2012’s The Avengers is widely regarded as one of the best movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date, perfect just the way it is. But little do fans know that the film wasn’t always supposed to unfold the way it did. In fact, this version only reached fans because of Robert Downey Jr., their favorite Oscar winner and former Tony Stark portrayer.
The Avengers (2012).
As it turns out, the original version that filmmaker Joss Whedon had planned for the movie wasn’t meant to include any of the supporting characters from the previous movies in this film at all, which included Gwyneth Paltrow’s Pepper Potts as well. But then Downey Jr. stepped into the picture and went against Whedon’s decision, just to include his character’s love interest in it, too.
Joss Whedon Originally Planned The Avengers to Exclude the Supporting Characters
Although The Avengers is...
The Avengers (2012).
As it turns out, the original version that filmmaker Joss Whedon had planned for the movie wasn’t meant to include any of the supporting characters from the previous movies in this film at all, which included Gwyneth Paltrow’s Pepper Potts as well. But then Downey Jr. stepped into the picture and went against Whedon’s decision, just to include his character’s love interest in it, too.
Joss Whedon Originally Planned The Avengers to Exclude the Supporting Characters
Although The Avengers is...
- 5/10/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The Today Show meteorologist and fan favorite Al Roker was missing from the Monday, May 6th show due to a family crisis. What happened and is everything okay? More so, will this keep him out for a long period of time? Keep reading for all of the details.
Al Roker Has Family Crisis, Missing From Monday Show
Whenever Al Roker is missing from the Today Show, fans immediately get nervous. He has dealt with so many health issues that kept him off of the show. Additionally, he has tried his hand at other passion projects and became a grandfather. There are a lot of things going on in his life that can keep him away for short or long stretches of time. On Monday, May 6th, 2024, viewers were shocked not to see Al’s smiling face and wondered where he was. Was everything okay and when would he be back?...
Al Roker Has Family Crisis, Missing From Monday Show
Whenever Al Roker is missing from the Today Show, fans immediately get nervous. He has dealt with so many health issues that kept him off of the show. Additionally, he has tried his hand at other passion projects and became a grandfather. There are a lot of things going on in his life that can keep him away for short or long stretches of time. On Monday, May 6th, 2024, viewers were shocked not to see Al’s smiling face and wondered where he was. Was everything okay and when would he be back?...
- 5/6/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Al Roker was absent from the Today show on Monday, May 6, as his beloved pet dog, Pepper, recovers from emergency surgery. As reported by People, the legendary weathercaster didn’t appear on either of the NBC morning show’s broadcasts on Monday, as his colleague, Dylan Dreyer, stepped in instead. On Sunday, May 5, Roker took to Instagram to share a gallery of pictures of him and his wife, journalist Deborah Roberts, with Pepper in the animal hospital. In the pics, Pepper is seen with an IV drip in her paw and wearing a protective cone around her head. “Our little girl, Pepper, had emergency surgery but is on the mend. She’s getting great care and is coming home tomorrow. Woof. You can sleep on our bed as much as you want,” Roker wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker) Roberts...
- 5/6/2024
- TV Insider
The Beatles‘ Revolver is one of several great albums that came out in 1966 and changed the entire trajectory of rock music. Donovan, one of the rock stars who made 1966 a watershed year, discussed why so many musicians made history at the same time. At least one of his comments was questionable at best.
Donovan said civil rights inspired The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
When people think about the 1960s, they are probably thinking about the period from 1966 to 1969. That era typified most of the artistic and aesthetic elements that defined the decade. Prior to 1966, 1960s music mostly sounded like 1950s music, as evidenced by Phil Spector’s early girl group songs and The Beatles’ bubblegum rock ‘n’ roll tunes.
During a 2016 interview with Billboard, Donovan discussed the musical legacy of 1966. That was the year of Donovan’s Sunshine Superman, The Beatles’ Revolver, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, and Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde.
Donovan said civil rights inspired The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
When people think about the 1960s, they are probably thinking about the period from 1966 to 1969. That era typified most of the artistic and aesthetic elements that defined the decade. Prior to 1966, 1960s music mostly sounded like 1950s music, as evidenced by Phil Spector’s early girl group songs and The Beatles’ bubblegum rock ‘n’ roll tunes.
During a 2016 interview with Billboard, Donovan discussed the musical legacy of 1966. That was the year of Donovan’s Sunshine Superman, The Beatles’ Revolver, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, and Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde.
- 4/9/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Chrissy Teigen is currently enjoying her vacation in Thailand with her family. The author and model, 38, along with her Grammy-winning musician husband John Legend, and their four children, flew to Thailand to visit her mother Vilailuck “Pepper” Teigen over spring break.
Pepper moved back to Thailand earlier this year to live in her childhood hometown, Korat, reports ‘People’ magazine.
“My family”, Teigen’s caption read as she shared a picture of herself carrying daughter Esti Maxine, 16 months, while stepping into a tuk-tuk.
As per ‘People’, Legend (45) also sat inside the vehicle next to their eldest daughter Luna Simone, 7, and their son Miles Theodore, 5.
In the 2nd photo, Teigen sat on a swinging chair with Luna, son Wren Alexander and Miles, while her smiling husband stood alongside them holding Esti. Flashing beaming smiles again, the third slide featured Pepper as she posed beside her daughter and Miles and Luna.
Meanwhile, the...
Pepper moved back to Thailand earlier this year to live in her childhood hometown, Korat, reports ‘People’ magazine.
“My family”, Teigen’s caption read as she shared a picture of herself carrying daughter Esti Maxine, 16 months, while stepping into a tuk-tuk.
As per ‘People’, Legend (45) also sat inside the vehicle next to their eldest daughter Luna Simone, 7, and their son Miles Theodore, 5.
In the 2nd photo, Teigen sat on a swinging chair with Luna, son Wren Alexander and Miles, while her smiling husband stood alongside them holding Esti. Flashing beaming smiles again, the third slide featured Pepper as she posed beside her daughter and Miles and Luna.
Meanwhile, the...
- 4/2/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Gwyneth Paltrow Once Revealed Robert Downey Jr Cried While Putting On His Iron Man Costume(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow shared a fantastic bond both on and off the screen. They will always remain Iron Man and Pepper Potts for the fans. The fans loved watching Rdj suit up on screen, but they had no idea how he had a nervous breakdown behind the scenes as he cried every time he wore his superhero costume. But Paltrow had an interesting reaction to Rdj’s misery. Keep scrolling for more.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU, started with Gwyneth and Rdj starring Iron Man in 2008. In The Avengers, Rdj persuaded the makers to add Paltro’s character Pepper in the movie to show a different side of Tony Stark, as Potts played a significant role in his character development in the film. Tony would do anything to keep his loved ones secure.
Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow shared a fantastic bond both on and off the screen. They will always remain Iron Man and Pepper Potts for the fans. The fans loved watching Rdj suit up on screen, but they had no idea how he had a nervous breakdown behind the scenes as he cried every time he wore his superhero costume. But Paltrow had an interesting reaction to Rdj’s misery. Keep scrolling for more.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU, started with Gwyneth and Rdj starring Iron Man in 2008. In The Avengers, Rdj persuaded the makers to add Paltro’s character Pepper in the movie to show a different side of Tony Stark, as Potts played a significant role in his character development in the film. Tony would do anything to keep his loved ones secure.
- 3/30/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Considering the complexity of The Beatles‘ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, it makes sense that Paul McCartney has some difficulty singing one of its songs. He said he was instrumental in writing the song. John Lennon might have told a different story.
