Nathan Lane came out of the closet to his mother and two brothers at age 21, and says he marched in Pride parades as far back as the late 1970s. But it wasn’t until he started playing gay roles and saw his career explode thanks to Mike Nichols’ 1996 film The Birdcage that he experienced rampant speculation about his sexuality.
“I certainly wish I had been braver at the time,” Lane said while accepting a career achievement trophy during the LGBTQ+ Celebration of Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on Friday. “Like when Oprah Winfrey on her show asked me why I was so good at all that girly stuff in The Birdcage. If I could go back in time, the answer I wish I had given is: The reason I’m good at all that stuff is because I’m a wonderful actor but if you’re asking me if I’m gay,...
“I certainly wish I had been braver at the time,” Lane said while accepting a career achievement trophy during the LGBTQ+ Celebration of Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on Friday. “Like when Oprah Winfrey on her show asked me why I was so good at all that girly stuff in The Birdcage. If I could go back in time, the answer I wish I had given is: The reason I’m good at all that stuff is because I’m a wonderful actor but if you’re asking me if I’m gay,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Starting this particular June weekend of Pride events off with a bang was Friday night’s first annual Critics Choice Association’s Celebration Of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, an awards gala that packed the main ballroom of L.A.’s Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel with each table’s settings sporting a rainbow pride flag among other festival decorations. The lively event brought out a host of honorees and starry presenters delivering lots of stirring and heartfelt remarks. Comedian and Actress Sherry Cola hosted the expertly paced presentation.
Sasha Velour, Stephen Warren, Jaida Essence Hall, guest, Charlize Theron, Johnnie Ingram, Priyanka, Latrice Royale and Peter LoGreco (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Among the previously announced honorees were Nathan Lane for Career Achievement; Star Trek legend George Takei (who is also leading Sunday’s L.A. Gay Pride parade) for the Social Justice Award; MIchaela Jae Rodriguez for...
Sasha Velour, Stephen Warren, Jaida Essence Hall, guest, Charlize Theron, Johnnie Ingram, Priyanka, Latrice Royale and Peter LoGreco (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Among the previously announced honorees were Nathan Lane for Career Achievement; Star Trek legend George Takei (who is also leading Sunday’s L.A. Gay Pride parade) for the Social Justice Award; MIchaela Jae Rodriguez for...
- 6/9/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
The idea of a film about queer rodeo performers is pretty powerful stuff. Rodeos are typically seen in film as these hyper masculine events where real cowboys prove their mettle. But in “National Anthem,” we see a completely different side of the rodeo.
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As seen in the trailer, “National Anthem” follows the story of a young man who finds himself in a community of queer rodeo performers.
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As seen in the trailer, “National Anthem” follows the story of a young man who finds himself in a community of queer rodeo performers.
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- 5/20/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
London’s Raindance Film Festival is making a significant calendar shift for its 32nd edition, moving from its traditional fall slot to a new summer schedule.
Raindance kicks off with the U.K. premiere of Tilman Singer’s “Cuckoo,” a horror feature starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens that previously played at Berlin and SXSW. Closing the festival is the European premiere of “National Anthem” by Luke Gilford, starring Charlie Plummer as a construction worker joining a community of queer rodeo performers. The film, which was at Toronto and SXSW, leads into the Pride in London weekend with a wild West End party.
This year, Germany is the festival’s guest of honor. The festival will showcase new German films, including “Cuckoo,” “Eternal You” and “What You See of Me.” A dedicated shorts program and industry panels, including a session with production designer Mona Cathleen Otterbach, will highlight Germany’s cinematic achievements.
Raindance kicks off with the U.K. premiere of Tilman Singer’s “Cuckoo,” a horror feature starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens that previously played at Berlin and SXSW. Closing the festival is the European premiere of “National Anthem” by Luke Gilford, starring Charlie Plummer as a construction worker joining a community of queer rodeo performers. The film, which was at Toronto and SXSW, leads into the Pride in London weekend with a wild West End party.
This year, Germany is the festival’s guest of honor. The festival will showcase new German films, including “Cuckoo,” “Eternal You” and “What You See of Me.” A dedicated shorts program and industry panels, including a session with production designer Mona Cathleen Otterbach, will highlight Germany’s cinematic achievements.
- 5/20/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The 32nd edition of the UK’s Raindance Film Festival is to open with horror-thriller Cuckoo, starring Hunter Schafer, as the festival shifts away from autumn to a midsummer slot, running June 19-28.
This year, 90% of the international films screening in competition are debut features. The jury includes actors Alice Englert, Claes Bang, Jared Harris and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and producers Ivana MacKinnon and Paul Sng.
Cuckoo is a German-us co-production that has played at Berlin and SXSW. Schafer plays a 17- year-old who is forced to leave her American home to live with her father and his new family as...
This year, 90% of the international films screening in competition are debut features. The jury includes actors Alice Englert, Claes Bang, Jared Harris and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and producers Ivana MacKinnon and Paul Sng.
Cuckoo is a German-us co-production that has played at Berlin and SXSW. Schafer plays a 17- year-old who is forced to leave her American home to live with her father and his new family as...
- 5/20/2024
- ScreenDaily
The 32nd edition of the UK’s Raindance Film Festival is to open with Tilman Singer’s horror-thriller Cuckoo, starring Hunter Schafer, as the festival shifts away from autumn to a midsummer slot, running June 19-28.
This year, 90% of the international films screening in competition are debut features.
The jury includes actors Alice Englert, Claes Bang, Jared Harris and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and producers Ivana MacKinnon and Paul Sng.
Opening night film Cuckoo is a German-us co-production, that has played at Berlin and SXSW. Schafer plays a 17- year-old who is forced to leave her American home to live with her...
This year, 90% of the international films screening in competition are debut features.
The jury includes actors Alice Englert, Claes Bang, Jared Harris and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and producers Ivana MacKinnon and Paul Sng.
Opening night film Cuckoo is a German-us co-production, that has played at Berlin and SXSW. Schafer plays a 17- year-old who is forced to leave her American home to live with her...
- 5/20/2024
- ScreenDaily
General Hospital (Gh) spoilers reveal that violinist Giovanni Mazza has joined the cast as Giovanni “Gio” Cerullo, Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) cousin from Bensonhurst. Mazza debuted the week of May 13, and his character serenaded Blq as she walked down the aisle.
General Hospital Spoilers – Everything You Need To Know About Newbie Violinist Giovanni Mazza
Mazza is a violinist in real life and he played the National Anthem during Game 3 of the Lakers Western Conference Final. He posted a clip to his Insta with the caption “National Anthem for the @lakers Wcf Game 3 – It was such an incredible honor to play the National Anthem for the Lakers on a beautiful G. B. Guadagnini violin from 1760!
A very generous weekend loan from @beinandfushi which I am so grateful for!! It was so hard to return it...
General Hospital Spoilers – Everything You Need To Know About Newbie Violinist Giovanni Mazza
Mazza is a violinist in real life and he played the National Anthem during Game 3 of the Lakers Western Conference Final. He posted a clip to his Insta with the caption “National Anthem for the @lakers Wcf Game 3 – It was such an incredible honor to play the National Anthem for the Lakers on a beautiful G. B. Guadagnini violin from 1760!
A very generous weekend loan from @beinandfushi which I am so grateful for!! It was so hard to return it...
