Accusing Paramount, CBS and producers ABC Signature (now 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios) and Jerry Bruckheimer Films of rigging the series and unleashing a “smear strategy so audacious and immoral that would shock the conscience of even the most cynical propagandist,” the Season 37 participants are looking for $8 million and more in damages as part of a defamation suit. Paramount CEO David Ellison Says CNN Independence Needs To Be Maintained Is AI The Magic Sauce That Will Unlock Value In Media Mega-Mergers? “The gravamen of this action is not a dispute over legitimate editorial judgment or discretion,” reads the jury-seeking complaint filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court by the Townses, who are representing themselves. “The claims asserted herein arise from a calculated and sustained course of conduct in which Defendants, possessing the evidentiary materials necessary to depict Plaintiff Jonathan Towns accurately and completely, made the deliberate determination to suppress those materials and to substitute in their place a constructed, false, and highly damaging portrayal – one manufactured through the systematic juxtaposition of decontextualized footage, the willful omission of material exculpatory and humanizing content, the disproportionate inclusion of narratively irrelevant but inflammatory content, and the sustained and asymmetric application of editorial standards that were applied to no other participant in the production,” the complaint adds. “The resulting broadcast, disseminated to tens of millions of viewers on a nationally distributed television network, falsely portrayed Jonathan Towns, a private individual with no antecedent public profile, as a morally depraved, brutal and abusive spouse.” As anyone knows who watched Season 37's episodes, which ran March 5-May 15 of last year, the clearly stressed out Towns duo ended up coming third in the competition. Since appearing on TAR, where he was reprimanded more than once for his name-calling and demeaning attitude towards Ana Towns, Jonathan has been diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder, their 25-page complaint asserts. What they also did, the filing claims, was paint a portrait of Jonathan Towns as someone engaging in “intentional emotional abuse toward his spouse.” “Defendants possessed the evidentiary materials necessary to tell an accurate and complete story. Not only do the Townses want $8 million from Paramount and pals, the couple is seeking a court injunction compelling producers to re-edit the show with “appropriate disclaimers” of Jonathan Towns' condition. In what may be a first for the dirty business and messy sausage-making of unscripted TV, the pair also want a public apology for how they were depicted. Neither Paramount's CBS nor 20th Television, which absorbed ABC Signature in fall 2024, have responded to Deadline's request for comment on the complaint or claims. It seems they are trying to track down the suit, I hear. Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy. They were one of my favorite teams on the show but this is utterly ridiculous. Did they not know how reality shows work? We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks Send us a tip using our annonymous form. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.

We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. [Editor's Note: The following story contains spoilers for Season 4 of “Industry.”] Harper Stern's (Myha'la) childhood casts a dark shadow over the “Industry” lead character. “We were really worried about casting the actress, [and] what it would mean to put them on screen together. It would almost be you're filling in too many gaps,” Kay said while a guest on this week's episode of IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit podcast. Related Stories ‘Rooster' Review: Steve Carell's Charming HBO Comedy Just Needs to Get Out of Its Own Way ‘Young Sherlock' Stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Joseph Fiennes Crack the Case on Big Spoilers and Real Chemistry Kay explained, “You'd be filling in too many gaps, whereas I think the actual haziness of [not showing Harper's mom] gave Myha'la more to play. Allowing the effect the relationship has on Harper to play out in Myha'la's performance pays off in Season 4, when Harper learns of her mother's unexpected death. It's not a coincidence that Harper's breakthrough attempt at her first real relationship comes when she tells Kwabena Bannerman (Toheeb Jimoh) that her mother died. “I don't think, honestly, we would be able to cast it in a way — it is a weird thing to say — that would do the character justice, because she's such a huge presence in Harper's life without ever seeing her. During the interview, Kay and Down referred to themselves as acolytes of “Mad Men,” and the grip Harper's upbringing has on her drive and steely outer shell is not unlike Don Draper's (Jon Hamm). In Season 2, like in “Mad Men,” the creators explored the past when Harper searches for and finds her estranged twin brother (Adain Bradley), a former tennis star who flamed out from anxiety, which he associates with Harper and his childhood trauma. “Me and Mickey have found in writing the show, and I think this is true of actually even great shows like ‘Mad Men,' the moment you start going backwards, narratively, even if you handle it really well, I think the viewer sort of turns their brain off a little bit and you're often doing stuff that isn't pushing story,” said Kay. To hear Kay and Down's full interview, subscribe to the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.

