12 TV Series To Watch In April: ‘Ripley,’ ‘Sugar,’ ‘The Sympathizer’ & More

Taylor Swift has a long history of writing about her exes on her albums — or so we think — from John Mayer and Jake Gyllenhaal to Joe Jonas and Harry Styles.But it’s Joe Alwyn, the British actor who the singer dated from 2016 to 2023, who is the object of the 34-year-old pop superstar’s wicked wordplay for a good — or for him, not so good — part of “The Tortured Poets Department,” which dropped on Friday.There’s even one song called “So Long, London” — a goodbye to the city where they once lived together. And just to show you how deep those Swift Easter eggs can be hidden, that track is 9 minutes and 28 seconds — which happens to line up with when the exes are rumored to have started dating on Sept.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter A “Golden Axe” animated series has been greenlit at Comedy Central, Variety has learned. Based on the beloved Sega games of the same name, the show hails from co-creators Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler. Matthew Rhys (“The Americans,” “Perry Mason”), Danny Pudi (“Community,” “Mythic Quest”), Lisa Gilroy (“Jury Duty,” “Interior Chinatown”), Liam McIntyre (“Spartacus,” “The Flash”), and Carl Tart (“Grand Crew,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks”) will lead the voice cast.

Taylor Swift is set to release her 11th studio album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ this week – and there has been much speculation amongst fans over its title.The pop star will release the follow-up to 2022’s Grammy-winning ‘Midnights’ on Friday (April 19). It’ll feature collaborations with Florence + The Machine (on ‘Florida!!!’) and Post Malone (on ‘Fortnight’).Other song titles on the imminent record include ‘My Boy Only Breaks His Favourite Toys’, ‘Down Bad’, ‘But Daddy I Love Him’, ‘I Can Do It With A Broken Heart’ and ‘The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived’.

Dakota Fanning is revealing who sends her birthday gifts every year!

The 2024 Olivier Awards take place this evening at the Royal Albert Hall in London with an array of screen names set to be celebrated for performances given on the London stage.

wallflower finally blooms this spring when Season 3 of “Bridgerton” premieres on Netflix.The long-awaited return of the hit romantic period drama will come in two parts — with the first debuting on May 16 and the rest of the season’s episodes concluding on June 13.A teaser trailer for the third installment dropped on Thursday, with main characters Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) taking center stage. The previous season debuted on the streamer in 2022 and viewers have been anxiously waiting for the next piece of the story.“We have been apart for far too long,” Julie Andrews as the infamous gossip writer Lady Whistledown narrates in the teaser.

Muse‘s Matt Bellamy has responded to a cover of ‘Knights of Cydonia’ in the style of System Of A Down.On March 11, YouTube user Andre Antunes uploaded his version of the Muse song to his channel. Antunes is known for transforming songs and memes into metal covers, having previously tackled classical music composers and Karens.‘Knights of Cydonia’ was originally released on Muse’s 2006 album ‘Black Holes and Revelations’ as their third single, alongside hits such as ‘Supermassive Black Hole’ and ‘Starlight’.Now, Bellamy has given his verdict on the metal cover.

Andrew Scott, the hot priest on Fleabag, is showcasing his sense of humor and joked about fans who are still watching the series five years later.

Long-serving presenter Garry Richardson is set to leave BBC Radio Four's Today programme this autumn, after 50 years with the corporation, it has been announced.

Netflix's latest crime series Ripley has caused a stir among fans. Releasing on Thursday, April 4, the eight-parter stars Andrew Scott as deadly conman Tom Ripley.

Netflix fans appear to be divided over the streamer's latest crime drama Ripley. Moreover, they can't seem to agree on Andrew Scott's performance of titular character, deadly con artist Tom Ripley.

While many will recognise her from her child acting days, Dakota Fanning is now set to star in Steven Zaillian’s highly anticipated Netflix adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s iconic novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley, aptly titled Ripley.

Johnny Flynn is set to star as Dickie Greenleaf in Netflix 's adaptation of The Talented Mr Ripley.The 2024 Netflix, crafted by Oscar-winning screenwriter Steven Zaillian, is a psychological thriller miniseries adapted from Patricia Highsmith's acclaimed 1955 crime novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and its subsequent book series.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and EventsApril kicked off with Beyoncé being presented with the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Awards in Los Angeles.

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Ripley, aired today, and is already receiving positive reviews from critics.Starring Fleabag’s Andrew Scott in the titular role, the eight-episode series is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel The Talented Mr Ripley.The story follows Scott’s character as he takes on a job assignment to take a trip to Italy in an attempt to persuade his employer’s son, Dickie Greenleaf (played by Johnny Flynn), to return home from Europe.As the series progresses, Tom Ripley works his way into the lives of Dickie and his girlfriend Marge (Dakota Fanning) and the story takes a dark turn.The novel has been adapted several times before, most famously in 1999 with a feature film starring Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow in the lead roles.Now, the psychological thriller story takes its form in a television series, shot entirely in black and white.The Guardian’s five-star review, written by Lucy Mangan, praises the talent of the star-studded cast, saying on Scott: “At the heart of it all, and in virtually every scene, is Scott … There is something for everyone to relate to in him – a dark everyman figure.

has been a familiar face for quite some time, appearing in I Am Sam at the age of just seven, her younger sister has arguably been a more influential dresser on the red carpet, particularly due to her . However, Dakota is poised to change that perception with her latest ensemble, straight off the haute couture runway.Stepping out at the Los Angeles premiere of her new Netflix TV series Ripley, alongside costar Andrew Scott, the actor demanded attention with an angelic sartorial moment. She wore an ethereal white asymmetrical organza gown adorned with cascading layers that gracefully trailed the floor—a gorgeous creation plucked from s haute couture spring-summer 2024 collection.

When is an already well-distinguished artist arguably underrated and still overdue for further and greater recognition? Well, 71-year-old writer/director Steven Zaillian, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter (“Schindler’s List”) and five-time nominee (“Moneyball,” “The Irishman”), is already regarded as one of the most celebrated screenwriters on the planet. Yet, following the release of the fabulous “Ripley,” his striking and haunting new Netflix series— not to mention in addition to his excellent and deeply undervalued 2016 series, “The Night Of” starring Riz Ahmed— Zaillian’s filmmaking career recognition merits an ascension to the level of venerated master.

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has recorded a score for an Audible version of 1984 – check out behind-the-scenes footage of the Abbey Road sessions below.The recording was done for a new audio thriller based on George Orwell’s dystopian classic, which is shared today (April 4) on Audible – exactly 40 years after the date of the protagonist’s first diary entry.The audio drama features an all-star cast, including Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield, who leads the adaptation as main character Winston alongside Grammy and Oscar-nominated actor Cynthia Erivo as Julia. Andrew Scott plays the alluring, mysterious and dangerous O’Brien, while Tom Hardy voices the infamous Big Brother.Alongside the narrations, helping transport listeners into the dystopian world is Muse songwriter, guitarist and frontman Matt Bellamy, who has joined forces with award-winning composer Ilan Eshkeri to create an original score.The soundtrack was performed by the London Metropolitan Orchestra at Abbey Road studios, and you can find a new behind-the-scenes video of Bellamy and Eshkeri recording at the iconic London space below.“The music we created is more than a soundtrack; it’s a haunting echo of a future that Orwell warned us about and a reflection of our current societal trajectories,” Bellamy and Eshkeri said in a joint statement.

Aramide Tinubu Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” is regarded as one of the greatest thrillers of all time. It has spawned several film adaptations, including Anthony Minghella’s “The Talented Mr.