Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic “The Voice” has not been much concerned with current Broadway voices until now. That’ll change in a big way with this coming Monday’s episode, which will feature a show-stopping number from “Shucked” — marking the first time a song from a currently running Broadway show has been featured on the long-running singing competition series. The song is “Independently Owned,” a major nightly showcase for Tony nominee Alex Newell. It’s been cited as the rare example of an original Broadway musical having its first and possibly biggest standing-ovation number come in the middle of the first act… and it’s a testament to “Shucked” as a whole that the production doesn’t feel like it’s going downhill from that early barn-burner.
First-Time Directors Still Have Limited Opportunities in Hollywood, New UCLA Study Reports (EXCLUSIVE)
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Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor A new study by UCLA Center for Scholars & Storytellers shows systemic discrimination and limited access to opportunities exist against first-time directors, with only 23.4% working on major feature films in the last 12 years. Commissioned by Lionsgate and its commitment to the inclusive content space, the study examines some of the persistent biases hindering the industry’s progress toward achieving its stated diversity and inclusion goals. Compiled from a list of the top 100 films per year from 2010-2021 (based on domestic box office for each year; 1200 films total), the study also shows that while more women and people of color have been hired as directors recently, the rate of overall hiring in the experienced director pool continues.
“The mission of the Lionsgate Inclusive Content team is to help the Motion Picture Group release a more diverse and inclusive film slate, because the data shows that more inclusive content is more commercial content,” said Kamala Avila-Salmon, head of inclusive content at Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. In its analyses of both the first-time director pool and the experienced director pool, the study found that, strikingly, the racial and gender composition was not significantly different between the two pools. Only 4.8% of experienced directors are female compared to 95.2% of experienced directors being male. And 16.3% of experienced directors are BIPOC, the rest being white. Key findings also demonstrate how the biggest barrier to first-time directors being offered their first major feature is the assumption that they are a riskier business than experienced directors. However, the study finds that first-time directors are no riskier than experienced
‘False Flag’ Director Oded Raz to Direct ‘Jerusalem 67’ About Six-Day War (EXCLUSIVE)
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “False Flag” director Oded Raz is set to direct “Jerusalem 67,” an epic period thriller retelling Israel’s unlikely victory during the Six Day War in 1967. The long-gestating project is getting ready to shoot on location in Jerusalem on Aug. 16 and is being produced by New York-based Joseph Schick, a U.S. lawyer who started developing it over a decade ago. Yael Grobglas (“Supergirl”) is in advanced negotiations to play the lead role as a civilian haunted by a painful childhood who leaves her family to serve on the frontlines of war. Itzik Cohen, whose acting credits include “Fauda” and “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” is in advanced negotiations to join the cast.
Mel Gibson Returns To Director’s Chair For First Time Since ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ With Lionsgate’s ‘Flight Risk’ Starring Mark Wahlberg — Cannes Market Hot Package
EXCLUSIVE: Mel Gibson is returning to the director’s chair for the first time since 2016 Oscar winner Hacksaw Ridge with movie Flight Risk, which will star Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg.
New zero-deposit mortgage launches aimed at helping renters and first-time homebuyers get on property ladder
A new zero-deposit mortgage aimed at helping renters and first-time homebuyers get on the property ladder has been launched by Skipton Building Society. The new ‘track record’ mortgage could enable people with a strong history of paying their rent in full and on time, but who have been only able to save a little or nothing for a deposit, to buy their first home.
Kaley Cuoco Gushes Over Tom Pelphrey As A First Time Dad: 'I Can't Believe How Natural He Is'
Kaley Cuoco cozies up to Tom Pelphrey at the 2023 From The Heart Fundraiser.
Meg Ryan seen for first time in 6 months as she supports pal Michael J Fox at documentary screening
Meg Ryan made a rare public appearance in New York on Thursday where she was seen with Michael J. Fox and his wife, Tracy Pollan. The trio were all smiles sitting on a couch together at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall where a special screening for Fox’s documentary, "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie," was being held.
Sam Heughan reveals he watched iconic rom-coms for first time before new role
Sam Heughan has revealed he watched iconic rom-coms for the first time after thinking they 'weren't for him' in preparation for his new movie.
Wicked's Jonathan Bailey Attends Met Gala for First Time, Co-Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Miss the Event
Jonathan Bailey is looking so suave on the red carpet!
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Return to Met Gala for First Time Since 2016
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban to up the star power of any red carpet! On Monday, the A-list couple posed on the steps of New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art before entering the 2023 Met Gala. The affectionate pair could not keep their hands off each other as Urban helped his wife up the infamous steps. The actress stunned in an archival, Karl Lagerfeld-era Chanel Haute Couture gown from 2004, a pale pink sequin gown with a dramatic long feathered train. Kidman first wore the dress in the iconic Chanel No.
Gisele Bundchen Is Attending Met Gala 2023, Her First Time Solo Since 2006
Gisele Bundchen steps out in rainy New York City on Sunday evening (April 30).
