Many famous artists such as Adele, Sam Smith, and Paul McCartney made tunes for 007 movies. When Madonna wrote her James Bond theme song, she wanted to bring the Cold War spy into the modern era with a certain genre of music. The tune is a touch on the divisive side. Here’s why it deserves a lot more love than it gets.
Madonna wanted to make James Bond ‘get techno’
Madonna wrote and performed the titular song from the James Bond thriller Die Another Day. During a 2002 interview with CNN, Madonna was asked if she felt that the people behind James Bond expected her to accept their offer to write a 007 theme song. “Well, no, I hemmed and hawed about it for a while because just for that reason though,” the “La Isla Bonita” singer said. “Everybody wants to do the theme song of a James Bond movie,...
Madonna wanted to make James Bond ‘get techno’
Madonna wrote and performed the titular song from the James Bond thriller Die Another Day. During a 2002 interview with CNN, Madonna was asked if she felt that the people behind James Bond expected her to accept their offer to write a 007 theme song. “Well, no, I hemmed and hawed about it for a while because just for that reason though,” the “La Isla Bonita” singer said. “Everybody wants to do the theme song of a James Bond movie,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The James Bond franchise has come a long way, with 6 different actors portraying the iconic character til now, and Daniel Craig being the latest actor to portray the role of Special Agent 007. However, many fans of the age-old spy franchise believe that Pierce Brosnan is the greatest actor ever to don the role. The Irish actor became synonymous with the role and he attracted immense love and following from the fans of the franchise.
Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies. Credits: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc
Despite playing a major role in expanding the fan base of the character, some people are just not interested in watching the greatness of Agent 007 saving the day in style; Nicolas Meyers is one of those people. Surprisingly, he could not turn down to write a gripping script for Tomorrow Never Dies after he used his contacts to land him a job in the film.
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Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies. Credits: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc
Despite playing a major role in expanding the fan base of the character, some people are just not interested in watching the greatness of Agent 007 saving the day in style; Nicolas Meyers is one of those people. Surprisingly, he could not turn down to write a gripping script for Tomorrow Never Dies after he used his contacts to land him a job in the film.
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- 6/7/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Henry Cavill is known mainly for his roles as Superman in Dceu movies and his depiction of Geralt in the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher. He has been known to be very passionate about the lore behind his roles as he admitted to being a big fan of The Witcher games and books.
He has recently found himself in a bit of a drama though as there are rumors that he is leaving his role in the upcoming Warhammer 40k film/series because of the introduction of female Custodes. Cavill has shown his interest and love for Warhammer multiple times over the years.
Henry Cavill is Caught Up in This Seemingly Fabricated Rumor
Henry Cavill will star in the Warhammer live action series being made. | Saber Interactive
The Adeptus Custodes are an elite unit in the Warhammer 40k universe, also known as the Emperor’s Golden Warriors. While the members...
He has recently found himself in a bit of a drama though as there are rumors that he is leaving his role in the upcoming Warhammer 40k film/series because of the introduction of female Custodes. Cavill has shown his interest and love for Warhammer multiple times over the years.
Henry Cavill is Caught Up in This Seemingly Fabricated Rumor
Henry Cavill will star in the Warhammer live action series being made. | Saber Interactive
The Adeptus Custodes are an elite unit in the Warhammer 40k universe, also known as the Emperor’s Golden Warriors. While the members...
- 6/7/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
Sam Smith is launching a new podcast where they’ll interview some “revolutionary voices,” Rolling Stone can exclusively reveal. The Gloria singer will premiere their interview show, The Pink House, featuring conversations with Elliot Page, Gloria Estefan, Ben Platt, and more guests, on June 13.
The Lemonada Media-produced podcast is named after Smith’s childhood home in Great Chishill, where Sam “was able to find their voice.” It will also share a name with Smith’s recently launched charitable foundation aimed at supporting and protecting people of the LGBTQ community.
“This...
The Lemonada Media-produced podcast is named after Smith’s childhood home in Great Chishill, where Sam “was able to find their voice.” It will also share a name with Smith’s recently launched charitable foundation aimed at supporting and protecting people of the LGBTQ community.
“This...
- 6/6/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Normani Channeled Janet, Recruited Brandy, and Put ‘Absolutely Everything’ Into Her Album ‘Dopamine’
About four years ago, Normani seemed to disappear. The 28-year-old artist, who made it big as part of the girl group Fifth Harmony, went solo after the group disbanded in 2018, and found success with collaborations alongside Sam Smith and Khalid. She toured with Ariana Grande and riled up fans with her first single, the instantly catchy “Motivation.”
And then, her momentum slowed down. Normani would pop onto the scene briefly, drop a single or two, and then fade away again. She dealt with some ups and downs that kept her from releasing consistent music,...
And then, her momentum slowed down. Normani would pop onto the scene briefly, drop a single or two, and then fade away again. She dealt with some ups and downs that kept her from releasing consistent music,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Anitta cleared her schedule to return to Brazil to join Madonna during her massive concert at Copacabana Beach in Brazil. During an in-depth interview with Jay Shetty on his On Purpose podcast, the Funk Generation star raved about Madonna and how important it was for them to perform together.
“Madonna’s concert had 1.6 million people. It was historic,” Anitta told Shetty. “But also, her concert had a lot of conservatives saying, ‘Oh my God, this is so… the devil.’ She’s a woman who dedicated her life to fighting for people’s rights—their sexualities,...
“Madonna’s concert had 1.6 million people. It was historic,” Anitta told Shetty. “But also, her concert had a lot of conservatives saying, ‘Oh my God, this is so… the devil.’ She’s a woman who dedicated her life to fighting for people’s rights—their sexualities,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Miley Cyrus says she wasn’t taken seriously by the Recording Academy until she released her hit song “Flowers,” which earned Cyrus her first-ever Grammy wins for best pop solo performance and record of the year.
Speaking with W magazine, Cyrus reflected on the achievement from earlier this year after releasing music since 2007. “No shade but I’ve been doing this for 20 years, and this is my first time actually being taken seriously at the Grammys?,” she questioned.
“I’ve had a hard time figuring out what the measurement is there, because if we want to talk stats and numbers, then were the fuck was I?,” Cyrus continued. “And if you want to talk, like, impact on culture, then where the fuck was I? This is not about arrogance. I am proud of myself.”
Cyrus was previously nominated in 2015 for Bangerz under the best pop vocal album category, but she lost to Sam Smith.
Speaking with W magazine, Cyrus reflected on the achievement from earlier this year after releasing music since 2007. “No shade but I’ve been doing this for 20 years, and this is my first time actually being taken seriously at the Grammys?,” she questioned.
