Michael Imperioli is reacting to the Supreme Court ruling that made it legal for a web designer to refuse to work with a same-sex couple.
16.06.2023 - 04:19 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Zolghadri (Y2K), Shane Paul McGhie (Poker Face), Jessica Barden (The End of the F***ing World) and Michael Imperioli (The White Lotus) are attached to star in Last Days of Basic Cable, a new film from renowned, rising director Max Winkler (Ceremony).
Written by Adam Wilson and Justin Taylor, the indie set toward the end of the 1990s watches as four twenty-somethings navigate romance and life in a small New England college town. Zolghadri will play aspiring writer Aaron, with McGhie as his roommate Jason, Barden as Jason’s girlfriend Jessica, and Imperioli as Bob, a drugged out taxi driver who befriends Aaron.
Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger will produce the film via their Bona Fide Productions (Somewhere in Queens, Little Miss Sunshine) banner. No word yet on when production might kick off.
Best known for his starring role in the A24 coming-of-age film Funny Pages, produced by Josh and Benny Safdie, which landed him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance, Zolghadri was back in business with the studio recently on Y2K, the recently wrapped dial-up disaster comedy helmed by Kyle Mooney, which we were first to report on. The actor has also been seen on Prime Video’s Tales from the Loop, as well as in Bo Burnham’s directorial debut Eighth Grade, HBO’s Fahrenheit 451, Netflix’s Alex Strangelove and the A24 teen crime drama Low Tide.
Most recently appearing in the Roadside comedy Fool’s Paradise marking the directorial debut of Charlie Day, as well as on Peacock’s hit murder mystery series Poker Face, McGhie’s other past credits on the film side include the popular YA romances After and After We Collided and Adam Shankman’s comedy What Men Want. Notable past TV credits include
Michael Imperioli is reacting to the Supreme Court ruling that made it legal for a web designer to refuse to work with a same-sex couple.
Michael Imperioli is taking a stance against the recent Supreme Court ruling in the United States earlier this week.
J. Kim Murphy Michael Imperioli is among many actors in Hollywood speaking out against the Supreme Court, with the “Sopranos” star making a statement against the group’s ruling in favor of a Christian web designer who sought legal protection to discriminate against same-sex marriages due to her religious beliefs. Imperioli shared a screenshot of a news story about the ruling on Instagram, with the headline “Supreme Court protects web designer who won’t do gay wedding websites,” along with a caption railing against the decision. “I’ve decided to forbid bigots and homophobes from watching ‘The Sopranos,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘Goodfellas’ or any movie or TV show I’ve been in,” Imperioli wrote Saturday morning. “Thank you Supreme Court for allowing me to discriminate and exclude those who I don’t agree with and am opposed to. USA! USA!”
Taylor Swift has spent her entire week at the recording studio!
Max Richter on stage at Glastonbury Festival today (Saturday June 24). See footage and photos below.Taking to The Park Stage just after 11am, Richter and his band greeted early risers with an orchestral delivery of of 2004 “protest record” ‘The Blue Notebooks’ – joined by Tilda Swinton accompanying with a number of readings, including works by Czeslaw Milosz.“Alright, good morning,” offered Richter.
Elton John is going out with a bang.
Elton John remembered the late George Michael during his Glastonbury set on Sunday (June 25), on what would have been the Wham! singer’s 60th birthday.Closing out the final night of Glastonbury 2023 on the Pyramid Stage, John remembered “one of Britain’s most fantastic singers, songwriters, and artist”, George Michael.“He was my friend, an inspiration, and today would have been his 60th birthday – I want to dedicate this song to his memory, and all the music he left us with which is so gorgeous,” he said, before performing a powerful rendition of ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’.A picture of Michael appeared on the screens behind him, making for an emotional moment in the ‘Rocket Man’ singer’s set.#EltonJohn making a dedication to #GeorgeMichael on his birthday
Fatboy Slim paid tribute to the late Maxi Jazz of Faithless during his set at Glastonbury Festival yesterday (June 24).The DJ took to the Park Stage on Saturday night to play a one hour and 15 minutes set, where he was joined by surprise guest Rita Ora to perform their new track ‘Praising You’ together.During his performance, Fatboy Slim – real name Norman Quentin Cook – paid tribute to Maxi Jazz, who died in December 2022, aged 65.Clips of the Faithless singer played on the screen behind as the DJ performed a snippet of the late artist’s iconic 1995 track ‘Insomnia’, met by cheers from the crowd.You can watch footage of the moment below.YES Fatboy Slim paying tribute to Maxi Jazz ❤️ #glastonbury2023 @FatboySlim @faithless pic.twitter.com/M293MVBGPe— Sanny Rudravajhala
Paul McCartney has been rumoured to be a special guest during Guns N’ Roses‘ headlining set at Glastonbury 2023.According to a tweet posted by @secretglasto on Twitter, it was speculated that the former Beatle will be joining the rockers for a rendition of Wings 1973 hit ‘Live and Let Die’.“As many of you saw, Paul McCartney was in attendance at The Pretenders gig on the Park. We’re hearing he may be guesting with Guns ‘n’ Roses later for a rendition of Live and Let Die,” read the tweet.As many of you saw, PaulMcCartney was in attendance at The Pretenders gig on the Park.
