‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ spinoff series to premiere June 18 on AMC

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AMC announced that ‘The Walking Dead’ spinoff ‘Dead City,’ with Lauren Cohan reprising her role as Maggie and Jeffrey Dean Morgan returning as Negan, is set to premiere on June 18.

The network said in a synopsis that the drama will see the two former enemies “traveling into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, long ago cut off from the mainland. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror.”

A brief teaser clip sees Maggie enlisting Negan’s help to rescue her son Hershel, who has been kidnapped. As fans vividly recall, Negan infamously killed Maggie’s husband Glenn (Steven Yeun) when Maggie was pregnant with Hershel.

The Walking Dead wrapped its 11-season run in November. Take a look at the teaser trailer for ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ – here.

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Jessica Chastain to star in Apple limited series ‘The Savant’

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Jessica Chastain will star in the eight-episode limited series at Apple, titled “The Savant.”

The series is inspired by a true story published in Cosmopolitan in August 2019. While the exact plot details for the series are being kept under wraps, the Cosmopolitan article tells the story of a real woman who has come to be known as “the Savant” as she infiltrates hate groups online to help stop large-scale public attacks.

Chastain will executive produce in addition to starring in the series.  “The Savant” marks the latest TV role for Chastain, who most recently appeared in the limited series “George and Tammy” opposite Michael Shannon, portraying George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Chastain won the Academy Award for best actress for her work in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” in 2022, and has earned nomination two other times — for “Zero Dark Thirty” and “The Help.”

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Coi Leray teams with Busta Rhymes for new ‘Players’ remix

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Coi Leray is sharing another remixed version of her smash hit “Players” courtesy of legendary rapper Busta Rhymes.  The latest version of “Players” arrives on the heels of the “Players (David Guetta Remix),” “Players (DJ Smallz 732 Jersey Club Remix)” and “Players (DJ Saige Remix).”

“Players” continues to dominate the charts, and this past week it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs Chart, after it remained at No. 1 on the Rhythmic Radio Chart for the second consecutive week, as well as climbed into the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.

To date, Leray has amassed six billion streams and counting with 300 million on “Players,” inspiring 2.75 million TikTok creates with 10 billion-plus views. The song also soared to No. 1 on TikTok and IG Reels,, and spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Rap Song Sales Chart, and three weeks at No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales Chart.

Take a listen to Coi’s ‘Players (DJ Saige Remix)‘ ft. Busta Rhymes – here.

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Demi Lovato releases rock version of ‘Heart Attack’ for 10th Anniversary

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Demi Lovato has given one of her biggest hit songs, “Heart Attack,” a ‘rock makeover’ to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The rock version of “Heart Attack” features re-recorded vocals and fresh production provided by Warren “Oak” Felder and Mitch Allan, who produced the original song.

The original version of “Heart Attack” was released as the lead single from Demi’s fourth studio album, Demi, back in February 2013. That version shot up to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has since been certified as a four-times platinum single in the U.S.

Said Lovato of the new rock version of the song: “I’m so happy to be able to give a new life to ‘Heart Attack’ with a sound that reflects where I am with my music. This one is for the fans who have shown so much love to the song over the last decade, thank you for riding with me.”

Take a listen to the rock version of “Heart Attack”here.
To stream “Heart Attack (Rock Version)” via multiple platforms, head here.

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Take a look at the trailer for Season 2, Part 2 of ‘Firefly Lane’

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Netflix has shared a trailer for the final episodes of Season 2, Part 2 of ‘Firefly Lane.’

Firefly Lane is based on the Kristin Hannah novel of the same name, and the series follows best friends Tully Hart (Katherine Heigl) and Kate Mularkey (Sarah Chalke) throughout the decades.

The Season 2, Part 2 trailer shows an estranged Tully (Heigl) and Kate (Chalke) reunite after Kate falls ill. An official description reads: “For Kate and Tully, no obstacle is too big when it comes to their lifelong friendship. But is there one mistake that could tear them apart forever?” Ben Lawson, Beau Garrett, Yael Yurman and Ignacio Serricchio also star.

Firefly Lane Season 2, Part 2 will premiere April 27. Take a look at the series trailer – here.

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Jeremy Renner to open up about snowplow accident in Diane Sawyer interview

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Jeremy Renner is speaking out publicly for the first time about the snowplow accident that almost took his life. The “Hawkeye” star was severely injured and left in critical condition on New Year’s Day when he was crushed by a 7-ton snowcat snowplow outside his Reno, Nevada home while trying to protect his nephew. He was left with blunt chest trauma and more than 30 broken bones.

