If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Movies? Returning series? New series? Reunions of Tony-winning Broadway casts of hit musicals? HBO Max has it all in May. The return of Hacks is the immediate standout here, but it’s not the only promising piece of original programming. Beyond that, May offers a chance to catch up with some great movies you might have missed, starting with a Nineties classic from Hong Kong. Watch all of these shows and films for free with a subscription to HBO Max . An HBO Max subscription costs just $9.99/month. Go ad-free with the HBO Max no-ads package for just $14.99/month (in line with pricing for Netflix or the popular $13.99 Disney Bundle ). See full HBO Max sign-up details here . Buy: HBO Max Subscription at $9.99 Chungking Express (May 1) Partly thanks to the endorsement of Quentin Tarantino, Hong Kong director … [Read more...] about What to Watch on HBO Max: ‘The Staircase,’ ‘Spring Awakening’ and the Return of ‘Hacks’
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Ricky Martin To Lead Apple TV+ Period Comedy ‘Mrs. American Pie’ From Laura Dern & Abe Sylvia
EXCLUSIVE : Global superstar Ricky Martin is to lead Apple TV + comedy series Mrs. American Pie, Deadline can reveal. The news comes with the Puerto Rican Livin’ La Vida Loca star in Cannes preparing to perform at the American Foundation for Aids Research gala alongside the likes of Christina Aguilera later this week. Martin will star in Mrs. American Pie as the male lead, Robert, and is the latest to be added to a cast list that includes Kristen Wiig and Alison Janney for the series that is exec produced by Dern. The move is a huge lead role for Martin, who was last seen playing Antonio D’Amico in Ryan Murphy’s critically-acclaimed FX drama The Assassination of Gianni Versace, part of the American Crime story anthology. He is understood to be seeking meatier roles as he develops his acting career and Mrs. American Pie is a perfect opportunity. The 10-parter is a period comedy piece based on the novel by Juliet McDaniel. Wiig leads as Maxine … [Read more...] about Ricky Martin To Lead Apple TV+ Period Comedy ‘Mrs. American Pie’ From Laura Dern & Abe Sylvia
Angela Lansbury To Receive Special Tony Award For Lifetime Achievement
Broadway’s legendary Angela Lansbury will receive the 2022 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today. “Angela Lansbury’s contributions to the stage are insurmountable,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League and Heather Hitchens, President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing. “From her groundbreaking role in Mame to her iconic performances in Deuce and Sweeney Todd , and most recently, in the revival of A Little Night Music , Ms. Lansbury has given us a lifetime of unforgettable performances, and it is a great honor to present her with the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.” Lansbury made her Broadway debut in 1957 in Hotel Paradiso , followed by A Taste of Honey (1960), Anyone Can Whistle (1964), and, winning her first Tony, Mame (1966). She also won Tonys for Dear World (1969), Gypsy (1974) and Sweeney Todd (1979). After a 24-year hiatus, she … [Read more...] about Angela Lansbury To Receive Special Tony Award For Lifetime Achievement
Perry Farrell Reunites Porno for Pyros for First Full Show in Over 25 Years
Perry Farrell reunited Porno for Pyros for their fist full performance in 26 years at the Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona, Florida on Sunday, May 22. Farrell got the group — which also features Stephen Perkins, Peter DiStefano, and Mike Watt — together in a pinch after Jane’s Addiction was forced to drop off the bill (Dave Navarro continues to struggle with a “long bout with Covid,” Farrell said in a statement ). While the band has reunited for a couple of small sets over the past decade or so — two songs at a 2009 event in Vegas, a short set for Lollapalooza’s 2020 pandemic livestream — the Welcome to Rockville gig marked their first actual concert since Sept. 1998. For the Rockville gig, Porno for Pyros ran through a slew of songs from their 1993 self-titled debut and 1996 follow-up, Good God’s Urge . This included performances of their Nineties alt-rock hits like “Pets,” “Tahitian Moon,” “Porpoise Head,” “Sadness,” and “Cursed Female.” And, as … [Read more...] about Perry Farrell Reunites Porno for Pyros for First Full Show in Over 25 Years
Gloria Calderón Kellett & Taran Killam Rom Com Series ‘Arranged’ In Works At Freevee; ‘SNL’ Alum Set To Star
EXCLUSIVE : Freevee , Amazon’s ad-supported video streaming service is developing Arranged , a half-hour single-camera romantic comedy series co-written and executive produced by With Love creator Gloria Calderón Kellett and Saturday Night Live alum Taran Killam . The project stems from Kellett’s GloNation Studios under the company’s overall deal with Amazon Studios. Arranged follows a self-destructive movie star (Killam) and an ambitious pop Latina diva who agree to a mutually beneficial “public relationship” in order to help sell her upcoming breakup album and save his declining career, a decision they immediately regret as they quickly realize they hate each other’s guts. The series is fictional but there are obvious points of reference: the high-profile romances between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck as well as Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson. Kellett and Killam will executive produce with Marc Provissiero ( Pen15 ) for Kellett’s GloNation banner as part of … [Read more...] about Gloria Calderón Kellett & Taran Killam Rom Com Series ‘Arranged’ In Works At Freevee; ‘SNL’ Alum Set To Star
‘Welcome To Provincetown’ Podcast Set From Rococo Punch, Room Tone & Stitcher
