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Jess Glynne, the British singer behind the “Hold My Hand” song used in the viral Jet2 holiday meme sound, is responding to the White House’s use of the audio to poke fun at ongoing mass deportations in the U.S.

On Tuesday, the White House’s official X account shared a video that seemingly showcases immigrants being deported from the United States. The popular Jet2 holiday meme is typically used to parody something unfortunate happening, and it was used on the White House’s video with a caption that mirrored that of the voiceover from the meme.

“When Ice books you a one-way Jet2 holiday to deportation, the White House wrote on X. “Nothing beats it!”

The “Rather Be” singer reacted to the social post on Wednesday, disapproving of the administration’s use of her song that she says was intended to spread positivity.

“This honestly makes me sick,...

Aisha Tyler and Drew Carey brought the laughs on the season premiere of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? But did they win $1 million for their chosen charities? Host Jimmy Kimmel shared that he didn’t know they were pals, and Carey revealed they had the same manager for a while, and they both hosted Whose Line Is It Anyway? Tyler said that they are like “brother and sister from another mother.” The pair seemed to be in good hands as Carey had been on Millionaire before and won $500,000. The comedians flew through the first few questions, but once they got to the $32,000 question, they got tripped up. The question was “With a whopping 11, which of these singers has more number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 than the other three combined?” The choices were Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, or Britney Spears. Carey and Tyler both deliberated for several...

During her recent four-night run of concerts in Manchester, Billie Eilish made a surprise announcement on stage about a new cinematic collaboration she’s working on.

“So, you may have noticed there are more cameras than usual up here,” Eilish said, per Deadline. “Basically, I can’t say much about it, but what I can say is I’m working on something very, very special with somebody named James Cameron, and it’s going to be in 3D. So, take that as you will, and these four shows here in Manchester, you and me, are part of a thing that I’m making with James.”

The nine-time Grammy winner went on to elaborate that Cameron, the multi-Academy Award-winning filmmaker behind films such as The Terminator, Titanic, and Avatar, was “in this audience somewhere,” and that the 3D project would serve to commemorate this era of her career in visceral fashion.

Alan Bergman, the award-winning songwriter who helped craft Barbra Streisand’s “The Way We Were” and Michel Legrand’s “The Windmills of Your Mind,” had died at the age of 99. The lyricist racked up a myriad of accolades for music he created in a songwriting duo with his wife Marilyn Bergman, who died in 2022 at the age of 93.

Bergman’s representative Ken Sunshine confirmed Bergman’s death, noting that he experienced respiratory issues in recent months, “but continued to write songs till the very end.”

Throughout his career, Bergman’s...

Alan Bergman, the lyricist whose collaborations with his wife Marilyn were behind the Oscar-winning songs “The Way We Were,” and “The Windmills of Your Mind” as well as such beloved TV theme songs for such series as Good Times, Maude and Alice, died on Thursday night at his home in Los Angeles. He was 99.

His death was announced by a family spokesman, Ken Sunshine. (Marilyn Bergman died in 2022.)

According to Sunshine, Bergman suffered from respiratory issues in recent months, but continued to write songs till the very end. His daughter Julie Bergman was present at the time of his death.

For most of the three decades starting in 1970, the husband-and-wife team scored 16 Oscar nominations. A partial list of their notable songs includes:

“I Knew I Loved You” (music by Ennio Morricone) recorded by Céline Dion for the Morricone tribute album We All Love Ennio Morricone (2007) “The Windmills of Your Mind...

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, I Am: Celine Dion, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, and Will & Harper share something in common: all four documentaries were snubbed at the 2025 Oscars but have now earned nominations at the 77th Emmys.

It's an unusual rule that makes this possible. Even after launching a full Oscar campaign — as these documentaries did — they can still compete at the Emmys if they fail to secure an Oscar nomination. The rule is a bit murky, though, as simply earning an Oscar nomination (in any category) makes a film ineligible for the Emmys. While this has become a common practice, there’s still confusion about how documentaries are submitted for the Emmys, which categories they qualify for, and why some films can compete at both the Oscars and Emmys while others cannot.

Adding to the complexity is the fact that documentaries that campaign for an Emmy first...

Layton Williams has joined the cast of Netflix’s Geek Girl as cameras roll on Season 2.

The Olivier Award-winning actor, who is best known on the screen for roles in Bad Education and Everybody’s Talking about Jamie, will play Onassis in the hit YA series. Returning cast members include Em Carey, Emmanuel Imani, Liam Woodrum, Rochelle Harrington and Zac Looker, alongside Sarah Parish, Tim Downie, Jemima Rooper, and Hebe Beardshall.

