Timbaland and fans went on a social-media tear after Lifetime premiered a controversial biopic about Aaliyah, the 22-year-old R&B superstar who died in a plane crash in 2001. The mega-producer, who had worked with the late singer, posted a barrage of messages over the weekend that began with "Hope yal' not watching this!!!!!!!!" and continued with "Lifetime disrespects Aaliyah" before ending the diatribe with an unspecified promise to express more of his displeasure later. He wrote, "Ok ok ok I've think I've made my point on how I feel so plsss don't ask me just go to @timbaland and u...
- 11/17/2014
- by Lynette Rice, @lynetterice
- PEOPLE.com
Lifetime premiered their Aaliyah biopic, Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, Saturday night -- and Twitter responded with disappointment. The film is based on Christopher John Farley's Aaliyah: More than a Woman, a biography of the singer who died in 2001 at age 22. Lifetime's project has been the subject of controversy since the beginning: Aaliyah's parents, vocal about their disapproval of the film, prevented Lifetime from acquiring the rights to Aaliyah's music - so none of the late singer's songs are included in the movie. Then Zendaya Coleman, who was set to play Aaliyah, dropped out in June amid criticism...
- 11/16/2014
- by Ariana Bacle
- EW - Inside TV
Based on Christopher John Farley's book Aaliyah: More Than a Woman, Lifetime's Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B follows the meteoric rise of the young singer, who was tragically killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas in 2001. The project was defined early on by many fits and starts, including the first actress cast as Aaliyah, Zendaya Coleman, leaving the production after heavy criticism on all sides (including her own). Coleman was then replaced by Alexandra Shipp, who also sings the movie's few songs, after a lawsuit from Aaliyah's family blocked the rights to her hits. The family's main
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- 11/14/2014
- by Allison Keene
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lifetime’s Original Movie, "Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B," starring Alexandra Shipp as the beloved actress and music sensation, is set to premiere 3 days from now, this Saturday, November 15, at 8pm Et/Pt. We have a review coming in the next day or two. The 2-hour movie, executive produced by Howard Braunstein, Debra Martin Chase and Wendy Williams, is based on the bestseller "Aaliyah: More Than a Woman" by former Time Magazine music editor Christopher John Farley. The film follows the performer’s journey, from her debut on "Star Search" at the age of ten, to the challenges she faced during her rise to become the "Princess of...
- 11/12/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Lifetime’s Original Movie, "Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B," starring Alexandra Shipp as the beloved actress and music sensation, is set to premiere Saturday, November 15, at 8pm Et/Pt. The 2-hour movie, executive produced by Howard Braunstein, Debra Martin Chase and Wendy Williams, is based on the bestseller "Aaliyah: More Than a Woman" by former Time Magazine music editor Christopher John Farley. The film follows the performer’s journey, from her debut on "Star Search" at the age of ten, to the challenges she faced during her rise to become the "Princess of R&B." On August 25, 2001, at the height of her popularity, her...
- 10/15/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Lifetime’s Original Movie, "Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B," starring Alexandra Shipp as the beloved actress and music sensation, is set to premiere Saturday, November 15, at 8pm Et/Pt. The 2-hour movie, executive produced by Howard Braunstein, Debra Martin Chase and Wendy Williams, is based on the bestseller "Aaliyah: More Than a Woman" by former Time Magazine music editor Christopher John Farley. The film follows the performer’s journey, from her debut on "Star Search" at the age of ten, to the challenges she faced during her rise to become the "Princess of R&B." On August 25, 2001, at the height of her popularity, her...
- 9/28/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Lifetime offered viewers a first look at its Aaliyah biopic this weekend, releasing a brief, 15-second trailer that shows its new star, Alexandra Shipp, taking on the role of the late R&B singer.
While the short trailer shows little more than a moody glimpse of Shipp undertaking some of Aaliyah's distinctive choreography and channeling her fashion and attitude, it also provides some reassurance that the production is back on track after a rocky start earlier this summer. At the end of the clip comes a note that Aaliyah: The...
While the short trailer shows little more than a moody glimpse of Shipp undertaking some of Aaliyah's distinctive choreography and channeling her fashion and attitude, it also provides some reassurance that the production is back on track after a rocky start earlier this summer. At the end of the clip comes a note that Aaliyah: The...
