Actor Nick Pasqual arrested at U.S.-Mexico border after stabbing of estranged girlfriend

Nick Pasqual attends the AFI Fest screening of The Road on November 4^ 2009 at The Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

Actor Nick Pasqual has been arrested and charged with stabbing his estranged girlfriend. According to prosecutors, Pasqual, 34, allegedly attempted to kill his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her multiple times on May 23 at her home in the Sunland neighborhood of Los Angeles.  Pasqual allegedly fled the scene and was later apprehended at a U.S.-Mexico border check point in Texas.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday that Pasqual, 34, had been charged with one count of attempted murder, a count of first-degree residential burglary with a person present, and one count of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend or child’s parent. The actor was detained at a check point in Sierra Blanca, Texas, and will be extradited to Los Angeles County, where he faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison if convicted.

District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement: “My thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the victim in this horrific incident. Our office, including our Bureau of Victim Services, extends our support and resources to her as she embarks on the long and difficult journey of healing from both the physical and emotional trauma inflicted upon her. This heinous incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. We will ensure that the individual responsible for this egregious act is held accountable for their actions.”

The DA’s office did not identify the victim by name, but Entertainment Tonight reported that the victim is makeup artist Allie Shehorn. A GoFundMe account has been launched and verified by the platform to help cover Shehorn’s medical expenses. Shehorn, who recently filed a restraining order against Pasqual, was hospitalized with critical injuries. Friends said she has already gone through multiple surgeries and is expected to have an extended hospital stay as part of her recovery.

Pasqual has appeared in film and TV projects including “Rebel Moon: Part 1,” “Mean Girls” “How I Met Your Mother” and “Archive 81. ”

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Take a listen to Kane Brown and Marshmello’s latest song, ‘Miles On It’

Kane Brown at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards Arrivals at Allegient Stadium on March 7^ 2022 in Las Vegas^ NV

Kane Brown reunited with Marshmello for their first collaboration together in five years, titled “Miles On It.”  The duo’s last collaborated on the song “One Thing Right” in 2019.

“Miles On It” is the follow-up to Brown’s latest singles, “Fiddle in the Band,” and his Phil Collins-inspired single, “I Can Feel It.”

Brown also recently kicked off his headlining “In The Air Tour” (a nod to his “I Can Feel It” lyrics) in late March, featuring special guests Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, Bailey Zimmerman, Cole Swindell, Parmalee, LOCASH and RaeLynn.

Take a listen to “Miles On It” – here.
To stream, head here.

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Trailer for new ‘Twisters’ film features stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones

Glen Powell at the premiere for "Devotion" at the Regency Village Theatre. LOS ANGELES^ CA. November 15^ 2022

Universal Pictures has shared a trailer for the upcoming film Twisters, featuring Glen Powell (Anyone But You) and Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People).

Twisters, a standalone sequel to the 1996 film Twister (starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton) follows Kate Cooper (Edgar-Jones), a former storm chaser, and Tyler Owens (Powell), a self-titled “tornado wrangler” and social media superstar, as they weather “a once in a generation tornado outbreak” in Oklahoma.

A film synopsis reads: “As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.”

“Twisters” also stars Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, Sasha Lane, Kiernan Shipka, David Corenswet, Daryl McCormack, Katy O’Brian and Nik Dodani.  The film opens in theaters July 19; take a look at the trailer: here.

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Madison Beer’s “Make You Mine” hits No. 1 on dance charts

Madison Beer arrives for the ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ LA Premiere on December 13^ 2021 in Westwood^ CA

Madison Beer’s “Make You Mine” has officially reached #1 on the Mediabase US dance radio chart and on the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart.

“Make You Mine’ is Beer’s second chart-topping hit on the Billboard Dance chart and her first as a solo act, following 2019’s “All Day and Night” with Jax Jones and Martin Solvieg.

Beer said in a statement to Billboard: “Words can’t express the excitement and honor it is to have a No. 1 hit on the Billboard dance chart. Thank you to everyone that’s listening and enjoying this record. Being a lover of dance music for so many years, this is truly a dream come true. Can’t wait to create more!

