“Initially I did say no,” admits Golden Globe nominated actress Chrissy Metz while discussing her participation as Poodle Moth on the Fox reality TV series “The Masked Singer.” “I didn’t think I could do it. I was like, ‘I don’t know if I’m the girl for the job.’ Also, I run hot, especially in my face. How am I going to have a mask on and sing in the way that I’m supposed to sound good? It took some convincing. Ultimately, I realized it was really fun, challenging and liberating.” Watch her exclusive video interview with Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson above.
Metz was unmasked as Poodle Moth on Wednesday night’s quarter-finals episode of Season 11. She went home in fourth place as Clock, Goldfish and Gumball advanced to next week’s semi-finals. Panelist Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg was the only one who guessed her identity.
Metz was unmasked as Poodle Moth on Wednesday night’s quarter-finals episode of Season 11. She went home in fourth place as Clock, Goldfish and Gumball advanced to next week’s semi-finals. Panelist Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg was the only one who guessed her identity.
- 5/9/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt may have collaborated on two albums, but the former wasn’t sure she fit in with Ronstadt’s friend group. Parton has been involved with the music industry since she was a child and rose to major fame in adulthood. Still, she didn’t feel that she fit in with a crowd at Ronstadt’s house.
Dolly Parton didn’t feel she fit in at Linda Ronstadt’s party
By the end of the 1970s, Parton, who had solidly established herself in the country music scene, crossed over to mainstream success. Through all of this, she maintained a shimmering vitality and sincerity. As she achieved increasing levels of fame, she stayed true to her roots. For this reason, she became slightly uncomfortable when surrounded by other celebrities.
“I can tell you one thing,” her guitarist Don Roth said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
Dolly Parton didn’t feel she fit in at Linda Ronstadt’s party
By the end of the 1970s, Parton, who had solidly established herself in the country music scene, crossed over to mainstream success. Through all of this, she maintained a shimmering vitality and sincerity. As she achieved increasing levels of fame, she stayed true to her roots. For this reason, she became slightly uncomfortable when surrounded by other celebrities.
“I can tell you one thing,” her guitarist Don Roth said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
- 5/7/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Singer-songwriter Judee Sill packed a lot of living into her 35 years, much of it hard. Drugs, reform school, losing her father when she was just 8. Of her mother she said, “She was mean on top of being dumb.”
In her late teens, in the early 1960s, she got involved with a bad hombre in Southern California and they pulled off a few armed robberies. In one incident, she reportedly told a guy behind a liquor store counter, “Okay, mother sticker, this is a fuck up!” Humor she did not lack.
As a child Sill learned piano at an upright in a saloon owned by her dad. She mastered other instruments, including bass and guitar. In juvenile hall – where she was sent after an arrest for forging checks – she played the organ. Somehow, through cracks in the unpolished concrete of a difficult youth, a flowering talent emerged. She could draw, she could sing,...
In her late teens, in the early 1960s, she got involved with a bad hombre in Southern California and they pulled off a few armed robberies. In one incident, she reportedly told a guy behind a liquor store counter, “Okay, mother sticker, this is a fuck up!” Humor she did not lack.
As a child Sill learned piano at an upright in a saloon owned by her dad. She mastered other instruments, including bass and guitar. In juvenile hall – where she was sent after an arrest for forging checks – she played the organ. Somehow, through cracks in the unpolished concrete of a difficult youth, a flowering talent emerged. She could draw, she could sing,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
At the turn of the century, right around the time Almost Famous made her an instant superstar, word got around that Kate Hudson could sing, for real. Inevitably, the pop machine, which happened to be running at maximum efficiency in that particular historical moment, tried to catch her in its gears. “People in the industry would say, ‘Let’s make a record,’” says Hudson. “‘Let’s do this. Let’s do that.’ And I always felt not ready. I don’t know why that was my response. Something was stopping me,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Tonight on “American Idol,” with guidance from guest mentor Gene Simmons, the Top 14 take on songs from legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes live for the Top 12. Plus, the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are announced live.
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 12 airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 performed for a spot in the Top 14. The top 10 vote-getters advanced automatically before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie saved four more. The six eliminated artists were Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Kennedy Reid, Mackenzie Sol, Odell Bunton Jr. and Quintavious. Who will go home tonight?
8:05 p.m. — Luke opened up the show with a performance of “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. Next all three judges take...
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 12 airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 performed for a spot in the Top 14. The top 10 vote-getters advanced automatically before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie saved four more. The six eliminated artists were Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Kennedy Reid, Mackenzie Sol, Odell Bunton Jr. and Quintavious. Who will go home tonight?
8:05 p.m. — Luke opened up the show with a performance of “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. Next all three judges take...
- 4/22/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
In 1976, Dolly Parton spread her wings in the entertainment industry and began to host a television show. While it wasn’t always a perfect experience — she didn’t always feel that producers’ visions aligned with hers — she was incredibly proud of one episode. She worked so well with her guests that she went on to record an album with them.
Dolly Parton was very proud of an episode of her television show
Parton hosted the variety show Dolly in 1976 and 1977. Two of her early guests were Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She felt nothing but pride for the way they gelled on the episode.
Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris | Paul Harris/Getty Images
“I did manage to do one show, however, that I will always be proud of. It is probably the best half-hour of television I ever did,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
Dolly Parton was very proud of an episode of her television show
Parton hosted the variety show Dolly in 1976 and 1977. Two of her early guests were Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She felt nothing but pride for the way they gelled on the episode.
Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris | Paul Harris/Getty Images
“I did manage to do one show, however, that I will always be proud of. It is probably the best half-hour of television I ever did,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
- 4/19/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Los Lobos, the iconic East Los Angeles band that elevated that helped bring Chicano music to the masses over the last 50 years, is the subject of the feature-length documentary with the working title “Los Lobos Native Sons,” currently in production and slated for a 2025 release. The film features testimonials from George Lopez, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Waits, Dolores Huerta, Bonnie Raitt, Flaco Jimenez, Cheech Marin, a trailer below.
Formed more than 50 years ago in East Los Angeles, the group is unique and versatile, able to play roots rock, Musica Mexicana, soul, folk and a galaxy of other styles. The film is co-directed by veteran filmmaker, producer, and editor Doug Blush and photographer/filmmaker Piero F. Giunti, and produced by Robert Corsini and Flavio Morales.
Blush says, “Los Lobos, as much as any modern band, has expanded and re-defined what’s possible in American music, and in their phenomenal half-century and counting,...
Formed more than 50 years ago in East Los Angeles, the group is unique and versatile, able to play roots rock, Musica Mexicana, soul, folk and a galaxy of other styles. The film is co-directed by veteran filmmaker, producer, and editor Doug Blush and photographer/filmmaker Piero F. Giunti, and produced by Robert Corsini and Flavio Morales.
