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As an actress and executive producer, Zendaya is already a multi-hyphenate, but she’s not quite ready to climb into a director’s chair.  IndieWire reports (via The New York Times) that the “Challengers” star needs more time before she directs her first project. But when that day comes, Luca Guadagnino will say, “I told you so.” READ MORE: ‘Challengers’ Review: Zendaya Rules This Love Triangle “I’m overly conscious of everything else around me,” Zendaya told the publication in an interview for Guada’s new tennis drama, in theaters today.

Zendaya and Tom Holland’s relationship is going strong. According to new reports, the couple has even discussed marriage and has planned for a future together.Zendaya pays homage to Venus and Serena Williams with iconic look recreationZendaya shares what Serena Williams told her after watching her play tennis in ‘Challengers’A source spoke to PEOPLE and revealed that Holland and Zendaya are very serious about each other.

Challengers, the new tennis-based film starring Zendaya, is out in cinemas tomorrow (April 26).It’s the latest film from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All), and centres on an intense love triangle between tennis coach Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) and rival racket-thrashers Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) and Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), who is also her husband.In a four-star review of the film, NME wrote: “The performances are exceptional, with off-the-scale chemistry between all three leads. Zendaya, in particular, is a force of nature, and you feel her angry frustration at her own career path (which was cut short by injury) in every scene.

Tennis isn’t a contact sport but it can be brutal on the body, mind, emotions, and ego, especially at the elite pro level depicted so sharply in the ripping sports drama Challengers.A tennis movie with much more on its menu, the film, directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name), credibly captures the fiercely combative pro tour, where, for those at the top, the payoff in riches and fame can be massive.For rising or journeyman players toiling on the sport’s minor league Challengers circuit, however, the struggle to train, travel, stay healthy and fit, and just pay bills bears few rewards greater than simply winning. And if you’re not winning, then what are you doing here?That’s the ice-cold attitude espoused by tennis diva Tashi Duncan, portrayed with impervious brashness by Zendaya.

Saltburn.”Like Emerald Fennell’s shapeshifting mystery, “Challengers” is, at once, artful, addictive and deceptive. The salivating viewer believes it’s one thing, becomes sure it’s another and then leaves with a different theory altogether.There are more similarities.

Zendaya is playing a professional tennis player in her new movie, “Challengers.” The film is a romance and a sports drama following the shifting dynamics between three tennis players. Logically, Serena and Venus Williams were in the guest list at one of the movie’s premieres. Zendaya and Coco Gauff fangirl over each other onlineZendaya revives Cindy Crawford’s Classic 1991 tennis dress for Milan appearanceOver the past few weeks, Zendaya has revealed her preparation for the role, which included some tennis training in order to make her performance seem as real as possible.

Zendaya has said that she believes it is “very odd” that she is always asked about kissing her male co-stars in interviews.The actor, who is currently promoting her latest film Challengers, appeared on the Jake’s Takes podcast when the issue of the “abnormal amount of attention” to her kissing scenes was raised by host Jake Hamilton.“I have no idea. I don’t know if it’s because they want it to be, like, a viral thing, I don’t know.

From almost all accounts, it seems like Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino has another hit on his hands with “Challengers,” a new tennis drama from MGM Studios that’s actually more of a love-triangle romance bundled into the sports genre. Starring Zendaya (Marvel’s “Spider-Man” franchise and the “Dune” series), Josh O’Connor (“Dr.

Despite being released during the pandemic in 2021, “Spider-Man: Now Way Home” became the most successful ‘Spider-Man’ installment of all time at the box office, earning a whopping $1.9 billion for Sony Pictures. So, putting “Spider-Man 4” into production is clearly one of the studio’s biggest priorities, along with getting Tom Holland,  Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon back into their key roles.

Based on the marketing, you might think “Challengers” is at its core, a tennis movie and, well, it sort of is. The film is certainly set in the world of tennis, you can’t deny that, and at one point, Zendaya’s character Tashi Duncan remarks, “We’re always talking about tennis.” The sport is at the center of her life.

“Dune: Part Two” returns to IMAX screens this weekend, a move that will likely send Denis Villeneuve‘s sequel over the $700 million global box office barrier. That’ll be a coup for him and Warner Bros. and all but assure Villeneuve makes “Dune: Part Three” as soon as possible (barring a break, of course, and maybe another project first as a creative palette cleanser).

Zendaya and Coco Gauff are fans of each other. While promoting her new film “Challengers,” Zendaya revealed that she’d love to meet Coco Gauff. The moment attracted the eye of Gauff herself, who dropped an excited comment on social media.

the 2024 Met Gala approaches. All eyes are on Zendaya, the multi-talented star of “Euphoria” and fashion icon.

