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Jon Bernthal‘s Punisher is back!

The star’s of Spike Lee‘s upcoming film High and Low are working hard!

EXCLUSIVE: ABC Signature has acquired The Redemption of Al Sharpton, the recent Esquire profile of the civil rights activist by Pulitzer Prize winner Mitchell S. Jackson, to develop as a limited series. No talent is attached at this point but the intention is for Anthony Anderson to star as Sharpton and executive produce. Artists First’s E. Brian Dobbins (black-ish) also is expected to executive produce the project, now in very early stages, with Jackson getting a producing credit.

A post shared by Sussan Deyhim (@sussandeyhim)Born in Buffalo, New York in 1949, Horowitz studied electronic music in Paris and the ney (a traiditional flute) in Morocco during the 1970s. After releasing a series of albums featuring the ney in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Horowitz would go on to discover two important creative partners: future wife Deyhim, and Jon Hassell.Hassell and Horowitz toured together and created records such as ‘Power Spot’, whilst Horowitz released his official debut album ‘Eros in Arabia’ in 1981 under the pen name Drahcir Ztiworoh, receiving critical acclaim.From there, Horowitz went on to collaborate with musicians such as David Byrne and Brian Eno, and also worked with Ryuichi Sakamoto on the soundtrack for romance film The Sheltering Sky (1990).

Laufey has today (April 16) released a new short film for her song ‘Goddess’, which has been directed by Past Lives director Celine Song – watch it below.The video stars Laufey alongside William G. Hardy (from Netflix’s Heartstopper), and was shot in Brooklyn, New York on 35mm film.Speaking about the video, Laufey said: “It was so special to work with Celine on the ‘Goddess’ short film.

concert of his residency at the famous venue — and he included a hat-tip to the correct local paper. As he belted out, “New York State of Mind,” he changed the lyrics to include a shout-out to The Post.The TV concert special taped in March but aired Sunday night on CBS. During the verse where the song traditionally invokes the New York Times and the Daily News, Joel instead sang, “Out of touch with the rhythm and blues/ But now I need a little give and take / Who, oh, oh whoa, who / The New York Post / Newsday too.” The song still mentioned the Times and Daily News in an earlier verse.

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Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Billy Joel is bringing his iconic concert to the small screen with a new television special airing tonight on CBS. Titled “The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden,” the performance airs live on CBS at 9 p.m.

Alex Garland’s provocative “Civil War” didn’t only ignite the discourse.The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.It’s the biggest R-rated opening of the year to date and a record for A24, the studio behind films like “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and “The Iron Claw.”“Civil War” also unseated “Godzilla x Kong” from its perch atop the box office. The titan movie from Warner Bros.

Shucked”), will begin previews at the Booth Theatre on 45th Street in late August and then open in mid-September. Produced by Chris Harper (“Company”), “The Roommate” has signed a lease in Shubert Alley for 16 weeks.While it will certainly be a thrill to see the 79-year-old star of “Rosemary’s Baby” back on the boards for the first time in a decade (her last go-round was in “Love Letters”), what’s really piqued my interest is Patti’s Card.In July 2022, LuPone, 74, very publicly left Actors’ Equity, the professional actors union that a performer typically is a member of to work on Broadway and at many other top-tier theaters around the country. “Quite a week on Broadway, seeing my name being bandied about.

Aerosmith have announced the rescheduled dates for their ‘Peace Out’ North American farewell tour – find all the details below.The band initially began the stint last September, but later postponed the remaining shows after frontman Steven Tyler suffered a serious vocal injury. At the time, they said the concerts would resume “sometime in 2024”.Yesterday (April 10), Aerosmith confirmed that they would be heading back on the road in the US and Canada this September.

Former enfante terrible filmmaker Harmony Korine (“Gummo“) has said he’s bored with conventional moviemaking and thinks video games, A.I., and experiential films are the way of the future. And well, he’s really putting his money where his mouth is with “Argro Dr1ft,” his latest feature, an experimental assassin movie that debuted at the Venice Film Festival last year (read our review).

