Duane Eddy, the twangy, Grammy-winning rock guitarist who had Top 10 instrumental hits including “Rebel Rouser” and “Forty Miles of Bad Road” and scored with a version of Henry Mancini’s “Peter Gunn,” died Wednesday of cancer at a hospital in Franklin, Tn, his wife Deed Abbate told The Associated Press. He had turned 86 last week.
Eddy, who influenced generations of guitar legends including George Harrison, John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Mark Knopfler and The Ventures’ Don Wilson, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Born on April 26, 1938, in Corning, NY, Eddy began playing guitar at age 5. He moved at 13 with his family to Arizona, where he met local DJ Lee Hazlewood, and the two would share a long, fruitful association. Eddy first recorded with Jimmy Delbridge as Duane & Jimmy in 1955, and his debut single as a solo act to dent the charts came three years...
Eddy, who influenced generations of guitar legends including George Harrison, John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Mark Knopfler and The Ventures’ Don Wilson, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Born on April 26, 1938, in Corning, NY, Eddy began playing guitar at age 5. He moved at 13 with his family to Arizona, where he met local DJ Lee Hazlewood, and the two would share a long, fruitful association. Eddy first recorded with Jimmy Delbridge as Duane & Jimmy in 1955, and his debut single as a solo act to dent the charts came three years...
- 5/1/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
When photo archivist Michael Ochs brokered a deal to offload his sprawling collection of 20th century iconography to Getty Images in 2007, neither seller nor buyer knew absolutely everything that was included in the transaction. Ochs had a decades-long reputation as the ultimate source of rock ‘n’ roll imagery, but his collection, at the time of its sale, included 3 million vintage prints, proof sheets and negatives. Many hadn’t been seen in decades, and others, presumably, never at all — particularly some shots of Old Hollywood, obtained in countless acquisitions over the decades that built up the Michael Ochs Archive.
“The Earl Leaf collection alone was over 100,000 negatives,” Ochs says of the late beatnik photographer, who shot many unknowns (Marilyn Monroe, Clint Eastwood) before they blew up and Leaf went on to become the house photographer for The Beach Boys.
Getty has scanned, edited, captioned and digitized nearly 400,000 images from the collection since the acquisition,...
“The Earl Leaf collection alone was over 100,000 negatives,” Ochs says of the late beatnik photographer, who shot many unknowns (Marilyn Monroe, Clint Eastwood) before they blew up and Leaf went on to become the house photographer for The Beach Boys.
Getty has scanned, edited, captioned and digitized nearly 400,000 images from the collection since the acquisition,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2024 American Music Awards will air live on CBS Sunday, October 6, its first time on the network following its move from ABC. The world’s largest fan-voted awards show will kick off at 8 Pm on CBS and stream on Paramount+, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced Friday.
The AMAs celebrate the year’s top achievements in music determined by the fans, for the fans. Nominees are based on key fan interactions as reflected on the Billboard charts – including streaming, album sales, song sales and radio airplay.
The American Music Awards were last held on November 20, 2022. The AMAs were created by Dick Clark in 1973, when ABC’s contract to air the Grammy Awards expired, and had been a staple on the network for decades. ABC’s most recent contract ended with the November 2022 telecast. The AMAs have now joined the Grammys on CBS’ roster of music awards shows.
The deal for...
The AMAs celebrate the year’s top achievements in music determined by the fans, for the fans. Nominees are based on key fan interactions as reflected on the Billboard charts – including streaming, album sales, song sales and radio airplay.
The American Music Awards were last held on November 20, 2022. The AMAs were created by Dick Clark in 1973, when ABC’s contract to air the Grammy Awards expired, and had been a staple on the network for decades. ABC’s most recent contract ended with the November 2022 telecast. The AMAs have now joined the Grammys on CBS’ roster of music awards shows.
The deal for...
- 4/26/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Undeniably, The Circle is back and coming in with new tricks. While the Netflix hit doesn’t disappoint, it still has catfish for the newest season. One of the new players, Caress Russell is coming in strong as her rapper little bro, but who is this famous guy?
Suspicions Arise In The Circle
During the first four episodes of The Circle Season 6, fans get to know a few new players. Undoubtedly, one of the biggest tricks up The Circle‘s sleeve was it announcing not everyone in the competition is human. When the announcement comes up, it is shocking to say the least that there is an A.I. player posing as a competitor. After the huge introduction of the idea of a computer generated person being in the game, everyone begins to point fingers. But among the group is more than just the chat bot catfish, there are a...
Suspicions Arise In The Circle
During the first four episodes of The Circle Season 6, fans get to know a few new players. Undoubtedly, one of the biggest tricks up The Circle‘s sleeve was it announcing not everyone in the competition is human. When the announcement comes up, it is shocking to say the least that there is an A.I. player posing as a competitor. After the huge introduction of the idea of a computer generated person being in the game, everyone begins to point fingers. But among the group is more than just the chat bot catfish, there are a...
- 4/18/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Ryan Seacrest is rolling in the dough due to his career in the entertainment industry.
The 49-year-old megastar has dabbled in multiple endeavors in his lifetime, earning him a hefty payout for his efforts.
Ryan became a household name in the early 2000s as the host of American Idol and has gone on to make a name for himself as not only a television host but also an executive producer and a radio host … he’s even launched a skincare and clothing line.
After accepting the position as the host of American Idol in 2002, Ryan went on to executive produce and co-host Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in 2005 and recently signed a multi-year extension to continue hosting the Nye event.
In 2006, Ryan signed on as a reporter for E!, hosting E! News and covering high-profile red-carpet events.
Possibly Ryan’s most notable work within the E! franchise...
The 49-year-old megastar has dabbled in multiple endeavors in his lifetime, earning him a hefty payout for his efforts.
Ryan became a household name in the early 2000s as the host of American Idol and has gone on to make a name for himself as not only a television host but also an executive producer and a radio host … he’s even launched a skincare and clothing line.
After accepting the position as the host of American Idol in 2002, Ryan went on to executive produce and co-host Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in 2005 and recently signed a multi-year extension to continue hosting the Nye event.
In 2006, Ryan signed on as a reporter for E!, hosting E! News and covering high-profile red-carpet events.
Possibly Ryan’s most notable work within the E! franchise...
- 4/15/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
Here comes another time-traveling fantasy, but with a twist. As the kids on Bandstand used to say to Dick Clark, “It’s a gotta’ good beat. You can dance to it”. Maybe you could even do the twist. That’s because the force to send this story back through the decades isn’t a big machine, like the one H.G. Welles conjured or even the beloved DeLorean that Doc Brown modified. Nor is it hypnosis ala’ Somewhere In Time, though the brain is involved along with…the ears. You see the gimmick here is music, specifically certain pop tunes that propel a twenty-something woman into the past. And just what is she doing six or seven years ago? Making “sure bet” investments perhaps? No, she’s trying to save a “lost love”, so this is really a romantic fantasy with a soundtrack that’s this couple’s take on...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Annie, are you okay? You look like you might faint after producer Graham King turned up at CinemaCon to surprise the crowd with a first look at Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. Said to be an emotionally intense depiction of the King of Pop, Michael is positioning itself as a Huge event film. JoBlo’s editor-in-chief, Chris Bumbray, is in the crowd and says Michael will surely be controversial.
