We’re back with our update on all that you missed on the pop culture scene. And this time, each piece of news will take you on an emotional ride. From films announcing second installments to your favourite stars splitting up, here’s all that’s happening in the celebrity world.
1. Timothée Chalamet And Zendaya Starrer Dune Is Officially Getting A Sequel
Did Dune leave you wanting more? Then this one’s for you—these stars that we can’t get enough of, are set to book their return tickets to Arakis. Dune’s second part is set for a theatrical release in 2023 and we can’t wait to watch the action unfold all over again.
2. Gigi Hadid And Zayn Malik Break Up After Nearly 6 Years Of Being Together
Like us, it’s possible that you still can’t believe it, but the heartbreaking news is true. And just like you, we’re spending our weekend crying over it. The universally-loved couple calls it quits after Zayn’s fight with Gigi’s mother, Yolanda. Although they’re not together, they will continue to co-parent their 13-month-old daughter Khai.
3. Lady Gaga Plots The Gucci Family’s Downfall In The New House Of Gucci Trailer
The latest trailer of the upcoming film gives us another peak into the high-fashion family drama, and Gaga shines bright! The film follows the turbulent marriage and divorce of Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) and Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver), and the latter’s assassination at the hands of killers hired by his wife. The new trailer features the first meeting of Patrizia and Maurizio with the Italian family but focuses more on Reggiani plotting her husband’s death. It ends with her proclaiming, “I don’t consider myself a particularly ethical person but I am fair. I subscribe to unconventional punishment.” We sense danger!
4. Cristiano Ronaldo Is Expecting Twins With Girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez
It’s a double delight for Cristiano Ronaldo once again! The Manchester United football player took to Instagram to announce that he is expecting twins with partner Georgina Rodriguez. “Delighted to announce we are expecting twins. Our hearts are full of love – we can’t wait to meet you,” Ronaldo captioned the post, which also had a photograph of the couple showing the ultrasound images of their twins. Ronaldo has four kids–Cristiano Junior and twins Eva and Mateo born to a surrogate mother, and Alana Martina, the first child from his relationship with Rodriguez. In 2017, he had declared he wanted 7 kids; definitely looks like he’s inching closer to his goal!
5. Olivia Rodrigo Leads The Nominations For The 2021 American Music Awards (AMA)
The Gen Z pop singer leads the pack with 7 nominations for the AMAs this year. This is also her first nomination at the awards. The Weeknd bags 6, while Bad Bunny, Doja Cat, and Giveon get 5 each. Taylor Swift gets nominated for Artist Of The Year for the 8th time in a row. She holds the record for the most AMA wins–32 in total.
6. Vin Diesel Walks Paul Walker’s Daughter Down The Aisle At Her Wedding
In what triggered the waterworks, Meadow Walker (the late Paul Walker’s daughter) turns to godfather Vin Diesel to walk her down the aisle at her wedding. She shared a sweet photo on her Instagram showing Diesel dressed in a powder blue suit and his signature shades, taking her arm to walk her toward her groom-to-be, Louis Thornton-Allan. She captioned the post, “ayooooo” setting the Internet ablaze.
