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Jonathan Anderson makes his debut at Dior with a collection that reinterprets the house’s classical legacy through a quietly intellectual and refined lens.

Luxury fashion takes an unexpected turn in Summer 2026 with the arrival of Jonathan Anderson as Dior’s new creative director. His debut doesn’t come as a flamboyant spectacle, but as a measured statement of intent. Far from the usual theatrics, Anderson opts for an introspective, sophisticated, and culturally rich aesthetic, reimagining the maison’s classic codes with a fresh, contemporary, and deeply conceptual approach.

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This first collection doesn’t aim to impress through grandeur, but through the thoughtfulness behind every decision. Historical references are present but subtle: the iconic Bar jacket, 18th-century waistcoats, traditional tweeds and archival accessories are transformed—softened and reinterpreted in today’s visual language. Each piece remains rooted in Dior’s heritage, yet signals a clear intention to evolve.

On Saturday June 28 2025, Oxygen broadcasts The Real Murders of Atlanta!

In Cold Blood Season 3 Episode 20 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Real Murders of Atlanta,” titled “In Cold Blood,” promises to deliver a gripping and emotional story. This episode focuses on a shocking crime that takes place in broad daylight. A young mother is tragically assassinated by a masked attacker while she is in a busy parking lot with her toddler. The scene is both heartbreaking and alarming, highlighting the dangers that can lurk in everyday situations.

As detectives dive into the investigation, they discover video footage that captures the chilling moment of the attack. This evidence becomes crucial in identifying the shooter. However, the case takes an unexpected turn when an unlikely witness steps forward. This person reveals that the killer is someone surprisingly close to the victim, adding layers of complexity to the investigation.

Viewers can expect...

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Ever since Truman Capote invented the true crime genre with his masterful non-fiction book "In Cold Blood," people have sought out bizarre tales of horrifying misdeeds and murders committed by their fellow human beings -- and therein lies the form's unsettling appeal. It is easy to read a brief news story about the exploits of a serial killer and write them off as the actions of a monster, but when you commit to reading a fully researched and considered account of the how and why, you must contend with the deeply disturbing realization that these unthinkable crimes were committed by a sentient person.

When done well, the true crime genre works as a procedural/horror hybrid, which is why networks and streamers can't get enough of these lurid sagas. Ryan Murphy has scored big time with "American Crime Story" and, most recently, his "Monster" series,...

The Real Murders of Atlanta returns with a brutal case this Saturday, June 28, diving straight into a broad-daylight execution outside a strip mall. The victim, a young mother, was shot in front of her toddler. The killer didn’t run. He walked away. The new episode, titled In Cold Blood, airs at 8:00 Pm Et […]

The Real Murders of Atlanta: In Cold Blood...

The upcoming episode of “The Real Murders of Atlanta,” titled “In Cold Blood,” promises to be a gripping installment for fans of true crime. Set to air on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on Oxygen, this episode delves into a heartbreaking and shocking case. A young mother is tragically assassinated in a crowded parking lot, with her toddler witnessing the horrifying event. The stakes are high as detectives work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind this senseless crime.

As the investigation unfolds, the detectives find crucial video footage that could lead them to the killer. The tension builds when an unexpected witness steps forward, identifying the shooter as someone surprisingly close to the victim. This revelation adds a twist to the case and raises many questions about trust and betrayal.

Viewers can expect a mix of emotional storytelling and intense drama as the detectives piece together the evidence. With its compelling narrative and real-life implications,...

Films have a magical ability to transport us across worlds and time when done right. While fictional tales have their own magic, some stories are so extraordinary, so deeply human, that they deserve to be told on the silver screen.

Such biographical dramas, rooted in real-life events, have the rare power to not only captivate and entertain but also to educate and inspire. These films peel away the layers of history and paint a picture of the triumphs, struggles, and complexities of some of the most remarkable individuals who helped shape the world and occasionally, and made it a better place.

From tales of heroism in the face of unimaginable horrors and adversities to stories of quiet resilience, Hollywood has no shortage of biographical dramas that resonate. Although there are times when the creative flair takes over and adds a bit of dramatic flourish to create a story worthy of cinematic appeal,...

