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Exclusive: Walden Media has snapped up the life rights of Brian Schwartz, an advertising exec turned lawn care philanthropist known as “The Lawn Ranger,” for the development of a dramatic feature titled Grassroots.

Based on Schwartz’s true story, the film will explore his journey from corporate executive to a beacon of hope, as he selflessly mowed lawns for seniors, veterans, and the disabled during the Covid-19 pandemic and started a national movement. In Theory’s Samuel Kochman and Aperture’s Adam Goldworm will serve as producers, with Walden’s Frank Smith and Benjamin Tappan serving as executive producers.

In early 2020, when Schwartz faced the daunting challenge of unemployment after being let go from his advertising job, he found himself navigating a whirlwind of personal crises: his wife’s pregnancy and his father’s terminal brain cancer diagnosis. Initially seeking solace in mowing his own lawn,...

Peter Dinklage has found himself in two viral rumors this week, and neither had anything to do with his insistance that Disney’s “Snow White” demeans people with Dwarfism. One rumor is about his alleged death and one is about a movie poster for “Elf 2.”

Dinlage’s “Death”

No. Peter Dinklage did not die in an accident at Disneyland. This rumor comes for a parody account @Mcbride69 on TikTok.

In the “video” a picture of actor Jason Momoa is posted with “Peter Dinklage 1969-2024” written on it, while “Amazing Grace” is playing in the background. The accompanying text is written like an official report and says,

“Peter Dinklage Dies in Tragic Rollercoaster Accident at Disneyland Orlando

Orlando, Fl – Acclaimed actor Peter Dinklage, best known for his iconic role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones, tragically passed away on Thursday after a freak accident at Disneyland Orlando. According to witnesses,...

The Young and the Restless 13,000th episode is just days away, and anticipation is at an all-time high. The milestone moment features Devon and Abby’s wedding. Soap Hub spoke with Bryton James ahead of the big moment.

A Momentous Occasion

James’ Devon has been in Genoa City for two decades. He’s thrilled to be part of such a high point on the CBS daytime drama. “It’s been 20 years of being on this canvas, which is incredible, to begin with, but to know that they’re, they’re making Devon and Abby’s wedding the focal point of this 13,000th episode coming up is incredible,” James said. “It’s an incredible honor to be a part of it like that.”

The wedding takes place at a familiar location — the new original Newman ranch. Of course, there are lots of familiar faces returning for the big event. Ashley (Eileen Davidson...

CBS recently announced exciting news about Devon and Abby’s upcoming wedding on The Young and the Restless. And this isn’t anything that Victor Newman can control. Devon’s mother, Harmony/Yolanda, and half-sister, Ana, are headed back to Genoa City for the festivities. Since Ana hasn’t stepped foot in the town since she left five years ago, let’s refresh our memories of the character.

Devon’s Younger Sibling

While Jamia Simone Nash originally played Ana Hamilton, actress Loren Lott stepped into the role in 2018. Since leaving Y&R in 2019, Lott has guest-starred on the Ava Duvernay series Cherish the Day and the CW’s All-American Homecoming. Plus, she’s starred in TV movies like Praise This, A Wesley Christmas, and A Wesley Christmas Wedding.

Ana Hamilton is Devon’s (Bryton James) younger half-sister. The two had rough childhoods thanks to Yolanda (then Debbi Morgan), their biological mother,...

“Save the Children,” an early ’70s concert film featuring many of that era’s biggest names in Black music, was in need of some saving itself. Although the documentary featured iconic stars like the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and Bill Withers, the movie disappeared completely off the radar after being briefly released to theaters in 1973 by Paramount Pictures, never getting an authorized home-video release, let alone revival screenings. But salvation has come, with Netflix having picked up the doc to make it available to be seen for the first time in a half-century.

The two-hour film documents a concert that was put on in Chicago in 1972 to support Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Operation Push, with an all-star cast of performers that also included the Staple Singers, Roberta Flack, Isaac Hayes, Gladys Knight, the Tempations, Ramsey Lewis, Wilson Pickett, Sammy Davis Jr., Cannonball Adderley and Jerry Butler. Those who...

Golden Globe Award-winning actress Keri Russell stars in a new Netflix series called The Diplomat. It’s definitely worth checking out if you enjoyed watching The Night Agent and The Recruit.

