Is “SNL” new tonight? Yes. NBC’s sketch comedy series airs its Season 49 finale on Saturday night with host Jake Gyllenhaal and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. In the “SNL” promo video (watch above), cast member Bowen Yang remarks on Gyllenhaal’s “incredible” body in “Road House” and how it “inspired” his own fitness journey. “Yeah, it inspired me to stay skinny fat,” he jokes. “I ain’t doing all that, sucker!”
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker. In a move of solidarity, none of the cast members from last year’s strike-truncated 48th cycle have departed.
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The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker. In a move of solidarity, none of the cast members from last year’s strike-truncated 48th cycle have departed.
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- 5/18/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Lily Allen and Olivia Rodrigo: together again! On Friday, Rodrigo surprised her Guts world tour crowd in London by bringing out Allen for a duet of the British star’s 2006 classic “Smile,” reuniting the pair after they performed together at Glastonbury Festival in 2022.
“I think she’s the most clever songwriter. And the coolest girl in London,” Rodrigo said onstage Friday. “I think the best day of my whole career was when I got to sing with her at Glastonbury. I absolutely adore her. Will you please give it up for Miss Lily Allen.
“I think she’s the most clever songwriter. And the coolest girl in London,” Rodrigo said onstage Friday. “I think the best day of my whole career was when I got to sing with her at Glastonbury. I absolutely adore her. Will you please give it up for Miss Lily Allen.
- 5/17/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Dua Lipa surprised the crowd at the ACM Awards Thursday night when she joined Chris Stapleton for a duet of his song “Think I’m in Love With You.” The pop star revealed it was actually her who hit up Stapleton to collaborate.
“It was my idea,” said Lipa in the interview with Bobby Bones. “I’m such a fan of Chris and I just reached out and said, ‘Want to do something together?’ And this came about.”
Stapleton also joined Entertainment Tonight and confirmed that the two had spoken...
“It was my idea,” said Lipa in the interview with Bobby Bones. “I’m such a fan of Chris and I just reached out and said, ‘Want to do something together?’ And this came about.”
Stapleton also joined Entertainment Tonight and confirmed that the two had spoken...
- 5/17/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Paul McCartney is the first U.K. musician to become a billionaire, it has been revealed, as the Sunday Times unveiled all the famous faces on its wealth-tracking Rich List for 2024.
The top 350 are not just your typical hedge fund owners and oil moguls — the list includes the King, the British Prime Minister and even a Catholic priest. But entertainment has its place on the Rich List. Here are some of the biggest names you might recognize.
None other than Salma Hayek is the most significant name in showbiz near the top of the list. She and her billionaire businessman husband François-Henri Pinault came in at an eye-watering 31st with 6.147 billion pounds in fashion and film. (Pinault is CEO of Kering, a luxury goods corporation that owns brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen.)
Sir Paul (of Beatles fame) and his wife Nancy clocked in at 165th...
The top 350 are not just your typical hedge fund owners and oil moguls — the list includes the King, the British Prime Minister and even a Catholic priest. But entertainment has its place on the Rich List. Here are some of the biggest names you might recognize.
None other than Salma Hayek is the most significant name in showbiz near the top of the list. She and her billionaire businessman husband François-Henri Pinault came in at an eye-watering 31st with 6.147 billion pounds in fashion and film. (Pinault is CEO of Kering, a luxury goods corporation that owns brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen.)
Sir Paul (of Beatles fame) and his wife Nancy clocked in at 165th...
- 5/17/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Going into the 2024 ACM Awards, you didn’t have to be clairvoyant to nail some key predictions. Host Reba McEntire was sure to be both corny and unflappable, Lainey Wilson was a lock to win Entertainer of the Year, and country interloper Post Malone, scruffy and face-tattooed, was going to charm the pants off everyone.
That all of that happened isn’t a bad thing. In fact, there was something especially comforting about the predictability of this year’s ACMs, held for a second year in a row at the...
That all of that happened isn’t a bad thing. In fact, there was something especially comforting about the predictability of this year’s ACMs, held for a second year in a row at the...
- 5/17/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Australian duo Empire of the Sun are back to announce Ask That God, their first new album in eight years. They’ve also shared the album’s latest preview, “Music on the Radio.”
Ask That God is Empire of the Sun’s fourth studio album and is due for release on July 26th. After taking several years off on a “sonic pilgrimage,” the duo are resurrecting their fantastical personas (Luke “Emperor” Steele and Nick “Lord” Littlemore) and are embarking on a “holistic musical adventure” for Ask That God. “It has been a journey unlike any other that Empire Of The Sun has undertaken,” Littlemore says in a statement. “We always ‘go there’ when it comes to exploration of both the self and the outside world… This body of work represents the greatest shift in consciousness our world has ever seen and that’s reflected in the music.”
The announcement arrives...
Ask That God is Empire of the Sun’s fourth studio album and is due for release on July 26th. After taking several years off on a “sonic pilgrimage,” the duo are resurrecting their fantastical personas (Luke “Emperor” Steele and Nick “Lord” Littlemore) and are embarking on a “holistic musical adventure” for Ask That God. “It has been a journey unlike any other that Empire Of The Sun has undertaken,” Littlemore says in a statement. “We always ‘go there’ when it comes to exploration of both the self and the outside world… This body of work represents the greatest shift in consciousness our world has ever seen and that’s reflected in the music.”
The announcement arrives...
- 5/17/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
The country music world shared the stage at the 2024 ACM Awards, where Post Malone performed songs from his upcoming country album, Dua Lipa joined Chris Stapleton for a duet, and Avril Lavigne and Noah Kahan partnered with country musicians onstage.
It almost felt like Beyoncé — who recently made history on the country charts with Cowboy Country — might pop up. She didn’t Thursday night, but host Reba McEntire did reference Queen Bey’s historic project during her opening monologue.
“We’re here to talk about country music and how everyone is invited and welcome here at country music’s party of the year. From Mother Maybelle to Cowboy Carter, country music is so big in 2024 that there’s room for everybody,” she said. “We all love country [music] and we all are country, and we’re keeping the circle unbroken, but growing it to even bigger and better.”
Beyoncé made history...
It almost felt like Beyoncé — who recently made history on the country charts with Cowboy Country — might pop up. She didn’t Thursday night, but host Reba McEntire did reference Queen Bey’s historic project during her opening monologue.
“We’re here to talk about country music and how everyone is invited and welcome here at country music’s party of the year. From Mother Maybelle to Cowboy Carter, country music is so big in 2024 that there’s room for everybody,” she said. “We all love country [music] and we all are country, and we’re keeping the circle unbroken, but growing it to even bigger and better.”
Beyoncé made history...
- 5/17/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Reba McEntire recruited budding country star Post Malone to pay tribute to Dickey Betts at the 2024 ACM Awards. The guitarist and a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band died last month at 80.
Malone had just wrapped a performance of his first proper country single, “I Had Some Help,” at the show when host McEntire joined him onstage. After coyly revealing he was a bit nervous, Malone was invited by McEntire to pay tribute to Betts with a take on the Allman Brothers Band’s 1973 hit “Ramblin’ Man.” The pair...
Malone had just wrapped a performance of his first proper country single, “I Had Some Help,” at the show when host McEntire joined him onstage. After coyly revealing he was a bit nervous, Malone was invited by McEntire to pay tribute to Betts with a take on the Allman Brothers Band’s 1973 hit “Ramblin’ Man.” The pair...