“I’ve had a hard time figuring out what the measurement is there, because if we want to talk stats and numbers, then were the fuck was I?,” Cyrus continued. “And if you want to talk, like, impact on culture, then where the fuck was I? This is not about arrogance. I am proud of myself.”
Cyrus was previously nominated in 2015 for Bangerz under the best pop vocal album category, but she lost to Sam Smith.
- 6/3/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While Henry Cavill awaits his destiny as Agent 007 in the James Bond films, the producers are reportedly looking at changing up a different aspect of the legendary spy franchise. According to a source, producer Barbara Broccoli is looking at artists such as Bruno Mars and The Weeknd to produce the theme song of the next Bond film.
The James Bond films have always featured an original song for their grand opening credits sequences. Three of these songs have won Oscars in the past, including Adele’s ‘Skyfall’, Sam Smith’s ‘Writing’s on the Wall’, and Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell’s ‘No Time To Die’. The new Bond film might have a change in style due to the artists the production is eyeing.
James Bond Producer Looks For New Artists For Bond’s Credits A still from Skyfall | Credits: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Eon Productions
Apart from the iconic ‘007 theme’, the...
The James Bond films have always featured an original song for their grand opening credits sequences. Three of these songs have won Oscars in the past, including Adele’s ‘Skyfall’, Sam Smith’s ‘Writing’s on the Wall’, and Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell’s ‘No Time To Die’. The new Bond film might have a change in style due to the artists the production is eyeing.
James Bond Producer Looks For New Artists For Bond’s Credits A still from Skyfall | Credits: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Eon Productions
Apart from the iconic ‘007 theme’, the...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Jessie Reyez has dropped a new single, “Shut Up,” featuring Big Sean. The anthemic, fast-talking number marks the first collaboration between the pair, who also teamed up for the song’s music video.
The video, directed by Priya Minhas, sees Reyez cruising in a vintage Ferrari convertible before arriving at a competition with a panel of judges comprised of singers JoJo and Nija, actress Inanna. The clip also features cameos from Reyez’s mom and Carmen.
“Shut Up” follows Reyez’s single “Jeans” with Miguel, which was released last year.
The video, directed by Priya Minhas, sees Reyez cruising in a vintage Ferrari convertible before arriving at a competition with a panel of judges comprised of singers JoJo and Nija, actress Inanna. The clip also features cameos from Reyez’s mom and Carmen.
“Shut Up” follows Reyez’s single “Jeans” with Miguel, which was released last year.
- 5/31/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Special Agent 007 has become immensely popular since decades as it is one of the oldest spy franchises in film history. Throughout the years, numerous actors have portrayed the iconic character, but it was Daniel Craig who took the character’s popularity to a whole new level. The Knives Out actor played James Bond for 15 years and was the longest-serving actor in the role, arguably overtaking Sean Connery in terms of popularity and portrayal of the character.
Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale. Credits: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
While Daniel Craig took up the role in five movies, in Casino Royale, Eva Green stole the spotlight from him by becoming a key highlight in the film, and even being remembered as ‘The Hottest Bond Girl.’ Interestingly, Green did not want to be a part of the film, until Barbara Broccoli decided to persistently pursue her to be a part of it.
Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale. Credits: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
While Daniel Craig took up the role in five movies, in Casino Royale, Eva Green stole the spotlight from him by becoming a key highlight in the film, and even being remembered as ‘The Hottest Bond Girl.’ Interestingly, Green did not want to be a part of the film, until Barbara Broccoli decided to persistently pursue her to be a part of it.
- 5/30/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Much like British spy’s tuxedos and gadgets, the theme song of a James Bond film is also essential to the overall Bond experience. From Shirley Bassey’s iconic Goldfinger for Sean Connery’s 1964 classic to Adele’s Skyfall for the best Daniel Craig Bond feature, there has been a plethora of classics over the 25 Bond films.
But there has also been a plethora of acclaimed musicians, who have faced rejection from the Bond creators over the years. This includes Honeymoon creator Lana Del Rey, who wrote a song back in 2015 for Daniel Craig’s penultimate Bond feature.
Lana Del Rey Wrote 24 for the 24th James Bond Feature
A still from Spectre | Sony Pictures Releasing
Since the release of Lana Del Rey‘s 2015 album, Honeymoon, many speculated one of its songs, 24, was supposed to be the theme song for 2015’s Spectre. Speaking with BBC, the Born to Die singer...
But there has also been a plethora of acclaimed musicians, who have faced rejection from the Bond creators over the years. This includes Honeymoon creator Lana Del Rey, who wrote a song back in 2015 for Daniel Craig’s penultimate Bond feature.
Lana Del Rey Wrote 24 for the 24th James Bond Feature
A still from Spectre | Sony Pictures Releasing
Since the release of Lana Del Rey‘s 2015 album, Honeymoon, many speculated one of its songs, 24, was supposed to be the theme song for 2015’s Spectre. Speaking with BBC, the Born to Die singer...
- 5/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Lana Del Ray Reveals James Bond Producers Rejected Her Song. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
In a recent interview, Lana Del Rey revealed that the Bond producers rejected a song she hoped would serve as the James Bond theme in the fourth Daniel Craig film, ‘Spectre.’ Fans have long hoped the “Summertime Sadness” artist would be featured in a James Bond film.
While speaking backstage to BBC at the Ivors in London on May 23, Lana Del Rey, 38, revealed she did submit a song to the James Bond Producers, which was subsequently rejected.
Lana Del Rey was recently recognised for her career and songwriting influence with a special award at the Ivors in London. During the event, Lana Del Rey was asked if she would consider writing a James Bond theme, and she responded: “I mean, how has that not happened?.” She then revealed a song from her 2015 album “Honeymoon,” written for the fourth Bond film “Spectre,...
In a recent interview, Lana Del Rey revealed that the Bond producers rejected a song she hoped would serve as the James Bond theme in the fourth Daniel Craig film, ‘Spectre.’ Fans have long hoped the “Summertime Sadness” artist would be featured in a James Bond film.
While speaking backstage to BBC at the Ivors in London on May 23, Lana Del Rey, 38, revealed she did submit a song to the James Bond Producers, which was subsequently rejected.
Lana Del Rey was recently recognised for her career and songwriting influence with a special award at the Ivors in London. During the event, Lana Del Rey was asked if she would consider writing a James Bond theme, and she responded: “I mean, how has that not happened?.” She then revealed a song from her 2015 album “Honeymoon,” written for the fourth Bond film “Spectre,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
While backstage at the Ivor Novello Awards in London on Thursday, Lana Del Rey detailed which of her songs was written — and rejected — for a James Bond film.