Blush says, “Los Lobos, as much as any modern band, has expanded and re-defined what’s possible in American music, and in their phenomenal half-century and counting,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
For years, Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, dealt with rumors of her infidelity. Tabloids reported on her alleged affairs with co-stars and even she discussed her flirtatious relationships with other celebrities. It never bothered Dean, though. Parton said he seldom got jealous, to the point where he was happy to wave her off on a romantic trip with another man.
Dolly Parton’s husband had no problems with her taking a trip with another man
While working on the album Trio with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, Parton became good friends with a man named Bob Hunka. The pair clicked right away.
“We just took to each other,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We had the same views on God, religion, and life. Odd as it may seem, we are soul mates, not lovers, but just warm, wonderful friends. Some of the...
Dolly Parton’s husband had no problems with her taking a trip with another man
While working on the album Trio with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, Parton became good friends with a man named Bob Hunka. The pair clicked right away.
“We just took to each other,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We had the same views on God, religion, and life. Odd as it may seem, we are soul mates, not lovers, but just warm, wonderful friends. Some of the...
- 3/30/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Selena Gomez showed her gratitude for her Only Murders in the Building co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short in a sweet message shared on Tuesday.
In an Instagram post alongside a photo of them on set, Gomez thanked Martin and Short “for truly being the most kind, gentle, warm and powerful influences in my life.” The trio has led the Hulu series since August 2021, playing three strangers who come together to investigate a series of mysterious murders happening in their Upper West Side apartment building.
“You have shown me a level of class,...
In an Instagram post alongside a photo of them on set, Gomez thanked Martin and Short “for truly being the most kind, gentle, warm and powerful influences in my life.” The trio has led the Hulu series since August 2021, playing three strangers who come together to investigate a series of mysterious murders happening in their Upper West Side apartment building.
“You have shown me a level of class,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
David O. Russell is once again in the conversation for his controversial approach towards fellow Hollywood associates. The filmmaker behind critically acclaimed films such as American Hustle and The Fighter has a history of clashes with his fellow directors and actors. And this time, a Sony executive found himself on the receiving end of a blow from the filmmaker, as reports suggest that Russell punched the executive at an Oscar party following an accidental trip over him.
David O. Russell on the set of Silver Linings Playbook
David O. Russell Punched Sony Executive at an Oscar Party
According to a recent report from Puck, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker, David O. Russell lost his temper when the Sony executive Sanford Panitch accidentally tripped over his leg during an Oscar party. The Fighter director got furious and punched Panitch hard in the stomach.
David O. Russell (image via The Hollywood Reporter | YouTube)
The Sony executive,...
David O. Russell on the set of Silver Linings Playbook
David O. Russell Punched Sony Executive at an Oscar Party
According to a recent report from Puck, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker, David O. Russell lost his temper when the Sony executive Sanford Panitch accidentally tripped over his leg during an Oscar party. The Fighter director got furious and punched Panitch hard in the stomach.
David O. Russell (image via The Hollywood Reporter | YouTube)
The Sony executive,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
As The Voice concluded its Season 25 Blind Auditions Tuesday night, Chance the Rapper, John Legend, Reba McEntire and new coaches Dan + Shay all finished filling up their teams. But which of them recruited the evening’s most impressive contender? Read on, and we’ll discuss not only her but the four-chair turn for whom there just weren’t enough chairs to turn.
The Voice’s Best Performances of All Time, Ranked: The Good, the Badass and the Downright AmazingView List
Val T. Webb (Team Chance), “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” — Grade: A | At first, this 43-year-old background singer...
The Voice’s Best Performances of All Time, Ranked: The Good, the Badass and the Downright AmazingView List
Val T. Webb (Team Chance), “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” — Grade: A | At first, this 43-year-old background singer...
- 3/13/2024
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Last spring, Selena Gomez lived in Paris for two months to film the musical Emilia Perez with Zoe Saldana. The multi-hyphenate couldn’t quite shake how good her life felt there, and she infused her love for the city into the rollout for her new single “Love On.”
“I felt like I can be a normal human being there,” she tells Rolling Stone. “I fell in love with everything about it and the life that I lived there for two months.”
Gomez had begun working on “Love On” before she...
“I felt like I can be a normal human being there,” she tells Rolling Stone. “I fell in love with everything about it and the life that I lived there for two months.”
Gomez had begun working on “Love On” before she...
- 3/4/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
How well does Selena Gomez know herself? Apparently not as well as her super fan, Ashley.
Selena and Ashley went head to head in a game of “Who Knows Selena Gomez?” during Friday night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, answering questions about the singer’s total number of Instagram followers, her first on-screen kiss, her favorite snack chip, and what her name means in Greek. Ashley ultimately got the best of Selena, leading her to joke, “I don’t know anything about myself.”
Gomez just released her new single, “Love On.” During an interview with Kimmel, she discussed her new music, her own obsession with Kurt Cobain, reuniting with Steve Martin and Martin Short for Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building, and the upcoming return of Wizards of Waverly Place.
Next up for Gomez, she’s set to portray Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic.
Selena Gomez Competes...
Selena and Ashley went head to head in a game of “Who Knows Selena Gomez?” during Friday night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, answering questions about the singer’s total number of Instagram followers, her first on-screen kiss, her favorite snack chip, and what her name means in Greek. Ashley ultimately got the best of Selena, leading her to joke, “I don’t know anything about myself.”
Gomez just released her new single, “Love On.” During an interview with Kimmel, she discussed her new music, her own obsession with Kurt Cobain, reuniting with Steve Martin and Martin Short for Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building, and the upcoming return of Wizards of Waverly Place.
Next up for Gomez, she’s set to portray Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic.
Selena Gomez Competes...
- 2/24/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Selena Gomez has Paris on her mind with new single “Love On.” This is Gomez’s first new song of 2024, further teasing a new album of music from the star.
Produced by the Monsters & Strangerz and Isaiah Tejada, “Love On” is a flirty track about new love, one that is specifically blossoming in Paris. At one point she poses: “Why are we conversing over this steak tartare/When we can be somewhere other than here making out in the back of a car?”
According to a statement, the song is...
Produced by the Monsters & Strangerz and Isaiah Tejada, “Love On” is a flirty track about new love, one that is specifically blossoming in Paris. At one point she poses: “Why are we conversing over this steak tartare/When we can be somewhere other than here making out in the back of a car?”
According to a statement, the song is...
- 2/22/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Selena Gomez is back with a new single, “Love On,” her first release of 2024.
Opening with a dreamy chord progression and fuzzy samples of spoken French, “Love On” bursts open as a feel-good track “inspired by all the time Selena spent in Paris last year,” according to its press release. Musically, the song embraces the disco revival sound employed by Gomez’s peers like Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus, placing vocal hooks over a steady beat colored by a funky bassline.
The single also arrives with a music video by French director Greg Ohrel, depicting Gomez have a relaxing, romantic time in a beautiful seaside setting. With lovers embracing all around, Gomez dons a handful of fun outfits and dances alongside a crew of ballerinas. Watch the video below.
