Robbie Robertson Remembered by Martin Scorsese, Neil Diamond and More

Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has shared a number of his “go-to” most-watched movies.Speaking on the Tuna On Toast With Stryker podcast, Homme was asked what some of his favourite films are, and which ones he puts on regularly.“I love a movie called The Nice Guys,” he answered. “Whenever I’m feeling down, I watch this movie The Nice Guys with Ryan Gosling and … Russell Crowe. It’s just so funny and it’s very much Abbott and Costello somehow the way that movie is and the way people speak to each other.

Robert De Niro celebrated his 80th birthday with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Leonardo DiCaprio and longtime collaborator Martin Scorsese.The actor marked the milestone birthday with a special dinner in New York on Thursday (August 17) alongside family and close friends, including his girlfriend Tiffany Chen, who he recently welcomed his seventh child with.As reported by People, the dinner itself took place at Italian restaurant Locanda Verde in Tribeca’s Greenwich Hotel, which is owned by De Niro.Others who attended include Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell, The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola, Star Wars creator George Lucas and Christopher Walken. You can check out some images below.Former governor of New York Andrew Cuomo was also seen in attendance, alongside David Blaine, Bette Midler and Jane Krakowski.Debi Mazar, who starred alongside De Niro in Goodfellas, shared a photo on Instagram to celebrate his birthday.

With the English Lionesses facing off against the Spanish team during today's Women's World Cup final the Neil Diamond hit Sweet Caroline will likely be heard all across the country.The song, which was released in 1969, has recently become associated with football, rising to prominence as a football song in 2021 when the men’s team reached the final of the Euros. It was then heard again when the women's team won the Women’s Euro 2022 at Wembley Stadium.

Robert De Niro’s 80th birthday bash was a star-studded affair.

Robert De Niro's 80th birthday party! The celebrated actor commemorated his milestone birthday with a celebration that brought together some of the biggest names in showbusiness.The man of the hour held his blow-out bash at Locanda Verde, a high-end Italian restaurant in the Tribeca neighborhood in New York City.De Niro was joined by his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, and their 4-month-old daughter, Gia, as well as a slew of his famous friends and past and present co-stars.The pair dressed casual for the festivities, with De Niro rocking a charcoal blazer over a tan polo and black jeans, while Chen work a white v-neck top and a white sweater along with grey sweats and white sneakers.Although, after a Hollywood career that has spanned over 57 years and includes some of the most iconic roles of any living actor, De Niro has made life-long friendships with some of the most well-respected and influential figures in American pop culture.And, since you only turn 80 once, basically all of them came out to show the two-time Oscar winner some love.De Niro's longtime collaborator and close friend Martin Scorsese was among the slew of A-listers who turned up for the big night, as did a few of Hollywood's other iconic directors, including director Francis Ford Coppola and creator George Lucas — the latter of whom was mobbed by autograph-seeking fans.The guest list also included Uma Thurman and her father, Robert Thurman, as well as Leslie Bibb, Sam Rockwell, and Christopher Walken.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Sex, crime and fish tanks converge in the officially titled “Pet Shop Days,” Olmo Schnabel’s directorial debut which will play in competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival. Variety has an exclusive first look at the project starring Jack Irv, Dario Yazbek Bernal and Willem Dafoe. Schnabel, son of Oscar nominated director Julian Schnabel, tells the story of two young men falling down a rabbit hole of rebellious desire – one running from a traumatic incident and a bitter authoritarian father, the other a privileged drifter in search of himself.

Sony’s Craig Gillespie-directed comedy, Dumb Money, about the GameStop meme investors isn’t going wide anymore on Sept. 22. Rather, the Culver City lot has opted to go exclusive with the ensemble movie on Sept. 15 in LA and NYC, then a limited break on Sept. 22, followed by a moderate release on Sept. 29 and a final wide on Oct. 6. You’ll remember, Sony moved Kraven the Hunter off of that first weekend of October to Labor Day weekend 2024.

