The horror genre might be the only genre where a low budget can have a positive effect on the final product. Horror movie fans are often swayed by the quote-unquote charm of a thriller with mere pennies to its name; and if the finished picture has a certain energy and style to it, the fact that it had no money to work with becomes part of its allure and legacy. We think of movies like Night of the Living Dead, The Blair Witch Project and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, to name an obvious few. Perhaps a not-so-obvious choice would be Basket Case (watch it Here), Frank Henenlotter’s deranged tale about a couple of conjoined twins who share an unusual bond. Or at least, they used to… It’s a funky, disorienting little item, and while the lack of money is always apparent on-screen, it’s ends up being to the movie’s benefit.
- 9/16/2024
- by Eric Walkuski
- JoBlo.com
GTA 6 feels so close yet so far. Hearing the name Grand Theft Auto instantly brings to mind a sequence of scenes where in-game protagonists are fighting, committing criminal activities, getting chased by police, or killing innocent citizens for no reason.
As these scenes pass by, note that every protagonist you see is male. That’s the irony of one of the iconic action-adventure series, with millions of players grinding daily.
The GTA series initially began with Grand Theft Auto, released in 1997, and over the years, it has launched numerous instalments, but unfortunately, in these 27 years, none of these instalments ever portrayed a female character with proper importance, let alone making them strong lead characters.
Finally, breaking this long-preserved tradition, GTA 6 is coming with Lucia, the first-ever female protagonist of the game.
Lucia is Breaking GTA’s Misogynistic Approach After More Than Two Decades
Throughout these years, the GTA franchise has always been a male-dominated one,...
As these scenes pass by, note that every protagonist you see is male. That’s the irony of one of the iconic action-adventure series, with millions of players grinding daily.
The GTA series initially began with Grand Theft Auto, released in 1997, and over the years, it has launched numerous instalments, but unfortunately, in these 27 years, none of these instalments ever portrayed a female character with proper importance, let alone making them strong lead characters.
Finally, breaking this long-preserved tradition, GTA 6 is coming with Lucia, the first-ever female protagonist of the game.
Lucia is Breaking GTA’s Misogynistic Approach After More Than Two Decades
Throughout these years, the GTA franchise has always been a male-dominated one,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Antara Bhattacharyya
- FandomWire
John Waters is a beyond magnificent director and is a true auteur; let’s take a look at his work and how his “strangeness” has impacted the way we view Cinema itself. Weirdness is my schtick, and it’s my favorite aspect of the human condition. For us to consider something as “weird” is subjective; and even so, what we’re even classifying as such is subjective in itself. When I think of something as “weird” or “strange,” I lean more towards what itches my brain in that particular spot that can’t be quite reached by anything else. More or so, what itches my brain, even more, is when a film or TV show is considered “odd” in some way. There is so much power in the world of creating visual content, and achieving an emotional reaction that causes the audience to feel rather off in an exciting way that keeps us intrigued.
- 9/4/2024
- by Leah Donato
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
The US actor heads a cast largely made up of former inmates in Greg Kwedar’s low-key tale about the redemptive power of theatre
Colman Domingo is at the peak of his considerable powers in Greg Kwedar’s inspirational, fact-based prison drama Sing Sing. The actor, who was Oscar-nominated last year for his lead performance in Rustin, and who has given eye-catching supporting turns in If Beale Street Could Talk, The Color Purple, Zola and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, to barely scratch the surface, has an effortless magnetism that draws the eye and makes him the focus of every frame. The kind of performer who doesn’t need to say a word to speak volumes, he is, without doubt, one of the finest actors currently working. All of which makes his casting in this small-scale, intimate, ripped-from-reality tale an unexpectedly risky decision.
Domingo, who plays real-life prisoner (now released) John Whitfield,...
Colman Domingo is at the peak of his considerable powers in Greg Kwedar’s inspirational, fact-based prison drama Sing Sing. The actor, who was Oscar-nominated last year for his lead performance in Rustin, and who has given eye-catching supporting turns in If Beale Street Could Talk, The Color Purple, Zola and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, to barely scratch the surface, has an effortless magnetism that draws the eye and makes him the focus of every frame. The kind of performer who doesn’t need to say a word to speak volumes, he is, without doubt, one of the finest actors currently working. All of which makes his casting in this small-scale, intimate, ripped-from-reality tale an unexpectedly risky decision.
Domingo, who plays real-life prisoner (now released) John Whitfield,...
- 9/1/2024
- by Wendy Ide
- The Guardian - Film News
We sat down with director Greg Kwedar for a long chat about his powerful film Sing Sing, starring Colman Domingo and an alumni cast of people previously incarcerated at the titular prison.
As I sit down to chat with director Greg Kwedar about his new drama Sing Sing, he’s coming off of two Q&a screenings in London the day before, and has two more coming. We’re in a very posh London hotel, which feels miles away from the world of his movie.
Sing Sing is an extraordinary film, which takes place inside the walls of the titular prison. Colman Domingo plays Divine G, who is fighting his case while also finding purpose in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts programme inside Sing Sing Correctional Facility, New York. Clarence Maclin plays a version of himself in the film, a newcomer to the group who finds himself often at odds with Divine G,...
As I sit down to chat with director Greg Kwedar about his new drama Sing Sing, he’s coming off of two Q&a screenings in London the day before, and has two more coming. We’re in a very posh London hotel, which feels miles away from the world of his movie.
Sing Sing is an extraordinary film, which takes place inside the walls of the titular prison. Colman Domingo plays Divine G, who is fighting his case while also finding purpose in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts programme inside Sing Sing Correctional Facility, New York. Clarence Maclin plays a version of himself in the film, a newcomer to the group who finds himself often at odds with Divine G,...
- 8/29/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Colman Domingo leads an impressive ensemble cast in Greg Kwedar’s affecting drama. Here’s our Sing Sing review.
Grew Kwedar’s powerful Sing Sing begins in the blinding lights of a stage. Colman Domingo’s Divine G is performing and the camera observes his face as he runs through his dialogue with conviction.
From the opening shots, you’d never guess Sing Sing takes place inside prison walls. Kwedar’s film, which he wrote the script for together with Clint Bentley, is based on the real Rehabilitation Through the Arts program in Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison, which has been running for several decades. John “Divine G” Whitfield and Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin have also contributed to the story and Maclin also appears in the film, playing himself.
Credit: A24
Colman’s Divine G is one of the founding members of the program, which produces a new play every...
Grew Kwedar’s powerful Sing Sing begins in the blinding lights of a stage. Colman Domingo’s Divine G is performing and the camera observes his face as he runs through his dialogue with conviction.
From the opening shots, you’d never guess Sing Sing takes place inside prison walls. Kwedar’s film, which he wrote the script for together with Clint Bentley, is based on the real Rehabilitation Through the Arts program in Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison, which has been running for several decades. John “Divine G” Whitfield and Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin have also contributed to the story and Maclin also appears in the film, playing himself.
Credit: A24
Colman’s Divine G is one of the founding members of the program, which produces a new play every...
- 8/28/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Pablo Larraín is rounding out his trilogy of iconic 20th century women, from Princess Diana (“Spencer”) to Jackie Kennedy (“Jackie”), and now Maria Callas with “Maria.” However, that was not without some trepidation from his lead actress.
The upcoming biopic stars Angelina Jolie as the ill-fated opera singer, who also shared a lover with Kennedy in shipping titan Aristotle Onassis, portrayed by Haluk Bilginer in “Maria.” Onassis famously left Callas to marry Kennedy.
Callas was a world-famous soprano singer and infamously had a feud with Renata Tebaldi. The Greek-American singer suffered from near-sightedness throughout her life and was referred to as La Divina or “The Divine One.” She died at age 53 in 1977. “Maria” will debut at Venice 2024 after being announced in 2022.
Jolie spent six months training to portray Callas, including learning how to sing and working with Oscar winner John Warhurst for her vocal portrayal of the opera star. Director...