We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. ), there's a lot happening in “Rooster.” Ostensibly, the new HBO series follows Greg Russo (Steve Carell) on a trip to see his daughter, Katie (Charly Clive) after her husband, Archie (Phil Dunster), leaves her for a younger woman. As Katie unloads her heartache and confusion, Greg can't help but reflect on his own broken marriage; it's been five years, and he still hasn't recovered from losing Elizabeth (Connie Britton). It would move him closer to Katie during her time of need and give Greg a mulligan on his post-divorce reinvention. Perhaps the position is providence: bringing father and daughter together at just the right moment, so they can help each other regain their footing. Related Stories ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' Review: A Fiery but Familiar Sequel with Plenty of Angst and Shakespearean-Sized Emotions ‘Young Sherlock' Stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Joseph Fiennes Crack the Case on Big Spoilers and Real Chemistry Did I mention Katie works as an art history professor at Ludlow College, a (fictional) liberal arts school in New England, which is the same place Archie works with his young new partner Sunny (Lauren Tsai)? There will be keggers, hook-ups, late nights and early mornings, all without shading Greg as a sad old man trying to turn back time. If the premise sounds a bit broad for HBO, it should. While the pending Paramount acquisition has churned out plenty of funny hits in its storied history — “The Chair Company,” of all shows, became HBO's most-watched comedy debut in five years — its titles tend to have sharper edges, headier ambitions, or offbeat vibes (like, you know, “The Chair Company”). As a warm, simple, and familiar sitcom, “Rooster” stands out on HBO by fitting in with the rest of TV, particularly its creators' former work. Many of Lawrence's sitcoms deploy a hooky premise as pretense for a hangout comedy, and his early work focused on skilled professionals whose personal lives were in the toilet. (Zach Braff) is too overwhelmed with doctoring duties to maintain relationships outside the hospital. “Cougar Town” arrived mid-pivot — after “Scrubs” and before “Ted Lasso” — as Lawrence shifted from stories of young workers looking for love to stories about proven professionals trying to shake things up. There's a lot of “Shrinking” and “Scrubs” in “Rooster” — enough to unofficially form Lawrence's Sad Dad trilogy. The first six episodes feel overstuffed (with plot, characters, and jokes), but a lot of it works. What doesn't work, for the most part, can be chalked up to the trial and error process typical for network comedies, which rely on regular fine-tuning to find their best self. Still, for all the funny moments and exuded kindness (another modern Lawrence trademark), as “Rooster” moves past its set-up and into its ongoing story, it keeps tripping over itself. He's done well for himself writing beach reads where “the characters that you like have sex, and the ones you don't get shot in the face.” His novels allow him to live vicariously through his recurring hero, Rooster: a buff, beachside detective who's as suave and smart as Greg is awkward and unassuming. But “Rooster” insists on illustrating Greg's lack of social (and physical) graces by turning him into a shield for canceled men. When Greg gets drunk and high with an underage undergrad, it's OK, because he's trying to help a lonely kid make friends. When a student claims his books are misogynistic, it's OK, because she's overreacting. And in the most ludicrous, straight-out-of-a-'90s-sitcom example, when Greg trips and breaks his fall by grabbing a woman's breasts, it's OK because what else could have done? Even the so-called victim says it was an accident, so no, there's nothing to see here, let's move on. Except it's hard to move on when “Rooster” keeps circling back. Greg getting sent to the disciplinary board becomes a recurring bit, no more serious than whenever J.D. visits the hospital's attorney or Jimmy gets chastised by his boss. The only serious subject matter “Rooster” cares about relates to its characters' emotional journeys — Greg's feelings of inadequacy are fresh, stirring material, and Carell lends them incredible poignancy in the brief glimpses they're given — and the humor inspired by Greg's misconstrued behavior is incongruous with what's otherwise a light, heartwarming comedy. Enjoying Carell, one of the most affable actors in existence, shouldn't be this hard (as a Matt Lauer surrogate on “The Morning Show,” sure, but not when he's the audience proxy living out a middle-aged guy's “back to college” fantasy). After all, the series largely avoids other topical issues of modern campus life, from freedom of speech restrictions to administrators