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Damn you, James Gunn. You got me again.  That’s what I was thinking at the end of the fourth episode of the Max animated series “Creature Commandos.” Titled “Chasing Squirrels” and written by Gunn, the episode reveals the calamitous history of a bug-eyed, furry humanoid known as Weasel. There’s an obligatory early scene where the Commandos’ leader, Rick Flag, Sr. (voiced by Frank Grillo), is introduced to his future squadron in a high-tech prison. We can’t see Weasel’s face because he’s licking his own crotch.  Weasel can’t speak. He can only make animal noises (supplied by actor Sean Gunn, James‘s…

2025 is off to a fast start in the hip-hop world as Billboard Unfiltered returns with another brand new episode on Friday (Jan. 17). The fellas swerve and bend that corner while discussing LiAngelo Ball’s reported $8 million deal with Def Jam, which is worth up to $13 million, Drake going ahead with his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group and more. Gelo’s “Tweaker” hit debuted at No. 29 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, but staffers Kyle Denis and Damien Scott aren’t too confident he’ll be able replicate this kind of success going forward. “He might get $2 [million]…

Justin Baldoni is not letting his legal drama with Blake Lively get to him. One month after the actor’s “It Ends With Us” co-star accused him of sexual harassment and a social media smear campaign, he finally spoke on camera about how he’s been handling the difficult time. “We’re grateful to be with the family, man,” the director, 40, told a paparazzo, per TMZ, at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday with his wife, Emily Baldoni, and their two kids. Justin Baldoni spoke out for the first time amid his and Blake Lively’s “It Ends With Us” drama. GC Images…

Plan C is growing up. The brainchild of designer Carolina Castiglioni has reached its sixth year, deepening the polish of its offer and getting more attractive—there’s beauty in aging after all. Its expanded collection now includes menswear, shoes, bags, and jewelry, all aligned with its utility-chic look.Beneath her well-behaved reserve, Castiglioni is rather clear about what she wants. While she has softened her strict, workwear-inspired design by introducing a few more feminine flourishes, she remains true to her personal style. She likes it boyish, unfussy, and functional.Riffing on her repertoire she broadened menswear (first presented at Pitti last season) by…

And when COVID forced the world to slow down, they found their way back to one another.  “When the pandemic hit and we all had to figure out where we were going to hunker down, we all ended up in our house together,” Christine explained. “We had so much time to talk. There were no other distractions.” And now, they’re stronger than ever. “When we separated, it was just having space to see what our relationship was, what my life felt like when we weren’t in that relationship, how much I loved our family unit,” Ben told The New York…

Brittany Mahomes vetoed the name her daughter Sterling wanted to give baby No. 3. “My daughter wants me to name her Elsa,” Patrick Mahomes’ wife told Today.com in an interview published Thursday, noting that the 3-year-old “was set on it for a while.” She clarified, “But, obviously, we’re not doing that!” Brittany Mahomes revealed the name she rejected for daughter Golden. WWD via Getty Images Daughter Sterling wanted a sister named Elsa. The 3-year-old was “set on it for a while.” brittanylynne/Instagram Brittany and Patrick, both 29, named their baby girl Golden to follow their metal theme when she arrived…

MAGA sources could not care less that Michelle Obama is snubbing Donald Trump’s inauguration, a source tells Page Six. “They are having a good laugh,” a source says of those involved in planning the inaugural festivities. “They didn’t expect her to come anyway.” MAGA insiders are having a “good laugh” over former first lady Michelle Obama’s decision not to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration. Getty Images Obama attended Trump’s 2017 inauguration. AFP via Getty Images A Democratic source tried to play down the diss, noting, “Donald Trump and Melania didn’t go to Joe Biden’s inauguration and nobody cared. No one said anything.”  Barack…

Inhaler have shared a new single titled “A Question Of You,” ahead of their forthcoming album, Open Wide (due Feb. 7 via Polydor). Following recent tracks “Your House” and “Open Wide,” it marks the third preview to be lifted from the Irish band’s third record. The 13-track collection was recorded in London’s iconic RAK Studios with producer Kid Harpoon, who scooped a bevy of Grammy and BRIT awards in 2023 for his work on Harry Styles‘ blockbuster 2022 LP Harry’s House. “This is love song territory for me,” said frontman Elijah Hewson, describing “A Question Of You” in a press…

Hollywood is honoring the life of film legend David Lynch after he died at the age of 78 on Thursday. The “Mulholland Drive” director’s family announced his passing via Facebook, writing, “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. “But, as he would say. ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.” Actors mourned the death of David Lynch after he died on Jan. 16. AP The filmmaker’s family announced his passing via Facebook. Getty Images In August,…

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 16, 2025, 07:46 PM ETRuben Amorim said he was thankful that Amad’s late hat trick against Southampton ‘helped’ a post-match conversation with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe go smoothly.United were facing defeat to the Premier League’s bottom club before Amad scored three times in 12 minutes to earn a dramatic 3-1 win. Amorim spoke to Ratcliffe after the game and said he was grateful for the Ivorian’s invention before having to face his boss.Editor’s Picks1 Related”I had five minutes with him [Ratcliffe] to talk about different things,” said Amorim. “It was not a good game, but…