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Wayne Lewis, a founding member of R&b group Atlantic Starr, died Thursday, June 5. He was 68.

His death was confirmed by the band. “It’s with great sadness we have to post the passing of Wayne Lewis on June 5, 2025,” the group posted on their official Facebook page Friday. “Please keep the family in your prayers and respect there privacy #waynelewis #restinpeace #flyhigh Sunrise 4/13/1957 Sunset 6/5/2025 #restinpeaceWayne.”

Wayne Lewis, who served as a lead vocalist and keyboardist, and his brothers lead vocalist-guitarist David and trombonist-percussionist Jonathan formed the group in White Plains,...

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers suggest so many characters have left the land of Port Charles recently that fans can’t help but wonder if two of their favorite characters could be next.

From Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) to Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober), Dex Heller (Evan Hofer), and Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) – just to name a few – some top heroes and villains have exited the canvas, so could Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst) be next?

Sonny Corinthos’ Heart Condition

The General Hospital preview for the week of March 24-28 offered some scary moments for viewers.

One was reminiscent of the time Edward Quartermaine (David Lewis) faked a heart attack to see if Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) would give him his meds, when Sonny fell on the ground, clutching his chest, and Ava Jerome (Maura West) mockingly asked if he needed his pills, which were next to him on the floor.

On the Wednesday, March 27 episode of General Hospital, Sonny collapsed in pain. After first clutching his stomach as if he’d eaten some bad sushi, Sonny moved his hands up to his chest, remembering that it was a heart condition he had. Was Sonny having a fatal cardiac incident? Was the only thing standing between him and the calls of the cold, dark grave his medication… and Ava? It’s not the first time we’ve seen this play out in Port Charles?

Save Me

Ava (Maura West) had just come over to ask Sonny (Maurice Benard) for money, when he crumbled and hit the ground, losing his life-saving pills as he did so. This intrigued Ava. Did Sonny need those pills? Were they critical to his existence? Did he need her help? Was Ava expected to give it to him? Right after he’d not only denied her own pleas for help,...

Ava and Sonny took things back to a classic Quartermaine moment on the March 25, 2024 episode of General Hospital.

Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems

Ava (Maura West) has been in quite the pickle these last few months. Aside from her custody battle over Avery (Ava and Grace Scarola), she lost nearly all of her money. Now, she’s found herself running around Port Charles asking for handouts, first from Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) via the Cassadine estate, then from Lucas (Van Hansis) via his late father’s funds.

When those options didn’t work, Ava was forced to go to her last resort: Sonny (Maurice Benard). When she showed up at his door asking for an increase in child support, she didn’t know Kristina (Kate Mansi) had already filled her father in on her financial crisis, let alone was in the next room with Donna (Scarlett Spears).

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Armada Music Group’s dance music investment vehicle Beat Music Fund has acquired the rights to a large portion of the catalog of Canadian DJ, producer and Turbo Recordings founder Tiga, including such titles as “Sunglasses at Night,” “Bugatti,” “You Gonna Want Me” and “Let’s Go Dancing.”

Armada, founded in 2003 by Dutch trance DJ and producer Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron and manager and agent David Lewis, said the deal also covers “Hal” featuring Kölsch, “all of which solidified him as a techno luminary and have collectively garnered over 33 million streams on Spotify.”

Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

“Teaming up with Beat and Armada Music Group marks a pivotal moment for me as an artist,” said Tiga, 50. “We share a passion for dance music and a deep respect for creators in this space, and I look forward to working closely with the Armada team to reinvigorate my work and...

Exclusive: And Just Like That…‘s Sarita Choudhury has signed with Innovative Artists for representation in all areas.

Choudhury portrays the fan favorite character of Seema Patel in Max’s And Just Like That.. alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis. The third season of the Sex and the City sequel series is expected to be released later this year.

Choudhury’s other television work includes recurring or guest-starring roles in Prime Video’s Fallout, as well as Homeland, Little Fires Everywhere, Jessica Jones, Ramy and Blindspot among others.

On the film side she has appeared in The Green Knight, Learning To Drive, After Yang, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2, A Hologram for The King and Lady in the Water.

Choudhury’s debut role was in Mira Nair’s Mississippi Masala, starring opposite Denzel Washington.

She continues to be represented by manager David Lewis.

Sonny’s heart attack on the January 21, 2025, episode of General Hospital turned into a major missed opportunity.

Not-So-Heart-to-Heart

It had the perfect setup. Ava (Maura West) was blasting Sonny (Maurice Benard) for not telling her about the fire in his penthouse, understandably worried about Avery’s (Ava and Grace Scarola) safety. The stress took a visible toll on Sonny, who hid his wincing from a shouting Ava. As soon as she stormed out of his office, Sonny clutched his chest and collapsed to the floor, spilling his medication.

Long-time Gh viewers may remember a similar storyline that had a much different outcome for the characters, and this scene would have been the best way to pay homage to the unforgettable scene. Back in 1980, when Tracy (Jane Elliot) found out that Edward (then played by David Lewis) planned to disinherit her, she watched as he had a heart attack, holding his...

