Chris Noth has slammed a report that suggests he was “iced out” by the Sex and the City cast after sexual assault allegations were logged against him.
13.06.2023 - 14:01 / variety.com
Roy Trakin The son of Canadian country dance instructors “Sheriff Norm” and “Down the Line Sue,” in a way, MNRK Music Group president-CEO Chris Taylor was destined to become one of the most legendary executives in the country’s music history. He his start in the early ‘90s as lead singer for the reggae-ska-funk band One, which signed with Virgin Records while he was still in law school. Opting for the latter as a career, Taylor opened his Toronto-based law firm in ’97 and went on to represent some of the country’s top acts — from Drake and Avril Lavigne to Nelly Furtado and Sum 41 — and launched the influential Last Gang indie label (Metric, Death from Above 1979, Mother Mother, Crystal Castles and more). When he sold the label to Entertainment One in 2016, he also shuttered his legal practice to head the eOne Music Group, which was rebranded MNRK Music Group after parent company Hasbro sold the company to Blackstone in 2021 for a reported $385 million.
MNRK’s four-pronged approach includes recorded music (Dualtone Records’ the Lumineers are the biggest act, along with Arkells, Pop Evil, Chromeo and Powfu), a music publishing company, a management firm for artists and producer/writers (including Diana Gordon and recently added seven-time Grammy winner Daniel Lanois), and a synch/licensing music department. With main offices in Los Angeles, MNRK recently expanded by hiring New York-based industry publicity/marketing vet Keith Hagan as VP (Afghan Whigs, Robert Finley, Cymande, the Whitemore Sisters) and added London-based manager Phil Jones (Waterbaby, Yumi Zouma). Blackstone owns a little bit of everything, but you still try to position MNRK as an indie, boutique sensibility.It is a balance between being focused and
Chris Noth has slammed a report that suggests he was “iced out” by the Sex and the City cast after sexual assault allegations were logged against him.
Fresh off its world premiere in the Spotlight Category of the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, “The Miracle Club” arrives in theaters next month. The latest project from Irish filmmaker Thaddeus O’Sullivan, the period drama follows three generations of female friends from Dublin who embark on a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France that changes their lives forever.
It seems that Avril Lavigne and Tyga's whirlwind romance has come to an end, just four months after they made their relationship public. The 38-year-old rocker and the 33-year-old rapper, who were first spotted together at Nobu Malibu in February, have reportedly decided to part ways a few weeks ago. However, there's no drama to be found as TMZ reports that the split was a mutual decision, with no lingering animosity between the two stars.
Avril Lavigne and Tyga have called it quits after a whirlwind four months together, Us Weekly can confirm.
William Earl For over 30 years, Omaha rockers 311 have been a fixture on alternative airwaves and renowned for their dynamic live shows. The band started in 1988 and their current lineup — Nick Hexum (vocals/guitar), Chad Sexton (drums), Tim Mahoney (guitar), SA Martinez (vocals/DJ) and P-Nut (bass) — has been solid for some 31 years. Blending heavy riffs with reggae flourishes, hip hop verses, funk breakdowns and touching on countless genres, the band’s musical influences are varied and have led to chart-topping songs, including “Down,” “Amber,” “Come Original” and a popular cover of the Cure’s “Love Song.” 2023 is as busy as ever for 311, as the group is headed on a fall tour with openers AWOLNATION, reissuing their debut album “Music” on vinyl, announced a new beer called Come Original India Pale Ale, and even released a TikTok-friendly sped up version of “Amber.” As if that isn’t enough, they’re planning to record a new album during a break on tour.
Kevin Costner’s estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, claimed that the actor has no “legal” right to kick her — and their three children — out of the family’s longtime home.
In today’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo speeds his way through the DC Universe with director Andy Muschietti & producer Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “Mama”). The talented duo is promoting their latest film, “The Flash,” which follows Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) discovering that his speed unlocks the ability to change the past that has haunted him and, in turn, plunges him into another timeline where many of the heroes he knows do not exist.
Raquel Leviss really did THAT!
