Blake Shelton is one of the most notable names in country music — and, of course, he knows Taylor Swift. While Swift stepped into the world of pop and folk music in her later years as a songwriter, she began her career as a country sensation. Recently, Shelton noted that he’s written letters that he hoped would get back to Swift. Here’s why.
Blake Shelton said he wrote letters in the hopes of getting Taylor Swift to sing at his new bar
Blake Shelton has big plans for himself now that he’s no longer coaching on The Voice. Shelton left the music reality TV series after 23 seasons. And he made it clear that he has no intentions of returning. Now, he’s focused on spending time with Gwen Stefani’s boys and making new music. He also recently opened a new bar, Ole Red Las Vegas, which serves as a bar,...
Blake Shelton said he wrote letters in the hopes of getting Taylor Swift to sing at his new bar
Blake Shelton has big plans for himself now that he’s no longer coaching on The Voice. Shelton left the music reality TV series after 23 seasons. And he made it clear that he has no intentions of returning. Now, he’s focused on spending time with Gwen Stefani’s boys and making new music. He also recently opened a new bar, Ole Red Las Vegas, which serves as a bar,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Samantha Davis, the co-founder of dwarfism charity Little People UK and wife of Harry Potter and Willow star Warwick Davis, has died. She was 53. Warwick announced the news in a statement to the BBC, revealing Samantha passed away on Sunday, March 24. A cause of death was not provided. “Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family,” Warwick said in his statement, referring to Samantha as his “favorite human” and “most trusted confidante and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.” The couple, who had been married for 32 years, met on the set of Ron Howard‘s 1988 cult classic Willow. They shared two children together, Harrison and Annabelle, who also paid tribute to their late mother. “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers,” Harrison and Annabelle told the BBC. Warwick Davis with his wife...
- 4/18/2024
- TV Insider
Saturday Night Live has found its next round of hosts and musical guests as the NBC sketch comedy series adds Sydney Sweeney, Josh Brolin, Kacey Musgraves, and Ariana Grande to the Season 49 roster. Following Shane Gillis and 21 Savage, who head up the February 24 episode as host and musical guest, respectively, Euphoria‘s Sweeney will make her hosting debut alongside musical guest Musgraves for the March 2 show. Meanwhile, Brolin and Grande will team up as host and musical guest the following week on March 9. (Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images; Getty Images) Sweeney will be promoting her film Immaculate, opening March 22, which she stars in and produces. Meanwhile, Musgraves is taking to the stage for her third appearance as a musical guest to support her upcoming album Deeper Well, which is being released on March 15. As for Brolin, this will be his third time hosting SNL, this time to promote his...
- 2/20/2024
- TV Insider
Super Bowl Lviii between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers may have been the most star-studded NFL championship ever. So many A-list celebrities appeared in the suites and on the sideline that you likely missed many of them.
While you were watching Taylor Swift, Usher, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z, the following stars were enjoying the action up close:
Lady Gaga at Super Bowl Lviii (Top L-r) Jennifer Siebel Newsom and California Governor Gavin Newsom and (Bottom L-r) Lady Gaga with boyfriend Michael Polansky at Super Bowl Lviii | Rob Carr/Getty Images
Decked out in face jewels, Lady Gaga held hands with her boyfriend, entrepreneur Michael Polansky, as they cheered on the 49ers. California Governor Gavin Newsom sat behind them with his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Paul Rudd (L-r) Jack Sullivan Rudd and Paul Rudd at the Super Bowl Lviii Pregame | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation
An avid lifelong Chiefs fan,...
While you were watching Taylor Swift, Usher, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z, the following stars were enjoying the action up close:
Lady Gaga at Super Bowl Lviii (Top L-r) Jennifer Siebel Newsom and California Governor Gavin Newsom and (Bottom L-r) Lady Gaga with boyfriend Michael Polansky at Super Bowl Lviii | Rob Carr/Getty Images
Decked out in face jewels, Lady Gaga held hands with her boyfriend, entrepreneur Michael Polansky, as they cheered on the 49ers. California Governor Gavin Newsom sat behind them with his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Paul Rudd (L-r) Jack Sullivan Rudd and Paul Rudd at the Super Bowl Lviii Pregame | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation
An avid lifelong Chiefs fan,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When Usher takes the stage for at halftime show at Super Bowl Lviii, his girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea, will likely be among the people cheering him on. The couple have appeared in public together since 2019. Before Goicoechea, however, Usher has been married. Here are the details on his two former marriages.
