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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Lupita Nyong'o Received An Unexpected Health Diagnosis The Same Year She Won Her First Oscar
July marks Fibroid Awareness Month, and as a way to educate more women about the condition, Lupita Nyong'o shared a little insight into her journey with uterine fibroids. Related: Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths/tumors that grow inside the uterus. Although it's common, many women can go years without realizing they have them, while others may experience symptoms like heavy or painful periods, pelvic pain, longer or more frequent periods, constipation, and strong discomfort or pain during sex, according to the Mayo Clinic. Earlier today, in a vulnerable post published to Instagram, the A Quiet Place: Day One star shared when she first learned about her diagnosis, and why she refuses to suffer in silence anymore. "This Fibroid Awareness Month and beyond," Lupita wrote, "I hope my experience will resonate with anyone else who has ever felt dismissed, confused or alone." Related: "And I hope to seek answers for the far too many women dealing with uterine fibroids (80% of Black women and 70% of white women by age 50!). We deserve better. It's time to demand it. Silence serves no one!" Lupita went on to reveal that she had 30 fibroids and she went into surgery to have them all removed. But after speaking with her doctor, she was left shocked after being told there was nothing she could do to prevent the tumors from growing again. Related: She also provided some vital information about the condition in hopes of more women speaking out about it, and to encourage more doctors to view it with more concern. Lupita noted that the size of the fibroids can range from the "size of a pea to as large as a melon." "When we reach puberty, we're taught that periods mean pain, and that pain is simply part of being a woman," she added. "We're struggling alone with something that affects most of us. No more suffering in silence!" "We need to stop treating this massive issue like a series of unfortunate coincidences. We must reject the normalization of female pain." Related: To help provide more research into uterine fibroids, Lupita revealed that she's joined several women in Congress to introduce a package of uterine fibroid bills that will ultimately expand research funding, assist with early detection and intervention of fibroids, study causes of uterine cancer, and, of course, spread more awareness. She also launched a grant that will seek research proposals to "develop minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments for uterine fibroids to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for the 15 million patients suffering from this chronic condition in the U.S. alone." To learn more, be sure to check out Lupita's full post below, along with the resources she's provided. View this photo on Instagram Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity:
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Hugh Grant 'unrecognisable' in sinister horror role as he ditches rom-com past
Hugh Grant stars in the American psychological horror film, Heretic, which was written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the filmmakers behind A Quiet Place An electrifying new entry in the horror scene, the 2024 film has garnered critical acclaim, notably for Hugh Grant's 'brilliant' portrayal in the latest psychological terror, Heretic. Penned and helmed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the shrewd minds behind A Quiet Place, the American chiller touches upon religious themes with a focus on Mormonism, questioning the fundamentals of belief and the potential for religion to be wielded as a means of manipulation. In Heretic, Hugh Grant, at 64, embodies Mr Reed, an unconventional character fascinated by the Mormon church. Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East feature as Mormon missionaries who call upon him, yet as events unfold, Mr Reed's motivations appear increasingly sinister against the backdrop of his mysterious dwelling. A review from Rotten Tomatoes says: "Really liked this film, thought-provoking in the ways in which it gets you to look at religion. Great to see Hugh Grant in something other than a floppy-haired love interest... The ending makes you question, 'How did it really finish! ?' So in my mind, a good movie." Grant's stirring rendition in Heretic has led to nominations for best actor at the Golden Globes, the Critics' Choice Awards, and the BAFTAs. But industry nods aside, audiences too have been taken aback by how distinct this role is for him, a stark shift from his renowned romantic comedy roots, reports the Mirror US. The actor gained notoriety for his portrayal of the archetypal British gentleman in a slew of 1990s romantic comedies, many penned by Richard Curtis. His roles in Love Actually, Bridget Jones, Notting Hill, and Four Weddings and a Funeral typically cast Grant as a lovable man smitten with love, making his appearance in Heretic a stark departure that left fans taken aback. One critic said: "Great acting. Hugh Grant was fantastic. I love when they play roles totally out of character. Must see." Another opinion expressed admiration for Grant's performance as the enigmatic older gentleman, stating: "Excellent concept, expertly portrayed by Hugh Grant. Chilling and captivating with a real sinister chemistry. The only thing that lets it down is a bit of a lackluster ending, but otherwise it's great." The film presents an unsettling scenario where two young Mormons, after a probing conversation about their faith at Mr. Reed's residence, are given a choice between two doors based on their belief in God. However, both doors ominously lead to the same grim destination. A viewer said: "Hooked me from the start", adding, "This film questions religion and your sanity. Fantastic performance from everybody. You can't help but love Hugh Grant in this." For those seeking a new horror flick or a film that promises to unsettle, Heretic is currently available for viewing on Apple TV.