Williams is best known for stage performances in shows including Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Celine Dion musical Titanique, the latter of which won him an Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical earlier this year. He is starring in Chris Cottam’s upcoming movie The Light Fantastic about a thirty-something gay firefighter who dreams of becoming a professional ballroom dancer.

It took a fair while for Netflix to greenlight Geek Girl Season 2 but cameras have now rolled...

Though Oscar-winning James Cameron is best known these days for his record-breaking Avatar films, the legendary filmmaker's most beloved cinematic effort remains his 28-year-old romantic disaster epic that's become a big hit among online viewers. Cameron's classic blockbuster, Titanic, stays afloat on the streaming charts following its recent premiere on Tubi.

Via Flix Patrol, Cameron's Titanic is at the top of Tubi's U.S. movie chart, leading a list that includes other '90s classics such as Pulp Fiction (2nd) and Forrest Gump (3rd).Titanic is one of several new entries to Tubi this month, having debuted on the free-streaming platform on Jul. 1. It's the second time this year Titanic has topped a streaming chart in 2025, having done the same on Hulu following its debut on the Disney-owned service in February. The dramatic film also became a top 10 hit on Prime Video earlier this summer.

Titanic Became a Film Industry...

Manifest actress Luna Blaise has landed herself a great role in the upcoming Jurassic World sequel, Jurassic World Rebirth. In the film, she appears as Teresa Delgado, the daughter of Reuben Delgado, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. The film will be her first major on-screen project, as she has appeared mainly in TV shows, short films, and minor roles in small films.

She started acting professionally at the age of five. She did many commercials for brands including McDonald’s, KFC, Dunkin Hines, Target, and Gap. She appeared in the independent film, Memoria, executive produced by James Franco. Her network television debut came in ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat, where she played the recurring role of Nicole Ellis.

In 2018, she was cast as Olive Stone in the NBC supernatural thriller, Manifest. She is also a trained dancer, with ten years of experience in Russian ballet. She also had a musical career.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the global star, has carved a remarkable career path in the film industry. Seamlessly having transitioned from Bollywood stardom to becoming a trailblazer in Hollywood, the actress is known best for her dynamic performances and diverse roles across genres.

From playing the ideal, dreamy romantic lead to being an action star, Chopra can do pretty much everything when she is not setting the lighting up red carpets with her jaw-dropping looks. Well, she is now set to return to our screens in an upcoming action-comedy film called Heads of State. Directed by Ilya Naishuller, it pairs her with John Cena and Idris Elba in a high-stakes tale of two mismatched political leaders navigating a global conspiracy and teaming up against a common enemy.

Promising high stakes full of explosive action, the film features the Baywatch star in yet another action role. Starring as Noel Bisset, a senior...

Nicole Scherzinger, currently starring in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard as Norma Desmond, is in early talks for a residency in Las Vegas. She just recently won the Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Sunset Boulevard. According to the Daily Mail, a source said, "Nicole is achieving all her career dreams this year. She's conquered Broadway and won a well-deserved Tony, but Nicole has no plans to slow down her career, not when she's in her absolute prime and in such demand." The source added that early discussions were taking place for the residency, and that Scherzinger is inspired by Celine Dion, who had also headlined in Las Vegas at one point. Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, and Jennifer...

Paul McCartney will voice a walrus in High In The Clouds, Gaumont Animation’s feature that is currently in production ahead of a 2027 release.

McCartney has been trying to make the adaptation of his book for 15 years; it is now moving forward with Gaumont, which presented stills and artwork from the feature today at Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

High In The Clouds follows Wirral the squirrel, a young creature living with his mother, who has lost her voice due to the devilish dictator Gretch, who has banned all music from their town. Wirral must team with members of a rebellion called the Underground,...

Audiences at the Annecy Animation Festival got a first look at the upcoming CG-animated film “High in the Clouds,” based on Paul McCartney’s book of the same name that features the voices of McCartney, Ringo Starr, Lionel Richie, Céline Dion and more.

Director Toby Genkel and project supervisor Christian De Vita joined Gaumont’s president of global animation, Terry Kalagian, to talk about the arduous eight-year process of bringing the story to the screen as well as collaborating with McCartney on the film. “It shouldn’t be about me,” Genkel recalls McCartney saying early on. “Yeah, Ok, my name is all over the poster, but you get the point.”

The film, set to be released sometime in 2027, reimagines McCartney’s 2005 book as a story of a young squirrel named Wirral (voiced by Himesh Patel) who embarks on a journey to bring back his mother’s voice after it was...

