Sharon Stone Says Robert De Niro Is 'the Best Kisser in the Business': 'Kissed Me Right Out of My Shoes'

Sharon Stone didn't hesitate to name Robert De Niro "the best kisser in the business"

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• Stone and De Niro starred opposite each other in the 1995 film Casino, during which they filmed a steamy scene where De Niro "just knocked me out," Stone said

• "Oh, he kissed me right out of my shoes," the actress shared

Sharon Stoneis reminiscing on the best kisser in Hollywood.

In an April 1 appearance onSiriusXM'sAndy Cohen Live,Stone dished on the very best kiss from her acting career: a particular steamy scene with oneRobert De Niro. The duo played Ginger McKenna and Sam "Ace" Rothstein, respectively, in Martin Scorsese's 1995 crime classic,Casino.

"Oh my god. He's the best kisser in the business," Stone said, wistfully. As Cohen expressed his surprise, Stone doubled down: "Oh, he kissed me right out of my shoes."

In the scene leading up to the big lip-lock, Stone recalled her character had to go to the bathroom, and because her character is a "hustler," she gets De Niro's Ace to give her money to go. In turn, Ace pulled out 50 dollars. "And I look at him like, 'Really, I think a little more than 50 for the bathroom.'"

"And he looks at me, and he reaches in and he gives me like a hundred, and then I lean over and I kiss him. And he just really just knocked me out, right?" Stone recalled.

She continued, "And Marty [director Martin Scorsese] cut and he looks at us and he goes, 'I think we got it, but would you guys like another one?' And we were both looked at him and went, 'Yeah, I think I think maybe we need one more.'"

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Stone previously shared that early on in her career, it was her personal goal to work with De Niro one day. Speaking withBusiness Insiderin August 2025, theBasic Instinctstar shared she had auditioned numerous times with him, but it never panned out beforeCasino.

"It was my dream to work with De Niro and hold my own," she told the outlet.

In a 2023 interview withVariety, Stone detailed the challenges of working as a woman in Hollywood and experiencing misogyny from "some really big stars." Many times, the men she's worked with sought to control her performance, so as not to outshine their own, she said.

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And while she'd run into her fair share of unsavory characters during her time in Hollywood, Stone assured the outlet that De Niro and theirCasinocostarJoe Pesci(who played Nicky Santoro) were the complete opposite.

"I've worked with some of the biggest stars in the business, who will literally talk through my close-up, telling me what they think I should do," she said. "They're so misogynistic — now, that is not Robert De Niro. That is not Joe Pesci, that is not those guys."

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Selena Gomez to direct 1st episode of 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' final chapter

Selena Gomezis stepping behind the camera for the final chapter of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place."

Disney announced in a press release Thursday that Gomez, anexecutive producerand guest star on the hit "Wizards of Waverly Place" revival series, will make her directorial debut with the premiere episode of the final season.

Selena Gomez, David Henrie say 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' is a 'love letter' to fans

She will also reprise her original series role as Alex Russo in multiple episodes for the upcoming season, according to the release.

The actress and singer helped bring "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" to life with her former "Wizards of Waverly Place" co-star David Henrie. Henrie is also an executive producer on the revival series, as well as a season regular, reprising his role as Justin Russo, Alex's brother.

The first season of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" premiered in October 2024.

At the time, Gomez and Henriecalledthe new show a "love letter to fans" of the original series, which aired from 2007 to 2012.

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"This means a lot to them," Henrie said at the revival's Hollywood premiere in 2024. "We really wanted this to be this big, warm hug to them, a love letter to them, but at the same time, just this invitation to pass the wand to a new generation."

Also starring in "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" are Janice LeAnn Brown as young wizard Billie, Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo, Max Matenko as Milo Russo, Taylor Cora as Winter, and Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo.

The press release for the final chapter of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" says that it will be a four-part event, picking up after season 2.

Selena Gomez, David Henrie to executive produce pilot for 'Wizards of Waverly Place' sequel

"Billie, still reeling from losing Alex at the end of Season 2, discovers that the only way to rescue her mother is to reunite with her long-lost father," the press release states. "As her family bands together to find Alex, Billie realizes that their combined power is the only way the Russos can defeat the evil plaguing them."

