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As fans await the announcement of the Dancing with the Stars Season 33 cast, speculation continues about who will appear on the show.

There were recent rumors about a popular Olympic athlete joining the cast of those trying to win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

In addition, previous rumors have suggested other celebs could appear on DWTS 33, including basketball star Caitlin Clark and former Good Morning America stars Amy Robach and T.J. Lavin.

Celebrity contestants all need professional dance partners to help them perfect their routines for the show.

Fans have also been campaigning for and speculating which pro dancers they want to see.

A recent batch of rumors has arrived after fans believe they spotted a potential clue suggesting the return of a popular pro.

Fans are buzzing after DWTS star drops potential clue about return for Season 33

Professional dancer Lindsay Arnold generated excitement for her potential return to DWTS...

Karina Smirnoff and others from the Dancing with the Stars family are reacting to the loss of former contestant Jacoby Jones.

Smirnoff, a professional dancer on DWTS for 18 seasons, has teamed with numerous celebrities, including reality TV star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, singer Aaron Carter, and actor Ralph Macchio.

Jones, a former NFL star and Super Bowl winner was Smirnoff’s partner for Season 16 of the show.

In an Instagram post on July 16, she paid tribute to Jones, indicating she was “heartbroken and shocked” upon news of his death.

Smirnoff shared a carousel post of images from their time together on and off the dancefloor.

“The world lost one of its finest. Coby was one of the funniest, coolest, kindest people I’ve met. He was always in a great mood. Loved his momma and family, football and dancing. Big Moe, I’ll miss u soooo much! I’ll miss ur jokes!

The Expendables franchise started strong with an impressive ensemble of legendary action stars in the first installment. The introduction of the "Young Expendables" in the third film set up a potential new direction for the franchise. However, The Expendables 4's lackluster performance and failure to capitalize on the young recruits led to its downfall.

Before The Avengers, the greatest crossover of all time might have been 2010's The Expendables. Directed by Sylvester Stallone, the over-the-top action flick's premise hinges on its impressive ensemble cast of legendary action stars. The first installment boasted not just Stallone, who plays Barney Ross the leader of the titular elite group of mercenaries but greats like Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Bruce Willis, and, notably, 2024's biggest action star, Jason Statham. While The Expendables is light on plot, its top-notch action sequences helped the film gross a staggering $274.5 million.

The Expendables 3 made just $214.7 million,...

Key takeaways: The Expendables franchise needs new action stars to revitalize it after the fourth movie's poor performance at the box office. Hollywood should consider hiring younger talent from the '90s to the 2020s to prevent the franchise from feeling stale and repetitive. The inclusion of professional boxer Bud Crawford, martial artist Mackenyu, and actors like Pedro Pascal and Michael B. Jordan would bring authenticity, talent, and fresh energy to The Expendables 5.

If there's one thing that The Expendables 5 may need, it's an injection of new, exciting action stars to revitalize the franchise. Stallone and friends may have been on to something with previous entries in the franchise, but the third movie didn't fare well and even returning to an R-rating for the fourth movie didn't help. The Expendables 4's abysmal performance at the box office is a clear indicator that the series could use new blood to...

“Dancing With the Stars” Season 32 kicked off right on schedule on Tuesday night, with all 15 couples, even temporary holdout actor Matt Walsh, hitting the dance floor for the first time.

“Bachelorette” star Charity Lawson and partner Artem Chigvintsev earned the highest score of the evening for their Tango, which judge Bruno Tonioli proclaimed to be “exquisite,” while Carrie Ann Inaba said it was “stunning,” especially for Week 1.

Charity took the lead from singer Jason Mraz, whose Cha-Cha-Cha with Daniella Karagacha to his own song, “I Feel Like Dancing,” prompted Bruno to dub him “the one to watch.” Jason, who claimed his higher-than-average dancing skills were due to an “extra vertebra,” earned a “7” from each judge.

After the audience votes were added, “Rhobh” star Mauricio Umansky and “Veep” star Matt Walsh were in the bottom two. Matt’s “non-traditional” Cha-Cha-Cha with partner Koko Iwasaki received a “4,” from each judge, a decision the audience booed.