Usher has been married twice
After a three-year relationship with TLC’s Chilli Thomas, Usher began dating Tameka Foster, a stylist. They began dating in 2005 and wed in 2007. The couple announced that they were planning their wedding as they prepared to welcome their first child.
“We are extremely excited at this point in our lives planning our wedding and the joy that comes with expecting our first child together,” they said in a joint statement to the Associated Press (per People). “We hope people will be happy for us and respect our privacy during this happy period in our lives.
Usher has been married twice
After a three-year relationship with TLC’s Chilli Thomas, Usher began dating Tameka Foster, a stylist. They began dating in 2005 and wed in 2007. The couple announced that they were planning their wedding as they prepared to welcome their first child.
“We are extremely excited at this point in our lives planning our wedding and the joy that comes with expecting our first child together,” they said in a joint statement to the Associated Press (per People). “We hope people will be happy for us and respect our privacy during this happy period in our lives.
- 2/12/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Charlize Theron floated the idea of starring in the Oscar-winning Monster to quite a few people before actually doing the movie. Even her Italian Job co-stars caught wind of her aspirations to do the incredibly dark film. However, her castmates wondered how serious she was about actually doing the movie.
Charlize Theron told her ‘Italian Job’ co-stars about ‘Monster’ Charlize Theron | Ethan Miller/WireImage
Theron sought feedback from quite a few people when she was gearing up to do Monster. The 2003 feature was a massive departure from Theron’s usual flicks, as it saw her portray real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos. In an interview with Advocate, Theron remembered shopping the script around to see if others would’ve liked it as much as she did. Some couldn’t wait to see her in the movie. Others, however, were left confused.
“My mom read the script and she really loved it.
Charlize Theron told her ‘Italian Job’ co-stars about ‘Monster’ Charlize Theron | Ethan Miller/WireImage
Theron sought feedback from quite a few people when she was gearing up to do Monster. The 2003 feature was a massive departure from Theron’s usual flicks, as it saw her portray real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos. In an interview with Advocate, Theron remembered shopping the script around to see if others would’ve liked it as much as she did. Some couldn’t wait to see her in the movie. Others, however, were left confused.
“My mom read the script and she really loved it.
- 2/7/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Everyone watches the Super Bowl, but for media industry veterans it has come to be seen as an almost holy experience in a world of continuing atomization and linear decline.
With ratings ebbing and business models crumbling, last year’s edition registered the largest audience of any TV event in history, with 115.1 million viewers (albeit with the caveat of revised Nielsen methodology). This year’s matchup on Sunday, February 11, between the San Francisco 49ers and the Taylor Swift-enhanced Kansas City Chiefs could somehow make the big game even bigger. On the corporate front, it will undoubtedly provide a morale boost at Paramount Global, which will reap hundreds of millions of much-needed dollars from the telecast as questions swirl about its future.
With tune-in remaining massive, Super Bowl ad rates have continued to climb. Paramount said last November it had “virtually sold out” its inventory, at a price of up...
With ratings ebbing and business models crumbling, last year’s edition registered the largest audience of any TV event in history, with 115.1 million viewers (albeit with the caveat of revised Nielsen methodology). This year’s matchup on Sunday, February 11, between the San Francisco 49ers and the Taylor Swift-enhanced Kansas City Chiefs could somehow make the big game even bigger. On the corporate front, it will undoubtedly provide a morale boost at Paramount Global, which will reap hundreds of millions of much-needed dollars from the telecast as questions swirl about its future.
With tune-in remaining massive, Super Bowl ad rates have continued to climb. Paramount said last November it had “virtually sold out” its inventory, at a price of up...
- 2/2/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Charlize Theron famously won an Oscar for her starring role in the feature Monster. But the dramatic transformation she did for the movie almost interfered with its release.