1 ‘Sgt. Pepper’ song is a vocal challenge for Paul McCartney
During a 2017 interview with Rolling Stone, the “Silly Love Songs” star discussed performing a Sgt. Pepper song live. “I also like doing ‘For the Benefit of Mr. Kite!’ [sic] that’s nice to do,” he said. “With ‘Mr. Kite,’ the thing about it is, it’s quite challenging cause the bass part goes somewhere that the vocal doesn’t go. So it’s like you’ve got to split your body in half and send one half to do the vocal and send the other half to do the bass part. That’s good to do; it’s quite hard to do.
1 ‘Sgt. Pepper’ song is a vocal challenge for Paul McCartney
During a 2017 interview with Rolling Stone, the “Silly Love Songs” star discussed performing a Sgt. Pepper song live. “I also like doing ‘For the Benefit of Mr. Kite!’ [sic] that’s nice to do,” he said. “With ‘Mr. Kite,’ the thing about it is, it’s quite challenging cause the bass part goes somewhere that the vocal doesn’t go. So it’s like you’ve got to split your body in half and send one half to do the vocal and send the other half to do the bass part. That’s good to do; it’s quite hard to do.
- 3/29/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Marianne Faithfull is a singer who served as a muse for The Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger. She said The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is darker than it seems upon first listen. Notably, John Lennon was not the biggest fan of the record.
Marianne Faithfull said The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ is ‘very weird’
Faithfull is a singer most known for her hit “As Tears Go By” and her cover of The Beatles’ “Yesterday.” In her 2008 book Memories, Dreams & Recollections, the singer wrote about her feelings about the Fab Four. “Their sweetness is very superficial,” he said. “You hear the undercurrent in Paul’s bass playing, you hear it in John’s harmonies, you hear it in the call-and-response stuff. Maybe not the first couple of records, but when you get to Revolver and Rubber Soul, things begin to darken.
“And there’s something very weird about Sgt.
Marianne Faithfull said The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ is ‘very weird’
Faithfull is a singer most known for her hit “As Tears Go By” and her cover of The Beatles’ “Yesterday.” In her 2008 book Memories, Dreams & Recollections, the singer wrote about her feelings about the Fab Four. “Their sweetness is very superficial,” he said. “You hear the undercurrent in Paul’s bass playing, you hear it in John’s harmonies, you hear it in the call-and-response stuff. Maybe not the first couple of records, but when you get to Revolver and Rubber Soul, things begin to darken.
“And there’s something very weird about Sgt.
- 3/25/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
One of The Monkees watched The Beatles create a famous part of “A Day in the Life.” Around the same time, The Monkees released their own song that was similarly avant-garde. Both of the songs are five-star classics.
The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz saw The Beatles’ record ‘A Day in the Life’ at a party
During a 2017 interview with Cleveland Scene, Dolenz explained that The Monkees’ sitcom was “about this band that was trying to be The Beatles. Trying to be famous. But on the television show, we never were [famous]. It was the struggle for success that was part of the theme of the show and I think that endeared it to a lot of kids — kids who were in their garages and basements trying to be famous.”
The connection between the Fab Four and the Prefab Four extended beyond that. Dolenz was present for the recordings of certain tracks of Sgt.
The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz saw The Beatles’ record ‘A Day in the Life’ at a party
During a 2017 interview with Cleveland Scene, Dolenz explained that The Monkees’ sitcom was “about this band that was trying to be The Beatles. Trying to be famous. But on the television show, we never were [famous]. It was the struggle for success that was part of the theme of the show and I think that endeared it to a lot of kids — kids who were in their garages and basements trying to be famous.”
The connection between the Fab Four and the Prefab Four extended beyond that. Dolenz was present for the recordings of certain tracks of Sgt.
- 3/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mark Knopfler has teamed up with a host of fellow guitar legends to record a version of his song “Going Home (Theme from Local Hero)” to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.
The Dire Straits frontman tapped Eric Clapton, Slash (Guns N’ Roses), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Brian May (Queen), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Pete Townshend (The Who), Alex Lifeson (Rush), Bruce Springsteen, Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones), Joan Jett, and many more, forming what he has dubbed “Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes.” Notably, the star-studded version opens with the final recorded guitar track by the late Jeff Beck.
Knopfler’s longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher handled the production of the track, which might be the greatest assemblage of guitar talent to co-exist on a single song. The Sgt. Pepper‘s-style artwork was created by Sir Peter Blake.
The full song can be heard below now, featuring...
The Dire Straits frontman tapped Eric Clapton, Slash (Guns N’ Roses), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Brian May (Queen), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Pete Townshend (The Who), Alex Lifeson (Rush), Bruce Springsteen, Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones), Joan Jett, and many more, forming what he has dubbed “Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes.” Notably, the star-studded version opens with the final recorded guitar track by the late Jeff Beck.
Knopfler’s longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher handled the production of the track, which might be the greatest assemblage of guitar talent to co-exist on a single song. The Sgt. Pepper‘s-style artwork was created by Sir Peter Blake.
The full song can be heard below now, featuring...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Did you know that there is a Child’s Play-inspired film from Mexico? If you didn’t, you can thank Vinegar Syndrome’s new label Degausser Video for making 1993’s Herencia Diabólica available for the masses to watch. Or at least for the Vs hardcore fanbase, Chucky completists and anyone else who needs something like this in their lives.
Director Alfredo Salazar, known for his writing connection to the 70s Santo film series, also serves as the writer here to bring us a film seemingly inspired from the Child’s Play franchise. While it has been recently labeled as the “Mexican Child’s Play” (there’s a special feature on the disc with that very title), the killer doll concept is where the comparison should start and end. Despite having some seeds planted by that franchise, Salazar delivers a story that blossoms into something unique.
Tony (Roberto Guinar) receives a letter...
Director Alfredo Salazar, known for his writing connection to the 70s Santo film series, also serves as the writer here to bring us a film seemingly inspired from the Child’s Play franchise. While it has been recently labeled as the “Mexican Child’s Play” (there’s a special feature on the disc with that very title), the killer doll concept is where the comparison should start and end. Despite having some seeds planted by that franchise, Salazar delivers a story that blossoms into something unique.
Tony (Roberto Guinar) receives a letter...
- 3/15/2024
- by Geof Capodanno
- bloody-disgusting.com
Paul McCartney is known for bringing a bit of inspired silliness to his songwriting — after all, one of his most famous his is called “Silly Love Songs!” Paul said he added a joke to The Beatles’ “When I’m Sixty-Four” to make it “funnier.” He said “When I’m Sixty-Four” was inspired by old-school songs he and John Lennon appreciated so much. On the other hand, John said he never could have written “When I’m Sixty-Four.”
Paul McCartney added a line about starving to The Beatles’ ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ as a joke
During a 2012 interview with The Independent, Paul discussed the concept behind “When I’m Sixty-Four.” “It was about myself, looking to the future,” he recalled. “Retirement age of 65 felt too obvious, so I made it a year earlier.”
One of the tune’s most famous lines could have been very different. “‘Will you still need me, will you still feed me...
Paul McCartney added a line about starving to The Beatles’ ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ as a joke
During a 2012 interview with The Independent, Paul discussed the concept behind “When I’m Sixty-Four.” “It was about myself, looking to the future,” he recalled. “Retirement age of 65 felt too obvious, so I made it a year earlier.”
One of the tune’s most famous lines could have been very different. “‘Will you still need me, will you still feed me...
- 3/15/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This is going to be incredibly exciting! Rumor has it that Gwyneth Paltrow will be making a much-awaited return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe alongside the legendary Robert Downey Jr. And not just any character, but the beloved Pepper Potts herself! Is it really true?
