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Is Lady Gaga Cast in ‘Joker 2’ Alongside Joaquin Phoenix?

Lady Gaga will reportedly play the role of Harley Quinn.

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Is Lady Gaga Cast in ‘Joker 2’ Alongside Joaquin Phoenix?
Is Lady Gaga Cast in ‘Joker 2’ Alongside Joaquin Phoenix?

Lady Gaga might just be the new Harley Quinn to Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker.

The American singer-songwriter, who won her 13th Grammy Award at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, is reportedly set to join the cast of Joker 2 with Joaquin Phoenix in the title role.

The news of Gaga’s reported casting was first revealed by the Instagram handle of the gossip site Deuxmoi. So, the big question is:

Is Lady Gaga in the sequel of ‘Joker’?

Deuxmoi’s official Instagram handle broke the news of Gaga’s reported casting in Joker 2 via its Instagram stories.

They had shared a screenshot of an anonymous tip they received in their submission forms. The subject was written as “Casting news,” and the message mentioned that Phoenix had expressed his desire to cast Rooney Mara as the female lead in Joker 2.

Mara is a notable American actress who has impressed audiences via her performances in Tanner Hall, The Social Network, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Side Effects, Her, A Ghost Story, and Nightmare Alley.

Her works have led her to two nominations for Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards, respectively, among other accolades. Additionally, she is Phoenix’s girlfriend turned fiance and shares a son, River, with him – born in late September 2020.

Mara’s incredible professional success and relationship with Phoenix might have led the actor to ask the casting directors to cast his fiance in the Joker sequel.

However, as Deuxmoi’s tip states, the casting directors have reportedly opted for Gaga. As of now, there has been no confirmation of the news.

Deuxmoi's Instagram story about Lady Gaga being cast in 'Joker 2'

Deuxmoi’s Instagram story about Lady Gaga being cast in ‘Joker 2’ (Photo: Instagram)

There is also little to no information on what role Gaga will play – if she has been cast – but considering she has reportedly been cast as the female lead, opposite to Phoenix’s Joker, many have guessed she will portray the role of Harley Quinn.

Fans react to the news on Twitter and Reddit

After Deuxmoi shared the yet-to-be-confirmed casting news of Gaga in the Joker sequel, fans of the singer were very much delighted. Several went to Twitter and expressed their views about it.

One fan wrote, “Ok wait Lady Gaga as the female lead in Joker 2 potentially…. That’s an idea I’m very much into.”

“The year is 2026. I am seated for Joker 2. Lady Gaga has given the greatest performance of our lifetime as Harley Quinn. Light eminates from my body. I ascend above the theater. We have reached peak cinema,” another user daydreamed.

Furthermore, film journalist Darren Mooney also wrote a piece on Twitter after learning about the news. He wrote, “I suspect that if Lady Gaga is cast in ‘Joker 2,’ the most ‘interesting’ thing about that movie is going to be the ‘method acting’ discourse about a female lead in a blockbuster.”

A user had also posted a fan poster for Joker 2 using Phoenix’s image from the first Joker movie and Gaga’s image from the internet.

Similarly, there were also some discussions on a Reddit thread about Gaga’s reported casting in the Joker 2 movie. One of the fans mentioned that Deuxmoi’s news should always be taken with a grain of salt.

“This Joker just loves to dance so it makes sense to cast a great singer opposite him. Maybe it’ll be a musical? We live in a post-Hamilton society,” another Redditor wrote humorously.

However, as we said earlier, nothing about Gaga’s casting has been confirmed. So until that happens, let’s not get our hopes up.

Details on ‘Joker 2’ – Is it confirmed?

With the news of Gaga’s reported casting in the DC franchise, some might wonder if Warner Bros. has confirmed the sequel to 2019’s standalone Joker movie.

Joaquin Phoenix as Joker in 2019's 'Joker'

Joaquin Phoenix as Joker in 2019’s ‘Joker’ (Photo: Instagram)

But, much to fans’ disappointment, Joker 2 hasn’t been officially renewed for a sequel. Nonetheless, several insiders have reported that the production has been moving forward, and the filming might start from 2023 onwards.

