Taylor Swift started off as a country artist at a time when the genre was both less respectful and accommodating of the voices of women than at any other point in its storied history. The singer’s first four albums barely scan as country music in a meaningful way, instead embracing her preternatural gifts for pop conventions, and her output has gotten stronger the more openly she’s embraced those skills. In the 18 years since the single “Tim McGraw” launched Swift to country stardom, she’s jettisoned the genre’s ill-fitting signifiers and overcome the limitations of her early recordings—improvements captured in her “Taylor’s Version” re-recordings as a powerful statement of artistic agency.
After spending the last year traveling the world on her Eras Tour, Swift has returned with a double album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. To celebrate, we’ve revisited all 11 of her studio albums...
After spending the last year traveling the world on her Eras Tour, Swift has returned with a double album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. To celebrate, we’ve revisited all 11 of her studio albums...
- 4/23/2024
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
Taylor Swift‘s “Love Story” is the best country love song of the 2000s, if not the best country love song ever written. Surprisingly, it was inspired by a romance that never got off of the ground. The tune includes references to two classic works of literature. One of these references doesn’t make a lot of sense.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ has a nonsensical reference to ‘The Scarlet Letter’
During a 2009 interview with Time, Swift discussed the origin of “Love Story.” “‘Love Story’ is actually about a guy that I almost dated,” he said. “But when I introduced him to my family and my friends, they all said they didn’t like him. All of them!
“For the first time, I could relate to that Romeo-and-Juliet situation where the only people who wanted them to be together were them,” she said. “That’s the most romantic song I’ve written,...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ has a nonsensical reference to ‘The Scarlet Letter’
During a 2009 interview with Time, Swift discussed the origin of “Love Story.” “‘Love Story’ is actually about a guy that I almost dated,” he said. “But when I introduced him to my family and my friends, they all said they didn’t like him. All of them!
“For the first time, I could relate to that Romeo-and-Juliet situation where the only people who wanted them to be together were them,” she said. “That’s the most romantic song I’ve written,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Taylor Swift‘s “Love Story” is the best country love song of the 2000s, if not the best country love song ever written. Surprisingly, it was inspired by a romance that never got off of the ground. The tune includes references to two classic works of literature. One of these references doesn’t make a lot of sense.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ has a nonsensical reference to ‘The Scarlet Letter’
During a 2009 interview with Time, Swift discussed the origin of “Love Story.” “‘Love Story’ is actually about a guy that I almost dated,” he said. “But when I introduced him to my family and my friends, they all said they didn’t like him. All of them!
“For the first time, I could relate to that Romeo-and-Juliet situation where the only people who wanted them to be together were them,” she said. “That’s the most romantic song I’ve written,...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ has a nonsensical reference to ‘The Scarlet Letter’
During a 2009 interview with Time, Swift discussed the origin of “Love Story.” “‘Love Story’ is actually about a guy that I almost dated,” he said. “But when I introduced him to my family and my friends, they all said they didn’t like him. All of them!
“For the first time, I could relate to that Romeo-and-Juliet situation where the only people who wanted them to be together were them,” she said. “That’s the most romantic song I’ve written,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Known for starring in a vast array of films, Ryan Reynolds has emerged as a top-tier actor in the film industry. However, his journey to stardom was far from smooth sailing, as he initially struggled to gain success as an actor. Amid grappling with setbacks and dissatisfaction in his acting pursuits, Reynolds explored alternative career paths, including that of becoming a Fireman.
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool
However, his aspirations were thwarted by the Fire Department’s mandate, leading him to eventually choose acting as a career option.
Ryan Reynolds Was Considering Becoming a Fireman
In an interview with Issuu, Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds shared what he aspired to do growing up. The Deadpool actor shared that his father was a cop and so were his two brothers and following in on their footsteps, he was also planning to follow suit in public service by joining the Fire Department.
Ryan Reynolds...
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool
However, his aspirations were thwarted by the Fire Department’s mandate, leading him to eventually choose acting as a career option.
Ryan Reynolds Was Considering Becoming a Fireman
In an interview with Issuu, Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds shared what he aspired to do growing up. The Deadpool actor shared that his father was a cop and so were his two brothers and following in on their footsteps, he was also planning to follow suit in public service by joining the Fire Department.
Ryan Reynolds...
- 3/2/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Doctor Who has never been shy about tipping a hat to other science fiction franchises. The 2014 Christmas special “Last Christmas” owes a heavy debt to Alien, with its face-hugging alien parasites. Several Star Trek references have beamed onto Doctor Who stories, including the Starfleet-esque crew at the start of another Christmas special, “A Christmas Carol.” The world of comic book superheroes, particularly stories starring Superman, clearly influenced “The Return of Doctor Mysterio.”
Unsurprisingly, Doctor Who and its spinoffs have also acknowledged the most popular sci-fi franchise of the past several decades, Star Wars. Nerdy kid Clyde drops several Wars mentions in The Sarah Jane Adventures, and the Eleventh Doctor compared himself to Yoda in the short “Meanwhile in the Tardis.”
But for the adventures of the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, the Star Wars nods are getting much more subtle. Speaking with Doctor Who Magazine, senior art director Crissy Howes,...
Unsurprisingly, Doctor Who and its spinoffs have also acknowledged the most popular sci-fi franchise of the past several decades, Star Wars. Nerdy kid Clyde drops several Wars mentions in The Sarah Jane Adventures, and the Eleventh Doctor compared himself to Yoda in the short “Meanwhile in the Tardis.”
But for the adventures of the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, the Star Wars nods are getting much more subtle. Speaking with Doctor Who Magazine, senior art director Crissy Howes,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including Doctor Who, What If…?, Law & Order: Svu and Evil!
1 | Has What If…? Season 2 pleasantly surprised you, raising questions with its episode titles that almost no Marvel fan has ever, ever had, but then delivering engaging answers/stories? Did it dawn on anyone else that Episode 2 (below) offered an American President reunion of sorts? Did Episode 3’s “Hulk Hogan” joke sneak up on you? And once again we ask, why are some...
1 | Has What If…? Season 2 pleasantly surprised you, raising questions with its episode titles that almost no Marvel fan has ever, ever had, but then delivering engaging answers/stories? Did it dawn on anyone else that Episode 2 (below) offered an American President reunion of sorts? Did Episode 3’s “Hulk Hogan” joke sneak up on you? And once again we ask, why are some...
- 12/29/2023
- by Vlada Gelman, Matt Webb Mitovich, Dave Nemetz, Keisha Hatchett, Kimberly Roots and Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The following contains spoilers from the Christmas special Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road, now streaming on Disney+.
If you find yourself suddenly craving baby butter spread on baby scones, you have the latest Doctor Who Christmas special to thank.
