Bob Dylan has debuted a live cover of The Grateful Dead‘s 1970 hit ‘Truckin” while on tour in Japan.Dylan, who is currently on the ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ tour in Japan, pulled out the surprise cover at the Tokyo Garden Theater on Wednesday (April 12). It marks the first time that Dylan has performed the song, as well as one of Dylan’s rare surprises in an otherwise standard setlist for the tour, which began in 2021.Dylan wrote about The Grateful Dead’s ‘Truckin” in his recent book The Philosophy of Modern Song, noting that it has “a fantastic first verse, which doesn’t let up or fizzle out, and every verse that follows could actually be a first verse.”You can listen to an audio recording of Bob Dylan’s ‘Truckin” cover below.The cover also marks just the fifth Grateful Dead cover Dylan has performed throughout his long and esteemed career, following ‘Friend of the Devil’, ‘Alabama Getaway’, ‘West L.A.
Zach Braff Says Florence Pugh’s Acting in ‘A Good Person’ Reminds Him of Natalie Portman in ‘Garden State’
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need to break character, they almost need to joke around with the crew.” He continued, “Some actors obviously, as we know, are complete opposite. They want to stay in the zone of the scene the whole day, and neither is right or wrong. But I would just say, as a testament to Florence, she just has a way, almost like jumping into a hypnotic state of going to such a dark, deep, authentic place, and then kind of popping out of it, and turning to the grips and asking, you know, ‘What was the score of the game?’ or something like that.
She’s so — I mean, I’ve never seen anything like it, to be honest.”Braff also had the privilege of reuniting with Morgan Freeman on this movie, after they first collaborated on “Going in Style,” which Braff directed. But Braff was genuinely surprised that Freeman signed on when and how he did. In fact, it only took one day.
“Morgan doesn’t do a lot of indies. And we didn’t have financing even, at the time when I was approaching him,” Braff recalled. “So he certainly doesn’t attach himself to movies that aren’t financed.
That’s not in his modus operandi. So I just didn’t really consider it a possibility. But we had worked together before, so I knew him.”“And I sent him the script thinking, ‘Oh gosh, I’m gonna wait two weeks’ and the next day he called me, and Florence held up the phone because it just said Morgan Freeman across my iPhone,” he continued.
“And I answered it, and he didn’t even say hello. He just said, ‘I see myself on every page of the script.’ And I was like, ‘Does that mean yes?!’ And he was like, ‘Yes, that means yes.'”So, how does one go about directing a veritable Hollywood legend and one of the most popular and talented young actresses today? “I’m an actor’s director. And for
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ITV Coronation Street fans share tributes over sad death of iconic character years after real-life loss
Coronation Street fans have been sharing their own tributes after a death was confirmed. During the latest trip to the cobbles on Monday night (April 3), viewers of the ITV soap saw Debbie Webster return home after some time away. She had been visiting her dad Bill with her brother Kevin.
Coronation Street viewers shocked as classic character dies leaving his children devastated
Coronation Street has tonight revealed the death of soap stalwart Bill Webster. In tonight's episode (Monday 3 April), Debbie Webster returned from visiting dad Bill with her brother Kevin. The pair had rushed to his side after viewers were told Bill had suffered from a heart attack.
Mike Tyson Comes Out to Watch Tennis Semifinalists Elena Rybakina & Petra Kvitova at Miami Open
Mike Tyson sits front row to watch the final match between Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan and Petra Kvitova of Czechia against at the Miami Open tennis tournament at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday (April 1) in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Maluma Cheers on Tennis Star Carlos Alcaraz at Miami Open Semifinals
Colombian star Maluma cheers on Spanish tennis phenom Carlos Alcaraz during the semifinals match against Italian Jannik Sinner during the Miami Open tournament held at the Hard Rock Stadium on Friday (March 31) in Miami Gardens, Fla.
IFC Films President Arianna Bocco Steps Down
Variety, which first reported the news. “We have full and total confidence in Scott’s ability to run the business as interim head and know that our film team will not miss a beat as it proceeds forward with a robust slate of releases and acquisitions.”“I have big news to share,” Bocco said on her Facebook page.
Tennis Teenage Sensation Carlos Alcaraz Hits the Practice Court Before Big Miami Open Match
Carlos Alcaraz hits some tennis balls ahead of his match with USA’s top tennis player Taylor Fritz during the Miami Open tournament on Thursday (March 30) held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
19-Year-Old Tennis Phenom Carlos Alcaraz Continues 10 Match Winning Streak, Defeats Taylor Fritz at Miami Open Quarterfinals
Teenage tennis phenom Carlos Alcaraz defeats USA’s top-ranked player Taylor Fritz during the Miami Open tournament quarterfinals on Thursday (March 30) held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Carlos Alcaraz to Face USA's Taylor Fritz in Quarterfinals at Miami Open Tennis Tournament
Carlos Alcaraz gets in a last-minute practice session with his team during the Miami Open tournament on Tuesday (March 28) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Pixies, Modest Mouse and Cat Power announce new North American tour
Pixies, Modest Mouse and Cat Power have announced a joint tour of North America – see all the dates below and buy tickets here.The three bands will hit the road in August and September, and they come in addition to upcoming May dates for Pixies in support of their new album ‘Doggerel’.The tour begins in Asbury Park, New Jersey on August 20, running for the following month before finishing up in San Diego, California on September 16.See the full list of tour dates below. Tickets are on sale on Friday, March 31 at 10am local time.