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor had a family outing at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City!On Sunday, the stars were joined on the red carpet for the premiere of with their 21-year-old daughter, Ella. The family coordinated their looks with Stiller wearing a relaxed black suit, and Taylor and Ella wearing black dresses for the occasion. Ella stood in between both of her parents as the trio smiled for the camera. Stiller, 57, and Taylor, 51, are also parents of Quinlin, 17, who did not attend the film's premiere with his family.Taylor stars in the short film, which is described via the film festival's website as a film about «a young alcoholic woman who agrees to attend an AA meeting with her partner.
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” Hulu’s “The Kardashians” and TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé” are among the 45 reality programs hoping to nab their first Emmy nominations. This is down from the previous three years, which had 65, 48 and 44 submissions, respectively. Nomination voting opened on Thursday to members of the Television Academy, with the three juggernaut-rated shows vying for consideration in the outstanding unstructured reality series category. “Vanderpump” is coming off its biggest season yet after star Tom Sandoval was revealed to be cheating on his partner of nine years, Ariana Madix (with her best friend and fellow co-star Raquel Leviss). Dubbed on social media as “#Scandoval,” the talk surrounding the show’s 10th season has been electrifying, adding another massive hit for the Bravo network, which also steers franchise hits like “Real Housewives” and “Below Deck.” The latter has received two consecutive noms in 2021 and 2022.
Caitriona Balfe has gushed over Sam Heughan in a new interview as she admits she's been 'so lucky' to work alongside him.
Girl time! Christine Brown and daughter Truely had the time of their lives in San Francisco and got into some — pretend — trouble to kick off the summer.
Each other’s biggest fans. Ben Stiller supported his wife, Christine Taylor, alongside their daughter, Ella, 21, at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.
It was a Stiller family affair.
Christine Brown had some fun with her 12-year-old daughter, Truely Brown, over the weekend.The stars took a trip to California, and saw some of the sights on their fun-filled getaway.Taking a visit to Madame Tussauds San Francisco, Christine and Truely both posed for mugshots, holding up cards. Christine's read, «The Accomplice,» while Truely's read, «The Mastermind.»Truely even pulled a silly face sitting behind bars with a wax figure.Truely also posed next to a wax figure of Taylor Swift in a blue-and-gold dress.«We enjoyed our trip @tussaudssf tussaudssf while in San Francisco.
K.J. Yossman Michael Flatley, best known as the creator and star of Irish stage show “Lord of the Dance,” is set to be immortalized on screen with a biographical drama series about his life. Produced by StoryFirst and tentatively titled “Dancelord,” the series is billed as a “no holds barred biopic” which will chronicle the highs and lows of Flatley’s colorful life. It has been written by Micho Rutare (“Z Nation”) with casting set to begin imminently. Jessica Sherman (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) is on-board as casting director. “For every transcendent moment onstage, Flatley endures grueling hours of pain and the loneliness of the road,” reads the synopsis. “Taunted by the media and, at times, doubted by everyone but his fans, Flatley bounces back time and again, dancing from his heart well into middle age and transforming Irish dance forever.”
Ice Cube has announced details of a 2023 UK and Ireland tour in the winter with support from Cypress Hill and The Game. Check out dates and ticket details below.The rap icon previously performed around the world last year with fellow West Coast rap legends Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Too $hort for the supergroup’s Mount Westmore tour.Now, the Californian shared has new solo dates for the ‘High Rollers Volume 1’ tour with Cypress Hill and The Game, telling UK fans: “We coming across that water.
Britain's Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson opened up about her "inner demons" in her last blog post which she posted just over a year before her tragic death at the age of 38.The dancer's death was announced by her sister in an emotional Facebook post. She wrote: "My beautiful baby sister is no longer with us and I don't know how to process it.
READ MORE: BGT's Kings and Queens dancer Kerri Donaldson dies as Strictly pros pay tribute"A friend and a dance partner. "I'm glad we got to dance together this xmas. And that the whole cast of Strictly Ballroom got to work with you in rehearsals.
Ofgem is lowering its energy price cap by 17 per cent from the current £3,280 per year to £2,074 for the average household in Scotland, England and Wales from July. The regulator announced its latest energy price cap last month, however, consumers are likely to feel little relief with bills remaining well above pre-pandemic levels.