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Colin Hay of Men At Work performing during the 20th Anniversary celebration of ‘Garden State’ at The Greek, March 2025. Carlos Gonzalez/Rolling Stone At one point, Colin Hay seemed to have the world at his feet with Men At Work. Then, as quickly as the fame arrived, it dissipated. Yet, the Scottish-born singer-songwriter proved his...
German filmmaker Uwe Boll has built a notorious reputation for his critically reviled film adaptations of gaming properties, including Bloodrayne, Postal, and House of the Dead. In a bizarre turn of events, his latest project—a film currently holding a dismal, single-digit rating on Rotten Tomatoes—is being adapted into an official video game. The timing appears...
Martin Scorsese’s upcoming project, the supernatural thriller What Happens at Night, promises to be the most intimate work of the director’s storied career. This sentiment was recently echoed by his daughter, Francesca Scorsese. According to Francesca, her father was drawn to the narrative due to its striking parallels with a profound struggle within their own...
Beyoncé attends the 2026 Met Gala, themed “Costume Art,” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Michael Buckner/Penske Media Our weekly Friday Music Guide serves as your definitive roadmap to the most essential new tracks and albums. We highlight the standout releases shaping the cultural conversation and destined to dominate your weekend rotation. Following last week’s...
Paul Feig, the filmmaker behind Anyone But You, Bridesmaids, and A Simple Favor, is gearing up for his next project: a horror-thriller titled “Detention” for Blumhouse and Atomic Monster. Plot specifics are currently under wraps, though Michael Bay is attached to produce. A release date has not yet been announced. Feig is currently focused on...
Lionsgate has officially initiated the casting process for its upcoming live-action adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s iconic manga, “Naruto.” Destin Daniel Cretton is set to write and direct the feature film. Cretton is well-regarded for his previous work with Marvel Studios, including “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” as well as his contributions to...
Warner Bros. is moving forward with a reboot of the beloved eco-drama “Free Willy,” according to recent reports. The iconic 1993 original starred Jason James Richter as an orphaned boy determined to rescue a captive orca named Willy from a local amusement park. The film was a massive commercial success, grossing over $150 million globally...
Production for the highly anticipated second season of Alien: Earth has officially commenced in London, according to reports from Variety. The ensemble cast is expanding with the addition of Tracey Ullman (Mrs. America), Sam Spruell (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms), and Jerome Flynn (Game of Thrones). They join fellow Game of Thrones alumnus Peter...
A beloved character from the 2021 hit series Mare of Easttown is set to appear in the second season of the crime drama Task, according to an exclusive report by Variety. Julianne Nicholson is slated to reprise her role as Lori Ross. Nicholson earned an Emmy Award for her poignant portrayal of the protagonist’s closest...
Renowned British director Ridley Scott has declared that his forthcoming post-apocalyptic thriller, The Dog Stars, stands as the most impressive entry in his filmography since the 2015 hit The Martian. “It explores the depth of human emotion: regardless of the circumstances, we need one another. If the world were to end, how would you persevere?”...