More from TVLineDoctor Who Christmas Special Recap: Fifteen's Team-Up With Ruby Sunday Is a Most Entertaining GiftNight Court Sneak Peek: Dan Reunites With Roz in the Holding Cell (Exclusive)Doctor Who: Ncuti Gatwa Satisfies Your Bi-Generation Curiosity - And Might Be the Song-and-Danciest Doctor Yet!
The Church on Ruby Road, now streaming on Disney+, saw the new, bi-generated...
If you find yourself suddenly craving baby butter spread on baby scones, you have the latest Doctor Who Christmas special to thank.
More from TVLineDoctor Who Christmas Special Recap: Fifteen's Team-Up With Ruby Sunday Is a Most Entertaining GiftNight Court Sneak Peek: Dan Reunites With Roz in the Holding Cell (Exclusive)Doctor Who: Ncuti Gatwa Satisfies Your Bi-Generation Curiosity - And Might Be the Song-and-Danciest Doctor Yet!
The Church on Ruby Road, now streaming on Disney+, saw the new, bi-generated...
- 12/25/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
With just a few days left in 2023, one episode from Dr. Death‘s second season is suddenly in the running for the year’s most emotionally devastating hour of television.
Season 2 of Peacock’s true-crime anthology dropped in full on Thursday, starring Édgar Ramírez as disgraced surgeon Paolo Macchiarini and Mandy Moore as Benita Alexander, a journalist who first reported on Paolo’s work, then got involved with him romantically until she eventually unearthed the many lies he’d told about his personal and professional life. Paolo’s chief con was his development of biosynthetic tracheas — that is, plastic tracheas...
Season 2 of Peacock’s true-crime anthology dropped in full on Thursday, starring Édgar Ramírez as disgraced surgeon Paolo Macchiarini and Mandy Moore as Benita Alexander, a journalist who first reported on Paolo’s work, then got involved with him romantically until she eventually unearthed the many lies he’d told about his personal and professional life. Paolo’s chief con was his development of biosynthetic tracheas — that is, plastic tracheas...
- 12/23/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
The third and last of Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary specials this month revealed how the long-running sci-fi franchise will have its cake and eat it, too.
As “The Giggle,” streaming on Disney+, drew to a close, Fourteen (played by Doctor Who vet David Tennant) urged Donna and Mel to “pull” at both his arms. The Doctor then proceeded to not regenerate, as is tradition, but “bi-generate” — introducing Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteen while also allowing Fourteen to “retire” and live a normal life.
More from TVLineNight Court Sneak Peek: Dan Reunites With Roz in the Holding Cell (Exclusive)Chicago P.
As “The Giggle,” streaming on Disney+, drew to a close, Fourteen (played by Doctor Who vet David Tennant) urged Donna and Mel to “pull” at both his arms. The Doctor then proceeded to not regenerate, as is tradition, but “bi-generate” — introducing Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteen while also allowing Fourteen to “retire” and live a normal life.
More from TVLineNight Court Sneak Peek: Dan Reunites With Roz in the Holding Cell (Exclusive)Chicago P.
- 12/22/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has got a new fashion accessory. In new photos taken outside of her birthday bash, Swift, who turned 34 on December 13, was seen showing off an eye-catching ring – which she wore on her right, middle finger – to her pals Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Sperry.
The statement piece features what appears to be an oversized opal gemstone with a halo of dark gemstones on the exterior, reports ‘People’ magazine.
In the photo, Sperry, 31, is holding the Lover singer’s hand as she gets a closer look at Swift’s piece.
Since Swift was spotted with the piece of jewellery, her fans have been speculating that the ring could be a new accessory gifted from her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
As per ‘People’, Swift wore the piece with a singular tennis necklace and a Clio Peppiat Lucina Embellished Stretch-mesh black mini dress. Her birthday look also included an Aquazzura...
The statement piece features what appears to be an oversized opal gemstone with a halo of dark gemstones on the exterior, reports ‘People’ magazine.
In the photo, Sperry, 31, is holding the Lover singer’s hand as she gets a closer look at Swift’s piece.
Since Swift was spotted with the piece of jewellery, her fans have been speculating that the ring could be a new accessory gifted from her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
As per ‘People’, Swift wore the piece with a singular tennis necklace and a Clio Peppiat Lucina Embellished Stretch-mesh black mini dress. Her birthday look also included an Aquazzura...
- 12/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Fifteenth Doctor’s adventures are officially beginning, and Ncuti Gatwa has already shown, just in the last part of the third Doctor Who 60th anniversary special, that he is absolutely fantastic in the role. The sci-fi series threw fans for a loop when, in “The Giggle,” Rather than the typical regeneration after The Toymaker (Neil Patrick Harris) delivered a fatal blow with a Galvanic beam, The Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) bigenerated and the Fifteenth split off from him. That twist “is just so exciting, to know that Russell [T Davies] is changing things up because that’s the nature of the show,” Gatwa tells TV Insider. “The show is about change, embracing the new.” That “little taste of Fifteen” that ended with him flying off in the Tardis before the Christmas special included Gatwa’s Doctor pointing out he’s fine because Fourteen healed himself. And now, as seen in the...
- 12/12/2023
- TV Insider
The gifts don’t stop in December at Disney+! In addition to holiday festivities all month long like the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade and the CMA Country Christmas Special, the House of Mouse streamer will soon become the home for Whovians and Demigods.
Disney+ will deck the halls with a glut of Gallifreyan adventures and the premiere of the long-awaited “Doctor Who” anniversary specials. The first of the three debuted on BBC One and on the Disney streamer on Nov. 25, but the other two David Tennant and Catherine Tate-led serials will arrive on Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. Later in the month, ring in Christmas with the franchise’s holiday special with Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson getting their full-episode debuts.
And the wait is over for “Percy Jackson” fans, who will see the beloved Rick Riordan book series get a (hopefully) respectful adaptation with the premiere of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Disney+ will deck the halls with a glut of Gallifreyan adventures and the premiere of the long-awaited “Doctor Who” anniversary specials. The first of the three debuted on BBC One and on the Disney streamer on Nov. 25, but the other two David Tennant and Catherine Tate-led serials will arrive on Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. Later in the month, ring in Christmas with the franchise’s holiday special with Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson getting their full-episode debuts.
And the wait is over for “Percy Jackson” fans, who will see the beloved Rick Riordan book series get a (hopefully) respectful adaptation with the premiere of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
- 11/27/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Taylor Swift has officially performed her final Eras Tour show of 2023 and she made a big announcement during the acoustic set.
The 33-year-old singer told fans at her Sao Paulo, Brazil show on Sunday (November 26) that she will be resetting her list of secret songs, aka surprise songs, for the 2024 shows.
During every show on the tour, Taylor performs two songs from her discography that are not on the regular set list. She told fans at the beginning of the tour that she will only repeat songs if she messed up the first time, or if they were from her first album Midnights.
We took a look through Taylor‘s list of songs and found only 46 songs that she never performed during the tour.
Head inside to see the full list of remaining songs…
Keep scrolling to see the list of songs she never performed, broken down by album…
Taylor...