As per the recent scoop, Paltrow’s Pepper Potts may be making a comeback in the upcoming MCU’s Armor Wars. Although the Armor Wars television series was first revealed in December 2020, there has not been much information about Don Cheadle’s project since. The creative team behind the project appears to have made the decision to adapt the series into a feature film.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man
For those who might need a little refresher, Paltrow portrayed Pepper Potts, Tony Stark’s fierce and intelligent love interest and devoted confidante, in the Iron Man films. And let’s not...
As per the recent scoop, Paltrow’s Pepper Potts may be making a comeback in the upcoming MCU’s Armor Wars. Although the Armor Wars television series was first revealed in December 2020, there has not been much information about Don Cheadle’s project since. The creative team behind the project appears to have made the decision to adapt the series into a feature film.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man
For those who might need a little refresher, Paltrow portrayed Pepper Potts, Tony Stark’s fierce and intelligent love interest and devoted confidante, in the Iron Man films. And let’s not...
- 3/5/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Beatles producer George Martin worked with the band extensively on each of their albums. He got to know the band and their working style well as they grew as artists. While he was typically happy to see their growth, he said they began taking too many creative liberties beginning with one album. He shared why this became a problem for the group.
George Martin said The Beatles lost focus on one album
In 1967, The Beatles pushed the limits of what was possible with an album when they released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. They continued to push boundaries with their later albums, which Martin viewed as a problem.
“During Magical Mystery Tour I became conscious that the freedom that we’d achieved in Pepper was getting a little bit over the top, and they weren’t really exerting enough mental discipline in a lot of the recordings,” Martin said in The Beatles Anthology.
George Martin said The Beatles lost focus on one album
In 1967, The Beatles pushed the limits of what was possible with an album when they released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. They continued to push boundaries with their later albums, which Martin viewed as a problem.
“During Magical Mystery Tour I became conscious that the freedom that we’d achieved in Pepper was getting a little bit over the top, and they weren’t really exerting enough mental discipline in a lot of the recordings,” Martin said in The Beatles Anthology.
- 3/3/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jon Bernthal, a seasoned luminary in the entertainment industry, has garnered acclaim for his multifaceted portrayals across a spectrum of cinematic ventures. From gritty dramas to action-packed thrillers, Bernthal has demonstrated unparalleled versatility, captivating audiences with his compelling performances.
However, on the horizon lies a potential role that promises to elevate his stature to unprecedented heights.
Jon Bernthal in and as The Punisher
In the forthcoming series The Terror: Devil in Silver, Bernthal is poised to embark on what could be his most commanding on-screen journey yet. Amidst the anticipation of his future endeavors, Bernthal’s portrayal of Frank Castle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Daredevil and Punisher remains a standout achievement in his illustrious career.
Jon Bernthal Ventures into the Depths of Madness in AMC’s The Terror: Devil in Silver
The Terror
Five years after its debut, the acclaimed horror series The Terror is set to make...
However, on the horizon lies a potential role that promises to elevate his stature to unprecedented heights.
Jon Bernthal in and as The Punisher
In the forthcoming series The Terror: Devil in Silver, Bernthal is poised to embark on what could be his most commanding on-screen journey yet. Amidst the anticipation of his future endeavors, Bernthal’s portrayal of Frank Castle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Daredevil and Punisher remains a standout achievement in his illustrious career.
Jon Bernthal Ventures into the Depths of Madness in AMC’s The Terror: Devil in Silver
The Terror
Five years after its debut, the acclaimed horror series The Terror is set to make...
- 3/2/2024
- by Pritha Roy
- FandomWire
The sophisticated Beatles fan can sometimes tell which Beatle wrote which song just by listening to it. The Beatles’ “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da” doesn’t sound like it was written by John Lennon and it wasn’t. However, Paul McCartney said John was behind one of the most important parts of the song. Here’s why that matters.
The Beatles’ ‘Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da’ broke a stereotype
One of the major stereotypes surrounding The Beatles is that John was behind the darker or more experimental tunes while Paul wrote sentimental pop tunes. This theory is not without evidence. After all, Paul was the writer behind “The Long and Winding Road,” “Blackbird,” and “And I Love Her,” while John gave us “Revolution 9,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” and “Across the Universe.” However, there are exceptions to every rule, such as when John added a key component to “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da.”
In the 1997 book Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now,...
The Beatles’ ‘Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da’ broke a stereotype
One of the major stereotypes surrounding The Beatles is that John was behind the darker or more experimental tunes while Paul wrote sentimental pop tunes. This theory is not without evidence. After all, Paul was the writer behind “The Long and Winding Road,” “Blackbird,” and “And I Love Her,” while John gave us “Revolution 9,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” and “Across the Universe.” However, there are exceptions to every rule, such as when John added a key component to “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da.”
In the 1997 book Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even the most die-hard 007 fans know that James Bond movies don’t always hit. There’s the yellow face of You Only Live Twice, the pigeon double-take in Moonraker, the surfing in Die Another Day. But never has the franchise done worse than when a certain Louisiana police officer bumbles into the otherwise solid Live and Let Die.
Yes, I’m talking about Sheriff J.W. Pepper, a loudmouth distraction who sort of makes sense in the American-set Live and Let Die, but then he somehow also shows up in Thailand to further drag down The Man With the Golden Gun.
Modern viewers meeting the character for the first time today will likely be confused by Pepper’s shtick. But to the viewers of the early 1970s, Pepper not only hit as a funny joke, but he was very much in line with Bond’s history of pop culture Johnny-come-latelyisms.
Yes, I’m talking about Sheriff J.W. Pepper, a loudmouth distraction who sort of makes sense in the American-set Live and Let Die, but then he somehow also shows up in Thailand to further drag down The Man With the Golden Gun.
Modern viewers meeting the character for the first time today will likely be confused by Pepper’s shtick. But to the viewers of the early 1970s, Pepper not only hit as a funny joke, but he was very much in line with Bond’s history of pop culture Johnny-come-latelyisms.
- 2/23/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
In recent years, Kanye West has said numerous things that are offensive beyond belief. During West’s early career, he said something far less controversial — that he could not make an album better than The Beatles. He revealed what it would take for another band to outperform the Fab Four. The “I Love It” rapper explained what made him stand out from the competition.
Kanye West said Beatles albums had connected with people their whole lives
During a 2008 interview with MTV, West had the gall to criticize other artists for displaying too much bravado. “Whenever bands come out and say, ‘This album is better than The Beatles,’ it is impossible to make an album better than The Beatles unless you’ve got 30 years,” he explained. “Beatles records — people have known them their whole lives … hopefully five years from now people still play ‘Love Lockdown’ and people still play the records...
Kanye West said Beatles albums had connected with people their whole lives
During a 2008 interview with MTV, West had the gall to criticize other artists for displaying too much bravado. “Whenever bands come out and say, ‘This album is better than The Beatles,’ it is impossible to make an album better than The Beatles unless you’ve got 30 years,” he explained. “Beatles records — people have known them their whole lives … hopefully five years from now people still play ‘Love Lockdown’ and people still play the records...
- 2/23/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney interviewed each other. Swift was shocked to learn Paul wrote a Beatles song from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band when he was a teenager. Despite her comments, the track in question feels like it could have come from a teenage mind.
Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney discussed The Beatles’ song ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’
In a 2020 Rolling Stone article, Swift reacted to Paul’s record McCartney III. “I listened to your new record,” she said. “And I loved a lot of things about it, but it really did feel like kind of a flex to write, produce, and play every instrument on every track. To me, that’s like flexing a muscle and saying, ‘I can do all this on my own if I have to.'”