- 5/17/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Chris Stapleton brought along a surprise guest to the ACM Awards stage: Dua Lipa joined the country star for a soulful performance of “Think I’m in Love With You.”
Written solo by Stapleton for his 2023 album, Higher, “Think I’m in Love With You” is already groovy as a studio recording. But onstage with Lipa, it became sultry, with the singers playfully riffing and belting alongside each other. Lipa arrived onstage singing a few bars solo before Stapleton joined her. Stapleton and Lipa were backed by the country star’s band,...
Written solo by Stapleton for his 2023 album, Higher, “Think I’m in Love With You” is already groovy as a studio recording. But onstage with Lipa, it became sultry, with the singers playfully riffing and belting alongside each other. Lipa arrived onstage singing a few bars solo before Stapleton joined her. Stapleton and Lipa were backed by the country star’s band,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Joseph Hudak and Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Kendrick Lamar’s battle with Drake may or may not be over for good, but it’s clear that it was easily one of the greatest hip-hop beefs of all time, producing no fewer than nine separate songs — including Lamar’s current Drake-savaging Number One hit, “Not Like Us.”
In the new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, we look back at the rapid-fire exchange of songs between the two artists, with Andre Gee joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Go here to find the episode on...
In the new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, we look back at the rapid-fire exchange of songs between the two artists, with Andre Gee joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Go here to find the episode on...
- 5/17/2024
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
The Barbie cast may have hung up their pink wardrobe pieces, but the Mattel doll is keeping her rose-powered world alive through fashion and beauty collections. For those who missed out on Aldo and Barbie’s previous sold-out collaboration, a new drop of Y2K-inspired pieces has arrived.
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Available online and in stores starting today, new limited-edition Aldo x Barbie DreamHouse collection ($35-$160) comprises ’90s- and Y2K-inspired footwear, bags and jewelry in powder pink, bold fuschia and iridescent rosé hues. Shoes include embellished sneakers, comfy sandals, kitten heel mules, translucent slingbacks, four-inch stilettos, stacked heart pumps and chunky platform sandals, all featuring Aldo’s Pillow Walk insoles made of dual-density cushioned foam or bouncy lightweight cushioning for comfort no matter the height.
For carryall collectors, there are microbags with allover Barbie logos, a very Balenciaga...
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Available online and in stores starting today, new limited-edition Aldo x Barbie DreamHouse collection ($35-$160) comprises ’90s- and Y2K-inspired footwear, bags and jewelry in powder pink, bold fuschia and iridescent rosé hues. Shoes include embellished sneakers, comfy sandals, kitten heel mules, translucent slingbacks, four-inch stilettos, stacked heart pumps and chunky platform sandals, all featuring Aldo’s Pillow Walk insoles made of dual-density cushioned foam or bouncy lightweight cushioning for comfort no matter the height.
For carryall collectors, there are microbags with allover Barbie logos, a very Balenciaga...
- 5/16/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jake Gyllenhaal leaves Marcello Hernandez asleep in his chair while waiting for a yearbook signature in the promo for this season’s Saturday Night Live finale.
When castmember Hernandez approaches Gyllenhaal in the clip, the actor is seated in an empty Studio 8H practicing his lines.
“It’s so cool that you’re hosting the finale,” Hernandez says. “Do you mind signing my SNL yearbook?”
Gyllenhaal enthusiastically agrees and promptly bores Hernandez to sleep during a montage of his philosophizing over what to write. When he finally finishes, Hernandez jolts awake only to find Gyllenhaal has written rather simplistically “B kewl” and signed his name incorrectly, “Jack.”
“Whatever,” Hernandez says as Gyllenhaal exits. “It’s a fake yearbook for a promo anyway.”
Gyllenhaal will host this week’s season 49 finale with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. This will mark his third time hosting, after stints in 2007 and 2022.
This season has featured a star-studded lineup of hosts,...
When castmember Hernandez approaches Gyllenhaal in the clip, the actor is seated in an empty Studio 8H practicing his lines.
“It’s so cool that you’re hosting the finale,” Hernandez says. “Do you mind signing my SNL yearbook?”
Gyllenhaal enthusiastically agrees and promptly bores Hernandez to sleep during a montage of his philosophizing over what to write. When he finally finishes, Hernandez jolts awake only to find Gyllenhaal has written rather simplistically “B kewl” and signed his name incorrectly, “Jack.”
“Whatever,” Hernandez says as Gyllenhaal exits. “It’s a fake yearbook for a promo anyway.”
Gyllenhaal will host this week’s season 49 finale with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. This will mark his third time hosting, after stints in 2007 and 2022.
This season has featured a star-studded lineup of hosts,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Parker, the mastermind behind Tame Impala and songwriter and producer for dozens of artists including Dua Lipa, Rihanna, Travis Scott, Lady Gaga, and many more, has sold his songwriting catalog to Sony Music Publishing.
In addition to all of Parker’s past releases, the new publishing deal encompasses all of Parker’s future releases with Tame Impala and beyond. The details of the acquisition have not been announced, but Parker wrote in a statement that, “The idea of passing on ownership of my songs is one that I don’t think about very lightly, at all. They are the fruit of my blood, sweat and creativity over all the years I’ve been a recording artist and songwriter so far.”
He continued, saying “I have a lot of love and trust for the Sony publishing family and have only had great experiences with Damian Trotter and the rest of the gang worldwide.
In addition to all of Parker’s past releases, the new publishing deal encompasses all of Parker’s future releases with Tame Impala and beyond. The details of the acquisition have not been announced, but Parker wrote in a statement that, “The idea of passing on ownership of my songs is one that I don’t think about very lightly, at all. They are the fruit of my blood, sweat and creativity over all the years I’ve been a recording artist and songwriter so far.”
He continued, saying “I have a lot of love and trust for the Sony publishing family and have only had great experiences with Damian Trotter and the rest of the gang worldwide.
- 5/15/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Ryan Gosling’s The Fall Guy came with a lot of expectations. The film was one of the first to bring stunt people, who are some of the hardest workers in Hollywood, to the forefront. It also came with an exceptional cast of actors and was directed by one of the most predominant filmmakers and stuntmen in Hollywood, David Leitch. The same was the case for Henry Cavill’s Argylle, which was set to earn impressive figures.
Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy
However, when both of these movies were released, the reactions of the audience were not what the creators expected. While both of these movies earned a considerable amount during their box-office run, they seemed to have failed to top this year’s charts. Although the year is not yet complete, these numbers are quite telling.
What Films Topped The 2024 Charts?
Recently, The Hollywood...
Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy
However, when both of these movies were released, the reactions of the audience were not what the creators expected. While both of these movies earned a considerable amount during their box-office run, they seemed to have failed to top this year’s charts. Although the year is not yet complete, these numbers are quite telling.
What Films Topped The 2024 Charts?
Recently, The Hollywood...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Kevin Parker revealed Wednesday that he has sold his entire catalog — including his Tame Impala output as well as songs he has written for Dua Lipa, Rihanna, and more — to Sony Music Publishing.
Terms of the acquisition were not announced, but the partnership also covers Parker’s future works, whether by Tame Impala or collaborations with other artists.
“The idea of passing on ownership of my songs is one that I don’t think about very lightly, at all. They are the fruit of my blood, sweat and creativity over...
Terms of the acquisition were not announced, but the partnership also covers Parker’s future works, whether by Tame Impala or collaborations with other artists.