“I mean, how has that not happened yet?” Del Rey replied when asked by BBC if she would consider writing a theme song for the franchise. The Born to Die singer then sang the chorus to her track “24” — which was one of the 14 songs that appeared on her 2015 album, Honeymoon — before adding, “I wrote that for them.”
Noting the song’s release date,...
“I mean, how has that not happened yet?” Del Rey replied when asked by BBC if she would consider writing a theme song for the franchise. The Born to Die singer then sang the chorus to her track “24” — which was one of the 14 songs that appeared on her 2015 album, Honeymoon — before adding, “I wrote that for them.”
Noting the song’s release date,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Lana Del Rey was asked by the BBC if she’d write a title track for a James Bond movie.
As it turns out, she did. And was rejected.
Speaking while attending the Ivor Novello Awards in London on Thursday, the singer admitted the failure.
“I mean, how has that not happened yet?” Del Rey asked, then briefly sang the chorus to 24 from her 2015 album, Honeymoon. “I wrote that for them.”
Th song would have been part of Daniel Craig’s fourth Bond film, Spectre. But it was Sam Smith’s song, Writing’s On the Wall, that was selected for the film, and later won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2016.
Del Rey took a poke at Smith. “But Sam, you did a wonderful job, really,” she teased. “No, I’m just kidding!”
Del Rey admits she may not make a future Bond cut. “But I’m...
As it turns out, she did. And was rejected.
Speaking while attending the Ivor Novello Awards in London on Thursday, the singer admitted the failure.
“I mean, how has that not happened yet?” Del Rey asked, then briefly sang the chorus to 24 from her 2015 album, Honeymoon. “I wrote that for them.”
Th song would have been part of Daniel Craig’s fourth Bond film, Spectre. But it was Sam Smith’s song, Writing’s On the Wall, that was selected for the film, and later won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2016.
Del Rey took a poke at Smith. “But Sam, you did a wonderful job, really,” she teased. “No, I’m just kidding!”
Del Rey admits she may not make a future Bond cut. “But I’m...
- 5/25/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Anitta is standing by her “Aceita” video. In a new interview with the Associated Press, Anitta revealed that she had lost more than 300,000 followers after she featured footage of practices from her Afro-Brazilian faith, Candomblé, in the video for her Funk Generation track.
“I always knew this was going to happen because people have a lot of prejudice but I don’t care honestly,” she told the AP backstage at her Baile Funk Experience tours stop in Los Angeles. “I’m in a phase in my life where I couldn...
“I always knew this was going to happen because people have a lot of prejudice but I don’t care honestly,” she told the AP backstage at her Baile Funk Experience tours stop in Los Angeles. “I’m in a phase in my life where I couldn...
- 5/25/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The Season 11 finale took place on “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, May 22. After singing their hearts out for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora, Goldfish and Gumball stood by side as host Nick Cannon announced Goldfish was the winner. Before Goldfish revealed herself, the Gumball had to take it off and turned out to be award-winning actor Scott Porter.
When Nick asked Scott, “Who knew you could do what you do?” the actor replied, “Not even me until maybe tonight. I don’t have any legitimate training. I started singing on street corners in Orlando, Florida when I was going to high school. I auditioned for two straight years for Disney and couldn’t book a role. I didn’t know I could do this until tonight, but I’m so glad I did.”
See Clock unmasked: What Grammy-winning diva was revealed on ‘The Masked Singer...
When Nick asked Scott, “Who knew you could do what you do?” the actor replied, “Not even me until maybe tonight. I don’t have any legitimate training. I started singing on street corners in Orlando, Florida when I was going to high school. I auditioned for two straight years for Disney and couldn’t book a role. I didn’t know I could do this until tonight, but I’m so glad I did.”
See Clock unmasked: What Grammy-winning diva was revealed on ‘The Masked Singer...
- 5/23/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
It is time for the highly anticipated Season 11 finale of “The Masked Singer” where “One Mask Takes It All!” Season 11 culminates in the final two contestants — Gumball and Goldfish — delivering exceptional performances of songs like, “Latch,” “Heart of Glass,” “Renegade,” and “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” before the winner is revealed!
The Season 11 contestants boast a combined 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Choice nominations, 108 million records sold, 326 film appearances and have 1.7 billion Spotify streams! Nick Cannon hosts the wild and wacky fun as Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora play detective.
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 11, Episode 12, to find out what happened Wednesday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think deserved to win it all.
The Season 11 contestants boast a combined 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Choice nominations, 108 million records sold, 326 film appearances and have 1.7 billion Spotify streams! Nick Cannon hosts the wild and wacky fun as Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora play detective.
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 11, Episode 12, to find out what happened Wednesday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think deserved to win it all.
- 5/23/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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Daisy Lowe’s height of 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm) is considered tall compared to the average height of an English woman.
The average height for women in the United Kingdom is around 5 feet 4 inches (162.56 cm). So, Daisy Lowe is approximately 6 inches (or about 15.24 cm) taller than the average English woman.
Daisy Lowe vs. Pixie Geldof: Height Comparison
Daisy Lowe’s height of 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm) makes her 4 inches (10.2 cm) taller than Pixie Geldof, who stands at...
Daisy Lowe’s height of 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm) is considered tall compared to the average height of an English woman.
The average height for women in the United Kingdom is around 5 feet 4 inches (162.56 cm). So, Daisy Lowe is approximately 6 inches (or about 15.24 cm) taller than the average English woman.
Daisy Lowe vs. Pixie Geldof: Height Comparison
Daisy Lowe’s height of 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm) makes her 4 inches (10.2 cm) taller than Pixie Geldof, who stands at...
- 5/21/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
T-Pain has released a new single, “On This Hill,” which reflects on mental health and standing up for yourself. The musician has shared the song in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and teamed up with Talkspace to give away free therapy to his fans for up to a year.
“This song is really about refusing to be gaslit anymore,” T-Pain said in a statement. “It’s about coming to a realization that I have to stand up for myself. Over the years, that has just been something I’ve...
“This song is really about refusing to be gaslit anymore,” T-Pain said in a statement. “It’s about coming to a realization that I have to stand up for myself. Over the years, that has just been something I’ve...
