When Taylor Swift took over The AMC at The Grove to debut “The Eras Tour” last October, cars wrapped around the block. With the official kickoff event for what would become a $261.6 million box office hit filling auditoriums with celebrities — while outside hundreds of screaming fans swarmed the luxury mall’s towering parking deck and famed Cheesecake Factory Observational Deck — it seemed as though presidential motorcades had inconvenienced SoCal less than a single night at the movies with planet Earth’s favorite pop star.
No one is complaining about a visit from Taylor Swift, of course; least of all the film lovers who in 2023 rightly hailed her as a dark horse savior of cinema in a dire time. Still, when contrasted with Lady Gaga’s pared-down world premiere for HBO’s “Gaga Chromatica Ball” — a tidy event with an enthusiastic but small line on the sidewalk and a single-block road...
No one is complaining about a visit from Taylor Swift, of course; least of all the film lovers who in 2023 rightly hailed her as a dark horse savior of cinema in a dire time. Still, when contrasted with Lady Gaga’s pared-down world premiere for HBO’s “Gaga Chromatica Ball” — a tidy event with an enthusiastic but small line on the sidewalk and a single-block road...
- 5/25/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Much like British spy’s tuxedos and gadgets, the theme song of a James Bond film is also essential to the overall Bond experience. From Shirley Bassey’s iconic Goldfinger for Sean Connery’s 1964 classic to Adele’s Skyfall for the best Daniel Craig Bond feature, there has been a plethora of classics over the 25 Bond films.
But there has also been a plethora of acclaimed musicians, who have faced rejection from the Bond creators over the years. This includes Honeymoon creator Lana Del Rey, who wrote a song back in 2015 for Daniel Craig’s penultimate Bond feature.
Lana Del Rey Wrote 24 for the 24th James Bond Feature
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Since the release of Lana Del Rey‘s 2015 album, Honeymoon, many speculated one of its songs, 24, was supposed to be the theme song for 2015’s Spectre. Speaking with BBC, the Born to Die singer...
But there has also been a plethora of acclaimed musicians, who have faced rejection from the Bond creators over the years. This includes Honeymoon creator Lana Del Rey, who wrote a song back in 2015 for Daniel Craig’s penultimate Bond feature.
Lana Del Rey Wrote 24 for the 24th James Bond Feature
A still from Spectre | Sony Pictures Releasing
Since the release of Lana Del Rey‘s 2015 album, Honeymoon, many speculated one of its songs, 24, was supposed to be the theme song for 2015’s Spectre. Speaking with BBC, the Born to Die singer...
- 5/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
“Bridgerton” Season 3 is here, and with it comes a new collection of string covers of iconic pop songs. The Shondaland Netflix series made a mark with its first season by packing the regency-era period story with string quartet covers of modern pop songs, and the trend continues in the new season that puts the focus on a romance between Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton).
“Bridgerton” Season 3 Part 1 also features the Netflix show’s first-ever original song: “All I Want” is written by Rogét Chahayed (Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More”), Wesley Singerman (Jennifer Lopez’s “Butterfly”), Taylor Dexter (Joji’s “Die for You”) and Nicole Cohen (Meghan Trainor’s “Sensitive”). Tori Kelly performs the song on the soundtrack, and the orchestral version was arranged by “Bridgerton” composer Kris Bowers.
Past seasons featured hits by Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Nirvana, Madonna, Rihanna, Robyn and Harry Styles. For Season 3, the...
“Bridgerton” Season 3 Part 1 also features the Netflix show’s first-ever original song: “All I Want” is written by Rogét Chahayed (Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More”), Wesley Singerman (Jennifer Lopez’s “Butterfly”), Taylor Dexter (Joji’s “Die for You”) and Nicole Cohen (Meghan Trainor’s “Sensitive”). Tori Kelly performs the song on the soundtrack, and the orchestral version was arranged by “Bridgerton” composer Kris Bowers.
Past seasons featured hits by Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Nirvana, Madonna, Rihanna, Robyn and Harry Styles. For Season 3, the...
- 5/25/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Steven Spielberg’s 1985 classic that took home 11 Oscar nominations is by no means a feat of mere auteurist filmmaking but one showing exceptional skill and brilliance. Behind the camera, there is none other than Spielberg, even though his inspiration might often come from borrowed sources. As such, the adaptation of Alice Walkerʼs Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel, The Color Purple, couldnʼt have been in better hands than the surgically gifted ones of the venerated director.
The Color Purple (1985) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]38 years later, Oprah Winfrey, the star of Spielbergʼs 1985 film took it upon herself to pass on the tradition of transforming the tragic tale of Alice Walkerʼs novel into a work of art for the screen. After much deliberation and struggle, the musical drama produced by Spielberg and Oprah made it onto the screens in 2023 to widespread acclaim. However, the story behind its production is an award-worthy tale in itself.
The Color Purple...
The Color Purple (1985) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]38 years later, Oprah Winfrey, the star of Spielbergʼs 1985 film took it upon herself to pass on the tradition of transforming the tragic tale of Alice Walkerʼs novel into a work of art for the screen. After much deliberation and struggle, the musical drama produced by Spielberg and Oprah made it onto the screens in 2023 to widespread acclaim. However, the story behind its production is an award-worthy tale in itself.
The Color Purple...
- 5/25/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Q Burdette from Survivor 46 is ready to take over for Sia.
Following the news that the Sia Prize has ended, Q posted on social media that he would begin giving out cash prizes.
It’s the end of an era as Sia ends her run of giving out prizes to her favorite Survivor players.
It has become a post-season routine for Survivor fans to guess which players would be Sia’s favorites.
Much chatter surrounded Charlie Davis possibly winning one of her prizes after he came up short during the Survivor 46 finale.
Regarding that fateful finale vote, Maria Gonzalez revealed why she voted for Kenzie Petty to win. It was a surprising revelation from her.
Q Burdette is ready to become the new Sia for Survivor
Using his Instagram Stories to drum up interest, Q posted a message and a poll to get Survivor fans involved.
He asked Instagram users...
Following the news that the Sia Prize has ended, Q posted on social media that he would begin giving out cash prizes.
It’s the end of an era as Sia ends her run of giving out prizes to her favorite Survivor players.
It has become a post-season routine for Survivor fans to guess which players would be Sia’s favorites.
Much chatter surrounded Charlie Davis possibly winning one of her prizes after he came up short during the Survivor 46 finale.
Regarding that fateful finale vote, Maria Gonzalez revealed why she voted for Kenzie Petty to win. It was a surprising revelation from her.
Q Burdette is ready to become the new Sia for Survivor
Using his Instagram Stories to drum up interest, Q posted a message and a poll to get Survivor fans involved.
He asked Instagram users...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
The Sia Prize has become a familiar post-season award to fun players from each Survivor cast.
Singer Sia had given out cash prizes to the players she most enjoyed watching each season.
Sia enjoyed rewarding several players each season, with recent winners including Kaleb Gebrewold, Jake O’Kane, Carolyn Wiger, Carson Garrett, and Elaine Stott.
Players had been getting up to $100,000 for being her favorite player in a season or $15,000 for being entertaining. And she did this for eight years.
Sia is one of the biggest Survivor fans out there, and the players getting her prize would usually get invited to meet and party with her.
But it is the end of an era, as it has been announced that Sia is done with the prizes and that nobody from the Survivor 46 cast will get one.
Jeff Probst addresses the end of the Sia Prize
“It’s the end of one...