Additionally, Heroic Hollywood reported that they were tipped off by an insider who told them Warner Bros. has “officially received the first draft of its script and the film will begin shooting sometime in 2023.”

The same outlet also mentioned that The Hollywood Reporter had reported in November 2019 that Joker 2 was officially in the works at Warner Brothers. Phoenix and director Todd Phillips were returning to their respective jobs. 

Following Phoenix’s iconic portrayal of The Joker in 2019, for which he won an Academy Award, the character has only shown up a few times. The first was at the end of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, in which actor Jared Leto reprised his role of The Joker.

The second and last time was in Robert Pattinson’s version of The Batman movie, in which actor Barry Keoghan portrayed The Joker.

Keoghan’s version of The Joker only made a cameo appearance in the movie itself, but a full-length deleted scene involving his Joker and Pattinson’s Batman was released later.

Dipesh is an experienced writer who has been covering entertainment news and stories for more than two years. Presently, he writes stories for Glamour Buff and GB Issue.

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‘RHONJ’ Star Melissa Gorga Confessed to Getting Plastic Surgery and Nose Job

Melissa Gorga was made to reveal her secret.

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Melissa Gorga Admitted Getting Plastic Surgery And A Nose Job

Rumors of plastic surgery by celebrities are not surprising.

However there are some celebrities who admit going under the knife, but some are always in denial. The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) star Melissa Gorga used to be one of those.

She was surrounded by rumors of plastic surgery, especially a nose job. It started after people noted subtle changes in her appearance throughout the years in RHONJ.

However, Gorga had always dodged the question. She never admitted to having plastic surgery or a nose job but said she had good contouring skills.

Finally, on the seventh season of RHONJ in 2016, Gorga admitted to getting work done after a fight with fellow housewife Jacqueline Laurita.

Melissa Gorga admitted to getting a nose job

It is reported that Laurita was constantly telling people around that Gorga had plastic surgery. Moreover, she was allegedly telling everyone that Gorga had four nose jobs.

The two had a massive fight over this topic. Gorga blamed Laurita for telling her secret to everyone.

She said, “Let’s be honest, it’s the worst-kept secret that I’ve had a nose job, but it’s my secret to tell, not hers.” Gorga then admitted that she had one procedure, not four like the rumors suggested.

Melissa Gorga confessed that she got a nose job and plastic surgery.

Melissa Gorga confessed that she got a nose job and plastic surgery. (Source: Twitter)

She told The Daily Dish (via Bravo), “There was definitely not four nose jobs. Four nose jobs? I would look pretty deranged, I would think. That is insane to say four, and I don’t like that the seed was even planted because I think that’s wrong.”

Gorga also explained the reasons she wanted to hide her nose job. She noted that it was a personal thing and she was not hurting anyone with her secret.

“It’s your own business. Some people like to say, ‘Hey, I injected this, tummy tucked this,’ and that’s fine, too. It’s something that’s personal to me. It’s one of the very few things that is personal in my life at this point,” she said.

She pointed out that she had kids and did not want to reveal everything to them or her fanbase. She wanted to keep some things to herself, including her plastic surgery, but because of Laurita, she had to share it with the entire world.

She said, “ That was one of the things I wanted to keep to myself. Unfortunately, I had a crappy friend who has told the world for me.”

Melissa Gorga’s other procedures

After Gorga’s nose job was revealed, she has been more open to sharing about the procedures she has done to date. She admitted to trying out Botox and fillers, like some of the housewives in RHONJ.

Recently, in January 2023, Gorga revealed on the Jeff Lewis Has Issues podcast that she had gotten some work done on her lips. She confessed that her husband, Joe, was not a huge fan of her procedure.

But later, he grew to like it. Apart from fillers and Botox, Gorga has also gotten Emsculpt on her abs. 

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Is Teresa Giudice Pregnant? Behind the Pregnancy Rumors of ‘RHONJ’ Star

Is she pregnant or is it just rumors?!

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Is Teresa Giudice Pregnant? Behind The Pregnancy Rumors

Ever since Teresa Giudice started dating her second husband, Luis Ruelas, there have been rumors of her being pregnant with his child.

