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Mero Speaks on End of ‘Desus & Mero’: “Everybody Grows”
The Kid Mero has addressed the end of the favorite Desus & Mero show, stating that he and Desus Nice just want to start doing different things apart. In a recent interview with WFAN, Mero told host Keith McPherson that what happened is “just natural progression,” continuing, “It’s like we said on the podcast, ‘It’s Hollywood, baby.’ You develop strengths and things that you want to explore and do. And then things just happen naturally. It’s like Spike Jonze said on the ‘Viceland’ show, ‘Everything is finite.’ What’s the corny cliche? Don’t be sad that it’s gone. Be happy that you experienced it.” He further explained that their split was bound to happen as they’ve been known as “Desus and Mero” for such a long time. “Everybody grows,” he said. “I’m sure D’s got his things that he wants...
Kevin Feige Confirms Spider-Man and Daredevil Will Help Expand Marvel’s “Street-Level” Superheroes
Fans of Tom Holland and Charlie Cox will be delighted to learn that there’s still plenty in store for the two actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After confirming a brand new series for Cox’s Daredevil during this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige revealed that both the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen and Holland’s beloved Spider-Man will be joining the MCU’s upcoming “street-level” superheroes, hopefully for more to come. “We’ve got the street-level with the announcement of Daredevil and of course, Spidey going into the street-level heroes,” Feige told MTV’s Josh Horowitz. Holland and Cox aside, it also seems like the rumors of The Gray Man star Ryan Gosling joining the multiverse may soon be coming true as well. Asked about the actor, Feige noted the...
Take a First Look at Brendan Fraser as a 600-Pound Man for A24 Film ‘The Whale’
A24 has shared a first look at Brendan Fraser in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming film, The Whale. Based on Samuel D. Hunter’s 2012 drama play of the same name, the image sees Fraser as Charlie, a 600-pound man who is attempting to reconnect with his 17-year-old daughter after he left their family to be with his gay partner who has died, and the grief of the death and his guilt led him to binge eat. Joining Fraser in the cast are Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton and Ty Simpkins. In June 2021, Fraser revealed to Newsweek that his role of Charlie required a lot of prosthetics and makeup. “The wardrobe and costume was extensive, seamless, cumbersome,” he explained. “This is certainly far removed from anything I’ve ever done but not to be coy, I haven’t seen any of it yet...
Joaquin Phoenix Bumps Payout From $4.5 Million USD to $20 Million USD for ‘Joker’ Sequel
After winning an Academy Award for his role as Arthur Fleck in Todd Phillips‘ Joker, Joaquin Phoenix is now set to make more than four times as much for the upcoming sequel Joker: Folie à Deux. According to new reports, the critically acclaimed actor is set to take home a whopping $20 million USD for reprising his role as the titular character in the franchise’s second installment. For context, Phoenix made $4.5 million USD for the first film, meaning his payout has now risen by more than 400%. While plot details remain scarce for the sequel for now, Lady Gaga has been tied to the project, rumored to be portraying Joker’s sidekick and love interest Harley Quinn. Phillips had previously worked with Gaga during 2018’s version of A Star is Born. Given her musical talents, there...
How to Get Tickets to Adele’s Las Vegas Residency
Adele has rebooked her “Weekends with Adele” Las Vegas residency and tickets are sure to be incredibly in-demand after her much-anticipated stage return was postponed in January. In a statement shared via Instagram, the 30 singer-songwriter announced the new run saying: “Words can’t explain how ecstatic I am to finally be able to announce these rescheduled shows. I truly was heartbroken to have to cancel them. But after what feels like an eternity of figuring out logistics for the show that I really want to deliver, and knowing it can happen, I’m more excited than ever! Now I know for some of you it was a horrible decision on my part, and I will always be sorry for that, but I promise you it was the right one. To be with you in such an intimate space every week has been what I’ve most been...
Live Nation Offering 4 Tickets for $80 All-In Package for Thousands of Summer Concerts
Live Nation is offering an all-in package of four tickets for $80 as part of its Summer’s Live promotion. The deal is good for thousands of shows taking place in amphitheaters and clubs across the US this summer. That includes upcoming concerts headlined by The Killers, Brandi Carlile, Demi Lovato, Jane’s Addiction with Smashing Pumpkins, Wu-Tang Clan and Nas, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Black Keys, Korn and Evanesence, Death Cab For Cutie, Bauhaus, Crowded House, Incubus featuring Sublime with Rome, Lamb of God, Mudvayne, Tenacious D, The War on Drugs, The Gaslight Anthem, Courtney Barnett, and L7. The promotion also applies to Willie Nelson’s “Outlaw Music Festival,” Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker’s “The Wild Hearts Tour,” and Peter Hook’s “Joy Division: A Celebration.” Plus, ...