Hallmark Channel When Calls The Heart spoilers and updates tease heartfelt moments ahead for Hearties! In Season 12, Episode 2, Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow) has a surprise for Rosemary Coulter (Pascale Hutton).

When Calls The Heart Spoilers – Season Twelve Got Off To A Running Start

When Calls the Heart Season 12 kicked off with a burst of energy this past weekend, as the community of Hope Valley welcomed new beginnings.

In Episode 2, Rosemary is charging ahead with her highly anticipated radio debut, and with her vibrant spirit, we can expect plenty of laughs.

However, she’s not so confident; her excitement turns to anxiety when Elizabeth surprises her with a banner celebrating the occasion.

Rosemary fears it might turn into a “debacle,” imagining the townsfolk pointing and laughing at her. While that would indeed be unfortunate, it’s not the essence of Wcth, so we’re optimistic that this will turn out to...

‘General Hospital’ (Gh) spoilers confirm that Leslie Charleson, who played the iconic role of Monica Quartermaine, has died at age 79 after a long illness.

‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Executive Producer Frank Valentini Took To X To Announce The Sad News

Soap Opera Digest reported the sad news on Sunday, January 12th, after Gh executive producer Frank Valentini announced her death. In a statement, he wrote on X,

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Leslie Charleson.”

“Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on General Hospital alone, and just as Monica was the heart of the family, Leslie was the beloved matriarch of our cast and crew,”

He shared.

“I will miss our daily chats, her quick wit, and incredible presence on set.”

His post concluded,

“On behalf of everyone at General Hospital, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to her loved ones during this difficult time.

Hallmark Channel When Calls The Heart spoilers and updates tease how keeping Jack Thornton’s (Daniel Lissing) memory alive could hint at a new love triangle!

Season 11 concluded with a surprising cliffhanger that might change Elizabeth Grant’s (Erin Krakow) life in Season 12, involving Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry) and the memory of her late husband, Jack.

When Calls The Heart Spoilers – Nathan Thought Hargraves Was There For Him

Here are the exciting spoilers shared; Hearties are eagerly anticipating the premiere of the new season of the show which premieres Sunday, January 5 9 Pm Est on the Hallmark Channel.

The anticipation is heightened due to the shocking cliffhanger at the end of Season 11; to refresh your memory, here’s what happened.

In the finale, Elizabeth and Nathan were enjoying a tender moment together following the beautiful wedding of Mike Hickam and Mei Sou.

However, their blissful moment was abruptly interrupted by the...

If you are a When Calls The Heart (Wcth) fan, you may be wishing away the holiday season in anticipation of the premiere of Season 1. Airing on Hallmark on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 9 p.m., the network recently released some more information on Episode 1, and Cts has all the details.

When Calls The Heart Season 12, Episode 1 Spoilers – Rewinding Time

Before we dive into Wcth, Season 12, Episode 1, it’s important to rewind a bit.

The cliffhanger has been ringing in Hearties’ heads everywhere for months, as Andrew Hargraves (David Lewis) had news about Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow) late husband, Jack Thornton (Daniel Lissing), off the cusp of her finally diving into a romance with Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry).

Of course, fans also enjoyed watching Mei Sou (Amanda Wong) and Mike Hickam (Ben Rosenbaum) tie the knot during the Season 11 finale and were happy to see Fiona Miller (Kayla Wallace) return for the nuptials.

The premiere of Wcth Season 12 is fast approaching. Best of all, Hallmark has released information on the premiere episode. It is called “The Mountie Way.” In addition, the network shared more information on When Calls The Heart Season 12, Episode 1. This episode will set the tone for the season.

Hearties may remember that Season 11 ended with a cliffhanger. Andrew Hargraves (David Lewis) was at Elizabeth’s (Erin Krakow) door and said he was there for her in regards to her “late husband.” In addition, Mei (Amanda Wong) and Mike (Ben Rosenbaum) had a beautiful wedding. Thankfully, Fiona was able to leave her Suffragette work to attend. Most importantly, the mystery of who shot Governor Lucas Bouchard (Chris McNally). Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) and Bill Avery (Jack Wagner) have become a sleuthing team.

Lastly, Elizabeth and Nathan (Kevin McGarry) have found themselves in a romance. What does Hargraves’s appearance have to do with their future together?...

Good news for fans of one of Disney+ and Hulu's most underapprecited series, The Artful Dodger, has been renewed for Season 2. A continuation/spin-off of Charles Dickens's novel Oliver Twist, The Artful Dodger centers on Jack Dawson (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) as a former Royal Navy surgeon who has set himself up as a doctor in the 1850's Australia whose life is upended when his old acquaintance Fagin (David Lewis) appears as a recently arrived prisoner which threatens to reveal Dawson's past as "The Artful Dodger." Meanwhile, Dawson develops a friendship and eventual romantic relationship with the governor's daughter, Lady Belle Fox (Maia Mitchell), who shares Jack's fondness for medicine. Jack's past begins to catch up with him and threatens to destroy the new life he has made for himself.