The upcoming biopic stars Angelina Jolie as the ill-fated opera singer, who also shared a lover with Kennedy in shipping titan Aristotle Onassis, portrayed by Haluk Bilginer in “Maria.” Onassis famously left Callas to marry Kennedy.
Callas was a world-famous soprano singer and infamously had a feud with Renata Tebaldi. The Greek-American singer suffered from near-sightedness throughout her life and was referred to as La Divina or “The Divine One.” She died at age 53 in 1977. “Maria” will debut at Venice 2024 after being announced in 2022.
Jolie spent six months training to portray Callas, including learning how to sing and working with Oscar winner John Warhurst for her vocal portrayal of the opera star. Director...
- 8/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The new film Sing Sing is an honestly told, cathartic tale of redemption through art that easily ranks among one of the most powerful films of the year.
Centered around the character of “Divine G” (Colman Domingo), a man incarcerated at Sing Sing for a crime he alleges to not have committed, the film (which takes its name from its setting) tells the tale of Divine G and his fellow incarcerated men who make up a theatre group within the prison. As the film begins, the troupe is exploring adding new members before mounting an upcoming production. This is where newcomer “Divine Eye” (Clarence Maclin) enters the fray and begins to insert his own thoughts and sensibilities into the group, disrupting the autonomy Divine G previously held. But, rather than leading to chaos and turmoil, this sends the men on a journey that examines the transformative power of art within society.
Centered around the character of “Divine G” (Colman Domingo), a man incarcerated at Sing Sing for a crime he alleges to not have committed, the film (which takes its name from its setting) tells the tale of Divine G and his fellow incarcerated men who make up a theatre group within the prison. As the film begins, the troupe is exploring adding new members before mounting an upcoming production. This is where newcomer “Divine Eye” (Clarence Maclin) enters the fray and begins to insert his own thoughts and sensibilities into the group, disrupting the autonomy Divine G previously held. But, rather than leading to chaos and turmoil, this sends the men on a journey that examines the transformative power of art within society.
- 8/16/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Bigg Boss Ott 3 Runner-Up Naezy Slams Gully Boy! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt led Gully Boy was a massive blockbuster upon release in 2019. The musical drama was based on the lives of music artists Divine and Naezy. While the film brought immense popularity to street rappers in India, the Bigg Boss Ott 3 contestant is seemingly unhappy with his portrayal. Scroll below for all the details!
Naezy is currently enjoying a lot of limelight over his participation in Bigg Boss Ott 3. He left behind popular personalities like Ranvir Shorey, Armaan Malik, and others to land in the Top 2. He was eventually declared the runner-up as his friend Sana Makbul took home the winning trophy.
The fictional story of Ranveer Singh, aka Murads’s love life and relationship with family, is said to be inspired by Naezy’s life. However, the rapper feels Gully Boy did not benefit him; instead,...
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt led Gully Boy was a massive blockbuster upon release in 2019. The musical drama was based on the lives of music artists Divine and Naezy. While the film brought immense popularity to street rappers in India, the Bigg Boss Ott 3 contestant is seemingly unhappy with his portrayal. Scroll below for all the details!
Naezy is currently enjoying a lot of limelight over his participation in Bigg Boss Ott 3. He left behind popular personalities like Ranvir Shorey, Armaan Malik, and others to land in the Top 2. He was eventually declared the runner-up as his friend Sana Makbul took home the winning trophy.
The fictional story of Ranveer Singh, aka Murads’s love life and relationship with family, is said to be inspired by Naezy’s life. However, the rapper feels Gully Boy did not benefit him; instead,...
- 8/4/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree often builds on the base game’s challenging playstyle, and throws players against some of the most brutal boss fights designed by FromSoftware.
However, a popular content creator may have a surprising opinion about which bosses rank the toughest on the list, but there’s enough justification for fans to think deeply about this one.
Elden Ring’s Dlc Has Bosses That’ll Make You Rage Quit
For a long time, Ziostorm has been a popular content creator for Elden Ring and often shares interesting insights into the game’s lore and general information.
Suggested“I wish more people realized…”: Hidetaka Miyazaki Will Be Glad Some Understand the Mystique of the Outer Gods as Calls for Elden Ring Dlc Quickly Get Squashed
Recently, the creator shared a ranking of how difficult the bosses in the Dlc are. According to the list, Rellana, Twin...
However, a popular content creator may have a surprising opinion about which bosses rank the toughest on the list, but there’s enough justification for fans to think deeply about this one.
Elden Ring’s Dlc Has Bosses That’ll Make You Rage Quit
For a long time, Ziostorm has been a popular content creator for Elden Ring and often shares interesting insights into the game’s lore and general information.
Suggested“I wish more people realized…”: Hidetaka Miyazaki Will Be Glad Some Understand the Mystique of the Outer Gods as Calls for Elden Ring Dlc Quickly Get Squashed
Recently, the creator shared a ranking of how difficult the bosses in the Dlc are. According to the list, Rellana, Twin...
- 7/29/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
Clarence Maclin gives a star-making performance in his feature film debut, playing himself in A24’s Oscar hopeful “Sing Sing.” Following its premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, the movie directed by Greg Kwedar was released July 12 in the United States. The scene-stealing actor brings his own story to the big screen, earning Oscar buzz for his emotional portrayal as “Divine Eye,” an incarcerated drug dealer who finds hope in Rehabilitation Through the Arts (Rta), a nonprofit founded by Katherine Vockins at Sing Sing in 1996.
Colman Domingo stars as John “Divine G” Whitfield, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit. He finds purpose by acting in the theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
See ‘Sing Sing’ reviews: Colman Domingo is ‘stupendous’ in ‘rare and precious’ film
Should Maclin earn a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance,...
Colman Domingo stars as John “Divine G” Whitfield, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit. He finds purpose by acting in the theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
See ‘Sing Sing’ reviews: Colman Domingo is ‘stupendous’ in ‘rare and precious’ film
Should Maclin earn a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
You do not meet John Whitfield, known to friends and enemies alike by his nickname Divine G, as a person convicted of a crime. You are introduced to him onstage as a performer, bringing a production of A Midsummer’s Night Dream to a close as an audience of fellow incarcerated men applaud. It’s a small but crucial detail, and helps set the stage, literally and otherwise, for what Sing Sing is aiming to do. A prison drama less interested in crime and punishment than in catharsis and the creative power of theater,...
- 7/12/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Sing SingImage: A24
The power of performance is the central exploration of Sing Sing, the latest collaboration from director Greg Kwedar and co-writer Clint Bentley. Taking place in the titular maximum security prison in Ossining, New York, the film follows John “Divine G” Whitfield (Colman Domingo), a skilled writer and...
The power of performance is the central exploration of Sing Sing, the latest collaboration from director Greg Kwedar and co-writer Clint Bentley. Taking place in the titular maximum security prison in Ossining, New York, the film follows John “Divine G” Whitfield (Colman Domingo), a skilled writer and...
- 7/11/2024
- by Natalia Keogan
- avclub.com
Nominations voting is from January 8-12, 2025, with official Oscar nominations announced January 17, 2025. Final voting is February 11-18, 2025. And finally, the 97th Oscars telecast will be broadcast on Sunday, March 2 and air live on ABC at 7:00 p.m. Et/ 4:00 p.m. Pt. We update our picks through awards season, so keep checking IndieWire for all our 2025 Oscar predictions.
The State of the Race
While there may not have been any 2024 films that have premiered yet that feel like surefire Best Picture winners, there have already been a few Best Actor contenders that could go the distance.
Take Colman Domingo, for example, who is following his first Oscar nomination for his performance in Netflix biopic “Rustin” with “Sing Sing,” an A24 prison drama that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, all about the transformative power of art. As Divine G, Domingo displays a tenderness that seems sure...
The State of the Race
While there may not have been any 2024 films that have premiered yet that feel like surefire Best Picture winners, there have already been a few Best Actor contenders that could go the distance.
