Country music sensation Lainey Wilson is full of surprises. Her latest bombshell is a secret about country music legend Tim McGraw. What did she reveal about the “Don’t Take The Girl” singer? Keep reading for all the details.
Lainey Wilson Gets Hulu Documentary
Few country singers have had such a meteoric rise to fame as Lainey Wilson. She became a country music sensation practically overnight. She played a free concert at the New York State Fair to just over 50,000 people in the summer of 2023. A year later, she’s a Grammy winner and headlining her own Country’s Cool Again tour.
She’s quickly become one of the best-selling artists in country music today. The rarity of her seemingly overnight success is the subject of a documentary currently available to stream on Hulu. Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country details her humble beginnings in a small town in Louisiana to...
Lainey Wilson Gets Hulu Documentary
Few country singers have had such a meteoric rise to fame as Lainey Wilson. She became a country music sensation practically overnight. She played a free concert at the New York State Fair to just over 50,000 people in the summer of 2023. A year later, she’s a Grammy winner and headlining her own Country’s Cool Again tour.
She’s quickly become one of the best-selling artists in country music today. The rarity of her seemingly overnight success is the subject of a documentary currently available to stream on Hulu. Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country details her humble beginnings in a small town in Louisiana to...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
“Rob (Reiner) always wanted to do from the moment My Dinner With Andre came out — ‘My Lunch With Albert,” Albert Brooks shares about his best friend’s vision for a movie about himself.
“I never wanted to do that,” Brooks adds.
But when a documentary about the stand-up comic turned Oscar nominated Best Supporting Broadcast News actor fell apart, Brooks reached out to Reiner for help. What if they combined the documentary with the whole ‘My Lunch With Albert’ concept?”
“Then everything lit up,” emphasizes Brooks on today’s Crew Call with Reiner.
And that’s how the Max documentary, directed by Reiner, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life came to be.
Walk down memory lane with us below:
“Because I’ve known Rob forever, it seemed ideal. We could do our lunch, we could branch out, he could talk to people he chose to talk to,” said Brooks.
We chat...
“I never wanted to do that,” Brooks adds.
But when a documentary about the stand-up comic turned Oscar nominated Best Supporting Broadcast News actor fell apart, Brooks reached out to Reiner for help. What if they combined the documentary with the whole ‘My Lunch With Albert’ concept?”
“Then everything lit up,” emphasizes Brooks on today’s Crew Call with Reiner.
And that’s how the Max documentary, directed by Reiner, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life came to be.
Walk down memory lane with us below:
“Because I’ve known Rob forever, it seemed ideal. We could do our lunch, we could branch out, he could talk to people he chose to talk to,” said Brooks.
We chat...
- 5/30/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Explore the Richest Country Singers of 2024 Vince Gill — Net Worth: $30 million Miranda Lambert — Net Worth: $60 million Keith Urban — Net Worth: $75 million Jason Aldean — Net Worth: $80 million Reba McEntire — Net Worth: $95 million Blake Shelton — Net Worth: $120 million Brad Paisley — Net Worth: $120 million Carrie Underwood — Net Worth: $140 million Alan Jackson — Net Worth: $150 million Kenny Chesney — Net Worth: $180 million Faith Hill & Tim McGraw — Combined Net Worth: $200 million George Strait — Net Worth: $300 million Toby Keith — Net Worth: $365 million Garth Brooks — Net Worth: $400 million Shania Twain — Net Worth: $400 million Dolly Parton — Net Worth: $650 million Taylor Swift — Net Worth: $1 Billion 8 Best-Dressed Stars of the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards
Whether you love a good boot scootin’ boogie or would rather gouge your eyes out than admit you think a tractor is sexy, there is no denying that a country and western musical career can be very profitable.
Better yet, many country music stars — whether they truly...
Whether you love a good boot scootin’ boogie or would rather gouge your eyes out than admit you think a tractor is sexy, there is no denying that a country and western musical career can be very profitable.
Better yet, many country music stars — whether they truly...
- 5/30/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
The Deadline Studio at Prime Experience, featuring interviews with the cast and creatives from some of Prime Video’s buzziest TV programs in the awards-season race, recently wrapped its run on the sidelines of Prime Video’s FYC event.
Click here to watch all the panels.
This year’s lineup included conversations with the likes of Nicole Kidman and Lulu Wang from Expats; Donald Glover and Maya Erskine from Mr. and Mrs. Smith; Walton Goggins and Jonathan Nolan from Fallout; I’m a Virgo’s Jharrel Jerome and Boots Riley; Rosamund Pike and Rafe Judkins from The Wheel of Time; and Uma Thurman, Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez and Sarah Schechter from Red, White & Royal Blue.
Also sitting down, from the specials and unscripted side, were Garth Brooks to discuss his Amazon live concert event; Tig Notaro, Jenny Slate and Jim Gaffigan on their stand-up specials; and the creators of...
Click here to watch all the panels.
This year’s lineup included conversations with the likes of Nicole Kidman and Lulu Wang from Expats; Donald Glover and Maya Erskine from Mr. and Mrs. Smith; Walton Goggins and Jonathan Nolan from Fallout; I’m a Virgo’s Jharrel Jerome and Boots Riley; Rosamund Pike and Rafe Judkins from The Wheel of Time; and Uma Thurman, Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez and Sarah Schechter from Red, White & Royal Blue.
Also sitting down, from the specials and unscripted side, were Garth Brooks to discuss his Amazon live concert event; Tig Notaro, Jenny Slate and Jim Gaffigan on their stand-up specials; and the creators of...
- 5/29/2024
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
“Hollywood’s done it, and we’ve kind of done it to ourselves,” states Garth Brooks.
“We kind of do a hard kinda line,” the just-back-from-the-Vatican superstar adds of the artificial divisions imposed on his genre and art overall. “And the truth is the people that listen to country music are all walks of life.”
As you can see in the video below, the multi-Diamond certified performer was in the Deadline Studio at Prime Experience in L.A. this week to reflect on his recent Friends in Low Places docuseries and his Amazon Music Live with Garth Brooks special. The latter premiered November 24 on the streamer on after its Black Friday NFL game, while the Nashville bar-based former with Trisha Yearwood launched March 7.
Watch the interview here:
For “The Dance” singer, even after all these decades packing stadiums around the world and hometown dive bars, it’s about reaching the fans.
“We kind of do a hard kinda line,” the just-back-from-the-Vatican superstar adds of the artificial divisions imposed on his genre and art overall. “And the truth is the people that listen to country music are all walks of life.”
As you can see in the video below, the multi-Diamond certified performer was in the Deadline Studio at Prime Experience in L.A. this week to reflect on his recent Friends in Low Places docuseries and his Amazon Music Live with Garth Brooks special. The latter premiered November 24 on the streamer on after its Black Friday NFL game, while the Nashville bar-based former with Trisha Yearwood launched March 7.
Watch the interview here:
For “The Dance” singer, even after all these decades packing stadiums around the world and hometown dive bars, it’s about reaching the fans.
- 5/15/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
In a recent interview, Tyler Hubbard, one-half of the country music duo Florida Georgia Line, opened up about the reasons behind the group’s surprising breakup in 2022. Hubbard and his bandmate Brian Kelley had been making music together for over a decade, churning out hit after hit and building a devoted fanbase. So, what led to the end of this successful partnership?
