David Byrne collaborating with Hayley Williams on new song for Netflix’s ‘The Twits’ film

David Byrne attends SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)For David Byrne and Hayley Williams, collaborating is more than just a "Once in a Lifetime" experience.The respective Talking Heads and Paramore singers are linking up again for a new song called "Open the Door," recorded for the upcoming animated Netflix film The Twits, based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name."I reached out […]

August 5, 2025

Music

On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980: Pat Benatar releases her second studio album, ‘Crimes of Passion’

On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980…Pat Benatar released her second studio album, Crimes of Passion, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, a position it held for five weeks.The album featured three singles, the most popular being “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” which was her first top-10 hit. The other singles included “You Better Run,” which was the second music video ever aired on MTV, and “Treat Me Right,” which was a top-20 hit.Crimes of Passion went on to […]

August 5, 2025

Music

Zak Starkey denies making ‘nasty comments’ about Roger Daltrey

L-R Roger Daltrey, Zak Starkey and Pete Townshend of the British band The Who perform live on stage during a concert at the Waldbuehne on June 20, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frank Hoensch/Redferns)Drummer Zak Starkey has seemingly responded to new comments The Who’s Roger Daltrey has made regarding Starkey’s firing from the band.In an interview with the U.K. publication The Times, Daltrey noted that comments Starkey made after The Who's Royal Albert Hall show in March, where they appeared to […]

August 5, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Are You My First?’ trailer drops and more

The trailer for Are You My First? has arrived. The new reality dating series arrives to Hulu on Aug. 18. The show follows "the largest group of eligible virgins ever assembled, arriving in a tropical paradise with their hearts open and their V-cards intact," according to an official synopsis. Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe host the series, which will have all 10 episodes available to binge at the time it premieres ...American Ninja Warrior has been renewed for season 18. The NBC show will begin filming the 18th season this […]

August 5, 2025

Entertainment

George Clooney doesn’t ‘give a s***’ if critics think he always plays himself

George Clooney as Jay Kelly in 'Jay Kelly.' (Peter Mountain/Netflix)George Clooney doesn't care what people think of his acting presence.The actor recently spoke to Vanity Fair about his role in the upcoming Noah Baumbach film Jay Kelly.Baumbach is known for his preferred directing style of doing a large amount of takes. Clooney told the outlet he discussed adjusting this with the director.“I literally said to him, ‘Noah, look, I love the script. I love you as a director, but I’m 63 years old, dude—I can’t do […]

August 5, 2025

Music

He’s no piano man: Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott attempts to play piano in new social post

Joe Elliott of Def Leppard performs onstage during the Summer Stadium tour at Truist Park on July 13, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott is showing off his piano skills in a new video posted to Instagram, and it looks like he's a little rusty."Allow us to introduce you to Sir Elton Joe," reads the post's caption, an obvious reference to Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and well-known pianist Elton John. “When you get a piano in […]

August 5, 2025

Entertainment

Trump says Sydney Sweeney has ‘HOTTEST ad out there’ amid controversy

Sydney Sweeney attends a Sydney, Australia, screening of 'Anyone But You' at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter on Dec. 18, 2023. (Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)President Donald Trump offered praise Monday for Sydney Sweeney amid backlash over a denim ad campaign featuring the actress wearing American Eagle jeans."Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the HOTTEST ad out there," Trump wrote on his social media platform."Go get 'em Sydney," he added.Later in his message, which was originally deleted and reposted after incorrectly spelling Sweeney's first name as "Sidney," Trump […]

August 4, 2025

Music

Billy Joel’s daughter reveals his feelings about HBO documentary

Official poster for Billy Joel: And So It Goes; Courtesy of HBOBilly Joel’s daughter Alexa Ray Joel says her famous dad isn’t that impressed by his recently released documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, which is currently streaming on HBO Max."You know my father is really funny because [he's] like the most self-effacing person on the planet right?" she tells the New York Post. "He never buys in his own hype.""I’m like, 'You should be so proud of yourself!' He’s like, 'Eh,'" she adds."He’s just […]

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Government hopes ’Marriage Story’ will help divorce wolves from eating livestock

Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson attend the 'Marriage Story' photocall during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 29, 2019, in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)In her latest role, Scarlett Johansson takes on the scaly beasts of Jurassic World Rebirth. In real life, her voice is being used against smaller, furrier predators. The Wall Street Journal reports that the United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA, has been using audio of Johannsson and fellow actor Adam Driver arguing in a scene from the 2019 […]

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