Zach Braff says Coldplay got him through his depression: “I love Chris Martin. I love his voice”
Zach Braff has revealed how Coldplay got him through his depression.Speaking exclusively to NME, the Scrubs star said that he can no longer listen to the 2000 track ‘Don’t Panic’, despite it helping him get through a difficult stage of his life.“It’s the first track on [his directorial debut] Garden State and I have such a sentimental attachment to that time of my life and what that became with that film,” he said.“It’s just one of those songs that I can’t hear anymore, even though it’s one of my favourite songs ever. I just so associate it with that time of my life.
Carlos Alcaraz & Andrey Rublev Hit Practice Courts Ahead of Miami Open Tennis Matches
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, USA’s Taylor Fritz, Russia’s Andrey Rublev and Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori all hit the practice courts during the Miami Open tennis tournament on Monday (March 27) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
'RHONJ' Midseason Trailer: Teresa Giudice Cries Over Brother Joe Gorga Skipping Her Wedding
The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s season 13 is all about drama. Bravo released their midseason trailer, which showcases what led to Joe Gorga and Melissa Gorga skipping Teresa Giudice’s wedding to Luis «Louie» Ruelas in August 2022.«So, your only sibling is not showing up?» Teresa's makeup artist asks the reality star in the clip, to which a crying Teresa responds, «Yes.» The highly anticipated wedding, held at the Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, New Jersey, featured a star-studded guest list of Bravo personalities, including Teresa's castmates, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jennifer Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider. However, one of the show's signature Housewives was noticeably missing from Teresa's big night: sister-in-law Melissa Gorga. She and her husband, Joe, did not attend the wedding with their three children, spurring speculation that something had gone awry between the relatives, whose turbulent relationship over the years has been documented on the show. «Something bad went down while filming the new season,» a source told ET.
John Mayer Extends His Solo Acoustic Tour Into Fall 2023 - Date & Ticket Info Revealed!
John Mayer is continuing his successful acoustic tour!
Coronation Street star reveals how 'hateful and disgusting' acid attack happens
Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) and they got talking as Justin opened up about his mother being unwell, and Daisy attempted to pass the time as she anxiously waited for the result of her breast cancer scan. Little did Daisy know that weeks later, Justin would be making her life a living hell as her stalker. Initially, Daisy didn’t know who Justin was when they first met in the pub, but once he revealed they had seen each other at the hospital, she was stunned to discover how much effort he had gone to in order to find out where she was from.
Carlos Alcaraz Gives Back to Local Community During Miami Open, Volunteers with Humane Society of Greater Miami
Carlos Alcaraz volunteers during the Miami Open Unites campaign on Monday (March 20) in Miami, Fla.
‘A Good Person’ Filmmaker Zach Braff Inks With Range Media Partners
EXCLUSIVE: Actor-filmmaker Zach Braff has signed with Range Media Partners ahead of the MGM theatrical release of his newest directorial effort A Good Person, starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman.
End Of The Road Festival adds more acts to 2023 line-up
The Murder Capital, Fatouma Diawara, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, as well as Charlotte Adigér, Bolis Pupul, Deerhoof, Samia and many more.They join the previously announced King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Future Islands, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Wilco, Angel Olsen, Ezra Furman, Arooj Aftab, Greentea Peng and Overmono.The festival is set to return to Larmer Tree Gardens in Dorset from August 31 to September 4. Final tier tickets are currently still available – you can buy yours here.On the subject of the 2023 festival line-up, founder Simon Taffe said: “This year’s lineup excites me beyond words.
Paul Wesley & Jon Bon Jovi Cheer On Tennis Pals Cameron Norrie & John Isner at Miami Open
Legendary rocker Jon Bon Jovi stopped by to watch British tennis player, Cameron Norrie (#12 in the world!), on the practice courts at the Hard Rock Stadium during the Miami Open tournament on Wednesday (March 22) in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Tom Hiddleston and fiancée Zawe Ashton dote over their baby during Paris stroll
Tom Hiddleston and his fiancée Zawe Ashton were spotted out and about with their first child as they enjoyed a walk in France. Marvel Cinematic Universe star Tom, who has played the Asgardian God Loki since 2011 and is awaiting the second season launch of his standalone show, recently welcomed his first child into the world.The secret birth was announced in October last year, with the family unit making their first public appearance last month during a walk in London.