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Lady Gaga Becomes Mrs. Gucci in First ‘House of Gucci’ Trailer
Reggiani, then Maurizio’s wife, was convicted of orchestrating Guccio Gucci’s grandson’s death after he had an affair. She spent 18 years in prison, where she became known as the “Black Widow.” She was released in 2016. The Ridley Scott drama is based on the 2001 book, The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed, written by Sara Gay Forden, which used the murder to delve into the complex history of the famous family, complete with infighting, corporate intrigue and plenty of money. “This project has long been a labor of love for both Ridley and me,” said Giannina Scott, who will produce the film alongside her husband under their Scott Free banner. “The story is so epic, the stakes so high and the characters so richly drawn.” MGM’s film chairman Michael De...
‘The Princess Diaries’ at 20: How a Perfect Pop Soundtrack Was Born
And like many great films that attain cult status, behind Princess Diaries is a great soundtrack. The music of The Princess Diaries was a product of its time, crafted following the height of boy bands and bubblegum pop. In 2001, the Billboard charts were led by R&B-tinged pop songs like the star-studded “Lady Marmalade,” Janet Jackson’s “All For You” and Destiny’s Child’s “Bootylicious.” Also, thanks to bands like The Strokes, there was an eruption of post-punk revivalists and a new wave of rock players gaining fame. Both the state of pop and the changing face of rock music would be integral to the music of The Princess Diaries. It was also a time when movie soundtracks, particularly for coming-of-age films, were celebrated. From Br...
In Demand: Why Justin Timberlake, Coldplay and More Call Federico Vindver For Cutting-Edge Production
The alienation he felt from his classmates during the day, however, was balanced somewhat by the acceptance he found playing nighttime gigs at Black churches and Latin clubs — gigs through which he learned to use technology to live-produce his one-man act (he had competed one year of computer science school back in Argentina when a hand injury prevented him from playing piano). “One day,” he says, “I realized I have more fun doing this than actually playing jazz.” Right after graduation, he signed on as a keyboardist and producer for Lauryn Hill and continued building up his portfolio with projects for Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Pitbull, Wisin, Marc Anthony, Leona Lewis and Joss Stone. Now, when artists like Kanye West, Mariah Carey and Nick Jonas “want to ge...
Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ Reaches 1 Billion YouTube Views: ‘That Is Mind-Blowing’
According to YouTube, the video that has become the source of one of the internet’s most beloved prank memes reached daily views of over 2.3 million on April 1. As part of the celebration of reaching the billion views milestone, Astley announced that he’s releasing a limited-edition (2,500) numbered and signed 7″ blue vinyl single. Back in February, Astley got a kick out of a cover of one of his other iconic songs, “Together Forever,” from The Voice coaches Blake Shelton, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. Check out Astley’s celebratory tweets and the original video (no rolling, we promise) below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins wit...
Billie Eilish’s 10 Best Songs
When Billie Eilish released her breakout hit “Ocean Eyes” at just 14, critics and fans were dumbfounded at the sheer possibility that a voice like that could come from a teenager — much less one with a persistently glazed stare, an aloof pout, and an affinity for clothing three sizes too large. Like the Taylor Swifts and Lordes before her, Eilish possessed a precocious talent that cemented her status in pop canon almost instantaneously. But what Eilish had from the start — that most of her fellow teen idols didn’t — was her arresting presence as both a performer and a personality. Often backed by eerie, industrial stage setups, she commanded rowdy live crowds with the ferocity of artists at least ten years her senior; meanwhile, her unfiltered social media persona only further solidified h...
Justin Bieber ‘So Proud’ of Simone Biles: ‘Sometimes Our No’s Are More Powerful Than Our Yes’s’
Bieber went on to liken Biles’ withdrawal to his decision in July 2017 to cancel his Purpose World Tour to focus on his mental health. “I’ve learned the more you appreciate your calling the more you want to protect your calling,” he wrote at the time. “Me taking this time right now is me saying I want to be SUSTAINABLE… so that I can be the man I want to be, the husband I eventually want to be, and the father I want to be.” In his new message to Biles, Bieber wrote: “People thought I was crazy for not finishing the purpose tour but it was the best thing I could have done for my mental health!! So proud of you @simonebiles.” USA Gymnastics said in a statement on Wednesday that Biles is withdrawing from Thursday’s all-around competition to focus on her mental he...
