‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Serves Up Mild $750K in Previews as ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Powers Toward $300M
The rom-com’s prelude hits a sour note, but the plumber’s sequel is still collecting coins by the billions.
According to Deadline, Universal’s sun-drenched romance You, Me & Tuscany may have looked like a perfect spring getaway at the box office, but Thursday’s preview numbers suggest a quieter weekend ahead for the Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page vehicle.
The $18 million Will Packer production pulled in $750,000 from showtimes beginning at 2 p.m. across 2,550 theaters. That’s a timid opening chord for a film that hoped to charm audiences the way its Italian countryside backdrop enchants the eye.
For context, the rom-com’s previews land squarely between two recent comparables: Sony/TriStar’s One of Them Days opened to $1.3 million in previews en route to an $11.8 million weekend, while Angel Studios’ Solo Mio started with $744,000 and finished at $7 million. Industry insiders now expect You, Me & Tuscany to debut in the high-single-digit millions — a respectable but underwhelming start for a star-driven romantic comedy aiming to reclaim the genre’s former glory.
The film, produced by the hitmaker behind Girls Trip and Think Like a Man, follows Bailey (The Little Mermaid) and Page (Bridgerton) as strangers who stumble into love among the rolling hills of Tuscany. Critics have called it “gorgeous but forgettable,” and the soft preview numbers suggest audiences may agree.
Meanwhile, in a galaxy not so far away…
If romance is sputtering, animation is soaring. Illumination, Nintendo and Universal’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues to defy gravity in its second weekend.
The sequel — which has retained all Imax and premium large-format screens — is eyeing a sophomore frame between $60 million and $70 million. That trajectory would push its domestic total past the $300 million mark by Sunday, a remarkable feat for a film that only opened nine days ago.
On Thursday alone, the Chris Meledandri-produced blockbuster collected $8 million at 4,252 theaters, down just 9% from Wednesday. That brings its weekly total to $180 million and its nine-day running haul to a staggering $239.1 million.
Even at the low end of projections, Super Mario Galaxy is on pace to become one of the fastest animated sequels to cross $300 million domestically — proving that the world still has an appetite for mustachioed plumbers, power-up mushrooms, and warp pipes.
As one box office analyst put it: “Tuscany is lovely in spring, but Mario owns the calendar.”
You, Me & Tuscany opens nationwide today, April 10th, 2026. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is now playing in theaters everywhere.
‘Miss Thing’ Speaks: EJ Johnson Claps Back at Critics Over Bag Tutorial Drama and Why He’s Done Seeking Validation
The former ‘Rich Kids of Beverly Hills’ star’s latest video sparked backlash. But after a rare interview with Carlos King, EJ has a message for the haters: “I don’t care to be accepted.”
If you’ve been anywhere near social media this week, you’ve likely seen the clip. EJ Johnson — fashion icon, former reality TV personality, and eldest child of NBA legend Magic Johnson — posted a video teaching “all the girlies” exactly what type of bag to use when going out during the day versus at night.
It seemed harmless. It was not.
Critics unleashed their full force on EJ. One commenter remarked, “Doesn’t he have a wealthy network to share these ideas with? Oh wait, he created this for the online baddies he believes he’s superior to and is competing with for straight men. Boy, if you don’t…”
Another critic chimed in, targeting the privilege associated with being Magic Johnson’s offspring: “Being born into such privilege should entail a sense of responsibility rather than entitlement. He’d find more happiness if he focused on ways to uplift others instead of whatever this is. No one of real value cares that much about Birkins. EJ, start there, and the world will start to make a lot more sense.”
“If I have a big Birkin, I’m flaunting it wherever I please….’. To, “We already know this, EJ…. Most women are aware of this…”
The backlash, however, wasn’t really about handbags. It was about something much deeper: who EJ Johnson is — and who he refuses to be.
The Interview That Changed the Conversation
All this pomp and flair traces back to a rare, revealing interview EJ recently sat for with media personality Carlos King. According to Essence, the 30-something former Rich Kids of Beverly Hills star opened up about owning their identity, the unwavering support of their parents, and embracing life as a woman.
These days, EJ doesn’t use “he/him” pronouns. “They” or “she” will do just fine.
“I told them on my birthday in June. We’re not doing ‘he,’ we’re not doing ‘man,’ we’re not doing ‘gay,’” EJ told King about the conversation with Magic and Cookie Johnson. “It was very freeing. And also it just was.”