During his presentation, Graham said he knows everyone has an opinion about Michael Jackson, for good or ill. However, he did change the world of pop music forever, and his controversy made him a fascinating subject for Fuqua’s film. Graham also said Jackson was an enigma, but behind everything was a man with a very complicated, difficult life.
Michael contains 30 songs from Jackson’s legendary catalog. Next, a trailer played for the crowd, showing Jaafar Jackson as the Gloved One.
During his presentation, Graham said he knows everyone has an opinion about Michael Jackson, for good or ill. However, he did change the world of pop music forever, and his controversy made him a fascinating subject for Fuqua’s film. Graham also said Jackson was an enigma, but behind everything was a man with a very complicated, difficult life.
Michael contains 30 songs from Jackson’s legendary catalog. Next, a trailer played for the crowd, showing Jaafar Jackson as the Gloved One.
- 4/10/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Jean-Paul Vignon, the romantic French vocalist and actor who impressed audiences on both sides of the Atlantic during an eight-decade career, died March 22 of liver cancer in Beverly Hills, his family announced. He was 89.
Performing a repertoire of contemporary pop and American standards, Vignon debuted in the U.S. in 1963 at the famed New York supper club The Blue Angel, where he opened for stand-up comic Woody Allen.
Ed Sullivan would soon showcase him on his Sunday night CBS variety show in eight appearances — including one in which he sang a duet with young Liza Minnelli — and he became a regular guest on Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin’s programs.
Signed to Columbia Records, Vignon released his first U.S. album, Because I Love You, in 1964. Three years later, he had a supporting role opposite William Holden and Cliff Robertson in the World War II film The Devil’s Brigade.
In...
Performing a repertoire of contemporary pop and American standards, Vignon debuted in the U.S. in 1963 at the famed New York supper club The Blue Angel, where he opened for stand-up comic Woody Allen.
Ed Sullivan would soon showcase him on his Sunday night CBS variety show in eight appearances — including one in which he sang a duet with young Liza Minnelli — and he became a regular guest on Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin’s programs.
Signed to Columbia Records, Vignon released his first U.S. album, Because I Love You, in 1964. Three years later, he had a supporting role opposite William Holden and Cliff Robertson in the World War II film The Devil’s Brigade.
In...
- 4/3/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jean-Paul Vignon, a French actor and vocalist who frequently lent his Gallic accent to Hollywood productions, died of liver cancer on March 22 in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 89.
Among his notable work, Vignon lent his voice to Marc Webb’s romantic comedy “(500) Days of Summer” as the French narrator. His voice appears when the lovelorn Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) goes to the movies by himself after Summer (Zoey Descanel) breaks up with him, only to fall asleep and dream of a black-and-white French film that speaks to his “suffering.”
Vignon voiced one of Robin Hood’s Merry Men in the first “Shrek” film, part of a group of antagonists encountered by Shrek, Fiona and Donkey along their journey to Duloc. He also voiced the character Gena in the animated feature “The Adventures of Cheburashka and Friends,” which features the titular Russian cartoon character.
Among his other acting credits, Vignon also appeared...
Among his notable work, Vignon lent his voice to Marc Webb’s romantic comedy “(500) Days of Summer” as the French narrator. His voice appears when the lovelorn Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) goes to the movies by himself after Summer (Zoey Descanel) breaks up with him, only to fall asleep and dream of a black-and-white French film that speaks to his “suffering.”
Vignon voiced one of Robin Hood’s Merry Men in the first “Shrek” film, part of a group of antagonists encountered by Shrek, Fiona and Donkey along their journey to Duloc. He also voiced the character Gena in the animated feature “The Adventures of Cheburashka and Friends,” which features the titular Russian cartoon character.
Among his other acting credits, Vignon also appeared...
- 4/3/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Kat Graham will play Diana Ross in the Michael Jackson biopic.The 34-year-old actress and singer is the latest star attached to appear in Antoine Fuqua's film about the King of Pop as the cast of 'Michael' continues to take shape.Kat will play the role of the iconic Supremes frontwoman, who was asked to introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a constant influence on the 'Beat It' hitmaker.Larenz Tate has been cast at the Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, who helped redefine music by giving acts including the Jackson 5, Diana Ross and The Supremes and Stevie Wonder the platform to succeed.Other new cast members include Jessica Sula as Michael's older sister La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as soul legend Gladys Knight, Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark and KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Jackson's security-turned-friend Bill Bray.Meanwhile, Kendrick Sampson is to portray music...
- 3/26/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
New roles in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic have been announced!
Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, has already been confirmed to portray the King of Pop in the film, which is titled, Michael.
Antoine Fuqua is directing the movie.
On Monday (March 25), a number of new names were announced as part of the cast!
Keep reading to find out more…
Larenz Tate will play Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. Kat Graham has been cast as legendary musical talent Diana Ross. Jessica Sula will portray Michael’s Older sister La Toya. Liv Symone will play singer Gladys Knight. Kendrick Sampson has been cast as songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones. KeiLyn Durrel Jones will portray Bill Bray, who served as a security officer for the Jackson 5 and became one of Michael’s best friends. Kevin Shinick is set to play Dick Clark.
Michael will open in theaters on April 18, 2025.
Learn more...
Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, has already been confirmed to portray the King of Pop in the film, which is titled, Michael.
Antoine Fuqua is directing the movie.
On Monday (March 25), a number of new names were announced as part of the cast!
Keep reading to find out more…
Larenz Tate will play Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. Kat Graham has been cast as legendary musical talent Diana Ross. Jessica Sula will portray Michael’s Older sister La Toya. Liv Symone will play singer Gladys Knight. Kendrick Sampson has been cast as songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones. KeiLyn Durrel Jones will portray Bill Bray, who served as a security officer for the Jackson 5 and became one of Michael’s best friends. Kevin Shinick is set to play Dick Clark.
Michael will open in theaters on April 18, 2025.
Learn more...
- 3/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The cast of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International’s forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael has come into focus lately with the casting of many of the film’s pivotal roles. The studios announced on Monday, March 25th that they have cast several new key roles in the highly anticipated film, now in production, with a group of individuals who have featured prominently throughout Michael’s life.
Chief among them is Larenz Tate, who plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy – the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Other new prominent roles include the following:
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross, lead singer of the chart-topping Motown group The Supremes,...
Chief among them is Larenz Tate, who plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy – the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Other new prominent roles include the following:
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross, lead singer of the chart-topping Motown group The Supremes,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Micheal, is one of the most anticipated film projects in recent memory. Bringing the King of Pop’s story to life on the silver screen is a Herculean task, and you need shining stars to help it burn bright on screens. Today, Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International announced new vital roles for the forthcoming film, including actors to play La Toya Jackson, Dick Clark, Diana Ross, and more!