- 5/18/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Soap Opera Spy
After exploring the American frontier in Andrew Haigh’s Lean on Pete, Charlie Plummer returns to the terrain with Luke Gilford’s directorial debut National Anthem. Premiering at last year’s SXSW, the film follows a construction worker who joins a community of queer rodeo performers searching for their own version of the American dream. While working on a ranch in the Southwest, they contend with the undeniable forces of nature, family and love. Also starring Eve Lindley and Mason Alexander Park, the first trailer has now arrived ahead of a June 12 release from Variance Films.
Jake Kring-Schreifels said in his review, “National Anthem is an offshoot of Gilford’s 2020 photographic series, which showcased the beauty of America’s Queer Rodeo by foregrounding softly lit and often-hidden subjects against expansive New Mexican vistas. At a time of political polarization and in a space typically reserved for a more traditional, patriarchal idea of a cowboy,...
Jake Kring-Schreifels said in his review, “National Anthem is an offshoot of Gilford’s 2020 photographic series, which showcased the beauty of America’s Queer Rodeo by foregrounding softly lit and often-hidden subjects against expansive New Mexican vistas. At a time of political polarization and in a space typically reserved for a more traditional, patriarchal idea of a cowboy,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
"Ever been on a bull? It's the greatest rush of adrenaline..." An official trailer it out for a beloved indie film titled National Anthem, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker / photographer Luke Gilford. This premiered at the last year's SXSW Film Festival, and also played at TIFF, Mill Valley, and NewFest. The film is a fictional version of the story of Luke discovering the International Gay Rodeo Association (Igra). Charlie Plummer stars as Dylan, who's from rural New Mexico. He takes a gig at the House of Splendor, a homestead built by a community of queer rodeo performers & ranchers, and soon the indefinable magic of an untamed America unfolds before him. SXSW adds: "Finding space to explore and discover himself, he becomes entwined in the life of Sky, a talented barrel racer and free spirit." Also starring Eve Lindley, Rene Rosado, Mason Alexander Park, and Robyn Lively. The film...
- 5/14/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“General Hospital” has cast Giovanni Mazza as Giovanni Cerrullo, a cousin of Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) who will play the violin at her wedding to Chase (Josh Swickard) in scenes set to air during the week of May 13, reports Deadline.
Mazza, an experienced violinist and actor who has appeared in episodes of “Chicago Fire” and “Bella and the Bulldogs,” among other series, commented on his casting on Instagram, saying, “I am so honored, grateful, and ecstatic to announce the big news! The biggest thank you to @generalhospitalabc for bringing me on and @hlywd1977 for being the absolute best agent in Hollywood! So much love and joy to my new fam! Yay!!!”
Some of Mazza’s new co-stars congratulated him in response to his posting, including Tabyana Ali (Trina), Eden McCoy (Josslyn) and Evan Hofer (Dex), with Hofer stating, “Happy to have you brother.”
A native of Chicago, Mazza began...
Mazza, an experienced violinist and actor who has appeared in episodes of “Chicago Fire” and “Bella and the Bulldogs,” among other series, commented on his casting on Instagram, saying, “I am so honored, grateful, and ecstatic to announce the big news! The biggest thank you to @generalhospitalabc for bringing me on and @hlywd1977 for being the absolute best agent in Hollywood! So much love and joy to my new fam! Yay!!!”
Some of Mazza’s new co-stars congratulated him in response to his posting, including Tabyana Ali (Trina), Eden McCoy (Josslyn) and Evan Hofer (Dex), with Hofer stating, “Happy to have you brother.”
A native of Chicago, Mazza began...
- 5/9/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
The stars were out in Miami this weekend for the 2024 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix held at the Miami International Autodrome!
Sunday’s (May 5) race day saw the likes of several singers in attendance, including Blackpink superstar Lisa, who snapped a photo with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Over in the Visa Cash App Rb Formula One Team garage, Keke Palmer and Odell Beckham Jr were seen hanging out together, and even posed with the team’s drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda.
Other singers attending Sunday’s race included Marc Anthony, who sang the National Anthem, Zayn Malik and will.i.am, as well as Jake Paul and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
If you missed it, former president Donald Trump was also at the race, where he was seen talking to McLaren CEO Zak Brown and congratulating the race winner Lando Norris, who drivers for McLaren.
The day before,...
Sunday’s (May 5) race day saw the likes of several singers in attendance, including Blackpink superstar Lisa, who snapped a photo with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Over in the Visa Cash App Rb Formula One Team garage, Keke Palmer and Odell Beckham Jr were seen hanging out together, and even posed with the team’s drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda.
Other singers attending Sunday’s race included Marc Anthony, who sang the National Anthem, Zayn Malik and will.i.am, as well as Jake Paul and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
If you missed it, former president Donald Trump was also at the race, where he was seen talking to McLaren CEO Zak Brown and congratulating the race winner Lando Norris, who drivers for McLaren.
The day before,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
After a successful career spanning five decades, Reba McEntire still has a few tricks and trades under her belt. Apart from making a return to television in an upcoming sitcom, the Queen is here with new music. Yup, you heard me. See when she plans to debut it.
Reba McEntire – Will Be Performing A “Brand New” Song At This Year’s Academy Of Country Music Awards
Reba’s making a big comeback this year and there’s nothing that can stop her. Last year, we saw her bring her coaching powers and years of industry experience to The Voice.
At the Superbowl earlier this year, she performed the National Anthem. If you thought that was enough for the superstar, think again.
Next month she’ll once again be joining the likes of Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Loretta Lynn who have previously hosted the prestigious Academy of Country Music Awards.
Reba McEntire – Will Be Performing A “Brand New” Song At This Year’s Academy Of Country Music Awards
Reba’s making a big comeback this year and there’s nothing that can stop her. Last year, we saw her bring her coaching powers and years of industry experience to The Voice.
At the Superbowl earlier this year, she performed the National Anthem. If you thought that was enough for the superstar, think again.
Next month she’ll once again be joining the likes of Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Loretta Lynn who have previously hosted the prestigious Academy of Country Music Awards.
- 5/2/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
A wide-ranging list of honorees was announced today for the Critics Choice Association’s inaugural Celebration Of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, which will take place during Pride Month on Friday June 7, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The event will stream later on HereTV, the first and largest LGBTQ+ TV and streaming service in the U.S. Actress, writer and comedian Sherry Cola (Joy Ride) will host.
The celebration will honor the finest achievements from the LGBTQ+ entertainment community, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as showcase emerging and established talent. This event marks the newest addition to the Cca’s series, following its Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television, Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema and Television and Celebration of Black Cinema and Television. The Celebrations aim to shine a light on work from historically underrepresented talent.
“I am extremely proud to be able to...
The celebration will honor the finest achievements from the LGBTQ+ entertainment community, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as showcase emerging and established talent. This event marks the newest addition to the Cca’s series, following its Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television, Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema and Television and Celebration of Black Cinema and Television. The Celebrations aim to shine a light on work from historically underrepresented talent.
“I am extremely proud to be able to...
- 4/25/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Maren Morris’ Grammy-winning talent and Stephen Colbert’s relentless commitment to the bit made them the perfect pair of collaborators on the latest episode of The Late Show. Mid-interview, Morris and Colbert launched into a duet of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” prompted by the singer sharing stories about the weird places she would often perform it growing up, like at amateur wrestling matches when she was in high school.
With eons more experience under her belt, Morris stepped into the role of a vocal coach for Colbert, who admitted: “I know the bassline,...