Charlize Theron once shared why some were concerned about ‘Monster’ Charlize Theron | Ethan Miller/WireImage
Theron was heavily praised for her role as real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster. But leading up to the movie, few thought it would’ve gotten the positive buzz it did. The film’s director Patty Jenkins once told IGN that the feature was well on its way to being released on DVD. Theron’s involvement might’ve helped Monster secure a theatrical release.
“It’s banking on a straight to video release. Particularly because this was not Ted Bundy, this was living people right now who still were dealing with it. Aileen was alive at the time and there were people’s families. So for me,...
Charlize Theron once shared why some were concerned about ‘Monster’ Charlize Theron | Ethan Miller/WireImage
Theron was heavily praised for her role as real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster. But leading up to the movie, few thought it would’ve gotten the positive buzz it did. The film’s director Patty Jenkins once told IGN that the feature was well on its way to being released on DVD. Theron’s involvement might’ve helped Monster secure a theatrical release.
“It’s banking on a straight to video release. Particularly because this was not Ted Bundy, this was living people right now who still were dealing with it. Aileen was alive at the time and there were people’s families. So for me,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Guy Fieri, who is best known as the host of various Food Network shows including Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, has slowly been introducing his two sons, Hunter and Ryder Fieri, to the TV spotlight. The Fieri family has done a number of Food Network specials, and these days, Hunter often accompanies his dad to host different shows.
Despite the fame, Guy has always kept his kids grounded, though he does let them have a little fun — including letting them ring in the new year with new tattoos.
Guy Fieri, his wife, Lori, and two kids, Hunter and Ryder, attend his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2019. | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images New year, new tattoos for the Fieri family
Guy Fieri wished everyone a happy new year an in unexpected way: By showing off new tattoos with his kids. Fieri posted the photo to Instagram on Jan. 1, which showed Ryder on...
Despite the fame, Guy has always kept his kids grounded, though he does let them have a little fun — including letting them ring in the new year with new tattoos.
Guy Fieri, his wife, Lori, and two kids, Hunter and Ryder, attend his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2019. | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images New year, new tattoos for the Fieri family
Guy Fieri wished everyone a happy new year an in unexpected way: By showing off new tattoos with his kids. Fieri posted the photo to Instagram on Jan. 1, which showed Ryder on...
- 1/8/2024
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In his youth, Mick Jagger was quite outspoken about life as a rock and roll star in middle age and beyond. He once told reporters he couldn’t see the Rolling Stones rocking out well into their 50s. In fact, he once shamed Elvis Presley for playing Sin City, “singing in Las Vegas with all those housewives and old ladies.”
Mick Jagger couldn’t fathom ever playing Las Vegas like Elvis Presley did in the latter part of his career
At the age of 29, Mick Jagger insisted that he would quit rock and roll in his early 30s. He claimed, “I don’t want to be a rock star all my life,” in a quote reprinted by The Independent.
“When I’m 33, I’ll quit; I don’t want to be a rock star all my life,” Jagger stated. “I couldn’t bear to be like Elvis Presley and sing...
Mick Jagger couldn’t fathom ever playing Las Vegas like Elvis Presley did in the latter part of his career
At the age of 29, Mick Jagger insisted that he would quit rock and roll in his early 30s. He claimed, “I don’t want to be a rock star all my life,” in a quote reprinted by The Independent.
“When I’m 33, I’ll quit; I don’t want to be a rock star all my life,” Jagger stated. “I couldn’t bear to be like Elvis Presley and sing...
- 12/13/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Jingle bells.” “White Christmas.” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” For his latest concert special, the legendary Barry Manilow doesn’t write all the songs that make the whole world sing — but he performs the heck out of these holiday standards. At 80, the crooner-composer is still going strong with a steady Las Vegas gig, a cover of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the new Broadway musical Harmony, and now A Very Barry Christmas. Manilow gives us a peek. What’s the Very Barry scoop? Barry Manilow: What I like most is that I figured out how to put in a handful of my hits with all the Christmas songs I’ve recorded over the years. (Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Which hits? I did a whole batch of them: “Mandy,” “Weekend in New England,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “I Write the Songs” and “Copacabana.” What’s...