Per today’s official press release courtesy of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International:
Larenz Tate plays Berry Gordy, the Motown Records founder and impresario. Gordy is the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross,...
Per today’s official press release courtesy of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International:
Larenz Tate plays Berry Gordy, the Motown Records founder and impresario. Gordy is the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Golden Globes will air on CBS and livestream on Paramount+ for another five years, per a new deal that also puts the American Music Awards on the Eye Network. The agreement kicks off with the January 2025 telecast of the Globes.
January 2024 marked the Golden Globes’ first ceremony since being acquired by Dick Clark Productions. (Variety parent company Pmc owns Dick Clark Prods. in a joint venture with Eldridge.) Previously, the show was produced by Dick Clark through an agreement with the now-dissolved Hollywood Foreign Press Association, whose scandals caused NBC to drop the show in 2022 before airing it again in 2023.
The renewed agreement between the CBS and Dick Clark is unsurprising, as the Globes saw success on the network this year, reaching 9.4 million viewers on Jan. 8 — a 50% increase from NBC’s 2023 telecast — which grew to 10 million after one week of delayed viewing.
“CBS’ collaboration with the Globes for this...
January 2024 marked the Golden Globes’ first ceremony since being acquired by Dick Clark Productions. (Variety parent company Pmc owns Dick Clark Prods. in a joint venture with Eldridge.) Previously, the show was produced by Dick Clark through an agreement with the now-dissolved Hollywood Foreign Press Association, whose scandals caused NBC to drop the show in 2022 before airing it again in 2023.
The renewed agreement between the CBS and Dick Clark is unsurprising, as the Globes saw success on the network this year, reaching 9.4 million viewers on Jan. 8 — a 50% increase from NBC’s 2023 telecast — which grew to 10 million after one week of delayed viewing.
“CBS’ collaboration with the Globes for this...
- 3/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael from Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International has added seven in key roles: Larenz Tate (Power Book II: Ghost), Kat Graham, Jessica Sula (Split), Liv Symone (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), Kendrick Sampson (Something from Tiffany’s), KeiLyn Durrel Jones (How to Die Alone), and Kevin Shinick.
Tate plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy, with Graham as Diana Ross, lead singer of The Supremes; Sula as Michael’s older sister, La Toya; Symone as Motown artist Gladys Knight; Sampson as iconic songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones; Jones as Jackson 5 security guard turned confidante to Michael, Bill Bray; and Shinick as American Bandstand host Dick Clark.
As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.
Currently in production,...
Tate plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy, with Graham as Diana Ross, lead singer of The Supremes; Sula as Michael’s older sister, La Toya; Symone as Motown artist Gladys Knight; Sampson as iconic songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones; Jones as Jackson 5 security guard turned confidante to Michael, Bill Bray; and Shinick as American Bandstand host Dick Clark.
As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.
Currently in production,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Two months after the Golden Globes aired on CBS for the first time in more than four decades, the network has closed a new five-year deal to continue to broadcast the awards show and stream it live on Paramount+.
The new agreement, announced by George Cheeks, President and CEO of CBS, and Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO of Deadline parent Penske Media and Dick Clark Productions, kicks off with the January 2025 broadcast. The pact also includes the American Music Awards moving to CBS. Both awards shows are owned and produced by Dick Clark Productions.
The early, long-term renewal of the Golden Globes is in contrast to the one-year pact for the 2024 ceremony, which CBS closed less than two months before the January 7 show.
It recognizes the broadcast’s ratings success, with the 81st Golden Globes averaging 9.96 million viewers in Live+7, up nearly +50% from last year’s low on NBC...
The new agreement, announced by George Cheeks, President and CEO of CBS, and Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO of Deadline parent Penske Media and Dick Clark Productions, kicks off with the January 2025 broadcast. The pact also includes the American Music Awards moving to CBS. Both awards shows are owned and produced by Dick Clark Productions.
The early, long-term renewal of the Golden Globes is in contrast to the one-year pact for the 2024 ceremony, which CBS closed less than two months before the January 7 show.
It recognizes the broadcast’s ratings success, with the 81st Golden Globes averaging 9.96 million viewers in Live+7, up nearly +50% from last year’s low on NBC...
- 3/25/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is embracing the Motown sound — announcing key castings including Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Kat Graham as the legendary Diana Ross.
As the film chronicles Jackson’s rise to prominence — first as a member of the Jackson 5, then as a solo artist — the record label will factor in significantly. “Power” franchise star Tate (who coincidentally played “Thriller” producer Quincy Jones in 2004’s “Ray”) takes on the Motown impresario Gordy, who redefined American music by platforming such acts as the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Diana Ross & the Supremes.
Graham portrays Ross, who, as lead singer of the chart-topping group, was asked to officially introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a lifelong influence on Michael Jackson.
Other new cast members of the Lionsgate...
As the film chronicles Jackson’s rise to prominence — first as a member of the Jackson 5, then as a solo artist — the record label will factor in significantly. “Power” franchise star Tate (who coincidentally played “Thriller” producer Quincy Jones in 2004’s “Ray”) takes on the Motown impresario Gordy, who redefined American music by platforming such acts as the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Diana Ross & the Supremes.
Graham portrays Ross, who, as lead singer of the chart-topping group, was asked to officially introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a lifelong influence on Michael Jackson.
Other new cast members of the Lionsgate...
- 3/25/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
The Story: A New York cop is unwillingly recruited as an assassin for a top-secret government agency, Cure. Re-christened Remo Williams (Fred Ward), he’s sent on the trail of an unscrupulous weapons dealer, but first must survive his training with Chiun (Joel Grey) master of Sinanju.
The Players: Starring: Fred Ward, Joel Grey, Kate Mulgrew & Wilford Brimley. Music by Craig Safan. Directed by Guy Hamilton.
The History: The Adventure Begins…and ends, with this, the lone big-screen adventure of Remo Williams, the veteran of well over a hundred pulp novels (published as “The Destroyer” series – written by Warren Murphy & Richard Sapir). This was an attempt by Dick Clark (of all people) and the then-fledgling Orion Pictures to launch their own James Bond-style series of adventures. While people may laugh at the attempt now, they definitely had reason to think this could work, with the brain trust at Orion the...
The Players: Starring: Fred Ward, Joel Grey, Kate Mulgrew & Wilford Brimley. Music by Craig Safan. Directed by Guy Hamilton.
The History: The Adventure Begins…and ends, with this, the lone big-screen adventure of Remo Williams, the veteran of well over a hundred pulp novels (published as “The Destroyer” series – written by Warren Murphy & Richard Sapir). This was an attempt by Dick Clark (of all people) and the then-fledgling Orion Pictures to launch their own James Bond-style series of adventures. While people may laugh at the attempt now, they definitely had reason to think this could work, with the brain trust at Orion the...
- 3/23/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Al Pacino skipped over quite a few steps before announcing Oppenheimer as the best picture winner at the Oscars 2024.
The actor took the stage at the awards ceremony to present the top prize of the night. As is tradition, announcers usually name all of the nominees before announcing who will be taking home the award.