The Expendables 4 is ranked as the worst movie in the franchise, lacking enjoyable elements and wasting new additions to the cast. The Expendables 3 suffers from a PG-13 rating and the inclusion of a younger cast, deviating from the franchise's DNA and resulting in lackluster action. The Expendables 2 offers cleaner and flashier action, capturing the vibe of a 90s-era action film, but the original The Expendables is still the best.

Now that The Expendables 4 is out, here is a complete ranking of every The Expendables movie. The franchise created by Sylvester Stallone was made in an effort to bring together a group of action stars from the 80s and 90s in a collaborative effort that paid homage to the films that helped define their careers. Viewers have seen Stallone share the screen with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolph Lundgren, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Wesley Snipes, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, and...

The Expendables 4 is set to hit theaters in 2023, but it seems that some cast members from The Expendables 3 won't be returning. Thorn, played by Glen Powell, was a important character in The Expendables 3 but is not confirmed to appear in The Expendables 4. Thorn's absence in the next installment would be puzzling, especially since he and the other new recruits were formally inducted into the team in the previous movie.

The Expendables 4 is bringing the action hero ensemble franchise back to theaters, but one new crew member of The Expendables 3 may not be returning for the team's next ride. The Expendables first took off in 2010, with Sylvester Stallone leading a crew of action movie veterans in a throwback to '80s and '90s action films. The Expendables franchise hit its first snag with 2014's The Expendables 3, which underperformed its two predecessors due to its ill-advised PG-13 rating.

Dancing With The Stars alum Lindsay Arnold and her husband Samuel Lightner recently revealed the sex of their baby. After being a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, Lindsay, who shares 2-year-old Sage Jill with her husband, joined DWTS as a professional dancer. Over the years, she has danced with such celebrities as Victor Ortiz, Jordan Fisher, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Matt James. She ended up winning DWTS season 25 with Jordan.

The mother of two and former DWTS pro took to her Instagram account recently to share a video detailing how she and Samuel learned about the sex of their baby. It was revealed that the pair will be welcoming another baby girl into their family. In the video, Lindsay and Samuel stood together kissing while blindfolded as they waited for the big revelation. They stood in the excitement amid a crowd of family and friends, who cheered them up.

With “Dancing with the Stars” set to come back for a 31st season this fall on Disney+, there’s a long list of celebrities who deserve to compete on the dance floor. Below is a list of male stars I think the show should consider inviting to the ballroom to vie for the next Mirror Ball Trophy. Do you agree with my picks? Vote in our poll at the bottom of this post to let us know which you’d most like to see on “DWTS.” And feel free to let us know in the comments what other stars you would like to see when the show comes back in September.

SEEEverything to know about ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 31, from its new network to its new producer David Alvarez

Having trained with the American Ballet Theatre, he won a Tony Award at just 15-years-old as one of the three...

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao makes his highly-anticipated return to the ring tonight in a Wba super welterweight title bout against Yordenis Ugas. This is the Filipino star’s first bout since his win over Keith Thurman in July 2019, while the Cuban-born Ugas heads into the fight as a last-minute replacement for Errol Spence, who had to drop out due to injury.

The Pacquiao vs. Ugas fight is an exclusive pay-per-view (PPV) event that you can stream on Fite.tv. Pricing for the Pacquiao vs. Ugas PPV is $74.99.

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Ex-boxing champ Victor Ortiz pled not guilty to 3 felony sexual assault charges Wednesday -- including forcible rape -- and then smiled on his way out of court.  The 31-year-old former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant appeared in a courtroom in Ventura County, CA wearing a tie and a black vest ... flanked by a team of lawyers.  As we previously reported, Ortiz -- who appeared in movies like 'Expendables 3' and "Southpaw" -- was arrested last...

Victor Ortiz, a champion boxer who also competed on Season 16 of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, turned himself in to authorities Tuesday for allegedly raping a woman in March, the Oxnard Police Department said. Ortiz surrendered at 2:55 p.m. at the Ventura County Sheriff Department's East Valley Station and was charged with three counts of felony sexual assault. The 31-year-old athlete's bail was set at $100,000 after Ortiz was formally charged with suspicion of forcible digital penetration, forcible oral copulation and forcible rape. The police department added that if people have additional information regarding the alleged incident, they are encouraged to contact detective Kevin Adair at 805-385-7663; should...