They continued: “When you’re telling people about who you are, you are telling them. You’re not looking for acceptance. I’m not looking for validation, I’m telling you what’s going down. … Even ‘son,’ I was like, the world tried to give me that label: Magic Johnson’s son. He’s dead. And now there’s Miss Thing.”
As for how the Hall of Famer and his wife received the news? “They were like, ‘Oh ok. We’ll do our best to understand that.’”
The interview also touched on the mixed responses EJ has received from the Black community — particularly from those who seem disappointed that the child of a basketball legend didn’t follow in his father’s hyper-masculine footsteps.
“Who cares? If your community is mad, let them be mad. But I always thought that was stupid that they thought I was supposed to be playing basketball or something. First of all, do you know how difficult it is to become an NBA player? It’s a very hard process. If I wanted to do that, I would have done that. But why are we even having this discussion?”
They went further, rejecting the very premise that their identity affects anyone else: “What does anyone’s femininity have to do with that? What’s stopping you from being this macho Black man? … I’m not hindering you from going on to be some toxic, masculine Black man. I don’t even know you.”
And then, the kicker: “I’m not a man. I don’t even feel like a man. So what’s stopping you from going on and doing exactly what you think it is you should be doing? Nothing. Nothing at all.”
A Life Lived Out Loud
EJ first became a public figure on E!’s Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, which ran for four seasons and spawned the short-lived spinoff EJNYC. Since then, they’ve stepped into acting, including voice work on Disney’s The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.
But the public has always had opinions. The bag tutorial was just the latest flashpoint.
Was EJ seeking attention? The video was instructional, yes, but also undeniably performative — dripping with the kind of confidence that only someone raised in Beverly Hills luxury can muster. And as the closing line of the original report noted: “We can’t tell what EJ’s intention was, but he’s definitely getting the attention he craves.”
The Bottom Line
Love her or scroll past her, EJ Johnson is not asking for your approval. The bag video may have been frivolous. The critics may have a point about privilege. But EJ’s core message — from the Carlos King interview to the comment section call-outs — remains the same: I’m not looking for validation. I’m telling you who I am.
And if that means teaching the girlies about day bags versus night bags while wearing six-inch heels and a Birkin? So be it.
Miss Thing has left the building. And she’s not coming back for your acceptance.
Jonah Hill Drops Twin Bombshells: Secret Marriage, Second Baby Revealed in Casual Chat With Martin Scorsese
The ‘Superbad’ star quietly tied the knot with model Olivia Millar and welcomed another child — all while keeping Hollywood in the dark.
Jonah Hill has never been one for splashy red-carpet announcements. But even by his low-key standards, the revelation he casually slipped into a recent conversation with Martin Scorsese is staggering.
Page 6 reported the 42-year-old actor, known for Superbad, Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street, disclosed during an Interview magazine feature with the legendary director that he is not only married to longtime girlfriend Olivia Millar — but the couple has also quietly welcomed their second child.
“And I have two kids now,” Hill said, as if mentioning the weather. “The only thing that could separate me from my family is the editing room.”
Later in the same conversation, referring to his upcoming film Outcome, Hill added: “I was saying to my wife, ‘He’s seeing it over the weekend, so what if he hates it but already agreed to do it?’”
That single word — “wife” — confirmed what no tabloid had managed to uncover: Hill and Millar secretly tied the knot sometime after their first child was born in June 2023.
Who Is Olivia Millar?
Millar is no stranger to the fashion world. The daughter of 1980s supermodel Esmé Marshall, she co-founded Chasseresse — French for “huntress” — an online retailer focused on vintage, sustainable and regenerative fashion, alongside her sister Raychel in 2018. Millar frequently models for the brand’s collections.
Hill and Millar were first spotted together in Santa Barbara in September 2022. By June 2023, they had welcomed their first child. Now, with a second baby recently arrived, the actor has built a family almost entirely out of the public eye.
Before settling down with Millar, Hill’s romantic history was a rollercoaster of brief flings, quiet breakups and one very public controversy.
In 2011, he was linked to The Office star Ellie Kemper, though the relationship fizzled without much fanfare. He was later romantically connected to The Bachelor contestant Ali Hoffman in 2014, and then began a multi-year relationship with French model and actress Camille Rowe in 2016. Sources at the time cited conflicting schedules and Hill’s growing need for privacy as factors in their split.