Teresa already has four children with her first husband, Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice. She started dating Ruelas after divorcing Joe in 2020.

They got engaged in October 2021 and officially married in August 2022. Pregnancy rumors have surrounded Guidice since 2020.

While The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) star has constantly denied the rumors, the question never stops following her —  ‘Is Teresa Giudice pregnant?’

Here is all we know about it.

Is Teresa Giudice Pregnant?

At the time of writing, it is unknown if Teresa is pregnant or not. Regardless of the pregnancy rumors, the RHONJ star has not confirmed nor denied the rumors at the time of writing.

But looking at her social media, it seems like she is not pregnant at the moment. Her most recent post on Instagram was on May 30, 2023, where she wore a bikini and showed off her body in Puerto Rico.

She did not look pregnant, as she did not have a baby bump in the photo. Therefore, it is possible that she is not pregnant at the moment.

It seems like Teresa Giudice is not pregnant at the moment.

It seems like Teresa Giudice is not pregnant at the moment. (Source: Instagram)

This is not the first time pregnancy rumors have surrounded the reality TV star. Back in November 2021, fans suspected that Teresa was expecting after she uploaded a picture with Ruelas.

Ruelas was cradling Teresa’s midriff, leading people to believe that the RHONJ star was pregnant. However, she was not expecting a baby, and it was mere speculation of her fans and followers. 

Teresa Giudice’s children

Teresa shares four children with her former husband, Joe. Teresa and Joe married in 1999 and divorced after 20 years of marriage in 2020. 

Throughout their marriage, the pair had four daughters —  Gia, Gabriella, Milania, and Audriana. Gia was born on January 8, 2001, Gabriella on October 4, 2004, Milania on February 2, 2006, and Audriana on September 14, 2009.

Gia was eight years old when RHONJ debuted, and she has been in front of the cameras ever since. She is most known for a viral clip that has been making rounds on TikTok since 2020.

Gia, aged 10, sang an original song for her family about the challenges her mother and uncle were dealing with at the time in season 3. Years later, the video emerged on TikTok, and the lyrics, “waking up in the morning, thinking about so many things,” became viral. 

Gia is a recent Rutgers University graduate who studied criminal justice and hopes to become a lawyer. After graduating from Rutgers in May 2023, Teresa posted about the milestone on Instagram. 

She wrote, “I am so proud of my devoted and intelligent daughter, Gia, for graduating [from] a stellar university, a huge milestone to accomplish in life. Seeing you graduate college is one of the most special moments in my life.” 

Gabriella, Teresa’s second daughter, appears to be more private than the rest of her family since she lacks a prominent social media presence. Teresa told PEOPLE in 2016 that her then-11-year-old daughter aspired to be a professional football player or a model. 

Years later, Teresa told The Daily Dish that Gabriella was looking at universities before her final year of high school. 

It seems like Milania, Teresa’s third daughter, will be following in her mother’s footsteps into the entertainment industry. When she was just 10 years old,  Milania was interviewed by PEOPLE in 2016.

At the time, Milania said she and her friend had always wanted to be actresses and make YouTube videos. The same year, she walked the runway at New York Fashion Week.

In 2019, she released her debut single, ‘I Just Can’t Wait to Grow Up.’ The RHONJ star talked about the song and gushed, “I think the song is so catchy! I really think it’s going to be a No. 1!,” in an episode of RHONJ.

At the time of writing, Audriana is 13 years old, and not much is known about her. She suffered greatly when her father was imprisoned and eventually deported to Italy. 

Teresa and Gia said in 2019 that Audriana, then nine years old, was tormented and bullied at school because of her father. Talking about Audriana’s interests, she is a competitive dancer and is interested in the entertainment industry.

Teresa said of her daughter, “She likes the cameras too. And Audriana was born in front of the cameras.”

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Alexa Demie to Reprise Her ‘Euphoria’ Role in Sam Levinson’s ‘The Idol’

Maddy Perez in ‘The Idol’!