Ex-boxing champ Victor Ortiz -- who appeared on "Dancing With the Stars" -- has been charged with 3 counts of felony sexual assault, including rape ... officials say.  The 31-year-old -- who also had roles in 'Expendables 3' and "Southpaw" -- surrendered to authorities in Oxnard, CA on Tuesday. According to court records, the alleged incident took place inside of a home in Oxnard on March 19. The female accuser contacted police that same day and filed a...

“So You Think You Can Dance” judge Nigel Lythgoe praised season 15 contestant Jensen Arnold and her entire dancing family in the third week of live shows, saying it would be nice if someone created a reality show around sisters with actual talent. He didn’t mention any untalented sisters by name, but it wasn’t hard to interpret that Kardashian subtweet. Whether or not the Arnold sisters get their own reality show someday, who’s your favorite member of the dance family: Jensen or her trailblazing big sister Lindsay Arnold? Vote in our poll at the bottom of this post.

Like Jensen, Lindsay got her start on “Sytycd.” She competed in the ninth season of the show during the summer of 2012. She only made it as far as the Top 8, but she found success the following year when she became a professional dancer during the 16th season of rival competition series “Dancing with the Stars.

When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar begins to compete in the upcoming 26th season of “Dancing with the Stars” he’ll be the fifth NBA player to have challenged for the Mirror Ball Trophy. Will he have what it takes to win? The new season begins on April 30, so before he and his competitors start competing on the dance floor, let’s consider the pros and cons for this contender.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played for 20 seasons in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks (1969-74) and then the Los Angeles Lakers (1975-89). During his career as a center Abdul-Jabbar was a record six-time NBA Most Valuable Player, a record 19-time NBA All-Star, a 15-time All-NBA selection, and an 11-time NBA All-Defensive Team member. In 1996 he was honored by the NBA as one of the 50 greatest players in history. So Abdul-Jabbar has spent decades accumulating fans who might eagerly vote for him, and he...

Ex-boxing champ -- turned "Dancing with the Stars" contestant -- Victor Ortiz struck a plea deal in his DUI case ... and he's on thin ice for the next 3 years.  TMZ Sports broke the story ... Ortiz was arrested on Sept. 24 in Ventura County, CA around 7 Pm when cops pulled over his BMW and smelled booze.  Officials say Ortiz's Bac was More than .15 ... which is a huge deal because in California, that triggers a "special allegation" which...

Former Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross, who retired after his team won the World Series in 2016, is the first baseball player to appear on Dancing with the Stars — and he’s dancing to win!

Nicknamed “Grandpa Rossy,” the 39 year-old former Mlb star is partnered with Lindsay Arnold, who has past experience dancing with athletes. In season 16, Arnold was paired with American boxer Victor Ortiz and in season 23, she and Calvin Johnson Jr. came in third place.

Ross’ Chicago teammates even claim he’s “got moves” and “stands a good chance of winning.” Here are five things to know about the...

While we wouldn't mind having Lyle Lovett planning our wedding, his Life in Pieces character is another story.

The 59-year-old musician guest stars in this week's episode of the CBS comedy, where he plays Ned Gawler, Colleen (Angelique Cabral) and Matt's (Thomas Sadoski) wedding planner/funeral director. Yeah, you read that right.

Exclusive: 'Life in Pieces' First Look: Matt Learns Why Colleen Has Mysterious Stomach Cramps

Only Et has an exclusive first look at Thursday's episode, in which Charlie Puth also guest stars, as Lovett promises to plan Matt and Colleen "the wedding of their dreams."

"I can barely contain my excitement," Lovett says, completely monotone.

"I know it's unorthodox for a funeral planner to also be in the wedding biz, but I take great joy in seeing the happiness in the faces of my clients without having to paint them on myself," he continues, before pulling out Colleen's wedding book "from last time."

"She's...

Andy Richter is everything you wanted in a high school drama teacher -- or everything you wanted to avoid.

The 50-year-old comedian guest stars on this week's episode of Life in Pieces, playing Samantha's (Holly J. Barrett) high school musical director, Julius Black, who brings an interesting approach to the school's upcoming performance of Silence of the Lambs: The Musical.