kowtowing to autocracies. So why does “Rooster” need to keep bringing up the threat of cancellation, especially after the show goes so far out of its way to avoid labeling Greg as a certified Bad Man™️? He isn't even the professor who sleep with a student; his son-in-law did! Perhaps the first season's misguided focus is just one more wrinkle waiting to be ironed out — an attempt to fit HBO's edgy, contemporary brand from a creative team best suited for broad comedy. After all, even when you're overtly aware of its hang-ups, “Rooster” is easy to fall for. You can tell everyone involved has done this before, at the highest levels, including Lawrence's returning favorites John C. McGinley (“Scrubs”), Alan Ruck (“Spin City”), and Connie Britton (“Spin City”). Deadwyler, a legitimate star, gets stuck reassuring everyone that this seemingly offensive white dude is actually OK, but she's still an additive comedic presence, whether it's her dialed-in reactions or catchy enthusiasm. Greg is far more aware of his social blunders than Michael Scott was, but their shared actor brings the same late-“Office” innocence to his latest embarrassing lead. It's hard to sell lines so mortifying no normal person would think them, let alone speak them aloud, but Carell stammers through each one with just enough blamelessness that you believe Greg when he says, “I don't know why I do so many of the things I do.” Carell is savvy enough to root each preposterous statement or action in something true to his character. Here's hoping “Rooster” makes it easier to do just that in Season 2. New episodes will be released weekly through the finale on May 10. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.

Jacob Tierney, creator of the wildly popular contemporary gay romance Heated Rivalry, will be tackling ancient male friendship — and mentorship — next. Netflix has given a straight-to-series order to Alexander, a drama about the teen years of Alexander the Great from Tierney and fellow Heated Rivalry executive producer Brendan Brady as well as Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan of Aggregate Films. Like Canadian hockey drama Heated Rivalry, which was based on Rachel Reid's novels and for which Tierney wrote and directed all six Season 1 episodes, he also will write and direct Alexander, an adaptation of the 2009 novel The Golden Mean by another Canadian author, Annabel Lyon. RELATED: New ‘Heated Rivalry' Book Publication Date Pushed Back As Author Rachel Reid Shares Update On Parkinson's Symptoms “Jacob Tierney is one of the most exciting, in-demand creative voices working today, and we are thrilled to work with him on Alexander,” said Jinny Howe, Netflix Head of U.S. and Canada Scripted Series. “We were immediately captivated by his vision for adapting Annabel Lyon's acclaimed novel. Tierney wrote two scripts for Alexander on spec, I hear. The streamer quickly snapped it with a series order out of Netflix US. “I fell in love with Annabel Lyon's book The Golden Mean years ago and have been dreaming of telling this story ever since,” Tierney said. Commissioned by Canadian streamer Crave, Heated Rivalry follows rival pro hockey players Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) and Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams), whose secret fling evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial and self-discovery. It became a cultural phenomenon and media darling, quickly earning a Season 2 renewal by Crave with HBO Max on board for U.S, Australia and other territories. Appearing on CBS Mornings last week, Tierney and Brady said that they are hard at work on the second season, which will begin filming in August for a projected April 2027 release date. RELATED: New ‘Heated Rivalry' Book Publication Date Pushed Back As Author Rachel Reid Shares Update On Parkinson's Symptoms Heated Rivalry marks the first series for Accent Aigu Entertainment, which was founded by Tierney and Brady. He is repped by CAA, Canada's GGA and Hansen Jacobson Teller. At Netflix, Aggregate Films has produced the series Ozark and Black Rabbit, both starring Bateman, as well as two films, Richard Linklater's Hit Man and Aline Brosch McKenna's Your Place or Mine. The company is repped by CAA and Lighthouse Management + Media. Lyon's The Golden Mean won Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize. A sequel, The Sweet Girl, about Aristotle's daughter, Pythias, was published in 2012. Lyon is repped by Untitled Entertainment and Jackie Kaiser at Westwood Creative Artists. RELATED: ‘Heated Rivalry' Exec Teases Possible Bonus Episode For Holidays: “Can't Rush The Process” Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy. This sounds interesting but I'm worried it will delay season 3 of Heated Rivalry. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.

