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Matt Minton mminton@variety.com Martha Luttrell, a talent agent who represented a notable array of directors, actors, writers and musicians, died on Dec. 9 in Calabasas, Calif. She was 80.

Martha Luttrell, a veteran talent agent whose clients ranged from Susan Sarandon and Martin Campbell to Julie Taymor, Sam Shepard and Waylon Jennings and also worked with Mike Nichols and Bill Robinson, died Sunday of pancreatic cancer in Calabasas, CA. She was 80.

Beyond studying the Civil War and exhibiting oral proficiency in Italian, one LSU student spent this year scribbling his name on more than just the back of desks. Timothy Wayne, an up-and-coming country music artist, followed in the footsteps of his uncle, country music legend Tim McGraw, and signed his first major record deal with UMG and Capitol Records. "I always wanted to do it," Wayne told Fox News Digital.

Willie Nelson has paid tribute to his “great friend” and former Highwaymen bandmate Kris Kristofferson, saying he “hated to lose him”.The country legend died on September 28 at the age of 88, four years after announcing his retirement from the entertainment industry. Known for songs like ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ and ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’, he was also a celebrated actor, starring in films including A Star Is Born and Heaven’s Gate.Kristofferson was also a founding member of the influential outlaw country supergroup The Highwaymen, alongside Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, who released three albums between 1985 and 1995.In an interview with Associated Press, Nelson said: “He was a great songwriter. He left a lot of fantastic songs around for the rest of us to sing, for as long as we’re here.

Elvis Costello has announced a new boxset and has shared a cover of country classic ‘Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line’ – check it out below.The song was written by Jimmy Bryant and recorded by Waylon Jennings in 1968, reaching Number Two on the US Hot Country Songs chart. It has subsequently been covered by artists including Linda Ronstadt and Hank Williams Jr, and now Costello has released his own version.The recording was captured live at the Royal Albert Hall in London when Costello played a six-date residency at the venue in early 1987.

Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88.Kristofferson’s death was confirmed by his family, who said in a statement on social media: “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home. We’re all so blessed for our time with him.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Here’s one cake that didn’t get left out too long in the rain: the eternal pop pastry that is “MacArthur Park.” The song’s epic length and unusual structure haven’t kept it from turning into a decades-spanning perennial, one that is just finding yet another new life as a result of its extensive use in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which scores a full-on movie-musical climax with actor-singer Richard Harris‘ original 1968 version before switching to Donna Summer’s disco remake for the end credits. Jimmy Webb is one of the indisputably greatest songwriters of all time, known for undying classics like “Wichita Lineman,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Galveston” and “Highwayman.” “MacArthur Park” is undoubtedly his most polarizing song, but that could be part of the reason for its shelf life, against all odds.

Hugh Jackman form a dynamic duo in Deadpool & Wolverine.Set six years after events in Deadpool 2, the film sees Wade Wilson (Reynolds) reluctantly pulled out of retirement by the Time Variance Authority for a new mission to save the universe with Wolverine (Jackman).Directed by Shawn Levy (Free Guy, Stranger Things), the superhero sequel is the first Deadpool film set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, after 20th Century Fox was acquired by Disney.Other cast members include Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Paradox, while Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, and Karan Soni reprise their roles from previous Deadpool outings.The film’s score is by Rob Simonsen, whose previous credits include 500 Days Of Summer, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and The Whale.He previously collaborated with director Shawn Levy on the 2022 film The Adam Project, which also starred Ryan Reynolds.Along with the score, Deadpool & Wolverine has a soundtrack album filled with songs by other artists, including tracks by Avril Lavigne and Fergie.You can check out all the album’s full tracklist below.‘Only You (And You Alone)’ – The Platters‘Bye Bye Bye’ – NSYNC‘Angel Of The Morning’ – Merrilee Rush & The Turnabouts‘SLASH’ – Stray Kids‘Glamorous’ – Fergie‘Iris’ – Goo Goo Dolls‘The Power Of Love’ – Huey Lewis & The News‘I’m A Ramblin’ Man’ – Waylon Jennings‘You Belong To Me’ – Patsy Cline feat. The Jordanaires‘The Lady In Red’ – Chris de Burgh‘I’m With You’ – Avril Lavigne‘The Greatest Show’ – Zac Efron, Zendaya, Hugh Jackman, Keala Settle and The Greatest Showman Ensemble‘You’re The One That I Want’ – Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ – Jimmy Durante‘Make Me Lose Control’ – Eric Carmen‘You’re All I

