George Clooney

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Clooney: Biden 'Most Selfless' President Since Washington

Star publicly addresses his essay urging Biden to drop out

(Newser) - George Clooney is back among those praising President Biden again, calling him the "most selfless" American president since George Washington. While in Venice promoting his latest film, Clooney spoke for the first time about his much-discussed op-ed in the New York Times on July 10 urging Biden to withdraw...

Russia Bans Clooney Foundation
Russia Bans
Clooney Foundation
Aug 21, 2024 2:25 PM CDT

Russia Bans Clooney Foundation

Human rights group declared 'undesirable'

(Newser) - George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, could face arrest if they set foot in Russia under the current regime. The Clooney Foundation for Justice, founded by the couple in 2016, has been declared "undesirable" and banned from operating in Russia, Politico reports. The foundation investigates...

Clooney Hits Back After Tarantino Says He's No Movie Star

Though the actor's response to filmmaker's diss was a bit delayed

(Newser) - Asked last year who he considers a movie star, Quentin Tarantino failed to list George Clooney. Clooney has now responded, more than a year later. The strange back-and-forth, as recounted by CNN :
  • Tarantino's comments: The filmmaker was apparently talking about movie stars with Deadline columnist Baz Bamigboye at the
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Trump Has Some Words for George Clooney

Former president characterizes actor as a 'rat' just like 'Crooked Joe'

(Newser) - The Wall Street Journal calls it an op-ed that "ricocheted across show business and political circles"—and it's one that's still being buzzed about. "We are not going to win in November with this president," wrote actor George Clooney—a big fundraiser for the...

George Clooney Will Make His Broadway Debut Next Year

He's starring in, co-writing stage adaptation of 'Good Night, and Good Luck'

(Newser) - More than 45 years into his acting career, George Clooney is set to make his Broadway debut. The 63-year-old will star in Good Night, and Good Luck, which is slated to open in spring 2025, People reports. The production is an adaptation of the 2005 movie of the same name,...

What Critics Think About Clooney's Boys in the Boat
What Critics Think About
Clooney's Boys in the Boat
Movie Review
Dec 25, 2023 10:10 AM CST

What Critics Think About Clooney's Boys in the Boat

They're a wee bit bored, frankly, though audiences appear to love the true-life tale

(Newser) - A new film directed by George Clooney has an interesting dynamic going on—audiences seem to love The Boys in the Boat (with a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes ), while critics are underwhelmed (56%). The movie, out Christmas Day, retells the true story of the University of Washington rowing...

Drescher Says Clooney's Plan to End Strike Won't Work

A-list actors suggested they pay more dues to bridge gap between union, studios

(Newser) - SAG-AFTRA union president Fran Drescher says a proposal from George Clooney and a group of other A-listers to help end the actors' strike is "extremely generous"—but it's not going to work. In a Zoom meeting earlier this week between union leaders and actors including Clooney, Scarlett...

At Kennedy Center Honors, an Ovation for Paul Pelosi

He attends honors for George Clooney, Gladys Knight, U2, Amy Grant, and Tania León

(Newser) - A heartfelt Patti LaBelle praised her lifelong friend Gladys Knight. Sean Penn called U2 “four scrappy Dublin punks.” Ballet dancers performed for conductor and composer Tania León. Matt Damon playfully teased his friend George Clooney, and Sheryl Crow delivered a heartfelt rendition of “Baby Baby” to...

Instantly Recognizable Stars Offer 'Instantly Forgettable' Film
Clooney and Roberts'
Reunion Isn't So Memorable
MOVIE REVIEW
Oct 21, 2022 9:36 AM CDT

Clooney and Roberts' Reunion Isn't So Memorable

'Ticket to Paradise' reunites Julia Roberts, George Clooney, for better or worse

(Newser) - In reuniting George Clooney and Julia Roberts for their fifth movie together, Ticket to Paradise aims to resurrect the classic romantic comedy. Bickering exes David and Georgia, 20 years removed from their divorce, join forces to sabotage the wedding of their daughter Lily (Kaitlyn Dever), fearing that in marrying a...

George Clooney Has a Big Ask of the Media

Star doesn't want pics of his kids' faces being published, especially by the UK's 'Daily Mail'

(Newser) - George Clooney understands that, as one of the most famous actors in the world, he's going to occasionally be photographed while out in public. As for his two young kids, however, they should be off-limits, a plea he made Thursday in an open letter to the media. The BBC...