- 11/23/2023
- TV Insider
Once upon a time, Ned Fulmer was one-fourth of The Try Guys. The Try Guys started as a content sensation at Buzzfeed before Ned, Zach Kornfeld, Keith Habersberger, and Eugene Lee Yang took their try videos onto their own YouTube channel. Together, the four business partners and friends formed 2nd Try LLC, a company that controlled all The Try Guys’ content and additional projects. Things were going exceedingly well. The foursome expanded their business, added employees, and saw astronomical growth in popularity. Then, Ned Fulmer, who used his marriage as a personality trait, was caught cheating. He left 2nd Try LLC, but did he leave the lives of Eugene, Zach, and Keith, too? It looks like it.
Why did Ned Fulmer leave The Try Guys?
Ned Fulmer’s departure from The Try Guys was completely unexpected. In early September 2022, rumors began swirling around Reddit that Ned was cheating on his...
Why did Ned Fulmer leave The Try Guys?
Ned Fulmer’s departure from The Try Guys was completely unexpected. In early September 2022, rumors began swirling around Reddit that Ned was cheating on his...
- 10/7/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Once upon a time, Lil' Kim gathered Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Angie Martinez to record a sequel to her "Hardcore" offering "Not Tonight." Together, at the height of their careers, the seasoned rap stars and a "rookie on this all-star team" (Martinez) released their 1997 hit "Ladies Night Remix," one of the greatest female collaborations in hip-hop history. Not only did the iconic, femme-forward track dominate on radio, sweep up a 1998 Grammy nomination, and become an official girls-night-out staple, but its massive success set the tone for what future female rap collaborations would aspire to be, even to this day.
Kim's original "Not Tonight" is raunchier than its remixed anthem, as it sounds more like a sultry after-hours track where the rap star doesn't mince words about her demands for lip service - "I don't want d*ck tonight / Eat my p*ssy right." But the "Ladies Night Remix,...
Kim's original "Not Tonight" is raunchier than its remixed anthem, as it sounds more like a sultry after-hours track where the rap star doesn't mince words about her demands for lip service - "I don't want d*ck tonight / Eat my p*ssy right." But the "Ladies Night Remix,...
- 8/12/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is well on its way to becoming the highest-grossing tour in history, with the singer herself estimated to walk away with at least a half a billion dollars. According to TMZ, Swift is sharing in the wealth by gifting members of the tour’s crew bonuses totaling $100,000 each.
Prior to her shows in Santa Clara last weekend, Swift reportedly handed out six-figure bonuses to the 50 or so truckers who have hauled her stage across the country over the last several months.
Swift also gave bonuses to her band members, dancers, lighting and sound technicians, caterers, and others, TMZ reports. Update: In total, Swift reportedly handed out more than $55 million in bonuses.
The first leg of “The Eras Tour” concludes following a six-night run at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium that begins on Thursday. Afterward, she’ll embark on a lengthy international run of shows. Tickets...
Prior to her shows in Santa Clara last weekend, Swift reportedly handed out six-figure bonuses to the 50 or so truckers who have hauled her stage across the country over the last several months.
Swift also gave bonuses to her band members, dancers, lighting and sound technicians, caterers, and others, TMZ reports. Update: In total, Swift reportedly handed out more than $55 million in bonuses.
The first leg of “The Eras Tour” concludes following a six-night run at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium that begins on Thursday. Afterward, she’ll embark on a lengthy international run of shows. Tickets...
- 8/1/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Another week, another record-breaking feat for Taylor Swift: she now holds the record for most No. 1 albums by a female artist.
Swift’s latest re-recording, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), debuts this week at No. 1 after moving 716,000 units. It marks the 12th No. 1 album of her career, surpassing the total by previous record holder Barbra Streisand. As of now, Swift is behind only The Beatles (19) and Jay-Z (14) for most No. 1 albums in history.
This week, Swift also becomes the first woman in history to have four albums in the top 10 at the same time. Along with Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), Midnights sits at No. 5, Lover at No. 7, and folklore at No. 10.
After playing a pair of shows in Denver this weekend, Swift will next bring “The Eras Tour” to Seattle. She’ll then visit Santa Clara and Los Angeles before kicking off the international portion of the tour.
Swift’s latest re-recording, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), debuts this week at No. 1 after moving 716,000 units. It marks the 12th No. 1 album of her career, surpassing the total by previous record holder Barbra Streisand. As of now, Swift is behind only The Beatles (19) and Jay-Z (14) for most No. 1 albums in history.
