Getty Composite Alec Baldwin is weighing in on workplace safety -- not on a film set -- but at the airport, where a brutal beatdown occurred between a passenger and a United Airlines employee. The video, which went viral Monday, shows former NFLer, Brendan Langley , lay the employee out with a nasty right hook. Langley was later arrested for simple assault and the employee was hospitalized and later terminated. Upon closer look, it does appear the United employee was first to make physical contact with the passenger ... as shown in the first second of the video . However, Baldwin apparently sees things differently. According to The Shaderoom, Baldwin left a comment on Instagram about the video, saying, "The guy working at the airport is the victim. He came to work to do a job. The other guy, with his big mouth, is guilty of workplace abuse, where people come to work with an expectation of safety, even civility. This a**hole who hit this guy should … [Read more...] about Alec Baldwin Weighs in on United Fight Video, Talks Workplace Safety
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Wynonna Judd, Waxahatchee Make Mellow Indie-Folk Gold on New Collab ‘Other Side’
Wynonna Judd and Waxahatchee ’s Katie Crutchfield make surprising and superb duet partners on “Other Side,” a collaborative single that mark’s Wynonna’s first new music since the 2020 covers EP Recollections . It’s a lean arrangement that’s led off by a descending acoustic guitar progression and Cactus Moser’s drums, mellow enough to belie its breezy tempo. Wynonna sets the tone in the opening verse, singing from a place of independence and optimism about what’s ahead. “Say my peace like an offhand prayer, I’m living a grain of sand,” she sings, as Crutchfield chimes in with harmonies and a reverb-heavy electric guitar adds an indie-rock feel. The accompanying video features images of Wynonna and Crutchfield hanging outside as well as performing and recording in the same space. “In the midst of everything that has happened, I said that I would continue to sing,” Wynonna said in a statement, nodding to her plans to continue touring after her mother Naomi Judd’s death . … [Read more...] about Wynonna Judd, Waxahatchee Make Mellow Indie-Folk Gold on New Collab ‘Other Side’
‘History Of A Pleasure Seeker’: Lesley-Ann Brandt To Star In Hulu Pilot
EXCLUSIVE : Lucifer’s Lesley-Ann Brandt is joining Hulu musical pilot History of a Pleasure Seeker . The project, which is based on Richard Mason’s novel, is a musical drama set in Amsterdam in 1907 — a tale of a charismatic young man’s explosive adventures through all the temptations of the Belle Époque. The book, which was published in 2012 by Penguin Random House, follows Piet Barol, who has an instinctive appreciation for pleasure and a gift for finding it. When his mother dies, Piet applies for a job as tutor to the troubled son of Europe’s leading hotelier – a child who refuses to leave his family’s mansion on one of Amsterdam’s grandest canals. As Piet enters this glittering world, he learns its secrets and finds his life transformed. Brandt will play Jacobina in the project. Powerful, beautiful and always in control, Jacobina has achieved everything her privileged childhood taught her to wish for. She’s helped her husband become one of the richest men in … [Read more...] about ‘History Of A Pleasure Seeker’: Lesley-Ann Brandt To Star In Hulu Pilot
The Emancipation of Steven Tyler
F or a moment, Steven Tyler almost runs out of words. He’s standing too close to the edge of a Laurel Canyon cliff, exulting in the panorama of Los Angeles at his feet, the city’s sprawl giving way to white-capped mountains on the horizon. Off to his left, past green hills, a gang of clouds has singled out the HOLLYWOOD sign for a blast of rain. A sharp wind ruffles Tyler’s hair as he takes it all in. A deep breath of cool air, then he resumes the monologue that’s been running since he learned to speak – or, as he puts it, since he was “vaccinated with a phonograph needle.” “It’s all magical,” Tyler says in his excited rasp, pointing out the storm. “Hollywood is crying, because the Oscars are happening tomorrow night – it’s sad to see the year go, but it’s also crying tears of joy, because it’s all going to start all over again.” Tyler means this stuff, all of it, and he can make you buy into it too. He’s in a manic, mystical state of awe and gratitude these days, practically … [Read more...] about The Emancipation of Steven Tyler
Bong Joon-Ho’s Sci-Fi Movie Starring Robert Pattinson In Pre-Production At UK’s Warner Bros Studios Leavesden
EXCLUSIVE : Bong Joon-Ho ’s follow-up film to Oscar winner Parasite is currently in pre-production at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden. Robert Pattinson , coming off The Batman , is set to star in the anticipated sci-fi film, which is due to begin shoot over the summer. As we revealed last week, also joining are Toni Collette , Mark Ruffalo and Naomi Ackie. The untitled film is based on the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. Bong is writing, directing and producing for his production company Offscreen, alongside Kate Street Picture Company’s Dooho Choi and Plan B’s Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, as part of the latter’s overall deal with Warner Bros. The project re-teams Bong and Choi with Brad Pitt’s Plan B following their collaboration on the director’s 2017 film Okja . The novel, which was published in February, follows Mickey7, an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. Whenever there’s a … [Read more...] about Bong Joon-Ho’s Sci-Fi Movie Starring Robert Pattinson In Pre-Production At UK’s Warner Bros Studios Leavesden