Three Days Grace have announced a new album titled Alienation, featuring the return of original singer Adam Gontier. In advance of its August 22nd release, the band has unleashed the new single “Apologies.”

As previously reported, Three Days Grace officially welcomed Gontier back into the band this past October, announcing that he will share vocal duties with Matt Walst, who replaced him back in 2013. The band then embarked on a tour supporting Disturbed earlier this year, and recently announced a co-headlining US tour with Breaking Benjamin set to kick off in late August (pick up tickets here).

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The new track “Apologies” follows the release of previous single, “Mayday,” which marked Three Days Grace’s first song with Gontier since 2012. The two songs are among 12 tracks on the forthcoming Alienation album.

Drummer Neil Sanderson said of the new single, “This song’s a mirror for...

After the success of "The Godfather" in 1972 and the even larger success of "The Godfather Part II" in 1974, writer/director Francis Ford Coppola was done with the series. He felt that the stories of Vito Corleone and his son Michael (Al Pacino) had been told. Coppola told a complex Shakespearean drama about a man's loyalty to his mob-leading family, and how that seemingly honorable quality undercut his desire to live a normal life. Michael was granted power in the mob as a result, and as he rose through the ranks, he lost his soul. In his more lucid moments, he was at peace with that. 

Coppola was finished, but Paramount wanted to keep going, knowing that the "Godfather" movies weren't just prestige pictures, but major blockbusters. In that way that studios have, Paramount wanted to put a stool down next to "The Godfather" and milk it for all it was worth.

Why are we so fascinated by the true crime genre? It seems morbid curiosity is, to some degree, responsible for its soaring popularity, raising uneasy questions about the ethics of perceiving such subject matter as entertainment. On the flip side, there's the psychological complexity of it all, which also highlights how vulnerable we truly are. The fact that anyone can be exposed to such extreme criminality is a sobering realization, as well as something that's been leveraged by streamers such as Netflix to churn out all kinds of sensationalized projects.

Turning real-life trauma into semi-fictionalized stories will always be a slippery slope, but I guess there is some value in bringing awareness to toxic attitudes responsible for certain crimes. A good example of this measured approach is Netflix's "Adolescence," which uses real-life crime statistics to examine misogyny among a certain demographic within a fictional setting.

The roots of true crime...

On Wednesday 2 April 2025, 5 broadcasts The Incident Room!

Shooting in Cold Blood Season 2 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Incident Room,” titled “Shooting in Cold Blood,” promises to be a gripping exploration of a tragic event. Set to air on channel 5, this episode dives deep into the heartbreaking story of 19-year-old Aya Hachem. Aya’s life was cut short when she became an innocent victim in a violent act meant for someone else.

Viewers will enter the Incident Room, a place where detectives work tirelessly to bring justice to victims and their families. In this episode, the focus will be on the circumstances surrounding Aya’s death. The investigation will reveal how she was caught in the crossfire of a contract assassination, shedding light on the chaos that unfolded that day.

As the detectives piece together the clues, the episode will highlight the impact of gun violence on communities...

Since 1967’s ‘In Cold Blood’ the Entertainment Industry has explored the true crime genre to even 2024’s ‘The Truth About Jim’ intriguing generational audiences. One of the most popular genres in the entertainment industry is the True Crime genre. For some reason, humanity has always had an intriguing existential danceful fixation with human sin, a fact that is greatly shown by the genre’s ineffable meditation on transgression within the literary world. In our endless search for meaning, we are drawn to the shadows of human wrongdoing, captivated by the depths to which the human soul can descend. While Truman Capote’s ‘In Cold Blood’ is often considered one of the works often credited with crystalizing the genre as we know it, John Reynolds’ 1635 ‘The Triumphe of God’s Revenge Against The Crying and Execrable Sinn of Murther’ marked the genre’s earliest known emergence in the English language. This...

Approximately once a year, "The Show" comes around on Netflix. The Show cannot be missed; Everyone you know is talking about The Show, and critics are raving about The Show. The Show was Tiger King, The Queen's Gambit, Squid Game, and last year's Show, Baby Reindeer, took home just about every mainstream award possible. Well, it looks like The Show this year is Adolescence, the new British miniseries from creators Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham. Four episodes that are each shot in one continuous take, Adolescence tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who is accused of murdering his classmate.

