Celebrity Status: Santa Rules The Box Office, Adele, And In The Market For A House?

November 18, 2024 7:47 am Published by

BOX OFFICE _ Despite horrible critical reviews, the holiday action flick Red One debuted at No. 1 at the weekend box office, making $34 million in North America and $84 million total globally.

  1. Red One, $34 million
  2. Venom: The Last Dance, $7.3 million
  3. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, $5.4 million
  4. Heretic, $5.1 million
  5. The Wild Robot, $4.3 million

NETFLIX’S GLITCHY FIGHT STREAM DREW 60 MILLION _Netflix streamed the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match, which drew a whopping 60 million households. Despite the high viewership, many customers complained about glitches during the event. Jake Paul emerged victorious, but the match itself lacked drama.

… The streaming service revealed plans to host WWE’s Monday Night Raw starting in January, using the boxing match as a live broadcast practice.

PAUL MESCAL MAKES SNL DEBUT ON DECEMBER 7 _ “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal will take the stage as a guest host on Saturday Night Live on December 7. Joining Mescal on the set will be singer-songwriter Shaboozey, who will provide the musical backdrop for the evening.

ADELE FLAUNTS STUNNING ENGAGEMENT ROCK _ Adele proudly displayed her dazzling engagement ring from her fiancé, Rich Paul, at her recent performance in Las Vegas. The 36-year-old artist wowed fans by showcasing the impressive rock on her hand during her show at Caesar’s Palace.

… As she sang, Adele flaunted the sparkler to the roaring applause of the crowd. Reports suggest that Adele and the 43-year-old sports agent are also contemplating expanding their family as they prepare their home in Los Angeles for a little one.

BEN AND JEN’S $68 MILLION MEGA MANSION STILL UP FOR GRABS _ Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s Beverly Hills mansion, listed at $68 million, still awaits a buyer after four months. The sprawling estate boasts a 38,000-square-foot living space with exceptional amenities, such as a guest penthouse, a 12-car garage, and an indoor sports complex with basketball courts, and a boxing ring.

LOOKALIKE CONTEST CROWNS JEREMY ALLEN WHITE DOPPELGANGER IN CHICAGO _ In a Chicago park, over 50 contestants gathered to compete in a lookalike contest, vying to portray Jeremy Allen White, star of the TV series “The Bear”. The winner, 37-year-old Ben Shabad, a mental health therapist, took home $50 and a pack of cigarettes, a nod to the show’s character Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef with a penchant for fine dining.

… The contest drew a diverse group, with most participants being white men, but also women and people of different ethnicities. Even a toddler made an appearance.

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This post was written by Nick Sawicki