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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Screenwriter Talks About Tom Cruise Playing Iron Man
This post contains spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Marvel‘s highly anticipated masterpiece Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has several highlights in the movie, one of which features a long-awaited appearance of the Illuminati. In the comics, the Illuminati is a secret society group of superheroes composed of Professor X, Doctor Strange, Iron Man, Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), Black Bolt, and Namor. A lot of familiar faces were seen during the latest Doctor Strange movie. With the endless possibilities of the multiverse, theories and rumors have flowed all over the internet. Fans have predicted who would make an appearance in the sequel. Fans were right about Patrick Stewart’s appearance as an alternate Professor X but wrong about Tom Cruise pl...
Benedict Cumberbatch Reveals How Turning Down ‘Thor’ Villain Role Led to Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch recently sat down with BBC Radio 1 to discuss his titular role in Marvel‘s latest film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The Sorcerer Supreme reveals that Marvel initially recruited him for a different part of the universe. He was first offered the role of the villain Malekith in the 2013 Thor sequel, The Dark World. The surgeon turned sorcerer ultimately passed on the role which later led to him becoming Doctor Strange. Cumberbatch breaks down how this happened in the interview recalling, “[The Doctor Strange role] happened as an idea muted after, funnily enough, another little dance I did for another character in the MCU, a very brief character. I was bold enough to say, ‘I’m really flattered to be invited to the party, but I’d rather hold out for somethi...
Lorde Launches New Sonos Radio Station: Listen
Lorde has launched a new artist-curated station on Sonos Radio called Solarsystym. It features selections from Lorde, as well as clips of the New Zealand singer looking back at her life and career, from her teenage years and early career to the present day, and the moments and artists that inspired her. Listen to a station sample on Mixcloud below. In a statement about the new station, Lorde said: Solarsystym is like stepping into my brain, giving listeners a front row seat to the songs that have meant a ton to me and my life. It is a collection of forms, gravitationally bound, a handful of planets, dozens, more dwarf planets, and countless little rocks. All reflecting light from a sun. These are the forms that have altered my course for better. Artists that have launched Sonos Radio...
Florence and the Machine Performs, Chats, Sings “Margaritaville” With Jimmy Buffett on Fallon: Watch
Florence and the Machine stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon yesterday to perform “My Love” from new LP Dance Fever. Before that, she made a surprise appearance to sing Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville” with the man himself, and sat down for an interview with Jimmy Fallon. Watch clips below, skipping to the 6:35 mark to see the “Margaritaville” cover. In the chat, Florence Welch discussed manifesting her Florence and the Machine identity through her childhood fascinations with “Rogue from X-Men, a Victorian ghost, and, like, mermaids,” adding, “I wonder if one day I’ll wake up and I’m back in my childhood bed.” She went on to discuss auditioning for her first gig in a nightclub bathroom. Dance Fever, out tomorrow (May 13), follows Florence and the Machine’s 2018 album High as ...
The Shins Announce Oh, Inverted World 21st Birthday Tour
The Shins’ 2001 debut album Oh, Inverted World is celebrating its 21st anniversary this summer. To mark the occasion, the Shins will play the album front-to-back on a special 21st birthday tour. It takes place across North America from July to September. Find those dates, and check out the album’s birthday cake, below. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Shins: Oh, Inverted World 21st Birthday Tour The Shins: 07-12 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield ^07-15 Sacramento, CA – Memorial Auditorium ^07-16 Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery ^07-22 Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas ^07-23 San Diego, CA – San Di...
Kendrick Lamar Releases New Album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers: Listen and Read the Full Credits
In the years since he released Damn., Lamar has appeared on songs by Busta Rhymes, Terrace Martin, Sir, and Anderson .Paak. He helmed Black Panther: The Album, the soundtrack to Ryan Coogler’s Marvel blockbuster, and released the Grammy-nominated “All the Stars” with SZA. In March 2020, Lamar and Dave Free launched pgLang, a “multi-lingual, at service company” that creates multimedia content for high-end brands. “Family Ties,” Lamar’s 2021 collaboration with his cousin and protégé, Baby Keem, went on to win the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. Lamar joined Keem onstage to perform the song and another collaboration, “Vent,” at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last month. After joining a bumper-edition Super Bowl halftime show in February, Lamar is set to headline both...