Take Colman Domingo, for example, who is following his first Oscar nomination for his performance in Netflix biopic “Rustin” with “Sing Sing,” an A24 prison drama that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, all about the transformative power of art. As Divine G, Domingo displays a tenderness that seems sure...
- 6/28/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Kapil Sharma Ott Verdict – Ends The Bumpy Ride (Photo Credit –YouTube)
The Great Indian Kapil Show has finally ended its bumpy ride on Netflix. Kartik Aaryan took the grand finale on laughter high, and his mother, Mala Tiwari, took the hilarious route to help the closing episode rise from the ashes. Everyone expected the show to make a comeback on Netflix’s Global Top 10. But alas! It could not.
The Great Indian Kapil Show Ott Verdict – Grand Finale
For the finale week, Kapil Sharma’s Netflix show could garner less than 900K views since it could not make a final entry to the Netflix Top 10. The tenth spot was claimed by Tour de France: Unchained: Season 2, which earned 900K views globally.
Fares Below Kota Factory Season 3
The Great Indian Kapil Show, fared below Kota Factory Season 3’s debut that garnered 1.3 million views in the debut week. So, despite having a crackling grand finale,...
The Great Indian Kapil Show has finally ended its bumpy ride on Netflix. Kartik Aaryan took the grand finale on laughter high, and his mother, Mala Tiwari, took the hilarious route to help the closing episode rise from the ashes. Everyone expected the show to make a comeback on Netflix’s Global Top 10. But alas! It could not.
The Great Indian Kapil Show Ott Verdict – Grand Finale
For the finale week, Kapil Sharma’s Netflix show could garner less than 900K views since it could not make a final entry to the Netflix Top 10. The tenth spot was claimed by Tour de France: Unchained: Season 2, which earned 900K views globally.
Fares Below Kota Factory Season 3
The Great Indian Kapil Show, fared below Kota Factory Season 3’s debut that garnered 1.3 million views in the debut week. So, despite having a crackling grand finale,...
- 6/28/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
One contestant who is generating a lot of buzz on ‘Bigg Boss Ott 3’ is rapper Naved Shaikh, better known as Naezy. Fans are already touting him as the potential winner of the season, impressed by his presence and demeanor from the premiere night. Even the host, Anil Kapoor, seemed quite impressed with him.
In a notable interaction, Lovekesh humorously started a conversation with Naezy by saying, “Bhai tumhara aaj se naam Dadhiyal hain…” Naezy quickly retorted, “Main tumko naam dunga toh tumko accha nahi lagega bhai… Tumko Bigg Boss main nahi Animal Planet mein hona chahiye tha.” To which Lovekesh replied, “Animal Planet mein …main sher hoon naa…” Naezy responded, “Daudhake marunga tu heeran main cheetah… Wannabe log attention gain karne ke liye karte hain.. Toh apun naa wannabe hain naa apne ko attention ki jaroorat hain.”
Bigg Boss Ott 3: Elvish Yadav’s surprise entry sparks fan frenzy?
Naezy,...
In a notable interaction, Lovekesh humorously started a conversation with Naezy by saying, “Bhai tumhara aaj se naam Dadhiyal hain…” Naezy quickly retorted, “Main tumko naam dunga toh tumko accha nahi lagega bhai… Tumko Bigg Boss main nahi Animal Planet mein hona chahiye tha.” To which Lovekesh replied, “Animal Planet mein …main sher hoon naa…” Naezy responded, “Daudhake marunga tu heeran main cheetah… Wannabe log attention gain karne ke liye karte hain.. Toh apun naa wannabe hain naa apne ko attention ki jaroorat hain.”
Bigg Boss Ott 3: Elvish Yadav’s surprise entry sparks fan frenzy?
Naezy,...
- 6/26/2024
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 12 Promo Still. (Photo Credit – YouTube)
The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 12 promo is now out. Rappers Badshah, Divine, and Karan are the new guests on Kapil Sharma’s show. The promo is full of fun, laughter, and random jokes that promise lots of entertainment to the viewers.
The promo hints that it will be an episode full of ‘Music & Madness’. Kapil Sharma talks to the artists about their enjoyable music, their thrilling and daring video concepts and more. Sharma pokes fun at the unique titles Divine has for his music videos.
In The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 12 promo, Kapil Sharma asks Badshah if he has been asked for a photo in any weird place by any fan. To answer this question, the rapper reveals that a fan once requested him for a selfie when he was in the toilet. Kapil also asks Badshah...
The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 12 promo is now out. Rappers Badshah, Divine, and Karan are the new guests on Kapil Sharma’s show. The promo is full of fun, laughter, and random jokes that promise lots of entertainment to the viewers.
The promo hints that it will be an episode full of ‘Music & Madness’. Kapil Sharma talks to the artists about their enjoyable music, their thrilling and daring video concepts and more. Sharma pokes fun at the unique titles Divine has for his music videos.
In The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 12 promo, Kapil Sharma asks Badshah if he has been asked for a photo in any weird place by any fan. To answer this question, the rapper reveals that a fan once requested him for a selfie when he was in the toilet. Kapil also asks Badshah...
- 6/12/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
John Waters "always made fun of [his] culture" with his movies.The 78-year-old director and screenwriter made his name with underground cult films in the 1970s before finding further success with the 1980s films 'Hairspray' - which featured drag queen Divine and made a star out of famed talk show host Ricki Lake in the years before it was adapted into a record-breaking Broadway musical - as well as 'Cry-Baby' and admitted that his work was always meant to be a parody of the world around him. He told Flickering Myth: "What we did was make fun of the rules outsiders lived by. Divine was thought up to be Godzilla and Elizabeth Taylor put together. "I always made fun of the culture I lived in, not my parents. Now the culture I live in has more rules than what my parents had. It's a whole new world, it's a surprising world.
- 5/27/2024
- by Jordan Beck
- Bang Showbiz
Baltimore native John Waters is filmdom’s pencil-mustached titan of trash who has spent a lifetime of dumpster-diving into a vat of bad taste, sleaze, kinky gross-outs, over-the-top camp, maudlin melodramatics, sick jokes, taboo sexuality, vulgarity and bizarre personalities. At least he has a fabulous sense of humor. The director is a New York University film school dropout who instead became a scholar of transgressive, envelope-shredding cinema, influenced by the directorial likes of Herschell Gordon Lewis, Federico Fellini, William Castle, Douglas Sirk and Ingmar Bergman. Early on, Waters assembled a stock company of players from suburban Baltimore who he would the Dreamlanders, including Mink Stole and Edith Massey.
But Waters would find his true muse and favorite leading lady in his childhood friend, Glenn Milstead, a drag queen whose alter-ego was known as Divine. When Milstead died at age 42 from an enlarged heart in 1988, Waters’ output went more mainstream, with...
But Waters would find his true muse and favorite leading lady in his childhood friend, Glenn Milstead, a drag queen whose alter-ego was known as Divine. When Milstead died at age 42 from an enlarged heart in 1988, Waters’ output went more mainstream, with...
- 4/20/2024
- by Susan Wloszczyna, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
It’s not easy to shock John Waters. The “Pink Flamingos” director spent his career pushing, prodding and profaning the envelope in every way imaginable. But one thing the self-proclaimed “pope of trash” never thought he’d see was a career-spanning show at the Academy Museum.
The exhibition — which features everything from a full-scale trailer home to Ricki Lake’s cockroach-covered dress from the movie “Hairspray” — opened last September and runs through the end of August. Waters spoke to Variety ahead of the opening, but because of the writers’ strike last summer, he wasn’t able to discuss current or upcoming projects.
Back in Los Angeles this weekend, Waters provided a candid live commentary for his first two short films, “Hag in a Black Leather Jacket” and “Roman Candles,” and fielded questions from the audience. When asked how he feels to be paid such respect by the same organization that bestows Oscars,...