- 9/28/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Lifetime’s Original Movie, "Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B," starring Alexandra Shipp as the beloved actress and music sensation, is set to premiere Saturday, November 15, at 8pm Et/Pt. The two-hour movie event is executive produced by Howard Braunstein, Debra Martin Chase and Wendy Williams, and based on the bestseller Aaliyah: More Than a Woman by former Time Magazine music editor Christopher John Farley. The film follows the beautiful and talented performer’s inspirational journey, from her debut on Star Search at the age of ten, to the challenges she faced during her rise to become the Princess of R&B. On August 25, 2001, at the height...
- 9/18/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Lifetime has found its replacement for Zendaya Coleman.
Alexandra Shipp will play late R&B singer Aaliyah in Lifetime’s upcoming biopic Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B (working title), EW has confirmed. The planned film is set to premiere this fall and will be executive produced by Debra Martin Chase and talk show host Wendy Williams.
Willams broke the news earlier today when she tweeted:
I'm excited to exec produce the Aaliyah @lifetimetv movie w/ @DebraMChase. Prod starts later this month and @AlexShipppp will play Aaliyah.— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) July 18, 2014
Shipp’s previous film credits include Nicklelodeon’s House of Anubis,...
Alexandra Shipp will play late R&B singer Aaliyah in Lifetime’s upcoming biopic Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B (working title), EW has confirmed. The planned film is set to premiere this fall and will be executive produced by Debra Martin Chase and talk show host Wendy Williams.
Willams broke the news earlier today when she tweeted:
I'm excited to exec produce the Aaliyah @lifetimetv movie w/ @DebraMChase. Prod starts later this month and @AlexShipppp will play Aaliyah.— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) July 18, 2014
Shipp’s previous film credits include Nicklelodeon’s House of Anubis,...
- 7/18/2014
- by Chancellor Agard
- EW - Inside TV
Well, that didn't last long. Zendaya, best known for her role in the Disney Channel series "Shake It Up" and a stint on Season 16 of "Dancing with the Stars," has exited Lifetime's planned biopic on the late R&B star Aaliyah after news of her casting became the subject of criticism. "Zendaya is no longer involved in the project," a rep for the actress told E! News on Sunday. Another source pegged "production issues" and problems securing the rights to Aaliyah's music as the reason behind her departure. "Aaliyah has always been an inspiration to Zendaya," said the unnamed source. "She was honored to portray her and pay tribute to her. If she is going to do it, she wants to do it right." A statement released last week on behalf of Aaliyah's family lambasted the project: "Aaliyah was more than a singer, she was -and is still – an American...
- 6/29/2014
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
Zendaya Coleman, 17, has been cast to play R&B singer Aaliyah in a Lifetime biopic.
Zendaya Excited To Play Aaliyah
Zendaya, a Disney channel star, is more than excited to take on the role, calling Aaliyah her “biggest inspiration” on Twitter.
I'm just a 17 year old girl who got cast to play one of her biggest inspirations #positive
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) June 17, 2014
“She’s been an inspiration and influence in my whole career, her talent still shines brighter than ever, all I wanna do is honor her / Show how much she accomplished in only 22 years…she’s beautiful inside and there will never be another Aaliyah, I just hope to share her / beautiful story, and make her proud up in heaven #babygirl #forever #OneInAMillion,” Zendaya tweeted on Monday after the news was announced.
She's been an inspiration and influence in my whole career, her talent still shines brighter then ever, all...
Zendaya Excited To Play Aaliyah
Zendaya, a Disney channel star, is more than excited to take on the role, calling Aaliyah her “biggest inspiration” on Twitter.
I'm just a 17 year old girl who got cast to play one of her biggest inspirations #positive
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) June 17, 2014
“She’s been an inspiration and influence in my whole career, her talent still shines brighter than ever, all I wanna do is honor her / Show how much she accomplished in only 22 years…she’s beautiful inside and there will never be another Aaliyah, I just hope to share her / beautiful story, and make her proud up in heaven #babygirl #forever #OneInAMillion,” Zendaya tweeted on Monday after the news was announced.
She's been an inspiration and influence in my whole career, her talent still shines brighter then ever, all...
- 6/17/2014
- Uinterview
Jon Stewart unloaded on the media for its speculative coverage over the leaked surveillance tape showing Beyonce's sister going after Jay Z in an elevator. Also read: Whoopi Goldberg: Jay Z Had the Right to Hit Solange Knowles Back (Video) “You have to watch!” Stewart said. “We'll make you watch.” While chastising the various media personalities who gave their own “baseless speculation” on what happened (e.g. infidelity, record label disputes, drinking) he praised the Wall Street Journal's Christopher John Farley for standing up to CNN's Chris Cuomo. Also read: 6 Craziest Jay Z-Solange Knowles Fight Theories:...
