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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nate Diaz claims he was supposed to star in 'Road House,' not Conor McGregor
Apparently, the movie remake of "Road House" was supposed to look a lot different. Former UFC star Nate Diaz claims that he was the original plan to play the protagonist's bad guy, Knox, and not his rival Conor McGregor, who ended up co-starring in the film alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. "Road House" was released in 2024 on Prime Video, and it made plenty of headlines given McGregor's involvement. Diaz claimed he turned down the role due to Gyllenhaal's prior role as a gay lover. "I was supposed to do Conor McGregor's part in Road House," Diaz said on "The HJR Podcast." "That was my part, but I was like I'm not fighting, go in there and losing a fight. I've seen the original Roadhouse. So I'm the main bad guy? I'm supposed to fight who's the Patrick Swayze then? And they said it was Jake Gyllenhaal, and I'm like, 'I ain't going to no movie and losing to no Brokeback Mountain.' F*ck that. I'm good. I can't do it." McGregor and Diaz have plenty of history between the two. They're fought twice, with Diaz submitting McGregor in the first fight back in 2016, and McGregor winning the second bout by decision a few months later that same year. Since, the two have spent tons of time trash talking each other online, and many hoped to see a trilogy bout between the two – which now seems unlikely. Diaz is no longer signed with the UFC, and McGregor hasn't fought since breaking his leg in 2021. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Nate Diaz says he was to star in 'Road House,' not Conor McGregor
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Natalie Portman flashes her abs in a bikini next to a mystery man as she takes a dip in the south of France
Natalie Portman was letting her hair down as she modeled a skimpy black bikini in the south of France on Sunday. Portman showed off her incredible physique as she had abs and sculpted arms with strong legs as she walked barefoot around the coast. The Star Wars veteran was with a mystery man at hotel Eden Roc during the Cannes Film Festival. Natalie recently premiered Arco - the Ugo Bienvenu-directed animation movie - at the Cannes Film Festival. The 43-year-old Lady In The Lake actress, who had a brief relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal in 2006, was earlier this year dating French musician Tanguy Destable. That relationship marked Portman's first romance since her split with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied. The actress and the choreographer started dating after they met on the set of Black Swan in 2009 and announced they were engaged the following year. The former couple tied the knot in 2012 and welcomed two children together: Aleph and Amalia. They finalized their divorce in February 2024 after media reports of an extramarital affair by Millepied in 2023. Her ex has moved on. Portman is reportedly not 'surprised' her ex-husband Millepied started a new romance 'pretty quickly' after their divorce. The Black Swan actress met her choreographer ex-husband, 47, on the set of the ballet drama in 2009 before they tied the knot in 2012. A source shared how she is feeling after he was snapped kissing a mystery woman. The insider told Us Weekly: 'Natalie isn't surprised that Benjamin has moved on because of how their relationship ended. She thought he'd move on pretty quickly. '(Natalie) hopes Benjamin is happy.' Another insider told the publication: 'Benjamin's dating life doesn't really have any bearing on Natalie. 'She's super happy in her life right now and has been prioritizing family and friends.' And yet another source told Page Six: 'Natalie doesn't really care who Benjamin is dating. She moved on a long time ago.' As she turned 43 in June 2024, Natalie thanked friends for lifting her spirits 'again and again'. Portman had on no jewelry for her dip in the Mediterranean. Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, is famed for its international film festival. Its Boulevard de la Croisette, curving along the coast, is lined with sandy beaches, upmarket boutiques and palatial hotels Behind her was a kayak and paddle board She said in a message on her Instagram: 'This year, on my birthday, I want to celebrate my gratitude for my friends who lift me up again and again.' Natalie accompanied the message with a carousel of photos showing her on adventures with friends and relatives over the years. Her A-list pals flooded the comments section of the post to send birthday greetings, with 'Black-ish' actress Tracee Ellis Ross writing: '@natalieportman happy birthday gorgeous lady.' Comic Mindy Kaling added: 'Happy birthday, beautiful! ', while actress Reese Witherspoon said: 'Happy Birthday, you incredible diamond of a human! I love you.' And actress Isla Fisher – who said she and her ex-husband Sacha Baron Cohen had secretly filed for divorce in 2023 – added: 'Ports I love you. Happy Birthday I'm so grateful you were born.' She filed for a split from her ex in July 2023 amid reports from Page Six he had allegedly cheated on her with a then-25-year-old woman named Camille Étienne. Natalie and Benjamin initially separated in 2022 but worked through their marital issues before their marriage collapsed. The former couple have two children: son Aleph, 13, and seven-year-old daughter Amalia. Last month Portman said she is drawn to roles depending on what's happening in her personal life. The actress revealed her divorce impacted her work during a conversation with Jenna Ortega, 22, following their collaboration in upcoming film The Gallerist. Speaking to Jenna for Interview magazine, she said: 'You want to find that joy and lightness and humor in your work when things are harder at home.' The two actors also discussed their experiences growing up in the spotlight and how their careers have evolved over time. Natalie added about how her life circumstances often influence her approach to acting roles. She said: 'There are things that come at certain times of your life. 