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Nicolas Cage has been seen again on the New Orleans set of his next film Renfield, in which he plays Dracula.The 58-year-old Wild At Heart actor was still in makeup with his dark hair worn natural and, later, with his wig on as a big pink clip was still attached.The star was out of costume and in his normal day clothes which consisted of a Buddy Holly print T-shirt and eye-catching leopard print slacks when spotted outside his trailer.Later the nephew of 82-year-old Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola was seen being visited by his wife Riko Shibata, who is 31 years his junior.And also seen on set was his costar,Nicholas Hoult, who looked tired after a long day of filming. From no wig to wig:Nicolas Cage was seen on the New Orleans set of his next film Renfield, in which he plays Dracula, on Tuesday.

Chris Willman Music WriterJohn Swenson, a veteran of rock journalism’s early years at Rolling Stone and Crawdaddy and later a chronicler of jazz, died Monday at 71 at his home in Brooklyn. He was reported to have been battling cancer for several years.Swenson started writing about music in 1967 and became one of the most familiar bylines in music journalism in the 1970s as he moved between not just Rolling Stone and Crawdaddy but Creem, Circus, Zoo World, Rock World, Beetle, Sounds and the Village Voice.His music writing later appeared in Spin, Musician, Saturday Review, UPI, Reuters, High Times and Stereophile, among other publications.

Eric Church has canceled an upcoming Texas concert this weekend so that he and his family can watch a college basketball game instead. The country singer admits that his decision to choose hoops over the concert is the "most selfish thing" he's ever done in his career. In a message to his fan club, known as the "Church Choir," Eric explains why he's eschewing the San Antonio stage on Saturday, choosing instead to head to the Final Four in New Orleans to watch his beloved North Carolina Tar Heels take on their bitter rival, Duke, in the NCAA Tournament. In the long-storied rivalry between the teams, this is the first time they've ever met in the tournament."As a lifelong Carolina basketball fan, I've watched Carolina and Duke battle over the years," Church said.

J. Kim Murphy Tracy Letts seems to have no regrets in being involved with “Deep Water,” Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas’ erotic thriller that left many viewers bewildered when it premiered on Hulu in the U.S. on March 18.

message on Ticketmaster, the 44-year-old musician explained to his fan club, the “Church Choir,” he’ll be in attendance in New Orleans to cheer on the Tar Heels alongside his family.“As a lifelong Carolina basketball fan, I’ve watched Carolina and Duke battle over the years,” Church said. “But to have them matchup in the Final Four for the first time in the history of the NCAA Tournament is any sports enthusiast’s dream,” Church said.Church was expected to perform at the AT&T Center as part of his “The Gather Again Tour” on the evening of the Tar Heels’ big game — the tour’s only stop in San Antonio.

Foo Fighters have cancelled all forthcoming tour dates following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins on Friday (25 March). The band were on tour in South America preparing to perform at a Colombian festival when Hawkins complained of chest pains.

Paul Rudd dropped by Conan O’Brien’s “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, and managed to fool the host with the same prank he’s fallen for many, many times before.

Foo Fighters today canceled all of their upcoming tour dates in the wake of drummer Taylor Hawkins’ death last week.

EXCLUSIVE: Billy Slaughter (The Card Counter) has boarded Amazon Studios’ film The Burial, which is currently in production in New Orleans.

Tyler, the Creator has anounced that he'll play his sixth studio album, summer 2021's CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, in its entirety this coming Thursday, March 31, at a special performance in downtown Los Angeles. His set will stream live on Prime Video, the Amazon Music app, and the Amazon Music Twitch channel.

R&B music in today’s current landscape, you’re tasked with the job of preserving and progressing the entire genre. Singer Lucky Daye has been asked to carry that mantle since he bounded onto the scene in 2018 with the release of his top ten Billboard hit “Roll Some Mo.”With the release of each EP and then his debut album Painted, Daye has proven he might be up for the challenge.

Nicolas Cage is playing Dracula. The legendary and eccentric actor was spotted in the set of “Renfield” looking exactly as you’d hoped — like the weirdest and coolest vampire ever.Nicolas Cage will play Dracula in upcoming film, explains why he is perfect for the roleNicolas Cage insists his fifth marriage will be his last: ‘This is it’Nicolas Cage Is Out for Blood as Dracula on New Orleans Set of Renfield https://t.co/c8n1AJLQ6OThe photo features Cage with a red velvet coat and some ostentatious gold jewelry.

Dawn Richard’s evolution into the artist that she is today has been several years in the making.The New Orleans-born singer and songwriter rose to prominence in 2005 after having success in the commercial pop genre with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ all-girl music group, Danity Kane, and later with Dirty Money. Following her departure from Bad Boy Records in 2011, Richard began her journey as a solo artist, and crafted a career without any creative limitations.After her recent set at the BAM Spring Music Series in New York, the former NBA cheerleader spoke about being able to perform live again post-pandemic and the difficult yet fulfilling process of creating a live experience of this magnitude.“It feels so good,” Richard said to ESSENCE about the atmosphere of a live show.

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.

Another great singer is going to Hollywood.