Singer Sia had given out cash prizes to the players she most enjoyed watching each season.
Sia enjoyed rewarding several players each season, with recent winners including Kaleb Gebrewold, Jake O’Kane, Carolyn Wiger, Carson Garrett, and Elaine Stott.
Players had been getting up to $100,000 for being her favorite player in a season or $15,000 for being entertaining. And she did this for eight years.
Sia is one of the biggest Survivor fans out there, and the players getting her prize would usually get invited to meet and party with her.
But it is the end of an era, as it has been announced that Sia is done with the prizes and that nobody from the Survivor 46 cast will get one.
Jeff Probst addresses the end of the Sia Prize
“It’s the end of one...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Taylor Swift continues to use the European leg of her Eras Tour to give songs from The Tortured Poets Department their live debut, with the singer performing “Fresh Out the Slammer” for the first time Friday as the trek began its weekend run in Lisbon, Portugal.
In the outro to the piano-only version of “Fresh Out the Slammer,” Swift also tacked on a surprise rendition of “High Infidelity,” a Midnights track that has only been performed once before, over a year ago at an April 2023 Eras Tour gig in Atlanta.
In the outro to the piano-only version of “Fresh Out the Slammer,” Swift also tacked on a surprise rendition of “High Infidelity,” a Midnights track that has only been performed once before, over a year ago at an April 2023 Eras Tour gig in Atlanta.
- 5/25/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Taylor Swift Called Out By BBC Presenter Over Private Jet Use. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
BBC nature presenter Chris Packham called out global pop sensation Taylor Swift over her “absurd” use of private jets. UK’s Daily Mirror reported that Chris Packham implored Taylor Swift to stop using her private jets and even suggested that the singer consider selling some of her planes to minimise her impact on climate change.
Chris Packham is an avid environmental campaigner and award-winning wildlife photographer best known for presenting the BBC nature series Springwatch since 2009. Packhan recently spoke out after Taylor Swift sent a cease-and-desist order to silence social media blogger Jack Sweeney, who shared a log of her international jet use.
Sweeney, a vocal critic of Swift’s Private jet usage, shared on social media that the singer travelled 178,000 miles on two private planes in 2023. Taylor Swift also allegedly made a one-day round trip...
BBC nature presenter Chris Packham called out global pop sensation Taylor Swift over her “absurd” use of private jets. UK’s Daily Mirror reported that Chris Packham implored Taylor Swift to stop using her private jets and even suggested that the singer consider selling some of her planes to minimise her impact on climate change.
Chris Packham is an avid environmental campaigner and award-winning wildlife photographer best known for presenting the BBC nature series Springwatch since 2009. Packhan recently spoke out after Taylor Swift sent a cease-and-desist order to silence social media blogger Jack Sweeney, who shared a log of her international jet use.
Sweeney, a vocal critic of Swift’s Private jet usage, shared on social media that the singer travelled 178,000 miles on two private planes in 2023. Taylor Swift also allegedly made a one-day round trip...
- 5/25/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Jennifer Lopez Reacts To Netflix ‘Don’t F with JLo’ Billboard. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Jennifer Lopez couldn’t contain her excitement after learning about Netflix’s Billboard in Los Angeles warning people not to mess with her. The streaming service defended Jennifer Lopez after the actress was steamrolled about her and Ben Affleck’s marriage during her “Atlas” Mexico City press tour. According to TMZ, the press was banned from asking about the rumored rift between Affleck and Lopez.
While the multi-hyphenated celebrity Jennifer Lopez shut down the reporter on May 23, Netflix also jumped to her defense, hoisting a billboard telling people not to mess with Jennifer Lopez as her latest film, Atlas, premiered on the streaming service. The billboard read, “‘Don’t F with JLo.”
A day after Netflix shared the post on Instagram with the caption, “Any Questions?” Jennifer Lopez reacted to the post by visiting the billboard on...
Jennifer Lopez couldn’t contain her excitement after learning about Netflix’s Billboard in Los Angeles warning people not to mess with her. The streaming service defended Jennifer Lopez after the actress was steamrolled about her and Ben Affleck’s marriage during her “Atlas” Mexico City press tour. According to TMZ, the press was banned from asking about the rumored rift between Affleck and Lopez.
While the multi-hyphenated celebrity Jennifer Lopez shut down the reporter on May 23, Netflix also jumped to her defense, hoisting a billboard telling people not to mess with Jennifer Lopez as her latest film, Atlas, premiered on the streaming service. The billboard read, “‘Don’t F with JLo.”
A day after Netflix shared the post on Instagram with the caption, “Any Questions?” Jennifer Lopez reacted to the post by visiting the billboard on...
- 5/25/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Taylor Swift has been urged by a BBC nature presenter to reconsider to curtail her “absurd” use of private jets.
Chris Packham, a longtime host of BBC nature programs and a tireless environmental campaigner, spoke out after Swift sent in the lawyers to silence a social media blogger sharing a log of her international jet useage.
The UK’s Daily Mirror newspaper reports that Swift sent a cease and desist letter to Jack Sweeney, who had calculated and shared that Swift travelled 178,000 miles on two private planes in 2023. His strongest ire was reserved for the flights she made this February, making a one-day round trip from Tokyo to Las Vegas and back, to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the Superbowl final.
Packham told The Mirror:
“We know that private jets are the single greatest contributor when it comes to jet aviation fuel and the least efficient because they’re carrying one person.
Chris Packham, a longtime host of BBC nature programs and a tireless environmental campaigner, spoke out after Swift sent in the lawyers to silence a social media blogger sharing a log of her international jet useage.
The UK’s Daily Mirror newspaper reports that Swift sent a cease and desist letter to Jack Sweeney, who had calculated and shared that Swift travelled 178,000 miles on two private planes in 2023. His strongest ire was reserved for the flights she made this February, making a one-day round trip from Tokyo to Las Vegas and back, to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the Superbowl final.
Packham told The Mirror:
“We know that private jets are the single greatest contributor when it comes to jet aviation fuel and the least efficient because they’re carrying one person.
- 5/25/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
FX on Hulu’s The Bear will dish up an all-new season to kick off summer. Season 2 already elevated the show with its numerous guest stars as well as the transition of the family sandwich shop into a fine dining establishment. Season 1 swept the first of two Emmys ceremonies this year, with the second hoping to follow in those footsteps.
After Season 1 raked in its 10 Emmys at the 75th ceremony, the cast and crew had various responses to the comedy genre label. Since the show’s launch, stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach have all been cast in other high profile projects like The Iron Claw for White, The Fantastic Four for Moss-Bachrach and Luca Guadagnino’s next film, The Hunt, for Edebiri.
Fans of the intense kitchen-set series may anticipate new faces and poignant needle drops like Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” for Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Richie.
After Season 1 raked in its 10 Emmys at the 75th ceremony, the cast and crew had various responses to the comedy genre label. Since the show’s launch, stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach have all been cast in other high profile projects like The Iron Claw for White, The Fantastic Four for Moss-Bachrach and Luca Guadagnino’s next film, The Hunt, for Edebiri.
Fans of the intense kitchen-set series may anticipate new faces and poignant needle drops like Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” for Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Richie.
- 5/24/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Charlie Davis proved on Survivor 46 that he is the biggest Taylor Swift fan the show has seen.
It even led to a jury member (Tiffany Ervin) lashing out at him during the final speeches.
