​It seems that Gina Carano still might have some bad blood with Disney, even though they reached a settlement in August 2025 after she was fired from her role as Cara Dune in “The Mandalorian,” seemingly after controversial comments that she made during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Ahead of her MMA return against Ronda Rousey this May, Carano was asked to name a “Star Wars” actor who could survive a round in the octagon. Instead of naming one of her Mando-verse castmates, Carano decided to name a Marvel actor instead.. Gina Carano Seemingly Shades ‘Star Wars’ In Viral Exchange. Lumeimages / MEGA. TMZ caught up with Gina Carano outside of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, where she was holding a press conference with Ronda Rousey to promote their May 16 MMA fight. When she was asked what actor in the “Star Wars” universe could last a round in the Octagon, she replied, “I don’t know anybody in the Star Wars universe that could, but I think Chris Hemsworth could.”. “I met him before, and he’s got a Muay Thai background,” Carano explained, before noting that Tom Hardy also does jiu-jitsu. It’s worth noting that although Chris Hemsworth is best known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Hardy actually has a secret link to a galaxy far, far away that Carano might not know about.. Tom Hardy filmed a cameo as a stormtrooper (FN-926) in 2017’s “The Last Jedi,” where he appeared in a scene where he recognizes Finn (John Boyega) in an elevator. However, this scene was cut from the final theatrical release. The deleted scene is available on the film’s home release, as per IMDb.. Inside Gina Carano’s ‘Star Wars’ Role. Cara Dune. That’s all.#WeLoveCaraDune 💫 pic.twitter.com/yAeBkdcwEX. — GinaCarano.net (@ginacaranonet) January 30, 2025. Although she has not appeared in any of the movies, Gina Carano played Cara Dune in the first two seasons of “The Mandalorian.” Cara Dune was from the planet Alderaan, which was famously destroyed by the Death Star in “A New Hope.”. She served as a Rebel shock trooper during the Galactic Civil War, but later became a mercenary who became a close ally of Din Djarin, the name of the titular Mandalorian. By the end of season 2, she was deputized as a Marshal of the New Republic of the planet Nevarro.. Lucasfilm originally planned a spinoff series called “Rangers of the New Republic” that was supposed to be set around Carano’s character; however, the series never materialized after Carano and Disney parted ways.. Disney Parted Ways With Carano Over Controversial Social Media Posts. MEGA. In February 2021, Lucasfilm announced that they were no longer with Carano following a series of controversial social media posts. As NPR reported at the time, one photo featured a woman being chased through the streets. The comparison seemingly compared the suffering Jews faced during the Holocaust to the polarizing political climate. “How is that any different fr  

​Sydney Sweeney, known for her role as Cassie on “Euphoria,” has opened up about her struggles with body confidence as a teenager and her journey to self-assurance in Hollywood.. The actress now channels that confidence into her lingerie brand, Syrn, which she models herself, emphasizing body positivity and inclusivity.. In recent months, Sydney Sweeney has also navigated public controversies, including a promotional stunt at the Hollywood sign and backlash over her American Eagle campaign.. Sydney Sweeney Reflects On Body Confidence Journey. CraSH / MEGA. Sydney Sweeney has opened up about her struggles with body confidence during her teenage years and how she’s grown into self-assurance as a Hollywood star.. The 28-year-old, best known for her role as Cassie on “Euphoria,” revealed that she felt self-conscious about her curves from an early age.. “I grew up with boobs. I was wearing a 32DD in sixth grade, and I never felt confident,” she told Us Weekly. “I never had anything I felt good in, and I just wanted to hide.”. The actress added that it wasn’t until she experienced playing Cassie, a character known for body confidence and sexual empowerment, that she began to embrace her own body.. “It’s actually powerful to be confident,” she said. “Our bodies are incredible. We should embrace [them] and feel really good in our skin.”. Sweeney now channels that mindset into her lingerie brand, Syrn, proudly modeling the pieces herself and promoting body positivity. One standout, a black corset, is her “date-night go-to,” designed for an adjustable fit and flattering curve.. “I could not find a top that made me feel hot without being too much,” she explained. “But this is perfect. You can tie it as tight as you want, so you can make ’em pop as much as you want! The shape is amazing.”. Sydney Sweeney Showcases Inclusivity And Personal Touches In Syrn Lingerie Line, Eyes Future Beauty Ventures. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA. Sweeney also highlighted the personal touches in her line, from heart motifs on straps and sliders to her logo featuring intertwined Ss shaped like a heart.. She explained, “I like to personalise things as much as I can. … I play dress up now with my own [SYRN] stuff.”. The collection has already seen massive demand, selling out quickly online, with restocks reportedly in the works.. Looking ahead, the “White Lotus” actress appears poised to expand into beauty. She reportedly filed a trademark for Syrn covering skincare, cosmetics, and other beauty products, signaling potential future launches.. Emphasizing inclusivity, she told Cosmopolitan, “My designers are all women, and I have an amazing, diverse team. My models are a beautiful range of body types. I’m always like: ‘I want to see it on everybody.”. She added, “I can’t be the only model. I need to make sure everyone feels really good in it. I wouldn’t wear it, I wouldn’t want to make it.”. Sydney Sweene  

​Magic Johnson‘s son makes quite an interesting selection from the dating pool!. EJ Johnson confessed that despite being a gay man, he actually prefers romantic relationships with straight men and often finds himself competing with women for their affection.. Magic Johnson’s son, EJ Johnson, came out as gay in 2013 and has since remained honest and open about his dating struggles, love for fashion, and experiences as a gay man.. Magic Johnson’s Son Says He Is Attracted To Straight Men. Tammie Arroyo / AFF-USA.com / MEGA. EJ appeared on the “Reality with The King” podcast, where he revealed that his dating preferences do not extend to gay men. According to him, he does not frequent gay clubs, nor does he participate in socializing within the gay circle, because his target market is not there when it comes to dating.. He noted that he often gets attention from men inside predominantly straight spaces, adding that it has always been that way for him, and now that he presents in a more feminine way, the attention is increasing. While he refused to spill many details about his love life, he did admit that he had had a thing with one or two celebrities behind the scenes.. The TV personality also shared on the podcast that, while he is known for his gender-fluid fashion, he is gradually phasing out some masculine undertones and leaning more toward femininity.. The Former E! Television Star Credited His Famous Dad For Some Of His Dating Hassles. David Acosta/Image Press Agency / MEGA. In 2018, EJ spilled some facts on an episode of the “Red Table Talk” with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Jones about the hurdles in the dating pool. The appearance came five years after he publicly came out as gay, and he confessed that most people want to be with him because of his father.. In his words, “It’s always been a struggle. There are so many factors. First of all, the celebrity thing. Who are you here for? Are you dating me, or are you trying to date my dad?” He added that the men in his life are either unserious about the relationship or they just want to ride on his father’s name and use him for photo ops.. EJ continued that he has never taken any of his relationships far enough to introduce them to his family, because something always gets in the way.. EJ Johnson’s Views On Transitioning. MEGA. During an interview in 2019, the ever-vocal EJ told his host on the E! News “Just the Sip” series that he has no plans whatsoever to transition, despite his unending love for fluidity in fashion. EJ declared that he is comfortable in his skin and feels like he is in the right body, although this does not mean anyone who wants to transition should not go ahead with it.. The media personality affirmed that his chances of ever feeling like he would transition were very low, even in the future. The fashion guru credited fashion for giving him a chance to explore several aspects of dressing, whether in a masculine or femini  

​The long-awaited Pussycat Dolls comeback is already stirring controversy.. Shortly after the group announced a major reunion tour, tensions surfaced between current and former members.. While some singers prepare to hit the road, others claim they were completely left out of the plans, igniting public frustration and cryptic responses across social media.. Pussycat Dolls Reunion Tour Announcement Triggers Fallout. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by YouTube Music (@youtubemusic). Excitement quickly turned into drama after the Pussycat Dolls confirmed their first global tour in 17 years.. The new lineup features Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt, who are set to perform across the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America on a massive 53-date tour.. However, the group once operated as a six-member act. Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta, and Melody Thornton are not part of the reunion, and their absence has raised eyebrows among fans.. Soon after the announcement, Bachar and Sutta suggested they were completely unaware of the reunion until the news went public.. Former Pussycat Dolls Members Say They Were Blindsided. Instagram Stories | Jessica Sutta. Jessica Sutta revealed she learned about the reunion at the same time as everyone else. When a fan asked whether she would reconnect with the rest of the Pussycat Dolls, she replied bluntly, “No, I’m not.”. She then elaborated on how the situation unfolded, stating, per the Daily Mail, “They have been planning it for a year and blatantly didn’t ask Carmit and I. We are finding it all out the same time you are.”. Sutta also shared a series of cryptic messages to her Instagram Stories that many interpreted as indirect criticism of the reunion.. One post read, “Pray that god keeps removing who’s not meant for you and revealing what you need to see. Even if it hurts right now, he’s making room for what’s truly yours.”. Another message added, “You can go to church every Sunday, but that doesn’t mean God doesn’t see how you treat others and what you do.”. A third post continued the theme, “Those who hurt you will see how God heals you – publicly, beautifully, and beyond what they expected.”. Meanwhile, fellow former member Melody Thornton has not publicly commented on the reunion.. Producer Speaks Out About The Pussycat Dolls Comeback. Instagram Stories | Carmit Bachar. Carmit Bachar also appeared to signal her feelings about the reunion by reposting a video from former Pussycat Dolls producer Eddie Serrano.. In the clip shared on Instagram, Serrano criticized the decision to move forward with only three members.. He said, “I’m here to talk about one thing… I have been very close friends to a lot of Pussycat Dolls, Carmit you know you’re my sister.”. Serrano continued with a pointed critique of the trio lineup.. “I’m very upset about this Pussycat Doll ‘reunion’… I do have a problem when I see my home girls, who were very instr  

​The drama on the set of “Euphoria” seems to have spilled over into real life. Ahead of the season three premiere, a video was released featuring its major stars, but Sydney Sweeney was noticeably left out of it.. It comes amid her rumored “bitter” fallout with her co-star, Zendaya, who allegedly “refused to stand next to her” while they were on press calls for this series’ third season.. Meanwhile, fans took to social media to spell out how glaring Sydney Sweeney’s omission was following the controversies that plagued the actress in 2025.. Sydney Sweeney Absent From ‘Euphoria’ Group Photo. @hbomax. Taking the smallest moments and dreaming them up into something bigger. #Euphoria. ♬ original sound – HBO Max. Sydney Sweeney is noticeably missing in a group photo that was part of a teaser for “Euphoria,” ahead of its season 3 premiere in April. The teen drama follows the life of a group of girlfriends and the routines they pick up while transitioning through adolescence, especially as it relates to sex.. Rumors of a “bitter feud” between the “Housemaid” actress and the lead star Zendaya previously surfaced, with a source claiming the latter didn’t even want to “stand next” to her in press tours for the new series.. Now, HBO released a new teaser for the series and captioned it, “Taking the smallest moments and dreaming them up into something bigger. #Euphoria.”. At the start of the clip, Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, and Maude Apatow can be seen all cozied up and affectionate with each other, but Sweeney was nowhere to be seen.. Fans Share Mixed Reactions To The Omission Of Sydney Sweeney From The Group Photo. CraSH / MEGA. Fans took to social media to point out the obvious omission, with many speculating it had something to do with their rivalry.. “Perioddd Sydney didn’t make the group photo,” a fan wrote, throwing in a crying emoji, while another said, “Notice how Sydney wasn’t in the group photo.”. Someone else said, “I’m not even mad about Sydney being excluded from the group photo, it’s Barbie I’m missing. BRING BACK KAT.”. “Sydney being too iconic to show up with these newgens omg,” another person speculated as to the cause of her absence.. “The fact that Sydney Sweeney isn’t with the girls has me,” someone wrote, while another added, “lmao Zendaya said NO promo with Sydney, and she meant it.”. One user said, “WTF? Euphoria S3 promo lookin’ fire but where tf is Sydney Sweeney?? They leavin’ her out on purpose or sum drama brewin’ with Zendaya [?]”. Politics Might Be The Factor Dividing The Actresses. SamPayne@Broadimage / MEGA. A source told the Daily Mail that tensions between them on set reached fever pitch, and they don’t see eye to eye anymore because of their different political views.. Last year, Sweeney was discovered to be a registered Republican and received praise from President Donald Trump and other top MAGA supporters after she fo