The exhibition — which features everything from a full-scale trailer home to Ricki Lake’s cockroach-covered dress from the movie “Hairspray” — opened last September and runs through the end of August. Waters spoke to Variety ahead of the opening, but because of the writers’ strike last summer, he wasn’t able to discuss current or upcoming projects.
Back in Los Angeles this weekend, Waters provided a candid live commentary for his first two short films, “Hag in a Black Leather Jacket” and “Roman Candles,” and fielded questions from the audience. When asked how he feels to be paid such respect by the same organization that bestows Oscars,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Popular Rapper Badshah has shared some words of wisdom about how he proved many wrong and made a “living out of it.”
Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, took to his Instagram stories, and in the first image, he wrote: “Prove them wrong.”
In the second image, he wrote: “I made a living out of it.”
Badshah, who started his career with the name ‘Cool Equal’, has crooned in Hindi, English, Punjabi and Haryanvi languages.
He has belted out hits tracks such as ‘Proper Patola’, ‘Genda Phool’, ‘DJ Waley Babu’, ‘Paagal’, ‘Wakhra Swag’, ‘Mercy’ and ‘She Move It Like’ to name a few.
He has even contributed to Bollywood films such as ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, ‘Veere Di Wedding’, ‘Kapoor and Sons’ and ‘Crew’.
His latest release is his third studio album ‘Ek Tha Raja’, featuring 16 tracks and collaborations with different artistes including Karan Aujla, Nikhita Gandhi,...
Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, took to his Instagram stories, and in the first image, he wrote: “Prove them wrong.”
In the second image, he wrote: “I made a living out of it.”
Badshah, who started his career with the name ‘Cool Equal’, has crooned in Hindi, English, Punjabi and Haryanvi languages.
He has belted out hits tracks such as ‘Proper Patola’, ‘Genda Phool’, ‘DJ Waley Babu’, ‘Paagal’, ‘Wakhra Swag’, ‘Mercy’ and ‘She Move It Like’ to name a few.
He has even contributed to Bollywood films such as ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, ‘Veere Di Wedding’, ‘Kapoor and Sons’ and ‘Crew’.
His latest release is his third studio album ‘Ek Tha Raja’, featuring 16 tracks and collaborations with different artistes including Karan Aujla, Nikhita Gandhi,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rapper Badshah has the funniest gym tip to fitness fanatics on his social media. Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, took to his Instagram stories and shared a video.
The mirror-selfie clip first shows his footwear and then pans it to the mirror to show himself in the video.
In the clip, the rapper said: “Gym karna hai toh crocs main karo, bhai jooton main toh har koi karta hai.”
On the work front, Badshah has released his third studio album ‘Ek Tha Raja’, featuring 16 tracks and collaborations with different artistes including Karan Aujla, Nikhita Gandhi, Mc Stan, Raftaar, Divine and others.
Meanwhile, Badshah will be seen touring arena shows across the US, Singapore and Canada through the summer.
The mirror-selfie clip first shows his footwear and then pans it to the mirror to show himself in the video.
In the clip, the rapper said: “Gym karna hai toh crocs main karo, bhai jooton main toh har koi karta hai.”
On the work front, Badshah has released his third studio album ‘Ek Tha Raja’, featuring 16 tracks and collaborations with different artistes including Karan Aujla, Nikhita Gandhi, Mc Stan, Raftaar, Divine and others.
Meanwhile, Badshah will be seen touring arena shows across the US, Singapore and Canada through the summer.
- 4/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Anurag Kashyap, who is known for cult-classics like ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Black Friday’, ‘Gulaal’ and others, is putting a price cap on the newer talents who want to meet him for a potential collaboration.
This action comes in the light of the filmmaker’s claims about random people meeting him and adding up nothing to his films or ending up giving mediocre work to him.
The filmmaker took to his Instagram on Saturday and shared a long note notifying his followers about the change in his approach.
Anurag wrote: “I wasted a lot of time trying to help newcomers and mostly ended up with mediocre s**t. So now onwards I don’t want to waste my time with meeting random people who think they’re creative geniuses. So I will now have rates.”
He further mentioned, “If someone wants to meet me for 10-15 minutes I will charge Rs 1 lakh,...
This action comes in the light of the filmmaker’s claims about random people meeting him and adding up nothing to his films or ending up giving mediocre work to him.
The filmmaker took to his Instagram on Saturday and shared a long note notifying his followers about the change in his approach.
Anurag wrote: “I wasted a lot of time trying to help newcomers and mostly ended up with mediocre s**t. So now onwards I don’t want to waste my time with meeting random people who think they’re creative geniuses. So I will now have rates.”
He further mentioned, “If someone wants to meet me for 10-15 minutes I will charge Rs 1 lakh,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rapper Badshah, who is known for ‘Kar Gayi Chull’, ‘Jugnu’, ‘Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai’ and others, has released his third studio album ‘Ek Tha Raja’. The album features 16 tracks and collaborations with different artistes like Karan Aujla, Nikhita Gandhi, Mc Stan, Raftaar, Divine and others.
Talking about the album, Badshah shared, “This album represents a culmination of years of passion, dedication, and artistic exploration. Each track is a testament to the power of collaboration and community building and the boundless potential of music to transcend boundaries.”
The album was launched at an event hosted by audio streaming platform Spotify. This release follows the immense success of Badshah’s 2023 EP ‘3:00 Am Sessions’ and his 2018 album ‘O.N.E. Original Never Ends’. This album has been released under the label of Universal Music India.
Meanwhile, Badshah will be seen touring arena shows across the US, Singapore and Canada through the summer.
Talking about the album, Badshah shared, “This album represents a culmination of years of passion, dedication, and artistic exploration. Each track is a testament to the power of collaboration and community building and the boundless potential of music to transcend boundaries.”
The album was launched at an event hosted by audio streaming platform Spotify. This release follows the immense success of Badshah’s 2023 EP ‘3:00 Am Sessions’ and his 2018 album ‘O.N.E. Original Never Ends’. This album has been released under the label of Universal Music India.
Meanwhile, Badshah will be seen touring arena shows across the US, Singapore and Canada through the summer.
- 3/18/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 17 (Ians) Rapper Divine has collaborated with popular Punjabi musician Karan Aujla for their latest album titled ‘Street Dreams’.
Karan said: “Teaming up with Divine for ‘Street Dreams‘ was an incredible experience. His talent and artistry have truly brought a unique energy to our collaboration and I’m supremely excited to see everyone’s response to it. It’s an incredibly special album for the both of us.”
A star-studded event hosted by Divine and Karan Aujla in Mumbai, where the ‘Street Dreams’ album launched.
Divine added: “Collaborating with Karan for ‘Street Dreams’ was truly wonderful. He’s exceptionally gifted, and together, we’ve created a very special album that I’m confident will resonate with our fans and listeners worldwide.”
After receiving a great response to the album’s earlier released song ‘100 Million,’ the entire album was unveiled, including six more songs: ‘Nothing Lasts,’ ‘Top Class,’ ‘Straight Ballin’,’ ‘Yaad,...
Karan said: “Teaming up with Divine for ‘Street Dreams‘ was an incredible experience. His talent and artistry have truly brought a unique energy to our collaboration and I’m supremely excited to see everyone’s response to it. It’s an incredibly special album for the both of us.”
A star-studded event hosted by Divine and Karan Aujla in Mumbai, where the ‘Street Dreams’ album launched.
Divine added: “Collaborating with Karan for ‘Street Dreams’ was truly wonderful. He’s exceptionally gifted, and together, we’ve created a very special album that I’m confident will resonate with our fans and listeners worldwide.”
After receiving a great response to the album’s earlier released song ‘100 Million,’ the entire album was unveiled, including six more songs: ‘Nothing Lasts,’ ‘Top Class,’ ‘Straight Ballin’,’ ‘Yaad,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Cricket Rights
Warner Bros. Discovery, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Pitch International have signed a package of rights that will see them broadcast live international cricket hosted in India on its linear and digital platforms, TNT Sports and Discovery+, for the next five years. The deal, which is for the U.K. and Ireland territory, kicks off with the England-India men’s test series, which commences Jan. 25 and continues through February.
