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Linda Perry Opens Up on Fame, Loss and Reclaiming Her Voice
Linda Perry, the powerhouse songwriter and producer behind Pink, Christina Aguilera and 4 Non Blondes’ What’s Up, discusses her career, her first solo album in 27 years Let It Die Here, and a new documentary about her life. She reveals how she seized creative control (re-recording What’s Up herself), navigated a fraught relationship with her late mother, found closure after her mother’s death, and learned to channel emotion into her art while balancing work with plans to regroup 4 Non Blondes and continue making music.
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Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of CS Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew will receive an unprecedented wide cinema rollout ahead of its Netflix debut, marking Netflix’s first major theatrical release for a film; the US release is on February 12, with Netflix streaming from April 2, and a starry ensemble including Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep.
Megyn Kelly Condemns Trump's Kimmel Firing Demand After Criticizing Kimmel Herself
Megyn Kelly says Trump’s call for ABC/Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a Melania joke is 'inappropriate' for the president, noting that leaders shouldn’t pressure private companies over speech. The stance marks a rare pivot, as Kelly had previously criticized Kimmel for the joke, underscoring shifting dynamics around media, politics and free expression.
Megyn Kelly Rebukes Trump Over Kimmel Firing Demand
Megyn Kelly criticized Donald Trump for publicly calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a Melania joke, calling the move inappropriate for the president and noting her own past criticism of Kimmel as well as her earlier support for Trump, highlighting the tangled overlap of politics, media, and free speech.
The View mocks Tucker Carlson after Trump apology, calling it 'liar’s remorse'
The View roasted Tucker Carlson after his apology for helping Trump get elected, labeling it “liar’s remorse” and questioning its sincerity. Carlson then pivoted to criticizing Trump and donors, while hosts urged a more genuine reversal.
Theron scolds Chalamet over ballet remarks, warns AI could replace him
Charlize Theron publicly rebuked Timothée Chalamet for saying there’s little interest in ballet and opera, praising dancers as superheroes and arguing their discipline matters; she even warned that AI could replace him in the future and said she hopes to meet him to set him straight, amid backlash from the arts world.
Strokes close Coachella with anti-war video targeting US/Israel bombings
The Strokes closed their Coachella set with a fiery protest video condemning U.S. and Israeli bombings in Gaza and Iran, while Julian Casablancas repeatedly asked, 'What side are you standing on?' and joked about the draft; the moment drew chatter and comparisons to past festival provocations, but Coachella offered no official comment on a blacklist.
Mary Beth Hurt, Esteemed Actress and Schrader Collaborator, Dies at 79
Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated Broadway and film actress known for The World According to Garp and The Age of Innocence, has died at 79. Born Mary Beth Supinger in Iowa, she studied drama in college and at NYU, built a prolific stage career with multiple Tony nominations, and appeared in films from Interiors (1978) to collaborations with her husband, writer-director Paul Schrader, on Light Sleeper and Affliction. Schrader and their daughter Molly announced her death on Facebook, noting she had been living with Alzheimer's and had recently been in memory care. Her career spanned stage, film, and television.
Seoul's BTS comeback draws far fewer fans than expected, prompting crowd-counting questions
Authorities planned for about 260,000 fans to attend BTS’s first full-group show in four years at Gwanghwamun Square, livestreamed by Netflix, but turnout appeared far lower with figures ranging from around 48,000 (Seoul city) to 104,000 (Hybe), depending on counting methods and included sites; the gap has sparked debate over crowd estimates and whether public resources were justified for a private event, as businesses reported slower foot traffic and officials defended extensive security measures.
Chuck Norris Hospitalized in Hawaii After Medical Emergency, Family Announces Update
Chuck Norris, 86, was reportedly hospitalized in Hawaii after a medical emergency; TMZ said he was conscious and in good spirits, and a March 20 update from his family announced his passing.
Corey Parker dies at 60, remembered as mentor by students
Corey Parker, linked to Will & Grace, has died at 60; he was remembered by his students as a ‘cheerleader, mentor and inspiration,’ and GoFundMe donations had made a huge difference for his family.