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Exclusive: CAA has signed Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominated songwriter and composer, Taura Stinson.

Stinson’s work can be heard this awards season in the Apple Original Films movie Blitz, the song “Winter Coat” performed by that pic’s star Saoirse Ronan.

Stinson’s recent projects include writing the theme song “Moon Girl Magic” for Marvel’s Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur with Raphael Saadiq and collaborating on Netflix’s Thelma the Unicorn with Brittany Howard.

Stinson has also co-written songs, such as “Slip Away” for Carmen, “Call Me Cruella” for Disney’s Cruella and the Oscar Award-shortlisted “Just Look Up” for Netflix’s Don’t Look Up, performed by client Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi.

Her accolades include a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination for “Mighty River” from Mudbound, co-written with Mary J. Blige and Raphael Saadiq, and an Emmy Award nomination for “All About Me” from Showtime’s The L-Word: Generation Q,...

Exclusive: CAA has signed 3x Oscar nominated and Emmy winning Succession composer Nicholas Britell.

The composer, pianist and producer counts several Emmy noms, not just for Succession, but also the Disney+/Lucasfilm series, Andor as well as Barry Jenkins’ Underground Railroad for Amazon Studios.

Britell worked with Jenkins on his Oscar winning Best Picture Moonlight as well as If Beale Street Could Talk.

Succession is but one Britell collaboration with director Adam McKay, their previous credits including the Oscar winning The Big Short, Vice and Don’t Look Up.

Other compositions include Netflix’s The King starring Timothée Chalamet, and Disney’s Cruella.

Beyond his scoring work, Britell has carved out a unique niche as a songwriter and producer, collaborating with artists such as clients Ariana Grande, Florence + The Machine, and Bon Iver, as well as Pusha T, Christina Aguilera, Sara Bareilles, and Kid Cudi.

The composer also launched his own record label,...

A woman has sued Sean “Diddy” Combs for allegedly threatening to kill her and dangling her over a 17th floor balcony, according to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone.

Fashion designer Bryana “Bana” Bongolan filed a 17-page lawsuit against Combs this week in Los Angeles for sexual battery, infliction of emotional distress, and false imprisonment, among other claims. Bongolan is seeking $10 million in damages for the lasting emotional distress that she claims she has suffered.

Bongolan alleges that she witnessed numerous instances of abuse between Combs and his girlfriend Casandra...

Ben Stiller went uncredited on the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore, where he had a small role as Hal L., a nursing home orderly who torments the elderly people in his care, dropping lines like, “You can trouble me for a warm glass of shut-the-hell-up!” Nearly thirty years later, Stiller is bringing Hal L. back to life, as he has been spotted on the set of the currently-filming Happy Gilmore 2!

Here’s what Stiller’s Hal L. is looking like these days:

Ben Stiller is back as Hal L. in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ pic.twitter.com/hGshGVEzOo

— The Acc (@TheACCnz) November 12, 2024

While the original Happy Gilmore was directed by Dennis Dugan from a screenplay by Tim Herlihy and star Adam Sandler, for this one Dugan – who also worked with Sandler on Big Daddy, The Benchwarmers (Sandler produced that one but didn’t star in it), I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry,...

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Don’t Move is a crime thriller film co-directed by Adam Schindler and Brian Netto from a screenplay co-written by Tj Cimfel and David White. The Netflix film follows the story of a grieving young woman who recently lost her son. One day she is kidnapped by a seasoned serial killer and given a paralytic agent which will soon render her paralyzed but until then she has to do everything she can to save her life. Don’t Move stars Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock in the lead roles with Moray Treadwell and Daniel Francis starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the intensely thrilling experience, heart-pumping horror, and compelling characters in Don’t Move here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Run Sweetheart Run is a mystery horror...

The cast of Adam Sandler‘s Happy Gilmore 2 is continuing to grow!

The long-awaited sequel to the 1996 classic golf movie was announced in May. Since then, Travis Kelce has been confirmed to make a cameo, and Bad Bunny landed a role in the cast.

On Friday (October 25), it was revealed that Kid Cudi was also appearing in the movie.

Keep reading to find out more…

Deadline reported that the rapper (whose real name is Scott Mescudi) had landed a mystery role in the new movie. The outlet noted that franchise stars Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald were also reprising their roles from the original.