Paul responded with some insight into his creative process. “Well, I don’t think like that, I must admit,...
Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney discussed The Beatles’ song ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’
In a 2020 Rolling Stone article, Swift reacted to Paul’s record McCartney III. “I listened to your new record,” she said. “And I loved a lot of things about it, but it really did feel like kind of a flex to write, produce, and play every instrument on every track. To me, that’s like flexing a muscle and saying, ‘I can do all this on my own if I have to.'”
Paul responded with some insight into his creative process. “Well, I don’t think like that, I must admit,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Since she always goes for the headshot, Azealia Banks plainly said The Beatles suck when that wasn’t even the topic at hand. She prefers another 1960s band to the Fab Four. Interestingly, John Lennon himself wasn’t always the biggest Beatles fan.
Azealia Banks hates The Beatles but loves 1 John Lennon song
During a 2021 interview with Rolling Stone, Banks was asked her opinion of cancel culture. She responded with a non sequitur: “By the way, I think The Beatles suck.”
The reporter was confused by the out-of-left-field pronouncement. “I said, ‘By the way, I think The Beatles suck,'” Banks reiterated. “I’m a Beach Boys girl,” she explained. Her comment was likely a reference to the fact that The Beatles and The Beach Boys were chart rivals during the mid-1960s. Because the two groups delved into the worlds of both bubblegum pop and psychedelic rock, they are often compared to each other.
Azealia Banks hates The Beatles but loves 1 John Lennon song
During a 2021 interview with Rolling Stone, Banks was asked her opinion of cancel culture. She responded with a non sequitur: “By the way, I think The Beatles suck.”
The reporter was confused by the out-of-left-field pronouncement. “I said, ‘By the way, I think The Beatles suck,'” Banks reiterated. “I’m a Beach Boys girl,” she explained. Her comment was likely a reference to the fact that The Beatles and The Beach Boys were chart rivals during the mid-1960s. Because the two groups delved into the worlds of both bubblegum pop and psychedelic rock, they are often compared to each other.
- 2/8/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
AMC has renewed its supernatural anthology series The Terror for season 3 – and this time, we’re heading for a possibly haunted psychiatric hospital. Jolly.
The first two series of The Terror are spine-chilling, superbly creepy thrillers, and it’s with great pleasure that we’re able to report that the show’s returning with another hair-raising story.
Deadline reports that The Terror has been renewed for season three by AMC, with the new series will based on Victor Lavalle’s novel The Devil in Silver. Lavalle will also write the new series of The Terror with Chris Cantwell.
If the name Lavalle rings a bell, that would be for a good reason. His novel The Changeling was recently adapted into a compelling, thrilling AppleTV+ series of the same name, starring Lakeith Stanfield.
The Devil In Silver follows a man named Pepper, who finds himself committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital.
The first two series of The Terror are spine-chilling, superbly creepy thrillers, and it’s with great pleasure that we’re able to report that the show’s returning with another hair-raising story.
Deadline reports that The Terror has been renewed for season three by AMC, with the new series will based on Victor Lavalle’s novel The Devil in Silver. Lavalle will also write the new series of The Terror with Chris Cantwell.
If the name Lavalle rings a bell, that would be for a good reason. His novel The Changeling was recently adapted into a compelling, thrilling AppleTV+ series of the same name, starring Lakeith Stanfield.
The Devil In Silver follows a man named Pepper, who finds himself committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital.
- 2/7/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
'Historical horror' is not a term that's been especially popularized, but it's most effective when describing the delicious combination of historical events and fictional horror. This subgenre has been quietly enjoying a great run during the last decade or so: not only have there been several movies that brilliantly mix detail-heavy period settings with creepy goings-on but there have been a number of TV shows delving into historical horror with much success, such as Showtime's "Penny Dreadful."
Latest on the scene is AMC's "The Terror," a series that so far has been able to vary its period setting, themes, and even tone thanks to being anthologized season to season. After the first season, which was based on author Dan Simmons' novel "The Terror" (hence the series' name), the second season went on to tell an original tale set in and around the Japanese internment camps in America during WWII.
Latest on the scene is AMC's "The Terror," a series that so far has been able to vary its period setting, themes, and even tone thanks to being anthologized season to season. After the first season, which was based on author Dan Simmons' novel "The Terror" (hence the series' name), the second season went on to tell an original tale set in and around the Japanese internment camps in America during WWII.
- 2/7/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
It’s been five years since the last installment of The Terror, but season 3 is finally on the way.
AMC has ordered The Terror: Devil in Silver, a six-part series based on the novel written by Victor Lavalle. The story follows Pepper, “a working-class moving man who, through a combination of bad luck and a bad temper, finds himself wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital – an institution filled with the people society would rather forget. There, he must contend with patients who work against him, doctors who harbor grim secrets and perhaps even the very devil himself. As Pepper navigates a hellscape where nothing is as it seems, he finds that the only path to freedom is to face down the entity that thrives on the suffering within New Hyde’s walls. But doing so might prove that the worst demons of all live inside him.“
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AMC has ordered The Terror: Devil in Silver, a six-part series based on the novel written by Victor Lavalle. The story follows Pepper, “a working-class moving man who, through a combination of bad luck and a bad temper, finds himself wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital – an institution filled with the people society would rather forget. There, he must contend with patients who work against him, doctors who harbor grim secrets and perhaps even the very devil himself. As Pepper navigates a hellscape where nothing is as it seems, he finds that the only path to freedom is to face down the entity that thrives on the suffering within New Hyde’s walls. But doing so might prove that the worst demons of all live inside him.“
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- 2/7/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
AMC has renewed their first TV show of 2024.
This first renewal is rather unique. It’s also a TV show that last aired in 2019 with a five year gap between the last new episode and today’s renewal.
Keep reading to find out which TV show has been renewed by AMC…
Scroll down to see the very first AMC renewal of 2024.
The Terror – Renewed for Season 3!
AMC has officially renewed The Terror for a third installment! Deadline reports that the third installment will be The Terror: Devil in Silver. The Terror: Infamy premiered in 2019.
This new season is based on the novel “The Devil in Silver” by Victor Lavalle, who is also co-writing this season alongside Chris Cantwell. All six episodes will premiere in 2025.
Here’s a synopsis, per Deadline: “The Terror: Devil in Silver tells the story of Pepper – a working class moving man, who through a combination of...
This first renewal is rather unique. It’s also a TV show that last aired in 2019 with a five year gap between the last new episode and today’s renewal.
Keep reading to find out which TV show has been renewed by AMC…
Scroll down to see the very first AMC renewal of 2024.
The Terror – Renewed for Season 3!
AMC has officially renewed The Terror for a third installment! Deadline reports that the third installment will be The Terror: Devil in Silver. The Terror: Infamy premiered in 2019.
This new season is based on the novel “The Devil in Silver” by Victor Lavalle, who is also co-writing this season alongside Chris Cantwell. All six episodes will premiere in 2025.
Here’s a synopsis, per Deadline: “The Terror: Devil in Silver tells the story of Pepper – a working class moving man, who through a combination of...
- 2/6/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
AMC’s anthology series “The Terror” kicked off back in 2018 and continued with second season “The Terror: Infamy” in 2019. Five years later, “The Terror” is returning to AMC.
AMC has announced today that “The Terror: Devil in Silver,” a new installment in the anthology series, is coming to AMC and AMC+ in 2025. Check out teaser art below.
The first season of the supernatural drama, based on Dan Simmons’ novel and aired in 2018, was set on the frigid decks of a Victorian Era sailing ship following a doomed course, while season two, “The Terror: Infamy,” which premiered in August 2019, centered on a malevolent, shape-shifting force that is locked up with prisoners in a Japanese internment camp.