“Love On” is Gomez’s first release since last year’s “Single Soon,” a track produced by benny blanco and Cashmere Cat.
Opening with a dreamy chord progression and fuzzy samples of spoken French, “Love On” bursts open as a feel-good track “inspired by all the time Selena spent in Paris last year,” according to its press release. Musically, the song embraces the disco revival sound employed by Gomez’s peers like Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus, placing vocal hooks over a steady beat colored by a funky bassline.
The single also arrives with a music video by French director Greg Ohrel, depicting Gomez have a relaxing, romantic time in a beautiful seaside setting. With lovers embracing all around, Gomez dons a handful of fun outfits and dances alongside a crew of ballerinas. Watch the video below.
“Love On” is Gomez’s first release since last year’s “Single Soon,” a track produced by benny blanco and Cashmere Cat.
- 2/22/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Authorship is a major point of contention in queer cinema, so let’s get one thing straight: Ethan Coen’s solo directorial debut is co-written and edited by Tricia Cooke, a lesbian who is also his spouse. Yes, that’s a present tense use of “spouse.” If Cooke and Coen’s unique personal arrangement shocks you, then good luck enjoying a single frame of the married filmmakers’ wildly endearing, decidedly shaggy, and gay as fuck comedy caper. It’s steeped in mismatched genre styles and dark red blood; not to mention, it’s chockful of dildo jokes sure to put a lovable new spin on contemporary audiences’ evolving definitions of found family… member.
Cooked up more than two decades ago with the title “Drive-Away Dykes” in mind, “Drive-Away Dolls” puts an overdue spotlight on Cooke’s indelible impact on the Coen brothers’ filmography. This misadventure in girl-on-girl odd coupling was...
Cooked up more than two decades ago with the title “Drive-Away Dykes” in mind, “Drive-Away Dolls” puts an overdue spotlight on Cooke’s indelible impact on the Coen brothers’ filmography. This misadventure in girl-on-girl odd coupling was...
- 2/21/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Rod Stewart has become the latest classic-rock superstar to sell his song catalog in what the Wall Street Journal reports is a nearly $100 million deal.
Stewart, whose hits include such 1970s rock staples as “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “You Wear It Well” and “You’re in My Heart,” sold his interests in his publishing catalog and recorded music, as well as some name and likeness rights, to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group.
The WSJ, citing sources familiar with the deal, reports that Azoff’s Iconic has also raised more than $1 billion in new capital for future catalog investments led by the private markets investment firm Hps Investment Partners.
Stewart’s catalog covers 10 No. 1 albums, and six consecutive decades with studio albums that sold more than one million copies each. The catalog he sold includes work from his solo career and also stretches back to his...
Stewart, whose hits include such 1970s rock staples as “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “You Wear It Well” and “You’re in My Heart,” sold his interests in his publishing catalog and recorded music, as well as some name and likeness rights, to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group.
The WSJ, citing sources familiar with the deal, reports that Azoff’s Iconic has also raised more than $1 billion in new capital for future catalog investments led by the private markets investment firm Hps Investment Partners.
Stewart’s catalog covers 10 No. 1 albums, and six consecutive decades with studio albums that sold more than one million copies each. The catalog he sold includes work from his solo career and also stretches back to his...
- 2/15/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Selena Gomez Drops New Pda Moments With Boyfriend Benny Blanco! (Photo Credit –Instagram)
Selena Gomez is in the happiest phase of her life, and she’s flaunting it to the world. Despite being criticized for her tiny “social media breaks,” the singer-actress is back to drop lovey-dovey images of her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, as she calls him her best friend. Scroll below for all the exciting details!
As most know, Selena announced her relationship with Benny in December 2023. He drew a lot of social media backlash over his past remarks, allegedly calling her a “cookie-cutting artist.” They collaborated on her track, Single Soon, in August 2023. But little did anyone know, the cupid had struck them. The couple had been dating for months before making their relationship public, and they’re visibly going strong!
Selena Gomez’s Pda moments with Benny Blanco!
In a new string of pictures posted about 4 hours ago,...
Selena Gomez is in the happiest phase of her life, and she’s flaunting it to the world. Despite being criticized for her tiny “social media breaks,” the singer-actress is back to drop lovey-dovey images of her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, as she calls him her best friend. Scroll below for all the exciting details!
As most know, Selena announced her relationship with Benny in December 2023. He drew a lot of social media backlash over his past remarks, allegedly calling her a “cookie-cutting artist.” They collaborated on her track, Single Soon, in August 2023. But little did anyone know, the cupid had struck them. The couple had been dating for months before making their relationship public, and they’re visibly going strong!
Selena Gomez’s Pda moments with Benny Blanco!
In a new string of pictures posted about 4 hours ago,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Exclusive: Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill, a documentary about the gifted singer-songwriter who was equal parts talented and tortured.
The film directed by Andy Brown and Brian Lindstrom (Alien Boy: The Life & Death of James Chasse) premiered at Doc NYC in 2022. Greenwich plans to release Lost Angel in theaters on April 12. Watch the trailer below.
“An intimate portrait of a one-of-a-kind singer-songwriter from 1970s Los Angeles, the documentary charts the life of Judee Sill from a troubled adolescence that included armed robbery and prison through her meteoric rise in the music world and tragic early death,” notes a description of the documentary. “In just over two years, Judee went from living in a car to a deal with Asylum Records and the cover of Rolling Stone. As told by Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, David Geffen and Jd Souther...
The film directed by Andy Brown and Brian Lindstrom (Alien Boy: The Life & Death of James Chasse) premiered at Doc NYC in 2022. Greenwich plans to release Lost Angel in theaters on April 12. Watch the trailer below.
“An intimate portrait of a one-of-a-kind singer-songwriter from 1970s Los Angeles, the documentary charts the life of Judee Sill from a troubled adolescence that included armed robbery and prison through her meteoric rise in the music world and tragic early death,” notes a description of the documentary. “In just over two years, Judee went from living in a car to a deal with Asylum Records and the cover of Rolling Stone. As told by Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, David Geffen and Jd Souther...
- 2/6/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Selena Gomez Shares A Moment With Benny Blanco From Bed! (Photo Credit –Instagram)
Singer Selena Gomez can’t keep her hands to herself. She has been flaunting her Pda with her boyfriend, Benny Blanco. From stealing kisses to holding hands on the red carpet, fans are loving their bond. But netizens feel things got a lot cringe as she shared an intimate moment from his bedroom. Scroll below for all the details!
In early December 2023, Selena confirmed her relationship with Benny. Rumor is that they had been dating for a few months before publicizing their romance. The announcement received adverse reactions as her fans felt she deserved better. However, she defended her love and clapped back, saying he was the best guy she’d ever been with!
Selena Gomez shares an intimate picture from Benny Blanco’s bed!
A few hours ago, Selena shared a picture of herself from bed.