Deadline reports Season 2 will be a Disney+/Hulu co-production with Sony Pictures Televisions Curio Pictures and will begin filming in 2025. Thomas Brodie-Sangster,...

Jingle Bell Run is a new Hallmark Christmas movie that changes the usual recipe for holiday movies by combining reality competition and romantic comedy in a fun way. In a movie set against a national Christmas-themed reality show, Avery Muller, an elementary school teacher, and Wes, a retired NHL player, deal with tough competition and an unexpected romantic connection.

Using a clever mix of action-packed shows like “The Amazing Race” and cozy Hallmark holiday movies, the movie makes you feel good all over. Imagine going on a cross-country trip where finding a hidden silver bell, solving puzzles, and finishing challenges are the ways to find love. It’s not just another Christmas movie; it’s a holiday adventure that keeps people wondering and cheering for the couple with nothing in common.

As part of Hallmark’s popular “Countdown to Christmas” series, “Jingle Bell Run” tells a new holiday story. The...

Set in the close-knit community of an evangelical church in Manchester, Everyone Else Burns makes its triumphant return for a second season of belly laughs and thought-provoking fun. Drewing from writer Dillon Mapletoft’s own upbringing in a fundamentalist Christian environment, this cult sitcom charmed audiences with its first outing. While Season 1 centered around family man David Lewis’ ambitions and dreams for his children, the new episodes shift focus to relationships and matters of the heart.

As ever, comedy gold arises from probing the eccentricities of cult life through the day-to-day happenings of the Lewis family. Dad David remains a hapless leader, mom Fiona seeks purpose beyond motherhood, and rebellious daughter Rachel comes of age—now faced with the prospect of an arranged marriage.

Besides sharp wit and razor-thin social satire, what makes Everyone Else Burns such unmissable viewing is its deep care for humanizing even the most extreme of characters.

When Calls The Heart (Wcth), Season 12 is currently filming and Hearties everywhere continue to grow excited about what this new season might bring.

As Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry) and Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow) declared their love for one another during Season 11, fans can’t help but wonder if a wedding will be the next item on the list in this love story.

While the two aren’t engaged as of yet, many viewers would love to see this happen. In fact, Elizabeth’s onscreen bestie, Pascale Hutton (Rosemary Coulter) recently revealed some thoughts on Nathan and Elizabeth’s nuptials. More on this story, below. Hutton Already Planning Nathan

When Calls The Heart Spoilers – Pascale Hutton Has A Role In Mind For Nathan & Elizabeth’s Wedding

Recently chatting with US Weekly to promote another Hallmark project, her new Hallmark Mystery, Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement, Hutton revealed a possible role...

Laura Adkin’s debut feature Re: Uniting tells a resonant tale of reliving college days through the lens of adulthood. The film stars Michelle Harrison, David Lewis, and Carmen Moore as six friends reunited twenty-five years after graduating. They come together on the idyllic shores of Bowen Island for laughs, bonding, and confronting how life has unfolded.

Adkin handles this reunion with thoughtful direction. She crafts complex characters instead of simple stereotypes, showing us people as they are—diverse experiences woven into lively interactions. Through conversation and subtle looks, we learn just enough about each to understand their present. Backstory exposition is wisely avoided, keeping focus on intimate moments between realistically portrayed individuals.

This emphasis on nuanced performances allows meaningful themes to emerge naturally. We observe enduring friendship resisting time’s effects. Lives devoted to family or career take shape, revealing joy and sorrow. Most powerfully, characters acknowledge life’s...

Now that Season 11 of When Calls The Heart (Wcth) has wrapped up, with the finale taking place on Sunday, June 23, Hearties everywhere are left wondering when they can look forward to Season 12. Not to mention what kind of drama will unfold!

Here’s what we know, so far …

When Calls The Heart Season 12 – The Who, What, When, & Where

After that cliffhanger from the Season 11, finale, Hearties everywhere are wondering what Mountie superintendent Andrew Hargraves (David Lewis) has to tell Elizabeth Thorton (Erin Krakow) about her late hubby, Jack Thornton (Daniell Lissing).

It’s hard to say. However, the good news is that Wcth, was renewed for Season 12 this past May, and production is scheduled to start this July.

While the cast for Season 12 has yet to be confirmed, fans can expect Krakow to return as Elizabeth, as well as Kevin McGarry (Nathan Grant), Chris McNally (Lucas Bouchard), Jack Wagner (Billy...

When Calls The Heart (Wcth) fans enjoyed quite a Season 11, watching Elizabeth Thorton (Erin Krakow) and Nathan Grant’s (Kevin McGarry) romance blossom.

Still, as Hearties rejoice at their love story, the finale to this season offered a shocking cliffhanger when Mountie superintendent Andrew Hargraves (David Lewis) informed Elizabeth he had something to tell her about her late husband, Jack Thornton (Daniell Lissing).

When Calls The Heart Season 12 – Could Jack Thorton Return?

Hearties have been buzzing about a possible Jack Thorton return, since the Hallmark drama aired its finale on Sunday, June 23. Could he still be alive?

