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“To those who in all times have sought truth and who have told it in their art or in their living, who died in honor …To those in all times who have sought truth and who failed to tell it in their art or in their lives, and who now are dead.” - James Agee, “Dedication”

Hairspray director John Waters is set to begin production on his first film in 20 years, according to reports.As per World of Reel, Aubrey Plaza will take the lead in Liarmouth – an adaptation of Waters’ book of the same name that was released in 2022.The book was described by publishers on its release as a “hilariously filthy tale of sex, crime, and family dysfunction” and was subtitled, “A Feel-Bad Romance.”Liarmouth focuses on a compulsive liar and scammer Marsha Sprinkle who splits from her partner Daryl and steals from both her daughter and her mother.The project was first announced in 2022 via Deadline, but appears to have been delayed due to last year’s writers’ and actors’ strikes.Waters’ last film in the director’s chair was 2004’s A Dirty Shame, which starred Tracey Ullman, Johnny Knoxville and Selma Blair.Waters broke through with cult films like Pink Flamingos and Polyester before films like Hairspray, Cry-Baby and Serial Mom made him a household name.Last year, Waters named Ari Aster’s dark comedy Beau Is Afraid as the best film of 2023.The director shared his annual list of favorite movies of the year with Vulture, placing the A24 film at the very top.“A superlong, super-crazy, super-funny movie about one man’s mental breakdown with a cast better than Around the World in 80 Days: Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Parker Posey, Nathan Lane, and Amy Ryan,” Waters wrote.

tourist attractions like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, with entertainment, restaurants, resorts, and family-friendly options. One of the most popular areas of the National Park is Cades Cove. It has an 11-mile circle that goes around a valley of more than 6,800 acres.

An aviation YouTuber and her dad have tragically passed away in a plane crash.

Oliver Anthony is having none of it.

The Chicks have continued to make changes to their tour schedule amid an undisclosed illness.

Lizzo is speaking out on her decision to perform in Tennessee over the weekend, despite the state’s new anti-drag legislation.

Lizzo didn’t do it, but she was advised to cancel her performances in Tennessee over the weekend.

Watch out for this big grrrl, Tennessee lawmakers.

steamy scene from the 2013 flick “The Wolf of Wall Street.”Lexi Ashton shared the clip to her account in October, but it only recently garnered widespread attention — and a whopping 4.5 million views. In the video, the blond dresses up as Naomi Lapaglia, Robbie’s character in the crime comedy, clad in a baby blue dress with $100 bills popping out of a cutout near her cleavage. Ashton mouths along to one of the movie’s most famous lines: “No, Daddy doesn’t even get to touch Mommy for a very, very, very long time.”Viewers flocked to the comments section to remark on Ashton’s resemblance to Robbie, saying she rocked the re-enactment.

On the press tour for “Jackass Forever” earlier this year, Johnny Knoxville insisted the fourth film in the prank stunt franchise would be the last. In fact, he did so repeatedly, and it makes sense, considering Knoxville and most of the veteran “Jackass” cast are now in their fifties.

EXCLUSIVE: Bella Heathcote (Pieces of Her) and Asif Ali (Don’t Worry Darling) will lead the survival drama Roof, marking the directorial debut of Salvatore Sciortino, which has wrapped production in Los Angeles.

Amy Grant has postponed her upcoming concert dates after a devastating accident left her in hospital.MORE: Ashley Judd details how family is 'grieving together' after mom Naomi Judd's deathThe 90s singer was rushed to hospital in mid July after she was knocked off her bicycle while riding with a friend. Although she was wearing a helmet, she was treated for injuries by doctors who have now "ordered additional recovery time at home for Amy, where she is now resting comfortably". WATCH: Miranda Lambert's rise to fameIn a statement shared with fans on social media, her reps continued to share that Amy has rescheduled the dates for 2023."Due to the doctor’s orders she has had to postpone her upcoming August concerts (Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Wilmington).

Amy Grant is back home and recovering from her biking accident on Wednesday, but the artist has decided to postpone her August concert dates. Grant, 61, was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Wednesday, where she was treated for abrasions and cuts after she fell on her bike while riding with a friend. A spokesperson for the "Baby Baby" singer told Fox News Digital that Grant was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and hit a pothole.

Amy Grant has been released from the hospital following a bike accident in Nashville, and she's now back home resting comfortably.The singer's verified Instagram account released a statement Friday with an update on her health, which included that, due to doctor's orders, she'll have to postpone several of her upcoming Tennessee shows in Knoxville (at the Tennessee Center), Chattanooga (at the Robert Kirk Walker Theatre) and Johnson City (at Martin Center for the Arts). Those shows were scheduled for Aug.

Johnny Knoxville is calling it quits with Naomi Nelson. The star has filed for divorce.According to multiple reports, Knoxville filed for divorce on Tuesday. He cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

Johnny Knoxville and his wife are splitting up.

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Christina Hendricks celebrated her mom on Mother's Day with a selection of throwback photos she posted on Instagram and the resemblance between them is uncanny. The Mad Men actress shared a sweet message for Jackie Sue Raymond which read: "Mom, you really have always been the best.MORE: Christina Hendricks shares incredible throwback from modeling days you have to see"You've always taken care of all of us and you've done it with grace and a sense of humor. We've got you now.

Minamata, the Andrew Levitas film starring Johnny Depp, is getting a U.S. theatrical release this weekend with 27 runs, a full year after it was first skedded for U.S. screens.

Johnny Knoxville poses in front of his co-star Chris Pontius‘ “Pontiusaurus” to promote his new film Jackass Forever on Saturday (February 5) in London, England.

Morgan Stevens, who played numerous roles on television before a tragic confrontation with police derailed his career, was discovered dead at age 70 in his home today as part of a police wellness check. No information on the cause of death was released by police.

Johnny Knoxville is done with . In an interview with , the 50-year-old stuntman reveals that the upcoming fourth film in the long-running franchise will be his last.«You can only take so many chances before something irreversible happens,» he says.

Chris Willman Music WriterIn what could be a sign of a break in country radio’s unified front, the currently forbidden superstar Morgan Wallen is back on the airwaves on at least one station that had put him on hold, WMYL-FM in Knoxville.

Neil Young has shared a statement on the armed insurrection at the US Capitol carried out on January 6, saying he feels “empathy for the people who have been so manipulated”.The post, entitled “A Message from Neil.”, begins with specific mention of a rioter known in the media as “Elizabeth from Knoxville”, who was filmed crying, saying she had been maced.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorComcast has agreed to expand availability of Revolt, the hip-hop focused cable network backed by entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs.Under the new pact, Revolt on September 29 will be available in high-definition to Comcast’sXfinity Digital Starter package in Philadelphia, Northern New Jersey, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, Tampa, Knoxville, Indianapolis, Charleston, and Augusta.

Geoffrey made a decision between Varya, his online girlfriend from Russia, and Mary — his on-again, off-again ex-girlfriend from his hometown in Tennessee — on Sunday's season finale of