Yash Raj Films’ “Pathaan” is the biggest Indian hit of the year so far grossing $130 million. The studio’s Akshaye Widhani also served as a co-producer on the film. Part of the release strategy around “Pathaan” was keeping Shah Rukh Khan away from the film’s promotions, creating curiosity around the superstar’s comeback film, the first…
All Hail Taylor Swift at 2023 iHeartRadio Awards as Pink Previews Summer Tour and Lenny Kravitz Rocks the House
The 2023 iHeartRadio Awards are a wrap. The show celebrating the year on radio featured appearances by Pink and Taylor Swift — both winners on Monday night — along with presenters Phoebe Bridgers, Ice Spice and Doja Cat, and performances by Latto, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban and more music stars. Host Lenny Kravitz kicked off…
‘What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?’ Review: How 1970’s Squarest Rock Superstars Went on the Ultimate Forbidden Concert Tour
“What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?” is, in a funny way, like the squarest early-’70s concert film ever made, because the band travels behind the Iron Curtain…and there’s no counterculture!
Tom Leadon, Co-Founder of Mudcrutch Band With Tom Petty, Dies at 71
Tom Leadon, a singer and guitarist best known for co-founding the band Mudcrutch with Tom Petty in the early ’70s and participating in a high-profile reunion beginning in 2008, died March 22 at age 71. The death was publicly revealed Monday. No cause of death was given but a post from Petty’s official fan club…
Tanya Giles to Exit as Paramount Global’s Chief Programming Officer for Streaming
Tanya Giles is stepping down as chief programming officer for streaming at Paramount Global. Giles was promoted in June 2021 to help oversee all streaming content programming efforts for the media conglomerate that has invested heavily in its Paramount+ streaming platform. News of Giles’ departure was first reported by Deadline. The move comes as Paramount…
Matt Damon Says Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Is ‘Three Hours’ Long
Matt Damon told Variety‘s Marc Malkin Monday night that Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” runs a hefty three hours long. On the red carpet for “Air,” in which he co-stars, Damon also talked about Nolan’s upcoming historic drama in which he appears alongside Cillian Murphy. “It’s three hours. It’s fantastic,” Damon said, revealing that he’s seen “Oppenheimer.”…
‘The Bachelor’ Season 27 Finale: Is Zach Shallcross Engaged to Gabi or Kaity? (SPOILERS)
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead, if you have not watched “The Bachelor” Season 27 finale, which aired on Monday, March 27 on ABC. 27 seasons later, “The Bachelor” is still handing out his final rose to the sound of tears, heartbreak and joy. On Monday night, leading man Zach Shallcross had a big decision…
‘Air’ Oscar? Why Ben Affleck’s Michael Jordan Sneaker Story Is 2023’s First Slam Dunk Awards Contender
As a director, Ben Affleck has proven himself to be a versatile, compelling talent, moving seamlessly from the morally complex “Gone Baby Gone” to the stark crime drama “The Town” to the tense and thrilling best picture winner “Argo.” Even Affleck’s one directorial misstep, the critically panned box office bomb “Live by Night,” has an…
‘The Kardashians’: Hulu Releases Season 3 Official Trailer (TV News Roundup)
Hulu has dropped the first official trailer for Season 3 of “The Kardashians,” which is set to premiere on May 25, followed by new episodes every Thursday. After 20 seasons of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians,” the Kardashian-Jenners have a new home at Hulu, and the family returns for a third season filled with even…
‘In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot’ by Sarah Mantell Wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
Sarah Mantell has been awarded the 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for their play “In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot.” The prestigious honor has been awarded annually since 1978, and is the largest and oldest international award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. Women+ includes trans and nonbinary…