“I know as much about fintech as I did about gin or mobile a few years ago.” Canadian payment technology company Nuvei Corp. (NVEI.TO) has a new celebrity investor. Nuvei announced on Monday in a press release that actor and investor Ryan Reynolds has invested in the company, although it did not disclose any further details about the size and scope of the investment. The payments firm also launched an advertising campaign that features Reynolds promoting Nuvei alongside chief executive and chairman Phil Fayer. Reynolds’ investment comes a month after Mint Mobile, the budget wireless service provider he partly owned, was…
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Egyptians were NOT happy with Hart’s comments. As part of his Kevin Hart: Reality Check tour, Kevin Hart was booked to perform his first Egypt show on February 21st. The show was canceled, however, due to “local logistical issues,” the organizers revealed on Instagram. Allegedly, the cancelation followed uproar from local Egyptians who were upset with the comedian’s “Afrocentric” views. Eurweb reports that Hart has been accused of “distorting history.” Previously, the 43-year-old had stated, ”we must teach our children the true history of Black Africans when they were kings in Egypt and not just the era of slavery that is cemented by education in America. Do you…
Jennifer Lopez transforms into an assassin in the action-packed trailer for her forthcoming movie “The Mother.” The sneak peek of the Netflix film starts with Lopez’s character shortly after she gives birth. An FBI agent informs her she has to give up her daughter and go on the run, lest the bad guys whose operation Lopez’s assassin character disrupted find them both. Eventually, the baddies catch up with her now-tween daughter (Lucy Paez), forcing Lopez’s character out of hiding to find her and hunt her abductors down. “They’re using her to get to me,” she tells an ally, played by…
Ryan Reynolds poked fun at Hugh Jackman once again as ET Canada’s Morgan Hoffman caught up with him at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards on Friday. Reynolds, who managed to get Jackman on board for the upcoming “Deadpool 3” movie, recently posted a gym picture to Instagram with the caption “Keeping Up With The Jackmans.” As Hoffman questioned how the training was going for the eagerly anticipated sequel, the Canadian actor joked: “I’m trying… Hugh Jackman is a beast, you know? He’s clearly obsessed with his own body. So, keeping up with someone who’s that diligent is going to be…
The company organizing American comedian Kevin Hart’s show in Egypt announced the cancellation of the show, less than 36 hours before it was scheduled to be held in the covered hall at Cairo International Stadium, Nasr City. In a statement, the company attributed the cancellation of the show to “local logistical reasons,” and have asked fans who purchased concert tickets to contact them to get a refund. Hart’s canceled show was his first in Egypt, where he would have presented a stand-up comedy show entitled “Reality Check”, which he previously presented in many other capitals and cities of the world. Activists on…
Ultimately forced to come out of hiding to save her young daughter. Jennifer Lopez will do anything to save her daughter in Netflix’s upcoming action film, The Mother. The actress and singer portrays a military-trained assassin, who cut a deal with the FBI years earlier that allowed her to go into hiding in the Alaskan wilderness but simultaneously forced her to give up her daughter. Years later, when the daughter she’s never met is kidnapped, she’s forced to come out of hiding and hunt down the men who took her. Netflix has shared a first look at the new movie, previewing Lopez’s character,…
Ryan Reynolds has some thoughts on why he wasn’t “completely chewed up and spat out” in the showbiz industry early on in his acting career. The “Deadpool” actor spoke to ET Canada’s Morgan Hoffman at Sunday’s 2023 Canadian Screen Awards, with her mentioning how much he’s accomplished over the years. Hoffman asked what he’d tell his younger self when he was starring in ’90s TV series “The Odyssey” about everything he’d end up doing in life. The Canadian star insisted, “I wouldn’t tell him a thing because what was so great about all of that is that my expectations have…
Kevin Hart‘s Reality Check tour in Sydney, Australia sold out rather quickly. As fans gear up to watch him perform, he is also getting ready. The comedian was spotted in Sydney airport after arrival on Thursday. Kevin Hart’s Reality Check tour in Australia commenced after he announced his newest show. The comedian and actor will debut his “Celebrity Prank Wars” next month. It would feature Nick Cannon as a co-host. Words on the street are that these two will enlist the help of other celebrities. The show will live up to its name as it will engage in serial pranking…