Kid Cudi confirmed the news on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Ive been wanting to talk about this for a minute!!! This is so f-ckin Huge. Its been a long time dream of mine to work w Adam, hes my favorite, and his movies and comedy made up my childhood.

Exclusive: Scott Mescudi is the latest star to join the ensemble of Netflix‘s Happy Gilmore 2, starring Adam Sandler.

Details of his role are under wraps, as is the sequel’s plot. Others on board include Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald, who reprise their roles as Virginia Venit and Shooter McGavin, the love interest and pro golfer antagonist, respectively, of Adam Sandler’s title character. Recently, Sandler has also teased that Travis Kelce is on board for a cameo, and Bad Bunny has also joined the cast. Production is now underway.

Netflix had no comment.

After working with Sandler on Netflix’s Murder Mystery, Kyle Newacheck is directing from a script by Sandler and Tim Herlihy, who are producing alongside Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds. The original film’s director, Dennis Dugan, is exec producing alongside Judit Maull, Kevin Grady, David Bausch and Barry Bernardi.

One of Sandler’s most popular films,...

A day after four John Does and two Jane Does filed the latest assault lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the ‘Bad Boy For Life’ performer now says “the government should be required to identify its alleged victims” in his sex trafficking case.

“This case is unique, in part because of the number of individuals levying allegations against Mr. Combs due to his celebrity status, wealth, and the publicity of his previously settled lawsuit and the grand jury leaks and false inflammatory statements by the Dhs agents, as outlined in our previous motion,” wrote Combs’ Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos-led defense lawyers Tuesday to US District Judge Arun Subramanian “This has had a pervasive ripple effect, resulting in a torrent of allegations by unidentified complainants, spanning from the false to outright absurd.”

Read Sean Combs’ lawyers’ letter to a federal judge to have victims identified here

“These swirling allegations have...

Fat Joe returned as host of this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards, where Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake dominated the nominations. Kendrick Lamar, capping off a historic year, received 11 nominations and eight awards, including hip-hop artist of the year. Future and Metro Boomin received the award for best duo as well as best collaboration.

21 Savage and rising New York drill rappers 41 received four nominations each, while A$AP Rocky, Common, Lil Wayne, Pete Rock, and Sexyy Red each received three nominations. Other nominated artists include Central Cee, Doja Cat,...

While Sean “Diddy” Combs became a definitive figure in hip hop — as his career spread from music to fashion, spirits and more, climbing to the top echelons of these industries — reports over the past year have made clear that rumors of his conduct behind closed doors persisted for years. The first crack in the dam came in November, when accusations in a legal complaint from his ex-girlfriend, “Me & U” singer Cassie, opened the door to what’s now mounted to 10 legal complaints against the mogul. On Sept. 17, he was arrested in Manhattan on charges that included sex trafficking, forced labor, coercion to engage in prostitution and narcotics distribution.

Combs entered a not guilty plea on these charges and, in a statement after his arrest, his attorney Marc Agnifilo said the U.S. Attorney’s Office is pursuing an “unjust prosecution,” adding that Combs has cooperated in the investigation.

“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon,...

The BET Hip Hop Awards will present Travis Scott with the annual I Am Hip Hop Award. The honor is presented to artists who have made significant cultural and creative impacts on the genre. The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards will premiere on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

“Travis Scott is a visionary artist who continues to push the boundaries of music, culture, and live performance,” Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, shared in a statement. “With his unmatched creativity and relentless passion, he has redefined what it means to be a captivating,...

The alleged arson of Kid Cudi’s car first described in singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s lawsuit against Sean Combs last year – and seemingly alluded to in the criminal indictment of Combs announced last week – has been corroborated by a Los Angeles City Fire Department report obtained by Rolling Stone.

The newly unearthed report says Kid Cudi, born Scott Mescudi, was the owner of a Porsche that was set on fire by an “incendiary device” on January 9, 2012 at a Los Angeles address connected to Mescudi through public records. The report...

Star Trek fans are reading for potential the last major news date of the year; the New York Comic Con. Usually a quiet affair, the event is usually Star Trek's last stop on the road to the end of the year. The franchisee usually gets most of its news out at the San Diego Comic-Con or one of the more major Star Trek-focused conventions, but in recent years the Nycc has started to develop a reputation as a news-heavy affair.

Last year, of course, was the Kid Cudi X Star Trek crossover. While that may not be a huge hit among fans, it was a seriously significant event, This year may not be very different in that regard. There could be some major pieces of news to come out of the event, especially with the Lower Decks finale coming days later.