Britney Spears' manager, Cade Hudson, is speaking out after the singer was arrested for driving under the influence in California Wednesday night. “This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” he said in a statement obtained by Page Six. Hudson also told Page Six that Spears' sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, “are going to be spending time with her.” He noted that the singer's loved ones are “going to come up with an overdue, needed plan to set her up for success for well-being.” As Page Six previously reported, Spears was arrested Wednesday night for DUI. The pop star was detained by California Highway Patrol in Ventura County, Calif., at around 9:28 p.m. local time, was booked at 3:02 a.m. and ultimately released three hours later. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A 911 dispatch call obtained by Page Six revealed Spears had been swerving and speeding before being arrested. “Black BMW sedan in and out of lanes… speeding,” a California Highway Patrol officer could be heard saying. TMZ later reported that Spears, 44, was taken to the hospital by cops immediately after her arrest so that blood could be drawn to determine her blood alcohol content. Sources told the outlet that Spears was alone when the cops pulled her over in Westlake Village, which is not far from her Thousand Oaks home. While police have not released the results of her BAC testing, Britney allegedly told people it was .06 percent.

Britney Spears' manager, Cade Hudson, is speaking out after the singer was arrested for driving under the influence in California Wednesday night. “This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” he said in a statement obtained by Page Six. Hudson also told Page Six that Spears' sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, “are going to be spending time with her.” He noted that the singer's loved ones are “going to come up with an overdue, needed plan to set her up for success for well-being.” As Page Six previously reported, Spears was arrested Wednesday night for DUI. The pop star was detained by California Highway Patrol in Ventura County, Calif., at around 9:28 p.m. local time, was booked at 3:02 a.m. and ultimately released three hours later. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A 911 dispatch call obtained by Page Six revealed Spears had been swerving and speeding before being arrested. “Black BMW sedan in and out of lanes… speeding,” a California Highway Patrol officer could be heard saying. TMZ later reported that Spears, 44, was taken to the hospital by cops immediately after her arrest so that blood could be drawn to determine her blood alcohol content. Sources told the outlet that Spears was alone when the cops pulled her over in Westlake Village, which is not far from her Thousand Oaks home. While police have not released the results of her BAC testing, Britney allegedly told people it was .06 percent.

Marking yet another disastrous news day in the year of our Lord 2026, Bruce Campbell took to Instagram today to announce that he has cancer. “These days, when someone is having a health issue, it's referred to as ‘opportunity,' so let's go with that—I'm having one of those,” Campbell writes. “It's also called a type of cancer that's ‘treatable,' not ‘curable.' I apologize if that's a shock—it was to me too.” The actor from countless cult classics, blockbuster movies, and Saturday afternoon television—not to mention, a fan favorite at conventions and the owner of one of cinema's most iconic chins—announced that convention appearances and acting work need to “take a back seat to treatment” at the moment, and he has since canceled his upcoming appearances. Treatment needs and professional obligations don't always go hand-in-hand.” However, if treatment goes well “over the summer,” the Maniac Cop star hopes to jump on a promotional tour for his new movie Ernie & Emma, which Campbell stars in, wrote, and directed, in the fall. “I'm not trying to enlist sympathy—or advice—I just want to get ahead of this information in case false information gets out (which it will),” he writes. The 67-year-old actor is a fixture of genre films and B-movies. His working relationship with director Sam Raimi, which spans from Within The Woods and The Evil Dead to Send Help (in the form of a nice, painterly cameo), has long been one of our most cherished director-actor pairings. We wish him the very best and hope he gets well soon. Recommended for You1Hijack season 2 reaches its dull destination2Eccentric and uneasy, Heel puts a teen through obedience school3Industry's Myha'la and Marisa Abela on their gutting finale conversation4Ted McGinley steals the show in this week's Shrinking5David Zaslav reaps more benefits of Paramount offer by unloading $114 million of WBD stock