Singer Selena Gomez can’t keep her hands to herself. She has been flaunting her Pda with her boyfriend, Benny Blanco. From stealing kisses to holding hands on the red carpet, fans are loving their bond. But netizens feel things got a lot cringe as she shared an intimate moment from his bedroom. Scroll below for all the details!
In early December 2023, Selena confirmed her relationship with Benny. Rumor is that they had been dating for a few months before publicizing their romance. The announcement received adverse reactions as her fans felt she deserved better. However, she defended her love and clapped back, saying he was the best guy she’d ever been with!
Selena Gomez shares an intimate picture from Benny Blanco’s bed!
A few hours ago, Selena shared a picture of herself from bed.
- 2/3/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Selena Gomez Oozes Body Positivity Goals Yet Again! (Picture Credit: Instagram)
Selena Gomez has struggled with health issues over the years. She was diagnosed with Lupus between 2012-2014, which caused anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. Things did not get better after the kidney transplant, as she faced weight issues due to water retention in her body. The Only Murders In The Building actress has finally realized her drastic transformation but is oozing out body positivity goals. Scroll below for all the details!
Time and again, Sel is trolled for gaining weight. She has previously broken her silence and blamed the Lupus medications for it. The Single Soon singer mentioned that she tends to hold a lot of water weight when she’s on medicines, which causes swelling. But it’s fortunate that social media gets toxic sometimes, while celebrities deserve the utmost kindness for keeping up with their professional and personal lives.
Selena Gomez has struggled with health issues over the years. She was diagnosed with Lupus between 2012-2014, which caused anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. Things did not get better after the kidney transplant, as she faced weight issues due to water retention in her body. The Only Murders In The Building actress has finally realized her drastic transformation but is oozing out body positivity goals. Scroll below for all the details!
Time and again, Sel is trolled for gaining weight. She has previously broken her silence and blamed the Lupus medications for it. The Single Soon singer mentioned that she tends to hold a lot of water weight when she’s on medicines, which causes swelling. But it’s fortunate that social media gets toxic sometimes, while celebrities deserve the utmost kindness for keeping up with their professional and personal lives.
- 1/23/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Selena Gomez is sharing her thoughts on her next major project!
On January 10, it was confirmed that Selena, 31, would star as Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic directed by David O. Russell.
Selena took to Instagram on Friday (January 19) to express her excitement for the opportunity to play the famed singer on screen.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I have no words to describe my heart for this project,” she wrote on her Story next to a screenshot of Deadline’s article confirming the news. “Years of hoping this dream would become my reality.”
Selena then posted an old photo of Linda with the text, “Love your heart and soul for life and music @lindaronstadtmusic.”
If you missed it, Selena Gomez will return in a revival of one of her earliest TV shows!
On January 10, it was confirmed that Selena, 31, would star as Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic directed by David O. Russell.
Selena took to Instagram on Friday (January 19) to express her excitement for the opportunity to play the famed singer on screen.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I have no words to describe my heart for this project,” she wrote on her Story next to a screenshot of Deadline’s article confirming the news. “Years of hoping this dream would become my reality.”
Selena then posted an old photo of Linda with the text, “Love your heart and soul for life and music @lindaronstadtmusic.”
If you missed it, Selena Gomez will return in a revival of one of her earliest TV shows!
- 1/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Once edited, specific episodes of The Monkees ran shorter than their allotted time. Therefore, producers would film interviews with their cast to fill the void. In one installment, Mike Nesmith called himself a “loser” before succeeding as a television star. He predicted that if success didn’t come, he would have ended up “in jail or dead.”
Mike Nesmith called himself ‘a loser’ before finding success on ‘The Monkees’
Alongside Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith found success beyond his wildest dreams as a cast member of The Monkees series. However, before success hit, he had a bleak outlook on his chance for success.
Nesmith sat down for an interview to fill time for one of the series’ episodes that ran short. He made a shocking admission about what others thought of him before finding fame.
The producer asked, “Since the show’s been on for a few weeks,...
Mike Nesmith called himself ‘a loser’ before finding success on ‘The Monkees’
Alongside Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith found success beyond his wildest dreams as a cast member of The Monkees series. However, before success hit, he had a bleak outlook on his chance for success.
Nesmith sat down for an interview to fill time for one of the series’ episodes that ran short. He made a shocking admission about what others thought of him before finding fame.
The producer asked, “Since the show’s been on for a few weeks,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Deadline broke the news that Disney’s popular Wizards of Waverly Place will be getting a sequel series.
The original show ran four seasons, winning Emmys and doing well in the ratings until star Selena Gomez decided it was time to graduate to more adult roles. The show ran from 2007-2012, with Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie also airing on the Disney Channel in 2009. The cast returned for a stand-alone television special, The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, in 2013.
There have been rumors of another reunion ever since and now, after a decade, Disney is making them a reality.
Now for the answers to the most important questions.
Is Selena Gomez involved?
Yes, Gomez will guest star in the pilot as Alex Russo. She is also executive-producing the series with David Henrie, her small screen sibling.
Are other original cast members of ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ returning for the sequel?...
The original show ran four seasons, winning Emmys and doing well in the ratings until star Selena Gomez decided it was time to graduate to more adult roles. The show ran from 2007-2012, with Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie also airing on the Disney Channel in 2009. The cast returned for a stand-alone television special, The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, in 2013.
There have been rumors of another reunion ever since and now, after a decade, Disney is making them a reality.
Now for the answers to the most important questions.
Is Selena Gomez involved?
Yes, Gomez will guest star in the pilot as Alex Russo. She is also executive-producing the series with David Henrie, her small screen sibling.
Are other original cast members of ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ returning for the sequel?...
- 1/18/2024
- by Patrick Hipes and Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Everything’s not what it seems: The Russos are back!
Disney Channel has ordered a pilot for a Wizards of Waverly Place sequel, with both Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Justin and Alex Russo.
“The Russos are excited to become a part of your family, once again, but we’ve grown,” Henrie wrote on Instagram. “2024, the year magic comes back!”
Per Variety, Henrie will executive produce the potential series, which would pick up after a “mysterious incident at WizTech” where Justin Russo decided to leave his...
Disney Channel has ordered a pilot for a Wizards of Waverly Place sequel, with both Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Justin and Alex Russo.
“The Russos are excited to become a part of your family, once again, but we’ve grown,” Henrie wrote on Instagram. “2024, the year magic comes back!”
Per Variety, Henrie will executive produce the potential series, which would pick up after a “mysterious incident at WizTech” where Justin Russo decided to leave his...
- 1/18/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
David O Russell will direct a biopic of music legend Linda Ronstadt, who will be played by Selena Gomez in the film.
Linda Ronstadt is a legendary singer songwriter best known for her 1970s albums Heart Like A Wheel and Simple Dreams.