If you’ve binged Ginny & Georgia and found yourself pausing every time Joe walks in with that easy charm and smirky smile, congrats, you’re officially part of the Raymond Ablack fan club. There’s just something magnetic about him. He plays the wholesome, emotionally available cafe owner like it’s second nature, but trust us there’s so much more brewing under the surface than just killer lattes and puppy-dog eyes.

What most fans don’t realize is that Ablack isn’t some Hollywood overnight sensation. He’s been grinding for years, quietly building a résumé packed with theater gigs, web series, serious acting chops, and a side of stand-up comedy. From slaying it as Young Simba onstage to navigating teen drama in Degrassi and now winning hearts on Netflix, his journey has been anything but one-note.

Oh, and get this, he’s a real-life big brother on screen,...

In celebration of Black Music Month, the Ne-yo Radio channel launches today for a limited time on SiriusXM, hosted and curated by the Grammy® Award-winning, multiplatinum hitmaker.

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SiriusXM listeners can find Ne-Yo Radio on the SiriusXM app from June 4–July 3 and on satellite channel 79 from June 18–24.

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Responsible for some of the biggest songs of the 21st century, Ne-yo’s illustrious catalog can be heard on Ne-yo Radio.

The channel also features tracks from iconic artists across multiple genres who’ve inspired “The Gentleman” to do what he does, including Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Sza, Whitney Houston, and many more.

Plus, get an exclusive inside look into Ne-yo’s famed career with stories and insights from his musical journey over the years.

Prime Video's documentary I Am: Celine Dion, which chronicles the iconic pop singer's battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, has been accepted to compete in the Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking category at the 2025 Emmys, Gold Derby has confirmed.

This juried award, presented at the Creative Arts Emmys since 2005, honors documentaries that "showcase an exceptional filmmaker's vision, compelling storytelling, artistic innovation, and the ability to inform, transport, impact, enlighten, and create a meaningful, indelible work that elevates the art of documentary filmmaking." Notably, films selected for this category are not eligible to compete in Best Informational Series or Special or Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special.

What's the difference between Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking and Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special?

According to the 2025 Emmys rulebook, documentaries with an aggregate theatrical release exceeding 70 days must enter the Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking category. They are ineligible for competition in the Documentary or...

Glance at the list of top contenders for the nonfiction special this Emmy season and you’ll find some big musical talent: Bruce Springsteen. Celine Dion. John Williams. The Beatles.

Yet far from a thrilling foray into the modern canon, these Rock and Roll Hall of Fame excursions suggest a world in which nonfiction TV has become an exercise in brand management, say documentary leaders, marginalizing robust storytelling and journalism.

The Emmys documentary special once covered a wide range of social topics. Beginning some 25 years ago, it included the stories of Vietnam POWs and prison cover-ups, child beauty-pageant contestants and racial inequities. But in recent years this has morphed. In 2024, four of the five nominees were authorized celebrity biographies. The year before? The same.

Don’t count on much changing this season: Artist-friendly music docs flood the space.

“A lot of this is the shift to streaming where companies are...

Brian Avnet, the respected personal manager and music executive who discovered Josh Groban, collaborated with David Foster and helped The Manhattan Transfer to great success, has died. He was 82.

Avnet died May 14 at his home in Los Angeles after a years-long battle with Parkinson’s disease, a publicist announced.

The Baltimore native also worked closely with the likes of Johnny Mandel, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Cyndi Lauper, Take 6, Jean-Luc Ponty, Eric Benét and Joshua Ledet.

Avnet began working with The Manhattan Transfer in 1979, and two years later the vocal group became the first to win Grammys in the pop and jazz categories in the same year, earning trophies for “The Boy From New York City” and “Until I Met You (Corner Pocket).”

“Brian was an excellent manager and like a brother to me,” Manhattan Transfer founding member Alan Paul said in a statement.

A preview of writer/director Dean DeBlois’ upcoming live action reimaging of “How to Train Your Dragon” from Universal has been added to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival lineup.

Dreamworks Animation’s 2010 original, based on Cressida Cowell’s book series, was written and directed by DeBlois and Chris Sandlers, and DeBlois wrote and helmed the following two movies to complete the trilogy. The new film will screen at Annecy on June 11, in advance of its June 13 U.S. release.

A Paramount & Nickelodeon Animation presentation has also been added to the festival schedule, featuring upcoming “Smurfs,” directed by Chris Miller (“Puss in Boots”) and “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants,” helmed by Derek Drymon. A pair of shorts, “SpongeBob: Order Up,” directed by Sean Charmatz and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey,” directed by Kent Seki, will also highlight the June 10 session.

