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| LaMonica Garrett chose 'Man of War' for his childhood self | LaMonica Garrett said Man of War, in theaters Friday, is the type of movie he would go see as a child. Garrett, 51, said he always hoped to be in action and science-fiction movies when he grew up. In Man of War, Garrett plays Connor, a retired Navy SEAL and CIA operative whose niece, Riley (Rosmary Yaneva), is held hostage by Russian warlord Koniev (Daniel Bernhardt) during the war in Ukraine. In a recent Zoom interview with UPI, Garrett said he grew up watching Predator and Rambo movies. "I choose my roles based on what the younger version of me would think of that role in that movie," Garrett said. "If he gives me the thumbs up, we're doing it. Let's go have fun. |
| Swift, Kelce donate $26M to charities in Kansas City, NYC, Nashville | Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million Thursday to charities in Kansas, New York City and Nashville ahead of their reported wedding. A representative told outlets: "This week, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift donated $26 million to charities across the United States." The charities listed include New York organizations: City Harvest, Food Bank For NYC, New York Cares, Education Through Music, Answer The Call, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, Musical Mentors and After-School All-Stars. In addition, the pair donated to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank; Harvesters - The Community Food Network and Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.; The Store, Nashville; Helping Harvest, Reading, Pa. |
| Frankie Muniz, wife Paige divorcing | Malcolm in the Middle alum Frankie Muniz has announced he and his wife Paige are ending their marriage following a period of separation they kept private. "After 10 beautiful years together, we've grown in ways that made us realize our relationship feels most natural and strong as a deep friendship and as co-parents. We share an incredible son who remains the center of our world, and we're both happier, stronger parents because of the love and growth we've shared," Muniz, 40, said. "I'm endlessly grateful to Paige for everything she's done for me and our family. She put her own dreams on hold so I could chase mine, and she was always my biggest supporter. That foundation of respect and friendship isn't going anywhere," he added. |
| Michael Weatherly returning to play DiNozzo in S24 of 'NCIS' | CBS has announced that Michael Weatherly will return to play Tony DiNozzo in a season-long arc of NCIS in 2026-27. The current cast also includes Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Brian Dietzen, Diona Reasonover, Katrina Law and Gary Cole. Weatherly played DiNozzo on NCIS for 13 seasons, starring in more than 300 episodes, from 2003 to 2016, and returning as a guest star in 2024. He also played the character in the one-season Paramount+ spin-off, NCIS: Tony & Ziva. |
| Famous birthdays for July 2: Lindsay Lohan, Richard Petty | Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. They include: -- King Olav V of Norway in 1903 -- U.S. |