'The Black Phone 2' Cast Revealed - 4 Stars Returning, 1 Star Exits & 1 Stars Says They Would Love to Return

Donald Trump said that his campaign has agreed to participate in a vice presidential debate — but on Fox News.

Les Savy Fav frontman Tim Harrington has spoken to NME about the band’s return to recording with their new album ‘OUI LSF’, their first in 14 years – and how it was shaped by his bipolar diagnosis.The New York veterans’ sixth LP comes following an extended hiatus, that saw Harrington turn his hand to writing children’s books and getting a “jobby” job as a creative director, while bassist Syd Butler and guitarist Seth Jabour joined the 8G Band (house musicians on the talk show Late Night With Seth Myers), drummer Harrison Haynes focussed on fine art, and guitarist Andrew Reuland worked in film and television as a writer and editor.Harrison, however, alo endured “a rough period with mental health” after being diagnosed with bipolar during the time between Les Savy Fav albums.“I hear a lot of creative people, when they talk about mental health and getting it together and finally getting on meds, they’re like, ‘Oh, [the creativity] is gone, I can’t find it.’ For me, I had to come to the realisation that it’s always there. I’m always me.

previously responded to abuse from her TV appearances in February this year.In December 2023, Jones, who has cerebral palsy, said that she was “lying low” after having received abuse following her appearance of The Big Fat Quiz of the Year. The comedian was a panellist on the year-end Channel 4 quiz on Boxing Day alongside Katherine Ryan, Mo Gilligan, Richard Ayoade, Mel Giedroyc and Kevin Bridges.Speaking to The Guardian about the incident, Jones shared: “I’d be lying if I said it didn’t upset me, but luckily, I am surrounded by such a strong network of brilliant friends, family, colleagues who support me.”“Do I need a thick skin? Yes, I bloody do.

Hard to believe it has been 44 years since Paul Schrader and star Richard Gere last worked together on 1980’s seminal American Gigolo, a film that became not just a keystone in Gere’s celebrated career but also one for one Schrader’s as one of his earliest directorial credits. Of course he has written some of the great screenplays, particularly in his collaborations with Martin Scorsese on Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ and Taxi Driver. But it is what interests him now a half century later as a writer-director that continues to fascinate.

Paramount Global’s EVP, Chief Communications and Corporate Marketing Officer Julia Phelps will leave the company at the end of May.

Billie Eilish has revealed that her new album was almost named after a legendary quote from The Office.The singer released her third studio album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft‘ today (May 17). In an interview with Rolling Stone, Eilish revealed that before landing on the official title of the album – which was taken from what she misheard as the name of a Logic Pro synth – she nearly named it ‘Patheticville’ from a scene in The Office.The term is used by the character Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling) in the third season of the US TV series when she and the rest of the crew from the show are making fun of a speech given by Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) at Dunder Mifflin’s “beach games.”“I thought it was patheticville.

Emily Blunt has been revealed to be behind the ‘documentary’ about Jim and Pam in the US version of The Office.On the Office Ladies podcast, where John Krasinski (who plays Jim) was a guest on May 15, Pam actress Jenna Fischer unveiled Blunt as the mastermind behind Jim surprising Pam with footage of their relationship from The Office‘s fictional documentary team.Fischer said that Krasinski suggested the idea that would “bring [Jim and Pam] back together” as the show ended, all thanks to his wife Emily Blunt. “I remember saying, ‘Greg [Daniels], we have to reveal what is in the teapot note before we end this show.

Billie Eilish has shared a brand new feel-good video for her song ‘LUNCH’. Check it out below.The ‘Bad Guy’ singer previously previewed the track at Coachella during a secret DJ set at the festival.

Mystery Jets’ Blaine Harrison has said he has “huge respect” for those boycotting The Great Escape, but insists there is “no shade on those who haven’t”.The 2024 edition of the event – which showcases new and rising artists – is currently taking place across various music venues in Brighton until Saturday (May 18).The Great Escape is sponsored by Barclays, which has been a source of controversy amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.Harrison has weighed in on the topic now, writing in a lengthy social media post: “Huge respect for the 100+ artists who have pulled out of The Great Escape in Brighton this weekend on the grounds of its sponsorship by Barclaycard, who are actively supporting the genocide and horrific war crimes in Gaza by investing in companies supplying arms to Israel.”As The Great Escape kicks off in Brighton today, huge respect for the 100+ artists who have pulled out due to the sponsorship by barclaycard. But no shade on those that haven’t.

Chris Pratt has paid tribute to his Guardians of the Galaxy stunt double Tony McFarr, who died aged 47 on May 13. No cause of death has been given.McFarr passed away at his home in Orlando, Florida; according to TMZ, his mother Donna reported that toxicology reports for his death were still pending. He acted as Pratt’s stunt double for both the Guardians franchise and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.Pratt announced the news of McFarr’s death on Instagram stories, writing on May 16: “Devastated to hear about the loss of my friend and former stunt double Tony McFarr.”“We did several movies together,” Pratt continued.

Shellac have just released their final album ‘To All Trains’, nine days after the band’s lead guitarist Steve Albini passed away.The legendary record producer, or audio engineer as he preferred to be described, was the mastermind behind iconic albums such as Nirvana‘s ‘In Utero‘, Pixies’ ‘Surfer Rosa’ and Manic Street Preachers‘ ‘Journal For Plague Lovers’. He died on May 8 of a heart attack while at Electronic Audio, his recording studio in Chicago.He also had a highly influential and accomplished recording career, notably as part of the bands Big Black (1981-1987) and Shellac, a noise rock and hardcore band that had been together since 1992.Their new album is their first in 10 years, and was first announced in March.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Season 3, Part 1 of Bridgerton.

