Aretha Franklin was known for her immense talent and powerful voice, but her confidence and self-appreciation were equally legendary. Renowned celebrity photographer Matthew Jordan Smith shared a story of the Queen of Soul’s incredible self-assuredness during a photoshoot in 2005 that truly captures the essence of Aretha Franklin’s personality. During the shoot, Smith was playing
My Dead Friend Zoe, directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes and co-written with AJ Bermudez, delves into the psychological aftermath of warfare through the eyes of two army friends, Zoe and Merit, played by Natalie Morales and Sonequa Martin-Green respectively. The film opens on the dusty roads of Afghanistan, setting the stage for a profound exploration of
Israel’s Eurovision team has faced significant challenges in creating a non-political song amidst the backdrop of the Israel-Gaza conflict. The original entry, October Rain, was deemed too political for the Contest’s rules, prompting performer Eden Golan to rework the song with new lyrics and a new title, Hurricane. However, this has not been an easy
Josh Brolin made a memorable return to Saturday Night Live as he took the stage to host the show for the third time. In a bold and unexpected move, Brolin decided to strip down and take a cold plunge during his opening monologue. Describing the experience as akin to jumping into an ice bath, Brolin
Break Point, a documentary series on Netflix that aimed to capture the essence of the tennis world, has unfortunately failed to live up to its expectations. Despite the success of Drive to Survive in the world of motor racing, Break Point stumbled with poor ratings and a lack of access to the sport’s leading figures.
The recent exit of Gary Goldsmith from the revamped UK’s Celebrity Big Brother series surprised many fans as he lasted just five days in the house. The businessman, who is also the uncle of the Princess of Wales, made his much-hyped entry into the show last Sunday only to be the first contestant evicted on
For many actors and actresses, the Oscars can be the greatest night of their career. That iconic statue can signify the ultimate recognition by your peers for your work – and where you keep it afterwards can say a lot about you as an actor. Robert De Niro revealed his awards are in the care
The 2024 SXSW Film Festival began with the premiere screening of Doug Liman’s Road House remake, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor. This event marked the start of nine days filled with exciting movie debuts, including films featuring Rooney Mara, Isabelle Huppert, Gael García Bernal, Kristen Stewart, and more. The festival will conclude with the
Taylor Swift’s devoted fan base, also known as Swifties, came to the defense of the pop star’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, following an incident at her recent Singapore Eras Tour. A video captured by TMZ showed the Kansas City Chiefs’ player appearing to text on his phone during Swift’s performance of her 2012 hit, “I Knew
Altitude Media Group has taken a bold step by boarding a documentary that was shot entirely inside the world of Grand Theft Auto. This unconventional project, titled Grand Theft Hamlet, follows the journey of two out-of-work theater actors, Sam Crane and Mark Oosterveen, who came up with the unique idea of staging a full production