It is still early to call, but Adolescence is perhaps the best Netflix fad to ever catch on. An unflinching examination of toxic masculinity and the impact of social media on today's youth, it is some of the bravest, most interesting, and conversation-inspiring television to come out in ages. In...

True crime has always been big business. Back in the 1800s it was penny dreadfuls that offered lurid details of murder while Truman Capote’s 1965 non-fiction book In Cold Blood marks, for many, the beginning of the modern era’s fascination with crime. In recent years, the surge in podcasting and streaming platforms has fuelled the genre further, with hits including Netflix’s Making A Murderer and Amazon Prime’s The Jinx.

Both of those, and a host of similar true crime shows, are up for discussion in the latest documentary from Charlie Shackleton. In essence an essay film, spurred by his failed attempt to make a film about San Francisco’s Zodiac Killer, this is a surprisingly droll deconstruction of crime reconstruction. Shackleton may be having his cake and eating it to a degree but this is a sharply observant critique of the phenomenon that digs beyond how these shows look and feel.

True crime has always been big business. Back in the 1800s it was penny dreadfuls that offered lurid details of murder while Truman Capote’s 1965 non-fiction book In Cold Blood marks, for many, the beginning of the modern era’s fascination with crime. In recent years, the surge in podcasting and streaming platforms has fuelled the genre further, with hits including Netflix’s Making A Murderer and Amazon Prime’s The Jinx.

Both of those, and a host of similar true crime shows, are up for discussion in the latest documentary from Charlie Shackleton. In essence an essay film, spurred by his failed attempt to make a film about San Francisco’s Zodiac Killer, this is a surprisingly droll deconstruction of crime reconstruction. Shackleton may be having his cake and eating it to a degree but this is a sharply observant critique of the phenomenon that digs beyond how these shows look and feel.

Quincy Jones was perhaps best known for his work in pop and R&b music, but the composer, producer and arranger also left an indelible mark on film music with innovative and genre-defying scores. Honoring his groundbreaking contributions to cinema and song at the 2025 Oscars were Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg and Queen Latifah.

Of Jones, who died in November at the age of 91, Winfrey said: “One’s first thought is musical genius and for good reason.” She cited Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles as artists with whom Jones worked “and the driving force behind ‘We Are The World.’ … But the man, our beloved Q, had an equally important impact on film.”

“When we talk about Black excellence, we talk about Quincy,” added Goldberg from the Oscars stage.

Winfrey credited Jones for launching her own acting career. “He actually discovered me for The Color Purple which was my first film,...

Queen Latifah hit the stage at the 97th Academy Awards with a live performance, paying tribute to the late Quincy Jones through a performance of “Ease on Down the Road.”

Jones died in November, and Latifah’s performance honored the Grammy-winning producer and film composer who collaborated with Michael Jackson. Throughout his career, Jones won 28 Grammy Awards, six of them for the 1990 album “Back on the Block.”

Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg took the stage for a “The Color Purple” reunion that then led into Latifah’s performance. Jones composed the score for the 1985 film, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. “The man, our beloved Q, had an equally powerful impact on the world of film as a composer and producer,” Winfrey said.

Goldberg emphasized Jones’ notable film achievements. “When we talk about Black excellence, we’re talking about Quincy,” Goldberg said.

“In 1967, Quincy Jones was the first Black...

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The Awards season catch up doesn't just begin and end with 2024 movie releases. With the 97th Academy Awards on the horizon, it is time to revisit old winners, and really consider if they deserved that victory. Conversations have emerged on social media recently about which award the academy is most commonly "wrong" about. Unfortunately for fans, the general consensus was that they usually stumble when it comes to one of the most important awards of the night.

Those who don't keep up with the Academy Awards may think that the Best Supporting Actor/Actress award is just a stepping stone to greatness, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Just last year, Robert Downey Jr. tore through the awards season with his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer,...

Joseph Wambaugh, who turned his experiences from 14 years with the Los Angeles Police Department into such gritty books as The Onion Field, The New Centurions, The Blue Knight and The Glitter Dome — all adapted for the screen — died Friday. He was 88.

