Massachusetts ICONS Quitting Hollywood?

Say it isn't so! Are TWO Massachusetts ICONS quitting Hollywood?

This breaking news as Hollywood goes through an overhaul. You can thank TWO major strikes, with writers and actors fighting for better conditions.

The Hollywood Reporter magazine reports that both parties, the producers and writers are coming back to the bargaining table: Top entertainment company leaders joined the negotiations on Wednesday in a sign of a new sense of urgency pervading the discussions. “CEOs have cleared their calendars and want to sit and have a real conversation,” one studio-side source familiar with Wednesday’s session told THR.

Last week we reported that talk show hosts Bill Maher and Drew Barrymore were to resume their respective talk shows in the midst of the strike, much to the disappointment of the Writers Guild Of America, the union that represents the writers. Maher said his reason to resume was to help his staff make ends meet, saying that the writers are not the only people in need during this strike.

But in a total reversal, both Maher and Barrymore decided NOT to resume their shows, saying that they both feel that conditions have improved for both parties. Some may argue that resuming these two talk shows could damage momentum to negotiations. You could wonder if Maher and Barrymore threw out the resuming possibility as a tactic to resolve this strike, faster. Shows with no writers are not as good as shows with writers. Bad shows hurt ratings, and that hurts everyone.

This week iconic actor Chris Evans announced that he was thinking of retiring from acting. According to IGN.com:

Honestly, who could blame Captain America himself, Chris Evans, for wanting a bit of a break? The longtime Marvel star opened up to GQ where he revealed that he wants to act less in favor of just chilling out and smoking joints for the foreseeable future.

Sounds like the Sudbury native is a little burnt out? In July he deactivated his Instagram and X accounts. (I just read this on X.)

On the heels of the Evans story, Dorchester's Mark Wahlberg shares a similar sentiment talking to reporters:

When ET Online reporters asked about his plans to stop acting, the 52-year-old responded, "sooner rather than later, probably. I don’t think that I’ll be acting that much longer at the pace I am now," Wahlberg continued, "That’s for sure. Because that’s the most difficult thing." 

Are these two Massachusetts ICONS quitting Hollywood? Or is it a tactic to scare the studio bosses to speed things up and resolve these strikes? If this were a TV show, you'd see: To Be Continued....

He's a Super Bowl champ and a superstar on and off the field. Tom Brady has always shined brightly with his superstar looks. And since he's coming to town on Sunday to be honored by his former long-time team, the New England Patriots, it's only fitting to shine a light on this star. Check out 12 of Tom Brady's best superstar looks.

It couldn't have been easy keeping up with a supermodel wife, when it came to fashion. But perhaps Gisele helped to mold Brady's eye for style. He's a man in the constant public eye, he has to keep up. Now that Gisele is out of the picture, Tom seems to be holding up quite well. Here, we'll delve into some our our favorite Tom terrific looks. From the completely casual to the made-for-runway looks, all of Brady's best are here.

This Sunday will be quite an event at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. According to ESPN , New England Patriots' owner Robert Kraft gushed that it will be a "special day" to kick off the season. Regarding Brady, Kraft went on to say, ""He's really excited and I'm excited, because our fans never really got a chance to say goodbye in a proper way. And we're going to do something special and unique with him." The man in charge also shared that Tom will have 20 members of his family on the field with him. From his sisters to his nieces, nephews and of course his parents, they will all share in Brady's big day. Kraft told ESPN that the Brady tribute will primarily be at halftime, but he will also be on the field before the game. Gee, I wonder what Tom will be wearing?

Although life lately looks a lot different for the champ, his sense of style is still on point. This recent photo exudes the cool.

Black leather suited the movie producer, Tom, quite well. At the screening of his "80 For Brady" movie, Brady went a little "bad boy" with black leather. But there's no hiding the boy-next-door smile.

Nothing makes a man look more attractive than when he's showing love for his mama. TB is glowing in this photo with his mother, Galynn. The fresh air, ball cap and colored blue shirt are simply perfection.

A grin from ear to ear and a Super Bowl trophy in hand. TB12 needs nothing else. The look of success is timeless and unforgettable! (Also diggin' the zip-up grey collared sweater).

Winning smile. The game...not so much. (Pats lost that Super Bowl). But Brady in his dress blues, come on. That's a win.

Totally caszh in black and white, while posing for the Variety camera, Tom may have picked up some modeling tips from his ex-wife. Do you think he really spilled a drink on the white pants? 

The high and tight hair cut combined with the deep burgundy velvet tux had Gisele swooning, and the rest of us too.

Although he was in Rio de Janeiro at the time, Tom had all the French tourist vibes in a striped tee-shirt and scruffy beard.

That hat! The hat that sold urged millions of fans to buy in. When Brady is photographed with his beautiful kids, it's always a great look! Tom and Ben share a special day and a love of winter hats.

Yes, please to the Brady Brand! Tom is all in on the easy-breezy, super casual yet classy lounge set. Seriously, I would buy this, wouldn't you?

That time Gisele shared a home video of Tom's Brady Brand underwear. Less was definitely more until a little too much, too close, was shared.

Working some serious style here, Tom posed with Hollywood style consultant Andrew Weitz for the Hollywood Reporter. I mean, look at those pleated pants, the long jacket, collar up...just oozing chic allure and total hotness. Thanks for this, Tom.