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It took James Cameron a while to get Leonardo DiCaprio to board the “Ship of Dreams.” The “Avatar” director made the revelation Tuesday during the Golden Globes that he had to convince the “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” star to take part in the iconic film, reported People. “He didn’t want to do a leading man,” recalled the 68-year-old director. “I had to really twist his arm to be in the movie. He didn’t want to do it. He thought it was boring.” Cameron eventually managed to convince DiCaprio, 48, by saying that it would be “a difficult challenge.” “It didn’t surprise me,…

According to Sir Roger Penrose, there will be other Big Bangs in the future. Sir Roger Penrose, a mathematician and physicist from the University of Oxford who recently shared this year’s Nobel Prize in physics, says that our universe has undergone numerous Big Bangs, with another one on the way. Updated version of the previous article. Penrose was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for developing mathematical methods that proved and expanded Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, as well as for his discoveries on black holes, which demonstrated how objects that become too dense undergo gravitational collapse into singularities…

Leonardo DiCaprio has been in tons of great films, and he’s quite wealthy as a result. These are the priciest things he’s spent his fortune on! Once upon a time in Hollywood, there was a young, handsome, and talented aspiring actor named Leonardo DiCaprio. Several years later, he became one of the hottest stars in all the land, with four Oscar nominations and a win under his belt, aside from multiple other awards and a plethora of critically acclaimed movies. Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in projects such as The Wolf Of Wall Street, The Revenant, Blood Diamond, and The Aviator, and has made headlines…

The Voyager 1 spacecraft of NASA has heard an odd humming sound coming from the universe. After leaving our solar system nine years ago, the Voyager 1 space mission, which NASA launched 44 years ago, is currently the object that is furthest distant from Earth among all objects created by humans. It has been exploring the near-emptiness of interstellar space since then, giving back crucial data to help us comprehend the universe beyond our solar system. Scientists have discovered a “continuous hum” caused by the steady vibration of minuscule quantities of gas in interstellar space, according to equipment aboard the…

Leonardo Dicaprio is one of this generation’s greatest actors who worked with many legendary directors. Here are his priciest projects to date Leonardo DiCaprio continues to be a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. This versatile actor has dominated several critically-acclaimed films, and many have been serious blockbusters. He works with some of the most iconic directors out there, and of course, some of these flicks had a serious budget. In case you’re wondering how much dough goes into the brilliant result that are Leo’s best movies, we’re here to settle the score. However, have you ever wondered if…

Sharon Stone’s new memoir reveals how she had to follow her basic instincts to cast Leonardo DiCarprio in 1995’s The Quick & The Dead. The former movie vixen turned producer insists that although she came into the field from her steamy role in Basic Instinct, production work is work and more than a vanity deal. As she tells it in her book,  “I won’t accept a vanity deal and let them know that up front. This is illegal, I say, and I like to work within the law. That gets a lot of silence and not a lot of joy on the other end.” When…

This week (September 26, 2022) NASA attempted to create the first space force capable of defending the Earth from asteroid and meteorite destruction by crashing the DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) spacecraft onto the asteroid Dimorphos, located roughly 11 million kilometers distant. The event of September 26, 2022 marks a new milestone in the history of human space exploration as humans change the dynamics of a celestial body in a measurable way. The success of the DART mission is very carefully measured: – Its initial success is the event of the DART spacecraft after a journey of nearly 1 year…

Titanic Star Leonardo DiCaprio bought a lavish Malibu real-estate for millions of dollars. Leonardo DiCaprio is the owner of a new $13.8 million Malibu property, as the actor reportedly recently sealed the deal on the waterfront property. The estate features a 3,200 square feet mansion with four bedroom and five bathrooms. It’s situated in a gated community on the coastline with an impressive view of the water. According to Observer, the property hadn’t even been publicly listed for sale before Leonardo scooped it up. Now that he has a new property at his disposal, the actor is looking to part ways with one of…