The deal, a value for which was not disclosed, covers every red ball (test matches) and white ball (One Day Internationals and T20s) series played in India for the next five years. Besides the England series, they include:
September 2024: Bangladesh tour of India – 2 x Tests, 3 x T20s
October 2024: New Zealand tour of India – 3 x Tests
January 2025: England tour of India – 3 x ODIs, 5 x T20s
October 2025: West Indies tour...
Warner Bros. Discovery, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Pitch International have signed a package of rights that will see them broadcast live international cricket hosted in India on its linear and digital platforms, TNT Sports and Discovery+, for the next five years. The deal, which is for the U.K. and Ireland territory, kicks off with the England-India men’s test series, which commences Jan. 25 and continues through February.
The deal, a value for which was not disclosed, covers every red ball (test matches) and white ball (One Day Internationals and T20s) series played in India for the next five years. Besides the England series, they include:
September 2024: Bangladesh tour of India – 2 x Tests, 3 x T20s
October 2024: New Zealand tour of India – 3 x Tests
January 2025: England tour of India – 3 x ODIs, 5 x T20s
October 2025: West Indies tour...
- 1/19/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, Jan 18 (Ians) Rapper Divine, who is known for ‘Paintra’, ‘Kohinoor’ and others, released a new track titled ‘100 Million’ in collaboration with rapper Karan Aujla, known for ‘Softly’, ‘White Brown Black’, ‘Mexico’ and ‘Players’. Karan is celebrating his birthday on Thursday and the track serves as a perfect musical treat for fans.
The track adds a new dimension to the hip-hop genre with its choice of programming. The verses are woven around a single chord progression with electric piano playing in prominence.
The music video of the track has been directed by Rupan Bal, Dilpreetvfx, and Anmol Raina. It is backed by stunning visuals and powered by Karan and Divine’s verses.
Talking about collaborating with Divine, Karan Aujla said: “This is an exciting time for the Indian music scene and it was cool working with Divine on this song and project that shows our journey and growth as artists over the years.
The track adds a new dimension to the hip-hop genre with its choice of programming. The verses are woven around a single chord progression with electric piano playing in prominence.
The music video of the track has been directed by Rupan Bal, Dilpreetvfx, and Anmol Raina. It is backed by stunning visuals and powered by Karan and Divine’s verses.
Talking about collaborating with Divine, Karan Aujla said: “This is an exciting time for the Indian music scene and it was cool working with Divine on this song and project that shows our journey and growth as artists over the years.
- 1/18/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The concept of the holiday movie began back in 1898 with G.A. Smith’s pioneering silent film Santa Claus. The first of its kind to show the depiction of Santa that only runs just shy over a minute.
Since then Hollywood has belted out an array of films that have either been true to the genre such as A Christmas Story; The Holiday; Miracle On 34th Street; Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey or films like Die Hard; Brazil, and Gremlins that have teetered on the edge of identifying as a holiday film.
Then there are the anti-holiday movies and the Christmas horrors. Subgenres of their own like the slasher Silent Night, Deadly Night, Black Christmas, and Christmas Evil, a John Waters favorite, so you are inclined to know what demented viewing you are in for.
Related: 50 Classic Valentine’s Movies Gallery: From ‘Amelie’ & ‘In The Mood For Love’ To ‘Paris, Texas...
Since then Hollywood has belted out an array of films that have either been true to the genre such as A Christmas Story; The Holiday; Miracle On 34th Street; Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey or films like Die Hard; Brazil, and Gremlins that have teetered on the edge of identifying as a holiday film.
Then there are the anti-holiday movies and the Christmas horrors. Subgenres of their own like the slasher Silent Night, Deadly Night, Black Christmas, and Christmas Evil, a John Waters favorite, so you are inclined to know what demented viewing you are in for.
Related: 50 Classic Valentine’s Movies Gallery: From ‘Amelie’ & ‘In The Mood For Love’ To ‘Paris, Texas...
- 12/25/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Mumbai, Dec 24 (Ians) Amidst news of his six-record collaboration with Indo-Canadian rapper Karan Aujla, rapper Divine has released an introspective and emotional single titled ‘4.10’ to end off 2023 on a reflective note.
Divine said: “Incredibly blessed to be able to close out the year with a single that’s special to me. Feels great to have the opportunity to sample Lal Chand Yamla Jatt’s iconic song on 4.10.”
“We got a lot in the locker for 2024! Big shoutout to the fans for the consistent support and love!”
Produced by the duo Zzorawar and Arsh Heer, ‘4.10’, this musical masterpiece vividly depicts the rapper’s innermost thoughts and emotions whilst reinstating his close-knit creative cooperation within the Punjabi music industry.
It captures the essence of a superstar who has traversed the highs and lows of life, emerging victorious with an unwavering sense of identity and character.
The verses are from Punjabi veteran Laal...
Divine said: “Incredibly blessed to be able to close out the year with a single that’s special to me. Feels great to have the opportunity to sample Lal Chand Yamla Jatt’s iconic song on 4.10.”
“We got a lot in the locker for 2024! Big shoutout to the fans for the consistent support and love!”
Produced by the duo Zzorawar and Arsh Heer, ‘4.10’, this musical masterpiece vividly depicts the rapper’s innermost thoughts and emotions whilst reinstating his close-knit creative cooperation within the Punjabi music industry.
It captures the essence of a superstar who has traversed the highs and lows of life, emerging victorious with an unwavering sense of identity and character.
The verses are from Punjabi veteran Laal...
- 12/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Black Veil Brides have announced the Spring 2024 “Bleeders” US tour with support from Creeper, Dark Divine, and Ghostkid.
The trek kicks off April 25th in San Francisco and wraps up on May 25th in Los Angeles, hitting major markets such as Chicago, Boston, and New York City along the way.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday (December 13th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Crew. General ticket sales start Friday (December 15th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
Black Veil Brides will be out in support of their 2021 album The Phantom Tomorrow. The band’s current lineup consists of Andy Biersack (vocals), Jinxx (rhythm guitar), Jake Pitts (lead guitar), Christian Coma (drums), and Lonny Eagleton (bass).
Meanwhile, direct support act Creeper recently dropped the full-length Sanguivore,...
The trek kicks off April 25th in San Francisco and wraps up on May 25th in Los Angeles, hitting major markets such as Chicago, Boston, and New York City along the way.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday (December 13th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Crew. General ticket sales start Friday (December 15th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
Black Veil Brides will be out in support of their 2021 album The Phantom Tomorrow. The band’s current lineup consists of Andy Biersack (vocals), Jinxx (rhythm guitar), Jake Pitts (lead guitar), Christian Coma (drums), and Lonny Eagleton (bass).
Meanwhile, direct support act Creeper recently dropped the full-length Sanguivore,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
The 2023 MTV EMAs show was scheduled to take place over the weekend, but the show was canceled amid the devastating events in Israel and Gaza.
The show was scheduled to take place on November 5 in Paris, France, but the live show was canceled.
MTV has announced the full list of winners and Taylor Swift was the big winner of the show with wins for Best Video and Best Artist. The winners in a couple categories still have not been announced.
Head inside to check out the full list of winners for the MTV EMAs…
Keep scrolling to see the full list of winners for the EMAs…
2023 MTV Ema Winners List
Best Song
Doja Cat – ‘Paint the Town Red’
Jung Kook feat. Latto – ‘Seven’ – Winner
Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’
Olivia Rodrigo – ‘Vampire’
Sza – ‘Kill Bill’
Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’
Rema, Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’
Best Video
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Bongos...
The show was scheduled to take place on November 5 in Paris, France, but the live show was canceled.
MTV has announced the full list of winners and Taylor Swift was the big winner of the show with wins for Best Video and Best Artist. The winners in a couple categories still have not been announced.
