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Paul Rudd didn’t think he should use a “10-foot pole” for the role in “The Office,” starring Steve Carell. Carell, who played Michael Scott for seven seasons, revealed on Tuesday’s episode of the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast that Rudd, 56, “pulled[him]aside” to warn him not to do the project. “(He) was like, ‘Screw it, stop auditioning,'” Carell, 63, recalled. “I was like, ‘That’s impossible.'” Steve Carell (pictured above Tuesday) urged the A-list actor not to audition for “The Office.” Alan Chapman/Dave Bennett/Wireimage Paul Rudd (pictured above on March 1) said to his fellow actors: Getty Images Host Amy…

Twenty years ago, “Hannah Montana” first aired on the Disney Channel, introducing teens and their parents to the fictional pop star who would go on to sell millions of albums. But perhaps more importantly, the audience met Miley Cyrus, a 13-year-old “redneck” in her own words. Cyrus quickly rose to stardom and became one of the defining faces of Disney Channel’s Golden Age. Since then, she has continued to be an icon in her own right, releasing nine studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide, and earning 10 Grammy nominations and three wins. But as the Hannah Montana…

Miley Cyrus’ father, Billy Ray Cyrus, was absent from the premiere of the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary” special in Los Angeles on Monday, despite appearing in the trailer. The singer posed alongside her mother Tish Cyrus and sister Brandi, before being joined by their respective partners Max Morando, Dominic Purcell and Matt Southcombe. Also in attendance at the premiere were Dominic’s two children with ex-wife Rebecca Williamson, Joseph and Lily-Rose. In addition to Billy Ray, Miley’s sister, Noah Cyrus, was also missing. Miley’s siblings, Trace, Christopher and Blazon, also did not attend. A representative for Billy Ray told Page Six…

Wrapbook, an AI platform that manages production payroll, expenses, and accounting, announced a program that will award up to four grants of $200,000 each, totaling $800,000, to eligible film and television productions filming in the United States. The program is designed to directly support productions filming in the country, and the company says it reflects “Lapbook’s deep commitment to sustaining the local staff and communities that are the backbone of the American entertainment industry.” “We built Wrapbook to serve the people who make film and television: the storytellers, the production teams, and the people who show up every day to…

It’s a hard knock life. Jay-Z defended 14-year-old Blue Ivy, who will be joining her mother Beyoncé on her Renaissance and Cowboy Carter tours, insisting his daughter doesn’t have “everything she’s given.” The teenage rapper “fought” to be part of “almost every number,” the 56-year-old rapper told GQ in a rare interview published Tuesday. Jay-Z defended his daughter Blue Ivy joining her mother Beyoncé on tour in a new interview with GQ published Tuesday. Rashid Johnson/GQ The rapper told the 14-year-old on Tuesday that “everything just isn’t given.” Rashid Johnson/GQ “That was amazing,” the Grammy winner exclaimed, recounting how Blue…

Variety exclusively reports that Hulu has acquired the rights to Liara Tammani’s novel “This Ain’t Our First Rodeo” and plans to develop it as a television series. The YA novel was originally published in February by Green Willow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. The book is described as a modern western love story set in the Houston rodeo world. The official description reads: “Three years after their dreamy first date, when life throws Josie and Sean back together, their second chance at love is anything but easy.” This Ain’t Our First Rodeo is Tamani’s fourth novel, following the acclaimed works…

Chapel Lawn has issued a new statement after a security guard made Jude Law’s teenage daughter cry, stressing her innocence. “Chappell holds his team to the highest standards,” the singer’s representative told Page Six in a statement Monday. The 28-year-old Grammy winner “does not condone any kind of offensive behavior towards her fans.” Chapel Lawn (pictured apologizing on Instagram) issued a new statement on Monday after a security guard made Jude Law’s daughter cry. chapel lawn, /instagram The singer (pictured above at the Met Gala in May 2025) focused on “holding my team to the highest standards.” WWD (via Getty…

ESPN’s upcoming film “Give Me The Ball!” will open the Doc10 Film Festival’s documentary film showcase on April 30th.Give Me The Ball! Screening at Davis Theater The film tells the true story of American tennis player Billie Jean King through interviews with King, exploring her “competitiveness on the court and her personal struggles with her sexual identity.”The 11th edition of the festival will close on May 3 with Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie, which chronicles the 2022 violence against world-famous author Salman Rushdie. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Rushdie, director Alex Gibney, and poet…

Keith Urban has reportedly booked a modest new job to help “pay the bills” from his lawyer after his divorce from Nicole Kidman. The “Fighter” crooner booked a gig on the star-studded Top Shelf Country Cruise, sailing from Florida to the Bahamas from February 27 to March 6. “Cruise ships aren’t exactly a dream job, but they pay the bills, and it gives Keith something to focus on,” a source told New Idea on Monday. Keith Urban reportedly booked a new job on a cruise ship to help “pay the bills” from his lawyer after his divorce from Nicole Kidman…

Samsung and Amazon have partnered to bring Amazon’s interactive technology to Samsung TV Plus, giving users the opportunity to shop from Amazon and fulfill other requests from advertisers via their remote control. The new service will launch in July, and Samsung TV Plus will be the first external connected TV device partner to offer this Amazon feature. Samsung announced the technology as part of the industry’s annual “NewFronts,” a series of presentations from digital platforms seeking partnerships with advertisers. “With our new Amazon integration and expansion of Samsung Ads’ interactive advertising capabilities, we are turning the largest screen in the…