- 5/17/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
A good "Omen" prequel? Alright, which one of you jokers made a deal with the devil? Director Richard Donner's original 1976 horror classic has spawned no shortage of film sequels, plus a failed TV pilot, a sequel TV series, and a 2006 remake featuring an utterly bizarre screenwriting credit. However, director and co-writer Arkasha Stevenson's "The First Omen" is the first entry to be widely heralded as a worthy continuation. In his review for /Film, Witney Seibold described the picture as "thoughtfully menacing, uniquely stylish, deathfully intense, and utterly terrifying" before crowning it "the best horror movie of the year so far."
Sadly, early 2024 hasn't been kind to horror at the box office, and Stevenson's film was no exception. On the other hand, Disney had initially planned on punting the movie straight to Hulu before sending it to theaters, so "The First Omen" was never under pressure to become a huge hit.
Sadly, early 2024 hasn't been kind to horror at the box office, and Stevenson's film was no exception. On the other hand, Disney had initially planned on punting the movie straight to Hulu before sending it to theaters, so "The First Omen" was never under pressure to become a huge hit.
- 5/13/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
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
Ice Spice is back with her latest single, “Gimmie a Light.”
Produced by longtime collaborator RiotUSA around a sample of Sean Paul’s song by the same name, “Gimmie a Light” features an upbeat, hard-hitting arrangement, which serves as a perfect platform for Ice Spice’s rip-roaring flow. She first debuted the song live at Coachella 2024.
Get Ice Spice Tickets Here
“Gimmie a Light” is the second release by Ice Spice this year, following January’s “Think U the Shit (Fart).” Both songs arrive ahead of her forthcoming debut studio album, Y2K, due sometime later this year.
Meanwhile, Ice Spice is keeping up her momentum after appearing on two of the best songs of 2023 (Pinkpantheress’ “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” and her own “In Ha Mood”). Beyond the upcoming album release, she’s booked to play at the 2024 iteration of Open’er Festival in Poland alongside Doja Cat, Sam Smith,...
Produced by longtime collaborator RiotUSA around a sample of Sean Paul’s song by the same name, “Gimmie a Light” features an upbeat, hard-hitting arrangement, which serves as a perfect platform for Ice Spice’s rip-roaring flow. She first debuted the song live at Coachella 2024.
Get Ice Spice Tickets Here
“Gimmie a Light” is the second release by Ice Spice this year, following January’s “Think U the Shit (Fart).” Both songs arrive ahead of her forthcoming debut studio album, Y2K, due sometime later this year.
Meanwhile, Ice Spice is keeping up her momentum after appearing on two of the best songs of 2023 (Pinkpantheress’ “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” and her own “In Ha Mood”). Beyond the upcoming album release, she’s booked to play at the 2024 iteration of Open’er Festival in Poland alongside Doja Cat, Sam Smith,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Sean Viator, a dancer and choreographer known for his work on shows such as American Idol and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, has died. He was 31. According to his obituary on RestHavenBatonrouge.com, Viator passed away on Friday, May 3. A cause of death was not provided. His family described his “genuineness, kindness, and sense of humor,” and noted how his “genuine love, creative nature, and resilient spirit excelled him to great heights in his career, where he formed many strong bonds and lifelong friendships.” Born on Sunday, July 12, 1992, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Viator graduated from St. Michael the Archangel High School before going on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Arizona. From there, he began his pursuit of a career in dance and choreography. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sean Viator (@seanviator) Throughout his career, Viator performed with the likes of Jennifer Lopez,...
- 5/9/2024
- TV Insider
Sean Viator, a dancer and choreographer who performed on TV shows American Idol and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga on Netflix, died May 3 at 31, his family announced, No cause was given.
Viator received a Bachelor’s degree of fine arts in dance from the University of Arizona, where he graduated summa cum laude. He was awarded the university’s top dance award — The Triple Threat Award.
Some of Viator’s credits include the Billboard Music Awards, appearing with Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato, an American Idol season finale performance with Kylie Minogue, the I’m Ready music video for Sam Smith and Demi Lovato, and the Radio City Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular, according to his biography.
In addition to the Eurovision Song Contest on Netflix, Viator appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime, Physical on Apple TV, Interior Chinatown on Hulu, and the Latin Grammys.
Viator...
Viator received a Bachelor’s degree of fine arts in dance from the University of Arizona, where he graduated summa cum laude. He was awarded the university’s top dance award — The Triple Threat Award.
Some of Viator’s credits include the Billboard Music Awards, appearing with Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato, an American Idol season finale performance with Kylie Minogue, the I’m Ready music video for Sam Smith and Demi Lovato, and the Radio City Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular, according to his biography.
In addition to the Eurovision Song Contest on Netflix, Viator appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime, Physical on Apple TV, Interior Chinatown on Hulu, and the Latin Grammys.
Viator...
- 5/9/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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
Exclusive: Netflix and the Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground prevailed in a mid-six-figure spec deal for Dyersville, a fact-based Chicago-set crime thriller. Will Hettinger wrote the script, and Grant Singer is near a deal to direct, so this is all moving on a fast track.
Dyersville became a hot spec that had five buyers circling. They asked to keep the plot under wraps, but I can report it is set in the Obamas’ old stomping grounds, in Chicago. Higher Ground’s Vinnie Malhotra and Mark Write will be the producers.
Hettinger has been a staff writer on the Netflix series Painkiller and the Starz series Hunting Wives. His script The Final Score made The Black List, but this is his first feature sale.
Higher Ground is coming off Leave the World Behind and Rustin.
Singer made his feature debut on Reptile, the crime drama that starred Benicio Del Toro...
Dyersville became a hot spec that had five buyers circling. They asked to keep the plot under wraps, but I can report it is set in the Obamas’ old stomping grounds, in Chicago. Higher Ground’s Vinnie Malhotra and Mark Write will be the producers.
Hettinger has been a staff writer on the Netflix series Painkiller and the Starz series Hunting Wives. His script The Final Score made The Black List, but this is his first feature sale.
Higher Ground is coming off Leave the World Behind and Rustin.
Singer made his feature debut on Reptile, the crime drama that starred Benicio Del Toro...
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Kate Beckinsale is back in her element! I was glad to see the 50-year-old actress return to the red carpet after her March hospitalization due to an undisclosed health issue.
On Thursday, the Underworld star was dressed to kill on the red carpet at the King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala (previously The Prince Trust). She wore an edgy bridal outfit that accentuated her beautifully toned physique.
Kate Beckinsale returns to the red carpet at the King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala on May 2, 2024, after a health scare in March (Credit: TheNews2 / Cover Images)
The King’s Trust Global Gala
Co-chaired by global ambassadors Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful OBE, The King’s Trust Group, formerly known as The Prince’s Trust Group, held its third annual high-profile event on Thursday to raise funds for the global youth charity founded by King Charles in 1976.