Instead of announcing the nominees — which also included American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall,
Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Past Lives, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest — he opened the envelope and said, “My eyes see Oppenheimer.”
Not including the recount of all the films up for best picture takes away some of the suspense of the award, as well as the projects’ final chance to get the recognition they deserve for being nominated for the highest honor in Hollywood.
Users on social media took issue with the names of...
The actor took the stage at the awards ceremony to present the top prize of the night. As is tradition, announcers usually name all of the nominees before announcing who will be taking home the award.
Instead of announcing the nominees — which also included American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall,
Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Past Lives, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest — he opened the envelope and said, “My eyes see Oppenheimer.”
Not including the recount of all the films up for best picture takes away some of the suspense of the award, as well as the projects’ final chance to get the recognition they deserve for being nominated for the highest honor in Hollywood.
Users on social media took issue with the names of...
- 3/11/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst donned his turn-of-the-millennium apparel for the SXSW world premiere of “Y2K,” the Kyle Mooney-directed teen disaster comedy in which the rapper plays himself.
“Y2K” follows two high schoolers who crash a New Year’s Eve party on the last night of 1999 when they realize that the projected computer apocalypse is actually happening before their eyes. Claudette Godfrey, president of SXSW Film and TV, introduced the film by joking that it was an honest depiction of what happened that night.
Then, in a post-screening Q&a when Godfrey asked Durst how he celebrated Y2K, he committed to the bit. “Dude, are you trolling me?” he asked. “This is the A24 24th year celebration of surviving Y2K. What the fuck is going on here? We’re all survivors, right?”
The other answers to Godfrey’s question were less illustrious, as stars Rachel Zegler, Jaeden Martell,...
“Y2K” follows two high schoolers who crash a New Year’s Eve party on the last night of 1999 when they realize that the projected computer apocalypse is actually happening before their eyes. Claudette Godfrey, president of SXSW Film and TV, introduced the film by joking that it was an honest depiction of what happened that night.
Then, in a post-screening Q&a when Godfrey asked Durst how he celebrated Y2K, he committed to the bit. “Dude, are you trolling me?” he asked. “This is the A24 24th year celebration of surviving Y2K. What the fuck is going on here? We’re all survivors, right?”
The other answers to Godfrey’s question were less illustrious, as stars Rachel Zegler, Jaeden Martell,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Some dedicated American Idol viewers might not be aware of the age restriction on the show.
To compete on American Idol, you’re technically not allowed to be over 28 years old.
As it stands today, the age range to compete on American Idol is 15 to 28. Is it possible the limit is going to change soon?
Lionel Richie recently opened up about his distaste for American Idol’s super limited age range.
Ryan Seacrest has also been vocal about his interest in hosting something called Golden Idol.
Golden Idol would be a version of American Idol that allows people to compete for the winning title – regardless of how old they are.
Will a Golden Idol spinoff happen?
As of now, ABC hasn’t dropped details about plans to film Golden Idol as a singing competition show without an upper age limit.
With a big name like Ryan interested in hosting the possible spinoff,...
To compete on American Idol, you’re technically not allowed to be over 28 years old.
As it stands today, the age range to compete on American Idol is 15 to 28. Is it possible the limit is going to change soon?
Lionel Richie recently opened up about his distaste for American Idol’s super limited age range.
Ryan Seacrest has also been vocal about his interest in hosting something called Golden Idol.
Golden Idol would be a version of American Idol that allows people to compete for the winning title – regardless of how old they are.
Will a Golden Idol spinoff happen?
As of now, ABC hasn’t dropped details about plans to film Golden Idol as a singing competition show without an upper age limit.
With a big name like Ryan interested in hosting the possible spinoff,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Stephanie Harper
- Monsters and Critics
“Put your phones away!” Billie Joe Armstrong barked to 1,100 lucky Green Day fans that crammed into New York’s Irving Plaza Thursday night for a special SiriusXM concert celebrating the release of the band’s new LP, Saviors. “Put them away! Just enjoy the moment. The last thing we need is for fuckin’ Elon Musk to be bitchin’ about anything anymore.”
He was referring to Musk’s New Year’s day Tweet where he said Green Day went from “raging against the machine to milquetoastedly (sic) raging for it” because...
He was referring to Musk’s New Year’s day Tweet where he said Green Day went from “raging against the machine to milquetoastedly (sic) raging for it” because...
- 1/19/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
The legendary Ivy Queen - often referred to as the Queen of Reggaetón or La Caballota - once said in an interview, "In the life of every woman, there's a point when you blossom and when you flourish." And for Ivy Queen, after decades of cementing her place as a pioneer of the genre, that time is now.
Born Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez, Ivy Queen first became recognized in the reggaetón scene back in the '90s, when the genre was still considered underground. She was the first female member of the all-male rap collective formed at the studios of The Noise, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. And her first live performance - where she rapped "Somos Raperos Pero no Delincuentes" ("We Are Rappers Not Delinquents"), wearing what would then become her signature style of oversized jeans, a T-shirt, braids, and long acrylic nails - launched her on a legendary career.
Born Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez, Ivy Queen first became recognized in the reggaetón scene back in the '90s, when the genre was still considered underground. She was the first female member of the all-male rap collective formed at the studios of The Noise, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. And her first live performance - where she rapped "Somos Raperos Pero no Delincuentes" ("We Are Rappers Not Delinquents"), wearing what would then become her signature style of oversized jeans, a T-shirt, braids, and long acrylic nails - launched her on a legendary career.
- 1/18/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
As a global pop culture event, it’s hard to match the release of “We Are the World,” the charity single that sold more than 20 million copies in 1985 and united 46 musical stars as enormous and disparate as Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Diana Ross at an all-night secret recording session. The story of that night — the scrambling, the egos, the moments of creative kismet — is now told in Bao Nguyen’s documentary The Greatest Night in Pop, which will premiere Jan. 19 at Sundance before streaming on Netflix beginning Jan. 29.
“When I heard how they assembled the team, to me it was almost like a heist film,” says Nguyen, who directed the 2020 Bruce Lee documentary Be Water. “You have Quincy Jones as the Danny Ocean of the whole effort. And they’re assembling [the team] — who’s the best rock star, who’s the best legend? There’s a bit of...
“When I heard how they assembled the team, to me it was almost like a heist film,” says Nguyen, who directed the 2020 Bruce Lee documentary Be Water. “You have Quincy Jones as the Danny Ocean of the whole effort. And they’re assembling [the team] — who’s the best rock star, who’s the best legend? There’s a bit of...
- 1/18/2024
- by Rebecca Keegan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The “best part” of Green Day updating lyrics to its 2004 protest anthem “American Idiot” during the band’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve performance was “that it provoked conversation,” according to bassist Mike Dirnt.
While appearing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, the trio performed a collection of their hits past and present, including the title track to their critically acclaimed, chart-topping 2004 album American Idiot. The co-founding member recently spoke to Rolling Stone about the band’s performance of the track — and the backlash it garnered — while discussing the punk rockers’ nearly 40 year career.