Marvel has revealed the Deadpool & Wolverine soundtrack, featuring songs by the likes of Green Day, Stray Kids and Avril Lavigne – check out the full tracklist below.The superhero film is set to be released in cinemas worldwide next Friday (July 26). Following on from Deadpool 2 (2018), the sequel was co-written by Ryan Reynolds, who reprises his role as the regenerative antihero alongside Hugh Jackman as the mutant X-Men figure.READ MORE:‘Deadpool 2’ – review: a near perfect packageDeadpool & Wolverine will see both titular characters finally integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it serves as the latest entry in ‘Phase Five’ of the saga, following 2023’s The Marvels.The official soundtrack is comprised of 18 tracks, including Green Day’s 1997 single ‘Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)’, Stray Kids’ upcoming original song ‘Slash’ and Avril Lavigne’s 2002 ballad ‘I’m With You’.There are ’00s pop hits from *NSYNC (‘Bye Bye Bye’) and Fergie (‘Glamorous’) too, as well as classic guitar tunes by Huey Lewis & The News (‘The Power Of Love’) and Goo Goo Dolls (‘Iris’).Additionally, star Jackman appears on the tracklist with ‘The Greatest Show’ from his 2017 musical The Greatest Showman. It features on the album before Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta’s ‘You’re The One That I Want’ from Grease (1978).Pre-order the vinyl edition here, and see the announcement post below.A post shared by Marvel Studios (@marvelstudios)1. ‘Only You (And You Alone)’ – The Platters2. ‘Bye Bye Bye’ – *NSYNC3. ‘Angel Of The Morning’ – Merrilee Rush & The Turnabouts4. ‘Slash’ – Stray Kids5. ‘Glamorous’ – Fergie6. ‘Iris’ – The Goo Goo Dolls7. ‘The Power Of Love’ – Huey Lewis & The News8. ‘I’m A Ramblin’ Man’ – Waylon Jennings9. ‘You Belong

Drea de Matteo’s kids know exactly what she does to pay the bills nowadays — and one is NOT a fan! However, the hot momma refuses to let her kid’s qualms over her work stop her anytime soon!

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Mandy Moore stars in a new Audible podcast series as Sue Brewer, the unsung hero of the outlaw country music movement whose home became the epicenter of the scene in 1960s Nashville. Moore — singer, songwriter, producer and actor (“This Is Us”) — leads the cast of “The Boar’s Nest: Sue Brewer and the Birth of Outlaw Country Music,” a scripted podcast from Fresh Produce Media for Audible.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Charley Crockett is known as one of the modern kings of country traditionalism, following in the footsteps of his heroes, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, the latter of whom is a pal and collaborator. And Crockett’s forthcoming album, the just-announced “$10 Cowboy” (due out April 26), offers plenty to chew on for fans of steel guitar-driven honky-tonk music.

“I didn’t really know much about the making of the song,” admits The Greatest Night in Pop director Bao Nguyen of 1985’s star-studded Ethiopian famine relief hit “We Are the World.” “You just make these assumptions about how things are made because it just happens. But when you think now of 46 great artists getting together to make that, it would be really impossible for that to happen now.”

Justin Timberlake has announced a free show in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.The singer shared the news on social media, where he will perform at the Orpheum Theatre on January 19.“Tickets are free but space is limited,” the former *NSYNC singer captioned the post. Tickets are on sale now and will be available until January 15 – get yours here.The announcement follows the news that Timberlake had wiped his social media accounts, sparking rumours that new music was on the way.

Coatbridge community music club 50rpm is returning after the festive break with a note-perfect symphony of extensive gigs.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic There are quite a few things Jessi Colter, of “I’m Not Lisa” fame, is not — besides Lisa. The country music veteran laughs at the idea that she is an “outlaw queen,” even though one of her claims to fame is being one of the four participants included on the trending-setting 1976 album “Wanted! The Outlaws,” along with her husband Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Tompall Glaser.

WME has signed the Estate of Nigerian bandleader, composer, political activist and Afrobeat creator Fela Kuti for management worldwide under its WME Legends division.

John Corbett won over audiences playing Aidan Shaw, the down-to-earth boyfriend of Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw on "Sex and the City," and fans were ecstatic when he returned for the second season of "And Just Like That…" Before he became an actor, Corbett grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia, with his mother and stepfather. While there, he got his first taste of the entertainment world helping out at his uncle’s club, where he first became interested in guitar. He watched country greats like Buck Owens and Waylon Jennings perform, and eventually his mom bought him his first guitar.

Keith Urban is revealing the secret to his successful relationship. Urban and actress Nicole Kidman have been married for 17 years, but during an interview with Fox News Digital ahead of the ACM Awards, the singer shared it is not always easy managing his career with his personal life. The rule that works for them? "It’s always family first." "It's balanced, so it means it goes out of balance sometimes, and we just put it back in balance," Urban said.

Country music legend Tanya Tucker has been enjoying a career resurgence of late, a phenomenon due not only to her talent but also to the efforts of a fellow country superstar, Brandi Carlile. 

Buddy Holly in American rock band The Crickets, has died aged 82. The drummer, who is credited with co-writing hits including “That’ll Be the Day” and “Peggy Sue”, died on Monday 22 August. His death was announced on the official Buddy Holly Facebook page, with a statement paying tribute to Allison as a “musician ahead of his time”.