“Novocaine” arrives with one bag of good news, and one bag that should’ve packed a little lighter on the ultraviolence.

I write this with a full understanding that other people may not agree. They’ll enjoy both bags, especially since the movie’s admiring close-ups of fingernail torture and the like, especially in a story of a man ...Read more

Cultlike celebrities of a certain size sometimes cross the line between unsettling narcissism and unsettling narcissism with top notes of pathology. This may not be news, even if they make the news fairly regularly, but the frustrating new film “Opus” treats the toxic intersection of fame and infamy as a big reveal unto itself.

It’s a ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — More than two decades ago, Donald Trump’s reality show “The Apprentice” became a ratings winner and remade his image as a successful business mogul in a way that would eventually launch him in the nation’s highest office. The show is back in the spotlight, after Amazon on Monday announced that the first seven seasons are ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — “It’s dumb — just come have fun.”

Words to live by.

The aforementioned motto doubles as the tagline for the Shrek St. Paddy’s Day Rave, which takes over Brooklyn Bowl at the Linq Promenade at 9 p.m. Friday.

Yes, there’s actually such a thing as an ogre-themed dance party where attendees are encouraged to dress as ...Read more

Q. I am considering upgrading my Polk S50 speakers to the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacles as my "lifetime" speakers. What would you recommend for amplification for $2,000, and would the TEAC PD-301-X CD player provide FM as well as CD playback with any amp I choose?

—C.W., Minneapolis

A. The SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacles are some of the ...Read more

Perhaps someone could have made a compelling adaptation of “The Electric State,” Simon Stålenhag’s well-regarded 2018 graphic novel.

Regardless, the Russo brothers haven’t.

Siblings Joe and Anthony — who directed box-office hits for Disney-owned Marvel Studios that include the two-part epic consisting of 2018’s “Avengers: ...Read more

Kevin Hart wants his children to realise "talk is cheap, actions are loud".

The 45-year-old actor - who has kids Heaven, 19, and Hendrix, 17, with ex-wife Torrei Hart, and Kenzo, seven, and Kaori, four, with wife Eniko Hart - has reflected on the advice his gives his family to find success in life.

He told Extra: "I say to my kids the same ...Read more

Tori Spelling has an "irrational fear" everybody is going to poison her.

The 51-year-old actress - who also revealed she doesn't "drink water" - has opened up on how being the daughter of late 'Dynasty' and 'Beverly Hills, 90210' producer Aaron Spelling made her more suspicious.

Speaking on her own 'MisSPELLING' podcast, she said: "I'm Aaron ...Read more

Steve Buscemi is to star in 'Wild Horse Nine'.

The 67-year-old actor has boarded the cast of the dark comedic drama from 'The Banshees of Inisherin' filmmaker Martin McDonagh.

Steve will feature in the movie alongside Sam Rockwell, John Malkovich and Parker Posey, with shooting set to begin later this month in Rapa Nui - also known as Easter ...Read more

Lionsgate executive Jenefer Brown has revealed that a fifth 'John Wick' movie is in development.

The future of the action franchise had been uncertain after Keanu Reeves' titular hitman seemingly died in the 2023 movie 'John Wick: Chapter 4' but the studio chief has revealed that another film is in the pipeline.

Discussing the future of the ...Read more

John Legend will never forget the advice late music legend Prince gave him.

The 'Ordinary People' hitmaker was lucky enough to get close to the 'Purple Rain' hitmaker and got to jam with him at his home in Los Angeles at one of his famous after-parties.

The 46-year-old balladeer will always remember the invaluable advice he gave him and how ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Comedian Iliza Shlesinger takes the word “special” very seriously, and not just because she’s done a lot of them (seven, to be exact). It’s because when she hits the stage, the goal is to leave a mark. From the first roar of applause from the audience, to the punch lines that claw into the flesh of gender stereotypes, to ...Read more

ATLANTA — In the biggest cast shakeup in “Real Housewives of Atlanta” history, the show brought in four new full-time women for Season 16, which debuted March 9 on Bravo.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution was able to speak to all four women. Here are capsule summaries of each newbie:

Shamea Morton

Age: 42

Hometown: Decatur

Residence: ...Read more

Before writer/director Mark Anthony Green pivoted to filmmaking, he was an editor at GQ Magazine — he knows the world of celebrity journalism and its opulent press junkets, which provides the setting for his directorial debut, “Opus,” a satirical, cynical riff on cults of personality.

Ayo Edebiri stars as Ariel Ecton, an ambitious junior ...Read more

'BLACK BAG'

Rated R for language including some sexual references, and some violence.

What it’s about: A pair of married spies spy on each other in this sexy espionage thriller.

The kid attractor factor: This is a mature thriller aimed at adult audiences.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Trust no one, including your spouse, but devotion is ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — If you think all bluegrass fans look like they just popped up from a cornfield on “Hee Haw,” then you’ve never seen Greensky Bluegrass. At a House of Blues concert in Boston last month, the band jammed with a Pink Floyd-inspired light show, echo effects on vocals and a smattering of obscenities, delighting a largely 20-...Read more

Tom Sandoval wants to "move on" from his cheating scandal.

The 42-year-old reality star split from Ariana Madix in 2023 after it emerged that he had a months-long affair with his 'Vanderpump Rules' co-star Rachel Leviss - but Tom has now drawn a line under the scandal and is instead focusing on his future.

He told Us Weekly: "It's been two ...Read more

Kevin Hart has a "responsibility" to the next wave of actors and actresses.

The 45-year-old star - who turned his focus to acting after making his name as a stand-up comedian - is "very aware" that he has a responsibility to up-and-coming movie stars.

Speaking to 'Extra', Kevin explained: "I am very aware that I am getting older and turning ...Read more

Margot Robbie is reportedly being lined up to play Anna Nicole Smith in a new biopic.

The film is being put together by two of the tragic model/actress' real life friends - fashion designer Pol' Atteu and TV producer Patrik Simpson - who have written the script and they have declared the 'Barbie' star, 34, is their number one choice for the ...Read more

Lady Gaga lost her "sense of self" after becoming famous.

The 38-year-old pop star has explored her "complicated relationship with fame" on new song 'Perfect Celebrity', and Gaga has now described the track as "one of the more angry songs" she's ever written.

The singer - whose real name is Stefani Germanotta - said on 'The Howard Stern Show':...Read more