“The idea of passing on ownership of my songs is one that I don’t think about very lightly, at all. They are the fruit of my blood, sweat and creativity over...
- 5/15/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
It was a Mother’s Day-themed edition of Saturday Night Live this past week, with former cast member Maya Rudolph taking on host duties, and Vampire Weekend serving as musical guest for the season’s penultimate episode.
Viewership for the Rudolph-led SNL was slightly below average. The sketch show hauled in an average of 4,251,000 total viewers and 899,000 P18-49 viewers on May 11, 2024, per live-plus-same-day data from Nielsen. That’s – 10% in total viewers and -11% in P18-49 from the most-recent episode — led by Dua Lipa on May 4. It’s the show’s smallest live-plus-same-day audience since the March 30, 2024 episode (hosted by Ramy Youssef). Delayed viewing data for the May 11 episode won’t arrive for several days.
Out of the 19 SNL episodes that have aired this season to-date, the Maya Rudolph-led show comes in at No. 11 in total live-plus-same-day viewers, and No.
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Viewership for the Rudolph-led SNL was slightly below average. The sketch show hauled in an average of 4,251,000 total viewers and 899,000 P18-49 viewers on May 11, 2024, per live-plus-same-day data from Nielsen. That’s – 10% in total viewers and -11% in P18-49 from the most-recent episode — led by Dua Lipa on May 4. It’s the show’s smallest live-plus-same-day audience since the March 30, 2024 episode (hosted by Ramy Youssef). Delayed viewing data for the May 11 episode won’t arrive for several days.
Out of the 19 SNL episodes that have aired this season to-date, the Maya Rudolph-led show comes in at No. 11 in total live-plus-same-day viewers, and No.
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- 5/14/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
Taylor Swift continues to reign on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Her latest 31-track opus, “The Tortured Poets Department,” held on to the number-one spot for a third week, this time with 282,000 equivalent album units based on its combined record sales, individual track sales and online streaming performance. Read all about this week’s chart here at Billboard.com.
It was a good week for Dua Lipa too, though, despite not coming close to challenging Swift for the top spot. Her third studio album, “Radical Optimism,” debuted at number-two (an all-time career high for the artist) with 83,000 album units (also a career best), including 51,500 in traditional album sales. Her previous album, “Future Nostalgia,” peaked at number-three but had tremendous staying power on the chart thanks in large part to its blockbuster singles “Don’t Look Now” and “Levitating.”
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It was a good week for Dua Lipa too, though, despite not coming close to challenging Swift for the top spot. Her third studio album, “Radical Optimism,” debuted at number-two (an all-time career high for the artist) with 83,000 album units (also a career best), including 51,500 in traditional album sales. Her previous album, “Future Nostalgia,” peaked at number-three but had tremendous staying power on the chart thanks in large part to its blockbuster singles “Don’t Look Now” and “Levitating.”
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- 5/14/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Dua Lipa’s new album Radical Optimism has arrived, and though it’s been met with mixed reception from critics and fans alike, it has debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 2.
Featuring a neo-psychedelia-inspired sound with significant contributions from Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, Radical Optimism is Lipa’s first full-length release since 2020’s Future Nostalgia. As Consequence’s Mary Siroky wrote in her review, the album’s 11 songs show that Lipa is “ready to soak up the sun and dance,” though the album as a whole “might not be quite as radical as one might have hoped.”
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Nonetheless, the album has performed pretty well, debuting at No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart with the biggest week of sales for any British female artist since Adele’s 30 in 2021. Likewise, earning the No. 2 slot on the Billboard 200 marks Lipa’s highest chart debut to date,...
Featuring a neo-psychedelia-inspired sound with significant contributions from Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, Radical Optimism is Lipa’s first full-length release since 2020’s Future Nostalgia. As Consequence’s Mary Siroky wrote in her review, the album’s 11 songs show that Lipa is “ready to soak up the sun and dance,” though the album as a whole “might not be quite as radical as one might have hoped.”
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Nonetheless, the album has performed pretty well, debuting at No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart with the biggest week of sales for any British female artist since Adele’s 30 in 2021. Likewise, earning the No. 2 slot on the Billboard 200 marks Lipa’s highest chart debut to date,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
It takes a village to mount a weekly production like Saturday Night Live, and cue cards are one of the most integral parts of it all.
Now the show is offering a rare glimpse at the cue card team at work during last weekend’s episode hosted by Dua Lipa in a new “Beyond Studio 8H” video posted to the show’s YouTube channel.
SNL famously relies on cue cards to guide its performers through a scene. Because script changes happen so often—right up until showtime—the performers can’t fully memorize anything in advance. These constant edits—and the show’s live nature—also mean an entire team is needed to update the cards by hand with every change.
Among the faces featured in the backstage video is one that viewers may recognize. Wally Feresten, the supervisor of the team, has worked on Saturday Night Live since 1990, and...
Now the show is offering a rare glimpse at the cue card team at work during last weekend’s episode hosted by Dua Lipa in a new “Beyond Studio 8H” video posted to the show’s YouTube channel.
SNL famously relies on cue cards to guide its performers through a scene. Because script changes happen so often—right up until showtime—the performers can’t fully memorize anything in advance. These constant edits—and the show’s live nature—also mean an entire team is needed to update the cards by hand with every change.
Among the faces featured in the backstage video is one that viewers may recognize. Wally Feresten, the supervisor of the team, has worked on Saturday Night Live since 1990, and...
- 5/11/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
Classic rock songs from the 1990s definitely had a huge impact on the rap-rock of today but it’s hard to see its influence on Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism or most of her songs. Regardless, the “New Rules” singer explained how a certain subgenre of 1990s rock had a big impact on her attest record. She said one 1990s song in particular takes her breath away.
Dua Lipa compared ‘Radical Optimism’ to 1 classic song
“Britpop” is one of those musical terms that is ubiquitous in the United Kingdom but lesser known in the United States. “Britpop” is the name of a genre of British rock music that became popular in the 1990s. It was a form of alternative rock with catchy melodies and upbeat lyrics that stood in stark contrast to grunge music. While grunge was inspired by punk rock, Britpop drew more from polished 1960s bands like The Beatles.
Dua Lipa compared ‘Radical Optimism’ to 1 classic song
“Britpop” is one of those musical terms that is ubiquitous in the United Kingdom but lesser known in the United States. “Britpop” is the name of a genre of British rock music that became popular in the 1990s. It was a form of alternative rock with catchy melodies and upbeat lyrics that stood in stark contrast to grunge music. While grunge was inspired by punk rock, Britpop drew more from polished 1960s bands like The Beatles.
- 5/11/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Doctor Who, Baby Reindeer and the Met Gala.
Baby Reindeer FYC event
Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.
Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau
Doctor Who premiere
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.
Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)
Loot FYC event
Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...
Baby Reindeer FYC event
Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.
Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau
Doctor Who premiere
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.
Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)
Loot FYC event
Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The music from Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism sounds very modern. Despite this, one of the album’s creators explained how Motown songs inspired it. He picked out one Smokey Robinson tune in particular as a model for the songs on Dua Lipa’s newest record. Notably, Robinson said he had a lot to say about his legacy as a musicians.
A producer compared Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ to a Smokey Robinson song
Lipa is a high-tech, modern pop star. Her music is filled with synthesizers and the latest genre trends. However, even the most forward-thinking pop stars can look to the past for inspiration. The classic hits of Motown inspired the construction of songs from Lipa’s Radical Optimism if not its sonic palette.