With eons more experience under her belt, Morris stepped into the role of a vocal coach for Colbert, who admitted: “I know the bassline,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
TikTok Star Harry Daniels Sings for President Biden, Gets a Laugh While Performing Lana Del Rey Song
Harry Daniels has become a viral sensation on TikTok thanks to his videos where he sings to celebrities during random run-ins on the street.
Well, the young star’s latest video is instantly iconic!
Harry got to meet President Joe Biden and he sang a snippet of Lana Del Rey‘s “National Anthem” to him, which got a smile out of the president.
“We Did It Joe,” Harry hilariously captioned his video on TikTok. He added, “thank you president biden for letting me sing to you.”
After just an hour of being uploaded to TikTok, the video already has more than one million views.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Harry admitted that some of his videos are now setups.
“I sent an email to Republic Records and was like, ‘Hi, I’m coming to L.A. for three days. And if you guys have anyone you want me to work with,...
Well, the young star’s latest video is instantly iconic!
Harry got to meet President Joe Biden and he sang a snippet of Lana Del Rey‘s “National Anthem” to him, which got a smile out of the president.
“We Did It Joe,” Harry hilariously captioned his video on TikTok. He added, “thank you president biden for letting me sing to you.”
After just an hour of being uploaded to TikTok, the video already has more than one million views.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Harry admitted that some of his videos are now setups.
“I sent an email to Republic Records and was like, ‘Hi, I’m coming to L.A. for three days. And if you guys have anyone you want me to work with,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Michelle Obama is part of the BeyHive, too.
On Tuesday, the former First Lady shared a tweet thread celebrating Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, describing the musician as a “history-maker” who has “changed the game once again.” She also encouraged listeners to register to vote, quoting a line on “Ya Ya.”
“With Cowboy Carter, you have changed the game once again by helping redefine a music genre and transform our culture. I am so proud of you!” Obama wrote. “Cowboy Carter is a reminder that despite everything we’ve been through to be heard,...
On Tuesday, the former First Lady shared a tweet thread celebrating Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, describing the musician as a “history-maker” who has “changed the game once again.” She also encouraged listeners to register to vote, quoting a line on “Ya Ya.”
“With Cowboy Carter, you have changed the game once again by helping redefine a music genre and transform our culture. I am so proud of you!” Obama wrote. “Cowboy Carter is a reminder that despite everything we’ve been through to be heard,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
It’s officially baseball season! Ben Gibbard returned to his hometown of Seattle to perform the National Anthem during Thursday’s Mariners home opener at T-Mobile Park. Fans were quick to notice how his version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” emulated the style of Death Cab For Cutie.
“ben gibbard is singing the national anthem at the mariners game and it just sounds like a death cab song,” read one tweet.
Last week, Gibbard spoke to Spin about his hopes for the Mariners in the 2024 season, predicting an 85-86 record for his team.
“ben gibbard is singing the national anthem at the mariners game and it just sounds like a death cab song,” read one tweet.
Last week, Gibbard spoke to Spin about his hopes for the Mariners in the 2024 season, predicting an 85-86 record for his team.
- 3/29/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Reba McEntire sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. At the same Super Bowl, Taylor Swift was in the press boxes to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce play and win another Super Bowl championship for the Kansas City Chiefs. A Facebook page titled America Loves Liberty posted a story from the Super Bowl, claiming Reba called Taylor an “entitled little brat” at the Super Bowl.
Here is what Reba had to say about this Facebook post.
Reba McEntire Responds To Taylor Swift At Super Bowl
The post claims that while Reba McEntire sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift was laughing, drinking, and “making a mockery of the event.” It also claims Reba looked at the big screen and saw the camera on Taylor as she did this. It said Reba said she, “let her have it afterward. She’s an entitled little brat.”
If this sounds nothing like Reba McEntire,...
Here is what Reba had to say about this Facebook post.
Reba McEntire Responds To Taylor Swift At Super Bowl
The post claims that while Reba McEntire sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift was laughing, drinking, and “making a mockery of the event.” It also claims Reba looked at the big screen and saw the camera on Taylor as she did this. It said Reba said she, “let her have it afterward. She’s an entitled little brat.”
If this sounds nothing like Reba McEntire,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Reba McEntire is calling out a fake story about her and Taylor Swift that’s circulating online.
If you forgot, the iconic country music star performed the National Anthem during the 2024 Super Bowl last month. Of course, Taylor was in the audience cheering on boyfriend Travis Kelce in the big game.
A fake story picking up steam online claims that Reba was “disappointed” by how Taylor behaved during her performance. It claimed that the pop star was “laughing and drinking and making a mockery of the event.”
“I let her have it afterward. She’s an entitled little brat,” a quote attributed to Reba reads. One big problem: Reba absolutely did not say that.
Read more about Reba McEntire’s response to the viral, fake quote…
Reba addressed the story, which also misspelled her last name as McIntire, on social media.
“Please don’t believe everything you see on the Internet.
If you forgot, the iconic country music star performed the National Anthem during the 2024 Super Bowl last month. Of course, Taylor was in the audience cheering on boyfriend Travis Kelce in the big game.
A fake story picking up steam online claims that Reba was “disappointed” by how Taylor behaved during her performance. It claimed that the pop star was “laughing and drinking and making a mockery of the event.”
“I let her have it afterward. She’s an entitled little brat,” a quote attributed to Reba reads. One big problem: Reba absolutely did not say that.
Read more about Reba McEntire’s response to the viral, fake quote…
Reba addressed the story, which also misspelled her last name as McIntire, on social media.
“Please don’t believe everything you see on the Internet.
- 3/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It’s been four years since Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from her ex-husband and manager, Brandon Blackstock, and still, there are aftershocks rumbling from the contentious uncoupling.
It’s been a long, bitter end to a relationship that officially began in 2012, though Clarkson and Blackstock first met years prior. Blackstock’s dad, Narvel, was Clarkson’s manager, and in 2006, they crossed paths when Clarkson collaborated with Rascal Flats, whom Brandon was managing at the time. Blackstock was also married then, so it wasn’t until he divorced that he...
It’s been a long, bitter end to a relationship that officially began in 2012, though Clarkson and Blackstock first met years prior. Blackstock’s dad, Narvel, was Clarkson’s manager, and in 2006, they crossed paths when Clarkson collaborated with Rascal Flats, whom Brandon was managing at the time. Blackstock was also married then, so it wasn’t until he divorced that he...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Former president Donald Trump’s campaign to retake the White House is under fire from the estate of late pop singer Sinéad O’Connor this week after her iconic No. 1 hit “Nothing Compares 2 U” has been used at the Republican hopeful’s rallies.
The campaign for Trump, who is a lock for the Republican Party nomination for the presidency after blowing past his primary competition, played the song — written by Prince for his band, The Family, and later rearranged in a cover by the Irish singer-songwriter — at rallies in North Carolina and Maryland last week. Using the 1990 hit from O’Connor, who was known equally for the track as she was for her political activism, brought a harsh rebuke in a joint statement from her label and estate that was widely published on Monday.
“Throughout her life, it is well known that Sinéad O’Connor lived by a fierce moral code defined by honesty,...