Wambaugh, who also co-created the acclaimed 1970s anthology series Police Story for NBC, died at his home in Rancho Mirage of esophageal cancer, longtime family friend Janene Gant told The New York Times.

Wambaugh, who joined the LAPD as a patrolman in 1960, made a splash with his debut novel, The New Centurions, a sweeping tale that followed three young LAPD officers during a five-year period that led to the 1965 Watts riots. Published by Little, Brown and Co. in 1971, it was a hit, remaining on The New York Times Best Seller List for 32 weeks.

In his review for the Times, Thomas Fleming wrote: “Do you like cops? Read The New Centurions.

The “opening” was a disaster. The creators were bitterly feuding. Half the funding pulled out with much of the rest lost in a poker game.

It was all very cinematic, but at stake was the future of a great magazine, not a movie. The opening marked the debut of The New Yorker, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this week at a moment that is not propitious for either magazines or movies.

Magazines have been folding at an alarming rate. Support for once-revered titles like Newsweek or Time or for corporate parents like Condé Nast teeters ominously. Even Donald Trump last week asked “is Time still in business?” after Elon Musk hovered on its Trump cover.

Despite layoffs, The New Yorker with its 1.23 million subscribers is itself a study in survival, as a forthcoming Netflix documentary will testify. The resilience of the magazine mirrors that of a Hollywood studio — a periodic “blockbuster” has fortified support.

Netflix's first original shows went on for a while. Early, revolutionary hits like "House of Cards" and "Orange is the New Black" endured for many seasons, thanks to the streamer giving them a chance to find an audience and develop their worlds fully. A few years in, though, Netflix became known for its willingness to give each and every show the chop. If your show is not a massive hit when it drops, it seems, they're no longer willing to invest in your success by letting you stick around. It's a shame, as many canceled Netflix shows might've become something truly great had they been given more of a shot.

But ... is television only worthwhile if it goes on ad infinitum? In all this "Netflix cancels things too early" discourse, there's a sense that television is only worth watching if it all ends — preferably many years from now — with a pitch-perfect final episode,...

The 2000s were positively a weird time for movies. The nostalgia of the '90s was fading, but the future of filmmaking, particularly digital technology, hadn't quite taken over yet. This awkward period produced great films that were bold but often misunderstood, leading to mixed reviews or low interest. As they didn't quite fit the typical mold, some of them were left to be largely forgotten as time went on.

These are some of the most underrated movies of all time, and while barely anyone talks about them now, they still hold a special place in film history. Titles like Down with Love and Vanilla Sky captured something unique about the 2000s, even though they never received the attention they deserved. Despite slipping into the background of time and modern cinema, their distinctive storytelling and charm make them worth revisiting or discovering anew.

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On Thursday January 2 2025, A&e broadcasts Homicide Squad New Orleans!

In Cold Blood Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Homicide Squad New Orleans,” titled “In Cold Blood,” promises to be a gripping addition to the series. In this episode, Detective Walter Edmond takes center stage as he investigates a tragic homicide in Central City. The scene is grim, as a young woman named Cayla Kelley is discovered dead in the street, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Viewers will see Detective Edmond dive deep into the details surrounding Cayla’s death. The investigation will likely uncover the challenges and complexities that come with solving such a violent crime. As Edmond pieces together the events leading up to the shooting, he will face the harsh realities of crime in the city.

The episode will highlight the emotional toll that such cases take on law enforcement and the community. The loss of...

The second episode of A&e’s Homicide Squad: New Orleans plunges viewers into the heart of two seemingly unrelated murder investigations that quickly intertwine. When Detective Walter Edmond responds to a shooting in Central City, he finds Cayla Kelley, a young woman, lifeless on the street. The initial questioning of a couple at the scene raises […]

Homicide Squad: New Orleans “In Cold Blood”...

The second episode of Homicide Squad New Orleans Season 1, titled “In Cold Blood,” airs at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, January 2, 2025, on A&e. In this gripping episode, Detective Walter Edmond is called to a heartbreaking scene in Central City. A young woman named Cayla Kelley has been found dead in the street, the victim of multiple gunshot wounds. As Edmond begins his investigation, the case quickly grows more complex, and he must dig deep to uncover the truth behind the senseless violence.