Florida Georgia Line’s Nashville Restaurant Abruptly Closes
In addition to making country music hits, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley opened a Nashville restaurant together. Fgl House opened in 2017, one of the first bars in Nashville bearing the name of a country music star.
Bars connected to artists such as Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Garth Brooks have since opened in downtown Nashville. A bar owned by Morgan Wallen will open over Memorial Day weekend.
The congested bar scene on Broadway in Nashville is down one watering hole.
Florida Georgia Line’s Nashville Restaurant Abruptly Closes
In addition to making country music hits, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley opened a Nashville restaurant together. Fgl House opened in 2017, one of the first bars in Nashville bearing the name of a country music star.
Bars connected to artists such as Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Garth Brooks have since opened in downtown Nashville. A bar owned by Morgan Wallen will open over Memorial Day weekend.
The congested bar scene on Broadway in Nashville is down one watering hole.
- 5/11/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
After a successful career spanning five decades, Reba McEntire still has a few tricks and trades under her belt. Apart from making a return to television in an upcoming sitcom, the Queen is here with new music. Yup, you heard me. See when she plans to debut it.
Reba McEntire – Will Be Performing A “Brand New” Song At This Year’s Academy Of Country Music Awards
Reba’s making a big comeback this year and there’s nothing that can stop her. Last year, we saw her bring her coaching powers and years of industry experience to The Voice.
At the Superbowl earlier this year, she performed the National Anthem. If you thought that was enough for the superstar, think again.
Next month she’ll once again be joining the likes of Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Loretta Lynn who have previously hosted the prestigious Academy of Country Music Awards.
Reba McEntire – Will Be Performing A “Brand New” Song At This Year’s Academy Of Country Music Awards
Reba’s making a big comeback this year and there’s nothing that can stop her. Last year, we saw her bring her coaching powers and years of industry experience to The Voice.
At the Superbowl earlier this year, she performed the National Anthem. If you thought that was enough for the superstar, think again.
Next month she’ll once again be joining the likes of Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Loretta Lynn who have previously hosted the prestigious Academy of Country Music Awards.
- 5/2/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
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The 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards will return to Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday, May 16, with a full slate of performances lined up. This year’s show will feature appearances from Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson.
On Tuesday, May 7, the ACM Awards announced a second round of performers including Post Malone,...
The 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards will return to Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday, May 16, with a full slate of performances lined up. This year’s show will feature appearances from Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson.
On Tuesday, May 7, the ACM Awards announced a second round of performers including Post Malone,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Prime Experience, Prime Video’s annual Emmy FYC activation, is back for its 2024 edition. Held at a new venue, Nya West, across the street from last year’s location, the event will let invited members of the Television Academy and Hollywood guilds get closer to some of Prime Video’s top series, movies and specials through in-world installations, interactive exhibits, show-inspired menus and panels.
Opening April 24 with an “Inspiration & Innovation” panel event featuring showrunners from across the slate, Prime Experience will runs through May 20 with a lineup of 12 screenings, panels, and additional special events.
Featured FYC panels will include Expats, Fallout, I’m a Virgo, Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Red, White & Royal Blue, The Wheel of Time, Amazon Music Live with Garth Brooks, Jim Gaffigan: Dark Pale, Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional, Tig Notaro: Hello Again and For Love and Life: No Ordinary Campaign.
Opening April 24 with an “Inspiration & Innovation” panel event featuring showrunners from across the slate, Prime Experience will runs through May 20 with a lineup of 12 screenings, panels, and additional special events.
Featured FYC panels will include Expats, Fallout, I’m a Virgo, Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Red, White & Royal Blue, The Wheel of Time, Amazon Music Live with Garth Brooks, Jim Gaffigan: Dark Pale, Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional, Tig Notaro: Hello Again and For Love and Life: No Ordinary Campaign.
- 4/23/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Country music superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have been married for almost 20 years. What’s behind rumors of a split? Keep reading to find out why fans are worried about the legendary couple.
Garth Brooks Skips Event Honoring Wife
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are one of the most beloved power couples in country music. They’ve been married since 2005. In past interviews, Brooks opened up about just how much Yearwood means to him. However, recent events have sparked rumors about potential trouble in paradise.
The couple’s relationship was on full display in the Amazon Video docuseries about Garth Brooks opening a bar in Nashville. Friends In Low Places is both the name of the bar and the Amazon series.
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood/Credit: Trisha Yearwood Instagram
In April 2024, Brooks was noticeably absent from a major event honoring his wife, leading to speculation about a possible rift between the couple.
Garth Brooks Skips Event Honoring Wife
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are one of the most beloved power couples in country music. They’ve been married since 2005. In past interviews, Brooks opened up about just how much Yearwood means to him. However, recent events have sparked rumors about potential trouble in paradise.
The couple’s relationship was on full display in the Amazon Video docuseries about Garth Brooks opening a bar in Nashville. Friends In Low Places is both the name of the bar and the Amazon series.
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood/Credit: Trisha Yearwood Instagram
In April 2024, Brooks was noticeably absent from a major event honoring his wife, leading to speculation about a possible rift between the couple.
- 4/21/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
Garth Brooks is one of the most popular country acts of all time. How does he feel about rock star Post Malone covering one of his greatest hits? Keep reading for his surprising reaction.
Post Malone Plots Country Album?
Beyoncé isn’t the only artist jumping genres and hopping on the country music bandwagon. Pop star Post Malone blew country music fans away when he joined Morgan Wallen and Hardy at the 2023 CMA Awards. The trio paid tribute to late singer Joe Diffie by performing some of his hits.
Post Malone
While Post Malone hasn’t officially announced a country album, fans were impressed by the performance. And it wasn’t just a one-off. The singer took to social media this week to share a rendition of a classic country song that’s played in every bar in the country.
“Friends In Low Places” is perhaps Garth Brooks’ most popular song.
Post Malone Plots Country Album?
Beyoncé isn’t the only artist jumping genres and hopping on the country music bandwagon. Pop star Post Malone blew country music fans away when he joined Morgan Wallen and Hardy at the 2023 CMA Awards. The trio paid tribute to late singer Joe Diffie by performing some of his hits.
Post Malone
While Post Malone hasn’t officially announced a country album, fans were impressed by the performance. And it wasn’t just a one-off. The singer took to social media this week to share a rendition of a classic country song that’s played in every bar in the country.
“Friends In Low Places” is perhaps Garth Brooks’ most popular song.
- 4/18/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
Joni Mitchell performed Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” at the Library of Congress 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song ceremony, which took place last month at Dar Revolution Hall in Washington, D.C., and aired last night, April 8, on PBS. Her rendition included lyrical twists to fit her own style, with the approval of the night’s honorees, John and Bernie Taupin.
Brandi Carlile, who joined Mitchell’s performance, also introduced the legend, saying that the song has special meaning for Mitchell. “So much so that she was given...
Brandi Carlile, who joined Mitchell’s performance, also introduced the legend, saying that the song has special meaning for Mitchell. “So much so that she was given...
- 4/9/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Elton John and Bernie Taupin were honored with the prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in a ceremony that aired Monday night (April 8th) on PBS. Among the acts who performed in their honor were Metallica, Joni Mitchell, Annie Lennox, Garth Brooks, Brandi Carlile, and more.
The ceremony actually took place on March 20th at the Dar Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., and also featured Garth Brooks, Charlie Puth, Maren Morris, Jacob Lusk, and host Billy Porter.