Jennifer Lopez has found herself in hot water after announcing the launch of her alcohol brand, Delola. The actress/singer announced her Italian coast-inspired beverage company Wednesday, but the news was met with heavy backlash from fans who noted that J.Lo herself is not a drinker. “I have been grinding non-stop for decades, and more and more I’m realizing the importance of enjoying life,” the “Let’s Get Loud” singer said in an Instagram video promoting the drink. “I just wanted to create something better — something better tasting, better ingredients, something I would want to drink with my friends and family, and that…
Ryan Reynolds is known mostly for his glorious Hollywood career. However, he has also ventured into businesses, buying the third-oldest soccer club Wrexham AFC of them. He brought the club with Rob McElhenney in February 2021. Recently, the Deadpool star partnered with a noble cause and designed T-shirts for the same. In February this year, Reynolds announced his partnership with the Terry Fox Foundation. It comes ahead of the 43rd Terry Fox Run later this year in September. It is an initiative started by Terry Fox, a Canadian athlete and cancer research activist, to raise funds for cancer research. Wrexham co-owner helps…
Kevin Hart bet on the big game in his star-studded 2023 Super Bowl commercial for DraftKings. The 43-year-old comedian – who attended Michael Rubin’s Super Bowl party with Jay-Z in Phoenix – was joined by skateboard legend Tony Hawk, 54, and the rapper Ludacris, 45. Hart’s 30-second spot for the sports betting company saw him hosting his own A-list Super Bowl bash in an LA mansion. Trying to figure out how to place his bet, Kevin moves throughout the party and comically engages with his famous guests. The ad uses a play on names to jump from scene to scene, keeping up the kinetic energy as Kevin…
The singer showed her support from afar. After making their much-awaited debut as a couple at the Grammy Awards this year, Mr. and Mrs. Affleck decided to skip the 2023 Oscars Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were not present at tonight’s awards show, held at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. Though neither was nominated for an award, their presence on the red carpet at Hollywood events is always expected. (Never forget when Affleck’s gloomy expression went viral at the Grammys and Lopez trolled him for it Despite the fact that they were not at the ceremony in person tonight, Lopez showed that she was…
Ryan Reynolds gets all suited up with a bowtie for the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards – Comedic & Dramatic Arts Awards held at Meridian Hall on Friday (April 14) in Toronto. The 46-year-old actor, and father of four, stepped out for the annual event where he was honored with the Humanitarian Award. The award is presented to an individual in recognition of an extraordinary humanitarian contribution or act of compassion. Ryan, and his actress wife Blake Lively, have extended support to various charitable causes, including clean water initiatives, homeless youth programs, and food banks throughout the years. “Thank you @thecdnacademy for this incredible honour…
The 43-year-old standup comedian will take the stage on June 4 at Forest Hills Stadium. FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — The comedian behind the Jumanji series and buddy cop films is stopping at Forest Hills this summer as part of his 2023 tour. Kevin Hart, the 43-year-old standup comedian, will take the stage on June 4 at Forest Hills Stadium as part of his “Reality Check” comedy tour this year. The comedian, also known for his “Seriously Funny” and “Laugh at My Pain” standups, will also make stops in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Hanover, Maryland. The show is part of a slate…
This weekend, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck headed to the Hamptons Airport in New York with Affleck’s son, 11-year-old Samuel. They appeared to be heading out on a family trip and took a moment to share a sweet embrace in the airport’s lobby. J.Lo was in her traveling attire, wearing an oversized shearling coat in tan by Coach from their Autumn/Winter 2021 collection. She had on loose khaki pants and white sneakers. The musician and actress’s hair was up in a messy bun, and she appeared to be rocking a no makeup look. Her husband was in a navy sweatshirt…
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Ryan Reynolds punched the air before turning to embrace Rob McElhenney as the Hollywood stars moved a big step closer to their dream of leading Welsh soccer team Wrexham to promotion. The pair celebrated at the end of a game that had all the thrills of a big screen blockbuster and the ultimate twist as former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster pulled off a penalty save in the seventh minute of stoppage time to secure a 3-2 win against closest rival Notts County on Monday. “I don’t think I have a heart anymore,” Reynolds said afterward.…
