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Al Pacino reveals one scene salvaged his role in ‘The Godfather’

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Al Pacino recalls Paramount Studios did not want him to play Michael Corleone ‘The Godfather’

Al Pacino was on the verge of being ousted from The Godfather by Paramount Studios before one scene saved his role in Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed mafia drama.

In an excerpt shared by The Guardian from his new memoir, Sonny Boy, the 84-year-old actor revealed that the studio questioned his casting twice, but he ultimately proved himself with Coppola’s support.

“Paramount didn’t want me to play Michael Corleone,” he wrote. “They wanted Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Warren Beatty, or Ryan O’Neal.”

“But here’s the secret: Francis wanted me. He wanted me, and I knew that,” The Academy Award winner added. “There’s nothing like it when a director wants you. He also gave me a gift in the form of Diane Keaton.”

“After a week and a half of filming, Paramount once again questioned whether he was the right choice for the role. Finally, Francis determined that something had to be done,” Pacino recalled.

While Pacino remained muddled if Coppola acted “deliberately,” he remembered that the director moved up the filming of the Italian restaurant scene.

“That scene wasn’t meant to be shot until a few days later, but if something hadn’t happened to let me show what I was capable of, there might not have been a future for me,” Pacino continued.

“Then Francis showed the restaurant scene to the studio, and when they looked at it, something was there,” he wrote. “Because of that scene I just performed, they kept me in the film. So I didn’t get fired from The Godfather.”

Fortunately, Pacino executed the scene exactly how Coppola wanted, proving his casting as Michael Corleone in the 1972 iconic film.

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Florence Pugh reveals her ‘major’ personal struggle

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Florence Pugh teaches fans how to pronounce her name

Florence Pugh sets the record straight once and for all, teaching fans how to correctly pronounce her last name.

During an exclusive interview with Wired Autocomplete Interview on October 10 alongside her We Live in Time co-star Andrew Garfield, the Oscar nominee expressed thoughts on her last name.

The actress jokingly responded to the question about how she pronounces her name, noting, “Pew, pew, pew, pew, pew, pew. Or, like a pew, like a church pew.”

The Spider-Man star quickly chimed in, inquiring, “How do you really pronounce it though?”

The 28-year-old responded with determination, “Pugh. Yeah, it’s Hugh but with a P.”

However, Andrew continued to egg her on as he asked her to “Be honest finally.”

To which, Florence replied with a laugh, “Alright, it’s pudge.”

Andrew’s eyes sparkled as he faced the camera and quipped, “You heard it here first!”

Fans couldn’t help but swoon over the real dynamic between the duo, rushing to the comments section to share heartwarming messages for both Florence and Andrew.

One fan commented, “The chemistry”

While another chimed in, adding, “I’m terrified for when their movie comes out i just know I’ll end up in pieces.”

A third enthused, “Their chemistry and energy together are so amazing.”

For the unversed, We Live In Time is slated to release on January 1, 2025.

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Queen Camilla ‘still upset’ over King Charles’ risky decision

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Queen Camilla ‘still upset’ over King Charles’ risky decision

Queen Camilla is seemingly not happy about making a long journey to Down Under despite her husband King Charles’ responsibility as the head of the Commonwealth.

While the monarch made a big change in his travel plans to continue with his upcoming state visit to Australia and Samoa, Camilla is still not pleased with the arrangement, sources imply.

Charles also had to skip a major calendar, which he feels strongly about, due to his ongoing cancer treatment. The King has been a life-long advocate of the climate cause but had to drop out of the COP29.

“Camilla will be pleased he is not going straight off to Azerbaijan,” a friend of Charles and Camilla told The Daily Beast previously. “She didn’t particularly want him to go to Australia, and she will be encouraging him to take it easy once he gets back—never an easy task.”

According to The Times report, Charles will be “pausing” his treatment over the duration of his travels as the tour will include “a number of concessions to prevent him from being overworked.”

Camilla has reportedly been vocal about the King “working too hard” and wanted him to “slow down” before the long-haul tour.

However, Charles’ private secretary maintained that he is determined to continue with his trip given his “deep love and affection.”

The King will be travelling with two full-time royal doctors during his 11-day trip to Australia and Samoa and spare supply of blood.

Previously it was reported that the king was thought to be angry when he was banned from going to COP27 in 2022 by the famously short lived British Prime Minister Liz Truss in 2022.

Despite Camilla’s worries over the risky move, Charles’ tour to Australia, which kicks off next week, has been trimmed and “modified” by his aides to make allowances for his condition.

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North West breaks silence on mom Kim’s parenting amid Kanye West drama

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North West opens up about mom Kim’s parenting amid Kanye West drama

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s first-born is lifting the lid on her mother’s culinary skills amid rapper’s major accusations.

During an exclusive sit-down with the Interview Magazine, the 11-year-old turned around to make a shocking confession about her mother.

She told the Skims founder, who is gearing up for her upcoming series All’s Fair, slated to release in 2025, “You haven’t cooked for us in a long time. Last time you cooked was two Halloweens ago.”

Recounting an instance from two years ago, North fondly recalled the homemade mac and cheese her mother prepared for the special day.

To which, The Kardashians star instantly replied, “And fried chicken and cornbread. I’m a one-trick pony. Is that one meal good?” North admitted that “it’s good.”

Complimenting her mother later in the interview, Kim’s oldest child said, “It’s just that you’re really good at making me cucumbers and salt.”

North’s comments emphasize the value of family and stability. However, her parents’ tumultuous relationship has faced scrutiny, particularly with Kanye West’s recent controversies and lawsuit.

The 47-year-old rapper was held accountable for drugging and sexually assaulting his ex-assistant at Sean P. Diddy’s party.

He was slapped with a shocking lawsuit in the wake of his notorious activities, almost a week after he publicly announced his divorce with former wife Bianca Censori.

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Jeremy Allen White’s ‘womanizing’ ways caught up with him

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Jeremy Allen White’s ‘womanizing’ ways caught up with him

Jeremy Allen White is making headlines for his whirlwind romance with Molly Gordon, his co-star on The Bear

However, his recent past relationships have raised eyebrows, with insiders labeling him Hollywood’s biggest “womanizer.”

According to Life and Style magazine, White’s divorce from Addison Timlin last year sparked speculation about infidelity. He denied the allegations, blaming his work schedule instead. Since then, he’s been linked to several women, fueling concerns about his commitment.

“When Jeremy’s ex-wife filed for divorce, there was a lot of speculation about whether or not he’d cheated on her,” an insider revealed. 

“He was very defensive and made a big point to deny it… but one thing he can’t deny is that he’s been taking full advantage of his celebrity status since then when it comes to his love life.”

White’s romantic history has been tumultuous. After his split from Timlin, he dated model Ashley Moore, followed by a brief romance with singer Rosalía. “He completely sucks them in and then leaves them totally heartbroken,” the insider claimed.

White and Rosalía, 32, were first spotted together in October 2023. Their relationship was described as “casual” with “great chemistry.” However, their romance fizzled out, and White moved on to Gordon, 28.

Now, White’s co-stars and friends are wary of his intentions. “Everyone warned him not to go there with [Molly], that it was too close for comfort… But he can’t seem to help himself,” the insider said. 

“Now, it’s Rosalía’s turn to be yesterday’s news, and he’s moved on to Molly.”

Despite concerns, a third source suggests that White and Gordon’s on-screen chemistry translated into real-life romance. “They’re seeing where this goes. No one on the show is surprised to see them hooking up.”

White’s friends seem supportive of his new relationship. “He’s looking for a steady girlfriend. His friends like Molly and are rooting for them,” the third insider added.

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