This year’s gala is the Group’s...
On Thursday, the Underworld star was dressed to kill on the red carpet at the King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala (previously The Prince Trust). She wore an edgy bridal outfit that accentuated her beautifully toned physique.
Kate Beckinsale returns to the red carpet at the King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala on May 2, 2024, after a health scare in March (Credit: TheNews2 / Cover Images)
The King’s Trust Global Gala
Co-chaired by global ambassadors Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful OBE, The King’s Trust Group, formerly known as The Prince’s Trust Group, held its third annual high-profile event on Thursday to raise funds for the global youth charity founded by King Charles in 1976.
This year’s gala is the Group’s...
- 5/6/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
If you’re trying to figure out what movie to watch on Netflix, an easy way to whittle down the choices is to find out what movies are soon leaving the streaming service. To that end, we’ve got the full list of movies leaving Netflix in May 2024, and there are some bangers on here.
The entire original “Hunger Games” franchise will depart at the end of the month, while the critically acclaimed sequel “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” expires on May 9. And if you’re hankering for some stress, “Uncut Gems” leaves on May 8, while the bestseller adaptation “Where the Crawdads Sing” will depart Netflix on May 11.
See the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in May 2024 below.
Leaving May 1
Bennett’s War
Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Leaving May 2
Survive the Night
Leaving May 3
Arctic Dogs
Leaving May 8
Uncut Gems
Leaving May 9
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish...
The entire original “Hunger Games” franchise will depart at the end of the month, while the critically acclaimed sequel “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” expires on May 9. And if you’re hankering for some stress, “Uncut Gems” leaves on May 8, while the bestseller adaptation “Where the Crawdads Sing” will depart Netflix on May 11.
See the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in May 2024 below.
Leaving May 1
Bennett’s War
Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Leaving May 2
Survive the Night
Leaving May 3
Arctic Dogs
Leaving May 8
Uncut Gems
Leaving May 9
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish...
- 5/5/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
The stars ate hitting the red carpet in New York City!
Chrissy Teigen joined Emily Ratajkowski, Irina Shayk, and more stars at the King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala on Thursday evening (May 2) held at Cipriani South Street in NYC.
48 years ago, King Charles founded The Trust, which helps “thousands of young people every day who are facing tremendous hardships, from unemployment to social exclusion, poverty, mental health issues, disability, and abuse. Without the right help, they would struggle to move forward in education or employment, and consequently become increasingly at risk of poverty, ill health, and exploitation in their adult lives.”
We have now compiled photos of the stars in attendance so that you could see what everyone is wearing!
Head inside to see the celebs arriving at the event…
Keep scrolling to see the stars in attendance…
Ashley Graham
Fyi: Ashley is wearing Suzanne Kalan jewelry and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
Chrissy Teigen joined Emily Ratajkowski, Irina Shayk, and more stars at the King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala on Thursday evening (May 2) held at Cipriani South Street in NYC.
48 years ago, King Charles founded The Trust, which helps “thousands of young people every day who are facing tremendous hardships, from unemployment to social exclusion, poverty, mental health issues, disability, and abuse. Without the right help, they would struggle to move forward in education or employment, and consequently become increasingly at risk of poverty, ill health, and exploitation in their adult lives.”
We have now compiled photos of the stars in attendance so that you could see what everyone is wearing!
Head inside to see the celebs arriving at the event…
Keep scrolling to see the stars in attendance…
Ashley Graham
Fyi: Ashley is wearing Suzanne Kalan jewelry and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
- 5/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
I am not a scientist. I am an artist. I cannot begin to spout scientific data on what we will become once artificial intelligence outsmarts us. I can read the predictions of how our workforce will be replaced by AI. I can read the warnings from Stephen Hawking that go back as far as 1996 that it will not be climate change that will be our undoing but more likely, AI.
But what I can say with certainty is that what we all share as humans all over the planet and what connects us is the human experience made up of emotions that nothing programmed can ever experience. And it is what has documented our existence since the beginning of time in our hieroglyphics, and our paintings and our storytelling, and in our songs.
As humans, “We can create. We can destroy. We can feel pain. We can feel joy. We...
But what I can say with certainty is that what we all share as humans all over the planet and what connects us is the human experience made up of emotions that nothing programmed can ever experience. And it is what has documented our existence since the beginning of time in our hieroglyphics, and our paintings and our storytelling, and in our songs.
As humans, “We can create. We can destroy. We can feel pain. We can feel joy. We...
- 5/1/2024
- by Sheryl Crow
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It might come as a surprise to non-Brazilians that the trailblazing pop star Anitta first started her career as an Mc. In Brazil, this means you’re a baile funk singer. Born in Rio suburbs, the Mc Anitta came up playing public court parties with massive, 10-feet-high sound systems blasting heavy kicks and crispy snares all night long, real baile funk indeed. Her new album Funk Generation is a tribute to those early beginnings, and also a platform to experiment with the global pop unfolding in the many sonic palettes of today’s baile funk.
- 4/27/2024
- by Felipe Maia
- Rollingstone.com
The gay clubs in Rio are going to be bumping this one. On Friday, as she celebrated the release of her new album Funk Generation, Anitta released a choreography-filled video for her album’s sexy track “Grip.”
“One more surprise! ” Grip music video is now available!” Anitta wrote on Instagram. “Hurry and watch so you can learn the choreography. Dance party?”
The short video (the track is less than a minute long) sees Anitta surrounded by a group of dancers as she sings about how her “lil pussy got grip...
“One more surprise! ” Grip music video is now available!” Anitta wrote on Instagram. “Hurry and watch so you can learn the choreography. Dance party?”
The short video (the track is less than a minute long) sees Anitta surrounded by a group of dancers as she sings about how her “lil pussy got grip...
- 4/26/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Sam Smith, the 31-year-old singer known for their ever-evolving sense of style, turned heads again as they stepped out in New York in a flowing black cape.
While they strolled the streets, Smith was approached by Maurice Kamara, a popular TikToker known for conducting “fit checks” with passersby and celebrities. Maurice’s account, The People Gallery, has amassed over a million followers by capturing the fashion choices of individuals from Kim Kardashian to Willem Dafoe. In his latest video, Smith appeared and donned an all-black outfit.