But it was his 2021 romance with surfer and law student Sarah Brady that made headlines for all the wrong reasons. After a months-long relationship, Brady publicly accused Hill of emotional abuse, sharing screenshots of text messages she claimed showed controlling and manipulative behavior. Hill addressed the situation publicly, acknowledging he was seeking help and trying to better himself.
Alongside his personal milestones, Hill has also undergone a dramatic physical transformation. The actor has been open about his lifelong struggles with weight, revealing in a 2018 essay for his magazine Inner Child that he once weighed around 375 pounds.
“I really believe everyone has a snapshot of themselves from a time when they were young that they’re ashamed of,” he wrote. “For me, it’s that 14-year-old overweight kid who felt ugly to the world, who listened to hip-hop and wanted so badly to be accepted by this community of skaters.”
In a 2012 interview with ABC News, he credited a nutritionist — not a magic pill — for his weight loss. “I found that Japanese food was very helpful to me,” he said.
Why the Secret?
Hill has long stepped back from the relentless spotlight. After the Brady controversy and years of media scrutiny, he has largely avoided interviews and red carpets. His decision to keep his marriage and second child private fits a pattern of protecting what matters most.
But in true Jonah Hill fashion, the reveal came not through a glossy magazine cover or a curated Instagram post — but in an offhand remark during a conversation about film editing with Martin Scorsese.
And that, perhaps, is the most Jonah Hill thing of all.
Anna Wintour Subtly Shades Melania Trump’s Style While Praising Michelle Obama as ‘Admirable’ in New Interview
The legendary Vogue editor, promoting ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ with Meryl Streep, offered a pointed comparison of two very different First Lady fashion legacies.
Anna Wintour has spent decades as the undisputed queen of fashion journalism, her opinions capable of making or breaking careers. And though she recently announced she’s stepping down as editor-in-chief of Vogue, her voice remains as sharp — and as carefully calibrated — as ever.
In a new interview alongside Meryl Streep and director Greta Gerwig, promoting both the Met Gala and the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada 2, Wintour was asked about how women in power communicate through clothing. Her answer drew a quiet but unmistakable contrast between two former First Ladies: Melania Trump and Michelle Obama.
‘I Don’t Think Wearing a Power Suit Is Necessary’
The conversation, hosted by Vogue, turned to the style of America’s first ladies. Gerwig asked Wintour directly: “Do you think about how women are meant to dress to communicate power?”
Wintour’s reply was characteristically understated — and loaded. “I don’t think wearing a power suit to the office is in any way necessary.”
The comment landed as a subtle dig at Melania Trump, whose tenure in the White House was defined by sharp-shouldered pantsuits, stilettos, and a notably guarded public presence. Melania’s fashion choices often drew fascination and criticism in equal measure, from her $51,000 Dolce & Gabbana jacket at a border facility visit to her Zara blazer worn for a debate.
But Wintour wasn’t finished.
‘Mrs. Obama Comes to Mind’
Without directly naming Melania again, the 76-year-old fashion titan pivoted to a former First Lady she clearly admires.
“Think about the women that one admires: Mrs. Obama comes to mind,” Wintour said. “Whether she’s wearing J.Crew or Duro Olowu or Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel, she always looks like herself. I’m full of admiration for New York City’s new first lady because she looks so cool and wears a lot of vintage, young, modern, and also entirely herself.”
Then came the diplomatic — but still cutting — nod to Melania: “To be fair, Melania Trump also always looks like herself when she dresses.”
The implication was clear. Michelle Obama’s style is authentic, warm, and versatile. Melania’s is consistent but cold — a reflection of a woman who, critics have long noted, often appeared uncomfortable in the role.
Meryl Streep Weighs In: ‘The Coat Said Everything’
The interview took a heated turn when Meryl Streep — who famously portrayed a Wintour-inspired Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada — chimed in with her own memory of Melania Trump’s fashion.
“I think the most powerful message that our current first lady sent was in the coat that said ‘I Really Don’t Care, Do U?’ when she was going to see migrant children,” Streep said, referencing Melania’s infamous June 2018 visit to a Texas shelter for unaccompanied minors. The olive-green Zara jacket, emblazoned with the phrase on the back, sparked a firestorm of controversy. Melania’s spokesperson later claimed it was “just a jacket” with “no hidden message.”