Buzz Feed
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
41 Confusing TV And Movie Plot Holes
The last time I talked about annoying plot holes, I mentioned the big one in A Quiet Place: why don't they live by the waterfall? But I have another smaller one — where does that nail Evelyn steps on come from? How had no one stepped on it before? Wouldn't someone have noticed it and removed or covered it? And why was there even a nail randomly sticking up from a stair to begin with? Also, you see this newspaper identifying that the creatures are attracted by sound. Now, I haven't seen the Day One sequel, but I assume this invasion happened pretty quickly. Did they really have time to print newspapers? And isn't pretty loud? They were just delivering newspapers as usual during all of this? Who put down this sand in the woods to make people's feet quieter? Wouldn't that have been loud? Where did they even find the sand? Don't they live kind of in the middle of nowhere? Maybe I'm missing something here, but in the second film, why do they have to send an encoded message about their location? monsters don't understand English, do they? And if I remember correctly, this song was also about the monsters fearing water? Wouldn't they have wanted to spread that message more explicitly? I also mentioned some Disney examples in the last post, but I have more, especially from Tangled. First of all, why does Mother Gothel tell Rapunzel her real birthday? Couldn't she just lie so Rapunzel doesn't realize the lanterns are connected to her? Rapunzel's tower appears to have a working stove/oven and a sink. Are we supposed to believe that Gothel made this all on her own? And how'd she get the furniture up there? It's established that she gets up using Rapunzel's hair. There's also a blocked-off entrance and a trapdoor in the floor that Rapunzel doesn't seem aware of until the end, with just a ladder, but she'd still have to move it without Rapunzel noticing. And how did she get up to the tower when Rapunzel's hair was shorter? I'm not gonna otherwise question Rapunzel's magic hair when it comes to keeping it clean and untangled, and not getting caught on things, or even being too heavy for Rapunzel – 'cause, y'know, magic — but I will take issue with how a few kids braided Rapunzel's wildly long hair into THIS. A few things in the most recent season of The Last of Us bothered me. Like in that big battle episode, why was their big solution exploding canisters of gas RIGHT NEXT TO A WOOD WALL that was keeping the infected out??? Doesn't that seem dangerous and counterintuitive? I know Ellie questioned this, but I'm still convinced Dina's pregnancy tests would've all been expired. I also call BS on her finding so many. It's been decades of this; I don't buy that in-demand medical items haven't already been scavenged from literally everywhere. But my biggest issue is with the spores. They seem to literally only exist in one spot to create that one scene for Ellie and Nora. Why do the spores exist in only one location? In the game, they're in a ton of different poorly-ventilated areas. It feels like the show just threw them into one episode and didn't want to deal with them the rest of the time. In another recent example, let's talk about this season of Severance. Near the end, Outie and Innie Mark fight over the idea of reintegration. Why does Outie Mark never mention Petey??? Innie Mark directly challenges the existence of reintegration, and Outie Mark bringing up Petey (whom he couldn't have known about otherwise) would've been proof that it works. He didn't have to mention that Petey died if that was his reason. It feels like the show completely forgot about Petey. It also feels like they forgot about Reghabi for a large stretch. And why is reintegration working so slowly this time? It feels like they just decided that for plot reasons. In The Umbrella Academy, how are Lila and Diego's children — and Allison's daughter — able to exist if the siblings made it so that they never existed? The train took them to the correct timeline, I guess, but still. How could they have done that if their parents never existed? Wouldn't they just fade from existence once they got there? I never totally got the whole Elder Wand thing from Harry Potter. Harry doesn't disarm the Elder Wand from Malfoy, because Dumbledore has been buried with it. He disarms Malfoy's wand from him — so it makes sense that Malfoy's wand's allegiance changes to Harry, but why does the Elder wand's allegiance change if Malfoy never even held it, and