Danny L Harle is one of the producers of Radical Optimism. During a 2024 interview with Grammy.com, Harle discussed one of the concepts behind the album.
A producer compared Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ to a Smokey Robinson song
Lipa is a high-tech, modern pop star. Her music is filled with synthesizers and the latest genre trends. However, even the most forward-thinking pop stars can look to the past for inspiration. The classic hits of Motown inspired the construction of songs from Lipa’s Radical Optimism if not its sonic palette.
Danny L Harle is one of the producers of Radical Optimism. During a 2024 interview with Grammy.com, Harle discussed one of the concepts behind the album.
- 5/9/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Hollywood Reporter has landed 44 nominations for the 66th annual SoCal Journalism Awards, including print journalist of the year for Rebecca Keegan and best website.
Other nominations were bestowed upon THR’s Songwriter Roundtable, podcasts Awards Chatter and It Happened in Hollywood, and the Live Feed and Heat Vision blogs, in addition to THR’s original photography, videos, criticism and social media posts.
The awards are handed out by the Los Angeles Press Club, which noted that more than 2,300 entries were submitted this year. The winners will be announced at an awards dinner gala June 23 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Below is a list of THR’s nominations. See a full list of noms.
Journalist Of The Year
Print, over 50,000 circulation
Rebecca Keegan
All Media Platforms — Print, Radio, Podcast, TV or Online
Multimedia Package
Mesfin Fekadu, THR Photo Team, THR Video Team,, “The Hit Squad: Billie Eilish,...
Other nominations were bestowed upon THR’s Songwriter Roundtable, podcasts Awards Chatter and It Happened in Hollywood, and the Live Feed and Heat Vision blogs, in addition to THR’s original photography, videos, criticism and social media posts.
The awards are handed out by the Los Angeles Press Club, which noted that more than 2,300 entries were submitted this year. The winners will be announced at an awards dinner gala June 23 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Below is a list of THR’s nominations. See a full list of noms.
Journalist Of The Year
Print, over 50,000 circulation
Rebecca Keegan
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- 5/9/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When inspiration strikes artist Derek Eads, he’ll “run with it.” And this week, that creative spark came in the form of Saturday Night Live’s “The Anomalous Man.”
The black-and-white short set in Victorian London features Ms. Emily (host/musical guest Dua Lipa), a beautiful young woman who attends a play and is so moved by the writing that she requests to meet the writer. “I feel like our souls are one,” she explains, before being warned that she may be “shocked” by his appearance.
She’s introduced to the playwright, Peter (Sarah Sherman), who sits alone in the dark and describes himself as “a monster.” But Miss Emily is smitten, and boldly takes him into her home and her bed… which is when she hears his phone(s) blowing up with texts from other women. “Wash that ass,” “I’m trying to show you what this snout do,...
The black-and-white short set in Victorian London features Ms. Emily (host/musical guest Dua Lipa), a beautiful young woman who attends a play and is so moved by the writing that she requests to meet the writer. “I feel like our souls are one,” she explains, before being warned that she may be “shocked” by his appearance.
She’s introduced to the playwright, Peter (Sarah Sherman), who sits alone in the dark and describes himself as “a monster.” But Miss Emily is smitten, and boldly takes him into her home and her bed… which is when she hears his phone(s) blowing up with texts from other women. “Wash that ass,” “I’m trying to show you what this snout do,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jennifer M. Wood
- LateNighter
So much of modern music feels like it was created by a computer algorithm to appeal to as many people as possible while having little artistic value. Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism is the antithesis of that. The album’s producer discussed his history of working with avant-garde musicians and why he brought the same energy to working with the “Levitating” singer.
The connection between Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ and Charli Xcx
Danny L Harle is a songwriter and producer who has worked with artists such as Charli Xcx and Rina Sawayama. More recently, he was one of the producers of Lipa’s Radical Optimism. During a 2024 interview with Grammy.com, he was asked if he approached Radical Optimism differently than his work with underground singers.
“Not at all,” he replied. “My approach to this stuff, especially these days, is that I can just do my thing. I’m...
The connection between Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ and Charli Xcx
Danny L Harle is a songwriter and producer who has worked with artists such as Charli Xcx and Rina Sawayama. More recently, he was one of the producers of Lipa’s Radical Optimism. During a 2024 interview with Grammy.com, he was asked if he approached Radical Optimism differently than his work with underground singers.
“Not at all,” he replied. “My approach to this stuff, especially these days, is that I can just do my thing. I’m...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
If this story were a hard-boiled detective novel, the title might be The Case of the Mysteriously Shrinking Album.
Over the past few weeks, both Beyoncé and Taylor Swift unveiled projects that seemed to include every piece of music they had ever recorded for their respective albums: Cowboy Carter stretched out to 27 tracks, the complete version of The Tortured Poets Department to 31. But while critics and some fans grapple with that overload of material, another diametrically opposed trend is shaping up. For some modern pop artists, and a few veterans,...
Over the past few weeks, both Beyoncé and Taylor Swift unveiled projects that seemed to include every piece of music they had ever recorded for their respective albums: Cowboy Carter stretched out to 27 tracks, the complete version of The Tortured Poets Department to 31. But while critics and some fans grapple with that overload of material, another diametrically opposed trend is shaping up. For some modern pop artists, and a few veterans,...
- 5/8/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
South by Southwest has found some new directions on the compass: In June 2025, SXSW London will bring the leading global festival, in its biggest expansion ever, to Europe.
Badges will go on-sale this October for the London event which, like the original in Austin that has steadily grown over 40 years, will feature panel discussions, tech presentations, film screenings, music performances, networking events, sponsorship activations, and so much more. Register your interest in attending here.
The usual edition of SXSW in Austin will also take place March 7-15, 2025, without any alteration.
“As a life-long fan of SXSW I truly believe that it’s more than an event — it’s a movement, a platform where the world’s greatest minds, musicians and motivators come to share their passion and their vision of the future,” said Randel Bryan, managing director of SXSW London.
“I am delighted to welcome SXSW to London for the...
Badges will go on-sale this October for the London event which, like the original in Austin that has steadily grown over 40 years, will feature panel discussions, tech presentations, film screenings, music performances, networking events, sponsorship activations, and so much more. Register your interest in attending here.
The usual edition of SXSW in Austin will also take place March 7-15, 2025, without any alteration.
“As a life-long fan of SXSW I truly believe that it’s more than an event — it’s a movement, a platform where the world’s greatest minds, musicians and motivators come to share their passion and their vision of the future,” said Randel Bryan, managing director of SXSW London.
“I am delighted to welcome SXSW to London for the...
- 5/8/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
The South by Southwest festival is expanding to London in June, 2025.
The SXSW brand, which originated in Austin, Texas almost four decades ago, has grown to become synonymous with the celebration of the convergence between creativity, culture and technology. London is the latest expansion outpost, after SXSW launched a branded festival in Sydney, Australia last year.
Like the festivals in Austin and Sydney, SXSW London will combine entertainment, music and technology, and the debate and discussion of challenging issues including AI, climate change, politics and society.
Since 1987, SXSW has hosted leading speakers and participants across a multitude of disciplines, including Christiane Amanpour, Deepak Chopra, Mark Cuban, Melinda Gates, Dave Grohl, Sadiq Khan, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Steven Spielberg, Dr. Lisa Su, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Tilda Swinton, Taika Waititi, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Webb, Michelle Yeoh, and Mark Zuckerberg.
