It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
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What’s with today, today? When Rory Cochrane uttered those words as Lucas in Empire Records, a whole generation of music-obsessed viewers rejoiced.
Directed by Allan Moyle, Empire Records was not a critical or commercial hit upon its release in September 1995, but it’s since become a cult favorite that even has its own holiday. (That would be Rex Manning Day, celebrated every year on April 8 in honor of the fictional pop star — played by Maxwell Caulfield — visiting Empire Records.)
The movie follows a group of employees at an independently owned record store as they fight to stop its owner from selling it to a soulless chain called Music Town. Store manager Joe (Anthony LaPaglia) wants to buy it himself, but that plan gets foiled when Lucas loses $9,000 of the store’s money while gambling in Atlantic City.
Lucas and his coworkers — Gina (Renée Zellweger), Corey (Liv Tyler), A.J. (Johnny Whitworth), Mark (Ethan Embry), Deb (Robin Tunney) and others — later hatch a scheme to hold a fundraiser for the store. This time, their plan works, and Empire Records lives on.
“It’s really just an all-encompassing, lovely experience to me,” Embry told Complex in October 2015, reflecting on the best parts of making the movie. “If I think about my favorite moments, most of them include Allan, the director. I think one of the reasons why it is what it is now is because he let us kids be kids.”
The Can’t Hardly Wait actor was only 15 when he shot Empire Records, while Tyler was just 17. Because they were still minors they had to have adult supervision on set — and the Armageddon star’s chaperone was actually her costar. Coyote Shivers, who played Berko, was married to her mom, Bebe Buell, at the time, making him Tyler’s stepdad.
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It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
Ant Anstead's latest social media snapshot sparked a huge reaction from fans for more than one reason. The British TV presenter - who is in a relationship with Hollywood star Renee Zellweger - posted a photo on Instagram in which he was flanked by a group of male friends who were drinking and smiling. MORE: Renee Zellweger makes surprise confession about working on Jerry MaguireAnt captioned it: "Hanging with the dads of @lagunabeachparentsclub," and fans rushed to comment on how lovely it is to have a supportive parenting network and called the photo: "So much fun."WATCH: Renee Zellweger stars on Ant Anstead's show Celebrity IOU: Joyride However, the fact that Ant had his youngest child, Hudson - from his marriage to Christina Haack - perched happily on his shoulders seemed to confuse a number of his fans as he was the only youngster in attendance."Everyone else lost their kids?" asked one, while a second added: "Just wondering.
“Back From the Dead” by Halestorm (Atlantic)Lzzy Hale, the lead singer and guitarist for the heavy metal band Halestorm, is that rare breed of wild child whose path you cross at your own peril, and her aggressiveness soaks through her music.The band's new album, “Back From the Dead,” is not for the faint of heart, or anyone with even a trace of a headache: it's a full-on sonic assault of screams, wailing guitars, pounding drums and booming bass.And yet Hale manages to pull it off with a deft songwriting touch and a surprising sense of melody that belies the bombast.The title track is the band's likely concert opener on this summer's tour, and begins with a roar (as many of Hale's songs do.) She's got a great scream, and she's not afraid to use it, multiple times, on most songs.Yet she actually has a beautiful singing voice that can tend to get overlooked amid the shrieks. The ballads “Terrible Things” and “Raise Your Horns” feature her tender, sultry vocals that are 180 degrees from many of her other vocals, particularly those on “Wicked Ways.”“I Come First” sounds at first blush like a brilliant double entendre.
Best buds! Renée Zellweger is getting close to Ant Anstead‘s son Hudson, an insider exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
Christina Haack.MORE: Ant Anstead and Renee Zellweger share gorgeous photo from weddingThe former couple are parents to two-year-old son Hudson London, and it was revealed by People this week that Ant has filed for full custody of the little boy.But shortly beforehand, the TV star shared a positive update on social media concerning his romance with Hollywood star Renee Zellweger.VIDEO: Ant Anstead and Renee Zellweger star together in Celebrity IOU Joyride Fans were delighted after the Celebrity IOU Joyride host shared a rare picture of them together to mark a special moment in their relationship.MORE: Ant Anstead reveals surprising detail of romance with Renee Zellweger READ: Formula 1 ace Jenson Button finally marries Brittny Ward after postponing wedding twiceThe couple were pictured sitting in the back of a fire engine while filming Celebrity IOU Joyride - the very show they met on.He wrote: "WOW! This just popped up in memories. One year ago today! Sat on the back of a fire engine on the final day of filming having handed two amazing men a car as a thank you from Ren.
Get the picture? More than three decades after Hayley Mills wooed fans in 1961’s The Parent Trap, Disney reboot the classic and produced an equally as big box office hit.
George Michael talks about fame and his legacy in the new trailer for “George Michael Freedom Uncut”.
Totally thriving! Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead are in a great place ahead of their first anniversary as a couple.
Renee Zellweger and Ant Anstead are still going as strong as ever, and their latest snapshot together proves that point.MORE: Renee Zellweger makes surprise confession about working on Jerry MaguireOn the occasion of the Oscar-winning actress' birthday, her boyfriend took to social media to share a loved-up snapshot of the two together.VIDEO: Renee Zellweger stars in Celebrity IOU: Joyride with Ant AnsteadAlongside a black and white selfie of the pair, Ant wrote: "Happy birthday to this beautiful lady! Ren you are PURE CLASS! I know how lucky I am."While the two try to keep public displays of their relationship to the bare minimum, having avoided making any major appearances together, their bond has slowly started developing a presence on social media.MORE: Renee Zellweger and Ant Anstead stun fans with PDA packed photo during very special weddingThe British star recently shared another snapshot of himself with Renee, sharing some insight into the beginnings of their relationship and how long they'd been together as they happily posed for a picture."WOW! This just popped up in memories," he wrote. "One year ago today! Sat on the back of a fire engine on the final day of filming having handed two amazing men a car as a thank you from Ren.
Ant Anstead doesn't miss a chance to celebrate his girlfriend, Renée Zellweger. The 43-year-old British TV host posted a sweet tribute to the actress on Monday in honor of her 53rd birthday. «Happy birthday To this beautiful lady,» Anstead wrote alongside a selfie of the two embracing each other on his Instagram Stories.
Nearly two years after she was fired from Vanderpump Rules, Stassi Schroeder is sharing her side of the story in her new book, Off With My Head: The Definitive Basic Bitch Handbook to Surviving Rock Bottom.
Game on! The Challenge: All Stars returns next month — but Paramount+ has already revealed who will be competing for the $500,000 prize.
The line-up for the 54th Directors’ Fortnight selection was announced this morning by General Delegate Paolo Moretti and his selection committee. On top of the previously announced opening night film, Pietro Marcello‘s “Scarlet,” he being the director of the well-regarded “Martin Eden” festival film, highlights from the films announced include Alex Garland‘s much-anticipated psychological horror “Men,” starring Jessie Buckley, a woman who retreats to the English countryside following the death of her husband.
Inside the halls of power. Showtime’s new series The First Lady examines what goes on in the White House through the lens of presidential wives — and several stars underwent major transformations to play them.
Playing matchmaker! Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott had a little something to do with Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead‘s romance — and the brothers are willing to take all the credit.