Category Archives: Music

Lauryn Hill Says U.S. Tour Was Called Off Due to Low Ticket Sales — Which She Attributes to Media Sensationalizing of Her Canceled Shows Last Year

A day after a U.S. reunion tour for Lauryn Hill and the Fugees was canceled and tickets refunded without immediate explanation, the singer issued a statement late Wednesday giving her reasons for the outing being called off, attributing it to low ticket sales. Hill believes

Ludwig Göransson and Hans Zimmer Lead World Soundtrack Awards Nominees

Composers Ludwig Göransson and Hans Zimmer lad the World Soundtrack Awards. Belgian film festival Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Academy unveiled the first round of nominees for the 24th World Soundtrack Awards, which recognizes the contributions of global film and television composers. This

Steve Martin Turns Down ‘SNL’ Offer to Play Tim Walz Because ‘I’m Not an Impressionist’

Almost immediately after Kamala Harris announced her running mate as Tim Walz, people on social media began dream-casting Steve Martin to play the role on “Saturday Night Live.” Martin, who not only bears a physical resemblance to the Minnesota governor but also gives off the

Donald Glover and Maya Erskine Break Down the Sweaty, Messy, Sexy ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Finale and Reveal When the Truth Serum Wore Off

In the heart-pounding final episode of Amazon Prime Video’s “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” the climatic fight scene corners our heroes in their own, stunning brownstone. Surrounded by the trappings of wealth, the duo turn on each other, blowing up their home and ultimately, their relationship…

Henry Cavill Got ‘Sick to His Stomach’ After Inhaling Cigar Smoke for Eight Hours on ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Set; Adding Patrick Stewart to Cameos Was ‘Never Considered’

“Deadpool & Wolverine” director Shawn Levy shut down rumors on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that Patrick Stewart was going to return as Charles Xavier in the record-breaking Marvel blockbuster. While several actors who once played superheroes in Fox-backed Marvel movies popped up, from Jennifer

Music Industry Moves: Alix Kram Named Head of Marketing for Universal Music Publishing; Sammy SoSo Inks Deal With Concord

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has named Alix Kram its head of marketing, a newly-created global role. Based in New York, she will report to UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson, and UMPG COO Marc Cimino. Kram is set to navigate the publishing company’s marketing

How Stephen Curry Got a Sitcom: Adam Pally and Ego Nwodim Talk ‘Mr. Throwback,’ Peacock’s Mockumentary Series About Defrauding an NBA Star

“The only premise I could ever really give to people for this show is it’s like if Christopher Guest directed ‘Uncut Gems,’” Adam Pally says, previewing his new series “Mr. Throwback.” The mockumentary show does have a similar shape to Josh and Benny Safdie’s modern

George Clooney and Brad Pitt’s ‘Wolfs’ Gets Sequel as Apple Pivots Theatrical Release to One-Week Limited Rollout

Apple Original Films is shaking up its release strategy as it doubles down on the upcoming action-comedy “Wolfs,” starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Apple has made a deal with director Jon Watts to helm, write and produce a sequel for the A-list stars. The