The campaign for Trump, who is a lock for the Republican Party nomination for the presidency after blowing past his primary competition, played the song — written by Prince for his band, The Family, and later rearranged in a cover by the Irish singer-songwriter — at rallies in North Carolina and Maryland last week. Using the 1990 hit from O’Connor, who was known equally for the track as she was for her political activism, brought a harsh rebuke in a joint statement from her label and estate that was widely published on Monday.
“Throughout her life, it is well known that Sinéad O’Connor lived by a fierce moral code defined by honesty,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Henry Cavill played the character of Superman for nine years, beginning with Man of Steel. The actor’s tenure as the superhero was marred with controversy and mismanagement from the studio. Still, the actor has since developed a cult following with many criticizing James Gunn’s decision to go with a younger Superman in his upcoming film.
Cavill proved to his fans how much love he held for the character by using Superman’s home base as the reason for choosing his favorite NFL team. The British actor mentioned that he grew to like football when he was living in the United States and then chose to support the Kansas City Chiefs.
Henry Cavill Speculated About Superman’s Favorite NFL Team Henry Cavill as Superman
Henry Cavill’s Superman was marred with issues time and again as his depiction in Zack Snyder’s DC films proved to be divisive. The...
Cavill proved to his fans how much love he held for the character by using Superman’s home base as the reason for choosing his favorite NFL team. The British actor mentioned that he grew to like football when he was living in the United States and then chose to support the Kansas City Chiefs.
Henry Cavill Speculated About Superman’s Favorite NFL Team Henry Cavill as Superman
Henry Cavill’s Superman was marred with issues time and again as his depiction in Zack Snyder’s DC films proved to be divisive. The...
- 2/17/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Update: Nielsen has updated their estimate, reporting that Super Bowl Lviii reached 123.7 million viewers, up from the initial count of 123.4 million.
The Feb. 11 Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers brought in an average of 123.4 million viewers — the highest number of people watching the same broadcast in the history of television.
112 million of those viewers were tuned into the CBS broadcast — the largest audience ever for a single network. The rest were measured across Paramount+, Nickelodeon, Univision, CBS Sports and NFL digital properties including NFL+. Per Paramount Global, Paramount+ saw record-breaking viewership that made Sunday the most-streamed Super Bowl ever, but exact data regarding streaming views isn’t available.
Before this, the biggest telecast of all time was last year’s Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. It was initially named the third most-watched, ranking behind the 2015 and 2017 Super Bowls...
The Feb. 11 Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers brought in an average of 123.4 million viewers — the highest number of people watching the same broadcast in the history of television.
112 million of those viewers were tuned into the CBS broadcast — the largest audience ever for a single network. The rest were measured across Paramount+, Nickelodeon, Univision, CBS Sports and NFL digital properties including NFL+. Per Paramount Global, Paramount+ saw record-breaking viewership that made Sunday the most-streamed Super Bowl ever, but exact data regarding streaming views isn’t available.
Before this, the biggest telecast of all time was last year’s Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. It was initially named the third most-watched, ranking behind the 2015 and 2017 Super Bowls...
- 2/13/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Andra Day says she hasn’t performed the National Anthem for some time because she was waiting to sing the Black National Anthem first.
“I will tell you, truthfully, I have not done an anthem in a while because the thing I kept saying is that, ‘I do not want to do it again until I’m able to sing ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’” she told The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday after performing the famed hymn at Sunday’s Super Bowl.
“The first time I heard that they did this, even though it was untelevised with Alicia [Keys], I was elated. And then seeing Sheryl Lee Ralph do it — it was incredible. To be able to even stand in those women’s footsteps, or in their shoes, is truly an honor,” Day continues. “And what I loved about this song, my mom was looking at the lyrics and she says,...
“I will tell you, truthfully, I have not done an anthem in a while because the thing I kept saying is that, ‘I do not want to do it again until I’m able to sing ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’” she told The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday after performing the famed hymn at Sunday’s Super Bowl.
“The first time I heard that they did this, even though it was untelevised with Alicia [Keys], I was elated. And then seeing Sheryl Lee Ralph do it — it was incredible. To be able to even stand in those women’s footsteps, or in their shoes, is truly an honor,” Day continues. “And what I loved about this song, my mom was looking at the lyrics and she says,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taylor Swift celebrated Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl win with several long embraces on the field at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday night.
Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night to win Super Bowl Lviii in Las Vegas.
During the presentation of the Vince Lombardi Trophy, Swift was seen standing next to Kelce’s mom, Donna, as he spoke with CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz.
She was seen smiling and clapping as the Chiefs’ tight end first busted into a few lines of Elvis Presley’s song “Viva Las Vegas” before then leading the crowd in the Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right.”
After that rousing speech, Swift greeted Kelce with a long hug and several kisses on the field, as she did two weeks ago when the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game.
Travis and Taylor.
Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night to win Super Bowl Lviii in Las Vegas.
During the presentation of the Vince Lombardi Trophy, Swift was seen standing next to Kelce’s mom, Donna, as he spoke with CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz.
She was seen smiling and clapping as the Chiefs’ tight end first busted into a few lines of Elvis Presley’s song “Viva Las Vegas” before then leading the crowd in the Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right.”
After that rousing speech, Swift greeted Kelce with a long hug and several kisses on the field, as she did two weeks ago when the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game.
Travis and Taylor.
- 2/12/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lady Gaga showed her love for the San Francisco 49ers while arriving for the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The 37-year-old entertainer was joined by her boyfriend Michael Polansky and they both wore 49ers merch.
Gaga even sported some bedazzled eye makeup to complete her look, which matched her varsity jacket!
“lets f–king go,” Gaga captioned a photo of the field on Instagram.
She also posted a photo of the crew setting up the stage for Usher‘s halftime performance.
Gaga and Michael were also photographed in the stands and were seen sitting one row in front of California’s Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer.
If you recall, back in 2016 Lady Gaga performed the National Anthem. The following year, she hit the stage as the halftime show performer.
Check out more pics of Lady Gaga arriving for the Super Bowl in the gallery…...
The 37-year-old entertainer was joined by her boyfriend Michael Polansky and they both wore 49ers merch.
Gaga even sported some bedazzled eye makeup to complete her look, which matched her varsity jacket!
“lets f–king go,” Gaga captioned a photo of the field on Instagram.
She also posted a photo of the crew setting up the stage for Usher‘s halftime performance.
Gaga and Michael were also photographed in the stands and were seen sitting one row in front of California’s Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer.
If you recall, back in 2016 Lady Gaga performed the National Anthem. The following year, she hit the stage as the halftime show performer.
Check out more pics of Lady Gaga arriving for the Super Bowl in the gallery…...
- 2/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Kansas City Chiefs are still the Super Bowl champs.
The team beat the San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl Lviii in overtime Sunday with a final score of 25-22. It was only the second time in NFL history that a Super Bowl game has gone into overtime, following Super Bowl Li in 2017, when the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons.
The 2024 Super Bowl, which aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Super Bowl Lviii marked the Chiefs’ fourth time in five years to reach the big game. They headed into Sunday with three franchise wins: in 1970, 2020 and last year.
The 49ers, meanwhile, have won five previous Super Bowls: in 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990 and 1995.
A slew of stars were in the audience to watch the game Sunday, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Paul Rudd and LeBron James.
Commercials were selling for $7 million per half-minute spot.
The team beat the San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl Lviii in overtime Sunday with a final score of 25-22. It was only the second time in NFL history that a Super Bowl game has gone into overtime, following Super Bowl Li in 2017, when the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons.