'There's moments in your life where it's really meaningful to have a work experience that just envelopes you in happiness, and this was one of those.' Natalie continued: 'It doesn't always work out, but I'm drawn to things because of what's happening in my personal life.' When asked whether she prioritizes character or script when selecting new roles, Natalie replied: 'I learned from actresses that came before me who said, 'It's important to go for joy.' Natalie laughed as she dove off the board. Her feet went up and her arms went up Though she did not mention Benjamin by name or directly reference the divorce during the interview, Natalie said: 'I was just excited to have kids, and with a person that I was in love with,' when asked about how motherhood had impacted her career. Natalie is set to star in the upcoming film Fountain of Youth opposite John Krasinski. The Apple TV+ feature follows two estranged siblings reuniting in search of the mythical source of eternal life and will be released on May 23. Meanwhile, The Gallerist does not yet have a confirmed release date. When asked what excites her most at this stage in life, Natalie said: 'My kids are always a source of excitement, because you just see them develop into the individuals they are. 'And also, I've been spending a lot of time with my friends, with their kids and my kids; that's pretty fun.' She also said her films are 'usually not appropriate' for her children. The Oscar-winning actress loves that her children will actually get to watch The Fountain Of Youth The star told Extra: 'They have not seen it yet and I can't wait to show it to them because A, I like never get to show my kids my movies because they're usually not appropriate, and then B, it's so fun. 'I think they're gonna have the best time watching it.' Natalie also relished the experience of working alongside John, describing him as a 'great actor'. The celebrity duo have actually known each other since they were children, and Natalie loved being reunited with her showbiz pal. She said: 'I get John Krasinski as my brother, who's, like, the greatest and so funny and such a great actor. 'I think it's so fun to have a brother-sister relationship at the centre of the film. I think it's quite unusual in this kind of adventure and makes sense for 'Fountain of Youth' to be with someone that has known you since you're a child.' The actress feels excited to have so many different projects being released at the same time. The Hollywood star said: 'It's been incredible to have so many things I care about kind of emerge in the world at the same time. 'To have Arco, a film we produced, which is animated, first feature by Ugo Bienvenu, and we're so, so proud of it, and it debuted to such love and appreciation, so it was an incredible moment.' Meanwhile, Natalie previously admitted that she's making a conscious effort to 'impress' her children with her career choices. The actress - who previously starred as Jane Foster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - told Variety in 2022: 'I feel like it's the phase of my career where I'm really trying to just impress my kids.'
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What was the 1996 Everest disaster? The chain of events that claimed eight lives and sparked never-ending controversy
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The history of climbing Mount Everest is full of remarkable stories of strength, determination and human achievement. And now, with more than 800 people summiting each year, there are more voices than ever that can regale their heroic versions of how they conquered the mountain. Despite that, it is probably the stories of tragedy and suffering on its hostile slopes that the general public are most aware of. The 2015 film Everest, featuring big-screen stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Keira Knightley, took the story of the 1996 Everest disaster to the masses. It grossed $203 million worldwide and catapulted the survivors back into the media limelight. It tells the story of the series of events that occurred on May 10 and 11, 1996, which led to eight climbers dying on Everest during a blizzard. It remains one of the deadliest single events in the mountain's history and drew global attention to the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering. Mount Everest lies in the heart of the Nepalese Himalayas, an isolated location with no road access to speak of. Until the 1960s, all supplies had to be carried by either people or animals, usually yaks. During the 60s, airstrips were created to bring supplies to the Khumbu region, but only a couple of permits to scale the mountain were issued each year. It was in the 1980s that the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, also known as Lukla Airport, became the entry point for tourists trekking in Everest's Khumbu region. Towards the end of the 1980s, the Chinese and Nepalese governments issued permits for both the pre- and post-monsoon seasons (the