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Review: Philip Glass' 'Akhnaten' is back at LA Opera, this time with a magnificent John Holiday
LOS ANGELES — By my count, Philip Glass has written 28 operas, the same number as Verdi. The count is iffy because Glass pushes the boundaries between what we tend to call opera and the fuzzier idea of music theater. His first, "Einstein on the Beach" in 1976 — a collaboration between the composer and the late, innovative theater maker ...Read more
Review: In 'Rooster,' Steve Carell leads a gentle comedy about a father-daughter relationship
In "Rooster," a genial comedy now on HBO, Steve Carell, comfortable as an uncomfortable person, plays Greg Russo, the author of a best-selling series of books whose hero is named Rooster. He has come to leafy, fictional Ludlow College to give a reading, but also because it's where his daughter, Katie (Charly Clive) teaches art history, and ...Read more
Harry Styles didn't want dance double
Harry Styles shunned using a stunt double for the challenging sequences in his Aperture video.
The 32-year-old singer showed off some impressive dance moves in the promo for his latest single and while he isn't usually known for his footwork, he worked hard to nail the choreography and rejected the idea of having someone else step in for the ...Read more
George Clooney releasing non-alcoholic beer
George Clooney has co-founded a new non-alcoholic beer called Crazy Mountain.
The 64-year-old actor has joined forces with Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman for a new venture, nine years after they sold their Casamigos tequila brand in a $1 billion deal, with their Crazy Mountain tipple the result of them noticing a shift in drinking habits.
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Maren Morris hits out at Donald Trump and his supporters
Maren Morris has branded Donald Trump a "loser" and a "dementia-ridden, diaper-clad cornball".
The 35-year-old singer has hit out at those who voted the former Apprentice star for office and insisted she couldn't "forgive" those who wanted him to be president because of the current state of the US.
She said in a TikTok video: "I don't have ...Read more
Doja Cat takes aim at Timothée Chalamet over his controversial ballet and opera comments
Doja Cat has blasted Timothée Chalamet after he claimed "no one cares" about the opera or ballet.
The 30-year-old rapper has taken aim at the Hollywood star, also 30, after he insisted he wouldn't want to work in an artform that has to beg people to "keep this thing alive", comparing the idea of people not going to cinemas to the world classic...Read more
New Harry Potter reboot series 'faces bullying allegations' as bosses clamp down
Harry Potter bosses are reportedly clamping down on bullying allegations between cast members and crew.
Filming is underway for the upcoming HBO revival of the wizarding saga based on JK Rowling's novels, but senior management are said to be dealing with the issues within the production, as well as two 12-year-old extras allegedly fighting in ...Read more
Pat McAfee hints at shock WWE exit with no plans for a comeback
Pat McAfee doesn't feel like a WWE return "is supposed to happen".
The retired NFL star - who has wrestled for the sports entertainment juggernaut as well as appearing as a commentator in recent years - has insisted he's more suited to being a fan as "the business is in a good spot" without him, while his own ESPN career continues to dominate ...Read more
Judd Apatow thinks 'ridiculous' Trump administration makes political comedy harder
Judd Apatow thinks its hard to write political comedy now because Donald Trump's administration is so "ridiculous".
The 40-year-old Virgin filmmaker believes the current climate in the US is hard to write about because the president and his officials are already behaving in a way that is hard to exaggreate for laughs.
He told the Sunday Times'...Read more
Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce Australia trip
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will tour Australia next month on their first visit in seven years.
The couple headed Down Under on their first official overseas engagement as a married couple in 2018, months before they stepped back as working royals, and now they are to return to the country as private citizens, visiting ...Read more
Princess Eugenie steps down as patron of anti-slavery charity
Princess Eugenie has stepped down as patron of Anti-Slavery International amid the ongoing scandal surrounding her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The former prince - who was stripped of his titles last October - was arrested at his Sandringham home last month on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations in the Epstein ...Read more
Why Harry Potter actress Katie Leung would 'not want to go back' to days as child star
Katie Leung "would not want to go back" to her Harry Potter days.
The 38-year-old actress - who plays Lady Araminta Gun on Bridgerton - rose to fame as a child when she was cast as Cho Chang in the big screen adaptations of JK Rowling's wizard saga, and she is glad to be in a position with her career where she is "closer" to figuring out who ...Read more
Christian Bale reveals the one film genre he'll 'never' revisit
Christian Bale has no plans to ever make another musical.
The 52-year-old actor has reacted after a journalist compared in a scene in new film The Bride! with his early appearance in 1992's Newsies, and Bale insisted musicals are firmly in his past.
He told Buzzfeed: "I would never have thought anybody would relate Newsies to The Bride! that's...Read more
Franz Ferdinand left 'nauseous and furious' after IDF uses Take Me Out in disturbing video
Franz Ferdinand have blasted the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after their hit Take Me Out was used without permission in a newly released military video promoting recent strikes in Iran.
The clip features the 2004 track playing over footage of fighter jets, explosions and an Israeli soldier praising the operation, which the IDF captioned: "...Read more
BTS' massive homecoming concert will see Seoul's biggest ever safety operations
BTS' long‑awaited full‑group comeback is set to bring central Seoul to a standstill, with the city confirming that around 3,400 safety personnel will be deployed for the March 21 performance at Gwanghwamun Square. Officials expect roughly 260,000 people to descend on the area for the group's first show together in nearly four years, ...Read more
Michelle Randolph was thrilled to feature in Scream 7 opening scene
Michelle Randolph was honoured to appear in the opening scene of Scream 7.
The 28-year-old actress plays Madison in the new slasher flick and was thrilled to emulate Drew Barrymore in the original movie by appearing in the very first scene.
Michelle told The Hollywood Reporter: "The franchise is so beloved, and fans are so passionate about the...Read more
Kathleen Kennedy reflects on 'seamless' transition of power at Lucasfilm
Kathleen Kennedy says the transition of power at Lucasfilm has been "seamless".
The 72-year-old producer stood down as president of the Star Wars studio in January after 14 years and explained how her successors Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan had long been prepared to take the reins.
Kathleen told Variety: "It didn't just happen six months ago...Read more
Watts muralist Mike Norice is the subject of a new streaming documentary
ANAHEIM, Calif. — For muralist Mike Norice art is more than just about creating beautiful colorful murals to beautify the neighborhoods where he grew up.
To the South Central native art is life. Art is community. It can help save and shape your future. Art is an inspirational story that he wants to share with as many people as he can reach.
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Jo Koy and Fluffy's sold-out SoFi show marks a turning point for stand-up comedy
LOS ANGELES — Running free during a game of catch on the empty field at SoFi Stadium is a fantasy most Angelenos will never experience. For comedians Jo Koy and Gabriel Iglesias, it's just a warmup to a dream that's been a lifetime in the making.
Gripping the football with fingers covered in Filipino tribal tattoos extending in a sleeve up ...Read more
TV Tinsel: Take a leap with 'The Faithful' and more spiritual programming
Hollywood, its seems, has gotten the message. It’s safe and profitable to promote religious values again.
Outlets like Hallmark, Great American Family, and BYUtv have always stressed squeaky-clean family programming. But most networks have been largely quiet on the family and spiritual front, preferring sappy sitcoms and action thrillers.
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