Throughout her career she has released 29 studio albums in genres including country, rock and roll and Latin music, won 11 Grammys and was honoured by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
In 2011, Ronstadt announced her retirement, later revealing she is no longer able to sing due to her progressive supranuclear palsy, and in 2014 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Now Variety reports that her life story is heading to the big screen courtesy of director David O Russell and Selena Gomez – Gomez teased her involvement earlier this week when she posted an image of Ronstadt’s 2013 autobiography...
Linda Ronstadt is a legendary singer songwriter best known for her 1970s albums Heart Like A Wheel and Simple Dreams.
Throughout her career she has released 29 studio albums in genres including country, rock and roll and Latin music, won 11 Grammys and was honoured by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
In 2011, Ronstadt announced her retirement, later revealing she is no longer able to sing due to her progressive supranuclear palsy, and in 2014 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Now Variety reports that her life story is heading to the big screen courtesy of director David O Russell and Selena Gomez – Gomez teased her involvement earlier this week when she posted an image of Ronstadt’s 2013 autobiography...
- 1/15/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The feature starring Selena Gomez as Grammy winner Linda Ronstadt is taking shape. Filmmaker David O. Russell is attached to direct the film, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The film, which is not yet set up at a studio, first came to public light last week, when Gomez shared a post to her Instagram Stories featuring Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir, Simple Dreams.
Ronstadt’s key 1970s albums include Simple Dreams and Heart Like a Wheel. Her music ranged from country to rock ‘n’ roll to Latin. She released 29 albums over her decades-long career and received lifetime achievement awards from the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. The artist, who won 11 Grammys during her career, retired from singing after being diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, a degenerative disease.
Gomez, a two-time Grammy nominee, currently stars in Only Murders in the Building,...
The film, which is not yet set up at a studio, first came to public light last week, when Gomez shared a post to her Instagram Stories featuring Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir, Simple Dreams.
Ronstadt’s key 1970s albums include Simple Dreams and Heart Like a Wheel. Her music ranged from country to rock ‘n’ roll to Latin. She released 29 albums over her decades-long career and received lifetime achievement awards from the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. The artist, who won 11 Grammys during her career, retired from singing after being diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, a degenerative disease.
Gomez, a two-time Grammy nominee, currently stars in Only Murders in the Building,...
- 1/14/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Selena Gomez-starring Linda Ronstadt biopic has found its director: Oscar-nominated Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle filmmaker David O. Russell.
Variety reports that Russell will helm the film, which Gomez teased — and Rolling Stone confirmed — via social media earlier this week.
In that Instagram post, Gomez simply posted a photo of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams. Fans quickly speculated that Gomez — who like Ronstadt is of Mexican descent — would portray the legendary singer on the big screen.
Russell, a three-time Best Director nominee at the Academy Awards, last helmed 2022’s all-star Amsterdam,...
Variety reports that Russell will helm the film, which Gomez teased — and Rolling Stone confirmed — via social media earlier this week.
In that Instagram post, Gomez simply posted a photo of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams. Fans quickly speculated that Gomez — who like Ronstadt is of Mexican descent — would portray the legendary singer on the big screen.
Russell, a three-time Best Director nominee at the Academy Awards, last helmed 2022’s all-star Amsterdam,...
- 1/14/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
It’s been a long, long time coming but singer Linda Ronstadt will be getting the biopic treatment, with Selena Gomez tapped to star and David O. Russell attached to direct.
Speculation on a Selena Gomez-starring Linda Ronstadt biopic began last week when the actress/singer posted on Instagram. Now that it has been confirmed, music fans should be excited for the project, which could be a nice companion piece to the 2019 documentary Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. That movie won the Best Music Film Grammy, adding to Ronstadt’s ever-growing diverse list of them, including Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Best Tropical Latin Album and Best Music Album for Children, not to mention a Lifetime Achievement Award.
There is plenty of explore in the life and music of Linda Ronstadt, who released her first solo album, “Hand Sown…Home Grown”, in 1969 and hit #1 with 1974’s “Heart Like a Wheel...
Speculation on a Selena Gomez-starring Linda Ronstadt biopic began last week when the actress/singer posted on Instagram. Now that it has been confirmed, music fans should be excited for the project, which could be a nice companion piece to the 2019 documentary Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. That movie won the Best Music Film Grammy, adding to Ronstadt’s ever-growing diverse list of them, including Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Best Tropical Latin Album and Best Music Album for Children, not to mention a Lifetime Achievement Award.
There is plenty of explore in the life and music of Linda Ronstadt, who released her first solo album, “Hand Sown…Home Grown”, in 1969 and hit #1 with 1974’s “Heart Like a Wheel...
- 1/14/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (Ians) Filmmaker David O. Russell is set to helm the upcoming Linda Ronstadt biopic, starring Selena Gomez.
The music biopic is currently in pre-production, with producers including James Keach, who produced the 2019 documentary ‘Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice’, and Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan.
Gomez cryptically shared her involvement in the biopic earlier this week by posting a picture of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir ‘Simple Dreams’ on her Instagram story. No other casting has been announced, reports variety.com.
Ronstadt is a country, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin music legend known for her 1970s albums ‘Heart Like a Wheel’ and ‘Simple Dreams’. Throughout her career she has released 29 studio albums, won 11 Grammys, and was honoured by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards. In 2014, Ronstadt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Russell is an Oscar-nominated director...
The music biopic is currently in pre-production, with producers including James Keach, who produced the 2019 documentary ‘Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice’, and Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan.
Gomez cryptically shared her involvement in the biopic earlier this week by posting a picture of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir ‘Simple Dreams’ on her Instagram story. No other casting has been announced, reports variety.com.
Ronstadt is a country, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin music legend known for her 1970s albums ‘Heart Like a Wheel’ and ‘Simple Dreams’. Throughout her career she has released 29 studio albums, won 11 Grammys, and was honoured by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards. In 2014, Ronstadt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Russell is an Oscar-nominated director...
- 1/14/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Selena Gomez is set to play Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic based on the singer’s 2013 memoir titled Simple Dreams and a director is now attached to the project.
James Keach and Ronstadt’s longtime manager, John Boylan, are co-producing the film, which is currently in pre-production. Signing up to direct the film is David O. Russell.
Ronstadt is a rock, country and Latin music star who found success with albums like Heart Like a Wheel, Prisoner in Disguise, Hasten Down the Wind, Simple Dreams, Living in the USA, among many others. In a career that spans multiple decades, Ronstadt recorded 29 studio albums and won 11 Grammys, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards and one Emmy. In 2011, Ronstadt was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Grammys.
Ronstadt charted on Spotify in 2023 with her 1970 recording of “Long Long Time,” a song that was prominently...
James Keach and Ronstadt’s longtime manager, John Boylan, are co-producing the film, which is currently in pre-production. Signing up to direct the film is David O. Russell.
