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Jonathan Cohen Arcade Fire raised more than $100,000 for PLUS1’s Ukraine Relief Fund through five surprise club shows — one in New Orleans and four in New York — in the course of a week, the group announced on Instagram.A post shared by Arcade Fire (@arcadefire)Wristbands for the gigs at New Orleans’ Toulouse Theatre (March 14) and New York’s Bowery Ballroom (March 18-21) were distributed at random locations throughout both cities, and fans were invited to pay whatever they could afford for entry. They represented Arcade Fire’s first full live shows since February 2020, ahead of the May 6 release of their new Columbia album, “We.”At them, the group debuted five songs from the album, including the two-part first single “The Lightning,” “Age of Anxiety I” and its companion “Age of Anxiety II (Rabbit Hole)” and “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid).”The group’s first show in New York culminated with the entire band and much of the audience marching out onto Delancey Street in front of the Bowery Ballroom, singing the final song of the set — and the song that introduced them to most of the world — “Wake Up,” the opening track from their 2004 debut album, “Funeral.” Arcade Fire brought arena spectacle to their surprise Bowery Ballroom show on Friday night that spilled out onto the street and into the subway.

He has had an incredible run on the big screen as he has played some of the most iconic characters in film for over four decades.And Nicolas Cage's acting career isn't the only thing granted eternal life.The 58-year-old veteran actor was seen for the first time as legendary character Dracula on the New Orleans set of Renfield on Monday.Scroll down for video Blood thirsty: Nicolas Cagewas seen for the first time as legendary character Dracula on the New Orleans set of Renfield on MondayThe film is centered around Dracula's henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum Renfield as Nicolas Hoult - who was also on set - will be playing the titular role. Cage definitely looked the part as he sported a bright red velvet suit and his skin was made to look very pail with the magic of on-set make-up.No detail was ignored as he also hadsharp teeth andstiletto nails as his lips even had a bit of black pigmentation to give him more of an 'undead' feel.

Amy Schumer is taking her show on the road.The funny lady told fans she's 'excited to be back!' and plans on starring in a series of stand-up gigs across the US. Dubbed the 'Wh**e tour' Schumer will embark of a 32-date tour starting in August with a show in New Jersey, just across the bridge from her native New York.Cities on her hit list also include Atlantic City, Seattle, Boston, Minneapolis, Denver, Orlando, Atlanta, Washington DC, NYC, Baltimore, Portland, New Orleans, Austin, Milwaukee, and Chicago before ending November 20 in San Diego.

burned through some $150 million — blown on eccentric splurges such as a 67-million-year-old dinosaur head, a couple of islands and the first “Superman” comic — but his exotic pets are a constant. He’s cared for snakes, crows, cats, turtles, fish and at least one octopus. As revealed in the April issue of GQ, maintaining his menagerie comes with challenges and pleasures.

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couple Jovi and Yara are making the best out of things that are out of their control. In this exclusive clip from Monday's new episode of, the couple celebrates their daughter, Mylah's, first birthday in Dallas, Texas, which definitely didn't turn out to be how they planned.Mylah and Jovi wanted a big party but because of hurricane Ida, they had to leave their home in New Orleans and go to Dallas while waiting for the power to be restored.

Ginger Zee has often been known to brave the elements during her travels around the country and the world while reporting on various weather developments.MORE: Ginger Zee shares vicious message from troll as she fights back for important reasonThe Good Morning America star is currently in Mississippi, reporting on the devastating effects of storms and tornadoes that have been hitting the surrounding region.VIDEO: Ginger Zee braves the elementsIn a new clip she shared on social media, the journalist stood outside a chapel in the Mississippi State University campus as she highlighted some of the damage caused by the winds.As she spoke about the increasing speeds of the winds in the area, going up to 70 miles per hour, she panned to cars that had been parked nearby and were completely destroyed by stray branches and tree stumps.MORE: Ginger Zee turns heads in stunning workout wearShe revealed, thankfully, that no one had been harmed by the adverse weather conditions in the area, further expanding upon the development on the latest installment of GMA.A post shared by ginger_zee (@ginger_zee)Ginger reported from the site of disaster in Mississippi"Cleanup at @msstate will happen today…thankfully no one hurt here," she wrote alongside her clip. "@realwillcarr has survivors of the New Orleans area tornadoes.

Avenger and New Orleans native actor Anthony Mackie is building a film and television studio on 20 acres of land in the southern city. 

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Pierce Brosnan has made some extraordinary connections over the course of his career.MORE: Pierce Brosnan reveals rarely-seen area of family home - stunned fans reactHe reflected on one such encounter in a new post shared with fans on Instagram as he prepares to take on a brand new role.WATCH: Royals dazzle on the red carpet for the James Bond world premierePierce revealed he is currently in New Orleans working alongside Philip Noyce on their upcoming movie, Fast Charlie. "While out an about looking for a good pint of Guinness on St Patrick's Day I came across the home of Tennessee Williams in the French Quarter," he shared.READ: Who is Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely Shaye Smith?MORE: Smitten Pierce Brosnan shares personal new photo of wife Keely – fans react"I had the greatest honor to work with the man back in 1978 on one of his last plays, The Red Devil Battery Sign.