But Charlie isn’t ashamed about being a part of the Swifties (Taylor Swift fan group).
During the Survivor 46 season finale, Charlie lost the jury vote to Kenzie Petty.
Had his bestie from the game, Maria Gonzalez, voted for him, it would have created a tie. Ben Katzman also said he would have voted for Charlie to break the tie.
The vote means Charlie likely missed out on winning the $1 million due to how Maria voted. Now that he can share his feelings about what happened in Fiji, Charlie posted a video on social media.
Charlie Davis posts about missing out on winning Survivor 46
Taylor Swift’s The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived plays in...
It even led to a jury member (Tiffany Ervin) lashing out at him during the final speeches.
But Charlie isn’t ashamed about being a part of the Swifties (Taylor Swift fan group).
During the Survivor 46 season finale, Charlie lost the jury vote to Kenzie Petty.
Had his bestie from the game, Maria Gonzalez, voted for him, it would have created a tie. Ben Katzman also said he would have voted for Charlie to break the tie.
The vote means Charlie likely missed out on winning the $1 million due to how Maria voted. Now that he can share his feelings about what happened in Fiji, Charlie posted a video on social media.
Charlie Davis posts about missing out on winning Survivor 46
Taylor Swift’s The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived plays in...
- 5/24/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Tyler Cameron revealed that he was invited to Taylor Swift’s VMA party. Tyler was on Hannah’s season of The Bachelorette. He made it far but did not end up winning her heart. However, since then, he has become popular. He even has a new show about him fixing up houses. Fans love to see Tyler connect with big celebrities like Taylor Swift. He revealed how it was to meet her and what happened when he was there. Keep reading to find out more.
Taylor Swift Is Big News
Taylor Swift is easily one of the biggest celebrities. She is currently touring on her Eras Tour. She continues to sell out stadiums to perform a show over three hours long. Anyone who has gone to one of her concerts says she is one of the best performers they have ever seen. She is currently dating Travis Kelce and fans love seeing them together.
Taylor Swift Is Big News
Taylor Swift is easily one of the biggest celebrities. She is currently touring on her Eras Tour. She continues to sell out stadiums to perform a show over three hours long. Anyone who has gone to one of her concerts says she is one of the best performers they have ever seen. She is currently dating Travis Kelce and fans love seeing them together.
- 5/24/2024
- by Hailee Dent
- TV Shows Ace
Charlie Puth is reflecting on what it was like having Taylor Swift name drop him in a song lyric.
On her song “The Tortured Poets Department” from her recently released album of the same name, Swift sings, “We declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist.” Though Puth has vaguely reacted to the mention on social media, he spoke more in depth about the lyric in an interview with Rolling Stone published Friday.
He recalled that he was first told of Swift mentioning him by a friend who had heard a leak of the song, but he didn’t believe it.
“My brain immediately went to ‘Oh, like in an interview or something. That’s cool. I love Taylor Swift,'” he recounted. But then he thought the mention of his name was AI-generated. “I’m going to wake up tomorrow and it was just a big joke that someone...
On her song “The Tortured Poets Department” from her recently released album of the same name, Swift sings, “We declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist.” Though Puth has vaguely reacted to the mention on social media, he spoke more in depth about the lyric in an interview with Rolling Stone published Friday.
He recalled that he was first told of Swift mentioning him by a friend who had heard a leak of the song, but he didn’t believe it.
“My brain immediately went to ‘Oh, like in an interview or something. That’s cool. I love Taylor Swift,'” he recounted. But then he thought the mention of his name was AI-generated. “I’m going to wake up tomorrow and it was just a big joke that someone...
- 5/24/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Iconic singer Céline Dion is opening up about her battle with a neurological condition that has derailed her performance career. The trailer for her new documentary I Am: Céline Dion, released on May 23, offers a glimpse into the Canadian superstar’s private struggle with Stiff Person Syndrome.
Described by Dion as a “very rare neurological disorder,” Stiff Person Syndrome is a progressive condition that causes severe muscle stiffness and painful spasms and significantly impacts an individual’s physical mobility and even the ability to sing. The rare disorder has prevented the Grammy-winning artist from taking the stage over the past few years.
“My voice is the conductor of my life,” Dion solemnly reveals in the trailer. “I need my instrument.” The 55-year-old powerhouse performer expressed the immense difficulty of canceling shows, admitting, “It’s not hard to do a show, you know? It’s hard to cancel a show. I’m working hard every day,...
Described by Dion as a “very rare neurological disorder,” Stiff Person Syndrome is a progressive condition that causes severe muscle stiffness and painful spasms and significantly impacts an individual’s physical mobility and even the ability to sing. The rare disorder has prevented the Grammy-winning artist from taking the stage over the past few years.
“My voice is the conductor of my life,” Dion solemnly reveals in the trailer. “I need my instrument.” The 55-year-old powerhouse performer expressed the immense difficulty of canceling shows, admitting, “It’s not hard to do a show, you know? It’s hard to cancel a show. I’m working hard every day,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Billie Eilish won’t be playing marathon shows on her upcoming world tour, the artist recently revealed while chatting with fans on the app StationHead.
Eilish expressed her thoughts on the daunting idea of doing three-hour concerts after being asked whether she would perform every song from her new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
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“I can’t do that,” Eilish said. “My show would be like a million years long. If I did that, I’d have to cut like every other song that I have — so I’m gonna have to choose, y’all. But I’ll do most of [the songs from the album].”
Responding to another question, Eilish continued, “I’m not doing a three-hour show. That’s literally psychotic. Nobody wants that. You guys don’t want that. I don’t want that. I don’t even want that as a fan. My favorite artist in the world,...
Eilish expressed her thoughts on the daunting idea of doing three-hour concerts after being asked whether she would perform every song from her new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
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“I can’t do that,” Eilish said. “My show would be like a million years long. If I did that, I’d have to cut like every other song that I have — so I’m gonna have to choose, y’all. But I’ll do most of [the songs from the album].”
Responding to another question, Eilish continued, “I’m not doing a three-hour show. That’s literally psychotic. Nobody wants that. You guys don’t want that. I don’t want that. I don’t even want that as a fan. My favorite artist in the world,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Travis Kelce is giving his thoughts on Harrison Butker’s controversial graduation speech.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end addressed the criticism the Chiefs kicker has received for his speech in which he made remarks directed towards women, suggesting they should embrace being a “homemaker.” He also condemned abortion, euthanasia, IVF, surrogacy and the LGBTQ community.
On a new episode of his New Heights podcast, Kelce first described Butker as a “great person” and “great teammate.” He added, “He’s treated friends and family that I’ve introduced to him with nothing but respect and kindness. And that’s how he treats everyone.”
However, Kelce reiterated that “when it comes down to his views and what he said at the Benedictine College commencement speech, those are his.”
“I can’t say I agree with the majority of it or just about any of it outside of just him loving his family and his kids.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end addressed the criticism the Chiefs kicker has received for his speech in which he made remarks directed towards women, suggesting they should embrace being a “homemaker.” He also condemned abortion, euthanasia, IVF, surrogacy and the LGBTQ community.
On a new episode of his New Heights podcast, Kelce first described Butker as a “great person” and “great teammate.” He added, “He’s treated friends and family that I’ve introduced to him with nothing but respect and kindness. And that’s how he treats everyone.”
However, Kelce reiterated that “when it comes down to his views and what he said at the Benedictine College commencement speech, those are his.”
