‘Morbius’ wins at the domestic box office with $39.1 Million opening weekend

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Sony’s latest superhero blockbuster ‘Morbius’ was at the top of the domestic box office with ticket sales of $39.1 million. The Jared Leto-led film earned another $44.9 million at the international box office, bringing its global tally to $84 million.

The Lost City, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum (and last weekend’s box office winner over The Batman), took second place with $14.8 million, bringing its domestic total to $54.5 million.

The Batman, the latest big-screen tale of the Dark Knight, was in third place with $10.8 million. The Batman has now earned $349 million at the domestic box office and has reached $710.5 million worldwide.

Rounding out the top five were Uncharted and Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie, movies that brought in $3.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

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Shawn Mendes releases the music video for his new song ‘When You’re Gone’

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Shawn Mendes has released his new single along with a music video for the song “When You’re Gone.” You can check out the video – here.  The video for “When You’re Gone” gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the song, including footage of Mendes performing the track for the first time at SXSW music and film festival this month.

“When You’re Gone” is Mendes’ first single of 2022. The song follows his split from singer Camila Cabello in November after two years of dating. Mendes also released the song “It’ll Be Okay” in the wake of the breakup.

Mendes’ most recent album, Wonder, was released in December 2020.

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Shawn Mendes releases the music video for his new song ‘When You’re Gone’

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Shawn Mendes has released his new single along with a music video for the song “When You’re Gone.” You can check out the video – here.  The video for “When You’re Gone” gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the song, including footage of Mendes performing the track for the first time at SXSW music and film festival this month.

“When You’re Gone” is Mendes’ first single of 2022. The song follows his split from singer Camila Cabello in November after two years of dating. Mendes also released the song “It’ll Be Okay” in the wake of the breakup.

Mendes’ most recent album, Wonder, was released in December 2020.

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Take a look at Tom Cruise in the trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

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Paramount Pictures shared a trailer for the Top Gun sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, featuring original star Tom Cruise as test pilot Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.  The original film opened in theaters in May 1986.

The preview shows Maverick (Cruise) reluctantly agree to train a group of Top Gun graduates for a special mission. The trainees include Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick’s late best friend, Nick “Goose” Bradshaw, played by Anthony Edwards in the original film.  Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris and Val Kilmer also star.

Top Gun: Maverick will have its world premiere May 18 at the Cannes Film Festival, ahead of its release in theaters May 27. Cruise will also be honored with a career retrospective at the Cannes Film Festival.

Take a look at the trailer for Top Gun: Maverickhere.

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Netflix releases the official trailer for ‘Ozark’ Season 4, Part 2

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Netflix has shared the official trailer for the second installment of the fourth and final season of Ozark, which is slated for premiere on April 29. Part Two, arriving three months following the debut of the first slate of episodes, will pick up where the finale of Part One left off — with Julia Garner‘s Ruth out for blood in the aftermath of the murder of her cousin, Wyatt.

Following the final episode of Part 2, Netflix will also include a 30-minute special, titled “A Farewell to Ozark,” that will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the series. According to the streaming service, the special episode “explores the genesis of the series, the rich characters we loved and loved to hate, the gripping performances that captivated us, the creatives who made magic behind the camera, and a wealth of memories over the last five years.”

Watch the trailer for Ozark Season 4, Part 2 – here.

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Silk Sonic, J Balvin, Carrie Underwood and more added to Grammy performance lineup

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Silk Sonic, John Legend, Carrie Underwood and J Balvin with Maria Becerra have been added to the lineup of performers for the 64th annual Grammy Awards to be held Sunday, April 3.  Silk Sonic — comprised of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak — are slated to open the ceremony.

Previously announced Grammys performers are Jon Batiste, Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, Nas, Olivia Rodrigo and Chris Stapleton. The ceremony will also include a previously announced ‘In Memoriam’ salute to legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim performed by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler.

Silk Sonic are nominated for four awards, including record and song of the year, for “Leave the Door Open.”  Underwood is up for two awards — best roots gospel album for My Savior and best country duo/group performance for “If I Didn’t Love You,” a collab with Jason Aldean. J Balvin is nominated in the new best música urbana album category for ‘Jose.’

Trevor Noah is set to host the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which will air live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS. The show will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

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Milwaukee’s ‘Summerfest’ announces full 2022 lineup featuring Justin Bieber, Halsey and more

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Milwaukee’s Summerfest has announced its star-studded lineup headed to the amphitheater stage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Summerfest hosts the music industry’s biggest acts, emerging talent, and local favorites along with approximately 750,000 fans, for an unforgettable live music experience, according to the release. The festival features over 1,000 performances on 12 permanent stages, along with food, beverages, and activities, all in a world-class festival setting.

The festival takes place over three consecutive weekends—June 23 -25; June 30- July 2 and July 7-9.  Headliners include Justin Bieber, Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Wayne/Wiz Khalifa/Wu-Tang Clan, Backstreet Boys, Willow, Jason Aldean, The Black Crowes, Rod Stewart, Charli XCX, Thomas Rhett, Steve Miller Band, Anthony Hamilton, The Pretty Reckless, Violent Femmes, and more.  You can view the complete lineup HERE.

A separate American Family Insurance Amphitheater ticket is required for Amphitheater shows. Head toTicketmaster.com for Amphitheater show tickets. Amphitheater shows include: Jason Aldean, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Halsey, Rod Stewart, Thomas Rhett and their supporting acts.

Tickets for Summerfest are on sale now; visit Summerfest.com for more information.

Justin Bieber, Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly Lead 2022 Summerfest Lineup

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