Clooney Had a Pithy Answer to Question About Politics

Actor would rather have a 'nice life' than run for office

(Newser) - George Clooney on Sunday ruled out having a second career in politics, saying he would rather have a “nice life” and is looking to reduce his workload. Nevertheless, the 60-year-old actor and director waded into politics during an interview with the BBC’s Andrew Marr. Clooney, a long-time supporter...

Clooney Lost 25-Plus Pounds for Film, Ended Up in Hospital

Actor, 59, who dropped weight for role in 'The Midnight Sky,' ended up with pancreatitis

(Newser) - George Clooney takes his acting and directing seriously, but he may have taken the former too seriously while preparing for his latest role in The Midnight Sky, coming out on Netflix Dec. 23. To play a cancer-riddled scientist left on Earth after an apocalyptic nuclear event, Clooney dropped nearly 30...

These 4 Figures Now Have Something Big in Common

Dr. Fauci, George Clooney, Regina King, Selena Gomez are 'People' mag's 'People of the Year'

(Newser) - People magazine has named George Clooney, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Selena Gomez, and Regina King as its 2020 "People of the Year." The magazine revealed its list Wednesday morning as part of a year-end double issue with four covers. The four will be celebrated for their positive impact in...

Why George Clooney Gave 14 Friends $1M Each
Clooney: Here's Why I Gave
14 Friends $1M Each
in case you missed it
Nov 21, 2020 9:47 AM CST

Clooney: Here's Why I Gave 14 Friends $1M Each

'I just thought basically if I get hit by a bus, they're all in the will'

(Newser) - George Clooney is now a happily married man. But in 2013, when he thought he might remain a bachelor forever, his friends were his family—and he was very good to them. In an interview with GQ , which has named him its "Icon of the Year," the 59-year-old...

Ghislaine Maxwell Saw Her at 19: 'Oh My God, Who Is That?'

So says an old pal in the upcoming Lifetime docuseries, 'Surviving Jeffrey Epstein'

(Newser) - The latest Ghislaine Maxwell tidbits are par for the course—allegations of sex and debauchery—but it's still hard to look away. In a docuseries about her time with Jeffrey Epstein, she apparently oohed and ahhed over the sight of 19-year-old Paris Hilton at a party in the early...

Clooney Reacts to Nespresso-Linked Child Labor Exposé

'Clearly this board and this company still have work to do. And that work will be done'

(Newser) - George Clooney has been Nespresso's brand ambassador since 2006, but after an investigation claimed to find six of the company's Guatemalan coffee suppliers use child labor, the actor is expressing regret. Per Deadline and CNN , he says he joined Nespresso's sustainability advisory board seven years ago (along...

Fake George Clooney Tracked Down in Thailand

(Newser) - After six years on the run, an Italian man accused of impersonating actor George Clooney to sell a line of clothing has been arrested. After a surveillance operation that included the use of a drone, police surrounded a luxury villa in Pattaya, Thailand, where Francesco Galdelli, 58, and his wife,...

Clooney Calls for Boycott of 2 Luxury Hotels in US

They're owned by Brunei, which is imposing draconian penalties for adultery, gay sex

(Newser) - The news was jarring: The small nation of Brunei plans to start stoning to death people who have gay sex or commit adultery. Now, George Clooney hopes to inflict some economic pain in the hope of getting sultan Hassanal Bolkiah to rescind the Sharia law punishments, reports the BBC . In...

Hollywood A-Listers Revolt Against Oscars

Hundreds of big-name actors, directors, cinematographers slam Academy decision

(Newser) - The backlash against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continues, and increasingly bigger names are joining the fray. After announcing that four awards would be bestowed during commercial breaks at the Feb. 24 Oscars, there was immediate pushback from those who said it was insulting to recipients in...

George Clooney Hit by Car in Italy
George Clooney
Hit by Car in Italy 
Jul 10, 2018 10:05 AM CDT

George Clooney Hit by Car in Italy

Actor is 'fine,' escaped with only minor injuries, after collision on his motorbike

(Newser) - George Clooney is "fine" but recovering after he was hit by a car in Sardinia on Tuesday. Clooney had departed his Costa Corallina hotel on what's variously described as a motorbike or scooter when he was hit by a car around 8:15am local time. Per CNN , Clooney—...

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