Like “Holiday,” the song was among the explicitly political tracks on the band’s self-described punk rock opera concept album, which explored a lower-middle-class antihero known as the “Jesus of Suburbia.” The song addressed the disillusionment of a young generation during the George W. Bush administration following events like 9/11 and the Iraq War,...
While appearing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, the trio performed a collection of their hits past and present, including the title track to their critically acclaimed, chart-topping 2004 album American Idiot. The co-founding member recently spoke to Rolling Stone about the band’s performance of the track — and the backlash it garnered — while discussing the punk rockers’ nearly 40 year career.
Like “Holiday,” the song was among the explicitly political tracks on the band’s self-described punk rock opera concept album, which explored a lower-middle-class antihero known as the “Jesus of Suburbia.” The song addressed the disillusionment of a young generation during the George W. Bush administration following events like 9/11 and the Iraq War,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bill Hayes, the actor and singer who with his real-life wife, Susan Seaforth Hayes, starred on NBC’s Days of Our Lives as the beloved first couple of daytime television, died Friday in Los Angeles, a rep from the show told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 98.
Before he was known as a soap opera legend, Hayes was a regular on Sid Caesar‘s famed live TV variety program Your Show of Shows, and in 1955 he had the No. 1 song in America, “The Ballad of Davy Crockett.”
He also partnered in a nightclub act with future Brady Bunch star Florence Henderson; they were known as “The Singing Sweethearts” and sang about Oldsmobiles on TV commercials, many of them performed live.
Hayes joined Days of Our Lives to play con artist/lounge singer Doug Williams in February 1970. Seaforth Hayes, who portrayed the spoiled heiress Julie Olsen Banning Anderson Williams, had joined the show 15 months earlier.
Before he was known as a soap opera legend, Hayes was a regular on Sid Caesar‘s famed live TV variety program Your Show of Shows, and in 1955 he had the No. 1 song in America, “The Ballad of Davy Crockett.”
He also partnered in a nightclub act with future Brady Bunch star Florence Henderson; they were known as “The Singing Sweethearts” and sang about Oldsmobiles on TV commercials, many of them performed live.
Hayes joined Days of Our Lives to play con artist/lounge singer Doug Williams in February 1970. Seaforth Hayes, who portrayed the spoiled heiress Julie Olsen Banning Anderson Williams, had joined the show 15 months earlier.
- 1/13/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt headed into 2024 knowing his band was going to be a big topic of conversation throughout the year. Their new album Saviors arrives Jan. 19, they’ll spend the summer on a massive stadium tour with Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid, and they’re celebrating the anniversaries of two career-making albums: 30 years of Dookie and 20 of American Idiot.
What he didn’t expect was that his trio — with singer Billie Joe Armstrong and drummer Tré Cool — would draw heavy fire from the right literally seconds into the new...
What he didn’t expect was that his trio — with singer Billie Joe Armstrong and drummer Tré Cool — would draw heavy fire from the right literally seconds into the new...
- 1/12/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Paul Giamatti dedicated his Golden Globe win to teachers, accepting the award for best performance by an actor in a motion picture – musical or comedy. Giamatti stars in Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” as a curmudgeonly New England prep school instructor who must stay on campus over winter break, forming bonds with a student (Dominic Sessa) and the school’s cook (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).
“It’s a movie about a teacher. I play a teacher in it. My whole family, they are teachers. All of them, going back generations,” Giamatti told the crowd in his speech. “Teachers are good people. We’ve got to respect them. They do a good thing. It’s a tough job. So this is for teachers.”
Giamatti kicked off his acceptance speech with a quick joke — “So many stairs! My knees are shot, I’m tell you. Up and down, all night, standing up and sitting down all night.
“It’s a movie about a teacher. I play a teacher in it. My whole family, they are teachers. All of them, going back generations,” Giamatti told the crowd in his speech. “Teachers are good people. We’ve got to respect them. They do a good thing. It’s a tough job. So this is for teachers.”
Giamatti kicked off his acceptance speech with a quick joke — “So many stairs! My knees are shot, I’m tell you. Up and down, all night, standing up and sitting down all night.
- 1/8/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Ayo Edebiri has won the Golden Globe for best actress in a TV comedy for her performance as Sydney Adamu in FX’s “The Bear.”
The award, which comes as Edebiri’s first Globe nomination, recognizes her work in Season 2 of “The Bear,” though she is up for the supporting comedy actress award at next week’s Emmys ceremony for Season 1.
“Okay, hello. I’m so very grateful for this. I’m in a room full of so many people who I admire and whose work has lifted me up. I’m an artist, and I’m very lucky to be an artist — and I know we all feel that way, so I really want to acknowledge that,” Edebiri began in her speech. “I’m so grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press and to my family. My family, my family, my family — everybody at ‘The Bear.’ That’s my family.
The award, which comes as Edebiri’s first Globe nomination, recognizes her work in Season 2 of “The Bear,” though she is up for the supporting comedy actress award at next week’s Emmys ceremony for Season 1.
“Okay, hello. I’m so very grateful for this. I’m in a room full of so many people who I admire and whose work has lifted me up. I’m an artist, and I’m very lucky to be an artist — and I know we all feel that way, so I really want to acknowledge that,” Edebiri began in her speech. “I’m so grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press and to my family. My family, my family, my family — everybody at ‘The Bear.’ That’s my family.
- 1/8/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Producer Nigel Lythgoe is stepping down from his judging and producing roles on So You Think You Can Dance amid lawsuits from Paula Abdul and two other women that detailed allegations that he sexually assaulted them.
“I have informed the producers of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ of my decision to step back from participating in this year’s series,” Lythgoe said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “I did so with a heavy heart but entirely voluntarily because this great program has always been about dance and dancers,...
“I have informed the producers of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ of my decision to step back from participating in this year’s series,” Lythgoe said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “I did so with a heavy heart but entirely voluntarily because this great program has always been about dance and dancers,...
- 1/6/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Nothing marks a new year quite like the annual Times Square ball drops. This year was no exception, as partygoers gathered live in New York City and families and friends huddled in their living rooms across the country to toast 2024. The televised tradition topped the most-watched telecasts in all of broadcast, according to the Samba TV Weekly Wrap Report for the week of Dec. 25 to Dec. 31.
Dick Clark’s show on ABC has reigned as the top-rated New Year’s Eve special for over 30 years. This year’s rendition, “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” carried on the tradition, edging out all other programming for the week. Live from New York’s iconic Time Square, with co-host Rita Ora, the broadcast featured a star-studded lineup of musical performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Green Day and more.
Notably, Seacrest also scored a second spot among...
Dick Clark’s show on ABC has reigned as the top-rated New Year’s Eve special for over 30 years. This year’s rendition, “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” carried on the tradition, edging out all other programming for the week. Live from New York’s iconic Time Square, with co-host Rita Ora, the broadcast featured a star-studded lineup of musical performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Green Day and more.
Notably, Seacrest also scored a second spot among...