The episode dives into the challenges of solving violent crimes in a city known for its rich history and tight-knit communities. With each clue and witness statement, Edmond and his team are forced to piece together a chilling story of betrayal and danger. As the investigation unfolds, viewers are given a firsthand look at the tireless efforts of the New Orleans homicide squad to bring justice to those affected by tragedy.

When Polish cinematographer Michal Dymek first read the script for “The Girl With the Needle” – the winner of this year’s Camerimage main prize – he says he could instantly see the scenes in his mind: stark, shadowy images of a decrepit Danish slum, where sweatshop workers during World War I bend over creaking machinery.

He saw classical onscreen shot compositions framing crumbling, claustrophobic spaces where desperate people are ensnared.

“It was amazing, strong – like the best script I ever read,” says Dymek. He knew instantly that the film had to be in black and white, he says. “I wanted to create a time machine. All we know of that time is from black and white photographs so we had to film that.”

Over the two years of prep time, as the production grew into a Danish-Swedish-Polish project, says Dymek, Leica Hugo lenses were decided on to help create the distortions...

Rashida Jones read from the speech her late father, Quincy Jones, was set to deliver upon receiving his honorary Oscar at the Motion Picture Academy’s annual Governors Awards.

The ceremony took place last night, Nov. 17, two weeks after Quincy’s death at the age of 91. Rashida, joined on stage by several of her siblings, accepted the prize on her father’s behalf, saying the acclaimed musician, producer, and composer “was really excited to attend tonight” and, “I want you to know that he is here, very much here.”

Rashida...

After the Egot died at age 91 earlier this month, Quincy Jones‘ cause of death has been determined.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health revealed in Jones’ death certificate that he died of pancreatic cancer, with no other contributing factors, according to TMZ.

Jones’ publicist Arnold Robinson previously announced that he died on Sunday, Nov. 3 at his Bel-Air home.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” said Jones’ family in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

The musician, composer, producer and songwriter was behind such Michael Jackson albums as Thriller, Off the Wall (1980), Thriller (1982) and Bad (1987), as well as decades of work with Frank Sinatra, conducting his and Count Basie’s It Might as...

Quincy Jones died last Sunday night at age 91—another entertainment legend who shuffled off this mortal coil this year before the country once again made the ass-backwards decision to put Trump in office. A lot has already been said about his multi-Grammy-winning discography, which includes producing and arranging music not...

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Quincy Jones, who died earlier this week, received a tribute from Saturday Night Live.

The venerable NBC show paid tribute to the musical legend, who died at the age of 91, with a card at the end of the show.

Jones had previously hosted SNL in February 1990. He was coming off the back of promoting his Back on the Block album and turned up with a lot of musical guests including Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel and Quincy D III.

The 10 musical performers Jones brought with him is believed to have been the record for the show, one that stands to this day.

He also paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, who was set to be released from prison hours after the show, during his monologue.

Fun fact: Dana Carvey, who did an impression of Elon Musk on tonight’s show, was in the cast when Jones hosted.

Jones was a musician,...

What couldn’t Quincy Jones do?

He wrote, composed and arranged music for your favorite artists and even produced films and TV shows that launched some of your favorite actors. He not only changed careers — he changed lives.

Here we break down some of the biggest acts and projects Jones worked on, from Michael Jackson’s seminal Thriller album to “We Are the World” to winning 28 Grammys, an Emmy and a Tony.

Michael Jackson

Before he met Jones while working on The Wiz, Jackson had been known for the Jackson 5 and released four solo albums that had mild success. Then they made Off the Wall and the King of Pop fully arrived. Released in 1979 around the time Jackson turned 21, the album helped him transition from young singer to critically acclaimed, matured artist. The album’s disco, funk and R&b sound resonated on the charts, helped Jackson win his first...

Quincy Jones is dead at 91. There has simply never been an American artist better in touch with the pulse of popular culture than this producer, arranger, and composer whose work spanned nearly 70 years, every genre imaginable, and crossed all media as well. Jones is best known for his work producing Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, or his lifelong friendship with Ray Charles, but his film scores, bouncing with energy and groove, helped inspire a rethink of what was possible with movie music. (Associated Press first reported his death.)