How to Get Tickets to Chris Distefano’s 2022 Tour
Comedian Chris Distefano has announced his “Right Intention, Wrong Move” tour for fall 2022, and coming on the heels of his latest Netflix special Speshy Weshy, it will be the right decision to grab tickets early. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Chris Distefano’s Next Tour? The 18-city “Right Intention, Wrong Move” tour kicks off in Tarrytown, New York on September 18th. He jets to the Midwest for shows in Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis in early October, then after a few weeks’ break, relaunches in Baltimore on October 27th. He closes out the month with two sets at The Fillmore Philadelphia on October 28th and a stop in Montclair, New Jersey on October 29th. Advertisement Related Video Distefano will deliver a total of four sets in Toro...
Brendan Fraser Is a 600-Pound Man in First Look at Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale
Brendan Fraser is definitely going to make us cry in The Whale, Darren Aronofsky’s new film for A24. The movie will premiere at the Venice Film Festival August 31st to September 10th, and the first look photo reveals a haunted look in Fraser’s eyes to accompany his transformation into a 600-pound man. Based on the award-winning play by Samuel D. Hunter, The Whale tells the story of a morbidly obese recluse attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughter. He had abandoned his wife and family to live with another gay man, but after his partner’s death, his grief drove him to compulsive eating. “Adapting my play into a screenplay has been a real labor of love for me,” Hunter said to Deadline last year. “This story is deeply personal and I’m very thankful it will have t...
Live Nation’s “Summer’s Live” Offers Four Tickets for $80 USD to Shows of Wu-Tang Clan x Nas, Three 6 Mafia and More
Live Nation latest Summer’s Live offer is packaging four tickets for $80 USD, allowing fans to pick from thousands of concerts that are taking place this summer. The shows included in the promotion range from shows of Wu-Tang Clan with Nas for their “NY State of Mind” tour, Three 6 Mafia, Logic with Wiz Khalifa for their joint “Vinyl Verse” tour, Blxst, JPEGMAFIA and more. Fans will also be offered discounted tickets to catch the likes of Denzel Curry, King Princess, John Mulaney and Chris Rock to name a few. Fans can purchase their tickets until August 9 on the Live Nation website, where they can also check out the full list of shows. Outdoor shows + friends = best memories✨ Right now, you can get 4 tickets for $80 all-in to the hottest concerts! Details https://t.co/E7m2LHoPIJ #Su...
Blockchain Streaming Platform Audius Victim of $6M Hack
Audius, a blockchain-based streaming service, announced over the weekend that a hacker managed to steal and sell millions of dollars worth of AUDIO tokens from the platform. The hacker was able to find and exploit a bug in Audius’ smart contract — the code that allows decentralized platforms to function without intermediaries. Other companies have been hit in a similar fashion: The blockchain security firm Beosin recently estimated that close to $2 billion has been lost to hacking incidents in the first half of 2022. “The most common hacking techniques continue to be contract vulnerability exploitation and flash loans,” Beosin noted. On Saturday, Audius tweeted that it was looking into “reports of an unauthorized transfer… from the community treasury.” The following day, the company publis...
Self-Described R. Kelly Manager Pleads Guilty to Stalking
A self-described manager and adviser to R. Kelly pleaded guilty Tuesday (July 26) to an interstate stalking charge, less than a week after he was convicted of making a phone threat that gunfire was about to occur in a Manhattan theater where a documentary about the singer was about to be shown. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Donnell Russell, 47, of Chicago, entered the plea in Brooklyn federal court. U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said Russell used threats, harassment and intimidation to silence one of Kelly’s sexual abuse victims. Kelly, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison last month, was convicted last year of racketeering and sex trafficking. Peace said in a statement that Russell sent threatening messages to the woman and her mother...
Oxford High Student Gives Performance to ‘Remember’ on ‘AGT’: Watch
Michigan has a generations-long reputation for pumping out automobiles, winning sports teams, and top-notch artists. Ava Swiss is hopeful to be remembered as one of the state’s finest singers. The 18-year-old from Oxford, about 30 miles north of Detroit, gave it her best when she stopped by the America’s Got Talent. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For her audition, the teen chose something for everyone to remember her by – a cover of Lauren Daigle’s “Remember.” And a horror story. The song has a deeper meaning for the youngster. Last November, Swiss and her brother were among the student body when a mass shooting occurred at Oxford High School. Four students lost their lives that day, seven others were injured. “It’s been hard,” she exp...