When Celine Dion isn't on stage performing her popular songs, she might be enjoying some rest and relaxation in an idyllic location. For instance, the singer took to Instagram on March 4 to share a trio of photos of herself spending a dreamy day on a boat in the middle of dark blue water and surrounded by green hills. Of course, what fans surely noticed in the first pic was the star stretching out her long limbs while soaking up the sun and glowing in a metallic blue swimsuit. In the caption of the post, Dion wrote, “Outfits I can't wait to wear again… Who else is excited for summer?” “I'm excited for the summer too 🌞 I love these photos, you are so gorgeous 😍 @celinedion,” came from another admirer. Someone else left a comment, saying, “SUMMER LOOKS GOOD ON YOU QUEEN 🤏🤏” When Dion sat down for a recent interview with ABC News' Deborah Roberts for “Good Morning America,” the star revealed that she is feeling “so powerful and in charge and grounded and happy.” Dion also addressed those who have been saying that she's too thin, exclaiming with a gasp, “I'm thin?” “It's true that I'm a little thinner,” she added. She then assured those who might be worried about her, saying, “Everything's fine, nothing's wrong.” Go here and check the boxnext to EntertainmentNow Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

At the end of Peaky Blinders‘ sixth season, Birmingham gangster Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) finally found grace. It's a moment that makes Murphy and series creator Steven Knight's choice to return to the well for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a flashy but ineffective feature-length continuation of the show, into a superfluous swing for finale-style pathos. Knight now resembles something of a British Taylor Sheridan—after penning some brilliant small-scale screenplays (Eastern Promises, Locke), now churns out new properties that broadly appeal to the same demographic. Knight is a hot commodity, but Peaky Blinders remains his crown jewel, and Netflix has already cut a deal to stream its sequel series. Knowing that some “next generation” reboot of Peaky Blinders is in the works goes a long way to explain why The Immortal Man feels like an obligatory and fatalistic highlight reel of Tommy Shelby's anger, guilt, and self-hatred. It's now 1940, and Tommy is in self-elected exile in a dilapidated country house away from the Birmingham Blitz, haunted by the spirit of his daughter Ruby, who died from illness (or, a “gypsy curse”) in the final season. Clearly lacking a decent paternal influence in his life, Duke is easily convinced by Nazi operative John Beckett (Tim Roth) to commit treason. Just as Beckett encourages Duke down a path of no return, Tommy is convinced by Kaulo and his younger sister Ada (Sophie Rundle) to reenter the fray before his legacy—and the country—is lost forever. A WWII-set season of Peaky Blinders involving Operation Bernhard would make for great television; in 112 minutes, there's no time to enjoy the procedural and espionage pleasures of the premise. What was their plan to distribute the counterfeit notes, and how costly would a small outbreak of fake money be in Birmingham? As a principled criminal, what's Tommy's stance on hoarding and distributing counterfeit money? With six hours of screentime to play with, Beckett and his operation would be a real threat to a country on the brink, but as The Immortal Man stumbles out of its elongated first act, it's clear that Knight sees it as the B-story to a rehash of the Tortured Tommy Shelby Greatest Hits. Tommy is incensed about Duke being a failson (at one moment, Tommy beats Duke into pigmuck to literalize their power dynamic), but The Immortal Man never makes a good case for Duke being a worthy co-lead, and Keoghan struggles to find the right balance between brooding intensity and violent explosions that, in Murphy's hands, always felt genuine and intimidating across the series. It doesn't help that The Immortal Man sags in the villain department; Peaky Blinders is no stranger to big-screen talent dropping in as a scenery-chewing villain (Adrien Brody as a mafioso in Season 4 is a sight to behold), but Roth is too gifted at playing sinister men who refuse to drop an affable persona, and Beckett is Roth on autopilot, registering as too cool and casual. Roth glides through his scenes, chummily sublimating the character's evil into an ordinary, blokish demeanor—either we needed four more hours in Beckett's company to understand his unique flavor of Nazi bile, or director Tom Harper needed to better utilize Roth's limited screentime by making him more memorably nasty. Harper directed half of the show's first season, and once again given a Netflix production budget after helming Heart Of Stone, he tries to inject the story with more style—carefully composed eerie images, a flashier edit, more severe and swooping low angles. The location work and set design are notably excellent—foggy moors are juxtaposed with dirty, snow-covered canals in Birmingham's industrial corners, and gorgeously cracked walls and dilapidated houses, all partially