“I can’t say I agree with the majority of it or just about any of it outside of just him loving his family and his kids.
- 5/24/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A week and a half after Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker kicked up a storm by suggesting that women just want to get married and have babies while rolling out antisemitic tropes during a Benedictine College commencement speech, his teammate Travis Kelce is playing defense … somewhat. On the New Heights podcast he hosts with his brother, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, Travis described Butker, whom he “cherish[es] as a teammate,” as likable enough.
“He is every bit of a great person and a great teammate,” Travis said. “He’s...
“He is every bit of a great person and a great teammate,” Travis said. “He’s...
- 5/24/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
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“The Beach Boys,” a documentary about the iconic band, is now streaming Disney+.
The doc is described as “a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.”
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“The Beach Boys” includes never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, as well as music stars like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar are also participating, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be heard from in archival interviews.
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, “The Beach Boys” was...
“The Beach Boys,” a documentary about the iconic band, is now streaming Disney+.
The doc is described as “a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.”
Stream 'The Beach Boys' On Disney+ $9.99/Month
“The Beach Boys” includes never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, as well as music stars like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar are also participating, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be heard from in archival interviews.
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, “The Beach Boys” was...
- 5/24/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
For some fans, the arc of X-Men as mutant outsiders fighting for their right to fit in, be represented, or at best, to co-exist beside humans, feels more real than the world they live in. As such, Professor Xavierʼs never-ending struggle to mediate, guide, lead, train, shelter, and sometimes pioneer the war against injustice and suffering also resonates among fans who see themselves as outsiders.
Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier [Credit: 20th Century Studios]However, more so than the rest, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was inspired to embody the powerful character who witnessed the potential in X-Men and eternally fought for equality and justice. In Charles Xavier, the Billy Jean singer saw himself while the rest of the world associated themselves with the remainder of the X-Men.
Michael Jackson Dreamt of Playing Charles Xavier in X-Men
It is inherently foolish to disregard the iconography of Michael Jackson in modern pop culture and music.
Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier [Credit: 20th Century Studios]However, more so than the rest, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was inspired to embody the powerful character who witnessed the potential in X-Men and eternally fought for equality and justice. In Charles Xavier, the Billy Jean singer saw himself while the rest of the world associated themselves with the remainder of the X-Men.
Michael Jackson Dreamt of Playing Charles Xavier in X-Men
It is inherently foolish to disregard the iconography of Michael Jackson in modern pop culture and music.
- 5/24/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The marketing campaign for Deadpool & Wolverine went into high gear earlier this week when tickets went on sale, but there's still a huge amount we don't know about the movie.
While there are plenty of rumours out there, the trailers have only hinted at the threequel's Multiversal elements with glimpses of the Tva and The Void. Only time will tell whether Taylor Swift dazzles us and the original X-Men return, but at least one cameo has now been confirmed.
In the latest episode of FX's Welcome to Wrexham, Rob McElhenney visits Ryan Reynolds on Deadpool & Wolverine's set to film a cameo.
The actor hides his costume beneath a robe, but there's one shot (at the 2:04 mark) where we can quite clearly see the Time Variance Authority logo on his upper chest. Reynolds even hints that he's playing one of their agents, and it's confirmed here.
Whether...
While there are plenty of rumours out there, the trailers have only hinted at the threequel's Multiversal elements with glimpses of the Tva and The Void. Only time will tell whether Taylor Swift dazzles us and the original X-Men return, but at least one cameo has now been confirmed.
In the latest episode of FX's Welcome to Wrexham, Rob McElhenney visits Ryan Reynolds on Deadpool & Wolverine's set to film a cameo.
The actor hides his costume beneath a robe, but there's one shot (at the 2:04 mark) where we can quite clearly see the Time Variance Authority logo on his upper chest. Reynolds even hints that he's playing one of their agents, and it's confirmed here.
Whether...
- 5/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Charlie Puth probably wouldn’t be releasing his new song “Hero” if it wasn’t for Taylor Swift.
Puth was in the middle of having lunch one day last month when a friend who’d heard a leak of Swift’s Tortured Poets Department called to say that she had mentioned Puth in one of the songs. Puth didn’t believe him. “My brain immediately went to ‘Oh, like in an interview or something. That’s cool. I love Taylor Swift,’” he recounts to Rolling Stone. Then, he thought, maybe...
Puth was in the middle of having lunch one day last month when a friend who’d heard a leak of Swift’s Tortured Poets Department called to say that she had mentioned Puth in one of the songs. Puth didn’t believe him. “My brain immediately went to ‘Oh, like in an interview or something. That’s cool. I love Taylor Swift,’” he recounts to Rolling Stone. Then, he thought, maybe...
- 5/24/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
During this year's CinemaCon, attendees were treated to a special Deadpool & Wolverine PSA. That featured both characters going on a foul-mouthed tirade aimed at moviegoers who don't silence their cellphones. Now, it's found its way online!
The video has started playing in theaters and hasn't been "officially" released (at least not yet). However, we have a version recorded by a fan and this thing is absolutely hilarious.
A very angry Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) makes a series of threats before being calmed down by the Merc with the Mouth (Ryan Reynolds). Things between them get weird fast, but it's clear the clawed mutant doesn't appreciate seeing someone's phone light up or start ringing during a trip to the movies.
This Variant of Logan also appears to have a short temper, something we're sure contributes to his hatred of the chatty Wade Wilson.
"I hope this doesn’t sound condescending, I’m...
The video has started playing in theaters and hasn't been "officially" released (at least not yet). However, we have a version recorded by a fan and this thing is absolutely hilarious.
A very angry Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) makes a series of threats before being calmed down by the Merc with the Mouth (Ryan Reynolds). Things between them get weird fast, but it's clear the clawed mutant doesn't appreciate seeing someone's phone light up or start ringing during a trip to the movies.
This Variant of Logan also appears to have a short temper, something we're sure contributes to his hatred of the chatty Wade Wilson.
"I hope this doesn’t sound condescending, I’m...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Try not to cry as Celine Dion vows to fight through her battle with stiff-person syndrome in the official trailer for her upcoming documentary, I Am: Celine Dion.
During a particularly vulnerable moment in the clip, Dion nearly breaks down while opening up about her struggles to continue performing. “I’m working hard every day. But I have to admit, it’s been a struggle,” she says. “I miss it so much. The people, I miss them. If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl. I won’t stop.”
Per the official logline, I Am: Celine Dion “gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.
During a particularly vulnerable moment in the clip, Dion nearly breaks down while opening up about her struggles to continue performing. “I’m working hard every day. But I have to admit, it’s been a struggle,” she says. “I miss it so much. The people, I miss them. If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl. I won’t stop.”
Per the official logline, I Am: Celine Dion “gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.
- 5/23/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Try not to cry as Celine Dion vows to fight through her battle with stiff-person syndrome in the official trailer for her upcoming documentary, I Am: Celine Dion.
During a particularly vulnerable moment in the clip, Dion nearly breaks down while opening up about her struggles to continue performing. “I’m working hard every day. But I have to admit, it’s been a struggle,” she says. “I miss it so much. The people, I miss them. If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl. I won’t stop.”
Per the official logline, I Am: Celine Dion “gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.
During a particularly vulnerable moment in the clip, Dion nearly breaks down while opening up about her struggles to continue performing. “I’m working hard every day. But I have to admit, it’s been a struggle,” she says. “I miss it so much. The people, I miss them. If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl. I won’t stop.”