- 5/15/2014
- by James Crugnale
- The Wrap
CNN New Day host Chris Cuomo took a shot at “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart, saying he only kidded around with guests during interviews and didn’t hold people’s feet to the fire. “…The court jester himself, Jon Stewart,” said Cuomo. “When he gets a heavy in the chair next to him, he’s making jokes or nodding yes, yes, yes! Cuomo was discussing Jimmy Fallon’s style as an interviewer with Wall Street Journal editor Christopher John Farley and was curious who wouldn’t suck up to interview subjects. Also read: George Zimmerman Tells CNN’s Chris Cuomo...
- 2/18/2014
- by James Crugnale
- The Wrap
A new report reveals that his girlfriend realized Philip was missing when he didn’t pick up their three children on the morning of his death on Feb. 2. The circumstances only highlight how sudden Philip’s death is, and the fact that all those who knew him said that he was not only a great man, but a great father.
Having recently separated with his long-time partner and mother of his children, Mimi O’Donnell, Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46, was supposed to pick up his children on the morning of his death on Feb. 2. However, when he did not arrive to pick up Cooper, 10, Tallulah, 7, and Willa, 5, from Mimi’s house, the 46-year-old costume designer sent Philip’s close friend, David Bar Katz, to check up on the father-of-three, Mail Online reports.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Was Supposed To Pick Up His Three Children On The Morning Of His Death On Feb.
Having recently separated with his long-time partner and mother of his children, Mimi O’Donnell, Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46, was supposed to pick up his children on the morning of his death on Feb. 2. However, when he did not arrive to pick up Cooper, 10, Tallulah, 7, and Willa, 5, from Mimi’s house, the 46-year-old costume designer sent Philip’s close friend, David Bar Katz, to check up on the father-of-three, Mail Online reports.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Was Supposed To Pick Up His Three Children On The Morning Of His Death On Feb.
- 2/3/2014
- by Hollywood Life Staff
- HollywoodLife
The actress categories always seem to be the most exciting every single year and this year is already shaping up to be no different. Following the Cannes Film Festival there is some definite shuffling of the contenders to be done following the initial release of my first predictions in the Best Actress category over two months ago and with the moving and shaking comes four new names added to the list. First, however, we'll begin at the top where I've kept Naomi Watts at #1 for her role in Diana. The film from director Oliver Hirschbiegel was picked up by eOne Films out of the Cannes Film Festival and will be released later this year. I must admit, the fact eOne picked it up and not a larger studio gives me a little pause, but I just get the feeling we're coming to a point in Watts' career where she's considered...
- 6/3/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
If Volkswagen’s “The Force” commercial is the original Star Wars and last year’s “The Dog Strikes Back” spot is The Empire Strikes Back, then logically, a Return of the Jedi-style ad should have wrapped up the trilogy this year. Instead, the company elected to go in an entirely different direction with their 2013 Super Bowl offering… though the new spot does carry a whiff of The Phantom Menace.
The ad features a smiley white dude named Dave who tries to cheer up his dour coworkers by spouting “don’t worry, be happy”-esque platitudes in a thick Jamaican accent.
The ad features a smiley white dude named Dave who tries to cheer up his dour coworkers by spouting “don’t worry, be happy”-esque platitudes in a thick Jamaican accent.
- 1/28/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
Courtesy Michelle Phan Sketch by YouTube star Michelle Phan of Journal senior editor Christopher John Farley.
Michelle Phan is the queen of YouTube beauty tutorials, and her videos have been viewed more than 573 million times. She stopped by the Wall Street Journal today and unveiled a hidden talent: portraiture.
Phan sketched a picture of me while we both sat on the fourth floor of the Wall Street Journal offices. She used her practiced eye to attempt to bring out the...
Michelle Phan is the queen of YouTube beauty tutorials, and her videos have been viewed more than 573 million times. She stopped by the Wall Street Journal today and unveiled a hidden talent: portraiture.
Phan sketched a picture of me while we both sat on the fourth floor of the Wall Street Journal offices. She used her practiced eye to attempt to bring out the...
- 5/3/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Christopher John Farley Magic Johnson, center, speaks after a performance of “Magic/Bird.”
Earvin “Magic” Johnson just led a group of investors that bought the Los Angeles Dodgers, but at a recent New York event he revealed that he wasn’t adept at actually playing the sport.
