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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ariana Grande to Marry Into the Fockers After Landing ‘Meet the Parents 4' Role
Ariana Grande will head from land of Oz to the marital chaos of the Fockers as the singer has landed a role in the upcoming Meet the Parents sequel. The Wicked star will appear on the big screen alongside the franchise's stars Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro, with actresses Blythe Danner and Teri Polo also expected to reprise their roles for Meet the Parents 4. More from Rolling Stone Ariana Grande Gets Calmly Abducted by a UFO in 'Supernatural' Video Cynthia Erivo to Star in One-Woman London Production of 'Dracula' Chappell Roan, Ariana Grande, and Ice Spice Will Guest Judge Historic 'Drag Race All Stars' 10 Grande will reportedly play the fiancée of Stiller and Polo's son, 'a ball-busting woman who seems all wrong for him,' the Hollywood Reporter writes. Grande isn't the first singer to join the Focker flock: Barbra Streisand notably portrayed Stiller's hippie mother Roz (alongside Dustin Hoffman's dad Bernie) in the second and third films; while Grande and Streisand sang together on the latter's recent duets album, it's unclear if they'll reunite for Meet the Parents 4, as Streisand wasn't among the cast members revealed Friday. Universal Pictures scheduled the sequel for Thanksgiving 2026, with John Hamburg — who penned the first three movies, 2000's Meet the Parents, 2004's Meet the Fockers, and 2010's Little Fockers — on board as writer and now director for the fourth installment. Following Grande's Oscar-nominated turn in Wicked — the second part Wicked: For Good arrives this November — the Hollywood Reporter says that the singer was intent on finding a comedy project, turning down a number of scripts before landing the Meet the Parents role. In November 2024, Grande cautioned fans that acting, and not singing, would be her focus for the next decade. 'I'm going to say something so scary, it's going to scare the absolute shit out of my fans and everyone,' Grande warned. 'I love them, and they will deal, and we will be here forever. I'm always going to make music. I'm always going to go on stage. I'm always going to do pop stuff, I pinky promise, but I don't think doing it at the rate that I've been doing for the past 10 years is where I see the next 10 years.' She continued, 'I think I love acting; I love musical theater. Reconnecting with this part of myself…I love comedy, and it heals me to do that — finding roles to use these parts of myself.' However, despite her acting declaration, Grande still treated fans with a deluxe edition of her latest album, Eternal Sunshine. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robert De Niro Reveals His No. 1 Parenting Rule as He Says Life as a Dad of 7 is 'Pure Joy'
Robert De Niro revealed his top parenting rule when it comes to raising his children The dad of seven said that the "main thing is to support your kids," whether you agree with them or not De Niro welcomed his youngest daughter, Gia, in April 2023Robert De Niro is sharing his No. 1 parenting rule. During an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, the Meet the Fockers actor, 81, talked about everything from the upcoming Meet the Parents sequel to life as an older dad. De Niro, who's a father to seven children, shared his ultimate parenting rule when it comes to raising kids. 'Well, there's certain things you can do and certain things you can't do. The main thing is to support your kids,' he told the outlet. 'As long as they're not hurting themselves, doing anything destructive or anything like that, you have to support them." 'Even if you don't go with it or think that they are going at it, whatever it is, you have to support them. And they have to know that you support them. Always.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Academy Award winner and his first wife, Diahnne Abbott, are parents to daughter Drena, 53, and son Raphael, 48. In 1995, he welcomed twins Julian and Airyn, 29, with his former girlfriend, model and actress Toukie Smith. Additionally, De Niro shares son Elliot, 27, and daughter Helen Grace, 13, with his ex-wife, Grace Hightower, and in April 2023, he welcomed a daughter named Gia, 2, with his girlfriend Tiffany Chen. When talking to Entertainment Tonight about his latest addition to the family, his youngest daughter Gia, the proud dad described her and fatherhood as "pure joy." 'She's just pure joy,' he said. 'She's 2 now, so as they get older and older then… you know? But it's still always wonderful. Pure joy, what can I say?' While talking to PEOPLE in February 2024, De Niro said his favorite thing to do with his children is "just be together, taking trips to warm places." 'The fact that they'd all be together is everything to me," he said. Also a grandfather, De Niro said the best thing a parent or grandparent can do is push their kids to reach for their dreams. "For my kids, I tell them, 'If you want to be an actor or you want to do this or that, that's fine as long as you're happy. Just don't sell yourself short,' " De Niro told PEOPLE in January 2020. "That's the most I would say — push yourself a little more and reach for what you really think it is you want to do. Don't be afraid." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! While speaking with Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2's The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, the Zero Day actor and executive producer shared that he doesn't watch as many movies as he should because he's busy watching the news or television shows with his daughter Gia. "I just want to keep up, but I watch current events, if you will news [and] stuff like that," he told Mills. "Now I watch, with my little girl, The Wiggles and Ms. Rachel." "I didn't know of them until I started seeing them and my daughter loves to watch them," he added. "But they're great!" Read the original article on People
