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Dwayne Johnson
trailer mix
Aug. 9, 2024
Surprise: There’s More-ana on the Way
Moana dodges lightning in an electric new trailer.
By
Zoe Guy
coming soon
May 21, 2024
Rare Sighting of the Rock With Hair
As MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the Benny Safdie–directed biopic
The Smashing Machine
.
By
Zoe Guy
tiktok ban
Apr. 28, 2024
6 Companies That Should Buy TikTok
We have some bad suggestions.
By
Bethy Squires
coming soon
Dec. 13, 2023
Indie Darling Dwayne Johnson to star in A24’s
The Smashing Machine
Safdie is writing and directing the film about UFC fighter Mark Kerr for A24.
By
Bethy Squires
brewing
Nov. 14, 2023
Do You Smell What The Rock Is Cooking (Politically)?
The People’s Champ has considered becoming the People’s Presidential Candidate.
By
Alejandra Gularte
rip
Aug. 25, 2023
Former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt Dead at 36
“Windham brought the best out of me in so many ways,” WWE rival John Cena wrote.
By
Jennifer Zhan
rock hard feelings
Aug. 5, 2023
The Rock Still Hasn’t Gotten Over
Black Adam
He thinks it didn’t get a sequel because of “a vortex of new leadership.”
By
Jennifer Zhan
punching up
July 31, 2023
Pulling Stunts on the Picket Line
Plus Dwayne “The Fellow Worker” Johnson, Radford’s gate shenanigans, and a mini School of Rock reunion.
By
Bethy Squires
coming soon
June 1, 2023
Dwayne Johnson to Star in Next
Fast
Movie After Making Up With Vin Diesel
“HOBBS IS BACK. And he just got lei’d.”
By
Zoe Guy
fan casting
May 23, 2023
Which Ex-DCEU Star Should Join the
Fast
Family Next?
Which other actors could follow in Gal Gadot’s, The Rock’s, and Jason Momoa’s speeding skid marks and
vroom
vroom
to the barbecue?
By
Roxana Hadadi
movie review
May 19, 2023
Fast X
Feels Like a Head Injury
I didn’t hate it!
By
Alison Willmore
the end
Dec. 20, 2022
Black Adam
Defeated by Final Enemy … Warner Bros. Discovery
Black Adam 2
will not be moving forward.
By
Alejandra Gularte
trust me
Dec. 7, 2022
Black Adam
Didn’t Do That Bad, Says
Black Adam
Star the Rock
He said he confirmed with financiers that the movie will actually make a profit.
By
Jennifer Zhan
still of steel
Oct. 24, 2022
Okay, Maybe a Black Adam–Versus–Superman Fight Might Actually Happen
Henry Cavill has returned as Superman.
By
Alejandra Gularte
we should have a talk
Oct. 21, 2022
Black Adam
’s Mid-Credits Scene Flies Up, Up, and Away
The countdown to the inevitable throwdown begins now.
By
Richard Newby
the rock but grittier
Oct. 19, 2022
When Will
Black Adam
Be Brave Enough to Release the Rated-R Cut?
The film reportedly went through four cuts in order to get it to a PG-13 rating.
By
Alejandra Gularte
he’s running (for cardio)
Oct. 7, 2022
The Rock Refuses to Be America’s Daddy
As the father of daughters, a presidential run is “off the table.”
By
Zoe Guy
yikes
Feb. 6, 2022
Dwayne Johnson Walks Back Joe Rogan Support After N-Word Controversy
“Learning moment for me.”
By
Charu Sinha
family feud
Dec. 30, 2021
Uncle Dwayne Isn’t Coming Home to
Fast 10
“Vin’s recent public post was an example of his manipulation.”
By
Justin Curto
its just love
Nov. 25, 2021
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Gives His Custom Truck to Lucky Fan
“I also wanted to do something BIG… something MASSIVE… something unforgettable for one fan.”
By
Alejandra Gularte
felliniesque
Nov. 7, 2021
Vin Diesel Asks ‘Little Brother’ Dwayne Johnson to Return for
Fast 10
“My little brother Dwayne… the time has come.”
By
Bethy Squires
first look
Oct. 16, 2021
The Rock and His V-Neck Tease First Look at DC’s
Black Adam
Entering a new era of shirtless villains.
By
Alejandra Gularte
music
Oct. 8, 2021
Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson Makes What He’s Calling His ‘Historic Rap Debut’
He features alongside Joey Cool and King Iso on Tech N9ne’s track “Face Off.”
By
Jennifer Zhan
trailer mix
Sept. 2, 2021
Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson Are Art Goombahs in the
Red Notice
Trailer
Just don’t call them “work wives.”
By
Devon Ivie
sequels
Aug. 30, 2021
Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson Get Back in Line for
Jungle Cruise 2
Disney is already working on a sequel.
By
Zoe Haylock
the scorpion king
Aug. 5, 2021
Why Doesn’t the Rock Get to Make Out More Onscreen?
Jungle Cruise
doesn’t exactly position Dwayne Johnson as a great romantic lead. But do A-list stars even need to play love interests anymore?
