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When it comes to Hollywood’s AI future, few have been more vocal — or critical — than Justine Bateman.

Armed with a computer science degree from UCLA, the veteran actor-filmmaker has sounded an alarm about the dangers of replacing human work with machine fabrication. She became a lead voice during the strikes when she advised SAG-AFTRA on the issue and was a public face of the AI-skeptic movement on the WGA picket line.

Bateman is the founder of Credo 23, a two-year-old organization that believes Generative AI “will destroy the structure of the film business” and has set as its goal “making very human, very raw, very real films/series that respect the process of filmmaking.”

As Hollywood begins to cautiously dance with text-to-video tools like OpenAI’s Sora and as the company makes Miyazaki-esque images available (to no small furor), Bateman is renewing her call. The Family Ties star and Violet...

[Editor’s note: The below article features spoilers about Season 3, Episode 4 of “The Traitors.”]

At the end of Episode 4 of “The Traitors” Season 3, Bob the Drag Queen is banished in a coup led by fellow traitor Boston Rob. As the three remaining Traitors slowly make their way into the turret, traitors Danielle and Carolyn rail in confessional against Boston Rob, forcing their hands, and a song plays. “You’ve got blood on your hands,” the vocalist sings moodily. The lyrics are tailored as perfectly as host Alan Cummings’s plaid suits — which is entirely the point.

The Peacock reality series often features somewhat on-the-nose lyrics and, by now, fans somewhat expect the joke. Earlier in that episode, as the competitors filed into the round table and Boston Rob prepared to lead the vote for Bob the Drag Queen, the lyrics ran, “There was a fire burning in my eyes / And blood running rivers in the night / Follow me down into the valley night.

Howie Mandel is expressing remorse after surprising Bill Burr with an appearance by Billy Corgan during a recent episode of his Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast.

“I want to apologize,” Mandel said on the latest episode of the podcast, which he co-hosts with his daughter, Jackelyn Schultz. “I feel horrible. I’m sorry Bill, I’m sorry Billy … I legitimately thought I was doing something nice, I swear to you. I thought it was funny.”

To quickly recap, Corgan had been a guest on Mandel’s podcast back in November, when the Smashing Pumpkins frontman suggested that he and Burr could be half-brothers, based on their similar looks and his father’s romantic escapades as a traveling musician.

Mandel then had Burr on as a guest in January, and partway through the interview, he surprised the comedian by welcoming Corgan, who sat down right next to Burr. Upon seeing Corgan,...

Michael Gracey’s Better Man is one of the most creative and inventive biopics in recent memory, detailing the turbulent life of British pop icon Robbie Williams through the lens of a singing, dancing, CGI monkey. It’s a totally unique spin on a genre that’s otherwise become far too saturated, and the film definitely benefits as a result. It’s an extremely honest examination of Williams’ life, and despite Better Man’s box office failure, the film still deserves recognition for its introspective and reflective story.

In addition to the very transparent storytelling, Better Man also shines thanks to its brilliant use of music - and the intricate dance choreography that goes alongside it. As he displayed with The Greatest Showman, Gracey knows exactly how to use musical numbers in order to push the story forward and develop characters’ relationships, and he manages it again with Williams’ biopic.

DGA president Lesli Linka Glatter, Fifth Season head Graham Taylor and producer Brad Fuller were among the many industry leaders who lost their homes in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires this past week.

They join a growing list of celebrities and Hollywood heavyweights who are picking up the pieces after the fires devastated swaths of the city — Billy Crystal, Anthony Hopkins and Miles Teller among them.

Below is a list of prominent producers, writers, music insiders and others who confirmed to TheWrap that they, too, experienced a total loss in the unfolding disaster:

Graham Taylor, co-President of Fifth Season, and British film producer Lynette Howell Taylor: Taylor and co-ceo Chris Rice helped lead the rebrand of Endeavor Content into Fifth Season in 2023 following its acquisition by South Korea’s Cj Enm. Lynette Howell Taylor was co-nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for producing 2018’s “A Star Is Born,...

