Martin Scorsese says studio execs wanted 'The Departed' to be a franchise

Mike Coppola/FilmMagic In an extensive interview with GQ ahead of the October 20 release of his Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese explains why he turned his back on the studio system. As an anecdote, he
Van Morrison shares “Problems” from upcoming album, 'Accentuate The Positive'

Exile Productions/ Virgin Music Group/Universal Music Group Van Morrison is giving fans another preview of his upcoming album, Accentuate The Positive. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just dropped the track “Problems,” his take on a song made
In Brief: Kevin Hart's 'Celebrity Squares' game show picked up by VH1, and more

Kevin Hart‘s latest project, a modern take on the classic TV game show Hollywood Squares, has been picked up by VH1. Celebrity Squares, hosted by actor and comedian DC Young Fly, “will bring two contestants together to
Report: Jason Sudeikis to pay Olivia Wilde over $27,000 a month in custody settlement

Getty Images, FILE Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde have reportedly settled their custody case. Sudeikis, 48, agreed to pay $27,500 in monthly child support for their two children — son Otis, 9, and daughter Daisy, who’ll turn
'TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR' film is going global

Taylor Swift Productions If you thought TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR concert film couldn’t get any bigger, you’d be wrong. Theater chain AMC announced the movie is getting worldwide distribution, into more than 100 countries, beginning
8 hospitalized after JetBlue flight hits severe turbulence approaching Fort Lauderdale

Seven customers and one crew member were hospitzliaed after a JetBlue Airlines flight encountered “sudden severe turbulence” early Monday as it neared Florida, the airline said. JetBlue said in a statement that JetBlue flight 1256 was flying
NJ Sen. Bob Menendez rejects calls to resign after federal indictment

During a press conference on Monday, New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said he would not resign following his indictment on federal bribery charges. Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife, Nadine, were indicted on Friday on allegations of accepting
Lynyrd Skynyrd hosting hometown concerts preparty and whiskey signing

R. Diamond/Getty Images Lynyrd Skynyrd recently launched their own Hell House whiskey as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of their debut album, Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd’. Now they’re giving fans a chance to get an autographed bottle of the booze. Skynyrd,
Angus Cloud's mother recalls 'Euphoria' actor's final moments

HBO/Eddy Chen In a heartfelt new interview, Angus Cloud‘s mother, Lisa Cloud, shared fond memories of her son and the final moments leading up to his tragic passing on July 31. While reminiscing in Angus’s graffiti-adorned bedroom, Lisa described
Comedian Dane Cook marries Kelsi Taylor in Hawaii

Comedian Dane Cook and fitness instructor Kelsi Taylor were married at a private estate in O’ahu, Hawaii, over the weekend. The couple got engaged in July 2022 after five years together. Cook told People Magazine: “We chose