So a new Barbie trailer dropped this week, and buzz is building for the pink-hued movie about the popular doll. The film stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae, Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, and Dua Lipa and hits theaters on July 21. Director Greta Gerwig previously said she was nervous to make this film, saying if it didn't go well it could be a career ender.
KING CHARLES CORONATION INVITES
Invites are out for the coronation of King Charles lll, and royal-watchers now have the answer to the question: What will his wife Camilla's title be? The top of the invite read "the coronation of their majesties King Charles lll & Queen Camilla." Many were wondering if Camilla would take the title of queen, because despite being married to a prince for years, she never received the princess title. In fact, she declined the title of Princess of Wales, which belonged to Charles' late wife, the iconic Princess Diana.
2023 WEBBY AWARD NOMINATIONS
The 2023 Webby Award nominations were just announced, and some of the internet's favorite people are nominated. Singer Lizzo nabbed a nomination for Best Web Personality/Host for Lizzo's "Watch Out for the Big Girls' series on Amazon Prime Video. Also nominated in that category is Daily Show host Trevor Noah for "Between the scenes."
The National Retail Federation reports Americans are expected to spend $20.1 billion on Father’s Day gifts this year. Yes, funny cards are still accepted.
Simpson’s gridiron legacy was forever overshadowed by the 1994 knife slayings of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. A criminal court jury found him not guilty of murder, but a separate civil trial jury found him liable.
Hollywood closed out an up and down 2023 with “Wonka” regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for “The Color Purple” and an overall $9 billion in ticket sales that improved on 2022’s grosses but fell about $2 billion shy of pre-pandemic norms.