Head inside to check out the full list of winners for the MTV EMAs…
Keep scrolling to see the full list of winners for the EMAs…
2023 MTV Ema Winners List
Best Song
Doja Cat – ‘Paint the Town Red’
Jung Kook feat. Latto – ‘Seven’ – Winner
Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’
Olivia Rodrigo – ‘Vampire’
Sza – ‘Kill Bill’
Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’
Rema, Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’
Best Video
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Bongos...
- 11/7/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
For nearly two decades, The CW wasn’t TV’s most popular network — outside of carefully curated demographics — but it might have been the network most confident in its brand. Shows on The CW looked and felt like they were shows that could exist only on The CW.
Currently, I struggle to find the proper analogy to describe the grab bag of acquisitions that fill The CW’s schedule since the network was acquired by the Nexstar Media Group.
Is the process of surfing through the CW slate, trying to guess a program’s origins, like taking a road trip with the family and playing the license plate game? “There’s New Mexico! There’s British Columbia! How did New Brunswick get all the way over here?”
Or is The CW’s strategy of picking up motley offerings that weren’t on the radar of Netflix or Hulu or Max...
Currently, I struggle to find the proper analogy to describe the grab bag of acquisitions that fill The CW’s schedule since the network was acquired by the Nexstar Media Group.
Is the process of surfing through the CW slate, trying to guess a program’s origins, like taking a road trip with the family and playing the license plate game? “There’s New Mexico! There’s British Columbia! How did New Brunswick get all the way over here?”
Or is The CW’s strategy of picking up motley offerings that weren’t on the radar of Netflix or Hulu or Max...
- 10/26/2023
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning hip-hop artist Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson is all set to come to Mumbai as a part of ‘The Final LapTour 2023’. The concert also celebrates the 20th anniversary of 50 Cent’s groundbreaking album ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
To be held at D.Y. Patil Stadium on November 25, the much-awaited concert will see a star-studdedopeningline-upof celebrated desi acts such as Divine, Prabh Deep, SVDPand YungRaja.
Vamseedharan Gowthamarajan, Founder & Director,Tracktical Concerts, said: “As a melting-pot of musical genres, India has embraced the Og hip-hop legend for years, and it is such an honour to share the nostalgia with his fans and introduce his anthems to a whole new generation – especially at a time when the Indian hip-hop scene is so alive!”
Amping up the adrenaline in an epic build up to 50 Cent’s performance is rapper Divine. The artist is celebrated for his ability to capture the...
To be held at D.Y. Patil Stadium on November 25, the much-awaited concert will see a star-studdedopeningline-upof celebrated desi acts such as Divine, Prabh Deep, SVDPand YungRaja.
Vamseedharan Gowthamarajan, Founder & Director,Tracktical Concerts, said: “As a melting-pot of musical genres, India has embraced the Og hip-hop legend for years, and it is such an honour to share the nostalgia with his fans and introduce his anthems to a whole new generation – especially at a time when the Indian hip-hop scene is so alive!”
Amping up the adrenaline in an epic build up to 50 Cent’s performance is rapper Divine. The artist is celebrated for his ability to capture the...
- 10/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning hip-hop artist Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson is all set to come to Mumbai as a part of ‘The Final LapTour 2023’. The concert also celebrates the 20th anniversary of 50 Cent’s groundbreaking album ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
To be held at D.Y. Patil Stadium on November 25, the much-awaited concert will see a star-studdedopeningline-upof celebrated desi acts such as Divine, Prabh Deep, SVDPand YungRaja.
Vamseedharan Gowthamarajan, Founder & Director,Tracktical Concerts, said: “As a melting-pot of musical genres, India has embraced the Og hip-hop legend for years, and it is such an honour to share the nostalgia with his fans and introduce his anthems to a whole new generation – especially at a time when the Indian hip-hop scene is so alive!”
Amping up the adrenaline in an epic build up to 50 Cent’s performance is rapper Divine. The artist is celebrated for his ability to capture the...
To be held at D.Y. Patil Stadium on November 25, the much-awaited concert will see a star-studdedopeningline-upof celebrated desi acts such as Divine, Prabh Deep, SVDPand YungRaja.
Vamseedharan Gowthamarajan, Founder & Director,Tracktical Concerts, said: “As a melting-pot of musical genres, India has embraced the Og hip-hop legend for years, and it is such an honour to share the nostalgia with his fans and introduce his anthems to a whole new generation – especially at a time when the Indian hip-hop scene is so alive!”
Amping up the adrenaline in an epic build up to 50 Cent’s performance is rapper Divine. The artist is celebrated for his ability to capture the...
- 10/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
On June 23, 2023, Paramount announced that it was going to remove several shows from its streaming service Paramount+ and cancel its animated Nickelodeon series "Star Trek: Prodigy" after the conclusion of its second season, due out in 2024. This announcement incurred the ire of Trekkies everywhere, as "Prodigy" would be left wholly unavailable to anyone who hadn't purchased a Blu-ray or DVD of the series. For a few days after the announcement, hard copies of "Star Trek: Prodigy" were in short supply, as panicked media collectors wanted to get their hands on a "Star Trek" show before it was seemingly erased from history completely.
A recent press release, however, has revealed a reprieve. Netflix has announced that it will be handling the presentation of "Star Trek: Prodigy" going forward.
Many Trekkies, knowing the value of the franchise, were a little baffled as to why Paramount would be so hasty to drop a "Star Trek" show,...
A recent press release, however, has revealed a reprieve. Netflix has announced that it will be handling the presentation of "Star Trek: Prodigy" going forward.
Many Trekkies, knowing the value of the franchise, were a little baffled as to why Paramount would be so hasty to drop a "Star Trek" show,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Angelina Jolie is taking on an operatic new role: playing Greek opera singer Maria Callas.
Jolie leads Pablo Larraín’s biopic “Maria,” set during the last days of the chanteuse’s life. She died in 1977.
“Maria” marks Larraín’s third biopic on the heels of “Jackie” and “Spencer,” which earned actress Kristen Stewart her first Oscar nomination.
Per the official synopsis, the film explores the life of the legendary, iconic and controversial singer, often described as the original diva. Based on true accounts, “Maria” tells the tumultuous, beautiful, and tragic story of the life of the world’s greatest opera singer, relived and re-imagined during her final days in 1970s Paris.
“The Power of the Dog” star Kodi Smit-McPhee, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, and Valeria Golino co-star alongside Jolie. The film is an independent production with an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA; production starts this week, with locations ranging...
Jolie leads Pablo Larraín’s biopic “Maria,” set during the last days of the chanteuse’s life. She died in 1977.
“Maria” marks Larraín’s third biopic on the heels of “Jackie” and “Spencer,” which earned actress Kristen Stewart her first Oscar nomination.
Per the official synopsis, the film explores the life of the legendary, iconic and controversial singer, often described as the original diva. Based on true accounts, “Maria” tells the tumultuous, beautiful, and tragic story of the life of the world’s greatest opera singer, relived and re-imagined during her final days in 1970s Paris.
“The Power of the Dog” star Kodi Smit-McPhee, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, and Valeria Golino co-star alongside Jolie. The film is an independent production with an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA; production starts this week, with locations ranging...
- 10/9/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards nominations are here!
This year’s MTV EMAs sees Taylor Swift leading with seven nominations, including Best Artist, Best Song and Best Video.
Olivia Rodrigo and Sza are just behind Taylor with six noms each, with Doja Cat, Måneskin, Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj having four each.
This year’s event will be broadcast live to more than 150 countries on November 5 from the Paris Nord, the first time the ceremony has returned to Paris since 1995. The show will also be available in a number of international territories on Pluto TV and on-demand on Paramount+.
Check out Taylor Swift‘s look from the 2022 EMAs ceremony!
Keep reading to see the nominees…
The complete list of 2023 MTV Ema nominees:
Best Song
Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”
Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven”
Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”
Sza – “Kill Bill”
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
Rema, Selena Gomez...