So here are five things we hope to see at the event.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been arrested on charges of s*x trafficking, racketeering, and creation of a criminal enterprise. His homes were reportedly raided earlier this year and many scandalizing materials were allegedly recovered from his properties. The hip-hop mogul also faces several s*xual assault allegations.

Diddy, a.k.a P. Diddy, a.k.a Puff Daddy, has been a controversial figure since his career beginnings. The rapper was involved in a club shooting in 1999, where his then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez was also detained. Diddy’s publicized celebrity parties have recently come under fire for being the hub for his alleged criminal activities.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was Accused By Former Girlfriend Cassie Ventura Of R*pe And Assault Diddy | Credits: Shamsuddin Muhammad, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been known for his career as a rapper, producer, and record executive. He has been credited with...

Bella Hadid is back on the runway!

After a two-year hiatus, the 27-year-old model made her triumphant return while walking in the Saint Laurent Fashion Show held during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday (Sept. 24) in Paris, France.

For the show, Bella wore a black suit, white button-up shirt, black tie, and oversized.

The last time Bella walked in a fashion show was back in October 2022 before she took some time off to focus on her health amid her battle with Lyme disease.

Following the show, we compiled photos of the stars in attendance so that you can see who was there!

Keep reading to find out more…Keep scrolling to see the photos…

Anok Yai

Bella Hadid

Anja Rubik

Carla Bruni

Elsa Hosk

Fai Khadra

Gwyneth Paltrow

Harry Collett

Heart Evangelista

Iris Law

Jasmine Tookes

Justin Theroux

Kate Moss

Kid Cudi & fiancée Lola Abecassis Sartore

Laura Harrier

Lenny Kravitz

Lila Moss...

Several child actors get launched in Hollywood every year, but only a few manage to leave an indelible mark. One such actress was Amanda Bynes, who started acting at the young age of seven. Soon she began to appear in several advertisements and shows, skyrocketing her career in Tinsel Town. However given the difficult demands and stress of the business, she declared an indefinite hiatus from acting in 2010.

Amanda Bynes in Easy A | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

After which she had reduced her public appearances and focused completely on her mental health struggles. But in 2023 she made a huge wave when she came out on social media to discuss her new look, and the surgery she’s had done to her face.

Amanda Bynes Opens Up About Her Plastic Surgery Amanda Bynes in Easy A | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

Cosmetic surgery is quite common in Hollywood, with celebrities often going...

Megan Thee Stallion is the most nominated artist at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards with 12 nominations. The Houston rapper is trailed only by Kendrick Lamar, who racked up 11 nominations, with his most nominated releases being “Not Like Us” and his featured verse on Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” Meanwhile, Drake — the target of those two songs — is nominated for eight awards at this year’s ceremony. The awards show will premiere on BET on Tuesday, October 15 at 8 p.m. Est.

Fat Joe will return as host of the show, which finds...

Kid Cudi has released a new single, “Don’t Worry,” alongside a self-directed music video for the track. The song, which features Chip Tha Ripper, accompanies issue #4 of Kid Cudi’s comic book series, Moon Man.

The music video features Cudi and Chip Tha Ripper on the streets and rooftops of New York City, as well as in the studio. A title card at the beginning of the video notes, “I moved to NY in 2004. Over the years it became my second home. To the people of NY, this is my love letter to you.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was ordered to be detained pending trial Tuesday after he pleaded not guilty to charges including sex trafficking and racketeering.

On Tuesday morning, the government unsealed a three-county indictment accusing Combs of various crimes related to an alleged decades-long pattern of physical and sexual violence against women in his orbit. Federal prosecutors charged him with sex trafficking and racketeering for directing a vast criminal enterprise through which he assaulted and trafficked women with the help of his various businesses from at least 2008.

“My concern is that this is a crime that happens behind closed doors,” Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky said, referring to the allegations of sex trafficking and more, in announcing her decision to deny bail pending trial.

The indictment also refers to a series of events called “Freak Offs,” in which commercial sex workers were allegedly brought in by Combs, who then “used force, threats of force,...

After doing battle with Michael Myers, alien Jon Stewart and the concept of not having sex for just over a month, Josh Hartnett’s latest role finds him struggling against the confines of a pop-music concert. In M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap, Hartnett plays a serial killer known as “The Butcher” who takes his daughter to a “Lady Raven” show, only to discover that the entire event is part of a police ploy to snare him.

