Welcome to Wholesome Hollywood Moments, a new series that spotlights the top feel-good moments of the week.
So, what’s HollyGOOD this week?
The Winter Olympics have begun
On Friday, February 4,, the Winter Olympics officially kicked off in Beijing, China, with its opening ceremony. With a 13-hour time difference between Beijing and the U.S., the live ceremony premiered at 7 a.m. Friday morning on NBC. The Opening Ceremony aired again at 8 p.m.
The U.S. takes the lead in figure skating as star Nathan Chen made his mark in the men’s short program.
This guy.@nathanwchen x #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/j5a2i2O72M
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 4, 2022
Most of the athletic events began on Saturday, February 5.
Netflix gives us a first look at Knives Out 2
Knives Out fans, rejoice! Netflix gave audiences a first glance at the film on February 3 on social media. The streaming service dropped a video with little previews of the biggest movies coming to Netflix in 2022.
Did someone say new movies every week? Here’s your first look at some of our biggest films for 2022. Whether you feel like laughing, crying, screaming, swooning, or all of the above, there’s a movie for every mood. #NetflixMovies2022 pic.twitter.com/dQeCum0qvT
— Netflix (@netflix) February 3, 2022
One clip included a first look at the movie as Daniel Craig travels on a boat with some other colorful characters. Along with Daniel Craig, Dave Bautista, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Madelyn Cline, Jessica Henwick, and Ethan Hawke are set to star in the sequel.
First look at ‘Knives Out 2’ cast in costume, per @netflix pic.twitter.com/HORQlk1i0h
— Fandom (@getFANDOM) February 3, 2022
Social media can’t wait for the movie to drop.
Not to sound pathetic but the promise of Knives Out 2 is what’s carrying me through 2022 https://t.co/eJgw1rKQW0
— Tyler (@tmonson23) February 3, 2022
me waiting for knives out 2: pic.twitter.com/dSdSPA4hAf
— 𝔠𝔞𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔢 ✵ (@harkvns) January 30, 2022
Jackass Forever releases in theaters
After almost a decade, Jackass has returned with a new movie, Jackass Forever. In the film, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England, and others continue their wild and painful shenanigans.
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Check Jackass Forever in theaters now.
Dakota Johnson set to star in the Marvel universe
Deadline reports that Dakota Johnson is in talks to star in Marvel’s Madame Web film. S.J Clarkson is set to direct, and Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless wrote the screenplay. While Madame web is an elderly woman who doesn’t actively fight villains in the comic, the movie may change some things around.
Marvel fans took to social media to share their reactions to the news.
Dakota Johnson is the reason I will now watch a Marvel movie
— Zak Maoui (@ZakMaoui) February 3, 2022
dakota johnson as madame web is gonna be my death pic.twitter.com/W3MNvLY1V9
— maeve. (@gyllehiddles) February 3, 2022
Marvel. Dakota Johnson. Madame Web. ✨
that’s it, that’s the tweet.
— kia | 📚💛🏹 (@xinikiareads) February 4, 2022
Dakota Johnson as Madame Web feels right to me. She’s one of few stars who seems to move the needle these days and she’s coming off of the best movie at Sundance. Nice get by Sony, which isn’t done making moves in the SPUMC.
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) February 3, 2022
Rihanna announces her pregnancy
Rihanna has got a new project on the way, and it isn’t music! The singer, actress, and businesswoman is expecting her first child with A$AP Rocky. Photographer Diggzy took photos of the couple as they strolled New York City. Rihanna was wearing a pink puffer jacket open at her stomach to show off her baby bump. The photos have now gone viral on social media.
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Rihanna also shared a photo on Instagram of her growing baby bump.
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We wish Rihanna a wonderful and healthy pregnancy!
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