Celebrity Status: Minecraft, How To Train Your Dragon, And Post Malone

November 20, 2024 6:22 am Published by

Liam Payne’s funeral is set to take place today (November 20), with his One Direction bandmates being said to attend. 

The singer tragically fell to his death after falling from the third floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buneos Aires, Argentina, on October 16.

Payne’s funeral is being held today in the Home Counties in the south-east, and comes after three people have been charged in connection with the incident.

Alongside Payne’s old One Direction bandmates (Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson), the music mogul who put them all together, Simon Cowell, is expected to be in attendance.

It is believed the funeral today will be held in private, with fans on social media urging others not to show up.

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Post Malone has just announced he’s going on tour – a “Big Ass” tour to be exact.

The Grammy-nominated hit singer will be bringing “The Big Ass Stadium Tour” to Toronto next year and he’s bringing along some friends for the ride.

For Canadian fans, you’ll have to travel to Toronto if you’d like to see him perform live as it will be the only stop in the country on May 26, 2025.

Grammy-nominated and platinum-certified singer/songwriter Jelly Roll will also tag along and perform on select dates throughout the tour.

Pre-sale tickets for The Big Ass Stadium Tour will go live on Nov. 22, 2024 at 9 a.m. 

Fans can sign up to get their hands on the presale codes here, before it closes on Nov. 21, 2024 at 9 a.m.

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BRITNEY SPEARS MAKES FINAL CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT _ After nearly two decades, Britney Spears completed her child support obligations to her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, on November 15. Despite having ended her biweekly $10,000 payments to Federline, she faced a legal requirement to continue supporting her son, Jayden James, until his high school graduation.

… The child support arrangement between Spears and Federline started in 2007, initially totaling $40,000 per month. When their elder son, Sean Preston, turned 18 in 2022, the monthly amount halved to $20,000, with the obligation transitioning to cover Jayden James until his recent high school graduation.

… Over the years, Spears reportedly paid around $30 million to Federline.

JAY LENO RECOVERING AFTER TUMBLE DOWN HILL _ Jay Leno is on the road to recovery after a harrowing fall down a steep hill in Pittsburgh. The comedian shared that he suffered a broken wrist, a bruised face, and a swollen eye after falling 60 feet before a show. Despite the injuries, Leno still managed to take the stage for his performance.

GLICKED DAY: WICKED AND GLADIATOR II FACE OFF AT THE BOX OFFICE _ The films Wicked and Gladiator II will open simultaneously on Friday, igniting excitement among fans hoping to recreate last summer’s “Barbenheimer” phenomenon under the name “Glicked.” Wicked, a film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical, and Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, a sequel set over two decades after the original, are expected to draw large crowds. Boxoffice Pro predicts Wicked could earn over $100 million, while Gladiator II might rake in $80 million during their opening weekends.

HENRY CAVILL IN TALKS FOR STAR WARS TRILOGY ROLE _ Henry Cavill, known for his roles in major franchises like Superman and The Witcher, is rumored to have met with Lucasfilm about a potential role in an upcoming Star Wars trilogy. Initially thought to continue the Skywalker Saga, the new trilogy may instead launch a separate narrative alongside other Star Wars projects. Daisy Ridley’s character, Rey, is expected to be involved in the trilogy, although the future of other related projects remains unclear.

… Cavill has expressed his admiration for the Star Wars franchise, stating he would consider a role based on the quality of the script and direction.

FIRST TRAILER FOR A MINECRAFT MOVIE DEBUTS _ The first full-length trailer for A Minecraft Movie has been released, following a teaser in September. The film features Jack Black as Steve, Minecraft’s iconic mascot, who embarks on an adventure with four companions from the real world. Together, they aim to defend the Overworld from mysterious “dark forces” using their creativity. • TRAILER

… While the plot follows the familiar theme of friendship and teamwork, the film promises to showcase beloved in-game experiences.

… The film will premiere on April 5.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON GOES LIVE-ACTION WITH FIRST TRAILER _ Universal Studios has unveiled the first trailer for the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, set to hit theaters on June 13. This new film features Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, and Julian Dennison as Fishlegs Ingerman, with Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast. The trailer showcases Hiccup’s journey as he is tasked with killing a dragon, only to form a bond with the dragon Toothless. • TRAILER

… The franchise, based on Cressida Cowell’s book series, has generated over $1.6 billion worldwide through films, TV series, and live shows.

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Streaming Today:

OUR OCEANS (Netflix) – Former President Barack Obama narrates this five episode series that investigates ocean life with the help of cutting-edge underwater filmmaking technology.

THE MERRY GENTLEMEN (Netflix) – Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray star in this Christmas romance, in which a woman (Robertson) tries to save her parents’ performing-arts venue by turning it into a male strip club.

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This post was written by Nick Sawicki