While production on the final season begins next week, fans can catch up on the first two seasons of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" on Disney+.

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North West, 12, performs 2 songs with dad Ye at sold-out Los Angeles concert, including 'Piercing on My Hand'

North Westis ready for "all of the lights."

The 12-year-old daughter ofYe(formerly known as Kanye West) andKim Kardashianjoined her father onstage at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, performing two songs for the sold-out crowd of 70,000 on Wednesday night.

The concert marked the first time the rapper has performed on U.S. soil since 2021.

North, dressed in all black and sunglasses with her long blue hair in pigtails, stepped onstage to her 2024 track "Miss Westie." She then performed two newer songs, "Talking" and "Piercing on My Wrist" — the latter possibly inspired by themultitude of microdermal piercingson both her hands.

The preteen's appearance came toward the end of her father's 33-song setlist, featuring hits like "Can't Tell Me Nothing," "Mercy," "Heartless," "Jesus Walks," "All of the Lights," and "Runaway."

Not only did North get up in front of an enormous crowd, but she also conquered any possible fear of heights, as the entire show took place atop a giant dome illuminated with a projection of the earth. For obvious safety reasons, it appears bothYe and North wore harnesses.

North wasn't the only special guest to join Ye onstage. Don Toliver also performed "Moon," his track with the rapper off 2021'sDonda.

Days before the L.A. show, Ye released his 12th studio album,Bully, which hasn't exactly received rave reviews from critics.Pitchforkdubbed it  "a cheap hit of retro-Kanye," whileRolling Stonegave it 2.5 stars for offering "plenty of fan service, but little substance."

Subsequently, one of the featured producers, James Blake, has publicly requested his name beremovedthe credits of "This One Here," a song he first worked on with Ye back in 2022.

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"My original version is a completely different production in spirit" than the version on Bully, he told fan on his social media platform,Vault. "Happy for the fans but I've asked to be taken off the producer credits for now as I don't want to take credit for other people's work and this version isn't what I created with Ye."

Wednesday's concert was not the first time Ye's daughter nearly stole the show. At the age of 6, North made her musical debut at 2020 Paris Fashion Week during her dad's Yeezy show.

Back in January, the preteen traveled to Mexico City to surprise Ye's 40,000 fans at the Monumental Plaza de Toros with the first live performance of "Piercing on My Hand."

Ye's latest tour, in support ofBully, continues for a second night at SoFi Stadium on April 3, before heading to India, Turkey, Netherlands, France, Spain, and Portugal this summer.

In January, the rapper published an essay in theWall Street Journalapologizingfor his past anti-semitic behavior, such as praising Nazi dictatorAdolph Hitlerand even selling T-shirts emblazoned withswastikas.

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Citing a car accident 25 years ago that caused damage to the frontal lobe of his brain, yet went "unnoticed" according to Ye. Over time, he added, "I lost touch with reality."

Ye continued, "I said and did things I deeply regret. Some of the people I love the most, I treated the worst. You endured fear, confusion, humiliation, and the exhaustion of trying to have someone who was, at times, unrecognizable. Looking back, I became detached from my true self."

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The Unlikely Reason Kris Jenner Is Going Viral on Chinese Social Media Platforms

Kris Jenner has become an unexpected symbol of luck and success across Chinese social media

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• Users are editing her into different professions and using her image to "manifest" wealth and career wins

• TikTok creator Marcelo Wang says the trend reflects admiration for her work ethic — and a sense of humor

Kris Jenneris having an unexpected cultural moment — this time as a symbol of luck, ambition and success on the other side of the world.

Across Chinese social media platforms like Xiaohongshu (also known asRedNote) and Douyin, users have been sharing images of the Kardashian matriarch as part of a playful trend centered on "manifesting" prosperity. Many are even swapping their profile photos for pictures of Jenner, hoping some of her famously sharp business instincts might rub off.

The posts range from simple tributes to elaborate edits, with Jenner reimagined in a variety of professions — from a high-powered attorney to a classroom teacher — all reflecting different paths to success.

So why Jenner?