Dabney Coleman, an Emmy winner whose six-decade career included a sterling run of hit movies in the ’80s such as 9 to 5, On Golden Pond and Tootsie and whose TV work included ranges from Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman to Buffalo Bill to Yellowstone, has died, according to TMZ. He was 92.

Dead & Company opened their residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere last night with an epic visual feast that drew on 60 years of history.The band – who are made up of Grateful Dead‘s Bob Weir and Mickey Hart alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti and Jay Lane – announced the run of shows at the venue in February, teasing it with a video of Grateful Dead’s ‘Steal Your Face’ logo being projected onto the outer sphere of the cutting-edge new arena.The opening night of the run took place yesterday (May 16), with three shows a week now scheduled up until the residency ends on July 13.In a set that ran through 19 tracks and over three hours, the band made use of the state-of-the-art technology in the venue to project familiar imagery and characters from the Grateful Dead’s history onto the giant LED screens, including the skull and roses and the dancing bears.In front of the 240-foot screens, the band rounded out the show with an extended jam of the Dead’s ‘Hell in a Bucket’, followed by covers of Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ and ‘Not Fade Away’, made famous by The Rolling Stones.Check out fan-captured footage of the show’s spectacular visuals below:‘Feel Like a Stranger’‘Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo’‘Jack Straw’ ‘Bird Song’‘Me and My Uncle’‘Brown-Eyed Women’ ‘Cold Rain and Snow’‘Uncle John’s Band’‘Help On the Way’‘Slipknot!’‘Franklin’s Tower’‘He’s Gone’‘Drums’ ‘Space’‘Standing On the Moon’‘St. Stephen’‘Hell In a Bucket’‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’‘Not Fade Away’Kreutzman has said of the shows: “Historically, it was always a psychedelic circus when the Grateful Dead pulled into Las Vegas.

Diddy attacking his former partner Cassie in 2016 has surfaced following his ongoing sexual assault allegations.Diddy – real name Sean Combs – is currently facing a series of ongoing investigations regarding alleged sex trafficking, sexual assault and harassment. The rapper’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided in March, seemingly in connection with the accusations.Back in November, the rap mogul’s ex-girlfriend Cassie – real name Cassandra Ventura – filed a lawsuit in federal court against Diddy, accusing him of rape and physical abuse (per The New York Times).

Babes by Pamela Adlon, co-written and starring Ilana Glazer, debuts in limited release with films by Hang Song-soo and Bertrand Bonello and docs on a controversial Venice Biennale, ground-breaking female clerics, and the Blue Angels Navy Squadron. A trio of festival favorites expand. While eyes now are on fare at Cannes — where Neon has been making high-profile moves — each week Stateside remains a test of indie film’s theatrical boundaries in a post-Covid, streaming-centric marketplace.

EXCLUSIVE: More ensemble drama series are reducing the number of episodes cast members are in as a way to save money. The series regulars on CBS‘ FBI and FBI: Most Wanted will have their minimum guarantees trimmed by 2 episodes next season, Deadline has learned. The third FBI series, FBI: International, is not impacted, I hear. Reps for FBI producers Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television declined comment.

Kathleen Hanna has spoken to NME about her brand new memoir Rebel Girl: My Life As A Feminist Punk – tackling her life and experiences with the riot grrrl movement, Fugazi and Courtney Love. Having risen to fame fronting the legendary punk band Bikini Kill – who pioneered the riot grrrl movement with their fiery lyrics and electrifying live performances – Hanna worked to make the punk scene a safe and inclusive space for women. Upon the band’s breakup, Hanna went on to front seminal bands Le Tigre and The Julie Ruin.Rebel Girl: My Life As A Feminist Punk – released this week – provides an in-depth look into the story of Hanna’s tumultuous childhood and the realities of being a feminist on the frontlines of the male-dominated punk scene; facing violence and antagonism that threatened at every turn.“I did an interview with Sarah Marcus, who wrote the book Girls To The Front and when I was telling her about some of the stuff, she was shocked,” Hanna told NME.

Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders has revealed that he has a “weird” version of ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’ that has never been released.In a new interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, the musician was reflecting on the band’s 2013 album AM, as part of the channel’s series 100 Best Albums.“There is a weird version that I’ve got somewhere of ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’ that sounds a bit like ‘R U Mine’,” Helders said. “It is really fun to listen to but it just wouldn’t have worked.”“I think once [frontman Alex Turner] is done with something, he really has to feel like he can move on to the next thing, because he has given everything to that moment and there’s nothing left after that, I don’t think.”‘R U Mine’ had been released in early 2012 and saw the band embrace a more raucous, rock-oriented sound.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Memo to anyone who “isn’t really into the Dead” but has been cajoled by a friend or loved one into attending an upcoming Dead & Company concert, as a plus-one: Your chances of enjoying the show just went up by approximately 10,000%. Let’s not stop there, though.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic Straying from the hotheaded “Taxi Driver” style that has dominated much of his career, Paul Schrader pays ruminative and respectful tribute to his late friend, novelist Russell Banks, who gave the writer-director the raw material for one of his best films, “Affliction” — and now, for one of his best films in years. Adapted from Banks’ “Foregone” (and given the title the author told Schrader he wanted for the book), “Oh, Canada” presents a dying artist’s final testimony as a multifaceted film-within-a-film, honoring Banks while also revealing so many of Schrader’s own thoughts on mortality.