‘Dune 2’: Hans Zimmer Talks Composing Paul and Chani’s ‘Love Theme,’ Co-Writing ‘Gurney’s Song’ With Josh Brolin and Prepping for ‘Messiah’

Naman Ramachandran Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part II” continued its sway atop the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third consecutive weekend with £4 million ($5.1 million), according to numbers from Comscore. Denis Villeneuve’s anticipated sequel has an all-star cast including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling and Javier Bardem reprising their roles from the first film, with Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken and Léa Seydoux joining them.

Ariana Grande has reflected on the “overwhelmingly loving response” to her new album ‘Eternal Sunshine’.The record was released earlier this month (March 8) and marks the singer’s seventh full-length project, following on from 2020’s ‘Positions’. It features the singles ‘Yes, And?’ and ‘We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)’.‘Eternal Sunshine’ earned Grande her sixth Number One album on the Billboard 200 in the US, and her fifth in the UK (via Official Charts).Writing to her fans in a post on Instagram last night (March 18), the pop star said she “just wanted to thank you from the bottom of [her] heart” as she reflected on the success and response to the LP.“It’s impossible to put into words what I’ve been feeling this week.

Hans Zimmer is leaving the studio and returning to the stage.The legendary composer — behind such iconic film scores like “The Dark Knight,” “Dune,” “Gladiator,” “Inception,” “Lion King” and many more — is embarking on a 19-concert ‘Hans Zimmer Live’ North American tour this September and October.Along the way, the two-time Oscar winner will headline at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Sept. 12.At all shows, expect the unexpected.“…there is no conductor, no sheet music in front of each musician, and not a single frame from any of the films he’s referencing,” according to AP News.“I come from rock and roll and I believe in putting on a show,” the 66-year-old says.

season 6 reunion.After a season full of drama, tears, true love, and Megan Fox, we finally get updates on our favorite (?) couples during the special, which aired on Netflix on March 13.To mark this momentous occasion, the Glamour staff got together (via Slack) to watch the reunion, sharing all of our reactions and hot takes in real time. Here are our thoughts, completely unfiltered, about the messy reunion to cap off possibly the most messy season of Love Is Blind yet.So grab a gold goblet of wine, and let’s get into it.“Did not need this whole intro—just tell me what's up with Jimmy and Chelsea!” -Anna Moeslein, Deputy Editor“OMG, is this really an hour and a half? Let’s keep it moving guys.” -Stephanie McNeal, Senior Editor“I cannot believe Colleen and Matt are still together, and I will never get over Giannina and Blake from The Bachelorette being together.” -SM“Jeramey and Laura were a terrible match.

Paul “Polio Paul” Alexander, known for being the man in the iron lung on social media (or @ironlungman), has passed away.

Dave Grohl covered Paul McCartney’s ‘Live And Let Die’ during a benefit concert in New York this week – watch the fiery cover below. The performance took place during Grohl’s appearance at the Love Rocks NYC concert at Manhattan’s Beacon Theatre on Thursday (March 7), an annual event in aid of the charity God’s Love We Deliver. Also appearing at the benefit were artists including Tom Morello, The Black Keys, Nile Rodgers and Hozier.

Fleabag star Andrew Scott has been left heartbroken as his beloved mum Nora passed away after a 'sudden illness' just before Mother's Day.The actor and his family shared the sad news that Nora passed away on Thursday, March 7, at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. An obituary read: "It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Nora Scott (nee Boyle), beloved wife of Jim, mother of Sarah, Andrew and Hannah." "Scott, Sandymount, Dublin, formerly Omagh Co.Tyrone, March 7th 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and best friend Anne, in St Vincent's Hospital following a sudden illness.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. When Colin Jost and Michael Che are together, whether it’s as co-hosts of “SNL’s” Weekend Update or in the real world outside the confines of the famed 30 Rock stage, they are rarely serious. Like the comedic characters they broadcast on NBC, their teasing, banters and pranks are incessant — and their chemistry is palpable.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” notably features the acting return of Christoper Walken, who hasn’t been seen on the big screen in four years. The Oscar winner had a trio of films released in 2020 (“The War with Grandpa,” “Percy” and “Wild Mountain Thyme”) and then went on a hiatus from moviemaking (he did show up in the 2022 television series “Severance.”) Now, he joins “Dune: Part Two” as Shaddam IV, aka the Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe. Why did Walken decide to make “Dune: Part Two” his comeback? It’s a question Vanity Fair asked the Oscar winner in a new interview, to which Walken responded: “I had, of course, seen the first ‘Dune’ a number of times.

Naman Ramachandran Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha is all praise for her director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, whose anticipated magnum opus series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” is due on Netflix this year. Netflix describes the series as “an epic saga of love, power, revenge and freedom.” With a cast that also includes Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Segal, Richa Chadha, and Sanjeeda Sheikh, the series is set in the midst of multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan) and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging.

Lauren Simon is taking part in the reboot of Celebrity Big Brother, joining the likes of Ekin-Su, Sharon Osbourne and Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith. Over the next few weeks, we'll watch celebs navigate their new relationships, take on tricky house tasks and drop some juicy Diary Room confessions, with Lauren being no stranger to sharing her personal life.

Alex Ritman “Handle With Care: The Legend of the Notic Streetball Crew,” a documentary chronicling the rise, fall and rebirth of Canadian streetball collective The Notic, has been acquired by Gravitas Ventures, which has picked up worldwide rights and set a March 26 release date. Gravitas — an Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company — has also unveiled a new trailer for the film, which was nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards, made its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival and won the True North Audience Award and the Best BC Film Award.

EXCLUSIVE: The people behind the trailers, promos, and marketing of some of the biggest movies, series and games of the past year were feted in Portugal over the weekend at the Global Entertainment Awards.

Sydney Sweeney and Jonathan Davino make their arrival at the Saturday Night Live after-party on Saturday night (March 2) in New York City.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Jake Paul‘s boxing career takes another step forward tonight, as the YouTube star faces off against Ryan Bourland in Puerto Rico. The Paul vs.

Kate Aurthur administrator On Feb. 29, ex-“Vanderpump Rules” star Rachel Leviss filed an explosive lawsuit against her former castmates Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix for eavesdropping, revenge porn, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has been on our screens longer that she hasn't having joined the show 24 years ago. She first arrived on the cobbles as Maria Sutherland - now Windass - in 2000 after beating Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh and Hear'Say star Suzanne Shaw to land the role.

Netflix is taking aim at one of Love is Blind‘s most infamous season six contestants — and fans aren’t wild about it!

Peaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson has broken his silence after his recent fine for possession of crack cocaine.The actor, who played Arthur Shelby Jr. in the BBC crime drama, was fined for possession of drugs including crack cocaine last month.

Ariana Grande has revealed that she “would love” to hit the road again in support of her upcoming album, ‘Eternal Sunshine’.Speaking on The Zach Lang Show recently, Grande was asked about whether she has any plans to tour for ‘Eternal Sunshine’. After a short pause, she replied: “TBD (to be decided)”.She went on to explain: “I think I would love to do shows. I love being onstage, I miss being onstage, I miss my fans so much – that’s the honest-to-god truth.