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Highest paid actor in Hollywood shocks fans

Highest paid actor in Hollywood shocks fans

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Adam Sandler has shocked fans by topping the Forbes list of highest-paid actors for the first time since 2002. The magazine calculated that Sandler made $73m (£57m) in 2023, primarily thanks to his lucrative deal with streaming giant Netflix. Last year he starred in comedy sequel Murder Mystery 2 and family film You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah for the streamer, as well as voicing the lead character in animation Leo. He also produced crime caper The Out-Laws and is currently appearing in sci-fi drama Spaceman. On X/Twitter, one fan wrote: “The fact that Adam Sandler has more earning than Tom Cruise is just beyond speechless to me.” Second on the list of highest-earning actors was Margot Robbie, who Forbes estimated made $59m (£46m) last year. This was primarily for her leading role in hit blockbuster Barbie, as well as appearing in Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City and …

Surprise decision not to define the Anthropocene shocks scientists

Surprise decision not to define the Anthropocene shocks scientists

Has Earth entered a new geologic epoch? Perhaps not Shutterstock/Dima Zel Efforts to put the Anthropocene on the geological timescale have fallen at the first hurdle, shocking members of the consulting scientific body who only learned of the official decision when it was publicised. The deciding group of academics voted down the proposal 12 to 4, declining to define a new epoch based on the planetary changes brought about by humans. Earth’s current epoch is the Holocene, which began about 11,700 years ago and is marked by a time of progress and prosperity… Source link

Spain’s PP leader shocks party by backing conditional pardon for Carles Puigdemont | Spain

Spain’s PP leader shocks party by backing conditional pardon for Carles Puigdemont | Spain

Members of Spain’s conservative People’s party say they are “stupefied” after their party leader announced he was in favour of granting a conditional pardon to former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont for his role in the illegal independence push in 2017. Under the leadership of Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the PP has consistently condemned Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, for offering an amnesty to Puigdemont and dozens of others involved in the independence movement in exchange for the votes of his party, Junts per Catalunya (Together for Catalonia). Since the amnesty was announced, the PP, along with the far-right Vox party, has organised dozens of demonstrations, several of them violent, against the plan. There was considerable surprise, therefore, when Feijóo reportedly let slip during a meeting with Spanish journalists on Saturday that he supported giving Puigdemont a conditional pardon. While he later qualified his remarks, saying the conditions were not right at present, he said he believed “a conditional pardon” could be possible in the future. The apparent volte-face has rocked the PP as it faces …

Strictly’s Kevin Clifton shocks with unexpected decision for this special reason

Strictly’s Kevin Clifton shocks with unexpected decision for this special reason

Forget trainers, Kevin Clifton’s loving ten-inch heels! Stepping out at the WhatsOnStage Awards in London, the former Strictly star owned Sunday’s red carpet – and there’s a special meaning behind his outfit.   © GettyKevin teamed a satin blazer and trousers with a pair of heels Dressed to impress in a black satin blazer and tailored trousers, Kevin, 41, commanded attention in a pair of sky-high black stilettos. But, aside from making a fashion statement, the dancer’s ensemble was actually a nod to his latest role. Back in July, it was announced that Kevin had officially joined the cast of the critically acclaimed musical, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Set to play Hugo Battersby – aka Loco Chanelle – the character, a former drag star, shares a penchant for heels.  Posting about his choice of shoe on Sunday, Kevin quipped: “Everbody’s Talkin About…@jamiemusical. Gave my Loco Chanelle practice heels a run out this evening presenting Best Choreography award to @mattcoledance @whatsonstage awards @thelondonpalladium.”  From 25 March – 15 July 2024, fans will be able to watch …

Beyoncé shocks fans with surprise announcement alongside new Super Bowl commercial

Beyoncé shocks fans with surprise announcement alongside new Super Bowl commercial

Beyoncé really knows how to take the world by storm! The musical icon dropped a surprise announcement for fans on social media soon after her Super Bowl commercial aired. While fans of the 42-year-old songstress were generally not expecting to see her take on all kinds of avatars in a new spot for Verizon, co-starring Tony Hale, it was what came after that really created a stir. She posted a video on Instagram that seemed to be a trailer for a Western film, and then at the end, cut to reveal that she was in fact releasing new music…new country music! You may also likeBeyoncé shares rare video talking to fans That’s right, Beyoncé has finally announced that she’ll be venturing into the genre for the first time with the release of two new singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” both of which are out now. At the end of the clip appeared: “Act ii,” a signal of a follow-up to 2022’s hugely successful Renaissance, with a release date of March 29. Fans immediately …

Kylie Jenner shocks with dramatic short hair transformation – and she looks just like mom Kris Jenner

Kylie Jenner shocks with dramatic short hair transformation – and she looks just like mom Kris Jenner

