Sony Pictures Television has pre-sold Twisted Metal, The Winter King and Ten Pound Poms to international buyers as the LA Screenings gets underway.
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Mike Wass From braving the wild terrain of early Tumblr to its renaissance on TikTok, “Sweater Weather” by the Neighbourhood (stylized as the neighbourhood) has bridged the pre- and post-streaming eras by resonating with generations of netizens. Along the way, it’s amassed 2.1 billion Spotify streams, 1.7 billion YouTube views, and now earned a RIAA diamond certification for sales in excess of 10 million song units — one of only 106 songs to reach the milestone. These accolades hit the song’s co-writers a little differently. “To achieve such a big milestone is hard to believe,” says guitarist Zach Abels. “I think for all of us, it’s really hard to take in and accept it as reality.”
Frontman Jesse Rutherford, who is currently rolling out a solo project for Atlantic Records under the moniker Jesse®, views its place as firmly in the past. “The moment was so long ago,” he says. “It’s weird that I’m still talking about it at all to be honest.” Asked how it feels to go diamond, Rutherford cracks, “I’m rock hard.” But at the same time, he’s grateful for the doors “Sweater Weather” has opened. After all, the Neighbourhood wouldn’t exist without it. “Zach used to play that riff all day long,” Rutherford remembers. “Eventually, I recorded it and made the beat around it.” Abels’ recollection of the song’s origin is similarly nonchalant. “It was such a weird time,” he says. “I was just about to graduate high school and Jesse was doing his own thing.” When Rutherford asked to record Abels playing the riff in his mom’s house, he happily obliged. “I didn’t have any plans for it.” Rutherford laid down vocals and brought a demo to Abels and fellow Neighbourhood co-founder Jeremy Freedman soon thereafter. “Other than some melodic
Sony Pictures Television has pre-sold Twisted Metal, The Winter King and Ten Pound Poms to international buyers as the LA Screenings gets underway.
returns for its sophomore season on June 14, and ET is exclusively debuting the first look at a brand new season of the family's laughter, love, and the lessons they learn along the way.Season 2 of the Peabody Award-winning series returns on Wednesday, welcoming back stars Don Cheadle, who narrates the series as Adult Dean Williams, Elisha «EJ» Williams as the younger Dean Williams, Dulé Hill as Bill Williams, Saycon Sengbloh as Lillian Williams, Laura Kariuki as Kim Williams, Julian Lerner as Brad Hitman, Amari O'Neil as Cory Long and Milan Ray as Keisa Clemmons.Musical legend Patti LaBelle is set to guest star in two episodes in the upcoming season, portraying Bill Williams' mother, Shirley Williams. The network revealed in September that Shirley is also the church choir director.
Alec Baldwin is a new grandfather.The "30 Rock" actor's wife Hilaria congratulated Baldwin’s daughter Ireland Thursday on welcoming her new daughter Holland. All of these aunties and uncles and us grandparents are so excited that Holland is here!!!" Hilaria wrote in an Instagram post that showed the couple with their brood of seven. "Congratulations to the mama and papa, Ireland and Andre. We love you so very much!" Baldwin shares Ireland, 27, with ex-wife Kim Basinger, 69.
Ireland Baldwin and her boyfriend Andre Allen Anjos (AKA RAC) are officially parents!
Ariana Madix is getting candid about her personal life.
The CW has landed the U.S. rights to eco-thriller drama The Swarm, which comes from Game of Thrones exec producer Frank Doelger.
Making Bravo history. The season 10 finale of Vanderpump Rules featured footage of the days after news broke about Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ cheating scandal.
It’s over between Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford.
Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford are over!
When the party’s over. Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford have called it quits after less than one year of dating.
Billie Eilish and The Neighborhood's Jesse Rutherford. ET has confirmed they've broken up after less than a year of dating.«We can confirm Billie and Jesse did split amicably and remain good friends,» their reps told ET in a statement. «All cheating rumors are false.
Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford have split.
It looks like Charlize Theron has a new man in her life!
Ladies, unite! Moms come in all shapes and sizes — and 2016’s Mother’s Day captured all the highs and lows that are associated with parenthood.
A new cafe and barista school is set to open in the heart of a city centre area that’s rapidly changing.
All part of the game? Katie Maloney has a compelling theory on why Tom Sandoval told Tom Schwartz about his secret affair with Raquel Leviss.
Armadale Thistle sealed promotion to the East of Scotland Second Division thanks to a 3-1 victory over Harthill Royal.
Whitney Port is getting candid about her personal life.
The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett and his wife Hannah Cooper have announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news in a joint post on Instagram on Wednesday, May 3. The post included a photo of the couple showing off Hannah’s baby bump.
Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track… So we’re going to do the hard work for you.