The 2024 Super Bowl, which aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Super Bowl Lviii marked the Chiefs’ fourth time in five years to reach the big game. They headed into Sunday with three franchise wins: in 1970, 2020 and last year.
The 49ers, meanwhile, have won five previous Super Bowls: in 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990 and 1995.
A slew of stars were in the audience to watch the game Sunday, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Paul Rudd and LeBron James.
Commercials were selling for $7 million per half-minute spot.
- 2/12/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Super Bowl Lviii pre-game show featured Reba McEntire, Post Malone, and Andra Day taking the stage at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before the Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers game.
Day took the stage first to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as the Black national anthem. The Golden Globe winner was joined by American Sign Language interpreter Shaheem Sánchez.
“It’s a hymn of triumph, and that’s what I want people to encounter when I sing this song,” Day told People ahead of the big game. “I want them to know that we have victory, and we have peace already… It feels like there’s an honor.”
Starting off Super Bowl Sunday right! @AndraDayMusic gives us a stunning performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing!"...
Day took the stage first to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as the Black national anthem. The Golden Globe winner was joined by American Sign Language interpreter Shaheem Sánchez.
“It’s a hymn of triumph, and that’s what I want people to encounter when I sing this song,” Day told People ahead of the big game. “I want them to know that we have victory, and we have peace already… It feels like there’s an honor.”
Starting off Super Bowl Sunday right! @AndraDayMusic gives us a stunning performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing!"...
- 2/12/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Post Malone Delivers Powerful Performance of 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl 2024 - Watch Now!
Post Malone is hitting the field at the 2024 Super Bowl.
The 28-year-old musician gave a powerful performance of “America The Beautiful” before kickoff of the big game on Sunday (February 11) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In an interview before the game, Post opened up about his personal connection to the song.
Keep reading to find out more…“I sing it all the time, like, randomly in my most patriotic moments,” Post told Billboard. “It’s a song that’s always in the back of my head, and if I’m playing games or just walking around, I’ll sing it at the top of my lungs. So I’m very excited – and I’m definitely 100 percent not nervous at all to sing it in front of millions of people at the Super Bowl.”
You can watch Reba McEntire‘s performance of the National Anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl here.
The 28-year-old musician gave a powerful performance of “America The Beautiful” before kickoff of the big game on Sunday (February 11) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In an interview before the game, Post opened up about his personal connection to the song.
Keep reading to find out more…“I sing it all the time, like, randomly in my most patriotic moments,” Post told Billboard. “It’s a song that’s always in the back of my head, and if I’m playing games or just walking around, I’ll sing it at the top of my lungs. So I’m very excited – and I’m definitely 100 percent not nervous at all to sing it in front of millions of people at the Super Bowl.”
You can watch Reba McEntire‘s performance of the National Anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl here.
- 2/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Post Malone kicked off the 2024 Super Bowl festivities with an impassioned performance of “America the Beautiful” at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
The Grammy-winning rapper and singer appeared alongside model and dancer Anjel Piñero, who performed the song in American Sign Language (Asl) on behalf of the National Association of the Deaf. Standing solo with an acoustic guitar in hand, Posty delivered a tasteful version of the song, with reverb-washed vocals and a dreamy pedal steel guitar line.
Speaking about the performance with Zane Lowe earlier this week, Malone revealed that he felt “totally out of [his] depth” compared to the evening’s other performers, and said, “I’m just excited and very, very honored to be able to come out and sing these songs with talented people and all of America. I’m excited. I’m nervous. I’m terrified, but I give it the best I got.” Watch the performance below.
The Grammy-winning rapper and singer appeared alongside model and dancer Anjel Piñero, who performed the song in American Sign Language (Asl) on behalf of the National Association of the Deaf. Standing solo with an acoustic guitar in hand, Posty delivered a tasteful version of the song, with reverb-washed vocals and a dreamy pedal steel guitar line.
Speaking about the performance with Zane Lowe earlier this week, Malone revealed that he felt “totally out of [his] depth” compared to the evening’s other performers, and said, “I’m just excited and very, very honored to be able to come out and sing these songs with talented people and all of America. I’m excited. I’m nervous. I’m terrified, but I give it the best I got.” Watch the performance below.
- 2/11/2024
- by Frank Stein and Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Before Super Bowl Lviii got underway Sunday, Reba McEntire took to the field to perform an emotional National Anthem.
The Country Music Hall of Famer brought some of the players and audience members to tears with her beautiful rendition. She was wearing black pants with sparkly strings on them, paired with a tan, shiny blazer and a large belt buckle.
As the National Anthem came to an end, a U.S. Navy flyover also soared over Allegiant Stadium.
Super Bowl Lviii Live! Experience @Reba’s performance of the National Anthem: https://t.co/iRY2u9XlOa #Sblviii @NFL @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/ri0NvWrjc0
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) February 11, 2024
Throughout her decades-long career in the music industry, McEntire has scored 24 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, including “Somebody,” “Turn on the Radio,” “Consider Me Gone,” “How Blue” and “Whoever’s in New England.” She has also won three Grammy Awards.
The Country Music Hall of Famer brought some of the players and audience members to tears with her beautiful rendition. She was wearing black pants with sparkly strings on them, paired with a tan, shiny blazer and a large belt buckle.
As the National Anthem came to an end, a U.S. Navy flyover also soared over Allegiant Stadium.
Super Bowl Lviii Live! Experience @Reba’s performance of the National Anthem: https://t.co/iRY2u9XlOa #Sblviii @NFL @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/ri0NvWrjc0
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) February 11, 2024
Throughout her decades-long career in the music industry, McEntire has scored 24 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, including “Somebody,” “Turn on the Radio,” “Consider Me Gone,” “How Blue” and “Whoever’s in New England.” She has also won three Grammy Awards.
- 2/11/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Reba McEntire gave an incredible performance of the National Anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl and you can watch video of the moment right here!
The iconic singer performed the Star-Spangled Banner during the pre-game show on Sunday (February 11) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
“Oh, I’m so excited. You know, it’s not about me. It’s about everybody who has worked so hard to get to the Super Bowl, and my job is to bring the patriotism,” Reba told People ahead of her performance at the big game.
Head inside to watch the performance…
Ahead of the performance, she was seen walking to the field with boyfriend Rex Linn.
Watch the full performance below!
.@reba sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl Lviii! #Sblviii pic.twitter.com/yEQi89hYGg
— NFL (@NFL) February 11, 2024
Watch all of the commercials airing during the Super Bowl right here!
The iconic singer performed the Star-Spangled Banner during the pre-game show on Sunday (February 11) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
“Oh, I’m so excited. You know, it’s not about me. It’s about everybody who has worked so hard to get to the Super Bowl, and my job is to bring the patriotism,” Reba told People ahead of her performance at the big game.
Head inside to watch the performance…
Ahead of the performance, she was seen walking to the field with boyfriend Rex Linn.
Watch the full performance below!
.@reba sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl Lviii! #Sblviii pic.twitter.com/yEQi89hYGg
— NFL (@NFL) February 11, 2024
Watch all of the commercials airing during the Super Bowl right here!
- 2/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Post Malone unleashed his own brand of patriotism at Sunday’s Super Bowl with a stirring rendition of “America the Beautiful.”