The basketball great appeared today at the end of a performance of “Magic/Bird,” a new Broadway play about Johnson’s rivalry/friendship with fellow hoops legend Larry Bird, to answer questions from...
Earvin “Magic” Johnson just led a group of investors that bought the Los Angeles Dodgers, but at a recent New York event he revealed that he wasn’t adept at actually playing the sport.
The basketball great appeared today at the end of a performance of “Magic/Bird,” a new Broadway play about Johnson’s rivalry/friendship with fellow hoops legend Larry Bird, to answer questions from...
- 4/13/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Christopher John Farley The scene at the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll
Attending the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll was a lot like watching children’s television–except the lines were longer.
The annual event–which dates back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes was in office–took place on the South Lawn of the White House today with nearly-perfect clear cool weather. 30,000 guests were expected to take part in a wide range of events including mini-concerts, jump-rope making and egg rolling races.
Attending the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll was a lot like watching children’s television–except the lines were longer.
The annual event–which dates back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes was in office–took place on the South Lawn of the White House today with nearly-perfect clear cool weather. 30,000 guests were expected to take part in a wide range of events including mini-concerts, jump-rope making and egg rolling races.
- 4/9/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
AMC Scene from “Mad Men.”
Editor’s note: Every Sunday after the newest episode of “Mad Men,” lawyer and Supreme Court advocate Walter Dellinger will host an online dialogue about the show. The participants include Columbia University history professor Alan Brinkley, Stanford Law Professor Pam Karlan, and Columbia theater and television professor Evangeline Morphos. Dellinger will post his thoughts shortly after each episode ends at 11 p.m., and the others will add their commentary in the hours and days that follow.
Editor’s note: Every Sunday after the newest episode of “Mad Men,” lawyer and Supreme Court advocate Walter Dellinger will host an online dialogue about the show. The participants include Columbia University history professor Alan Brinkley, Stanford Law Professor Pam Karlan, and Columbia theater and television professor Evangeline Morphos. Dellinger will post his thoughts shortly after each episode ends at 11 p.m., and the others will add their commentary in the hours and days that follow.
- 4/2/2012
- by Walter Dellinger
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
HBO Richard Madden as Robb Stark
HBO’s epic fantasy series “Game of Thrones” returns tonight at 9 p.m. Et with more backstabbing, front stabbing and stabbing of all sorts–not to mention dragons.
At the center of the action is actor Richard Madden who plays Robb Stark, one of the royals vying to establish power in a clash of would-be kings. The Lord of Winterfell is now King in the North, and wants to avenge his father’s death.
HBO’s epic fantasy series “Game of Thrones” returns tonight at 9 p.m. Et with more backstabbing, front stabbing and stabbing of all sorts–not to mention dragons.
At the center of the action is actor Richard Madden who plays Robb Stark, one of the royals vying to establish power in a clash of would-be kings. The Lord of Winterfell is now King in the North, and wants to avenge his father’s death.
- 4/1/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Ron Burgundy is making a comeback.
Actor Will Ferrell, after jamming on a flute, announced on “Conan” that he plans to make a sequel to his popular movie “Anchorman” in which he played San Diego-based local news anchor Ron Burgundy. The movie was a send-up of TV news and 1970s culture.
He stopped by the show in character to say that he was launching the project and that Paramount would be making the film. The original movie, directed by Adam McKay,...
Actor Will Ferrell, after jamming on a flute, announced on “Conan” that he plans to make a sequel to his popular movie “Anchorman” in which he played San Diego-based local news anchor Ron Burgundy. The movie was a send-up of TV news and 1970s culture.
He stopped by the show in character to say that he was launching the project and that Paramount would be making the film. The original movie, directed by Adam McKay,...
- 3/29/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
AMC Scene from “Mad Men” with Jon Hamm as Don Draper and Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson.
Editor’s note: Every Sunday after the newest episode of “Mad Men,” lawyer and Supreme Court advocate Walter Dellinger will host an online dialogue about the show. The participants include Columbia University history professor Alan Brinkley, Stanford Law Professor Pam Karlan, and Columbia theater and television professor Evangeline Morphos. Dellinger will post his thoughts shortly after each episode ends at 11 p.m., and...
