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| Sat 03:59 |
‘Stereophonic’ Review: Behind the Music, There’s Theatrical Solid Gold in This New Broadway Play
There’s a moment in David Adjmi’s play “Stereophonic” when a discordant, mid-’70s band-on-the rise hears one of its songs played back to them in the recording studio for the first time, with all its multiple tracks layered together into an artful whole. It leaves the ever-bickering band suddenly speechless, emotionally stunned and still with the […]
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| Sat 02:59 |
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Crowns Season 16’s Winner
SPOILER ALERT: This contains major spoilers for the finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Banana fever reigns supreme after “RuPaul’s Drag Race” crowned America’s next drag superstar. Season 16 winner Nymphia Wind snatched the crown from fellow finalists Plane Jane and Sapphira Cristál. With her win, Nymphia makes “Drag Race” history as the first-ever Taiwanese queen and the […]
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| Sat 00:23 |
‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ Sequel in the Works With Original Stars and Director Stephan Elliot
30 years after the release of “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” the cult classic from director Stephan Elliott is getting a sequel. Original trio of stars Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving will return to their roles for the new film. Elliott will return as director, writer and producer, and is […]
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| Sat 00:17 |
‘Sesame Street’ Writers Set New Contract, Avert Strike
Writers at Sesame Workshop reached a five-year agreement with the production company behind “Sesame Street,” averting the possibility of picket lines popping up in the show’s friendly neighborhood. The Writers Guild of America confirmed the deal late Friday. The group of 35 writers employed by the nonprofit organization voted unanimously to support a strike authorization […]
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| Sat 00:12 |
‘Late Night With the Devil’ Team Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Making a Haunted ’70s Set on a L
Indie horror hit “Late Night With the Devil” follows the real-time Halloween episode of a fictional ’70s talk show, which quickly descends into madness. The film’s writers and directors, Australian brothers Cameron and Colin Cairne, were inspired by the sense of excitement and danger from the after-hours talk shows of their youth. “Those late-night shows […]
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| Sat 00:10 |
Taylor Swift and Post Malone Burn Poems and Smash Windows in ‘Fortnight’ Music Video
Taylor Swift welcomed fans to “The Tortured Poets Department” Friday evening, debuting a music video for “Fortnight,” her first single off of her new album. The music video features the singer-songwriter and Post Malone, who features on the single, cast as ex-lovers who, per the lyrics, carried on an affair that only lasted 14 days. […]
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| Fri 23:43 |
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Sued Over Redbox Acquisition by Consultant Who Claims He’s O
A media consultant sued Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, alleging he is owed “at least several million dollars” for work he did related to the company’s $370 million acquisition in 2022 of Redbox, the DVD kiosk and streaming company. Keith Knee, described in his legal complaint as an advisory and consulting services professional in […]
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| Fri 22:27 |
Luminate Streaming Ratings: ‘Fallout,’ ‘What Jennifer Did,’ ‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Unlocked’ Top TV Serie
Netflix launched four new movie titles into the Luminate streaming originals top 10 movies list for the April 12-18 frame, led by “Woody Woodpecker Goes to College” and Swedish drama “Stolen.” Among streaming original TV series, Amazon Prime Video saw “Fallout” spike to more than 5 million views in its first full week in release. […]
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| Fri 22:19 |
Taylor Swift Makes Spotify History as ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Becomes First Album to Surpass
Taylor Swift has made Spotify history with her new release “The Tortured Poets Department,” becoming the first album to exceed 200 million streams in a single day, Variety can exclusively reveal. The feat comes less than 24 hours after its release, signaling that the numbers could stretch even higher once the final figures are tallied. […]
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| Fri 22:05 |
‘Manhunt’ Finale Breakdown: Tobias Menzies on How They Pulled Off [Spoiler]’s Death and Building a B
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the finale of “Manhunt,” now streaming on Apple TV+. The seven-episode historical miniseries “Manhunt” has come to a dramatic close. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies) brought several of John Wilkes Booth’s conspirators to trial over Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, resulting in numerous hangings. Legally, he wasn’t able […]
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