Per the official logline, I Am: Celine Dion “gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.
- 5/23/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
The cinematic adaptation of It Ends With Us is set to bloom later this summer, and the trailer for the Sony Pictures film, directed by Justin Baldoni and adapted from Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, racked up a record number of views in the first 24 hours after it debuted.
Starring Blake Lively, who also executive produces, as protagonist Lily Bloom, the clip, set to Taylor Swift’s “My Tears Ricochet” shows Lily ecstatic to open her flower shop in Boston, with Jenny Slate’s character Alyssa turning on the neon sign. Alyssa is related to Baldoni’s Ryle Kincaid, who stops by the shop and sparks a connection with Lily. Lily has a traumatic past, but reminders of her parents’ relationship surface in Ryle’s behavior as well as her reconnection with ex-boyfriend Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar).
Those curious about the rest of the It Ends with Us cast, the film’s plot,...
Starring Blake Lively, who also executive produces, as protagonist Lily Bloom, the clip, set to Taylor Swift’s “My Tears Ricochet” shows Lily ecstatic to open her flower shop in Boston, with Jenny Slate’s character Alyssa turning on the neon sign. Alyssa is related to Baldoni’s Ryle Kincaid, who stops by the shop and sparks a connection with Lily. Lily has a traumatic past, but reminders of her parents’ relationship surface in Ryle’s behavior as well as her reconnection with ex-boyfriend Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar).
Those curious about the rest of the It Ends with Us cast, the film’s plot,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Deadpool & Wolverine Stars Tease Cassandra Nova's "Unpredictability" And Reveal Surprise Inspiration
While we've seen a lot from Deadpool & Wolverine in recent weeks, much of the threequel is shrouded in secrecy. The latest trailer offered a glimpse at the movie's villain, Cassandra Nova, though we still don't know what she's up to in The Void.
The prevailing theory is that the twisted twin sister of Professor X hails from the same reality as Deadpool & Wolverine's Logan. If she killed the X-Men before being pruned, it would go a long way in establishing Nova as a threat to the heroes and perhaps even the wider Multiverse.
In a profile of Emma Corrin on Harper's Bazaar, the actor (who uses they/them pronouns), refuses to say too much about playing the villain but confirmed Christoph Waltz's Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds was a key source of inspiration.
"Because he’s in that uniform, that says everything you need to know,...
The prevailing theory is that the twisted twin sister of Professor X hails from the same reality as Deadpool & Wolverine's Logan. If she killed the X-Men before being pruned, it would go a long way in establishing Nova as a threat to the heroes and perhaps even the wider Multiverse.
In a profile of Emma Corrin on Harper's Bazaar, the actor (who uses they/them pronouns), refuses to say too much about playing the villain but confirmed Christoph Waltz's Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds was a key source of inspiration.
"Because he’s in that uniform, that says everything you need to know,...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
For years, Sen. Amy Klobuchar has sought to reform the concert industry. On Thursday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s alleged monopoly on the U.S. touring industry, claiming that the businesses have been feeding on ticket buyers since merging in 2010. (Live Nation issued a lengthy statement denying charges that it is a monopoly, claiming the lawsuit “attempts to portray Live Nation and Ticketmaster as the cause of fan frustration with the live entertainment industry.”.)
In Jan. 2023, Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota,...
In Jan. 2023, Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
The X-Men are due to make thier appearance in the MCU, and there are a lot of theories as to how they will be integrated into the history of the franchise. Some have suggested that mutants will enter the MCU from a different universe, one that will be assimilated into the sacred timeline. However, another theory has emerged, suggesting that the X-Men have already been part of the MCU.
The X-Men | Marvel Comics
There have been multiple theories about how the X-Men exist in the MCU. Some have suggested that Charles Xavier is responsible for hiding mutants in the MCU, while others say that the mutants will slowly emerge now that The Blip has been undone. There is one theory that suggests that not only have mutants always existed in the MCU, but some sort of cataclysmic event wiped them out from the memories of the general public.
The X-Men | Marvel Comics
There have been multiple theories about how the X-Men exist in the MCU. Some have suggested that Charles Xavier is responsible for hiding mutants in the MCU, while others say that the mutants will slowly emerge now that The Blip has been undone. There is one theory that suggests that not only have mutants always existed in the MCU, but some sort of cataclysmic event wiped them out from the memories of the general public.
- 5/23/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Over a year into Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, she has found ways to keep the show fresh and new for those who have been waiting since she opened in Phoenix, Arizona in March 2023 to see her. Since the tour began in the United States last year, Swift has released two rerecorded albums — Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) in addition to a brand-new double album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Right as she picked the tour back up in 2024, she flew from Tokyo, Japan to Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada (where she had previously performed) to watch her beau Travis Kelce and his NFL team the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl.
Every show on the Eras Tour involves an acoustic set where Swift performs at least two songs custom to that night’s show. At first, she wouldn’t allow herself repeats unless she messed...
Right as she picked the tour back up in 2024, she flew from Tokyo, Japan to Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada (where she had previously performed) to watch her beau Travis Kelce and his NFL team the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl.
Every show on the Eras Tour involves an acoustic set where Swift performs at least two songs custom to that night’s show. At first, she wouldn’t allow herself repeats unless she messed...
- 5/23/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
The world should value consent. However, Madonna‘s “Erotica” was banned from MTV for depicting consensual roleplay. The Queen of Pop had a surprising reaction to this development. One of the musicians behind Madonna’s album Erotica also had some perceptive things to say about the controversy.
Madonna’s ‘Erotica’ was pulled from MTV for being ‘repellent’
Madonna’s music video for “Erotica” looks like a rediscovered print of a black-and-white silent film about the Folsom Street Fair. It’s grainy, disorientingly edited, and niche in a way that’s generally anathema to a mass-market pop offering. The video has a lot of images that nobody would want to watch with their grandma. The Material Girl had previously explored Bdsm in her music videos for “Express Yourself” and “Justify My Love,” but she took things to a new level of explicitness with “Erotica.” After all, the music video had to...
Madonna’s ‘Erotica’ was pulled from MTV for being ‘repellent’
Madonna’s music video for “Erotica” looks like a rediscovered print of a black-and-white silent film about the Folsom Street Fair. It’s grainy, disorientingly edited, and niche in a way that’s generally anathema to a mass-market pop offering. The video has a lot of images that nobody would want to watch with their grandma. The Material Girl had previously explored Bdsm in her music videos for “Express Yourself” and “Justify My Love,” but she took things to a new level of explicitness with “Erotica.” After all, the music video had to...
- 5/23/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour is making its way through Sweden this week, and the residents of Stockholm got quite a surprise when Travis Kelce’s girlfriend stripped down on stage. Taylor’s wardrobe malfunction is certainly one for the books, but was it staged for headlines? Keep reading to find out what happened to Swift’s dress, and decide for yourself.
Eras Wardrobe Malfunction
One can assume when you are The Taylor Swift, you have an entire staff of publicity gurus and public relations geniuses.
Of course, she also has the best of the best when it comes to wardrobe teams, promoters, and production crews.
So, how exactly is it that the entire staff didn’t notice Taylor’s wardrobe malfunction before it was too late?
According to E! News, “After noting that part of the sound device attached to her outfit had “come undone,” the “Fortnight” singer told...
Eras Wardrobe Malfunction
One can assume when you are The Taylor Swift, you have an entire staff of publicity gurus and public relations geniuses.
