George Jung, the drug smuggler who inspired the film ‘Blow’, has died

EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate prevailed in an auction for worldwide rights to make Fascinating Rhythm, the John Carney-directed musical drama based inspired by the life of American composer George Gershwin. Carney co-wrote the script with Chris Cluess (SCTV and Night Court). The deal was locked down by Joe Drake, Chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

Max George has given a positive update on the health of his former The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker, who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.The 32 year old took to Monday's Good Morning Britain to discuss his relationship with mental health, when he was asked by hosts Susanna Reid and Alistair Campbell how Tom, also 32, is doing.

George Jung, a drug trafficker known for inspiring the movie "Blow," has died. He was 78.

George Jung, the drug trafficker Johnny Depp played in the 2001 movie Blow, has sadly passed away.

#georgejung Passed passed away this morning in his hometown of #weymouth #massachusetts,” a post on his official Instagram account read. Jung’s official Twitter account said, “May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face, and the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.”pic.twitter.com/reYyBqK8TKAccording to TMZ, the cause of death is unknown although he recently experienced liver and kidney failure.

Mortal Kombat stars Lewis Tan and Mehcad Brooks have explained how Rage Against The Machine influenced their characters.The actors, who play Cole Young and Jax respectively, opened up to NME about the band’s impact on the new movie.When NME asked the actors who their characters would be if they were a rock or pop star, Brooks first said: “Jax would have to be a mix of Lil Nas X and DMX.“I say that because Lil Nas X has this inner strength, that no matter what happens on the outside he’s like, ‘I

Derek Chauvin‘s attorney is attempting to overturn the jury’s decision in the George Floyd murder trial.

Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi has shared a surprise score for new Tom Clancy film Without Remorse – listen below.The new Amazon Prime Video film, which stars Michael B.

Jordan Moreau Shunsuke Kikuchi, the composer for the popular “Dragon Ball” anime series, died on Saturday at a medical facility in Tokyo, according to the Japanese music industry outlet Oricon News.

Regina King kicked off her Oscars opening monologue by addressing Derek Chauvin’s verdict in George Floyd’s murder, telling the in-person crowd that she would’ve been there protesting had the jury’s decision been different. “We are mourning the loss of so many and I have to be honest, if things had gone differently in Minneapolis, I may have traded in my heels for marching boots,” she said.

When you think of Martin Scorsese films, you probably don’t think of anything that could remotely resemble a full musical. Well, though he’s not directing the upcoming musical, “Fascinating Rhythm,” the legendary filmmaker is working with a noted musical filmmaker to bring the new feature to life.

Here’s a hot one. Film world titans Martin Scorsese and Irwin Winkler are teaming up with Modern Love showrunner and Begin Again director John Carney on musical feature Fascinating Rhythm, inspired by the life and music of legendary American composer George Gershwin.

Gayle King was finally able to sleep at night after the Derek Chauvin trial verdict came out on Tuesday.The  co-host tells ET's Kevin Frazier that she was so anxious before they announced the verdict that she couldn't sleep or eat because «there was so much at stake.»The former Minneapolis police officer, who was seen in videos kneeling on the late George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He was

George Floyd murder verdict as they continue their own fight for justice. Sheku, 31, died in police custody on May 3 2015 after officers were called to reports of a 'man with a knife' in Kirkcaldy.

Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. Chauvin, 45, could be sent to prison for decades.

With as many failures as we’ve seen in the United States justice system over the years, we have to say — we were NOT expecting this… and we are so pleasantly surprised!