Wearing a brown blazer, white shirt, a bolo tie and jeans, the rapper and singer fingerpicked an acoustic guitar for a sincere rendition of the standard. His voice had lots of reverb and there was instrumentation backing his vocals, including plenty of pedal steel. Malone showed a singing strength many casual fans may not have witnessed before. Taylor Swift and Blake Lively were spotted on cameras slow dancing together to the song, which got a warm reception from the crowd.
Prior to the game, Malone discussed the performance in an interview with Apple Music’s Nadeska Alexis.
“I’m very nervous,” he said. “But excited. I’m excited. It’s just fun and super epic to be able to go out there and sing a song so many beautiful...
Wearing a brown blazer, white shirt, a bolo tie and jeans, the rapper and singer fingerpicked an acoustic guitar for a sincere rendition of the standard. His voice had lots of reverb and there was instrumentation backing his vocals, including plenty of pedal steel. Malone showed a singing strength many casual fans may not have witnessed before. Taylor Swift and Blake Lively were spotted on cameras slow dancing together to the song, which got a warm reception from the crowd.
Prior to the game, Malone discussed the performance in an interview with Apple Music’s Nadeska Alexis.
“I’m very nervous,” he said. “But excited. I’m excited. It’s just fun and super epic to be able to go out there and sing a song so many beautiful...
- 2/11/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
There was no need to worry that Reba McEntire might mess up or bring any unnecessary flourishes to “The Star-Spangled Banner” when she performed the National Anthem prior to the Super Bowl on Sunday evening. Unlike anyone else who’d done it prior to the Bowl or any other major NFL game in recent memory, she brought a full half-century’s experience of singing the anthem to the occasion.
The year 2024 marks a special anniversary for the country superstar and her association with the song: She is often said to have been “discovered” 50 years ago when she sang it at the 1974 National Finals Rodeo in her home state of Oklahoma, when she was just 19.
McEntire’s latest rendition of the anthem was more fully orchestrated than some other recent versions — or even her own past readings — have been, with a pre-recorded horn section sending the song toward a big climax.
The year 2024 marks a special anniversary for the country superstar and her association with the song: She is often said to have been “discovered” 50 years ago when she sang it at the 1974 National Finals Rodeo in her home state of Oklahoma, when she was just 19.
McEntire’s latest rendition of the anthem was more fully orchestrated than some other recent versions — or even her own past readings — have been, with a pre-recorded horn section sending the song toward a big climax.
- 2/11/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Will Ferrell and Steve Carell make unlikely, AI-assisted cameos in the Jon Hamm-narrated Super Bowl Lviii trailer for Despicable Me 4.
Universal Pictures released the trailer Sunday, and it is set to run on CBS prior to Reba McEntire performing the National Anthem for the NFL’s big game taking place in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Chris Renaud’s animated movie hits theaters July 3, and focuses on the problems that ensue after Gru (Carell) and his family welcome Gru Jr. to their brood.
The new ad appears to tout the benefits of modern technology but features strange images supposedly generated by AI, including women exercising with extra limbs and a group of friends enjoying handfuls of spaghetti.
“Artificial intelligence is changing the world, showing us what we never thought possible, transforming the way we do business, and bringing family and friends closer together,” Hamm says in the spot.
One of the...
Universal Pictures released the trailer Sunday, and it is set to run on CBS prior to Reba McEntire performing the National Anthem for the NFL’s big game taking place in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Chris Renaud’s animated movie hits theaters July 3, and focuses on the problems that ensue after Gru (Carell) and his family welcome Gru Jr. to their brood.
The new ad appears to tout the benefits of modern technology but features strange images supposedly generated by AI, including women exercising with extra limbs and a group of friends enjoying handfuls of spaghetti.
“Artificial intelligence is changing the world, showing us what we never thought possible, transforming the way we do business, and bringing family and friends closer together,” Hamm says in the spot.
One of the...
- 2/11/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Suppose you’re like me and are both terrified and fascinated by the rise of AI. In that case, you might get a chuckle out of Universal and Illumination’s surprisingly cleaver Big Game spot for Despicable Me 4. Set to play before the National Anthem, the spot, which the great Jon Hamm narrates, tries to explain the secret behind AI, which, naturally, is revealed to be small, yellow and annoying – being the Minions (who else?).
While I tapped out of the Despicable Me franchise a while ago, I must admit that this commercial was surprisingly clever (and timely), so who knows, maybe Despicable Me 4 will be a lot better than we think it will be. The full trailer for this one dropped a few weeks ago (watch it here), and the movie is set for a July 3rd release. Universal has called it the “first Despicable Me movie in seven years,...
While I tapped out of the Despicable Me franchise a while ago, I must admit that this commercial was surprisingly clever (and timely), so who knows, maybe Despicable Me 4 will be a lot better than we think it will be. The full trailer for this one dropped a few weeks ago (watch it here), and the movie is set for a July 3rd release. Universal has called it the “first Despicable Me movie in seven years,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
It’s finally here: the 2024 Super Bowl!
Today, fans across the USA and abroad will be watching the San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs game, but many will be tuning in for the A-list stars set to perform.
We have all the info about who will be singing the National Anthem, “America the Beautiful,” “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and more!
Keep reading for the full list of performers…
Reba McEntire – National Anthem
Country music legend Reba McEntire will be singing the National Anthem ahead of the Super Bowl this year!
Post Malone – America the Beautiful
Post Malone has been chosen to sing “America the Beautiful” this year!
Andra Day – Lift Every Voice And Sing
Andra Day has been chosen to sing “Lift Every Voice And Sing” ahead of the big game!
Asl Confirmed Performers
There will also be performers performing the “National Anthem,” “America the Beautiful,” and “Lift...
Today, fans across the USA and abroad will be watching the San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs game, but many will be tuning in for the A-list stars set to perform.
We have all the info about who will be singing the National Anthem, “America the Beautiful,” “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and more!
Keep reading for the full list of performers…
Reba McEntire – National Anthem
Country music legend Reba McEntire will be singing the National Anthem ahead of the Super Bowl this year!
Post Malone – America the Beautiful
Post Malone has been chosen to sing “America the Beautiful” this year!
Andra Day – Lift Every Voice And Sing
Andra Day has been chosen to sing “Lift Every Voice And Sing” ahead of the big game!
Asl Confirmed Performers
There will also be performers performing the “National Anthem,” “America the Beautiful,” and “Lift...
- 2/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Who Is Reba McEntire's Boyfriend? She Started Dating Rex Linn in 2020, But Has Known Him Since 1991!
Reba McEntire is performing the National Anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl, so you know fans are going to be interested in knowing more about what she’s up to in her personal life these days.
The 68-year-old country singer, who has been married twice before, is currently in a very happy relationship with boyfriend Rex Linn.
Reba and Rex have actually known each other since 1991, but they only started dating in 2020. For those who don’t know, Rex is an actor and he worked with Reba on the movie The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw.
Keep reading to find out more…
“We kept in contact over the years, we both know the same people,” Reba said on Watch What Happens Live. “So it was just like good friends getting back together and having dinner … then we started texting and talking on the telephone and getting to know each other better during the quarantine.
The 68-year-old country singer, who has been married twice before, is currently in a very happy relationship with boyfriend Rex Linn.
Reba and Rex have actually known each other since 1991, but they only started dating in 2020. For those who don’t know, Rex is an actor and he worked with Reba on the movie The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw.
Keep reading to find out more…
“We kept in contact over the years, we both know the same people,” Reba said on Watch What Happens Live. “So it was just like good friends getting back together and having dinner … then we started texting and talking on the telephone and getting to know each other better during the quarantine.