IOL News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Ariana Grande joins the Focker family: comedy and chaos await in 'Meet the Parents' 4
Ariana Grande will join comedic heavyweights Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in the fourth installment of "Meet The Parents". Image: Instagram. Ariana Grande is officially stepping into the comedic chaos of the Focker family in the upcoming fourth instalment of the popular franchise, "Meet the Parents". As confirmed by "People", the pop sensation and actress will join comedic heavyweights Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller, marking a thrilling new chapter in this iconic franchise. Grande will portray the 'ball-busting' fiancée of Stiller's character, Greg Focker, adding a refreshing dynamic to the saga that has entertained audiences since the original "Meet the Parents" film debuted in 2000. This latest casting announcement follows Grande's performance as Glinda in the critically acclaimed film adaptation of "Wicked", which showcased her impressive acting chops, earning her multiple prestigious nominations, including an Oscar nod. The original cast members, Blythe Danner and Teri Polo, are also expected to reprise their roles. John Hamburg, who has been instrumental in crafting the franchise's previous scripts, will both direct and pen the screenplay for the new instalment, with its title still under wraps. The film is slated for release on November 25. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Producer Jane Rosenthal hinted at exciting developments for the story, stating online: "We'd always talked about it (making a fourth film). Ben Stiller is now the same age that Bob was when we did the first one, and his kids have grown up, and they have to come home and meet the parents." As Grande prepares to dive into comedy once again, she shared her enthusiasm with fans on a now-deleted Instagram Story: "Very thrilled to be joining (meeting) the family!!!!!!!" As fans gear up for the return to the whimsical world of Oz with "Wicked: For Good" on November 21, this announcement about "Meet the Parents 4" adds another layer of excitement for Grande's fans and cinephiles.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Ariana Grande joins Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in Meet the Parents 4
Fresh from a critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated performance as Glinda in Wicked, singer-actor Ariana Grande has officially landed her next big-screen role. Grande is all set to star in the next instalment of Universal's beloved Meet the Parents comedy franchise, alongside returning cast members Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. Earlier this year, De Niro confirmed the development of Meet the Parents 4. Reports indicate that Teri Polo and Blythe Danner, integral to the original trilogy released in the 2000s, are also expected to reprise their roles in Meet the Parents 4, although the makers are yet to confirm the same. John Hamburg, the co-writer of the first three films, is slated to direct the film from his own screenplay. Universal has marked November 25, 2026, for its theatrical release. Notably, Jay Roach, the director of the previous films, will now serve as a producer.
The South African
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Ariana Grande joins Robert De Niro in new sequel
Ariana Grande, the Grammy-winning singer and Oscar nominee, is stepping into the world of comedy films. She has signed on to star alongside Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in the next Meet the Parents movie. Universal Studios confirmed on Friday that Ariana will join the beloved franchise for its fourth instalment. The original trilogy has grossed over R19.5 billion worldwide. The upcoming film will be written and directed by John Hamburg, who worked on the earlier movies. The plot promises a fun reversal of roles, according to Daily Mail. This time, Ariana's character will be the new fiancée in the family. She is described as a 'ball-busting woman who seems all wrong' for her fiancé. Ariana herself shared the exciting news on Instagram Stories. She posted headlines from The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, writing, 'Very thrilled to be joining (meeting) the family.' Ariana Grande also shared a nostalgic snap of Robert De Niro, playing a former CIA officer, conducting a polygraph test on Ben Stiller from the original 2000 comedy. South African fans have taken to social media to express their excitement. One fan wrote, 'ACTORIANA on the rise,' while another said, 'Ariana in a comedy movie… this is the best day of my life.' A proud supporter added, 'SO PROUD OF MY GIRL ❤️.' However, some fans lamented that Ariana Grande might be stepping back from music. 'We will never see her touring again,' one follower commented. This is understandable, as Ariana recently told Variety she plans to focus more on acting. She said, 'Acting is feeling like home right now. I feel so grateful for it.' South African movie lovers can look forward to a hilarious new chapter in a franchise that has already brought so much joy. The film is expected to hit theatres in November 2026. Given the local appetite for both comedy and star-studded casts, it's sure to be a hit here. Meanwhile, fans of Ariana's musical talents need not worry. She reassured her followers, 'Music and being on stage will always be a part of my life.' But for now, acting is her main focus. With her star shining brighter than ever, South African fans have plenty to look forward to on both the big screen and in the theatre. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
