Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ returning to theaters including IMAX

science fiction spy film from Christopher Nolan TENET display at the cinema to promote the movie

Director Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. will theatrically re-release his 2020 sci-fi film “Tenet.”  The film, starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki, follows an ex-CIA agent who is tasked with investigating mysterious, time-traveling objects linked to an attack from the future to the present.

Tenet will return to movie theaters on 70mm Imax, Imax, digital and 70mm film screens for one week only, starting Feb. 23. The screenings, held across the U.S. and in select international markets, will be accompanied by exclusive footage of “Dune: Part Two,” which debuts on March 1.

Nolan said in a statement, “Seeing the way audiences responded to our large format presentations of ‘Oppenheimer,’ I’m thrilled that Warner Bros. is giving audiences a chance to see ‘Tenet’ the way it was intended to be seen, on the largest Imax and large format film screens, and I’m honored to have our movie warm up the film projectors for Denis [Villenueve]’s jaw-dropping ‘Dune: Part Two.’”

Dune: Part Two’ director Denis Villeneuve added: “As an audience member, I have always valued Chris’s forward thinking when it comes to shooting on film and especially in large formats. As directors, we are completely in sync; on ‘Dune,’ we shot several sequences for Imax, and I simply loved it, so for ‘Dune: Part Two,’ we pushed it to 100% of the movie. Working with the Imax format was the only way to capture the experience of Arrakis, Giedi Prime and the Imperium for audiences. That is why I am just as eager to see ‘Tenet’ again, but now in 70mm Imax, the way they filmed it, to fully appreciate his vision for this incredible film.”

Tickets for “Tenet” are on sale now. You can watch the re-release trailer: here.

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21 Savage tops Billboard 200 for second consecutive week with “American Dream”

21 Savage at the Philipp Plein fashion show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Hammerstein Ballroom on September 9^ 2017 in New York City.

21 Savage‘s latest project, American Dream topping the Billboard 200 for a second week in a row, moving 78,000 album equivalent units in its second week and moving past the competition including artists such as Green Day, Morgan Wallen, and Noah Kahan. In its opening week, American Dream moved 133,000 album equivalent units, 21 Savage’s highest first-week sales tally as a solo artist.

American Dream marks 21’s fourth No. 1 album and  surpasses the first-week sales of his last solo LP, 2018’s i am > i was, which opened with 131,000 units. i am > I=i was earned a nomination for Best Rap Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

American Dream, released on January 12, was announced just days prior to its release and boasts features from Young Thug, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz and more.

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Usher shares ‘Coming Home’ tracklist, shares video for ‘Ruin’

Usher at the 2019 ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theatre LA Live.

Usher revealed the tracklist for his upcoming ninth studio album, Coming Home, with features from Latto, Burna Boy, 21 Savage and more. Usher posted on its socials: “U been asking…so I had to deliver. The official tracklist for my new album, #COMINGHOME | 2.9.24 | Pre-order the album on @applemusic NOW”

The 20-song album, which also features The-Dream, H.E.R., Summer Walker and BTS’s Jung Kook, is due out on Feb. 9 — two days before Usher takes the stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas at Super Bowl LVIII’s halftime show on Feb. 11th.  Coming Home will include Usher’s previously shared songs “Good Good” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, “Risk It All” with H.E.R. and “Standing Next to You (Remix)” with Jung Kook.

The 45-year-old singer/songwriter also just shared the music video for the song “Ruin” with Pheelz, posting on his socials: ““Ruin” feat. @pheelzgood Official Music Video OUT NOW | Thank U bro for bringing your gift to the track and to this video. It’s a whole vibe. #COMINGHOME”.  You can check out the video: here.

To pre-order Coming Home, head here.

Usher shares ‘Ruin,’ reveals ‘Coming Home’ track listing

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2024 Grammy Awards: See the full list of winners

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The 66th Annual Grammy Awards was held in Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena, hosted by Trevor Noah and airing on CBS and Paramount+.

Taylor Swift made history winning ‘Album of the Year’ and her 14th Grammy Award overall for with her LP, Midnights. The win makes Swift the first artist in Grammys history to win the ‘Album of the Year’  award four times. Swift also won the Best Pop Vocal Album award, and announced during her acceptance speech that she would be releasing her next album, titled The Tortured Poets Department, on April 19. Swift later posted a preview of the album cover to her socials. In a surprise appearance, Celine Dion presented Swift her ‘Album of the Year’ Grammy. In 2022, Dion revealed she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome, which causes spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing.  Dion told the crowd: “When I say I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart.”

‘Record of the Year’ was awarded to Miley Cyrus for Flowers, who also earned the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for the song –  marking Cyrus’ first Grammy award wins.  The award for ‘Best R&B Song’ went to SZA for Snooze, who also earned Grammy awards for ‘Best Pop Duo/Group Performance’ with Phoebe Bridgers for “Ghost in the Machine,” and ‘Best Progressive R&B Album’ for SOS.  Meanwhile, Billie Eilish took home the Grammy for ‘Song of the Year’ for What Was I Made For from the Barbie film soundtrack; the song also earned Eilish the Grammy for ‘Best Song Written For Visual Media.’