The 33-year-old singer told fans at her Sao Paulo, Brazil show on Sunday (November 26) that she will be resetting her list of secret songs, aka surprise songs, for the 2024 shows.
During every show on the tour, Taylor performs two songs from her discography that are not on the regular set list. She told fans at the beginning of the tour that she will only repeat songs if she messed up the first time, or if they were from her first album Midnights.
We took a look through Taylor‘s list of songs and found only 46 songs that she never performed during the tour.
Head inside to see the full list of remaining songs…
Keep scrolling to see the list of songs she never performed, broken down by album…
Taylor...
- 11/27/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Born on December 13, 1989, in West Reading, Pennsylvania Taylor Alison Swift is an award-winning American singer and songwriter. Swift began her music career at the age of 14 as a country singer. She signed with American record label, Big Machine Records in 2005 and released six studio albums under the label. On November 11, 2008, Swift released her second studio album, Fearless which served as a breakthrough in her career. The album which included five songs Love Story, White Horse, You Belong with Me, Fifteen, and Fearless became her first album to hit the number-one spot on the Billboard...
- 11/10/2023
- by Nkem
- TVovermind.com
Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort, an ad-support streaming channel, has launched its fall slate including an unscripted series featuring WNBA players Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance.
The duo are to star in The Syd + Tp Show, written by Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola, which sees the World Champions and bench warming besties Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance determined to become the faces of the WNBA, despite the fact no one asked them to. This buddy comedy series follows Syd and Tp on their quest to become the most famous basketball players on earth through a mix of stunts, interviews, hijinks and a complete lack of shame.
The series will launch on September 18.
It is co-produced by Maximum Effort and Fubo, which run the channel together, and Togethxr, which was set up by athletes Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel and Sue Bird.
Colson and Plaisance produce, with Reni Calister, Jessica Robertson and Quanny Carr exec producing for Togethxr,...
The duo are to star in The Syd + Tp Show, written by Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola, which sees the World Champions and bench warming besties Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance determined to become the faces of the WNBA, despite the fact no one asked them to. This buddy comedy series follows Syd and Tp on their quest to become the most famous basketball players on earth through a mix of stunts, interviews, hijinks and a complete lack of shame.
The series will launch on September 18.
It is co-produced by Maximum Effort and Fubo, which run the channel together, and Togethxr, which was set up by athletes Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel and Sue Bird.
Colson and Plaisance produce, with Reni Calister, Jessica Robertson and Quanny Carr exec producing for Togethxr,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
As part of “The Eras Tour,” Taylor Swift has promised to play a different acoustic song during each show. At the tour’s kick-off on March 17th in Glendale, Arizona, she performed “mirrorball” from folklore and “Tim McGraw” from her self-titled debut album. The following night, she treated fans to “this is me trying” from folklore and “State of Grace” from Red.
During the first night of her show in Las Vegas, Swift dusted off “Our Song” from her self-titled debut album and performed the Midnights track “Snow on the Beach” live for the first time. On night two, she brought out Marcus Mumford for the live debut of “cowboy like me,” and played “White Horse” from Fearless.
On the first of three nights in Arlington, Texas, Swift treated fans to only the third live performance of Red’s “Sad Beautiful Tragic,” and first since 2013. For the second surprise song of the night,...
During the first night of her show in Las Vegas, Swift dusted off “Our Song” from her self-titled debut album and performed the Midnights track “Snow on the Beach” live for the first time. On night two, she brought out Marcus Mumford for the live debut of “cowboy like me,” and played “White Horse” from Fearless.
On the first of three nights in Arlington, Texas, Swift treated fans to only the third live performance of Red’s “Sad Beautiful Tragic,” and first since 2013. For the second surprise song of the night,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
Taylor Swift learned quickly that being on top meant a rougher landing at the bottom. The year after she released sophomore album Fearless should have been joyful: The album helped begin her transition from country wunderkind to veritable pop star thanks to the five Top 10 hits it birthed. She would find herself as often the youngest or only country star amongst mainstream pop, rap, and rock heavyweights — incuding at the MTV VMAs where “You Belong With Me” took home Best Female Video. She would even take home her first Album...
- 7/8/2023
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Live TV streaming service Sling TV has spent a significant amount of time and effort during the first half of the year launching and promoting its new free streaming platform, aptly called Sling Freestream. On Wednesday, the streaming provider announced that even more people would be able to check out the services free content as it would not be available on Android mobile devices.
Watch Now $0 / month sling.com
Freestream delivers over 400 channels of 24/7 content as well as more than 41,000 on-demand shows and movies completely free with no signup or registration required. Sling is constantly adding new channels to the service, including this week, as it added the Maximum Effort Channel from Ryan Reynolds featuring the star’s new “Bedtime Stories with Ryan” series. Along with the show designed to help viewers sleep, the channel features episodes of “Absolutely Fabulous,” “Alf,” “The Carol Burnett Show,” the British version of “Extras,...
Watch Now $0 / month sling.com
Freestream delivers over 400 channels of 24/7 content as well as more than 41,000 on-demand shows and movies completely free with no signup or registration required. Sling is constantly adding new channels to the service, including this week, as it added the Maximum Effort Channel from Ryan Reynolds featuring the star’s new “Bedtime Stories with Ryan” series. Along with the show designed to help viewers sleep, the channel features episodes of “Absolutely Fabulous,” “Alf,” “The Carol Burnett Show,” the British version of “Extras,...
- 6/21/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Ryan Reynolds starred in a wide range of movies that helped him land the career he enjoys today. But there was a moment earlier on where he wasn’t satisfied with the gigs he was getting.
This resulted in Reynolds taking a long hiatus from acting to explore other options.
Ryan Reynolds quit acting after a disappointing string of movies Ryan Reynolds | Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Starting out, acting was the only career Reynolds envisioned for himself since he was young. He grew up in a working class household, raised by a father who was a police officer. Reynolds had brothers that followed their father’s footsteps by becoming cops themselves. The Blade Trinity star considered pursuing a similar field of work by becoming a Fireman when circumstances got in the way of that goal.
“I had actually started studying for the entrance exam but then a friend told me...
This resulted in Reynolds taking a long hiatus from acting to explore other options.
Ryan Reynolds quit acting after a disappointing string of movies Ryan Reynolds | Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Starting out, acting was the only career Reynolds envisioned for himself since he was young. He grew up in a working class household, raised by a father who was a police officer. Reynolds had brothers that followed their father’s footsteps by becoming cops themselves. The Blade Trinity star considered pursuing a similar field of work by becoming a Fireman when circumstances got in the way of that goal.
“I had actually started studying for the entrance exam but then a friend told me...
- 5/13/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Season finale of The Ark's first outing was the best episode of the entire series, even with some stressful cliffhangers.
The Ark Season 1 Episode 12 saw advancements made with the Klampkins cure and Ark One's relations with Evelyn Maddox.
Luckily, Lt. Garnet's instincts again proved helpful, but she had everybody's support this time.