The latest movie musical to hit the big screens is a biopic on U.K. musician Robbie Williams – with the twist that he’s portrayed as a CG monkey.

“Better Man” recounts Williams’ tumultuous rise and life in pop stardom in the U.K., so there was plenty of opportunity to plug in song and dance numbers to many of his biggest hits. There are notable and obvious inclusions like “Rock the DJ and “Feel” but the film also includes a brand new song written by Williams for the film called “Forbidden Road.”

For a complete list of songs features in “Better Man” keep reading:

Every Robbie Williams song in the movie: “Feel” “I Found Heaven” “Rock the DJ” “Relight My Fire” “Come Undone” “She’s the One” “Something Beautiful” “Land of 1000 Dances” “Angels” “Let Me Entertain You” “Better Man” “My Way” “Forbidden Road”

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When Balatro launched in early 2024, I had absolutely no interest in playing it. My friends did nothing but sing its praises, the internet told me it was the must-play game of the year, and every day when walking back from the shops I'd see my neighbor playing it - I'm not weird, he just always has his curtains open. After a while, the Balatro fever died down, and I figured it would become yet another critically acclaimed indie I just don't have the time for.

Fast-forward a few months and Balatro earns indie game of the year and gets a Goty nomination at the 2024 Game Awards, officially cementing it as one of the best indie games of 2024. Naturally, my curiosity got the better of me, so I finally gave it a go. Of course, anyone who has played Balatro will know that I instantly fell in love because it really is that good.

The following contains spoilers for Better Man, now playing in theatersBetter Man's soundtrack includes many new versions of the musician's biggest hits. Better Man is the inventive and visually stunning biopic about the life of Robbie Williams, a UK-based pop star who rose to prominence in the 1990s. Better Man is an unflinching portrayal of Robbie's development from a boy band bad boy to a star in his own right, charting his personal failings and eventual struggles with self-loathing and substance abuse. Better Man's characters grow and change through Robbie's music, which is used to chart his biggest triumphs and most personal defeats.

Better Man's soundtrack contains 12 songs, with an additional track played early in the film serving an important thematic role in the film. The songs are mostly sung by Robbie Williams himself, although Adam Tucker is also credited on the tracks for performing additional vocals as Robbie.

On the surface, Smash Mouth's "All Star" seems like a jaunty, upbeat ditty that's the right song to soundtrack Shrek's forays around his swamp, and a generation of memers who got the memo that the years start coming and they really don't stop coming. Look underneath the hood of this unlikely hit, and you will find "All Star" is a smart, genre-defying anthem that challenges free will, the status quo of modern life and climate change. All while giving haters the shape of an L from their forehead.

Sure, this is a song that has to have made so much money through sync use in movies, TV shows, playlist placements, and advertisements, that the remaining members of Smash Mouth can probably live like kings forever. There is more chance of stopping Ethan Hunt than there is killing the never-ending momentum of "All Star" at this juncture. This is the...

After the success of 2023’s Timeless, Afrobeats star Davido will release his fifth album, aptly titled 5ive, in March 2025. Alongside the announcement of what Davido describes as his “best album to date,” the singer has teased a new single, “Funds,” dropping at midnight West African Time, 6 p.m. Et, a representative confirms. “Funds” will feature Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck and rising singer Chiké.

“‘Funds’ is a celebration of the hustle and the journey,” Davido exclusively tells Rolling Stone in a statement. “Working with Odumodublvck and Chiké on this track was magic.

We’re just a few minutes into Better Man when the eight-year-old Robert Williams — very much played by a CG chimp — is abandoned by his father. Williams steps out onto the streets of Stoke-on-Trent singing ‘Feel’, a song by the popstar he will later become. And despite none of that making sense on paper, your heart shatters. His shoulders slump and his green, glassy, watery eyes plead for protection as the strings swell. “I just wanna feel real love, feel the home that I live in,” he sings. It’s hard not to love him.

