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Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader in new 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' trailer: 'I'm emotional'
This is the actor's first "Star Wars" appearance since 2005 and fans are ready for his return.
Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek talk about leading Marvel's groundbreaking 'Eternals': 'Diversity makes you stronger'
"Eternals" director Chloé Zhao and stars Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek and more talk Marvel's 26th release.
Megan Fox and Kumail Nanjiani struggle with body dysmorphia — and they're not alone. Here's what it means.
"People with body dysmorphia do not really see themselves as the world sees them," one expert tells Yahoo Life.
Kumail Nanjiani says he now weighs himself every day: ‘It’s very easy to get obsessed with that number on the scale’
The 43-year-old actor reveals how his body transformation has impacted his body image.
Kumail Nanjiani says he is 'very uncomfortable' talking about his body after sharing shirtless photo
The 43-year-old actor opens up about challenging stereotypes with his body transformation.
Kumail Nanjiani Ensured ‘Eternals’ Hero Rejected ‘Brown Dude’ Stereotypes Like Nerd or Terrorist
The comedian made it a top priority to change the way American pop culture views people from Pakistan or the Middle East.
EntertainmentYahoo MoviesFirst 'Eternals' trailer reveals Marvel's most diverse cast of heroes ever
Oscar winner Chloé Zhao directs ensemble that includes Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Bryan Tyree Henry, Richard Madden, Don Lee and Kit Harrington, and includes MCU's first gay and deaf superheroes.
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Kumail Nanjiani says he feels 'hopeless and helpless' in emotional tweets about pandemic, high-risk wife Emily V. Gordon
“My wife is in an extremely high risk group. We don’t leave the house for fear of the unthinkable happening," writes the "Big Sick" star.
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#BlackoutTuesday: What it means — and why social media looks different
Amid the protests over the death of George Floyd, while in police custody in Minneapolis last week, an effort is underway to amplify black voices today — and its being demonstrated in different ways.
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Kumail Nanjiani, Lulu Wang, Hasan Minhaj, More Get Candid About Success, Failure — and Abs — in Hollywood
Being able to buy a washer/dryer, refusing to play into stereotypes for roles, the ability to say “no” -- that's how a few of Hollywood's most prominent Asian Americans have defined success over the course of their careers. In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, Variety gathered prominent AAPI creatives Kumail Nanjiani […]
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Kumail Nanjiani on Refusing to Play Up His Accent for a Major Role: ‘I Don’t Regret It’
Kumail Nanjiani admits that despite an upcoming starring role in Marvel’s "The Eternals" and an Academy Award nomination in 2017 for co-scripting "The Big Sick," he still struggles with feeling successful in Hollywood. But he felt a modicum of success when he started auditioning for parts that weren’t what he calls "stereotypical brown guy roles" […]
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The It List: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon's new podcast helps you live your best quarantine life, WWI epic '1917' lands on home video formats and the best in pop culture the week of March 23, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are staying at home, we’re going to spotlight products that you can enjoy from your couch, whether solo or in small groups, and leave out the rest. With that in mind, here are our picks for March 23-29, including the best deals we could find for each.
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Kumail Nanjiani was hesitant to post shirtless photo: 'I was like, I don't really look that good'
Kumail Nanjiani says body dysmorphia is something he has to fight "all the time," since bulking up for the Marvel movie "Eternals."
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Issa Rae on Her On-Screen Romances: ‘There Are People Who Don’t Procreate With Just White People’
Issa Rae co-stars in two romantic movies with leading men of color this year: “The Photograph,” a drama with Lakeith Stanfield, and the upcoming rom-com “The Lovebirds” with Kumail Nanjiani. Rae said the former -- written and directed by Stella Meghie -- echoes the nostalgia of one of her favorite films centered on black love, […]
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'Little America' writers say episode has been banned in 11 countries: 'Telling queer Arab stories is an uphill struggle'
The anthology series tells the stories of immigrants in America, with each of the eight, half-hour episodes adapted from true stories.
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The It List: 'Curb' returns with plenty of famous guest stars, Halsey drops 'Manic,' Jason Momoa stars in a new adult coloring book and the best in pop culture the week of Jan. 13, 2020
The It List is Yahoo’s weekly look at the best in pop culture, including movies, music, TV, streaming, games, books, podcasts and more. Here are our picks for Jan. 13-19, including the best deals we could find for each.
