‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ Spinoff HBO Max Series Finally Begins Shooting & Co-Showrunner Diane Ademu-John Exits

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last year, including the the ongoing economics of streaming debate, the resurgence (or not) of the live music industry, the continued increase in song-theft lawsuits, the growing trend of interpolation in pop, and the licensing of music on social media platforms.

Kathy Hilton threw a lavish Christmas party on Saturday night, creating the perfect setting for Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian to celebrate the holidays together. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 63, went all out for her over-the-top A-list soiree where Paris, 41, and Kardashian, 42, brought everyone back to the heyday of their friendship. The iconic heiress posed for some nostalgic pictures with the reality TV megastar before hitting the turntables with Paula Abdul, 60.  Just like old times: Kathy Hilton, 63, threw a lavish Christmas party on Saturday night, creating the perfect setting for Paris Hilton, 41, and Kim Kardashian, 42, to celebrate the holidays together.

Billie Eilish got into the festive spirit as she slipped into a sexy Mrs. Claus costume to celebrate her 21st birthday, attended by her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford, former celebrity crush Justin Bieber and his supermodel wife Hailey.While arriving to her bash in a bright red sled, alongside a friend holding a champagne flute, the Bad Guy singer looked blissful as she arrived to at The Edition in West Hollywood with an unidentified buddy on Saturday night. Once inside, the seven-time Grammy winner packed on the PDA with her 31-year-old beau, who couldn't keep his hands off her as they kissed on the dance floor before her loved ones gathered to sing her Happy Birthday.

A woman has revealed how she gets her entire oven sparkling clean in just five minutes, and you don't even need to buy any expensive cleaning products.

Heidi Montag Pratt and husband Spencer Pratt got an early Christmas present when they welcomed their second son to the world last month.Fast forward about four weeks, and the realty star couple have decided to do a social medial announcement with a cute before-and-after video she posted on TikTok.The Hills alum had been hesitant to show any images of Ryker's face after his birth on November 17, which included using a blue heart emoji to hide his identity in a previous post. Proud mama: Heidi Montag Pratt, 36, introduced her second son Ryker to her TikTok fans and followers with a new video she posted on the platform on SundayThe clip begins with a rewind of sorts by showing Montag Pratt pregnant, just before she delivered her baby boy, and cradling her baby bump decked out in a gray dress.As a segment from the song The Good Part by AJR blasts away, the band's three brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met can be heard singing, 'It's so hard' off the top of the clip.

Cillian Murphy as theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer wondered if the United States could be trusted with an atomic bomb in a fiery new trailer for Oppenheimer released on Sunday along with a poster for the upcoming biopic.The trailer from Universal Pictures opened with swirling flames as the 46-year-old Irish actor as Oppenheimer suddenly opened his eyes.Images of falling raindrops were followed by a panoramic view of a rural home with mountains in the background.

Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) in China’s Sanya has returned as an in-person event, following a relatively short Covid-related postponement, with separate competition sections for features, documentaries and shorts. 

Quentin Tarantino is revealing that he wrote a role specifically for Adam Sandler for Inglorious Basterds but the comedic actor ultimately declined as he was already filming Judd Apatow’s Funny People.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Hamza Yassin will return home to Scotland to a hero’s welcome – and a sparkling glitterball flag.

A Rangers-daft schoolgirl battling a rare disease was left speechless after her Ibrox heroes visited her hospital bedside. Freya Tootle was in "total awe" when the team's new manager Michael Beale and stars John Lundstram, Antonio Čolak and Alfredo Morelos made a surprise visit to Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children on Wednesday, December 14.

Scottish ministers have been urged to finally ban “cruel and unnecessary” snare traps after an expert group recommended the move on animal welfare grounds. Labour MSP Colin Smyth said snaring was a “barbaric” practice that needed to be “consigned to the history books”.

The heartbroken dad of tragic teen Grace Handling is ramping up his campaign for a law change targeting drug dealers. Stewart Handling will directly lobby law chiefs undertaking a review of homicide laws.

Former patients of a disgraced surgeon are set to protest at a hospital where his botched operations left them with life-changing conditions.

EXCLUSIVE: Gore Abrams has been cast as a series regular opposite Christian Serratos and Ana Ortiz in the HBO Max drama pilot More, from Amy Chozick, Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

While fans await Denis Villeneuve‘s “Dune: Part Two,” in theaters (tentatively) next November, another “Dune” project looms on the horizon: HBO Max‘s “Dune: The Sisterhood.” And anticipation is already high for the upcoming series, with Emily Watson, Shirley Henderson, and Indira Varma leading the show’s cast. Now Deadline reports three more joining the ensemble: Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, and Chris Mason.

Mark Strong (1917, Kingsman films), Jade Anouka (His Dark Materials, Small Axe) and Chris Mason (Broadchurch, Dirty John) have been cast opposite Emily Watson, Shirley Henderson and Travis Fimmel in HBO Max’s series Dune: The Sisterhood (wt), from Legendary Television.

Lizzo made a glamorous guest appearance on the Today show earlier Wednesday to promote her upcoming HBO Max documentary titled Love, Lizzo. The Truth Hurts performer, 34, expressed that she was excited to share her story, adding that, 'People don't really know where I came from.' Love, Lizzo is slated to premiere on the popular steaming site on November 24, and will depict the star's childhood, which showcases her early passion for music, along with her leap to stardom as an award-winning artist.   New documentary: Lizzo, 34, joined the Today show earlier Wednesday to promote her upcoming documentary called Love, Lizzo The Grammy winner looked stunning as she happily joined a Zoom interview on the Today show to open up about her anticipated documentary.  She opted for glam and could be seen wearing a red strapless ensemble along with a sparkling diamond necklace. Her hair was parted to the side and effortlessly flowed straight behind her, revealing a pair small, silver earrings. Lizzo's makeup was elegantly done, comprising of shimmering eyeshadow, black mascara, pink blush, and a glossy lipstick. The talented singer stated at the beginning of the segment that having her story told was beyond 'incredible.'   Upcoming: The anticipated documentary is slated to premiere on HBO Max later this week on November 24  Excited: While opening up about Love, Lizzo on the Today show earlier Wednesday, the Grammy winner that telling her story was 'incredible'  NBCUniversal Privacy Policy Lizzo explained that, 'People don't really know where I came from,' further adding that she has actually, 'been working for a long time.' The music artist began releasing studio albums beginning in 2013, along with an EP titled, Coconut Oil, in 2016.

EXCLUSIVE: As HBO Max’s Dune: The Sisterhood (wt) moves into production, series creator and writer Diane Ademu-John is stepping down as co-showrunner. She will remain creatively involved in the prequel as executive producer but will focus on other commitments. Veteran TV writer-producer Alison Schapker, who has served as co-showrunner with Ademu-John, will now be the sole showrunner for the series.

EXCLUSIVE: Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty; Love, Victor) is finalizing a deal to lead the cast of the HBO Max drama pilot More, from Amy Chozick, Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Ortiz, who will star alongside Christian Serratos, replaces Veronica Falcón, who originally was tapped for the role. The recasting decision was made after the table read, I hear.