Of course, she also has the best of the best when it comes to wardrobe teams, promoters, and production crews.
So, how exactly is it that the entire staff didn’t notice Taylor’s wardrobe malfunction before it was too late?
According to E! News, “After noting that part of the sound device attached to her outfit had “come undone,” the “Fortnight” singer told...
- 5/23/2024
- by Amanda Austin
- Celebrating The Soaps
Paramore vocalist Hayley Williams has unearthed several pandemic-era home videos from her camera roll and uploaded them to her Instagram page.
In addition to a peek into the creative sessions for her solo album Flowers for Vases / descansos, Williams shared covers of The Cardigans’ “Communication,” Best Coast’s “When I’m with You,” and Audrey Hepburn’s “Moon River.”
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The caption for each post gives a window into Williams’ state of mind while recording the video, with the artist sharing that the Cardigans’ Long Gone Before Daylight was “a comfort album” while quarantining with her dog Alf. She also paid tribute to Best Coast vocalist Bethany Cosentino by saying, “Bethany’s music has been so influential to so many new alt and dreamy garage rock bands and I love to give her flowers any time I can.”
Check out the covers and behind-the-scenes clips of the...
In addition to a peek into the creative sessions for her solo album Flowers for Vases / descansos, Williams shared covers of The Cardigans’ “Communication,” Best Coast’s “When I’m with You,” and Audrey Hepburn’s “Moon River.”
Get Paramore Tickets Here
The caption for each post gives a window into Williams’ state of mind while recording the video, with the artist sharing that the Cardigans’ Long Gone Before Daylight was “a comfort album” while quarantining with her dog Alf. She also paid tribute to Best Coast vocalist Bethany Cosentino by saying, “Bethany’s music has been so influential to so many new alt and dreamy garage rock bands and I love to give her flowers any time I can.”
Check out the covers and behind-the-scenes clips of the...
- 5/23/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
In April, American Idol fans suspected that Fantasia Barrino might replace Katy Perry, and now they seem more convinced. Read on to find out why they think the certainty grows even stronger.
Fantasia Barrino Put Her Hand Up As Judge
American Idol fans had only just heard about the I Kissed a Girl singer’s departure when Fantasia talked about taking over on the judges’ panel. Back then, she didn’t know that an urge to get creative and tour again had gripped the American Idol judge. However, when asked by Entertainment Tonight, she agreed she would be interested.
American Idol – Lionel Richie, Katy Perry – YouTubeKaty Perry’s potential replacement could be almost anyone, and names like Taylor Swift, and Jon Bon Jovi have been floating around. However, Fantasia Barrino is an old hand because 20 years ago, she won the talent show at the age of 19. Since then, she’s...
Fantasia Barrino Put Her Hand Up As Judge
American Idol fans had only just heard about the I Kissed a Girl singer’s departure when Fantasia talked about taking over on the judges’ panel. Back then, she didn’t know that an urge to get creative and tour again had gripped the American Idol judge. However, when asked by Entertainment Tonight, she agreed she would be interested.
American Idol – Lionel Richie, Katy Perry – YouTubeKaty Perry’s potential replacement could be almost anyone, and names like Taylor Swift, and Jon Bon Jovi have been floating around. However, Fantasia Barrino is an old hand because 20 years ago, she won the talent show at the age of 19. Since then, she’s...
- 5/23/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Adam Aron, the CEO of AMC Theatres, gives me a choice.
We’re supposed to have a 20-minute interview in Las Vegas at CinemaCon, a four-day gathering of movie theater owners and Hollywood studios designed to breathlessly hype the year’s upcoming blockbusters, but he’s distracted. Executives from Warner Bros. want him to come backstage before their presentation to schmooze with the filmmakers they brought to Caesars Palace. So here are my options: Stick to the plan, with Aron’s mind flittering elsewhere, or cancel other commitments to get dinner and much more time on the record. The second choice, a publicist’s nightmare, makes it more likely that the AMC chief will say something controversial. But Aron has endured a pandemic that shut down his business, withstood roller-coaster share prices and sidestepped nagging speculation that he’s about to get canned. He thrives on risk.
Hours later, we’re at Carmine’s,...
We’re supposed to have a 20-minute interview in Las Vegas at CinemaCon, a four-day gathering of movie theater owners and Hollywood studios designed to breathlessly hype the year’s upcoming blockbusters, but he’s distracted. Executives from Warner Bros. want him to come backstage before their presentation to schmooze with the filmmakers they brought to Caesars Palace. So here are my options: Stick to the plan, with Aron’s mind flittering elsewhere, or cancel other commitments to get dinner and much more time on the record. The second choice, a publicist’s nightmare, makes it more likely that the AMC chief will say something controversial. But Aron has endured a pandemic that shut down his business, withstood roller-coaster share prices and sidestepped nagging speculation that he’s about to get canned. He thrives on risk.
Hours later, we’re at Carmine’s,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Updated, 7:58 Am Pt: As expected, the Justice Department sued Live Nation-Ticketmaster today, claiming that the ticketing and concert events giant is stifling competition and driving up prices for consumers.
In response, the self-described “largest live entertainment company in the world” accused the feds of going for a PR hit over the facts of the live music industry.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, also alleges that Live Nation-Ticketmaster punished venues that used more than one ticketer, that it hindered performers’ access to venues and that it bought up competitors, among other things. In conjunction with dozens of state attorneys general, the suit seeks a break up of the long merged company.
Read The DOJ’S Antitrust Suit Against Live Nation Here
In a statement, Attorney General Merrick Garland said, “We allege that Live Nation relies on unlawful, anticompetitive conduct to exercise its monopolistic control over...
In response, the self-described “largest live entertainment company in the world” accused the feds of going for a PR hit over the facts of the live music industry.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, also alleges that Live Nation-Ticketmaster punished venues that used more than one ticketer, that it hindered performers’ access to venues and that it bought up competitors, among other things. In conjunction with dozens of state attorneys general, the suit seeks a break up of the long merged company.
Read The DOJ’S Antitrust Suit Against Live Nation Here
In a statement, Attorney General Merrick Garland said, “We allege that Live Nation relies on unlawful, anticompetitive conduct to exercise its monopolistic control over...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ted Johnson and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The Justice Department has sued Live Nation for antitrust violations tied to its dominance over the live events industry.
The department joined 29 states and the District of Columbia to file in New York district court on Thursday a lawsuit accusing the Ticketmaster parent of leveraging its unrivaled positions as the nation’s largest concert promoter, ticket seller and venue owner to undermine competition. It accuses the company of illegally locking venues into exclusive ticketing contracts, pursuing anticompetitive acquisitions intended to stifle competition and retaliating against rivals.
The lawsuit looks to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster after competition enforcers passed on trying to block their 2010 merger. It seeks a court order directing the “divestiture of, at minimum, Ticketmaster.” The government hopes to reduce reduce ticket prices and fees by separating the two companies. It could drastically slash the company’s sprawling footprint across all avenues of the live events industry.
The department joined 29 states and the District of Columbia to file in New York district court on Thursday a lawsuit accusing the Ticketmaster parent of leveraging its unrivaled positions as the nation’s largest concert promoter, ticket seller and venue owner to undermine competition. It accuses the company of illegally locking venues into exclusive ticketing contracts, pursuing anticompetitive acquisitions intended to stifle competition and retaliating against rivals.