- 1/5/2024
- by Cole Strain
- The Wrap
On New Year’s Eve, we learned the improbable fact that a trio of middle-aged, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted punks in notably well-tailored suits can somehow still shock and offend the masses. For Green Day, all it took was changing the “American Idiot” lyric “I’m not part of a redneck agenda” to “I’m not part of the Maga agenda” during their performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rocking Eve with Ryan Seacrest — a lyric tweak they’ve been using for years.
The ensuing freakout...
The ensuing freakout...
- 1/4/2024
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
CNN’s New’s Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen drew 2.33 million viewers, up 12% from the previous year.
The network said that it was the second largest audience for its New Year’s Eve special since they were started in 2007.
The special drew 802,000 viewers in the 25-54 demo. That compares to 806,000 viewers in the demo in 2022.
The network said that its audience grew to 3.41 million and 1.24 million in the 25-54 demo during the 11 p.m. Et to 12:30 p.m. Et time frame, when the ball dropped in Times Square. That compares to 3 million total viewers and 1.2 million 25-54 last year. With live digital streaming added, the audience during that time period grew to 3.44 million.
This past New Year’s Eve also saw a boost in audience for another longtime special, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest. The special was up 30% in primetime for ABC,...
The network said that it was the second largest audience for its New Year’s Eve special since they were started in 2007.
The special drew 802,000 viewers in the 25-54 demo. That compares to 806,000 viewers in the demo in 2022.
The network said that its audience grew to 3.41 million and 1.24 million in the 25-54 demo during the 11 p.m. Et to 12:30 p.m. Et time frame, when the ball dropped in Times Square. That compares to 3 million total viewers and 1.2 million 25-54 last year. With live digital streaming added, the audience during that time period grew to 3.44 million.
This past New Year’s Eve also saw a boost in audience for another longtime special, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest. The special was up 30% in primetime for ABC,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
January is here and Hulu is rolling out the red carpet all month long! The streamer is heading into the new month (and the new year) with several specials, including the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Special, and “The Golden Bachelor” wedding special, “The Golden Wedding.”
But Hulu will also debut several major new series and films, including its all-new murder mystery series “Death and Other Details” and the new Marvel series “Echo,” which will be available to watch on both Hulu and Disney+.
See The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month, and find out everything coming to Hulu in January!
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But Hulu will also debut several major new series and films, including its all-new murder mystery series “Death and Other Details” and the new Marvel series “Echo,” which will be available to watch on both Hulu and Disney+.
See The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month, and find out everything coming to Hulu in January!
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates its new class...
- 1/4/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Bradley Steven Perry appears to be opening up about his current feelings toward his ex, Sabrina Carpenter!
The 25-year-old actor and the 24-year-old singer are both Disney Channel alumni and starred in Good Luck Charlie and Girl Meets World, respectively.
They dated back in 2015 and confirmed their relationship to the public at the time. In a new episode of his and Jake Short‘s podcast The Sit and Chat, Bradley seemed to discuss Sabrina and wish her “the best.”
Keep reading to find out what he said…
“My first girlfriend’s doing way better than anyone mostly in the world, I would say,” the former Disney star said during the episode. He joked, “She’s way too good for this podcast.”
Hinting at her identity, Bradley quipped, “She does a little bit of singin’.” He added, “Also, wish her nothing but the best. I don’t even have to ’cause she’s already got it.
The 25-year-old actor and the 24-year-old singer are both Disney Channel alumni and starred in Good Luck Charlie and Girl Meets World, respectively.
They dated back in 2015 and confirmed their relationship to the public at the time. In a new episode of his and Jake Short‘s podcast The Sit and Chat, Bradley seemed to discuss Sabrina and wish her “the best.”
Keep reading to find out what he said…
“My first girlfriend’s doing way better than anyone mostly in the world, I would say,” the former Disney star said during the episode. He joked, “She’s way too good for this podcast.”
Hinting at her identity, Bradley quipped, “She does a little bit of singin’.” He added, “Also, wish her nothing but the best. I don’t even have to ’cause she’s already got it.
- 1/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The “Suits” buzz continues! Gabriel Macht and Patrick Adams, who portrayed Harvey Spector and Michael Ross, respectively, on the USA Network series, will be presenting at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.
“Suits,” produced by UCP, originally aired for nine seasons from 2011 to 2019. Adams and Macht starred alongside Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Gina Torres and Sarah Rafferty. Sources tell Variety that other cast members were invited to present as well.
Although the legal drama was successful during its initial run, even launching a spinoff, “Pearson,” it reentered the cultural conversation this year when the first eight seasons began streaming on Netflix. (It was already available on Peacock.) Since it arrived on the streaming giant, it topped the charts for multiple weeks, even breaking a record with the most-ever No. 1 appearances on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 chart.
There is currently a new “Suits” series in the works from creator Aaron Korsch,...
“Suits,” produced by UCP, originally aired for nine seasons from 2011 to 2019. Adams and Macht starred alongside Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Gina Torres and Sarah Rafferty. Sources tell Variety that other cast members were invited to present as well.
Although the legal drama was successful during its initial run, even launching a spinoff, “Pearson,” it reentered the cultural conversation this year when the first eight seasons began streaming on Netflix. (It was already available on Peacock.) Since it arrived on the streaming giant, it topped the charts for multiple weeks, even breaking a record with the most-ever No. 1 appearances on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 chart.
There is currently a new “Suits” series in the works from creator Aaron Korsch,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
In Dick Clark‘s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest on ABC, Pamela Bradshaw, one of the winners of the Powerball’s First Millionaire of the Year drawing, collapsed after she won on the live television broadcast.
As the clock struck midnight, confetti showered the stage, and Seacrest announced Bradshaw as the winner. Bradshaw’s elation got the better of her, and she immediately collapsed to the ground, which prompted her daughter and Seacrest to rush to her aid.
Moments later, Bradshaw leaped to her feet, repeatedly exclaiming, “Oh my God,” and embraced Seacrest. Some viewers even claimed that she appeared to kiss him in all the commotion.
“Pamela… first time here in New York City, and you’re walking away in the new year a millionaire,” Seacrest remarked to Bradshaw. “The Powerball first millionaire of the year. Can you speak any sentences of excitement?”
Still overwhelmed with emotion,...
As the clock struck midnight, confetti showered the stage, and Seacrest announced Bradshaw as the winner. Bradshaw’s elation got the better of her, and she immediately collapsed to the ground, which prompted her daughter and Seacrest to rush to her aid.
Moments later, Bradshaw leaped to her feet, repeatedly exclaiming, “Oh my God,” and embraced Seacrest. Some viewers even claimed that she appeared to kiss him in all the commotion.
“Pamela… first time here in New York City, and you’re walking away in the new year a millionaire,” Seacrest remarked to Bradshaw. “The Powerball first millionaire of the year. Can you speak any sentences of excitement?”
Still overwhelmed with emotion,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
CBS rang in the new year with a ratings victory for Nashville’s Big Bash.
The country music program averaged an audience of 7.85M across the night, marking a 75% increase over last year.
