Scarlett Johansson becomes Hollywood’s highest-earning actor ever
Her worldwide total for leading roles stands at a whopping $14.61 billion (just under R300 billion).
American actress and director, Scarlett Johansson. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Harald Krichel
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Scarlett Johansson becomes Hollywood’s highest-earning actor ever
With the release of her new film ‘Jurassic Park Rebirth’, she surpasses her fellow Marvel co-stars to become the highest-grossing lead actor ever.
The film took in a whopping $147.3 million in the US and $318.3 million worldwide since opening on Wednesday (2 July).
This brings Johansson’s worldwide total for leading roles up to $14.61 billion.
She surpasses Samuel L. Jackson ($14.60 billion) and Robert Downey Jr ($14.3 billion).
"This is the movie that seems to be dominating in 2025.”
– Zweli Mbhele
Who is doing the 2026 FIFA World Cup song?
The rumour mill has been running rife with speculation over who will be doing the 2026 FIFA World Cup song.
From The Weeknd to Kendrick Lamar and even Beyoncé, several chart-topping names have been linked to the tournament.
The FIFA World Cup kicks off in June 2026 across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
“Would it be a collaboration? Would they have separate songs?... We’ll have to wait and see.”
– Zweli Mbhele
Olivia Dean announces sophomore album
The British singer revealed that her sophomore album ‘The Art of Loving’ will be released on 26 September 2025.
Fans got their first listen of what to expect with the release of her recent single ‘Nice To Each Other’.
“She’s a very neo-soul kind of artist, but she’s been playing around with the pop side of things… is this officially going to be her breakthrough?”
– Zweli Mbhele
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