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The iconic DC villain Bane , best known for breaking Batman’s back, continues to be the character that got away for Dave Bautista . The wrestler-turned-actor shared in an interview with Insider published on Monday that he approached James Gunn about the prospect of playing Bane following his Guardians of the Galaxy director’s ascension as Co-CEO and Co-Chair of DC Studios. “I have had conversations with James about that,” Bautista said, “but I think the direction he’s leaning in, completely rebooting that whole universe, he’s starting from scratch…and I think you need to do that.” Bautista went on to say that he believes if DC is to be “revived,” Gunn and Co-CEO/Co-Chair Peter Safran “need to start from scratch” — reimagining the cinematic universe with younger talent front and center. “You need to start to plan for the next 15 years, and I just don’t think you can do that with me. And I understand that,” said the actor. “And, also, I have to say that I … [Read more...] about Dave Bautista Lets DC Role Of Bane Go After Making One Last Pitch To ‘Guardians’ Collaborator James Gunn

All Kardashian women may not be created equal ... but one of the biggest nail polish companies on the planet is sure paying them like they are ... and get this -- even the half-sisters are raking in BIG MONEY. TMZ has learned ... all 6 K-ladies ( Kris , Kim , Kourtney , Khloe , Kylie and Kendall ) inked a deal with OPI back in March to become spokeswomen for a Kardashian line of nail polish ... featuring colors like: Sealed with a Kris -- an intense dark red tone Kim-pletely In Love – a soft, delicate pale pink hue Khloe Had a Little Lam-Lam – an eye-catching dark emerald hue Listen to Your Momager! – a striking deep blue tone According to the contract, obtained by TMZ, the family was guaranteed $600,000 up front -- plus a cut of the nail polish profits. Here's the thing ... the documents show the money is being divided EQUALLY between all of the women -- that's $100k-per-gal for all you math wizards out there. Shocking considering Kim is in … [Read more...] about Kim Kardashian to OPI Nail Polish — My Sisters Deserve Equal Pay

The WGA East today called for all union health plans to be exempted from the Affordable Care Act’s so-called “Cadillac Tax,” a 40% nondeductible excise tax that is scheduled to go into effect in 2018 on employers who provide high-end health benefits to their workers. In comments filed today with the IRS and the U.S. Department of Treasury, the guild said that “the Cadillac Tax would strip away benefits from the basic package of compensation guild members have struggled for decades to win for themselves and their families.” WGAE contends that “unions and employers negotiate contributions to multiemployer health plans that reflect the economic reality of a particular industry and allocates compensation in a way that meets the employees’ actual needs and aspirations.” The guild said that “to strip hard-working men and women of these benefits” will “deprive them of the benefit of their bargain.” The Cadillac Tax was added to Obamacare on the theory that high-end union health … [Read more...] about WGA East Calls for Union Exemption To Obamacare’s ‘Cadillac Tax’

Marilyn Manson is facing a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims that the singer sexually assaulted her in 1995, when she was 16, and later when she was an adult. The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court on Monday (read it here ), comes a week after a settlement was reached in a lawsuit brought by Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco, who had filed suit claiming that Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, sexually assaulted her. The New York lawsuit was filed by a Jane Doe, which her attorneys wrote that they used to protect the woman’s privacy as a victim of sexual assault . The lawsuit also names as defendants Interscope Music Publishing and Nothing Records, accused of being aware of Manson’s conduct. “As a result of Brian Warner’s sexual abuse and assault, enabled and encouraged by Defendants Interscope and Nothing Records, Plaintiff has suffered severe emotional, physical and psychological distress, including shame, and guilt, economic loss, economic … [Read more...] about Marilyn Manson Sued By Woman Who Claims Singer Sexually Assaulted Her When She Was A Minor

Gallery Launch Gallery Getty Bobby Hull -- one of the greatest hockey players of all time -- passed away early Monday morning, the NHL Alumni Association announced. He was 84 years old. Known as the "Golden Jet," Hull is the all-time leading scorer in Chicago Blackhawks history with 604 goals ... and led the league in scoring seven different seasons. He was named the NHL's most valuable player twice -- in the 1964-65 and 1965-66 seasons. He was also a 12-time All-Star. Hull played for the Blackhawks for 15 seasons ... leading Chicago to a Stanley Cup win in 1961. Hull also played for the Winnipeg Jets and Hartford Whalers before retiring after the 1979-80 season. The NHL Alumni Association released a tweet on Hull's passing ... saying, "Hull was a driven player who always gave fans a memorable experience at every game and brought them to their feet." "'The Golden Jet' was never in a rush to sign every autograph as an ambassador for the … [Read more...] about NHL Legend Bobby Hull Dead At 84