The actor and comedian doesn’t know why he’s a trending topic, and took to his socials to investigate further. It happens to all of us. We log into our Twitter account or see Google trends that leave us perplexed: “Why is this certain person trending today?” What the vast majority of us don’t go through is seeing our own name on that list and having no clue why. And that’s what happened on Monday to comedian Kevin Hart. “Can somebody tell me why I am trending ….I got endless memes being sent to my damn phone from a bunch of my dumbass friends”, Hart tweeted…
“They’re using her to get to me.” “I’m a killer… but I’m also a mother. And I will die protecting her.” Well okay then. Netflix has debuted the full-length official trailer for the action thriller film The Mother which will be streaming starting in early May. This was originally teased during Netflix’s Tudum event last year, showing off some of JLo’s deadly look. From Mulan director Niki Caro, The Mother is about a deadly female assassin who comes out of hiding to protect the daughter she gave up years ago, while also on the run from dangerous men. Of course, always on the run… Why do so many hitman…
The league leaders are closing in on a memorable title Wrexham’s promotion party hasn’t quite happened yet, but they are very close to mathematically securing a place in the English Football League after taking another point away at Barnet on Saturday afternoon, drawing 0-0 despite playing with 10 men for the final 40 minutes. Dramatic scenes ensued when Ben Foster saved a late penalty in the Easter Monday triumph over Notts County, which put the Welsh club in the driving seat for automatic promotion to League 2. It has been 15 years since Wrexham were last in the Football League, when they were relegated in 2008,…
One of the biggest names in stand-up comedy is coming to Central New York for the Turning Stone Resort Casino’s 30th anniversary celebration. Kevin Hart will perform at the Turning Stone Event Center on Sunday, May 14, at 6 p.m. The show is part of the superstar comedian’s “Reality Check” tour dates. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, March 31, at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster, the Turning Stone Box Office or by calling 1-877-833-SHOW. Presale tickets will be available to TS Rewards members starting Thursday, March 30, at 10 a.m.; tickets will also be available starting Wednesday, March…
Lopez was on hand to present an award — and show off her signature JLo style — at the top of the show Jennifer Lopez made a surprise appearance at Grammys 2023 — and brought down the house in her glamorous Gucci gown. The Shotgun Wedding star was on hand to present the award for best pop vocal album (which was won by Harry Styles), and she did so in a dramatic Gucci look, which her stylist Rob Zangardi shared on his Instagram Stories. Her dark blue gown was covered in ruffles with a voluminous train, thigh-high slit and rhinestone fringe. She capped off her look with Bulgari…
“You’ll probably f–k it up, but give it a try,” the birthday jingle says Ryan Reynolds knew just how to celebrate the birthday of his Wrexham AFC co-owner, Rob McElhenney: teach the world how to pronounce his last name. In fact, he drummed up a whole song and music video for the occasion, which you can watch below now. The two-minute song is available to stream on various platforms and features the Wrexam Celtic Chorus as well as McElhenney’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” co-stars Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day and Kaitlin Olson. McElhenney is also well known for creating and…
Kevin Hart‘s comedy series Die Hart has been renewed for a third season at Roku on the heels of a record-breaking premiere weekend for Season 2. Die Hart 2: Die Harter debuted on March 31, nearly doubling the first season’s opening weekend audience. It became the No. 1 Roku Original TV series weekend premiere of all time by both unique views and streaming hour engagement, according to the streamer. “Die Hart is one of my favorite projects to act in and produce. I am so excited to get back to set to shoot season three,” Hart said in a statement Thursday. “My fans are the…
The actress and singer continues in her role as a global brand ambassador for Coach with the brand’s new Flower Power-inspired Mother’s Day campaign. Coach is celebrating Mother’s Day with longtime brand ambassador Jennifer Lopez. The actress, singer and entrepreneur, who is the mother to twins Emme and Max Muñiz, appears in the brand’s new ad campaigns for Mother’s Day 2023. The campaign was photographed by fashion photographer Joshua Woods, who has shot for Gucci, Wales Bonner and Byredo. The photos spotlight some of Coach’s signature handbags, including the Rogue and Tabby in pastel colors and floral embellishments for spring. In one…