Created by Homeland writer and executive producer Debora Cahn, The Diplomat follows a career diplomat named Kate Wyler who finds herself struggling to balance her new role and marriage after landing the high-profile position of US Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Of course, there are many other talented actors in the series besides Russell, such as Rufus Sewell, Ali Ahn, David Gyasi, Ato Essandoh, Rory Kinnear, Miguel Sandoval, Nana Mensah, Michael McKean, etc. If you want to know who’s who in the political drama, continue reading because we shared a cast and characters guide below.

Netflix The Diplomat cast and character guide The Diplomat. Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in episode 103 of The Diplomat. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix...

An album containing Whitney Houston’s first live performances in South Africa will mark three decades since the late singer’s visit there. The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) will come out on Nov. 8, 30 years to the day since she performed at that city’s Kings Park Stadium. The performance featured many of her greatest hits, including a 10-plus–minute “I Will Always Love You,” “Saving All My Love for You,” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Houston also performed in Johannesburg and Cape Town on her visit...

Massively successful Country music singer and songwriter, Garth Brooks has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and more, and the husband of Trisha Yearwood faces a lawsuit over it. Many fans heard the news and started discussing it. Do they believe the 62-year-old grandfather did all those disgusting things? Read on to find out.

Garth Brooks Accused Of Terrible Behavior

The celebrity singer is super famous for his long country music career. In fact, he did so well on Billboard that his track record in sales is the male equivalent of the likes of pop-culture star Katy Perry.

Garth Brooks is so popular that he sang during the inauguration of Joe Biden, hoping that his rendition of Amazing Grace would unify the country. Now, will his fans turn on him and unify in their disgust over the rape allegations?

Country Music Fans React To Allegations

People Magazine reported that someone...

Benedict Cumberbatch has crafted for himself a stellar career with captivating performances across different genres, mediums, and franchises. Currently known best for his Marvel Cinematic Universe role of the mysterious Doctor Strange, the British actor is one of the few who have landed their talents in various franchises like The Lord of the Rings prequel film trilogy, The Hobbit.

Benedict Cumberbatch | Credit: Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Apart from his movie roles, that dabble with action, adventure, crime, and superheroes to Shakespeare and drama, Cumberbatch is famous for his remarkable portrayal of the brilliant fictitious detective, Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock. His success on both the big and small screen has garnered him widespread acclaim and fame.

But respect and recognition are not the only things The Imitation Game star has earned in his decades-long career, for his high-profile roles and diverse projects have led...

Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Entertainment in partnership with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music have announced the 30th Anniversary celebration of Whitney Houston’s historic South Africa concerts with a fully-remastered worldwide theatrical release on October 23 and 27. The film will appear in nearly 900 theaters in more than 25 countries, featuring the never-before-released concert from Durban, South Africa, which has been remastered in 4K with remastered audio. The release of the new live album, “The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban),” will be released on November 8.

In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage for a series of three concerts in South Africa including Durban at Kings Park Stadium on November 8, Johannesburg (November 12), and Cape Town (November 19), which made her the first major Western recording artists to perform in the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s historic election win.

Once, I was sitting in the apartment of WestBam, Germany’s iconic techno DJ, at Berlin Alexanderplatz, when Juan Atkins’ name came up. Without him, we all would be nothing — that’s how WestBam described him. I was surprised to learn that the two had never met. It was a coincidence that Juan, whom I’d met earlier, was in town that night. So we spontaneously invited him over, and 20 minutes later, he joined us for dinner. WestBam treated Juan with extreme respect.

I first met Juan Atkins in Berlin,...

Carrie Underwood surprised churchgoers with a performance at the Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. The musician took the stage at the place of worship to deliver a rendition of Bethel Music’s “Goodness of God.” She was joined by the church’s musicians for a praise-filled performance.

With a dozen backing vocalists and a multi-piece band, Underwood led the crowd in singing: “‘Cause all my life You have been faithful / And all my life You have been so, so good / With every breath that I am able / Oh,...

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of August titles. The Tubi August 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller, and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library: over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 Fast channels.

You can watch the Tubi August 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.