The new season is based on Victor Lavalle’s novel, The Devil in Silver.
“The Terror: Devil in Silver” tells the story of Pepper – a working class moving man, who through a combination of bad luck and a bad temper,...
AMC has announced today that “The Terror: Devil in Silver,” a new installment in the anthology series, is coming to AMC and AMC+ in 2025. Check out teaser art below.
The first season of the supernatural drama, based on Dan Simmons’ novel and aired in 2018, was set on the frigid decks of a Victorian Era sailing ship following a doomed course, while season two, “The Terror: Infamy,” which premiered in August 2019, centered on a malevolent, shape-shifting force that is locked up with prisoners in a Japanese internment camp.
The new season is based on Victor Lavalle’s novel, The Devil in Silver.
“The Terror: Devil in Silver” tells the story of Pepper – a working class moving man, who through a combination of bad luck and a bad temper,...
- 2/6/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Fresh Terror is due to strike AMC and AMC+ next year.
AMC Networks on Tuesday greenlit a third installment of its horror anthology series The Terror, which aired its first two seasons in spring 2018 and summer/fall 2019.
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The new season, titled The Terror: Devil in Silver, is based on the 2012 Victor Lavalle novel The Devil in Silver and will premiere six episodes in 2025.
The Terror: Devil...
AMC Networks on Tuesday greenlit a third installment of its horror anthology series The Terror, which aired its first two seasons in spring 2018 and summer/fall 2019.
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The new season, titled The Terror: Devil in Silver, is based on the 2012 Victor Lavalle novel The Devil in Silver and will premiere six episodes in 2025.
The Terror: Devil...
- 2/6/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
AMC has ordered Season 3 of the supernatural anthology series “The Terror.”
The third installment of the series will be based on the novel “The Devil in Silver” by Victor Lavalle. AMC has ordered six episodes, with the series slated to debut on AMC and AMC+ in 2025.
Chris Cantwell, who previously worked on the AMC shows “Halt & Catch Fire” and “Lodge 49,” will write and executive produce the season alongside Lavalle. Karyn Kusama is attached to direct the first two episodes and executive produce the series. Additional executive producers are David Zucker of Scott Free, Alexandra Milchan of Emjag, Guymon Casady of Management 360, and Scott Lambert of Anjulia Productions. AMC Studios will produce.
“’The Terror’ anthology series has already delivered to fans two unforgettable seasons of storytelling that blend real-world events and characters with a terrifying and mysterious supernatural element,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks.
The third installment of the series will be based on the novel “The Devil in Silver” by Victor Lavalle. AMC has ordered six episodes, with the series slated to debut on AMC and AMC+ in 2025.
Chris Cantwell, who previously worked on the AMC shows “Halt & Catch Fire” and “Lodge 49,” will write and executive produce the season alongside Lavalle. Karyn Kusama is attached to direct the first two episodes and executive produce the series. Additional executive producers are David Zucker of Scott Free, Alexandra Milchan of Emjag, Guymon Casady of Management 360, and Scott Lambert of Anjulia Productions. AMC Studios will produce.
“’The Terror’ anthology series has already delivered to fans two unforgettable seasons of storytelling that blend real-world events and characters with a terrifying and mysterious supernatural element,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks.
- 2/6/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“The Terror” is returning to AMC for a third season. AMC Networks President of Entertainment Dan McDermott announced the renewal during its session at the Television Critics Association’s 2024 winter tour.
The next installment of the AMC horror anthology will be titled “Devil in Silver” and is expected to premiere on AMC and AMC+ with six episodes in 2025.
Based on the novel by Victor Lavalle, which was first published in 2012, the story follows a working class inmate unfairly trapped in a mental institution. As well as dealing with patients who work against him and secretive doctors, he’s confronted with what very well may be the Devil himself. The more Pepper tries to navigate this hell, the more he realizes the only chance at freedom lies in taking down this mysterious creature. Doing so may spawn the worst demons of all.
Chris Cantwell, who is best known for “Halt and Catch Fire,...
The next installment of the AMC horror anthology will be titled “Devil in Silver” and is expected to premiere on AMC and AMC+ with six episodes in 2025.
Based on the novel by Victor Lavalle, which was first published in 2012, the story follows a working class inmate unfairly trapped in a mental institution. As well as dealing with patients who work against him and secretive doctors, he’s confronted with what very well may be the Devil himself. The more Pepper tries to navigate this hell, the more he realizes the only chance at freedom lies in taking down this mysterious creature. Doing so may spawn the worst demons of all.
Chris Cantwell, who is best known for “Halt and Catch Fire,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
The Terror, one of AMC’s hit franchises, is returning to the network more than five years after its last season.
The network has ordered The Terror: Devil in Silver as the third installment in the anthology series. It comes after Season 2 – The Terror: Infamy – premiered in 2019.
The six-part series premiering in 2025 is based on The Devil in Silver, a novel written by Victor Lavalle. He is writing the new iteration alongside Chris Cantwell, who who was showrunner on AMC’s 2014-17 drama Halt and Catch Fire.
Back in 2020, then AMC boss Sarah Barnett told Deadline that it was interested in a third run and was eyeing topics for development.
The Terror: Devil in Silver tells the story of Pepper, a working-class moving man who, through a combination of bad luck and a bad temper, finds himself wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital – an institution filled with the people society would rather forget.
The network has ordered The Terror: Devil in Silver as the third installment in the anthology series. It comes after Season 2 – The Terror: Infamy – premiered in 2019.
The six-part series premiering in 2025 is based on The Devil in Silver, a novel written by Victor Lavalle. He is writing the new iteration alongside Chris Cantwell, who who was showrunner on AMC’s 2014-17 drama Halt and Catch Fire.
Back in 2020, then AMC boss Sarah Barnett told Deadline that it was interested in a third run and was eyeing topics for development.
The Terror: Devil in Silver tells the story of Pepper, a working-class moving man who, through a combination of bad luck and a bad temper, finds himself wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital – an institution filled with the people society would rather forget.
- 2/6/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Following a nearly five-year absence, AMC is revisiting anthology The Terror for a third cycle.
The basic-cable network on Tuesday, ahead of its time at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, announced that the horror franchise will return for a third season and will be subtitled Devil in Silver, with the new cycle based on the book of the same name by Victor Lavalle.
The author will team with Chris Cantwell (AMC’s own Halt and Catch Fire) to write the six-episode season, which is expected to air on the cabler in 2025.
AMC says Devil in Silver “tells the story of Pepper — a working-class moving man, who through a combination of bad luck and a bad temper, finds himself wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital — an institution filled with the people society would rather forget. There, he must contend with patients who work against him, doctors who harbor grim secrets,...
The basic-cable network on Tuesday, ahead of its time at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, announced that the horror franchise will return for a third season and will be subtitled Devil in Silver, with the new cycle based on the book of the same name by Victor Lavalle.
The author will team with Chris Cantwell (AMC’s own Halt and Catch Fire) to write the six-episode season, which is expected to air on the cabler in 2025.
AMC says Devil in Silver “tells the story of Pepper — a working-class moving man, who through a combination of bad luck and a bad temper, finds himself wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital — an institution filled with the people society would rather forget. There, he must contend with patients who work against him, doctors who harbor grim secrets,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Beach Boys‘ Pet Sounds famously inspired The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The influence is most prominent in one of Sgt. Pepper‘s most chaotic songs. Paul McCartney and John Lennon both gave fans insight into the American artists who inspired Sgt. Pepper.