Now that the movie is available on VOD, more people are discovering that the movie is actually quite funny — and also deeply relatable for any parent who’s ever taken their kid to a concert only to severely embarrass them.

In addition to the objectively ridiculous plot line, the movie does feature some overtly comic scenes, including a brief tension-cutting moment in which Kid Cudi’s flamboyant rapper character “The Thinker” pauses to make...

One Fast Move is a sports action drama film written and directed by Kelly Blatz. The Prime Video film follows the story of Wes Neal, a destitute young man as he reconnects with his estranged professional motorcycle racer father to try and train with him. As he begins his training Wes starts to break all the walls he had built in himself to really move on and forgive his father for being absent. One Fast Move stars Kj Apa in the lead role with Eric Dane, Maia Reficco, Edward James Olmos, Austin North, and Gary Weeks starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the speed, sports, and bonds in Prime Video’s One Fast Move here are some similar films you could watch next.

Gran Turismo (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures

Gran Turismo is a biographical sports drama film directed by Neill Blomkamp from a screenplay...

Josh Hartnett has always wanted to do what was least expected of him. What might be expected of a broad-chested, six-foot-three-inch football player turned actor with a strong jaw and deep-set brown eyes? Roles like himbo prom king. Daring pilot. Brave soldier. Which, sure, he has played. (See: The Virgin Suicides. Pearl Harbor. Black Hawk Down.) But especially since breaking out in a few of those roles at the turn of the millennium, he’s done everything he can to subvert the teen-idol persona, pursuing slightly offbeat characters who exist,...

Take your seats; the show is about to begin. M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap is now out in theaters, and so, too, is the soundtrack from musical artist Saleka Shyamalan, who plays pop star Lady Raven in the film.

Saleka’s Lady Raven (Original Music From The Motion Picture Trap) is out everywhere, giving fans multiple ways to experience Trap. Listen now.

In the thriller starring Josh Hartnett, “A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”

As the official trailer for Trap reveals, the pop concert is actually an elaborate trap designed to catch The Butcher, a sadistic serial killer who has been evading authorities.

Per the press release, “Saleka and her dad, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, had always shared an appreciation for music-driven films and long dreamed of a collaboration. They essentially built Trap from kitchen table conversations.

Night Shyamalan's Trap drops the hardest early 2000s-ass theatrical vibes I've seen in a hot minute. It's a Hitchcock x CW lockbox collaboration, except the box is the size of a Philadelphia arena. There's room for Shyamalan's shiftiness to breathe, misdirect, and overindulge — which isn't always a blessing. Trap is a tale of two halves; one the "killer in a stadium" mouse hunt, the other an "outside" procedural as the pursuit intensifies. The problem is, those halves don't play nice. Conceptual ambition transforms into contrived criminal escape antics, turning giddy chuckles into eye-roll sighs — but its divisiveness will be salvation for some.

Josh Hartnett stars as Cooper Adams, a Pennsylvania serial killer who strolls right into an elaborate capture plot. Cooper — the perfect father when not dismembering victims — treats his darling daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to see her favorite musician: Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan). The concert, while real, is an...

Director M. Night Shyamalan is springing his latest “Trap.”

Shyamalan’s new movie, which stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer lured into a police sting operation while at a pop concert with his daughter, has made $2.2 million in previews at the box office.

The thriller is expected to open between $15 million and $20 million this weekend, but it will be no match for last week’s box office behemoth, Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The Marvel blockbuster is on track to add between $75 million and $95 million in its second weekend, a drop of approximately 55% to 65% after its record-breaking $211 million. It had the year’s biggest weekend at the box office, broke the record for an R-rated opening and will dominate once again this week.

Warner Bros.’ “Trap” follows Cooper (Hartnett), a father who takes his teen daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to the sold-out concert for singer Lady Raven. In classic Shyamalan-twist fashion,...

Plot: A father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they’ve entered the center of a dark and sinister event.

Review: Is there a filmmaker more polarizing than M. Night Shyamalan? It seems as though everyone has an opinion, even if they haven’t seen the film in question. And if there’s one thing Shyamalan is good at: it’s coming up with a good hook. A child that sees dead people, a secret superhero, or a beach that rapidly ages you are just a few of many of his interesting concepts. Yet in recent years, the execution has left a lot to be desired. So stepping firmly into the horror genre, does Trap manage to stick the landing? Well…

Trap follows a serial killer, Cooper (Josh Hartnett), and his daughter Riley as they’re attending a Lady Raven concert (think Taylor Swift or...