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Legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will sing with Shania Twain, Karol G, Chris Stapleton, and more on his new Duets album, arriving Oct. 25 via Decca Records/Sugar Music.

Twain joins Bocelli on the album’s lead single, “Da Stanotte in Poi,” an operatic, string-filled, bilingual rendition of Twain’s 1997 hit, “From This Moment On.” Bocelli and Twain begin by trading verses in their respective languages, before finally bringing their powerhouse vocals together.

Duets will feature a mix of old and new collaborations to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of Bocelli’s first album,...

We just finished another season in Hope Valley.

When Calls the Heart is Hallmark's longest-running series, and when dramas last that long, they often run into issues with creativity slumps and extensively massive casts.

When Calls the Heart Season 11 felt lackluster. The wrong arcs led the story, with only a few bright spots sprinkled in.

While the dual strikes didn't affect the series, they still crammed too much content into 12 episodes. The cast has grown and evolved, and it's challenging to cover everyone's stories accordingly.

The rotating arcs became tiresome, mainly when some characters were prominently featured one week but might only appear for a few minutes in the next few episodes.

Related: When Calls the Heart Season 11 Episode 10 Review: What Goes Around

It also had to deal with the aftermath of Lucas's shooting, Lucas and Elizabeth's break-up, and bringing Elizabeth and Natan together respectfully.

Let's discuss the best...

Jack Black in Bernie Photo: Castle Rock Entertainment/Kobal/Shutterstock At the end of an experimental decade, director Richard Linklater returned to a story that had been rattling around his brain since the ‘90s. Written by Skip Hollandsworth for Texas Monthly, the 1998 article “Midnight In The Garden Of East Texas” follows a mortician,...

Jack Black in Bernie

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At the end of an experimental decade, director Richard Linklater returned to a story that had been rattling around his brain since the ‘90s. Written by Skip Hollandsworth for Texas Monthly, the 1998 article “Midnight In The Garden Of East Texas” follows a mortician,...

Sometimes, we crave another chance, while we run away from it other times.

On When Calls the Heart Season 11 Episode 8, Tom Thornton attempted to make amends to those from whom J.B. Sweeney had conned money, and Joseph and Jacob Canfield settled a 20-year-long grudge.

Rosemary and Bill also met with Clayton Pike to clarify his name.

Even though the NYC police arrested J.B. Sweened and recovered the money that Ned wired them, Tom could still be charged as an accessory to fraud unless he paid back the money he owed Benson Hills and Jameson.

Tom was willing to take responsibility, but everyone stood behind, most of all Nathan and Elizabeth.

They formulated a plan to host their own choir festival with neighboring towns and collect donations.

Everyone was on board. The problem was Rosemary was so excited that she spilled the beans to Mayor Hickman, who wanted Tom arrested immediately.

Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis has released his first new song in over a decade, “Where That Came From.” The announcement, delivered via the “Forever and Ever, Amen” vocalist’s social media, has spurred considerable excitement and curiosity from country fans and marks one of the most impossible comebacks in music history: Travis has been mostly unable to sing or speak since suffering a near-fatal stroke in 2013.

The questions about how Travis recorded the new song are myriad, and his team kept the information close to the vest until Friday,...

Actress Jennifer Garner, known for Hollywood hits like Daredevil, Alias, and 13 Going On 30, among other films, recently hopped on social media to share some sad news with her fans. As per her Instagram, Jennifer shared the recent loss of her father. More on this story, below.

Jennifer Garner’s Father Passed Away Easter Weekend

According to Jennifer’s Ig post, her dad, William John Garner passed away the afternoon of Saturday, March 30 at the age of 85.

While she admits there was nothing dramatic about her father’s passing, she did note that the family was around their father at his time of death.

She also added that they sang “Amazing Grace”, and jokingly questioned if the singing carried him over or scared him away.

She notes in the post how grateful she is for her father’s quiet strength and gentle demeanor. Jennifer talks about her father’s mischievous smile,...

Jennifer Garner shares a heartfelt note following the unfortunate demise of her father, William John Garner. The actress, who is renowned for films like Pearl Harbor, 13 Going on 30, and Catch Me If You Can wrote on her Instagram that her father passed away peacefully at the age of 85. The unfortunate incident saw many celebrities and her co-workers coming forward to share their condolences.

Jennifer Garner in Yes Day

Jennifer Garner penned an emotional and heartfelt tribute to her late father on her verified Instagram account. Following the unfortunate incident, she has been receiving massive support from her fans and other celebrities who stand by her in this tough time. Prominent actors like Ryan Reynolds, Reese Witherspoon, and Melanie Lynskey expressed their condolences.

Jennifer Garner leaves an emotional note for her late father

Jennifer Garner’s emotional Instagram post

Jennifer Garner‘s late father, William John Garner was a chemical engineer for Union Carbide.

Actress and mother of three, Jennifer Garner has suffered a tragic loss. She is a powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with, carrying a very kind heart and a warm smile. Sadly, her smile is a little less bright right now, and for a very good reason. Keep reading for more details.

Jennifer Garner Suffers Tragic Loss

For years, Jennifer Garner has been known as a tough chick in the acting world. She has had roles in Alias, Daredevil, and the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine. Additionally, she was considered the one who tamed Ben Affleck when the two tied the knot in 2005. He was her second husband but they went through a lot together and welcomed three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. The two were together for thirteen years and she has since moved on and is doing her own thing, living her own life. Unfortunately, she is now facing something extraordinarily devastating,...

Jennifer Garner is mourning her father, William John Garner.

The 51-year-old actress shared the sad news on social media on Monday (April 1).

“My dad passed peacefully Saturday afternoon. We were with him, singing Amazing Grace as he left us (did we carry him across or scare him away— valid question.) While there is no tragedy in the death of an 85 year old man who lived a healthy, wonderful life, I know grief is unavoidable, waiting around unexpected corners,” she began.

Keep reading to find out more…

“Today is for gratitude. We are grateful for Dad’s gentle demeanor and quiet strength. For how he teased with a mischievous smile, and for the way he invented the role of all in, ever patient girl dad. We are grateful for his work ethic, leadership and faith,” she continued.

“We extend our gratitude to the medical communities of Charleston Area Medical Center and City of Hope.

Update: After this story was published, the “Origin” Twitter account was deleted.

Previously: After the release of her latest film “Origin,” director Ava DuVernay was vocal about her disappointment that the movie failed to garner widespread attention or awards buzz. Now, the X/Twitter account for “Origin” is taking aim at the distributor Neon, calling out the company for not inviting the filmmakers to its Oscar party.

Quote-tweeting a photo from the party, the account posted one day after the Academy Awards: “Is it odd that the filmmakers of Neon’s current film in theaters weren’t invited to this Neon celebration? Nope. Standard operating procedure for [founder Tom] Quinn and team. That’s how Neon rolls. More on this later.”

The event was hosted at the Hollywood Athletic Club by Neon, which touted its Oscar win for “Anatomy of a Fall,” which picked up best original screenplay on Sunday and was also nominated for best picture,...

Exclusive: As George Clinton is preparing to get his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a new documentary about the Parliament-Funkadelic founder is in the works.

Clinton, a funk pioneer, is the subject of Mommy, What’s a Funkadelic?.

The documentary is written by Ishmael Reed, the author behind novels including Mumbo, Jumbo and known as the father of Afrofuturism, and co-directed by Alan Elliott, director of Aretha Franklin film Amazing Grace, and Christopher Harris, director of films including Reckless Eyeballing and Still/Here.

CAA and 3Arts are helping the filmmakers find financing. You can watch a trailer, narrated by Harry Lennix and introduced by Presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West, below.

Mommy, What’s a Funkadelic? tells the story of Clinton, his alter egos and friends. It is a somewhat absurdist take on the history of Parliament-Funkadelic featuring never-before-granted access to his archive.

It comes as...

Faced with the imminent death of her beloved mother, Ann, Priscilla Presley was comforted in knowing she was able to give her some peace. Priscilla says she played Elvis Presley‘s gospel music for her mother in her final hours, hoping it would bring her comfort.

Priscilla Presley’s beloved mother, Ann Iverson, died in 2021

In August 2021, Priscilla Presley told People Magazine that she knew her mother had reached the end of her life. Subsequently, she arranged for a religious blessing for Ann.

“I had a priest come in to give her her last rites about four days before she died. He told me, ‘Remember Priscilla, hearing is the last thing that goes, so say positive things for her spirit,'” she revealed.

Priscilla took that advice and played some of her late ex-husband‘s gospel music for her mother. She hoped it would comfort Anne in her final days.

Katharine McPhee is helping fans get into the holiday spirit!

The 39-year-old singer made an appearance on Good Morning America to perform Christmas music on Wednesday (December 13) in New York City.

Katharine performed her version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which is featured on her and husband David Foster‘s new album Christmas Songs, out now.

The Tabernacle Choir is featured on the album, singing “Amazing Grace” with Katharine. An official music video for the song was just released today as well!

Head inside to watch both of the videos…

You can see David and Katharine on tour together next year when they hit the road in February and March. Check out the tour dates right now on DavidFoster.com/Shows.

Watch both of the performance videos below!

Katharine McPhee performs ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’

David Foster & Katharine McPhee – Amazing Grace ft. The Tabernacle Choir (Live Performance Video)...

Dateline NBC will be featuring the case in an episode titled “The Last Weekend,” scheduled to air on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10 p.m. Et/9 p.m. Ct. The episode will delve into the details of the brutal murders of musician Scott Sessions and Heather Frank, providing viewers with further insights into this chilling and tragic story.

What Happened to Scott Sessions & Killer Kevin Eastman?

Scott Sessions, a 53-year-old musician, went missing after failing to appear for a scheduled performance. His body was later discovered nearly decapitated in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, sending shockwaves through his friends and family. The story unveils the methods used by detectives to track down the killer.

Scott Sessions’ disappearance was initially a mystery, but forensic data tracking and civilian surveillance played a crucial role in unraveling the case. When he failed to show up for his concert, suspicions arose as Sessions was known for his punctuality.

With Renaissance: A film by Beyoncé opening in first place this weekend and the recent massive success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, we wanted to know what Concert film has been your favorite. As always, if you don’t see your favorite listed, click “Other” and let us know what it is (and why) in the comments.

Favorite Concert FilmStop Making Sense (Talking Heads)Amazing Grace (Aretha Franklin)Taylor Swift: The Eras TourThe Last Waltz (The Band)Neil Young: Heart of GoldShine A Light (Rolling Stones)Michael Jackson's This Is ItMetallica: Through The NeverKaty Perry: Part of MeWoodstockMonterey PopGimme Shelter (Rolling Stones)Madonna: Truth or DareAwesome; I Fu**ing Shot That! (Beastie Boys)Let It Be (The Beatles)Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both WorldsJustin Bieber: Never Say NeverOne Direction: This Is UsGlee The Concert MovieJonas Brothers: The 3D ConcertUS: 3DRenaissance: A...

Andrea Bocelli took the stage at the 2023 Latin Grammys to sing “Granada” wearing a golden suit as the Latin Recording Academy celebrated the song — written by Mexican composer Agustín Lara — for connecting music “beyond borders.”

As the vocalist performed the track, supported by a string ensemble, a pair of performers danced along to Bocelli’s rendition of the iconic 1932 track. When Bocelli’s performance ended, the entire room celebrated the musician with a standing ovation.

The Italian icon of classical and opera music has sold over 75 million records worldwide. Bocelli...

Dave O’Connor has been appointed as the new President of Time Studios, Time CEO Jessica Sibley announced Monday morning, in a memo to staff.

O’Connor steps in for Ian Orefice, who served as President & COO of both news magazine Time and its Emmy-winning production division before exiting to launch the content studio EverWonder, alongside Jeff Zucker’s RedBird Imi. He will be based out of New York, reporting directly to Sibley. In his new role, he will look to further Time Studios’ mission of crafting premium storytelling for a global audience, providing the company with the vision and strategic direction necessary to propel it through a turbulent and fast-evolving point in entertainment’s history.

O’Connor joins after co-founding Majordomo Media, where he served as co-ceo and produced such hit series as Chef vs. Wild for Hulu, also building a podcast network and helping to launch an original Fast channel.

Set in a pre-#metoo era, Oz girl-band drama “Paper Dolls” has been realized by an all female filmmaker team shedding light on this darker era for women in the music industry.

Former MTV Australia chief Mark Fennessy executive produced the 8-part scripted drama for Paramount + through his two-year-old banner Helium. eOne is launching international sales at Mipcom this week.

As well as empowering women filmmakers in Australia, the production shows what Fennessy is currently dedicated to – creating premium Australian content and finding the resources to take it to the next level to compete internationally with its rival Anglo markets.

“The feedback from buyers I’ve spoken to pre-Mipcom has been really strong,” said the veteran Australian television executive who is readying several other projects for the streamers in Australia, as well as Season 2 of the hit “Last King of the Cross” for Paramount +.

Set in 2000, “Paper Dolls...

Katharine McPhee and David Foster dropped a seven-track Christmas album last year and now they’re releasing a finished version of the album this year!

The married couple has released “Amazing Grace” as the first single from the full album, which will drop on October 20. Pre-order now on iTunes!

“We haven’t recorded together in 17 years so we thought it might be time to do it again! Kat has the most beautiful voice and she doesn’t know how to deliver less than a perfect vocal every time! When you make Christmas music, you literally get a free pass to do whatever you like-the freedom for me as a producer was so much fun – no pressure,” David said in a statement last year while announcing the first half of the album.

The new album will feature seven more songs, including “Amazing Grace” with The Tabernacle Choir.

Head inside to listen...

The musical duo sat down with Et and gave an update on their current tour and family life!

Katharine McPhee and David Foster are enjoying the perks of touring together, their new single “Amazing Grace” — which is set to be released tomorrow, Oct. 6 — and being parents!

Et got an exclusive sneak peek at McPhee and Foster’s debut single together, which caused a bit of back and forth between them when it came to deciding on having it on the album.

“We argued a little bit, not in the bad way,” McPhee tells Et. “It’s a bit of a debate over whether we should do ‘Amazing Grace’ because I said, ‘It’s not a Christmas song, it’s a religious song.’ The label ended up actually really liking it because we’re using it as our first single to kind of get out there, kind of earlier before the...

Spiritualized’s J. Spaceman is keeping busy with a new leg of American tour dates — including gigs supporting Queens of the Stone Age — along with a fresh reissue of the project’s fifth album, Amazing Grace.

The latest installment in The Spaceman Reissue Program, the 20th anniversary edition of Amazing Grace features newly remastered audio pressed on 180-gram vinyl. It’s set for release on January 19th, 2024 via Fat Possum Records. In anticipation, Spaceman has shared the never-before-released video for “Rated X,” which you can see below.

In November, Spiritualized will embark on a headlining tour along the east coast. Then, in December, they’ll support Queens of the Stone Age on a run of west coast shows. Tickets to these concerts are available here.

Spiritualized’s most recent album, Everything Was Beautiful, came out in April 2022. Revisit our conversation with J. Spaceman here.

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Spiritualized 2023 Tour Dates:

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Of all the incredible things Lana Del Rey has given us this year — an excellent album, her first concerts in over three years, even more “Snow on the Beach” — her greatest (if not inadvertent) gift might’ve been a brief, unofficial stint working at a Waffle House in Florence, Alabama.

Back in July, videos and photos emerged of Del Rey sporting a Waffle House uniform — complete with a hastily-assembled Lana name tag — chatting with customers and her temporary co-workers, and even serving up a few dishes. It was, for lack of a more imaginative,...

The couple’s nanny, Yadira Calito, was killed after an accident in August.

David Foster and Katharine McPhee are still working through their grief. In August, the couple’s nanny, Yadira Calito, was killed following an accident.

“It’s been tough for her,” Foster tells Et in a joint interview with McPhee. “Yeah, it’s been tough. She’s managing.”

“Thank you,” McPhee adds.

On Aug. 11, McPhee shared that she would have to leave her and Foster’s Hitman Tour early, following a “horrible tragedy.”

Days later, the LAPD shared that Calito was a customer at the Hamer Toyota dealership service center in Mission Hills, California, when an 84-year-old woman crashed her Toyota RAV4 into the building, causing major damage and colliding with several people inside. Two employees, ages 23 and 35, were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Calito, 55, sustained fatal injuries in the crash. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Meat Puppets have teamed up with Megaforce Records for remastered reissues of the band’s classic Sst Records output spanning 1981 through 1989. A new live album titled Camp Songs — recorded in the ’90s — has also been announced.

The first wave of the reissue campaign includes Meat Puppets’ noisy 1981 debut EP In a Car along with the more melodic offering of 1985’s Up on the Sun, each arriving October 6th.

A reissue of their seminal 1984 album Meat Puppets II — featuring the well-known numbers “Lake of Fire” and “Plateau” — is expected to drop in February, with the remaining three Sst LPs to follow.

“Our back catalog is an American treasure and should be in the Smithsonian,” boasted bassist and co-founder Cris Kirkwood in a press release. “Megaforce is doing a huge service to the planet to make sure our music continues to get into the hands of everyone who needs to have the...

Multi-award-winning singer Lana Del Rey seemed to have taken a day off from her celebrity life, as she was seen working at an Alabama Waffle House last week.

A video of Del Rey working behind the counter of a Waffle House in Florence, Alabama, shows her wearing black shorts and their blue uniform shirt with a yellow nametag pinned on the front where her first name, Lana, could be seen. In the video, she also talks to someone and tells them not to film without permission.

Other videos of the “Summertime Sadness” singer signing autographs in the Waffle House parking lot she was working at and an American Thrift Store parking lot were posted online. Del Rey was also recorded singing “Amazing Grace” to a Waffle House customer.

Why Del Rey was working there is unclear. Still, many have speculated that she was there to promote upcoming music connected to the city of Florence.

17 titles across the feature and documentary sections.

Jerusalem Film Festival has selected 17 Israeli features in competition across its feature and documentary sections, for the 40th anniversary edition of the event.

Titles among nine in the Full-Length Israeli Feature Films competition include A Room Of His Own, the third feature from Matan Yair. The Hebrew-language film follows Uri, whose mother is sleeping in his room since his father moved out; but who is seeking his own room and path to deal with the world.

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The $1m project participated in the Asia Film...

As we creep towards summer, Netflix has a hot new list of fresh content, including the final season of “Never Have I Ever,” the sophomore season of ‘Human Resources” and the highly anticipated sixth season of “Black Mirror.”

Kicking off the start of the month on mega streamer are lots of family-friendly goodies like both “Nanny McPhee” and “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the “Angry Birds Movie.” But the adults won’t be left out of the conversation, as more mature flicks and series like “Jarhead,” “Funny People” and “We’re the Millers” are also hitting the platform this month.

And it wouldn’t be Netflix without its originals. “Take Care of Maya,” “Extraction 2” and the Sarah Snook-led “Run Rabit Run” will land on the site in June. And even if this isn’t enough to get you watching, Netflix will be streaming its Tudum festival on Saturday,...

In Netflix's thriller series "Beef," Steven Yeun plays Danny Cho, a struggling contractor who feels responsible for the failure of his parents' motel. In the very first episode, he gets into a road rage incident with Amy Lau (played by Ali Wong), a successful and wealthy businessperson who can't help but feel a lot of ennui about her life. It sets them both on a course toward mutual destruction, changing their lives and the lives of everyone they know forever.

During the series, Danny joins a Korean church in Orange County where the pastor is the husband of his ex-girlfriend. At first, Danny's involvement seems pretty self-interested, but he's taken aback by the emotional response he has to the service and the music there. Later in the series, during episode seven, he even becomes a singer in the church's praise band, too, performing "Amazing Grace" for the congregation. Danny...

On that dreadful Monday, March 27th, when six souls lost their lives in the Covenant shooting, my father-in-law called me to break the news. “There’s been a shooting at a school in Green Hills,” he started, and I dropped to the ground. I couldn’t breathe, my head was spinning. I felt like I might have a nervous breakdown when he continued, “It’s not their school. It’s not their school.” Tears were rolling down my cheeks. My two children were at a different school in the area,...

Lizzo shared a video on Wednesday with her longtime idol and flute legend James Galway, who she played a duet with at the Met Gala earlier this week.

“Where do I begin…? When I was 11 years old and learning the flute I needed a challenge from my 5th grade level studies. So I found The Man with the Golden Flute by James Galway and it changed the trajectory of my life,” the Special singer wrote in her post. “I learned most of the songs by ear because the sheet music...

