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Lord of the Rings to Return in 2026 With Two New Films

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New Line and Warner Brothers announced Thursday that two new films set in the magical worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” book series are in the works.

Director Peter Jackson and screenwriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who helmed the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” film trilogy in the early 2000s, will collaborate to produce the two upcoming films.

Andy Serkis, a former “Lord of the Rings” actor, will star in and direct the first new film, provisionally titled “The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis voiced and motion captured the titular creature in the first film series. Walsh and Boyens will create the screenplay alongside Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou.

Serkis announced the news on Instagram, including a photo of himself posing with his “Lord of the Rings” avatar. “We is baaaaak, Precious!,” he wrote in the caption. The “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” star said in a press release that he is delighted to reunite with Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens, whom he described as “incomparable guardians of Middle-earth.”

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“It’s just all too delicious,” he said, previewing Lord of the Rings return to its New Zealand sets.

In a joint statement, Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens echoed the sentiment, saying “it is an honour and a privilege to travel back to Middle-earth with our good friend and collaborator” Serkis.

Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line did not release any other details on the second picture.

The original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy from the early 2000s was not just a box-office smash, but also an awards-circuit sensation. The franchise got 30 Academy Award nominations for its three films and won 17 Oscars.

“The Return of the King” won best picture at the 76th Academy Awards, 20 years ago. Jackson won his first directing Oscar for the picture.

Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy commended the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy’s continuing effect and expressed their continuous commitment to bringing Tolkien’s words to the screen with Serkis’ “The Hunt for Gollum.”

“We continue an important commitment to excellence that is a true hallmark of how we all want to venture ahead and further contribute to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ cinematic history,” the two of them stated in a statement.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav reportedly said in an earnings call on Thursday that “The Hunt for Gollum” will be released in 2026.

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Vanessa Hudgens ‘Disappointed’ Her Privacy Was Invaded With Paparazzi Pictures Of Her New Baby

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Vanessa Hudgens is thrilled to be a new mother but wishes she had more say over how the news was announced.

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Vanessa Hudgens ‘Disappointed’ Her Privacy Was Invaded With Paparazzi Pictures Of Her New Baby

The “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” star wrote in an Instagram post Thursday, “We’re disappointed that our family’s privacy was violated and exploited during this very special time due to the greed of a long-lens camera feeding the media.” Despite this, Mom, Dad, and Baby are happy and healthy.

Vanessa was alluding to reports published earlier this week that showed her leaving a hospital with her infant.

While the circumstances surrounding the announcement were not ideal, the singer and actor’s Instagram message served as her first confirmation that she had given birth to her kid, her first child with husband Cole Tucker.

CNN has contacted Hudgens’ agents to see if she has more comments.

On Oscar night in March, Vanessa disclosed that she and the Major League Baseball outfielder were expecting their first child.

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Vanessa Hudgens ‘Disappointed’ Her Privacy Was Invaded With Paparazzi Pictures Of Her New Baby

Vanessa and Tucker reportedly married in December in Tulum, Mexico, after announcing their engagement early last year.

Vanessa and Tucker were initially linked in 2020 when she tweeted a selfie of herself titled “date night” and was caught holding hands later that evening.

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For ‘Love Island USA’ Superfan Ariana Madix, Hosting The Show ‘Does Not Feel Like Work’

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Before the real-life infidelity scandal known as Sandoval, there was a scene in Season 10 of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” in which Ariana Madix and her then-boyfriend Tom Sandoval admitted to not spending enough quality time together. Sandoval wanted to party like a rock star, but Madix preferred that he stay at home with her and watch her favorite TV show, “Love Island USA,” with pals.

“I do not have time to watch 50 (expletive) episodes of ‘Love Island.'” “No, I don’t.” he replied.

“That’s literally all we talk about so…” Madix answered in a “Get on board or you’re out of luck” type of way.

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For ‘Love Island USA’ Superfan Ariana Madix, Hosting The Show ‘Does Not Feel Like Work’

After roughly a year and a half, Madix and Sandoval split. Sandoval had been cheating on Madix for almost six months with a “Vanderpump” co-star. Madix is presently the host of “Love Island USA” on Peacock, succeeding Sarah Hyland.

It’s a fitting development for Madix, whose nearly decade-long romance ended publicly. Since then, she has appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” and on Broadway as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” Her original tenure was extended due to high ticket demand, and she will return to the position next month. Madix, a former bartender, published a best-selling cocktail recipe book and launched a sandwich business called “Something About Her” in Los Angeles with “Vanderpump” co-star Katie Maloney.

Madix has spent the past month in Fiji filming “Love Island USA.” She describes the work as a dream come true for a superfan like herself.

“I love watching how this show is made,” Madix stated in a recent Zoom interview. “There’s a crew of about 400 people who work on the show to make it happen and turn these episodes around virtually in real time. It is really stunning.”

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For ‘Love Island USA’ Superfan Ariana Madix, Hosting The Show ‘Does Not Feel Like Work’

On “Love Island USA,” a group of single men and women move to an isolated villa in the hopes of finding love. The candidates form couples based on their first impressions. These relationships are put to the test. Do they have lasting chemistry? They can also make connections with others, including a constant influx of fresh singles. At various points, viewers are allowed to vote for their favorite couples. Contestants are eliminated at various points, and the public ultimately votes for the winning couple, who receives a financial award.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Sex Trafficking And Sexual Assault In Lawsuit By Former Adult Film Actress

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Adria English, a former adult video actor who claims to have worked for Sean “Diddy” Combs from 2004 to 2009, accused the music mogul of sex trafficking and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.

The 114-page complaint claims that Combs and other defendants in the case exploited English as “a sexual pawn for the pleasure and financial benefit of others” during “White Parties” at Combs’ mansions in the Hamptons, New York, and Miami, Florida. The case, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, also claims Combs compelled English to “engage in prostitution and sex work” from 2006 to 2009.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Sex Trafficking And Sexual Assault In Lawsuit By Former Adult Film Actress

The lawsuit is the ninth against Combs since November and the eighth expressly accusing him of sexual assault. One of the eight lawsuits filed by former girlfriend Cassie Ventura has been resolved. Another lawsuit accuses his son Christian Combs of sexual assault, while Sean Combs is accused of aiding and abetting.

“No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone,” stated Jonathan Davis, an attorney for Combs, in response to English’s claim.

“We live in a society where anyone can bring a lawsuit for any reason and without providing proof. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to determine the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident in his ability to succeed in court against these and other unfounded charges,” the attorney continued.

English’s claim wants a jury trial and undisclosed punitive damages.

Combs has aggressively refuted charges in many of the civil complaints but has not responded to them. In December 2023, after four lawsuits were filed against him, Combs issued a vehement denial on social media, claiming that “sickening allegations” were made by accusers “looking for a quick payday.”

He said, “Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged.”

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Sex Trafficking And Sexual Assault In Lawsuit By Former Adult Film Actress

Federal investigators are also prepared to put Combs’ accusers before a federal grand jury, two individuals familiar with the investigation previously told CNN, indicating that the US Justice Department is considering an indictment of Combs.

Bringing those who have filed civil complaints against Combs before a grand jury would represent a significant step forward in the government’s continuing investigation into the producer and Bad Boy Records founder.

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