M. Night Shyamalan’s latest horror film is finally here and it’s likely to be filled with the twists and turns we’ve come to expect from his work.

“Trap” stars Josh Hartnett as a father who takes his daughter to a pop concert only to learn that the entire event was a ploy to catch a serial killer – him.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new movie, how to watch “Trap” right now and where to expect it on streaming.

When does “Trap” come out?

“Trap” hits theaters everywhere on Friday, August 2.

“Trap” Showtimes and Tickets

Look for “Trap” showtimes and book tickets for screenings near you in the links below.

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Right now, no. “Trap” is strictly streaming in theaters for its debut. After its theatrical run, “Trap” will eventually be able to stream on Max.

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Ice Spice drops her hugely anticipated debut album and joins forces with Travis Scott, Halsey taps into the melancholy side of Britney Spears, and Post Malone teams up with Luke Combs for some feel-good country. Plus, new music from Kacey Musgraves, Calvin Harris, and Ellie Goulding.

Ice Spice feat. Travis Scott, “Oh Shhh…” (YouTube)

Halsey, “Lucky” (YouTube)

Post Malone feat. Luke Combs, “Guy for That” (YouTube)

Kacey Musgraves,...

John Woo is reimagining his 1989 Hong Kong classic The Killer for a new English-language remake, and he’s swapping the gender of the titular assassin.

Now, British actress Nathalie Emmanuel will take the lead as Woo’s multi-faceted action star, now named Zee instead of the original’s Ah Jong. The remake will also feature Sam Worthington, Diana Silvers, French actors Omar Sy, Grégory Montel, and Saïd Taghmaoui, and ’90s soccer icon-turned-actor Eric Cantona.

The trailer shows Zee at the height of her powers as an adept assassin in the Parisian underground, kicking ass and taking names — when she refuses to kill a young woman, however, she faces threats from both the Parisian police and local criminal organizations. “Never send boys to do a woman’s job,” Zee says amidst high-flying action and tension-ridden sequences.

The official logline reads, “The kinetic action thriller stars Nathalie Emmanuel as Zee, a mysterious and infamous assassin known,...

H.wood Group is making its next move in the film and TV space — and has enlisted Post Malone to direct it.

The company headed by John Terzian and Brian Toll — the go-to-guys for Los Angeles’ coveted tables at hot spots like Delilah, Bootsy Bellows and Bird Street Club — recently added a multimedia production arm to their hospitality company, touting a film and TV slate featuring projects with Kid Cudi and Machine Gun Kelly, among others.

First on the roster: a documentary about Skepta, the British grime rapper behind tracks like “Greaze Mode” and “Gas Me Up (Diligent)” from his upcoming LP, Knife and Fork. The project is described as “a stirring documentary about the artist focusing on themes of cultural identity and artistry.”

It’s set to be co-directed by Malone and BAFTA nominee Hector Dockrill and produced by Terzian and Toll along with Dwight Okechukwu of 1PLUS1 Production.

Singer and actress Saleka Shyamalan, daughter of top director M. Night, has released the single “Save Me.”

The song is taken from M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming thriller “Trap,” which is due Aug. 2 and stars Saleka as well as Josh Hartnett, Hayley Mills and Marnie McPhail. In the film, Saleka plays the fictional pop icon Lady Raven, with Hartnett as a doting father who takes his teenage daughter to see the singer in concert. However, things take a sinister turn when it becomes clear that a large number of police are at the concert looking for a serial killer.

“Save Me” is among the 14 songs she composed, performed and produced for the film’s soundtrack album, “Lady Raven,” which features special appearances by Kid Cudi, Russ and Amaarae.

Saleka was actually the inspiration for the film: Speaking with Variety’s Jenelle Riley, M. Night said he was inspired to write...

In addition to starring in Ti West’s 1970s-set slasher X, Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi) was also an executive producer on the subsequent prequel Pearl and this year’s sequel MaXXXine, and the singer/actor has taken to Twitter this week to tease another collaboration with West.

Mescudi tweets, “Wait til u see what me and Ti West do next.”