THE BOYZ have announced their upcoming 2024 ‘Zeneration II’ world tour, featuring concerts in Asia, the US, Europe and more.Today (April 8), THE BOYZ announced the first batch of dates for their upcoming 2024 ‘Zeneration II’ world tour. The trek will follow their 2023 ‘Zeneration’ world tour, which had featured 24 dates in Asia.‘Zeneration II’ will kick-off in July with a three-date show in South, South Korea, before the boyband head to the US for a solo tour the first time since 2022.

Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial is still due to start picking a jury on April 15.

“The Place Beyond the Pines,” revealed that Bradley Cooper nearly bowed out of the production after disagreeing on a script rewrite. According to Cianfrance, 50, the “Maestro” star hated the fact that in the updated script — this time co-written by Darius Marder — his character Avery Cross killed an empathetic thief (Ryan Gosling) halfway through the film. “I had given [Marder] the script and he had a lot of notes for it, and I kind of agreed with a lot of what he was saying.

Just days before its debut, Fallout looks to be assured a second season thanks to a $25 million tax credit from California.

The New York tri-state earthquake left Melissa Gorga very spooked!

Stars are reacting the surprising earthquake that shook the New York tri-state are this morning.

Carolyn Giardina Goldcrest Post, an independently-owned feature and episodic postproduction facility that currently maintains bases in New York and London, plans to open a third location at Lionsgate Studios Yonkers, just outside New York City. Goldcrest plans to open in September as a full service facility that will include a theater equipped with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision for screenings, color grading sessions and sound mixing.

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Glass Animals have announced details of their new ‘Tour Of The Earth’, which will see them play live shows in the UK, Europe and North America later this year. Find ticket details below.The new dates come following the band sharing news of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’ yesterday (April 3).

EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Television has finalized a new licensing deal with Paramount Global for comedy series The King of Queens to continue to be available on Paramount linear cable networks. The new pact also includes for the first time streaming rights on Paramount+ for all nine seasons and on Pluto TV for some (currently Seasons 1-3).

EXCLUSIVE: To commemorate Earth Day, the filmmakers and Executive Producer, Laura Dern of Common Ground are excited to announce Common Ground: Earth Day 2024, a nationwide screening event aimed at amplifying support for regenerative agriculture on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024. Check out a teaser above.

Zoe Saldana recently shared a poignant story about her grandmother during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Saldana’s heartfelt tribute shed light on her grandmother’s profound impact on her family’s journey and why the film “The Absence of Eden” resonated deeply with their experiences.In her interview with Jimmy Fallon, the renowned actress known for her roles in blockbuster films like Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy, reminisced about her grandmother, the matriarch of their family, who tragically lost her battle with cancer in 2019, just a month before the commencement of shooting for the movie.

Two men have been indicted for distributing the heroin and fentanyl that caused the February death of Pose star and transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.

Jerry Seinfeld paid tribute to Billy Joel earlier this week (March 28) following Joel’s 100th show at Madison Square Gardens, New York.The artist has been performing at the venue for a residency once a month for the last decade, with each of his 100 shows being a sell-out. Joel’s first concert at Madison Square Gardens took place on December 14 1978 – every concert of his theirs has been a sell-out since.Speaking to the crowd, Seinfeld paid tribute to the artist saying: “I am from Long Island, like Billy is from Long Island, He captured how we all feel living in this particular part of the world. Long Island.

You might be wondering who Dr. Kate Tomas is after seeing her out on a date with Andrew Garfield this weekend.

William Fichtner, Emily Hall and Caroline Concannon have joined the cast of the Michael Mailer Films and Tremendous Entertainment film Cutman.

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Emmy for his role in the groundbreaking TV miniseries Roots and an Oscar for An Officer and a Gentleman, died last night in Santa Monica. He was 87.

Carole Horst Opening weekend is upon us, which means baseball is back! While Major League Baseball gears up for the 2024 season, Variety reflects on America’s pastime, which began in the mid-1800s and that showbiz was quick to monetize.In “Plie Ball! Baseball Meets Dance on Stage and Screen,” Jeffrey M. Katz links the growing popularity of baseball with the pop culture art of the time: songs.