Celebrity Status: Bieber, Squid Game, And Tom Cruise
THE BACHELORETTE (8p ET, ABC) – New. Jenn and the men arrive in Seattle, and during the group date, the men go on-air at a local radio station to answer questions.
BOX OFFICE _ Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us is now a box office smash. The film adaptation of her 2016 novel, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, collected a stellar $50 million from 3,611 North American venues in its opening weekend. It Ends With Us took in $30 million internationally for an $80 million global start.
- Deadpool & Wolverine, $54.1 million
- It Ends with Us, $50 million
- Twisters, $15 million
- Borderlands, $8.8 million
- Despicable Me 4, $8 million
… Over the weekend, Deadpool & Wolverine made its way into the esteemed billion-dollar club at the global box office, making it only the second R-rated movie to achieve such a feat. Its success follows in the footsteps of 2019’s Joker, which previously held the title of the highest-grossing R-rated movie.
… One year ago this week the number one movie was Barbie.
SQUID GAME: SEASON 2 TEASER _ Squid Game Season 2 will premiere on Netflix on December 26, continuing the gripping story that captivated audiences worldwide. The new season will see the return of Gi-hun, the winner from Season 1, as he embarks on a quest to dismantle the sinister organization behind the deadly games. Fans can expect familiar faces and new characters, including a new doll character, as the series introduces fresh games and challenges. A teaser trailer was released Sunday. • VIDEO
OLD MAN JUSTIN BIEBER SPOTTED YELLING AT TEENAGERS _ Justin Bieber was caught on camera venting his frustration at a group of young fans at a luxury hotel. The 30-year-old singer, appearing disheveled, confronted a group of teens in the lobby of the Waldorf Astoria in West Hollywood, all captured in a brief TikTok video. • VIDEO
… In the footage, Justin can be seen questioning the kids about what they found amusing, signaling for them to move aside. Hotel staff can be observed guiding the teens towards the exit. The singer barked, “Get out of here” in a stern tone.
… Sources disclosed to TMZ that Justin was at the hotel to meet his pregnant wife, Hailey Bieber. However, a group of eight rowdy children from a bar mitzvah began following him around and shouting. Initially, Justin politely asked them to back off due to security concerns, but as they persisted in filming, his frustration grew.
TOM CRUISE WOWS CROWD AT OLYMPICS 2024 CLOSING CEREMONY _ Tom Cruise left spectators in awe at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony with a jaw-dropping stunt. The Mission: Impossible star descended from the open ceiling of the Stade de France with the Olympic flag, showcasing his daredevil skills. • VIDEO
… After a spectacular handoff to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics representatives, Cruise embarked on a thrilling motorcycle ride through the streets of Paris. The Hollywood icon then magically appeared in California, parachuting down next to the iconic Hollywood sign, setting the stage for electrifying performances by artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop Dogg, and Billie Eilish.
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. DECLINED CAMEO IN DEADPOOL 3 _ Robert Downey Jr. declined a cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine after reading the scene. The film’s writers had hoped for Downey to appear alongside Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Jon Favreau’s Happy Hogan. The original idea even involved all six original Avengers making a comeback. However, Downey’s commitment to Doctor Doom prevented his appearance.
STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW TRAILER _ If you thought The Mandalorian was the peak of intergalactic adventure, think again. The newly released trailer for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew promises to take viewers on an epic journey. • VIDEO
… Set in the same time frame as The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, the eight-episode standalone series follows four kids who stumble upon a mysterious discovery on their home planet, setting off a chain of events that leads them on a perilous journey through the galaxy. Led by Jude Law’s charismatic Jedi character, Jod Na Nawood, the young cast sets out to find their way back home, encountering both allies and enemies along the way.
HUEY LEWIS TO STAR IN A MOCKUMENTARY-STYLE COMEDY _ Huey Lewis will star in a new mockumentary-style comedy series titled “Whatever Happened to Huey Lewis,” which will air on Fox. The series is written and executive produced by Kirker Butler, known for his work on “Only Murders In the Building”. This half-hour comedy will feature Lewis playing a fictionalized version of himself, in a style reminiscent of “Curb Your Enthusiasm”.