Kylie Jenner joked that her mom, Kris Jenner, is “quaking” after she unveiled her dramatic hair transformation on Friday.  The 26-year-old has chopped several inches off her locks and debuted her new bob hairstyle in some stunning photos on Instagram.  © MEGAKylie typically sports much longer hair Kylie’s raven tresses now fall just below her ears with choppy bangs skimming her eyes – and she is the image of her mom, who has been sporting her iconic pixie cut for years.  Sharing a selfie of her new look, Kylie captioned the beautiful photo: “Kris Jenner is quaking.”  Her mom was quick to respond and wrote: “You’re not even the fart,” referencing Ice Spice’s new song, Think U The [expletive] (Fart).  © InstagramKylie looks gorgeous with her new short hairstyle A second image showed the multi-millionaire posing in a voluminous, strapless, black, cropped top that displayed her washboard stomach and a figure-hugging skirt.  Her followers adored Kylie’s unexpected transformation, and even her sister Khloe Kardashian was blown away by her new look. “Wow wow wow,” she commented.  …

Split The International Energy Agency Into Two To Avoid Shocks

Split The International Energy Agency Into Two To Avoid Shocks

Authored by Mark Mills via RealClear Wire, The International Energy Agency (IEA) turns 50 this year. It’s time to rethink the IEA’s role and for the United States, the biggest source of funding, to suspend IEA payments until it has been restructured for the times. Why? Start with the fact that the IEA was created because of an “energy shock” that caused a global recession. The first quarter of 1974 saw a 400 percent jump in oil prices triggered by an Arab oil embargo. Policymakers and businesses everywhere scrambled to find reliable information about sources, supply chains, and options. The absence of such information was a key motivating factor for creating the IEA. Today, the prospect of a mere 40 percent oil-price hike evokes political and market panic. Many believe that an “energy transition” reduces the risks today, and that’s where the naiveté begins—and it epitomizes the IEA’s problem. The need for reliable and affordable energy, especially oil, is greater today. And energy markets and geopolitics are at least as vulnerable. Sure, a lot has changed. Social …

Groom’s brother shocks guests with hilarious family secret during wedding toast

Groom’s brother shocks guests with hilarious family secret during wedding toast

Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter A man has amused viewers after using his brother’s wedding as an opportunity to share a 20-year-old family secret. A wedding photographer under the username @talijoyphotography recently took to TikTok to show a wedding toast made by the groom’s brother, where he revealed a secret he had kept from his family for the last 20 years. In the video, he told the story of a time when the groom, and his older brother Mark, let him take the blame for something they had done. “When I was around eight, Dave [their friend] and Mark were over at the house and they were playing paintball one day. And I love playing paintball myself. So when Mark came over and wanted to play I asked if I could join and they shot me down,” the clip began. “But like any little brother, I ran upstairs …

Claudia Schiffer shocks in almost identical slinky chainmail dress to Anne Hathaway – photos

Claudia Schiffer shocks in almost identical slinky chainmail dress to Anne Hathaway – photos

Claudia Schiffer was seen stepping onto the red carpet last night for the Argylle premiere in London and followers of Hollywood’s most fashionable might have recognised her gorgeous gown. The supermodel, 53, looked sensational as she headed out in a silver and acid yellow checkerboard Versace gown made from chainmail fabric in the main with lacy panels down each side. The high-shine garment clung to Claudia’s stunning figure and had a super flattering lace over the cups of the bodice.  © GettyClaudia Schiffer attended the World Premiere of Argylle at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square The 90s icon paired the piece with a pair of ultra-trendy silver kitten heels with a bow attached to the toe and a coordinating box clutch. She added an unusual silver bracelet in a triangle shape as well as an array of rings in mismatched metals. © GettyClaudia’s husband Matthew Vaughn directed Argylle Her signature blonde locks were worn straight for a windswept look and she was seen clutching onto the arm of her director husband Matthew Vaughn as she …

Jennifer Lopez, 54, shocks with new look and the quirkiest shades

Jennifer Lopez, 54, shocks with new look and the quirkiest shades

Jennifer Lopez took high fashion to another level during a recent appearance, and some might be surprised by her makeover. The ‘Jenny From the Block’ hitmaker stepped out for Paris Fashion Week while attending the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show over the weekend and embraced the opportunity for a revamped look. The 54-year-old looked super chic as she posed for photographers in the French capital outside the show’s venue, and our eyes were immediately drawn to her quirky gold shades. The glasses were a different look for the award-winning singer and featured small, almond-shaped lenses with thick eyebrow-shaped frames – accentuating JLo’s features beautifully.  © Stephane Cardinale – CorbisJennifer Lopez attends the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 22, 2024 in Paris, France Jennifer paired the glasses perfectly with gold, oval earrings and her bag and shoes also featured simple gold detailing. While pictured in Paris, the singer made sure to keep out the cold January weather with an eye-catching, feathered-effect coat in pristine white, paired …