Leonardo DiCaprio’s success story is the definition of passion, hard work, and his undying admiration for his craft Leonardo DiCaprio is a famous American actor and film producer with a stellar resume. The Hollywood megastar’s illustrious career features an ensemble of brilliantly executed blockbuster hit films that exemplifies his stance as one of the world’s most accomplished and versatile actors. DiCaprio has dazzled audiences and entertainment executives worldwide with his immense range as an actor and performer. The ‘Titanic’ actor is undeniably the cream of the crop in the competitive world of Hollywood, with his journey to becoming an established entertainment mogul detailing…

Leo DiCaprio’s name is often associated with blockbusters and seldom with flops. Over the last three decades, American Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has grown to become among the most dedicated and intense actors. Ever since he was young, it was apparent that he is a man of rare talent and he has proven his skills and talent time and time again. He could have easily gone off the matinee-idol route but he chose to chose his projects wisely. He wanted his fame and stardom to come off from his ambition and talent which he has easily done. He might have shown exemplary acting skills, unfortunately,…

LAUREL, Maryland A rogue asteroid racing toward Earth poses a threat of tsunamis, mass destruction, and the extinction of humanity as the narrative of more than one Hollywood film. Humanity has one shot to save itself with brave, self-sacrificing heroes piloting a spacecraft into the cosmos to destroy the asteroid. But that’s the movies. On Monday evening, NASA showed what the reality would be like. There was an asteroid, but it wasn’t threatening the Earth. And there was a spacecraft, relying solely on sophisticated technology. The human heroes of the mission were actually at a physics and engineering lab between…

The actor has been a long-time environmental activist, even starting his own foundation in 1998. Leonardo DiCaprio has been a long-time activist for the environment, and he recently helped a climate fund raise $45 million to support sustainable products and shopping. According to Forbes, Regeneration.VC closed $45 million in funding in March with the goal of making sustainable consumer good widespread. Dan Fishman, a general partner of the fund, told the publication this is an ideal way to make long-term change in society’s approach to consumerism. “Direct-to-consumer is a great way to start a business,” Fishman explained. “But I’m a firm believer in…

Camila Morrone looked effortlessly chic while enjoying a day in Los Angeles on Monday. She walked in black flats and carried a purse with a leopard-print strap slung over her right shoulder. Camila Morrone’s appearance came just a few days after she and her longtime beau Leonardo DiCaprio broke things off. Camila native protected her eyes from the harsh California sun with dark black sunglasses. According to The Sun, The Academy Award winner and his much younger girlfriend reportedly ‘quietly’ ended their relationship earlier this summer. “There are no bad feelings between them. It just came to a natural conclusion.” Relationships come…

Jennifer Lawrence has spoken about the pay gap and inequality in Hollywood. Don’t Look Up is a 2021 American apocalyptic political satire black comedy film written, co-produced, and directed by Adam McKay from a story he co-wrote with David Sirota, and starring an ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep. It tells the story of two astronomers attempting to warn humanity about an approaching comet that will destroy human civilization. The impact event is an allegory for climate change,…

Relief efforts in Haiti and Ukraine grabbed the spotlight. Haitian-American actor Garcelle Beauvais hosted and Wyclef Jean performed. American actor and film producer Leonardo DiCaprio’s personal collection, Wyclef Jean’s guitar and a trip to Rio for a private concert with singer Anitta helped Sean Penn’s disaster relief organization, CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), raise over $1 million in just a few hours on Wednesday night in Miami. Held at Soho House Beach and timed to the annual Art Week, which blankets the city with celebrities, socialites, art collectors and their major spending power, DiCaprio, Jared Leto, Soleil Moon Frye, Nyle…

Leonardo DiCaprio loves speed, and the actor has amassed a massive $1 million car collection in his garage, which includes hybrids, electrics, and German roadsters that protect the environment. Leonardo DiCaprio began his acting career at a young age, and he was just 19 when he received notoriety for his starring role in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. The actor took intense dramatic roles that showcased his performances and turned into a heartthrob after portraying the character of Romeo in Romeo + Juliet. One of his most notable projects was released in 1997 with James Cameron’s Titanic. The same year, he founded the Leonardo DiCaprio…