reclaimed by a dying world that undermines our characters' sense of purpose. But all of this comes back to a central story problem. Even reimagining Operation Bernhard as a season-long arc would still require Peaky Blinders to bring Tommy and his unsolvable emotional problems back into the fray, potentially wasting more of the audience's time as Knight tries to stumble towards a justification for trotting out more flat caps, more weary Cilliam Murphy haunted by waking shadows, and more Nick Cave needledrops. The Immortal Man is not a good entry point into Peaky Blinders for the same reason it is not rewarding for existing fans: It traffics only in the late stages of Shelby's arc, but offers nothing new to those who have already been there, done that. 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Like many Americans, Jimmy Kimmel is curious about Donald Trump‘s mystery neck rash, which the late-night host has dubbed a “big red yuck.” “Just when you thought Melania couldn't find another reason not to sleep with him,” Kimmel quipped. They've so far refused to give any detailed explanation of what it is. “I was hoping you could tell us what is going on with that rash or whatever is happening north of you on the president's neck,” Kimmel said. A lifetime achievement award from Arby's for eating 10,000 beef and cheddars.” Ann and Nancy Wilson Recall Heart's 1970s Implosion: ‘Emotional Toll Just Kind of Ate Us' Beach Boys Member Bruce Johnston Leaves Touring Band After 61 Years BTS Release Comeback Live Trailer: ‘Seven Together, We Can Do Anything' Elsewhere in his monologue, Kimmel addressed Trump's confusion about whether the U.S. is actually at war with Iran. We're now on day five of whatever this is,” Kimmel noted. “Pete Hegseth today said we're just getting started in Iran. They're still trying to figure out who will be Iran's next top Ayatollah.” Kimmel first addressed Trump's rash on Tuesday night, joking, “Who knew diaper rash could go up that high?” He added, “One thing we know for sure, it's not a hickey from Melania. Every day our president looks more like Pizza the Hutt from Space Balls.”

In a video shared to Instagram, Bigi and Prince stood in the front of the pack as they carried Toyia's casket. The group of men wore black suits with white gloves, a nod to the late King of Pop and the legacy that he left his family to carry on. Toyia's funeral was held in Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills at the Old North Church. “We can honor Toyia's memory by living out her values. “Instead of sending flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions, if so led, be made to Toyia's foundation, #CancerCantHaveMe. All donations will go to supporting her children.” Michael's sister La Toya Jackson also attended the funeral, taking to her Instagram to share a video of herself in an all-black ensemble alongside a heartfelt caption about spreading love as her family grieves the loss of a loved one. When Toyia's death was publicly announced in an Instagram post shared by the official account for the Jackson family, she was remembered as a devoted wife and mother of her four children, Jared, Kai, Skyy and Anai, as well as a respected voice in her community. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Toyia Jackson, beloved daughter-in-law of Jackie Jackson and devoted wife of Siggy, and a cherished member of the Jackson family – another great loss for our family,” the post stated. She meant a great deal to our family and leaves a lasting imprint on the hearts of those who knew her, as well as on the broader Jackson legacy,” the statement continued. She will be remembered with love and respect.” Go here and check the boxnext to EntertainmentNow Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

“thank u @teddyphotos for singing the best song ever with me at my show in Melbourne tonight,” Peters wrote. “still remember watching you play this one all 60 something gigs we did together, and it was so magical getting to join you on it for one. Sheeran, meanwhile, wraps his Australian Loop Tour tonight at the Adelaide Oval. Sheeran made a surprise appearance to play his song “Lego House” with Peters, who is signed to his label Gingerbread Man Records. Ann and Nancy Wilson Recall Heart's 1970s Implosion: ‘Emotional Toll Just Kind of Ate Us' Beach Boys Member Bruce Johnston Leaves Touring Band After 61 Years BTS Release Comeback Live Trailer: ‘Seven Together, We Can Do Anything' “Play was an album that was made as a direct response to the darkest period of my life,” Sheeran shared in a statement. “Coming out of all of that I just wanted to create joy and technicolour, and explore cultures in the countries I was touring.” The short film shows the singer walking through New York City in real time, playing his songs on subway cars and various spots around the city, and leaving a trail of stunned fans in his wake. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation.