Exclusive: Victor Ortiz and Jasmine Tookes Teach Samantha to Embrace Her 'Girl Power' on 'Life in Pieces'

Unfortunately, Sam gets cast as Clarice's understudy in the production, prompting Heather (Betsy Brandt) to try and confront Julius about the decision.

"Look, Mrs. Hughes. If this is about the part of Clarice, I can't discuss it," Julius tells Heather while running rehearsals. "We at the school have a strict Pnis policy. We're very firm!"

"You have a what?!" Heather asks, clearly confused.

"A Pnis policy: Parental Non-Involvement at School?" he snaps back...

Life in Pieces is about to get a little more star power.

Et has an exclusive look at Thursday's episode, in which John (James Brolin) teaches Samantha (Holly J. Barrett) to cut class -- with the help of a few famous guest stars.

Exclusive: 'Life in Pieces' Star Thomas Sadoski Gets Back to His Country Roots in Retro Photo Shoot

"I hate ballet. Mom did what she always does, sign me up, and then tell me I have to go, because she already signed me up," Samantha complains as John drops her off for class.

"Well, Mom does that to me with karaoke," John jokes. "Hey, you wanna play hooky?"

Of course, John's version of hooky includes a trip to the boxing gym, where world and national boxing champion Victor Ortiz and Victoria's Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes just happen to work out -- and encourage Sam to ditch ballet for a little "girl power."

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Victor Ortiz is going to be a dad!

A source close to the 29-year-old professional boxer tells Et that Ortiz's girlfriend, Deborah, is pregnant and expecting a baby boy.

Watch: Pregnant Janet Jackson Debuts Growing Baby Bump in Rare Public Appearance

Ahead of Et revealing the baby news, Ortiz posted a cute pic of himself and Deborah to Instagram. "Two goofballs @__debborah__ #goodvibes," he captioned the sweet selfie.

In addition to boxing, Ortiz is also known for competing on season 16 of Dancing With the Stars, and his roles in The Expendables 3 (2014) and Southpaw (2015).

Exclusive: Tori Spelling Talks Her Health During Fifth Pregnancy on First Red Carpet Since the Baby Announcement!

Ortiz isn't the only one from the DWTS family that's expecting. Maksim Chmerkovskiy's fiancee, Peta Murgatroyd, will be giving birth "in no time," and has been sharing selfies of her growing bump with her Instagram followers. Check it out:

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TMZ Sports has obtained the mug shot for ex-boxing champ Victor Ortiz -- taken right after he was arrested for DUI on Saturday.  We broke the story ... the 29-year-old former "Dancing With the Stars" contestant was pulled over in California for expired tags on his BMW -- and during the stop, cops suspected he was drunk.  Ortiz -- who is on probation stemming from a 2015 battery conviction -- was arrested and taken to a nearby...

Though The Expendables 3 was a substantial box office disappointment, drawing less than its two predecessors both domestically and internationally, a fourth installment in the star-studded, testosterone-fueled action franchise is still happening, according to sources.

The Expendables 4, which is being greenlit with a sizable $100 million-plus budget, is getting the green light after Nu Image and Millennium struck pre-sales deals with Sp International Pictures on behalf of Ssxh Beijing and Max Screen Film Distribution to make the movie happen.

Those deals include equity investments in the project and give Chinese distribution rights – $78 million of the last installment’s $206 million haul came from the country, where The Expendables is apparently a beloved and extremely lucrative series instead of the more nostalgia-infused amusement it is stateside. Or, as Steven Paul of Sp International puts it:

“What seems to work in their favour in China, is that these movies are good old-fashioned shoot ’em up entertainment.

Boxer Victor Ortiz is adamant he did Not assault a country music fan at a Jason Aldean/Kenny Chesney concert back in July ... and pled not guilty in court moments ago.  We broke the story ... Ortiz -- a former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant -- was arrested on July 25th when officials say he and his brother beat the living daylights out of a guy at the Rose Bowl.  Victor was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery.

Boxing stud Victor Ortiz -- a former "Dancing with the Stars" competitor -- has been charged with misdemeanor assault and battery for allegedly beating a guy up at a Jason Aldean/Kenny Chesney concert.  TMZ Sports broke the story ... the 28-year-old -- who has appeared in several movies including "Expendables" and "Southpaw" -- was originally arrested for assault with a deadly weapon on July 25th after a fight broke out at the Rose Bowl.  Ortiz...