This week, Swift also becomes the first woman in history to have four albums in the top 10 at the same time. Along with Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), Midnights sits at No. 5, Lover at No. 7, and folklore at No. 10.
After playing a pair of shows in Denver this weekend, Swift will next bring “The Eras Tour” to Seattle. She’ll then visit Santa Clara and Los Angeles before kicking off the international portion of the tour.
- 7/16/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Megan Rapinoe is one of the most well-known and successful players in women’s soccer. Her partner Sue Bird’s name is well known in the WNBA as she is the most decorated player in league history.
Bird retired from basketball at the end of the 2022 season. And Rapinoe announced that she was retiring at the end of the 2023 Nwsl season. Now, fans want to learn as much as they can about this sports power couple. Here are a few things you may not have known about the ladies including how long they’ve been together, what their age difference is, and who has a higher net worth.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird pose for a portrait before the game between the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics | Steph Chambers/Getty Images Rapinoe and Bird’s age difference
Suzanne Brigit Bird was born on Oct.16, 1980, in Syosset, New York, to parents Herschel and Nancy.
Bird retired from basketball at the end of the 2022 season. And Rapinoe announced that she was retiring at the end of the 2023 Nwsl season. Now, fans want to learn as much as they can about this sports power couple. Here are a few things you may not have known about the ladies including how long they’ve been together, what their age difference is, and who has a higher net worth.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird pose for a portrait before the game between the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics | Steph Chambers/Getty Images Rapinoe and Bird’s age difference
Suzanne Brigit Bird was born on Oct.16, 1980, in Syosset, New York, to parents Herschel and Nancy.
- 7/13/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles’ members have shared many of their fantastic stories from the band’s epic run in the 1960s. There are countless books, memoirs, and documentaries like Anthology where fans can hear juicy details about their favorite songs, albums, and performances. While fans would love to hear more about The Beatles, don’t expect it to come from drummer Ringo Starr, who has no plans to write a memoir about the band.
Ringo Starr doesn’t want to write a book about The Beatles despite many offers Ringo Starr | Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Ringo Starr has a fascinating life outside of The Beatles. The drummer was born in Liverpool in 1940 and had a challenging childhood. He developed two life-threatening illnesses as a child, one that landed him in a hospital for two years. This led to him being behind many other kids his age in education. However, in the hospital,...
Ringo Starr doesn’t want to write a book about The Beatles despite many offers Ringo Starr | Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Ringo Starr has a fascinating life outside of The Beatles. The drummer was born in Liverpool in 1940 and had a challenging childhood. He developed two life-threatening illnesses as a child, one that landed him in a hospital for two years. This led to him being behind many other kids his age in education. However, in the hospital,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A forgotten interview by the cast of Sister Wives reveals enormous holes in the Brown family backstory. Meri, Kody, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn Brown were adamant that they left Utah for Las Vegas, Nevada because they were under investigation for bigamy in the state. However, it appears the situation was quite different, and the information came from the very mouths of the series stars.
The cast of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ photographed in 2012 | Ethan Miller/Getty Images The ‘Sister Wives’ cast exposed huge holes in a pivotal storyline during a 2011 interview
In a 2011 interview with Joy Behar, the cast of Sister Wives exposed a vast discrepancy in a story first broadcast during season 2 of the TLC series. The subplot took center stage, culminating in the family’s rushed move from Lehi to Las Vegas.
Per the family patriarch Kody Brown, the urgency was over the state of Utah reportedly investigating...
The cast of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ photographed in 2012 | Ethan Miller/Getty Images The ‘Sister Wives’ cast exposed huge holes in a pivotal storyline during a 2011 interview
In a 2011 interview with Joy Behar, the cast of Sister Wives exposed a vast discrepancy in a story first broadcast during season 2 of the TLC series. The subplot took center stage, culminating in the family’s rushed move from Lehi to Las Vegas.
Per the family patriarch Kody Brown, the urgency was over the state of Utah reportedly investigating...
- 5/22/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan is on the lookout for talented individuals to join the production team for his latest 1883 spinoff, Lawmen: Bass Reeves. The series delves into the remarkable journey of Bass Reeves, the first African American deputy U.S. marshal in the American West.
