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New Prince jukebox musical movie, documentary and more in the works

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThere’s a lot in store for Prince fans in the future, including a movie featuring Prince’s music and a documentary, just not the one that Netflix scrapped.According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Londell McMillan of Prince Legacy LLC revealed at Prince Celebration 2025 that Sinners director Ryan Coogler is set to helm a jukebox musical movie featuring the artist’s songs. Coogler's wife, Zinzi Coogler, is also involved in the project.McMillan also talked a little about the nine-hour Netflix Prince documentary that […]

June 9, 2025 1

Music

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone dies at the age of 82

Michael Putland/Getty ImagesRock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement from his family.The statement says Stone died "after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.""While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come," the statement continues. "Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer […]

June 9, 2025 1

Entertainment

‘Ironheart’ new trailer shows Riri Williams’ return to the MCU

Jalen MarloweA brand-new trailer for Ironheart has arrived.Marvel Television released the new official trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series on Monday.Dominique Thorne stars as the young genius Riri Williams in the upcoming show, which is set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The show puts technology and magic against each other when Riri returns to Chicago with a determination to make her mark on the world."Her unique take on building iron suits is brilliant, but in pursuit of […]

June 9, 2025 1

Music

Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall to be honored with the ASCAP Golden Note Award

Isa Foltin/Getty ImagesSimply Red frontman Mick Hucknall is set to be honored with the Golden Note Award, handed out by the performers' rights organization American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.The award will celebrate Simply Red’s 40th anniversary."Mick Hucknall has made an indelible mark on a generation with his impassioned vocals and classic songwriting," ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams shares. "His singular mix of soul, funk and pop sounds made him a master of blue-eyed soul. We […]

June 9, 2025 1

Entertainment

Leah, Serena and JaNa reunite in ‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ official trailer

Jocelyn Prescod/PeacockEveryone's favorite Islanders are back for more in the official trailer for Love Island: Beyond the Villa.Peacock released the trailer for the upcoming docuseries on Monday.The new show is a spinoff of Love Island USA. It follows Islanders from the popular season 6 cast as they navigate life in Los Angeles after appearing on the dating reality competition series.Those in the cast include JaNa Craig, Aaron Evans, Miguel Harichi, Leah Kateb, Kaylor Martin, Connor Newsum, Serena Page, Kenny Rodriguez, […]

June 9, 2025 1

Entertainment

Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively dismissed by federal judge

Getty ImagesJustin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively was dismissed by a federal judge in New York on Monday.The It Ends With Us costars have been in a heated legal feud since 2024.In his motion, Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, the couple's publicist, Leslie Sloane, as well as Baldoni's defamation claim against The New York Times."The alleged facts indicate that the Times reviewed the available evidence and reported, perhaps in a […]

June 9, 2025

Music

Billy Idol says Sting got lucky after impersonating him

Disney/Eric McCandlessBilly Idol has shared a funny anecdote about a Saturday Night Live sketch in which Sting did an impersonation of him.In an interview with The Ankler, Idol was asked about the 1991 sketch “The Sinatra Group,” where Phil Hartman as Frank Sinatra hosted a talk show where he interviewed a variety of guests, including Sting as Idol. Idol says he thought the sketch was "very funny" and shares that he was told that Sting’s wife, Trudie Styler, was a big fan of her husband’s impersonation."Sting's […]

June 9, 2025

Entertainment

Draco, Lucius Malfoy and more cast in ‘Harry Potter’ HBO series

Aidan Monaghan/HBOEven more wizards have joined the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.HBO has announced nine more actors to join the show, including those playing the Malfoy family members and Molly Weasley.Newcomer Lox Pratt will play Draco Malfoy, while Emma actor Johnny Flynn has been cast as Lucius Malfoy.Additionally, Katherine Parkinson has been cast as the Weasley family matriarch, Molly, while A Small Light actress Bel Powley and Eric & Ernie actor Daniel Rigby will play Harry's guardians Petunia and Vernon […]

June 9, 2025

Entertainment

‘Hamilton’ original cast reunites for 10th anniversary performance at 2025 Tony Awards

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards ProductionsFans of Hamilton were satisfied when the original company of the show reunited onstage at the 78th annual Tony Awards.Led by creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, more than two dozen members of the original cast of Hamilton took to the stage at Radio City Music Hall to perform a medley in honor of the show's 10th anniversary.The performance began with Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr., who won a Tony for playing Aaron Burr in […]

June 9, 2025