Smith, who uses they/them pronouns, revealed that their high-necked cape was from designer Rick Owens. They paired it with towering platform heel boots and the popular Prada Cleo bag, a celebrity favorite selling for $3000. The singer mentioned that their current favorite designers are Rick Owens and Vivienne Westwood and expressed their newfound love for Westwood’s creations despite not considering them suitable for their style in the past.
While they strolled the streets, Smith was approached by Maurice Kamara, a popular TikToker known for conducting “fit checks” with passersby and celebrities. Maurice’s account, The People Gallery, has amassed over a million followers by capturing the fashion choices of individuals from Kim Kardashian to Willem Dafoe. In his latest video, Smith appeared and donned an all-black outfit.
Smith, who uses they/them pronouns, revealed that their high-necked cape was from designer Rick Owens. They paired it with towering platform heel boots and the popular Prada Cleo bag, a celebrity favorite selling for $3000. The singer mentioned that their current favorite designers are Rick Owens and Vivienne Westwood and expressed their newfound love for Westwood’s creations despite not considering them suitable for their style in the past.
- 4/25/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Kim Petras announced on Wednesday that she will be canceling her upcoming festival appearances this summer due to unspecified health concerns.
“I’m devastated to be writing this but I’m going through some health issues and under medical advice I have had to make the hard decision to not perform at festivals this summer,” the pop star wrote on social media. “I love u so much and I’ll make it up to you and be back better than ever very soon.”
My buns,
I’m devastated to be...
“I’m devastated to be writing this but I’m going through some health issues and under medical advice I have had to make the hard decision to not perform at festivals this summer,” the pop star wrote on social media. “I love u so much and I’ll make it up to you and be back better than ever very soon.”
My buns,
I’m devastated to be...
- 4/24/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix has released their monthly list of every movie and TV show that will be expiring from the streaming service soon.
Beginning on May 1, 2024, Netflix will be removing 39 total titles. Unfortunately, there are some fan favorites included here. Notably, all four Hunger Games films will be removed next month! Other title leaving are one of the Magic Mike movies, You’ve Got Mail, The Great Gatsby, Split, and more.
Head inside to see the full list of movies and TV shows being removed from Netflix in May 2024…
Everything Leaving Netflix in May 2024:
Leaving 5/1/24
Bennett’s War
Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Leaving 5/2/24
Survive the Night
Leaving 5/3/24
Arctic Dogs
Leaving 5/8/24
Uncut Gems
Leaving 5/9/24
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Leaving 5/10/24
St. Vincent
Leaving 5/11/24
Where the Crawdads Sing
Leaving 5/14/24
Fifty Shades of Black
Leaving 5/19/24
Rosario Tijeras (Mexico): Seasons 1-3
Leaving 5/11/24
Sam Smith: Love Goes – Live at Abbey Road Studios
Leaving 5/22/24
The Boxtrolls...
Beginning on May 1, 2024, Netflix will be removing 39 total titles. Unfortunately, there are some fan favorites included here. Notably, all four Hunger Games films will be removed next month! Other title leaving are one of the Magic Mike movies, You’ve Got Mail, The Great Gatsby, Split, and more.
Head inside to see the full list of movies and TV shows being removed from Netflix in May 2024…
Everything Leaving Netflix in May 2024:
Leaving 5/1/24
Bennett’s War
Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Leaving 5/2/24
Survive the Night
Leaving 5/3/24
Arctic Dogs
Leaving 5/8/24
Uncut Gems
Leaving 5/9/24
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Leaving 5/10/24
St. Vincent
Leaving 5/11/24
Where the Crawdads Sing
Leaving 5/14/24
Fifty Shades of Black
Leaving 5/19/24
Rosario Tijeras (Mexico): Seasons 1-3
Leaving 5/11/24
Sam Smith: Love Goes – Live at Abbey Road Studios
Leaving 5/22/24
The Boxtrolls...
- 4/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The 2024 Grammys were not that long ago, but we’re already well into the 2025 Grammy season. With the eligibility deadline being August 30, 2024, we only have five months left to gear up our predictions and then switch focus to all the campaigning that goes along with Grammy voting. So, with a lot of the major contenders being out already, let’s see how the race looks.
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In terms of hit songs, a few stand out from the rest. While songs like Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me,” Doja Cat’s “Agora Hills,” Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s “Carnival,” Tate McRae’s “Greedy”, and Teddy Swims’s “Lose Control” (he’d also need to submit a live version) will likely be big contenders for nominations, there are four songs that, to me at least, currently sound like possible winners.
The...
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In terms of hit songs, a few stand out from the rest. While songs like Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me,” Doja Cat’s “Agora Hills,” Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s “Carnival,” Tate McRae’s “Greedy”, and Teddy Swims’s “Lose Control” (he’d also need to submit a live version) will likely be big contenders for nominations, there are four songs that, to me at least, currently sound like possible winners.
The...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
I can’t say it was difficult finding nine posters to talk about this month––most new April releases were given the bad Photoshop treatment. Some, like Cash Out, scream Dtv. Some, like Arcadian, try their best to at least make the lighting and coloring look real. Some go the collage route, e.g. The Long Game. And then there are those like Blood for Dust where the actors resemble flat cutouts and their heads bobbling balloons pasted on top.
I’ll never understand a studio’s desire to go that route when a simple film still with effective typography can garner attention for its beauty rather than its superficiality, but that mindset doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. Thankfully there are still those who get it––those who commission posters as an art form and a marketing tool. You can have both.
Shadows
While not as provocative as the poster for Collective,...
I’ll never understand a studio’s desire to go that route when a simple film still with effective typography can garner attention for its beauty rather than its superficiality, but that mindset doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. Thankfully there are still those who get it––those who commission posters as an art form and a marketing tool. You can have both.
Shadows
While not as provocative as the poster for Collective,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
The Artists Rights Alliance, backed by around 200 music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry and Camila Cabello, has released an open letter calling on digital music developers to “cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.”
The campaign raised the alarm on the the use of musical works by AI developers that without permission train and produce AI “copycats,” or use AI “sound” to dilute royalty obligations. Their intervention came as the threat from AI to creators, and its value to tech giants, is an increasing focus for the legal and pop music fields.
“Working musicians are already struggling to make ends meet in the streaming world, and now they have the added burden of trying to compete with a deluge of AI-generated noise. The unethical use of generative AI to replace human artists will devalue the entire music...
The campaign raised the alarm on the the use of musical works by AI developers that without permission train and produce AI “copycats,” or use AI “sound” to dilute royalty obligations. Their intervention came as the threat from AI to creators, and its value to tech giants, is an increasing focus for the legal and pop music fields.