'Hoppers' could mark the biggest opening in a decade for an original Pixar title. Conversely, Gyllenhaal's foray into Frankenstein territory isn't going over so great with critics. Disney is forecasting a global debut of $88 million for Hoppers. The last time a Pixar original did so well was Coco in 2017. It's also expected to come in leaps and bounds ahead of Gyllenhaal's The Bride!, which Warner Bros. believes will open in the $16 million to $18 million range domestically and roughly $38 million-plus globally, although decidedly mixed reviews could ding the $80 million film. (It goes without saying that the two movies couldn't be more different.) Maggie Gyllenhaal on How She Crafted Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale's Looks in 'The Bride!' Review: Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale Get Their Freak on in Maggie Gyllenhaal's Bludgeoning Feminist Frankenstein Spin Hoppers has the advantage of hitting theaters in the wake of Disney Animation's mega-blockbuster Zootopia 2, which provided further evidence that there's still a huge appetite for family fare in the post-pandemic era if a film resonates with moviegoers. Pixar's movies were also once famous for attracting adults without kids; Hoppers is earning the kind of rave reviews from critics that could see those fans return (Zootopia 2, which has earned north of $1.86 billion globally to rank as the top-grossing Hollywood animated pic of all time, also attracted general audiences). Audience reactions from early access screenings have been similar, with moviegoers also applauding the film's creativity and humor. In the comedy-adventure, animal lover Mabel (Piper Curda) seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to “hop” her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she uncovers mysteries beyond anything she could have imagined, Mabel befriends a charismatic beaver named King George (Bobby Moynihan), and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major, imminent human-threat: smooth-talking local mayor Jerry Generazzo (Hamm). The ensemble voice cast also features Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco, Meryl Streep, Eduardo Franco, Aparna Nancherla, Tom Law, Sam Richardson, Melissa Villaseñor, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Steve Purcell, Ego Nwodim, Nichole Sakura, Karen Huie and Vanessa Bayer. Hoppers is directed by Daniel Chong, with Nicole Paradis Grindle producing and Mark Mothersbaugh providing the original score. While Pixar has good reason to be hopeful, no one is envying the position Warner Bros. and Gyllenhaal are in as The Bride! The R-rated, gothic romance made headlines on Wednesday, both for earning tepid reviews and for comments Gylleenhal made on a podcast saying she was asked by Warners movie studio chiefs Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca to remove some of the film's more violent scenes (she also gave a shout out to Abdy for “understanding me”). The cast also includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Penélope Cruz and Annette Bening. “In James Whale's 1935 gothic horror masterpiece The Bride of Frankenstein, the title character played so indelibly by Elsa Lanchester screams and hisses but otherwise has no dialogue, and yet she has endured as an iconic movie-lore figure for almost a century,” writes THR‘s David Rooney in his review. “In Maggie Gyllenhaal's aggressively punky reconsideration of the reanimated monster spouse, she becomes a laborious study guide for a Feminism 101 class, emphatically indicating points on sexual violence, consent, bodily autonomy and female power. Abdy and De Luca are coming off a remarkable winning streak that has earned them major points and goodwill, culminating with two of their movies, Sinners and One Battle After Another, being front-runners in the Oscar race for best picture (Hamnet is another). Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day

No score yet, be the first to add. The ascendance of Liv.e has been a slow-burning revelation. Emerging from Dallas' experimental scene, she first carved space in alternative funk—warped basslines, elastic grooves, and lo-fi textures framing her elastic, conversational voice. Her early projects couldn't be boxed in: She could murmur like a soul singer, rap with sly rhythmic precision, or dissolve into dreamy harmonies without losing emotional clarity. Equally psychedelic and wistful, her music embodies the spirit of neo-soul while pushing toward abstraction. Yet her songs remain disarmingly human, meditating on desire, vulnerability, and self-examination. Born in Detroit and raised among jazz royalty—his father, keyboardist Emmanuel Riggins, was a respected musician—Riggins grew up immersed in swing and soul. He toured as a drummer for Diana Krall, held down the kit for Common, and became a trusted collaborator of J Dilla. As a producer, he bridges jazz improvisation and hip-hop grit, crafting beats that breathe, shuffle, and crackle with warmth. His ear for texture—for dusty snares, muted horns, and subtle shifts—has made him a quiet architect of hip-hop instrumentation. No score yet, be the first to add. To that end, there's a moment on The Pleasure Is Yours, Liv.e and Riggins' debut album as GENA, that I can't shake. The album reads like a study in contrasts: cosmic experimentalism bent into palatable forms, amorphous funk somehow landing on soul. “I'm thinkin 'bout givin you the blues right now.” Yet there's also a tenderness to the album that I appreciate. “Dream a Twinkle” is a fanciful ode to romantic infatuation, the early days when love is new and the colors are brighter. The same goes for “Circlesz,” a How much do I love you? If Liv.e's previous work was about carving out her own universe, and Riggins' was about solidifying the foundation he's already built, Pleasure meets confidently in the middle: eccentric yet grounded, exploratory and comprehensive, rooted in the lineage of Black musical tradition though unafraid to stretch beyond it. Pitchfork may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast.

