A wild twist just dropped on the latest “The Last of Us” episode — and even lead actor Pedro Pascal can’t believe it … ’cause the guy’s in full-on denial.

Major spoilers for Season 2, Episode 2 ahead — if you haven’t watched yet, now’s the time to look away. But, let’s just say — the jaw-dropping twist has literally changed the game for this hit HBO series.

Alright, last spoiler warning — seriously. In the episode, Joel (Pedro) gets brutally beaten to death by a vengeful Abby, played by Kaitlyn Dever. It’s straight outta “The Last of Us Part II” video game, so Pedro knew it was coming — but that didn’t make shooting it any less brutal.

Pedro told Entertainment Weekly he’s in denial over Joel’s fate — admitting he’s forever bonded with so many people from the series, but now has to see them in a whole new light … one where he’s not playing Joel on-set anymore.

Despite Abby going full savage on Joel, Pascal told EW that meeting actress Kaitlyn was a totally different vibe. In fact, he found it kinda ironic — something so violent and tragic on screen ended up instantly bonding them in real life.

It wasn’t just Pedro feeling it — everyone on set was wrecked. He said when he walked on with all that bloody makeup, people didn’t look disgusted … they looked heartbroken.

Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie, told HBO she sobbed her little heart out reading that part of the script — even though she knew Joel’s death was coming.

Justin Bieber was looking rough during Week 2 of Coachella 2025, at least according to some fans who viewed videos of the pop star partying it up.

Check out the footage posted on social media … which shows The Biebs shirtless with his tatted super slim body as he puffs on what appears to be a joint or a stogie at a soiree near the Coachella music festival in Indio, California.

On Sunday, TMZ posted video and photos of Justin at the same event — Friday Nights in the Desert — a private party in Thermal, California … but the cameras captured JB from far away so you couldn’t get a good look at him.

In the social clips, JB is seen up close grooving to his 2015 hit, “What Do You Mean?” as well as Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” while surrounded by a crowd of people.

Justin is also filmed wearing a baggy sweatshirt while lightly head-banging and taking a hit off what he’s smoking.

There are no outward signs that JB is any way in crisis … but a few fans certainly didn’t see it that way and expressed their opinions on social media.

One fan bluntly said JB doesn’t “look OK” and is “under some hard influence.” Another said JB “needs better friends by [his] side,” and a third agreed with that assessment.

A fourth person said JB was clearly in need of help, despite others claiming Bieber was just enjoying himself.

Pope Francis is being mourned by celebrities across the globe, after he died on Easter Monday.

Whoopi Goldberg shared a photo of herself smiling during a conversation with the Pope, along with a heartfelt message … “He was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ’s love enveloped believer and none believer.”

She goes on to say … “He felt more like Pope John the 23rd who made belief real. Sail on Pope Frances with your love of humanity & Laughter.”

Antonio Banderas posted a photo of himself shaking hands with Pope Francis, describing him as a man who “showed kindness, love, and mercy to the neediest people.”

Eva Longoria, who met the pope back in 2016, kept her tribute brief … sharing a photo of PF alongside a praying hands emoji.

Russell Crowe is paying homage to the pontiff by posting a scenic shot of the Rome skyline … writing, “A beautiful day in Rome, but, a sad day for the faithful.”

Of course, world leaders are also paying their respects to the beloved pope — including King Charles, who released a lengthy statement saying he and Queen Camilla are saddened by Pope Francis’ passing.

He added, “His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith, and to those of goodwill who work for the benefit of others.

As you know … the Vatican released a statement Monday announcing the pope’s death. The pontiff had been hospitalized for weeks while battling double pneumonia and other health issues. Still, he stayed active until the end … on Easter Sunday, he greeted thousands St. Peter’s Square following Mass, and even sat down with Vice President JD Vance.