Lt. Lane finally made up for all of his wrongdoings. He destroyed Ark 15's Ftl (Faster Than Light travel) after he got recaptured.
Garnet and Brice still seemed wary of the lieutenant, but they both agreed that he (finally) did things for the good of Ark One.
Evelyn Maddox also appeared on Ark One, but not after brilliant scientific advancements.
The cure Dr. Kabir and Alicia synthesized in The Ark Season 1 Episode 11 failed, and they spent part of the finale trying to figure out a solution.
They determined that the spider venom couldn't survive in the...
The Ark Season 1 Episode 12 saw advancements made with the Klampkins cure and Ark One's relations with Evelyn Maddox.
Luckily, Lt. Garnet's instincts again proved helpful, but she had everybody's support this time.
Lt. Lane finally made up for all of his wrongdoings. He destroyed Ark 15's Ftl (Faster Than Light travel) after he got recaptured.
Garnet and Brice still seemed wary of the lieutenant, but they both agreed that he (finally) did things for the good of Ark One.
Evelyn Maddox also appeared on Ark One, but not after brilliant scientific advancements.
The cure Dr. Kabir and Alicia synthesized in The Ark Season 1 Episode 11 failed, and they spent part of the finale trying to figure out a solution.
They determined that the spider venom couldn't survive in the...
- 4/20/2023
- by Michael T. Stack
- TVfanatic
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Dead Ringers and a Queen Charlotte celebration.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie special screening
Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Seth Rogen and Sebastian Maniscalco attended a special screening in Los Angeles on Saturday for their Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath, Sebastian Maniscalco, Nintendo’s Takumi Kawagoe, Christ Pratt, Brian Tyler, Charlie Day, Nintendo’s Koji Kondo, Illumination CEO Chris Melendandri, Kevin Michael Richardson (Bottom second L-r) Seth Rogen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Jack Black Chris Pratt and Charlie Day Anya Taylor-Joy
Dead Ringers premiere
On Monday, Prime Video hosted the world premiere of psychological thriller series Dead Ringers in NYC, with star and EP Rachel Weisz along cast members Britne Oldford, Poppy Liu,...
The Super Mario Bros. Movie special screening
Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Seth Rogen and Sebastian Maniscalco attended a special screening in Los Angeles on Saturday for their Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath, Sebastian Maniscalco, Nintendo’s Takumi Kawagoe, Christ Pratt, Brian Tyler, Charlie Day, Nintendo’s Koji Kondo, Illumination CEO Chris Melendandri, Kevin Michael Richardson (Bottom second L-r) Seth Rogen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Jack Black Chris Pratt and Charlie Day Anya Taylor-Joy
Dead Ringers premiere
On Monday, Prime Video hosted the world premiere of psychological thriller series Dead Ringers in NYC, with star and EP Rachel Weisz along cast members Britne Oldford, Poppy Liu,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The crew of Ark One once again fought for their survival, but not without a casualty and some (actually interesting) political discourse.
Ark One and Ark Fifteen finally confronted each other on The Ark Season 1 Episode 10.
Kelly took Lane, Angus, and William Trust hostage, leaving Cat and a wounded Helena on Ark One.
Helena tried to stop Kelly (with the help of Lane), but Lane got his nose dislocated, and Helena got shot in the stomach.
Left alone with Cat Brandice, Helena bled out in the holding room of Ark One in Cat's arms.
Samantha Glassner managed to impress throughout the episode, turning from sweet Kelly to a slightly-crazy enemy.
The actress teased us that Kelly became (more) important, and that teaser finally came to fruition through the hour.
When Kelly, Lane, Angus, and William Trust arrived on Ark 15, we finally met Evelyn Maddox, William Trust's rival and all-around bitch.
Ark One and Ark Fifteen finally confronted each other on The Ark Season 1 Episode 10.
Kelly took Lane, Angus, and William Trust hostage, leaving Cat and a wounded Helena on Ark One.
Helena tried to stop Kelly (with the help of Lane), but Lane got his nose dislocated, and Helena got shot in the stomach.
Left alone with Cat Brandice, Helena bled out in the holding room of Ark One in Cat's arms.
Samantha Glassner managed to impress throughout the episode, turning from sweet Kelly to a slightly-crazy enemy.
The actress teased us that Kelly became (more) important, and that teaser finally came to fruition through the hour.
When Kelly, Lane, Angus, and William Trust arrived on Ark 15, we finally met Evelyn Maddox, William Trust's rival and all-around bitch.
- 4/6/2023
- by Michael T. Stack
- TVfanatic
“American Idol” may be a platform for aspiring unknown singers to showcase their talent outside of their bedrooms, but some contestants may have an advantage over others: being born into famous families.
Season 21 has already shown several so-called “Nepo Babies” — contestants with ties to the entertainment business — competing for the crown, including Kaya Stewart, daughter of Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics (pictured).
“With all your different opportunities and connections and stuff, how did you even land on ‘American Idol?’” Judge Katy Perry asked before her audition.
It’s a fair question, but “nepo babies” competing on “American Idol” is nothing new. In the past, the offspring of parents with varying backgrounds from music, acting, sports, and politics have all found their way in front of the judges.
Actor Jim Carrey’s daughter, Jane, earned a golden ticket in season 11; Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter, Grace, auditioned last season; and Lara Johnston,...
Season 21 has already shown several so-called “Nepo Babies” — contestants with ties to the entertainment business — competing for the crown, including Kaya Stewart, daughter of Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics (pictured).
“With all your different opportunities and connections and stuff, how did you even land on ‘American Idol?’” Judge Katy Perry asked before her audition.
It’s a fair question, but “nepo babies” competing on “American Idol” is nothing new. In the past, the offspring of parents with varying backgrounds from music, acting, sports, and politics have all found their way in front of the judges.
Actor Jim Carrey’s daughter, Jane, earned a golden ticket in season 11; Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter, Grace, auditioned last season; and Lara Johnston,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Michele Amabile Angermiller
- Variety Film + TV
Popular for his role as Kal in Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge, Daniel Kountz has definitely made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Although he has starred and featured in several other films, his role in Halloweentown II was his star making vehicle. He is largely remembered for his dynamic screen presence in the sequel. The actor was born in Portland, Oregon but later moved to LA, where he made his debut playing the part of Ray “the Hood” Wood in Fifteen and Pregnant. Among some of his most notable movies and TV shows include 10 Things I Hate...
- 3/25/2023
- by Ima Whyte
- TVovermind.com
We hoped the upward trajectory of The Ark's quality would continue, but our hopes got vanquished with a less-than-stellar outing.
The Ark Season 1 Episode 8 revealed William Trust's identity to the rest of the crew.
What could have been a significant reveal led to a boring episode of politics, sex, exposition, and arguing.
Kelly's appearance on the ship also seemed to have fizzled, as they only had her flirting with Angus.
Dr. Kabir dealt with the emotions of performing an autopsy while still going through withdrawal.
