The 'Hunger Games' Prequel Finds Its Perfect Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Lana Del Rey Kisses and Disses Morgan Wallen

Philip Seymour Hoffman was both the perfect Plutarch Heavensbee in the Hunger Games movies and way too good for that project. Not many actors can match that vibe, but the upcoming prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, found the ideal successor: Jesse Plemons. - (Deadline)

Lana Del Rey once kissed Morgan Wallen, apparently. Didn’t think much of it, apparently. - (Rolling Stone)

Even Ben Affleck’s KIDS think Armageddon is stupid and doesn’t make sense! But, it’s still a wicked cool movie. FIGHT ME. - (Celebitchy)

George Lucas appeared at the 45th anniversary screening of The Empire Strikes Back and finally revealed why Yoda talks backwards. - (Variety)

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sex abuse, has died by suicide at age 41 - (PEOPLE)

Jean Smart and Carol Burnett talk about comedy and reminisce about past co-stars and shows. What I wouldn’t give to be a fly on the wall in that room with those two. - (Elle)

Katy Perry started a new stadium tour, and her dance moves are already viral memes. - (Lainey Gossip)

Also viral meme? Donnie’s “Objectively Embarrassing And Hilarious” command whiny-ass plea to Vlad. - (Buzzfeed)

Are Things Falling Apart For Trump? Look At These Polls And Tell Us! Also, a stopped Candace Owens is right twice a oh f*ck it. - (Wonkette)

Actually, there was so much shit coming from the White House today, I’m going to try to limit it here, but man, they are trying their hardest to outdo each other on the “Who is the worst” in this Administration. Officials within the Administration had been working to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home shortly after learning of their mistake in sending him to El Salvador. Then President Yamface stuck his big ol’ dumb orange head into it and, well, now the Administration is sticking with the fictitious gang member story. - (The Atlantic)

Oh, hey, it was Matt Gaetz who visited El Salvador’s mega-prison and “saw people drained of hope.” So then he pitched it to Stephen Miller! - (The Independent)

In yet another instance of projection, TFG directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to look into Republican allegations that ActBlue had allowed “‘straw’ or ‘dummy’ contributions or foreign contributions to political candidates and committees.” The good news is that it spurred folks to donate to the Dem site in a big way, so good job? - (The New Republic)

Now they’re deporting US citizen toddlers… I mean, not all by themselves (YET), but still!- (Politico)

The interim US Attorney in DC is going after Wikimedia Foundation for “propaganda” and threatening its tax-exempt status. - (The Free Press)

Now for something not awful — Benny Blanco threw a prom for his and Selena Gomez’s birthdays, and they did NOT skip the obligatory prom photo shoot. - (Bazaar)

At 94, author Judith Viorst is still worth looking at, and dear god, I adore her! - (Allure)

For something different than the typical fashion coverage: NFL draft red carpet looks. I think this is my favorite look (I’m a sucker for periwinkle/aqua swirly things with bonus photo collage lining) but I also quite like Will Johnson’s understated immaculate ‘fit, too… I am torn. - (GFY)

Chachamaru was invited to Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez’s prom, probably.

This is Chachamaru. After much contemplation, he has decided that yes, you may have this dance. 13/10 (TW: chachamaru_pug)

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— WeRateDogs (@weratedogs.com) April 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM