Author: WTX Entertainment

Josh Gad claims he was rejected from Avatar role for being ‘overweight’ Josh Gad has revealed he missed out on the million-dollar opportunity to be in Avatar due to looking like ‘a tall, overweight Smurf’ in character. The Beauty and the Beast actor revealed the anecdote in his new memoir, In Gad We Trust, published January 14th. Gad said that he missed out on a key role in the highest-grossing movie of all time…

WWE and AEW star Saraya ‘splits from Ronnie Radke’ after six years Wrestling star Saraya and singer Ronnie Radke have reportedly broken up after six years together. The 32-year-old British wrestler, who currently works for AEW and was best known as Paige in WWE, is said to have split from the Falling In Reverse frontman. According to TMZ, the couple recently called time on their romance after more than half a decade, although no…

For the pop and the horror huns, the trailer for Opus has arrived – and fans of the genre are well and truly gassed. A24 have released the trailer for its latest horror instalment, Opus, starring The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri, who plays a young writer who goes on a trip that takes a sinister turn. In a story that whistles in a similar tune to the likes of The Menu and Midsommar, Emmy winner Ayo’s…

The Rolling Stones set to perform first UK shows in 3 years in massive comeback tour The Rolling Stones will reportedly play four UK dates at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium as part of a European tour this summer. The iconic rock band last played in the UK in 2022 when they played two Hyde Park concerts to sold out crowds of thousands. According to the Daily Mail, they’re set to announce a massive European tour…

Kim Kardashian’s relationship with the Trumps explained after cryptic post about Melania Fans are wildly speculating about Kim Kardashian’s politics after she posted a picture of Melania Trump to Instagram yesterday following Donald Trump’s inauguration. The picture, which didn’t include any commentary, showed Melania in her viral wide-brimmed hat that she donned to attend her husband’s official confirmation as President of the United States. It’s long been known that Kim is friends with the…

The 8 3DS games that deserve a Nintendo Switch 2 remaster We’ve seen plenty of Wii U ports for the Nintendo Switch so maybe it’s time for some classic 3DS games to make the jump to the Switch and its successor. While most of the Wii U’s first party exclusives have long since been ported to Nintendo Switch (with probably the final one – Xenoblade Chronicles X – arriving in a couple of months), the…

Assassin’s Creed Shadows – a guaranteed hit? (Ubisoft) Fan bubbleSo, it’s a pretty busy February this year, with a lot of big titles, and one of them is Assassin’s Creed Shadows. There’s been a lot of talk of Ubisoft being in trouble so they’re going to have a lot riding on this. My question is, will it be a success? On one hand you’d probably say not, because of all the stuff with it…

Dancing On Ice star Oti Mabuse shares years-long struggle after ‘hurtful’ remarks Dancing On Ice star Oti Mabuse has spoken further about how cruel trolls have damaged her body positivity. The former Strictly Come Dancing pro, 34, said she had ‘struggled for years’ over vile abuse about her appearance. She said she has always encouraged women to ‘feel comfortable in their own skin’ but was sometimes unable to do so herself due to trolls…

00s music legends Black Eyed Peas cancel concerts over ‘current circumstances’ The Black Eyed Peas have been forced to cancel their upcoming Las Vegas residency, weeks before they were due on stage. The Where Is The Love? stars announced they would be kicking off a string of dates at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino next month, titled Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency. However, the group, made up of…

Lily Allen reflects on her ‘mean’ behaviour before checking into trauma centre British pop icon Lily Allen recently labelled herself as ‘mean before she got sober’ before checking into a trauma clinic following the breakdown of her marriage with David Harbour. Lily checked in to a US trauma clinic after reportedly being close to anervous breakdown. The singer, 39, split from Stranger Things star David, 49, after she discovered he was allegedly using the celebrity dating app…

Iconic 80s bombshell known for racy roles looks totally ageless in rare sighting 80s bombshell icon Kelly Lynch was recently spotted in a rare sighting looking almost unrecognisable – though as stunning as ever.  The 65-year-old actress, who made her big-screen debut alongside Tom Cruise in Cocktail (1988), struck a casual figure in black leggings and coat. Her long blonde hair was a staple of her image in the 80s, but she seems to…

Legendary former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65 Iconic English guitarist John Sykes – known for playing lead guitar for bands including Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Sykes – has died at the age of 65. Earlier today, the following statement was posted on Sykes‘s social media: ‘It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer. ‘He will be remembered by many as…