A first look...

Project Runway will make its highly anticipated debut on Thursday, July 31, with a two-episode premiere starting at 9:00 p.m. Edt on Freeform and available to stream shortly after on Hulu and Disney+. Subsequent episodes will air weekly starting at 10:00 p.m. Edt.

As previously announced, Heidi Klum returns to the runway for season 21 and will be joined by judges Nina Garcia and Law Roach, with Christian Siriano set as the contestants’ mentor.

When Project Runway debuted in 2004, the series broke new ground and helped revolutionize the reality competition genre. Since then, the Emmy-winning series has aired in more than 125 countries.

The long-standing series has had a profound effect on the fashion industry, launching the careers of prolific designers, including Christian Siriano, Austin Scarlett, Leanne Marshall, Irina Shabayeva, Michael Costello, and Bishme Cromartie, among many others.

Spyglass Media Group and Alfred Street Industries produce Project Runway. Gary Barber and...

The following contains spoilers for Doctor Who, Season 2, Episode 6, "The Interstellar Song Contest," now streaming on BBC iPlayer and Disney+.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has opened up about the return of a classic cast member in new episode "The Interstellar Song Contest." The latest season two installment featured The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) having a powerful vision at a moment of great need.

The Doctor and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) were enjoying the intergalactic version of the Eurovision Song Contest in Saturday's (May 18) episode when two renegade members of the Hellion race — Kid (Freddie Fox) and Wynn Aura-Kin (Iona Anderson) — launched an attack on the audience by propelling them into the vastness of space. While Belinda was safe, The Doctor was plunged into the icy sky above of the arena and nearly froze to death. However, in his moment of need, The Doctor had a vision of his granddaughter...

JJ of Austria has been crowned the winner of the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Basel, Switzerland’s St. Jakobshalle arena.

Tearing up upon the acceptance of the distinction, JJ clinched the coveted spot with his haunting, falsetto-infused rendition of “Wasted Love,” which he reprised upon his win. The singer exclaimed in surprise as confetti rained down amid his second performance, which also featured a techno remix of the sweeping ballad.

Throughout national jury voting (which makes up 50% of the vote), Switzerland and Austria flip-flopped for the lead, with the latter taking over at its conclusion. Predicted favorites for the win included Sweden, Finland and France. Unexpectedly, however, Israel shot up to the lead with a whopping 297 viewer votes, putting it in a last-minute tight race with Austria (which won by 79 points), especially as Switzerland received a surprising zero points.

The extravagant international songwriting competition has millions of devoted fans worldwide,...

After this week’s semifinals, the top countries are ready to perform for their chance at the title.

The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Finals are finally here! The international songwriting competition welcomed performers from 37 different countries in Europe and around the globe, and after the semifinals earlier this week, it is time to see who wins this year’s crown. Finals coverage starts on Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. Et on Peacock in the United States. American audiences can even vote to determine the winner of the competition, and the only way to watch if you’re an American fan is with a subscription to Peacock.

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Israel’s Eurovision entrant Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack at Nova Music Festival, had her performance go off relatively without a hitch on the broadcast for the contest’s semi-finals in Basel, Switzerland, Thursday night, shirking even her own expectations as she and many were preparing for loud boos as her country’s inclusion in Eurovision has drawn controversy amid the war in Gaza.

Raphael was one of 10 contestants from Thursday’s semi-final to punch their ticket to the finals, alongside Lithuania’s Katarsis, Armenia’s Parg, Denmark’s Sissal, Austria’s JJ, Luxembourg’s Laura Thorn, Finland’s Erika Vikman, Latvia’s Tautumeitas, Malta’s Miriana Conte and Greece’s Klavdia.

They will join Iceland’s Vaeb, Poland’s Justyna Steczkowska, Estonia’s Tommy Cash, Ukraine’s Ziferblat, Sweden’s Kaj, Portugal’s Napa, Norway’s Kyle Alessandro, San Marino’s Gabry Ponte, Albania’s Shkodra Elektronike,...

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has something for everyone, from the Netherland’s dance-floor-ready resilience anthem and Estonia’s inspirational reminders about caffeine to Malta’s Wendy Williams-inspired glam pop and Sweden’s own version of the Lonely Island.

On Saturday, May 17, these acts will be part of the finals, which include 21 total countries. Some places, like Malta, could win for the first time, while others have been waiting for another victory for years (the U.K., for example, last won in 1997.) Eurovision 2025 will be hosted in Basel, Switzerland, since the...

Pop music superstar Celine Dion made a surprise video appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals in Switzerland on Tuesday night.