According to TikTok creator Marcelo Wang, who helped explain the phenomenon to Western audiences, the answer lies in both admiration and irony.

"Because Kris Jenner is one of the hardest working businesswomen in the U.S., Chinese people really respect hard work," Wang said in arecent video, describing the trend as a lighthearted way for Gen Z users to "manifest success."

In China, Jenner's reputation as the ultimate "momager" — guiding the careers of daughtersKim,Khloé,Kourtney,KendallandKylie— has translated into something even bigger. Some users have nicknamed her "Tai Hou," or "Empress Dowager," a term historically used for powerful matriarchs.

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On RedNote alone, over 99,000 Jenner-themed posts have surfaced, racking up nearly 52 million views, as perBusiness Insider. The trend has also spread quickly on Douyin, where users are sharing both memes and explainer videos breaking down the phenomenon.

For many participants, the appeal is equal parts aspiration and humor. Some have gone all-in, setting Jenner as their phone wallpaper or incorporating her image into daily routines, while others jokingly credit her with helping them pass exams or land opportunities.

Eventually, the trend reached Jenner herself — and she didn't miss a beat.

After seeing Wang's video, Jenner jumped into the comments with a line fans instantly recognized: "You're ALL doing amazing, sweetie!!!!" — a callback to her iconic moment onKeeping Up with the Kardashians.

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Her response only fueled the trend further, delighting fans who were already treating her as an unofficial icon of success.

Interestingly, this isn't the first time a Western pop culture figure has taken on symbolic meaning in Chinese internet culture. Earlier this year,Draco Malfoyalso emerged as a playful good-luck icon duringLunar New Yearcelebrations.

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Christina Haack Shares Hilarious Video of Son Brayden, 10, Looking Nervous in the Backseat as Sister Taylor, 15, Drives Him to School

Christina Haack shared a funny video of her son Brayden reacting nervously to his sister Taylor driving him to school

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• Taylor recently got her learner's permit and has been practicing driving with both her parents and stepmom involved

• Haack shares her two older kids with ex Tarek El Moussa and her son Hudson with ex Ant Anstead

Christina Haack'sson Brayden is getting used to his sister's driving.

On Wednesday, April 1, the HGTV star, 42, shared a hilarious videoon Instagramof her son Brayden, 10, sitting in the backseat of a car as his sister Taylor, 15, drove him to school. Brayden could be seen making a scared face, holding onto the seat and the window as Taylor zipped down the street.

The video then panned to Taylor, who sat in the driver's seat next to her mom. She was concentrated on the road as Haack captured the moment. "When sis drives you to school 🫣🤣," she wrote on the video.

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Haack shares her two older kids with exTarek El Moussa. She is also mom to son Hudson, 5, whom she shares with ex Ant Anstead.

Last week, Haack revealed that her daughter Taylor hadgotten her learner's permitby sharing a few photos and videos onher Instagram Stories. In one video, Haack captured the moment her daughter had her photo taken for her permit.

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"Omg our girl has a driving permit!!!" Haack wrote, tagging her ex-husband and his wife,Heather Rae El Moussa.

She also included a video of Taylor driving their family's black Tesla, pulling out of a driveway with Tarek in the front seat next to her. "I can't believe we have a driver. 🥲," Haack wrote.

This past September, Haackcelebrated her daughter Taylor's 15th birthday alongside their entire family, sharing a photo onher Instagram Stories. In the snap, Haack could be seen wearing a black tank top and black skirt, posing with her arm around Taylor, who wore a pink minidress.

On the other side of Haack, her boyfriend,Christopher Larocca,smiled and had his arm around Haack's son, Brayden. Her other son, Hudson, could be seen smiling as Brayden hugged him.

Taylor's stepmom, Heather, smiled next to Taylor on the other side of her, while her dad, Tarek, posed at the end and held his son, Tristan, 2.

"Celebrating our girl. 🤍," Haack wrote over the photo.

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“The Masked Singer” Winner Gets a Prize — But It's Not What You Think. All About the Show’s Reward

The Masked Singer aired its season 14 finale on April 1

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• Winners on the competition series receive an award for outlasting the other celebrity contestants

• The season 14 champion said it felt "amazing" performing onstage again

Victory is hard earned onThe Masked Singer.