A song from The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ uses pet sounds like The Beach Boys
Pet Sounds includes … pet sounds. The song “Caroline, No” features barking dogs near the end of the track. The use of animal noises in the album was one of Brian Wilson’s most innovative moves. To this day, it inspires musicians to use unusual noises in their work.
One Sgt. Pepper track, “Good Morning Good Morning,” uses animal noises as well. They seem to represent how the song’s protagonists feel overwhelmed. “Good Morning Good Morning” isn’t one of the more acclaimed songs from Sgt. Pepper but it...
A song from The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ uses pet sounds like The Beach Boys
Pet Sounds includes … pet sounds. The song “Caroline, No” features barking dogs near the end of the track. The use of animal noises in the album was one of Brian Wilson’s most innovative moves. To this day, it inspires musicians to use unusual noises in their work.
One Sgt. Pepper track, “Good Morning Good Morning,” uses animal noises as well. They seem to represent how the song’s protagonists feel overwhelmed. “Good Morning Good Morning” isn’t one of the more acclaimed songs from Sgt. Pepper but it...
- 2/4/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds famously inspired The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The influence is most prominent in one of Sgt’ Pepper’s most chaotic songs. Paul McCartney and John Lennon both gave fans insight into the American artists who inspired Sgt. Pepper.
Pet Sounds is known for including … pet sounds. The song “Caroline, No” features barking dogs near the end of the track. The use of animal noises in the album was one of Brian Wilson’s most innovative moves. To this day, it inspires musicians to use unusual noises in their work.
One Sgt. Pepper track, “Good Morning Good Morning,” uses animal noises as well. They seem to represent how the song’s protagonists feel overwhelmed. “Good Morning Good Morning” isn’t one of the more acclaimed songs from Sgt. Pepper but it’s arguably one of the more experimental.
The Beatles partly recorded the album in character.
Pet Sounds is known for including … pet sounds. The song “Caroline, No” features barking dogs near the end of the track. The use of animal noises in the album was one of Brian Wilson’s most innovative moves. To this day, it inspires musicians to use unusual noises in their work.
One Sgt. Pepper track, “Good Morning Good Morning,” uses animal noises as well. They seem to represent how the song’s protagonists feel overwhelmed. “Good Morning Good Morning” isn’t one of the more acclaimed songs from Sgt. Pepper but it’s arguably one of the more experimental.
The Beatles partly recorded the album in character.
- 2/4/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The biggest Grammy Award of the night is Album of the Year, meant to honor complete pieces of work that defined the music scene and impacted the culture throughout the eligibility period. The award has gone to some of the most influential records of all time, including The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Adele’s “21.” While some years are more uncertain than others, this year the category seems to be a two-horse race, although a few other players might sneak their way through as well.
The frontrunners here are Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” and Sza’s “Sos.” Both records are massive commercial successes, finishing 2023 as the second and third biggest albums of the year, respectively. Both have also managed to be career peaks for these already uber-popular stars.
In Sza’s case, “Sos” was her sophomore album and served as proof that...
The frontrunners here are Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” and Sza’s “Sos.” Both records are massive commercial successes, finishing 2023 as the second and third biggest albums of the year, respectively. Both have also managed to be career peaks for these already uber-popular stars.
In Sza’s case, “Sos” was her sophomore album and served as proof that...
- 1/30/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Paul McCartney isn’t always the most confident man. He once freaked out that The Beatles’ Revolver was entirely out of tune. He explained how the other Beatles reacted to his feelings. John Lennon had something interesting to say about Revolver in retrospect.
Paul McCartney said listening to The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ horrified him
During a 2018 interview with 60 Minutes, Paul called Revolver “one of the early Beatles records.” That’s an odd statement. The Beatles bubblegum albums like Please Please Me are usually classified as their early records. Revolver came in the latter half of the band’s career and they’d already made the transition to psychedelic music by that point. Then again, Paul probably has a better understanding of The Beatles’ chronology than anyone else.
Paul wasn’t always a fan of Revolver. “I got the horrors one day,” he said. “I thought it was outta tune. I...
Paul McCartney said listening to The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ horrified him
During a 2018 interview with 60 Minutes, Paul called Revolver “one of the early Beatles records.” That’s an odd statement. The Beatles bubblegum albums like Please Please Me are usually classified as their early records. Revolver came in the latter half of the band’s career and they’d already made the transition to psychedelic music by that point. Then again, Paul probably has a better understanding of The Beatles’ chronology than anyone else.
Paul wasn’t always a fan of Revolver. “I got the horrors one day,” he said. “I thought it was outta tune. I...
- 1/28/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Chrissy Teigen has revealed that her mom Vilailuck “Pepper” Teigen has moved back home to Thailand.
The 38-year-old Chrissy & Dave Dine Out co-host shared the news while promoting her upcoming Freeform series, noting that this is the first that her family has really revealed her mom left.
Pepper has been living with Chrissy and hubby John Legend for several years, helping care for their children.
Keep reading to find out more…
“She actually just recently moved to Thailand,” Chrissy said on SiriusXM’s The Happy Hour. “We haven’t really told the world or the internets, and everyone is probably going to be so confused. Yeah, she is meant to go live her best life. She, you know, obviously loves taking care of her grandchildren. But seeing her every day at home doing that and being there with us was so special and so amazing. But she’s young enough...
The 38-year-old Chrissy & Dave Dine Out co-host shared the news while promoting her upcoming Freeform series, noting that this is the first that her family has really revealed her mom left.
Pepper has been living with Chrissy and hubby John Legend for several years, helping care for their children.
Keep reading to find out more…
“She actually just recently moved to Thailand,” Chrissy said on SiriusXM’s The Happy Hour. “We haven’t really told the world or the internets, and everyone is probably going to be so confused. Yeah, she is meant to go live her best life. She, you know, obviously loves taking care of her grandchildren. But seeing her every day at home doing that and being there with us was so special and so amazing. But she’s young enough...
- 1/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Jamie Foxx’s favorite Beatles song is from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. And while hee made a good choice, Foxx associates the tune with an infamous movie. Here’s a look at one of the most widely hated movies of the 1970s and its connection to The Beatles.
Jamie Foxx said all of The Beatles’ songs displayed their ‘incredible talent’
During a 2009 interview with Cleveland.com, Foxx was asked to name the Fab Four tune he likes the most. He chose the title track from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is a hard-rock ditty and a far cry from Foxx’s soul/hip-hop style.
“That sticks out because of the movie,” he opined. “Everything they did … incredible talent, man. It’s just amazing how great they were, how they influenced our culture, and how the music still stands up today.
Jamie Foxx said all of The Beatles’ songs displayed their ‘incredible talent’
During a 2009 interview with Cleveland.com, Foxx was asked to name the Fab Four tune he likes the most. He chose the title track from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is a hard-rock ditty and a far cry from Foxx’s soul/hip-hop style.
“That sticks out because of the movie,” he opined. “Everything they did … incredible talent, man. It’s just amazing how great they were, how they influenced our culture, and how the music still stands up today.
- 1/22/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Joe Perry of Aerosmith was asked to name his favorite Beatles song and he picked a classic track from The White Album. The tune in question doesn’t sound much like Aerosmith’s hits, but it was innovative nonetheless. Perry also revealed what he thought when he heard that one of The Beatles died.
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry loved a fusion song from The Beatles’ ‘The White Album’
During a 2009 interview with Cleveland.com, Perry named his favorite Beatles song: “Tomorrow Never Knows,” from The White Album. “Tomorrow Never Knows” is one of the most famous examples of raga rock, a genre fusing Indian classical music with Western rock ‘n’ roll. While “Tomorrow Never Knows” is distinct from Aerosmith’s hits, Aerosmith did experiment with raga rock on their album Nine Lives.