best times to climb Everest) and the total number of expeditions increased to about 10 per year. In the 1990s the number of people summiting exploded, with a then-record high of 129 successful summits in 1993. The 1990s was when commercial trips to Everest really took off. Entrepreneurial mountaineers saw great business opportunities in guiding on the world's highest mountain and, in 1991, Adventure Consultants was formed. This company has often since been credited with pioneering commercial travel to Everest. Adventure Consultants founder Rob Hall, along with the founder of Mountain Madness expedition company, Scott Fischer, were two of the leaders guiding expeditions on the day of the disaster. On May 10, 1996 three groups of climbers set out from Camp IV on a mission to summit the mountain. The Adventure Consultants' expedition, led by New Zealander Rob Hall, consisted of 19 people, including eight clients. Adventure Consultants was seen as one of the most, if not the most successful operators at the time, with a solid summit success rate. The Mountain Madness team, led by Scott Fischer, also consisted of 19 people, including eight clients. Also on the mountain's south route that day was a Taiwanese group of climbers and an expedition organized by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. After midnight on May 10, the Adventure Consultants team, along with the Taiwanese group began their summit attempt from Camp IV. They encountered delays at two critical points – the Balcony and the Hilary Step, the latter being the famous crux of the route. When they arrived at both points, they found that the expected fixed ropes hadn't been installed, the reason for which is debated to this day. The climbers experienced bottlenecks and some decided to turn back, fearing they would run out of supplementary oxygen, which can be fatal in the so-called death zone above 8,000 meters. Guide Anatoli Boukreev, from the Mountain Madness team, was the first to summit not long after 1pm. He stayed to help climbers but many had still not summited by 2pm, the agreed safe turnaround time. Snow began to fall yet still clients pushed to summit, some reaching it after 3.45pm. The snowfall turned into a blizzard on the south-eastern face, reducing visibility and burying ropes. Several climbers got lost in the chaos. When the blizzard cleared, around midnight, rescue attempts swung into action but they weren't enough to avoid the deaths of eight individuals. In total eight climbers died on May 10 and 11, 1966. These included: Rob Hall – New Zealand expedition leader with the Adventure Consultants. After waiting with dying friend Doug Hansen on the descent following a late summit his oxygen regulator froze and he could not descend. Andrew "Harold" Harris – a New Zealand guide with the Adventure Consultants, who is presumed to have fallen near the South Summit. Doug Hansen – American client with the Adventure Consultants. Doug's body has never been recovered and he's presumed to have fallen. Yasuko Namba – the female Japanese client with the Adventure Consultants died descending the South Col. Scott Fischer – the American expedition leader with Mountain Madness summited late and died on the southeast ridge from hypothermia Subedar Tsewang Smanla, Lance Naik Dorje Morup, Tsewang Paljor – three Indian nationals working for the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, who also died on the northeast ridge that day Many of the mountaineers who would have had first hand information about what led to the disaster died, and others have found their unravelling physical health clouded their memory of events. However, a few things have been said to have contributed to the high death toll. A lack of planning and execution meant that ropes were not placed at critical climbing areas on the South Col route. This led to bottlenecks, delaying the climbers from reaching the summit. Competitiveness rather than collaboration between the two main expedition groups has also been reported to have contributed to the errors. Snow forecasts did not deter the two expedition leaders, who were said to be competitive in their race to help their clients summit. Both Adventure Consultants and Mountain Madness had two public-figure clients on the expedition. Jon Krakauer, an accomplished climber and journalist on assignment for Outside Magazine, was in the Adventure Consultants team, while Sandy Hill-Pittman, described as a socialite and journalist, was with Mountain Madness. It's thought that the enhanced profile of the expeditions may have influenced both Hall and Fischer's decision making. Leaders and climbers were said to have been suffering from summit fever. They ignored the safe turnaround time of 2pm (set to give enough time to get back to Camp IV before night) and continued long after this had passed, becoming exhausted in the process. While deaths in the 1980s had failed to attract much media attention, the launch of the world wide web meant the 1996 disaster got much global coverage. The aftermath made people question the growing popularity of commercial expeditions to Everest, but it did not deter them. In 2024, the Nepalese government issued 421 climbing permits. China issues a maximum number of 300 permits for the north side of Everest. And, in 2025, permits were gobbled up twice as fast as in 2024. Everest's allure, its siren song, is timeless. It's difficult to answer exactly what happened on that fateful day in 1996 because the only people that could possibly truly recount the events with any accuracy are those that perished