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Christopher Nolan calls Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ movie distribution an “incredible lesson” for studios
Christopher Nolan has praised Taylor Swift for her innovative approach in releasing her concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, directly through AMC theatres. READ MORE: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ concert film review: this is cinema (Taylor’s version) Nolan said that Swift’s deal with AMC is an “incredible lesson” for studios that are reluctant to embrace the theatrical experience, IndieWire reported. Swift’s concert film, which documents her six-night residency at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, broke records for the highest-grossing concert film or documentary of all time, earning $123.5 million globally in its opening weekend. Swift also notably sold...
U2 add more dates to Las Vegas Sphere residency
U2 are set to extend their residency at the new Sphere venue in Las Vegas, adding an extra 11 dates to the run. READ MORE: U2 live in Las Vegas: a dazzling opening night at the $2 billion Sphere Held at the newly launched venue in Nevada, the Irish rock veterans became the first artist to perform at the Sphere and are currently underway with their residency which sees them perform some ‘Achtung Baby’ deep cuts for the first time in 30 years along with other classic hits. The live shows – titled ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’ –...
‘Bodies’ soundtrack: every song in the new Netflix series
Stephen Graham stars in new Netflix sci-fi cop drama Bodies, which landed on the streaming service today (August 19). Set across multiple timelines, the series comes with an original score by Jon Opstad as well as using music from Vera Lynn, Katherine Jenkins and more. The Netflix synopsis of the show reads: “When a body – the same body – is found on Longharvest Lane in London’s East End in 1890, 1941, 2023 and 2053, one detective from each period must investigate. Advertisement “As connections are drawn across the decades, the detectives soon discover their investigations are linked, and an enigmatic political leader...
Wes Anderson says his directorial debut ‘Bottle Rocket’ was a “disaster”
Wes Anderson has admitted that his 1996 directorial debut Bottle Rocket was a “disaster”. The Oscar-nominated director, who recently helmed the short Netflix film The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar, made the confession while talking to attendees at the Lumière Film Festival (via Variety), and added that he wouldn’t have made it had he known how much audiences were going to hate it. The film centres on the character of Anthony (Luke Wilson) just as he’s released from a mental hospital, only to find that his wacky friend Dignan (Owen C. Wilson) is determined to begin an outrageous crime spree....
Drake ties Michael Jackson for most Number One hits by a male solo artist
Drake and Michael Jackson have tied with the most Number One hits by a male solo artist in Billboard history. READ MORE: Drake – ‘For All The Dogs’ review: banger-less, bitter and deeply mid The rapper’s track ‘First Person Shooter’ which features J. Cole debuted at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 charts making it his 13th chart-topping song in the US charts which is a record that had yet to be surpassed since Jackson achieved it back in 1995. (per Pitchfork) Both musicians are now tied, sharing the title of fourth-most Number One songs to chart on the...
Mark Hoppus had to learn “how to play bass again” after chemotherapy
Blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus has revealed the struggles he faced with getting back into music following chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Speaking to Zane Lowe for Apple Music ahead of the release of Blink-182’s upcoming album ‘One More Time…’, Hoppus spoke of his now-squashed bad blood with Tom DeLonge, who he told Lowe there was “not a chance” that he would share a stage with again. “I didn’t know that Blink would ever get back together or that I would ever share a stage with Tom. And I told management, I told Travis , I told everybody, I’m like, ‘I’m not...
Jimin says music for BTS is “not really about language”
South Korean singer Jimin of K-pop boyband BTS has opened up about how the superstar group managed to overcome language barriers with their music. In a new interview with GQ Korea, BTS’ Jimin spoke about how the boyband were able to transcend languages with their music. Notably, BTS have topped the Billboard Hot 100 with songs in both English and Korean. “To get to where we are now, our team has faced considerable struggles,” Jimin said, “occasionally losing our way and experiencing conflict, but always supporting each other.” Advertisement “The joy, sorrow, pain, delight, and love we’ve felt along the...
EXO’s D.O. leaves SM Entertainment after 11 years with the label
South Korean singer D.O., a member of K-pop boyband EXO, has left his long-time label SM Entertainment after 11 years. SM Entertainment confirmed that EXO member D.O. would be leaving the K-pop agency after the expiration of his currently contract in early-November. The statement came after an exclusive report by South Korean news outlet JTBC. In a statement to The Herald Pop, the company said D.O. will “proceed with his acting and individual activities through the newly established agency founded by his and SM’s former manager”, as translated by Soompi. Advertisement The K-pop agency also noted that the decision came...
‘Overwatch 2’ announces LE SSERAFIM crossover event
Blizzard Entertainment has announced an upcoming Overwatch 2 event in collaboration with K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM. Today (October 19 KST), the Overwatch 2 developer announced the upcoming crossover event with LE SSERAFIM. It’ll kick off with the release of the girl group’s upcoming English-language single, ‘Perfect Night’, on October 26 at 9pm PDT. The collaboration will also feature a new game mode, inspired by LE SSERAFIM, as well as exclusive in-game items and Legendary hero skins. The in-game LE SSERAFIM collaboration will go live on November 1, with details being revealed on October 30. Advertisement In addition, the K-pop...Recent Posts
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