Victor Ortiz, former boxing champ who competed on Dancing with the Stars, was arrested over the weekend with the charge of “assault with a deadly weapon.” Victor Ortiz Arrested The boxer was arrested at a Kenny Chesney concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., according to People. The alleged “deadly weapon” was Ortiz’s foot. He […]

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Rachel McAdams and Jake Gyllenhaal stepped out together at the Southpaw premiere in New York on Monday, flashing smiles and posing for pictures on the red carpet. Rachel stunned in an all-black, midriff-baring outfit, while Jake looked handsome in a gray suit. Along with Rachel and Jake, cast members 50 Cent, Naomie Harris, and Victor Ortiz all showed up to the movie's premiere with additional support from Tyson Beckford and Zosia Mamet. 50 Cent suited up in green for the big night, and Naomie Harris was a vision in white. Rapper Eminem made a rare appearance, keeping it casual in a leather jacket and a black baseball cap. Rachel and Jake have been busy promoting the boxing drama over the past few weeks and brought their stunning good looks to the ESPYs last Wednesday. We also got a sneak peek at a behind-the-scenes video showing shirtless Jake prepping for his role in the ring.

Over the last week or so, Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance in Southpaw just became his main shot at Oscar attention. Part of that has to do with people seeing his film, which opens on Friday, but most of it has to do with one of his other 2015 releases being pushed back. That one is the drama Demolition, so this boxing flick is his primary chance, unless Everest becomes a big player. As for the movie itself, it’s a solid sports drama, mainly elevated by Gyllenhaal, who delivers yet another outstanding performance. At this point, he might just be the most consistent and interesting actor in Hollywood. Southpaw is a boxing drama about Billy Hope (Gyllenhaal) a champion who has fought his way to the top and has it all. A loving wife (Rachel McAdams), a cute daughter (Oona Laurence), millions, and a championship belt, to boot. Then, tragedy strikes...

The Mayweather vs. Berto fight is gonna Suuuuucckkk ... so claims boxer Victor Ortiz -- who says the match is "embarrassing" and both fighters need to retire.   Ortiz was out in NYC getting ready to attend the premiere of his new boxing flick "Southpaw" -- when he went off on both Floyd and Andre Berto ... saying the matchup was a disgrace to the sport.   "I have no respect for that," Ortiz said.  Victor -- who fought...

On Sunday, July 19, 2015, Jake Gyllenhaal and Eminem made a surprise appearance at an advance screening of Southpaw in Eminem’s hometown of Detroit. Gyllenhaal stars as Billy “The Great” Hope and Eminem is the Executive Producer of the film, his record label, Interscope Records, is producing the soundtrack in which features two original Eminem songs, “Phenominal” and “Kings Never Die.”

The pair talked enthusiastically about the film and their involvement and then quickly ducked out before the screening began. Check out the video of the appearance above as well as a couple photos below. Don’t forget to check Southpaw out when it’s released on July 24th.

About The Film:

Southpaw: From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and screenwriters Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy) and Richard Wenk (The Mechanic), Southpaw tells the riveting story of Billy “The Great” Hope, reigning Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World...

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“Southpaw,” starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Forest Whitaker, is this year’s entry into the “Rocky”-esque fighting drama genre, and the film has a brand new clip hoping to reel you in. The clip, “Title Fight,” features Gyllenhaal’s character Billy Hope encountering his friend and manager, played by 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson). It’s a dramatic, quiet scene featuring Billy’s reticence to get back in the ring. Check out the clip below. “Southpaw” is directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Kurt Sutter. The film also stars Rachel McAdams, Clare Foley, Miguel Gomez, Rita Ora, Victor Ortiz and Naomie Harris. “From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and screenwriter Kurt Sutter (“Sons [ Read More ]

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Read More: Watch: Jake Gyllenhaal Steps into the Ring in 'Southpaw' Trailer The hard-hitting trailers for Antoine Fuqua's boxing drama "Southpaw" have been teasing the brutal and emotional action to come inside the ring, but a new clip courtesy of The Weinstein Company is bringing the real heart of the drama to the forefront.  "Southpaw" stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Billy "The Great" Hope, Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World. When a family tragedy strikes and he loses custody of his daughter, Billy struggles to become a contender once again and win back those he loves the most. Forest Whitaker, Rachel McAdams, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Victor Ortiz also star. The clip above showcases a tender moment between Billy and his wife, Maureen (McAdams), as she urges Billy to put his family first and take some time away from the sport he loves. The film's marketing has...

