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Will Smith got double-ribbing at NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation Monday morning at Radio City Music Hall by both of NBC’s late-night hosts. Following Jimmy Fallon’s subtle reference at the start of the event to “nailing” the timing of Peacock’s Fresh Prince of Bel-Air drama reboot , whose run coincided with Will Smith’s infamous slap at the Oscars, Seth Meyers went further in his traditional NBCU upfront roast. “We are joined today by the talented cast of Peacock’s Bel-Air, a gritty dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air . “We were also treated this year to a gritty drama reimagining of Will Smith,” he said. A longtime NBC staple, the Golden Globes , which Meyers hosted in 2018, also were in the comedian’s crosshairs. After multiple controversies, including a lack at diversity at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which organizes the awards show, the network dropped the 2022 telecast. “It was a great year for live events on … [Read more...] about Seth Meyers Skewers Will Smith, Golden Globes & Reboots, Pitches ‘That Was Them’ Series In NBCUniversal Upfront Roast

India's biggest tribute to the 'Queen of Melody' Lata Mangeshkar called Naam Reh Jaayega which airs on Star Plus every Sunday at 7 pm has been garnering immense love from the masses. The show has made millions of music lovers relive the memories of the 'Nightingale of India' with the melody of some prominent singers of this era. Naam Reh Jaayega has come as a perfect homage to the goddess of singing Lata Mangeshkar. While the show has successfully managed to bring back the golden time with the songs of the renowned singer, the fans and the fraternity are always seen expressing their disappointment over not mentioning the name of Lata Ji in Grammy and Oscar awards. A prominent singer in the industry, Javed Ali was recently seen expressing his views on the same. He said, "In my opinion, Lata didi was a kind of personality that any award in front of her is very small. Even if an award is not given to her; It's their misfortune that they have not given that … [Read more...] about Javed Ali On Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar’s Name Not Being Mentioned In Grammy & Oscar Awards

Vangelis , whose instantly recognizable musical theme for 1981’s Chariots of Fire won an Oscar and became a sort of aural shorthand for tales of endurance and triumph, has died, according to his representatives. He was 79. His assistant Lefteris Zermas has confirmed the death but did not provide a specific cause, saying only that Vangelis died in a hospital in France. Greek newspaper OT is reporting that Vangelis was being treated for Covid-19. Born Evangelos Odessey Papathanassiou in Greece, the composer and musician known worldwide simply as Vangelis, combined orchestral music, electronic synth sounds, jazz and ambient to create a then-new sound for the film that seemed to provide the musical equivalent of the ocean waves that crashed as the story’s Olympic runners sprinted down the beach. Vangelis would go on to compose scores for Blade Runner (1982), Missing (1982), Antarctica (1983), The Bounty (1984), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) and Alexander … [Read more...] about Vangelis Dies: ‘Chariots Of Fire’, ‘Blade Runner’ Composer Was 79

Fox this morning announced the bulk of its programming slate for the 2022-23 but not a fall schedule. As Deadline reported two weeks ago, the network had been planning not to unveil a grid in conjunction with its May 16 upfront presentation. As broadcast networks have become a small part of media congloms’ portfolio pitch to advertisers, the fall schedules are no longer a centerpiece of their presentations and are sometimes omitted from the corporate upfronts altogether. But the broadcast networks still traditionally unveil their fall schedule the morning of their upfront presentation. Fox will announce its fall 2022-23 lineup to advertisers and the media soon, the network confirmed during an upfront press call Monday morning. The decision was made long before Fox could not close renewal deals for its top scripted series 9-1-1 and fellow drama stalwart The Resident in time for its upfront, which would’ve created gaping holes on the fall grid. Both renewals are … [Read more...] about Fox Breaks With Tradition & Does Not Announce Fall Schedule On Day Of Upfront, Unveils 2022-23 Slate

When D’Angelo last visited Oakland in the spring of 2000, he was steaming from the deafening acclaim given to Voodoo , and the impact of his glistening naked torso in the “Untitled (How Does It Feel).” Backed by a troupe that featured drummer Questlove and producer James Poyser, he thrilled a sold-out crowd at the Paramount Theater, but his burgeoning sex symbol status nearly overshadowed a masterful performance. A little over 15 years later, D’Angelo returned to downtown Oakland’s Fox Theater for the first night of his U.S. tour in support of his lionized comeback album, Black Messiah . (Much of the audience arrived late after watching their hometown favorite Golden State Warriors lose a heartbreaker in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and so they missed an opening set by promising Australian singer-songwriter Meg Mac.) This time, he didn’t strip off his shirt, instead opting for a series of modestly effective costume changes to complement his black T-shirt, pants and boots, like … [Read more...] about D’Angelo Electrifies at Triumphant Second Coming Tour Opener