Ronstadt is a rock, country and Latin music star who found success with albums like Heart Like a Wheel, Prisoner in Disguise, Hasten Down the Wind, Simple Dreams, Living in the USA, among many others. In a career that spans multiple decades, Ronstadt recorded 29 studio albums and won 11 Grammys, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards and one Emmy. In 2011, Ronstadt was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Grammys.
Ronstadt charted on Spotify in 2023 with her 1970 recording of “Long Long Time,” a song that was prominently...
- 1/14/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the celebrated documentary “The Sound of My Voice,” ‘70s singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt is having a moment and getting her due. Earlier in the week, it was announced that Selena Gomez would portray the singer in an upcoming biopic, and now a director has been announced. Rumors swirled late in the week that David O. Russell would be directing the biopic, and now Variety and numerous trades have confirmed the news.
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- 1/13/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
David O. Russell is set to direct the upcoming Linda Ronstadt biopic, starring Selena Gomez, Variety has confirmed.
The music biopic is currently in pre-production, with producers including James Keach, who produced the 2019 documentary “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,” and Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan.
Gomez teased her involvement in the biopic earlier this week by posting a picture of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams” on her Instagram story. No other casting has been announced.
Ronstadt is a country, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin music legend known for her 1970s albums “Heart Like a Wheel” and “Simple Dreams.” Throughout her career she has released 29 studio albums, won 11 Grammys, and was honored by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards. In 2014, Ronstadt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Russell is an Oscar-nominated director and writer known for critically acclaimed...
The music biopic is currently in pre-production, with producers including James Keach, who produced the 2019 documentary “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,” and Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan.
Gomez teased her involvement in the biopic earlier this week by posting a picture of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams” on her Instagram story. No other casting has been announced.
Ronstadt is a country, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin music legend known for her 1970s albums “Heart Like a Wheel” and “Simple Dreams.” Throughout her career she has released 29 studio albums, won 11 Grammys, and was honored by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards. In 2014, Ronstadt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Russell is an Oscar-nominated director and writer known for critically acclaimed...
- 1/13/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Dolly Parton was born January 10, 1946 as the fourth of 12 children in Tennessee. What her family lacked in money was more than made up in love and support, and a young Parton was inspired by her upbringing and surroundings, sparking her love of music. By the age of 13, she was learning guitar, writing music and performing; upon high school graduation, she moved to Nashville and embarked on one of the most successful careers in musical history. Well beyond her country and pop career, she was a 2022 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
She pleaded with Jolene to stay away from her man. She shared her stories of growing up simple and poor, but loved, in her Tennessee mountain home, where her mother made her a coat of many colors. She’s a feminist who demands that standards shouldn’t be different for her just because she’s a...
She pleaded with Jolene to stay away from her man. She shared her stories of growing up simple and poor, but loved, in her Tennessee mountain home, where her mother made her a coat of many colors. She’s a feminist who demands that standards shouldn’t be different for her just because she’s a...
- 1/13/2024
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Update: In addition to being available on Hulu, the classic Bruce WIllis/ Cybill Shepherd series, Moonlighting, is now coming to digital retailers like iTunes and more. So if you want to own a digital copy of the show, now’s your chance. One caveat: no news on whether the show will be available in Canada, with it still absent from Disney Star here north of the border, making it seem like the music rights are keeping the show from being more widely available.
Original Post: Do bears bear? Do bees be? Does a Hulu subscription sound enticing now that Moonlighting is finally coming to the streaming platform? That’s right, you detectives of romance! All 67 episodes of the classic comedy series starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd will be available to stream on the service beginning on October 10, 2023.
How does Hulu plan to sweeten the pot for this fantastic news?...
Original Post: Do bears bear? Do bees be? Does a Hulu subscription sound enticing now that Moonlighting is finally coming to the streaming platform? That’s right, you detectives of romance! All 67 episodes of the classic comedy series starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd will be available to stream on the service beginning on October 10, 2023.
How does Hulu plan to sweeten the pot for this fantastic news?...
- 1/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Selena Gomez is to play Linda Ronstadt in a biopic.The 31-year-old star is attached to portray the legendary singer in a movie that is in the works from producers James Keach and Ronstadt's manager John Boylan.A director and additional cast members are still yet to be announced.Linda's social media accounts posted a news story about the movie on Wednesday (10.01.24) with the message: "It all started with a simple dream."The 'You're No Good' singer and Selena are said to have met at Ronstadt's home to discuss the film, according to a note on the website for Boylan's Great Eastern Music company.The 'Only Murders in the Building' star had initially teased the project earlier this week by sharing an image of Linda's memoir 'Simple Dreams' (which shares its name with the singer's successful 1977 album) to her Instagram Stories.Ronstadt, 77, has had a highly successful music...
- 1/11/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Selena Gomez will play Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic based on the superstar singer’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams.
The Only Murders In The Building star and executive producer gave credence to the months-old internet rumors about the project today by posting a photo of the memoir as an Instagram Story. Deadline’s sister publication Rolling Stone later confirmed the casting.
The movie is in pre-production, with James Keach and Ronstadt’s longtime manager John Boylan co-producing. Additional casting and release date have not been announced.
An unconfirmed report of Gomez’s involvement in the biopic surfaced last July, but the Ig Story today moved the possibility into the definite.
Keach directed the 2020 film Linda and the Mockingbirds, a documentary chronicling a road trip undertaken by Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and a group of younger musicians to the Mexican town of Banámichi in the state of Sonora, the birthplace of Ronstadt’s grandfather.
The Only Murders In The Building star and executive producer gave credence to the months-old internet rumors about the project today by posting a photo of the memoir as an Instagram Story. Deadline’s sister publication Rolling Stone later confirmed the casting.
The movie is in pre-production, with James Keach and Ronstadt’s longtime manager John Boylan co-producing. Additional casting and release date have not been announced.
An unconfirmed report of Gomez’s involvement in the biopic surfaced last July, but the Ig Story today moved the possibility into the definite.
Keach directed the 2020 film Linda and the Mockingbirds, a documentary chronicling a road trip undertaken by Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and a group of younger musicians to the Mexican town of Banámichi in the state of Sonora, the birthplace of Ronstadt’s grandfather.
- 1/10/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Selena Gomez is attached to star as Linda Ronstadt in a biopic about the singer-songwriter.
Gomez is set to play the 11-time Grammy winner in a feature that is in the works from producers James Keach (Walk the Line) and Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan. A director and additional castmembers have yet to be announced for the project, nor does a distributor appear to be on board at the moment.
Ronstadt’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts posted a news story about the movie Wednesday and added the message, “It all started with a simple dream.” Ronstadt and Gomez, who are both of Mexican descent, previously met at the former’s home to discuss the project, according to a note on the website for Boylan’s company Great Eastern Music.
Gomez first teased the film Tuesday by sharing a photo of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir, Simple Dreams, to her Instagram Stories.