Harry never took it from him or anyone else? And WHY DOES HARRY NOT USE THE ELDER WAND TO REPAIR HIS OWN WAND IN THE MOVIE?? He does in the books, but in the movie, we're just supposed to believe he uses Malfoy's old wand forever? On does Joe manage to bring and assemble that cage everywhere he damn goes??? I also think it's so obvious that Nadia doesn't report Marienne in the cage to the police because the writers didn't want Joe to be caught red-handed. I *maybe* buy Marienne, starving, paranoid, and terrified of Joe's capabilities, suggesting that wild plan, but I don't buy Nadia, just a regular college kid, going for it. I also don't buy Joe believing Marienne was dead just from her blood pressure lowering. He's seen enough dead bodies to know the difference. In Hannah Montana, Miley's dad is the famous in-universe musician Robby Ray. He's also Hannah Montana's manager. You're telling me NO ONE put together the fact that his daughter Miley is Hannah? Sure, he wears a "disguise" as Hannah's manager, but that disguise is literally...a mustache. As I admittedly watched this show over a decade ago, I did some digging on this one, and it turns out Robby publicly refers to Hannah as his daughter while presenting her with an award. However, it's also common knowledge, at least where Miley lives, that she's Robby's daughter. So what gives??? I know this isn't the only film to do this, but why do Yelena and her dad speak in English to each other in Thunderbolts? And how does everyone get to that one spot in Bob's mind? Yelena struggles to get there, and she's the one who knows Bob best and the only one he actually trusts. The others show up quickly after, at the exact same time, pretty soon after she gets there (and she went in way before them). How? And how does Bob gain control of his powers so fast? He goes from trying out his powers on a glass of water, immediately shattering it, to being all-powerful and completely in control in the next scene. This happens in a lot of movies and TV shows, and it always pisses me off. Give us a training montage, at the very least! Also, I don't know if this is really a plot hole, as they haven't had time to explain it yet, but how does Selena just announce the new Avengers like that? Is there not still plenty of evidence that she's been experimenting on humans? I mean, Bob's right there. And how in the world is she going to have John Walker be in the group after he publicly beheaded someone with Captain America's shield? And she really got a whole press conference ready that fast in an active situation zone? In Stranger Things, I'm still not buying that Hopper survived just by jumping down a little lower, without at least becoming permanently injured in some way. The blast literally vaporized the other people there!!!! And how did the Russians get him out of there so fast before the US Army showed up? On a similar note, how did Sherlock actually fake his death in Sherlock??? They explain a few different versions — that each has its own issues and feels wildly unrealistic — but never confirm the real one, and it feels lazy. And why was it so important for him to stay away from John for two years? Couldn't he have discreetly confirmed the truth without alerting Moriarty's remaining cronies? In Sinners, why does Stack stay away from Sammie for all those years? Stack "promised" Smoke, but he not an evil vampire now, whose main goal is to turn Smoke and Sammie? Why would he care about that promise, or stick to it after Smoke was dead? Why would he even let Smoke go; wouldn't he try to turn him again the second he let go of him? Even if Vampire Stack was trustworthy, we're supposed to believe Smoke actually trusts he'll leave Sammie alone, or even has time to talk it through? He shows up to save Sammie moments later! Dan's reveal of being Gossip Girl still makes absolutely no sense to me. There are multiple instances when Dan simply couldn't have been Gossip Girl, and that's not even counting all of the Gossip Girl blasts he seems shocked by when he's alone. They also then frame Gossip Girl as a "love letter" to Serena, which is just absolutely ridiculous, considering how much he tortured her. Also, on Pretty Little Liars, Mona's explanation for becoming A makes no sense. She states it's because Aria, Spencer, and Emily took Hanna away from her. weren't even talking when A started sending messages. In fact, A is literally what brought Hanna and the girls back together. And why torture Hanna along with the others? She arguably got it the worst, considering