Dr. Kabir thought she caused the man from Ark Three's death because she failed to perform the surgery when she tried to save him.
She found solace in Dr. Cat Brandice, who agreed to help advise her in her withdrawal.
Kabir was hesitant at first, and who wouldn't be? Dr. Brandice was a celebrity doctor and got thrown into her role on the ship.
The Ark Season 1 Episode 8 revealed William Trust's identity to the rest of the crew.
What could have been a significant reveal led to a boring episode of politics, sex, exposition, and arguing.
Kelly's appearance on the ship also seemed to have fizzled, as they only had her flirting with Angus.
Dr. Kabir dealt with the emotions of performing an autopsy while still going through withdrawal.
Dr. Kabir thought she caused the man from Ark Three's death because she failed to perform the surgery when she tried to save him.
She found solace in Dr. Cat Brandice, who agreed to help advise her in her withdrawal.
Kabir was hesitant at first, and who wouldn't be? Dr. Brandice was a celebrity doctor and got thrown into her role on the ship.
- 3/23/2023
- by Michael T. Stack
- TVfanatic
Jennifer Lopez shared a sweet video on her Instagram to celebrate her twins’ 15th birthday.
The video, featuring Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” playing in the background, highlighted intimate moments of Max and Emme’s 15 years. The montage shows photos of vacations, Emme at the pop superstar’s 2020 Super Bowl performance, and even glimpses of their relationship with their stepdad, Ben Affleck, including a candid photo of Max sleeping in Affleck’s arms and a group photo of the four of them dining together.
Using her nickname for the twins, Lopez captioned the post “Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts I am so proud of you both in every single way. You bring so much joy and happiness to my heart and soul. I love you beyond forever Happy Birthday #Twins.”
Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts I am so proud of you both in every single way. You...
The video, featuring Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” playing in the background, highlighted intimate moments of Max and Emme’s 15 years. The montage shows photos of vacations, Emme at the pop superstar’s 2020 Super Bowl performance, and even glimpses of their relationship with their stepdad, Ben Affleck, including a candid photo of Max sleeping in Affleck’s arms and a group photo of the four of them dining together.
Using her nickname for the twins, Lopez captioned the post “Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts I am so proud of you both in every single way. You bring so much joy and happiness to my heart and soul. I love you beyond forever Happy Birthday #Twins.”
Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts I am so proud of you both in every single way. You...
- 2/28/2023
- by Nicky Kashani
- Uinterview
Early in Zach Shallcross’ season of The Bachelor, it looked as if Christina Mandrell was a frontrunner.
The contestant, who is the niece of country singer Barbara Mandrell, was awarded the first one-on-one date with Shallcross. The day included meeting his entire family at his mother’s birthday party.
During the evening portion, Mandrell opened up to the Bachelor about being a single mom to her 5-year-old daughter Blakely. He gave her the date rose and they looked very happy together.
Things went downhill from there when co-star Brianna Thorbourne accused Mandrell of bad behavior and painted her as the villain of the season.
The single mom tried to explain herself to Shallcross, but he eliminated her at the following rose ceremony anyway.
Now fans are saying that Mandrell may be chosen as the next Bachelorette.
Are signs pointing to Christina Mandrell becoming ‘The Bachelorette’?
Mandrell is very proud of her young daughter,...
The contestant, who is the niece of country singer Barbara Mandrell, was awarded the first one-on-one date with Shallcross. The day included meeting his entire family at his mother’s birthday party.
During the evening portion, Mandrell opened up to the Bachelor about being a single mom to her 5-year-old daughter Blakely. He gave her the date rose and they looked very happy together.
Things went downhill from there when co-star Brianna Thorbourne accused Mandrell of bad behavior and painted her as the villain of the season.
The single mom tried to explain herself to Shallcross, but he eliminated her at the following rose ceremony anyway.
Now fans are saying that Mandrell may be chosen as the next Bachelorette.
Are signs pointing to Christina Mandrell becoming ‘The Bachelorette’?
Mandrell is very proud of her young daughter,...
- 2/28/2023
- by Stacy Feintuch
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jennifer Lopez's twins, Max and Emme Muñiz, are 15! The multihyphenate mom posted a sweet tribute in honor of their 15th birthdays on Instagram on Feb. 22. Lopez shared a long slideshow of photos of them from throughout their lives, with never-before-seen photos and videos from private moments they've shared. Appropriately, the video was soundtracked with Taylor Swift's "Fifteen (Taylor's Version)."
Lopez wrote in the caption, "Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts." She continued, "I am so proud of you both in every single way. You bring so much joy and happiness to my heart and soul. I love you beyond forever." Photos and videos in her post included shots of both twins singing (including Emme's appearance in Lopez's Super Bowl halftime show); shots of them as infants; a few photos of them with Lopez's husband, Ben Affleck; and many clips of the kids backstage with her at different shows.
Lopez wrote in the caption, "Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts." She continued, "I am so proud of you both in every single way. You bring so much joy and happiness to my heart and soul. I love you beyond forever." Photos and videos in her post included shots of both twins singing (including Emme's appearance in Lopez's Super Bowl halftime show); shots of them as infants; a few photos of them with Lopez's husband, Ben Affleck; and many clips of the kids backstage with her at different shows.
- 2/23/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Jennifer Lopez celebrated her twins Max and Emme’s 15th birthday with a special video on Wednesday.
The musician took to Instagram to share a montage of sweet moments, with the vid also featuring her husband Ben Affleck.
Lopez captioned the clip, “Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts I am so proud of you both in every single way.
“You bring so much joy and happiness to my heart and soul. I love you beyond forever Happy Birthday #Twins”
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Lopez relived cute moments from over the years as Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” played in the background.
Read More: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez In Escrow For New Home: What To Know About The $34.5 Million House
The twins’ stepdad Affleck also shares three children — Violet, 17, Seraphina, 14, and Samuel, 10 — with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
A source told Et back in...
The musician took to Instagram to share a montage of sweet moments, with the vid also featuring her husband Ben Affleck.
Lopez captioned the clip, “Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts I am so proud of you both in every single way.
“You bring so much joy and happiness to my heart and soul. I love you beyond forever Happy Birthday #Twins”
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Lopez relived cute moments from over the years as Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” played in the background.
Read More: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez In Escrow For New Home: What To Know About The $34.5 Million House
The twins’ stepdad Affleck also shares three children — Violet, 17, Seraphina, 14, and Samuel, 10 — with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
A source told Et back in...
- 2/23/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez is celebrating her twins’ birthdays and giving fans a look into their lives with their stepdad Ben Affleck.
The songstress, 53, shared an Instagram video filled with special family moments to mark Max and Emme’s 15th birthday, reports People magazine.
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“Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts,” she wrote in the caption, using the nickname she has for the twins, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. “I am so proud of you both in every single way. You bring so much joy and happiness to my heart and soul. I love you beyond forever Happy Birthday #Twins.”