Legendary Entertainment is partnering with Caroline Fraser of HarperCollins Productions ( Carmen Sandiego ) to produce a live-action Danny and the Dinosaur film, based on the bestselling children’s picture book series by Syd Hoff . HarperCollins Productions optioned media rights to the series from the Author’s Guild Foundation, which shares them with the Anti-Defamation League Foundation, ORT America, Inc., and the United Negro College Fund, Inc. The original book, published by HarperCollins in 1958, follows a young boy and a dinosaur who set off on a series of wonderful adventures together after meeting at a museum. It was followed up by six sequels penned by Hoff, with the full set selling more than 11 million copies in 12 languages. Hoff penned dozens of books for both children and adult readers prior to his passing in May 2004 at age 91. The New York City native was also known for his creation of thousands of cartoons — including those that were a regular … [Read more...] about Live-Action ‘Danny And The Dinosaur’ Film Based On Syd Hoff Children’s Books In Works From Legendary, HarperCollins

More first responders have now been fired in the wake of Tyre Nichols ' death ... and this time it's a fire lieutenant and two EMTs who responded to the scene. Memphis Fire Department The Memphis Fire Department announced Monday it fired three members of Engine 55 ... Lieutenant Michelle Whitaker and EMTs Robert Long and JaMicheal Sandridge for violating numerous policies and protocols during Tyre's arrest. Memphis Police Department The department says Engine 55 was dispatched to the scene, and when they got there Tyre was on the ground in handcuffs leaning against a police car. MFD says their investigation concluded the EMTs, who were called for a person being pepper sprayed, failed to conduct an adequate patient assessment on Tyre ... and after their initial interaction with him, they requested an ambulance, which got there about 15 minutes after EMTs arrived. Memphis Police Department All the while, the Fire Department … [Read more...] about Tyre Nichols Death, Two EMTs And Fire Lieutenant Who Came To Scene Fired

TMZ.com Flavor Flav is reflecting on the tumultuous drug-bingeing past he says nearly cost him his life and did cost him almost $1 million/year -- and he's convinced God allowed him to survive to share his story. The Public Enemy hype man came clean on DJ Akademiks ' 'Off The Record' Spotify podcast ... admitting getting off drugs was the hardest obstacle he's ever overcome. Flav claims he spent $2400 per day on crack and hid it from those closest to him, including Chuck D and his other PE bandmates. The Long Island-born rap legend first revealed his crack addiction in his 2011 book, "Flavor Flav: The Icon The Memoir." He tells Ak he was his own biggest and best customer, on account of having a lot of money during his heyday. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Flav also frowned upon today's hip hop landscape ... noting how rappers are filling their lyrics with drug use, which doesn't leave him very hopeful for the … [Read more...] about Flavor Flav Reflects on Beating $2,400 Per Day Crack Addiction

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the first two episodes of Freeform ’s The Watchful Eye . The layers are beginning to peel back on the mystery in Freeform ‘s latest thriller series, The Watchful Eye. The first two episodes debuted Monday, introducing viewers to Elena Santos (played by Mariel Molino), a young woman with a complicated past, maneuvering her way into working as a live-in nanny for an affluent family in Manhattan after the child’s mom dies from falling off the ledge of the Greybourne, the building they live in. At the behest of the woman’s aunt, played by Kelly Bishop, Elena is trying to get to the bottom of the mystery, only to discover the mysterious building she now lives in has deadly secrets and ulterior motives. As the episodes unfold, it becomes clear that Elena has some shocking secrets of her own — and her own motives for wanting this job in the first place. “The fascinating thing about any character, but particularly this … [Read more...] about ‘The Watchful Eye’ Star Mariel Molino & Boss Emily Fox Break Down The Mystery At The Center Of The Freeform Series

Our sources say officials at the Mayan ruins were extremely upset with Bieber shortly after he arrived because he and his friends were walking around with open bottles of beer. Bieber then climbed to the top of the ruins and mooned everyone, which enraged the already upset staff. We're told Bieber and crew were asked to leave and did, but not before hurling insults at the staff. Police were called but Bieber had left before they arrived. Justin Bieber pissed off the Mayan gods -- or at least the cops who watch over them -- because he allegedly dropped trou on pyramids in Mexico. Officials in Tulum, south of Cancun, say Justin and his entourage got booted from the ruins on Thursday. Several reports say Biebs ran afoul of the temple cops because he pulled down his pants ... but officially authorities will only say they did something outrageous. Justin's got a bit of history at popular tourist spots. Back in 2013 he caught … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber Booted for Baring Ass on Mayan Pyramids