Mona hit her with her car and constantly tormented Hanna over her eating disorder. I won't excuse what Mona did to Emily, but Emily came out fairly quickly, so there wasn't much to torture her over anymore. Spencer and Aria were being groomed, and those things frankly should've been outed to the adults in their lives. But Hanna? Beyond threatening to expose her stealing (which she literally does in Episode 1), most of A's torture centers are around Hanna having been "fat" and trying to get her to relapse. Cece is even worse. She tortures the girls because they "moved on" when Ali was dead. tortures Ali too? Also, how did Jason just forget he had another sibling? And HOW DID CECE FUND THE DOLLHOUSE??? I have to bring up a continuity plot hole with Pretty Little Liars because it's SO bad. Season 3, Episode 13 is Halloween of their Senior year. Season 5, Episode 12 is Thanksgiving. Almost two seasons passed in a matter of weeks??? This includes Caleb recovering from being shot, Ali coming back from the dead, all of Ravenswood, Ezra's betrayal, and much, much more. In Mickey 17, how does Mickey have memories of his past selves who have died? They upload his consciousness into each new version, but how do they have access to the new memories that he's created just before dying, assuming they don't have access to his body? I guess this is less a plot hole than something I just refuse to believe, but it just makes no sense to me that there would EVER be another dinosaur park created after the dinosaurs got out the first time. Jurassic World shouldn't exist. Lost has so many plot holes I should probably ignore it entirely, but one that still bothers me years later is the reveal that Libby had been in the psych ward with Hurley. What did it mean??? What were they trying to tell us?? SO many things were never explained on Lost, but this one really irked me because it genuinely felt as if they forgot about it, and it was such a huge cliffhanger at the time. In Avengers: Endgame, we see Hawkeye's family just chilling when they dust. Same with a ton of Avengers-adjacent people, like Yelena, Scott, and Nakia. Was just no one aware the world was about to end? I know the big battle was in Wakanda, but wasn't there a battle early on in Infinity War in New York? Natasha didn't even want to warn her own sister? This is a sillier plot hole, but it's a funny one. Rhodey and Scott appear to have seen Hot Tub Time Machine, Stan is in that movie. Did they not notice that Bucky was just casually in a movie? Hot Tub Time Machine came out in 2010 too, so that was while Bucky was still the Winter Soldier. Guess he was also an actor on the side? Why didn't Fury ever call Carol before the very end of Infinity War? I know Carol said she was off helping other planets, which, fine, but you're telling me Fury didn't use the device ONCE during the massive global threats of the preceding movies? He didn't even TRY to contact her? Speaking of Carol, how did she find Tony and Nebula at the beginning of Endgame? I have sooo many questions about the cure on The Vampire Diaries. Katherine takes the cure, leading her blood to become the cure. Silas then takes the cure from her, leading to her rapidly aging. It appears you don't age while the cure is in your blood. But then later, when Stefan takes it (and then gives it to Damon), the show acts like they're going to grow old slowly, like a normal human? The whole plan was for Damon to take the cure and grow old with Elena. But wouldn't he still look young and be immortal until someone takes the cure from him? Was the plan for someone to do that when Elena was near death, so they'd die together??? Stefan also mentions in this scene that Damon has eternity with Elena, which makes no sense as Elena is human at this point. Also, Silas drinks ALL of Katherine's blood to ingest the cure, but later, you only need a syringe. What happens to the rest of the person's blood? It's just normal, then? Or could you make multiple cures? Let's talk about when Bonnie brought back the cure from the prison world. How the hell did Bonnie get 200 miles off Nova Scotia alone? And this is, like, a fake world, right? How is the real cure there, with no Silas or any other people existing? Also on TVD — and The Originals – all the Originals have different accents. siblings? At least Rebekah, Elijah, Kol, and Klaus are somewhat similar (I still think Rebekah sounds Australian), but Freya is full-on American. Finally, on Revenge, how is Sammy still alive when Emily/Amanda comes back almost 20 years later???
