a meditative journey of introspection and philosophical insight. First International Big-Five Fashion Cover: A Milestone in Cross-Cultural Appeal Alongside his musical accomplishments, Zhang Zhehan is also making strides in the fashion world. His recent cover shoot for the Vietnamese edition of Harper ' s Bazaar Vietnam marks his first appearance on an international edition of one of the 'Big Five' fashion magazines—a milestone with special significance. The dual-cover spread showcases his distinctive fashion sensibility and expanding global influence. Upon release, the issue received enthusiastic praise and quickly surpassed 100,000 copies in sales, highlighting his strong appeal in the Southeast Asian market. With the release of Scavenger, the success of the namesake concert, and his historic Harper ' s Bazaar Vietnam cover, Zhang Zhehan continues to chart new territory in both music and fashion—solidifying his status as a multifaceted artist with growing international influence. Media Contact Company Name: Ranyimusic Contact Person: Ranyi Email: Send Email City: Beijing Country: China Website:
BreakingNews.ie
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Bridgerton star Simone Ashley: I feel ‘safe and comfortable' filming sex scenes
Bridgerton star Simone Ashley has said she feels 'very safe and comfortable' when filming raunchy scenes in the show. The Sex Education actor, who is about to release her debut album, described hit Netflix show Bridgerton as 'fantasy'. Advertisement She told Harper's Bazaar: 'It's about, 'What if?' and how love conquers all. 'Bridgerton represents nudity with a sense of romance, and I felt very safe and comfortable in what I was choosing to show to the world.' The fourth season of the regency era drama series is due to be released next year, with Simone telling the magazine: ''That show just gets bigger and bigger. 'Everyone has gone off to do incredible things, but we come back and it's like time hasn't moved.' Advertisement She also spoke of moving to Los Angeles by herself when she was just 18, adding: 'I was really scrappy. 'Since I was little, if I wanted something, I would do anything I could to get it. So, I took some modelling jobs to pay the bills and got into acting through that.' Ashley, who appears on the digital cover of the magazine, said her album was made following a recent break-up. She said: 'It's going to be somewhat confessional … and beautiful and messy. Advertisement 'Good songs don't come from times when my life is regimented and predictable. 'They come when I am feeling vitality, and usually you either feel that way when your heart's broken, or you're euphoric. 'This work has been an amazing channel to put all those feelings into.'
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Inside Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's Relationship: From an 8-Year Slow Burn to a Family of Five
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky first met in 2012 and were friends for close to a decade before confirming their relationship in 2020. They share two sons, RZA and Riot, and are expecting a third child. They're frequent collaborators, having featured in each other's music videos and brand who is expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky, is living a real-life 'Love on the Brain' romance. The singer has been in a whirlwind romance with Rocky since 2020, following an eight-year friendship that blossomed from their joint performance at the2012 MTV Video Music Awards. Their chemistry was clear from the start (the performance included what some might call PDA) even if it took them a minute to take the leap. Since then, they've pulled off three iconic pregnancy announcements and acted as each other's biggest cheerleaders through career milestones. Despite their power couple status, the stars seem to have a way of keeping one another grounded. Rihanna told Harper's Bazaar that Rocky often reminds her, 'No matter how hard everything is that we're dealing with in our life, in our careers and as parents, he's like, 'Remember when we were friends? Remember when we just used to have fun as friends?'' Rocky returns that energy. In a GQ interview, he referred to Rihanna as 'the love of my life' and 'my lady.' He added, 'It's so much better when you got the One. She amounts to probably, like, a million of the other ones.' The lovebirds have ignited marriage speculation since as early as 2022. And although they've yet to publicly confirm or deny their marital status, Rocky has referred to Rihanna in several interviews as his 'wife.' During a Mystery Fashionist interview, the rapper gushed about the mother of his children, saying, 'that's my wife, that's my everything.' Here's everything to know about how the music and fashion power couple met, fell in love, and went from collaborators to co-parents. Rocky and Rihanna had a 'will they, won't they' vibe for years before officially getting together. Although friends for more than a decade, there was always an undeniable chemistry. They first met rehearsing for the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, gearing up for their performance of Rihanna's song 'Cockiness (Love It)' featuring Rocky. During the live performance, the rapper cheekily grabbed Rihanna's butt onstage. The 'Diamonds' singer later recounted the moment to Interview editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg, saying, 'My team was worried that I wanted to have his head on a f**king mantle. But I was like, 'Ah, nah.' That's why everybody was like, 'Oh my god. She likes him.'' A year later, Rocky joined the U.S. dates of Rihanna's Diamonds World Tour, further solidifying their close (but platonic—at the time) friendship. In 2020, a source confirmed to People that Rocky and Rihanna were an item. The news came just days after the musical pair were spotted having dinner with some friends in New York City. In a Vogue interview, Rihanna revealed she was initially hesitant about taking her relationship with Rocky to the next level. 