The video features glimpses into their 15 years as Taylor Swift’s 2008 single, ‘Fifteen’, plays in the background.
As per People, some of the more recent moments featured in the video include behind-the-scenes shots from Emme’s involvement...
The songstress, 53, shared an Instagram video filled with special family moments to mark Max and Emme’s 15th birthday, reports People magazine.
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A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)
“Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts,” she wrote in the caption, using the nickname she has for the twins, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. “I am so proud of you both in every single way. You bring so much joy and happiness to my heart and soul. I love you beyond forever Happy Birthday #Twins.”
The video features glimpses into their 15 years as Taylor Swift’s 2008 single, ‘Fifteen’, plays in the background.
As per People, some of the more recent moments featured in the video include behind-the-scenes shots from Emme’s involvement...
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Another season of American Idol has arrived, celebrating the show’s 21st birthday. Sunday, Feb. 19’s premiere saw judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, as well as host Ryan Seacrest, head to Las Vegas, Nashville, and New Orleans to find the best voices. American Idol Season 21 Episode 1 featured contestants who share names with Katy, Lionel, Luke, and even Ryan. Plus, one former Idol contestant returned for another chance to go the distance. Here’s a recap of the premiere’s auditions.
[Spoiler alert: The following story contains spoilers for American Idol Season 21 Episode 1.]
Lionel Richie and Lionel Richiee, a.k.a. L-Rich, on the ‘American Idol’ Season 21 premiere | Eric McCandless/ABC ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 1 featured a surprise guest, judge namesakes, and an ‘Idol’ alum
Douglasville, Georgia, singer Megan Danielle, 20, kicked off her music career with a bar gig band a few years ago. However, she leaned into worship music after advice from her grandfather. Megan...
[Spoiler alert: The following story contains spoilers for American Idol Season 21 Episode 1.]
Lionel Richie and Lionel Richiee, a.k.a. L-Rich, on the ‘American Idol’ Season 21 premiere | Eric McCandless/ABC ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 1 featured a surprise guest, judge namesakes, and an ‘Idol’ alum
Douglasville, Georgia, singer Megan Danielle, 20, kicked off her music career with a bar gig band a few years ago. However, she leaned into worship music after advice from her grandfather. Megan...
- 2/20/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Bachelor 2023 introduced Zach Shallcross to 30 beautiful women. His contestants include healthcare workers, content creators, business owners, and more. Some of these women are pretty comfortable in the spotlight. One contestant even appeared in Taylor Swift’s music video in 2008.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers regarding The Bachelor 2023 Week 2.]
Jesse Palmer greets ‘The Bachelor’ 2023 contestants | Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images Zach Shallcross’ first 1-on-1 date was with Christina Mandrell
During The Bachelor Week 2, Zach Shallcross went on his first 1-on-1 date. Zach and Christina Mandrell went on a helicopter ride, and later met Zach’s family at a party at his childhood home. During their evening dinner, the pair sat down to have a more serious conversation.
Christina is a 26-year-old content creator from Nashville, Tennessee. She is also the mother of a five-year-old daughter named Blakely. During their 1-on-1 date, Christina told Zach about her daughter. The Bachelor did not take the news lightly, but in the end,...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers regarding The Bachelor 2023 Week 2.]
Jesse Palmer greets ‘The Bachelor’ 2023 contestants | Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images Zach Shallcross’ first 1-on-1 date was with Christina Mandrell
During The Bachelor Week 2, Zach Shallcross went on his first 1-on-1 date. Zach and Christina Mandrell went on a helicopter ride, and later met Zach’s family at a party at his childhood home. During their evening dinner, the pair sat down to have a more serious conversation.
Christina is a 26-year-old content creator from Nashville, Tennessee. She is also the mother of a five-year-old daughter named Blakely. During their 1-on-1 date, Christina told Zach about her daughter. The Bachelor did not take the news lightly, but in the end,...
- 2/5/2023
- by Erica Scassellati
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The following contains spoilers from Sunday’s Power of the Doctor episode of Doctor Who.
Doctor Who left both its fans and a certain Time Lord remarking, “What?!,” as this year’s third and final special came to a surprising close.
More from TVLineDisney+ Is Exclusive Home for New Doctor Who Episodes Starting in 2023Doctor Who Teaser: Watch First Footage of Ncuti Gatwa, Plus the Return of [Spoiler] Ahead of 2023 PremiereTVLine Items: Selena Gomez Doc Trailer, Doctor Who Farewell and More
The Power of the Doctor, as expected, showcased Jodie Whittaker’s expected exit from the series. But as her Thirteenth...
Doctor Who left both its fans and a certain Time Lord remarking, “What?!,” as this year’s third and final special came to a surprising close.
More from TVLineDisney+ Is Exclusive Home for New Doctor Who Episodes Starting in 2023Doctor Who Teaser: Watch First Footage of Ncuti Gatwa, Plus the Return of [Spoiler] Ahead of 2023 PremiereTVLine Items: Selena Gomez Doc Trailer, Doctor Who Farewell and More
The Power of the Doctor, as expected, showcased Jodie Whittaker’s expected exit from the series. But as her Thirteenth...
- 10/24/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Poldark‘s Aidan Turner is hitting the tennis courts for his next role as the actor is set to costar in Prime Video‘s upcoming U.K. drama Fifteen-Love. Created by Hania Elkington, Fifteen-Love tells the fictional story of Justine Pearce (Ella Lily Hyland), an up-and-coming sports prodigy who shoots to stardom in the world of Grand Slam Tennis. She’s aided by her coach Glenn Lapthorn (Turner), with whom she has a distinctive rapport. Their team-up brought Justine to the French Open, but when an injury cuts Justine’s dream short, she ends her professional career. Exploring Justine’s story five years into the future, she’s now 22 and has a new life as a therapist at her old tennis academy. When she makes an explosive allegation against her former coach, everyone has to reconsider the nature of Justine and Glenn’s past success. Hania Elkington (Credit: Ian...
- 8/4/2022
- TV Insider
After a few years toiling away in the Marvel Cinematic Universe where he directed and co-wrote 2016’s Doctor Strange before leaving the sequel, director Scott Derrickson is back where he belongs. The purveyor of two of the best horror films of the past 20 years—2005’s The Exorcism of Emily Rose and 2012’s Sinister—Derrickson is again in his genre element with The Black Phone.
He’s also put his preferred team back together too, as The Black Phone reunites Derrickson with Sinister co-writer C. Robert Cargill, as well as that picture’s star, Ethan Hawke. Also coming off the bench for this one is famed author Joe Hill, whose short story of the same name is the basis of this sharply focused, frightening, and ultimately moving thriller.
Set in 1978 in a Denver suburb, The Black Phone thrusts us right into the climate of paranoia that arose during that era as...