Editor’s note: Every Sunday after the newest episode of “Mad Men,” lawyer and Supreme Court advocate Walter Dellinger will host an online dialogue about the show. The participants include Columbia University history professor Alan Brinkley, Stanford Law Professor Pam Karlan, and Columbia theater and television professor Evangeline Morphos. Dellinger will post his thoughts shortly after each episode ends at 11 p.m., and...
- 3/26/2012
- by Walter Dellinger
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
AMC Rich Sommer, left, as Harry Crane and Jon Hamm as Don Draper on “Mad Men.”
Can real business people learn anything from “Mad Men”?
With the long-awaited fifth season of “Mad Men” kicking off tonight, we decided to put the question to Rich Sommer, one of the stars of the show set in the advertising community in Manhattan. Are there any life lessons that real-life executives can get by watching “Mad Men”?
Sommer plays Harry Crane, the head of...
Can real business people learn anything from “Mad Men”?
With the long-awaited fifth season of “Mad Men” kicking off tonight, we decided to put the question to Rich Sommer, one of the stars of the show set in the advertising community in Manhattan. Are there any life lessons that real-life executives can get by watching “Mad Men”?
Sommer plays Harry Crane, the head of...
- 3/25/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Christopher John Farley Aretha Franklin with academic Michael Eric Dyson, who somehow had a better seat than us.
Speakeasy was thrilled to receive an invitation to Aretha Franklin’s 70th birthday party, but our happiness over being included was quickly supplanted by a more melancholy thought. Why in the world had Bob Dylan not invited us to his 70th birthday bash last year?
Still, you can’t really do better than getting a call to join an exclusive celebration for the Queen of Soul,...
Speakeasy was thrilled to receive an invitation to Aretha Franklin’s 70th birthday party, but our happiness over being included was quickly supplanted by a more melancholy thought. Why in the world had Bob Dylan not invited us to his 70th birthday bash last year?
Still, you can’t really do better than getting a call to join an exclusive celebration for the Queen of Soul,...
- 3/25/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
For my money, “The Host” is an even better novel than “Twilight.” But the important thing here is author Stephenie Meyer’s money–and she managed to turn both books into huge bestsellers.
The teaser trailer for the film adaptation of “The Host” has hit the web, just in time to remind “Hunger Games” fans that Suzanne Collins isn’t the only author whose blockbuster books are hitting the big screen.
While “Twilight” was a platform for a teen-oriented supernatural love story,...
The teaser trailer for the film adaptation of “The Host” has hit the web, just in time to remind “Hunger Games” fans that Suzanne Collins isn’t the only author whose blockbuster books are hitting the big screen.
While “Twilight” was a platform for a teen-oriented supernatural love story,...
- 3/23/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
The new full trailer to Ridley Scott’s coming movie “Prometheus” is now online. The film functions as a kind of prequel to the “Alien” movie franchise. (The director told Speakeasy in November that the last eight minutes of the “Prometheus” story evolve into “a pretty good DNA of the ‘Alien’ one.”) “Prometheus” stars Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green and Charlize Theron. When it comes to sci-fi, Scott has set a high bar for himself,...
- 3/18/2012
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
AP Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen in a scene from “The Hunger Games.”
A few weeks ago, my nine-year-old son Dylan declared that if he finished reading “The Hunger Games,” I would have to take him to the movie.
I’ve learned very quickly that children, like the mafia, are good at coming up with offers you can’t refuse.
I hadn’t planned to take Dylan to the movie version of “The Hunger Games” in large part because I...
A few weeks ago, my nine-year-old son Dylan declared that if he finished reading “The Hunger Games,” I would have to take him to the movie.
I’ve learned very quickly that children, like the mafia, are good at coming up with offers you can’t refuse.
I hadn’t planned to take Dylan to the movie version of “The Hunger Games” in large part because I...
- 3/17/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Nickelodeon’s new fantasy cartoon series “The Legend of Korra” hits TV screens starting on April 14, and Speakeasy has an advance look. The new show is a sequel to the acclaimed series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” but takes place 70 years later. “Avatar” is set in a world in which some supernatural benders can magically manipulate air, earth, water and fire–but only the Avatar can control them all. The new series focuses on the adventures of a female Avatar named Korra.
- 3/15/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Own Oprah Winfrey and Bobbi Kristina Brown on “Oprah’s Next Chapter.”
TV host Oprah Winfrey talked to members of Whitney Houston’s family, including the singer’s only child Bobbi Kristina Brown, on her Own show “Oprah’s Next Chapter” tonight.
Bobbi Kristina told Winfrey that in the wake of her mother’s death she was doing “okay” but trying to persevere. “Just trying to keep going,” Bobbi Kristina said.