The lawsuit looks to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster after competition enforcers passed on trying to block their 2010 merger. It seeks a court order directing the “divestiture of, at minimum, Ticketmaster.” The government hopes to reduce reduce ticket prices and fees by separating the two companies. It could drastically slash the company’s sprawling footprint across all avenues of the live events industry.
- 5/23/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Department of Justice is calling for concert and ticketing giant Live Nation to be broken up, a remarkable claim in an antitrust lawsuit the department filed in New York Thursday morning. The DOJ is joined by 29 states as well as the District of Columbia.
“We are not here today because Live Nation-Ticketmaster’s conduct is inconvenient, or frustrating. We are here because as we allege that conduct is anti-competitive, and illegal,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said during a press conference Thursday morning. “We allege that Live Nation has illegally...
“We are not here today because Live Nation-Ticketmaster’s conduct is inconvenient, or frustrating. We are here because as we allege that conduct is anti-competitive, and illegal,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said during a press conference Thursday morning. “We allege that Live Nation has illegally...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Ed Sheeran’s sophomore album, stylized as X but pronounced Multiply, will celebrate its official 10th anniversary in a few weeks, on June 21. But for the record that changed his life, largely solidifying his place in the pop ecosystem with “Thinking Out Loud” and “Photograph,” the singer and songwriter began the celebration early with a special performance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Wednesday evening.
Sheeran, not one to ever take himself too seriously, spent the hours before the show riding around New York on bikes with the members of Laundry Day,...
Sheeran, not one to ever take himself too seriously, spent the hours before the show riding around New York on bikes with the members of Laundry Day,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Stars: John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fiona Shaw, Steve Carrell | Written and Directed by John Krasinski
12-year-old Bea (Cailey Fleming) moves in with her grandmother, only to find a strange creature, who is later accompanied by a mysterious man. The latter, Cal (Ryan Reynolds) introduces Bea to the creature called Blue (Steve Carrell), who is revealed to be an imaginary friend (IFs), which only they can see. Bea and Cal begin a journey of trying to reunite IFs with their previous owners.
If you are a millennial kid who loved Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends on Cartoon Network and want to know how that would translate for the next generation, look no further than If. The other end of the creative spectrum for creator John Krasinski, who’s fresh from handing over the directorial reins of the A Quiet Place franchise, his style of filmmaking seemingly goes hand-in-hand with the harmless.
12-year-old Bea (Cailey Fleming) moves in with her grandmother, only to find a strange creature, who is later accompanied by a mysterious man. The latter, Cal (Ryan Reynolds) introduces Bea to the creature called Blue (Steve Carrell), who is revealed to be an imaginary friend (IFs), which only they can see. Bea and Cal begin a journey of trying to reunite IFs with their previous owners.
If you are a millennial kid who loved Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends on Cartoon Network and want to know how that would translate for the next generation, look no further than If. The other end of the creative spectrum for creator John Krasinski, who’s fresh from handing over the directorial reins of the A Quiet Place franchise, his style of filmmaking seemingly goes hand-in-hand with the harmless.
- 5/23/2024
- by Jasmine Valentine
- Nerdly
Before she sat down to listen to Taylor Swift’s surprise double album The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, Samantha Roberts, of Portland, Oregon, felt open to the idea of a 31-song album. But two hours and two minutes later, she changed her mind. “Ttpd absolutely did not need to be that long,” Roberts tells Rolling Stone over email.
Roberts found the album “messy, unfocused, and in need of a good editor,” a sentiment echoed by Brooke Thames, a Pennsylvania resident and Swiftie since the Speak Now era. Thames described...
Roberts found the album “messy, unfocused, and in need of a good editor,” a sentiment echoed by Brooke Thames, a Pennsylvania resident and Swiftie since the Speak Now era. Thames described...
- 5/23/2024
- by Abigail Covington
- Rollingstone.com
If the words “Taylor Swift” and “MCU” sound like an unlikely pairing, you’re not alone. Yet, rumors of Swift’s involvement have been circulating for months, particularly suggesting a cameo in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ as Dazzler. These rumors gained such traction that both Reynolds and director Shawn Levy addressed them on multiple occasions.
As the movie inches closer to release, the rumors have only intensified. However, a recent shift in online chatter suggests that Swift will indeed join the MCU, but not as Dazzler. Instead, she’s rumored to star in her own standalone show as Blonde Phantom.
This information comes from Daniel Richtman, a well-known industry insider and scooper. Richtman suggests that the actress has already held meetings with executives to discuss the details, positioning her as one of the top contenders for the starring role in the show.
Marvel Studios are reportedly developing a ‘Blonde Phantom’ Disney...
As the movie inches closer to release, the rumors have only intensified. However, a recent shift in online chatter suggests that Swift will indeed join the MCU, but not as Dazzler. Instead, she’s rumored to star in her own standalone show as Blonde Phantom.
This information comes from Daniel Richtman, a well-known industry insider and scooper. Richtman suggests that the actress has already held meetings with executives to discuss the details, positioning her as one of the top contenders for the starring role in the show.
Marvel Studios are reportedly developing a ‘Blonde Phantom’ Disney...
- 5/23/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
If you’re hearing Taylor Swift and MCU in the same sentence, you’re probably inclined to re-read that sentence again, but this is exactly what we’ve been reading about for the past several months as Swift is one of the rumored cameos to appear in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine. The singer should appear as Dazzler, and the rumors were so persistent that Reynolds and director Shawn Levy himself addressed them on several occasions.
Now that the movie is slowly moving toward its release, the rumors are louder than ever but recently, a different kind of chatter online appeared, Taylor Swift is indeed coming to the MCU but not as Dazzler, in her own standalone show as Blonde Phantom.
This is according to Daniel Richtman notable scooper and industry insider. According to him the actress already met with execs to work out the details as she is among the prime...
Now that the movie is slowly moving toward its release, the rumors are louder than ever but recently, a different kind of chatter online appeared, Taylor Swift is indeed coming to the MCU but not as Dazzler, in her own standalone show as Blonde Phantom.
This is according to Daniel Richtman notable scooper and industry insider. According to him the actress already met with execs to work out the details as she is among the prime...
- 5/23/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Deadpool & Wolverine has all the makings of a $1 billion hit. Those have become a rarity since the pandemic and, in the eyes of many, this will be the movie that puts the Marvel Cinematic Universe back on the right track.
Fans are understandably thrilled to see the Merc with the Mouth and Logan share the screen, though there were initial concerns about bringing Hugh Jackman back into the fold after what proved to be a perfect send-off in 2017.
Logan killed the clawed mutant in a way he can't come back from. Undoing that would be nothing short of sacrilegious, but the latest trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine confirmed this is a Variant of the X-Man who somehow failed his world.
Now, the first meeting between Wade Wilson and Logan is spotlighted in a new still from the upcoming threequel.
This appears to be the scene where Deadpool tracks Wolverine down to a bar; however,...
Fans are understandably thrilled to see the Merc with the Mouth and Logan share the screen, though there were initial concerns about bringing Hugh Jackman back into the fold after what proved to be a perfect send-off in 2017.
Logan killed the clawed mutant in a way he can't come back from. Undoing that would be nothing short of sacrilegious, but the latest trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine confirmed this is a Variant of the X-Man who somehow failed his world.
Now, the first meeting between Wade Wilson and Logan is spotlighted in a new still from the upcoming threequel.
