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Bridget Moynahan was serving up motherly love at the 2026 US Open, where the Blue Bloods alum was joined by her and ex Tom Brady’s son, Jack. The mother-son appearance drew attention as Jack towered over his mother during their…
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Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars arrived in cinemas on Friday, 28 August, starring Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley. However, the film was originally expected to feature Paul Mescal in the lead role.
Mescal’s departure has now been linked to claims that Scott blamed the Irish actor for the alleged underperformance of Gladiator II. Mescal’s representatives deny the reports, while Scott’s team has said they are ‘not true’.
According to Puck’s Matt Belloni, Scott was unhappy with Mescal’s performance in the much-anticipated 2024 sequel. The director’s representatives have rejected that account.
Gladiator II, the follow-up to Scott’s acclaimed 2000 epic, was viewed by some as a disappointment compared with the original. The film nevertheless earned $462 million worldwide, despite reports that its budget may have reached between $250 million and more than $300 million. Some critics also praised Mescal’s performance as Lucius.
Belloni, via World of Reel, reported that Scott believed Mescal wasn’t ‘masculine enough’ for the lead role in Gladiator II. Mescal then reportedly ‘dropped’ out of The Dog Stars, with Elordi taking over the part.
At the time, Mescal’s exit from the project was attributed to ‘scheduling conflicts’ with Sam Mendes’ four-part Beatles film, in which the actor is playing Paul McCartney.
Responding to the claims, Scott’s representatives told LADbible they were ‘not true’.
“Ridley loves Paul and was excited to work with him on Dog Stars after having enjoying such a great collaboration on Gladiator 2.”
Sadly, Paul’s rehearsal schedule for another film prevented him from ultimately doing Ridley’s film. While he was disappointed to lose Paul, he was thrilled to get the chance to work with Jacob, who was excellent in the role.”
Belloni reported that The Dog Stars had an $89 million budget but opened to just $7.7 million during its first weekend. The LADbible Group has contacted Mescal’s representatives for comment.
The film has reportedly become one of Scott’s biggest box-office disappointments, performing poorly with both critics and audiences.
On Rotten Tomatoes, The Dog Stars currently has a 39 percent Tomatometer score and a 71 percent Popcornmeter audience rating.
One viewer described the film as ‘mediocre’, while another said they wanted to save others ‘from wasting two hours of their God given time on this film’.
“Took a great book and made it a pretty stupid zombie apocalypse shoot ‘em up. Really disappointed,”
A fourth viewer wrote:
“Slow, not much of a plot. Simple ending. Kept waiting for the movie to take off never really did.”
Other viewers said they were ‘blown away’ and ‘love everything about it’.
“I don’t understand the story but I still enjoyed the ride.
The actress showcased her legs in a vampy high-low gown.
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Repairs are underway at Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after a fan reported that it had been scratched, TMZ has learned. The damage was reported one week after the country music icon’s death.
Video captured by KNX shows crews working to replace the star.
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The couple shocked the world last month when they announced plans to move back to England for “an extended period.”
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Jonathan Bailey has been changed for good by his friendship with Ariana Grande.
That comes after it was confirmed that Grande’s forthcoming step back from the public eye would mean she would not be…
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A 14-year-old murder suspect is on the run with her father, 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez, in Monterey County, California. Authorities say Perez is also the father of the teen’s dead newborn baby.
Police are searching for both the teenager and Perez after “Baby…
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For Lionel Richie, a life-changing moment came at a Prince concert in 1984. The Grammy-winning singer and his first wife, Brenda Harvey, were captivated by a 3-year-old girl they saw at the show.
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Jonathan Bailey has withdrawn from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George, nearly a month after Ariana Grande announced that she would no longer appear in the London production.
The announcement was made today, 1 September. The production, directed by Marianne Elliott, had initially been expected to continue with the Bridgerton actor in a leading role while Grande’s part was recast.
Bailey described Grande as one of his “dearest friends” and said he had “decided to also step back” from the Stephen Sondheim musical. Empire Street Productions confirmed that work on the production “continues”, with casting discussions “actively under way”.
The revival is scheduled to play at London’s Barbican in 2027.
Bailey has established a career across stage and screen.
In an Instagram Story today, the actor wrote:
“Ari is one of my dearest friends, and my support for her is unwavering. Marianne is extraordinary and one of my longest collaborators and friends.”
“After much consideration, I have decided to also step back from Sunday in the Park with George.”
“This brilliant, introspective musical has been a real passion project for me, and I feel incredibly lucky to have shared in its journey with this team. Among many things, the story explores the deep connection between George and Dot, a beautiful, devoted pairing, and I so look forward to seeing what the team, and the two actors who will now take on these roles, will create with it.”
“I wish the very best to the entire company with what will no doubt be an incredible production, and I will be cheering them on as they continue this journey.”
More to follow.
Romo released a statement about his no-contest plea in an OWI case, calling it “a personal failure.”
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