We have no idea what Mescudi is referring to at this time, so it’s important to note here that it’s not necessarily even a horror project at all. While Ti West is primarily known as a horror filmmaker, making a name for himself with films including The House of the Devil, The Innkeepers, and The Sacrament, he’s also strayed from the genre. Of particular note, West directed the Western In a Valley of Violence back in 2016. Point being, it’s not a guarantee that West and...

The highly anticipated third film in Ti West‘s X trilogy, MaXXXine is finally here, and the fans of the franchise are loving it. With a setting of the 80s when the real-life Night Stalker murders took place, the final film in the X trilogy follows the story of Maxine Minx as she finally gets her big break into the film industry, but when a mysterious serial killer begins to kill the starlets of Hollywood, Maxine’s future in the City of Angels comes into danger. MaXXXine stars Mia Goth in the lead role with Elizabeth Debicki, Halsey, Lily Collins, Sophie Thatcher, Moses Sumney, Kevin Bacon, Michelle Monaghan, Giancarlo Esposito, Chloe Farnworth, and Bobby Cannavale starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the glitz, glamour, murder, and mystery in MaXXXine, here are some similar movies you could watch next.

Pearl (Prime Video) Credit – A24

Pearl is the second film...

Spoiler Warning: This story discusses plot details from “X” and “Pearl.”

Maxine f——ing Minx is ready to take ‘1980s Hollywood, so get ready to hear “I’m a star!” one more time as the third and final installment in Ti West’s horror trilogy hits theaters on July 5.

“MaXXXine” centers around an adult film star and aspiring actress named Maxine (Mia Goth) who finally makes it big with her first feature film. She’s the only survivor of the massacre that took place in the trilogy’s opener, “X,” but now, she’s the target of another killer—the Night Stalker. With Maxine and her friends’ lives in danger yet again, the horror of her past begins to unravel.

Before heading to the theaters for “MaXXXine,” here’s what you need to know from West’s past films:

“X” (2022)

The first two films in the trilogy were shot back-to-back...

With the release of Ti West’s Maxxxine just around the corner, it felt high time that we covered the preceeding two films before giving our verdict on the third. So let’s start at the beginning (release dates-wise) with X.

Set in 1979, X follows a group of aspiring pornographers who venture to a secluded Texas farmhouse to shoot an adult film, only to find themselves embroiled in a nightmarish ordeal.

From the outset, West’s direction shines, capturing the essence of the era with meticulous detail. And this has been a strength of his since the opening sequence of House of the Devil (2009), which was saturated in 80’s nostalgia. With X, the cinematography mirrors the aesthetic of 1970s horror films, characterised by a grainy texture and muted color palette that evoke a sense of decay and desolation. This visual style, combined with the isolated rural setting, immediately draws intentional...

Ti West and A24 pulled off a killer surprise Thursday night, unveiling an early screening of their upcoming slasher movie Maxxxine to a group of unsuspecting horror fans.

The evening was billed as a double feature of West’s X horror series, which includes X and Pearl, the movies that thrust Mia Goth into the role Hollywood’s nouveau killer queen. The sold-out evening brought out film nerds and horror geeks of all shapes and hairstyles — some dressed up as Pearl, some wearing Pearl T-shirts, while others sported T-shirts with logos and characters ranging from X-Men to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood‘s Rick Dalton.

During a Q&a in between the two screenings, moderator and Maxxxine actress Lily Collins and West suddenly switched gears. Collins asked how many in the audience had seen Pearl — and almost all raised their hands. She then posited the question: if everyone had seen that movie,...

Exclusive: Academy Award winner Jared Leto is set to produce and star in a new film from h.wood Media, the multi-strategy vertical of L.A.-based hospitality company The h.wood Group, that draws inspiration from the story of retired professor-turned-cat burglar suspect Dr. Lawrence Gray.

Currently untitled, the film written by Andy Bellin (Lovelace) adapts the article “The Talented Dr. Gray” by Steve Kroft and Howard L. Rosenberg, which was first published on Graydon Carter’s Airmail in 2022.

Gray, a retired political science professor from John Cabot University, is charged with orchestrating a sophisticated theft operation involving high-value jewels and art pieces. Known for his impeccable manners and elite social connections, Gray allegedly stole over $1 million worth of valuables from homes in five states. His victims included acquaintances he met through social events, such as weddings and fundraisers, and notably, his longtime lover, Jacqueline Quillen, a prominent figure in Washington D.

Netflix has secured the exclusive distribution rights to the highly anticipated documentary Diddy Do It, produced by 50 Cent’s G-Unit Film & Television.

