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Christopher Guest revealed a brutal backstage dog show moment involving a dog being clipped before a competition, which he considered too extreme to include in his film 'Best in Show.' Despite contemplating its inclusion, he decided it was too much, highlighting the harsh realities behind the satirical portrayal of dog shows.
Celine Dion, who made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Grammys amid her battle with Stiff Person syndrome, was reportedly gracious and happy to be there despite Taylor Swift not acknowledging her when receiving the Album of the Year award. An insider shared that Dion didn't seem to mind, and the two artists talked backstage afterwards. Dion's appearance aimed to show that she's doing well despite her health struggles, and a photo of her and Swift hugging backstage helped quell fans' outrage.
Emma Stone jokingly called Taylor Swift "an a—hole" at the Golden Globes when asked about Swift cheering for her, before clarifying that she was happy Swift was there and that they have been friends for almost 20 years. Stone won a Golden Globe for her role in "Poor Things" and has been praised for her performance. She and the cast prepared for the film by playing theater games to build camaraderie. Director Yorgos Lanthimos discussed collaborating with Stone on the film's sex scenes, emphasizing the importance of portraying human desire without shying away from it.
Featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski congratulates lightweight champ Islam Makhachev backstage after his brutal head-kick knockout in the first round at UFC 294. Volkanovski stepped in for injured Charles Oliveira on short notice, and UFC CEO Dana White suggests Oliveira as the logical choice for Makhachev's next title defense. Makhachev's knockout marked his second defense of the lightweight title and extended his winning streak to 13 fights, the longest active streak in the UFC.