Jack collided to his apparent death in Wcth’s Season 5 during a landslide. His body was said to be found, but could there have been a mistake?

Lindsay Sturman, Wcth’s showrunner recently spoke with TV Guide. During the interview, she notes that “Jack is not coming back.” She adds that, the series...

Hallmark Channel When Calls The Heart spoilers tease a bizarre cliffhanger in the final episode of Season 11, “Anything For Love”. Mei Sou (Amanda Wong) and Mike Hickam (Ben Rosenbaum) had just gotten married and Mountie Superintendent Andrew Hargraves (David Lewis) arrived with news about Jack Thornton, (Daniel Lissing).

When Calls The Heart Spoilers – Could Jack Thornton Really Be Alive?

Hearties will recall from Season 5 Jack was believed killed by a landslide while away on a training mission in Fort Clay; but his body was recovered, and the town came together and said their goodbyes.

Elizabeth struggled greatly with staying in Hope Valley, but ultimately realized it is her calling. The town dedicates the school in Jack’s honor and soon it’s revealed that Elizabeth is pregnant and gives birth to a baby boy, whom she names Jack Thornton Jr (Hyland Goodrich).

So how could Jack possibly be alive, how...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the When Calls the Heart Season 11 finale “Anything for Love.”] A last-minute bombshell could threaten Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) and Nathan’s (Kevin McGarry) happiness after they’ve just cleared all the obstacles standing in their way. Following a passionate kiss, Elizabeth’s beautiful declaration of love, and then Mike (Ben Rosenbaum) and Mei’s (Amanda Wong) wedding, Elizabeth and Nathan got the shock of their lives. As they walked through town and discussed things like fate, Superintendent Hargraves (David Lewis) from Fort Clay showed up unexpectedly. Nathan thought Hargraves was there to see him, but Hargraves said he wanted to speak to Elizabeth in private about her “late husband.” Elizabeth’s late husband, Jack Thornton (Daniel Lissing), was killed off When Calls the Heart at the end of Season 5 in a tragic landslide. After watching that Season 11 cliffhanger, we’ve all been wondering—is Jack Thornton alive? Many fans have ...

The Emmy category for Best TV Movie has had a renaissance in recent years, with more high profile projects being exclusive to the medium. In this golden TV era, the level of talent on screen and behind the camera is at an all-time high – showcased best by the level of competition here and Best Limited Series. Once so niche that they were a single combined category at the Emmys, the fields seem to get stronger and stronger every year. As a result, the list of this season’s potential TV movie nominees is incredible. Leading the pack (for me) is Amazon Prime Video’s “Red, White & Royal Blue.”

An adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s New York Times bestselling novel, the film depicts the rivalry and courtship between Henry (Nicholas Galitzine), a prince of England’s royal family, and Alex (Taylor Zakar Perez), the son of an American presidential candidate.

Independent dance label Armada Music, founded in 2003 by Dutch trance DJ and producer Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron and manager and agent David Lewis, said Tuesday that its investment vehicle Beat Music Fund has acquired Amsterdam-based music publisher Cloud 9 Music, bolstering its publishing division.

Cloud 9’s roster includes the likes of U.S. house music veteran Green Velvet, aka Curtis Jones, aka Cajmere, South Africa’s That Girl, and Dutch DJ and producer Hardwell.

“As part of the acquisition, the teams of Armada Music’s existing publishing company, Armada Publishing B.V., and Cloud 9 Music will merge to form Armada Music Publishing,” the companies said. “Employees from Cloud 9 Music will join the team, effectively tripling its headcount.”

Financial terms weren’t disclosed. “This strategic move underscores Armada’s mission to position itself as the best partner in the in-demand global electronic dance industry, projected to reach $20.9 billion by 2033,” the firm said.

Villa Collina, a Mediterranean Revival masterpiece nestled in the hills of Los Feliz in the shadow of Griffith Observatory, has a historic Hollywood pedigree stretching back almost a century. Designed by architect Henry Harwood Hewitt in 1927, the four-bedroom, four-bath estate was built for Olympian Clement E. Smoot, who was part of the 1904 gold medal-winning golfing team. A later resident was Artur Rodzinski, famed Polish conductor of the LA Philharmonic.

But Villa Collina became famous as the home of legendary English director James Whale in the 1930s. Whale reportedly lived at the Villa with his longtime partner David Lewis, despite rampant homophobia in Hollywood. According to Behind the Screen: How Gays and Lesbians Shaped Hollywood, when agent Phil Berg asked Whale if he “had” to live with Lewis, Whale replied: “I don’t have to. I want to.”

One of the most prolific directors of the decade, Whale — portrayed by Ian McKellen...

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A British coming-of-age comedy series airing on The CW television network, the Everyone Else Burns TV show stars Simon Bird, Kate O'Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Harry Connor, and Morgana Robinson. The story follows the Lewis family, a strictly religious family from Manchester, England. They are part of a puritanical Christian sect and believe the world will end within the decade. The family’s patriarch, David Lewis (Bird), longs for the church...