Zendaya has addressed the delay to season three of Euphoria, claiming she also has no idea when, or if, it will start production.Just over two years have passed since the hit HBO series’ second season concluded with a cliffhanger finale.The third season suffered delays to filming and production as a result of last year’s acting and writing strikes, as well as creator Sam Levinson’s delay in completing the script.In a recent statement, HBO announced that the upcoming season is still on hold, and that its in-demand cast are free to explore other acting opportunities in the interim. The network added that it and Levinson “remain committed to making an exceptional third season.”Now, Zendaya has commented on the situation.

Zendaya says even she’s not sure if the series will ever return for a third season, according to Variety.HBO announced March 25 that Season 3 of “Euphoria” was being postponed — but that the network and series creator Sam Levinson “remain committed to making an exceptional third season.”“In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities,” an HBO spokesperson told Variety at the time.Zendaya, who plays Rue on the HBO series, told Variety Tuesday night — at the LA premiere of “Challengers” — that she wants the show to return, but is unaware of when or if Season 3 will begin production.“If it’s right for the characters and everything turns out the way it should, of course” she told Variety about a third season — adding that she’s “not in charge” of whether or not the show will return, even though she’s an executive producer of the series.“But it’s beyond me,” she said.Production on Season 3 had already been delayed due to the double-whammy WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in Hollywood and the death last July of co-star Angus Cloud, who played drug dealer Fez. Cloud was 25 and his death was ruled an accidental overdose due to a combination of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, benzodiazepine and other drugs.HBO announced last November that “Euphoria” would return in 2025 — but that was before the March postponement.Days after HBO announced the postponement of “Euphoria,” co-star Storm Reid, who plays Rue’s younger sister, Gia, spoke publicly about the news in an interview with Variety at the opening of USC’s new School of Dramatic Arts’ Drama Center.“I would hope the viewers, the audience will be able to finish the show,” she said.

Friends.The British actor, now aged 55, had a guest role on the ’90s sitcom in the show’s fourth season. She played a friend and bridesmaid of Emily, who was played by Helen Baxendale.Williams can be seen in scenes from the season four finale of the hit show, in which the main cast travel to London for the wedding of Ross and Emily.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have enlisted Boys Noize to remix their score for the upcoming feature film Challengers – listen to the half-hour mix below.The celebrated German producer and DJ Boys Noize has been hand-selected by Reznor and Ross to “deconstruct and subsequently reimagine” their propulsive, electronic score, and the new version mixes nine tracks into one continuous set.Listen to ‘Challengers [Mixed]’ below:Challengers is the latest film from director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All), and stars Zendaya as a former tennis prodigy turned coach who tries to redeem her husband’s (The Crown’s Josh O’Connor) losing streak when he takes on her ex-boyfriend. The film is out on April 26.Speaking about his new mix of the score, Boys Noize has said: “It’s been a fun challenge to turn this into one fluid experience and take it even further by redesigning the tracks, creating new elements and changing certain parts – especially on ‘Compress / Repress,’ which turns super epic in the end.

Zendaya is incredibly proud of her boyfriend, Tom Holland. As she’s promoting her new film “Challengers,” the actress has opened up about her career and her relationship with Holland, revealing that she’s thrilled to get to watch him perform onstage. Zendaya discusses her most ‘memed’ looks‘James Bond’ franchise interested in Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney as possible Bond girlsZendaya was featured on the cover of British Vogue, where she opened up about her relationship with Holland, a subject that she normally avoids.

Zendaya has had many amazing red-carpet fashion moments, but nothing compares to Thierry Mugler’s metal robot suit she wore to the Dune Two premiere in February. It became a viral sensation, and she looked incredible, but it almost didn’t happen.The actress reflected on her biggest fashion moments with Vogue’s “Life in Looks.” It was Zendaya’s idea to wear the famous suit.

Zendaya is one of the most exciting people to watch on the red carpet. She’s developed a long term partnership with Law Roach, with the two crafting bold looks that prompt conversations and that have positioned her as one of Hollywood’s leading style icons. In a new video, Zendaya discussed some of her most iconic looks, including an outfit that she still sees memes of.

Robert De Niro, Austin Butler and Snoop Dogg were gathered together at the rapper’s private Malibu estate.Snoop Dogg’s son Cordell posted photographs and videos from the evening to his Instagram, showing the stars sitting together, flashing peace signs and chatting with some other guestsThe caption to the Instagram post also indicated the star-studded group were going to share a private dinner together.The Instagram caption read: “Champ De Niro Elvis Scoop. Dinner at the Malibu house talking numbers”.A post shared by Champ Medici (@cbroadus)One video included in the Instagram post shows Snoop Dogg posing for a photo with his arms around De Niro, joking with him about having “Italian in [his] blood”.This event comes as Butler finishes up promoting his latest film, Dune: Part Two, which also starred Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.In a four-star review of the film, NME wrote: “Butler delivers a deliciously nasty turn as Feyd-Rautha (signature move: gleefully licking knife blades)” and described the cast as “exceptional”.It has also recently been confirmed that the Elvis star will join Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in making up the cast of Ari Aster’s next film with award-winning studio A24, titled Eddington.Meanwhile, last month Snoop Dogg and Dr.