Multiracial but the very definition of a 20th-century Black artist, Jones was born on the South Side of Chicago on March 14, 1933. His paternal grandmother was an ex-slave; his paternal grandfather, from Wales. His maternal grandmother was born a slave on a Kentucky plantation, as well — through the institutionalized rape of slavery, she was a distant relation of Tennessee Williams and the poet Sidney Lanier,...

The industry has lost a true legend and icon whose career spanned music and film. Quincy Jones, one of the most accomplished and well-known producers, songwriters, and composers, has sadly passed away at 91. While he's best known for producing three of Michael Jackson's biggest and most signature albums, which include Off The Wall, Thriller, and Bad, he also dabbled in film and television as a producer, lending his name to the movie musical adaptation of The Wiz, Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple and television's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, among others.

Per the Associated Press, Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, revealed that he passed away peacefully at home on Sunday night surrounded by his loved ones. The family released a statement regarding his passing that reads:

"Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones' passing. And although this is...

Quincy Jones, producer of several of the best-selling albums of all time, died at his home in Bel Air on Sunday as per his publicist. Though his work covered all genres, Jones will forever be best known for helping coronate the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, by helping craft Jackson’s infectious and highly lucrative sound across three classic albums: Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. In 1985, he produced the “We Are The World” session, arguably the apex of 1980s pop music.

Jones, who in 1968 became the first African-American nominated for a Best Original Song Academy Award with “The Eyes of Love,” received an astonishing 80 Grammy nominations and 28 Grammy Awards throughout his career. His wins were for arranging, producing, and performing, and he won the 1988 Album of the Year prize for Back on the Block, an R&b-pop-hip hop cross-generational collaboration including artists like Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, Ice-t, Kool Moe Dee,...

Quincy Jones, the legendary musician and producer who amassed 28 competitive Grammys over his staggering career, has passed away. He was 91.

With collaborations with the likes of Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and countless others, it’s hard to put into words just what sort of legacy Quincy Jones left behind. Working consistently since the 1950s, Jones made his mark almost immediately on the music world, getting his start in Chicago before tagging along for a European tour where he could showcase his jazz talents.

But it was the 1960s when Quincy Jones truly emerged as an artist, not only producing Sinatra’s classic It Might as Well Be Swing album, but lending to film soundtracks as well. His breakout on that front was for Sidney Lumet’s The Pawnbroker, but it would be for In Cold Blood that Jones earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Original Score. He...

Quincy Jones, the American music producer, songwriter and film and TV producer, has died aged 91.

Jones “passed away peacefully” at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, according to his publicist Arnold Robinson, as reported by Associated Press.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” read a statement from his family. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

Jones was known for producing music for 20th century icons,...

Quincy Jones, the musical giant who did it all as a record producer, film composer, multi-genre artist, entertainment executive and humanitarian, has died. He was 91.

Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said that he died Sunday night at his Bel-Air home surrounded by his family.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” his family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

Jones received the Motion Picture Academy’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1995, the Grammy Legend Award in 1991 and 28 Grammys from an all-time best 80 nominations. He was to be presented with an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards on Nov. 17.

Survivors include one of his seven children, actress Rashida Jones.

In a phenomenal career that spanned more than 60 years,...

Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer, has died. He was 91.

Jones died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to a statement shared with Variety by his rep Arnold Robinson. A cause of death was not disclosed.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him,” the Jones family said in the statement. “He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the...

British actor Idris Elba (Luther, Hijack) will front a new BBC One documentary on the reality of knife crime in the U.K.

In recent years, the star has been vocal as an anti-knife crime activist and hopes the hourlong program, Idris Elba: A Year of Knife Crime (a working title), will spotlight solutions to solve the crisis. He will meet with young offenders, bereaved families, youth workers and the police in a bid to understand the uptick in knife crime across Britain.

The film will feature a meeting with U.K. prime minister Keir Starmer, who said that his government would commit to halving knife crime if elected, and a meeting with King Charles to discuss ways to solve the problem.

A BBC press release said: “Idris faced crossroads in his life as a teenager and knows how easy it would have been to go down a different path,...