Max Richter on stage at Glastonbury Festival today (Saturday June 24), with man also attempting to interrupt their set with a naked protestor.Taking to The Park Stage just after 11am, Richter and his band greeted early risers with an orchestral delivery of of 2004 “protest record” ‘The Blue Notebooks’ – joined by Tilda Swinton accompanying with a number of readings, including works by Czeslaw Milosz.“Alright, good morning,” offered Richter. “It’s amazing that so many of you have got out of bed this morning.
Elton John is said to be hosting four guests for his epic Glastonbury headline set, and one of them is rumoured to be an actor. The Pyramid Stage is set to host Sir Elton on Sunday for what is billed to be his last ever UK performance at the Worthy Farm Festival, which kicked off last night. This comes just after the 76 year old wrapped up his last ever tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road, to rave reviews.
Julie Vincent Guest Contributor AFC Richmond brought some of its top players and an esteemed journalist to the Monte-Carlo Television Festival after the soccer team at the heart of Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” concluded its final season. Kola Bokinni, Billy Harris, Cristo Fernandez and James Lance bid a fond farewell to the show in Monaco. But is it truly good-bye? When asked about it, Harris replied: “We’re still pretty much together. We were in L.A. last week, and now we’re in Monte-Carlo. I suppose we’re enjoying the fruits of our labor.” Lance chimed in, saying: “The show may be over, but we’re just getting started, aren’t we? We’re still here, having a great time.”
It was a busy day on the L.A.-area WGA picket lines, with a visit from some Abbott Elementary folks, support from unionized teachers and nurses, and dancers getting their hula on for Pacific Islander Day.
It’s safe to say that today’s picket line at Warner Bros in Burbank drew a little more attention than some other days. That’s because newly unionized strippers from North Hollywood turned out to support striking WGA writers — and they brought a pole along.
Kim and Khloe Kardashian took a trip to Barbie land on Monday during a fun-filled day with their kiddos. The reality stars shared a handful of pink-washed snaps from inside the World of Barbie immersive experience in Santa Monica, California, with their daughters, Chicago, True, as well as their nieces, Dream and Stormi.«Thank you for the most fun experience for our girls,» Kim wrote on her Instagram Story, sharing a photo of 5-year-old Chicago posing atop a unicorn inside one of the life-size toy box replicas. Khloe also got in on the fun, smiling alongside the kids in another life-size box and Barbie's iconic camper van.
New mum Jessie J has shared a topless snap to Instagram, 11 days after giving birth to her son, Ben, as she celebrates postpartum body.The 35 year old Price Tag singer welcomed her first child in May, and she's been sharing sweet updates on her life as a new mum ever since. She shared a message of body positivity to her 13.3million Instagram followers on Thursday, as she posted a topless black and white snap which showed off a still-visible bump, 11 days postpartum. Jessie accompanied the snap with a lengthy caption, as she said she is "here for" her "beautiful" and "natural" body.
It's time to step aboard Waverley, a magnificent paddle steamer, for a summer journey like no other.
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The day that SAG-AFTRA began its talks with Hollywood studios over its own film and TV contract with a strike authorization in hand, picketing Writers Guild members on Wednesday hit up Disney and Warner Bros in Burbank.
EXCLUSIVE: Sky Yang is set to star in the Justin Lin-directed feature The Last Days of John Allen Chau, which was written on spec by Ben Ripley. The project is based on an Alex Perry-penned article for Outside Magazine. The Gotham Group developed the film internally.