Dion appeared in the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel via a pre-recorded message due to her ongoing battle with the rare neurological condition known as Stiff Person Syndrome.

“Dear Eurovision family and contestants. I’d love nothing more than to be with you in Basel right now. Switzerland will forever hold a special place in my heart. It’s a country that believed in me and gave me the chance to be part of something so extraordinary,” Dion said 37 years after she won the Eurovision song contest for Switzerland.

The Canadian songstress described her Eurovision win as a “life-changing moment” as her video message filled the back of the Basel arena stage. “Now, 37 years later, it’s so beautiful and emotional to see Switzerland winning and hosting this incredible event once again.

Frequent festival-goers learn not to expect much from opening films. Quality is but one of many factors that lead to the selection for this symbolic slot. In order to avoid offending sensibilities and setting a controversial tone for the whole festival from the get-go, programmers tend to pick something less adventurous or challenging for their curtain-raiser. Even with reasonably lowered expectations,, French director Amélie Bonnin’s comic-dramatic musical Leave One Day, which opened the 78th Cannes Film Festival, is an underwhelming experience. There’s no question that this sweet, nostalgia-laced ode to life in the countryside has its heart in the right place, but a lack of nuance and creative risk-taking greatly hampered the delivery of its message.

Expanded from Bonnin’s 25-minute, César-winning short of the same name, the film centers around Cécile (Juliette Armanet), who has left her country home for Paris some time ago to pursue a career as a chef.

Chalk it up to Cannes’ unique position that you’re reading this review.

Which isn’t to say that Amélie Bonnin’s locally flavored jukebox musical “Leave One Day” is anything close to a wash — nor does this year’s Cannes opening film dishonor the (at best) checkered legacy of recent predecessors such as Michel Hazanavicius’ “Final Cut,” Quentin Dupieux’s “The Second Act,” and the botched Johnny Depp comeback “Jeanne du Barry.” Hell, by way of pleasure and ambition, this slight-but-winsome dramedy offers a step-up from recent vintages; by way of international resonance, however, this latest opener seems unlikely for a world tour.

Taking a sturdy, mainstream premise — a big-city careerist reflecting on her life path during a trip back to the holler, in a setup that faintly echoes “Sweet Home Alabama,” among a hundred other rom-coms — and shading it with moral grays, natural light, and a more unvarnished turn from a well-known star,...

The Hollywood Reporter landed 58 nominations for the 67th SoCal Journalism Awards, including best website and three journalist of the year finalists.

For THR, Gary Baum was nominated for best print journalist (over 50,000 circulation), James Hibberd is up for best online journalist tied to an organization, and Mesfin Fekadu will compete for best entertainment journalist.

In addition, THR’s critics — Daniel Fienberg, Jon Frosch, Lovia Gyarkye, Angie Han and David Rooney — all received nominations.

The Los Angeles Press Club, which hands out the awards, said more than 2,500 entries were submitted this year, breaking last year’s record.

The winners will be announced June 22 at the SoCal Journalism Awards Gala, taking place at the Millennium Biltmore hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

Here are all of The Hollywood Reporter noms. See the full list of this year’s finalists.

Journalist Of The Year

Print Journalist (Over 50,000 Circulation)

Gary Baum

Online Journalist, Tied to...

The 33 ⅓ audiobook series is coming to Spotify. Rolling Stone can exclusively announce that the streaming platform will add more than 50 music books to the platform from the series, with some featuring additional commentary and introductions from Spotify editors. The titles arrive tomorrow, May 13.

Among the books to be added to the platform are ones on the Beatles’ Let It Be, AC/DC’s Highway to Hell, Pink Floyd’s The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Nirvana’s In Utero, and Radiohead’s Ok Computer, as well as titles about Janet Jackson,...

If you look at the biographies of the most famous singers of all-time, you’ll sometimes see that the world immediately recognized their talent. Take Mariah Carey. The very first demo tape she recorded led to a bidding war between rival studios. Columbia Records went all-out when promoting her, and her debut album went platinum nine times over. Her first single, “Vision of Love,” was one of the biggest songs of 1990 and indeed was one of the biggest of the entire 1990s.

With other artists? Their first song is one that you’ve never heard before and which, perhaps, they’d rather you’d never hear at all.

5 ‘Ringo I Love You’ by Cher

Cher really was born with the name “Cher” — or “Cheryl Sarkisian,” which is close enough. For her very first single, however, she went by the name of Bonnie Jo Mason, which was the sort of wholesome...

America’s Got Talent has always been a playground for extraordinary talent, not just in America, but across the world. After propelling thousands to success and fame, the show is now in its 20th season.

Set to return in the summer of 2025, in a stunning twist, the upcoming season has pulled off a coup that has left American Idol in the dust. As seen in the official trailer of the show, AGT 20 is bringing back Jessica Sanchez, the powerhouse runner-up from Idol’s Season 11, who also graced the AGT stage at just 10 years old.

America’s Got Talent brings back American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez Jessica Sanchez is coming to claim her long-overdue victory | Credit: America’s Got Talent / NBC

Jessica Sanchez first graced the stage of America’s Got Talent when she was just 10, appearing in the inaugural season of the reality TV show in 2006. A wild-card entry, the young prodigy captivated...

Many Star Trek fans know that Beatles legend Paul McCartney and Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry almost joined forces in the early 1970s for a proposed sci-fi musical project based on a concept by McCartney. It never came to fruition, and any material devoted to it -- such as outlines or script drafts -- has gotten lost in the sands of time. There exists, however, a cool photograph of Roddenberry and McCartney together, smiling as they talked. The 366 Project at the Roddenberry Vault shared the photo publicly in 2016.

Now, fans are set to get an enterprise that will bring together McCartney and members of the Star Trek universe. The production company Gaumont will transform McCartney’s 2005 children’s book, High in the Clouds, on which he collaborated with illustrator Geoff Dunbar and co-writer Philip Ardagh, to the big screen as a 3D animated feature. The film has been in development for more than a decade,...

Exclusive: As the organizers put the final touches to this year’s 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, complete with a jaw-dropping 350m² set featuring Switzerland’s iconic peaks, its new director tells Deadline he is already plotting the expansion of the world’s biggest live music event – including deals for versions of the show in other locales.

Martin Green joined last year in a new Director role at Eurovision. Appointed by the European Broadcasting Union, the body representing pubcasters throughout Europe and which organizes the Contest, he has worked on the London Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and the 2023 Eurovision in Liverpool.

“My job is absolutely to look after the jewel in the crown that is the big show in May,” Green says of a production that has a 250-strong crew, and that runs 24/7 over 45 days, with performances in 20 languages.

“The rest of my time is asking some questions… we have a great thing here,...

Like love and marriage, comic book movies and cameos are an institute you cannot disparage. Marvel might be the trailblazer in this regard, finding unique and innovative ways to shoehorn everyone and their uncle into a movie or TV show, but DC isn't immune from turning its audience into a real-life Pointing Rick Dalton meme. Yet, for every great appearance, there's also a flubber -- a moment that flops harder than "Joker: Folie à Deux" did at the box office.

Take a look at 2023's "The Flash" as an example. With all its multiversal potential, minds raced to the infinite possibilities, imagining the chances of seeing Christian Bale's Batman return for a triumphant third act cameo or even seeing Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern fly in for a visit. Instead, it turned into a CGI horrorfest where the tributes to past heroes angered -- rather than captivated -- viewers. It...

Titanique co-creators Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli will return to the cast for the final month of the show’s run in New York City. The newly-minted Olivier Award winners co-wrote the musical with Tye Blue, first opening it Off-Broadway in June 2022 at Asylum Theater. Mindelle returns as Celine Dion, with Rousouli as Jack Dawson beginning Tuesday June 3, and play through the conclusion of the show’s Off-Broadway run at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square – now set for Sunday, June 29, reflecting an additional two weeks due to popular demand. Rousouli announced the news on Wednesday's episode of Las Culturistas, the beloved podcast hosted by Titanique superfans Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. "Marla Mindelle and I will be coming back into the show for the final two...

Gaumont has assembled a starry voice cast for Paul McCartney’s 3D-animated High in the Clouds including Celine Dion, Idris Elba, Lionel Richie, Hannah Waddingham, Ringo Starr, Jimmy Fallon, Clemence Poesy, Pom Klementieff and Alain Chabat.

Himesh Patel stars as the film’s main character, a teenage squirrel named Wirral who embarks on an extraordinary journey to set music free after accidentally sparking a revolution against a bossy diva-owl who has banned all music from his town.

The story about the power of family and freedom of expression through music is inspired by the children’s adventure book by McCartney,...

High in the Clouds, the animated film derived from Paul McCartney’s children’s book, has enlisted a star-studded voice cast. Legendary singer Celine Dion, Himesh Patel, and Hannah Waddingham are leading the cast based on the book of the same name. Stars such as Idris Elba, Lionel Richie, Beatle bandmate Ringo Starr, Jimmy Fallon, Clémence Poésy, Pom Klementieff, and Alain Chabat will also contribute to the film.