This year’s MTV EMAs sees Taylor Swift leading with seven nominations, including Best Artist, Best Song and Best Video.
Olivia Rodrigo and Sza are just behind Taylor with six noms each, with Doja Cat, Måneskin, Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj having four each.
This year’s event will be broadcast live to more than 150 countries on November 5 from the Paris Nord, the first time the ceremony has returned to Paris since 1995. The show will also be available in a number of international territories on Pluto TV and on-demand on Paramount+.
Check out Taylor Swift‘s look from the 2022 EMAs ceremony!
Keep reading to see the nominees…
The complete list of 2023 MTV Ema nominees:
Best Song
Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”
Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven”
Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”
Sza – “Kill Bill”
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
Rema, Selena Gomez...
- 10/4/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Have you ever felt that Pink Flamingos would be even better if Divine had mugged her way through a musical number or five? Was 2020 drag slasher comedy Death Drop Gorgeous a little too slick and genteel for your appetite? Then leave it to director Heidi Moore and the maniacs at Troma to turn your crank with Kill Dolly Kill – a drag rock musical with as much good taste and refinement as production value and discernable lyrics.
Ostensibly a sequel to Moore’s Dolly Deadly (2016), Kill Dolly Kill is built around drag performer Donna Slash as the eponymous lethal poppet – the grown up drag queen alter ego of the original film’s pre-teen killer, Benji. Dolly is eager to take the title of Serial Killer of the Year as voted on by the citizens of Tromaville, but when her nemesis Slasharella (Amy Vodkahaus) gets her arrested, sent to an asylum and...
Ostensibly a sequel to Moore’s Dolly Deadly (2016), Kill Dolly Kill is built around drag performer Donna Slash as the eponymous lethal poppet – the grown up drag queen alter ego of the original film’s pre-teen killer, Benji. Dolly is eager to take the title of Serial Killer of the Year as voted on by the citizens of Tromaville, but when her nemesis Slasharella (Amy Vodkahaus) gets her arrested, sent to an asylum and...
- 9/28/2023
- by Rocco T. Thompson
- DailyDead
Here’s one for the ’90s indie rock lovers: The Breeders have shared “Divine Mascis,” a long-lost version of their Last Splash cut “Divine Hammer” that features Dinosaur Jr. axeman J Mascis on lead vocals. Check it out below.
You’d think Mascis would be playing guitar on the song, since he’s one of the most inventive and beloved players of the original indie rock scene. That’s what The Breeders expected, too, when they sent “Divine Hammer” to the artist way back in the day.
“At the time, J Mascis was a guitar god… we sent him the tape to put guitar on, so when it came back and he’s got rid of our voices and just put his vocal on, we were like, ‘Wha?!’” Kelley Deal told Uncut. “But it’s really cute. There’s a freshness to it, and it’s just so weird. I...
You’d think Mascis would be playing guitar on the song, since he’s one of the most inventive and beloved players of the original indie rock scene. That’s what The Breeders expected, too, when they sent “Divine Hammer” to the artist way back in the day.
“At the time, J Mascis was a guitar god… we sent him the tape to put guitar on, so when it came back and he’s got rid of our voices and just put his vocal on, we were like, ‘Wha?!’” Kelley Deal told Uncut. “But it’s really cute. There’s a freshness to it, and it’s just so weird. I...
- 9/20/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
The working and personal relationship between director John Waters and drag queen Divine is one of the great ones in movie history (Akira and Toshiro who?), lasting from the 1960s until Divine’s (aka Harris Milstead’s) 1988 death. They were so close that Waters still remains a champion for Divine and all he represented. But there is still a gap of sorts, as Waters claims he was supposed to inherit some of Divine’s personal belongings, which are now being held “hostage” for financial gain.
John Waters recently stated how some of Divine’s personal belongings ended up in the hands of people that don’t care for the legacy of the performer. “He died and his family came in and took everything and sold it through an auction place…So somebody bought a box with a million things in it, including the cheater, and then called me and wanted a whole lot of money,...
John Waters recently stated how some of Divine’s personal belongings ended up in the hands of people that don’t care for the legacy of the performer. “He died and his family came in and took everything and sold it through an auction place…So somebody bought a box with a million things in it, including the cheater, and then called me and wanted a whole lot of money,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
As Grammy-winning Queensbridge rap icon Nasir Jones, born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones turned 50, rapper Divine wished his mentor and thanked him for what he’s done for hip-hop. Wishing his mentor, Divine said: “Wish you many more blessings, Escobar. You continue to push boundaries and leave an unprecedented impact on rap even after 30 years. Thank you for being a rock-solid mentor; and thank you for what you’ve done for hip-hop.”
“Happy born day to my all-time favourite and one of the most influential lyricists in hip-hop history. Grateful to be inspired by you and to know you in real life!”
Sharing videos and pictures from the party on his social media, Divine was notably the only artist of South Asian descent present at Escobar’s glittering do. Divine’s historic appearance at the birthday festivity arrives amid his ongoing ‘Baazigar World Tour’ featuring Riar Saab, across Australia, the US,...
“Happy born day to my all-time favourite and one of the most influential lyricists in hip-hop history. Grateful to be inspired by you and to know you in real life!”
Sharing videos and pictures from the party on his social media, Divine was notably the only artist of South Asian descent present at Escobar’s glittering do. Divine’s historic appearance at the birthday festivity arrives amid his ongoing ‘Baazigar World Tour’ featuring Riar Saab, across Australia, the US,...
- 9/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
As Grammy-winning Queensbridge rap icon Nasir Jones, born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones turned 50, rapper Divine wished his mentor and thanked him for what he’s done for hip-hop. Wishing his mentor, Divine said: “Wish you many more blessings, Escobar. You continue to push boundaries and leave an unprecedented impact on rap even after 30 years. Thank you for being a rock-solid mentor; and thank you for what you’ve done for hip-hop.”
“Happy born day to my all-time favourite and one of the most influential lyricists in hip-hop history. Grateful to be inspired by you and to know you in real life!”
Sharing videos and pictures from the party on his social media, Divine was notably the only artist of South Asian descent present at Escobar’s glittering do. Divine’s historic appearance at the birthday festivity arrives amid his ongoing ‘Baazigar World Tour’ featuring Riar Saab, across Australia, the US,...
“Happy born day to my all-time favourite and one of the most influential lyricists in hip-hop history. Grateful to be inspired by you and to know you in real life!”
Sharing videos and pictures from the party on his social media, Divine was notably the only artist of South Asian descent present at Escobar’s glittering do. Divine’s historic appearance at the birthday festivity arrives amid his ongoing ‘Baazigar World Tour’ featuring Riar Saab, across Australia, the US,...
- 9/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
When John Waters shocked audiences with “Pink Flamingos” more than 50 years ago, he probably didn’t foresee major museum exhibitions of his trashy aesthetic and irreverent filmmaking. But half a century later, he’s become the elder statesman of rebellion, and the Academy Museum is celebrating Baltimore’s treasure with a career-spanning exhibit and accompanying film retrospective.
Opening Sunday in Los Angeles, the extensive exhibit includes 400 pieces over 12 galleries. At the preview, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said, “John Waters: Pope of Trash is a salute to an individual creative voice and the distinctive contributions he has made over the past six decades, not only to the art of film but to American pop culture.”
Among the many must-see props and costumes on display were the jackets Johnny Depp wore in the 1990 film “Cry Baby” and the prop electric chair from “Female Trouble.
Opening Sunday in Los Angeles, the extensive exhibit includes 400 pieces over 12 galleries. At the preview, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said, “John Waters: Pope of Trash is a salute to an individual creative voice and the distinctive contributions he has made over the past six decades, not only to the art of film but to American pop culture.”
Among the many must-see props and costumes on display were the jackets Johnny Depp wore in the 1990 film “Cry Baby” and the prop electric chair from “Female Trouble.