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Kumail Nanjiani awes with 'incredible' body transformation: 'Wait is this really you?!'
The 41-year-old, who spent the year preparing for his role in next year’s Marvel movie "Eternals," debuted some seriously toned arms and abs Monday on social media.
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Robert Downey Jr. is the ultimate animal whisperer in first trailer for 'Dolittle'
The "Avengers" star plays Doctor Dolittle in the epic fantasy adventure, which co-stars Antonio Banderas.
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Conan O'Brien left with no one to interview after last-minute celebrity cancellation
Unable to find an alternate guest, Conan was forced to interview his assistant — and the show was great.
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Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani star in 'Stuber' retro trailer, plus check out exclusive posters
"Stuber" goes back to the future in new trailer.
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Chris Hemsworth Reveals His First Job, And It's Pretty Unbelievable
The Thor actor made his superheroic disclosure on "The Tonight Show" in a game of "True Confessions."
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Kumail Nanjiani in Talks to Star in Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’
“Big Sick” star Kumail Nanjiani is in talks to star in Marvel’s “The Eternals,” which focuses on a group of ancient human beings, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap. Details about Nanjiani’s character is being kept under wraps.“The Rider” director Chloe Zhao will direct the film. Matthew and Ryan Firpo (“Ruin”) are writing the script. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is producing.Created by comic legend Jack Kirby in 1976, the Eternals are a race of ancient human beings created a million years ago by the cosmic entities known as the Celestials.Also Read: Angelina Jolie in Talks to Join Marvel's 'The Eternals' for Superhero DebutAccording to ComicVine, the Celestials accelerated the evolution of a handful of subjects and gave them the genetic potential to mentally manipulate limited quantities of cosmic energy, as well as other superhuman traits.The story will focus on the female Eternal known as Sersi, (no, not the character on “Game of Thrones”), several insiders have told TheWrap. Angelina Jolie is currently in talks for the role.“We have started working on what are the films post-phase 3,” Feige previously told TheWrap, referencing the forthcoming fourth part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s slate of movies after the wind-down of franchises based on the original Avengers.Nanjiani recently earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing “The Big Sick” with wife Emily Gordon. Nanjiani will next be seen in Sony’s “Men in Black: International,” which is set to open June 14, and action comedy “Stuber,” which Disney/Fox will open July 12.Nanjiani is repped by UTA, Mosaic and Schreck Rose.Marvel had no comment.The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.Read original story Kumail Nanjiani in Talks to Star in Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’ At TheWrap
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Apple Shows Off Original Series For First Time With Sizzle Reel – Watch
Apple took the wraps off some of its ambitious original series Monday as part of its big Apple TV Plus reveal at at its Cupertino headquarters. Several of the series will launch this fall when the company's long-awaited subscription streaming service goes live. The first looks at the slate overseen from former Sony TV bosses Jamie Erlicht and Zach Van Amburg, who presided over the presentation Monday, were helped by A-list intros by the likes of Steven Spielberg (for Amazi…
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Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae to Star in ‘Lovebirds’ Romantic Comedy
"The Big Sick" star Kumail Nanjiani and "Insecure" star Issa Rae will topline Paramount's romantic comedy "The Lovebirds." The project will reunite Nanjiani with "The Big Sick" helmer Michael Showalter, who's on board to direct from a script by Aaron Abrams, Brendan Gall, and Martin Gero. The project goes into production at the end of […]
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‘Twilight Zone': Kumail Nanjiani Latest to Join Jordan Peele’s Reboot for CBS All Access
CBS announced on Thursday that the “Big Sick” and “Silicon Valley” actor will star in an upcoming episode of Jordan Peele’s reboot of the classic science fiction series for CBS All Access. Nanjiani becomes the third cast member to board Peele’s “Twilight Zone,” joining Sanaa Lathan and Adam Scott. Nanjiani’s episode will be written by “Key & Peele” and “Community” alum Alex Rubens.
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Sarah Silverman, Kumail Nanjiani hold civil 'Roseanne' discussion
Americans might be heavily divided, but comedians Sarah Silverman and Kumail Nanjiani proved on Thursday that it’s still possible to argue about the issues of the day without descending into a political fight club.