Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | More PlatformsHank Azaria steps into the spotlight in a new role as the frontman of Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band, channeling his inner Bruce Springsteen in a tribute act that started as a 60th birthday celebration and quickly turned into a regular gig. He’s even taking it on the road (get tickets here)! In a conversation with Kyle Meredith, Azaria delves into his journey from comedic acting to rock ‘n’ roll, tackling Bruce’s iconic voice, and the emotional thrill of performing Springsteen’s classics on stage. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. Get Hank…
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.Dorothy Allison, Author of Bastard Out of Carolina, Dies at Age 75Though her second novel, Cavedweller was quite good and sold well, Allison will forever be known for Bastard Out of Carolina. The subject matter is a tough as it gets–abuse of all kinds is depicted with a steely resolve. Allison’s ear is particularly good, and the dialogue and language is sharp and grounding.…
Despite directing some of the best films ever made, Martin Scorsese has only ever won an Oscar for one of them. Whether or not The Departed deserved the four Oscars it won has long been a matter of debate among cinephiles, but now you can decide for yourself because the 2006 crime thriller is now streaming on Peacock – where it’s already become a hit all over again. Scorsese has been a household name in the world of cinema for decades now, having crafted some of the most beloved films of all time, including Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Last…
Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images Billy Baldwin and Chynna Phillips have experienced a few bumps in their relationship over the years. The actor and the Wilson Phillips singer met in 1991 before boarding a flight to New York. Phillips recalled in 2021 that Baldwin asked her out when they arrived at baggage claim. They tied the knot four years later. Baldwin and Phillips went on to expand their family with their three children: Jameson, Vance and Brooke, who arrived in 2000, 2001 and 2004, respectively. While the early years of their marriage were seemingly joyful, the couple experienced their first rough patch…
Sister Wives star, David Woolley sat down and talked about life after marrying Christine Brown Woolley. Unmistakably, he knew he was getting into a complex situation with her involvement with reality TV and her ties to her plural family. Now he reveals which of the Brown kids he is closest to at this point. David Woolley Joined The Brown Club When Sister Wives star, David Woolley married Christine Woolley Brown, he gained many new kids and grandkids with the deal. Since Christine and Kody Brown share six children, Aspyn, 29, Mykelti, 28, Paedon, 25, Gwendlyn, 22, Ysabel, 21, and Truely,…
While many works of Richard Matheson ended up on the small screen, the author was a giant when it came to genre. From post-apocalyptic monsters to gremlins on a plane, Matheson fathered a treasure trove of speculative stories that have since inspired countless other writers, including Stephen King. King said of the late Matheson: “[He] fired my imagination by placing his horrors not in European castles and Lovecraftian universes, but in American scenes I knew and could relate to.” And of all his homegrown writings, Matheson’s short story “Button, Button” may very well be his most approachable. For everyone can…
Beyoncé leads the female-dominated field with 11 nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards, with Billie Eilish, Charli xcx, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone following close behind with seven and Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift racking up six each for the event, which will take place Feb. 2 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Competition will be fierce amid the Big Four categories of Album, Record and Song of the Year as well as Best New Artist, with many of the same artists nominated for each. OutKast’s André 3000 and Jacob Collier are the only men nominated for Album…
Lionet: A Bumblebee’s Loves by Adrie Hastings “If you are looking for a faith-based book filled with vibrant and whimsical illustrations and lyrical writing, look no further.” Children’s books are meant to encourage young readers to learn about new topics by putting them in terms kids can understand. Sometimes complex topics such as religion can go over their little heads, so providing children with a story about characters they are already familiar with can help them understand the bigger message woven throughout the story. Lionet: A Bumblebee’s Love by Adrie Hastings is a great example of this. A Brave Bee…
Action star Sung Kang and his director on the new film Weekend in Taipei speak to MovieWeb about the epic fight scenes of their new film, and how to create a good bad guy (and a good Asian character) without stereotypes. Weekend in Taipei hits theaters on Nov. 8, 2024. In Weekend at Taipei, a former DEA agent and an ex-undercover operative rekindle their romance during a weekend in Taipei. As they reconnect, they’re oblivious to the looming dangers stemming from their past operations. Originally Published Here.
Donald Trump is on his way back to the White House … and his former chef hopes he cuts back on the crap and really takes eating healthier seriously. Chef Andre Rush tells TMZ … 78-year-old Trump is not the man he was in 2016, and it is imperative he eats better to make sure he’s as healthy as possible for his age, and the demands of the job. Play video content TMZ.com And, if DT is not going to do it on his own … it’s up to the kitchen staff to get creative when it comes to meals…
While many works of Richard Matheson ended up on the small screen, the author was a giant when it came to genre. From post-apocalyptic monsters to gremlins on a plane, Matheson fathered a treasure trove of speculative stories that have since inspired countless other writers, including Stephen King. King said of the late Matheson: “[He] fired my imagination by placing his horrors not in European castles and Lovecraftian universes, but in American scenes I knew and could relate to.” And of all his homegrown writings, Matheson’s short story “Button, Button” may very well be his most approachable. For everyone can…
Argentinian police have charged three people in connection with the death of Liam Payne. The former One Direction member fell to his death at a Buenos Aires hotel on October 16th. A toxicology report subsequently revealed that Payne had a number of drugs in his system at the time of his passing, including cocaine, benzodiazepine, and alcohol. According to La Nación, two of individuals who were charged are accused of supplying Payne with drugs, including one person who worked at the hotel where the singer was staying. A third individual, described as a friend of Payne’s, is accused of abandonment…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Optimal Performance Formula? Millions of people are chasing ambitious dreams, be that becoming a professional athlete, a famous performer, or a market leading company, yet most never make it as far as they would like. Sadly, this leaves them feeling powerless to choose and shape their own lives. I wanted people to know that it doesn’t have to be that way! In my 30+ years as a performance mentor to professional athletes and leading corporations, I’ve leveraged the research of leaders in performance science to decode what has…
Sypher Studios has released the Behind the Lines trailer for the upcoming documentary. The film centers on a historian’s journey to preserve letters written during times of war. At the moment, the docufilm currently has no release date. “The film follows renowned historian Andrew Carroll’s decades-long journey, including into active war zones, to find the most extraordinary war letters ever written from the American Revolution to the present day,” reads the official logline. “Behind the Lines differs from other war letters-related films in that it includes correspondences from the home front as well as by civilians who are literally caught…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle presented a united front as they spoke at the first-ever Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children in Colombia. The couple appeared at the event virtually, almost three months after making a four-day trip to the South American country. Harry, 40, kicked off the video, noting that the inaugural conference is coming at a “crucial” time in our world. “We are at a crossroads where the urgency to reassess and redefine our approach to protecting children has become increasingly evident,” the Duke of Sussex said. “While the necessity has always been apparent, it is now…