Those who enjoy the Everyone Else Burns series don't have to worry about it being cancelled right now. The show was renewed for a second season before even the first episode had aired. That being said, The CW's new management looks closely at how well a show is performing in the ratings and has dropped several low-rated shows mid-season. Could that happen to Everyone Else Burns? Stay tuned.

A British coming-of-age comedy series, the Everyone Else Burns TV show stars Simon Bird, Kate O'Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Harry Connor, and Morgana Robinson. The story follows the Lewis family, a strictly religious family from Manchester, England. They are part of a puritanical Christian sect and believe the world will end within the decade. The family’s patriarch, David Lewis (Bird), longs for the church to promote him. His long-suffering wife is...

Kate O’Flynn as Fiona, Ali Khan as Joshua and Simon Bird as David in ‘Everyone Else Burns’ (Photo: James Stack/Channel 4 © 2023 Channel 4)

The CW Network is all-in on Everyone Else Burns, picking up a second season of the British comedy ahead of its season one U.S. premiere. The half-hour apocalyptic family comedy’s first season aired in the UK on Channel 4 in January 2023 and was renewed in May 2023.

Season one debuts on The CW on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 9:30pm Et/Pt.

“Everyone Else Burns is a brilliant and bitingly funny series that is as much about family as it is about the end of days,” stated Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network. “There is truly no other comedy on television like it, and we are thrilled to work alongside the immensely talented writers and producers to bring the uniquely hilarious Lewis family to The CW for another season.

The British comedy Everyone Else Burns makes its US television debut on The CW on October 26, 2023 at 9:30pm Et/Pt. The half-hour series starring Simon Bird and Kate O’Flynn will be part of the network’s Thursday night comedy block that includes Son of a Critch, Run the Burbs, and Children Ruin Everything.

Bird (The Inbetweeners) stars as David Lewis, O’Flynn (Landscapers) plays Fiona, Amy James-Kelly (Military Wives) is Rachel, and Harry Connor is Aaron. Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor created the series and serve as writers and executive producers. Jax Media’s Tony Hernandez and Brooke Posch also executive produce.

“Blessings be upon the Lewises: a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade. Patriarch David longs for the church to promote him. Long-suffering Fiona hungers for a life beyond sermons and squash. Aaron is a model young believer — except his drawings feature...

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, 1988’s Night of the Demons is a perfect Halloween party movie; not merely because the plot involves a Halloween party, but it embodies the spirit of the holiday.

Director Kevin Tenney (Witchboard) and writer Joe Augustyn veer between creepy and campy throughout the 90-minute runtime. A playfully spooky atmosphere is immediately established by the Scooby Doo-esque animated credit sequence set to a bombastic synth theme by the director’s brother, Dennis Michael Tenney.

The plot follows a group of rowdy high schoolers to a deadly party at the infamous Hull House. As goth hostess Angela Franklin (Amelia Kinkade) explains, the abandoned abode is possessed rather than haunted: “The spirits living in a house possessed never existed in human form. They’ve only existed in spirit form. They’re pure evil. They’re demons.” A seance awakens the spirits, who start turning the partygoers into savage demons.

Lawrence Turman, the principled Oscar-nominated producer of The Graduate who was behind other films including The Great White Hope, Pretty Poison, American History X and the last movie Judy Garland ever made, has died. He was 96.

Turman died Saturday at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, his family announced.

A former agent, he and producer David Foster began a 20-year partnership in 1974, and the first film to come out of the Turman Foster Co. was Stuart Rosenberg’s The Drowning Pool (1975), starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.

They went their separate ways in 1991 when Turman left to begin an association heading the esteemed Peter Stark Producing Program at USC that lasted until his retirement in 2021.

However, Turman wasn’t done producing, and in 1996 he and John Morrissey launched the Turman-Morrissey Co., which made the Jamie Foxx-starring Booty Call (1997); Tony Kaye’s American History X...

Independent dance label Armada Music — founded in 2003 by Dutch trance DJ and producer Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron and manager and agent David Lewis — has launched Beat (for “Best Ever Acquired Tracks”), a dance music investment company.

Backed by U.S.-based Pinnacle Financial Partners, the fund plans to invest $100 million in its first two years, with the mission of “acquiring and exploiting recording and music publishing catalogs” amid a flurry of catalog deals across the music sector in recent years. Beat eventually plans to grow its investment to at least $500 million in the coming years.

The investment company’s first acquisitions include two big names. They are for Kms Records’ master recordings catalog from house and techno legend Kevin Saunderson, as well as for the master and publishing catalog of L.A.-based Russian trance DJ and producer Arty, also known as Alpha 9. “Both catalogs of masters will be...

"Clear your diaries, get the time booked off" - @BBCSimonMcCoy announces royal baby due date in his unique way https://t.co/wiIIJXoRNt pic.twitter.com/cwcO03lS9t - BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) October 17, 2017 A little over a month after Kate Middleton and Prince William announced that they're expecting their third child, Kensington Palace confirmed this week that their new bundle of joy is due in April 2018. While a lot of people were excited by the news, others were . . . somewhat unimpressed. RelatedEverything We Know So Far About Kate Middleton and Prince William's Third Baby BBC news reporter Simon McCoy was live on air when the announcement was made, and he relayed the information in his own unique way. "Now, bearing in mind that they announced that she was pregnant back in September, I'm not sure how much news this really is," he said with a bit of a sarcastic laugh.