‘Best Country Solo Performance’ went to Chris Stapleton for White Horse, which also earned him the award for Best Country Song; and Lainey Wilson took the Grammy for ‘Best Country Album’ with her LP, Bell Bottom Country. In the rock categories, Paramore took home two Grammy Awards – ‘Best Rock Album’ for This Is Why, and ‘Best Alternative Music Performance’ for the title track.

Killer Mike won the Grammy for ‘Best Rap Performance’ for Scientists & Engineers, featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane. Killer Mike also won the Grammy for ‘Best Rap Album’ for Michael, while Lil Durk and J. Cole won ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ for All My Life.

Billy Joel took the stage to perform “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first new song in 17 years, while Joni Mitchell earned a standing ovation for her performance of her 1966 song “Both Sides Now;” earlier in the evening Mitchell won the Best Folk Album award for ‘Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live).’  And Luke Combs’ delivered his rendition of “Fast Car”, joined by Tracy Chapman. In 1989 the song won Chapman best female pop vocal performance. Finally, ‘The Dr. Dre Global Impact Award’ was presented to Jay Z.

For the full list of Grammy winners, head here.

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2024 Grammy Awards: See the full list of winners

Grammy awards 2024 logo displayed on hand holding mobile screen. isolated on color background.

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards was held in Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena, hosted by Trevor Noah and airing on CBS and Paramount+.

Taylor Swift made history winning ‘Album of the Year’ and her 14th Grammy Award overall for with her LP, Midnights. The win makes Swift the first artist in Grammys history to win the ‘Album of the Year’  award four times. Swift also won the Best Pop Vocal Album award, and announced during her acceptance speech that she would be releasing her next album, titled The Tortured Poets Department, on April 19. Swift later posted a preview of the album cover to her socials. In a surprise appearance, Celine Dion presented Swift her ‘Album of the Year’ Grammy. In 2022, Dion revealed she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome, which causes spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing.  Dion told the crowd: “When I say I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart.”

‘Record of the Year’ was awarded to Miley Cyrus for Flowers, who also earned the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for the song –  marking Cyrus’ first Grammy award wins.  The award for ‘Best R&B Song’ went to SZA for Snooze, who also earned Grammy awards for ‘Best Pop Duo/Group Performance’ with Phoebe Bridgers for “Ghost in the Machine,” and ‘Best Progressive R&B Album’ for SOS.  Meanwhile, Billie Eilish took home the Grammy for ‘Song of the Year’ for What Was I Made For from the Barbie film soundtrack; the song also earned Eilish the Grammy for ‘Best Song Written For Visual Media.’

‘Best Country Solo Performance’ went to Chris Stapleton for White Horse, which also earned him the award for Best Country Song; and Lainey Wilson took the Grammy for ‘Best Country Album’ with her LP, Bell Bottom Country. In the rock categories, Paramore took home two Grammy Awards – ‘Best Rock Album’ for This Is Why, and ‘Best Alternative Music Performance’ for the title track.

Killer Mike won the Grammy for ‘Best Rap Performance’ for Scientists & Engineers, featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane. Killer Mike also won the Grammy for ‘Best Rap Album’ for Michael, while Lil Durk and J. Cole won ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ for All My Life.

Billy Joel took the stage to perform “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first new song in 17 years, while Joni Mitchell earned a standing ovation for her performance of her 1966 song “Both Sides Now;” earlier in the evening Mitchell won the Best Folk Album award for ‘Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live).’  And Luke Combs’ delivered his rendition of “Fast Car”, joined by Tracy Chapman. In 1989 the song won Chapman best female pop vocal performance. Finally, ‘The Dr. Dre Global Impact Award’ was presented to Jay Z.

For the full list of Grammy winners, head here.

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NBC orders new comedy pilot starring Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire backstage at ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 18 Live Show Red Carpet on September 20^ 2023 in Pasadena^ CA

Fresh off her gig as coach on NBC’s The Voice, it was announced that Reba McEntire will star in an untitled comedy at the network.

The series will reunite McEntire with former ‘Reba’ showrunner Kevin Abbott, who will also serve as writer of the new project. In addition to his five-year run as the showrunner on Reba (which aired on the WB/CW), Abbott’s credits also include Last Man Standing, Roseanne, The Golden Girls. He also worked with McEntire on her former ABC half-hour series, Malibu Country.

The new series revolves around Reba, who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. The new comedy is NBC’s first pilot order of the 2024 season, which was impacted by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Many networks pushed new series that were developed for the 2023-24 season to the 2024-25 cycle.

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Billy Joel releases first single in 17 years ‘Turn the Lights Back On’

Billy Joel performs at NYCB Live^ Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on April 5^ 2017 in Uniondale^ New York.

Singer/musician Billy Joel, 74, has released his first new song in nearly two decades, “Turn the Lights Back On,” described as “a classic Billy Joel-style tune, embodying the hallmarks of his signature sound and ushering in the next chapter of his story.”

Announced in January, ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ was co-written with Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector, and Freddy Wexler, latter of whom also served as producer of the track.