- 2/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: Ld Entertainment will partner with Variance Films on the theatrical release for National Anthem, the queer ranching drama marking the feature directorial debut of Luke Gilford, which debuted at last year’s SXSW. Pic starring Charlie Plummer, Eve Lindley, Mason Alexander Park, Rene Rosado and Robyn Lively will be released in the U.S. on July 12.
Immersed in the world of a rural queer ranching community, and set against the exuberant, real-life International Gay Rodeo Association, National Anthem is billed as a celebration of first love and chosen family. The protagonist of the film is Dylan (Plummer), a 21-year-old working in construction in New Mexico who joins a community of queer rodeo performers in search of their own version of the American dream.
CAA Media Finance is repping worldwide rights, with Decal Releasing handling home entertainment for the film.
Said Variance’s Dylan Marchetti and Kristen Osborne: “Variance...
Immersed in the world of a rural queer ranching community, and set against the exuberant, real-life International Gay Rodeo Association, National Anthem is billed as a celebration of first love and chosen family. The protagonist of the film is Dylan (Plummer), a 21-year-old working in construction in New Mexico who joins a community of queer rodeo performers in search of their own version of the American dream.
CAA Media Finance is repping worldwide rights, with Decal Releasing handling home entertainment for the film.
Said Variance’s Dylan Marchetti and Kristen Osborne: “Variance...
- 2/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
An interview with the U.S. President in the hours before the Super Bowl has become a tradition in recent decades. Now that custom seems to be in danger of dying out.
President Joe Biden will not take part in an exchange during the pre-game festivities leading up to CBS’ broadcast of Super Bowl Lviii on February 11, CBS News confirmed. The Paramount Global news operation had been in discussions with the White House in recent weeks. Details about which correspondent might have been eyed for the assignment could not be learned, but the CBS News offer was believed to have been for a 15-minute interview, three or four minutes of which would have aired during the network’s pre-game coverage.
This will mark the second year in a row that President Biden has turned down the opportunity, which typically draws an audience of tens of millions, even in the hours before kickoff.
President Joe Biden will not take part in an exchange during the pre-game festivities leading up to CBS’ broadcast of Super Bowl Lviii on February 11, CBS News confirmed. The Paramount Global news operation had been in discussions with the White House in recent weeks. Details about which correspondent might have been eyed for the assignment could not be learned, but the CBS News offer was believed to have been for a 15-minute interview, three or four minutes of which would have aired during the network’s pre-game coverage.
This will mark the second year in a row that President Biden has turned down the opportunity, which typically draws an audience of tens of millions, even in the hours before kickoff.
- 2/3/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Nikki Sharma – who is essaying the role of ‘Shakti’ in the show ‘Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya ShivShakti’ – shared that she loves singing the National Anthem during the flag hoisting on the Republic Day, and opened up on her childhood memories of the celebrations.
“Republic Days are very special for every citizen of our country, and I am one of them since I have a faith of patriotism in me. The feeling of pride and love for the country is always there, but it stimulates during these days. Mostly, this year, we would be on the sets and hoist the flag there,” Nikki said.
“I love singing our National Anthem during the hoisting of the flag and always get goosebumps while listening to it. It reminds me of our freedom fighters, who fought for our country, and we owe it to them that our constitution came into force after we got our freedom.
“Republic Days are very special for every citizen of our country, and I am one of them since I have a faith of patriotism in me. The feeling of pride and love for the country is always there, but it stimulates during these days. Mostly, this year, we would be on the sets and hoist the flag there,” Nikki said.
“I love singing our National Anthem during the hoisting of the flag and always get goosebumps while listening to it. It reminds me of our freedom fighters, who fought for our country, and we owe it to them that our constitution came into force after we got our freedom.
- 1/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Beyonce is a game-changing force who has played a prominent role in the music industry for decades, and her style reflects her status as one of music’s biggest stars.
The 42-year-old Renaissance titan made her debut as a member of Destiny’s Child, and she’s always been more than capable of commanding our attention.
Her sense of style only made it easier for her!
As she emerged from her days as a member of a best-selling girl group, Beyonce got a chance to show off her individuality on the red carpet even more.
Her style evolution starts with coordinating looks, but as she progressed further into her solo career, Beyonce took more and more creative risks both on the stage and the red carpet. So many of them paid off, making her one of the best-dressed at many events.
How has her look changed over the years? We...
The 42-year-old Renaissance titan made her debut as a member of Destiny’s Child, and she’s always been more than capable of commanding our attention.
Her sense of style only made it easier for her!
As she emerged from her days as a member of a best-selling girl group, Beyonce got a chance to show off her individuality on the red carpet even more.
Her style evolution starts with coordinating looks, but as she progressed further into her solo career, Beyonce took more and more creative risks both on the stage and the red carpet. So many of them paid off, making her one of the best-dressed at many events.
How has her look changed over the years? We...
- 1/21/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Reba McEntire will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at this year’s Super Bowl, while Post Malone will perform “America the Beautiful,” the NFL has announced.
Additionally, Andra Day will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as part of the pre-game festivities.
Coda actor Daniel Durant will accompany McEntire by performing the National Anthem in Asl. Actress, model, and dancer Anjel Piñero will sign “America the Beautiful,” and actor and choreographer Shaheem Sanchez will sign both “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and the halftime show (which will be headlined by Usher).
The 2024 Super Bowl is set for Sunday, February 11th at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
Post Malone has two big festival appearances on the calendar, as he is set to headline both Governors Ball and Bonnaroo this summer.
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Reba McEntire and Post Malone to Perform at Super Bowl
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Additionally, Andra Day will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as part of the pre-game festivities.
Coda actor Daniel Durant will accompany McEntire by performing the National Anthem in Asl. Actress, model, and dancer Anjel Piñero will sign “America the Beautiful,” and actor and choreographer Shaheem Sanchez will sign both “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and the halftime show (which will be headlined by Usher).
The 2024 Super Bowl is set for Sunday, February 11th at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
Post Malone has two big festival appearances on the calendar, as he is set to headline both Governors Ball and Bonnaroo this summer.
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Reba McEntire and Post Malone to Perform at Super Bowl
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- 1/18/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Katharine McPhee had a very busy day on Sunday!
The 39-year-old singer and actress attended two major events in two different cities, all in the same day.
Katharine kicked off the day by singing the National Anthem at the Las Vegas Raiders v. Denver Broncos football game on Sunday afternoon (January 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The game kicked off at 1:25pm, so Katharine sang just minutes before that. She must have hopped on a plane right back to Las Angeles as she was later in attendance at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Golden Globes show started at 5:00pm and Katharine was there with husband David Foster!
Kat and David were photographed inside the event at their table, where stars were served Moët & Chandon.
Head inside to watch a video of the performance…
Watch a video of the National Anthem performance below.
The 39-year-old singer and actress attended two major events in two different cities, all in the same day.
Katharine kicked off the day by singing the National Anthem at the Las Vegas Raiders v. Denver Broncos football game on Sunday afternoon (January 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The game kicked off at 1:25pm, so Katharine sang just minutes before that. She must have hopped on a plane right back to Las Angeles as she was later in attendance at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Golden Globes show started at 5:00pm and Katharine was there with husband David Foster!
Kat and David were photographed inside the event at their table, where stars were served Moët & Chandon.