Pierce Brosnan, handing out his stamp of approval. New reports claim that “Euphoria” stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney are being considered as romantic foils for Bond. Zendaya looks incredible in a new ‘Challengers’ teaserSydney Sweeney discusses audiences’ comments about her bodyBond producer Barbara Broccoli is reportedly interested in recruiting some of Hollywood’s leading young actresses to play some of Bond’s iconic femme fatales, reports The Daily Mail.

The talk of TV this week has been the delay of “Euphoria” Season 3, and many questions about the HBO series abound.

Yesterday, “Euphoria” fans received bad news. Following reports that season three of the hit HBO series was scrapped, spokespeople for the cable channel nearly admitted as much, reaffirmed their commitment to making it, but conceded the show was being delayed again.

Euphoria doesn’t seem to be arriving on screens anytime soon, following multiple delays.Fans of the hit HBO series, which stars Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney, have been awaiting a third instalment for more than two years, after its cliffhanger season two finale aired in February 2022.The third season suffered delays to filming and production as a result of last year’s acting and writing strikes, as well as creator Sam Levinson’s delay in completing the script.A statement made by the network (as per Deadline) revealed: “HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season. In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities.”Elordi, who plays the toxic lead male character, Nate Jacobs, received acclaim for his recent feature films, dark comedy thriller, Saltburn and memoir-adapted biopic Priscilla, in which he portrayed Elvis Presley.Meanwhile Sweeney, who plays divisive and naïve Cassie, has been promoting her latest project, horror movie, Immaculate, after kicking off the year with romcom, Anyone But You.Zendaya, who has earned Emmy awards for her portrayal of the show’s central role, Rue, a troubled teenage drug addict, has been celebrating the success of Dune: Part Two, and will soon be promoting upcoming romantic sports film, Challengers.Also recognised for his performance in Euphoria is Colman Domingo, who received the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama in 2022, for his portrayal of recovering drug addict Ali.

A flagship show with nine Emmy wins to date from 25 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2022, HBO has been desperate for more of their critically acclaimed hit “Euphoria.” However, as showrunner Sam Levinson has taken detours (like 2023’s poorly received and canceled “The Idol”), the much-anticipated series was pushed to 2025. Now, amid new rumors that the third season would be scrapped entirely, HBO tells Variety that the series is still in the works and the show is still alive; however, its shooting schedule has been delayed again.

Dune and Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve has commented on what it would take for him to make a third film in the sci-fi franchise.Speaking with Empire, Villeneuve spoke about the newly-released Dune: Part Two, in which he completes his adaptation of Frank Herbert’s first Dune book. Villeneuve has not shied away from addressing the potential of a third Dune film, though he previously stated that he’s planning to take a break first.Now, Villeneuve has reiterated to Empire that he doesn’t have Part Three – dubbed Dune Messiah after the book of the same name – on his mind right now: “I did both movies back-to-back, which makes absolute sense for me.

Zendaya and Tom Holland were spotted enjoying a date day in California at Indian Wells Tennis Garden.The Hollywood duo looked to be fixated on the BNP Paribas Open, as they watched Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Daniil Medvedev of Russia compete in the Men's Final. Euphoria star Zendaya, 27, and Spider-Man actor Tom, also 27, were joined by a friend as they watched the match unfold from the stands.The couple chatted and reacted to the match, with Tom covering his mouth at one point. The star looked stylish in a dark brown open shirt and white top, paired with tinted glasses and his hair swept to the side.

Dune mega fan has reportedly seen the 2021 film over 200 times, memorising its script in the process.Mac J., who runs the @batsdune account on X (formerly Twitter), has been using the platform as a log to note every time he watches the movie. To date, Mac has seen the film over 200 times and per an interview with Inverse, has the sci-fi epic’s script memorised.At the time of publishing, Mac J.’s account has logged that the mega fan has seen Dune: Part Two 18 times already – most of them in IMAX.

Zendaya’s impressive 2024 is just starting. Her year, which kicked off with the premiere of “Dune 2,” an appearance at the Oscars, and innumerable stunning looks, continues with a new project. “Challengers,” her new film, will be released in April 26th, with a new teaser being released.Zendaya’s best looks at the ‘Dune: Part 2’ press tour: From vintage Givenchy in Seoul to Mugler in LondonZendaya looks angelic in vintage Roberto Cavalli during her latest fashion momentA post shared by Challengers Movie (@challengersmovie)“Challengers” stars Zendaya as Tashi, a promising tennis player who loses her career after experiencing an injury.