Few Good Things, creative regeneration, and defying lazy narratives

Let's hear it for the boys and girls! - the cast of 80s crowdpleaser Footloose were a knockout in this fun-filled adaptation of the iconic Kevin Bacon movie at The Opera House, Manchester.

Shalini Dore Features News EditorWriter-director Geeta Malik’s “India Sweets and Spices” is set in the milieu of the Indian community in a New Jersey suburb, where the wealthy families with their weekend parties look down on the working-class fellow South Asians. The pic opened at Tribeca last year and played in theaters and will be on Hulu after March 8. This interview was edited for clarity and space.Where did you get the idea for this film from? Did you go to these kinds of parties?I went to these kinds of parties very often as a child.

The infamous boss who ran the Gambino crime family in the late 20th century was a profound fan of “The Godfather” and expressed his generosity to the cast, actor John Martino, 84, who portrayed Paulie Gatto in the film, told The Post. “He loved ‘The Godfather,’ ” Martino, known for his death in the “leave the gun, take the cannolis” scene, recalled how he became close to Gotti years after the 1972 release of the award-winning film.“He mentioned to somebody in my family, and they said to me, ‘Johnny, [Gotti] wants to meet you so bad,’ ” Martino, a nephew of early 20th-century mob icon Charles “Lucky” Luciano, said.Happy to oblige, Martino met up with Gotti at a club in Manhattan in the 1980s, he said.“When I saw him for the first time he had just become the boss . .

Dallas Good, singer and guitarist for Canadian rock band The Sadies, died earlier this week, according to the band’s Facebook page. He was 48 and passed while under a doctor’s care for a coronary illness discovered earlier this week, according to reports.

Kurt Vile, Neil Young, Neko Case and more. Their final single, ‘Message to Belial’, was released last month, and produced by Arcade Fire‘s Richard Reed Parry. Listen to that above.It’s with unfathomable sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dallas on Thursday, February 17th.

A.D. Amorosi Beloved for his dedication to country music traditionalism with a garage-rock twist, Dallas Good, the co-founding vocalist and guitarist for the Sadies, died Thursday.

and Julia Fox's romance has ended after less than two months of dating, as per Us Weekly reports. “Julia and Kanye remain good friends and collaborators but they are no longer together,” a representative for Julia, 32, told US Weekly on Monday.The statement comes as the rapper, 44, renewed his public calls for a reconciliation with his estranged wife, , who is dating Pete Davidson.

Family comes first. On Feb. 6, Joe Gatto got to share the stage with his children at a comedy show in New York – and it was filmed by his estranged wife Bessy Gatto.

Still a fan! Joe Gatto‘s estranged wife, Bessy Gatto, cheered for the Impractical Jokers alum as he performed on his stand-up comedy tour.

EXCLUSIVE: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries has begun production on Always Amore, a new movie starring Autumn Reeser (The Wedding Veil) and Tyler Hynes (An Unexpected Christmas) for premiere this spring on Hallmark Channel. Oscar-nominated Patty McCormack (The Bad Seed) co-stars in the film, executive produced by celebrity chef, bestselling author and Emmy-winning TV host Giada De Laurentiis.

EXCLUSIVE: AMC Networks’ Shudder has picked up South African supernatural horror Good Madam (Mlungu Wam) and is planning a release in late 2022.

While originally sold as a Louie C.K. executive produces and co-signs his buddy Pamela Adlon’snew show, similar in vibe and shape to the critically-acclaimed “Louie,” clearly things have changed for “Better Things.” For one, C.K.

Seeing double? After Kanye West was spotted spending time with Chaney Jones, some of his fans pointed out the striking resemblance between the model and his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian.

A rocky journey. Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth have gone through their fair share together.

Full of surprises! Alyssa Milano has been a familiar face for decades as a former child star turned Hollywood mainstay. The star of Netflix’s Brazen (now streaming) has certainly lived an interesting life, so Us Weekly asked her to share 25 fun facts about herself — and her responses ran the gamut.

Pointing the finger. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s divorce got even uglier when they took their disputes public, but he complicated things further when he dragged her friend Tracy Romulus into the drama.