Severance fans share ‘mind-blowing’ theory about major character Severance season 2 has only just returned – but viewers have already been combing the opening episode for clues. The return saw Mark’s (Adam Scott) innie resume work at Lumon with a new team after he and his co-workers staged a coup that allowed their innies and outies to briefly co-exist. The so-called ‘Macrodat Uprising’ led to ‘severance reform’, including greater welfare measures for employees, but Mark…

Games Inbox: Is GTA 6 worth paying £100 for? Only if it’s worth itA story is doing the rounds claiming some in the industry ‘hope’ that GTA 6 costs $80-100, as it will allow other companies to follow suit with their new releases. This has gone down about as well as you’d expect on social media, with many arguing GTA 6 is probably the only game that could justify a higher price point given…

Katie Price has sparked breakup rumours from her boyfriend JJ Slater by posting a message on Instagram about ‘choosing herself.’ The former glamour model, 46, has been dating the Married At First Sight star JJ, 31, since early 2024, but now fans think the pair may have called it quits. Katie hasn’t been seen with JJ in quite some time – unusual for the often-photographed couple – and took to Instagram today to share a mysterious message. The reality TV…

The first celebrity was eliminated from ITV reality show Dancing On Ice tonight. Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healey, 36, became emotional as Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern announced she was going home. In a brutal twist, Chelsee was immediately sent packing rather than performing in a skate-off as per previous years. The format change was introduced reportedly to ease the strain off the celebrities who would have prepared a separate routine for the showdown. Struggling to…

Rapper Nelly has defended his decision to play at Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. The Ride Wit Me hitmaker is a part of the lineup performing at Trump’s second inauguration at the US Capitol on Monday. Other acts set to perform at events surrounding the occasion include country music artists like Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, Village People, and Jason Aldean. In a new interview with Geto Boys’ Willie D, Nelly has defended his…

Noel Fielding’s future on Channel 4 show The Great British Bake Off is unclear after he pulled out of filming his Apple TV Plus show. The comedian, 51, ‘had no choice’ but to cease his involvement in The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin due to his health. The streamer subsequently axed the show, which was in production for its second season, unexpectedly midway through the shoot. Now, Channel 4 is reportedly holding ‘crisis talks’…

It’s back to business for Lord Alan Sugar, as The Apprentice is back for its 2025 series with a brand new batch of 18 bold candidates. Once again, the businessman will be advised by his trusted aides Baroness Karren Brady and former winner Tim Campbell MBE as they try to discover which contestant has the best potential for a lucrative partnership. A huge £250,000 investment and the chance to be mentored by Lord Sugar is on the cards for whoever is announced the winner…

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – same old story (Koei Tecmo) With its 25th anniversary approaching, the veteran PlayStation 2 franchise attempts to reinvent itself as a more modern action strategy game. If we were going to make bets on which franchise from the early days of the PlayStation 2 was going to survive all the way to 2025, we would not have put any money on Dynasty Warriors. When it first appeared it was essentially…

Is Mario Kart 9 the sole launch game? The Monday letters page thinks the cancellation of Concord may end up being a good thing for Sony, as one reader welcomes Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered. Launch partnerNow that we’ve had a few days to mull over the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal I think we have to consider all the things Nintendo didn’t tell us. The most important to me is whether Mario Kart 9 is…

Fans of Gladiators have been left disappointed after one of their favourite athletes was forced to drop out. Gladiators viewers ‘devastated’ as fan-favourite athlete drops out after injury Series 1 of the reboot aired last year, and after proving a hit in the ratings war, Gladiators was recommissioned for another round, with filming taking place last August. The second revival of the iconic game show then returned to BBC this weekend with Bradley Walsh and…

A reader looks back at his history with video game consoles, from the Atari 2600 to PS5, and laments the end of major graphical leaps forward. A new year is as good a time as any to reflect, as well as look forwards. Which is exactly what I’ve done, but this time I’m taking a look at how each generational shift has impacted the visuals of our games. Now, this is entirely a personal view;…

When Gladiators finally returned last year with its long-awaited reboot, the second I heard that recognisable, nostalgic theme tune play, it made my heart swell. That might sound dramatic… but as a 90s kid, Gladiators was a massive deal. The series transformed normal human beings into superheroes, and inspired me to never give up, no matter the obstacles in my path. My eyes were glued to the TV every week when it was on. So…

 Netflix viewers gobsmacked watching ‘shocking’ series about The Jerry Springer Show Netflix viewers have been glued to their screens watching adocumentary series highlighting the scandal-ridden Jerry Springer Show. First hitting screens in 1991, the American talk show aired 3,891 episodes over the subsequent 27 years. It became known for its shocking segments detailing cheating, incest and even bestiality, with guests also frequently trading blows on stage as the studio audience heckled and egged them on.…