He sings, he fixes cars, and he takes punches better than De Niro’s Raging Bull. Elvis Presley excels in one of his few ’60s pictures that shows an interest in being a ‘real movie,’ a remake of a boxing saga with entertaining characters and fine direction from noir specialist Phil Karlson. Plus Charles Bronson, Lola Albright and Joan Blackman in standout roles.

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1962 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 95 min. / Street Date August 14, 2017 / Available from the Twilight Time Movies Store 29.95

Starring: Elvis Presley, Gig Young, Lola Albright, Joan Blackman, Charles Bronson, Robert Emhardt, Liam Redmond, Judson Pratt, Ned Glass, George Mitchell, Roy Roberts, Michael Dante, Richard Devon, Jeff Morris, Edward Asner, Frank Gerstle, Seamon Glass, Bert Remsen.

Cinematography: Burnett Guffey

Film Editor: Stuart Gilmore

Original Music: Jeff Alexander

Written by William Fay, Francis Wallace

Produced by David Weisbart

Directed by Phil Karlson

What, a good Elvis Presley picture?...

Nicholas Winding Refn’s The Neon Demon premiered to boos and catcalls at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and based on everything I know about the Danish director/provocateur (who also directed Drive, Only God Forgives and Bronson), I suspect that’s the reaction he was going for. While it would be inaccurate to claim that critics either love or hate the film (there are a number of “C”-ish reviews in there), it takes a special kind of filmmaker to make a movie that can be deemed “absolutely beautiful” by one critic and “hot garbage” by another. There’s a lot of red and green on the movie’s Metacritic profile, is all I’m saying. In case you’re unfamiliar, here’s the basic premise: aspiring model Jesse (Elle Fanning) moves to Los Angeles (not New York?), where her “youth and vitality are devoured by a group...

Nobody expected those wronged by Edm conglomerate SFX Entertainment to pull any punches just because the company is in the middle of chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, but the latest developments sure add insult to injury anyways. As a means of collecting a delinquent debt, Dutch promotional company Alda Events has seized commanding shares of SFX Europe, ID&T and Sensation Brazil.

Last month, rumors of ID&T’s relaunch in the Netherlands suggested that SFX would soon relinquish ownership of the company – but not as a result of the same auction process carried out for assets like Beatport, Flavorus and Fame House. However, only close insiders could have imagined that SFX would begrudgingly lose the brand to another one of the companies it had originally sought to acquire.

Bankruptcy court documents uncovered by Dutch magazine Quote reveal that SFX Entertainment had originally agreed to purchase 50% of Alda Events from its owners,...

A24 dropped their new horror/thriller movie, "The Witch," into theaters today, February 19th, 2016 and all the major, top critics have revealed what their opinions are, and it turns out that their opinions are extremely positive when it comes to this flick, giving it an overall 84 score out of a possible 100 score across 37 reviews at the Metacritic.com site. The film features: Anya Taylor-Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Julian Richings, Kate Dickie and Ralph Ineson. We've posted comments from a couple of the critics, below. Bill Zwecker over at the Chicago Sun-Times, gave it an 88 grade. He stated: "This is a very promising first feature by Eggers and showcases some exceptional acting." Robert Abele over at the Los Angeles Times, gave it an 80 grade, stating: "In a way, the movie is a tug of war between the fruits of exhaustive research into old-world madness — which plays out most prominently in the richly...

Lionsgate dropped their new romantic/drama movie, "The Choice," into theaters today, February 5th,2016, and all the major,top movie critics have delivered their review opinions, and it turns out they weren't very good opinions for this flick to say the least. They gave it only an overall 25 score out of a possible 100 across 14 reviews at the Metacritic.com site The film features: Alexandra Daddario, Benjamin Walker, Maggie Grace, Teresa Palmer and Tom Welling. We've posted comments from a couple of the critics, below. Richard Roeper at the Chicago Sun-Times, gave it a very less than stellar 50 grade, stating: "The Choice is classic Sparks, and by that I mean it’s a mediocre, well-photographed, undeniably heart-tugging, annoyingly manipulative and dramatically predictable star-crossed romance." David Lewis over at the San Francisco Chronicle, gave it an awful 25 grade, saying: "The Choice has a twist or two toward the end, and they’re...

Armin Van Buuren needs no introduction. As a Grammy nominated artist making records for the last 22 years, the man has been an inseparable part of dance music’s evolution since long before “Edm.” Van Buuren has headlined shows, festivals, and clubs all around the globe, a notable example being last year’s massive Armin Only: Intense tour.

In addition to being crowned DJ Mag’s #1 DJ five times, Armin’s A State Of Trance radio show is widely regarded as the gold standard in dance radio, and just celebrated it’s 733rd episode. Oh, and he also co-founded one of the world’s foremost record labels, Armada Music, alongside Maykel Piron and David Lewis. To say Armin’s had a successful career, is a gross understatement.