Nashville’s Big Bash aired from 7:30 p.m. -1 a.m. Et with an interruption for local news to air in the 10 p.m. half hour. During the first 7:30 to 10 stretch, CBS averaged 8.21M viewers, which is up 113% from last year’s 3.9M.
Unsurprisingly, the program peaked right as it began with 11.93M viewers trailing over from NFL coverage.
After the local news break, the final hour of primetime coverage averaged 6.93M viewers from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Et. That was up 51%.
The first late-night hour from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. also saw a 51% audience increase with 8.12M viewers. The program peaked at 8.58m...
The country music program averaged an audience of 7.85M across the night, marking a 75% increase over last year.
Nashville’s Big Bash aired from 7:30 p.m. -1 a.m. Et with an interruption for local news to air in the 10 p.m. half hour. During the first 7:30 to 10 stretch, CBS averaged 8.21M viewers, which is up 113% from last year’s 3.9M.
Unsurprisingly, the program peaked right as it began with 11.93M viewers trailing over from NFL coverage.
After the local news break, the final hour of primetime coverage averaged 6.93M viewers from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Et. That was up 51%.
The first late-night hour from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. also saw a 51% audience increase with 8.12M viewers. The program peaked at 8.58m...
- 1/2/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Sabrina Carpenter had a lot of people in shock with the racy lyrics she used to end her performance during the Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve show.
The 24-year-old singer and actress performed her songs “Feather” and “Nonsense” during the ABC special on Sunday night (December 31) on the main stage in Times Square in New York City.
Sabrina ends her song “Nonsense” with new lyrics every time she performs it and the New Year’s Eve outro definitely was a little racy for television.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Clark is everybody’s favorite d-ck type / Make a toast to everyone you dislike / Balls are dropping everywhere at midnight,” she sang to end the performance.
Sabrina recently opened up about how she ended up as the opening act on Taylor Swift‘s tour.
We...
The 24-year-old singer and actress performed her songs “Feather” and “Nonsense” during the ABC special on Sunday night (December 31) on the main stage in Times Square in New York City.
Sabrina ends her song “Nonsense” with new lyrics every time she performs it and the New Year’s Eve outro definitely was a little racy for television.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Clark is everybody’s favorite d-ck type / Make a toast to everyone you dislike / Balls are dropping everywhere at midnight,” she sang to end the performance.
Sabrina recently opened up about how she ended up as the opening act on Taylor Swift‘s tour.
We...
- 1/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Update: CBS’ broadcast of “Nashville’s Big Bash” reigned supreme over the New Year’s Eve special competition. Nielsen’s final ratings numbers reveal the show averaged 8.31 million viewers during the 7:30-10 pm primetime block, besting the first half of ABC’s primetime showing (7.03 million) by 18%.
CBS’ holiday programming was broken up by the local news broadcast at 10 pm and resumed at 10:30 pm, delivering an audience of 6.93 million viewers, up 50% year over year, before hitting 8.17 million total viewers as audiences gathered to ring in the new year between 11:30 pm-12:30 am. That also marks a 52% jump from the previous year. The final part of the broadcast, which aired from 12:30-1:05 am, averaged 7.24 million viewers.
“Nashville’s Big Bash” averaged 7.89 million viewers across the whole night, a 76% increase from last year, making it CBS’s most watched original entertainment special since The 65th annual Grammy Awards broadcast last February.
CBS’ holiday programming was broken up by the local news broadcast at 10 pm and resumed at 10:30 pm, delivering an audience of 6.93 million viewers, up 50% year over year, before hitting 8.17 million total viewers as audiences gathered to ring in the new year between 11:30 pm-12:30 am. That also marks a 52% jump from the previous year. The final part of the broadcast, which aired from 12:30-1:05 am, averaged 7.24 million viewers.
“Nashville’s Big Bash” averaged 7.89 million viewers across the whole night, a 76% increase from last year, making it CBS’s most watched original entertainment special since The 65th annual Grammy Awards broadcast last February.
- 1/2/2024
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest rang in 2024 by posting significant year-over-year audience gains.
The “Part 1” (8 pm Et) primetime portion of Dcnyrewrs averaged 7 million total viewers and a 1.81 demo rating, marking increases of 35% and 33% compared to the previous year’s telecast.
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“Part 2” (starting at 10:30 pm Et) proceeded to draw 10.4 million total viewers and a 2.93 demo rating,...
The “Part 1” (8 pm Et) primetime portion of Dcnyrewrs averaged 7 million total viewers and a 1.81 demo rating, marking increases of 35% and 33% compared to the previous year’s telecast.
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“Part 2” (starting at 10:30 pm Et) proceeded to draw 10.4 million total viewers and a 2.93 demo rating,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest is on the up and up.
The annual special was up 30% in primetime on ABC, with an average of about 8.4 million viewers tuning in from 8-11:30 p.m. Sunday. Meanwhile, the late-night edition posted a whopping 18 million viewers, soaring to 22.2 million by the time the ball dropped in Times Square.
As expected, the audience grew as the night went on. By 10:30 p.m., about 10.4M people were watching, while the first two hours of the show averaged around 7M. Things fell off after midnight, with the second half of the late-night show only drawing 5.1M viewers.
Still, that’s a big increase from last year, up 35% for the first half of the primetime broadcast and 30% for the second half. In terms of adults 18-49, the special scored a 1.81 rating in the first half and a 2.93 in the...
The annual special was up 30% in primetime on ABC, with an average of about 8.4 million viewers tuning in from 8-11:30 p.m. Sunday. Meanwhile, the late-night edition posted a whopping 18 million viewers, soaring to 22.2 million by the time the ball dropped in Times Square.
As expected, the audience grew as the night went on. By 10:30 p.m., about 10.4M people were watching, while the first two hours of the show averaged around 7M. Things fell off after midnight, with the second half of the late-night show only drawing 5.1M viewers.
Still, that’s a big increase from last year, up 35% for the first half of the primetime broadcast and 30% for the second half. In terms of adults 18-49, the special scored a 1.81 rating in the first half and a 2.93 in the...
- 1/2/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Green Day used their performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on Sunday night to make the ABC special’s audience aware of their political views.
During a performance of the group’s 2004 hit “American Idiot,” initially written during George W. Bush’s presidency about the Iraq war, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong changed the lyrics from, “I’m not part of a redneck agenda” to “I’m not part of the Maga agenda.”
The tweak, which the rockers previously made during a performance of the song during the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, seemed directed at former President Donald Trump and his supporters who have embraced his “Make America Great Again” slogan.
The moment has sparked a backlash from a number of social media users, including Trump supporters. Among those going after the band was Hercules star Kevin Sorbo, who wrote, “Punk rock is pro big government.
During a performance of the group’s 2004 hit “American Idiot,” initially written during George W. Bush’s presidency about the Iraq war, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong changed the lyrics from, “I’m not part of a redneck agenda” to “I’m not part of the Maga agenda.”
