Drive-in concerts may be the answer to the summer shows you’re missing
Missing live music? There may be a solution coming to a parking lot near you. Drive-in concerts are popping up in parts of Europe and throughout the United States as the coronavirus pandemic has brought an end to large public gatherings. Keith Urban and DJ D-Nice are among the first major artists to perform drive-in…
Denzel Washington called ‘good Samaritan’ after coming to aid of distressed man
Denzel Washington is being called a “good Samaritan” after coming to the aid of a man in distress in Los Angeles last week. A representative for Washington told CNN the actor pulled over to help a man he saw in “the middle of a busy intersection” because he was in “danger of being struck by…
Juice Wrld’s new posthumous song released
More music has been released by Juice Wrld. The 21-year-old rapper died in December due to what authorities determined to be a result of oxycodone and codeine toxicity. On Thursday, his collaboration with Trippie Redd, “Tell Me U Luv Me,” was released. This new single comes weeks after his first posthumous solo single “Righteous” was…
Nick Offerman will donate proceeds of his comedy specials to America’s Food Fund
Nick Offerman wants to help keep people fed during the coronavirus pandemic. The actor and comedian announced on his website that he will donate all of the proceeds from sales of three of his comedy specials to America’s Food Fund. The specials include a new one titled “Full Bush,” which was filmed at the Chicago…
Lady Gaga releases highly anticipated new album ‘Chromatica’
It’s finally here! Lady Gaga released her new album, “Chromatica” on Friday, much to the excitement of her fans. Gaga took to Instagram to post a video of herself dancing to the song, “911” from her new work. The 16-track album features an array of dance anthems, one could say Gaga is returning to her…
‘Quiz’ has the right answer for ITV’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ scandal
A 2001 cheating scandal on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” would have been an enormous story in the U.S., except that the news broke in the U.K. almost immediately after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The under-covered aspect of the story brings an extra level of deliciousness to “Quiz,” a three-part AMC miniseries that…
‘Space Force’ casts Steve Carell in a broad satire that never achieves liftoff
Reuniting Steve Carell and “The Office” producer Greg Daniels, “Space Force” carries such an impressive payload — from the star-heavy cast to the concept — it’s a shame the actual show isn’t better. As is, this too-broad parody has sporadic moments but consistently feels like it’s trying way too hard to achieve liftoff, like an…
Madonna posted a video tribute to George Floyd, and it didn’t go down well
Amid the widespread outrage over the death of Minneapolis security guard George Floyd, Madonna is coming under fire for a social media misstep. As anger grew at footage showing a police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck as he died, the singer Thursday tweeted a two-minute clip of her son, David Banda, dancing to Michael Jackson’s…
Chris Rock and Rosie Perez encourage their fellow New Yorkers to wear face masks
Chris Rock and Rosie Perez have a message for their fellow New Yorkers: wear a face covering. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo welcomed the two to join him (in person) at his daily press briefing on Thursday, where Rock and Perez advocated for mask use in public and stressed the importance of getting tested for…
Ice Cube cancels his appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ following George Floyd’s death
Ice Cube canceled his appearance on “Good Morning America” on Thursday, directly referencing the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police as the reason why. “I apologize to everyone expecting to see me on Good Morning America today, but after the events in Minnesota with George Floyd I’m in no mood to tell America, good…
David Guetta is hosting an epic dance party on an iconic New York City rooftop this weekend
David Guetta hopes to get you on your feet this weekend. The internationally known deejay will be spinning his classic hits Saturday evening from an iconic New York City rooftop, all in an effort to raise money for coronavirus relief charities. “Since the beginning of [the pandemic] I was looking for an idea on how…
Ruby Rose talks leaving ‘Batwoman’
Ruby Rose is speaking out to thank everyone who participated in the series she left. The actress recently decided not to return to her starring role in the CW series “Batwoman” after its first season. On Wednesday, Rose shared a compilation video of some of her scenes from the show on Instagram. The soundtrack to…
‘The Crown’ stars Claire Foy and Matt Smith to perform again together
Claire Foy and Matt Smith are reuniting on stage. “The Crown” co-stars will perform in a socially-distanced play at the Old Vic in London this June, the iconic theater announced on its site. The two will remain six feet apart in a version of Duncan Macmillan’s play, “Lungs,” and will perform to an empty theater.…
Dolly Parton releases new song ‘When Life is Good Again’
Dolly Parton has a new quarantine-inspired tune. The legendary singer/songwriter released her song with Entertainment Weekly on Wednesday. “When Life if Good Again” touches on themes of friendship, compassion and becoming better people. Parton opens the song singing, “When life is good again/I’ll be a better friend/A bigger person when/Life is good again.” It’s just…
Netflix isn’t sending any films or talent to festivals this awards season
Netflix will not participate in the festival circuit this season. The streaming giant will not send any talent or films to the popular film festivals including Telluride, New York, and Venice, reports Indiewire. They will, however, sponsor some festivals this year. The festivals help producers and media get the word out on their movies and…
Katy Perry shows off baby bump in new photos
Katy Perry used the space launch delay to talk about another bump. The singer and “American Idol” judge posted on her verified Instagram account Wednesday a group of photos showing her cradling her baby bump. The caption was about the historic SpaceX launch being postponed because of weather. “Welp. Today’s #SpaceLaunchLive was BUMPED due to…
Tracee Ellis Ross takes a page from mom’s playbook in ‘The High Note’
As the daughter of Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross’ portrayal of a pop diva adds an appealing hook to “The High Note,” which casts her as an aging songstress whose career has reached a crossroads. Despite a fairly generic tune, the movie comes together harmoniously enough, augmented in part by characters motivated and connected by…
Tom Hanks posts about donating plasma after recovering from coronavirus
Tom Hanks is giving back with a special sort of donation. The actor took to Instagram on Wednesday to share photos where he appears to be donating convalescent plasma to help in the fight against Covid-19. Plasma derived from blood in people, like Hanks, who have successfully recovered from the virus, may contain antibodies that…
‘Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich’ places the emphasis on the survivors’ stories
“Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich” begins with an arresting image: Close-up footage of the wealthy hedge-fund manager during a 2012 deposition, as he is questioned about allegedly soliciting minors for prostitution. It’s grainy and raw, a fair description of this four-part documentary, which squarely focuses on the story from the alleged victims’ perspective. As constructed, there…
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga are here with your summer forecast
It may be sunny but Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga say it’s gonna be a rainy one. The singers, who have a new song out, “Rain On Me,” partnered with The Weather Channel for a spoof segment. “It was beautiful just yesterday but, oh wow, how things have changed,” Gaga says. “Today, it is pouring…