Despite being one of the busiest men in dance music, Armin Van Buuren was kind enough to sit and chat with us before his TomorrowWorld 2015 closing performance.

San Francisco's Frameline39, "the granddaddy of the world’s Lgbtq festivals," opens tonight, "and by the time it finishes June 28, about 60,000 people will have bought tickets to 180 films from 33 countries," announces David Lewis at SFGate. We're sampling recommendations from around the Bay Area, which include Christian Braad Thomsen's documentary Fassbinder: To Love Without Demands, Joseph Graham's Beautiful Something, Natalia Leite's Bare, Justin Kelly's I Am Michael, Alante Kavaite's The Summer of Sangaile, Stu Maddox's Reel in the Closet and Mark Christopher's director's cut of 54 (1998). » - David Hudson...

San Francisco's Frameline39, "the granddaddy of the world’s Lgbtq festivals," opens tonight, "and by the time it finishes June 28, about 60,000 people will have bought tickets to 180 films from 33 countries," announces David Lewis at SFGate. We're sampling recommendations from around the Bay Area, which include Christian Braad Thomsen's documentary Fassbinder: To Love Without Demands, Joseph Graham's Beautiful Something, Natalia Leite's Bare, Justin Kelly's I Am Michael, Alante Kavaite's The Summer of Sangaile, Stu Maddox's Reel in the Closet and Mark Christopher's director's cut of 54 (1998). » - David Hudson...

Comic-Con International has announced the nominations for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for 2015. The nominees, chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges, highlight the wide range of material being published in comics and graphic novel form today, from companies big and small, in print and on line. The awards will be given out during a gala ceremony on Friday, July 10 during Comic-Con International: San Diego.

Best Short Story

“Beginning’s End,” by Rina Ayuyang, muthamagazine.com

“Corpse on the Imjin!” by Peter Kuper, in Masterful Marks: Cartoonists Who Changed the World (Simon & Schuster)

“,” by Lee Bermejo, in Batman Black and White #3 (DC)

“,” by Max Landis & Jock, in Adventures of Superman #14 (DC)

“When the Darkness Presses,” by Emily Carroll, http://emcarroll.com/comics/darkness/

Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)

Astro City #16: “Wish I May” by Kurt Busiek & Brent Anderson (Vertigo/DC)

Beasts of Burden: Hunters and Gatherers, by Evan Dorkin...

CBS Films released their new comedy film, "The Duff," into theaters this weekend, and the top,major movie critics have turned in their reviews for it. It turns out that they were pretty mixed across the board, giving it a 55 score out of a possible 100 across 26 reviews at the Metacritic.com site. The film stars: Allison Janney, Romany Malco, Mae Whitman, Ken Jeong, Bianca Santos, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Skyler Samuels and Nick Eversman. We've supplied blurbs from a few of the critics, below. Inkoo Kang from TheWrap, gave it a great 90 score, stating: "There’s no doubt that The Duff is clever, funny and quotable enough to become this decade’s “Mean Girls.” Watch your back, Regina George — there’s a new queen bee in town." Christy Lemire over at RogerEbert.com, gave it a 75 score, saying: "Quickly and convincingly, it becomes its own funny and fast-paced phenomenon with its own modern-day charm.

What makes Grumpy Cat so grumpy? It looks like we'll find out on Lifetime's “Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever.” In an exclusive new still from the original holiday movie, Grumpy Cat (in her feature debut) suffers in the hands of mall pet store owner Marcus Crabtree (David Lewis). Also read: Lifetime's ‘Kim of Queens’ Star Names 6 Miss America Contenders to Watch (Exclusive) Grumpy's life changes when she meets a 12-year-old girl who can hear her talk. Together, they thwart a dognapping and save each other, learning the meaning of Christmas along the way. Of course. “Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever” will premiere.

[As you probably already know, starting on Thursday, August 21, Fxx is running the Every Simpsons Ever Marathon, running through all 552 episodes of "The Simpsons," plus "The Simpsons Movie." To aid in your viewing process, Team HitFix is selecting our favorite episodes from each day, plus an episode or two that you can skip and use as a bathroom or nap break.] Day 7 of Fxx's Every Simpsons Ever Marathon goes from "Simpsons Tall Tales" (the end of Season 12) through to "The President Wore Pearls" (the beginning of Season 15). I must admit: The "Simpsons" fans on Team HitFix are beginning to drop like flies. Josh Lasser's fandom carried through the Tomacco episode, but no further. David Lewis wrote a blurb here for "Simpsons Tall Tales," the episode he says ended his active support of the show.  Fortunately, Sepinwall and I had a pair of favorites apiece and Katie Hasty also had a preferred episode, so we've got some recommendations for you, plus a couple episodes you can avoid.  [And while I only wrote up two episodes I love, there are at least 10 more that I'll be happy to rewatch if I'm around and another 10 more that I'd enjoy having on in the background. Possibly more. This may be the worst period for "The Simpsons" thus far, but I'll always maintain that middling-to-poor "Simpsons" is still more rewatchable than nearly anything else on TV.] Check out our recommendations for Day 7 and chime in with your own favorites... Katie Hasty Recommends: "She Of Little Faith" (3 a.m.) Episode #275 Why...

