Will Smith is an American actor and rapper known for blockbuster films like 'Men in Black', 'Independence Day', and 'Ali'. He started as a rapper before transitioning to TV with 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', then became a major movie star.
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The world is a dark place sometimes. Starving children in third-world countries, innocent citizens wrongfully imprisoned for 17 years, the messy beef between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B - why is every news article a soul-crushing pit of despair? Can we go one minute without being sucked into a vortex…
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When Lady Gaga was announced in the lead role for the new film A Star Is Born, I can't say that I was surprised one bit. Plenty of musical acts have successfully made the transition into film with little fuss - think Mark Wahlberg, Will Smith, Rihanna or Donald Glover…
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There are many good ways to celebrate getting a year older. Though, when you actually stop to think about it, birthdays are basically a bit depressing. Aren't we really just celebrating being one year closer to shuffling off this mortal coil for good? Maybe I'm over-thinking it, maybe I'm not,…
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Sometimes children follow in their parents' footsteps. Will Smith's son, Jaden Smith, is a rapper, who dropped his first studio album, SYRE, last year. Ron Howard's daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, is an actress, who you probably know best from the Jurassic World movies. And Stephen King's son, Joe Hill, is…
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Oh, to be rich and famous, floating somewhere in the ether high above the rest of us mere mortals. Indeed, if Instagram is to be believed, a life of celebrity is essentially a collocation of exotic locales, personal training sessions and red carpet appearances. The truth, of course, is somewhat…
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Some movie parts are so iconic, that you struggle to imagine anyone else in the lead role. Think about it: what would Taxi Driver look like without Robert De Niro? Or The Terminator without Arnold Schwarzenegger? They'd be a pale imitation of themselves. But the fact is that casting directors…
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It's a miracle what you can achieve with a little bit of makeup these days. Seriously, all I have to do to transform myself from tired-looking zombie to slightly-less-tired-looking human is slap on a bit of foundation, and *boom* instant improvement. What's more, the only extra effort I ever make when…
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A lot of actors have turned down big roles. Will Smith passed on playing Neo in The Matrix, explaining to Wired, "In the pitch, I just didn't see it." Christina Applegate turned down the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, telling Entertainment Tonight, "I got scared of kind of…
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With over 20 years of marriage under their belts, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith are an inspiration to all people trying to make romances work - especially those in Hollywood relationships. After all, as time has gone on, it has become practically unheard of to find a pair who had made…
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When Drake released his new track, In My Feelings, he probably had no idea what he was about to do to the world. After American comedian Shiggy posted a video of himself to Instagram hilariously dancing to the chorus, the song caused a viral storm, with thousands of people, including…
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The internet is, at first glance, a fantastic fountain of knowledge. But, glance again and you'll see that the World Wide Web practically defines the word "idiotic". Case in point: Viral challenges. Viral crazes have seen human beings act like utter morons for years now, and while it seems we…
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Jaden Smith has evolved from just being Will Smith's son, to child actor, to weird tweeter, to a successful hip hop artist with the style to back it up. However, while he seems to be taking everything pretty seriously, even he has to put up with his fair share of…
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It's July, which in American terms, means it's time to party. Every year, when the summer rolls into town and July fourth comes back around, America loses its mind. Of course, we all know why: July fourth marks Independence Day. It marks the day that Will Smith and a few…
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In the wake of the Weinstein Effect, #MeToo and Time's Up movements, the entertainment industry is making moves to stamp out those who abuse positions of power and commit acts of sexual misconduct. While most of the victims to have come forward are women, there have been some men - notably,…
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Will Smith was already beloved by millions after gaining a huge fanbase over a successful career in music and film. You've got his rap career, his starring role in the sitcom the Fresh Prince of Belair, then his appearances in blockbusters like Independence Day and Men In Black - and…
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Much like Harry Potter, I'm often told that I look virtually identical to my dad. It's something which has dogged my entire life, but despite how sick I am of hearing about it, I have to admit, it is true. We do look exactly alike. Now this isn't such a…
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We all have fond memories with our parents - opening presents on Christmas, traveling to Disneyworld for a summer vacation, walking in on them having sex. Okay, not so much the latter, but it's been known to happen. And if you've ever had the unfortunate experience of walking in on…
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What would you do if you met one of the biggest stars in the world? Honestly, I would be terrified that if I met someone I respected I would freak out a little, embarrassing myself in my starstruck daze. There's no way I would be able to act normal and…
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