Among the highlights were Metallica performing “Funeral for a Friend” and “Love Lies Bleeding”; Mitchell singing her own unique version of “I’m Still Standing” with Carlile and Lennox; Porter performing “The Bitch Is Back”; and more.
Elton John himself closed out the night with performances of “Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters,” “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” and “Your Song” joined by Taupin.
“I’ve been writing songs with Bernie for 56 years,...
The ceremony actually took place on March 20th at the Dar Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., and also featured Garth Brooks, Charlie Puth, Maren Morris, Jacob Lusk, and host Billy Porter.
Among the highlights were Metallica performing “Funeral for a Friend” and “Love Lies Bleeding”; Mitchell singing her own unique version of “I’m Still Standing” with Carlile and Lennox; Porter performing “The Bitch Is Back”; and more.
Elton John himself closed out the night with performances of “Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters,” “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” and “Your Song” joined by Taupin.
“I’ve been writing songs with Bernie for 56 years,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Elton John and his longtime writing partner Bernie Taupin are being honored in a new PBS special and there’s an incredible performers lineup!
The duo received the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize and they were celebrated by a long list of entertainers who performed some of their greatest hits.
The PBS special debuted on Monday night (April 8) and is currently available to stream.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said, “Elton John and Bernie Taupin have written some of the most memorable songs of our lives. Their careers stand out for the quality and broad appeal of their music and their influence on their fellow artists. More than 50 years ago, they came from across the pond to win over Americans and audiences worldwide with their beautiful songs and rock anthems. We’re proud to honor Elton and Bernie with the Gershwin Prize for their incredible impact on generations of music lovers.
The duo received the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize and they were celebrated by a long list of entertainers who performed some of their greatest hits.
The PBS special debuted on Monday night (April 8) and is currently available to stream.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said, “Elton John and Bernie Taupin have written some of the most memorable songs of our lives. Their careers stand out for the quality and broad appeal of their music and their influence on their fellow artists. More than 50 years ago, they came from across the pond to win over Americans and audiences worldwide with their beautiful songs and rock anthems. We’re proud to honor Elton and Bernie with the Gershwin Prize for their incredible impact on generations of music lovers.
- 4/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Trisha Yearwood debuted her new song titled “Put It in a Song” during the 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin on Sunday, marking the country vet’s first new single since 2020.
The Grammy winner took the stage under a lone spotlight as she delivered the cathartic lyrics: “If it’s too hard to admit/If it’s a memory that won’t quit/If it makes you want to cry all night long/Put it in the song.” The track’s rich melody and devastating chorus — “All the pain and all the hurt,...
The Grammy winner took the stage under a lone spotlight as she delivered the cathartic lyrics: “If it’s too hard to admit/If it’s a memory that won’t quit/If it makes you want to cry all night long/Put it in the song.” The track’s rich melody and devastating chorus — “All the pain and all the hurt,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Trisha Yearwood sparkles on the red carpet at the 2024 CMT Music Awards held at Moody Center on Sunday (April 7) in Austin, Tex.
The 59-year-old singer was seen arriving with her sister Beth Bernard by her side!
Trisha is set to be honored with the June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award for her work with Habitat for Humanity, Dottie’s Yard, American Cancer Society and more.
For her special honor, Jane Seymour will be taking the stage to present Trisha with the award.
Trisha will also be performing!
Find out who else will be hitting the stage to present awards and performances.
In case you missed it, check out the full list of this year’s nominees!
If you didn’t know, you can currently catch Trisha and her husband Garth Brooks in their Prime Video reality series Friends In Low Places, which documents the process of opening their Nashville bar of the same name.
The 59-year-old singer was seen arriving with her sister Beth Bernard by her side!
Trisha is set to be honored with the June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award for her work with Habitat for Humanity, Dottie’s Yard, American Cancer Society and more.
For her special honor, Jane Seymour will be taking the stage to present Trisha with the award.
Trisha will also be performing!
Find out who else will be hitting the stage to present awards and performances.
In case you missed it, check out the full list of this year’s nominees!
If you didn’t know, you can currently catch Trisha and her husband Garth Brooks in their Prime Video reality series Friends In Low Places, which documents the process of opening their Nashville bar of the same name.
- 4/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Get ready to tune into the 2024 CMT Awards, where the music industry will gather to honor the best and brightest in country music. Among the stars set to shine is the legendary Trisha Yearwood. Known for her soulful voice and timeless hits, the singer has made a significant impact on the country music scene. This year, she will receive a special honor that underscores her enduring influence and contribution. Keep reading for all the details.
Trisha Yearwood To Receive Special Honor At 2024 CMT Awards
Trisha Yearwood came into the country music scene in 1991 with her chart-topping hit “She’s In Love With The Boy.” Over 30 years later, she’s still making music but has also expanded her reach to cookbooks and humanitarian efforts. Alongside her husband, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood joined the reconstruction efforts in New Orleans in 2007 after Hurricane Katrina.
The country singers teamed up with former President Jimmy Carter and his wife,...
Trisha Yearwood To Receive Special Honor At 2024 CMT Awards
Trisha Yearwood came into the country music scene in 1991 with her chart-topping hit “She’s In Love With The Boy.” Over 30 years later, she’s still making music but has also expanded her reach to cookbooks and humanitarian efforts. Alongside her husband, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood joined the reconstruction efforts in New Orleans in 2007 after Hurricane Katrina.
The country singers teamed up with former President Jimmy Carter and his wife,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
Blake Shelton is one lucky man. Many superstars of his caliber have difficulty finding the inspiration to to become superstars and to continue to be one. This is not the case for the “Boys ‘Round Here” singer. Blake Shelton was lucky enough to have been able to find his inspiration all around him. In fact, the inspiration for his career in country music was practically in his own backyard.
Long List Of Oklahoma Talent
Oklahoma is known for its long list of talent. This is not limited to only country music. There have been all sorts of talented people from the Sooner State in all sorts of different careers. Of course, there is Will Rogers. He is probably one of the most famous of all Okies. Oklahoma produces talent in athletics, movies and television, aviation and space travel as well as money in other fields.
Country music is no different.
Long List Of Oklahoma Talent
Oklahoma is known for its long list of talent. This is not limited to only country music. There have been all sorts of talented people from the Sooner State in all sorts of different careers. Of course, there is Will Rogers. He is probably one of the most famous of all Okies. Oklahoma produces talent in athletics, movies and television, aviation and space travel as well as money in other fields.
Country music is no different.
- 3/29/2024
- by Emma Riley Sutton
- Country Music Alley
The list of musicians and actors appearing in the long-awaited This Is Spinal Tap sequel keeps growing, with news that Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, The Nanny’s Fran Drescher, and more will appear in the forthcoming mockumentary.
Anyone who has seen the original film knows that drummers experience an unfortunate fate in the world of Spinal Tap, so it might not end well for Ulrich and Smith. Meanwhile, Drescher is reprising her hilarious role as record-label publicist and “hostess with the mostest” Bobbi Flekman.
Other newly revealed additions to the movie include Don Lake (The Bonnie Hunt Show), John Michael Higgins (Best in Show), Jason Acuña (Jackass), Nina Conti (Family Tree), Griffin Matthews (The Flight Attendant), Kerry Godliman (After Life), Chris Addison (Veep), and comedian Brad Williams, according to Deadline.
In addition, Paul Shaffer will be back as record-label promotion rep Artie Fufkin, who...
