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Discover the surprising academic achievements of nine famous personalities who excelled in high school before achieving stardom. From late-night hosts and supermodels to tech moguls and Oscar winners, these individuals graduated at the top of their class, proving intelligence and ambition paved their way to success.

Hollywood actor Quinta Brunson is all set to channel her talk show host energy as she will soon be portraying Oprah Winfrey in Eric Appel's new movie 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' opposite 'Harry Potter' fame Daniel Radcliffe.

Aaron Paul of 'Breaking Bad’ fame was supposed to make a cameo in Eric Appel's 'Weird Al Yankovic' biopic but had to drop out at the last second. Paul had played Yankovic in a sketch directed by Eric Appel called 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' in 2010. It also starred Olivia Wilde and Patton Oswalt. The new upcoming biopic will be directed and co-written by Appel. As per Deadline, in a recent interview, Paul spoke about the fact that Daniel Radcliffe is now leading the film.

Hollywood star Daniel Radcliffe learned from Weird Al Yankovic how to play the accordion.

Daniel Radcliffe's Emmy appearance with long-time girlfriend Erin Darke sparked marriage rumors. Radcliffe's mention of Darke's parents as his "in-laws" fueled social media speculation. However, representatives clarified they aren't officially married. The couple, together for over a decade, welcomed their first child in 2023. Radcliffe received his first Emmy nomination for 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.'

Daniel Radcliffe will not be returning to Hogwarts anytime soon.

It’s one of the most popular science fiction franchises in film history, and it has spawned many tributes and spoofs. Here are some of the ways in which the Star Wars saga has been ‘honoured'

Actor-producer Christian Slater has joined the cast of Disney Channel's new show "Milo's Murphy's Law".

Original Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has reached out to the new cast of the upcoming HBO series, seeking their contact details to offer personal congratulations. He expressed a desire to support Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as they step into the iconic roles, urging the media to let them forge their own paths.

American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish will play the role of Sally alongside Danny Elfman's Jack Skellington at the live-to-film concert experience celebrating Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' later this month.

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke are lending their support to their industry. The couple, both actors, joined other SAG-AFTRA union members striking in New York City. Their cute baby boy also joined the picket line!

Daniel Radcliffe and his girlfriend Erin Darke are pregnant with their first child.

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe says he plans to make his directing debut in a couple of years after he has honoured all his acting commitments. The English actor, best known for playing the boy wizard Harry Potter in the popular Warner Bros film franchise, also teased that he has already got a script in the works.

There's a chance you might have seen recently-released the Liam Neeson-starrer A Walk Among Tombstones and if you have, there's a song that plays as the end credits roll which is a somewhat spooky and strippeddown cover version of the Soundgarden smash hit called Black Hole Sun.

The Creative Arts Emmy Awards celebrated the achievements of various shows like 'The Last of Us', 'The White Lotus', 'The Bear', and 'Beef'. 'The Last of Us' emerged as the dominant favorite with eight wins, including guest actor and actress in a drama series for Nick Offerman and Storm Reid. Other winners included Judith Light for 'Poker Face' and Sam Richardson for 'Ted Lasso'. 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' won the TV movie category, and 'Daisy Jones & the Six' and 'The Marvelous Mrs Maisel' also received recognition.

Bluesky, the social media platform attracting celebrities fleeing X (formerly Twitter), faces scrutiny from the European Union for allegedly violating the Digital Services Act. The EU Commission claims Bluesky hasn't disclosed required information like its EU user base and legal establishment. Although not yet a "Very Large Platform" under the DSA, Bluesky must still adhere to certain regulations.

Rock & roll isn't just about sex & drugs. There's a fair bit of comedy too. So hold your sides and get set to roll, roll, roll on the floor as you hear the lighter side of rock ...

The Primetime Emmy Awards, the grand event of the year in television, celebrates the best in primetime TV. Succession leads with 27 nominations, including Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook. The Bear aims for another triumph after its Golden Globes and Critics Choice wins.

BAFTA has announced the nominees for its TV Awards, which will be held on May 14 at the Royal Festival Hall. The event will be hosted by comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett.

BlueSky, a decentralized social media platform created by Jack Dorsey, is gaining popularity as users seek refuge from the drama and changes on platforms like Twitter. The platform's community-driven approach, lack of ads, and focus on user control have attracted celebrities, politicians, and Taylor Swift fans (Swifties) seeking a more authentic and less commercialized online experience.

PGA Awards 2023: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' wins!

After publishing 550 regular issues since it’s inception in 1952, MAD Magazine, the iconic American satire publication, will no longer be sold on newsstands after its August issue. The mag that gave the world, Alfred E Neuman, it’s unmistakable mascot, will also cease to publish original content except for year-end issues and will only print ‘nostalgic content’ from its massive 67-year-old repertory

Amid vivid and vibrant performances from Camila Cabello, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Janelle Monáe, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, host Alicia Keys brought in the 61st Grammy Awards at the Staples Center, Los Angeles. The evening saw artists like Childish Gambino, Lady Gaga, Kacey Musgraves and Brandi Carlile picked up multiple awards in the top categories.

Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop's biggest names of the 1990s with hits including Gangsta's Paradise and Fantastic Voyage, died Wednesday at age 59, his manager said. Coolio died at the Los Angeles home of a friend, longtime manager Jarez Posey told The Associated Press.

Clicking a photograph could get a 38-year-old Amish man excommunicated. A community of Christians distinguished by their extreme conservatism and suspicion of technology, the Amish chose to ignore the modern life.

Ravinia Festival, a popular music event in Illinois, starts selling tickets for the 2025 summer season. The festival will feature over 100 performances from June to August. Performances include classical, jazz, rock, and pop music. James Taylor, Heart, and Chicago are among the performers. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will also perform. Family events are planned. Tickets are available on Ravinia.org.

The critics made their pick and SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' was one of them. The 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards held on Sunday, honoured a fresh bunch of talents after last Wednesday's Golden Globe Awards.

Ruth Buzzi, celebrated for her role as Gladys Ormphby on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has passed away at 88 after a 45-year career. She won a Golden Globe and was a two-time Emmy nominee for the NBC show. Buzzi's character, known for striking people with her purse, resonated with audiences. She also appeared in various TV shows and movies.

CBS's cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' due to financial reasons has sparked a wave of solidarity among late-night hosts. Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and others rallied to support Colbert, criticizing the network's decision and celebrating his legacy.