Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner Carol Burnett has joined the cast of Mrs. American Pie, the Apple comedy series starring Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Allison Janney, and Leslie Bibb, among others.
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Wu-Tang Clan‘s ‘Once Upon A Time In Shaolin’ for $2million (£1.4m), has been released early from prison.Shkreli was serving a seven-year sentence after being found guilty of securities fraud following claims he defrauded investors in former hedge funds in 2017.Upon his incarceration, the US government seized ‘Once Upon A Time In Shaolin’ and sold it on to a new buyer last year.But today (May 18) his lawyer Ben Brafman confirmed that Shkreli has been released.“I am pleased to report that Martin Shkreli has been released from Allenwood prison and transferred to a BOP halfway house after completing all programs that allowed for his prison sentence to be shortened,” he said in a statement to The Washington Post. In 2020, Shkreli was denied an early release from prison after he petitioned to be let out so he could continue the “significant research” he’d be conducting into finding a vaccine for coronavirus.But the judge described his attempt at a shortened sentence to be another example of the “delusional self-aggrandising behaviour” that he often exhibits, while also citing the few number of COVID-19 cases at Shkreli’s prison, and his lack of a pre-existing condition that would make him more likely to catch the virus.Earlier this year, he was barred from the drug industry and ordered to return the $64.6million (£47.2million) in profits that he made by price-gouging the drug Daraprim in 2015.Meanwhile, shortly after Shkreli’s incarceration, RZA said he had attempted to reclaim the CD copy of ‘Once Upon A Time…’.Although the album was never released to the public, Shkreli did play clips of it during a live-stream in 2017.
One of the stipulations Shkreli was bound to when he purchased the collection was that he couldn’t
.Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner Carol Burnett has joined the cast of Mrs. American Pie, the Apple comedy series starring Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Allison Janney, and Leslie Bibb, among others.
Amber Heard‘s sister, Whitney Henriquez, is speaking out for the first time since Amber lost the defamation trial to her ex husband Johnny Depp.
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BTS were spotted spending time with American singer H.E.R during their visit to Washington D.C.In a series of Instagram Stories posted to J-Hope’s page on June 1, he and fellow bandmates Jungkook and Jimin can be seen spending time with H.E.R at an arcade. The various clips uploaded showcased the trio engaging in friendly competition over numerous classic arcade games, including a punching-bag game and a basketball game.Aside from their meet-up with H.E.R at the arcade, several members of BTS had also posted to Instagram about having dinner with Coldplay’s Chris Martin ahead of the English band’s concert.
Amber Heard is opening up about the verdict in her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp.
Lorena Garcia has teamed up with Rémy Martin to honor the concept of Sobremesa—that particular time spent at the table after eating, filled with laughter and uncomplicated conversation that only the pleasure of a big meal can inspire. The sobremesa tradition has been a part of Chef Lorena’s personal history and heritage, shaping her into the person and professional she is today.
Måneskin have spoken to NME about their huge popularity in the US, and how they were recently invited round to have breakfast with Coldplay‘s Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson.The Italian Eurovision winners were talking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, ahead of a huge homecoming gig in Verona and shortly after being one of the most talked about acts at Coachella 2022, on a line-up largely dominated by pop and solo acts including Billie Eilish, Harry Styles and Megan Thee Stallion. In our interview, they opened up about why they stand out in the States.“Everyone who came to our gigs was saying: ‘We’ve seen no bands like this’,” bassist Victoria De Angelis told NME.
Game Of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin has opened up about the ending of the show on which his books were based in a new interview.Speaking to The Independent, Martin reflected on the backlash the show received online after its divisive ending.“I don’t understand how people can come to hate so much something that they once loved,” Martin told the publication.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeBET+’s “Martin: The Reunion” has been given a premiere date: The special, which reunites the cast of the iconic 1990s Fox sitcom, will debut June 16 on the streamer.That’s one of several summer premiere dates BET+ is set to announce on Wednesday, Variety has learned exclusively. According to BET+, the 90-minute reunion brings back original stars Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II to reminisce about the show’s five seasons.The show even takes place on the iconic “Martin” living room set and is hosted by Affion Crockett.
Ricky Martin is headed to the small screen on Apple TV+’s upcoming series, Mrs. American Pie.
Angelique Jackson Prolific producer Debra Martin Chase has re-upped her multi-year first-look deal with Universal Television.The news comes as the two parties celebrate continued success for “The Equalizer,” starring Queen Latifah, which was renewed for a third and fourth season earlier this month.“I’m thrilled that this partnership with Debra continues to thrive to this day,” stated Universal Television president Erin Underhill. “It has been phenomenal to work with Debra and her team on ‘The Equalizer.’ She is a true inspiration, pioneer and friend.”With the extension, Chase will develop and produce new projects for network, cable and streaming services under her Martin Chase Productions banner.
Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has addressed his “competitive” nature as he prepares for House Of The Dragon to vie with The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power.The writer, who has also served as a producer/consultant on HBO‘s Game Of Thrones and its forthcoming prequel series House Of The Dragon, said in a new interview that he hopes that if The Rings Of Power “win six Emmys, and I hope they do, I hope we win seven”.Martin told The Independent that he wishes both shows will succeed because he supports more epic fantasy being shown on screen.He said: “I know a lot of articles, the minute the dates were announced, it’s, ‘Oh, the battle for fantasy supremacy. It’s Rings Of Power versus House Of Dragon, who will win?’ I don’t know why they always have to do that.“I hope both shows succeed.
EXCLUSIVE: Global superstar Ricky Martin is to lead Apple TV+ comedy series Mrs. American Pie, Deadline can reveal.
Halsey has accused her record label, Capitol Records, of refusing to release the first single from her new album.