I'm really only writing about this because I found it humorous this "clip" (which is actually a trailer) for Southpaw actually premiered on Jay-z's music streaming service Tidal last week, but in order to watch the video you had to actually sign up for the service. While there was an option for a free trial that "free" trial did require you give over your credit card details so they could charge you later on down the line if you didn't cancel your free trial in time. I'm sure the move managed to gain the service a few extra subscribers that will eventually become ex-subscribers, but it's just funny what companies will do to use silly things such as movie trailers to pad their stats and get an extra buck out of anyone they can. That said, here's the brief trailer for Southpaw, no subscription required. yt id="5FOjuRxzUGg" width...

Another one of Jake Gyllenhaal's most anticipated movies this year is the boxing drama Southpaw from director Antoine Fuqua in which Gyllenhaal plays boxer Billy "The Great" Hope, the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion, However, a tragic accident sends him into a downward spiral. His daughter is taken by Child Services and his home repossessed by the bank until a washed up former boxer named Tick (Forest Whitaker) agrees to take Billy under his wing, rebuilding him into a new man. Written by Kurt Sutter ("Sons of Anarchy"), the film co-stars Rachel McAdams, Naomie Harris, Victor Ortiz, 50 Cent, Clare Foley, Beau Knapp, Oona Laurence and Rita Ora. Along with the new trailer, we also have Enimem's song "Phenomenal" which will be featured in the film. Eminem will exec produce the soundtrack, but even more interesting is the fact he was once tapped to play the lead role, but reportedly dropped out to focus on music.

When we last saw Jake Gyllenhaal on screen, he wasn’t looking too hot, going gaunt to play a sociopathic reporter in Dan Gilroy’s excellent Nightcrawler, and this summer will find the actor transforming yet again, as he bulks up to play a battered boxer in Southpaw. A new trailer for the Antoine Fuqua-directed drama has cast further light on the story, and if the compelling look given here is indicative of the film as a whole, Gyllenhaal could be duking it out with the best of them in this year’s awards race.

In Southpaw, Gyllenhaal’s fighter, Billy Hope, endures punishment in and out of the ring, as his massively successful career is shattered by the murder of his loving wife (Rachel McAdams). Falling into despair, the boxer loses his grip professionally and personally, leaving child protective services to take his daughter (Oona Laurence) away from him.

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Shady Records/Interscope Records will release Southpaw (Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture), soundtrack to The Weinstein Company motion picture Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The album – which will feature new songs created for and inspired by the film and more – will be released this July. Shady Records founder Eminem also serves as the album’s executive producer.

The DJ Khalil produced first single from the soundtrack, Eminem’s “Phenomenal,” appears in the trailer of the new movie.

The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and written by Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy, The Shield), is the riveting story of Billy “The Great” Hope, the reigning light heavyweight boxing champion of the world (played by Academy...

I listed it as one of my 20 most anticipated films arriving this summer, but I also fear Southpaw might be a bit of a stinker. I didn't watch the first trailer after hearing it was a bit spoilerish, but I did peep a few seconds of this one and the brawl at what appears to be an awards ceremony followed by the gunshot and the death of... someone (maybe his longtime trainerc) seems a little on the nose, not to mention a little Rocky III, which isn't all that bad... Rocky III might be a little steeped in stupidity, but it was still fun, the question is whether or not this movie will have a little fun, or if it will be too overly melodramatic. I don't know, maybe I'm just nervous because I got my hopes up a little too high for this one. sb id="1519073" height="281" width="500" From...

The May 1 release of Avengers: Age of Ultron marks the "official" start of the 2015 Summer Movie Season and with that in mind, it's only appropriate to offer up a look forward at what's ahead over the next four months. What is ahead over the next four monthsc Well, a lot of movies that cost a lot of money with a few smaller features mixed in for good measure, and as much as some of us may lament the fact studios have become so franchise focused, it's hard not to admit a desire to see some of these bigger features. As a means of whittling down the flock of films arriving over the next several months I've chosen to take a look at my 20 most anticipated, which does mean there are bound to be some titles I probably ought to mention, but didn't make the list for a variety of reasons.