As Michael Gracey’s film relays with unapologetic sincerity and unashamed bombast, Williams’ formative experiences define and drive him. His fractured relationship with his self-absorbed, showbiz-obsessed father, his idol, who leaves his son and wife in search of fame, means that he will spend forever looking for affirmation. Meanwhile, becoming a boyband idol himself at...

On Thursday November 28 2024, HGTV broadcasts House Hunters!

How I Feel About Vinyl Siding Season 246 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “House Hunters,” titled “How I Feel About Vinyl Siding,” promises to be an engaging look at the home-buying journey of a couple with differing tastes. The couple is on a mission to find their perfect home in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the husband’s hometown. This episode will explore the challenges they face as they search for a place that meets both of their needs.

The wife dreams of living in a historic home filled with charm and character. She imagines a house with unique architectural details and a story to tell. On the other hand, the husband, who works as an engineer, has practical concerns. He is wary of the potential issues that come with older homes, fearing the maintenance and repairs that might arise from a house that is over a century old.

Credits: Kendrick Lamar via Apple Music / YouTube

Kendrick Lamar’s impact on the hip-hop scene is unmatched. With his poetic lyricism, musical storytelling, and unreserved societal critique, Lamar has redefined hip-hop music. His distinctive style and unabashed exploration of self and of sociopolitical themes through his songs have propelled him into unprecedented success; which is astronomical on both critical and commercial fronts.

Lamar’s entire discography is a masterclass in creation, conceptualization, and execution. His sonically innovative albums distinguish him from his peers. With his decade-spanning discography, Lamar has established himself as one of the most influential voices in the contemporary hip-hop scene. It is strenuous to pick and rank a streamflow of brilliance, but this article attempts to do just that.

5. Section.80 (2011)

Section.80, is the album that laid groundwork for the superstar Kendrick Lamar went on to become. The album is one the gems that are criminally underrated. As his debut album,...

American Idol Ð Season four winner and eight-time Grammy¨ Award winner Carrie Underwood officially joins the ÒAmerican IdolÓ judging panel, alongside returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, and host Ryan Seacrest. (Disney/Eric McCandless)

Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan ABC has just announced its midseason premiere dates for 2025, and it’s packed with returning favorites and exciting new shows. Get ready for heartwarming renovations, intense drama, laugh-out-loud comedies, and the return of a singing superstar! Warm Up Your Winter with Feel-Good Shows and Familiar Faces Kick off the new year with the return of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on January 2nd. This time, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit will be leading the charge, bringing their organizational expertise to families in need. Later in the month, catch the season premiere of The Bachelor on January 27th as a new hopeful searches for love.

Here’s why Sandra Bullock was scared of Harvey Weinstein (Photo Credit – Wikimedia)

In a candid interview with The Sunday Times, Sandra Bullock opened up about her early experiences with unwanted advances in Hollywood, shedding light on why she harbored fear towards the notorious Harvey Weinstein. Her story, though personal, resonates with many in the industry who faced similar situations.

Bullock reflected on a pivotal moment early in her career, recounting an uncomfortable encounter with a “person of authority” while filming. “I kept deflecting it with humor, and it didn’t work,” she shared. The tension escalated until she reached her breaking point: “Finally, I said, ‘Please just fire me.’” This striking revelation highlights the problematic decisions women in Hollywood have faced for decades, often feeling cornered and powerless.

While she did not specify the individual involved in her harassment, Bullock’s mention of Weinstein revealed a more profound fear.

Country-pop star Kelsea Ballerini recently announced her plans to tour across North America in 2025 on her Kelsea Ballerini Live Tour.

The tour will feature special guests Maisie Peters and Maryann Taylor.