With filming already underway in and around North Texas since January, the production is currently seeking dedicated production assistants to contribute behind the scenes.
Taylor Sheridan | Ethan Miller/Getty Images Taylor Sheridan is hiring for his ‘1883’ spinoff
Filming for the 1883 spinoff will primarily take place in North Texas. Production is already underway and Sheridan is officially looking for some additional behind-the-scenes help.
According to Star Telegram, the Yellowstone creator is hiring for production assistants. These types of roles encompass a wide range of responsibilities, which can include distributing paperwork, running errands, managing crowds, and registering extras.
For anyone who thinks they are up to the task,...
With filming already underway in and around North Texas since January, the production is currently seeking dedicated production assistants to contribute behind the scenes.
Taylor Sheridan | Ethan Miller/Getty Images Taylor Sheridan is hiring for his ‘1883’ spinoff
Filming for the 1883 spinoff will primarily take place in North Texas. Production is already underway and Sheridan is officially looking for some additional behind-the-scenes help.
According to Star Telegram, the Yellowstone creator is hiring for production assistants. These types of roles encompass a wide range of responsibilities, which can include distributing paperwork, running errands, managing crowds, and registering extras.
For anyone who thinks they are up to the task,...
- 5/20/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paramount is in the hot seat over Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan’s excessive spending habits. Despite the franchise being a major success for the network, Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe is costing Paramount half a billion dollars a year.
The concerns come as Paramount suffered a $1.1 billion loss in the first quarter of 2023. As network shares continue to drop, many are starting to question if Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe is worth the cost.
Taylor Sheridan | Ethan Miller/Getty Images Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Yellowstone’ Universe is costing Paramount $500 million a year
Paramount+ is experiencing a surge in subscribers thanks to the success of the Yellowstone spinoffs 1923 and 1883. The streaming service saw nearly 10 million new subscribers in the final quarter of 2022 alone, with an additional 4.1 million added in the first quarter of 2023.
Yet, the company still managed to lose $1.1 billion in quarter one of this year. The cost of producing Yellowstone and its...
The concerns come as Paramount suffered a $1.1 billion loss in the first quarter of 2023. As network shares continue to drop, many are starting to question if Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe is worth the cost.
Taylor Sheridan | Ethan Miller/Getty Images Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Yellowstone’ Universe is costing Paramount $500 million a year
Paramount+ is experiencing a surge in subscribers thanks to the success of the Yellowstone spinoffs 1923 and 1883. The streaming service saw nearly 10 million new subscribers in the final quarter of 2022 alone, with an additional 4.1 million added in the first quarter of 2023.
Yet, the company still managed to lose $1.1 billion in quarter one of this year. The cost of producing Yellowstone and its...
- 5/11/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Disney Channel is a wholesome place where many young stars are able to grow and thrive while perfecting their craft. Over the past several decades, dozens of actors have risen to prominence on shows like Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Shake It Up, and That’s So Raven. As much as the channel tries to promote its family-friendly image, however, there are some times when stars go astray. Here are four young Disney Channel stars who made headlines for their shocking arrests.
Kyle Massey rose to fame on ‘That’s So Raven’ Kyle Massey from Disney | Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Aeg Live Related
Bella Thorne’s Disney Channel Stardom Saved Her Family From Homelessness
Born in 1991, Kyle Massey kickstarted his career early, landing roles in a variety of television movies before getting cast as Cory Baxter on That’s So Raven in 2003. Fans loved Raven’s mischievous brother,...
Kyle Massey rose to fame on ‘That’s So Raven’ Kyle Massey from Disney | Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Aeg Live Related
Bella Thorne’s Disney Channel Stardom Saved Her Family From Homelessness
Born in 1991, Kyle Massey kickstarted his career early, landing roles in a variety of television movies before getting cast as Cory Baxter on That’s So Raven in 2003. Fans loved Raven’s mischievous brother,...
- 5/7/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paramount Pictures President, Domestic Distribution, Chris Aronson, Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie, Cillian Murphy, Ezra MillerPhoto: Ethan Miller (Getty Images), Gabe Ginsberg (Getty) (Getty Images), Universal (Getty Images), Warner Bros. (Getty Images)
Another CinemaCon has come and gone, leading to the saddest time of the year: The longest period between CinemaCons.