Camp Cope’s Georgia Maq Goes Pop with New Song “Someone Stranger”: Stream
Though Georgia Maq might be known as the ferocious vocalist of Aussie emo-punks Camp Cope, her solo debut, 2019’s Pleaser, swapped out her band’s scrappy DIY feel for polished synths and softer vocals. Today, Maq has released her latest single “Someone Stranger,” which sees her delving even further into full-fledged pop. With production handled by Melbourne electronic musician Alice Ivy, “Someone Stranger” is Maq’s shot at a true banger, sounding tailor-made for pop radio and foggy dance floors. The lyrics meditate on loneliness, and the role that dancing and nights out play in human connection. She channels Robyn with her arena-sized hooks: “I wander the halls of the nightclub/ And I’ll dance without anyone/ Touch my body, I feel something,” she sings, before a massive beat drop take...
Sugababes Share Remix of ‘Overload’: Stream It Now
One Touch will also contain the previously-released MNEK remix of “Run For Cover.” Comprised of founding members Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhán Donaghy, Sugababes would emerge as one of the U.K.’s most popular indie-pop outfits in the early-to-mid-noughts. “Overload” dropped in 2000 and peaked at No. 6, the first of what would become 18 Top 10s. The trio also snagged six U.K. No. 1s singles, including the hits “Freak Like Me,” “Round Round” and “Push The Button.” The group went through several lineup changes and went quiet after the release of their seventh album, 2010’s Sweet 7. Stream “Overload” (Metronomy vs Tatyana Remix) below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back ...
Britney Spears Files to Have Her Father Removed From Conservatorship
After being granted the right to hire her own lawyer earlier this month, Britney Spears is ramping up her efforts to end her conservatorship: On Monday, the singer’s new lawyer filed to have Spears’ father removed from the 13-year conservatorship, the New York Times reports. The petition was filed in Los Angeles probate court by Mathew S. Rosengart, a well-known Hollywood lawyer who recently took over to represent Britney in the ongoing #FreeBritney case. According to the Times, the filing also requests that Jason Rubin, a certified public accountant in California, be named the new conservator of Britney’s estate. Advertisement Related Video Declarations from Britney’s mother, Lynne, and the conservator of her person, Jodi Montgomery, are attached in support of Britney’s petition, accordin...
Justin Timberlake Reveals Why He Didn’t Take Lance Bass’ Call on ‘Celebrity’s’ Anniversary
The “SexyBack” later hopped into the comments section on Bass’ video post to explain why he didn’t pick up. “Once those babies show up… your unavailability will all make sense, bro,” he explained with three laughing-crying emojis. Responded Bass, who is expecting twins: “Touche!” After Timberlake’s response, Bass shared a video of himself on TikTok and Instagram Stories that showed him dancing. Over it, he wrote, “When JT finally responds to my text…” with a screengrab of the Trolls voice actor’s comment below. Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel welcomed their second child, Phineas, in 2020. Son Silas was born in 2015, three years after the couple married. Bass announced in June that he and husband Michael Tu...
Olivia Rodrigo Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of Her White House Visit
“Olivia Rodrigo and I agree on a lot of things, from Dr. Fauci’s status as an ‘absolute legend,’ to the need for young people to get vaccinated. Take a look behind the scenes at Olivia’s day here at the White House,” @potus captioned the clip. The video begins with Rodrigo’s exciting first hello with President Biden and her enthusiastic walk through the White House. Viewers can see her being shown where the Oval Office is, and get a glimpse at what it was like to be brought in for her briefing with White House press secretary Jen Psaki. “I was so nervous, but I think it went well,” Rodrigo comments on the press briefing. Later, following her sit-down with Dr. Fauci, Rodrigo says: “I just got to meet Dr. Fauci, and I think he’s incredibl...
Normani Opens Up About Her Mom’s Breast Cancer Battle and How ‘Wild Side’ Got Them Through the ‘Darkest Time’
Normani‘s mother, who is battling breast cancer, motivated the singer to release “Wild Side” into the world. Normani got personal in a recent interview with Los Angeles’ Power 106, in which she talked about all things “Wild Side,” embracing her sexuality, feeling lucky to get to know Cardi B and admitting that delving into the new music “really saved” her while her mom was going through chemotherapy and radiation. “This past year, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Normani said in the interview with host Bryhana. “For me, this work that I was able to put out into the world, like, this really saved me, to be completely honest. Even just being on FaceTime with her as she’s going through her chemo and her radiation...