'People don't get out of the friend zone very easily with me,' she mentioned to the publication, adding, 'And I certainly took a while to get over how much I know him and how much he knows me, because we also know how much trouble we can land each other in.' In the same interview, she went on to explain that she and Rocky turned their friendship into a romance during the pandemic. During that time, Rihanna and Rocky took an intimate trip via a big tour bus from Los Angeles to New York. Hidden from the public eye, the two became close during lockdown, eventually locking down their relationship. 'I love the simple things but also the grand adventures,' Rihanna said to Vogue. 'There's no pretentious my-brand-your-brand bullsh*t, it's just us living. I just feel like I can do any part of life by his side.' Rocky and Rihanna have cemented their love with a growing family. The couple are parents to sons Riot and RZA, and are currently expecting their third child. They announced Rihanna's latest pregnancy at the 2025 Met Gala, where she accessorized her menswear-inspired look with a baby bump. 'Man, it's amazing. Obviously, they [are] still growing into their personalities and stuff and developing, but it's amazing,' Rocky said on 'The Run-Through With Vogue' podcast. 'To see them actually, like, interact with each other and interact with me and with their mom—it's amazing. It's beautiful.'Rihanna shared the sentiment, calling parenthood "legendary" in a 2023 interview with British Vogue, and telling Extra that motherhood is "The most love I've ever known." While Rihanna hasn't released an album in nearly a decade, she's still made musical cameos, especially in Rocky's videos. In the rapper's 2013 music video for his song 'Fashion Killa,' Rihanna played the ultimate muse, strolling through a boutique and playfully flirting with mannequins. Rocky even raps a lyric about his future children's fashion sense with his chosen lady: 'And Versace, got a lot (Uh) / But she may never wear it / But she save it so our babies will be flyer than their parents.' Rihanna also starred in the 2022 video for Rocky's 'D.M.B. (Dats My B*tch),' where the pair appeared to get married. However, the nuptials were just for the cameras. Rocky wrote, directed, and executive produced the video. In the same way Rihanna supports Rocky's pursuits, the rapper in turn supports the singer's entrepreneurial ventures. Back in 2020, Rocky appeared alongside Rihanna in content promoting the debut campaign for Fenty Skin. The content featured videos of Rihanna and Rocky dishing out answers to rapid-fire questions, along with explaining how they take care of their skin. Then, in 2024, Rocky and Rihanna starred in a short film titled 'Born to Steal: Yours, Mine, Ours.' The black-and-white film evoked a vintage, Old Hollywood aesthetic, with the plot centered around Rihanna stealing Rocky's clothes without his knowledge. The almost two-minute-long film promoted Fenty Beauty Lux Balm. Rihanna has long been known for her style, as well as her buzzy lingerie brand, SAVAGE X FENTY. But she's not the only fashion darling in the relationship. Rocky is a fixture in his own right, having starred in multiple campaigns with brands like Calvin Klein, Gucci, Dior, and Bottega Veneta. In December 2024, he was honored with the Cultural Innovator Award at the Fashion Awards, presented by designer Michèle Lamy. That same month, he received the Collaboration of the Year award with Puma at the Footwear News Achievement Awards. Naturally, Rihanna was by his side. She told Footwear News, 'I always support Rocky. It's not new for me to be here today, but I'm just so excited for him to have this achievement and have everyone revere him in the light that he deserves.' Rocky's latest fashion gig is joining Ray Ban as the brand's first-ever Creative Director. According to People, the rapper's role at the eyewear company is to be 'guiding creative projects" and "shaping the future" of Ray Ban. Even before they were officially dating, Rihanna and Rocky appeared on red carpets together. At the 2019 British Fashion Awards, they arrived as friends, wearing coordinating looks from Rihanna's now-closed Fenty label. She donned a mint green strapless dress, while Rocky embraced an oversized black suit. By 2021, they stepped into the public eye as a couple, attending that year's Met Gala wrapped up in cozy, quilt-like ensembles. They returned to the event in 2025, where Rocky was tapped to be a co-chair. That same year, they also hit the Cannes red carpet for the premiere of Highest 2 Lowest, in which Rocky stars. With two sons and a third child on the way, Rihanna and Rocky are steadily growing their family. Rihanna mentioned in the Interview magazine interview that she's open to having more children with the rapper. In terms of a specific number, the songstress simplified it to 'As many as god wants me to have.' She went on to say, 'I don't know what god wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl. But of course, if it's another boy, it's another boy.' Shortly after the couple announced their third pregnancy, a source told People, "They wanted to have their children close together in age, so that they could grow up together and share a close bond. They feel so blessed and are so grateful for this next chapter in their lives. It's a very special time,' the source told People. Read the original article on InStyle