Ekko Astral are postponing their second album, The Beltway Is Burning. The Washington, D.C., punk band made the announcement on March 4. also confirming that they are no longer playing this year's Liberation Weekend, the D.C. festival they co-founded with Gender Liberation Movement in 2025 to support trans liberation and mutual aid. Although bandmates Jael Holzman and Liam Hughes will finish their March tour itinerary, which includes West Coast dates opening for Mclusky and a show at Idaho's Treefort Fest, they said they've postponed all subsequent performances. “Ekko Astral needs time to recalibrate,” their statement read. To give Beltway, our pride and joy, the moment it deserves.” Although Topshelf's statement did not initially specify a reason behind the decision, the label told Pitchfork it was related to a dispute between Holzman and Ekko Astral's former drummer Miri Tyler. On February 6, Holzman filed a peace order against Tyler in Montgomery County District Court, alleging that Tyler threatened her on social media. The order, which bars Tyler from direct contact or communication with Holzman, remains in effect until August 13. Last month, the Washington City Paper reported that Tyler has denied threatening anyone, and further explored the fallout between her and Holzman. Ekko Astral has since contested the story, citing “inaccuracies and omissions” that resulted in “a swirl of misinformed online harassment that led us to part ways with our label.” (An editor's note on the piece reads: “Ekko Astral's statement makes unfounded and misleading claims. Liberation Weekend II, which is set to return from April 24 to 26, will host Laura Jane Grace, Illuminati Hotties, Pool Kids, and more. In their new statement, Holzman and Hughes encouraged followers to still attend the festival, which they emphasized “has always been bigger than this band.” “Please share the event with your friends and family,” they concluded. On that run, you can look forward to never-performed songs from our upcoming record, 'the beltway is burning'. After these immediate commitments, Ekko Astral needs time to recalibrate. to give beltway, our pride and joy, the moment it deserves. We are postponing the album and all other performances. We appreciate all the support you've shown for this band. Liberation Weekend II will still happen as planned. The event has the same great team behind last year, and we've been passing along roles to a growing team of volunteers who are making sure this fundraiser for trans rights and care is an absolute blast. Ekko Astral is no longer playing Liberation Weekend II. Please share the event with your friends and family. Pitchfork may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast.

sat down with Billboard to discuss his new Hot 100 top 40 hit "LET EM KNOW" and more. “It's humbling that relevance still exists within this art that I've been able to present to the world after such a long journey. I just appreciate the fans receiving it.” in prime form, allowing his bravado and steely delivery to take center stage while Skateboard P's bristling production radiates nostalgia, transporting listeners back to the mid-2000s. and Pharrell dates back to their 2006 collaboration “Good Life” and their chart-topper on Robin Thicke's “Blurred Lines.” “We both have an unwavering passion for the craft,” he says of his working relationship with Pharrell. It urges him to create in so many different genres just out of sheer, genuine passion.” has also found himself in a clash with 50 Cent. The rap duel has dominated headlines, with 50 posting photos of T.I. prefers to respond in the booth rather than online. “Ultimately, the reason I took to the booth was because it was the most mature, level-headed, peaceful, and organized display of disdain that I could have done,” he explains. below, where he also discusses ATL 2, features on Kill The King, and more. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Your email address will not be published. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry Send us a tip using our anonymous form. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation.