Welsh actor, writer and director Celyn Jones has set “Madfabulous” as his next directorial venture.
The British indie is based on the true story of Henry Cyril Paget, fifth Marquess of Anglesey, who was once one of the richest men in Britain but died penniless and forgotten at the age of 29 in France.
“It’s full of pathos and humanity, it’s very much a character who wants to get the attention of his family who don’t want him and he keeps upping the ante with his spending, his flamboyance and his dancing,” Jones told Variety about the 1890s-set film. “What happens if you are a theatrical, and you are very gender fluid at a time when when people didn’t even know what that was? And you’ve got all the money in the world to do that. Well, of course, you buy a theater company, you buy...
The British indie is based on the true story of Henry Cyril Paget, fifth Marquess of Anglesey, who was once one of the richest men in Britain but died penniless and forgotten at the age of 29 in France.
“It’s full of pathos and humanity, it’s very much a character who wants to get the attention of his family who don’t want him and he keeps upping the ante with his spending, his flamboyance and his dancing,” Jones told Variety about the 1890s-set film. “What happens if you are a theatrical, and you are very gender fluid at a time when when people didn’t even know what that was? And you’ve got all the money in the world to do that. Well, of course, you buy a theater company, you buy...
- 5/8/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Annie Clark displays a remarkable facility for change, creating constantly morphing songs contained within a shifting panoply of modes, voices, and styles, cutting delicate, glittering pop with forceful fuzz and raunchy, preening guitar work. A multi-instrumentalist with a history of institutional training and anonymous backing-band work, she retains the guitar as her signature instrument and most potent tool, lacerating otherwise divine music with down-and-dirty grit, eyes heavenward and feet muddy.
The gradual expansion of sounds and textures occurring across her seven solo albums as St. Vincent has been accompanied by an inverse sense of simplification, the fine-tuning of music that’s grown less theatrical and more precise, imagery and language filed down to a sharp point. To celebrate the release of her latest release, All Born Screaming, we’ve ranked all eight of the musician’s albums, including her one-off collaboration with David Byrne.
Editor’s Note: This article was...
The gradual expansion of sounds and textures occurring across her seven solo albums as St. Vincent has been accompanied by an inverse sense of simplification, the fine-tuning of music that’s grown less theatrical and more precise, imagery and language filed down to a sharp point. To celebrate the release of her latest release, All Born Screaming, we’ve ranked all eight of the musician’s albums, including her one-off collaboration with David Byrne.
Editor’s Note: This article was...
- 4/26/2024
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
In a bombshell Rolling Stone article, Go-Go’s guitarist Jane Wiedlin says she was sexually molested at age 15 by Rodney Bingenheimer, the SiriusXM radio host once dubbed “The Mayor of the Sunset Strip” in large part due to his ownership in the influential 1970s rock ‘n’ roll hotspot the English Disco.
Wiedlin is one of five women who tell Deadline’s sister publication they were sexually assaulted or molested by Bingenheimer when they were minors in the 1970s and ’80s. The allegations come about eight months after Kari Krome, the songwriter for the ’70s all-female band the Runaways, sued Bingenheimer and the estate of the late Runaways producer Kim Fowley for sexual assault when she was a minor.
Wiedlin details the alleged assault in the Rolling Stone feature, recalling how she and other high school friends — they called themselves the Hollywooders — would sneak out of their homes to visit...
Wiedlin is one of five women who tell Deadline’s sister publication they were sexually assaulted or molested by Bingenheimer when they were minors in the 1970s and ’80s. The allegations come about eight months after Kari Krome, the songwriter for the ’70s all-female band the Runaways, sued Bingenheimer and the estate of the late Runaways producer Kim Fowley for sexual assault when she was a minor.
Wiedlin details the alleged assault in the Rolling Stone feature, recalling how she and other high school friends — they called themselves the Hollywooders — would sneak out of their homes to visit...
- 12/11/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Four years before she co-founded the beloved New Wave group the Go-Go’s, guitarist Jane Wiedlin was about 15 years old living with her parents in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. It was around 1974, and she was enamored with glam-rock titans like David Bowie and Marc Bolan. Looking to get as close to the music as possible, she went to the hottest club in L.A.: Rodney Bingenheimer’s English Disco.
The club — which opened its doors in 1972 — had built a reputation as a well-known haunt for Bowie, Bolan, Iggy Pop,...
The club — which opened its doors in 1972 — had built a reputation as a well-known haunt for Bowie, Bolan, Iggy Pop,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Ringo Starr‘s “Back Off Boogaloo” is so good that one listen should be enough to give any of the former Beatle’s detractors pause. During an interview, Ringo revealed that the song was a happy accident that came about when he was working with George Harrison. The “It Don’t Come Easy” singer explained how “Back Off Boogaloo” fits into his discography as a songwriter.
Ringo Starr’s ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ was the result of Ringo botching a drum pattern
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo discussed the origin of “Back Off Boogaloo.” “‘Back Off Boogaloo’ is an incredible example of how accidents are sometimes fabulous when coming up with a song,” he said.
“You see, George wanted me to play that pattern on the bass drum but the problem is I’m not that efficient as a drummer,” he added. “I can’t go [imitates a beat] and play regular. So...
Ringo Starr’s ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ was the result of Ringo botching a drum pattern
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo discussed the origin of “Back Off Boogaloo.” “‘Back Off Boogaloo’ is an incredible example of how accidents are sometimes fabulous when coming up with a song,” he said.
“You see, George wanted me to play that pattern on the bass drum but the problem is I’m not that efficient as a drummer,” he added. “I can’t go [imitates a beat] and play regular. So...
- 11/15/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
London – A psychedelic eye mosaic commissioned by John Lennon for the swimming pool at his Kenwood home in Surrey in 1965 leads Bonhams’ Rock, Pop & Film sale on Wednesday 29 November at Knightsbridge, London.
Claire Tole-Moir, Bonhams Head of Popular Culture in London, commented: “This monumental mosaic, commissioned by John Lennon is a striking example of the Beatle’s artistic vision and influences. Lennon’s Kenwood home in the English countryside was a place of respite from all the public attention he experienced during the height of The Beatles’ popularity. It’s said Lennon would spend idle hours near the swimming pool and that the mosaic could even be seen from his favoured ‘sunroom’ at the top of the house. With Kenwood still under private ownership, it is very rare to see anything from when John Lennon lived there, making the ‘Psychedelic Eye’ mosaic an incredibly important artefact of Beatles history.”
Consisting of approximately 17,000 tiles,...
Claire Tole-Moir, Bonhams Head of Popular Culture in London, commented: “This monumental mosaic, commissioned by John Lennon is a striking example of the Beatle’s artistic vision and influences. Lennon’s Kenwood home in the English countryside was a place of respite from all the public attention he experienced during the height of The Beatles’ popularity. It’s said Lennon would spend idle hours near the swimming pool and that the mosaic could even be seen from his favoured ‘sunroom’ at the top of the house. With Kenwood still under private ownership, it is very rare to see anything from when John Lennon lived there, making the ‘Psychedelic Eye’ mosaic an incredibly important artefact of Beatles history.”
Consisting of approximately 17,000 tiles,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Twenty-five years ago today, Todd Haynes’ impressionistic glam-rock fantasy Velvet Goldmine hit movie theaters, offering audiences a glimpse of a short-lived era of rock defined by artists like David Bowie, Marc Bolan, and Roxy Music. Told as a Citizen Kane-like investigation into the disappearance of fictional pop star Brian Slade (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), the nonlinear film captured an energy and aesthetic vibrance that remains unparalleled. Its stacked cast also included Christian Bale as glam-rock fan-turned-journalist Arthur Stuart, Ewan McGregor as Iggy Pop-esque rocker Curt Wild, and Toni Collette...
- 11/6/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
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Life on Our Planet sees 65 prehistoric animals brought back from the dead. Each of them has their own amazing story to tell. Based on a combination of factors—from science to story to whether they’re cult classics or unsung heroes, here’s the team’s top 10.
1. Lystrosaurus
This curious, pig-sized proto-mammal was at one point destined to be a mere footnote in history. But then the Permian Extinction came and Lystrosaurus inherited the Earth. Skills that previously weren’t special suddenly became game-changers when the apocalypse ushered in a new era. Skills like being small, living in burrows, and enjoying a varied diet let Lystrosaurus thrive when others did not. So much so that in the years following the mass extinction, Lystrosaurs made up 75 percent of all vertebrate life on land—something no other animal has done before or since.
2. Plateosaurus
After the Carnian Pluvial Event 232 million years ago,...
Life on Our Planet sees 65 prehistoric animals brought back from the dead. Each of them has their own amazing story to tell. Based on a combination of factors—from science to story to whether they’re cult classics or unsung heroes, here’s the team’s top 10.
1. Lystrosaurus
This curious, pig-sized proto-mammal was at one point destined to be a mere footnote in history. But then the Permian Extinction came and Lystrosaurus inherited the Earth. Skills that previously weren’t special suddenly became game-changers when the apocalypse ushered in a new era. Skills like being small, living in burrows, and enjoying a varied diet let Lystrosaurus thrive when others did not. So much so that in the years following the mass extinction, Lystrosaurs made up 75 percent of all vertebrate life on land—something no other animal has done before or since.
2. Plateosaurus
After the Carnian Pluvial Event 232 million years ago,...
- 10/28/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Classic rock fans are better than anyone else at coming up with oddball theories. Fans thought one of Elton John’s songs was about Elvis Presley. John’s co-writer put an end to that idea. Regardless, the song still has lyrics that sound like they’re about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elton John songs were rumored to be about Elvis Presley and Marc Bolan
John’s chief writing partner has been lyricist Bernie Taupin. Together, the two wrote classic tracks such as “Candle in the Wind,” “Your Song,” and “Rocket Man.” During a 2023 interview with Vulture, Taupin discussed fan interpretations of his lyrics.
“People assume the songs are about things when they’re not,” he said. “In the book, I write about people thinking ‘I’m Going to Be a Teenage Idol’ was about [T. Rex singer] Marc Bolan, and it wasn’t. It could have been, and maybe it should have been,...
Elton John songs were rumored to be about Elvis Presley and Marc Bolan
John’s chief writing partner has been lyricist Bernie Taupin. Together, the two wrote classic tracks such as “Candle in the Wind,” “Your Song,” and “Rocket Man.” During a 2023 interview with Vulture, Taupin discussed fan interpretations of his lyrics.
“People assume the songs are about things when they’re not,” he said. “In the book, I write about people thinking ‘I’m Going to Be a Teenage Idol’ was about [T. Rex singer] Marc Bolan, and it wasn’t. It could have been, and maybe it should have been,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Classic rock fans are better than anyone else at coming up with oddball theories. Fans thought one of Elton John’s songs was about Elvis Presley. John’s co-writer put an end to that idea. Regardless, the song still has lyrics that sound like they’re about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elton John songs were rumored to be about Elvis Presley and Marc Bolan
John’s chief writing partner has been lyricist Bernie Taupin. Together, the two wrote classic tracks such as “Candle in the Wind,” “Your Song,” and “Rocket Man.” During a 2023 interview with Vulture, Taupin discussed fan interpretations of his lyrics.
“People assume the songs are about things when they’re not,” he said. “In the book, I write about people thinking ‘I’m Going to Be a Teenage Idol’ was about [T. Rex singer] Marc Bolan, and it wasn’t. It could have been, and maybe it should have been,...
Elton John songs were rumored to be about Elvis Presley and Marc Bolan
John’s chief writing partner has been lyricist Bernie Taupin. Together, the two wrote classic tracks such as “Candle in the Wind,” “Your Song,” and “Rocket Man.” During a 2023 interview with Vulture, Taupin discussed fan interpretations of his lyrics.
“People assume the songs are about things when they’re not,” he said. “In the book, I write about people thinking ‘I’m Going to Be a Teenage Idol’ was about [T. Rex singer] Marc Bolan, and it wasn’t. It could have been, and maybe it should have been,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This behind-the-scenes look at a tribute album to the glam rock pioneer only finds its groove when Bolan himself lights up the screen
Does Marc Bolan – king of glitter, pioneer of crushed velvet pantaloons and early 70s hitmaker supreme – need any more praise? If you are the Who manager Bill Curbishley, who produced AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T Rex along with director Ethan Silverman, the answer is most definitely yes. “I felt he deserved universal acclaim,” says Curbishley. “His life was cut short, as [were] a lot of people’s, but he didn’t achieve the acclaim and the fame that Jimi Hendrix did.” Well, the exact level of Bolan’s position on the fame meter may well be a source of dispute – particularly as far as the US goes, which admittedly Bolan never conquered to anything like the same extent as his chum in glitter, David Bowie...
Does Marc Bolan – king of glitter, pioneer of crushed velvet pantaloons and early 70s hitmaker supreme – need any more praise? If you are the Who manager Bill Curbishley, who produced AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T Rex along with director Ethan Silverman, the answer is most definitely yes. “I felt he deserved universal acclaim,” says Curbishley. “His life was cut short, as [were] a lot of people’s, but he didn’t achieve the acclaim and the fame that Jimi Hendrix did.” Well, the exact level of Bolan’s position on the fame meter may well be a source of dispute – particularly as far as the US goes, which admittedly Bolan never conquered to anything like the same extent as his chum in glitter, David Bowie...
- 9/14/2023
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Marc Bolan has been pretty well served with documentaries over the years, to the point that most fans have heard numerous anecdotes about his fabled life many times over. Ethan Silverman’s Angelheaded Hipster at least brings something new to the party by framing the story around the making of a tribute album (released a couple of years back), allowing the film to focus on Bolan’s songwriting rather than the more iconoclastic, flashy or tabloidy aspects of his life and, indeed, death.
The beats of the Bolan story, after all, are pretty well known: the working class Jewish kid dragged up in post-war London, who becomes a proto-mod at 13, spends the mid sixties, alongside David Bowie, doing everything possible to become a popstar, drifting into Tokienesque hippiedom in the psychedelic era before donning glitter on his cheeks and a feather bower to kickstart the age of glam rock in...
The beats of the Bolan story, after all, are pretty well known: the working class Jewish kid dragged up in post-war London, who becomes a proto-mod at 13, spends the mid sixties, alongside David Bowie, doing everything possible to become a popstar, drifting into Tokienesque hippiedom in the psychedelic era before donning glitter on his cheeks and a feather bower to kickstart the age of glam rock in...
- 9/13/2023
- by Marc Burrows
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Separated siblings, bullied children, horrible accidents and Marc Bolan’s death are only some of the tragedies here, but strong performances keep the horrors watchable
This Wales, Liverpool and London-set drama is a proper melodrama any way you slice it, but one with strong enough performances and sufficiently good dialogue to keep it from feeling tacky. The first chunk of expository scene-setting shuttles back and forth between the 1970s and the present day, establishing a sunny comic tone that’s suddenly pierced by tragedy. In the 70s, a coachload of kids from a children’s home are travelling to see their favourite band, T Rex, chaperoned by the home’s vicar (Andrew Lancel) and cheery carer Simon. The vicar’s daughter Penny (Eden Beach), about 10 years old, is close with home-resident Sadie (Amelia Rose Smith) and Sadie’s shy older brother Jimmy (Isaac Lancel-Watkinson), who is bullied by the older boys.
This Wales, Liverpool and London-set drama is a proper melodrama any way you slice it, but one with strong enough performances and sufficiently good dialogue to keep it from feeling tacky. The first chunk of expository scene-setting shuttles back and forth between the 1970s and the present day, establishing a sunny comic tone that’s suddenly pierced by tragedy. In the 70s, a coachload of kids from a children’s home are travelling to see their favourite band, T Rex, chaperoned by the home’s vicar (Andrew Lancel) and cheery carer Simon. The vicar’s daughter Penny (Eden Beach), about 10 years old, is close with home-resident Sadie (Amelia Rose Smith) and Sadie’s shy older brother Jimmy (Isaac Lancel-Watkinson), who is bullied by the older boys.
- 9/12/2023
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
"His records were too out there for American audiences at that time." Dogwoof has revealed the trailer a music history documentary film titled Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, by filmmaker Ethan Silverman. Everything is explained right there in the title - this film celebrates the life and work of glam rock pioneer Marc Bolan (who died in 1977 at the age of 29) while portraying a behind-the-scenes look at the tribute album of the same name produced by Hal Wilner. This first premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival last year, with a UK release set for September, though still no US debut confirmed yet. It seems like a comprehensive look at the life and music of Marc Bolan & T. Rex, along with a contemporary attempt to modernize and pay homage to his music with other musicians reworking his creations. Tons of people are featured in this, including musicians like Nick Cave,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
As tributes to the late Paul Reubens pour in, an iconic figure from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure raises its claws to celebrate the beloved comedian. On Wednesday, the owners of Cabazon Dinosaurs in Southern California posted photos of the Tyrannosaurus Rex sculpture from Tim Burton’s 1985 cult classic with a makeover worth roaring about. In the images posted to Instagram, Pee-wee’s late Cretaceous era co-star wears the child-like character’s gray suit and red bowtie. A bright red heart is at the center of the dinosaur’s chest, while the name Pee-wee lies beneath. The tribute is on display until October 30! As far as larger-than-life honors go, this is one for the books!
In Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Pee-wee, joined by his friend Simone (Diane Salinger), visits the towering dinosaur while on a cross-country road trip to recover his stolen bicycle. Pee-wee and Simone tap into their emotions while nestled in Mr.
In Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Pee-wee, joined by his friend Simone (Diane Salinger), visits the towering dinosaur while on a cross-country road trip to recover his stolen bicycle. Pee-wee and Simone tap into their emotions while nestled in Mr.
- 8/3/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The unknown depths of the sea have always fascinated humanity and appealed to us, both through their beauty and terror. Evoking this fear of the unknown, Steven Spielberg revolutionized the creature horror genre forever through his first blockbuster hit, Jaws (1975). Since then, a plethora of imitative works have been released, along with three mediocre sequels, never quite able to emulate the dread ever again. However, the astronomical success of Jaws resulted in studios indulging in a really weird obsession with shark-related action movies ever since, which culminated in abominations like Sharknado and Sharktopus, which might be some of the worst crimes done to the species aside from human exploitation.
Although not that deplorable in essence, keeping in tradition with mega-budget shark action movies, Meg was released in 2018 and pitted the monstrous prehistoric shark Megalodon against Jason Statham and co. With its sequel, Meg 2: The Trench, on its way to be released this week,...
Although not that deplorable in essence, keeping in tradition with mega-budget shark action movies, Meg was released in 2018 and pitted the monstrous prehistoric shark Megalodon against Jason Statham and co. With its sequel, Meg 2: The Trench, on its way to be released this week,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Ringo Starr has lived in the spotlight for decades. It didn’t take him long to see it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. The Fab Four brought Ringo fame, but he still got bored in the time between recording sessions and other obligations. The Beatles drummer played in the most popular band ever, met and had intimate relationships with other famous entertainers, and enjoyed a rarefied lifestyle few people from a working-class Liverpool neighborhood could dream of. Sometimes, he wished he could go back.
Ringo Starr said his Beatles fame contributed to his boring life
Ringo partied with Charlie Watts and John Bonham. He formed friendships with T. Rex’s Marc Bolan and Harry Nilsson. The drummer and Nilsson lived with John Lennon in Los Angeles in the mid-1970s. Starr partied so hard the bright sun hurt his eyes, so he made his room into a den of darkness,...
Ringo Starr said his Beatles fame contributed to his boring life
Ringo partied with Charlie Watts and John Bonham. He formed friendships with T. Rex’s Marc Bolan and Harry Nilsson. The drummer and Nilsson lived with John Lennon in Los Angeles in the mid-1970s. Starr partied so hard the bright sun hurt his eyes, so he made his room into a den of darkness,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Fans of the Amazon Prime original series Daisy Jones & the Six (which premiered in March) know that it’s not just the Fleetwood Mac-inspired music or the real-life Sunset Strip shooting locations that set the tone for the show. It’s also the ‘70s fashion that gives it a distinct sense of time and place. The fringed vests, peasant dresses, flared pants and crochet tops worn by the women leads on the show also communicate important aspects of the characters as their stories develop.
Related: Where to Watch Daisy Jones & The Six and Listen to the Soundtrack Online
Of course, it probably comes as no surprise to many viewers that much of Daisy Jones’ (Riley Keough) bohemian style is inspired by Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks.
Fans of the Amazon Prime original series Daisy Jones & the Six (which premiered in March) know that it’s not just the Fleetwood Mac-inspired music or the real-life Sunset Strip shooting locations that set the tone for the show. It’s also the ‘70s fashion that gives it a distinct sense of time and place. The fringed vests, peasant dresses, flared pants and crochet tops worn by the women leads on the show also communicate important aspects of the characters as their stories develop.
Related: Where to Watch Daisy Jones & The Six and Listen to the Soundtrack Online
Of course, it probably comes as no surprise to many viewers that much of Daisy Jones’ (Riley Keough) bohemian style is inspired by Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks.
- 7/10/2023
- by Jamie Ballard
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ringo Starr has said for decades that he only ever wanted to be a drummer. Mission accomplished, sir. His steady backbeat helped make The Beatles the biggest band on earth. On a few occasions, he outshined his bandmates and came up big on their best songs. We didn’t know it at the time, but the world changed when Richard Starkey was born on July 7, 1940. To celebrate Ringo’s birthday, here are 10 of his best solo songs from his post-Beatles career to listen to.
Ringo Starr’s birthday coincided with some major Beatles events
There must have been something about early July that made it a special time for members of The Beatles.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met on July 6, 1957. Seven years later and well on their way to conquering the pop music world, the band premiered their first movie, A Hard Day’s Night. The album and titular single dropped four days later.
Ringo Starr’s birthday coincided with some major Beatles events
There must have been something about early July that made it a special time for members of The Beatles.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met on July 6, 1957. Seven years later and well on their way to conquering the pop music world, the band premiered their first movie, A Hard Day’s Night. The album and titular single dropped four days later.
- 7/6/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Documentary
Jim Wiseman’s Sky original documentary “Williams and Mansell: Red 5” is set for a debut on Sky Documentaries and Now on July 8. Featuring some of the biggest names in F1, it follows Nigel Mansell and the Williams Racing team’s rise to fame told through the eyes of his team, family and drivers including Jenson Button, Damon Hill and Karun Chandhok.
Mansell grew up in England in the 1960s, dreaming of becoming a professional race car driver, despite not having the financial means for it, while Frank Williams was realizing his own dream at the company he founded, Williams Grand Prix Engineering. The two joined forces, and after years of trying to win together, Mansell left to join Ferrari and then ultimately retired from racing after years of ups and downs, without ever winning the Formula One Drivers’ Championship. But seemingly overnight, he came out of retirement and re-joined Williams Racing.
Jim Wiseman’s Sky original documentary “Williams and Mansell: Red 5” is set for a debut on Sky Documentaries and Now on July 8. Featuring some of the biggest names in F1, it follows Nigel Mansell and the Williams Racing team’s rise to fame told through the eyes of his team, family and drivers including Jenson Button, Damon Hill and Karun Chandhok.
Mansell grew up in England in the 1960s, dreaming of becoming a professional race car driver, despite not having the financial means for it, while Frank Williams was realizing his own dream at the company he founded, Williams Grand Prix Engineering. The two joined forces, and after years of trying to win together, Mansell left to join Ferrari and then ultimately retired from racing after years of ups and downs, without ever winning the Formula One Drivers’ Championship. But seemingly overnight, he came out of retirement and re-joined Williams Racing.
- 7/5/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
For as long as there’s been classic rock, there have been musicians more than willing to sing about their vices. Namely sex, booze, and drugs. As with so many other things they did, The Beatles turned songs about smoking pot into mainstream successes. Let’s look at their tune “Got to Get You Into My Life” and six more of the best classic rock songs about weed.
1. ‘Got to Get You Into My Life’ Artist: The Beatles
The Fab Four incorporated marijuana into their creative process soon after Bob Dylan got them high and pranked them in 1964. Two years later, Paul McCartney wrote an ode to pot, “Got to Get You Into My Life,” disguised as a boy-girl love song. Which it was, if the boy was McCartney and the girl was nicknamed Mary Jane. Paul’s song appeared on The Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver, which many music fans considered the first psychedelic record.
1. ‘Got to Get You Into My Life’ Artist: The Beatles
The Fab Four incorporated marijuana into their creative process soon after Bob Dylan got them high and pranked them in 1964. Two years later, Paul McCartney wrote an ode to pot, “Got to Get You Into My Life,” disguised as a boy-girl love song. Which it was, if the boy was McCartney and the girl was nicknamed Mary Jane. Paul’s song appeared on The Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver, which many music fans considered the first psychedelic record.
- 7/4/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Ringo Starr’s “Back Off Boogaloo” was inspired by a 1970s rock star who was close friends with Ringo. Contrary to rumor, the 1970s rock star in question did not co-write the song. The tune was Ringo’s highest-charting single in the United Kingdom.
Ringo Starr‘s “Back Off Boogaloo” became one of the most famous songs by a former Beatle. Ringo revealed a rock star from the 1970s inspired the song. In addition, the “Photograph” singer said he had to use a child’s toy to complete the hit.
Ringo Starr’s ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ was inspired by T. Rex’s Marc Bolan
According to the 2015 book Ringo: With a Little Help, Ringo said Marc Bolan, the lead singer of the glam rock band T. Rex, inspired “Back Off Boogaloo. “Marc was a dear friend who used to come into the office when I was running Apple Movies,...
Ringo Starr’s “Back Off Boogaloo” was inspired by a 1970s rock star who was close friends with Ringo. Contrary to rumor, the 1970s rock star in question did not co-write the song. The tune was Ringo’s highest-charting single in the United Kingdom.
Ringo Starr‘s “Back Off Boogaloo” became one of the most famous songs by a former Beatle. Ringo revealed a rock star from the 1970s inspired the song. In addition, the “Photograph” singer said he had to use a child’s toy to complete the hit.
Ringo Starr’s ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ was inspired by T. Rex’s Marc Bolan
According to the 2015 book Ringo: With a Little Help, Ringo said Marc Bolan, the lead singer of the glam rock band T. Rex, inspired “Back Off Boogaloo. “Marc was a dear friend who used to come into the office when I was running Apple Movies,...
- 6/26/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There’s a little moment in The Truman Show which I think about a lot. Truman and his college pals are at a ‘50s-style dance in their tuxes, twisting to a twangy, yee-haw version of T Rex’s ‘20th Century Boy’ which sounds like it was recorded at Sun Records. It is, as a guy who’s very much not Marc Bolan sings, just like rock ‘n’ roll.
But it only clicked the second time I watched the film that it was a snapshot of the weirdness which bubbles underneath the surface of The Truman Show. Jim Carrey’s Truman couldn’t possibly be exposed to actual rock ‘n’ roll in case it fired up a spirit of rebellion and mistrust of authority. The shadowy forces behind his life-as-entertainment couldn’t possibly risk their asset becoming a fan of the Beatles and deciding to turn off his mind, relax and float downstream,...
But it only clicked the second time I watched the film that it was a snapshot of the weirdness which bubbles underneath the surface of The Truman Show. Jim Carrey’s Truman couldn’t possibly be exposed to actual rock ‘n’ roll in case it fired up a spirit of rebellion and mistrust of authority. The shadowy forces behind his life-as-entertainment couldn’t possibly risk their asset becoming a fan of the Beatles and deciding to turn off his mind, relax and float downstream,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Tom Nicholson
- Empire - Movies
Also heading to French Riviera are First World War film Ace And The Scout, family film Christmas Time.
Los Angeles-based Mpx has boarded sales on glam rock drama Bolan’s Shoes starring Timothy Spall, as well as First World War film Ace And The Scout, and family film Christmas Time.
Bolan’s Shoes centres on a fan of the late T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan fan who has been living a lie since a childhood tragedy after a concert. When she reconnects with her estranged, socially maladjusted brother she reckons with her true identity through the help of music.
Ian Puleston-Davies wrote...
Los Angeles-based Mpx has boarded sales on glam rock drama Bolan’s Shoes starring Timothy Spall, as well as First World War film Ace And The Scout, and family film Christmas Time.
Bolan’s Shoes centres on a fan of the late T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan fan who has been living a lie since a childhood tragedy after a concert. When she reconnects with her estranged, socially maladjusted brother she reckons with her true identity through the help of music.
Ian Puleston-Davies wrote...
- 5/12/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
It’s an obvious point to make, but allow us just to state it once again, for the record: Andy Dwyer from Parks And Recreation really glowed up, didn’t he? Since the first Guardians Of The Galaxy movie in 2014, Chris Pratt: devilishly handsome, able to channel righteous anger, and capable of big stunt-filled set-pieces just as much as he is comedic ones.
He’s the star of several blockbuster franchises, has a number of standout voice turns under his belt, and his filmography is littered with darker, more dramatic roles, too. But which is his best? Only one way to find out: dance off, bro. Read Empire’s list of Chris Pratt’s 10 best movies now:
10. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Genuinely good sequels are something the Jurassic Park movies have historically found harder to come by than triceratops eggs, but this genuinely good sequel, uh, found a way.
He’s the star of several blockbuster franchises, has a number of standout voice turns under his belt, and his filmography is littered with darker, more dramatic roles, too. But which is his best? Only one way to find out: dance off, bro. Read Empire’s list of Chris Pratt’s 10 best movies now:
10. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Genuinely good sequels are something the Jurassic Park movies have historically found harder to come by than triceratops eggs, but this genuinely good sequel, uh, found a way.
- 5/5/2023
- by Tom Nicholson, Sophie Butcher
- Empire - Movies
Ringo Starr has never shied away from getting a little help from his friends. The drummer’s close buddies for many years included his Beatles bandmates, who assisted him in his solo career. George Harrison helped Ringo with solo project days after injuring himself on a mountain hike, for instance. Yet Ringo’s musician friends extended beyond The Beatles.
(l-r) Ringo Starr and Joe Walsh | Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic 1. Ringo Starr had an ‘intimate relationship’ with Keith Moon of The Who
Ringo and Keith Moon had different drumming styles — understated elegance compared to bombastic bashing — yet their personalities meshed well. One of Ringo’s former girlfriends said he had an intimate relationship with Moon, meaning they could hold entire conversations without speaking.
The Who drummer once angled for his friend’s job in The Beatles, but that didn’t hurt their relationship. Moon babysat Ringo’s son Zak. In a full circle moment,...
(l-r) Ringo Starr and Joe Walsh | Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic 1. Ringo Starr had an ‘intimate relationship’ with Keith Moon of The Who
Ringo and Keith Moon had different drumming styles — understated elegance compared to bombastic bashing — yet their personalities meshed well. One of Ringo’s former girlfriends said he had an intimate relationship with Moon, meaning they could hold entire conversations without speaking.
The Who drummer once angled for his friend’s job in The Beatles, but that didn’t hurt their relationship. Moon babysat Ringo’s son Zak. In a full circle moment,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin will likely never regroup. Robert Plant started his lengthy and successful solo career soon after the band broke up. His solo songs did what Zep never could — win Grammy awards — and he’s not too keen on revisiting the past. Except for when Plant sang backup to Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider on Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll” after tricking Snider into singing at a wedding.
(l-r) Robert Plant; Dee Snider | Rune Hellestad- Corbis/ Corbis via Getty Images; Chiaki Nozu/WireImage Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant was Dee Snider’s backup singer at a wedding
Plant called into Snider’s radio show in 2014 (available on SoundCloud) amid a move. He promoted his new music with the Sensational Shape Shifters and their world tour but finished his call by saying he liked the songs Snider “sang at that wedding.”
Snider filled in the details of how Plant ended...
(l-r) Robert Plant; Dee Snider | Rune Hellestad- Corbis/ Corbis via Getty Images; Chiaki Nozu/WireImage Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant was Dee Snider’s backup singer at a wedding
Plant called into Snider’s radio show in 2014 (available on SoundCloud) amid a move. He promoted his new music with the Sensational Shape Shifters and their world tour but finished his call by saying he liked the songs Snider “sang at that wedding.”
Snider filled in the details of how Plant ended...
- 4/20/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“They’re gonna put me in the movies,” Ringo Starr sang on The Ed Sullivan Show as the Beatles covered Buck Owens’ hit “Act Naturally.” The 1965 appearance featured songs from the group’s new film, Help!, director Richard Lester’s send-up of James Bond movies and other elements of spymania, as well as a follow-up to the greatest jukebox movie ever made, A Hard Day’s Night (1964). Both films put the rhythm up front. It was natural.
Prior to the nationally broadcast live performance, Starr prepared the audience by introducing himself as “all nervous and out of tune,” and smiled embarrassedly without missing or slowing a beat through his propulsive country swing. Starr was a natural performer, a locally famous beat-keeper in Liverpool before joining the Beatles, whose rhythm patterns had a character which set him apart from other drummers. His beats had personality. As the song says, he played the...
Prior to the nationally broadcast live performance, Starr prepared the audience by introducing himself as “all nervous and out of tune,” and smiled embarrassedly without missing or slowing a beat through his propulsive country swing. Starr was a natural performer, a locally famous beat-keeper in Liverpool before joining the Beatles, whose rhythm patterns had a character which set him apart from other drummers. His beats had personality. As the song says, he played the...
- 3/25/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Your first thought after seeing Bad Cinderella, the latest musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is, well, she isn’t that bad. For better and worse.
The musical, energetically directed by Laurence Connor, opens on Broadway tonight with quite a reputation: We’ve heard it was lambasted by critics in London (it wasn’t). That Andrew Lloyd Webber himself trashed it (he didn’t).
The truth: Bad Cinderella, known as plain old Cinderella during an abbreviated London run that had the dreadful timing to coincide with the Covid pandemic (that was Lloyd Webber’s point when he lamented opening the show then), is a musical that upends and modernizes the age-old tale with an irreverent, knowing tone meant to smirk away the old lessons and replace them with new ones – with morals, as in the moral of the story, that more closely aligned with today’s thinking.
What, you’ve seen this before,...
The musical, energetically directed by Laurence Connor, opens on Broadway tonight with quite a reputation: We’ve heard it was lambasted by critics in London (it wasn’t). That Andrew Lloyd Webber himself trashed it (he didn’t).
The truth: Bad Cinderella, known as plain old Cinderella during an abbreviated London run that had the dreadful timing to coincide with the Covid pandemic (that was Lloyd Webber’s point when he lamented opening the show then), is a musical that upends and modernizes the age-old tale with an irreverent, knowing tone meant to smirk away the old lessons and replace them with new ones – with morals, as in the moral of the story, that more closely aligned with today’s thinking.
What, you’ve seen this before,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Adam Driver has played many characters: a lightsaber-wielding antihero, an evil knight, a missionary, a bus driver and poet, a stand-up comedian ... you get the idea. Driver is a performer who likes to take risks — and now he's playing a guy who shoots laser guns and fights dinosaurs. Yeah, you read that right.
In "65," Scott Beck and Bryan Woods' sci-fi action thriller, Adam Driver plays Mills, a pilot who experiences a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet and discovers he's stranded on Earth ... in the past, 65 million years ago. He has one chance at a rescue, and along with another survivor, he must find his way across unknown territory teeming with larger-than-life prehistoric creatures that are dangerous, to say the least. The film delivers on dinosaur scares (you can read /Film's full review here) and monster action, and Driver describes it as a "father-daughter movie" with characters that are "three-dimensional.
In "65," Scott Beck and Bryan Woods' sci-fi action thriller, Adam Driver plays Mills, a pilot who experiences a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet and discovers he's stranded on Earth ... in the past, 65 million years ago. He has one chance at a rescue, and along with another survivor, he must find his way across unknown territory teeming with larger-than-life prehistoric creatures that are dangerous, to say the least. The film delivers on dinosaur scares (you can read /Film's full review here) and monster action, and Driver describes it as a "father-daughter movie" with characters that are "three-dimensional.
- 3/13/2023
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
Attention, anyone who’s ever said they’d gladly watch Adam Driver in anything: You’re about to have that statement put to the test.
65 pits our man Adam against a host of nearly insurmountable obstacles, ranging from rogue meteor showers to roving packs of predators to a script that runs the gamut from rookie-move bad to ridiculous — and not in that order, danger-wise. Driver is Mills, a spaceship pilot who’s pulled duty on a long transport flight and soon finds himself marooned on a mysterious planet that turns...
65 pits our man Adam against a host of nearly insurmountable obstacles, ranging from rogue meteor showers to roving packs of predators to a script that runs the gamut from rookie-move bad to ridiculous — and not in that order, danger-wise. Driver is Mills, a spaceship pilot who’s pulled duty on a long transport flight and soon finds himself marooned on a mysterious planet that turns...
- 3/10/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
The original intent of 65 was always to give audiences a false sense of familiarity. A lonely astronaut in the far reaches of space, awakened from cryo-sleep by his ship’s computer; a crew of passengers endangered when they’re forced to land on a strange world; and the distant foreboding sound of something out there in the dark. As writer-directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods concede, it’s more or less the setup of Ridley Scott’s seminal sci-fi horror movie, Alien (1979). Only 65 has an added hook. Or perhaps it’s a claw.
“I get it, there’s aliens, we’ve seen this,” Woods says with a smile, recalling the effect they wanted the movie to have on audiences at the start. “But then those aliens and that planet turn out to be Earth during the age of dinosaurs.” Suddenly, you have a story of sci-fi desperation and survival that...
“I get it, there’s aliens, we’ve seen this,” Woods says with a smile, recalling the effect they wanted the movie to have on audiences at the start. “But then those aliens and that planet turn out to be Earth during the age of dinosaurs.” Suddenly, you have a story of sci-fi desperation and survival that...
- 3/9/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's modern classic blockbuster "Jurassic Park." In honor of the milestone anniversary, Universal will be celebrating the original dinosaur adventure all year long, including a bunch of new merchandise for fans to collect.
Perhaps the most exciting reveal so far is a batch of new "Jurassic Park" Lego sets that finally deliver perfectly sized building brick versions of the Jurassic Park Jeep and Ford Explorer from the doomed theme park. But of course, it wouldn't be a proper "Jurassic Park" Lego collection without a batch of dinosaurs and minifigures for all the important characters from the beloved movie. There are also crucial details for fans to enjoy, such as the Barbasol shaving cream can be used to smuggle dinosaur DNA and the "one big pile of s***" that Ian Malcolm wryly comments upon while checking on a sick Triceratops.
Take a...
Perhaps the most exciting reveal so far is a batch of new "Jurassic Park" Lego sets that finally deliver perfectly sized building brick versions of the Jurassic Park Jeep and Ford Explorer from the doomed theme park. But of course, it wouldn't be a proper "Jurassic Park" Lego collection without a batch of dinosaurs and minifigures for all the important characters from the beloved movie. There are also crucial details for fans to enjoy, such as the Barbasol shaving cream can be used to smuggle dinosaur DNA and the "one big pile of s***" that Ian Malcolm wryly comments upon while checking on a sick Triceratops.
Take a...
- 3/8/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Fictional band Daisy Jones & the Six is set to take the stage — and small screen — beginning in March. Adapted from the New York Times bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the Prime Video TV series comes from Reese Witherspoon’s production company Hello Sunshine. Reid’s novel was the February 2019 Reese’s Book Club selection, but the rights to adapt the book itself were optioned before it was officially published. Nearly five years later, delayed by Covid, the show will rock the world in its global debut on Prime Video March 3.
Many characters come together to form the iconic band, from Riley Keough’s Daisy Jones to Sam Claflin’s Billy Dunne. Set mostly in the ‘70s Los Angeles rock scene on the Sunset Strip, the story is steeped in rock ‘n roll lore and set to songs like Carole King’s “I Feel the Earth Move” and Marc Bolan...
Many characters come together to form the iconic band, from Riley Keough’s Daisy Jones to Sam Claflin’s Billy Dunne. Set mostly in the ‘70s Los Angeles rock scene on the Sunset Strip, the story is steeped in rock ‘n roll lore and set to songs like Carole King’s “I Feel the Earth Move” and Marc Bolan...
- 3/3/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
You know what? Maybe "Jurassic Park" had it all wrong. Who needs to bring dinosaurs to the modern day when we could instead take a trip millions and millions of years back to the prehistoric past and imagine how they would've lived in their own natural environments? Apple TV+ apparently had the same idea with last year's debut of "Prehistoric Planet," the nature documentary series depicting Earth as it would've been in the Cretaceous Period. Spearheaded by Jon Favreau and narrated by the dulcet tones of Sir David Attenborough, the state-of-the-art graphics, up-to-date scientific research, and surprisingly compelling narratives all led to positive reactions all across the board (you can read /Film's review by Sarah Milner here).
Now, the streaming service is gearing up for round two of "Prehistoric Planet." Apple announced that the "epic natural history documentary event" has been greenlit for season 2, which will debut with five episodes...
Now, the streaming service is gearing up for round two of "Prehistoric Planet." Apple announced that the "epic natural history documentary event" has been greenlit for season 2, which will debut with five episodes...
- 3/3/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Tarchia brothers in season 2 of Apple TV+’s ‘Prehistoric Planet’
Apple TV+ is once again delving into the world of dinosaurs with season two of Prehistoric Planet. The five-episode first season premiered in May 2022, and season two is scheduled to debut on May 22, 2023.
Sir David Attenborough returns to narrate the critically acclaimed series. Two-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer wrote the original score.
“The award-winning first season of Prehistoric Planet brought dinosaurs back to life in a way global audiences had never seen before,” stated Jay Hunt, Creative Director, Europe, Apple TV+. “Collaborating with the brilliant Jon Favreau and our fantastic partners at the BBC, we are thrilled that viewers will once again have the opportunity to be immersed in our world as it was 66 million years ago and to experience even more weird and wonderful creatures.”
BBC Studios Natural History Unit produced, and Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton served as executive producers.
Apple TV+ is once again delving into the world of dinosaurs with season two of Prehistoric Planet. The five-episode first season premiered in May 2022, and season two is scheduled to debut on May 22, 2023.
Sir David Attenborough returns to narrate the critically acclaimed series. Two-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer wrote the original score.
“The award-winning first season of Prehistoric Planet brought dinosaurs back to life in a way global audiences had never seen before,” stated Jay Hunt, Creative Director, Europe, Apple TV+. “Collaborating with the brilliant Jon Favreau and our fantastic partners at the BBC, we are thrilled that viewers will once again have the opportunity to be immersed in our world as it was 66 million years ago and to experience even more weird and wonderful creatures.”
BBC Studios Natural History Unit produced, and Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton served as executive producers.
- 3/2/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“Prehistoric Planet” – exec produced by Jon Favreau and narrated by naturalist David Attenborough – has been given a second season order from Apple TV+.
The five-episode season promises new dinosaurs, habitats and scientific discoveries when it returns for a week-long event on May 22 as well as glimpses of fan favorites such as Tyrannosaurus rex.
Favreau returns to exec produce alongside Mike Gunton and BBC Studios Natural History Unit while Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman and Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music provide a soaring prehistoric score.
The show combines high tech wildlife filmmaking alongside state-of-the-art technology and insight from dinosaur and natural history experts with support from the photorealistic visual effects of Mpc (“The Lion King”) applied to concept art created by Jellyfish Pictures (“The Book of Boba Fett”). The result is an immersive experience that transports the viewer back to the prehistoric age.
“The award-winning first season of ‘Prehistoric Planet’ brought...
The five-episode season promises new dinosaurs, habitats and scientific discoveries when it returns for a week-long event on May 22 as well as glimpses of fan favorites such as Tyrannosaurus rex.
Favreau returns to exec produce alongside Mike Gunton and BBC Studios Natural History Unit while Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman and Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music provide a soaring prehistoric score.
The show combines high tech wildlife filmmaking alongside state-of-the-art technology and insight from dinosaur and natural history experts with support from the photorealistic visual effects of Mpc (“The Lion King”) applied to concept art created by Jellyfish Pictures (“The Book of Boba Fett”). The result is an immersive experience that transports the viewer back to the prehistoric age.
“The award-winning first season of ‘Prehistoric Planet’ brought...
- 3/2/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Prehistoric Planet will be back for a second season. Apple TV+ has renewed the award-winning natural history series from executive producers Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton and BBC Studios Natural History Unit (Planet Earth). Narrated by David Attenborough, the five-episode second season will premiere globally in a five-day week-long event beginning May 22 on Apple TV+.
“The award-winning first season of Prehistoric Planet brought dinosaurs back to life in a way global audiences had never seen before,” said Jay Hunt, Creative Director, Europe, Apple TV+. “Collaborating with the brilliant Jon Favreau and our fantastic partners at the BBC, we are thrilled that viewers will once again have the opportunity to be immersed in our world as it was 66 million years ago and to experience even more weird and wonderful creatures.”
Prehistoric Planet combines award-winning wildlife filmmaking, the latest paleontology learnings and state-of-the-art technology to unveil the spectacular habitats and inhabitants of...
“The award-winning first season of Prehistoric Planet brought dinosaurs back to life in a way global audiences had never seen before,” said Jay Hunt, Creative Director, Europe, Apple TV+. “Collaborating with the brilliant Jon Favreau and our fantastic partners at the BBC, we are thrilled that viewers will once again have the opportunity to be immersed in our world as it was 66 million years ago and to experience even more weird and wonderful creatures.”
Prehistoric Planet combines award-winning wildlife filmmaking, the latest paleontology learnings and state-of-the-art technology to unveil the spectacular habitats and inhabitants of...
- 3/2/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The debut of Prime Video’s upcoming “Daisy Jones & The Six” is right around the corner, and in advance of the highly anticipated musical miniseries, based on the bestseller by Taylor Jenkins Reid, costume designer Denise Wingate spoke with People about the significance of the characters’ clothing choices.
In the series, Riley Keough stars as the titular Daisy Jones, lead singer in a rock band that goes from obscurity to stardom in the 1970s.
Given Keough’s family heritage — her grandfather is none other than the late Elvis Presley — Wingate felt it was appropriate that some of the fashions in the show pay tribute to the King of Rock ‘n Roll.
Read More: Riley Keough Skips ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ Event Amid Trust Dispute With Grandmother Priscilla Presley
According to Wingate, she purchased two coats on Etsy that she felt were reminiscent of Presley’s iconic style.
As Wingate noted,...
In the series, Riley Keough stars as the titular Daisy Jones, lead singer in a rock band that goes from obscurity to stardom in the 1970s.
Given Keough’s family heritage — her grandfather is none other than the late Elvis Presley — Wingate felt it was appropriate that some of the fashions in the show pay tribute to the King of Rock ‘n Roll.
Read More: Riley Keough Skips ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ Event Amid Trust Dispute With Grandmother Priscilla Presley
According to Wingate, she purchased two coats on Etsy that she felt were reminiscent of Presley’s iconic style.
As Wingate noted,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Paul Walker enjoyed a lengthy career in Hollywood that carried him through various roles in several unique movies before his unfortunate death in 2013 at just 40 years old. Fans likely remember him best as Brian O'Conner in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, but the talented and handsome actor also appeared in critical hits such as "Pleasantville," "Joy Ride," and Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers," and served as executive producer on the films "Vehicle 19," "Hours," and "Pawn Shop Chronicles." He even enjoyed a guest spot on National Geographic's "Expedition Great White" in 2009.
In his youth, Walker popped up in a variety of high-profile TV shows, among them "Highway to Heaven," "Charles in Charge," "Who's the Boss," and "Touched by an Angel," before making the leap to schlocky B-movie horror films such as "Tammy and the Rex," opposite Denise Richards, in which his character's brain somehow lands inside a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
In his youth, Walker popped up in a variety of high-profile TV shows, among them "Highway to Heaven," "Charles in Charge," "Who's the Boss," and "Touched by an Angel," before making the leap to schlocky B-movie horror films such as "Tammy and the Rex," opposite Denise Richards, in which his character's brain somehow lands inside a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
- 2/21/2023
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
Ringo Starr’s son, Zak Starkey, followed in his footsteps and became a drummer. He’s played with several bands, including Oasis and The Who, and he now says he considers his father one of the greatest drummers of all time. He didn’t always feel this way, though. Starkey once said that while he appreciated Starr’s timekeeping skills, he didn’t think he was actually that talented of a musician.
Zak Starkey and Ringo Starr | David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images Ringo Starr’s son is a drummer
Starkey became a drummer like his father, though he said one of his biggest influences was one of Starr’s friends.
“Keith Moon was my first big influence, definitely,” he told Modern Drummer in 2007. “I wanted to play the drums because of Keith. When I was very young there was music all around me in my parents’ house. You...
Zak Starkey and Ringo Starr | David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images Ringo Starr’s son is a drummer
Starkey became a drummer like his father, though he said one of his biggest influences was one of Starr’s friends.
“Keith Moon was my first big influence, definitely,” he told Modern Drummer in 2007. “I wanted to play the drums because of Keith. When I was very young there was music all around me in my parents’ house. You...
- 2/18/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ringo Starr’s son, Zak Starkey, followed in his footsteps, becoming a drummer and playing for bands like Oasis and The Who. While it seems that drumming runs in the family, Starkey said he didn’t learn much from his father. Starr offered to help him play the drums, but he gave his son one lesson. He said he wanted to play the instrument because of a different drummer.
Maureen Starkey, Zak Starkey, and Ringo Starr | Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images Ringo Starr’s son Zak said he didn’t like being related to a Beatle at first
Starkey said that when he was growing up, his father was often absent. Starkey resented him for this.
Zak Starkey | John Atashian/Getty Images
“To be perfectly honest, being Ringo’s son is the biggest drag in my life,” he said as a teenager, per the book Ringo: With a Little Help by Michael Seth Starr.
Maureen Starkey, Zak Starkey, and Ringo Starr | Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images Ringo Starr’s son Zak said he didn’t like being related to a Beatle at first
Starkey said that when he was growing up, his father was often absent. Starkey resented him for this.
Zak Starkey | John Atashian/Getty Images
“To be perfectly honest, being Ringo’s son is the biggest drag in my life,” he said as a teenager, per the book Ringo: With a Little Help by Michael Seth Starr.
- 2/16/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Plot: The adventures of super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City, the duo works together to protect the city’s Lower East Side from danger.
Review: Since Marvel Studios rose to power in Hollywood, comic book animated series have varied wildly in quality. While DC and other companies have successfully adapted their titles, Marvel Comics-inspired animated projects have been all over the place. In recent years, we have gotten projects like M.O.D.O.K. and Hit-Monkey, as well as the MCU series What If?… All of these shows have grappled with mature storytelling, while the Disney feature film Big Hero 6 serves as the only big-screen project to take advantage of Marvel superheroes. Now, Disney Animation and Marvel have combined their powers for a new, kid-friendly animated series that harnesses the wholesome brand that the House of Mouse...
Review: Since Marvel Studios rose to power in Hollywood, comic book animated series have varied wildly in quality. While DC and other companies have successfully adapted their titles, Marvel Comics-inspired animated projects have been all over the place. In recent years, we have gotten projects like M.O.D.O.K. and Hit-Monkey, as well as the MCU series What If?… All of these shows have grappled with mature storytelling, while the Disney feature film Big Hero 6 serves as the only big-screen project to take advantage of Marvel superheroes. Now, Disney Animation and Marvel have combined their powers for a new, kid-friendly animated series that harnesses the wholesome brand that the House of Mouse...
- 2/6/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
After The Monkees ended as both a band and a television series, Micky Dolenz spent several years exploring other aspects of the entertainment business. However, he remained a staple of the Hollywood nighttime scene due to a longtime friendship with Alice Cooper. Their recreational softball team turned drinking club became the legendary Hollywood Vampires. This eclectic band of musicians held court at Hollywood Rainbow Bar and Grill, raising what Dolenz called “holy hell” with a group that included John Lennon and Keith Moon.
John Lennon, Anne Murray, Harry Nilsson, Alice Cooper, and Micky Dolenz in 1973 | Richard Creamer/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Related
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- 2/6/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
If it’s true that good things come to those who wait then Willie J Healey is due for greatness. The indie-funk artist has quietly been chipping away at the music industry for the past decade. But now, with all his ducks in a row, Healey is ready for recognition. At this present moment, though, he and I are trying to wangle our way into a private dining room in a London restaurant for some peace and quiet. One white lie from the sympathetic waitress to her manager and we’re in. Luckily, Healey is dressed the part. The Oxfordshire-born artist is wearing a smart jacket and black trousers; his red hair is slicked back. Shiny black cowboy boots peek out from underneath his hem.
The indie-funk artist is no newbie. Healey, 28, has two records already under his belt and his third forthcoming album is his most refined yet. Due in August,...
The indie-funk artist is no newbie. Healey, 28, has two records already under his belt and his third forthcoming album is his most refined yet. Due in August,...
- 1/23/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Actor Dwayne Johnson, in a reflective post, spoke about “having the guts to fail” after the ‘Black Adam’ box office bomb.
On early Thursday, the 50-year-old wrestler-turned-actor posted on his Instagram page a video of him retreating to the woods while sharing an empowering message about embracing failure.
“Tapping in with you with a quick thought that’s anchored my success (and failures) over the years that may anchor and help you too on your journey. Having the guts to fail is far more powerful than having the desire to succeed. Having the desire to succeed is very attractive. It’s sexy,” he wrote in the caption.
“While having the guts to fail is extremely uncomfortable. And sometimes it’s scary,” he admitted, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“But guts over desire has served me all throughout my career – and when we put ourselves in positions to be uncomfortable – to have the...
On early Thursday, the 50-year-old wrestler-turned-actor posted on his Instagram page a video of him retreating to the woods while sharing an empowering message about embracing failure.
“Tapping in with you with a quick thought that’s anchored my success (and failures) over the years that may anchor and help you too on your journey. Having the guts to fail is far more powerful than having the desire to succeed. Having the desire to succeed is very attractive. It’s sexy,” he wrote in the caption.
“While having the guts to fail is extremely uncomfortable. And sometimes it’s scary,” he admitted, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“But guts over desire has served me all throughout my career – and when we put ourselves in positions to be uncomfortable – to have the...
- 1/6/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Disney+ is opening up the New Year just the way it likes to: with plenty of Star Wars. Disney+’s list of new releases for January 2023 is highlighted by a fresh season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 2 premieres its first two episodes on Wednesday, Jan. 4. New episodes of this show about an elite squad of clone troopers will follow each Wednesday. If nothing else, this Dave Filoni-project should ease the wait before The Mandalorian season 3.
Other Disney+ originals of note this month include Chasing Waves on Jan. 11 and Mila in the Multiverse on Jan. 25. The only new Disney+ movie in January will be King Shakir Recycle on Jan. 18. There aren’t many notable library titles to speak of but I would be lying if I said the title of the Nat Geo documentary Strangest Bird Alive on Jan. 6 didn’t intrigue me.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 2 premieres its first two episodes on Wednesday, Jan. 4. New episodes of this show about an elite squad of clone troopers will follow each Wednesday. If nothing else, this Dave Filoni-project should ease the wait before The Mandalorian season 3.
Other Disney+ originals of note this month include Chasing Waves on Jan. 11 and Mila in the Multiverse on Jan. 25. The only new Disney+ movie in January will be King Shakir Recycle on Jan. 18. There aren’t many notable library titles to speak of but I would be lying if I said the title of the Nat Geo documentary Strangest Bird Alive on Jan. 6 didn’t intrigue me.
- 1/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Casablanca Records is one of the most influential music labels in history, but the story of its founder, Neil Bogart, isn't as well-known as it should be. Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Isley Brothers, The Village People, Bill Withers, and the rock band Kiss all rose to great heights thanks to Bogart and were signed to the label that would become the most successful independent record company in history. Now, the film "Spinning Gold" looks to transport audiences back to the 1970s, when disco reigned supreme, funk was beginning to pick up steam, and Neil Bogart was on top of the world. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming music producer biopic, and more.
Spinning Gold Release Date And Where You Can Watch It
"Spinning Gold" will be available in theaters starting March 31, 2023. The film is being distributed by Hero Entertainment and Howling Wolf Films,...
Spinning Gold Release Date And Where You Can Watch It
"Spinning Gold" will be available in theaters starting March 31, 2023. The film is being distributed by Hero Entertainment and Howling Wolf Films,...
- 12/24/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Disney is ready to welcome folks back to New York’s American Museum of Natural History for another late-night adventure in the Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again trailer. The all-new animated escapade based on the popular film franchise opens its doors on Disney+ on December 9, 2022. Many of your favorite characters from the original trilogy return and are as into causing mischief as they’ve ever been.
Per Disney’s official press release:
Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again features the voices of Joshua Bassett, Jamie Demetriou, Alice Isaaz, Gillian Jacobs, Joseph Kamal, Thomas Lennon, Zachary Levi, Akmal Saleh, Kieran Sequoia, Jack Whitehall, Bowen Yang, and Steve Zahn. The film is directed by Matt Danner, the writers are Ray DeLaurentis & Will Schifrin, the producer is Shawn Levy, and the executive producers are Emily Morris, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, and Michael Barnathan, with music by John Paesano.
The original...
Per Disney’s official press release:
Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again features the voices of Joshua Bassett, Jamie Demetriou, Alice Isaaz, Gillian Jacobs, Joseph Kamal, Thomas Lennon, Zachary Levi, Akmal Saleh, Kieran Sequoia, Jack Whitehall, Bowen Yang, and Steve Zahn. The film is directed by Matt Danner, the writers are Ray DeLaurentis & Will Schifrin, the producer is Shawn Levy, and the executive producers are Emily Morris, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, and Michael Barnathan, with music by John Paesano.
The original...
- 11/29/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
When Ezra Furman first heard Transformer, Lou Reed’s louche, bristling second album, it was as though she’d found her way out of a locked room. “Who I thought Lou Reed was [when I was] in high school became, like, ‘Oh, I’ll follow that. That’s a way to go.’” The seminal 1972 record – which celebrates its 50th anniversary today – was to become a touchstone for Furman’s own subversive work.
You can hear it in her sound. The raw crackle. The often distorted guitars. The slightly haughty vocals. Reed’s fingerprints are all over Furman’s music. And, in her own words, Transformer “had a lot to do with being publicly androgynous and queer”. Furman, who came out as a trans woman last year and is bisexual, has in the past called Reed “an ideal figure to me”. In fact, Reed’s sound and philosophy spoke to Furman so much that,...
You can hear it in her sound. The raw crackle. The often distorted guitars. The slightly haughty vocals. Reed’s fingerprints are all over Furman’s music. And, in her own words, Transformer “had a lot to do with being publicly androgynous and queer”. Furman, who came out as a trans woman last year and is bisexual, has in the past called Reed “an ideal figure to me”. In fact, Reed’s sound and philosophy spoke to Furman so much that,...
- 11/7/2022
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
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