- 9/15/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay and Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
John Waters is no longer a cult filmmaker. The filmmaker, author, artist, actor, and spoken-word performer has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 1990 (David Lynch was his sponsor). He’s screened “Hairspray” in the museum’s theater (with a Q&a moderated by Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins). The Academy Film Archive preserved his PSA, “John Waters Doesn’t Want You to Smoke.” He’s even getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As Waters likes to note, he’s so respectable he could puke.
At this point, everyone loves John Waters. John Waters should be hosting the Oscars, an idea so commonly held that if you ask the upbeat and unerringly polite Academy CEO Bill Kramer the odds of making that happen, you can hear him doing his best not to roll his eyes. “If I had a dime for every time that question’s been asked,...
At this point, everyone loves John Waters. John Waters should be hosting the Oscars, an idea so commonly held that if you ask the upbeat and unerringly polite Academy CEO Bill Kramer the odds of making that happen, you can hear him doing his best not to roll his eyes. “If I had a dime for every time that question’s been asked,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Dana Harris-Bridson
- Indiewire
John Waters thinks mainstream Hollywood films are just as shocking as his gross-out cult classics.The groundbreaking 77-year-old director made his name with the 1972 black comedy ‘Pink Flamingos’ that famously featured the late drag queen Divine eating real dog faeces. He told Variety about how he believes even mainstream Hollywood films have become as shocking as his old work: “That was stunt work! Eating s*** was the ultimate stunt work. It was about showing things that Hollywood wouldn’t show, and that’s no longer the case. “Now they’ll show anything. Even Steven Spielberg. The opening of ‘Saving Private Ryan’ is Herschell Gordon Lewis – I mean, full gore.” John added he thinks the trans representation is one of the few taboos left that is now being explored. He said when asked what he thought the next generation can do to shock people: “The whole trans/nonbinary thing gets on everyone’s nerves,...
- 9/15/2023
- by BANG Showbiz Reporter
- Bang Showbiz
Good morning, Baltimore!
In 1988, director John Waters debuted his wacky, irreverent quasi-musical “Hairspray” in theaters. The story of Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake), a young Baltimore teen desperate to become a star on the Corny Collins show, went on to gross over $8 million at the box office that year on a $2.7 million budget, garnering six Independent Spirit Award nominations and the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. It also marked the mainstream explosion of Waters, whose campy spirit connected with audiences at large as “Hairspray” has since become a bona fide fan favorite, with a long-running Broadway show that was also adapted into a true movie musical in 2007.
Waters, who has gone on to make other cult classics including “Serial Mom” and “Polyestor,” attributes the film’s success to not talking down to its audience, no matter how misguided they might be. “It’s a political movie without anyone preaching,...
In 1988, director John Waters debuted his wacky, irreverent quasi-musical “Hairspray” in theaters. The story of Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake), a young Baltimore teen desperate to become a star on the Corny Collins show, went on to gross over $8 million at the box office that year on a $2.7 million budget, garnering six Independent Spirit Award nominations and the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. It also marked the mainstream explosion of Waters, whose campy spirit connected with audiences at large as “Hairspray” has since become a bona fide fan favorite, with a long-running Broadway show that was also adapted into a true movie musical in 2007.
Waters, who has gone on to make other cult classics including “Serial Mom” and “Polyestor,” attributes the film’s success to not talking down to its audience, no matter how misguided they might be. “It’s a political movie without anyone preaching,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
In his latest feature, Sing Sing, the director Greg Kwedar crafts a sincere story of friendship and artistic expression at Sing Sing, a maximum-security prison in upstate New York. Rehabilitation Through the Arts, or Rta, is a program that helps people in jail cultivate community through theater, dance and other artistic mediums. Using a mix of professional actors and alumni from the program, Kwedar chronicles the experiences of a group of incarcerated men preparing to stage a new and ambitious production. Sing Sing doesn’t set out to be an overtly political film, but its sensitive approach to portraying the lives of its characters makes it an urgent document of our time.
The riots and demonstrations of 2020 renewed conversations about the reach of the carceral state in the U.S. Abolition became a hot topic, but for those unaffected by the tendrils of the American prison system, the lives of...
The riots and demonstrations of 2020 renewed conversations about the reach of the carceral state in the U.S. Abolition became a hot topic, but for those unaffected by the tendrils of the American prison system, the lives of...
- 9/14/2023
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Waters looks positive giddy as he perches on the edge of his chair at the Provincetown Film Festival, chuckling as he recalls the bad reviews Variety gave him back in the day.
I recall one from the 1974 write-up for “Female Trouble” — “‘Camp’ is too elegant a word to describe it all” — and he rolls his eyes at the word “camp.” “No one says that word anymore,” he laughs. “To me, ‘camp’ is like two older gay gentlemen talking about Tiffany lampshades in an antique shop. We were never that. We used ‘trash’ or ‘filth,’ which was more punk, to describe our style.”
Trade reviews offered a strange sort of validation for the budding “smut-eur,” who would take the put-downs and twist them to his advantage back in the early ’70s, turning bad blurbs into good publicity for his gonzo stunts. When Fine Line rereleased Waters’ most notorious film, 1972’s “Pink Flamingos,...
I recall one from the 1974 write-up for “Female Trouble” — “‘Camp’ is too elegant a word to describe it all” — and he rolls his eyes at the word “camp.” “No one says that word anymore,” he laughs. “To me, ‘camp’ is like two older gay gentlemen talking about Tiffany lampshades in an antique shop. We were never that. We used ‘trash’ or ‘filth,’ which was more punk, to describe our style.”
Trade reviews offered a strange sort of validation for the budding “smut-eur,” who would take the put-downs and twist them to his advantage back in the early ’70s, turning bad blurbs into good publicity for his gonzo stunts. When Fine Line rereleased Waters’ most notorious film, 1972’s “Pink Flamingos,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
There are a lot of sci-fi tropes out there ripe for reimagining, and Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Episode 3 does a solid job of defying our expectations on three fronts as the show continues to mine canon for schtick.
From the titular benevolent world-managing AI to Boimler's first mission command to Beta Shift's first rite of passage as lieutenants (junior grade), we bear witness to multiple moments of near disaster. And that single fatality.
The most exciting development is the introduction of the Anomaly Storage Room, a literal treasure trove of potential catastrophes. I'm unsure why the Cerritos isn't dumping all that at Starbase One every chance it gets.
Much like when one moves house and discovers seventeen measuring tapes in various boxes when unpacking, the absurdity of Star Trek knick-knacks is never more apparent than when random McGuffins from a cross-section of franchise series are thrown together.
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From the titular benevolent world-managing AI to Boimler's first mission command to Beta Shift's first rite of passage as lieutenants (junior grade), we bear witness to multiple moments of near disaster. And that single fatality.
The most exciting development is the introduction of the Anomaly Storage Room, a literal treasure trove of potential catastrophes. I'm unsure why the Cerritos isn't dumping all that at Starbase One every chance it gets.
Much like when one moves house and discovers seventeen measuring tapes in various boxes when unpacking, the absurdity of Star Trek knick-knacks is never more apparent than when random McGuffins from a cross-section of franchise series are thrown together.
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- 9/14/2023
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Multiple Maniacs. Photographs by Lawrence Irvine courtesy and copyright Dreamland Studios.John Waters still shocks. While the Pope of Trash may now be something of a respectable elder to queer cinema, appearing on talk shows and making annual movie recommendations for Artforum, his films have retained their ability to surprise and challenge the status quo. Works like Mondo Trasho (1969) and Multiple Maniacs (1970) have kept audiences squirming in their seats (and reaching for the barf bags), but they’ve also gained their long-denied critical understanding. They’re now taken seriously, viewed as earnestly as any kind of “respectable” film that doesn’t feature singing anuses, mother-son incest, or rape via giant lobster. Pink Flamingos (1972) is almost certainly the only film in Sight and Sound’s Top 250 greatest films of all-time list that features its lead eating dog feces from the sidewalk.Yet not every aspect of the Waters canon has been given its rightful due.
- 9/8/2023
- MUBI
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