Perry explained why the Fab Four are so important. “The Beatles did everything long before anyone else,” he opined.
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry loved a fusion song from The Beatles’ ‘The White Album’
During a 2009 interview with Cleveland.com, Perry named his favorite Beatles song: “Tomorrow Never Knows,” from The White Album. “Tomorrow Never Knows” is one of the most famous examples of raga rock, a genre fusing Indian classical music with Western rock ‘n’ roll. While “Tomorrow Never Knows” is distinct from Aerosmith’s hits, Aerosmith did experiment with raga rock on their album Nine Lives.
Perry explained why the Fab Four are so important. “The Beatles did everything long before anyone else,” he opined.
- 1/16/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles‘ songs don’t sound much like Blink-182’s. Despite this, Mark Hoppus from Blink-182 is a big fan of one of The Beatles’ ballads from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The track in question is underrated.
Mark Hoppus from Blink-182 said 1 Beatles song gets him choked up
During a 2009 interview with Cleveland.com, Hoppus was asked to name his favorite Beatles song. He picked “She’s Leaving Home,” a ballad from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. While “She’s Leaving Home” is part of one of the biggest albums of all time, it doesn’t garner as much attention as other tracks on Sgt. Pepper such as “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and “A Day in the Life.” It’s also nowhere near as famous as other Beatles ballads like “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” or “The Long and Winding Road.”
“She’s Leaving Home” has a huge impact on Hoppus.
Mark Hoppus from Blink-182 said 1 Beatles song gets him choked up
During a 2009 interview with Cleveland.com, Hoppus was asked to name his favorite Beatles song. He picked “She’s Leaving Home,” a ballad from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. While “She’s Leaving Home” is part of one of the biggest albums of all time, it doesn’t garner as much attention as other tracks on Sgt. Pepper such as “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and “A Day in the Life.” It’s also nowhere near as famous as other Beatles ballads like “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” or “The Long and Winding Road.”
“She’s Leaving Home” has a huge impact on Hoppus.
- 1/15/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prime Video has given a series order to Criminal, a drama based on the multi-Eisner Award-winning graphic novel series created by Ed Brubaker, who writes the comic, and Sean Phillips, who illustrates it. Brubaker, who penned the pilot script, will co-showrun the TV series with crime fiction author Jordan Harper (Hightown).
The project, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, has been on fast track development at Amazon, which opened a writers room in early 2023. The process was interrupted by the WGA strike.
Criminal is described as an interlocking universe of crime stories. As Brubaker explained to Deadline in a 2019 interview, “Criminal tells the interweaving saga of several generations of families tied together by the crimes and murders of the past.”
Brubaker and Harper executive produce alongside Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett and Legendary Television.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,...
The project, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, has been on fast track development at Amazon, which opened a writers room in early 2023. The process was interrupted by the WGA strike.
Criminal is described as an interlocking universe of crime stories. As Brubaker explained to Deadline in a 2019 interview, “Criminal tells the interweaving saga of several generations of families tied together by the crimes and murders of the past.”
Brubaker and Harper executive produce alongside Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett and Legendary Television.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Ed Brubaker’s Criminal is moving forward at Amazon.
Nearly a year since it was first put in development, the retail giant and streamer has handed out a formal series order for the drama series based on the interlocking world of crime stories from the comic book powerhouse.
Brubaker, whose TV credits include Westworld and Batman: Caped Crusader, will serve as showrunner alongside crime fiction author Jordan Harper (Hightown, Gotham). Sean Phillips, who co-created Criminal alongside Brubaker, will also exec produce alongside Brubaker and Harper as well as Sarah Carbiener and Phillip Barnett. Legendary Television will also be credited as an exec producer. Amazon MGM Studios is the studio.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development, Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story,...
Nearly a year since it was first put in development, the retail giant and streamer has handed out a formal series order for the drama series based on the interlocking world of crime stories from the comic book powerhouse.
Brubaker, whose TV credits include Westworld and Batman: Caped Crusader, will serve as showrunner alongside crime fiction author Jordan Harper (Hightown, Gotham). Sean Phillips, who co-created Criminal alongside Brubaker, will also exec produce alongside Brubaker and Harper as well as Sarah Carbiener and Phillip Barnett. Legendary Television will also be credited as an exec producer. Amazon MGM Studios is the studio.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development, Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Is the Denver season of Married at First Sight cursed? The Lifetime reality series has had its share of chaotic seasons filled with bad matches and tearful breakups. But season 17 is proving to be a bust on a whole new level. The show – which has already featured one runaway bride and one painful split – kicked off 2024 with a downer of an episode that saw yet another pair go their separate ways. However, there’s still hope for a happily ever after for one cast member, as the Mafs experts offer jilted groom Michael a second chance to walk down the aisle. But will he be willing to take another chance on love?
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Jan. 3 episode of Married at First Sight Season 17.]
The ‘Married at First Sight’ experts offer Michael a do-over
Considering that Married at First Sight follows complete strangers who agree to get hitched sight unseen, it’s stunning that the show’s...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Jan. 3 episode of Married at First Sight Season 17.]
The ‘Married at First Sight’ experts offer Michael a do-over
Considering that Married at First Sight follows complete strangers who agree to get hitched sight unseen, it’s stunning that the show’s...
- 1/4/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Although she may not remember, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared as Pepper Potts in Joss Whedon's 2012 film "The Avengers," a massive blockbuster that teamed up characters from five previous superhero movies into an ultra-powerful freelance military force. It was the third time Paltrow was in the film series, having appeared in "Iron Man" and "Iron Man 2" previously. In Jon Favreau's first "Iron Man," Pepper Potts and the title hero, played by Robert Downey, Jr., had a tempestuous professional relationship. Pepper capably and resentfully served as Tony Stark's personal assistant and as the chief wrangler of all his businesses. He, meanwhile, felt free to be an a-hole "genius maverick" who loved giving interviews in between bouts of drinking and hooking up.
Over the course of the "Iron Man" movies, Pepper and Iron Man grew closer and closer, revealing personal details about themselves and admitting a long-held attraction. It also...
Over the course of the "Iron Man" movies, Pepper and Iron Man grew closer and closer, revealing personal details about themselves and admitting a long-held attraction. It also...
- 12/25/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Beatles‘ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band probably has the most famous album artwork ever. Despite this, one of the artists who created the cover wasn’t much of a Beatlemaniac. At the time, she was more interested in one of the singers who inspired The Beatles. She discussed what she thought of the Fab Four after spending some time with them.
An artist compared working on The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover to meeting Marilyn Monroe
Jann Haworth and her then-husband Peter Blake were the artists behind the Sgt. Pepper artwork. During a 2017 interview with Good Times, Haworth revealed she wasn’t too impressed with The Beatles at the time.
“I always had a fairly detached sense with The Beatles, because my ear was American and I was interested in, you know, Bo Diddley and that area of music,” she said. “Chuck Berry and stuff was what I was tuned to.
An artist compared working on The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover to meeting Marilyn Monroe
Jann Haworth and her then-husband Peter Blake were the artists behind the Sgt. Pepper artwork. During a 2017 interview with Good Times, Haworth revealed she wasn’t too impressed with The Beatles at the time.
“I always had a fairly detached sense with The Beatles, because my ear was American and I was interested in, you know, Bo Diddley and that area of music,” she said. “Chuck Berry and stuff was what I was tuned to.