Billy Joel performs ‘Los Angelenos’ live for the first time in over 40 years
Billy Joel has performed his 1974 track ‘Los Angelenos’ live for the first time in over four decades.While performing at the Madison Square Garden in New York earlier this week (April 25), Billy Joel brought the track out of its unofficial retirement, playing it live for the first times since 1981.“We never do this song, we haven’t done this since the ’80s, I think. Let’s give it a shot,” Joel said after speaking about living in Los Angeles.Watch fan-shot footage of Billy Joel performing ‘Los Angelenos’ live below.Elsewhere in his set at Madison Square Garden, Joel played hits like ‘My Life’, ‘Summer, Highland Falls’, a cover of The Rolling Stones‘ ‘Start Me Up’, ‘The Entertainer’, ‘New York State of Mind’, ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’, ‘Uptown Girl’ and ‘You May Be Right’.Check out Billy Joel’s full set list from New York on April 25 below.‘My Life’‘Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)’‘Summer, Highland Falls’‘Zanzibar’‘Start Me Up’ (The Rolling Stones cover)‘An Innocent Man’‘The Entertainer’‘Just the Way You Are’‘Los Angelenos’ (first time since 1981)‘Allentown’‘Vienna’‘Don’t Ask Me Why’‘New York State of Mind’‘The Downeaster Alexa’‘Sometimes a Fantasy’‘Only the Good Die Young’‘The River of Dreams’‘Nessun Dorma’ (Giacomo Puccini cover – sung by Mike DelGuidice)‘Scenes From an Italian Restaurant’‘Piano Man’‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’‘Uptown Girl’‘It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me’‘Big Shot’‘You May Be Right’Billy Joel is set to play a string of shows across the united states from between May 2023 until March next year.
Sydney Sweeney’s Fiancé Spotted For The First Time Amid Glen Powell Cheating Rumors!
Sydney Sweeney’s fiancé was seen for the first time since those cheating rumors started!
Don Lemon Spotted Out for the First Time Since Firing From CNN
Don Lemon opted for a little retail therapy following his ouster from CNN. The 57-year-old was spotted at an Apple Store in New York City on Monday shortly after news broke that the network where he spent nearly two decades abruptly fired him.Lemon was seen wearing jeans, a black sweater over a white T-shirt, shades and a hat while holding two iPhones.
‘White Balloon’ Jafar Panahi Leaves Iran for First Time in 14 Years as Travel Ban Lifts
A post shared by Tahereh saeedi (@taherehsaidii)The image indicates the first time the director and political figure behind “The White Balloon,” “The Circle,” “Taxi” and most recently “No Bears” has left Iran since he was sentenced to a 20-year travel and filmmaking ban in 2010 for “making propaganda against the system” — a directive that to this point has not slowed his directing career but has held him to the nation’s borders. In July 2022, Panahi was arrested and imprisoned after he protested the arrest of fellow filmmakers Mohammad Rasoulof and Mostafa Al-Ahmad, who were detained for questioning the government response to a building collapse that left 40 dead.
Jafar Panahi Travel Ban Lifted, Iranian Auteur Leaves Iran For Undisclosed Location For First Time in 14 Years
Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s travel ban has suddenly been lifted after 14 years, allowing the acclaimed auteur and his wife Tahereh Saeedi to reportedly leave Iran for an undisclosed location. Saeedi on Tuesday night posted a picture on Instagram showing her arriving with her husband at an undisclosed airport. It is captioned: “After 14 years, Jafar’s ban was cancelled and finally we are going to travel together for a few days…” Panahi, 62, was temporarily released from prison last month after going on a hunger strike to protest “the illegal and inhumane behavior” of Iran’s judiciary. He was out on bail.
Jafar Panahi Reported To Have Left Iran For First Time In 14 Years
Dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi is reported to have left Iran for the first time in 14 years following the lifting of a travel ban imposed on him in 2009.
Lindsay Lohan debuts blossoming bump for first time since sharing pregnancy news
Lindsay Lohan has debuted her blossoming baby bump for the first time since announcing her pregnancy in March. The Mean Girls and Freaky Friday actress, 36, is set to welcome her first child with husband Bader Shammas later this year and shared the happy news with fans on Instagram. She's since enjoyed an intimate baby shower with her loved ones and now showcased her bump for the first time in a stylish new photo, taken in The New York Edition hotel.
Lindsay Lohan Shows Off Baby Bump For First Time!
Lindsay Lohan is debuting her baby bump!
Christian Nodal and Cazzu pose for the first time after announcing their pregnancy
Cazzu and Christian Nodal will soon be starting a family. After much speculation that the Argentine rapper was expecting her first child with the Mexican singer, she finally confirmed it on stage during a show in Argentina.
Melissa McCarthy Graces People’s 2023 ‘Beautiful Issue’ Cover, Opens Up About Being Exposed To Judgement And Criticism For First Time
Melissa McCarthy is on the cover of People’s 2023 Beautiful Issue.