Another CinemaCon has come and gone, leading to the saddest time of the year: The longest period between CinemaCons.
- 4/28/2023
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
A memo seems to have gone out to all the studios and theater owners at CinemaCon this week to be relentlessly on message: Theaters are back! Movies do better on streaming once they’ve had a run in theaters! Theatrical is where movies belong!
The streaming vs. theatrical debate swings back and forth like a pendulum. With the 2022 box office on the rebound and packed movie slates being presented to theater exhibitors in Las Vegas this week, it’s clear that the pendulum has swung back toward theaters for the moment as streaming services struggle.
David Zaslav himself, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, made the pilgrimage to Vegas to underscore his commitment to making movies for theaters — on the heels of strangling HBO Max in its crib in favor of just plain “Max.”
From left, Blitz Bazawule and Oprah Winfrey are welcomed onstage by Warner Bros. Discovery President and...
The streaming vs. theatrical debate swings back and forth like a pendulum. With the 2022 box office on the rebound and packed movie slates being presented to theater exhibitors in Las Vegas this week, it’s clear that the pendulum has swung back toward theaters for the moment as streaming services struggle.
David Zaslav himself, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, made the pilgrimage to Vegas to underscore his commitment to making movies for theaters — on the heels of strangling HBO Max in its crib in favor of just plain “Max.”
From left, Blitz Bazawule and Oprah Winfrey are welcomed onstage by Warner Bros. Discovery President and...
- 4/28/2023
- by Sharon Waxman
- The Wrap
CinemaCon 2023 officially drew to a close this evening in Las Vegas, with NATO handing out its Big Screen Achievement Awards to such recipients as Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Zendaya, Chris Meledandri and Melissa McCarthy. The evening’s sentiment continued the running theme of the four-day conference: celebrating and preserving the theatrical experience.
Nolan and Thomas were honored with the Spirit of the Industry Award. The Oppenheimer director recounted that he’d recently been walking by a Regal cinema in New York and a young man passing him said, “You make the world a better place” and kept on going. “The first thing I thought is, my agents never said anything that nice to me,” Nolan quipped. But then, “I started to reflect on all of us who work in the movies — from the studios, distributors, theater owners, marketers, the people serving popcorn — we’re all engaged in a process that...
Nolan and Thomas were honored with the Spirit of the Industry Award. The Oppenheimer director recounted that he’d recently been walking by a Regal cinema in New York and a young man passing him said, “You make the world a better place” and kept on going. “The first thing I thought is, my agents never said anything that nice to me,” Nolan quipped. But then, “I started to reflect on all of us who work in the movies — from the studios, distributors, theater owners, marketers, the people serving popcorn — we’re all engaged in a process that...
- 4/28/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Olivia Culpo couldn’t be happier about her engagement to Christian McCaffrey. The model has been showing off her dazzling engagement ring while out and about in the bustling streets of West Hollywood.
Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo | Ethan Miller/Getty Images A close look at Olivia Culpo’s massive engagement ring from Christian McCaffrey
Culpo took to social media over the Easter weekend to share the joyous news of her engagement to McCaffrey. In honor of the occasion, she posted stunning black-and-white snapshots of the unforgettable moment.
But it has been her engagement ring that has garnered the most attention, a piece that truly encompasses her trendsetting style. Culpo was recently spotted flaunting her dazzling engagement ring, this time while grabbing lunch with friends at an eatery in West Hollywood.
The former beauty queen’s ring stole the show as she chatted with her companions, adding an extra sparkle to her already radiant presence.
Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo | Ethan Miller/Getty Images A close look at Olivia Culpo’s massive engagement ring from Christian McCaffrey
Culpo took to social media over the Easter weekend to share the joyous news of her engagement to McCaffrey. In honor of the occasion, she posted stunning black-and-white snapshots of the unforgettable moment.
But it has been her engagement ring that has garnered the most attention, a piece that truly encompasses her trendsetting style. Culpo was recently spotted flaunting her dazzling engagement ring, this time while grabbing lunch with friends at an eatery in West Hollywood.
The former beauty queen’s ring stole the show as she chatted with her companions, adding an extra sparkle to her already radiant presence.
- 4/27/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Denzel Washington is all in on the movie theatre business.