The film is directed by Tony Genkel (of the Amazing Maurice), with a script co-crafted by Jon Crocker and Toby Genkel. The...

Gold Derby's top news stories for May 5, 2025.

Let the Squid Game begin (again)

The rebellion failed, but the game isn't over. Netflix has dropped the teaser trailer for the third and final season of the streamer's international sensation Squid Game. Following the events of Season 2, in which the Front Man shut down Player 456 (Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae) and his allies, the contest is set to resume with the usual deadly consequences. The final run of episodes will drop June 27.

Read: How Lee Jung-jae and the rest of the Season 2 ‘Squid Game’ squad are submitting for Emmy acting categories

Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro team up for David O. Russell

The biggest stars of Gen Z and the Silent Generation are teaming up for an American hustle. Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro are set to star in Shutout, from director David O. Russell (The Silver Linings Playbook) and prominent indie producer Black Bear.

Celine Dion, Himesh Patel and Hannah Waddingham will lead the voice cast of “High in the Clouds,” Paul McCartney’s anticipated 3D animated film which Gaumont (“Ballerina”) is producing and repping internationally.

Inspired by the children’s adventure book by Paul McCartney, Geoff Dunbar and Philip Ardagh, “High in the Clouds” will also bring together Idris Elba, Lionel Richie, Ringo Starr, Jimmy Fallon, Clémence Poésy, Pom Klementieff and Alain Chabat.

Celebrated independent animation filmmaker Toby Genkel (“The Amazing Maurice”) is directing the feature, from a script by Jon Crocker (“Paddington 2”), and production design by Patrick Hanenberger.

Gaumont has already pre-sold “High in the Clouds” to top distributors in major territories, including the U.K. (Sky UK Ltd.), German-speaking territories (Constantin Film), Eastern Europe (Vertical/Monolith/Aqs), Latin America (Imagem), Cis (Mint Films), Middle East (Four Star), South-East Asia/Taiwan/Hk (A Really Good Film), Greece (Tanweer), Portugal (Cinemundo), Israel...

"Should I do a wheelie just for you?" "Too late, man." Pathé Films has unveiled the first official trailer for the film titled Leave One Day, also known as Partir un jour in French. This already has lots of attention because it's the first time a feature debut film has been chosen for opening night in the entire history of the Cannes Film Festival. Quite an achievement! Filmmaker Amélie Bonnin adapts her own short film in this lively romantic tale of a Parisian woman returning to the village she grew up, where she runs into childhood sweetheart Raphaël. The uplifting musical stars singer / actress Juliette Armanet as Cécile, best known as the performing of John Lennon's "Imagine" at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games. Co-starring Bastien Bouillon as Raphaël. The film "features musical interludes woven into the narrative, blending French classics with hits by artists such as Stromae and Céline Dion.

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Wilson Phillips’ self-titled debut album, Carnie Wilson took over the Mom Jeans channel with her own playlist.

She shared the stories behind the songs from “Wilson Phillips” (1990) while also highlighting other music and culture from the “mom jeans” era. Stream Carnie’s full playlist on the SiriusXM app now.

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If you like soft vintage rock and pop hits from the late ’80s and early ’90s from artists like Cher, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, and Dan Hartman, then the SiriusXM app-exclusive channel Mom Jeans is the perfect fit.

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On Friday 18 April 2025, U&Eden broadcasts Top of the Pops!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Top of the Pops” on U&Eden promises to be an exciting showcase of music. This episode features a lineup that includes popular acts like Steps, The Corrs, Vengaboys, Celine Dion, Sash! featuring Shannon, and Ruff Driverz.

Jayne Middlemiss will be presenting the show, guiding the audience through the performances and sharing insights about the artists. Fans of pop music can look forward to lively performances and nostalgic hits that have defined the charts over the years.

With such a diverse group of artists, this episode is sure to appeal to a wide range of music lovers. Whether it’s the catchy tunes of the Vengaboys or the emotional ballads of Celine Dion, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Mark the date for this musical treat that is sure to bring back...

Last week, the Library of Congress unveiled the 2025 additions to its National Recording Registry, which aims to collect recordings deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically important.” If you were Elton John, Steve Miller, Celine Dion, or the estate of the late Helen Reddy, you were probably thrilled. But one man, apparently, was not.

On last Friday’s episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, the comedian and commentator made headlines with his much-awaited — and now much parsed, praised, or pummeled — recap of his and pal Kid Rock’s visit to the...

The power shifts this week on American Idol. Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan have narrowed the pool of contestants down to the Top 24 and now it's up to America to decide who stays and who goes home.