Tom Hardy looked dapper in a suit and tie on the set of Legend in London on Wednesday.

Tom Hardy Films 'Legend'

In Legend, Hardy plays real life London gangsters the Kray twins – Ronnie and Reggie – who had their heyday during the 50s and 60s. The film, bassed off of John Pearson’s book The Profession of Violence, charts the twins successful in their organized crime empire that began in London’s East End and ends with their fall and eventual imprisonment.

While filming scenes for Legend, Hardy donned a sharp navy blue suit and matching tie with a tie clip, and a crisp white shirt. The actor, who bulked up for the roles of the crime lords, wore his hair slicked back. While filming, Hardy also sports prosthetics to more closely resemble the Krays.

On Tuesday, Hardy was joined on set by costars Christopher Eccleston and David Lewis,...

Tom Hardy looked dapper in a suit and tie on the set of Legend in London on Wednesday.

Tom Hardy Films 'Legend'

In Legend, Hardy plays real life London gangsters the Kray twins – Ronnie and Reggie – who had their heyday during the 50s and 60s. The film, bassed off of John Pearson’s book The Profession of Violence, charts the twins successful in their organized crime empire that began in London’s East End and ends with their fall and eventual imprisonment.

While filming scenes for Legend, Hardy donned a sharp navy blue suit and matching tie with a tie clip, and a crisp white shirt. The actor, who bulked up for the roles of the crime lords, wore his hair slicked back. While filming, Hardy also sports prosthetics to more closely resemble the Krays.

On Tuesday, Hardy was joined on set by costars Christopher Eccleston and David Lewis,...

London, Dec. 13: Scientists have come up with the formula for a perfect Christmas dinner.

Psychologists Dr David Lewis and Dr Margaret Yufera-Leitch said careful measuring may be the difference between feeling stuffed or pleasantly satisfied due to the best combo of protein and amino acids, carbo-hydrates and vitamins that are commonly found in Christmas dinner ingredients, the Daily Star reported.

According to Sensory Specific Satiety, the ideal serving must have 150g of white roast turkey meat, 110g of chestnut stuffing and 100g of gravy.

The perfect festive plate, devised with Aldi, must have 155g of steamed sprouts, 170g of carrots and 150g of red cabbage.

It's also high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty.

Think of the paintings of Lucy Dodd as very, very low-relief earthworks along the lines of Robert Smithson’s or Michael Heizer’s. By making massive material processes and natural phenomena almost one-dimensional, Dodd's work widens the senses, makes the cosmic thickening visible, and uncrumples something fundamental. Although just looking at (or sometimes smelling) her large begrimed art is exhilarating enough, I wanted to run my tongue on a couple of the paintings that the David Lewis Gallery checklist says contain leaf extract, wild walnut, yew berries, liquid smoke, and flower essence. Other works include nettles, black lichen, saliva, iron oxide, charcoal, and dog urine. Some have fermenting smells; one seems to be darkening before our eyes. In this way, Dodd's paintings become two-dimensional animals with inbuilt chemistries, going through secret artistic caramelizations and painterly photosynthesis, converting liquids and semisolids into bliss. Mircea Eliade defined shamanism as "techniques of ecstasy.

The 2013 St. Louis International Film Festival concluded Sunday night with a party at the Contemporary Art Museum in St. Louis. Sliff announced the audience-choice and juried-competition awards.

Now in its 22nd year, the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival is one of the largest international film festivals in the Midwest. This year’s festival was held Nov. 14-24, 2013.

2013 Sliff Film Awards

Best of Fest Audience Choice Awards

Best Documentary Feature: “Harlem Street Singer” directed by Simeon Hutner

Best International Narrative Feature: “Philomena” directed by Stephen Frears

Best Narrative Feature: “One Chance” directed by David Frankel

New Filmmakers Forum Award

“This Is Where We Live” directed by Marc Menchaca and Josh Barrett ($500 cash prize)

St. Louis Film Critics Association Joe Pollack Awards Best Documentary Feature: “Blood Brother” directed by Steve Hoover Special Jury Mention, Documentary Feature: “The Pleasures of Being Out of Step” directed by David Lewis

Best Narrative Feature: “Key...

World Bank study recommends 51 films using development as a plot device - sometimes at expense of accuracy and complexity

International development is just about at the bottom of the list of things that the average westerner thinks about each day. News organisations are closing their foreign bureaus. One of the big Us television networks turned down more money for global health reporting after a series, entirely funded by grants, led to a dip in viewers. In other words ratings were so bad that the network turned down millions of dollars. It is that tough.

Aside from advocacy efforts like (the much-criticised) Kony 2012 and Oxfam advertisements, how do people learn about the world around them? The answer could be Hollywood. Reporting on Africa does not get much attention in the Us, but a film staring Leonardo DiCaprio about Sierra Leone does.

A film like Blood Diamond, setting aside its problems, brings...