You know what time it is: time for a Criterion Collection update with their newly announced November releases. Two significant highlights anchor November: a six-film Jackie Chan box-set, “Jackie Chan: Emergence Of A Superstar,” and Martin Scorsese’s classic low-level gangster film “Mean Streets.” “Mean Streets” needs little introduction.

, Bradley Cooper embodies Leonard Bernstein, the first American conductor to receive international acclaim and the composer of operas, symphonies, and the beloved Broadway musical The film, co-written and directed by Cooper, and produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, centers on Bernstein's marriage to actress Felicia Montealegre, played by Carey Mulligan. The pair, who married in 1951, had a «strong connection,» which is evident in the teaser — though flashes to moments throughout their relationship reveal the emotional roller coaster it truly was.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Robbie Robertson left a legacy of storytelling behind him when he died at age 80 on Aug. 9 in Los Angeles. It’s not just the tales he concocted for his work with the Band and, later, his solo records, but his prowess as one of music’s great raconteurs, whether he was harking back to an upbringing that had him visiting Native reservations with his mother or telling of the high life among the rich and infamous.

Thania Garcia American fans of the legendary Mexican rock band Café Tacvba have the opportunity to catch the group for a limited number of shows taking place across the States later this fall. Produced by Live Nation, the six-city trek will start on Oct. 14 at Revolution Live in Miami and also includes dates in Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, and Charlotte before wrapping up in Raleigh at the Ritz on Oct.

Bob Dylan has issued a statement paying tribute to late musician Robbie Robertson.Dylan said in a statement posted onto social media yesterday (August 12): “This is shocking news. Robbie was a lifelong friend. His passing leaves a vacancy in the world.Robertson, who besides performing as part of Dylan’s backing band in the latter half of the 1960s, was a guitarist and singer-songwriter for The Band, died earlier this week at the age of 80.Statement from Bob Dylan on the passing of Robbie Robertson:“This is shocking news.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Robbie Robertson’s 2017 memoir “Testimony” has returned to the top of bestseller lists following the guitarist-songwriter-singer’s death.

Robbie Robertson, who was the lead guitarist and songwriter for Canadian-American group The Band, has passed away, Variety reports. He was 80 years old and had been combatting a long illness.

Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to The Band guitarist and singer-songwriter Robbie Robertson at the opening night of his US tour. Check out footage from the show below.News of Robertson’s death arrived yesterday (August 9), with a social media update from The Band’s management. “Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, Janet, his ex-wife, Dominique, her partner Nicholas, and his children Alexandra, Sebastian, Delphine, and Delphine’s partner Kenny,” it read.

A.D. Amorosi Long before Robbie Robertson became Martin Scorsese’s go-to film composer or music supervisor, the Canadian singer-songwriter-guitarist had a cinematic, storytelling edge to his songwriting.

Martin Scorsese is paying tribute to his friend and collaborator, The Band guitarist Robbie Robertson.Robertson died Wednesday in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 80.«Robbie Robertson was one of my closest friends, a constant in my life and my work,» Scorsese said in a statement to ET. «I could always go to him as a confidante.

Martin Scorsese is paying tribute to his friend and collaborator, The Band guitarist Robbie Robertson.Robertson died Wednesday in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 80.«Robbie Robertson was one of my closest friends, a constant in my life and my work,» Scorsese said in a statement to ET. «I could always go to him as a confidante.

Martin Scorsese, whose collaborations with The Band guitarist Robbie Robertson included directing the 1978 documentary The Last Waltz about the group’s final show to several soundtracks for Scorsese’s movies including the upcoming Killers of the Flower Moon, reacted Wednesday after it was announced Robertson died in Los Angeles at age 80 after a long illness.

Martin Scorsese's films, died Wednesday in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 80.Born in Toronto, Ontario, in 1943, Robertson started playing guitar at age 10, and when he was 16, joined The Band drummer Levon Helm in The Hawks, the backing band for rockabilly star Ronnie Hawkins.