EXCLUSIVE: NCIS: New Orleans alum Charles Michael Davis, Jay Ali (Magnum P.I.) and Fiona Rene (I Know What You Did Last Summer) have been cast as series regulars opposite Alice Eve in CBS’ drama pilot Early Edition, a gender-swapped reboot of the late-1990s series headlined by Kyle Chandler.

Ant Anstead, 42, and Renee Zellweger, 52, are so in love. The celebrity couple packed on the PDA in a sweet snapshot that the British TV personality posted to Instagram on Wednesday, March 16. They were both dressed in fancy attire while sharing a romantic kiss on the lips. Ant, who looked overjoyed to be kissing his gorgeous gal, wore a dark blue tuxedo, which matched the Oscar winner‘s stylish floral dress.

Nicolas Cage spoke about his desire to portray the supervillain Egghead in a forthcoming Batman movie.The 58-year-old performer made his comments while being interviewed by Fox 7 at the SXSW festival in Austin, where he was asked about various projects he had lined up for the future.During the conversation, the Mandy star pointed out that he was interested in being featured in an upcoming movie centered on the Caped Crusader. Making plans:Nicolas Cage spoke about his desire to portray the supervillain Egghead in a forthcoming Batman movieCage began the conversation by expressing that he was 'excited to see' the new Batman movie, which was released earlier this month.TheBad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans star then noted that he would like to appear in a potential sequel to the new movie and that he had a character in mind.

Amanda Warren has been tapped as the lead in the CBS drama pilot East New York.

Tommy Lee Jones were seen working on the New Orleans set of their upcoming film The Burial on Tuesday. The 54-year-old Foxx looked stylish in a pinstriped suit while the 75-year-old Jones played it more safe in a simple dark suit as they were in character for the film. The movie from Amazon Studios is based on a true story about a lawyer who helps a funeral home owner save his family business.

Sandra Bullock announces acting break as she decides to put her career on hold and focus on spending time with her family and two young children. Sandra Bullock has starred in some of the best romantic movies ever made and is known as one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood. So it has come as quite a shock to fans that the star has decided to take a break from her career and take some time to focus on her family and her young children.

Arcade Fire song has emerged on YouTube – watch ‘Rabbit Hole’ below.It’s come from their last-minute Ukraine benefit concert in New Orleans earlier this week (March 14), where the band also performed two other unreleased tracks.Taking place at Toulouse Theatre, all proceeds from the “pay-what-you-can” gig went to benefit the Plus1 Ukraine relief fund, which is supporting Ukrainian people through non-profits providing humanitarian aid as Russia’s invasion of the country continues.The gig was live-streamed via TikTok and Instagram, and snippets from that recording sees the band performing ‘Lightning I, II’, a song they recently revealed would be released this Thursday (March 17).The band also performed a second unreleased track, ‘Age Of Anxiety’. The song borrows elements from ‘Memories Of The Age of Anxiety’, a 45-minute instrumental ambient track they released for a meditation app last year.

Nicolas Cage has stunned fans after turning up to his latest red carpet appearance in a tartan suit as he proclaimed his love for shortbread.

Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones were seen working on the New Orleans set of their upcoming film The Burial on Tuesday.The 54-year-old Foxx looked stylish in a pinstriped suit while the 75-year-old Jones played it more safe in a simple dark suit as they were in character for the film.The movie from Amazon Studios is based on a true story about a lawyer who helps a funeral home owner save his family business. Hard at work:Jamie Foxx was seen working on the New Orleans set of the upcoming film The Burial on Tuesday True story:The project is based on an article that was written by Jonathan Harr and published by the New Yorker in 1999.

EXCLUSIVE: Cinedigm has acquired North American rights to the psychological thriller The Ravine, starring Eric Dane (Euphoria), Teri Polo (Meet the Parents) and Peter Facinelli (The Vanished), with plans to release it in theaters and on VOD on May 6.

Manori Ravindran International EditorAmazon Studios has rounded out the cast of forthcoming drama “Anansi Boys” with the additions of Fiona Shaw, CCH Pounder and Jason Watkins.The series is an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name, and is currently shooting in Edinburgh, Scotland.“Anansi Boys” follows Charlie Nancy (Malachi Kirby), sometimes known as Fat Charlie (it was his father’s nickname for him), a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi, the trickster god of stories (played by Delroy Lindo), and that he has a brother. Now that brother, Spider (also played by Kirby), is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting — but making it a lot more dangerous instead.