The tweak, which the rockers previously made during a performance of the song during the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, seemed directed at former President Donald Trump and his supporters who have embraced his “Make America Great Again” slogan.
The moment has sparked a backlash from a number of social media users, including Trump supporters. Among those going after the band was Hercules star Kevin Sorbo, who wrote, “Punk rock is pro big government.
- 1/1/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sunday, December 31, 2023 ratings — New episodes: (none). Specials: The Year: Countdown to 2024, Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2024, New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!, and Christmas With The Chosen: Holy Night. Sports: NFL Overtime, Football Night in America, and NFL Football: Packers at Vikings. Reruns: Hell's Kitchen, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, and Krapopolis.
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- 1/1/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Ryan Seacrest got a very surprising kiss on New Year’s Eve!
Shortly after the clock struck midnight, Pamela Bradshaw from North Carolina became the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year and won $1 million during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest celebration.
“Congratulations, you’re a millionaire!” Ryan, 49, announced to Pamela, who was so stunned that she collapsed to the ground.
Keep reading to find out more…
After a few seconds, Pamela hopped back up and started cheering and jumping up and down before giving Ryan a big kiss on the lips.
Ryan was taken aback by the kiss, but Pamela was completely unfazed and continued celebrating with her daughter Joanna Hinson, who was also on stage.
“Pamela … North Carolina … first time here in New York City, and you’re walking away in the new year a millionaire,” Ryan said all flustered as confetti rained down.
Shortly after the clock struck midnight, Pamela Bradshaw from North Carolina became the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year and won $1 million during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest celebration.
“Congratulations, you’re a millionaire!” Ryan, 49, announced to Pamela, who was so stunned that she collapsed to the ground.
Keep reading to find out more…
After a few seconds, Pamela hopped back up and started cheering and jumping up and down before giving Ryan a big kiss on the lips.
Ryan was taken aback by the kiss, but Pamela was completely unfazed and continued celebrating with her daughter Joanna Hinson, who was also on stage.
“Pamela … North Carolina … first time here in New York City, and you’re walking away in the new year a millionaire,” Ryan said all flustered as confetti rained down.
- 1/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Green Day reworked the lyrics to its hit song “American Idiot” during a performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest Sunday night to take a swing at Donald Trump and Maga.
“I’m not a part of the Maga agenda,” Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong sang during “American Idiot” on the ABC broadcast. Armstrong swapped the line for “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda” sparking online outrage from Trump supporters.
It wasn’t the first time the group made the swap during a performance. It last occurred in 2019 during the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. In 2016, the band also chanted “No Trump, no KKK [Ku Klux Klan], no fascist USA,” during a performance of the song “Bang Bang” at the American Music Awards soon after Trump won the presidency.
Green Day rose to fame in the 1990s with albums such as Dookie,...
“I’m not a part of the Maga agenda,” Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong sang during “American Idiot” on the ABC broadcast. Armstrong swapped the line for “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda” sparking online outrage from Trump supporters.
It wasn’t the first time the group made the swap during a performance. It last occurred in 2019 during the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. In 2016, the band also chanted “No Trump, no KKK [Ku Klux Klan], no fascist USA,” during a performance of the song “Bang Bang” at the American Music Awards soon after Trump won the presidency.
Green Day rose to fame in the 1990s with albums such as Dookie,...
- 1/1/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Green Day took the stage during ABC’s broadcast of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest and used the opportunity to call out Donald Trump supporters by changing the lyrics to their 2004 hit “American Idiot.”
Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong drew cheers from the live audience when he sang out, “I’m not part of the Maga agenda” during his performance. The original line is, “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda.”
“American Idiot,” which the punk trio wrote in response to 9/11 and the...
Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong drew cheers from the live audience when he sang out, “I’m not part of the Maga agenda” during his performance. The original line is, “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda.”
“American Idiot,” which the punk trio wrote in response to 9/11 and the...
- 1/1/2024
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
As the aftereffects of the writers’ and actors’ strikes hit streaming in a big way, there’s not a lot of new content to offer subscribers early in 2024. Hulu still has some interesting things to offer in January, though.
The biggest new Hulu Original series in the new year is Death and Other Details, a locked room murder mystery starring Mandy Patinkin as Rufus Cotesworth, who is said to be the world’s greatest detective – at least in this universe. In the new series, Cotesworth comes to the rescue when an unfortunate soul is killed on lavish Mediterranean ocean liner, and he has to team up with the prime suspect (Violett Beane) to solve the crime.
The big Original movie premiere in January is Self Reliance, which follows a middle-aged dude (Jake Johnson) who gets randomly invited into a limo by Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andy Samberg, and is soon offered...
The biggest new Hulu Original series in the new year is Death and Other Details, a locked room murder mystery starring Mandy Patinkin as Rufus Cotesworth, who is said to be the world’s greatest detective – at least in this universe. In the new series, Cotesworth comes to the rescue when an unfortunate soul is killed on lavish Mediterranean ocean liner, and he has to team up with the prime suspect (Violett Beane) to solve the crime.
The big Original movie premiere in January is Self Reliance, which follows a middle-aged dude (Jake Johnson) who gets randomly invited into a limo by Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andy Samberg, and is soon offered...
- 1/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
President Biden Shares New Year’s Message, Favorite Holiday Food During Interview With Ryan Seacrest
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden shared a New Year’s Eve message with Ryan Seacrest on ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on Sunday.
Asked by Seacrest about his favorite memories of the year, the president replied: “My dad used to have an expression. He’d say, ‘Joey, a job is about a lot more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect.’ We brought a lot of jobs back to the United States. People are in a position to be able to make a living now. And they’ve created a lot of jobs, over 14 million. I just feel good that the American people got up. They’ve been through a rough time with the pandemic, but now we’re coming back, they’re back.”
Seacrest also asked what foods the president has been enjoying during the holidays,...
Asked by Seacrest about his favorite memories of the year, the president replied: “My dad used to have an expression. He’d say, ‘Joey, a job is about a lot more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect.’ We brought a lot of jobs back to the United States. People are in a position to be able to make a living now. And they’ve created a lot of jobs, over 14 million. I just feel good that the American people got up. They’ve been through a rough time with the pandemic, but now we’re coming back, they’re back.”
Seacrest also asked what foods the president has been enjoying during the holidays,...
- 1/1/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Manifesting a 2024 filled with new music from Megan Thee Stallion. On Sunday, the rap star joined the telecast of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, where she performed a medley of her hit songs shortly after the East Coast midnight countdown.
Backed by dancers dressed in purple that matched her own fit, the rapper ran through a fiery set, which included “Cobra,” “Savage,” “Her,” and culminated with “Body.” Purple streamers exploded and cascaded around them as she delivered the finale. She asked mid-set, “Y’all ready to turn up?...
Backed by dancers dressed in purple that matched her own fit, the rapper ran through a fiery set, which included “Cobra,” “Savage,” “Her,” and culminated with “Body.” Purple streamers exploded and cascaded around them as she delivered the finale. She asked mid-set, “Y’all ready to turn up?...
- 1/1/2024
- by Tomás Mier and Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
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