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Dwayne Johnson Laughed ‘So F—ing Hard’ When He Saw the Memes About His ‘Moana’ Wig: ‘It Was Very, Very Funny’

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Dwayne Johnson Laughed ‘So F—ing Hard’ When He Saw the Memes About His ‘Moana’ Wig: ‘It Was Very, Very Funny’

Dwayne Johnson went through 12 different Maui wigs before landing on the perfect one for the live-action “Moana,” and laughed “so fucking hard” when he saw the internet’s reaction to his flowing mane. “I went through 12 wigs,” Johnson told Variety‘s Marc Malkin on Tuesday night at the Los Angeles premiere of “Moana” at the []

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Toronto Sun

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· Jul 11, 2026

Justin Trudeau brutally mocked for dancing like a rabbit in Katy Perry’s viral video

'It's good to see that Trudeau finally has a job he's qualified for'

The Standard

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· Jun 29, 2026

Dwayne Johnson surprises young Moana fan recovering from brain tumour surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.

Irish News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprise 10-year-old Moana fan at Gosh

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film

'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film

CNET

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Moana' Review: A Disney Live-Action Remake That's Actually Worth Your Time

Moana is an absolute blast thanks to solid performances by Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, who is simply magical as demigod Maui.

Variety

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· Jul 11, 2026

‘Moana’ Creatives on Working Closely to Honor Polynesian Culture and Traditions, and Why Representation Matters in the Live-Action Film

Dwayne Johnson can finally rejoice. At the premiere of Disney’s live-action “Moana,” the star said that, growing up, he didn’t see himself represented in the media. “‘Indiana Jones’ inspired me. When I was 8 years old watching Harrison Ford, I was like, ‘I want to be that guy,’ but that guy didn’t look like me.” []

Fark

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· Jun 29, 2026

*cocks back head* *takes deep breath* *laser eyes* POOOOOOOOOP [Sick]

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CNN

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· Jul 5, 2026

Goo Goo Dolls and more join CNN’s July Fourth celebration

Artists including Goo Goo Dolls, Charlie Puth and Chance the Rapper performed during CNN’s “The Fourth in America: Celebrating 250,” as part of special programming marking a historic day for the nation. #cnn #news

Irish Star

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dwayne Johnson brings three daughters on Moana red carpet in rare family move

Dwayne Johnson was seen striking a pose with his three daughters at the world premiere of the live-action Moana at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Dwayne Johnson Working on Unexpected Comedy Revival (And It Could Star Kevin Hart)

Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Dwayne Johnson has spent nearly three decades transforming himself from a WWE ring icon into one of Hollywood’s most bankable leading men, headlining box office hits across the action, comedy, and family genres. That reinvention continues this month, as Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana, putting his []

Metro

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· Jun 25, 2026

Jackass: Best and Last will make you gag then cry minutes later

One scene will undoubtedly make you feel sick to your stomach.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 22, 2026

Bunnie Xo Turns Heads in Bralette and Tight Pants Amid Jelly Roll Divorce

Bunnie Xo perfected the revenge look while out with her girls amid her divorce from Jelly Roll. “So in love w/ these women. ‍,” the “Dumb Blonde” podcast host, 46, wrote alongside a series of pics from her night out shared via Instagram on Sunday, June 21. Bunnie showed off her toned physique by rocking []

Times of India

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· Jul 10, 2026

Justin Trudeau makes TikTok dancing debut in Katy Perry’s ‘Watch It Burn’ video

Justin Trudeau made a surprise dancing appearance in Katy Perry's TikTok video. The former Canadian Prime Minister joined the singer and her team for a brief moment. This playful cameo promoted Perry's new song, Watch It Burn, during her tour. The couple, linked since July 2025, has made several public appearances together. Trudeau's unexpected participation garnered significant attention across social media platforms.

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Supreme Court’s Latest Gift to Trump Comes Wrapped in a Lie

“If you think about it for five seconds, it’s a pretty laughable proposition.”

