Entertainment
George Clooney has a post-60 onscreen intimacy rule now
George Clooney is drawing a clear line when it comes to romance on screen, and it’s one he says comes with age, perspective, and an honest conversation at home.
The Oscar-winning actor has revealed that he no longer plans to film romantic scenes, especially those involving on-screen kissing, as he moves further into his 60s.
In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Clooney explained that the decision followed a discussion with his wife, Amal Clooney, about getting older and what still feels appropriate for him as an actor.
“I’ve been trying to go the route Paul Newman did — ‘Okay, well, I’m not kissing a girl anymore,’” Clooney said.
The actor expanded on that moment, reflecting on how age changes priorities, even for someone who has stayed active and healthy.
“When I turned 60, I had a conversation with my wife. I said, ‘Look, I can still play basketball with the boys. I play with 25-year-old guys. I can still hang, I’m in shape. But in 25 years, I’m 85 years old. It doesn’t matter how many granola bars you eat, that’s a real number.’”
For decades, Clooney built a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most dependable romantic leads.
His filmography includes fan-favourite love stories such as One Fine Day, Out of Sight, Up in the Air, and Ticket to Paradise.
However, he has been signaling a shift away from that image for some time.
In March, Clooney told 60 Minutes that he had stepped back from romantic films altogether, saying, “Look, I’m 63 years old. I’m not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men. That’s not my job. I’m not doing romantic films anymore.”
Looking back on his early career, Clooney has also spoken candidly about his comfort with intimacy on camera.
In a 2022 interview with The New York Times, he recalled being corrected by a director during a kissing scene.
“I remember early on in my career, I had to do a kissing scene with this girl and the director goes, ‘Not like that.’ And I was like, ‘Dude, that’s my move! That’s what I do in real life!’”
Now, Clooney appears comfortable turning the page, choosing roles that better reflect where he is in life, and leaving on-screen romance to a new generation.
Entertainment
Amy Schumer’s surprising move hours before announcing split
Amy Schumer had nothing but love for her husband Chris Fischer just hours before announcing their shock split after seven years of marriage.
The I Feel Pretty star, 44, who has since been supported by her close industry friends, confirmed the separation via Instagram on Friday, revealing that both she and Fischer made the decision to part ways, while emphasising there were no hard feelings between them.
However, just a few hours earlier, the Kinda Pregnant actress had shared an emotional throwback clip from her 2021 endometriosis surgery.
‘Just found this from years ago pretty. My truest self. Chris dug it,’ Schumer wrote in the caption.
‘I’ve been through a lot with endometriosis. Tell someone you love they shouldn’t have heavy excruciating periods. @endofund donate along with me today.’
In the video, Schumer could be seen looking tired and fatigued as she woke up from anesthesia while laying in a hospital bed following the procedure.
‘We sit at the bar, we get a couple drinks. We just have a blast,’ she said with her eyes closed.
The post appeared unusual, as Schumer later uploaded a separate statement announcing her divorce from Fischer.
The comedian shared a photo sitting beside her husband and wrote: ‘Blah blah blah Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after 7 years.
‘We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son. We would appreciate people respecting our privacy at this time.’
Schumer then added, ‘blah blah blah not because I dropped some lbs and thought I could bag s basket and not because he’s a hot [James] beard award winning chef who can still pull some hot tail. Amicable and all love and respect! Family forever.’
For those unversed, the former couple tied the knot in February 2018 at a romantic ceremony in Malibu.
Entertainment
Drace Montgomery explains excitement over ‘Stranger Things’ finale
Drace Montgomery revealed why he is thrilled about Stranger Things season finale.
Montgomery starred as Billy Hargrove, step brother of Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) in season two and three and only in Max’s nightmares in season four.
In a conversation with the People magazine at the special screening of Dead Man’s Wire, in New York City, he shared what the hit series fans means to him and what he is most excited for as the series approaches its finale.
“Huge amount,” Montgomery explained of how much those fans still impact his life and career. “It’s been everything to me in my career and has made me who I am, and it is such an amazing experience.”
“The thing I’m most excited for is now that [co-creators Russ and Matt Duffer] are done with the show, they have so many other amazing ideas that I’m excited about — like, if people love Stranger Things, imagine what else they can do,” he said. “So I love that.”
Following Stranger Things conclusion, Duffer Brothers next project is The Boroughs, starring Geena Davis, will be a supernatural mystery set in a retirement community and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, starring Camila Morrone and Adam DiMarco, is centered on a doomed wedding.
Both the series are soon to air on Netflix.
Meanwhile, Montgomery’s film Dead Man’s Wire follows true story of a 1977 kidnapping of a prominent banker.
Dead Man’s Wire, also stars Bill Skarsgård, Colman Domingo, Cary Elwes, Myha’la and Al Pacino. It is slated for release on January 9, 2026.
Entertainment
Indie records which cannot be ignored
We have listened to the chart-topping albums released in 2025 and given them their due recognition, but it’s important not to move on from the year without listening to the ones that stayed underrated.
The debut album of the band, Finneas and Ashe formed after collaborating in their solo musical careers. The musicians shared in their interviews that they had been working on the album for years, all while keeping it a secret, and it sure sounded like years’ worth of work.
- Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams
Paramore’s lead musician, Hayley Williams, released her solo album by surprise and blew fans away with the evocative lyricism and the classic Paramore vocals.
- From the Pyre by The Last Dinner Party
The British rock band released their second studio album this year, which offered the same powerful vocals as their debut, as well as the all-girl band’s imaginative lyrics.
- Forever is a Feeling by Lucy Dacus
Boygenius’ Lucy Dacus released her fourth studio album this year, which was much-awaited by fans after the release of her singles. The album featured a duet with Hozier, Bullseye, which became a special favourite among listeners.
- Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) by Role Model
Role Model, aka Tucker Pillsbury, released the deluxe version of his 2024 album Kansas Anymore, with four bonus tracks, including Sally, When the Wine Runs Out, which became a cultural moment this year as he invited many celebrities as “Sally” during the tour set.
- Who’s The Clown by Audrey Hobbert
Audrey Hobbert, who has famously worked as Gracie Abrams’ lyricist, released her debut album this year and caused a stir in the industry, going on to perform several live performances and building an organic fandom within a span of a few months.
Addison Rae released her debut self-titled album this year, which became an instant hit among fans and earned her a Grammy nomination for the best new artist award.
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