While many assumed that 50 Cent’s threat to release a documentary about his nemesis was a mere troll, the rapper and television producer was working behind the scenes.

According to TMZ, the documentary delves into the numerous sexual assault allegations against the influential rapper and producer, Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Combs, a towering figure in the music industry and Bad Boy label boss, known for launching the careers of Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige, has faced a cascade of legal troubles and public scrutiny due to a series of sexual assault accusations.

The allegations, some dating back decades, have resurfaced with new evidence and lawsuits, sparking a wave of public interest that fueled a fierce bidding war for the documentary rights.

The documentary comes after Diddy...

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Childish Gambino is following through with his promise of a new album. On Monday, the musician dropped Atavista — a reimagined version of his 2020 3.15.20 LP — with two new songs. He also unveiled tour dates for an international run of concerts scheduled for later this year.

“This album is the finished version of ‘3.15.20,’ the album i put out 4 years ago. there’s a special vinyl coming soon w/ visuals for each song,...

Nearly three weeks ago, Kid Cudi broke his foot three when he jumped off the stage during his Coachella set, resulting in an injury that left him no choice but to cancel his forthcoming tour. The rapper has since shared a health update with his fans, proving that he really wasn’t being dramatic — the images he shared of his recent x-rays show that nearly a dozen screws were been placed in his foot during surgery.

“Got my boot! The road to recovery has begun,” Cudi wrote on X (formerly...

Hip-hop mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is in the spotlight following Homeland Security’s raid on two of his properties in March 2024. After the raids, fans were reminded of his ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit against him, which was settled in under 48 hours. Casandra “Cassie” Ventura alleged that Combs was sexually violent toward her. Additionally, she added that Combs blew up Kid Cudi’s car in her lawsuit. Here’s what Kid Cudi said about it.

Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs allegedly blew up Kid Cudi’s car, according to court documents Casandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura and Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Related

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The “Knuckles” miniseries on Paramount+ has become the most-watched original series on the platform over its premiere weekend.

Per the streaming service, the “Sonic the Hedgehog” spinoff series was viewed for more than 4 million hours in its first few days of availability after dropping all six episodes on April 26. That also makes it the most-watched kids & family title ever on Paramount+. Viewership for other “Sonic the Hedgehog” titles on the service also saw a substantial lift, up 278% over their daily average.

“The ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ fans came out in full-force,” said Jeff Grossman, executive vice president of programming at Paramount+. “We’re so thrilled with the record-breaking performance of ‘Knuckles’ and the incredible lift the whole Sonic universe has experienced following ‘Knuckles” premiere.”

Paramount+ does not typically release information on the number of viewers for its titles, though they previously revealed such info for the show “Special Ops: Lioness,” which...

Sonic the Hedgehog is quite the asset for Paramount+.

The streamer debuted the six-episode limited series Knuckles on April 26, expanding the “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog” — and setting a streaming record in the process.

In its premiere weekend, Knuckles became the most-watched Paramount+ original series of all time with more than 4M hours streamed over that time frame. It’s also Paramount+’s most watched kids and family title ever.

Paramount+ rarely releases streaming data on its own accord, last touting the success of Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Just two episodes of that series amassed around 7.5M viewers globally in its first week on the platform. Of course, that also included a broadcast sampling run, which Knuckles did not receive.

The streamer is also using hours viewed to quantify the Knuckles audience, which makes it more difficult to compare to these previous numbers. Although, Knuckles appears poised to make an...

With more than a dozen high-profile venues in their hospitality portfolio (Delilah, Bootsy Bellows, Bird Streets Club), The h.wood Group’s John Terzian and Brian Toll are the go-to-guys for L.A.’s coveted tables, the masterminds behind A-lister nights out and the gatekeepers of exclusive events surrounding Super Bowl and Paris Fashion Week. Now, they are harnessing the industry connections they have amassed over two decades to create h.wood Media, a multimedia production arm of their hospitality company.

Partner Jeremy Allen, who helped h.wood Media raise its first fund, oversees the film and TV slate from development to studio projects. They are working on projects with Kid Cudi, Machine Gun Kelly, Post Malone, and more. Former HBO executive Emma Slivers serves as director of development.

The multi-strategy vertical grew from a collaboration between Allen, Toll and Terzian on 2022’s They Call Me Magic, an Emmy-nominated Apple+ docuseries about Magic Johnson.

