Marvel’s Fantastic 4 cast revealed plus more pop culture news
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Wake up, Beyoncé is going country! Not just that, Marvel Studios finally unveiled its Fantastic Four reboot cast in the most casual way that had everyone thinking it was a fan edit. Plus, get caught up with more Super Bowl highlights you might have missed such as Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s big win and Usher’s Half Time performance.
Anya Taylor-Joy confirmed to be in Dune: Part Two
As if we couldn’t be more excited for the premiere of Dune: Part Two, we know now Anya Taylor-Joy is confirmed to have a role! The actress’ involvement in the film had been a tight-lipped secret until her surprise appearance at the red carpet of the London premiere. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Taylor-Joy shared, “This is a dream come true. The books are incredible, but with this cast and with Denis, it doesn’t get any better than that.” She is joined by other new additions, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler. While her outfit is reminiscent of the Bene Gesserit, you’ll have to watch the film to know what her true involvement in Dune: Part Two is come 1 March.
Marvel’s Fantastic Four cast revealed
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Considered one of the most significant superhero characters in the comics, the anticipation for Marvel Studios’ reboot of Fantastic Four could not be any higher. So, what did they decide to do? Surprising fans all over the world with their casual, the social media post featured the newly minted cast of Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in a Valentine’s Day card greeting. The caption also announced the official date of the movie premiere, now set for 25 July 2025.
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Known as Marvel’s First Family, the Fantastic Four follows a group of astronauts who become superheroes after becoming exposed to cosmic rays in space. Pascal plays Reed Richards AKA Mr. Fantastic, Kirby plays Sue Storm AKA Invisible Woman, Quinn is Johnny Storm AKA the Human Torch, and Moss-Bachrach stars as Ben Grimm AKA the Thing. This marks the quartet’s first official appearance (save for John Krasinski’s appearance in Dr. Strange 2) in the MCU after Disney acquired 20th Century Fox.
Beyoncé is going back to her country roots in Renaissance Act II
Beyoncé knows just how to make a statement. The singer announced news of her upcoming eight studio album Renaissance Act II and the drop of two new singles during the 2024 Super Bowl on 11 February, bringing social media into a frenzy amidst the big Sunday game. Titled 16 Carriages and Texas Hold ‘Em, the tracks are a taste into the Grammy Award-winning artist’s follow-up to the 2022 critically acclaimed disco-inspired Renaissance album.
As part of a trilogy, Act II will see Beyoncé take over the country music genre. While this pivot might seem surprising to most, her Beyhive fandom has known that Beyoncé has a long history with country music. Daddy Lessons in Lemonade as well as Satellites and Smash into You from 2008’s I Am Sasha Fierce shows how country music has been part of the singer’s repertoire and identity. Renaissance Act II is set to release on 29 March.
Usher rolls on skates for his Super Bowl performance
Speaking of the 2024 Super Bowl, Usher stunned the crowd with his 12-minute Apple Music’s Halftime performance. Singing an array of his greatest hits, the R&B artist danced, marched and skate around the stage alongside his close friends such as Alicia Keys, Will.I.Am, Lil Jon, H.E.R., Ludacris, and more. Check out his full performance here!
…And Taylor Swift celebrates Travis Kelce’s big win
Of course, all eyes were also on Taylor Swift and her NFL beau Travis Kelce. The star immediately flew to Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium after her Japan concert for The Eras tour to make it for the game. The athlete led his team, the Kansas City Chiefs in a final playoff against the San Fransicso 49ers, and clinched the big win in a close game of 25-22. During celebrations, Swift was seen congratulating Kelce with a big smooch. How cute!
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