The official music video for “Make You Mine” has also generated ten million views on YouTube, and the song has also placed at No. 30 on the Pop Airplay Chart and peaked at No. 8 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50.  Beer is also currently touring on the North American leg of her global The Spinnin Tour; for information, head here.

Take a look at the video for ‘Make You Mine’ – here.

 

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Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer to star in new film ‘The Death of Robin Hood’

Hugh Jackman attends Apple TV+ Original Films "Ghosted" premiere at AMC Lincoln Square in New York on April 18^ 2023

Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer will star in the new film The Death of Robin Hood, with Deadline reporting that Jackman and Comer have joined the upcoming project from director Michael Sarnoski (‘A Quiet Place: Day One.’)

Said Sarnoski: “It has been an incredible opportunity to reinvent and freshly innovate the story we all know of Robin Hood. Securing the perfect cast to transform the script to screen was essential. I could not be more thrilled and trusting in Hugh and Jodie to bring this story to life in a powerful and meaningful way.”

The Death of Robin Hood is a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale, and will see the title character “grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, a battleworn loner who finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman who offers him a chance at salvation.”

Production is due to begin in February 2025.

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Reese Witherspoon’s ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle’ coming to Prime Video

Reese Witherspoon arrives for Apple+ ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ Premiere on April 13^ 2023 in Westwood^ CA

Reese Witherspoon will be bringing a ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series to Amazon Prime Video. Witherspoon will serve as executive producer, via her Hello Sunshine banner.

The 48-year-old Witherspoon recently announced at Amazon Prime Video’s upfront presentation that the prequel series was in the works at the streamer, sharing: “I had this crazy idea that the world might want to know the origin story of Elle Woods. So, here I am to officially tell you the most amazing news ever, which is that we’re going back to high school with Elle .. Before she became the most famous Gemini vegetarian to graduate from Harvard Law School, she was just a regular ‘90s high school girl. And thanks to Amazon and Hello Sunshine, all of you are going to get to know her in this new series on Amazon Prime Video. I’m so excited.”

The show, titled Elle, will tell the origin story of Elle Woods as a 1990s high schooler. Per a series synopsis, Elle will feature the experiences and adventures that shaped the title character into the heroine Witherspoon played in the original 2001 movie, with the logline for the series reads, “’Elle’ follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.”  As of press time, the role of teenaged Elle has not been cast.

Witherspoon said in a statement: “I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series! Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity, in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that? I’m extremely grateful to the incredible teams at Prime Video and Hello Sunshine — along with our amazing writer Laura Kittrell — for making this dream of mine come true. Legally Blonde is back!”

Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios, also shared: “One of the most quotable, iconic, and beloved characters that is ingrained in the fabric of Hollywood history has to be Elle Woods, and we are honored to bring her origin story to our global Prime Video customers. Reese and Hello Sunshine’s vision for this series, coupled with Laura Kittrell’s winning voice, made this show completely undeniable.”

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Childish Gambino to launch Summer 2024 North American tour

Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino performs at Music Festival Village Show at MGM Resorts Village on September 20^ 2014 in Las Vegas^ Nevada.

Childish Gambino will be embarking on The New World Tour this summer, with the artist confirming dates for a world tour that will take place in North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia throughout 2024 and into 2025.

“The New World Tour” kicks off on August 11th in Oklahoma City, with further dates confirmed in Kansas City, Milwaukee, Detroit, Toronto, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Raleigh, Nashville, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle, and more. A run of UK and European shows will start on October 31st, in addition to a visit to Australia and New Zealand in early 2025.

Gambino also recently unveiled a reimagined “finished” version of his 2020 album, 3.15.20, which has been retitled ‘Atavista.’  Atavista is one of two albums Gambino will be releasing this year; a second project (billed as the “final Childish Gambino album)” titled Bando Stone & The New World will drop this summer, and serve as the soundtrack for his upcoming film of the same name.

Gambino also dropped the music video for “Little Foot Big Foot,” directed by Hiro Murai and featuring Young Nudy. Check out the video for ‘Little Foot Big Foot’ – here.