“Knuckles,” the live-action/animated spinoff series currently streaming on Paramount+ and featuring the titular red Echidna warrior (voiced by Idris Elba), kicks things off with an amusing ’90s throwback opening title sequence. We encounter markered animations (done by Picturemill) of the main characters, as they jump across the labels of mixed CDs in a binder and roll by the credits, to the tune of “The Warrior” by Scandal featuring Patty Smyth.

It’s all part of Knuckles getting introduced to the “earth music” of his new protégé, dim-witted deputy sheriff Wade Whipples (Adam Pally), while trying to teach him the ways of Echidna-style fighting.

This marks the first series for Knuckles, based on Sega’s popular Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise, which takes place between the events of the films “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which introduced Elba. It was created by John Whittington (“Sonic the Hedgehog 2...

Stars: Idris Elba, Adam Pally, Stockard Channing, Scott Mescudi, Ellie Taylor | Created by John Whittington, Toby Ascher

Taking place between the events of Sonic 2 and Sonic 3, Knuckles (Idris Elba) has a mammoth task on his hands while trying to settle into Earth’s ways. Deputy Sheriff Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) is being trained in the way of an Echidna warrior, but there’s a new villain on the scene — The Buyer (Rory McCann), a former lackey of Doctor Robotnik (Jim Carey) who seeks to obtain Knuckles’ power.

Perhaps there’s an argument to be made that all franchised movies should get a little TV teaser in between waiting for installments as a little treat for their patience. Knuckles is exactly that for fans of Sonic, effortlessly picking up where the events of Sonic 2 left off. It’s rare that a TV programme will begin by walking you through...

Streaming on: Paramount+

Episodes viewed: 6 of 6

As the film landscape’s obsession with cinematic universes continues – hell, there’s even a horror-themed Poohniverse in development – Paramount has its (speedy) sights set on expanding its Sega-assisted Sonic-verse between big-screen sequels. Enter Paramount+ spin-off miniseries Knuckles – another live-action/CGI hybrid production, like the big-screen outings – arriving before this year’s Sonic 3 (set to introduce Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog), expanding the family-friendly franchise with a show focused around the Idris Elba-voiced Echidna.

Die-hard fans looking for mythology deep-dives and tidbits setting up the Blue Blur’s next instalment should, however, temper their expectations. While Knuckles kicks off with a solid first episode helmed by Sonic director Jeff Fowler – opening with a fantastic training sequence which feels ripped straight from the games, along with extended appearances from the whole spiky gang – it quickly becomes apparent that the spinoff isn...

Kid Cudi has canceled his tour after he broke his foot when he jumped off the Coachella stage.

The rapper took to Instagram to share the news two days after he told his fans he had broken his foot at the musical festival. He explained that the injury was worse than he originally thought and had to undergo surgery for it.

“There’s gonna be a long recovery time,” he wrote. “We have to cancel the tour so I can focus on getting better to be out there in top shape to rage with you all. There’s just no way I can bounce back in time to give 100%. The injury is much more serious than I thought.”

He noted that anyone who bought tickets for the tour will be fully refunded and he’ll be back with new tour dates as soon as possible.

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Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, is canceling his tour after he injured himself during a performance at Coachella Weekend 2.

The rapper is now heading into surgery and will focus on recovering before returning to the stage.

“Guys, so, I have a broken calcaneus. I’m headed to surgery now and there’s gonna be a long recovery time. We have to cancel the tour so I can focus on getting better to be out there in top shape to rage with you all,” the performer posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “There’s just no way I can bounce back in time to give 100%. The injury is much more serious than I thought.”

The We Are Who We Are actor assured fans that “anyone who bought tickets will get a full refund” and should be getting an e-mail soon.

“We...

Kid Cudi‘s tour is going to have to wait.

The 40-year-old superstar shared an update for fans on social media, confirming he can’t tour right now due to the stage jump at 2024 Coachella Music Festival that broke his foot.

“Guys, so, I have a broken calcaneus,” he began.

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“I’m headed to surgery now and there’s gonna be a long recovery time. We have to cancel the tour so I can focus on getting better to be out there in top shape to rage with you all. There’s just no way I can bounce back in time to give 100%. The injury is much more serious than I thought,” he wrote.

“Anyone who bought tickets will get a full refund, you’ll get an email soon. We will be back with new tour dates as soon as possible, and I can...