Aerosmith’s Amazing Road Back
S teven Tyler enters the hotel room and strips down to his black cracker – a sort of G-string. It’s three in the morning – four hours after Aerosmith wrapped up a show before 37,000 fans at Toronto’s Skydome – and the band’s hyperactive lead singer is back at the Four Seasons Hotel ready to do a little more performing. After contorting himself on the room’s double bed for a few minutes, he finally achieves his desired position: bound and gagged with an attractive female friend of the band’s riding him bareback. Someone turns on a video camera to record the moment for posterity. Tyler’s famous big lips – which rival Mick Jagger ‘s or even Carly Simon ‘s – break into a wide Cheshire-cat grin. Then suddenly his expression turns more serious, and he begins a series of muffled orgasmic squeals. This is, in all likelihood, not the first time that the forty-two-year-old Tyler has found himself in this sort of situation. In fact, to hear Tyler and the other members of Aerosmith … [Read more...] about Aerosmith’s Amazing Road Back
Soccer Star Kurt Zouma Pleads Guilty To Kicking, Slapping Cat
Getty Soccer star Kurt Zouma has pleaded guilty to charges he attacked at least one of his cats in an abhorrent act back in February -- admitting in court on Tuesday that he did kick and slap at least one of the pets. Zouma was seen on video back on Feb. 6 punting one of his two felines across his house's floor, and then slapping one of them as well. Earlier this week, he was formally charged over the incident. The 27-year-old, who's a member of France's national team, appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court in London ... and pleaded guilty to two charges -- one accusing him of kicking a cat in the abdomen, and one accusing him of slapping a cat in the head. Kurt's younger brother, Yoan , also pleaded guilty to a charge that he aided and abetted Kurt during the incident after officials say he was the one who filmed it all and posted it to social media. The two are due back in court on June 1 for sentencing -- it's unclear if either is facing significant … [Read more...] about Soccer Star Kurt Zouma Pleads Guilty To Kicking, Slapping Cat
Calgary Stampeders Investigating Brendan Langley Over Airport Brawl
The Calgary Stampeders have launched an investigation into Brendan Langley ... after their wide receiver was seen on video punching a United Airlines employee at a New Jersey airport this week. The Canadian Football League club released a statement late Monday announcing the probe ... saying it is aware of Langley's arrest and is "looking into the matter in order to learn the full details." "[We] will have no further comment until the investigation is complete," the team said. Langley -- who just signed with the Stampeders in February -- got into a brawl with the UA employee at the Newark Liberty International Airport after an argument. The video of the melee went viral ... capturing the two men in an all-out fistfight at a ticket counter. Getty The employee was left with a bloody face and police tell us Langley was later arrested for simple assault. United ultimately fired the employee over the incident. Langley was selected as a … [Read more...] about Calgary Stampeders Investigating Brendan Langley Over Airport Brawl
Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs’ Candle Media Acquires Spanish-Language Firm Exile Content Studio
Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs’ Candle Media has acquired its latest company, Spanish-language content powerhouse Exile Content Studio . Exile joins a roster of Blackstone-backed Candle labels that includes Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and global kids powerhouse Moonbug Entertainment , while it also has a 10% stake in Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook . Last week, Candle bought gen Z social video company ATTN for $100M and, according to a source who spoke with the New York Times, Candle has now spent around $4BN on deals. Founded in 2019 by former Univision and Televisa Chief Content Officer Isaac Lee, Exile creates films, TV series and non-scripted TV for the world’s 550M Spanish speakers, with recent projects including Todo Va A Estar Bien, co-produced with Diego Luna for Netflix, and docu-series Un Sueño Real, in partnership with journalist Ana Pastor for HBO. Lee and Exile’s senior management team will continue to oversee Exile’s … [Read more...] about Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs’ Candle Media Acquires Spanish-Language Firm Exile Content Studio
Rita Moreno To Play Dominic Toretto’s Grandmother In ‘Fast X’
EGOT winner Rita Moreno ( West Side Story ) has joined the cast of Fast X , as the grandmother of Vin Diesel ’s Dominic Toretto, Deadline can confirm. She joins an ensemble that also includes Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Jason Momoa, Charlize Theron, Brie Larson, Alan Ritchson, Nathalie Emmanuel, Michael Rooker, Daniela Melchior, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Ludacris, Cardi B and Scott Eastwood, as previously announced. Breaking the news Tuesday morning was producer and star Diesel, who was joined in a brief Instagram video by Moreno and franchise veteran Rodriguez. “It’s been my dream forever to work with Rita Moreno, and the fact that she’s here playing my grandmother makes my soul smile,” said Diesel. “I am so blessed.” “You know what…I think my old age was waiting for you to invite me. Isn’t that nice? And I’m here—and the answer is yes, I’ll do it,” added Moreno. “And yes, not only do it. I’m tickled. I’m so thrilled. This is going to be such fun!” … [Read more...] about Rita Moreno To Play Dominic Toretto’s Grandmother In ‘Fast X’