Category Archives: News
Mike Myers Got Pitched ‘Shrek’ While Crying as He Walked Out of ‘Saving Private Ryan’ Premiere; His First Reaction: ‘That’s the Worst F—ing Title Ever’
Mike Myers recently joined Vulture for a career-spanning interview in which he hilariously recounted how he was first pitched “Shrek” immediately after walking out of the the world premier...
Zack Sharf Dec 04, 2024
Why Teddy Swims Had to ‘Lose Control’ to Achieve His Record-Setting Reach in Pop, R&B and Country Formats
"A three-year overnight success" is how producer and co-writer Julian Bunetta describes Teddy Swims' breakthrough hit, "Lose Control," which took so long to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (32 we...
Thania Garcia Dec 04, 2024
Benson Boone Reflects on His Rocket Ride to Pop Stardom, From Backflips to ‘Beautiful Things’
Over the past year, Benson Boone has had more than a few reasons to do backflips - literally. His acrobatic skills have become a staple of his live performances, whether it was during his opening slot...
Steven J. Horowitz Dec 04, 2024
Jeff Bezos Willing to Work With Trump to Remove Regulatory Barriers: ‘We Need a Growth Orientation in This Country’
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he’s willing to work with President-elect Donald Trump to dismantle government regulations that hinder economic growth. The U.S. imposes “excessive permittin...
Todd Spangler Dec 04, 2024
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Eyes Paapa Essiedu for Severus Snape Role
UPDATED: Paapa Essiedu is being eyed for the role of Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series, Variety has confirmed with sources. According to sources, no deal is ...
Joseph Otterson Dec 04, 2024
Animation Guild Faces Discontent on Artificial Intelligence Terms in New Contract
The Animation Guild has unveiled the full terms of its new contract with the major studios, along with a candid explanation as to why it could not do more to protect against artificial intelligence. T...
Gmaddaus Dec 04, 2024
With His No. 1 Smash ‘Too Sweet,’ Hozier Went From Literary-Minded Album Artist to Pop Idol
Victory was sweet - definitely not too sweet - when it came to Hozier staking out a place at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 this year. Not everyone would have seen it coming, to say the least. The I...
Chris Willman Dec 04, 2024
‘The Day Of The Jackal’ is the biggest ever new series to launch on Sky
The Day Of The Jackal is the biggest ever new series to launch on Sky, new figures reveal. The show is based on Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel of the same name and the subsequent 1973 film starr...
Elizabeth Aubrey Dec 04, 2024
Smokey Robinson to play first UK headline show in over 15 years
Smokey Robinson is set to play his first UK show in over 15 years next summer in East Sussex. READ MORE: The best Motown songs of all time The Motown icon, 84, will play a headline set at the Lov...
Max Pilley Dec 04, 2024
Uriah Heep guitarist reveals the band are “still gonna be touring” after 2025 UK farewell tour
Uriah Heep’s guitarist, Mick Box, has revealed that the band will continue to tour after their 2025 UK farewell dates. In September, the London rock band, who formed in 1969, announced the UK le...
Laura Molloy Dec 04, 2024