Gomez is set to play the 11-time Grammy winner in a feature that is in the works from producers James Keach (Walk the Line) and Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan. A director and additional castmembers have yet to be announced for the project, nor does a distributor appear to be on board at the moment.
Ronstadt’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts posted a news story about the movie Wednesday and added the message, “It all started with a simple dream.” Ronstadt and Gomez, who are both of Mexican descent, previously met at the former’s home to discuss the project, according to a note on the website for Boylan’s company Great Eastern Music.
Gomez first teased the film Tuesday by sharing a photo of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir, Simple Dreams, to her Instagram Stories.
- 1/10/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s been a “Long, Long Time” coming for a Linda Ronstadt biopic.
The Grammy-winning singer is at the center of an upcoming biopic, with “Only Murders in the Building” star Selena Gomez portraying Ronstadt. Rolling Stone confirmed that the film is in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager John Boylan and “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” documentarian James Keach co-producing. IndieWire has reached out to Gomez’s representatives for comment.
Actress Gomez shared an Instagram story of reading Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams” before her casting was announced.
Gomez and Ronstadt both share Mexican heritage, with Ronstadt’s 2022 album “Feels Like Home” including stories of her Sonoran upbringing. Documentary “Linda and the Mockingbirds” was released in 2020 and captured her visit to Mexico to work with Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy students alongside fellow musician Jackson Browne. Ronstadt was also the subject of the 2019 documentary “The Sound of My Voice,...
The Grammy-winning singer is at the center of an upcoming biopic, with “Only Murders in the Building” star Selena Gomez portraying Ronstadt. Rolling Stone confirmed that the film is in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager John Boylan and “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” documentarian James Keach co-producing. IndieWire has reached out to Gomez’s representatives for comment.
Actress Gomez shared an Instagram story of reading Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams” before her casting was announced.
Gomez and Ronstadt both share Mexican heritage, with Ronstadt’s 2022 album “Feels Like Home” including stories of her Sonoran upbringing. Documentary “Linda and the Mockingbirds” was released in 2020 and captured her visit to Mexico to work with Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy students alongside fellow musician Jackson Browne. Ronstadt was also the subject of the 2019 documentary “The Sound of My Voice,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The rumors are true: Selena Gomez is set to play music icon Linda Ronstadt in a new biopic!
The rumors began when the-31-year-old actress and singer took to her social media and shared a photo of Linda‘s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams.”
Now, it’s been confirmed.
Keep reading to find out more…
The film is currently in pre-production. If you don’t know, Linda is known for albums including Heart Like a Wheel and Simple Dreams. In her decades-long career, she won 11 Grammys, and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy.
If you don’t know, both Selena and Linda are of Mexican descent. Rolling Stone was first to report this news.
Linda retired from singing after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2012.
The rumors began when the-31-year-old actress and singer took to her social media and shared a photo of Linda‘s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams.”
Now, it’s been confirmed.
Keep reading to find out more…
The film is currently in pre-production. If you don’t know, Linda is known for albums including Heart Like a Wheel and Simple Dreams. In her decades-long career, she won 11 Grammys, and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy.
If you don’t know, both Selena and Linda are of Mexican descent. Rolling Stone was first to report this news.
Linda retired from singing after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2012.
- 1/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Selena Gomez is set to portray Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic.
Rolling Stone reports that the film is in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager John Boylan and James Keach serving as co-producers. Keach previously produced the 2019 documentary, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.
Update: Variety reports that David O. Russell will direct the film.
Earlier today, Gomez fueled speculation of her involvement in the film by posting a photo of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams.
TMZ reports that Ronstadt met with Gomez several months ago and personally signed off on the casting.
Gomez currently stars on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, for which she has twice been nominated. Her last live-action feature film role came in Woody Allen’s 2019 film, A Rainy Day in New York.
Rondstat, who was forced to retire from music in 2011 due to Parkinson’s disease, recently saw her song “Long Long...
Rolling Stone reports that the film is in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager John Boylan and James Keach serving as co-producers. Keach previously produced the 2019 documentary, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.
Update: Variety reports that David O. Russell will direct the film.
Earlier today, Gomez fueled speculation of her involvement in the film by posting a photo of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams.
TMZ reports that Ronstadt met with Gomez several months ago and personally signed off on the casting.
Gomez currently stars on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, for which she has twice been nominated. Her last live-action feature film role came in Woody Allen’s 2019 film, A Rainy Day in New York.
Rondstat, who was forced to retire from music in 2011 due to Parkinson’s disease, recently saw her song “Long Long...
- 1/10/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Selena Gomez is set to portray Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic.
Rolling Stone reports that the film is in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager John Boylan and James Keach serving as co-producers. Keach previously produced the 2019 documentary, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.
Earlier today, Gomez fueled speculation of her involvement in the film by posting a photo of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams.
TMZ reports that Ronstadt met with Gomez several months ago and personally signed off on the casting.
Gomez currently stars on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, for which she has twice been nominated. Her last live-action feature film role came in Woody Allen’s 2019 film, A Rainy Day in New York.
Rondstat, who was forced to retire from music in 2011 due to Parkinson’s disease, recently saw her song “Long Long Time” top three Billboard charts thanks to its placement in HBO’s The Last of Us.
Rolling Stone reports that the film is in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager John Boylan and James Keach serving as co-producers. Keach previously produced the 2019 documentary, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.
Earlier today, Gomez fueled speculation of her involvement in the film by posting a photo of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams.
TMZ reports that Ronstadt met with Gomez several months ago and personally signed off on the casting.
Gomez currently stars on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, for which she has twice been nominated. Her last live-action feature film role came in Woody Allen’s 2019 film, A Rainy Day in New York.
Rondstat, who was forced to retire from music in 2011 due to Parkinson’s disease, recently saw her song “Long Long Time” top three Billboard charts thanks to its placement in HBO’s The Last of Us.
- 1/10/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Selena Gomez will play Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic, Variety has confirmed.
The pop singer and “Only Murders in the Building” star teased the role Tuesday night by posting a picture of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams” on her Instagram story.
The music biopic is currently in pre-production, with producers including Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan, and James Keach, who produced the 2019 documentary “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.”
No other casting has been announced.
Ronstadt is a country, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin music legend, with her 1970s albums “Heart Like a Wheel” and “Simple Dreams” reaching critical and commercial success and showcasing her versatility across genres. Throughout her career she has won 11 Grammys, and she was honored by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Ronstadt and Gomez are both of Mexican descent. The latter has been nominated twice for...
The pop singer and “Only Murders in the Building” star teased the role Tuesday night by posting a picture of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams” on her Instagram story.
The music biopic is currently in pre-production, with producers including Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan, and James Keach, who produced the 2019 documentary “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.”
No other casting has been announced.
Ronstadt is a country, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin music legend, with her 1970s albums “Heart Like a Wheel” and “Simple Dreams” reaching critical and commercial success and showcasing her versatility across genres. Throughout her career she has won 11 Grammys, and she was honored by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Ronstadt and Gomez are both of Mexican descent. The latter has been nominated twice for...