This appears to be the scene where Deadpool tracks Wolverine down to a bar; however,...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Niki Glaser Reveals Reason Kim Kardashian Was Booed ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Comedian Nikki Glaser is finally setting the record straight on the Kim Kardashian Boos heard around the world. Providing a context to one of the most cringe-inducing moments of Tom Brady Comedy Roast special on Netflix, Glaser revealed the swifties were not to blame for the reality star’s embarrassing moment on stage.
On May 9, Kim Kardashian was booed by the whole arena after she got on Stage for the Tom Brady roast. As the reality star was recently embroiled in a Taylor Swift feud with the letter accusing her of perpetuating her takedown a few years ago, fans assumed the boos were a result of the ongoing beef.
However, one of the roast performers, Nikki Glaser defended the swifties, revealing the real reason Kim was briefly heckled on stage. During an appearance at the ‘Skinny But Not Fat’ podcast,...
Comedian Nikki Glaser is finally setting the record straight on the Kim Kardashian Boos heard around the world. Providing a context to one of the most cringe-inducing moments of Tom Brady Comedy Roast special on Netflix, Glaser revealed the swifties were not to blame for the reality star’s embarrassing moment on stage.
On May 9, Kim Kardashian was booed by the whole arena after she got on Stage for the Tom Brady roast. As the reality star was recently embroiled in a Taylor Swift feud with the letter accusing her of perpetuating her takedown a few years ago, fans assumed the boos were a result of the ongoing beef.
However, one of the roast performers, Nikki Glaser defended the swifties, revealing the real reason Kim was briefly heckled on stage. During an appearance at the ‘Skinny But Not Fat’ podcast,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seemed like an unlikely pair at first, but fans adore how the pop queen ended up with the football star. Swift and Kelce are making a serious splash in 2024 and are evidently planning to buy property in Italy. Here’s what you need to know about the three properties they looked at in Lake Como, Italy.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce looked at 3 homes in Lake Como, Italy
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might be ready for homeownership together. A source told The Sun that Swift and Kelce were seen in Lake Como, in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, looking at homes to purchase. The homes ranged in price from $1.7 million to $7.5 million.
Swift and Kelce first looked at a 5,381-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bath rustic residence. According to the realtor’s description, the “unique independent period villa is in a dominant position with a splendid lake view.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce looked at 3 homes in Lake Como, Italy
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might be ready for homeownership together. A source told The Sun that Swift and Kelce were seen in Lake Como, in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, looking at homes to purchase. The homes ranged in price from $1.7 million to $7.5 million.
Swift and Kelce first looked at a 5,381-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bath rustic residence. According to the realtor’s description, the “unique independent period villa is in a dominant position with a splendid lake view.
- 5/22/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Earlier today, we brought you news about Deadpool & Wolverine's record-breaking first day of ticket sales. The Hollywood Reporter has since crunched the numbers, revealing that those stats likely translate into roughly $8 million - $9 million in presales.
Deadline has provided further context, revealing that the movie has topped the 24-hour advance ticket sales for The Batman ($6.5 million) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($6 million).
Those eventually went on to make $134 million and $118.4 million during their respective 3-day opening weekends.
You likely won't be surprised to learn that Deadpool & Wolverine is now eyeing a debut of well over $100 million in North America; only time will tell whether it manages to beat Deadpool ($132.4 million) and Deadpool 2 ($125 million), particularly in this post-pandemic landscape.
"We come to this movie...I definitely come to this movie...as a fan," director Shawn Levy recently said of the threequel. "A fan of the...
Deadline has provided further context, revealing that the movie has topped the 24-hour advance ticket sales for The Batman ($6.5 million) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($6 million).
Those eventually went on to make $134 million and $118.4 million during their respective 3-day opening weekends.
You likely won't be surprised to learn that Deadpool & Wolverine is now eyeing a debut of well over $100 million in North America; only time will tell whether it manages to beat Deadpool ($132.4 million) and Deadpool 2 ($125 million), particularly in this post-pandemic landscape.
"We come to this movie...I definitely come to this movie...as a fan," director Shawn Levy recently said of the threequel. "A fan of the...
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s romance dates back to the summer of 2023. And eagle-eyed fans paid close attention to the couple over the past year. Kelce and Swift appear on the fast track to engagement, but a source says Kelce might not be ready to get down on one knee. Here’s what’s going on.
Travis Kelce allegedly isn’t ready for an engagement to Taylor Swift, a source says
Fans of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift assume the couple will be together forever. Before dating Kelce, Swift had a multi-year romance with actor Joe Alwyn. But her dynamic with Kelce is different. While Alwyn liked to stay out of the spotlight, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end loves hanging out with Swift in public.
So, what does this mean for their relationship moving forward? Kelce and Swift seem like the perfect match. But a source told Us...
Travis Kelce allegedly isn’t ready for an engagement to Taylor Swift, a source says
Fans of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift assume the couple will be together forever. Before dating Kelce, Swift had a multi-year romance with actor Joe Alwyn. But her dynamic with Kelce is different. While Alwyn liked to stay out of the spotlight, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end loves hanging out with Swift in public.
So, what does this mean for their relationship moving forward? Kelce and Swift seem like the perfect match. But a source told Us...
- 5/22/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When it comes to the music industry, there is always some drama going on. Be it subtle hints hidden in lyrics or outright diss tracks, those who follow the personal lives of their favorite musicians are bound to be entertained. While it is rare for an artist to actually speak ill of someone by name, it does happen every now and then.
Katy Perry in a still from her music video Roar [Credit: Vevo]While Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud is all that anyone can talk about in recent times, there is a lot more going on that is equally as interesting. Recently, Azealia Banks attacked one of the most respected singers of all time, Katy Perry.
The artist, who is known for voicing controversial opinions about high-profile celebrities, criticized the Teenage Dream singer for her recent comments about Ariana Grande.
Katy Perry’s Kind Words About Ariana Grande Turn...
Katy Perry in a still from her music video Roar [Credit: Vevo]While Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud is all that anyone can talk about in recent times, there is a lot more going on that is equally as interesting. Recently, Azealia Banks attacked one of the most respected singers of all time, Katy Perry.
The artist, who is known for voicing controversial opinions about high-profile celebrities, criticized the Teenage Dream singer for her recent comments about Ariana Grande.
Katy Perry’s Kind Words About Ariana Grande Turn...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Taylor Swift has become a global popstar thanks to her quirky yet relatable songs, which continue to leave fans hooked. While the songstress has already made her comeback with the Tortured Poets Department, her old albums are still making an impact globally. And now, one of her old albums helped her in taking sweet revenge on her long-time foe, Kanye West.
Taylor Swift in a still from Hannah Montana: The Movie (2012)
If you’re into music, West and Swift’s feud is the one thing that one cannot miss. But, the new update makes it intriguing as the Blank Space singer has already beat the latter in Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums of All Time list.
Taylor Swift is Way Ahead of Kanye West in the 100 Best Albums of All Time List
The global sensation, Taylor Swift has reigned the music charts numerous times over the years with her music that has transcended boundaries.
Taylor Swift in a still from Hannah Montana: The Movie (2012)
If you’re into music, West and Swift’s feud is the one thing that one cannot miss. But, the new update makes it intriguing as the Blank Space singer has already beat the latter in Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums of All Time list.
Taylor Swift is Way Ahead of Kanye West in the 100 Best Albums of All Time List
The global sensation, Taylor Swift has reigned the music charts numerous times over the years with her music that has transcended boundaries.
- 5/22/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
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