Head inside to watch a video of the performance…
Watch a video of the National Anthem performance below.
- 1/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Avant-garde composer-performer Laurie Anderson, R&b icon Gladys Knight, groundbreaking rap group N.W.A, disco queen Donna Summer and country legend Tammy Wynette are among this year’s Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees, the academy announced today.
Also included on the list: gospel vocal group The Clark Sisters and, in the non-performing categories, Peter Asher, the longtime, prolific producer of such artists as Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor; hip hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc; and entertainment attorney Joel Katz. Those three will receive Trustee Awards.
Technical Grammy Award honorees are Tom Kobayashi and Tom Scott, while “Refugee,” written by K’naan, Steve McEwan, and Gerald Eaton (a.k.a. Jarvis Church), is being honored with the Best Song For Social Change Award.
“The Academy is honored to pay tribute to this year’s Special Merit Award recipients — a remarkable group of creators and industry professionals whose impact resonates with generations worldwide,...
Also included on the list: gospel vocal group The Clark Sisters and, in the non-performing categories, Peter Asher, the longtime, prolific producer of such artists as Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor; hip hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc; and entertainment attorney Joel Katz. Those three will receive Trustee Awards.
Technical Grammy Award honorees are Tom Kobayashi and Tom Scott, while “Refugee,” written by K’naan, Steve McEwan, and Gerald Eaton (a.k.a. Jarvis Church), is being honored with the Best Song For Social Change Award.
“The Academy is honored to pay tribute to this year’s Special Merit Award recipients — a remarkable group of creators and industry professionals whose impact resonates with generations worldwide,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
2023 was a year of seemingly seismic change for the film industry, as superhero movies (especially Marvel) lost their grip on the box office while more auteur-led efforts such as Oppenheimer and Barbie made serious bank. Audiences seem hungry for a return to thoughtful and engaging efforts, voting for their wallets against a decade of cape-clad hegenomy in favour of more challenging (and visually interesting) cinema. But as with the majority of contemporary film analysis, these are mostly concerns for Hollywood. The international arthouse scene plugs away as usual, providing a diverse range of exciting visions that once again expand the very possibilities of the cinematic form. I went back and forth on this list several times, only coming to a final top ten this very morning. With courtroom drama, oddball romance, epic character study and even outright horror, this year’s selection subverted and expanded genre norms, showing that great cinema,...
- 12/26/2023
- by Redmond Bacon
- Directors Notes
Season 24 of “The Voice” ended Tuesday, December 20 with host Carson Daly announcing Huntley as the winner. The 33-year old gave coach Niall Horan his second victory, keeping him undefeated and making the “Slow Hands” singer just the third coach to win two seasons back-to-back (Blake Shelton won Seasons 2-5 and Kelly Clarkson‘s team took the top spot in Seasons 14 and 15). Watch our exclusive video interview with Huntley above.
“I know I’m 33 and Ruby is 16, but that girl can sing and she’s a super mega-talent,” Huntley says. “I did not once think that I was going to win this thing. As soon as my name got called I was definitely surprised. The father in me remembered Ruby was up there with me. I know what it’s like being that 16-year old kid with all that talent and it not going the way I want it to. I...
“I know I’m 33 and Ruby is 16, but that girl can sing and she’s a super mega-talent,” Huntley says. “I did not once think that I was going to win this thing. As soon as my name got called I was definitely surprised. The father in me remembered Ruby was up there with me. I know what it’s like being that 16-year old kid with all that talent and it not going the way I want it to. I...
- 12/20/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Beyonce is a game-changing force who has played a prominent role in the music industry for decades, and her style reflects her status as one of music’s biggest stars.
The 42-year-old Renaissance titan made her debut as a member of Destiny’s Child, but she’s always been a star.
As she emerged from her days as a member of a best-selling girl group, Beyonce got a chance to show off her individuality on the red carpet even more.
Her style evolution starts with coordinating looks, but as she progressed further into her solo career, Beyonce took more and more creative risks both on the stage and the red carpet. So many of them paid off, making her one of the best-dressed at many events.
How has her look changed over the years? We pulled together 35 glam moments over the years and put them together in a timeline for you to take a look!
The 42-year-old Renaissance titan made her debut as a member of Destiny’s Child, but she’s always been a star.
As she emerged from her days as a member of a best-selling girl group, Beyonce got a chance to show off her individuality on the red carpet even more.
Her style evolution starts with coordinating looks, but as she progressed further into her solo career, Beyonce took more and more creative risks both on the stage and the red carpet. So many of them paid off, making her one of the best-dressed at many events.
How has her look changed over the years? We pulled together 35 glam moments over the years and put them together in a timeline for you to take a look!
- 11/26/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Stop me before I pun again.
It’s a mantra that I dearly wish the creators of the third installment in the hugely successful animated Trolls series had taken to heart. Capitalizing on the fact that one of the film’s main voice stars, Justin Timberlake, was formerly a member of one of the biggest boy bands in pop history, Trolls Band Together is stuffed with so many groan-worthy punning jokes and one-liners referencing such bands from the ‘90s and other eras that you wonder whether the film was made for its target tyke audience or their parents. Many of the latter will at least enjoy the pop culture nostalgia while enduring the perfunctory storyline.
You have to admire Timberlake for being willing to make fun of his showbiz past. The plot involves the revelation that his character, Branch, was once the baby (literally) member of BroZone, a mega-successful boy band featuring his four brothers,...
It’s a mantra that I dearly wish the creators of the third installment in the hugely successful animated Trolls series had taken to heart. Capitalizing on the fact that one of the film’s main voice stars, Justin Timberlake, was formerly a member of one of the biggest boy bands in pop history, Trolls Band Together is stuffed with so many groan-worthy punning jokes and one-liners referencing such bands from the ‘90s and other eras that you wonder whether the film was made for its target tyke audience or their parents. Many of the latter will at least enjoy the pop culture nostalgia while enduring the perfunctory storyline.
You have to admire Timberlake for being willing to make fun of his showbiz past. The plot involves the revelation that his character, Branch, was once the baby (literally) member of BroZone, a mega-successful boy band featuring his four brothers,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Flavor Flav went viral after performing the National Anthem at the recent Milwaukee Bucks NBA game, and he’s speaking out about the moment.
The 64-year-old rapper stepped onto the court at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday night (October 29) to perform the song before the Bucks faced off against the Atlanta Hawks.
His rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” attracted a great deal of attention online with many proclaiming themselves fans. Others were curious about why Flavor Flav was selected for the performance.
He opened up about the opportunity in an exclusive statement shared with Just Jared!
Head inside to see what Flavor Flav had to say about his performance…
“It may seem odd for Flavor Flav, a member of Public Enemy to do the National Anthem,” the hitmaker said. “But I had family that fought in World War 2. My dad was in the army. They fought for...
The 64-year-old rapper stepped onto the court at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday night (October 29) to perform the song before the Bucks faced off against the Atlanta Hawks.
His rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” attracted a great deal of attention online with many proclaiming themselves fans. Others were curious about why Flavor Flav was selected for the performance.
He opened up about the opportunity in an exclusive statement shared with Just Jared!
Head inside to see what Flavor Flav had to say about his performance…
“It may seem odd for Flavor Flav, a member of Public Enemy to do the National Anthem,” the hitmaker said. “But I had family that fought in World War 2. My dad was in the army. They fought for...
- 10/30/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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