- 12/20/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even though Elvis Presley deserved to be there, he’s not on the cover of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Paul McCartney explained why this was the case. Interestingly, some of the “Hound Dog” singer’s contemporaries are on the album cover.
Elvis Presley isn’t on The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover but Bob Dylan is
The cover of Sgt. Pepper pays tribute to people from all fields, including non-fiction writers, fiction writers, actors, athletes, political leaders, and religious leaders. Surprisingly, only a handful of these figures are musicians. Headshots of 1960s icons Bob Dylan and Dion Dimucci are visible on the record, and a doll wears a shirt reading “Welcome The Rolling Stones Good Guys.” Singer-actors like Shirley Temple, Diana Dors, and Marilyn Monroe are part of the artwork as well. Despite this, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is nowhere to be seen.
According to the History Channel,...
Elvis Presley isn’t on The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover but Bob Dylan is
The cover of Sgt. Pepper pays tribute to people from all fields, including non-fiction writers, fiction writers, actors, athletes, political leaders, and religious leaders. Surprisingly, only a handful of these figures are musicians. Headshots of 1960s icons Bob Dylan and Dion Dimucci are visible on the record, and a doll wears a shirt reading “Welcome The Rolling Stones Good Guys.” Singer-actors like Shirley Temple, Diana Dors, and Marilyn Monroe are part of the artwork as well. Despite this, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is nowhere to be seen.
According to the History Channel,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The final cover of The Beatles‘ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band doesn’t reflect the Fab Four’s original idea. The Beatles removed one star from the image for financial reasons. The star might have made a huge mistake when he corresponded with The Beatles.
An artist said the creation of The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover was ‘pretty funny’
Jann Haworth was one of the artists behind the Sgt. Pepper artwork. Famously, the record includes the visages of many celebrities, writers, and historical figures. During a 2017 interview with Good Times, Haworth said The Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, decided the band needed permission to use the famous figures’ images late in the creative process.
“And the story as it’s written up is that Emi thought of this, but as it was presented to me it was Brian saying ‘Oh my god, we’ve got to get this straightened out,...
An artist said the creation of The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover was ‘pretty funny’
Jann Haworth was one of the artists behind the Sgt. Pepper artwork. Famously, the record includes the visages of many celebrities, writers, and historical figures. During a 2017 interview with Good Times, Haworth said The Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, decided the band needed permission to use the famous figures’ images late in the creative process.
“And the story as it’s written up is that Emi thought of this, but as it was presented to me it was Brian saying ‘Oh my god, we’ve got to get this straightened out,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Artists from different genres and eras can create similar songs. Rihanna‘s “Diamonds” has some interesting similarities to a song from The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Both tracks have the same central theme, even if that isn’t obvious at first.
Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ was co-written by a pop star and a pair of important producers
Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen are a pair of musical producers collectively known as Stargate. Stargate produced big singles like Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable,” Selena Gomez’s “Come & Get It,” and Katy Perry’s “Firework.” They’ve also worked on several Rihanna hits, including “Diamonds,” which they co-wrote with pop star Sia. During a 2018 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hermansen said they wanted to write something different, and Sia spontaneously came up with a lyric about “diamonds in the sky.”
There is one other pop hit with similar lyrics:...
Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ was co-written by a pop star and a pair of important producers
Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen are a pair of musical producers collectively known as Stargate. Stargate produced big singles like Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable,” Selena Gomez’s “Come & Get It,” and Katy Perry’s “Firework.” They’ve also worked on several Rihanna hits, including “Diamonds,” which they co-wrote with pop star Sia. During a 2018 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hermansen said they wanted to write something different, and Sia spontaneously came up with a lyric about “diamonds in the sky.”
There is one other pop hit with similar lyrics:...
- 12/13/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In Jon Favreau's 2008 film "Iron Man," the playboy weapons industrialist Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) has an ethical crisis about his line of work following a traumatic kidnapping incident. Tony was held hostage in a cave by a rogue terrorist (Faran Tahir) who was using the weapons his company produced to spread chaos and death in the Middle East. With the help of a fellow kidnapping victim, a doctor named Ho Yinsen (Shaun Toub), Tony builds a high-tech, weaponized suit of armor to escape his cave. Sadly, Yinsen is killed in the process. Tony returns to the United States broken and sad, and soon announces that his company will no longer be making weapons.
No one is more startled by Tony's change of heart than his long-suffering personal assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow). For years, Pepper took care of Tony's business, but also his messy personal life; early in the film,...
No one is more startled by Tony's change of heart than his long-suffering personal assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow). For years, Pepper took care of Tony's business, but also his messy personal life; early in the film,...
- 12/10/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Paul McCartney said the B-side of The Beatles’ song “Let It Be” was a joke. Paul was a huge fan of this joke song. Notably, the tune wasn’t included on a Beatles album for years.
Paul McCartney said 1 Beatles song might have contained a ‘signal’ for Yoko Ono
In the 1997 book Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now, Paul discussed the origin of The Beatles’ “You Know My Name (Look Up the Number).” “John had arrived one night with this song which was basically a mantra: ‘You know my name, look up the number. You know my name, look up the number,'” he said. “And I never knew who he was aiming that at, it might have been an early signal to Yoko.”
John never imagined the song as anything more lyrical. “It was John’s original idea and that was the complete lyric,” he said. “He brought it...
Paul McCartney said 1 Beatles song might have contained a ‘signal’ for Yoko Ono
In the 1997 book Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now, Paul discussed the origin of The Beatles’ “You Know My Name (Look Up the Number).” “John had arrived one night with this song which was basically a mantra: ‘You know my name, look up the number. You know my name, look up the number,'” he said. “And I never knew who he was aiming that at, it might have been an early signal to Yoko.”
John never imagined the song as anything more lyrical. “It was John’s original idea and that was the complete lyric,” he said. “He brought it...
- 12/10/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Eddie Murphy as ‘Chris Carver’ stars in Candy Cane Lane Photo: Claudette Barius © Amazon Content Services LLC
Candy Cane Lane is a light, pleasant little holiday treat, much like the candy its name suggests. The family comedy takes place on one of those streets nearly every town has, the one where neighbors out-do each other with the decorations, competing for the neighborhood honor of being named the annual winner. This story centers on one of those suburban families, headed by dad Chris Carver (Eddie Murphy). Chris Carver does indeed carve, in this case, handmade holiday decorations, which are overlooked for the prize every year. He is married to Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and they have three kids, Nicholas (Thaddeus J. Mixson), Joy (Genneya Walton), and Holly (Madison Thomas). Seeing a pattern here?
In case you missed, the film thoughtfully points that Christmas naming theme out for you in one scene.
Candy Cane Lane is a light, pleasant little holiday treat, much like the candy its name suggests. The family comedy takes place on one of those streets nearly every town has, the one where neighbors out-do each other with the decorations, competing for the neighborhood honor of being named the annual winner. This story centers on one of those suburban families, headed by dad Chris Carver (Eddie Murphy). Chris Carver does indeed carve, in this case, handmade holiday decorations, which are overlooked for the prize every year. He is married to Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and they have three kids, Nicholas (Thaddeus J. Mixson), Joy (Genneya Walton), and Holly (Madison Thomas). Seeing a pattern here?
In case you missed, the film thoughtfully points that Christmas naming theme out for you in one scene.
- 12/8/2023
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
To celebrate the release of Candy Cane Lane, the new original movie streaming soon on Prime Video, we had the pleasure of chatting to some of its filmmakers and get a little festive.
Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Chatting to writer Kelly Younger and director Reginald Hudlin (who reunites...
Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Chatting to writer Kelly Younger and director Reginald Hudlin (who reunites...
- 12/8/2023
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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