She said that she can still hear her mother’s voice in her head,...
TV host Oprah Winfrey talked to members of Whitney Houston’s family, including the singer’s only child Bobbi Kristina Brown, on her Own show “Oprah’s Next Chapter” tonight.
Bobbi Kristina told Winfrey that in the wake of her mother’s death she was doing “okay” but trying to persevere. “Just trying to keep going,” Bobbi Kristina said.
She said that she can still hear her mother’s voice in her head,...
- 3/12/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Last night’s “Saturday Night Live,” which featured guest host Jonah Hill and musical guest the Shins, kicked off with a skit making fun of Rush Limbaugh. The radio host has been in the news lately after a number of sponsors dropped his show after he called a female law student a “slut” and a “prostitute.” In the skit, Limbaugh gets some other sponsors to fill in, including “Sherman’s Imitation Mayonnaise–it might not be mayonnaise, but it is a bargain,...
- 3/11/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
“On the Road” is one of those novels, like “Moby-Dick,” or “The Hunger Games,” where whatever you do, there are going to be some people that scoff and say “The movie wasn’t as good as the book”–regardless of how good the film is and regardless of whether or not they actually have ever read the book.
Judging by the trailer of the coming adaptation of “On the Road” by director Walter Salles, the movie seems to get a lot right.
Judging by the trailer of the coming adaptation of “On the Road” by director Walter Salles, the movie seems to get a lot right.
- 3/11/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Reuters Two IFC office building seen near Conduit Road 39, one of Hong Kong’s most luxurious residential towers.
Where are the most expensive apartments on the planet? Where do the multi-millionaires live? And will a supercomputer take your job? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal blogs.
Hong Kong Home to World’s Priciest Luxury Homes: It may not be a desirable title, but Hong Kong wins it, hands-down. When it comes to high-end apartments...
Where are the most expensive apartments on the planet? Where do the multi-millionaires live? And will a supercomputer take your job? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal blogs.
Hong Kong Home to World’s Priciest Luxury Homes: It may not be a desirable title, but Hong Kong wins it, hands-down. When it comes to high-end apartments...
- 3/8/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Associated Press The next public words we hear from Saints coach Sean Payton, above, and general manager Mickey Loomis will be the first.
What will the law say about the New Orleans Saints scandal? Why is a Michigan man suing a theater for high concession prices? And are the incomes of one percenters actually falling? A look at the most interesting stories from the Wall Street Journal family of blogs.
What Will the Law Say About the Saints?: It...
What will the law say about the New Orleans Saints scandal? Why is a Michigan man suing a theater for high concession prices? And are the incomes of one percenters actually falling? A look at the most interesting stories from the Wall Street Journal family of blogs.
What Will the Law Say About the Saints?: It...
- 3/6/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection A scene from “The Lorax.”
The animated movie “The Lorax” topped the weekend box office.
The Universal adaptation of the Dr. Seuss children’s book took in $70.7 million at the box office, according to early estimates from Hollywood.com. Final figures are due out on Monday.
Reviews of “The Lorax” had been high politicized, with some conservative critics questioning the movie’s anti-corporate theme, and some liberal reviewers attacking the feature for, in their view,...
The animated movie “The Lorax” topped the weekend box office.
The Universal adaptation of the Dr. Seuss children’s book took in $70.7 million at the box office, according to early estimates from Hollywood.com. Final figures are due out on Monday.
Reviews of “The Lorax” had been high politicized, with some conservative critics questioning the movie’s anti-corporate theme, and some liberal reviewers attacking the feature for, in their view,...
- 3/4/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Lindsay Lohan is at the point in her career where every move she makes is considered a comeback attempt. Last night the actress appeared on “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest Jack White. The latter’s appearance was enough incentive to tune in, but another reason to watch was basically to see if Lohan could hold it together for an entire show (her opening monologue was based around that theme). Remember, Lohan, when she’s on her game, is fully...
- 3/4/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Rapper-singer K’Naan has a new Ep titled “More Beautiful Than Silence,” and an album due out soon called “Country, God or the Girl.” Born in Somalia, the musician, who now lives in Canada, worked with a number of high-profile musical artists for his most recent recordings, including Nas, U2′s Bono and Nelly Furtado. K’Naan stopped by the Wall Street Journal to discuss his new work with WSJ Blogs editorial director Christopher John Farley. He also talked about...
