The legend of D.B. Cooper is such that even Marvel Studios played off the enigma of this mysterious thief, in their “Loki” series.
03.06.2022 - 11:21 / nme.com
St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark) has shared her contribution to the soundtrack for Minions: The Rise Of Gru – a trippy and tantalising cover of Lipps Inc’s 1979 hit ‘Funkytown’.Laden with synthesised strings and horns, with her vocals slathered in digital effects, Clark’s cover makes for a ceaselessly intriguing listen.
It was produced by Jack Antonoff – with whom Clark worked closely on her recent sixth album, ‘Daddy’s Home’ – and joins the Minions soundtrack alongside songs by Diana Ross and Tame Impala, Phoebe Bridgers, Brockhampton, and Antonoff’s own band Bleachers.‘Funkytown’ was first released by Lipps Inc in 1979 as part of their debut album ‘Mouth To Mouth’, and became the group’s biggest hit (as well as their only Number One single) a year later. Its popularity surged once more in the mid-2000s, when it was featured in the soundtrack for Shrek 2.Have a listen to Clark’s cover of ‘Funkytown’ below:Ross’ song with Tame Impala, ‘Turn Up The Sunshine’, was released last month.
It was followed last week by Kali Uchis‘ cover of Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto’s ‘Desafinado’.Later this month, Clark will embark on a tour of the UK and Europe. She’ll be flanked by The Down And Out Downtown Band, with dates based around a handful of festivals including Glastonbury.Speaking to NME last year about what to expect from the shows, Clark said: “Honestly, the reason people go to see live shows is the same reason why people go to church.
It’s to be taken some place else for an hour and a half.”She added: “In not being on the road for a long time, I’ve definitely realised that there is absolutely no substitute for the communion, the mystery, the high stakes, the feeling that anything could happen and that connection. You can’t beat
.The legend of D.B. Cooper is such that even Marvel Studios played off the enigma of this mysterious thief, in their “Loki” series.
Anderson Cooper has a new perspective on Father’s Day! On Sunday, the CNN anchor shared a series of new pictures featuring him and his 2-year-old son, Wyatt, and got candid about celebrating the holiday, although his father is no longer living. “For much of my life, Father’s Day was the day i avoided, pretending it didn’t exist, or that i’d forgotten what day it was,” the host wrote next to a series of pictures of Wyatt eating ice cream while sitting on his shoulders. “The pain of remembering was just too great.
Priyanka Chopra has shared another rare image of her and Nick Jonas’ daughter. On Thursday, the actress celebrated her mother, Dr. Madhu Akhouri Chopra’s birthday, and she shared an adorable photo of the three generations.
FKA twigs has kept busy this year. In addition to sharing her wonderful, eclectic mixtape Caprisongs, she's shared a number of visuals from the project and signed on to star in a remake of the action film The Crow.
All the Chopra ladies! Nearly one month after Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas brought their newborn daughter home from the NICU, the Quantico alum has shared a sweet look at her life as a new mother.
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is hoping to solve the legend of D.B. Cooper, the mystery man who hijacked a Northwest Airlines passenger jet in November 1971 and escaped with $200,000, never to be seen again.
Bradley Cooper poured his heart out and openly spoke about an unpleasant chapter of his youth when he had an encounter with addiction. As he explained to his close friend of many years Will Arnet on the Wondery’s Smartless podcast, during those times he had manypersonal issues with drugs, alcohol and depression. Both talked about their strong bond as friends, which they maintained over the years and together they relived some of the darkest times they experienced together.
Bradley Cooper has spoken out about “feeling lost” during his addictions to drugs and alcohol two decades ago, before making “major breakthroughs” and becoming a father. The 47 year old welcomed his daughter Lea in 2017 with his then-partner Irina Shayk and has since gone on to become one of Hollywood’s most successful leading actors. Bradley candidly discussed his experience struggling with addiction in his late twenties as he appeared on the Smartless podcast with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.
Emily Longeretta UCP and Littleton Road are developing “Vanderbilt,” a new series based on Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe’s book, “Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty.”Patrick Macmanus, “Dr. Death” showrunner and “The Girl From Plainville” co-creator, will write and executive produce the project.
Forever in their hearts. After TikTok personality Cooper Noriega was found dead at the age of 19, his family has broken their silence on the loss.
TikTok posts. Sam Vicchiollo wrote: "I hope you finally have peace, i love you so f****** much cooper. " Read more BBC star heartbroken after sudden death of daughter, 26 Absorber commented: "Life’s way too short man.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaIt’s that time of year again. That post-July 4th period when media barons and billionaires break out the Brooks Brothers casual and don their sweater vests to hit an idyllic Idaho resort town of Sun Valley for another edition of “lets make a deal.”Many of the names expected to rub elbows next month are familiar ones. Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Liberty Media’s John Malone, Comcast chairman Brian Roberts, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Apple pasha Tim Cook and Berkshire Hathaway guru Warren Buffett are among those who have once again made the cut for Allen & Co.’s annual media conference.
The TikTok community is in mourning…
EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has learned that Marisa Liston and David Edwards, Lionsgate’s president and executive vice president of theatrical marketing, will be stepping away from their posts. A new search is promptly underway by Lionsgate for a new head of marketing.
Bradley Cooper and Matt Bomer get close on the set of their new movie.
Anderson Cooper is celebrating his birthday with his boys!
Sarah Silverman has joined the cast of the Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro,” which will star and be directed by Bradley Cooper, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.According to Deadline, which first reported the news, Silverman is playing Bernstein’s sister.“Maestro” was originally set at Paramount, but Netflix took over with Martin Scorsese producing along with Steven Spielberg, who is producing via his Amblin Entertainment banner.