He’s also put his preferred team back together too, as The Black Phone reunites Derrickson with Sinister co-writer C. Robert Cargill, as well as that picture’s star, Ethan Hawke. Also coming off the bench for this one is famed author Joe Hill, whose short story of the same name is the basis of this sharply focused, frightening, and ultimately moving thriller.
Set in 1978 in a Denver suburb, The Black Phone thrusts us right into the climate of paranoia that arose during that era as...
- 6/21/2022
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Ryan Reynolds is a man of many talents. The star of "Deadpool," "Free Guy," "Red Notice," and a slew of aughts-era comedies is known for his charisma, good looks, and dynamite comedic timing, which is the perfect combination to make a movie star. Reynolds made his acting debut in the teen drama series "Fifteen" in 1991, but he really broke into the mainstream in 2002 as the titular star in "National Lampoon's Van Wilder." In the first well-received National Lampoon flick since 1993's "National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1," the effortlessly likable Reynolds drew in audiences like crazy. Women wanted him, men wanted...
The post Ryan Reynolds' Reputation Caused Concern Behind the Scenes of The Amityville Horror appeared first on /Film.
The post Ryan Reynolds' Reputation Caused Concern Behind the Scenes of The Amityville Horror appeared first on /Film.
- 5/4/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Hulu will drop six-episode ABC News limited series next week, City of Angels, City of Death, focusing on the hunt for serial killers in Los Angeles during the 1970s and 80s.
The focus of the episodes will be on notorious murders like the Freeway Killer, the Hillside Strangler and the Sunset Strip Killer, as more than 20 murderers gripped media attention in the city and nationwide.
The episodes will debut on Nov. 24 on the platform. The Hulu Original comes from the producers of ABC News’ 20/20, and was produced for Hulu by ABC News Studios and Highway 41 Productions. Hulu in September debuted the ABC News series Wild Crime, about a murder investigation in Rocky Mountain National Park.
The new docuseries will feature dramatic recreations and interviews with law enforcement as they grappled with multiple investigations. It features the accounts of retired LAPD detectives Tom Lange, Robert Souza, Bob Grogan, Frank Garcia and Jerry LeFrois,...
The focus of the episodes will be on notorious murders like the Freeway Killer, the Hillside Strangler and the Sunset Strip Killer, as more than 20 murderers gripped media attention in the city and nationwide.
The episodes will debut on Nov. 24 on the platform. The Hulu Original comes from the producers of ABC News’ 20/20, and was produced for Hulu by ABC News Studios and Highway 41 Productions. Hulu in September debuted the ABC News series Wild Crime, about a murder investigation in Rocky Mountain National Park.
The new docuseries will feature dramatic recreations and interviews with law enforcement as they grappled with multiple investigations. It features the accounts of retired LAPD detectives Tom Lange, Robert Souza, Bob Grogan, Frank Garcia and Jerry LeFrois,...
- 11/16/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Since releasing Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Taylor Swift has left fans impatiently speculating on which of her rerecorded albums will come next. Her new take on 1989‘s “Wildest Dreams” was featured in the trailer for the upcoming animated film Spirit Untamed, which seemed like a tip-off that a remake of her 2014 synth-pop pivot might be in the queue. But her Red-style hair at the Brit Awards led Twitter Swifties to assume that her 2012 LP might be next in the rotation.
In the meantime, Swift’s update on Fearless offered a...
In the meantime, Swift’s update on Fearless offered a...
- 5/19/2021
- by Jonathan Bernstein, Claire Shaffer, Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
“I lived, and I learned,” Taylor Swift sings 85 minutes into the expanded, rerecorded version of her breakthrough 2008 album, Fearless. Less than two years ago, Swift announced she’d be redoing her back catalog to reclaim ownership of her early material after the master recordings of her Big Machine discography were acquired by industry mogul Scooter Braun. The goal of this ambitious undertaking is plain enough. To borrow a phrase from “Tim McGraw”: When you think Fearless, Swift hopes you think “Taylor’s Version.”
Musicians rerecording their back catalog following...
Musicians rerecording their back catalog following...
- 4/9/2021
- by Jonathan Bernstein
- Rollingstone.com
Beverly Cleary, who contemporized children’s literature with books like “Ramona the Pest” and “Henry and Beezus” and become one of the best-selling children’s authors of all time, died Thursday. She was 104.
Her publisher HarperCollins tweeted that she died on Thursday.
We are saddened to share that cherished children's book author Beverly Cleary passed away yesterday, March 25, at 104 years old. https://t.co/Ifqu3Hfuxg pic.twitter.com/BXywlKTSac
— HarperCollins (@HarperCollins) March 26, 2021
A 10-part TV series, “Ramona,” based on her most enduring character, the rambunctious Ramona Quimby, starred Sarah Polley in 1988, while “Ramona and Beezus” was made into a 2010 movie starring Joey King and Selena Gomez.
Cleary sold more than 90 million books, putting her in the wildly popular ranks of authors like J.K. Rowling. Her more than 40 books included “The Mouse and the Motorcycle,” “Ralph S. Mouse” and “Henry and Ribsy,” which was among the many she wrote based...
Her publisher HarperCollins tweeted that she died on Thursday.
We are saddened to share that cherished children's book author Beverly Cleary passed away yesterday, March 25, at 104 years old. https://t.co/Ifqu3Hfuxg pic.twitter.com/BXywlKTSac
— HarperCollins (@HarperCollins) March 26, 2021
A 10-part TV series, “Ramona,” based on her most enduring character, the rambunctious Ramona Quimby, starred Sarah Polley in 1988, while “Ramona and Beezus” was made into a 2010 movie starring Joey King and Selena Gomez.
Cleary sold more than 90 million books, putting her in the wildly popular ranks of authors like J.K. Rowling. Her more than 40 books included “The Mouse and the Motorcycle,” “Ralph S. Mouse” and “Henry and Ribsy,” which was among the many she wrote based...
- 3/26/2021
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
A major moment in music got underway this week, as Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 2008 album Fearless made its debut. It’s now Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and it’s off to a promising start.
The complete album will be released in April, but the first single, Love Story, has been downloaded more than 10,000 times since its Friday bow, according to MRC Data. Just three songs sold more this week.
The release is the first volley in an ongoing war between Swift, who wants to get back her master recordings of the old material, and the current rights holders, Shamrock Capital. They acquired the rights from Ithaca Holdings, owned by artist manager and Swift’s arch-enemy, Scooter Braun.
Although olive branches have been extended by the rights holders, Swift is determined to control her material’s destiny.
Others have tried this trick via re-recording, including Def Leppard and Squeeze,...
The complete album will be released in April, but the first single, Love Story, has been downloaded more than 10,000 times since its Friday bow, according to MRC Data. Just three songs sold more this week.
The release is the first volley in an ongoing war between Swift, who wants to get back her master recordings of the old material, and the current rights holders, Shamrock Capital. They acquired the rights from Ithaca Holdings, owned by artist manager and Swift’s arch-enemy, Scooter Braun.