SXSW also provided early showcases for musical acts including Amy Winehouse,...
The SXSW brand, which originated in Austin, Texas almost four decades ago, has grown to become synonymous with the celebration of the convergence between creativity, culture and technology. London is the latest expansion outpost, after SXSW launched a branded festival in Sydney, Australia last year.
Like the festivals in Austin and Sydney, SXSW London will combine entertainment, music and technology, and the debate and discussion of challenging issues including AI, climate change, politics and society.
Since 1987, SXSW has hosted leading speakers and participants across a multitude of disciplines, including Christiane Amanpour, Deepak Chopra, Mark Cuban, Melinda Gates, Dave Grohl, Sadiq Khan, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Steven Spielberg, Dr. Lisa Su, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Tilda Swinton, Taika Waititi, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Webb, Michelle Yeoh, and Mark Zuckerberg.
SXSW also provided early showcases for musical acts including Amy Winehouse,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The best music videos take inspiration from unexpected places. For example, Dua Lipa’s “New Rules” video was partly inspired by iconic model Naomi Campbell. Lipa saw a deeper meaning in one of Campbell’s advertising campaigns and she incorporated some of its imagery into the “New Rules” clip. Lipa’s choreographer revealed how “New Rules” was meant to empower women.
Dua Lipa felt a Naomi Campbell ad showed female strength
What makes the “New Rules” clip so fascinating is its choreography. The music video depicts Lipa surrounded by female friends. Through a choreographed dance routine, Lipa’s friends prevent her from returning to a bad ex-boyfriend. In a music landscape where fewer and fewer superstars know how to dance well, the “Hotter than Hell” singer did a routine on a par with Michael Jackson at his best.
During a 2019 interview with The Cut, the “Cold Heart” singer discussed the idea behind “New Rules.
Dua Lipa felt a Naomi Campbell ad showed female strength
What makes the “New Rules” clip so fascinating is its choreography. The music video depicts Lipa surrounded by female friends. Through a choreographed dance routine, Lipa’s friends prevent her from returning to a bad ex-boyfriend. In a music landscape where fewer and fewer superstars know how to dance well, the “Hotter than Hell” singer did a routine on a par with Michael Jackson at his best.
During a 2019 interview with The Cut, the “Cold Heart” singer discussed the idea behind “New Rules.
- 5/8/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
2023 was the year Barbie took over cinemas, but few would have predicted that she would take over music as well. Barbie: The Album featured several hit songs, including Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night.” Lipa revealed how that song came together. She also explained how “Dance the Night” encapsulates her personal philosophy.
Dua Lipa co-wrote ‘Dance the Night’ from ‘Barbie’ with major musicians
“Dance the Night” was written by Lipa and regular co-writer Caroline Ailin as well as Andrew Wyatt (Lady Gaga’s “Shallow”) and Mark Ronson of “Uptown Funk!” fame. During a 2023 interview with IndieWire, the “New Rules” singer revealed that she penned the song for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. Lipa wanted the tune to match up with a dance sequence from the film.
“We went back and we redid the verses and the melody a little bit, and then I wanted to tailor the lyrics like a score,...
Dua Lipa co-wrote ‘Dance the Night’ from ‘Barbie’ with major musicians
“Dance the Night” was written by Lipa and regular co-writer Caroline Ailin as well as Andrew Wyatt (Lady Gaga’s “Shallow”) and Mark Ronson of “Uptown Funk!” fame. During a 2023 interview with IndieWire, the “New Rules” singer revealed that she penned the song for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. Lipa wanted the tune to match up with a dance sequence from the film.
“We went back and we redid the verses and the melody a little bit, and then I wanted to tailor the lyrics like a score,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This year’s Met Gala was attended by a memorable guest list of musicians including Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Janelle Monáe, and Cardi B, but Katy Perry was not among them. However, AI-generated photos of the singer on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art fooled many people into thinking otherwise — including her own mother.
AI renderings of Perry “attending” the annual event quickly went viral on Monday night, purportedly showing the artist wearing a billowing floral gown that would have fit with the dress code of “The Garden of Time.” So many social media users were tricked into thinking she went to the Met Gala that Perry herself had to debunk the images.
“Couldn’t make it to the Met, had to work,” Perry clarified in the caption of an Instagram carousel featuring two of the fake photos. She also shared a text message from her mother,...
AI renderings of Perry “attending” the annual event quickly went viral on Monday night, purportedly showing the artist wearing a billowing floral gown that would have fit with the dress code of “The Garden of Time.” So many social media users were tricked into thinking she went to the Met Gala that Perry herself had to debunk the images.
“Couldn’t make it to the Met, had to work,” Perry clarified in the caption of an Instagram carousel featuring two of the fake photos. She also shared a text message from her mother,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Austin City Limits will return in October with headlining performances from Dua Lipa, Tyler the Creator, Chris Stapleton, Blink-182, Sturgill Simpson, and Pretty Lights. The annual music festival, which will be held over two weekends, will also feature appearances from Reneé Rapp, Foster The People, Dominic Fike, the Marías, Leon Bridges, Kevin Abstract, Chappell Roan, and more.
Acl 2024 opens on Oct. 4 and runs through Oct. 6 before picking back up for its second weekend, scheduled for Oct. 11 through 13 at Zilker Park. The event will hold performances across nine different stages to accommodate dozens of artists.
Acl 2024 opens on Oct. 4 and runs through Oct. 6 before picking back up for its second weekend, scheduled for Oct. 11 through 13 at Zilker Park. The event will hold performances across nine different stages to accommodate dozens of artists.
- 5/7/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Austin City Limits has revealed its 2024 lineup, led by headliners Dua Lipa, Tyler, the Creator, blink-182, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, Khruangbin, Leon Bridges, and Pretty Lights.
Other notable acts set to play the festival in Austin, Texas this fall include Carin León, Kehlani, Norah Jones, Reneé Rapp, Orville Peck, Foster the People, The Marías, Vince Staples, Tyla, Jungle, Chappell Roan, Something Corporate, Remi Wolf, Kevin Abstract, Santigold, Kenny Beats, The Beaches, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Mickey Guyton, Mannequin Pussy, Flo, Asleep at the Wheel, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more.
Get Austin City Limits 2024 Tickets Here
Austin City Limits takes place over two weekends, October 4th-6th and 11th-13th, at Zilker Park. While a majority of the announced acts will play both weekends of the festival, there are a few exceptions — as detailed via the lineup poster below.
Tickets to Acl 2024, including three-day Ga, Ga+, and VIP passes, will go on sale beginning Tuesday,...
Other notable acts set to play the festival in Austin, Texas this fall include Carin León, Kehlani, Norah Jones, Reneé Rapp, Orville Peck, Foster the People, The Marías, Vince Staples, Tyla, Jungle, Chappell Roan, Something Corporate, Remi Wolf, Kevin Abstract, Santigold, Kenny Beats, The Beaches, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Mickey Guyton, Mannequin Pussy, Flo, Asleep at the Wheel, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more.
Get Austin City Limits 2024 Tickets Here
Austin City Limits takes place over two weekends, October 4th-6th and 11th-13th, at Zilker Park. While a majority of the announced acts will play both weekends of the festival, there are a few exceptions — as detailed via the lineup poster below.