and those who survived. The problem is, many of the survivors disagree – in some cases bitterly – about the exact circumstances and events that led to the disaster. Add in the cognitive impairment and subsequent memory issues that time spent at high altitude can have and it's no wonder a fuzzy, contradictory picture emerges. A classic of mountaineering literature, Into Thin Air: A personal account of disaster on Everest (1997) tells Jon Krakaeur's version of what happened on the mountain that day. It received criticism for the portrayal of one of the guides on the other team, Anatoli Boukreev. Krakaeur paints him as a selfish mountaineer who puts his own oxygen-free summit ambitions over the safety of his clients. Boukreev published his own bestselling book in the same year, The Climb, rebutting many of the claims made by Krakaeur. In this version of events, Boukreev asserts that his decision to climb without oxygen meant that he was better acclimatized to lead rescue efforts. The guide went out into the storm on several occasions to bring back stricken clients, though he was unable to save Mountain Madness' founder, Scott Fischer. Beck Weathers, a client on the Adventure Consultants team who suffered severe frostbite, also wrote his own bestselling account: Left for Dead. All three tell contradictory tales – underlining just how fraught, if not impossible, it is to establish exactly what happened up there. In fact, there are several books that have been written by the survivors of the tragedy. Perhaps the best way to glean an accurate picture of exactly what occured would be to study them all in turn. As you can see from Jon Krakauer's Instagram post below, debate around the events still rages on to this day. In the past decade Everest has seen its deadliest days. On April 18, 2014 a huge serac (ice shelf) broke off triggering an avalanche that killed 16 sherpas on in the Khumbu Icefall. Before that, in April 2015, an earthquake in Nepal and surrounding areas caused tremors up Everest that triggered an avalanche which swept through Base Camp killing 22 people. Nearly 9,000 people in Nepal and surrounding countries died.
News.com.au
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Denzel Washington's wife blames ‘narrow-minded people' for his Tonys snub
Fans were shocked when the latest Broadway revival of Othello, starring Denzel and Jake Gyllenhaal, received no attention from Tony Awards voters earlier this month. Speaking to People and other reporters, actress Pauletta reacted to the surprising snub on Wednesday. "Now see, that's not something you want to ask me," the actress told the journalist with a laugh. "I can't say that I was surprised that they didn't.". "In my family we've been through this a lot of times. A lot of times. And I think I can speak honestly and truthfully and artistically that it was denied, you know,...
Gizmodo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The Next Lord of the Rings Movie Finally Has a Release Date
Warner Bros. is giving the world a very nice Christmas present in 2027: our Precious. The studio just announced that The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is coming to theaters December 17, 2027. Andy Serkis directs and stars, Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh produce, and Philippa Boyens produces and co-writes with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou. So yes, the gang behind the classic Middle-earth film series is basically all back. The studio also made it official that a new Evil Dead movie is on the way. Souheila Yacoub will star and it'll hit theaters next summer, on July 24, 2026. Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell are among the film's producers, and it's rumored to be called Evil Dead Burn. Then, the next film from M. Night Shyamalan, Remain, based on a story he created with Nicholas Sparks, will open on October 23, 2026. Jake Gyllenhaal stars and the book version comes out October 7 of this year. Release dates are always fun because it's the public way of saying, 'This movie is happening.' However, there are still some interesting questions surrounding all these films. For The Hunt for Gollum, we of course know Serkis will return as Gollum. But what about the supporting cast? A story about searching for the Ring Bearer would likely include many crucial characters such as Aragorn and Gandalf and while actors Viggo Mortensen and Ian McKellen have said they'd be interested, nothing is official yet. If they are part of the story and can't come back, will you care if the roles are recast? But also, that December release date is not just a nice vote of confidence in the film, but a continuing tradition. The original Rings films opened on December 19, 18, and 17 in their respective years so this really is, in a way, a return of the king. Disney also has that December 17, 2027 date earmarked for an untitled Star Wars movie, but Warner Bros. putting Lord of the Rings on that date surely doesn't make it seem like there will be a Star Wars movie opening against it. It's also curious that the news didn't include that Evil Dead title. Director Sébastien Vaniçek posted about it late last year, so is that no longer the case? Finally, will any among us dare to read the novelization of M. Night Shyamalan's latest before it hits theaters a year later? Surely Nicholas Sparks fans will but, you have to imagine, Shyamalan fans will wait to see his take on the story. Lots to discuss but, in the end, there are even more exciting genre movies coming in the next few years. What do you think?