Spanish studio Mediapro has unveiled its slate of English-language content in the U.S. and Canada at MIPCOM Cannes on Wednesday, including a new film written and directed by and starring John Turturro.

Head of Mediapro Studio in the U.S. and Canada J.C. Acosta spoke with 24 producer Evan Katz, head of unscripted at Mediapro Pam Healey, CEO Laura Fernandez Espeso, TV producer Ran Tellem and Oscar-winning writer-director Juan-José Campanella.

Espeso began: “Our strategic approach in the U.S. aligns perfectly with our initiatives in other key territories, emphasizing the creativity of the talent, but also relevance and reach and, of course, diversity, which is a priority in our company.” It was over to Acosta, who spoke optimistically and passionately about “writing a new chapter in the U.S. and Canada, doubling down on English language content,” after Mediapro North America was unveiled six months ago.

Their fully-fledged English-language content...

Mediapro’s fledgling North American studio unveiled a raft of new movies, series, docs and formats in a news-packed MIPCOM keynote this morning. John Turturro delivered a video address and spoke about his adaptation of Is There No Place on Earth for Me? as the Spanish media giant made a series of statement announcements.

Having unveiled Mediapro North America six months ago, CEO Laura Espeso introduced the session. Jc Acosta, Head of the Mediapro Studio U.S. & Canada, proceeded to unveil the LA, New York and Miami-based North American division of the Spanish company.

For Espeso, the move is more than just a push into another market. “It has the potential to resonate globally, influencing cultures and trends worldwide,” she told Deadline’s Stewart Clarke on stage at MIPCOM. “There is no way we will miss this opportunity. We have been working on this for the past 10 years.”

Acosta said...

On Thursday October 3 2024, Oxygen broadcasts Dateline: The Smoking Gun!

In Cold Blood Season 1 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode titled “In Cold Blood” of *Dateline: The Smoking Gun* on Oxygen promises to delve into a gripping and mysterious case. The episode focuses on the tragic murder of Kim Dorsey, whose lifeless body was discovered in her bedroom, setting the stage for a complex investigation. From the very beginning, the crime scene presented a chaotic environment, leaving investigators with more questions than answers.

As the episode unfolds, viewers will learn about the various elements at the scene that puzzled law enforcement. Amid the confusion, one particular item stood out as being out of place. This crucial piece of evidence could hold the key to uncovering the identity of Kim Dorsey’s killer. Investigators are faced with the challenge of piecing together the clues to form a clearer picture of what transpired that fateful day.

In the gripping premiere episode titled “In Cold Blood” of “Dateline: The Smoking Gun,” airing at 8:00 Pm on Thursday, October 3, 2024, on Oxygen, viewers are drawn into a chilling murder mystery that unfolds within the walls of a seemingly ordinary home. The shocking murder of Kim Dorsey leaves investigators and the community reeling. As the chaotic crime scene emerges, it quickly becomes clear that this case is shrouded in confusion, raising more questions than answers for those seeking justice.

The episode focuses on the investigation that follows Kim’s tragic death, highlighting how a single, out-of-place item might hold the crucial clue to uncovering the killer’s identity. As detectives sift through the evidence, they confront numerous challenges, desperately trying to piece together the puzzle. Viewers can expect a blend of suspense and intrigue, as each lead brings them closer to revealing the truth. With its promise of twists and turns,...

Poster for Oxygen True Crime’s ‘Dateline: The Smoking Gun’

Oxygen True Crime’s Dateline: The Smoking Gun focuses on the key pieces of evidence that cracked cases. The new addition to the Dateline franchise spotlights the moments in investigations where the “smoking gun” evidence is found.

Oxygen’s Dateline: Secrets Uncovered has drawn in 15.2 million viewers and is Oxygen’s highest-reaching program. Dateline: Unforgettable pulled in 9.9 million viewers and ranks third among Oxygen’s offerings.

Dateline‘s Andrea Canning hosts the new series set to premiere on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 8pm Et/Pt. The series is produced by NBC News, with Liz Cole serving as senior executive producer and Paul Ryan executive producing

“Dateline: The Smoking Gun is a hunt for clues as detectives relentlessly pursue the critical piece of evidence that ultimately cracks the case. Each investigation is packed with twists — false leads, wrong suspects, dead ends...

Ryan Reynolds Deadpool Salary Revealed ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

It’s no hyperbole to say Ryan Reynolds has been acting forever. The Nickelodeon star made his on-screen debut in Hillside in (1990). Ryan Reyolds then went on to do minor roles in Glenn Close’s Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995) and CBS’s update of In Cold Blood (1996) before landing the role of Berg in Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place.

However, despite starring in several films, including his breakout role in 2002’s Van Wilder, Ryan Reynolds didn’t witness much success until the monumental success of Deadpool.

Since starring in Deadpool, Reynold’s paycheck witnessed a significant bump, scoring at least $20 million per movie. Ryan Reynolds landed Deadpool 1 during his flop era. On the heels of the box office failure of Green Lantern, Reynolds was reportedly paid $2 million upfront for Deadpool.

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TV crime dramas based on books like Big Little Lies and Dexter bring captivating and original stories from the page to the screen. The Sinner and Midsomer Murders showcase unlikely criminals and dark humor in intriguing crime-solving narratives on TV. Gillian Flynn's involvement in TV adaptations like Sharp Objects and Bosch's gritty crime drama add depth and creativity to the stories.

Television crime dramas are some of the most popular TV genres, with series like True Detective or Mare of Easttown as some of the most popular in recent years. And crime books are just as popular, from classics like In Cold Blood to recent murder mystery book series like The Thursday Murder Club captivating readers everywhere. So it's easy to see why TV crime dramas based on books are some of the most popular and critically acclaimed, with compelling and original stories that travel from the page to the screen.

Michael G. Wilson & Barbara Broccoli (Credit Greg Williams)

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to Quincy Jones and Juliet Taylor, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Richard Curtis and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s Governors Awards event on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.

“The recipients of this year’s Governors Awards have set the bar incredibly high across their remarkable careers, and the Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to recognize them with Oscars,” said Academy President Janet Yang. “The selection of Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli is a testament to their success as producers of the fan-favorite Bond series and their contribution to the industry’s theatrical landscape.

Quincy Jones, the first Black producer to be nominated for best picture, and legendary casting director Juliet Taylor will receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governors Awards, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Wednesday. Screenwriter and director Richard Curtis will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, while James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will be bestowed with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. The statuettes will be presented at the 15th annual ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 17, in Los Angeles.

“The recipients of this year’s Governors Awards have set the bar incredibly high across their remarkable careers, and the Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to recognize them with Oscars,” said Janet Yang, Academy President. “The selection of Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli is a testament to their success as producers of the fan-favorite Bond series and their contribution to the industry’s theatrical landscape.

For only the second time in its 15 year history there is no actor among the honorees for this year’s select group receiving the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards. The AMPAS Board Of Governors have chosen to give Academy Honorary Awards to music legend Quincy Jones and veteran Casting Director Juliet Taylor, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to British writer/director Richard Curtis, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The awards ceremony, always a highlight in the very long Oscar season will take place on Sunday November 17, 2024 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.

You have to go back to the 4th Governors Awards in 2012 to find a group that did not include at least one actor among its recipients. That year the honorees were documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker, director/stuntman Hal Needham, AFI founder and producer/filmmaker George Stevens Jr.,...

Hijack and Luther star Idris Elba is teaming with factual producer Diene Petterle to launch production company 22Summers, we can reveal.

The company will initially specialize in high-end documentaries with a cultural bent but is also building a scripted department. First project on the slate is Erased: WWII Heroes of Color – the 4×60 series for Disney +, Hulu and National Geographic about the overlooked contribution of soldiers of color in World War II.

The co-production with October films, narrated and executive-produced by Elba, explores the conflict through the lens of black and brown experiences. It premieres on Disney+ today (June 10).

Elba’s previous production company Green Door Pictures and Petterle’s Drumroll Films are folded into 22Summers, which will look to be a full-service outfit, taking projects from conception through to delivery.

Jess Watts joins as Head of Development for Unscripted from Dorothy St. Pictures where she developed projects including Coleen Rooney,...