Tucker Carlson

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· Jun 30, 2026

Tucker Can’t Stop Laughing at this Ted Cruz Story

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

Fox News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Live-action remake of 'Moana' gets ravaged by critics in latest blow to Disney Studios

The live-action Moana remake debuted at 38 on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling Dwayne Johnson's wig laughable and the film purposeless.

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dwayne Johnson on bringing Maui to life

Dwayne Johnson admits that physically playing Maui gave him a deeper connection to the role's inspiration. #moana #maui #dwaynejohnson

ArcaMax

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· Jun 23, 2026

'Jarring': Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's kids taken aback by his Moana look

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's children were shocked when they saw him in character for Moana and initially found his appearance jarring.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 6, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid Says Adam Sandler’s Advice to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

“In a simple, hysterical way, he was phenomenal,” Reid said of Sandler.

MovieGuide

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· Jun 25, 2026

Why This SNL Star Loves Making Children’s Content: ‘Happy Place to Be Creative’

SNL star Kenan Thompson is adding a new line to his resume; the comedian just published a children’s book, titled “Unfunny Bunny.”

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jul 6, 2026

Yell “Wazzup!” at the Geek’d Con Scary Movie Reunion

Yell “Wazzup!” at the Geek’d Con Scary Movie Reunion

UPI

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· Jun 22, 2026

Famous birthdays for June 22: Bob the Drag Queen, Sean Kaufman

Famous birthdays for June 22: Bob the Drag Queen, Sean Kaufman

Smithsonian Magazine

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· Jun 29, 2026

Humans and Great Apes Giggle With a Similar Rhythm and Timing, Suggesting We Have Shared Our Style of Laughter for 15 Million Years

Understanding how laughter evolved can reveal the secrets of human speech

Korea Times News

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· Jul 10, 2026

From 'Blood, Sweat & Tears' to chill, CORTIS captures K-pop's new mood

From 'Blood, Sweat & Tears' to chill, CORTIS captures K-pop's new mood

People.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia Are in 'Moana' Mode in Sydney, Plus Rihanna and More

From Sydney to Los Angeles, see what your favorite stars are up to

Christian Headlines

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· Jul 2, 2026

Is ‘Minions & Monsters’ Family-Friendly? 3 Things Parents Should Know

If you've never seen a Minion, they can be hard to describe. They're childlike, chaotic, and – well – agents of chaos. They’re also hilarious.First introduced in the 2010 film Despicable Me, these yellow, gibberish-speaking creatures quickly became some of the most beloved characters in animation, thanks to their slapstick antics, boundless energy, and unique ability to turn even the simplest task into mayhem.And now, they have a new movie, Minions Monsters (PG), starring Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, and director Pierre Coffin as the voice of the Minions.Here are three things parents should know:

Men's Health

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· Jul 9, 2026

Jacked Like Jake Shane

How the comedian-influencer got serious about muscle and transformed his body.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 11, 2026

Katy Perry viral dance video features surprise Justin Trudeau cameo

ALBAWABA - Justin Trudeau makes surprise appearance in Katy Perry video.Katy Perry shocked fans with a funny social media video featuring an unexpected guest...

Gizmodo

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘Moana’ Is an Exercise in How Not to Remake an Animated Classic

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia star in the live-action remake of the 2016 original.

National Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

Canadians unhappy with how they’re shown on U.S. TV shows

Writers Guild of Canada survey reveals we're peeved about 'funny accents' and more

Elite Daily

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· Jun 24, 2026

Ariana Grande Responds After Accidentally Posting An NSFW Instagram

Ariana Grande is laughing it off after accidentally posting an NSFW photo of her bare boob on Instagram on June 23. Here's how she responded to the mistake.

Independent Online

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· Jun 30, 2026

Muhammed Latif: The South African entrepreneur and comedian making waves

Muhammed Latif: The South African entrepreneur and comedian making waves

Arizona Daily Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bounce Bowyer: Sunday’s Comic

Bounce Bowyer: Sunday’s Comic

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