Tickets to Acl 2024, including three-day Ga, Ga+, and VIP passes, will go on sale beginning Tuesday,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
The Singer Shared Hilarious Text Exchange After Mom Fooled By AI Image(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Katy Perry’s Mom was reportedly hoodwinked by an AI Image of her daughter attending the Met Gala, prompting a hilarious text exchange between them. On Monday, May 6, The California Gurls singer, who skipped the Met Gala, appeared to share a text message in which her Mother was fooled by a fabricated image of her attending the coveted fashion event of the year in New York.
In the text, her Mom, seemingly impressed by her ensemble, wrote, “Ha Feather! I didn’t know you went to the Met. What a gorgeous gown. You look like the Rose Parade; you are your own float.” An amused Katy Perry, who was not at the event, replied: “lol mom, the AI got you too, Beware!”
In a caption of the post, the pop star explained that she had...
Katy Perry’s Mom was reportedly hoodwinked by an AI Image of her daughter attending the Met Gala, prompting a hilarious text exchange between them. On Monday, May 6, The California Gurls singer, who skipped the Met Gala, appeared to share a text message in which her Mother was fooled by a fabricated image of her attending the coveted fashion event of the year in New York.
In the text, her Mom, seemingly impressed by her ensemble, wrote, “Ha Feather! I didn’t know you went to the Met. What a gorgeous gown. You look like the Rose Parade; you are your own float.” An amused Katy Perry, who was not at the event, replied: “lol mom, the AI got you too, Beware!”
In a caption of the post, the pop star explained that she had...
- 5/7/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Saturday Night Live returned on May 4 after a two week hiatus, and viewers flocked to an episode which seemed to get better as it continued.
With singer-actress Dua Lipa pulling double duty as host and musical guest, the sketch show delivered an average of 4,741,000 total viewers and 1,009,000 P18-49 viewers on May 4, 2024, per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data. That’s up +1% in total viewers and +3% in P18-49 from the most-recent episode — led by fellow Barbie alum Ryan Gosling on April 13.
Out of the 18 SNL episodes that have aired this season to-date, the Dua Lipa-led show is now the third most-watched in real-time, and the most-watched since the Oct. 28, 2023 episode hosted by Nate Bargatze.
The aforementioned numbers will grow substantially as delayed viewing data trickles in over the next week.
Continue reading Dua Lipa-Led SNL Delivers Largest Live+Same Day Audience Since October at LateNighter.
With singer-actress Dua Lipa pulling double duty as host and musical guest, the sketch show delivered an average of 4,741,000 total viewers and 1,009,000 P18-49 viewers on May 4, 2024, per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data. That’s up +1% in total viewers and +3% in P18-49 from the most-recent episode — led by fellow Barbie alum Ryan Gosling on April 13.
Out of the 18 SNL episodes that have aired this season to-date, the Dua Lipa-led show is now the third most-watched in real-time, and the most-watched since the Oct. 28, 2023 episode hosted by Nate Bargatze.
The aforementioned numbers will grow substantially as delayed viewing data trickles in over the next week.
Continue reading Dua Lipa-Led SNL Delivers Largest Live+Same Day Audience Since October at LateNighter.
- 5/7/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
Join the Saturday Night Network as we take a dive deep into all of the most interesting moments from this weekend’s Saturday Night Live with host and musical guest Dua Lipa (S49 E18). This week on our roundtable podcast, host Jon Schneider is joined by panelists and SNL superfans Morgan Killoren, Amanda Mitchell, & Gary Seith.
Our roundtable show streams live Mondays on SNL weeks beginning at 8:00pm Et. To watch the episode, click the YouTube embed above.
Meet your panelists:
Jon Schneider is the main host of the Saturday Night Network. Jon has seen every episode of Saturday Night Live going back to 1975 and loves discussing how new episodes affect the legacy of the show. His favorite SNL cast member of all time is Will Forte.
Morgan Killoren is pop-culture guru who loves following all of the latest trends. She has been podcasting with the Saturday Night Network...
Our roundtable show streams live Mondays on SNL weeks beginning at 8:00pm Et. To watch the episode, click the YouTube embed above.
Meet your panelists:
Jon Schneider is the main host of the Saturday Night Network. Jon has seen every episode of Saturday Night Live going back to 1975 and loves discussing how new episodes affect the legacy of the show. His favorite SNL cast member of all time is Will Forte.
Morgan Killoren is pop-culture guru who loves following all of the latest trends. She has been podcasting with the Saturday Night Network...
- 5/7/2024
- by Saturday Night Network
- LateNighter
Barbie dolls have had a shockingly huge impact on pop music. Perhaps the most famous example is Dua Lipa‘s “Dance the Night” from the soundtrack of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. Lipa explained what she was trying to accomplish with the song and how she felt making it.
Dua Lipa’s ‘Dance the Night’ is 1 of many songs inspired by Barbie
For a piece of plastic, Barbie is surprisingly musically influential. She inspired Aqua’s classic bubblegum hit “Barbie Girl” and its various derivatives. In addition, Nicki Minaj calls her fans “Barbies” and repeatedly references the doll in her songs and music videos. Avant-garde director Todd Haynes directed Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story, a film with no actors other than stop-motion animated Barbie dolls.
Perhaps the doll’s greatest musical moment was Barbie: The Album. The album served as the soundtrack for Gerwig’s Barbie and featured contributions from Minaj,...
Dua Lipa’s ‘Dance the Night’ is 1 of many songs inspired by Barbie
For a piece of plastic, Barbie is surprisingly musically influential. She inspired Aqua’s classic bubblegum hit “Barbie Girl” and its various derivatives. In addition, Nicki Minaj calls her fans “Barbies” and repeatedly references the doll in her songs and music videos. Avant-garde director Todd Haynes directed Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story, a film with no actors other than stop-motion animated Barbie dolls.
Perhaps the doll’s greatest musical moment was Barbie: The Album. The album served as the soundtrack for Gerwig’s Barbie and featured contributions from Minaj,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Updated with latest: The first Monday in May marks the opening of The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, and theme to The Met Gala’s theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.
The coveted golden ticket to fashion’s big night out will be attended by a select few guests including Hollywood royalty, politicians, chart-topping musicians, and power players from all walks of life. No awards will be handed out tonight, accolades are traded for applause and gasps instead. Guests will transform into living works of art, each vying for the coveted title of Best Dressed.
Guest included Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Pamela Anderson, Sydney Sweeney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Lana Del Rey, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Luca Guadagnino, Keke Palmer, Ariana Grande, Riley Keough, Nicholas Galitzine, Donald Glover, Demi Moore, Steven Yeun, Greta Lee, Taylor Russell, Lily James, Penélope Cruz, Dan Levy, Greta Gerwig, Josh O’Connor,...
The coveted golden ticket to fashion’s big night out will be attended by a select few guests including Hollywood royalty, politicians, chart-topping musicians, and power players from all walks of life. No awards will be handed out tonight, accolades are traded for applause and gasps instead. Guests will transform into living works of art, each vying for the coveted title of Best Dressed.
Guest included Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Pamela Anderson, Sydney Sweeney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Lana Del Rey, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Luca Guadagnino, Keke Palmer, Ariana Grande, Riley Keough, Nicholas Galitzine, Donald Glover, Demi Moore, Steven Yeun, Greta Lee, Taylor Russell, Lily James, Penélope Cruz, Dan Levy, Greta Gerwig, Josh O’Connor,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
The first Monday in May has arrived, which means it’s Met Gala time.