- 3/3/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Terrafugia Inc. The Transition flying car seeks to bridge the personal-transport gap between driving and flying.
Would you like to check out a flying car? Is $350,000 chump change? Are what’s the real story behind those Ted talks? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal family of blogs.
Flying-Car To Debut At New York Auto Show: Flying-car maker Terrafugia Inc. said it will display its Transition vehicle at the New York International Auto Show, which...
Would you like to check out a flying car? Is $350,000 chump change? Are what’s the real story behind those Ted talks? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal family of blogs.
Flying-Car To Debut At New York Auto Show: Flying-car maker Terrafugia Inc. said it will display its Transition vehicle at the New York International Auto Show, which...
- 3/1/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Mirrorpix/Courtesy Everett Collection Davy Jones after arriving in Manchester from Los Angeles, January 7, 1970.
Monkees lead singer Davy Jones, whose death at the age of 66 was confirmed today, didn’t always get the respect he may have deserved. Because the Monkees were a made-for-tv group, many critics and fans routinely and reflexively dismissed their music as ephemeral.
But over the years, some top musical performers–rockers, pop stars, and jazz singers–have found worth and inspiration in the music of the Monkees.
Monkees lead singer Davy Jones, whose death at the age of 66 was confirmed today, didn’t always get the respect he may have deserved. Because the Monkees were a made-for-tv group, many critics and fans routinely and reflexively dismissed their music as ephemeral.
But over the years, some top musical performers–rockers, pop stars, and jazz singers–have found worth and inspiration in the music of the Monkees.
- 2/29/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
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Does paternity leave hurt women? How crazy will the competition get in the NFL for Robert Griffin III? And how much would it cost you to move into Michael Jordan’s house? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal blogs.
Does Paternity Leave Hurt Women?: Fathers often talk the talk about sharing parenting duties with mothers when it comes to a newborn. But a new study finds that couples who profess to believe...
Does paternity leave hurt women? How crazy will the competition get in the NFL for Robert Griffin III? And how much would it cost you to move into Michael Jordan’s house? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal blogs.
Does Paternity Leave Hurt Women?: Fathers often talk the talk about sharing parenting duties with mothers when it comes to a newborn. But a new study finds that couples who profess to believe...
- 2/29/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Comedy Central Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show.”
The websites of a number of properties owned by Viacom Inc.–including the homepages of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report”–have been taken offline. In addition, stories on Viacom’s MTV.com website were experiencing problems.
Viacom said it is trying to fix the technical difficulties.
Visitors to “The Daily Show” website are greeted with the message “Sorry, www.thedailyshow.com is currently undergoing maintenance. Please check back shortly!
The websites of a number of properties owned by Viacom Inc.–including the homepages of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report”–have been taken offline. In addition, stories on Viacom’s MTV.com website were experiencing problems.
Viacom said it is trying to fix the technical difficulties.
Visitors to “The Daily Show” website are greeted with the message “Sorry, www.thedailyshow.com is currently undergoing maintenance. Please check back shortly!
- 2/29/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Mary Evans/Everett Jesus of Nazareth
Is Bible-based investing a good idea? Is Facebook a Monopoly? And what happened at the Oscars when you weren’t looking? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal family of blogs.
Can Bible-based Investing Save You?: Ron Blue believes the Bible holds the answers to most clients’ financial problems. “There are about 2,350 verses in the Bible that deal with money,” he claims. [Financial Adviser]
Reducing the Risks of Hernia Surgery:...
Is Bible-based investing a good idea? Is Facebook a Monopoly? And what happened at the Oscars when you weren’t looking? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal family of blogs.
Can Bible-based Investing Save You?: Ron Blue believes the Bible holds the answers to most clients’ financial problems. “There are about 2,350 verses in the Bible that deal with money,” he claims. [Financial Adviser]
Reducing the Risks of Hernia Surgery:...
- 2/28/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Waiting is a big part of pop culture. We’re waiting for the new season of “Mad Men,” for Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus,” for Lauryn Hill’s second studio album, for the next “Batman” movie, for the first Hobbit movie, and then the Hobbit movie after that. But the sad truth is that very few things in pop culture turn out to be worth all the wait. Movies, books, plays, videogames and music that are long in the making–like the Star Wars prequels,...
- 2/27/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Getty Images “A Separation” Director Asghar Farhadi poses with the trophy for best foreign language film in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
Iran’s state TV is reportedly portraying last night’s Oscar win by the Iranian film “A Separation” as a victory over Israel. But in his acceptance speech last night, the filmmaker behind the critically-acclaimed movie sought to avoid political entanglements.
