The War and Treaty shed some tears — and thought about some important people who came before them in the music industry — as they reacted to their first-ever Duo of the Year nomination at the 2023 ACM Awards.When the nominees list came out on Thursday morning (April 13), husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter were still in their pajamas, but that didn’t stop them from celebrating the big moment.The couple shared video of the moment they found out, with Michael listening into the announcement in his bathrobe. As their name was called, Tanya ran over to give him a…
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The great philosophers of One Direction once said: “Goodbyes are bittersweet — but it’s not the end, I’ll see your face again.” Unfortunately for everyone who believed the fandom-wide rumors that the band would be reuniting for the series finale of The Late Late Show with James Corden, in this particular instance, that “Walking in the Wind” lyric is null and void. “Nobody loves the boys more than us … but this story just isn’t true,” the Late Late Show shared on Twitter. “What is true is we’ve got an absolutely brilliant 2 hour finale planned to celebrate 8 years…
After more than three decades, Frank Henenlotter’s putrid parable for drug addiction hits harder than ever with tons of self-aware bite. “Splatstick” is an exaggerated horror subgenre that explores grotesque gore that’s so over the top that it begins to border on the point of comedy. Sam Raimi, Peter Jackson, and even more contemporary voices in horror like Sion Sono or Terrifier’s Damien Leone are names that are often associated with this bold, bloody genre. Frank Henenlotter is a pivotal name in splatstick low-budget indie horror whose work often goes overlooked, despite its decidedly more outlandish energy. Henenlotter’s greatest claim…
Mystery writer Anne Perry has died at 84. The author, born Juliet Marion Hulme, passed away in a Los Angeles hospital months after having a heart attack. A prolific mystery and crime writer, Perry published more than 100 books that collectively sold more than 26 million worldwide. But crime wasn’t only in Perry’s books — when she was 15, she helped her best friend, Pauline Parker, murder her mother. Before adopting the pen name Anne Perry, Juliet was born in London in 1938 to a nuclear scientist and a marriage counselor. She was a sickly child, and as a result,…
Photography by Getty Images A guide to faking stealth wealth style on a non-billionaire income. By Natalie Michie Date April 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter The ultimate billionaire perk? Dressing like you just don’t care. Call it recession core, call it the old money aesthetic, call it straight-up basic — lately, “quiet luxury” has been everywhere. Succession characters wear exclusively discreetly exorbitant clothes. Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski court fiasco doubled as a master class in stealth wealth. Recent runways have been leaning further into refined minimalism. Practical and sensible, yet painfully expensive, quiet luxury is bare-bones dressing void of labels and flashy…
Perhaps Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s very first trip down the aisle could’ve used a little less conversation.As a refresher, by the time the couple exchanged vows during their romantic Italian wedding in May 2022, it would serve as the couple’s third ceremony. The pair’s first attempt was right after the Grammys that April, when they found themselves in a Las Vegas chapel drunk (literally) with happiness and ready to the knot sans a license. But, as seen in their newly released Hulu special, ’Til Death Do Us Part: Kourtney & Travis, the moment was made all the more memorable by the Elvis…
Carly Pearce stepped into the Grand Ole Opry circle for her landmark 100th performance at the venue on Tuesday night (April 11), and the night brought a number of special surprises. For Pearce, the biggest highlight of the evening was when she was surprised with a bouquet of roses purchased by her fans.According to one Twitter user, Pearce’s fans made donations to purchase the bouquet, and they enlisted the help of the Opry to pull off the surprise. Pearce retweeted a photo of the bouquet, which consisted of red roses and some small white flowers, as well as a note.”Thank…
Last week, Netflix premiered the first six episodes of La Firma, the highly anticipated series in which the biggest names in urbano — and the major executives behind them — search for the next Latin superstar. Twelve hopeful artists from across Latin America and the U.S. have to impress a panel that includes Puerto Rican multi-hyphenate Rauw Alejandro, Yandel of the iconic reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel, Argentine singer Nicki Nicole, plus mega-producer Tainy and industry veteran Lex Borrero. The final winner signs a life-changing contract with Tainy and Borrero’s influential label Neon 16. Already, viewers have rallied to watch…
Vanessa Hudgens is taking a trip to Salem, Massachusetts with Dead Hot, an unscripted feature film that’s coming exclusively to free service Tubi on Friday, April 14, 2023. The documentary film has been described as “The Craft meets The Simple Life.” Guided by a roster of well-respected local experts in witchcraft, Vanessa Hudgens and friend GG Magree’s quest for deeper understanding of the supernatural results in unexpected personal revelations, including a more profound discovery of self identity, newfound self love, empowerment and sisterhood. Tubi previews, “Debuting at a time when witchcraft is undergoing a massive resurgence (#WitchTok amassing over 40 BILLION views to date),…
Photography by David M. Russell/HBO We analyzed what the beauty products spotted in the series say about quiet luxury, plus where to shop them. By Lauren Knowles Date April 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Of all the things that Succession‘s Roy family does best — plotting, scheming, arguing, and being the absolute worst in the very best way — this fictional empire is particularly ace at displaying their wealth through acts of quiet luxury dressing. But a closer look at the beauty products they use proves that the concept of stealth wealth is not exclusive to their fashions. RELATED: How to…
Rise and Shine, James Corden is ready for his morning shower.In a Late Late Show segment featuring the host taking over the duties as Kris Jenner’s assistant for the day, he took a moment for a quick refresher—leading the matriarch to find him him showering at the Kylie Cosmetics office. “Oh, my God!” Kris screamed in the April 11 video when she opens the bathroom at Kylie Jenner’s office to find a naked James mid-wash. “What the f–k are you doing? I can’t unsee that!” “James get out of the shower!,” Kris continued as she waited outside the door. “James get a towel!” The comedian…
Vince Gill songs are some of the best-written and most beloved of the last three-plus decades of popular music. The multi-talented singer, songwriter and guitarist has created a body of work that is nearly unmatched in the history of country music, in the process charting more than 40 singles and winning numerous CMA Awards and Grammys.Gill’s unique blend of exceptional song craft and instrumental ability, combined with one of the purest and most instantly identifiable voices in the genre, has helped him to consistently produce work that stands head and shoulders above that of most of his contemporaries in terms of sheer…
No Scabs Allowed Track marks the indie outfit’s first in five years Indie rock favorites Speedy Ortiz are back with their first new song in five years, “Scabs.” The track is vintage Speedy, with busy, biting guitar riffs and some tricky rhythms and time changes, though, the song always returns to a big sing-along chorus: “Who do you wanna prove you’re a big dog to? You turn the screw, but you’re using the wrong size tool,” songwriter/singer/guitarist Sadie Dupuis sings. [embedded content] Dupuis wrote “Scabs” about the gulf between people “doing tremendous organizing work” and those who “signal their ‘good’…
Max (formerly HBO Max) has provided us with a first-look teaser trailer for “The Penguin,” a spinoff of the hit movie The Batman that will star Colin Farrell as the DC villain. Watch the official in-production teaser for “Penguin” below. Cristin Milioti (Palm Springs) will be playing female lead Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Carmine Falcone. John Turturro played the role of Carmine Falcone in The Batman. In the series, “Sofia is fighting with The Penguin (Colin Farrell) for control of the city.” Craig Zobel (The Hunt) will be directing the first two episodes. Lauren LeFranc will write and show-run the Penguin spinoff, which picks…