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Dwayne Johnson Says He Regrets Not Making Amends With Trailblazing Father Before He Died
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently opened up about one of the regrets he has. The actor shared a video on Instagram of his father accepting a WWE belt for making pro-wrestling history in 1983 when he and Tony Atlas became the first-ever Black Heavyweight Tag Team champions. In the social media post, a young Johnson […]
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Emily Blunt in Talks to Join Dwayne Johnson in A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’
Emily Blunt is in talks to star opposite Dwayne Johnson in A24’s The Smashing Machine, which is written and directed by Benny Safdie. Johnson is set to star in The Smashing Machine as real-life mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Blunt would star as Dawn Staples, the new wife to Kerr. […]
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Dwayne Johnson Now Owns the IP Rights to “Jabroni”
Not only can Dwayne Johnson smell what The Rock is cooking … but he can monetize it now, too. Last month, WWE owner TKO Group Holdings added Johnson to its board of directors. In conjunction with that move, the company also gave Johnson the IP and trademark rights to his WWE stage name: The Rock. […]
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Dwayne Johnson Joins Board of WWE and UFC Owner TKO, Gets Ownership of “The Rock” Name
The Rock is officially back in business with the WWE. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been appointed to the board of directors of TKO, the public company that owns the WWE and UFC. TKO announced Johnson’s appointment Tuesday morning. In addition, the company is granting Johnson full ownership of his trademarked in-ring name “The Rock,” […]
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Most Anticipated Movie Releases of 2024
The dual actors and writers strikes of 2023 have wreaked havoc on the theatrical landscape, with some projects delayed so long that they will no longer be hitting in 2024, making the year more barren than theater owners and movie studios would like. Still, there are plenty of projects that are on track and expected […]
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Combined XFL and USFL to be Called UFL, Will Air Games on Fox and ESPN Platforms Starting in 2024
The merger of the spring football leagues is official. The XFL, owned by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Dany Garcia and RedBird Capital’s Gerry Cardinale, will merge with the USFL, owned by Fox, to create a new league called the United Football League, or UFL for short. The new league was announced by Johnson and Garcia […]
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Amazon Sets Release Date for Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Red One’
Red One, the mystery Christmas movie from Dwayne Johnson and his Seven Bucks Productions and screenwriter Chris Morgan, is set to hit theaters worldwide on Nov. 15, 2024. The Amazon MGM Studios’ epic holiday action comedy is based on an original story from Hiram Garcia, president of production at Seven Bucks Productions. Jake Kasdan directed the […]
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Dwayne Johnson to Play MMA Fighter Mark Kerr in A24 Movie from Benny Safdie
Dwayne Johnson will be taking his most dramatic role to date in a new A24 project from one half of the Uncut Gems team, Benny Safdie. Johnson is set to star in The Smashing Machine as real-life mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Safdie, who wrote and will direct […]
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Hollywood’s Top Dealmakers of 2023
With dual strikes reverberating through the entertainment ecosystem — and actor and writer deals off-limits for much of 2023 — Hollywood dealmaking has been more challenging than ever. Still, there were multiple billion-dollar mergers, a flurry of acquisitions by representation and content companies, and opportunities for talent in podcasting and endorsements. Meet the lawyers, bankers, […]
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Trevor Noah’s First Podcast Guest Is …
Trevor Noah’s first podcast guest is … Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. What Now? with Trevor Noah is the latest entry in the comedian’s dizzying portfolio, and he’s been keeping his guest roster under wraps until the weekly pod began rolling out. For those who’ll see The Rock listed and assume What Now? is poised to […]
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How Deion Sanders Turned University of Colorado Football Into an A-List Attraction
The sidelines at the University of Colorado football games have resembled Grammy and Oscar week in L.A. since Deion Sanders, aka “Coach Prime,” took over as head football coach this season. A-listers from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Kawhi Leonard have shown up to see the Buffaloes run the field, and the star power is […]
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Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Fixed by Paris Museum After “Honest Mistake”
Dwayne Johnson is looking so much better. The Musée Grévin in France unveiled its redo of The Rock’s wax figure statue after the actor’s fans — and Johnson himself — criticized the oddly smooth, fair-skinned original. The new version has darker skin and the 51-year-old Johnson’s face isn’t quite as Botoxed. The museum’s PR head […]
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