Caleb Johnson, the winner of season 13 of American Idol, revealed why he was “really bummed” when he won the show.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Lee Curtis and Blumhouse are developing Lizzie Johnson’s book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle To Survive an American Wildfire, as a feature film. They will also take stories of bus driver Kevin McKay and school teacher Mary Ludwig who helped navigate a bus full of children through a deadly wildfire to fully develop the story. Described as a tour de force, the book is the definitive firsthand account of California’s Camp Fire, the nation’s deadliest wildfire in a century and examines what went wrong and how to avert future tragedies as the climate crisis unfolds.
“As a lifelong Californian I watched with profound sadness the ferocity and destruction of the Camp fire that consumed Paradise, California. When I heard Lizzie Johnson on NPR, and then read her amazing book, I knew that I wanted to be able to turn this story into a film and explore the human elements, tragedies and bravery that only a film can do. I’m gratified that my partners at Blumhouse agreed,” said Jamie Lee Curtis.
Jason Blum and Curtis will produce the film via Blumhouse and Curtis’ Comet Pictures. Johnson is an executive producer.
“It’s still a long road to recovery for the people of Paradise, and knowing that the town’s story is in great hands and will not be forgotten is of vital importance to me. I was immediately impressed by Jamie’s compassion and her drive to understand Paradise and its people. With her passion guiding the way, I know that this story will be told in a way that honors Paradise,” said Lizzie Johnson.
Curtis and Blumhouse have strong ties with the recent Halloween sequels that will conclude with Halloween Ends, which bows this October. She currently star in Everything Everywhere All At Once, which has become one of the
Caleb Johnson, the winner of season 13 of American Idol, revealed why he was “really bummed” when he won the show.
Sharing his thoughts. American Idol winner Caleb Johnson didn’t mince words when reflecting on the aftermath of his big victory.
Former Eternal singer, Louise Redknapp and her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp, 49, have put on a united front as they celebrated their son Charley’s graduation, at a special leaving dinner ahead of his departure for university. The mum of two’s eldest son, 17, has recently finished his education at Epsom college and is soon set to jet off to America where he plans to continue his studies. Posing proudly alongside his 47 year old mum, Charley looked red carpet ready as he donned a black tux and red bowtie for the occasion, while Louise opted for a chic high necked floral dress and a signature ponytail.
The Academy has just unveiled the full of list of entertainers and creatives that they have invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Clayton Davis Anya Taylor-Joy, Billie Eilish, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Disney exec Dana Walden are among the 397 artists and executives invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. If all of this year’s invitees accept membership, it will bring the total number of Academy members to 10,665, with 9,665 eligible to vote for the 95th Oscars set to take place on March 12, 2023.The 2022 class is 44% women, 37% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 50% are from 53 countries and territories outside the United States.
EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Pictures is set to remake critically acclaimed South Korean crime thriller The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil with original star Don Lee (aka Ma Dong-seok) reprising his lead role as a gang boss looking for redemption in the studio’s U.S. version.
The truth about Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee’s broken ribs is out. He has previously said that he doesn’t have a “fuckin badass story” about how the injury happened, but he refused to give further details. Now his wife, Brittany Furlan, has revealed that he fell down some stairs while on holiday.Motley Crue’s much delayed US stadium tour with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett kicked off earlier this month.
EXCLUSIVE: A big-screen adaptation of Humberto G. Garcia’s book Mustang Miracle titled The Long Game is in the works.
Fans were delighted when Jamie Redknapp posted a sweet photo of himself with his baby son, Raphael. Some were quick to point out that he bears a striking resemblance to Jamie’s dad Harry Redknapp.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterEthan Hawke will star in and executive produce a limited series currently in development at Showtime, Variety has confirmed.The series is titled “The Whites” and is based on the novel of the same name by Richard Price. It begins with the idea that every detective is haunted by their White Whale, the perpetrator who got away because the justice system failed. Billy Graves (Hawke), once a rising star in his department and former member of a group of well-respected cops called the “Wild Geese,” walks away from NYPD Homicide and joins the Nightwatch division, where his cases end when he clocks out— but his past comes calling when a seemingly straightforward murder case involving a White Whale unfolds, threatening his career, enduring friendships, and family.
Bradley Cooper has spoken out about “feeling lost” during his addictions to drugs and alcohol two decades ago, before making “major breakthroughs” and becoming a father. The 47 year old welcomed his daughter Lea in 2017 with his then-partner Irina Shayk and has since gone on to become one of Hollywood’s most successful leading actors. Bradley candidly discussed his experience struggling with addiction in his late twenties as he appeared on the Smartless podcast with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.
New normal. Braunwyn Windham-Burke couldn’t be happier since publicly coming out as gay — but some of her children still need a little time to adjust.
Maddie Ziegler is speaking out about her life on Dance Moms, why she quit the show, and if she’s spoken to Abby Lee Miller in the six years since she left.