USA Today
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Everything we know so far about Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 2025
Everything we know so far about Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Show Caption Hide Caption Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights tips for scaredy cats You don't have to like haunted houses to have fun at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. We have our first Halloween Horror Nights theme for 2025. "Five Nights at Freddy's is coming in a whole new way to this year's Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights in both Hollywood and Orlando," the social media accounts for both events posted Sunday night. "More details coming soon." First a video game and book series, then a 2023 Blumhouse and Universal Pictures film with a sequel due to premiere this December, "Five Nights at Freddy's" follows animatronics from an abandoned children's pizza restaurant that come to life and kill. Universal has featured several Blumhouse films in Halloween Horror Nights experiences in recent years. So far, details on this year's other themes, ticket prices and more remain under wraps, but we already know answers to some of the most popular HHN questions. Here's what we know about 2025's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort. Start date of Halloween Horror Nights Universal's fan-favorite event will start a day earlier than last year, on both coasts. This year's Halloween Horror Nights will start on Aug. 29 in Orlando and run on select nights through Nov. 2 Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights will begin Sept. 4 and run on select nights through Nov. 2 What does Halloween Horror Nights consist of? Halloween Horror Nights is best known for its immersive themed houses and open-air scare zones. Each year, a few themes span both coasts, though they may be executed differently. Last year's shared themes were A Quiet Place, Insidious: The Further, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines. Remaining house and scare-zone themes are location-specific. Orlando usually has more houses and leans into more original content, while Hollywood tends to embrace more IP. Hollywood is also the only place guests can experience the Terror Tram, an HHN-specific twist on the World-Famous Studio Tour. Both events offer live entertainment, themed food and access to select park attractions with generally shorter waits times than during the day. How scary is Universal Halloween Horror Nights? Scary is subjective. Some guests aren't phased at all. Others can barely stand to open their eyes. Most guests are somewhere in between, enjoying a good scare in a safe space. Don't you dare look scared: How I survived Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Can the actors touch you at Halloween Horror Nights? They're not supposed to touch you. They may accidentally brush against you in a crowded scare zone, but they won't reach out and touch you on purpose. By the same token, guests should never touch scareactors, which is what Universal calls HHN actors. What can you not wear to Halloween Horror Nights? Guests are not allowed to wear costumes or masks at Halloween Horror Nights. Does HHN have an age limit? No, but the event's webpage says it 'may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13.' Is Halloween Horror Nights worth it? It's not yet clear how much this year's tickets will cost, but many fans return year after year and sometimes multiple times within a season because they love HHN so much. For reference, last year's single-night tickets started at $82.99 for Orlando and $77 for Hollywood. Multi-night passes are also available. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event that is not included with standard park admission.
Daily Mirror
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amazon quietly adds 'simply perfect' horror movie
It was a huge hit with fans and critics alike Amazon Prime has finally added what fans are calling the 'best horror film of 2024', described as a 'masterclass in suspense'. Heretic, which appeared on the platform's coming soon list over a month ago, is now available for streaming at no extra cost to Prime subscribers from today (June 1). The film created quite a buzz when it hit cinemas last year, featuring iconic British actor Hugh Grant in an unexpected role that earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Leading Actor. The plot centres around two young missionaries who find themselves caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse after knocking on the door of the sinister Mr. Reed (Grant). Trapped in his house, they must rely on their faith to escape alive. Written and directed by filmmaking duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, known for writing the original A Quiet Place together, their latest project was equally well received, earning a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reports the Daily Record. One verified reviewer said it 'messes with your mind'. Fans continue to heap praise on the film, with many claiming it is the 'hands down, best horror movie of 2024.' Viewers have been raving about the psychological thriller Heretic, with one commenting: "Thought-provoking. Somewhere between Saw, Cube, and 10 Cloverfield Lane, wrapped in a 'crisis of faith' theme. Come for the psychological thriller, stay for the philosophical killer. Excellent performances/directing. Much like the titular antagonist, the film manages to hold a microscope up to religion while giving us challenging choices to make." Hugh Grant has earned high praise for his role in the film, as one audience member remarked: "Heretic is an absolute masterclass in suspense and psychological horror, and Hugh Grant delivers one of the most chilling performances of his career." The same fan added: "Stepping away from his usual charming roles, Grant embodies pure menace with eerie precision, proving once again why he's one of the most versatile actors in the industry." Praise was also heaped on A24 by a cheerer of their work, who said they 'knocked it out the park again', while another viewer suggested 'Hollywood has done a disservice to Hugh Grant.' That person elaborated: "Based on this performance, he clearly should have been given more antagonist roles. He chews up dialogue like Denzel in Training Day and easily layers on tension and malice. Fantastic." Another enthusiast expressed that their immediate reaction after seeing the film was simply: "This movie is simply PERFECT. Like Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" perfect."