“Working musicians are already struggling to make ends meet in the streaming world, and now they have the added burden of trying to compete with a deluge of AI-generated noise. The unethical use of generative AI to replace human artists will devalue the entire music...
- 4/2/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sam Smith and their boyfriend Christian Cowan are getting cozy enjoying the sunny weather!
The 31-year-old “Unholy” singer and the 29-year-old fashion designer were spotted grabbing some coffee and going for a walk on Friday (March 29) in New York City.
Sam and Christian later sat down on a bench near the Hudson River and shared a sweet kiss.
For their outing, Sam wore a long-sleeved soccer shirt and shorts, while Christian donned a furry leather jacket and long black pants.
The pair was last photographed together back in February strolling around in the city ahead of a fashion show. See the pics here!
If you didn’t know, Sam Smith is one of many celebrities who have been banned from dating apps! See the full list.
Browse through the gallery to see more photos of Sam Smith and Christian Cowan in New York…...
The 31-year-old “Unholy” singer and the 29-year-old fashion designer were spotted grabbing some coffee and going for a walk on Friday (March 29) in New York City.
Sam and Christian later sat down on a bench near the Hudson River and shared a sweet kiss.
For their outing, Sam wore a long-sleeved soccer shirt and shorts, while Christian donned a furry leather jacket and long black pants.
The pair was last photographed together back in February strolling around in the city ahead of a fashion show. See the pics here!
If you didn’t know, Sam Smith is one of many celebrities who have been banned from dating apps! See the full list.
Browse through the gallery to see more photos of Sam Smith and Christian Cowan in New York…...
- 3/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Normani Kordei is finally releasing her debut solo album after teasing fans for many years following the Fifth Harmony split.
The singer shared a snippet of the first single, titled “1:59,” from her new album Dopamine.
“Soo basically my first single ‘1:59’ will be coming out 4/26,” Kordei captioned a post on Instagram.
In the video Kordei shared, fans got a sneak peek of her new single, where she sings, “When I get you alone / Boy, what you gon’ do with it? / Don’t talk too much, just do that sh**.”
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Kordei auditioned as a solo artist for The X-Factor USA back in 2012 but was eliminated. However, she was brought back into the competition as part of a pop group that would be known as Fifth Harmony. The quintet ended up in third place in Season 2 but would go on to record three albums.
The singer shared a snippet of the first single, titled “1:59,” from her new album Dopamine.
“Soo basically my first single ‘1:59’ will be coming out 4/26,” Kordei captioned a post on Instagram.
In the video Kordei shared, fans got a sneak peek of her new single, where she sings, “When I get you alone / Boy, what you gon’ do with it? / Don’t talk too much, just do that sh**.”
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Kordei auditioned as a solo artist for The X-Factor USA back in 2012 but was eliminated. However, she was brought back into the competition as part of a pop group that would be known as Fifth Harmony. The quintet ended up in third place in Season 2 but would go on to record three albums.
- 3/24/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Rihanna‘s “Umbrella” was, arguably, the song that transformed her from a regular Top 40 singer into a superstar. Two of Rihanna’s regular songwriters were upset that the track was so good. They wanted one of her other tracks to succeed.
Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ upset the writers of ‘Don’t Stop the Music’
Together, Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor E. Hermansen are a songwriting duo called Stargate. They have been instrumental in Rihanna’s career, writing hits such as “S&m,” “Only Girl (In the World),” “Diamonds,” and “Unfaithful.” During a 2018 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Eriksen recalled the creation of Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music,” one of the most beloved dance songs of the 2000s.
“Before we met her, before we even saw a picture of her, we could tell Rihanna was going places just by listening to her voice on ‘Pon de Replay,'” he said. “We just knew,...
Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ upset the writers of ‘Don’t Stop the Music’
Together, Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor E. Hermansen are a songwriting duo called Stargate. They have been instrumental in Rihanna’s career, writing hits such as “S&m,” “Only Girl (In the World),” “Diamonds,” and “Unfaithful.” During a 2018 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Eriksen recalled the creation of Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music,” one of the most beloved dance songs of the 2000s.
“Before we met her, before we even saw a picture of her, we could tell Rihanna was going places just by listening to her voice on ‘Pon de Replay,'” he said. “We just knew,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kim Petras and Sam Smith dominated the charts together with “Unholy” last year, but their relationship runs much deeper than a simple collaboration in the studio.
For the 31-year-old Feed the Beast popstar, “Unholy” was a historic song that earned her a Grammy and her first No. 1 on multiple charts.
In a new interview, she addressed the extra attention (and political outrage) that the song sparked and how it affected her personally and professionally. One thing that Kim made clear is that Sam was at her side through it all.
Keep reading to find out more…
Speaking to Cosmopolitan UK, Kim described her experience, especially winning at the Grammys, as “a huge honor.”
“But nothing can prepare you for that level of attention. It felt exposing and scary. Suddenly, a lot of people who wouldn’t usually listen to my music were digging up my origin story,” she recalled.
Kim...
For the 31-year-old Feed the Beast popstar, “Unholy” was a historic song that earned her a Grammy and her first No. 1 on multiple charts.
In a new interview, she addressed the extra attention (and political outrage) that the song sparked and how it affected her personally and professionally. One thing that Kim made clear is that Sam was at her side through it all.
Keep reading to find out more…
Speaking to Cosmopolitan UK, Kim described her experience, especially winning at the Grammys, as “a huge honor.”
“But nothing can prepare you for that level of attention. It felt exposing and scary. Suddenly, a lot of people who wouldn’t usually listen to my music were digging up my origin story,” she recalled.
Kim...
- 3/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
When “Unholy” reached Number One in the U.S. and more than a dozen other countries, Kim Petras’ life changed overnight. The success of the song, which she recorded with Sam Smith, led her to travel more to make appearances, and suddenly, “there were more eyeballs on me than ever before,” she told Cosmopolitan U.K. The sudden success “felt exposing and scary,” she said. So she turned to a therapist for help.
“Therapy was also necessary for me after having a huge song, to learn how to shut everything off,...
“Therapy was also necessary for me after having a huge song, to learn how to shut everything off,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
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Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell made Oscar history this year, becoming the two youngest two-time winners in Academy Awards history and picking up the trophy for “What Was I Made For?,” their contribution to the Barbie soundtrack. Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster received nine total Oscar nominations this year, including two for Best Song (while “I’m Just Ken” didn’t win the award, we certainly felt the Kenergy...
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell made Oscar history this year, becoming the two youngest two-time winners in Academy Awards history and picking up the trophy for “What Was I Made For?,” their contribution to the Barbie soundtrack. Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster received nine total Oscar nominations this year, including two for Best Song (while “I’m Just Ken” didn’t win the award, we certainly felt the Kenergy...