Tonight, half of the Top 24 will perform from Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii. The other half will perform on Monday, April 14. After America's votes are counted, two singers from each night will be eliminated when the Top 20 are revealed during a special "Songs of Faith" episode on Sunday, April 20. Mentoring tonight's group is American Idol's Artist in Residence, Jelly Roll, and Grammy winner Ashanti.

See which 12 contestants performed tonight — and vote for your favorite below!

Ché

Age: 28

Hometown: Essex, England

Performance: "Master Blaster (Jammin')" by Stevie Wonder

Carrie's comments: "It was so much fun. You seem so at ease on stage. You're just so stinkin' talented.

“Top of the Pops” is set to deliver another exciting episode on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 9:45 Am on U&Eden. This beloved music show continues its tradition of showcasing the biggest names in pop music, and this week’s lineup promises to be a real treat for fans.

Jayne Middlemiss will be back to host, bringing her charm and energy to the stage. The episode features a fantastic mix of artists that will surely get everyone in the mood to dance. Steps, known for their catchy tunes and high-energy performances, will light up the screen. The Corrs will also make an appearance, bringing their unique blend of pop and folk sounds that fans adore.

Viewers can look forward to the Vengaboys, who are sure to bring their infectious energy and memorable hits. Celine Dion, a global superstar, will captivate with her powerful voice. Additionally, Sash! featuring Shannon and Ruff Driverz...

Gold Derby's top news stories for April 9, 2025.

National Recording Registry adds Amy Winehouse, Elton John, Tracy Chapman, Hamilton, and more

The National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress has selected 25 new recordings for preservation, including albums by Miles Davis, Elton John, Tracy Chapman, and Mary J. Blige, plus Brian Eno's Windows 95 startup chime, the Minecraft video game score, and the original cast recording of Hamilton. Here's the full list:

“Aloha ‘Oe” — Hawaiian Quintette (1913) (single) “Sweet Georgia Brown” — Brother Bones & His Shadows (1949) (single) “Happy Trails” — Roy Rogers and Dale Evans (1952) (single) Radio Broadcast of Game 7 of the 1960 World Series — Chuck Thompson (1960) Harry Urata Field Recordings (1960-1980) Hello Dummy! — Don Rickles (1968) (album) Chicago Transit Authority — Chicago (1969) (album) Bitches Brew — Miles Davis (1970) (album) “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” — Charley Pride (1971) (single) “I Am Woman” — Helen Reddy (1972) (single) “El Rey” — Vicente Fernandez (1973) (single) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road — Elton John (1973) (album) “Before the...

More than 30 years ago, Microsoft commissioned Brian Eno to create the now-iconic Windows 95 reboot chime. Now, the meticulously created “Microsoft Sound” is among this year’s selection of 25 “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” pieces of recorded music archived into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.

Other 2025 inductions include classic albums like Tracy Chapman’s self-titled debut, Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black, Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew, the Hamilton original cast recording, and Mary J. Blige’s My Life.

Celine Dion’s Titanic anthem “My Heart Will Go On,” Charley Pride’s “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin,'” Vicente Fernandez’s ranchera song “El Rey,” and Chuck Thompson’s radio broadcast of Game 7 of the 1960 World Series have also been added. See the full list below and take a look at the Library of Congress’ full registry here.

In a 1996 interview with SFGate,...

The Library of Congress announced its 2025 selections for the National Recording Registry, an eclectic list that ranges from Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” album, the cast recording of Hamilton, the Microsoft Windows reboot chime and “Minecraft: Volume Alpha.”

Also on the list: Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black,” Tracy Chapman’s 1988 debut album, Celine Dion’s 1997 single “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic, and Roy Rogers and Dale Evans’ classic “Happy Trails.”

The recordings were selected as “audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time,” based on their “cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage,” according to the Library of Congress.

“These are the sounds of America – our wide-ranging history and culture. The National Recording Registry is our evolving nation’s playlist,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement. The library adds 25 new entrants each year.

The public nominated more...

Adam Devine is opening up about the long haul repercussions of a childhood accident.

The 41-year-old actor was hit by a cement truck when he was just 11 years old, and a doctor recently told him that the injuries are still affecting him.

Adam shared his health issues and what he was told during a recent appearance on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast.

Keep reading to find out more…

“It’s been a nightmare,” Adam said. “I have spasms all over. For a while, [the doctors] told me I was dying—literally, within this last year.”

The actor said he was initially told to have Stiff Persons Syndrome (Sps), which Celine Dion also suffers from.

“They told me that I had that a month before my son was born,” he continued, noting the doctors walked that back six months later. “I could only walk a few blocks before I’ll get...