Nintendo Switch’s ‘Mario Strikers: Battle League’ Latest Trailer Offers Gameplay Overview
Following the initial announcement for the return of the Mario Strikers soccer series which was first introduced on GameCube back in 2005, Nintendo now releases a second trailer offering an overview of the new gameplay, characters, gear, and clubs. The new trailer teases in-match items, a team tackle function that propels teammates forward, unique hyper strike shots, and the signature specs of the different characters with categories that include strength, speed, shooting, passing, and technique. The game supports up to eight players on the Joy-Cons and online competitive Strikers Clubs can enlist a total of 20 players. Club uniforms and home stadium designs can both be customized. Nintendo describes the upcoming title below: “Introducing Strike, a 5-on-5, soccer-like sport with no rules—d...
Bethesda Delays ‘Starfield’ and ‘Redfall’ to 2023
Following in a long line of delays across the gaming industry, Bethesda has now announced that both Starfield and Redfall will also be delayed. The space-exploring sci-fi open-world title was originally slated to arrive on November 11 while the vampire shooter was meant to be released this summer, but both games have now been delayed to the first half of 2023. No new dates have been provided for either of them except for the new release window, but Bethesda says the delay is necessary in order for both Arkane Austin and Bethesda Game Studios to ensure the best possible gaming experience for fans. “We’ve made the decision to delay the launches of Redfall and Starfield to the first half of 2023,” a statement reads from the developer. “The teams at Arkane Austin (Redfall) and Bethes...
The ‘Dead Space’ Remake Finally Has a Release Date
After teasing the project for months, EA has finally announced a release date for the upcoming Dead Space remake. The game is currently under development by the publisher’s Motive Studios, which has taken the first installment of the original franchise and updated it for current-gen consoles and computer hardware. While its audio, visuals and even gameplay will be enhanced, the developer vows to remain “true to the original game’s thrilling vision.” As for those who may have missed the original title from 2008, Dead Space follows engineer Isaac Clarke and his fight for survival on board the USG Ishimura, a massive mining starship that he was on a routine mission to repair. Stranded, Clarke finds himself confronted by terrifying monsters known as Necromorphs, fighting his way...
Hulu to Livestream 2022 and 2023 Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festivals
Hulu is officially the streaming home of the 2022 and 2023 editions of Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits music festivals. An extension of its partnership with Live Nation, Hulu is now the first and only platform to hold the streaming rights to C3 Presents’ biggest trio of music festival. Hulu SVOD subscribers can watch select performances from all three festivals at no additional cost, along with special footage and behind-the-scenes clips. Each festival’s Friday through Sunday dates will feature two different live feeds, while the Thursday sets of Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza will feature one. “Hulu and Live Nation are both committed to delivering exceptional entertainment to fans, so we are thrilled to be collaborating with them, again, as we expand our offering to in...
Ari Fletcher Responds To Critics Over Allegedly Bringing Son To Club
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Ari Fletcher doesn’t play when it comes to her child and critics learned after the influencer took to social media to refute claims that her recent celebration that featured her son was at a club. After a petition was launched on Change.org to give Herbo full custody of their young son, Fletcher took to Instagram Live to clap back at those who are questioning her parenting. The issue started after the influencer/entrepreneur decided to throw herself a private party. It didn’t take long for video clips from the invite-only night to begin circulating, with one particular video standing out to fans, which featured Ari twerking while 3-year-old Yosohn was enjoying himself in the background. While some saw this as harmless, others wer...
CBS Renews Queen Latifah’s ‘The Equalizer’ for Seasons 3 and 4
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty The Equalizer has officially been renewed for the next two seasons. According to Variety, the hit show has been renewed for Season 3 and Season 4 at CBS. The network announced that decision was an easy one after “The Equalizer” reportedly averaged 9.5 million viewers per episode. “’The Equalizer’ continues to pack a powerful punch on Sunday nights, and we’re thrilled to have it back for two more seasons,” senior executive vice president of programming at CBS Entertainment Thom Sherman, said in a statement. “The success of ‘The Equalizer’ is due to the sum of its parts – an outstanding cast led by the superb Queen Latifah, plus the exceptional creative team that has continued to evolve their storytelling with a compelling mix...