Anyone who has seen the original film knows that drummers experience an unfortunate fate in the world of Spinal Tap, so it might not end well for Ulrich and Smith. Meanwhile, Drescher is reprising her hilarious role as record-label publicist and “hostess with the mostest” Bobbi Flekman.
Other newly revealed additions to the movie include Don Lake (The Bonnie Hunt Show), John Michael Higgins (Best in Show), Jason Acuña (Jackass), Nina Conti (Family Tree), Griffin Matthews (The Flight Attendant), Kerry Godliman (After Life), Chris Addison (Veep), and comedian Brad Williams, according to Deadline.
In addition, Paul Shaffer will be back as record-label promotion rep Artie Fufkin, who...
- 3/26/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The list of musicians and actors appearing in the long-awaited This Is Spinal Tap sequel keeps growing, with news that Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, The Nanny’s Fran Drescher, and more will appear in the forthcoming mockumentary.
Anyone who has seen the original film knows that drummers experience an unfortunate fate in the world of Spinal Tap, so it might not end well for Ulrich and Smith. Meanwhile, Drescher is reprising her hilarious role as record-label publicist and “hostess with the mostest” Bobbi Flekman.
Other newly revealed additions to the movie include Don Lake (The Bonnie Hunt Show), John Michael Higgins (Best in Show), Jason Acuña (Jackass), Nina Conti (Family Tree), Griffin Matthews (The Flight Attendant), Kerry Godliman (After Life), Chris Addison (Veep), and comedian Brad Williams, according to Deadline.
In addition, Paul Shaffer will be back as record-label promotion rep Artie Fufkin, who...
Anyone who has seen the original film knows that drummers experience an unfortunate fate in the world of Spinal Tap, so it might not end well for Ulrich and Smith. Meanwhile, Drescher is reprising her hilarious role as record-label publicist and “hostess with the mostest” Bobbi Flekman.
Other newly revealed additions to the movie include Don Lake (The Bonnie Hunt Show), John Michael Higgins (Best in Show), Jason Acuña (Jackass), Nina Conti (Family Tree), Griffin Matthews (The Flight Attendant), Kerry Godliman (After Life), Chris Addison (Veep), and comedian Brad Williams, according to Deadline.
In addition, Paul Shaffer will be back as record-label promotion rep Artie Fufkin, who...
- 3/26/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Film News
The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Metallica’s Lars Ulrich will try to survive the Spinal Tap drummers curse with cameos in the upcoming This Is Spinal Tap sequel.
The two musicians were named in a new round of cast announcements, per Deadline, now that production on the film has begun in New Orleans. Though we obviously don’t know for sure, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Smith and Ulrich roped into an extension of one of the best bits from 1984’s This Is Spinal Tap...
The two musicians were named in a new round of cast announcements, per Deadline, now that production on the film has begun in New Orleans. Though we obviously don’t know for sure, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Smith and Ulrich roped into an extension of one of the best bits from 1984’s This Is Spinal Tap...
- 3/26/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: After leading SAG-AFTRA through its latest round of negotiations with the AMPTP, guild President Fran Drescher (The Nanny) has been set to join the sequel to 1984 cult classic This Is Spinal Tap, reprising her role as publicist Bobbi Flekman.
Other new additions to the cast include Don Lake (The Bonnie Hunt Show), John Michael Higgins (Best in Show), Jason Acuña (Jackass), Nina Conti (Family Tree), Griffin Matthews (The Flight Attendant), Kerry Godliman (After Life), Chris Addison (Veep), comedian Brad Williams, and musician Paul Shaffer. Details as to the roles of these cast members are under wraps for now.
Also now aboard the project are Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Lars Ulrich, Metallica’s co-founder and drummer, who will make cameos. Production is currently underway in New Orleans, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reprising their roles as the legendary heavy metal band, Spinal Tap,...
Other new additions to the cast include Don Lake (The Bonnie Hunt Show), John Michael Higgins (Best in Show), Jason Acuña (Jackass), Nina Conti (Family Tree), Griffin Matthews (The Flight Attendant), Kerry Godliman (After Life), Chris Addison (Veep), comedian Brad Williams, and musician Paul Shaffer. Details as to the roles of these cast members are under wraps for now.
Also now aboard the project are Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Lars Ulrich, Metallica’s co-founder and drummer, who will make cameos. Production is currently underway in New Orleans, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reprising their roles as the legendary heavy metal band, Spinal Tap,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Trisha Yearwood (Photo Credit: Russ Harrington / Supplied by CMT)
Three-time Grammy winner Trisha Yearwood will be honored with the first-ever “June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award” during the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Hosted by Kelsea Ballerini, this year’s awards show will air on CBS on April 7th at 8pm Et/Pt.
“We are thrilled to honor the incomparable Trisha Yearwood with the inaugural June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award at this year’s show. Trisha has a unique ability to rally a community, whether that may be families in need with Habitat for Humanity, or uplifting her fellow artists and entertainers trying to carve a path in the industry,” stated CMT Music Awards‘ executive producers. “She embodies the bold strength of June, who tirelessly devoted herself to service and community, and the namesake for this award. Both multi-hyphenate trailblazers eloquently crafted a script for others to model, letting their hearts and authenticity guide their personal,...
Three-time Grammy winner Trisha Yearwood will be honored with the first-ever “June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award” during the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Hosted by Kelsea Ballerini, this year’s awards show will air on CBS on April 7th at 8pm Et/Pt.
“We are thrilled to honor the incomparable Trisha Yearwood with the inaugural June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award at this year’s show. Trisha has a unique ability to rally a community, whether that may be families in need with Habitat for Humanity, or uplifting her fellow artists and entertainers trying to carve a path in the industry,” stated CMT Music Awards‘ executive producers. “She embodies the bold strength of June, who tirelessly devoted herself to service and community, and the namesake for this award. Both multi-hyphenate trailblazers eloquently crafted a script for others to model, letting their hearts and authenticity guide their personal,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Trisha Yearwood will be the inaugural recipient of CMT’s June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award, as well as performing a new song, on the “CMT Music Awards” telecast, airing live April 7 on CBS.
The singer will get the honor for her philanthropic work, which extends across many charities but most visibly includes two decades of involvement with Habitat for Humanity, which she’s long supported alongside husband Garth Brooks. (They were jointly given the org’s Habitat Humanitarians honor in 2016.)
Yearwood will use her first appearance on the annual awards show in five years to premiere “Put It in a Song,” the first preview of a forthcoming album that will be a first in her career, in that it’ll be the first collection in which she co-wrote all the songs.
The new award, named for June Carter Cash, doesn’t mark the first time a member of that country...
The singer will get the honor for her philanthropic work, which extends across many charities but most visibly includes two decades of involvement with Habitat for Humanity, which she’s long supported alongside husband Garth Brooks. (They were jointly given the org’s Habitat Humanitarians honor in 2016.)
Yearwood will use her first appearance on the annual awards show in five years to premiere “Put It in a Song,” the first preview of a forthcoming album that will be a first in her career, in that it’ll be the first collection in which she co-wrote all the songs.
The new award, named for June Carter Cash, doesn’t mark the first time a member of that country...
- 3/25/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Good Morning America host Robin Roberts has fans in awe after she posted photos in a swimsuit over the weekend. The GMA star went on a beach trip with her wife Amber Laign recently. The pair were vacationing with Sam Champion, Tommy Didario, and Gio Benitez. However, what got fans’ attention was the way Robin’s long legs looked in her bathing suit. Keep reading to catch a glimpse of the photos.