Renner will open about the scary incident with ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer in the special Jeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview – A Story of Terror, Survival and Triumph, set to air April 6 at 10 p.m. EDT on ABC.  ABC News released a promo of the sit-down interview between Renner and Sawyer where he opens up about the snowcat accident that left him in critical condition on New Year’s Day. Renner recounted how he sustained his life-threatening injuries, saying: “I’d do it again .. Yeah, I’d do it again, ’cause it’s going right at my nephew.” 

The actor confirmed he was conscious after the accident and remembers the pain, telling Sawyer: “All of it … I was awake through every moment.” The trailer includes audio from the 911 call after Renner’s accident. Renner candidly speaks about his determination to live:  “I chose to survive, this is not going to kill me, no way. I’ve lost a lot of flesh and bone in this experience, but I’ve been refueled and refilled with love and titanium.”

Renner tweeted an update on his recovery Sunday, alongside a video of himself using a specialized treadmill, captioning the post: “I now have to find OTHER things to occupy my time so my body can recover from my will.”

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Ed Sheeran shares stripped-back version of ‘Eyes Closed’ with Aaron Dessner

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Ed Sheeran has shared a live performance clip of his latest song, “Eyes Closed,” joined by Aaron Dessner of The National on piano, as well as a string orchestra. Dessner served as producer of Sheeran’s upcoming album –’ (aka ‘Subtract’).

Sheeran revealed that he wrote “Eyes Closed” after experiencing the loss of a close friend. “This song is about losing someone, feeling like every time you go out and you expect to just bump into them, and everything just reminds you of them and the things you did together,” said Sheeran. “You sorta have to take yourself out of reality sometimes to numb the pain of loss, but certain things just bring you right back into it.”

Check out the performance of “Eyes Closed (Piano and Strings Version)” – here.
‘–’ (Subtract) is due out May 5th. To pre-order, head here.

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Mariah Carey and Megan Thee Stallion to headline LA Pride in the Park

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Mariah Carey and Megan Thee Stallion will headline LA Pride in the Park, to be held at Los Angeles State Historic Park.  According to Christopher Street West Association — the nonprofit that has produced the LA Pride celebration for more than 50 years — the multi-stage event will expand to a two-day concert this year, taking place on June 9-10th.

Megan Thee Stallion will perform June 9, with Carey taking the stage on June 10.  Megan Thee Stallion said: “I can’t wait to headline LA Pride in the Park and celebrate the phenomenal LGBTQIA+ community. This incredible event advocates for diversity, inclusivity and equality, so I’m honored to perform and have a blast with all of the Hotties in attendance.” Carey added: “I am happy to be back in person celebrating with the LGBTQIA+ community here in Southern California and throughout all of the lands. Let’s come together to celebrate love, inclusion, and Pride.”

Gerald Garth, board president of LA Pride. said: “Mariah Carey and Megan Thee Stallion are the perfect artists to headline LA Pride in the Park this year as we expand to two days. These empowering and iconic women are sure to take the stage by storm to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and will undoubtedly make this year’s LA Pride in the Park an unforgettable experience.”

General and VIP single-day, as well as weekend tickets, are available at lapride.org. For more information, head to L.A. Pride’s official website.

Mariah Carey And Megan Thee Stallion To Headline LA Pride In The Park

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Eddie Redmayne to star in Peacock’s ‘The Day of the Jackal’ series

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Eddie Redmayne has been cast in Peacock and Sky’s  “The Day of the Jackal,” a modern reimagining of Frederick Forsyth’s novel, and the 1973 Edward Fox film it inspired.

Redmayne will play the Jackal, who is hired by the OAS, a French dissident organization, to kill then-president of France Charles de Gaulle. Production is to begin this year, with Redmayne also serving as executive producer of the thriller series. No release date or additional casting have been announced yet.

A press release from Peacock reads: “While staying true to the DNA of the original story, this contemporary drama will delve deeper into the chameleon like ‘anti-hero’ at the heart of the story in a high-octane, cinematic, globetrotting ‘cat and mouse’ thriller, set amidst the turbulent geo-political landscape of our time.”

Gareth Neame, CEO of production company Carnival Films, said in a statement: “We are excited to bring to life Ronan Bennett’s re-imagining of Forsyth’s revered thriller in the complex world in which we live today and are incredibly fortunate to have an actor of Eddie’s calibre as our Jackal Paired with Ronan’s screenplay and Brian Kirk’s direction, this is a first-class creative team … We are excited to bring to life Ronan Bennett’s re-imagining of Forsyth’s revered thriller in the complex world in which we live today and are incredibly fortunate to have an actor of Eddie’s calibre as our Jackal. Paired with Ronan’s screenplay and Brian Kirk’s direction, this is a first-class creative team.”

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