The Academy Award-winning actor and Victoria Lamas kick the year off on a yacht in St. Barts. Leonardo DiCaprio rang in the new year on a yacht off St. Barts, as per a report in PageSix. Joining the 48-year-old Oscar-winner was Victoria Lamas, the 23-year-old model, who he has been seen with of late. Though the official word is that they are just good friends, this is the “fourth hang out in less than a month,” the tabloid noted. Lamas is the second of three daughters between actor Lorenzo Lamas and actress Kathleen Kinmont. Victoria did not appear on the short-lived 2009 reality series Leave it to Lamas, which…

Leonardo DiCaprio treated himself to a new Los Angeles home this Christmas, and it happens to be the house next door. The Oscar-winning actor paid $10.5 million in an off-market deal earlier this month for his neighbor’s home in the celebrity-filled Bird Streets of Hollywood Hills. Details of the home, located on the northern property line of his swanky existing compound, are scarce, seeing as the home was never listed publicly. Built in 1963 and hidden from the street behind boxy hedges, the salmon-colored spread spans more than 3,500 square feet and has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, according to…

According to NASA, Juno passed Jupiter at a speed of around 129,000 mph (208,000 km/h), skimming 2,700 miles (4,400 kilometers) above Jupiter’s cloud tops. Hold my coffee, I can’t stop staring at the images. Is that even real? NASA’s Juno spacecraft is the first solar-powered space probe sent out to study our solar system’s largest planet—Jupiter. Juno’s mission is to orbit the gas giant in polar orbit and study its structure while mapping its gravity and magnetic field. Studying Jupiter will allow experts to better understand large planets discovered across the cosmos. So far—the US$1 billion spacecraft has managed to…

There are numerous “rogue” stars roving between the massive galaxy clusters in the Universe, which can contain hundreds or thousands of galaxies. These stars are only distinguishable by the diffuse light they emit, known as “Ghost Light” or “Intracluster light,” as they are not gravitationally tied to any specific galaxy but rather to the halo of galaxy clusters themselves (ICL). The reason for how these stars ended up so dispersed throughout their galaxy clusters has long baffled scientists. There are several theories, including the possibility that the stars were pulled from their galaxies, ejected in the course of galactic mergers,…

Titanic director James Cameron said Leonardo DiCaprio’s career-cementing lead role almost didn’t happen because he refused to audition. World-renowned filmmaker James Cameron has revealed that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio almost didn’t get his career-defining Titanic role. Cameron revealed this and more in the interview granted in the leadup to his next blockbuster release, Avatar: The Way of Water. Loosely based on the tragic sinking of the passenger liner of the same name, Cameron’s Titanic tells the dramatized story of the passengers aboard the HMS Titanic, a supposedly unsinkable cruise ship that ironically meets its end on the very first voyage when it runs into an iceberg. DiCaprio…

Space-age technologies have made fundamental changes to the way we live our lives. Avionics allow us to fly to other continents on almost a moment’s notice. GNSS services enable us to navigate our cars on roads we’ve never driven before without a paper map. And some form of radio has become the backbone of both our entertainment and communication networks. So what happens if a solar storm disrupts all of that? That is the focus of a new review paper by Natalia Buzulukova and Bruce Tsurutani, one of the world’s leading experts on space weather. They stress that we haven’t…

Leonardo DiCaprio has been soaking up the sun on board a luxury yacht as he rang in the New Year with several bikini-clad women, despite being linked to model Victoria Lamas Leonardo DiCaprio has started the New Year in style as he kicked off 2023 on board a luxury yacht, surrounded by bikini-clad women. The Titanic star, 48, rang in the New Year off the coast of celebrity hotspot St. Barts and was seen chatting to two stunning women, despite being romantically linked to model Victoria Lamas. On Monday, 23-year-old Victoria was nowhere to be seen as a shirtless Leo soaked up the sunshine. He…

The most recent, most in-depth movie from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is really captivating. The SDO, which was launched in 2010, continuously tracks the Sun to learn more about how it affects our planet. SDO films the sun in ten different wavelengths to demonstrate the varying temperatures of solar components. These sets of wavelengths have been compiled into a video released this week. https://youtu.be/6tmbeLTHC_0 The 30-minute film features a soundtrack from German composer Lars Leonhard titled ‘Deep Venture,’ and, as NASA puts it “presents the nuclear fire of our life-giving star in intimate detail, offering new perspective into our…