Ballerini announced the dates on October 23 in an Instagram post alongside the caption: “this ain’t my first rodeo (but it Is my first arena tour!!!!!!) i genuinely can’t wait to be back on the road with you in 2025 and sing our lil hearts out together.”

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The tour will kick off on January 21 in Michigan and visit 30 cities across the country, such as Seattle, San Diego, Pittsburgh, and Nashville, before it concludes in Denver on March 30.

A dollar from every ticket sold will go towards Ballerini’s Feel Your Way Through Foundation, dedicated to easing the stigma around mental health.

The eerie world of Uzumaki, Junji Ito's masterpiece of a horror manga, is full of haunting characters, and none are more unsettling than Azami Kurotani. Known for her iconic spiraled hole in her head, Azami is both beautiful and terrifying, captivating viewers and cosplayers alike. A talented cosplayer has recently brought this spine-chilling character to life in a way that leaves fans both mesmerized and unnerved. The Reddit post titled "My Azami Kurotani Cosplay from Uzumaki" has gained a lot of attention for its spot-on portrayal of the character, capturing the essence of Azami's unsettling allure.

With the recent release and current hype about the Uzumaki anime, as well as its cult favorite manga, it is no surprise that cosplayers are diving into the world of spirals, and this Azami cosplay stands out for its dedication to detail. The cosplay by u/majensta captures the haunting beauty and horror of Azami's character,...

Jason and Anna were trapped by Sidwell and believed they were about to die on General Hospital. The two were imprisoned in a cage with Anna starting to fall apart, and hearing guards coming, Jason kissed her. Fans didn’t see that coming, and their reactions were overwhelming.

Anna Was Shaken and Stirred

Never before in the history of Gh have we seen Anna (Finola Hughes) come so unglued as when she thought Sidwell (Carlo Rota) was going to kill her and Jason (Steve Burton). She started banging the bed in their makeshift prison, trying to find anything that could be used to pick the locks. Jason grabbed her to console the former spy, and they got so close that he planted one right on her lips on the September 26 episode. In that scene, he obviously heard the guards coming and kissed her as a distraction. But Anna has been...

After announcing her new album, Bouquet, earlier this week, Gwen Stefani has released the record’s latest single, “Somebody Else’s.”

The second single from Bouquet to be released — following a duet with her husband, Blake Shelton, titled “Purple Irises” — “Somebody Else’s” fits into the country-influenced sound of Stefani’s new era. Produced by Scott Hendricks, the track was recorded with a full live band, which is featured throughout Bouquet as a whole.

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Lyrically, “Somebody Else’s” reflects on a sense of freedom after moving on from a past toxic relationship, with notable lines like “Now that you’re dead to me/ I feel so alive.” Stream the new single below.

To promote “Somebody Else’s,” Stefani will debut the track live on Jimmy Kimmel Live! next Monday, September 30th.

Bouquet itself is due on November 15th, and will mark the first full-length release...

Deadpool & Wolverine is a great movie, but I have to admit it makes me feel my age. While Deadpool's latest outing pays its dues to the Disney-backed MCU, it's more interested in being a victory lap for the Marvel movies of yesteryear. In fact, Deadpool & Wolverine gives as much love to the era those films came from as it does to the films themselves. From Deadpool & Wolverine's countless Marvel cameos to the songs and the humor, the design of this film is catered to the generation who grew up with Hugh Jackman on our screens.

I, for one, am on the younger side of that coin. Blade was before my time, but I remember eagerly filing into my local AMC to watch the X-Men movies. My older sister and I grew up with Jackman's Wolverine on the wall, and we struggled to beat X2: Wolverine's Revenge on the GameCube.

Somebody grab my nerve pills because Tell Me Lies is going to be the death of me and my blood pressure!

As someone who doesn’t frequent many drama-centered shows, I have to say that this series is addictive.

Like the characters on Tell Me Lies, I am in a toxic relationship with this show. But don’t worry — it treats me well when we’re alone.

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Give me fantasy or sci-fi any day, and I’m a happy camper. That this show fully enthralls a space-and-magic geek like myself is a testament to the brilliant writing and acting.

Once Tell Me Lies sets its sights on you, there’s no escaping the drama-fueled pettiness and blood-boiling stand-offs.

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In Alex Gibney’s new documentary about the making of The Sopranos, series regular Michael Imperioli offers an interesting explanation for what made the show so different from anything that had come before it.

“Television, in the past, was always about making you feel good,” Imperioli explained.

He added that Sopranos creator David Chase was “all about the opposite” in his own approach to televisual storytelling.

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You may be thinking to yourself, Hey, I don’t go in for the feel-good stuff! I like gritty cop dramas like Law & Order: Svu. Nothing wholesome about that!

According to Imperioli, however, TV cop shows exist as a sort of Trojan Horse for good vibes.

The Definition of Darkness

Yes, you might think the “feel good” label only applies to Ted Lasso, When Calls the Heart, and their ilk.

But Imperioli argues that conventionally structured broadcast shows about...

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards is weighing in on the news that Netflix has canceled Buying Beverly Hills.

The streamer axed the show, which starred her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, and three of their daughters, after only two seasons.

Kyle Richards Says Her Daughters Are ‘Not Very Upset’ About Cancellation News

Following fan outcry that Netflix had opted out of renewing the show for a third season, Kyle shared her opinions during a recent Amazon Live appearance.

“The fans have been very upset about Buying Beverly Hills. So many people are like, ‘Why?’ I’ve seen articles about, ‘Why would they do that?’ So who knows? You never know what will happen with that.” Kyle said.

The show followed Mauricio’s real estate company The Agency, where his daughters with Richards, Farrah Brittany, Alexia Umansky, and Sophia Umansky, also work.

Kyle even appeared during Season 2 to address her marriage troubles with Mauricio.

On Wednesday September 4 2024, Fox broadcasts MasterChef!

Feel the Burn – Mystery Box; The Wall Season 23 Episode 14 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “MasterChef,” titled “Feel the Burn – Mystery Box; The Wall,” promises to deliver excitement and intense competition. As the show reaches the top 10 contestants, they will face a fiery mystery box challenge that is sure to test their culinary skills and creativity. With the pressure on, these talented chefs will need to think quickly and make strategic decisions to impress the judges.

After the mystery box challenge, the competition heats up even more. The top eight chefs will face a unique twist that requires them to work in pairs. However, there is a catch: they must cook identical dishes from opposite sides of a wall. This challenge will not only test their cooking abilities but also their communication skills and teamwork. Each pair will need to coordinate their efforts without...

Seven Hours After Violet, the new project from System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian, have announced their self-titled debut album, out October 11th via Sumerian Records. The band also dropped another single, “Radiance.”

From the band name down through the freshly unveiled album art, Seven Hours After Violet are clearly tapping into a 2000s nu-metal aesthetic, which also translates to the music. “Radiance” traverses both heavy and melodic territory, signaled by the shifts between clean and harsh singing. The subtle electronic sampling during the instrumental breaks is a particularly nu-metal move.

Seven Hours After Violet consist of Odadjian on bass, singer Taylor Barber (Left to Suffer), guitarist Morgoth, singer-guitarist Alejandro Aranda, and drummer Josh Johnson (Winds of Plague). The band made its debut back in June with the excellent harsher “Paradise,” a Heavy Song of the Week selection.

“This album is the culmination of years of creative exploration,” remarked Odadjian in a press release.

Last year, rumors broke out claiming that UFC fighter Charles Oliveira was dating the acclaimed singer Taylor Swift. While the Brazilian martial artist didn’t directly tackle those rumors, through a tweet Oliveira suggested that this wasn’t the case, which finally put an end to those speculations.

