Fans of Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro have a lot to celebrate as the couple appeared to have announced their engagement in the music video for “Beso,” the opening track from their newly released joint EP “R&R.” “R&R” dropped Friday alongside a sweet homemade music video that featured footage of the Latin music power couple enjoying…
Jay-Z Is Now a $2.5 Billion Business, Man
Jay-Z’s net worth has soared to $2.5 billion, according to a new Forbes report published Friday. While the report is slim on details, it notes that the fortune of the man born Shawn Carter 53 years ago reaches far beyond music. “Even in a year without a tour or album release, Jay-Z mints millions from…
Lana Del Rey’s Riveting ‘Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.’ Is an Emotional Tour De Force: Album Review
Before anything else is said about Lana Del Rey’s new album, let it be noted that however well the record came out, it was foreordained to come in second among her artistic works of the past year. Because absolutely nothing could surpass the mic drop of her placing the sole billboard announcing the new project…
Paramount Global Revives Republic Pictures, Historic Home to John Wayne and Orson Welles, as Acquisition Label (EXCLUSIVE)
Republic Pictures, an historic movie label founded in 1935 and shuttered in 1967, has been revived by parent company Paramount Global. The banner will function as an acquisitions play, releasing titles acquired by Paramount Global Content Distribution. “We’ve chosen to revitalize the Republic banner given its storied history of delivering popular movies to a global audience, ”…
‘Frybread Face and Me’ Review: Indigenous Filmmaker Bill Luther’s Achy, Amusing Tale of Exile and Discovery
In “Frybread Face and Me,” Benny Lovell might be a few years away from the edge of 17, but the 12-year-old Indian kid has a passion for Fleetwood Mac. It’s his fondness for the band, its witchy vocalist Stevie Nicks as well as for dolls (“action figures,” he corrects) that has his parents sending him…
Funko Shuts Down Mondo’s Movie Poster Business, Lays Off Co-Founders and Other Staff
Funko, less than a year after acquiring high-end collectibles brand Mondo, has wound down Mondo’s movie-poster business and let go several employees — including Mondo co-founders Mitch Putnam and Rob Jones, Variety has confirmed. Mondo, based in Austin, Texas, was founded in 2001 and was previously a subsidiary of indie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse before…
Top coaches seek own women’s tourney TV deal
South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and UCLA’s Cori Close are among the coaches who support the NCAA women’s basketball tournament getting its own separate television deal.
Suns coach Williams fined $20K for ref criticism
Suns coach Monty Williams has been fined $20,000 for public criticism of the officiating after complaining about the free throw disparity following a loss to the Lakers.
Panthers land Chark to pair with Thielen, top pick
The Panthers have agreed to a deal with wide receiver DJ Chark. Carolina has been active this offseason, trading up for the No. 1 pick in the draft, and signing RB Miles Sanders and WR Adam Thielen in addition to Chark.
Queen + Adam Lambert Unveil North American ‘Rhapsody’ Tour Dates: ‘These Are New Glory Days’
“These are kind of new glory days for us,” said Queen guitarist and founding member Brian May, who was literally knighted by King Charles III earlier this month. “It’s nice to think that hopefully there will be the demand for that.” But the guitarist, along with founding drummer Roger Taylor and singer Adam Lambert, was…