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Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Eliza McLamb's Going Through it, ericdoa's DOA EP, PACKS's Melt The Honey, and more.

Carole Horst The disparate themes of immigration, white privilege, the politics of art and art galleries, cryogenics and even corporate espionage are woven through Julio Torres’ upcoming feature directorial debut, “Problemista.” The film, which he also wrote and stars in, was a hit at SXSW in 2023 and screened at Outfest LA. Originally set for release last summer but delayed due to the strikes, the film hits select theaters March 1 and theaters everywhere March 22 via distrib A24.

Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, have announced their debut album to mark what would have been his 60th birthday.Rourke died last May after “a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer”, as confirmed in a statement from ex-bandmate Johnny Marr. He was 59 years old.Today (January 17) would have been Rourke’s 60th birthday, and Blitz Vega have marked the occasion by revealing that their debut album ‘Northern Gentleman’ will see the light of day on April 26.“The album is a diary of the last seven years of the journey that Andy, the band and I went on recording this music as Blitz Vega,” the band’s Kav Sandhu said in a statement of the record, which features guitar from Marr and is something he said he “promised” Rourke he would release.“Every song tells a story and personally takes me back to a memory of recording that song.

Thania Garcia Mitski has expanded her North American tour to include a slate of new dates in Michigan, Maryland, Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Oregon and California. In support her last full length LP “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We,” Mitski will open the jaunt in Miami on Jan. 26 with support from already-announced acts Tamino, Sunny War, Julia Jacklin, Cowboy Junkies, and Sarah Kinsley.

2024 ceremony, with “The Bear,” “The White Lotus” and “Abbott Elementary” also in the spotlight. Anderson gave a tame, non-controversial opening, unlike widely-derided Golden Globes host Jo Koy’s.

Dua Lipa attempts to sit down at the Golden Globes in her black skintight Schiaparelli gownooh my outfit so tightDrew Barrymore starts crying while watching The Wedding Singer and tells Adam Sandler she loves him. I love you so much Adam Sandler.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Nailah Hunter's Lovegaze, Marika Hackman's Big Sigh, @'s Are You There God? It's Me, @, and more.

The actresses playing Karen in both of the Mean Girls movies have officially met!

William Earl administrator SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses mild plot points in the new movie “The Beekeeper.” David Ayer‘s new film “The Beekeeper” is an action movie extravaganza that’s reminiscent of the best Schwarzenegger and Stallone flicks of the ’80s. Jason Statham stars as Adam Clay, a man who seeks vengeance on the call center that scams one of his friends (played by Phylicia Rashad). Unfortunately for the criminals, led by nepo baby tech bro Derek Danforth (Josh Hutcherson), Statham has a secret past that makes him an ass-kicking machine.

EXCLUSIVE: Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) has been set to star opposite Cate Blanchett in Rumours, a comedy from writer-directors Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson (The Green Fog), which Bleecker Street has snapped up for release in U.S. theaters this year.

Joey Fatone and Backstreet Boy AJ McLean just announced they’re hitting the road for their co-headlining ‘A Legendary Night Tour’ this March.On the quick eight-show run, the pair will stop into Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 23.“It’s gonna be a lot of *NSYNC songs, a lot Backstreet Boys songs,” Fatone shared on Instagram.Yes, that includes Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way,” “Everybody” and “As Long As You Love Me” as well as *NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye,” “It’s Gonna Be Me” and “Tearin’ Up My Heart.”They’ll also play tracks that “never hit on records” along with ’90s stuff, stories and new songs from AJ McLean’s upcoming solo album.“There will be old s—, new s—- and cool s—-,” McLean said.And if you want to be there to see the boy band icons mix it up live, you can grab your tickets as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Jan. 12, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy ‘A Legendary Night Tour’ tickets can be found below.Later this year, McLean, 46, will drop his second solo album “Sex and Bodies.”“It’s funk, it’s R&B, it’s pop, it’s soul.

Napa, CA’s BottleRock Festival at the Napa Valley Expo for three huge days of music, food, wine and brews.Just a few of the headliners set to take the stage this year include grunge legends Pearl Jam, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks, chart topper Ed Sheeran, Hip-Hop icon Megan Thee Stallion and rock stalwarts Queens of the Stone Age.They’ll be joined by St. Vincent, Norah Jones, Kali Uchis, The Kid LaRoi and Dominic Fike.Plus, industry vets like Nelly, T-Pain, The Offspring, My Morning Jacket and Tower of Power will be there, too.You won’t want to forget Action Bronson, either.In total, over 75 (!) acts are scheduled to perform at the three-day extravaganza.And if you want to go, you can grab tickets for BottleRock as soon as todayAt the time of publication, three-day general admission passes start at $409 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes can be found for $277 before fees.Looking for just a few more details before smashing that buy button?You’re in the right place.We’ve got everything you’re looking for and more about the 2024 BottleRock Festival below.All the prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of single and multi-day passes can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

LMN has released its first quarter movie slate that features fourteen new thrillers, including the premiere of the 35th film in the network’s prolific Wrong Movie franchise. 

Hulu has released the trailer for the upcoming series “Death and Other Details,” which premieres on Jan. 16 with its first two episodes. The ten-episode murder mystery stars Violett Beane, Mandy Patinkin, Lauren Patten, Rahul Kohli, Angela Zhou, Hugo Diego Garcia, Pardis Saremi and Linda Emond.

Where to watch: Jan. 7, 8 p.m. on Fox.The anthology HBO drama returns for the first time since 2019.

Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia on Sunday unveiled plans for the United Football League, the new spring pro football league born from the merger of the XFL and USFL.

Lewis Capaldi has issued fans with an update on his mental health and revealed a special treat for them for New year.The singer took to Twitter to announce he will be releasing new music at midnight tonight following his six-month break from the stage due to ongoing health battles.The 27-year-old Scots superstar stepped back from performing in June while noticeably struggling with Tourette's and anxiety issues.

stars revealed their New Year’s resolutions before the ball drops on Dec. 31. From spending more time with family and searching for peace to focusing on mental health and staying away from social media, these celebrities have big plans and lofty goals for 2024.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director The career of Scott Frank got a lengthy deep dive courtesy of a profile in The New Yorker that revealed the writer-director has a $300,000 weekly fee as a Hollywood script doctor. Frank acknowledges this fee is “insane,” but being a script doctor is how he’s made a life for himself despite being a credited screenwriter on films by Steven Soderbergh (“Out of Sight”), Barry Sonnenfield (“Get Shorty”), James Mangold (“The Wolverine,” “Logan”) and more.

However, public sentiment soon turned against him after his Netflix special, “Natural Selection,” premiered on Nov. 15 and got slammed on social media for his jokes about domestic violence. “Not Matt Rife building his platform on catering to his female audience and then opening his Netflix special with a domestic violence joke,” one fan commented.