Performing in elaborate and imaginative costumes week after week, the singing competitions'scelebrity contestantswork for their place in the last showdown.

The season 14 finale ofThe Masked Singer, which aired on April 1, saw Cat Witch, Crane, Pugcasso and Galaxy Girl making it to the final four.

Only one was declared the winner, but unlike other competition shows, the champion didn't walk away with money.

So, what doesThe Masked Singerwinner get? Here's everything to know about the reality singing competition show's prize.

Warning!The Masked Singerseason 14 spoilers ahead.

What does the winner ofThe Masked Singerget?

The winner ofThe Masked Singerreceives the coveted Golden Mask trophy.

While the champion claims the physical award, they don't get it until after the finale airs, according to season 8 winnerAmber Riley.

"Here's the thing, you don't get the mask until it's announced that you won," Riley revealed during a December 2022 appearance onThe Jennifer Hudson Show. "Because, let's say I'm on Instagram Live and I got my Mask trophy chilling in the background, you'll give it away."

A rep for the show tells PEOPLE that the award is customized, "Our winners receive the coveted Golden Mask Trophy, engraved with their name, costume and season!"

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Does the winner ofThe Masked Singerreceive any money?

No, the winner ofThe Masked Singerdoes not get prize money along with their Golden Mask trophy.

"The celebrity contestants do not receive any monetary prize — just bragging rights!" a show rep confirms to PEOPLE.

Following her season 14 win,Ashlee Simpsontold PEOPLE that her experience onThe Masked Singermade her want to keep the "momentum going."

"This has felt amazing. Performing is my happy place, and to be doing that again just feels so nice," she said. "I'm inspired to keep playing shows and creating new music."

Do the runners-up onThe Masked Singerget anything?

No, the runners-up onThe Masked Singerare not awarded a prize.

How much do contestants get paid onThe Masked Singer?

According to a show rep, stars participating onThe Masked Singerare paid a former of compensation.

"Contestants do receive a standard stipend for their time spent filming, but the real reward is the pride and glory of making it through the competition!" they tell PEOPLE.

In October 2023,The Masked Singershowrunner James Breen echoed a similar sentiment toCinemablend.

"We have a lot of SAG-AFTRA members for a start. So no one's doing it technically for free," he said. "But I will say they're not compensated to the level where anyone's doing it for the money."

"It's the kind of show. you can't do it halfheartedly," Breen continued, adding, "I wouldn't say anyone's doing it completely for free, but I don't think anyone's ever done this show just for the money."

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King Charles and Queen Camilla Met by Protestors as They Commemorate Ancient Royal Tradition

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King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrated Maundy Thursday this morning at St. Asaph Cathedral, the UK's smallest ancient cathedral.

It is the first time the service—held each year on the Thursday before Easter Sunday—is in North Wales since its inception 800 years ago; Queen Elizabeth began the tradition of taking the Maundy service around the country to different churches every year. It has only been in Wales once before, in St Davids in 1982.

The first royal Maundy service was held in 1210, per theBBC, by King John. While historically, monarchs washed feet of selected individuals, today, the King presents specially minted coins to recipients. Today, the King handed out Maundy money to 77 men and 77 women, in reflection of his age.

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A key part of the the tradition are red and white Maundy purses; this year, the white purse has Maundy coins equivalent to King Charles's age, while the red purse contains a £5 coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's birth. In addition, for this year's service, Ettinger, a British leather goods company that holds aRoyal Warrant, crafted the purses.

Ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla's arrival this morning, there was spray painted graffiti which on the wall outside St Asaph Cathedral, which workers rushed to clean ahead of the service. Per theTimes, "Workers in high-vis jackets were seen attempting to remove the paint."

Across from the church during the service, "Not My King" protestors were visible with large banners and signs.

Republic, the anti-Monarchy group that organized the protest,notedon their website that they were protesting to keep the issue of King Charles's younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, whowas arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office last month, central. (He has always denied wrongdoing.) "We can't let the royals dodge accountability," Republic wrote. "We'll follow them everywhere, making sure that question is repeated time and time again."

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