Although olive branches have been extended by the rights holders, Swift is determined to control her material’s destiny.
Others have tried this trick via re-recording, including Def Leppard and Squeeze,...
- 2/14/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift is re-recording her first six albums as a way of reasserting control over her master recordings. First up is Fearless: Taylor’s Version, due out April 9th — a new recording of the 2008 album that set her on a course to being one of the biggest pop acts of her generation. In this story, originally published in 2018, we spoke with the people who helped Swift make that breakthrough.
Taylor Swift spent the year following the release of her 2006 debut on the road as the opening act for country stars like George Strait,...
Taylor Swift spent the year following the release of her 2006 debut on the road as the opening act for country stars like George Strait,...
- 2/11/2021
- by Jonathan Bernstein
- Rollingstone.com
Taylor Swift announced the first of her re-recorded albums in an appearance on Good Morning America Thursday. The 26-track album, titled Fearless: Taylor’s Version, will feature re-recordings of songs from Swift’s 2008 Grammy-winning sophomore album Fearless, plus six never-before-released songs that were written by Swift between the ages of 13 and 16.
The album’s cover, also revealed on Good Morning America, shows Swift recreating her pose from the original Fearless album art in sepia tone. The full track listing for the album (below) is available on the album’s preorder page,...
The album’s cover, also revealed on Good Morning America, shows Swift recreating her pose from the original Fearless album art in sepia tone. The full track listing for the album (below) is available on the album’s preorder page,...
- 2/11/2021
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
When Gil Carrillo joined the homicide division at the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department in the early Eighties, his future partner Frank Salerno was already something of a celebrity. He had recently collared the so-called Hillside Strangler, a.k.a. cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono Jr., a serial killer duo who terrorized the L.A. area in the late Seventies, raping, torturing, and killing 10 women.
“When I met Frank; he was going through the trial for the Hillside Strangler,” Carrillo tells Rolling Stone. “I asked him about it and he said,...
“When I met Frank; he was going through the trial for the Hillside Strangler,” Carrillo tells Rolling Stone. “I asked him about it and he said,...
- 2/10/2021
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Photo: ‘Night Stalker’/Netflix To start 2021 off, Netflix released a new limited series that focuses on Richard Ramirez aka the “Night Stalker”. Convicted serial killer, rapist, and kidnapper, Ramirez has had 14 victims connected to him and many more that have yet to be officially proven. During the 1980s, he terrorized the greater Los Angeles area as well as San Francisco and committed a series of murders, rapes, and robberies within a short amount of time. Netflix’s newest documentary symbolizes a big change from its usual format of true crime documentaries, instead of focusing on the serial killer, they focused on the detectives and the victims. Related article: ‘City on a Hill’: No Rest for the Wicked in Boston Crime Drama Related article: ‘I’m Your Woman’: A Unique Spin on the Crime Drama and a Standout Performance from Rachel Brosnahan The ‘Night Stalker’ documentary uses a mixture of photographic evidence,...
- 1/20/2021
- by Jordan Qin
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Joan Rivers was widely considered the first female late-night host when she began hosting Fox’s The Late Show in October 1986.
However, nearly forty years before Rivers took that job, there was another woman who had, in fact, pioneered the genre and become the first late-night host: Faye Emerson.
Emerson, who was born in Louisiana in 1917, came before Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Dick Cavett or Johnny Carson and was really the figure who created an entire genre of television that thrives today with the likes of Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon.
Deadline explores her story, how CBS’ Kelly Kahl was instrumental in preserving her legacy, how she paved the road for the likes of Chelsea Handler, Samantha Bee and Lilly Singh and how a scripted series about her life is now in development.
The Faye Emerson Show began airing on CBS on October 24 1949 in local East Coast markets...
However, nearly forty years before Rivers took that job, there was another woman who had, in fact, pioneered the genre and become the first late-night host: Faye Emerson.
Emerson, who was born in Louisiana in 1917, came before Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Dick Cavett or Johnny Carson and was really the figure who created an entire genre of television that thrives today with the likes of Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon.
Deadline explores her story, how CBS’ Kelly Kahl was instrumental in preserving her legacy, how she paved the road for the likes of Chelsea Handler, Samantha Bee and Lilly Singh and how a scripted series about her life is now in development.
The Faye Emerson Show began airing on CBS on October 24 1949 in local East Coast markets...
- 7/1/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Mandy Moore is more famous these days as an Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actress on the hugely popular family drama This Is Us, but she’s never stopped thinking about the music that came first. Moore, now 35, became a Trl-era superstar at 15 with the bubblegum-pop hit “Candy,” and made a series of more-adventurous, indie-inspired albums like 2007’s Wild Hope. But she put music on hold after marrying Ryan Adams; Moore told The New York Times last year that his controlling behavior led her to stop releasing songs.
Moore found a...
Moore found a...
- 3/6/2020
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
No regrets, with a few exceptions. Mandy Moore is back with new music, and her new song "Fifteen" is an ode to her younger self. Fans of the This Is Us star will recall that she got her start in music when she was 15, quickly rising to fame with songs like "Candy" and "I Wanna Be With You." She ended up touring with the Backstreet Boys and *Nsync as just a teen, and in later years starred in a slew of films. In her new song and music video, Moore looks back on that time with the wisdom she has now. In a statement about the track's release, Moore said she had finally learned to be compassionate toward the decisions she made when she was young. As the singer...
- 2/11/2020
- E! Online
Mandy Moore reflects on her early music career as a teenager in “Fifteen,” the latest single from her upcoming album Silver Landings, out March 6th.
In the song, Moore details the pride she feels towards her younger self — she’s “still a part of me,” she sings — while fully coming into her own as a mature artist.
“It’s been a full circle journey to embrace who I was as a teenager starting off in this industry and forgive my past self for judging her so harshly,” Moore wrote about the single.
In the song, Moore details the pride she feels towards her younger self — she’s “still a part of me,” she sings — while fully coming into her own as a mature artist.
“It’s been a full circle journey to embrace who I was as a teenager starting off in this industry and forgive my past self for judging her so harshly,” Moore wrote about the single.
- 2/11/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
The video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Look What You Made Me Do," premiered during the MTV VMAs on Sunday night. The visual was packed with hidden references to Taylor's ex-lovers, celebrity feuds, and past personas - and during one scene, it appears that she may have taken a swipe at a few of her (former?) famous friends. RelatedTaylor Swift Spoke to My Soul, Until I Grew Up - and She Didn't Taylor's group of high-profile girlfriends - her "squad," if you will - has gotten a lot of attention and criticism over the years; many have brought up the fact that they all look similar (something the singer alluded to in the "Lwymmd" video) and question whether Taylor's seemingly revolving door of friendships is even real. Taylor addressed the backlash in a 2016 Vogue interview, calling the accusations "hurtful" and adding, "When we're all friends in fifteen years and raising our kids together,...
- 8/28/2017
- by Brittney Stephens
- Popsugar.com
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