One year later, Oliveira has once again found himself in a similar boat, thanks to an edited clip of acclaimed rapper Ice Spice’s Grammy Award acceptance speech. But this time around, the UFC fighter took a direct approach to address these claims.

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An edited clip of Ice Spice‘s Grammy acceptance speech has been making rounds on the internet. Enticed by the win, the rapper took the opportunity to thank her family, label, and god. However, at...

Scott Snyder And Jock Reunite For New Dstlry Series You Won’T Feel A Thing Debuting This November: "Dstlry, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, today announced the surprise launch of its newest series, You Won’T Feel A Thing, from legends of horror Scott Snyder and Jock. Set to debut this November, this unexpected announcement was made today at San Diego Comic-Con during the Building New Worlds with Dstlry panel.

This brutal noir reunites modern legends Scott Snyder and iconic artist Jock, the creative team behind Wytches—the most successful and resonant independent horror comic in decades, currently in production as an animated series at Amazon Studios. You Won’T Feel A Thing is edited by Dstlry Founding Editor Will Dennis, known for his work at Vertigo on such landmark series as Y: The Last Man, Scalped, and 100 Bullets. Dennis previously worked with Snyder and Jock...

Exclusive: Angela Sarafyan (Westworld) will exec produce and star in Ponchik, a semi-autobiographical dramedy marking the narrative feature debut of writer-director Natalie Shirinian.

Set to go into production next spring, the film delves into the life of a 30-year-old first-generation Armenian American (Sarafyan) residing in the neighborhood of Little Armenia, Los Angeles with her immigrant parents. Over the course of the film, our protagonist grapples with the intricate interplay between her traditional Armenian heritage, her familial ties, and her own authentic identity. Tensions rise as she finds herself at odds with her mother. As the story unfolds, viewers are drawn into the world of creativity and introspection, witnessing the journey towards self-realization and fulfillment of aspirations, all while navigating the intricate dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship.

Elizabeth Baudouin and Shirnian will serve as producers of the project, which was a finalist at the 2023 Academy-qualifying Flickers’ Rhode Island Film Festival Screenplay Competition.

The Hallmark Channel is the channel of love, and of many happy couples who met on the set of the network’s movies. That includes the 2023 Christmas In July movie and real-life couple Katie Cassidy and Stephen Huszar. They both starred in the holiday movie A Royal Christmas Crush. He played a Scandinavian royal, and she played an architect who fell in love at an amazing ice hotel. Real-life imitated art. Now, the couple is interested in taking their relationship to the next level.

What do they have to say?

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Although Katie Cassidy and Stephen Huszar had never worked together, they fell in love on the set of the 2024 Hallmark holiday movie A Royal Christmas Crush. Most of all, this couple is still going strong. Katie recently spoke to...

The Conners – ABC’s “The Conners” stars John Goodman as Dan Conner. (Disney/Justin Stephens) You’ll have to excuse John Goodman is he sounds like he’s using a cliché when he talks about the Conner family. After all, he’s been part of that television family for nearly four decades. He’s seen the young children from Roseanne grow into adults and become parents themselves on The Conners. And he’s worked alongside many of the same people — on both shows — for many years. We’ve spoken to Goodman many times over the course of the shows, and he’s always been insistent that the audience loves the Conner family because, as characters on the set and as people in real life, Goodman and the other actors share a lot of love with each other and their supportive crew. (Click on the media bar below to hear John Goodman) https://www.

SXSW 2024 is hurtling toward its conclusion, and the music portion of the festival entered the weekend with a bang on Friday. The loudest, busiest night so far this year featured tons of great sounds if you knew where to look, or even if you didn’t — in a year that’s been as much about unofficial shows as the ones on the schedule, serendipity was the rule. Here are the best things we saw on March 15.

Eliza McLamb Takes Us to the Dmv

Eliza McLamb already had fans present in the sweaty Shiner’s Saloon,...