For its 2024 edition, the annual fundraiser benefiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute was hosted by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Anna Wintour with the theme of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” (the title of the Institute’s latest exhibition), and a dress code of “The Garden of Time,” a reference to the 1962 J.G. Ballard short story of the same name.
Accordingly all the stars arrived in New York City donning the finest horticulture-inspired couture, with natural designs and floral garnishes abound. Below, you the outfits worn by Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Rosalía, Ariana Grande, Charli Xcx, FKA twigs, Jennie of Blackpink, Stray Kids, Lil Nas X, Tyla, plus Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Ayo Edebiri, Lily Gladstone, and Uma Thurman.
Notably, 2024 marks the most expensive year in history for the already-uber-ritzy Gala,...
For its 2024 edition, the annual fundraiser benefiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute was hosted by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Anna Wintour with the theme of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” (the title of the Institute’s latest exhibition), and a dress code of “The Garden of Time,” a reference to the 1962 J.G. Ballard short story of the same name.
Accordingly all the stars arrived in New York City donning the finest horticulture-inspired couture, with natural designs and floral garnishes abound. Below, you the outfits worn by Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Rosalía, Ariana Grande, Charli Xcx, FKA twigs, Jennie of Blackpink, Stray Kids, Lil Nas X, Tyla, plus Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Ayo Edebiri, Lily Gladstone, and Uma Thurman.
Notably, 2024 marks the most expensive year in history for the already-uber-ritzy Gala,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament is back. While studios during Covid wildly embraced the theatrical day-and-date model when cinemas were closed, they soon realized there’s nothing more profitable than a theatrical release and the downstreams that come with it. If anything, theatrical is the advertisement for a movie’s longevity in subsequent home entertainment windows. Entering the conversation in 2023 were the streamers, such as Apple, who have also realized the necessity of theatrical to eventize their movies. The financial data pulled together here for Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament is culled by seasoned and trusted sources.
The Film
Barbie
Warner Bros
The road to riches for a live-action Barbie movie was long. The most recent ramp-up had come in 2009, when Universal and Greatest Showman producer Laurence Mark became attached. Then the project segued to Sony with Laurie MacDonald and Walter F. Parkes attached as producers, and at...
The Film
Barbie
Warner Bros
The road to riches for a live-action Barbie movie was long. The most recent ramp-up had come in 2009, when Universal and Greatest Showman producer Laurence Mark became attached. Then the project segued to Sony with Laurie MacDonald and Walter F. Parkes attached as producers, and at...
- 5/6/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The publisher behind Kristi Noem’s new political memoir, No Going Back, may be wishing they could take it all back.
On Monday, Noem again ducked questions about her claims of meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, once again refusing to discuss her interactions with world leaders when questioned by a panel on CBS Mornings.
“Did you tell your ghostwriter to write that?” host Natalie Morales asked.
Noem hedged: “No, I have specifically worked on policy for 30 years. And over that time I have traveled around the world and...
On Monday, Noem again ducked questions about her claims of meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, once again refusing to discuss her interactions with world leaders when questioned by a panel on CBS Mornings.
“Did you tell your ghostwriter to write that?” host Natalie Morales asked.
Noem hedged: “No, I have specifically worked on policy for 30 years. And over that time I have traveled around the world and...
- 5/6/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Whoopi Goldberg Opens Up About How Her Mother Couldn’t Recognize Her After Shock Therapy. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
American actor Whoopi Goldberg is a multifaceted woman who has won multiple honors, including an Oscar, Emmy, and a Grammy award. She is in the news for her upcoming new memoir, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me,” where she opens up about a tragic time in her childhood when her mother forgot Goldberg. Keep scrolling for the deets.
For the unversed, Whoopi was born Caryn Elaine Johnson and is one of the few entertainers to win the Egot, short form for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. She got her breakthrough in acting with the movie The Color Purple. She received her Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the fantasy film Ghost. Goldberg is also an accomplished voice actor who has lent her voice in 1994’s The Lion King and Toy Story 3.
American actor Whoopi Goldberg is a multifaceted woman who has won multiple honors, including an Oscar, Emmy, and a Grammy award. She is in the news for her upcoming new memoir, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me,” where she opens up about a tragic time in her childhood when her mother forgot Goldberg. Keep scrolling for the deets.
For the unversed, Whoopi was born Caryn Elaine Johnson and is one of the few entertainers to win the Egot, short form for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. She got her breakthrough in acting with the movie The Color Purple. She received her Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the fantasy film Ghost. Goldberg is also an accomplished voice actor who has lent her voice in 1994’s The Lion King and Toy Story 3.
- 5/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Ava Phillippe Called Out Social Media Users For Commenting On Her Weight ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Reese Witherspoon’s 24-year-old daughter Ava Phillippe condemned unsolicited comments on her weight, sardonically stating she reached a milestone as a woman online and finally received her first “Toxic” body shaming message. On May 3, the cruel Intentions stars Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s daughter ripped into online users over two negative comments on her weight.
The Legally Blonde star’s lookalike daughter, who attended Uc Berkeley, has a successful modelling career, working with major brands including Ivy Park and Pat McGrath Labs.
In a TikTok video, Ava Phillippe shared comments she received from two different “strangers” contradicting one another. She revealed one user accused her of being too thin, while another labelled her overweight and suggested she should take the weight loss supplement Oz*mpic. She said, “The first said I should get on...
Reese Witherspoon’s 24-year-old daughter Ava Phillippe condemned unsolicited comments on her weight, sardonically stating she reached a milestone as a woman online and finally received her first “Toxic” body shaming message. On May 3, the cruel Intentions stars Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s daughter ripped into online users over two negative comments on her weight.
The Legally Blonde star’s lookalike daughter, who attended Uc Berkeley, has a successful modelling career, working with major brands including Ivy Park and Pat McGrath Labs.
In a TikTok video, Ava Phillippe shared comments she received from two different “strangers” contradicting one another. She revealed one user accused her of being too thin, while another labelled her overweight and suggested she should take the weight loss supplement Oz*mpic. She said, “The first said I should get on...
- 5/6/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Kate Beckinsale Reacts To Plastic Surgery Accusations. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Kate Beckinsale recently took to her Instagram page to address the onslaught of “insidious bullying” of her appearance. The 50-year-old actress, who has been relentlessly plagued with Plastic Surgery accusations, finally addressed the persistent speculation over her looks, pleading with people to stop harassing her.
The Underworld actress, who recently returned to the red carpet after a health scare, took to her Instagram Page and addressed haters who have repeatedly accused her of going under the knife. According to Et, in a since-deleted video, Kate Beckinsale denied ever cosmetically altering her appearance, including getting Botox and fillers. Here’s what she had to say.
Kate Beckinsale began her address by saying she was impelled to speak out after being relentlessly bullied for her appearance. She said – “I hate talking about this because I hate adding to this conversation, but I...
Kate Beckinsale recently took to her Instagram page to address the onslaught of “insidious bullying” of her appearance. The 50-year-old actress, who has been relentlessly plagued with Plastic Surgery accusations, finally addressed the persistent speculation over her looks, pleading with people to stop harassing her.
The Underworld actress, who recently returned to the red carpet after a health scare, took to her Instagram Page and addressed haters who have repeatedly accused her of going under the knife. According to Et, in a since-deleted video, Kate Beckinsale denied ever cosmetically altering her appearance, including getting Botox and fillers. Here’s what she had to say.