- 1/10/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Selena Gomez will portray Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic, Rolling Stone confirms.
Fans began to speculate online about the potential casting after Gomez posted an Instagram Story of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams (in another story, she also announced she’s taking a break from social media). The biopic is currently in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan, and James Keach co-producing. Additional casting details and a release date have not yet been announced.
Ronstadt and Gomez are both of Mexican descent. In 2022, Ronstadt released her album Feels Like Home,...
Fans began to speculate online about the potential casting after Gomez posted an Instagram Story of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams (in another story, she also announced she’s taking a break from social media). The biopic is currently in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan, and James Keach co-producing. Additional casting details and a release date have not yet been announced.
Ronstadt and Gomez are both of Mexican descent. In 2022, Ronstadt released her album Feels Like Home,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Avant-garde composer-performer Laurie Anderson, R&b icon Gladys Knight, groundbreaking rap group N.W.A, disco queen Donna Summer and country legend Tammy Wynette are among this year’s Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees, the academy announced today.
Also included on the list: gospel vocal group The Clark Sisters and, in the non-performing categories, Peter Asher, the longtime, prolific producer of such artists as Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor; hip hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc; and entertainment attorney Joel Katz. Those three will receive Trustee Awards.
Technical Grammy Award honorees are Tom Kobayashi and Tom Scott, while “Refugee,” written by K’naan, Steve McEwan, and Gerald Eaton (a.k.a. Jarvis Church), is being honored with the Best Song For Social Change Award.
“The Academy is honored to pay tribute to this year’s Special Merit Award recipients — a remarkable group of creators and industry professionals whose impact resonates with generations worldwide,...
Also included on the list: gospel vocal group The Clark Sisters and, in the non-performing categories, Peter Asher, the longtime, prolific producer of such artists as Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor; hip hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc; and entertainment attorney Joel Katz. Those three will receive Trustee Awards.
Technical Grammy Award honorees are Tom Kobayashi and Tom Scott, while “Refugee,” written by K’naan, Steve McEwan, and Gerald Eaton (a.k.a. Jarvis Church), is being honored with the Best Song For Social Change Award.
“The Academy is honored to pay tribute to this year’s Special Merit Award recipients — a remarkable group of creators and industry professionals whose impact resonates with generations worldwide,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Director Denny Tedesco previously scored a hit among music fans with his 2008 film “The Wrecking Crew,” a documentary about the battalion of 1960s studio musicians whose names were little known even among the cognoscenti, until these unknown soldiers started to quietly get their due decades later. Although it took another 15 years after that film to come to fruition, Tedesco had an easy go-to for an unofficial sequel. “Immediate Family” focuses on a smaller cadre of players that soon came to dominate the L.A. recording scene and who were, for a time, known collectively as the Section. One thing the earlier movie had that this one doesn’t was a sense of injustice corrected, because let’s face it — in the 1970s, everybody knew their names.
Well, let’s not exaggerate — maybe not quite everyone was devoted to fondling LP packaging and devouring it for information, even in the physical media era.
Well, let’s not exaggerate — maybe not quite everyone was devoted to fondling LP packaging and devouring it for information, even in the physical media era.
- 12/20/2023
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Jonathan Glazer’s unusual Holocaust film The Zone Of Interest opens in four theaters in New York and LA today as Cord Jefferson’s satirical comedy American Fiction debuts in seven, the latest trenchant specialty offerings in a fall market full of strong titles as year-end approaches and the awards season clicks into high gear after Golden Globe nominations this week.
From A24, The Zone of Interest premiered at Cannes (Deadline review here), winning the Grand Prix, and the Fipresci Prize. The (actual) commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel) and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their growing family in a lovely villa and garden whose back wall abuts the concentration camp. The film opens with the family picnicking and frolicking on a lush riverbank, then trekking happily home.
From A24, The Zone of Interest premiered at Cannes (Deadline review here), winning the Grand Prix, and the Fipresci Prize. The (actual) commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel) and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their growing family in a lovely villa and garden whose back wall abuts the concentration camp. The film opens with the family picnicking and frolicking on a lush riverbank, then trekking happily home.
- 12/15/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
In The Wrecking Crew, Denny Tedesco lovingly chronicled a legendary collective of musicians, his father among them, who appeared on countless studio recordings in the 1960s, revered within the business but unsung in the public sphere. By contrast, the names of the four players he profiles in his new documentary appeared on nearly every record they worked on. Other musicians sought them out, fan bases were born, and careers flourished. And, it turns out, besides being extraordinary musical talents, they’re exceptionally charismatic interview subjects — sincere, soulful and effortlessly funny raconteurs.
Receiving a one-night theatrical release Dec. 12, three days before it’s available on demand, Immediate Family is an affectionate and insightful group portrait and a sweet jolt of nostalgia for boomers — but more than that, it’s time well spent with delightful subjects who played crucial roles in shaping the popular music of a ground-shifting era.
As Billy Bob Thornton...
Receiving a one-night theatrical release Dec. 12, three days before it’s available on demand, Immediate Family is an affectionate and insightful group portrait and a sweet jolt of nostalgia for boomers — but more than that, it’s time well spent with delightful subjects who played crucial roles in shaping the popular music of a ground-shifting era.
As Billy Bob Thornton...
- 12/12/2023
- by Sheri Linden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For filmmaker Denny Tedesco, making the 2015 film The Wrecking Crew, about a renowned group of L.A. session musicians that backed everyone from The Mamas & the Papas to The Beach Boys, was personal. He’s the son of Tommy Tedesco, after all — a Wrecking Crew guitarist and one of the prolific axemen in history — and sought to give dad his due.
Now, Tedesco is shining a light on a new, underappreciated group of session musicians in Immediate Family, a group that backed the likes of Steve Nicks, the Rolling Stones,...
Now, Tedesco is shining a light on a new, underappreciated group of session musicians in Immediate Family, a group that backed the likes of Steve Nicks, the Rolling Stones,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
Kelly Clarkson soared during her rendition of the Eagle’s “Desperado,” the title track from the band’s 1973 album and one of their most enduring songs.
For the cover, the The Kelly Clarkson Show host took the stage for Friday’s episode alongside her music director Jason Halbert at the piano. While the beginning of the ballad stays close to the original’s structure, towards the end, Clarkson elevates the lyrics with her powerhouse vocals.
The performance follows Clarkson’s cover of Bloc Party‘s “Like Eating Glass” last week...
For the cover, the The Kelly Clarkson Show host took the stage for Friday’s episode alongside her music director Jason Halbert at the piano. While the beginning of the ballad stays close to the original’s structure, towards the end, Clarkson elevates the lyrics with her powerhouse vocals.
The performance follows Clarkson’s cover of Bloc Party‘s “Like Eating Glass” last week...
- 12/2/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
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