According to a report in the Associated Press,...
Iran’s state TV is reportedly portraying last night’s Oscar win by the Iranian film “A Separation” as a victory over Israel. But in his acceptance speech last night, the filmmaker behind the critically-acclaimed movie sought to avoid political entanglements.
According to a report in the Associated Press,...
- 2/27/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Getty Images Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, dressed as his character “General Aladeen,” arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
The Academy Awards were held last night in Hollywood but in many ways the show is still going on. “The Artist” walked away with some of the top prizes, including the Oscar for best picture. But the stories that people are still buzzing about include Angelina Jolie’s peekaboo leggy dress, Sacha Baron Cohen’s weird red-carpet encounter with Ryan Seacrest,...
The Academy Awards were held last night in Hollywood but in many ways the show is still going on. “The Artist” walked away with some of the top prizes, including the Oscar for best picture. But the stories that people are still buzzing about include Angelina Jolie’s peekaboo leggy dress, Sacha Baron Cohen’s weird red-carpet encounter with Ryan Seacrest,...
- 2/27/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Iatm LLC Copyright 2011 Relativity Media, LLC. All rights reserved. A scene from Relativity’s Media’s new movie “Act of Valor.”
The new movie “Act of Valor” finished on top at the weekend box office.
According to early numbers from Hollywood.com, the new Relativity film took in $24.7 million at the box office. Final numbers will be out on Monday.
Tyler Perry’s new movie “Good Deeds” (Lionsgate) placed second with $16 million.
“Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (Warner Bros.) a...
The new movie “Act of Valor” finished on top at the weekend box office.
According to early numbers from Hollywood.com, the new Relativity film took in $24.7 million at the box office. Final numbers will be out on Monday.
Tyler Perry’s new movie “Good Deeds” (Lionsgate) placed second with $16 million.
“Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (Warner Bros.) a...
- 2/26/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” was a rousing fantasy adventure that pushed TV animation storytelling to new heights–it was “Game of Thrones” for the pre-adult set. Nickelodeon’s sequel series, “The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra,” continues the epic adventure. In the latest trailer we get a longer look at the urban setting of the new show, the heroine of the series, and her polar bear dog. Watch the clip.
Christopher John Farley is the editorial director of the Wall Street Journal blogs.
Christopher John Farley is the editorial director of the Wall Street Journal blogs.
- 2/26/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
David Cheskin / Press Pool J.K. Rowling, shown at a reading, is mum on details of her book.
Yesterday, “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling announced that she was writing a new book, this time for adults. But one thing she didn’t do is give up very many details–like the title, the plot, or even when the book would come out. Virtually all that was revealed was that the book would be published in the U.S. by Little, Brown...
Yesterday, “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling announced that she was writing a new book, this time for adults. But one thing she didn’t do is give up very many details–like the title, the plot, or even when the book would come out. Virtually all that was revealed was that the book would be published in the U.S. by Little, Brown...
- 2/24/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Reuters Author J.K. Rowling in London in November of 2011.
Can J.K. Rowling work her magic with adults?
Rowling, the children’s book author behind the bestselling Harry Potter series, has announced that she has an agreement with Little, Brown to publish her first novel for grownups in the United States and Britain. The Harry Potter books were published by Scholastic in the U.S. and Bloomsbury in Britain.
Details about the new novel, including the title, subject and the release date,...
Can J.K. Rowling work her magic with adults?
Rowling, the children’s book author behind the bestselling Harry Potter series, has announced that she has an agreement with Little, Brown to publish her first novel for grownups in the United States and Britain. The Harry Potter books were published by Scholastic in the U.S. and Bloomsbury in Britain.
Details about the new novel, including the title, subject and the release date,...
- 2/23/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Should someone be jailed for Tweeting? Can science make an invisibility cloak? And what is Rick Santorum saying about Obama now? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal blogs.
Russian Activist’s Tweeting Puts Him on Trial: A Russian public activist faces a punishment for tweeting from a court hearing. He may become the first person sentenced for using Twitter in the country where social networks have become the opposition’s channel to mobilize public dissent.
Russian Activist’s Tweeting Puts Him on Trial: A Russian public activist faces a punishment for tweeting from a court hearing. He may become the first person sentenced for using Twitter in the country where social networks have become the opposition’s channel to mobilize public dissent.
- 2/21/2012
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
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