Robin Roberts Shows Off Her Long Legs At The Beach
The GMA host has shared several photos to her Instagram Stories over the weekend. One snapshot showed the group who call themselves the “Travel Squad” jumping in the air on the beach. “Jumpin’ into the weekend!” she wrote over the photo with #TravelSquad.
Both Robin Roberts and Amber Laign sported swimsuits in the photo. They looked like they had enjoyed a day of fun in the sun. Robin...
Robin Roberts Shows Off Her Long Legs At The Beach
The GMA host has shared several photos to her Instagram Stories over the weekend. One snapshot showed the group who call themselves the “Travel Squad” jumping in the air on the beach. “Jumpin’ into the weekend!” she wrote over the photo with #TravelSquad.
Both Robin Roberts and Amber Laign sported swimsuits in the photo. They looked like they had enjoyed a day of fun in the sun. Robin...
- 3/25/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Fifteen years ago this week, history was made when a sitting U.S. President appeared on a late-night talk show for the first time. Given how synonymous late-night TV and politics can be, it may surprise you that this didn’t occur before March 19, 2009, when then-President Barack Obama appeared on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show as his sole guest of the night (aside from a musical performance by Garth Brooks).
Sure, presidential candidates have made the rounds on talk shows—and sketch shows—for decades, but sitting down for an interview on a late-night show didn’t always seem like an appropriate move for a commander-in-chief. Once in office, they’re bound to have serious pressing questions to answer—topics that are more appropriately addressed on a nightly newscast than a chat show, where it’s less likely to generate an analytical discussion with the host.
That’s probably why...
Sure, presidential candidates have made the rounds on talk shows—and sketch shows—for decades, but sitting down for an interview on a late-night show didn’t always seem like an appropriate move for a commander-in-chief. Once in office, they’re bound to have serious pressing questions to answer—topics that are more appropriately addressed on a nightly newscast than a chat show, where it’s less likely to generate an analytical discussion with the host.
That’s probably why...
- 3/22/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
If her latest message is any indication, Good Morning America star Robin Roberts is ready to take more time off from her day job.
Roberts has previously missed episodes of the show due to travel or spending time with friends and family.
She’s also frequently been away for Friday episodes of the show, often enjoying a three-day weekend to recharge after her busy work schedule.
In the past month, Roberts also left New York to travel around the country for several days on various assignments for ABC’s morning and evening news programs.
That included stops in Iowa, Tennessee, and California before she returned to New York and Connecticut, her home region.
Ahead of the Thursday, March 21 episode of GMA, she shared what some might consider a cryptic message about work and family, followed by an update about traveling.
Roberts spoke about the ‘demands of work’ and family taking a toll
On Thursday morning,...
Roberts has previously missed episodes of the show due to travel or spending time with friends and family.
She’s also frequently been away for Friday episodes of the show, often enjoying a three-day weekend to recharge after her busy work schedule.
In the past month, Roberts also left New York to travel around the country for several days on various assignments for ABC’s morning and evening news programs.
That included stops in Iowa, Tennessee, and California before she returned to New York and Connecticut, her home region.
Ahead of the Thursday, March 21 episode of GMA, she shared what some might consider a cryptic message about work and family, followed by an update about traveling.
Roberts spoke about the ‘demands of work’ and family taking a toll
On Thursday morning,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Library of Congress recognized Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s contributions to modern music on Wednesday night with a gala where they awarded the songwriting pair with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
The event, held at Washington, D.C.’s D.A.R. Constitution Hall, included performances by the duo’s famous fans singing their songs: Metallica performed “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding,” Annie Lennox sang “Border Song” and joined Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile for “I’m Still Standing,” and Charlie Puth did “Something About the Way You Look Tonight,...
The event, held at Washington, D.C.’s D.A.R. Constitution Hall, included performances by the duo’s famous fans singing their songs: Metallica performed “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding,” Annie Lennox sang “Border Song” and joined Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile for “I’m Still Standing,” and Charlie Puth did “Something About the Way You Look Tonight,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
The new episode of The Masked Singer saw four new singers show up to compete for the big prize. Two singers had to fight for their lives, with Lizard beating out Spaghetti & Meatballs in the Smackdown. However, two other singers moved on without concern, with Poodle Moth and Clock safe to move forward.
Here is what we know about Poodle Moth, the clue package, and who we think is under the costume on The Masked Singer.
Poodle Moth Performs On The Masked Singer
Poodle Moth is one of the strangest costumes on The Masked Singer this season, as it is a moth that looks like a furry poodle with a big voice. She came out and performed the Billy Joel song “Just the Way You Are.” Poodle Moth received praise from the panelists, with Rita Ora saying it was the most powerful voice she had heard so far.
In the clues package,...
Here is what we know about Poodle Moth, the clue package, and who we think is under the costume on The Masked Singer.
Poodle Moth Performs On The Masked Singer
Poodle Moth is one of the strangest costumes on The Masked Singer this season, as it is a moth that looks like a furry poodle with a big voice. She came out and performed the Billy Joel song “Just the Way You Are.” Poodle Moth received praise from the panelists, with Rita Ora saying it was the most powerful voice she had heard so far.
In the clues package,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
The Garth Brooks Friends In Low Places Bar and Honky-Tonk recently had its grand opening. He had been feverishly promoting his new bar in Nashville, Tennessee as a true honky-tonk, the place for country music lovers to have a good time. Well, the reviews are in. To say those reviews are “shocking” is an understatement. It is hard to believe any fan of Garth Brooks and honky-tonks could predict such reviews.
What Garth Brooks Promised
Garth Brooks made his fans some very serious promises when he opened his Friends In Low Places Bar and Honky-Tonk. These promises seemed easy enough to fulfill, at least for the Country Music Entertainer of The Decade award winner.
“I want the Chick-fil-a of honky tonks. I want a place you go in where you feel good, you feel safe. Everybody’s got good manners,” Garth Brooks explained. “I’m hoping that there’s right...
What Garth Brooks Promised
Garth Brooks made his fans some very serious promises when he opened his Friends In Low Places Bar and Honky-Tonk. These promises seemed easy enough to fulfill, at least for the Country Music Entertainer of The Decade award winner.
“I want the Chick-fil-a of honky tonks. I want a place you go in where you feel good, you feel safe. Everybody’s got good manners,” Garth Brooks explained. “I’m hoping that there’s right...
- 3/20/2024
- by Emma Riley Sutton
- Country Music Alley
Robin Roberts told her Good Morning America co-star “Not a chance” during a wild TV segment that included their colleagues.
After missing GMA in New York last week, Roberts returned to the studio for episodes on Monday and Tuesday.
Her co-anchor, Michael Strahan, was out both days, likely due to spending time with family or other significant events.
However, Roberts and Strahan appeared together in a recent piece of movie magic for viewers.
With the Oscars this past weekend, it also meant Oscars afterparties, and GMA was part of the festivities.
The group participated in a crazy, fun spoof of one of the top award contenders throughout the 2024 awards season.
Roberts tells Strahan ‘Not a chance’ during a televised GMA segment
With ABC providing coverage of the 96th Academy Awards, there was also an Oscars afterparty during Monday’s GMA featuring extended coverage of the awards show.
As part of the Oscars afterparty,...
After missing GMA in New York last week, Roberts returned to the studio for episodes on Monday and Tuesday.