- 3/11/2024
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
Kim Kardashian, Lisa Rinna, Salma Hayek, Cher, Saweetie, Julia Fox and Ashley Park were just some of the celebs who flocked to Paris at the beginning of March for Paris Fashion Week. Sam Smith even walked in the Vivienne Westwood show, where they went almost unrecognizable in a booty-baring ensemble.
In New York, Millie Bobby Brown premiered her new Netflix film, “Damsel,” posing for photographers with her fiancé Jake Bongiovi and his parents Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley. At the same time, in Los Angeles, Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Awkwafina and James Hong had some fun on the carpet at the premiere of “Kung Fu Panda 4.”
And, of course, Hollywood was gearing up for the Academy Awards with plenty of Oscar-related celebrating and toasting. (You can see plenty of those photos here.)
Keep checking back all month long for more photos.
In New York, Millie Bobby Brown premiered her new Netflix film, “Damsel,” posing for photographers with her fiancé Jake Bongiovi and his parents Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley. At the same time, in Los Angeles, Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Awkwafina and James Hong had some fun on the carpet at the premiere of “Kung Fu Panda 4.”
And, of course, Hollywood was gearing up for the Academy Awards with plenty of Oscar-related celebrating and toasting. (You can see plenty of those photos here.)
Keep checking back all month long for more photos.
- 3/6/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Sam Smith is hitting the runway during Paris Fashion Week!
The 31-year-old Stay With Me singer strutted their way down the catwalk in the Vivienne Westwood Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Fashion Show on Saturday (March 2) in Paris, France.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Sam Smith
For one trip down the runway, Sam wore red plaid cloak over a lime green sweater and plaid bottoms paired with a black lace and plaid headpiece while walking with a stick.
In the second appearance, Sam donned a black cut-out dress with a black hat.
A few weeks ago, Sam was in New York City where they stepped to support boyfriend Christian Cowan at his New York Fashion Week show.
Click through the gallery inside for 10+ pictures of Sam Smith walking in the fashion show…...
The 31-year-old Stay With Me singer strutted their way down the catwalk in the Vivienne Westwood Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Fashion Show on Saturday (March 2) in Paris, France.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Sam Smith
For one trip down the runway, Sam wore red plaid cloak over a lime green sweater and plaid bottoms paired with a black lace and plaid headpiece while walking with a stick.
In the second appearance, Sam donned a black cut-out dress with a black hat.
A few weeks ago, Sam was in New York City where they stepped to support boyfriend Christian Cowan at his New York Fashion Week show.
Click through the gallery inside for 10+ pictures of Sam Smith walking in the fashion show…...
- 3/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Charli Xcx has revealed that her new album Brat, her first LP since 2022’s Crash, will arrive this summer. First single “Von Dutch” is out tomorrow.
“15 songs. 41:23 minutes long. on repeat,” the singer said of the album on X. She also shared Brat’s album cover, which is simply a low-res image of the word “brat” plastered on a lime-green square.
Brat – this summer. 15 songs. 41:23 minutes long. on repeat. https://t.co/JHsLbjO049 pic.twitter.com/cLh1vInL9Z
— Charli (@charli_xcx) February 28, 2024
While Charli didn’t share...
“15 songs. 41:23 minutes long. on repeat,” the singer said of the album on X. She also shared Brat’s album cover, which is simply a low-res image of the word “brat” plastered on a lime-green square.
Brat – this summer. 15 songs. 41:23 minutes long. on repeat. https://t.co/JHsLbjO049 pic.twitter.com/cLh1vInL9Z
— Charli (@charli_xcx) February 28, 2024
While Charli didn’t share...
- 2/28/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Former Boyzone star Shane Lynch claimed Taylor Swift performs “Satanic rituals” in front of fans.
Lynch, a devout Christian, told Sunday World that he believes Swift is an advocate of satanism, as he has accused artists like Sam Smith and Beyonce of being.
“I think when you’re looking at a lot of the artists out there, a lot of their stage shows are Satanic rituals live in front of 20,000 people without them realizing and recognizing,” Lynch said.
“Even down to Taylor Swift — one of the biggest artists in the world — you watch one of her shows and she has two or three different demonic rituals to do with the pentagrams on the ground, to do with all sorts of stuff on her stage,” he continued. “But to a lot of people, it’s just art and that’s how people are seeing it, unfortunately.”
Lynch has stopped listening to...
Lynch, a devout Christian, told Sunday World that he believes Swift is an advocate of satanism, as he has accused artists like Sam Smith and Beyonce of being.
“I think when you’re looking at a lot of the artists out there, a lot of their stage shows are Satanic rituals live in front of 20,000 people without them realizing and recognizing,” Lynch said.
“Even down to Taylor Swift — one of the biggest artists in the world — you watch one of her shows and she has two or three different demonic rituals to do with the pentagrams on the ground, to do with all sorts of stuff on her stage,” he continued. “But to a lot of people, it’s just art and that’s how people are seeing it, unfortunately.”
Lynch has stopped listening to...
- 2/27/2024
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
Normani’s debut album is finally coming! Fans went into a frenzy on Feb. 21 when the R&b star announced that she’ll be releasing her debut album. It’s called Dopamine. While an exact release date has yet to be announced, the singer teased that fans can expect the new music at some point this year.
“Cryingg typing this rn,” she wrote on Twitter with an image of the album cover. “Dopamine The Album.”
The cover art sees Normani posing atop a large black rocket in a two-piece swimsuit...
“Cryingg typing this rn,” she wrote on Twitter with an image of the album cover. “Dopamine The Album.”
The cover art sees Normani posing atop a large black rocket in a two-piece swimsuit...
- 2/26/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
If you think healthcare is a challenge on Earth, just wait until you see the new series Prime Video has cooked up. That platform will debut its newest adult animation series “The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy” on Thursday, Feb. 22. The show centers on a hospital responsible for serving hundreds of different species, but its staff maintains the same quality of care for everyone: bad. You can watch The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy: Season 1 with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.
How to Watch ‘The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy’ Series Premiere When: Thursday, February 22, 2024 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month amazon.com About ‘The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy’ Series Premiere
Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak are the head honchos in “The Second Bes Hospital in the Galaxy.” They...
How to Watch ‘The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy’ Series Premiere When: Thursday, February 22, 2024 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month amazon.com About ‘The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy’ Series Premiere
Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak are the head honchos in “The Second Bes Hospital in the Galaxy.” They...
- 2/22/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
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