By
Alison Willmore
the big hippo
Aug. 4, 2021
A Real Jungle Cruise Operator Reviews
Jungle Cruise
A former Disney World skipper compares his experience on a simulated river cruise to the Rock’s. (Spoiler: They both carried guns.)
By
Rachel Handler
box office
July 30, 2021
Possible Future Presidential Candidate Attempts to Save American Box Office
Whether
Jungle Cruise
can beat the pandemic-era record currently held by
Black Widow
will come down to The Rock’s ability to put butts in seats.
By
Chris Lee
movie review
July 30, 2021
Disney’s
Jungle Cruise
Is Murder
And not in the good way.
By
Bilge Ebiri
now streaming
July 29, 2021
How Do You Watch
Jungle Cruise
?
Here’s everything you need to know before you hop aboard your couch to stream Disney’s latest film.
By
Savannah Salazar
omens
July 11, 2021
Symbolism Interrupted Dwayne Johnson’s Workout Routine
“So it’s either my workout or his snake.”
By
Bethy Squires
casting
Apr. 19, 2021
Vin Diesel Is Doing a Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots Movie and We Have a Casting Idea
What about Dwayne “The Red Rocker” Johnson?
By
Jennifer Zhan
tv review
Feb. 16, 2021
Portrait of the Rock As a Young Man
Young Rock
is a sweet sitcom about the life of Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson that implies he may be president someday.
By
Jen Chaney
trailer mix
Jan. 17, 2021
Three Dwayne Johnsons of Varying Sizes Star in First
Young Rock
Trailer
The NBC sitcom will deliver a flying People’s Elbow through your TV screen February 16.
By
Halle Kiefer
some news
Dec. 21, 2020
Tell Your Mom That
Some Good News
Is Back and John Krasinski Is Still in It
You better watch out.
By
Rebecca Alter
movies
Oct. 20, 2020
Fast & Furious
Franchise to Drive Into the Sunset After Two More Films
Justin Lin will likely direct.
By
Charu Sinha
casting rocks
Sept. 30, 2020
Here Are the Young Actors Stepping Into the Rock’s Gigantic Shoes
Can you smell what they’re cookin’?
By
Rebecca Alter
election 2020
Sept. 27, 2020
Dwayne Johnson Throws His Dwayne Johnson–Size Weight Behind Biden and Harris
The Democratic ticket sat down with “DJ” for a conversation about the campaign.
By
Halle Kiefer
the coronavirus
Sept. 2, 2020
The Rock, His Wife, and Their Little Pebbles All Test Positive for COVID-19
Dwayne Johnson announced on Instagram that his entire family has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
By
Chris Murphy
vulture sports
Aug. 4, 2020
Dwayne Johnson Hopes You’re Ready for Some (More) Football With XFL Purchase
The actor was among the investors who purchased the defunct league founded by Vince McMahon.
By
Halle Kiefer
what might have been
July 27, 2020
Dwayne Johnson Looks Back on the Time Tim Burton Considered Him for Willy Wonka
“The fact that Tim even considered me (albeit I’m sure he considered for all of 7 seconds) sure meant a helluva lot to me.”
By
Halle Kiefer
at-home concerts
June 22, 2020
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Host Global Citizen Concert Special
Cities may be opening up, but people are still in need.
By
Zoe Haylock
homages
Jan. 17, 2020
Dwayne Johnson Posts Tribute to Late Father Rocky’s ‘Trailblazing Soul’
“You broke color barriers, became a ring legend and trail blazed your way thru this world. I was the boy sitting in the seats, watching and adoring.”
By
Halle Kiefer
rip
Jan. 15, 2020
Rocky Johnson, WWE Hall of Famer and Dwayne Johnson’s Father, Is Dead at 75
WWE described Johnson as “physically imposing” and “wildly charismatic.”
By
Chris Murphy
the industry
Jan. 11, 2020
NBC Picks Up Dwayne Johnson’s
Young Rock
, Body Slams It Through a Folding Table
Could Baby Dwayne Johnson take Baby Yoda in a fight? Could we please watch and find out?
By
Halle Kiefer
movie review
Dec. 11, 2019
Jumanji: The Next Level
Is a Tired, Modestly Funny Sequel
2manji
feels kind of lifeless, but there are a few twists this time around.
By
Bilge Ebiri
oscar bait?
Nov. 1, 2019
The Rock To Become a Dramatic Leading Man In Biopic About MMA Fighter Mark Kerr
We’re pretty sure he can get into the right shape for an MMA fighter.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
trailer mix
Oct. 11, 2019
Jungle Cruise
Trailer: If Anyone Can Sell a Movie Based on a Ride, It’s the Rock
Emily Blunt gets her Evelyn O’Connell moment.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
cooking lessons from the rock
Oct. 4, 2019
The Rock Returns to Offer Some Cooking Lessons on WWE’s
Friday Night SmackDown
The WWE People’s Champ returns to the ring and has the crowd chanting “STD” in no time.
By
Halle Kiefer
endings
Aug. 22, 2019
The Fifth Season of
Ballers
Will Be Its Last
Ball was life. What will be life now?
By
Bethy Squires
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