Netflix dropped the soundtrack for its hit limited thriller series “Beef.”

The 10-episode miniseries, which debuted on Netflix April 6, carries a name that completely conveys its plot. “Beef” centers on two strangers — a failing contractor named Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), and an unsatisfied entrepreneur named Amy Lau (Ali Wong) — whose worlds literally collide after they get into a road rage incident. When things escalate, the feud brings out their innermost darkest sides.

The cast includes Wong, Yeun, Young Mazino, David Choe, Mia Serafino, Ashley Park, Justin H. Min, Joseph Lee and Andrew Santino.

The A24-produced thriller was created by Lee Sung Jin, and executive produced by Jake Schreier, Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich. Series leads Wong and Yeun also serve as executive producers.

“Beef’s” original Score is by Bobby Krlic, and the soundtrack includes songs by prominent artists Christina Aguilera, Hoobstank and even tracks from Yeun and some of the cast.

Former Epix exec Benjamin Tappan has joined Walden Media as president of production, overseeing the shingle’s TV and film development, as well as production. Tappan’s hire comes as Walden Media also looks to broaden its programming mix. Tappan will report to Walden Media president and CEO Frank Smith, who announced the hire on Tuesday.

“Ben’s vast experience as both a production executive and talent representative along with his great track record of making popular and critically praised content make him uniquely suited for leading our creative team,” Smith said in a statement. “We greatly look forward to his leadership and contributions as we build the Walden Media of the future.”

Tappan most recently served as a consultant focused on scripted development and production at his Tap/In Entertainment. He spent four years at Epix (now known as MGM+), joining in 2015 and helping launch the pay network’s first three straight-to-series productions.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden attended a candlelight vigil in Nashville on Wednesday evening. The event honored the lives of six people — including three children — murdered in a mass shooting at an elementary school Monday morning that has left Music City reeling. The night saw featured performances from Sheryl Crow, Margo Price, and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, each of whom has spoken out in favor of gun regulation after this week’s tragedy.

Among the event’s speakers, which did not include the First Lady, were Nashville Mayor John Cooper,...

Charlie Starr, the singer-guitarist for Blackberry Smoke, was sailing on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Simple Man Cruise in 2012 when the daughter of Gary Rossington approached him with a personal request from the guitarist: Would Starr play guitar as Rossington and his wife Dale walked down the aisle to renew their wedding vows on the cruise ship? “I said, ‘What does he want me to play?’ She said, ‘He said to play the blues.’ And I got that because that’s where Gary came from,” Starr says, calling from Zurich, Switzerland, where...

Editor’s note: Tom Luddy, co-founder of the Telluride Film Festival, died last week at age 79. Here, filmmaker Alan Elliott, who directed the Aretha Franklin documentary Amazing Grace, remembers his kind spirit and moral compass. He also pays tribute to one of Luddy’s signature projects: a collaboration with Agnès Varda on an influential 1968 film about the Black Panthers.

Tom Luddy, the benevolent wizard/curator of the Telluride Film Festival, who, in the post-’60s glow of generational change in the film world, created safe space to get high (at altitude) for his people: film lovers.

Tom was non-denominational about “film lovers.” As eager to talk film with a total stranger in line at one of the smaller theaters at the festival as he was with Werner Herzog or Martin Scorsese, the socialistic mores of Telluride were a reflection of Tom. Pre-Covid, at a completely packed Saturday night screening at the Werner Herzog theater,...

Lana Del Rey’s songs feature a lot of references to classic rock. Sometimes she subverts the songs she mentions. For example, she contracted herself with the main character of an Elton John song.

Lana Del Rey | Chelsea Lauren / Contributor 5. ‘Born to Die’

One of Del Rey’s earliest singles shows off her eclectic taste in music. At one point in the track, she quotes the Christian hymn “Amazing Grace.” She also quotes Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side.” According to The Guardian, “Walk on the Wild Side” is an ode to 1970s hedonism that references personalities from Andy Warhol’s Factory.

Del Rey does this all in a song that’s more musically indebted to trip-hop and baroque pop than either hymn books or Reed. “Born to Die” proves Del Rey is great at creating fascinating juxtapositions — and great at making songs as well.

4. ‘Religion’

On the surface,...