Vangelis, the Greek electronic composer known for the unforgettable Academy Award-winning score for the film Chariots of Fire and music, passed away earlier this week. The legend was 79. The news was confirmed by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Greek media reported that Vangelis died in a French hospital late Tuesday (May 17). Rihanna Welcomes Baby Boy With Rapper A$AP Rocky, Couple 'Very Excited To Be Parents' Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed condolences through social media statements on Thursday, May 19. He tweeted, "Vangelis Papathanassiou is no longer among us," and went on to call him a "electronic sound trailblazer" whose death is "sad news for the entire world." Jean-Michel Jarre shared a tribute on Twitter saying, "Dear Vangelis, We will all remember your unique touch and your moving melodies forever. You & I have always shared the same passion for synthesizers and electronic music since so long... May you Rest In Peace, … [Read more...] about Vangelis, The Greek Composer Of Blade Runner, Passes Away At 79

Three films were considered frontrunners at the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday night, with Gravity and American Hustle earning the most nominations with 10 each while 12 Years a Slave came in a close second with nine nods. In the end, two walked away winners: Gravity technically coming out on top with seven awards (five of those being technical honors, including Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects), and 12 Years a Slave taking three, including the top trophy of the night for Best Picture. (American Hustle got completely shut out.) Oscars 2014’s 25 best & worst moments Similar to last year, when the Best Picture and Best Director honors were split between two films (Ang Lee’s Life of Pi and Ben Affleck for Argo, respectively), historical passion project 12 Years a Slave triumphed over eight other films – including The Wolf of Wall Street , Captain Phillips , American Hustle and Gravity – in addition to picking up Best Adapted Screenplay and … [Read more...] about Oscars 2014: ’12 Years a Slave,’ ‘Gravity’ Are Night’s Big Winners

Neil Young , Jackson Browne and members of Rush will present at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony April 7th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The three previous Rock Hall inductees will welcome new members of the 2017 class , with Young introducing Pearl Jam , Brown introducing Joan Baez and Rush ’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson introducing Yes . The three inductees are closely tied to the artists introducing them. Pearl Jam and Young have shared a mutual admiration for decades, memorably performing “Rockin’ In the Free World” at the 1993 VMAs and collaborating on Young’s 1995 album, Mirror Ball . Rush and Yes, meanwhile, were prog rock innovators and the former has vouched for the latter since their own long-awaited induction in 2013 . And Baez has recorded several Browne tunes throughout her career and the pair have performed live together on various occasions. The 2017 Rock Hall class also includes Electric Light Orchestra, Journey … [Read more...] about Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Rush Added to Rock Hall Lineup

Palme d’Or winning actress Léa Seydoux will star in Happening filmmaker Audrey Diwan ’s English-language directorial debut, Emmanuelle , inspired by Emmanuelle Arsan’s novel and based on a script co-developed by Diwan and Rebecca Zlotowski. The Arsan book follows a young woman’s sexual journey from the arms of her husband to intimate encounters with the wives of his business associates, to further explorations wherein the philosophical and aesthetic facets of eroticism are expounded—and enacted—to the fullest degree. Diwan’s second feature, Happening, adapted from Annie Ernaux’s book recounting her illegal abortion in the 1960s, received the Golden Lion at the 2021 Venice Film Festival; four César Award nominations, including a win for Most Promising Newcomer for Anamaria Vartolomei; and a BAFTA Award nomination; among other honors. The pic features a cast of stellar emerging French acting talent including Anamaria Vartolomei, Kacey Mottet-Klein and Luana Bajrami. … [Read more...] about Léa Seydoux Set For Audrey Diwan’s English-Language Directorial Debut ‘Emmanuelle’ – Cannes

Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose and Jennifer Jason Leigh have joined the cast of Chris Pine ’s directorial debut Poolman . They join the previously announced cast of Pine, Annette Bening and Danny DeVito. Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios is fully financing the project, which it launched at EFM earlier this year, and will continue to shop to buyers on the Croisette this week. Pine directs from a script he co-write with Ian Gotler, Bening and DeVito. Pine plays Darren Barrenman, a hapless dreamer and would be philosopher who spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block in sunny Los Angeles and crashing city council meetings with his neighbors Jack and Diane (DeVito and Bening). When Barrenman uncovers the greatest water heist in LA history since Chinatown he makes uneasy alliances with a beautiful and connected femme fatale while following every lead he can with corrupt city officials, burned out Hollywood types and mysterious benefactors – all in the … [Read more...] about Ariana DeBose & Jennifer Jason Leigh Join Chris Pine’s Directorial Debut ‘Poolman’