The year 2015 is shaping up to be a very exciting time at the movies. Blockbuster sequels like Star Wars and Avengers plus exciting new adventures from Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese are arriving over the next year. Here is a list of the highly anticipated movies I’m looking forward to in 2015.

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Avengers: Age of Ultron

The assembled team of superheroes return featuring Chris Evans as Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk and two new additions, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The trailer showed a rather dark side that is sure to accompany a bigger and louder sequel. I enjoyed the first movie, but something tells me this one will top it.

Holy abs!  The new trailer for "Southpaw" just dropped ... and so did our jaws after getting a look at Jake Gyllenhaal in all his shirtless glory.  The drama follows the life of boxer Billy Hope, who almost looses everything when his his wife, Maureen Hope (Rachel McAdams), gets shot and dies after he starts a fistfight with a fellow heavyweight competitor.  Check out the trailer for "Southpaw" above!  The intense flick boasts a pretty impressive cast, including Rita Ora, Forest Whitaker, 50 Cent, Victor Ortiz and Tyrese Gibson. We can't wait to see Jake show off his boxing chops (and buff bod) on this big screen -- are you excited to see "Southpaw"? Tell toofab in the comment section below and check out the gallery to see more movie transformations!  Read more...

Here’s your first look at the brand new trailer for Southpaw.

The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, Rachel McAdams, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Rita Ora, Naomie Harris and Victor Ortiz.

From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and starring Academy Award nominated Jake Gyllenhaal (Nightcrawler, Brokeback Mountain) comes a story of tragedy, loss and the painful road to redemption… Billy “The Great” Hope (Gyllenhaal) is the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion whose unorthodox stance, the so-called “Southpaw,” consists of an ineloquent, though brutal, display of offensive fighting…one fueled by his own feelings of inadequacy and a desperate need for love, money and fame.

With a beautiful family, home and financial security, Billy is on top both in and out of the ring until a tragic accident leaves his wife dead and sends him into a downward spiral. His days now an endless haze of alcohol and prescription drugs,...

In case you hadn't heard, "Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter teamed up with "Training Day" and "The Equalizer" director Antoine Fuqua for the new boxing drama "Southpaw."  Harvey Weinstein has been touting it since he showed footage of Gyllenhaal "training" at Cannes last May.  Judging from the first preview, it may be box office heaven for The Weinstein Company. We'd warn you about spoilers, but this is one trailer that pretty much puts it all out there.  Jake Gyllenhaal plays Billy Hope, a champion junior middleweight boxer who seemingly has it all.  A beautiful and loving wife (Rachel McAdams), an adorable daughter (Oona Laurence) and an opulent lifestyle.  When tragedy strikes Hope hits rock bottom until he decides to pick up the pieces of his life by hanging out at a small-time gym run by Forest Whitaker.   You can predict the entire movie's plot based on this new preview,...

The first Southpaw trailer has hit and doesn’t shy away from taking you through each act of the movie, so if you like your trailers to be subtle this isn’t for you. Jake Gyllenhaal leads the film (which was once a project for Eminem) and has a lot to fight for it seems. Besides that the trailer shows too much and doesn’t feel like a serious contender for its actors, I’ll give it a chance because I’m a sucker for a good comeback story. Here’s the official synopsis:

From director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and writers Kurt Sutter (Sons Of Anarchy) and Richard Wenk (The Mechanic) comes Southpaw – the story of Billy “The Great” Hope, Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World. When tragedy strikes and he loses it all, Billy enters the battle of his life as he struggles to become a contender...

Here is the result of Jake Gyllenhaal’s hard work transforming his body into Junior Middleweight champ Billy “The Great” Hope for Antoine Fuqua’s Southpaw, the Kurt Sutter- and Richard Wenk-scripted pic that the Weinstein Company will release July 31. Gyllenhaal dropped jaws in November when the first photo from the movie was released, showing he had gained 15 pounds of pure muscle to leave his Nightcrawler character — for which he earned a Golden Globe nom — well in the rearview mirror.