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Alexa Demie to Reprise Her ‘Euphoria’ Role in Sam Levinson’s ‘The Idol’

After much controversy and talk about The Idol, its first two episodes finally premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2023.

Directed by Sam Levinson, The Idol follows Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), an aspiring pop idol who wishes to reclaim her fame. After having a nervous breakdown that caused her last tour to be canceled, she resolves to reclaim her title as America’s sexiest pop star.

As a result, she begins a complicated relationship with Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye), a self-help guru and the leader of a contemporary cult. Much information about the show was revealed after the premiere.

One of them is Alexa Demie making a cameo on the show by reprising her role as Maddy Perez from Euphoria.

Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez in ‘The Idol’

Levinson is the mastermind behind Euphoria since he created and wrote the series. Euphoria follows a group of teens in the fictional town of East Highland, California, as they search for optimism while dealing with the stresses of love, grief, and addiction. 

Some of the issues discussed on Euphoria are the same as that of The Idol like drug abuse, social media, toxic relationships, drug dealing, codependency, toxic positivity, rape, sexual assault, hookup culture, and dating violence, among others. 

Therefore, it is not a surprise that Levinson wants to create his own universe like that of Marvel and DC. After it was confirmed that Demie’s character, Perez, would appear on the show, Levinson revealed that Euphoria and The Idol happen in the same universe.

Demie appears in The Idol as a woman at the club where Jocelyn and Tedros first meet. Despite the fact that she plays a minor role in the plot, it will be a memorable throwback for Euphoria fans who may be watching this series anticipating something similar. 

Unfortunately, not much information regarding her cameo or the role her character plays in the tale has been provided. She may return in the later half of the program, but viewers must wait until the season premieres to find out.

Demie plays the role of Perez in Euphoria and likely The Idol. She is recognized for her outspoken and confident demeanor, and she is generally considered self-assured and fearless to express herself. 

Alexa Demie will reprise her role as Maddy Perez in ‘The Idol.’

Alexa Demie will reprise her role as Maddy Perez in ‘The Idol.’ (Source: Twitter)

Perez is said to have a strong sense of style and is frequently spotted wearing beautiful and bold clothing. She has a complicated and turbulent relationship with her boyfriend, Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi), who is also a significant character in the series. 

Their relationship has ups and downs, including episodes of manipulation, deception, and violence. Despite their difficulties, Perez stays emotionally involved in their relationship.

Perez is shown as a devoted friend who is frequently seen supporting her small group of friends, particularly the main character, Rue Bennett (Zendaya). She is also renowned for her fiery attitude and often combative demeanor.

Overall, Perez, a character of enormous depth in the highly acclaimed television series, emerges as a fascinating combination of confidence and vulnerability. She is portrayed with complexity and depth and captivates spectators with her bold approach, unusual style, and turbulent relationships. 

The reviews of ‘The Idol’

Ever since its premiere, The Idol is receiving negative reviews, to say the least. Before the premiere, Rolling Stone ran an expose on the series in March 2023. 

According to the article, the initial tone and subject of the screenplay had altered, and instead of being focused on a woman’s quest to restore her own agency, it had allegedly devolved into a demeaning narrative bordering on torture porn. 

Moreover, there were some really troublesome occurrences on-site. However, The Weeknd and Depp defended the show and Levinson.

Levinson was also criticized for his view. Many complained that he oversexualizes and victimizes the female characters in his shows —  as evident in Euphoria.

Regardless, people were giving it the benefit of the doubt. But now, after the premiere of two episodes, the critics are being brutally honest about the show.

Critics are not happy with the presentation of the show, claiming that it is extremely sexualized. They noted that The Idol supports male fantasy which degrades women.

The series has also been called misogynistic and predatory in nature. Initially, The Idol debuted with 20% on Tomatometer of Rotten Tomatoes.

But at the time of writing, it has 9% on Tomatometer with 11 reviews. The critics’ consensus reads, “Every bit as florid and sleazy as the industry it seeks to satirize, The Idol places itself on a pedestal with unbridled style but wilts under the spotlight.”

Looking at the decrease in Tomatometer, it won’t be a surprise if it decreases more from 9% after more reviews come in.

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