Kate Beckinsale began her address by saying she was impelled to speak out after being relentlessly bullied for her appearance. She said – “I hate talking about this because I hate adding to this conversation, but I...
- 5/6/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Dua Lipa Opens Up About The 2018 Dance Meme. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
In a Recent Interview with the Guardian, Grammy Award Winning Artist Dua Lipa reflected on becoming a viral 2018 meme that mocked her dancing skills during the Brit Awards performance. The singer added it took her two years to recover from the embarrassing ordeal. In an article published on May 4, the 28-year-old English-Albanian singer recalled her flat performance during the 2018 Brit Awards that immortalized her as a meme.
In 2018, a clip of Dua Lipa performing New Rules at the Brits was posted on YouTube, which prompted a user to quip, “I love her lack of energy. Go girl, give us nothing!” The response went viral online and spawned a meme used for years to describe other bland performances.
Dua Lipa told the Guardian that it was a humiliating experience and that she had to go off social media to avoid...
In a Recent Interview with the Guardian, Grammy Award Winning Artist Dua Lipa reflected on becoming a viral 2018 meme that mocked her dancing skills during the Brit Awards performance. The singer added it took her two years to recover from the embarrassing ordeal. In an article published on May 4, the 28-year-old English-Albanian singer recalled her flat performance during the 2018 Brit Awards that immortalized her as a meme.
In 2018, a clip of Dua Lipa performing New Rules at the Brits was posted on YouTube, which prompted a user to quip, “I love her lack of energy. Go girl, give us nothing!” The response went viral online and spawned a meme used for years to describe other bland performances.
Dua Lipa told the Guardian that it was a humiliating experience and that she had to go off social media to avoid...
- 5/6/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Dua Lipa hits the stage during a surprise performance in Times Square on Sunday night (May 5) in New York City.
The 28-year-old singer performed songs from her new album Radical Optimism at a pop-up in the city.
Dua‘s surprise mini-concert came just several hours after she made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut, and served as musical guest.
The morning after her SNL episode, Dua took to Instagram to share a long post about her experience on the show.
Keep reading to find out more…
“what an unbelievable week to have been a part of and to have witnessed the magic behind Saturday Night Live!!! An experience unlike any other,” Dua wrote. “So grateful for all the trust to have me host and perform. Thank you Lorne for making my dreams come true. Thank you to the incredible cast and all the writers. I’ve had the most incredible...
The 28-year-old singer performed songs from her new album Radical Optimism at a pop-up in the city.
Dua‘s surprise mini-concert came just several hours after she made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut, and served as musical guest.
The morning after her SNL episode, Dua took to Instagram to share a long post about her experience on the show.
Keep reading to find out more…
“what an unbelievable week to have been a part of and to have witnessed the magic behind Saturday Night Live!!! An experience unlike any other,” Dua wrote. “So grateful for all the trust to have me host and perform. Thank you Lorne for making my dreams come true. Thank you to the incredible cast and all the writers. I’ve had the most incredible...
- 5/6/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
JoJo Siwa is sharing her thoughts on Chloe Fineman‘s impersonation of her!
The 35-year-old actress/comedian spoofed the 20-year-old “Karma” performer on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live during the “Weekend Update” segment. She even dressed just like her in the song’s music video.
Keep reading to find out more…
In the skit, Chloe as JoJo recreated the viral dance moves, talked about her new look, being in her “bad girl era,” and “inventing” gay pop.
The next morning, JoJo saw the skit and revealed how she feels about it on her Instagram.
“Iconic. I literally don’t know what to say. This is f-cking crazy. 3 and a half minute skit on SNL….” JoJo wrote on her story, sharing the SNL video.
If you missed it, Dua Lipa hosted and served as musical guest for the sketch show this weekend. Check out her opening monologue, and re-watch her performances!
The 35-year-old actress/comedian spoofed the 20-year-old “Karma” performer on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live during the “Weekend Update” segment. She even dressed just like her in the song’s music video.
Keep reading to find out more…
In the skit, Chloe as JoJo recreated the viral dance moves, talked about her new look, being in her “bad girl era,” and “inventing” gay pop.
The next morning, JoJo saw the skit and revealed how she feels about it on her Instagram.
“Iconic. I literally don’t know what to say. This is f-cking crazy. 3 and a half minute skit on SNL….” JoJo wrote on her story, sharing the SNL video.
If you missed it, Dua Lipa hosted and served as musical guest for the sketch show this weekend. Check out her opening monologue, and re-watch her performances!
- 5/6/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
From “Fortnight” to “The Manuscript,” the latest episodes of Rolling Stone Music Now dive into every single track of Taylor Swift’s longest album ever, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. Along the way, we debate larger issues, including whether Swift intends all 31 tracks to be seen as the album proper, or if the latter half — added by surprise on the night of release — is actually more of a collection of bonus songs.
Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for the discussions, which also place every song...
Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for the discussions, which also place every song...
- 5/5/2024
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
One day after the release of her third studio album, Radical Optimism, Dua Lipa pulled double duty as host and musical guest of Saturday Night Live. Though her overall screen time constituted over 36% of the May 4 episode, her specific sketch time of less than 16 minutes is the lowest for a Season 49 host so far.
Scroll down to see how Lipa stacked up against each of the show’s named performers, including surprise guests Jerry Seinfeld and Troye Sivan. Note that our screen time data is calculated using a method that prioritizes face time, meaning that any contiguous (off-screen but in-scene) moments and practically all partial body appearances do not count. Screen time in the show’s opening credits, bumpers and goodnights are not included, nor do those portions factor into our assessment of the episode’s total running time.
Dua Lipa – 23:06 / 36.31%
Lipa’s first SNL hosting gig coincided with her third musical guest stint,...
Scroll down to see how Lipa stacked up against each of the show’s named performers, including surprise guests Jerry Seinfeld and Troye Sivan. Note that our screen time data is calculated using a method that prioritizes face time, meaning that any contiguous (off-screen but in-scene) moments and practically all partial body appearances do not count. Screen time in the show’s opening credits, bumpers and goodnights are not included, nor do those portions factor into our assessment of the episode’s total running time.
Dua Lipa – 23:06 / 36.31%
Lipa’s first SNL hosting gig coincided with her third musical guest stint,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- LateNighter
The best dance music knows how to take pain and set it to a disco groove. Dua Lipa’s “Hotter than Hell” has a fun title but it came from some dark places. For example, the “Cold Heart” singer revealed that “Hotter than Hell” was inspired by a man who put her down constantly. Lipa wrote the song in question to make the situation seem different than reality.
Dua Lipa didn’t want ‘Hotter than Hell’ to show her personal weakness
Lipa might make colorful, vibrant music videos, but her tunes deal with negative emotions. Songs like “New Rules,” “Break My Heart,” and “Cold Heart” have an emotional tension that you won’t find in your average dance track from Madonna or Katy Perry. During a 2017 interview with The New York Times, the star explained her approach to songwriting. “Heartbreak makes good stories, so sometimes, as much as heartbreak sucks,...
Dua Lipa didn’t want ‘Hotter than Hell’ to show her personal weakness
Lipa might make colorful, vibrant music videos, but her tunes deal with negative emotions. Songs like “New Rules,” “Break My Heart,” and “Cold Heart” have an emotional tension that you won’t find in your average dance track from Madonna or Katy Perry. During a 2017 interview with The New York Times, the star explained her approach to songwriting. “Heartbreak makes good stories, so sometimes, as much as heartbreak sucks,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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