Ben Stiller has publicly demanded the White House remove a clip from his 2008 film Tropic Thunder from a government-produced video promoting the Trump administration’s military strikes on Iran, calling it “propaganda” and declaring that “war is not a movie.”

Stiller posted his objection on X after a White House video began circulating on social media, featuring clips from a string of major Hollywood films and television shows, including Gladiator, Braveheart, Iron Man, Breaking Bad, Deadpool, and Top Gun, intercut with real-life drone strike footage, and concluding with a voiceover declaring “flawless victory.” 

“Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip,” Stiller wrote. “We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie.”

The video sparked immediate and widespread backlash online. 

Journalist Séamus Malekafzali wrote, “I don’t think a more embarrassing and humiliating thing has ever been produced before by any government in human history. I somehow might be underselling it.” 

ABC Saturday Extra host Nick Bryant asked, “Are there any grown ups in the White House? Is there any understanding of the seriousness and horror of war? This is frat house not White House.” 

Podcaster Vince Mancini drew a sharp historical comparison, questioning why the administration would bother with a supercut of old films as justification for military action.

Prince William and Kate could soon be heading across the Atlantic to help mend an “all-time low” in UK-US relations. 

Diplomats in Washington are reportedly counting on a high-profile royal visit to reset ties after months of tension, which began following the King’s hosting of former President Trump at Windsor last year.

Sources according to Gb News suggest the White House is particularly eager to welcome the couple, with July 4 celebrations under consideration as a potential highlight. 

This trip would mark her first official overseas engagement for Kate since her recent illness.

As Patron of the, the Prince of Wales might take in a World Cup match during the visit, while Catherine’s participation will depend on family and schedule considerations. 

Royal insiders note that the positive rapport the former president reportedly has with the family could play a key role in smoothing diplomatic tensions.

One source said that his fondness for the monarchy “trumps” other political disagreements.

A full-scale state visit would likely include the King and Queen alongside William and Catherine, satisfying calls from Washington for an “unprecedented” display of goodwill. 

Palace sources stress that while the optics of a state visit are carefully managed, the ultimate purpose is to represent the nation and maintain historic ties. “This is the job,” a former aide said. 

Harry Styles had another surprise up his sleeve after the release of his new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, which he revealed after the album release at midnight.

The 31-year-old singer premiered the music video for his second single from the album, American Girls, without prior announcement or much buzz.

 The One Direction alum surprised fans with the countdown to the YouTube premiere of the video

Styles’ team revealed the big news after the premiere, via Instagram, announcing, “American Girls Video. Out Now.”

The Fine Line hitmaker sparked an enthusiastic reaction from fans after the release, as they cheered, “i LOVED the mv omg.”

Another chimed in, “Opening a harry styles video is like opening a kinder surprise egg, you never know what you’ll find inside.”

Styles’ fourth studio album received early rave reviews before the release, with a 78 score on Metacritic. 

The Falling singer released the first single, Aperture, from the album on January 22 and it debuted at number one on Billboard Hot 100.