Her co-anchor, Michael Strahan, was out both days, likely due to spending time with family or other significant events.
However, Roberts and Strahan appeared together in a recent piece of movie magic for viewers.
With the Oscars this past weekend, it also meant Oscars afterparties, and GMA was part of the festivities.
The group participated in a crazy, fun spoof of one of the top award contenders throughout the 2024 awards season.
Roberts tells Strahan ‘Not a chance’ during a televised GMA segment
With ABC providing coverage of the 96th Academy Awards, there was also an Oscars afterparty during Monday’s GMA featuring extended coverage of the awards show.
As part of the Oscars afterparty,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
It’s time to crank the amps up to 11. Or, is it 12?
“This is Spın̈al Tap” (with a dotless i and umlauts on the n), Rob Reiner’s legendary spoof film starring Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and a slew of guests like Paul Shaffer (“kick my ass!”), Fran Drescher, Bruno Kirby (“if Frank Sinatra says it’s okay!”), and Billy Crystal (“mime is money!”) was way ahead of its time as both a mockumentary and in satirizing the rock lifestyle. The film is beloved by fans, and especially musicians, and it certainly seems like there’s been a sequel already. The gang has reunited for television specials, album releases (“Break Like the Wind”), made an appearance on “The Simpsons,” and, of course, the three actors have done several similar improv-style satires, including “A Mighty Wind,” which skewers folk musicians. But there actually hasn’t been a sequel...
“This is Spın̈al Tap” (with a dotless i and umlauts on the n), Rob Reiner’s legendary spoof film starring Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and a slew of guests like Paul Shaffer (“kick my ass!”), Fran Drescher, Bruno Kirby (“if Frank Sinatra says it’s okay!”), and Billy Crystal (“mime is money!”) was way ahead of its time as both a mockumentary and in satirizing the rock lifestyle. The film is beloved by fans, and especially musicians, and it certainly seems like there’s been a sequel already. The gang has reunited for television specials, album releases (“Break Like the Wind”), made an appearance on “The Simpsons,” and, of course, the three actors have done several similar improv-style satires, including “A Mighty Wind,” which skewers folk musicians. But there actually hasn’t been a sequel...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
As production gets underway on the sequel to the cult classic ‘This is Spinal Tap,’ Castle Rock Entertainment has announced that Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will take cameo spots.
Rob Reiner takes on the director’s chair and Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer all reprising their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band, Spinal Tap. Reiner will also return as the documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi.
Guest, McKean, Reiner, and Shearer conceived the sequel, which after a 15-year hiatus, has England’s loudest and most punctual band, reuniting for one final concert.
Also in news – Ben Affleck, J. K Simmons & more return for ‘The Accountant 2’
The film is being produced by Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George and financed under the Castle Rock Entertainment banner. Christopher H. Warner and Derrick Rossi serve as executive producers.
Reiner said “I recently spoke to...
Rob Reiner takes on the director’s chair and Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer all reprising their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band, Spinal Tap. Reiner will also return as the documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi.
Guest, McKean, Reiner, and Shearer conceived the sequel, which after a 15-year hiatus, has England’s loudest and most punctual band, reuniting for one final concert.
Also in news – Ben Affleck, J. K Simmons & more return for ‘The Accountant 2’
The film is being produced by Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George and financed under the Castle Rock Entertainment banner. Christopher H. Warner and Derrick Rossi serve as executive producers.
Reiner said “I recently spoke to...
- 3/12/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The sequel to 1984 cult classic 'This Is Spinal Tap' will feature cameos from Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.The hotly anticipated follow-up to the mockumentary - which is once again helmed by Rob Reiner - has commenced production in New Orleans, and will see Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reprise their roles as the fictional heavy metal band Spinal Tap, with huge names also set to make appearances. Reiner will also be back as the documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi and produce alongside Michele Reiner and Matthew George for Castle Rock Entertainment banner. Christopher H. Warner and Derrick Rossi serve as executive producers. Reiner said: “I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to take a sabbatical from his position as a visiting Professor’s Assistant at the Ed Wood School of Cinematic Arts...
- 3/12/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
The long awaited follow up to Rob Reiner’s comedy classic This Is Spinal Tap has begun filming, lots of musical cameos have also been confirmed.
There is only one comedy film which turns the laughs up to eleven, and that is if course Rob Reiner’s 1984 classic This Is Spinal Tap. Though technically The Comic Strip team of Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French and Peter Richardson got there first a year earlier with the excellent Bad News, which is well worth seeking out of you’ve never had the pleasure.
This Is Spinal Tap is often cited as one of the funniest films ever made, with musicians frequently applauding the accuracy of several scenes, from petty band squabbles to getting lost backstage and over the top props onstage.
The cast – Reiner, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean and Christopher Guest – will reprise their roles as documentarian Martin ‘Marty’ Dibergi,...
There is only one comedy film which turns the laughs up to eleven, and that is if course Rob Reiner’s 1984 classic This Is Spinal Tap. Though technically The Comic Strip team of Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French and Peter Richardson got there first a year earlier with the excellent Bad News, which is well worth seeking out of you’ve never had the pleasure.
This Is Spinal Tap is often cited as one of the funniest films ever made, with musicians frequently applauding the accuracy of several scenes, from petty band squabbles to getting lost backstage and over the top props onstage.
The cast – Reiner, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean and Christopher Guest – will reprise their roles as documentarian Martin ‘Marty’ Dibergi,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
When the first official word broke of a proper, big screen sequel to 1984 comedy classic This Is Spinal Tap, the plan according to director (and onscreen documentarian Marti Dibergi) Rob Reiner was to have the new film out in time for this year's 40th anniversary of the original's release. Alas, in true Tap fashion, it has not come to pass, the actors' strike partly responsible for the film lingering in limbo like the band wandering the labyrinthine corridors of a Cleveland concert venue. But crank your excitement levels to 11, as Castle Rock and Reiner have announced that the sequel is now shooting.
Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are all back, having worked out a concept for the follow-up with Reiner that will see heavy metal legends Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls reunite for one last, contractually-obligated tour.
"I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said...
Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are all back, having worked out a concept for the follow-up with Reiner that will see heavy metal legends Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls reunite for one last, contractually-obligated tour.
"I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said...
- 3/11/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Castle Rock Entertainment announced today that the sequel to the 1984 cult classic This Is Spinal Tap, recently began production in New Orleans, Louisiana, with Rob Reiner directing and Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer all reprising their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band, Spinal Tap. Reiner will also return as the documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi.
The film will feature cameos from music legends Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
Guest, McKean, Reiner, and Shearer conceived the sequel, which after a 15-year hiatus, has England’s loudest and most punctual band, reuniting for one final concert.
The film is being produced by Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George and financed under the Castle Rock Entertainment banner. Christopher H. Warner and Derrick Rossi serve as executive producers.
Reiner said “I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to take...
The film will feature cameos from music legends Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
Guest, McKean, Reiner, and Shearer conceived the sequel, which after a 15-year hiatus, has England’s loudest and most punctual band, reuniting for one final concert.
The film is being produced by Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George and financed under the Castle Rock Entertainment banner. Christopher H. Warner and Derrick Rossi serve as executive producers.
Reiner said “I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to take...
- 3/11/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Production on the sequel to This Is Spinal Tap is officially underway in New Orleans.
Castle Rock Entertainment confirmed the news on Monday, while also revealing a list of celebrity cameos set to join the legendary heavy metal band: Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood, among others.