Joel’s last release was 1993’s River of Dreams, followed by the collection Fantasies & Delusions in 2001. His last standalone single, 2007’s “All My Life,” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart.

Take a listen to ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ via the lyric video – here.
The single is also available on a limited 7-inch vinyl pressing; to order, head here.

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Adam Sandler to receive the ‘People’s Icon Award’ at 2024 People’s Choice Awards

Adam Sandler attends the Uncut Gems premiere during 57th New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center Alice Tully Hall. October 3^ 2019

NBC, E! and Peacock announced that Adam Sandler will receive the ‘People’s Icon Award’ at 2024 People’s Choice Awards, honoring his decades-long comedy career and iconic film roles. Sandler joins 2024 People’s Choice Awards honoree Lenny Kravitz, who will be accepting the ‘Music Icon Award’ during this year’s ceremony.

NBCUniversal Entertainment’s Executive Vice President for Live Events and Specials Jen Neal said in a statement: “Adam Sandler has been a fixture in the industry for decades, entertaining us since he got his start on Saturday Night Live more than 30 years ago. From Billy Madison to Mr. Deeds, his unforgettable characters have endured the test of time and left their mark on audiences for generations. We’re excited to honor him with this year’s People’s Icon Award.”

Sandler’s films over the past three decades have grossed over $3 billion worldwide, including hit such as Grown Ups, Big Daddy, The Longest Yard, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, Murder Mystery, Uncut Gems and Hotel Transylvania.  Sandler has won nine People’s Choice Awards, six MTV Movie Awards and 12 Kids Choice Awards. In addition, he’s been nominated for two Critics Choice Awards, a Golden Globe Award, five Emmy Awards and three Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.

Hosted by Simu Liu, the 2024 People’s Choice Awards will air live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC, Peacock and E!.

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Kylie Minogue, Ice Spice, Maren Morris among 2024 ‘Billboard Women in Music’ honorees

Kylie Minogue at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2018 at the Tate Modern^ London

Billboard shared the lineup of artists, who hail across a wide-range of musical genres, to be honored at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards.  Hosted by actress Tracee Ellis Ross, the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards ‘celebrates female talent shaping the music landscape.’  This year’s event will recognize Kylie Minogue, Maren Morris, Ice Spice, Charli XCX, Young Miko, Victoria Monét, NewJeans, TEMS and Luísa Sonza. The nine artists will be honored at a ceremony held at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on March 6.

Minogue, 55, will receive the coveted icon award; the Australian superstar released her 16th studio album Tension last year, featuring the global hit “Padam Padam.”  Morris, 33, will be celebrated with the visionary award; the artist is committed to speaking out against injustices throughout her career, and released her EP The Bridge last year.

Ice Spice, 24, is being honored with the hitmaker award; the rapper had five songs throughout 2023 within the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100, including her collaboration with Taylor Swift (on her “Karma” remix) and her collabs with Nicki Minaj on “Barbie World” and “Princess Diana.” Charli XCX, 31, will receive the powerhouse award, in honor of the innovations she’s made to the pop genre. The British pop star returned to the Hot 100 in 2023 with “Speed Drive,” her song of Barbie: The Album.

Billboard’s editorial director Hannah Karp shared in a press release: “We could not be more excited to celebrate these inspiring and dynamic artists from around the world, as they move our culture forward and inspire women everywhere to push boundaries and pursue their own dreams. With the talented Tracee Ellis Ross as our host, this year’s Billboard Women in Music Awards will be an unforgettable evening.”

Additional honorees, including the recipient of the 2024 Billboard ‘Woman of the Year’ title, will be announced in the coming weeks, along with presenters and performers. Tickets to attend the 2024 Women in Music Awards, taking place at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on March 6, are available to the public via Ticketmaster.

Fans at home will be able to stream the the ceremony on billboardwomeninmusic.com the following day, March 7 at 5 p.m. PT.

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Lenny Kravitz to receive the Music Icon Award at 2024 People’s Choice Awards

Lenny Kravitz attends CFDA Fashion Awards 2022 at Cipriani South Street on November 7^ 2022

NBC, E! and Peacock announced that Lenny Kravitz will receive the Music Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards ceremony, taking place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Feb. 18. Kravitz will also take the stage to perform a medley of his biggest hits during the ceremony.

NBCUniversal Entertainment’s Executive Vice President for Live Events and Specials Jen Neal said in a statement: “With 11 studio albums across a decades-long career, Lenny Kravitz has cemented himself as a global rock superstar. Whether he’s writing and performing his own hit songs or working behind the scenes writing for other industry greats, Lenny’s musical gift is truly unmatched. We’re thrilled to honor him as this year’s Music Icon and look forward to seeing what he brings to the stage.”

Kravitz, 59,mknown for his mix of rock, soul and funk influences, has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide over the last 30 years, earning four Grammy Awards. Kravitz also performed and produced “Road to Freedom” for the Netflix film Rustin, earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for ‘Best Original Song – Motion Picture’ and a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Song. His latest album Blue Electric Light will be released on May 24.

Hosted by Simu Liu, the 2024 People’s Choice Awards will air live on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC, Peacock and E!.

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