Streep’s pointed remark underscored the tension: fashion, especially on a First Lady, is never just fashion.
Wintour’s comparison echoes long-held divisions in the fashion world. Michelle Obama graced the cover of Vogue three times — in 2009, 2013, and 2016 — and was celebrated for championing emerging designers and accessible brands like J.Crew. Melania Trump, by contrast, never appeared on Vogue’s cover during her husband’s presidency, a snub that Wintour reportedly orchestrated. (Melania’s former adviser Stephanie Winston Wolkoff alleged in her memoir that Wintour told the First Lady’s office she was “not relevant.”)
Wintour has since denied any political motive, but the pattern is difficult to ignore.
The Bigger Picture
The interview, which also touched on The Devil Wears Prada 2 — a sequel to the 2006 film that reportedly draws further inspiration from Wintour’s reign — arrives as Wintour transitions into a new role as global content advisor for Condé Nast. Her opinions still carry weight, and her willingness to praise one First Lady while gently damning another speaks volumes.
As one fashion insider put it: “Anna didn’t throw shade. She built a whole solar eclipse.”
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is slated for release later this year. The Met Gala takes place on the first Monday in May.
Millionaire Big-Game Hunter, Who Owned Vast Trophies of Exotic Animals, Trampled to Death by the Elephants He Once Hunted
A 75-year-old millionaire big-game hunter, Ernie Dosio, was trampled to death by five elephants in Gabon, Central Africa, while hunting small forest antelope.
The Daily Mail reported that Dosio, who owned a vast collection of exotic animal heads and had hunted nearly every species of wild deer, was on a £30,000 licensed hunt for the yellow-backed duiker. While in the Lope-Okanda rainforest, he and his professional hunter surprised a herd of five female elephants with a calf.
The elephants charged, injuring the professional hunter and knocking his rifle away, then attacked Dosio, who only had a shotgun. A retired hunter described Dosio as a well-known conservationist and charity worker who followed strict licensing laws. His body was being repatriated to California by the US Embassy.
The former Georgian businessman has defended himself against a firestorm of online criticism, claiming that he killed two elephants in self-defense after the animals charged at him during a 2018 hunt in Zimbabwe.
According to NY Post, Mike Jines, a partner with TopGen Energy in Alpharetta, Georgia, found himself at the center of a social media uproar after a photo resurfaced in 2019 showing him and professional hunter Max “Buzz” Delezenne standing over two dead elephants, guns in hand.
The hunt took place in October 2018, but the images were not shared publicly until months later, when a Facebook user named Darrel Eisman posted them in an attempt to make the photo go viral. The post, which included Jines’ email address, has since been shared more than 56,000 times.
Thousands of social media users reacted with outrage, calling the images “horrible,” “sad,” and “sickening.” Some accused Jines of killing baby elephants and called for a boycott of his company. One Twitter user wrote, “There’s evil, and then there’s you,” while another said hunters “should be banned.”
In response, Jines told CBS 46 that the social media claims were a mischaracterization of the facts. He stated that the elephants were “shot in self-defense, in an unprovoked charge” and that both animals were “fully mature cows, not juveniles.” He also emphasized that the hunt was conducted in full compliance with the laws and regulations of both Zimbabwe and the United States.
Tommy Whitman, secretary of the California-based Lodi Lodge, confirmed the passing of the 75-year-old big-game hunter in a statement to the Daily Mail.
“It is with a most heavy heart and sadness that I am reporting the passing of Ernio Dosio,” Whitman said. “May all of our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. Ernie was Great Elk for 30 years and a pillar in our community who will be sorely missed.”
But on social media, many reacted to the news with little sympathy, celebrating the hunter’s fate as a form of poetic justice.
“Good news! Elephants 1. Hunter 0!!” wrote a user named Jenn.
Micheal commented, “The Hunter has been hunted. Elephants never forget and perhaps they have seen how killing for trophies by this particular Hunter had become one too many and decided to put a stop to it. Nature at play.”
Kim shared a similar sentiment: “Karma did her thing! Clever heffalumps.”
And Jean added, “Guess he is a trophy to the elephant world now!”
Did karma truly do her thing? That, we cannot say. But Dosio’s death has once again ignited the fierce debate over trophy hunting, with some mourning a respected conservationist and others celebrating what they see as nature’s retribution.