Arriving 40 years after the original Spinal Tap film, the sequel will see the band reunite for “one final concert.” Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer are back as Spinal Tap band members Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls, respectively, while Rob Reiner will reprise the role of documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi (in addition to serving as the actual film’s director).
Speaking about the sequel in an interview with NME last year, Reiner explained that Dibergi is getting a chance to redeem himself after his first documentary. “Dibergi was roundly criticized by the band...
Castle Rock Entertainment confirmed the news on Monday, while also revealing a list of celebrity cameos set to join the legendary heavy metal band: Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood, among others.
Arriving 40 years after the original Spinal Tap film, the sequel will see the band reunite for “one final concert.” Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer are back as Spinal Tap band members Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls, respectively, while Rob Reiner will reprise the role of documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi (in addition to serving as the actual film’s director).
Speaking about the sequel in an interview with NME last year, Reiner explained that Dibergi is getting a chance to redeem himself after his first documentary. “Dibergi was roundly criticized by the band...
- 3/11/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Production on the sequel to This Is Spinal Tap is officially underway in New Orleans.
Castle Rock Entertainment confirmed the news on Monday, while also revealing a list of celebrity cameos set to join the legendary heavy metal band: Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood, among others.
Arriving 40 years after the original Spinal Tap film, the sequel will see the band reunite for “one final concert.” Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer are back as Spinal Tap band members Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls, respectively, while Rob Reiner will reprise the role of documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi (in addition to serving as the actual film’s director).
Speaking about the sequel in an interview with NME last year, Reiner explained that Dibergi is getting a chance to redeem himself after his first documentary. “Dibergi was roundly criticized by the band...
Castle Rock Entertainment confirmed the news on Monday, while also revealing a list of celebrity cameos set to join the legendary heavy metal band: Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood, among others.
Arriving 40 years after the original Spinal Tap film, the sequel will see the band reunite for “one final concert.” Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer are back as Spinal Tap band members Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls, respectively, while Rob Reiner will reprise the role of documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi (in addition to serving as the actual film’s director).
Speaking about the sequel in an interview with NME last year, Reiner explained that Dibergi is getting a chance to redeem himself after his first documentary. “Dibergi was roundly criticized by the band...
- 3/11/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
After years of anticipation, This Is Spinal Tap‘s sequel is finally in production. Filming has officially gotten underway on the sequel starring the original members of Spinal Tap: Christopher Guest as Nigel Tufnel, Michael McKean as David St. Hubbins, and Harry Shearer as Derek Smalls.
Rob Reiner returns to direct the long-awaited mockumentary sequel and will reprise his role as documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi. “I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to take a sabbatical from his position as a visiting Professor’s Assistant at the Ed Wood School of Cinematic Arts to once again document Spinal Tap to ensure their place in the pantheon of Rock and Roll,” joked Reiner.
The film, which is shooting in New Orleans, will feature cameos by Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. Castle Rock Entertainment’s Rob Reiner,...
Rob Reiner returns to direct the long-awaited mockumentary sequel and will reprise his role as documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi. “I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to take a sabbatical from his position as a visiting Professor’s Assistant at the Ed Wood School of Cinematic Arts to once again document Spinal Tap to ensure their place in the pantheon of Rock and Roll,” joked Reiner.
The film, which is shooting in New Orleans, will feature cameos by Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. Castle Rock Entertainment’s Rob Reiner,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Castlerock Entertainment wants you to raise your horns and get ready for the reunion concert of a lifetime, as This is Spinal Tap heads into production for a long-awaited sequel! Cast and crew members are smelling the glove in New Orleans, Louisiana, with filmmaker Rob Reiner and original cast members returning. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer retake the stage as the surviving band members of Spinal Tap, with Reiner reprising his role as the documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi.
In addition to Reiner and the comedic trio, the This is Spinal Tap sequel includes a star-studded list of musician cameos, such as Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood. Guest, McKean, and Shearer tabbed out the plot, which finds “England’s loudest and most punctual band, reuniting for one final concert.”
“I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to...
In addition to Reiner and the comedic trio, the This is Spinal Tap sequel includes a star-studded list of musician cameos, such as Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood. Guest, McKean, and Shearer tabbed out the plot, which finds “England’s loudest and most punctual band, reuniting for one final concert.”
“I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to...
- 3/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Get ready for a sequel that will go up to … 12?! The team behind the brilliant 1984 music mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap has officially begun work on another film. Filmmaker Rob Reiner will once again direct and portray documentarian Marty Dibergi as he checks in with the three members of Spinal Tap — David St. Hubbins (actor Michael McKean), Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), and Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer) — to see how the past four decades have treated the heavy-metal stereotypes. They have not yet announced who’ll be playing the drummer, at...
- 3/11/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
The sequel to the 1984 cult hit This Is Spinal Tap has begun filming in New Orleans, US.
As previously announced, Rob Reiner is returning to direct and star alongside fellow original cast members Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer. Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will all have cameo roles.
The fictional UK rock band reunite after a 15-year hiatus for one last concert in the mockumentary.
Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George are producing the sequel with financing from Castle Rock Entertainment. Christopher H. Warner and Derrick Rossi serve as executive producers.
CAA Media Finance is handling sales.
As previously announced, Rob Reiner is returning to direct and star alongside fellow original cast members Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer. Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will all have cameo roles.
The fictional UK rock band reunite after a 15-year hiatus for one last concert in the mockumentary.
Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George are producing the sequel with financing from Castle Rock Entertainment. Christopher H. Warner and Derrick Rossi serve as executive producers.
CAA Media Finance is handling sales.
- 3/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
Producer Castle Rock Entertainment announced today that the sequel to the 1984 cult classic This Is Spinal Tap recently began production in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Rob Reiner is directing and Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are all reprising their roles as the comic heavy metal band, Spinal Tap.
Reiner will also return as the documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi. The film will feature cameos from Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
Guest, McKean, Reiner, and Shearer conceived the sequel, which after a 15-year hiatus, will see England’s loudest and most punctual band, reuniting for one final concert.
Pic is being produced by Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George and financed under the Castle Rock Entertainment banner. Christopher H. Warner and Derrick Rossi serve as executive producers.
Reiner said: “I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to take a...
Rob Reiner is directing and Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are all reprising their roles as the comic heavy metal band, Spinal Tap.
Reiner will also return as the documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi. The film will feature cameos from Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
Guest, McKean, Reiner, and Shearer conceived the sequel, which after a 15-year hiatus, will see England’s loudest and most punctual band, reuniting for one final concert.
Pic is being produced by Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George and financed under the Castle Rock Entertainment banner. Christopher H. Warner and Derrick Rossi serve as executive producers.
Reiner said: “I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to take a...
- 3/11/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The long-awaited sequel to legendary mockumentary “This Is Sequel Tap” is now in production, almost 40 years to the day that the original film was released in March 1984.
The feature is shooting in New Orleans, with Rob Reiner directing and Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer all reprising their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band. Reiner will also return as the documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi.
The production has also confirmed its cameos, with Questlove and Trisha Yearwood joining the already announced lineup of Elton John, Paul McCartney and Garth Brooks. Reiner first revealed that John, McCartney and Brooks would be appearing during a November podcast interview.
“I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to take a sabbatical from his position as a visiting Professor’s Assistant at the Ed Wood School of Cinematic Arts to once again document Spinal Tap to...
The feature is shooting in New Orleans, with Rob Reiner directing and Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer all reprising their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band. Reiner will also return as the documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi.
