Takes time off to film first movie role
Holloway says he is taking some time off to appear in Den of Thieves, a film about a group of bank robbers in Los Angeles on the run from the LAPD. It’ll be Holloway’s first movie role, and he’ll be playing one of the robbers.
I hope [the Aldo fight will happen], I hope so. You know, old boy’s taking so long that I had to take something else. I’m going to be shooting a movie now, so we’ll see what happens.
Source: McGregor will play pirate in GOT
According to sources, McGregor will play a pirate belonging to Euron Greyjoy’s crew, on the ship Silence. The part is a reportedly a small cameo and McGregor does not speak.
Will appear on ESPN Magazine’s ‘Body Issue’
ESPN announces that McGregor will appear in this year’s ESPN The Magazine‘s “Body Issue,” an annual collection of photographs of famous athletes in either nude or semi-nude conditions. Prior UFC stars to appear have included Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, and Miesha Tate. The full roster of athletes to be featured in the magazine will be released June 20, with the issue on sale from July 8.
Conor McGregor will appear in the Body Issue.
A look at MMA stars who have bared it all: https://t.co/GFE0efjVXO pic.twitter.com/JNCstloAVA
— ESPN (@espn) May 23, 2016
To play love interest in xXx
Gutiérrez will play Diesel’s love interest in xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage
Portrays Disney’s Elsa
Mendoza is tapped by Disney to represent Frozen’s Elsa in their 2016 calendar.
The shoot was so much fun because it’s my first time to do this and it’s very new to me. I love it. I love Elsa.
Cast as Hermione Granger
Dumezweni is cast as Hermione Granger in the upcoming play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
To participate in TEDx talk
Sulkowicz will participate in a TEDx talk at the TriBeCa Performing Arts Center in New York on 20 Oct, with several others on the topic of “borders and belonging.” According to the program:
[The speakers] will explore the physical and socially-constructed borders between peoples, places and communities, as well as challenge how borders divide and unite us.
Casts white actor as Martin Luther King
Kent State University’s production of The Mountaintop casts a white actor to play Martin Luther King Jr. Oatman, the production’s black producer:
I truly wanted to explore the issue of racial ownership and authenticity…I wanted to see how the words rang differently or indeed the same, coming from two different actors, with two different racial backgrounds.
Cast as Victoria’s Secret model
E! News reports Jenner will model nightwear in Victoria’s Secret annual fashion show set to air on CBS on Dec 8.
To host SNL
Trump will host Saturday Night Live in November. Trump previously hosted the show on April 3, 2004.
Cast in Fantastic Beasts
Voight, Chan, and Ejogo are cast in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Character information is not revealed.
Will host Celebrity Apprentice
Schwarzenegger will host the upcoming season of Celebrity Apprentice, replacing Donald Trump who left the show to run for U.S. president. NBC:
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the epitome of a global brand in entertainment and business, and his accomplishments in the political arena speak for themselves.
Schwarzenegger has ideas for a new take on the show:
[I am a huge fan of the show and] the way it showcases the challenges and triumphs of business and teamwork. I am thrilled to bring my experience to the boardroom and to continue to raise millions for charity.
Cast as Lucille Ball
Escape Artists announces Blanchett will play Lucille Ball in an as-yet untitled biopic written by Sorkin.
To host SNL
NBC says Morgan will host the October 17 episode of Saturday Night Live, returning to Studio 8H for his second time as host.
Stoked to be going home…#SNL
— Tracy Morgan (@TracyMorgan) August 17, 2015
Chosen for GOP debate
The candidates for the GOP Presidential debate are announced: Trump, Bush, Walker, Huckabee, Carson, Cruz, Rubio, Paul, Christie and Kasich will appear on stage on Aug 6 in Cleveland, OH. RNC chairman Priebus:
Our field is the biggest and most diverse of any party in history and I am glad to see that every one of those extremely qualified candidates will have the opportunity to participate on Thursday evening. Republicans across the country will be able to choose which candidate has earned their support after hearing them talk through the issues.
Minecraft movie director
At London’s MineCon, McElhenney is chosen to direct the Minecraft Movie which comes out in 2017.
Some of you may have seen this guy hanging around MINECON in London a couple weeks ago. He’s Rob McElhenney, and he’s going to be directing the upcoming Minecraft movie
To return to AHS season 5
Ranbe is in talks to play a serial killer in the upcoming American Horror Story: Hotel.
A familiar face just wandered into the Hotel lobby
To appear as Guest Shark
Carter will appear as a Guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, taking the place of Kevin O’Leary on one show. The season, which premieres on September 25, will also have Chris Sacca and Ashton Kutcher as Guest Sharks. Carter says he is excited to join because of the show’s ability to reach Americans outside the Bay Area and New York hubs, “specifically kids that look like me” from less privileged or minority backgrounds.
I love Silicon Valley, but it doesn’t have a patent on innovation and entrepreneurship. These are legitimate business negotiations with entrepreneurs who are spending their own money.
As for dealing with the other sharks:
The daggers were out along with the checkbooks.
To Host Video Music Awards
Cyrus will host the Video Music Award (VMAs) on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater. Cyrus dresses as an alien to announce the news:
Fuck yeah VMAs!!!!! #VMAs on @MTV Aug 30 at 9pm pic.twitter.com/iiBzMm0l3C
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 20, 2015
Cast as Spider-Man
Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios announce Holland is being cast for the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the upcoming 2017 Spider-Man adventure. The search for a lead actor was world-wide and extensive. The actor completed several complex screen tests and attended numerous meetings with studio executives, producers and other decision makers before learning he would be given the role. Producer:
We knew that for Peter Parker, we had to find a vibrant, talented young actor capable of embodying one of the most well-known characters in the world. With Tom, we’ve found the perfect actor to bring Spider-Man’s story into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.