Tickets for The New World Tour are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

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Dua Lipa, Tyler the Creator, Chris Stapleton to headline 2024 Austin City Limits Festival

Austin City Limits Music Festival logo on the mobile device. The Austin City Limits is an annual music festival that takes place at Zilker Park in Austin^ Texas.

Dua Lipa, Tyler, the Creator, and Chris Stapleton will headline the 2024 Austin City Limits Festival, set to take place in Zilker Park in South Austin, Texas across two weekends: Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 13-15.  Hulu will stream the festival live during weekend one, with a full broadcast lineup and schedule to be revealed later this summer.

Other performers across multiple music-genres on the lineup include Blink-182, Sturgill Simpson, Pretty Lights, Khruangbin and Leon Bridges, along with performances from Khruangbin, Leon Bridges, Carin León, Norah Jones, Reneé Rapp, Foster The People, Kehlani (only weekend one), Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, CAAMP, Dominic Fike, the Marías, Jungle, Dom Dolla, Chappell Roan, Porter Robinson (only weekend one), Fletcher (only weekend one), Something Corporate (only weekend one), David Shaw, and many more.

For the first time, atendees will also have the option to purchase a Bungalow package that includes a dedicated Bungalow located above the VIP viewing deck and overlooking the Honda Stage, complete with lounge seating, cocktail service, complimentary WiFi, and views of the Honda Stage.

Three-day general admission tickets, three-day GA+ Tickets, three-day VIP and platinum tickets and hotel packages are on sale now via the festival’s website.

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Post Malone and Morgan Wallen hit No. 1 with ‘I Had Some Help’

Post Malone at Rock in Rio at the Olympic Park^ Rio de Janeiro^ Rio de Janeiro^ Brazil - September 3^ 2022.

Post Malone has earned his second No. 1 single of the year with his collab with Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help.” Malone recently hit No. 1 in April alongside Taylor Swift on the single, “Fortnight” (off Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”), which remains in the Top 10.  “I Had Some Help” follows Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” as the second country song to top the Hot 100 this year

Wallen and Malone’s country pop anthem “I Had Some Help” debuted during a duet performance at Wallen’s headlining set at the Stagecoach festival.  The song opens with 76.4 million streams, replacing “Fortnight” as the song with the most single-week streams this year.  Per Billboard, “I Had Some Help” arrives as the 1,172nd No. 1 in the Hot 100’s history, and the 80th to debut in the top spot. It concurrently hit No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, marking Post Malone’s first No. 1 on the country charts, and Wallen’s eighth.

Additionally, Wallen’s 2023 LP “One Thing at a Time” returned to the top five, hitting No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 75,000 album units, while his 2021 album, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” moved to No. 5.

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Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel to star in Prime Video series ‘The Better Sister’

Elizabeth Banks at the 30th Vanity Fair Oscar Party. LOS ANGELES^ USA. March 10^ 2024

Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel will star in and executive produce a series based on Alafair Burke’s thriller, The Better Sister.

According to a press release from Prime Video, The Better Sister is an “electric thriller” about how some terrible things pull two sisters apart from each other, and ultimately brings them back together. An official synopsis reads “Chloe (Biel) moves through the world with her handsome lawyer husband Adam and teenage son Ethan by her side while her estranged sister Nicky (Banks) hustles to make ends meet while trying to stay clean. When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, laying bare long-buried secrets.”

Olivia Milch (‘Ocean’s 8’) and Regina Corrado (‘Mayor of Kingstown’) will serve as showrunners and executive producers for the Prime Video project, with director Craig Gillespie (‘I, Tonya,’ ‘Pam & Tommy’) helming the series.

Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement: “Beyond being an enticing thriller full of twists and turns, The Better Sister is a gripping story about family feuds and forgiveness. The brilliant duo of Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks are sure to bring these characters to life in the most authentic way alongside Olivia, Regina, Craig, and the talented team at Tomorrow Studios. The series is in the best hands to bring Alafair Burke’s original IP to life for our global Prime Video customers.”

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