On Monday, the Oscar-winning actor made an appearance at 2023 CinemaCon, where he accepted a lifetime achievement award and previewed “The Equalizer 3”.
Read More: Denzel Washington Confirms ‘The Equalizer 3’ Is In The Works
He also spoke about the importance of cinemas to the movie industry as audiences have declined following the Covid pandemic.
“We would be nothing without you all. What we do means nothing if you’re not there,” he said, according to The Associated Press. “We’re here for you, we’re here because of you and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Washington appeared at the even alongside director Antoine Fuqua and his “Equalizer 3” co-star Dakota Fanning.
Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning and Antoine Fuqua – Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Read More: Catering Staff On Denzel Washington’s ‘The Equalizer 3’ Set Arrested After...
On Monday, the Oscar-winning actor made an appearance at 2023 CinemaCon, where he accepted a lifetime achievement award and previewed “The Equalizer 3”.
Read More: Denzel Washington Confirms ‘The Equalizer 3’ Is In The Works
He also spoke about the importance of cinemas to the movie industry as audiences have declined following the Covid pandemic.
“We would be nothing without you all. What we do means nothing if you’re not there,” he said, according to The Associated Press. “We’re here for you, we’re here because of you and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Washington appeared at the even alongside director Antoine Fuqua and his “Equalizer 3” co-star Dakota Fanning.
Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning and Antoine Fuqua – Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Read More: Catering Staff On Denzel Washington’s ‘The Equalizer 3’ Set Arrested After...
- 4/25/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
If actor and NBA great Shaquille O’Neal looks like he’s aging in reverse, it’s likely because he’s given up the one thing he loves to eat the most – sandwiches. O’Neal dropped about 40 pounds and said he’s taking weight loss and health very seriously.
His renewed interest in health sparked when O’Neal had to undergo hip replacement surgery. Of course, he joked that he was having a Brazilian Butt Lift instead, but O’Neal took on a serious tone when he opened up to Showbiz Cheat Sheet about his health goals.
What is behind Shaquille O’Neal’s weight loss?
O’Neal said once he hit 400 pounds, he knew he had to do something. “I’ve been really reading up on anti-aging,” he told Showbiz Cheat Sheet. “I really don’t want to use the word fear, but I have to try to stay as young as I can.
His renewed interest in health sparked when O’Neal had to undergo hip replacement surgery. Of course, he joked that he was having a Brazilian Butt Lift instead, but O’Neal took on a serious tone when he opened up to Showbiz Cheat Sheet about his health goals.
What is behind Shaquille O’Neal’s weight loss?
O’Neal said once he hit 400 pounds, he knew he had to do something. “I’ve been really reading up on anti-aging,” he told Showbiz Cheat Sheet. “I really don’t want to use the word fear, but I have to try to stay as young as I can.
- 4/5/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When fans of The Vampire Diaries talk about the best storylines in the series, the 1994 Prison World plot comes up more often than not. It ticks so many boxes, like putting familiar characters in an unfamiliar place, and pairing off Ian Somerhalder with Kat Graham.
The Season 6 storyline was fun to watch, and the Prison Worlds added a crucial piece of lore to The Vampire Diaries universe. According to Somerhalder and Graham, it was one of the most enjoyable storylines to film.
The 1994 prison world storyline might be the best part of ‘The Vampire Diaries’
According to Fandom, the Prison Worlds are magical traps created by the Gemini Coven and codified as spells in the grimoires of the Bennett family — originally intended for use on Kai Parker. This banishment spell was used for a different purpose when it was first seen during the Season 5 finale, though.
As the Other Side collapsed,...
The Season 6 storyline was fun to watch, and the Prison Worlds added a crucial piece of lore to The Vampire Diaries universe. According to Somerhalder and Graham, it was one of the most enjoyable storylines to film.
The 1994 prison world storyline might be the best part of ‘The Vampire Diaries’
According to Fandom, the Prison Worlds are magical traps created by the Gemini Coven and codified as spells in the grimoires of the Bennett family — originally intended for use on Kai Parker. This banishment spell was used for a different purpose when it was first seen during the Season 5 finale, though.
As the Other Side collapsed,...
- 2/4/2023
- by Agustin Mojica
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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