EXCLUSIVE : Podcast companies Stitcher, Rococo Punch and Room Tone have teamed up on a new reality podcast that explores the drama and dreams of seven people in an iconic LGBTQ community at the end of the world. The three companies are launching Welcome to Provincetown , which documents the lives of several eclectic, vivacious residents of the idyllic, two-street beach town known for its community of actors, artists, drag queens, playwrights, and authors. The series is hosted by Mitra Kaboli, the producer of The Heart and ESPN’s 30 for 30. It will follow seven locals, each with their own agenda, in the small, picturesque town of Provincetown, MA. These include Qya, the summer’s ‘It Girl,’ a performer gracing every stage and a few sand dunes in town; Sonny, a newcomer to P-Town who is spending his summer trying to get laid; Kristen, Ethan and Star from Summer of Sass, a program that brings 18-20 year-olds from oppressive communities to live, Jay, a legendary artist and … [Read more...] about ‘Welcome To Provincetown’ Podcast Set From Rococo Punch, Room Tone & Stitcher
DJ Pee.Wee Caps a Night to Remember at Rolling Stone’s Inaugural Creators Issue Launch Party
The iconic Hearst Estate was the place to be on Thursday, May 12th, as Rolling Stone and Meta were joined by a veritable who’s who of social media stardom. The mansion’s sprawling grounds and dazzling peach façade set the stage for a celebration of the magazine’s inaugural Creators Issue and the digital tastemakers that graced the pages of the special edition. DJ Adi Oasis set the tone early, running through a smooth set of R&B and soul classics as attendees filed in, and creators like actress Brittney Elena and Saudi Arabian model Roz made grand entrances on the black carpet. The aforementioned were two of many standout names on a star-studded guest list including comedy connoisseur Adam W , multi-hyphenate creator Josh Richards , and Bella Poarch , the Navy vet-turned-artist who featured on a special Meta-sponsored bonus cover that was published alongside the magazine’s special issue. Rolling Stone CEO Gus Wenner was ecstatic while discussing the landmark event and … [Read more...] about DJ Pee.Wee Caps a Night to Remember at Rolling Stone’s Inaugural Creators Issue Launch Party
The Art World’s ‘Mini Madoff’ Faces Sentencing for His $86 Million Fraud
Before Inigo Philbrick became known as the art world’s “ mini-Madoff ,” he cultivated a reputation as a wunderkind gallerist. A bon vivant with boyish good looks and even better connections, Philbrick opened two of his own art galleries by his early 30s. Philbrick had enjoyed the backing of a top gallerist and the trust of seasoned collectors. He boasted a comely girlfriend and had ingratiated himself with her family. Philbrick, as it would turn out, was a scammer. He pleaded guilty on Nov. 18, 2021 to one count of wire fraud. At the time, the then 34-year-old Philbrick admitted in court that between 2016 and 2019, he “knowingly engaged” in a scheme to rake in cash using “material representations and omissions” in his business deals, including shady tactics like peddling more shares in an artwork than actually existed. He will be sentenced Monday afternoon for the $86 million fraud. Papers submitted in advance of his sentencing paint a comprehensive, and complicated, … [Read more...] about The Art World’s ‘Mini Madoff’ Faces Sentencing for His $86 Million Fraud
Jackson Wang, Joji, Rich Brian Lead Lineup for Asian-Centric Head in the Clouds Festival
Some of the biggest Asian acts in the world will descend upon Southern California this August as label 88rising ’s Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival returns for a second year. Indonesian songwriter and producer NIKI, Hong Kong native Jackson Wang and his “Magic Man Experience,” and Indonesian rapper Rich Brian are among the headliners for the 2022 edition of Head in the Clouds, which takes place in Pasadena, California August 20 and 21 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl. The trio’s appearance on the bill comes after all three artists performed during 88rising’s groundbreaking Coachella set, which featured the surprise reunion of K-pop girl group 2NE1. While CL and the 2NE1 girls aren’t part of Head in the Clouds, K-pop is well-represented on the bill, with headlining sets from K-pop sirens BIBI and Chung Ha , as well as hip-hop legend Jay Park. This year’s festival will also feature performances from Oakland-native mxmtoon, who rose to fame after posting her … [Read more...] about Jackson Wang, Joji, Rich Brian Lead Lineup for Asian-Centric Head in the Clouds Festival
What to Watch on Hulu: ‘Conversations With Friends,’ ‘Candy’ and Kurt Warner’s ‘American Underdog’ Story
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. This May on Hulu begins with a mysterious egg and ends with the story of a legendary punk guitarist. What falls between those two looks pretty promising too, including an indie drama featuring Tim Roth and a much-loved Eighties sitcom. But let’s start with that egg. Watch all of these shows and movies on Hulu for free with a free trial to Hulu, which you can get here . Your subscription continues for as little as $6.99/month (or $69.99/year) after your free trial ends. Buy: Hulu Unlimited Streaming at $6.99 Hatching (May 6) The 2022 Sundance Film Festival played host to a bunch of creative horror films and streaming services have benefitted in the months that followed. On the heels of last month’s premiere of Fresh, the online dating thriller that takes a chilling turn, comes this darkly comic Finnish film about a … [Read more...] about What to Watch on Hulu: ‘Conversations With Friends,’ ‘Candy’ and Kurt Warner’s ‘American Underdog’ Story