The production has also confirmed its cameos, with Questlove and Trisha Yearwood joining the already announced lineup of Elton John, Paul McCartney and Garth Brooks. Reiner first revealed that John, McCartney and Brooks would be appearing during a November podcast interview.
“I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi who said that he was more than happy to take a sabbatical from his position as a visiting Professor’s Assistant at the Ed Wood School of Cinematic Arts to once again document Spinal Tap to...
- 3/11/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Questlove and Trisha Yearwood are turning it up to 11.
The musicians have signed on to play themselves in cameo roles in Rob Reiner’s sequel to his 1984 cult classic This is Spinal Tap, which Reiner has begun shooting in New Orleans.
Reiner is reprising his onscreen role as documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi in Spinal Tap 2, with the film’s original cast of Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer also returning to play frontman David St. Hubbins, guitarist Nigel Tufnel and bassist Derek Smalls. As any Spinal Tap fan knows, finding a percussionist will be an issue, as the band tends to lose their drummers to freak gardening accidents and other mishaps.
Paul McCartney, Elton John and Garth Brooks have also signed on for cameo appearances in the new film. The plot of Spinal Tap 2 has the iconic English hair metal rockers reuniting for one final concert.
“I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi,...
The musicians have signed on to play themselves in cameo roles in Rob Reiner’s sequel to his 1984 cult classic This is Spinal Tap, which Reiner has begun shooting in New Orleans.
Reiner is reprising his onscreen role as documentarian Martin “Marty” Dibergi in Spinal Tap 2, with the film’s original cast of Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer also returning to play frontman David St. Hubbins, guitarist Nigel Tufnel and bassist Derek Smalls. As any Spinal Tap fan knows, finding a percussionist will be an issue, as the band tends to lose their drummers to freak gardening accidents and other mishaps.
Paul McCartney, Elton John and Garth Brooks have also signed on for cameo appearances in the new film. The plot of Spinal Tap 2 has the iconic English hair metal rockers reuniting for one final concert.
“I recently spoke to Marty Dibergi,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kirsten Grimes is a social butterfly, and she recently invited several of her former costars for an epic night out.
The Married at First Sight Season 16 cast reunited over the weekend to check out the newest hot spot in Nashville.
Kirsten shared lots of snaps from their fun night out, which included, Domynique Kloss and her ex Mack Gilbert, Airris Williams, and Clint Webb — who had a mystery woman by his side — plus the only surviving couple from the season, Nicole and Chris Thielk.
Gina Micheletti, Jasmine Secrest, and Kirsten’s ex-husband Shaquille Dillon were missing from the fun.
The Nashville cast didn’t exactly have a successful season since all but one couple stayed together on Decision Day.
However, while they didn’t leave the eight-week experiment with the long-time partners they had hoped for they at least gained some valuable friends from their time on the show.
Mafs...
The Married at First Sight Season 16 cast reunited over the weekend to check out the newest hot spot in Nashville.
Kirsten shared lots of snaps from their fun night out, which included, Domynique Kloss and her ex Mack Gilbert, Airris Williams, and Clint Webb — who had a mystery woman by his side — plus the only surviving couple from the season, Nicole and Chris Thielk.
Gina Micheletti, Jasmine Secrest, and Kirsten’s ex-husband Shaquille Dillon were missing from the fun.
The Nashville cast didn’t exactly have a successful season since all but one couple stayed together on Decision Day.
However, while they didn’t leave the eight-week experiment with the long-time partners they had hoped for they at least gained some valuable friends from their time on the show.
Mafs...
- 3/10/2024
- by Alicea James
- Monsters and Critics
Viewers tuning in for the recent Good Morning America episodes haven’t seen Robin Roberts as part of the trio of anchors at the desk.
A replacement anchor filled in for Roberts on the last three installments of ABC’s morning show, assisting Michael Strahan, George Stephanopoulos, and others with featured news stories.
Meanwhile, Roberts is having fun away from the show based on recent reveals and segments.
During a GMA episode last week, she shared her travel plans, which included an interview in Iowa with college basketball star Caitlin Clark, the new all-time points leader for NCAA Division I.
While in Iowa, the longtime TV host and anchor indicated she was headed to Nashville, Tennessee. She later revealed she was partying and having fun with married country music legends Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
Taking to her Instagram, Roberts shared a video clip with some behind-the-scenes footage from her GMA assignment in Nashville.
A replacement anchor filled in for Roberts on the last three installments of ABC’s morning show, assisting Michael Strahan, George Stephanopoulos, and others with featured news stories.
Meanwhile, Roberts is having fun away from the show based on recent reveals and segments.
During a GMA episode last week, she shared her travel plans, which included an interview in Iowa with college basketball star Caitlin Clark, the new all-time points leader for NCAA Division I.
While in Iowa, the longtime TV host and anchor indicated she was headed to Nashville, Tennessee. She later revealed she was partying and having fun with married country music legends Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
Taking to her Instagram, Roberts shared a video clip with some behind-the-scenes footage from her GMA assignment in Nashville.
- 3/9/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
A hit song by Bananarama in the ’80s told us that Robert De Niro’s Waiting. Tonight, on Real Time with Bill Maher, he finally got the chance to get a few things off his chest.
Maher tried to balance things between show business chat and trying to draw out De Niro on a few political topics. He acknowledged the actor’s greatness by reading off a laundry list of films enhanced by De Niro’s work, and asked what goes into deciding which film to work with.
“I see the possibility,” he said. “Some I’ve been involved with from the inception. They’re movies I’ve felt were worthy. I think I have a pretty good average. I just pick certain things, that I feel are good, well-written, or smart, or the director’s good. Scorsese, I just go with him no matter what’s he going to do.
Maher tried to balance things between show business chat and trying to draw out De Niro on a few political topics. He acknowledged the actor’s greatness by reading off a laundry list of films enhanced by De Niro’s work, and asked what goes into deciding which film to work with.
“I see the possibility,” he said. “Some I’ve been involved with from the inception. They’re movies I’ve felt were worthy. I think I have a pretty good average. I just pick certain things, that I feel are good, well-written, or smart, or the director’s good. Scorsese, I just go with him no matter what’s he going to do.
- 3/9/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Garth Brooks was really looking ahead this time. He and his wife, the “She’s In Love With The Boy” singer, Trisha Yearwood, have covered as many bases as possible when it comes to Brooks’ new bar in Nashville, Tennessee. They have the booze. They have a dance floor. And, yes, they even have a fully-staffed police substation next door.
The New Nashville Police Substation
Right next door to Garth Brooks’ new bar, The Friends In Low Places Bar, is a brand new police substation. He and his wife paid to have the substation built there.
“I want it to be a place you feel safe in. I want it to be a place where you feel like there are manners and people like one another,” Brooks stated. “And yes, we’re going to serve every brand of beer. We just are.”
Is Garth Brooks Expecting Trouble?
Garth Brooks might be expecting some trouble,...
The New Nashville Police Substation
Right next door to Garth Brooks’ new bar, The Friends In Low Places Bar, is a brand new police substation. He and his wife paid to have the substation built there.
“I want it to be a place you feel safe in. I want it to be a place where you feel like there are manners and people like one another,” Brooks stated. “And yes, we’re going to serve every brand of beer. We just are.”
Is Garth Brooks Expecting Trouble?
Garth Brooks might be expecting some trouble,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Emma Riley Sutton
- Country Music Alley
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