The first trailer shows the effort will be worth it: The tale of a champ who loses everything in a personal tragedy and is forced to fight his way to redemption looks perfectly gritty and rough around the edges, hallmarks you’d expect from a Sutter (Sons Of Anarchy) and Fuqua (Training Day) tie-up. Then throw in a fully committed Gyllenhaal and co-stars Rachael McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson,...

Boxing isn’t about how hard you hit, as the old Rocky saying goes, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keeping moving forward. It’s an adage that will ring true for Billy “The Great” Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) in Southpaw, a down-on-his-luck fighter who must overcome a family tragedy in order to win back custody of his daughter.

As with most of these underdog stories, it’s an arc that will see Gyllenhaal’s character enter the ring once more for the so-called “fight of his life.” But beyond the familiar narrative, there’s certainly reason to be excited for the upcoming drama. For one, Training Day‘s Antoine Fuqua is in the director’s chair, with Forest Whitaker, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Rachel McAdams rounding out Southpaw‘s ensemble cast.

Moreover, the film’s first trailer showcases a gripping and intense character piece, with Gyllenhaal...

I don’t know what catalyzed Jake Gyllenhaal into the career resurgence he is in right now, but I’m excited for whatever he is going to do next.

The first trailer for Southpaw dropped on Friday, which stars Gyllenhaal as Billy “The Great” Hope, Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World. The film, from The Equalizer director Antoine Fuqua, also stars Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Rita Ora, Naomie Harris and Victor Ortiz.

Southpaw follows Hope as he struggles through a tragedy and tries to get himself back in shape to become a contender once again. This film’s main selling point is certainly the performance by Gyllenhaal and how he is able to immerse himself into a role again, much like he did in Enemy, Prisoners, End of Watch, and Nightcrawler.

Fuqua has been dipping into bigger movies lately with The Equalizer and Olympus Has Fallen,...

The first trailer for Southpaw starring Jake Gyllenhaal has arrived as director Antoine Fuqua has definitely sought to bring us a "down in the trenches" boxing drama with an impressive cast. Said cast also includes Rachel McAdams, Naomie Harris, Forest Whitaker, Victor Ortiz, Tyrese Gibson, 50 Cent, Clare Foley, Beau Knapp, Oona Laurence and Rita Ora. Set for release on July 31, the screenplay comes from "Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter and was actually going to star Eminem at one time in the lead role. Now it's Gyllenhaal playing Billy "The Great" Hope, the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion whose unorthodox stance, the so-called "Southpaw." Watch the Southpaw trailer below. sb id="1504549" height="360" width="640" From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and starring Academy Award® nominated Jake Gyllenhaal (Nightcrawler, Enemy) comes a story of tragedy, loss and the painful road to redemption... Billy "The Great" Hope (Gyllenhaal) is the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion whose unorthodox stance,...

2014 was a fantastic year for yours truly! I saw so many great films (and not-so great), met wonderful celebrities, and worked with interesting folks with various backgrounds as we travailed through this thing we call life.

So as part of our yearly tradition, I made a new demo reel for my Best of 2014, and boy oh boy, it came out splendidly! Hope you like it, and just remember one thing, this was made with love! Thank you for being a friend!

These are some of the celebrities/movies/stories you.ll see on this Manny Mashup we call Mtmg 8.0:

The Lego Movie

Chris Pratt . The Lego Movie

Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore . Blended

Wendy McLendon-Covey -- Blended

Jake Gyllenhaal . Nightcrawler

Tammy

Kathy Bates . Tammy

Susan Sarandon . Tammy

Melissa McCarthy . Tammy

Dumb and Dumber To

Edge of Tomorrow

Exodus

Guardians of the Galaxy

Transcendence

Morgan Freeman . Transcendence

Godzilla

Bryan Cranston . Go...

Southpaw—the Weinstein Company boxing movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal, directed by Antoine Fuqua, and written by Kurt Sutter and Richard Wenk—has set a release date of July 31. Gyllenhaal, who dropped weight for last year's Nightcrawler, clearly hit the gym to portray Billy “The Great” Hope, the troubled Junior Middleweight champion whose life is spiraling downward when a washed up former boxer (Forest Whitaker) takes him under his wing. The actor added 25 pounds of muscle during six months of training. "I watched him vomit in the gym and almost pass out," Fuqua recently told EW. "I watched him take gut shots to the ribs,...